Kevin Ervin - Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Professor: Kevin Ervin

Department: Social Science

College: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer. Papers are easy 100's as long as you follow the guidelines. Exams are easy as long as you look at the powerpoint slides and study the end of the chapter terms/definitions. He also gives two extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very cool professor. 2 papers which you basically get a 100% on as long as you follow the guidelines. 3 easy exams including a noncumulative final. Just study the powerpoints and do the flashcards at the end of the chapter on the online textbook. One online assignment that is very easy. Attendance is mandatory and 2 extra credit papers 5pts each.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you follow the prompts to the papers you'll get a 100% on them. The tests are easy if you get definitions from chapters in the book. His class was fairly easy and you would get 25 points for just attending class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best professor Ive had so far at NIU! He is passionate about his work and wants his students to do well. You will pass his class if you pay attention and turn things in on time. I took this online and if you hate writing papers, you wont pass the class. You write one paper a week and that is the assignment. Highly recommend Kevin Ervin!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was very easy. Study for the tests a little and you will be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He cares so much about the material and is very engaged while teaching. He is very understanding of individual's needs. I can't recommend him enough. My only issue is that there are very few assignments and points in the class. Doing poorly on one thing can drop your grade significantly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kevin is an amazing professor who's lectures I actually looked forward to going to. He does take attendance and does not post notes online so showing up to class and taking good notes is a must. There are not many exams, only 3 and 2 papers. He is an easy grader if you do whats asked of you. I enjoyed this class and would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class, and Professor Ervin gave me insight to a topic I had no previous contact to. There are 3 exams, no quizzes. Extra credit essays. The topic is interesting and he makes lectures easy. Stress free class. If you come to class, then you won't have a problem. you don't need the textbook,but he puts some questions on tex test from it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There's 3 tests, no final, 2 E.C papers, 2 writing assignments, and a lab assignment. Not a lot of work. The tests you gotta study for on your own. He'll provide review outline, very vague. Reading the book will help you need it for your papers. Other than that is a simple class you just gotta study and the papers are really easy. He's a nice prof.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. Lectures are reading off power points, but everything is common sense. Offers extra credit so you can slack on the final. Grabs some questions from the book, but exams are still pretty easy. Very open guy and you can tell he enjoys teaching.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Ervin is a great teacher! Every class is a lecture, but it's easy to pay attention because of how he presents the material. I take his 9AM class and it's still pretty interesting. There are two papers, three tests, and two extra credit opportunities. None of which are too hard if you read and pay attention in class. Great class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class. He lectures every class but keeps it interesting. There are a couple tests and two papers. The papers are really easy if you follow his rubric he gives you all the points. He takes attendance everyday and there is extra credit. His tests are pretty easy but you need to study for them to do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• 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:

This class is SUPER easy, but not easy to the point where you don't learn anything. You are graded based on two 2-page papers (which he'll give you full points just for following directions), 3 exams (I got an A on each one without ever opening the book, and attendance points. He also offers two extra credit papers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome! The class consists of 2 essays, 3 tests, and 2 EC papers that are easy! His tests are straight from the book & his notes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• 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:

Mr. Ervin is a very nice guy. Now, I took a sociology class in high school, so his class was super easy. But, I did learn a few new things too. His tests aren't that hard, he pulls most of the questions from his hand written lecture notes, some about statistics in class, and some from the book. He is a lax grader on the essay assignments, too.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• 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:

My favorite class ever! I have even been trying to find him whenever I sign up for upper level classes. Id love for him to be my teacher again! he's super funny, teaches you in a way that relates to you, easy grader, and He is very accomadating. Take his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC170
• 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:

I had Ervin in Spring '12, 9am MWF. He has a great sense of humor, and even though you don't feel like you're learning, you are. Classes consisted of taking notes in the beginning, and moved towards a discussion at the end. The last exam was converted to the Final Exam. He's a great guy with a good attitude about him. I highly recommend his course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• 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:

Kevin was a great teacher. He is a super nice guy and keeps the class relaxed and fun. He hand writes all of his notes on the board and doesn't provide study guides, but he is a great teacher. I would highly recommend him to everyone.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• 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:

This is a GREAT class to take and make sure you get into Ervin's class. He is super nice and and easy grader. You will learn a lot in his class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI170
• 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:

Great teacher. Highly recommended. Very passionate and clear about the subject. Didn't think I would like the class but turns out I loved it.