Professor: Mark Griffin
Department: Anthropology
College: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is a good class but very hard and all of your grade depends on the 5 exams you take online and then the daily clicker quizzes. Make sure you actually go to get the clicker credit and to listen to the lecture because you will be lost without notes. Also some of the clicker questions are based on the textbook but he never tells you what chapter.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ANTH100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR A GE. It's so not worth it. He gives questions during class that are hard to answer even with really good notes and on the tests, he'll rip out questions you've never seen before and word other questions difficultly. For a GE, it's not worth getting a C for.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ANT302
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mark is a great teacher, his passion for the topic is contagious. You NEED to attend class and take good notes and MOST IMPORTANTLY you need to go to his office hours! This is a tough class but Mark is riveting as well as hilarious.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ANTH110
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
DO NOT TAKE FOR AN EASY A. The lectures are long, but interesting. Mark is quite entertaining. However, you will have 5 IClicker questions before and after class which are usually difficult (even with good notes) that makes up a LOT of your grade. Its hard to get anything above a C+ on the exams with a 23/30 bc he uses trick questions.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was the absolute worst class I have ever taken. I took it as a Freshmen, I went to every single class. I went to office hours, studied his website until I got As on all practice tests. Used the book and still barely got a C- I was crying everyday thinking that I would fail. Terrible class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ANT302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mark is an excellent professor, and a hilarious one at that. The class itself is dense with information, so take careful notes. There is also 4 essays that all need extensive research and critical thought. If you don't understand the assignment or material, Mark is more than willing to help you out. I would recommend any of his classes.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a passionate teacher who really cares about Anthropology. The class is chalked full of (super interesting) informational slides/lectures but he cracks jokes on a daily basis which really lightens the moods. There's a daily quiz everyday and just three exams the semester. I loved this class, it really got me intrested in the field of Anthro.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ANTH531
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Mark's class last minute for a specific requirement, but I'm glad I did. His lectures are fascinating, and he knows how to keep students engaged even when the material has the potential to be boring. He expects a lot from his you, but you will want to live up to those expectations. Fair grader, funny, best teacher Ive had at SF State.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ANTH530
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great teacher, but prepare for lots of trick questions that will bring down your grade. I liked him and the class, but my anxiety got the best of me and I had to drop out. Don't be afraid to talk to him like I was.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Funny guy, has a very clear grading criteria. 3 exams, worth 50%, plus final. No make-ups. Daily five-question quizzes at beginning and end w clicker so attendance is mandatory. Not a hard class, lectures can be a lil boring but he covers everything he'll test. Textbook is recommended but doable w/o if you listen. Pretty firm w his grading policy.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you are not a science major this class will be difficult for you. He doesn't explain the basics really well and expects you to already know them. Not to mention you HAVE to go to every class if you want a good grade (clicker ?). I'm usually pretty good at science, but I barely got a B. You definitely have to work for your grade.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mark is such a good lecturer. His classes were really fascinating, ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. We have 3 questions at the beginning and end of the class, funny. His midterms are a little hard but you have to study and you will forsure pass. DONT SLACK OFF, that was my mistake.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ANTH100
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fantastic teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. I don't get the complaints about difficulty; all I did was show up and listen, and when the test was imminent I reviewed the online quizzes. If you need an easier class than this, I suggest checking out some of the nearby high schools.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You'll have two quizzes everyday 3-4 questions before class starts and 3-4 at the end of class. Attendance really matters because if you miss those quizzes your grade will drop There was nothing else in the grade book but the quizzes and 3 tests.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ANTH531
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed taking human fossils with Mark. I learned so much and really enjoyed Mark's sense of humor. He assigns three semi-hard papers and is not super helpful during labs, so it isn't exactly the easiest class (a challenging class isn't bad once in a while, though). He's probably one of the best ANTH professors at SFSU. I recommend him!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
you have to know the information, but he gives it to you very clearly. I loved his biological anthropology class. He really knows what he is talking about because he is a biological anthropologist! He made this subject really interesting, which is why it seemed so easy to me. You need to go to class to take the quizzes to be able to pass
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ANT100
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are interesting, but the test material does not match the chapters we were told to read. There are daily quiz questions with clickers, so go to class everyday if you want to pass! Don't take this class if you are looking for an easy A.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: 302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Mark was freaking awesome! The BEST anthropology professor at SFSU hands down. His lectures are informative, funny, and fascinating. You have to put in a TON of effort on the papers but its well worth it. He will go above and beyond to help you if you ask. Super great teacher and such a fun and eye opening class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: 302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is so hard but also so enjoyable. Mark is great and his passion for the subject is infectious. Very difficult getting through the 4 papers but with each one you learn to make sense of the lectures and reading which is the point. Would take again.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: 302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You have to be willing to come to class everyday and apply yourself. This was one of the best and HARDEST classes I've ever taken but I'm glad I did. Material is tough to grasp and professor dispenses a ton of information that it can be overwhelming. However--put in the effort and it'll be worthwhile.
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