Karl Beitel - University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Professor: Karl Beitel

Department: Social Science

College: University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH6890
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gives a lot of suggestions and feedback on the assignments but is boring and too committed to quantitative analysis.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It varies from person to person because I definitely saw some people who were interested but as for myself I could never keep my eyes open. I fell asleep at every single lecture. At first I thought that maybe I was just tired from lack or sleep or something but there were times when I would force myself to nap before taking the class and then tak

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his class if you're expecting sociology. His liberally-opinionated teaching serves for more of an economic brainwash than a social science class. Paper topics are unclear and vague. He's got inferiority issues so he's always right. Warning: Soc students get out while you still can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You don't expect to learn what you do in this class but I still enjoyed it. Lots of economics and current policy issues. His lectures were so-so but TA Lucas is awesome! Go to him if you need any help with the papers. Seriously.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very liberal professor. The class had 2 midterm take home essays each worth 30% and a final take-home essay worth 40% of grade. All you have to do is go to office hours and they almost write the paper for you :) Lectures are a waste of time. Go to dis. ez

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC138
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It takes macro-econ knowledge to undertand and make the most of this class. Although I did not study much, I learned a lot in the process of writing the essays--the last two were not easy. Beitel is knowledgeable, and I enjoyed his approach to the subject

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Beitel is just bad. The class has so much potential-relatively little work and an interesting topic (politics for dummies!) But Beitel is disorganized and suffers from diarrhea of the mouth. I don't enjoy lectures. TA Lucas is great, makes up for it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think I went to 2.1 lectures and still managed a B. Probably the most boring lectures imaginable. Imagine sitting and talking with your grandma for 2 hour two times a week about ECONOMICS! That's right boys and girls... your GRANDMA!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

SOC 3 Spring 2003. Beitel has a chip on his shoulder. He's against President Bush, the administration, and the whole Iraq situation. Social problems class or How-Bush-is-the-bad-guy class? He's a certified *a-hem*, easy A teacher nonetheless.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

boring, not good @ explaining, but an easy A. no exams!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

beitel's explanations of material are a bit confusing, however, soc 3 is the easiest class ever. no exams, just 2 short 3 page papers and a take home final (5-6pp). you dont even need to go to lecture to do well. ta's grade easy; no study time is required

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class was bs. i didnt read. i didnt do jack****. but i got a good grade cause the paper assignments were pretty easy. his lectures are boring. the ta was almost helpful...not quite. if only she spoke english. i could see us going places.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC139
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very articulate so you have to be very attentive to vocabulary to keep up. Two 3-4pg. midterms and one 6pg. final...all takehomes. If you're not satisfied with the grades on the papers, he might let you rewrite.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Materials covered are okay, but some are extremely boring. Instructor's not so friendly/nice. TA doesn't know how to teach and not at all helpful!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof. and most boring class I've taken.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although the class is extremely boring at times, what you end up getting out of it is well worth the wait. This class has shown me how to see the world in a more realistic sense. Not the best class by any means but certainly very informative.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Do not take sociology with Professor Beitel, he is unclear, hard to follow, confusing, and most importantly insanely boring. It was pointless to go to class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An economic approach to social problems most definitely. Quite a bit of historical events leading to problems (that can get pretty boring) instead of just learning about the social problems. Enthusiastic prof though. Not too picky.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The professor is a really nice guy, I just didn't really share his great interest in economics. Some days were interesting, but the econ was a little thick for me. No tests was a plus =)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

the class was not what i expected, but i learned A LOT and it was very interesting. the TAs are very helpful in this class in helping you understand the material.