Bruce Pierini - Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Bruce Pierini

Department: Anthropology

College: Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Test's are tricky, they have more than one answer. He speaks very low, hard to understand, cant even read his hand writing on the board. He expects you to already be familiar with everything he teaches. He gives out extra credit, but its hard. You have to have all the information known and drilled into you to pass. Avoid taking him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He talks really low and can barely hear him. Tests are difficult and have tricky choices for answers. He puts up a lot of videos and handouts for students to take notes, making it feel like we're being taught by a substitute teacher from high school. I read the textbook for more understanding, but it didn't help with the tests anyway.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Warning: stay away from this professor I'm a straight A student and dropped the class half way through the semester. His tests are confusing he sets you up to fail the class and when you ask him a question he makes you feel stupid. He gives extra credit that are worth 2 points but you will only get 1. If Anthropology is not your life stay away!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Pierini was my favorite professor last semester. His lectures are clear and cover everything so well that I did not have to purchase the textbook. His tests are hard but he gives study guides that fully prepare you for the questions. There is also an immense amount of extra credit that can fluff up your grade. Definitely an expert in his field.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Perini's lab was the most work I have ever done for 1 unit. And it was amazing. A passionate instructor who believes his students are capable of amazing things is such a gift. Let go of your resistance and schedule a slightly easy load the semester you take this course and you will be amazed at what you can learn.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You're going to do a lot of reading, and that's the only homework there is. Notes are important so be sure to take them. The quizzes and exams are fairly easy. The final had too much materials to cover and to memorize for the final exam.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH9
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Pierini is a very passionate man about Anthropology. As long as you read the material and show up to class you will pass, do very well on tests, and even learn a thing or two about your environment. This class helped me look at religion in a new perspective, and I recommend this class to anyone.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Let me break it down for you, DO NOT BY ANY MEANS TAKE HIS LAB CLASS. He's rude, arrogant, pessimistic, and by no means a professor. He gives horrible directions when directing a lab. He acts like his class should be your number one priority, he makes it feel uncomfortable when asking for help or guidance.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tests are HORRIBLE. Even if you 100% understand the material, the tests are full of trick questions and he isn't approachable. Tests are also all your grade. Seems to get upset towards questions and is grumpy. It's like he is working against students who understand the material. A and B students who try hard can still fail his class, easily.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

really bad teacher. his notes are really messy. test are super hard and tricky. his lectures are really boring. talks really low.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a good teacher and really into anthro, however his tests are so incredibly hard; filled with trick answers where you can get it right but not fully right. All the creditall your grade is from those super hard tests so you have to study way too much. It's an interesting and fun class but really really tough even if you understand the subjects.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very smart, nice guy. Passionate about Anthropolgy but I don't recommend this course unless you have some interest because he lectures the entire time and hard to retain the info. Expects a lot from you but will help you if you need it. prepare for a lot of reading!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have literally never learned SO MUCH in a class before! Every subject I learned was so intriguing and wonderful! I don't understand why everyone is saying the test were difficult-they're NOT if you STUDY DAT BOOK! Hate to break it to everyone, but if you want to pass this class, you need to open up that monkey book and be willing to study A LOT!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very strict teacher! I often felt intimidated by him. he can be condescending and rude. he's very detailed about subject matter and expects his students to be too. tests are impossible to pass, even with multiple choice. his final was a killer. I dont recommend him. Passed the class with a C and that's the hardest C i've ever earned.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTRHO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worse class!! His tests are really hard, study guide doesn't help much. Theres no homework which is kinda nice but then again your grade is based on your test scores. He offers extra credit worth 1 point which is ridiculous. He's rude as well. Rarely use the book. If you arent a good test taker or can remeber everything he says dont take the class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Like most ratings, his tests are extremely difficult. NEVER EVER miss a lecture, you'll be screwed because all of his test info is from lecture. Mumbles and rushes in lecture. Test average 50? Not surprised. Extra credit? Yes, but I had a busy schedule and could never fit is "one hour on Wed." time slot. While he loves the topic, two thumbs down.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is RIDICULOUS.He is a pretty nice guy but not when it comes to his grading, tests, lecture.He moves around the notes kinda like he has ADD.The average grade mid-semester was a D.I withdrew from this class bc there was no saving my grade.Lots of extra credit but only for 2 points.Tests are crazy hard.I warm people not to take this class!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I can't stand him. He is very arrogant and if you answer wrong in class he makes you feel stupid. His tests are so hard that the students had an AVERAGE grade of 50!!! If your thinking of this class then get the other anthro teacher, he gives extra credit but he grades it badly. Always finds mistakes in everything you do. Lots of DVD's.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I don't know why he gets so many bad reviews. The only problem is that his tests are REALLY hard. He offers a ton of extra credit, even gives you option of raising test scores simply by meeting with him afterwards. He's really nice if you put in effort. No homework, just quizzes and exams. Watched alot of DVD's.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I didn't particularly like this professor for his personality, as he was pretty condescending and rude, but he did know his stuff and engaged me in the class material. He's a good professor teaching wise, but not the most affable guy.