Timothy Crippen - University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Professor: Timothy Crippen

Department: Sociology

College: University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved having him as my sociology professor. Even though he spoke kind of monotone, the way he presented the material was enjoyable, I like the way he administered the tests - take home open book and open note - very easy to get along with and funny at times

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is based off of 3 tests and you have to show up to class because the tests are mainly on his lecturing. He does not speak very loudly. However, if you show up, take good notes, and study, you'll get an A. I like him as a person, but I would not take his class again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SO BORING. He stands there and talks the whole time and will occasionally write something down making it impossible to take notes. He makes it even harder by not speaking anywhere close to as loud as he needs to. His grades are based on 3 tests so if you don't pay attention or do the readings you wont pass. Possibly the worst class I've ever taken

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 100SOMETHING
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very very boring. Lectures are and hour plus of him straight talking with out a break. Your grade is based on three test and the majority of the tests are on his lectures. The problem is that he is constantly talking and it's hard to write down everything. Test questions are really hard and sometime obscure

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC105
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't speak loud enough. I have to sit in the back (long story) and I can barely hear him on good days.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCG301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily the most boring lecture I've ever had to sit through. Also extremely rude and a super hard grader.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCG105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The most old-school college class you can think of. Lecture, reading, and your grade was entirely based off of 3 exams. His lectures are hard to stay awake in but you HAVE to go or you won't know anything for the exam. Overall, he's a nice guy. He wants everyone to pass and he curves all of the grades.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grade decided by midterm, final and 1 research paper. Midterm and final are both take home, you have to write 5-7 approx 3 page essays. If you attend every class and take good notes he lectures all the info you need to get an A. Research paper a pain but pretty standard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid taking Crippen if you can. He uses no visual aids but just talks the entire hour and a half of class. I'm interested in sociology as a subject but he made it so boring and dry that I had trouble focusing. His tests are hard and just about everyone gets bad grades on them but employs a huge curve at the end. Do not take.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCG105
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures all class every class. Very boring, will call you out if you're on your phone or if you're sleeping (which is very easy to accidentally do in his class), Test are impossible!!!! I did all the readings and went to every class and i finished with a 69%. curves your final grade so you don't know how you're doing until post final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCG105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Now I understand why people say to avoid this class. Very dry & boring presence in the class; but content is very interesting. No visual aids - powerpoint. Tests are multiple choice yes,but that doesn't help you. Whistles when talking and says "um" ALOT. readings and lectures are critical for studying/tests. don't get the wrong version of the text

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I prefer classes with just tests and a paper or two so this class was perfect for me. Your grade is based on 3 multiple choice tests with questions about lectures and readings. If you show up, takes notes and do readings, there's no reason you shouldn't get an A. Plus he "curves" your grade at the end of the semester. One of my favorite professors.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. If you're not a auditory learner DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. He does nothing but lecture for the whole block of time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an all right guy but he will call you out if you do something other than pay attention to him. His lectures are very dry and he doesn't use much visuals to guide him through lectures besides a whiteboard from time to time. The class is based on only 3 test grades and he doesn't give the tests back. He also cancels class quite often.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 105
• 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:

I learned absolutely nothing taking this course. His lectures are straight up tiring . You will want to go to sleep and he will call you out if you do. Also his test are very hard so don't expect a easy A. Like straight up, Crippen be Trippen.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 100SOMETHING
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok, I really like this guy. I'm not sure why because he's kind of pompous. He's just very smart and he knows it. I am a soc major so this introductory class was interesting to me. Do not take the class unless you like soc or you are majoring in it. The class is super boring to non soc majors. His tests are not hard if you read his assignments.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are really long and boring. He used to be THE hardest grader on campus, but now he curves all his tests so they're not bad. You really need to show up and take notes if you want to pass. Each test has about five questions from the readings, so you really don't have to read if you don't want to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC105
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Exams are absurd. He expects the class to remember every miniscule detail of every dull lecture. You have to recall random numbers for exams. He does not care if class fails an exam, he just sends out mass email. He was absent on many days during the semester. Just 3 exams make up your grade. Save your GPA.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCG105
• 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:

Lectures are extremely dull and long. He does not care if class performs poorly on his 3 exams. Grade depends on those 3 exams so study. He is not clear on what will be on exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Crippen is very knowledgable and helpful. His lectures are easy to follow. Make sure you attend class and truly read the book and notes. It helps to read them every day so that you have a good knowledge . People who say that his tests are hard are usually ones that aren't prepared. If you know material you will be fine.