Ozzie Pearson - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Professor: Ozzie Pearson

Department: Anthropology

College: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH351L
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had no issue with his lecture portion and his exams, but this is a LAB class (50%) I have never taken an anatomy class so handling them was a bit difficult. You take 4 exams and he drops your lowest. Take adv of the TA's office hours on Sunday to handle the bones.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH351
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, even makes the driest of bones interesting. The book can be found online for free, and is quite helpful. Lab is fairly easy once you figure out how to study.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH420
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pearson is really a delightful professor. You can tell he loves what he teaches and his excitement and knowledge is palpable in his class. I never got bored during his lectures. His study guides are pretty tedious but if you go through them, you usually will do very well on the tests. I would recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH351L
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you show up to class, especially on review days, and you complete the study guide, you should have no problem getting an A. His study guides are long and annoying but are critical for doing well on his tests. He drops your lowest test. He also curves the test scores if the class average is below 75%. He is AMAZING!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH356
• 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:

His class is rough but overall I loved how he did his lectures it really got me into the subject. He's a nice guy and easily approachable. Will help you pass and really knows what he's talking about. You can tell he loves teaching and is very experienced in the subject matter. Tests are tough and review sheets are long but he's a great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yes, Pearson is a good professor. He is very helpful and explains the subject well. BUT - THIS IS IMPORTANT - Do NOT take this class for Anthropology. The four exams he gives are extremely difficult. The study guides have an average of 100 questions or terms you must know. I sold my study guides because no one did them. Take another anthro class!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH351L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pearson is engaging, and if you enjoy the subject matter, and keep up you will do fine. He posts the lecture slides and review sheets which really help for exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

This class was pretty enjoyable and easy. He posts lecture notes online, so you can get away with skipping out on going to class for the most part. He shows a few films throughout which are important and interesting to watch, though. He really loves his subject, so I always enjoyed going to class anyway. Awesome guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor, the lectures are just really boring. The exam review is super long so most of the stuff isn't on the actual test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really easy class, if you can find the motivation to go and stay awake in the lectures. Videos and lectures only…although it is easy to not pay attention and not take notes, the study guides can give you chance to pass the exam. 4 exams but 1 exam gets dropped. There's also extra credit for each exam that goes towards the exams (5 pts).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH351
• 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:

The class itself is a lot to take in but Ozzy makes everything clear and understandable. Tests follow directly from the review. He has a subtle sense of humor that makes everyday enjoyable. If this class if offered with him for sure take it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ozzie is one of the best teachers I have ever had. His study guides correlate to whats on his test, he never tries to give you trick questions. He is flexible with grades and he post all his lectures. His lectures are very clear and concise. He is funny and alway available to help students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ozzie is an incredibly professor. It is of the utmost importance that you attend EVERY lecture. He uses textbooks mostly for reference, so don't think you can skip lectures in favor of reading the text books. His tests are very difficult and require lots and lots of studying to pull an A. Take anything you can with him. You won't be disappointed!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He will work with you to help you achieve. The class is ok , not great but its ok. The tribes you study are interesting.If you can remember vocabulary you will do ok on the tests. He drops an Exam which helps alot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

Easy, fun and informative. Great teacher with a sense of humor. One of the best intro classes I have taken, i highly recommend him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ozzie is delightful and funny. A truly compassionate person. Sadly, I find Physical Anthro deeply confusing and boring, but that isn't his fault. I enjoyed his lectures, but the tests were way too hard. Studying for this class was incredibly time consuming. If you like the science end of Anthro, you will love him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ozzie discusses the more interesting facets of anthro which I was pleased with. I took anthro with a different professor and it was extremely boring. I will admit there were times I was bored during lectures with Ozzie, but he made the majority of them interesting. Four exams and optional extra credit. Study notes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a hard class if you go and pay attention, but that's hard. The lectures are pretty dry but the material itself is really interesting. I'd say take the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff, but this class is SOOOOO boring. Grades are based only on test grades, but he does give you extra credit option which will REALLY help your grade in the long run. Also he dropped one test grade. Final is only a test #4 on latest material. Easy class, but pay attention or you'll fail.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

Great teacher - his anth 101 classes bring a lot of people into the department.