Steven Pena - San Jacinto College - Central, Pasadena, TX

Professor: Steven Pena

Department: Philosophy

College: San Jacinto College - Central, Pasadena, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC2303
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i enjoyed this class very much. it was not easy but i learned A LOT ! I am going to take another course with him this semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. P is amazing. Hes a sort of human dictionary ... he is super intelligent and makes class interesting. Im taking another course from him this semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy does not know what he's doing. I can't even regard him as a professor. I don't understand why San Jacinto hired him. I believe that if you're smarter than the instructor, then you shouldn't be taking that instructors class, and trust me 95% of you are definitely smarter than this guy. Save yourselves the waste of time and avoid this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

easily the best prof Ive ever had.... hes brilliant AND funny .....

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pena conducts his class entirely through lectures followed by quizzes and tests over those lectures. If you can take good notes over the lectures and show up every day it won't be difficult to pass. In addition to that, Dr Pena's lectures are both interesting and entertaining, and there's often times class discussion over the material. Take it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: INTRO103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

it was a little tough but definitely worth it... he made us laugh a lot and i really learned a great deal about philosophy and a lot of other things.. he has a way of making everything interesting and i agree, he's like a walking encyclopedia

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: INTRO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be ready for a old school professor. He has no notes, no textbook, and no reviews for tests. He expects you to write everything he says while he sits and talks and he doesn't let you know what the test is and theres at least one pop quiz a week.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI1301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class ! This was prbbly the best class Ive had at this school. .. much better than anything I had at UH. Definitely would take him again

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Pena's class and he failed me for my views. He started the class saying he wanted to hear all perspectives and debate different ideas but what he really means is he wants to hear from you as long as you aren't Christian. Buddhist or Atheist are okay. I've been in advanced writing my whole life and presented my views respectfully. Don't take.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures, very interesting class! Defiantly would take again

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS2306
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All his test are through Blue Books, Four tests and a paper is all that is factored into your final grade. Straight lecture, so be prepared to record.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS2306
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to think, if you want to have engaging discussions with a person who has an open mind, if you yourself have an open mind and are willing to take other views into consideration, if you pay attention and care... Take his class; take all of his classes. Listen to him and speak to him. If you are intellectual at all you will love him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2306
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Basically, he talks the entire class period and you have to write key points he makes (or record from phone!). Tests are BlueBook and HARD. He gives you some questions he may ask on test beforehand and then you pick 2 on the test & lastly there are a series of questions & bonus point opportunities. Hard part is remembering key details on test.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the most intelligent people I've ever met. He is willing to help and speak with those who take an interest. Pay attention, work hard, go to class, and you will pass. He's awesome on pretty much every level.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2306
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the way to attain an A: Record the classes and listen to them. Exam questions will come DIRECTLY from his lectures. Take notes and review them. Write all essays and submit them to him for review and feedback prior to taking the exams. Participate in class and send him philosophical news from prominent sources. Grammar and spelling count!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would recommend his classes to anyone, you will learn a lot! He is super smart and funny. He's hot!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Peña is a fantastic professor who values intelligence and effort. He has become my new favorite. He is very motivational in many ways to those who are seeking more out of life than just padding for their GPA. He is funny, intellectual, and riveting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best class I've ever had. He encourages participation. I disagreed with him about everything, yet he was extremely open to my views and even helped make my points. He's crazy intelligent and I want to take another class from him. If you're not into serious deep thinking it's not the class for you. Overall EXCELLENT !

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI1301
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The toughest class i've ever taken. If you don't follow his views, you'll be left behind fast. He doesn't fool around at all and isn't afraid to call you out on things. Very strict on how he wants you to do the philosopher essay. His lectures make for the exams to seem extremely tough. For pure credit, there are much easier teachers to take.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2306102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Debate is encouraged and he is open for different points of views but in order to win you need to have a valid arguments. You are expected to thoroughly understand the topics discussed during lectures, because all tests were essays in which you explain what you think about the given topics, and why you think such way. Logic is also very important.