Ervand Peterson - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Professor: Ervand Peterson

Department: Science

College: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LIBS381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is great because he lives what he teaches. I had him for Environment and Technology in the Hutchins program and I couldn't have enjoyed it more. Maybe I benefited from the small class chats, but Erv is a wealth of knowledge about our planet. He made me re-think a lot of my wasteful habits. My favorite class in the Hutchins program.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is a cool dude. He is really into the environment and it shows through his lectures. He gives three major tests and a few quizzes, not too hard. He's a passionate dude and he makes learning about the environment interesting. I recommend this class even if you aren't an ENSP majorminor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher, who mixes environmental science in the world as a whole. He relates the class so well and is realistic. He has weird pictures for his lectures, which might keep you interested (or just be plain weird). He has 3 quizzes, 3 exams and 1 assignment and 50 pts. worth of extra credit. If you pay attention, youll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is the best!! A lot of people don't show up to class because the slides are posted on moodle, but i like when i can take notes from what he says too. The movies are really interesting and he is really passionate about saving the environment! the tests and quizzes are hard but just make sure to study the slides!! i never opened my book once...

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is a amazing human being! i loved every second of his class, he's a very sweet, funny and compassionate teacher! this class is definitely easy but has hard tests, i would recommend getting the book and always studying for tests and quizzes. there are only three of each but if you don't do well you won't get an easy A. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENSP
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is a good teacher. His lectures are long and most people don't stay the whole time. Attendance isn't mandatory as the lectures are online but it does help. He curves the test and offers a lot of extra credit. If you put in the effort you'll get the grade you want.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy class. Erv was a great teacher and really curved the tests. All of his lectures online, so attendance isn't totally necessary, but is definitely helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is the best! This class was so easy. I took it from 7-9:40 on wednesday nights, so it was very long, but sometimes we got out early and he always gave us a break. We watched an educational movie every class. I learned a lot. Attendance is not mandatory, and I never bought the book. Take this class if you're looking for easy credit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is the man! He's so passionate about saving the planet and his love for ENSP makes the class so much more interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory, didn't open the book once, plenty of extra credit opportunities. Study for the midterms and do the extra credit and its an easy A!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was honestly very sad when his class ended because his class was so interesting and inspiring. Because of his class i've been looking in the environmental studies major. Also dissapointed that he doesn't teach any other classes. Definitely recommend his class to anyone!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Erv is my favorite professor so far here at Sonoma State. You can tell he loves what he teaches about, and is very enthusiastic about it. He's just so adorable and is truly an amazing guy. Attendance isn't mandatory because he doesn't take roll, but is recommended because a lot of what is on the tests is what is taught in class and from the videos.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is my favorite teacher thus far here at Sonoma. He loves teaching and is good at it too. He is also so excited to teach and always asks us how we are doing and if we have anything to share. I highly recommend this class to everyone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Erv is probably one of the greatest teachers I've had at sonoma. He curves the tests so everytime I would fail the test I would end up getting a B which is really nice. He is so nice and even though the class is boring and the tests are kind of hard, I would recommend this class to anybody. Erv is the man!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this man. Great class, excellent teacher, perfect everything. I would take it again, and recommend it highly to anybody. Really opened my eyes, but in general I just really enjoyed the class atmosphere. Book helps majorly for further understanding of content, but still class is still passable if you choose not to get it. Take.This.Class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was an awesome teacher! So passionate about what he was teaching and really wanted us to learn. The class really opened my eyes to everything happening in the world. He taught us that even with all the negative things that are happening to our planet, we can each truly make a difference, and save our home.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is a very easy class; all you have to do is go to the class and take notes. Really, the tests aren't hard, and half the midterm questions are on the final exam. Basically, the only way you can fail this class is to not come to class! The book is almost useless, as all tests are from lectures and films shown in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class, great guy! truly interested in his class :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is awesome and Erv is the man! I love ENSP and he has great ideas and his lectures arent that boring. Lots of movies, quizzes are way harder than midterms and he gives answers for the midterms and recycles questions for the final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a great guy! would take another class of his in a heartbeat!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENSP200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher who is passionate about the environment and making a difference. Class was entertaining and full of useful information however the videos were used excessively and became mundane quite quickly. I would recommend this course to anyone who loves the environment and wants to learn what difference they can make