P. Pitner - Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

Professor: P. Pitner

Department: Psychology

College: Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I very much enjoyed the class - lectures in particular were very interesting and entertaining.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECE125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, average teacher. Experienced in ECE/mental health field, so he has great stories. As a result, lectures tend to stray from quiz material, but everything is open-note. Short videos are shown as EC classroom examples, and notes are super easy. Keep up with the little homework assigned (i.e. observations) and you should pass, no problem.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pitner is really entertaining. His class seemed pretty straightforward and easy. The tests are open note so it's pretty easy to get a good grade if you show up to class. I love his stories and his attitude.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the easiest classes/professors I've ever had. I had two other classes including a 5 unit lab and this was the only class I didn't have to stress over. Literally just show up to class because he changes quiz dates and hands out e.c regularly and do all the worksheets,and it's an easy A. He talks a lot but he's funny,wears cool shoes also

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Pitner is an AMAZING Professor, TAKE HIM. He provides amazing lectures with an outstanding sense of humor. Several quizzes, not so much homework.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pitner is by far the best, most enthusiastic, professor I've ever had. His lectures are always fun, its important to show up because he mentions topics on the tests. His tests are easy and their all open book but you should still go over the study guides and vocabulary.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIM YOU WONT REGRET IT! I loved him! Best teacher hands down he makes learning fun,easy and Easy to grasp I never missed a day because I always looked forward to his class and lectures. He always made me and the class laugh from his stories that correlated with what he was teaching that day. He made me want to have a minor on child developmen

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECE125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy class, I'm pretty sure everyone got an A. His lectures are hilarious and he makes it really easy to remember stuff. Offers extra credit basically for no reason, so as long as you come most of the time, you're good. I would take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have this class at 8 in the morning, and his lectures are never boring. He has seriously messy hand writing ,but you honestly don't need to take notes anyway. Every quiz we took were group quizzes, and the assignments for homework are all about finding things about yourself, like personality quizzes. You can easily get an A in this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is benevolent and hilarious. He will help you whenever you ask. In addition, his lectures are amazing and interesting. I would recommend everybody to take him. He is the best!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing, amazing class! Pitner is hilarious and his stories always seem to tie perfectly with the lessontopic being taught. Super cool, down to earth, and hilariously blunt. I definitely recommend his class. His board is a huge mess by the end of class but its only for your benefit. His scrabble helped me stay engaged during his 4 hr lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECE249
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr Pitner lectures are so interesting and he always makes them fun. He truly knows so much!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Pitners class for 124 and it was really simple! He gives out a study guide for every quiz and midterm you take even though sometime the questions are a bit weird and unclear and dont always follow the quiz. He's pretty funny but if you're serious some of his jokes might offend you lol. Either way he's an easy grader and no need for notes

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Pitner is my favorite teacher at DVC! He is so funny & his lectures aren't boring. His tests are all take home, so open book. Pretty much everything is extra credit to him, he offered it for someone to take his cat from him lol. His handwriting is not the best & the board after class is a mess, but you don't need to take notes anyway. Super easy A!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he is such a good teacher his tests and quiz's are supper easy . I prefer to take this teacher he is nice.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECE150
• 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 really enjoyed all his classes he is nice and kind to the child in the preschool.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECE125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I've had! I've taken him for both ECE 124 & 125. His passion for working with children really shows during lectures. He shares stories and experiences. His lectures on the chalk board can get messy, but easy to follow if you listen. He usually provides a study guide or gives you test questions in advance. I recommend taking him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECE127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Pitner's childhood development class. His interest in children is so apparent and he is so funny! Great teaching style, keeps class and lectures entertaining. Try not to be late to his class, his lectures are MESSY and ALL over the chalk board, very difficult to keep up w hand writing. But no essay was required, study and tests will be easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECE125ANDECE
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Paul is the nicest and coolest person you can ever meet. He is so easy and helpful in all things and he is very funny. He makes you feel comfortable and you can ask him anything and he will help you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECE124
• 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:

Very chill teacher. His stories and style are funny. Sometimes the class content gets boring, but we watched a few interesting videos. There are a lot of quizzes (20 points) and a few tests. Nothing was super difficult. He gives study guides which is very helpful. Overall, with little effort you can pass this class.