Eloy Zarate - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Eloy Zarate

Department: History

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST002
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bruh this guy is something else. I had him for summer for less than 3 days and he already wanted 2 assignments done and made canvas much more complicated to use than necessary and assignments hard to find/do. He needs to organize canvas before doing online classes. He put the "syllabus" into a video so it was impossible to do things at your pace.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His is a style thats very close to junior or senior work at a university. If you plan to continue this major then take him! He will prepare you for whats really required of you in this field. If you plan on majoring in something else take him! He really makes you see the world differently and teaches you how to question it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2B
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anyone who has value for their education definitely do not take any class with Zarate. The syllabus & assignments have way too many typos. Guidelines are vague, but requires a lot. If you have a question, he's unapproachable & extremely childish. He emphasizes not to stress, but is the epitome of stress. I was really looking forward to this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY7A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The Best professor for Winter/Spring semester. He is a real gem and caring person, thank you for all that you do for us (Students)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS2B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A solid teacher, make sure to get the textbooks as that is where all of our tests are from. Really seems to care about the students as he will always do what he can to help you pass. Extra credit is also a bonus!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST007A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers at PCC. I took him for HIST007A and HIST02B, both online. Truly passionate and will push you out of your comfort zone in order to think about the bigger picture. Do the reading and homework as well as all of the extra credit and you should be fine, though his grading criteria can be sort of hard to figure out sometimes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST7A2B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor Zarate is A+++++ I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of reading and learning from professor Zarate, if youre serious about learning history please take him youll have no regrets. I grew leaps and bounds from professor Zarate and have the upmost respect for him and his deep dedication for the subject.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS2B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his online class during the winter session. It's A LOT of work, but doable. Discussion posts every week and respond to 2 classmates. 2-3 chapter quizzes every week, one term paper. Everything is from the book, so definitely read. You really have to put effort into those discussion posts. He won't give full credit just for doing it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRN52651
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor has a lot of knowledge, but he wants fresh-year students to have all his knowledge too. He doesn't understand that he has been in a long path learning history, so he can't expect students to acquire the same knowledge in a short time class. I like History, yet I wouldn't take another class with this professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST007A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took an online class with him. History to be more specific. He is rude in his emails and the amount of work he requires is ridiculous. In almost all of my classes i have an A but its impossible to keep up with this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS7A
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had him twice (7A & 2B). I gained so much knowledge from this class that I still remember a year later. He is repetitive with story telling & we spent most of the semester re writing his syllabus. I want to retake him for the lectures but I wont bc his grading is way too unclear and lowered my gpa even though he praised me on being a good student

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS2B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken two of his classes because he has a good teaching style. Just beware that he never ever gives full credit. I have never received a perfect score on any thing that required him to grade. So his grading is harsh if you depend on your GPA. His comments are always "good answer" but obviously not.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS7A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, the best professor I've ever had. He cares so much about his students and wants/ will do anything to help you succeed, in and out of the classroom. I even recommended my dad to take his class. Anyone who dislikes him must be incredibly lazy because it is impossible not to pass. His lectures are amazing and cover a wide spectrum of topics.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, this class was so easy to pass. Follow the syllabus and turn in everything before the due date, it's not that hard. You have to put in effort. He does care about you succeeding, so message him if you need help. Gives out extra credit every week, not every professor gives out extra credit.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 7A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a really caring and nice professor. Just do the extra credit work and the assignment you be fine. As long you're trying you will pass the class. He cares about you. I guarantee you learn something after finishing this online course. Don't argue with him. show him you can do the work. you want to read ahead of time before taking the test.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS2AB
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading. But if you do all the work it is easy to get an A, especially if you do all the extra credit.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You'll have to do most of the teaching yourself. His lectures aren't very helpful and he isn't good at communicating exactly what he expects. He starts the class emphasizing rigor and attention to detail but even his syllabus is vague, typo-ridden, and even contradicts itself. When I brought up valid issues with grading he basically said too bad.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Zarate focuses a lot on details. He is a very tough grader, and I could not understand his rubric. If you ask him a question that the answer is in the syllabus, oh man you're in for a whole bunch. I mean I learned some interesting stuff from the class. But the thing that I had problems with was his way of talking to people (quite rude).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 7A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He a wonderful professor. DO take his online history 7A class online you will learn so much. he expects to write a minimum of 750 words or more. If you do all his assignment including extra credit you should be able to pass the class. He does care for his students he will find a way to help you pass. you have to try.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST9A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Mr. Zarate's class a while ago, but he is the most memorable professor I have ever had at Pasadena City College. I took his class on Latin American history and learned so much more than I did at the University of California. I think it is very fortunate to have him as a professor at a local community college. Do the work, you'll get an A!