David Gay - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: David Gay

Department: Sociology

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SYO4200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting subject. Dr. Gay speaks about the material in a clear and elevated way while being laid-back and humorous. Also, patient with students and available to students outside of class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SYG2000
• 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:

This class is easy as long as you read the chapters. The test questions are exactly the same as the definitions from the textbook. Highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SYG2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gay is a really genuine person who has clear PowerPoints and often relates things back real life examples, making it easy to remember. His class was my first experience with college lectures and he made it an easy transition. He also has a band that he is very proud of and he lights up when people ask about it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC2000
• 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:

Took this over summer B 2016. Bought the textbook but did not need it because his powerpoint were so good. He really knows his stuff and cares about his students if you get to know him. Got out of there with an A. Tests were easy if you studied the powerpoint. Great guy really funny.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SYP4000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gay is warmhearted and truly cares about the material. He even took the time to remember every student by name; I can't remember the last time a professor has done that. He ties the material in with life experience/examples so info is easy to recall on exam. Exams were comprised of multiple choice + 4 written responses pertaining to ch concepts

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SYO4200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader when it comes to the research paper. Be sure to be thorough on that. He rambles a lot and goes off in tangents which is amusing and annoying at the same time- haha. Lectures were long and boring in general. Even though he usually gives a guide for assignments I still found his instructions confusing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SYA3400C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gay is more than willing to help if you ask! He is very understanding esp regarding turning in work. The material itself is slightly difficult(especially if you're not mathematically inclined) however he does his best to make sure you understand. I barely used the book as I found his in class examples more helpful. I would take him again!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SYA3400C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gay is a good guy! His class is mostly of about 4 tests and homework that he lets you redo if you don't get full credit. He doesn't help much but his TA does. It's an easy class but his final is pretty difficult. I would say that a B is easy to achieve but read extra if you want to strive for an A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SYA3400
• 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:

Dr.Gay is an incredible instructor who seems to take great interest in seeing his students succeed. Course consists of 4 Exams and 4 Homework Assignments which count as a fifth test grade. He is funny/knows the material very well. It was a pleasure taking his class and I would recommend him to anyone needing Social Stats for graduation!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SYP4200
• 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:

His class is easy but there isn't a point in attending. I found that his lectures weren't helpful and instead stopped going and read the book. The only reason to go is for handouts and the study guide but if you miss that day, ask him for it he'll give it to you. There's 4 tests with an essay portion, an annotated bio and a 6 page paper.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SYA3400
• 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:

This class was extremely hard but I don't think it was the teacher I think it was the subject matter. Dr. Gay is awsome and trys his best to make sure everyone understands. He's very open and very willing to help out until you get it. Your grade in this class consists of 4 tests and 4 homeworks. Best of luck and he's not a hard old grumpy ass lol

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SYA3400
• 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:

This guy is a hard old grumpy ass, course was hard and i manage to pass thanks to my own prior knowledge and not the professors. My own learning abilities helped and the TA was useless of course. He is better then christina Olsen I will say that but avoid both of them if you can.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SYA3400
• 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 is awesome! This was a hard class but he really cares about students learning the material so he tries his best to be thorough explaining. Four assignments that equal a test grade and four exams. Exams were multiple choice and minor calculations, kinda tricky but only because the content is challenging not the professor. Absolutely recommend!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SYP4000
• 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:

This man is the coolest. Honestly when he walked in the first class i knew he was going to be awesome. Attendance is not mandatory. But he hands out slides in the class.(He carries extra if you miss a day) His test were moderately easy if you studied a bit. One big paper but it's not too bad. Overall he was a great teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SYG2000
• 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:

He is a great professor. If you are taking this course, make sure you are enroll in his class. He is a very down to earth person and made the material interesting to learn and retainable. His tests are based on his powerpoints so the class really isn't that hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SYGALL
• 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:

Dr. Gay is the best Sociology prof at UCF. Cares about students, straight forward, awesome.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SYG2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him as a summer course..he's really nice and likes to engage students, i learned alot from the book! Class isn't mandatory, as long as you get the powerpoint notes from a friend and read the chapters then you'll be fine! TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT AN EASY A OR WANT TO LEARN ABOUT OUR SOCIETYYY!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SYG2000
• 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:

Really liked him as a teacher, test are taken straight from notes so don't waist your time reading the book, just go to class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SYG2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Gay is a good professor who is very straight forward and is passionate about sociology. His tests are almost entirely from the power points so attending class or atleast getting the notes from someone who does it necessary! Minimul studying is required to do well and all his tests are asked in 50 multiple choice questions.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SYP4000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher does not care about his students and so unhelpful. Did research paper over 10 pages, and he was still not satisfied. His tests are very difficult and not easy to find answers. Not sure why he is teaching if he obviously does not like kids.