Robin Perrin - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Professor: Robin Perrin

Department: Social Science

College: Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin is a funny guy, he's a great person but his tests are minimal and very specific. There are often things on the study guide that don't come up in test, but specific questions in the test that weren't on the study guide and you cannot guess... Although I like him, my aim towards the end of the class was to just pass...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Perrin is an amazing teacher! He has such a funny personality and makes his lectures very interesting. As long as you attend the lectures and pay attention, you will do well in the class. Also fill out the study guides that he provides, they are very helpful!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Perrin. Such a great teacher. Just make sure you do the readings every week. Also do the study guides, it practically has all the questions that are gonna be on the test!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the worst prof ever. Your grade is only based off of three tests and the tests are super random. The tests aren't even based off of the study guide and he literally makes the tests the night before. 10/10 would not recommend. Please don't make the same mistake I did!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Our entire grade is 3 tests. Lectures are word for word off the power point, and he doesn't take attendance. Pretty chill for a required class I guess.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are useless he just reads them off, then the tests are all on the book. Questions from the book aren't on important material. Has got to be the worst professor I've ever had! He doesn't deserve to be called a "teacher" because you won't learn anything.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin is a really good professor that is very caring of his students. His exams can be a bit random at times (ie. asks for quotes and statistics); however, the class overall is not extremely difficult and an A is easily attainable if you read all his assigned readings and take notes during lecture.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin is a great professor! Cares about students, tries to make lectures entertaining by cracking jokes and telling stories, and tries to make students aware of why social issues matter. He's a tough grader and his tests are super detailed--take detailed notes on his personal stories too--he tends to test on those as well!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin is probably my favorite professor! He cares about his students tremendously and knows most of his students names, even in the lecture classes. I forgot to turn in my inquiries on time for the first set, and he accepted them, graded them himself, and gave me full credit. He's hilarious in class, but take notes on everything he says.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Perrin is a very interesting professor. I learned a lot in his class. Grade 2 midterms + Final + 4 Inquiries. Remember to read the textbook and all of those PDF reading. Also, show up in class. A lot of test questions are based on classes. He will even ask very very detailed things in class. Trust me, remember every single word he says.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Perrin is hilarious! I enjoy his lectures even if I don't necessarily enjoy the content always. Make sure and study for tests or else you will not pass. Showing up isn't mandatory but it can get you extra points on the exams!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For a large Elkins class, Perrin did a good job lecturing and keeping my attention. You only have 3 tests to determine your grade - if you read the textbook and takes notes in his class, you'll be fine for his exams. Not easy, but recommended!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Perrin is a very nice person and is clear with his lectures, but his tests use a lot of random facts from the text just to make sure that you read. Frustrating that going to class and reading once isn't enough- memorize the stats!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin is a sarcastic and entertaining person, but he's not the best professor. He puts far too much detail on the PowerPoints (but sends them to you beforehand) and lectures by summarizing what's already written on them. Tests are an odd blend of common sense and unreasonably specific details. He's cool as a person though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin is a sarcastic and witty professor. He is very passionate about sociology and loves teaching. Go to class because he will give hints and questions he'll give on the test as an incentive to those who go to class every day. His tests are pretty challenging but as long as you study the day before you'll be fine

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy. Got a 100% on the first test and then didnt read the book for the second one but still pulled off a 95. Pay attention in class and study his powerpoints and you will be fine

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I read every single chapter & studied the study guides he gave us very thoroughly, & yet I ended up with a C- in this class. I really did try. His test questions are just SUPER specific & you do have to go to class because he asks questions about random stuff to give students that go to class a higher grade. I love Perrin as a person though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Perrin teaches statistics as if you already know it and can be very condescending, even in his office hours. He is not a good teacher at all- not methodical or organized in his teaching style. You must buy the textbook for this class in order to do the homework, but you do not have to show up (unless you're not OK with missing quiz points).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POSC250
• 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:

One of the best teachers at Pepperdine. Go visit him during office hours. He not only helps you with the material, he tells you tons on interesting stuff. One of the first professors I feel like is my friend here. Makes stats easy and funny. Oh, and he will make fun of you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not prepare for class. Simply reads the power points and rephrases what is written on the slides. Sends power points to you before classes so I don't see much reason to go to class besides the videos that he shows that he uses during lectures and uses for multiple choice questions. My least favorite class at Pepperdine.