Paul Mattson - Moorpark College

Professor: Paul Mattson

Department: TBD

College: Moorpark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taking Mattsons class is not hard, as there is only one homework assignment for the whole semester. You are graded on 4 test, a quiz, and the one homework assignment (zoo report). I found his lectures to be boring most of the time, and he often goes off on tangents. That being said, his study guide is very helpful. Study that and youll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class, itself, is very easy. Little homework aside from one Moorpark Zoo field trip study. Gives extensive study guides for the test. Just study those and read the chapters in the book and you should pass easily. Grade heavily relies on test. I found the lectures themselves to be incredibly boring. Professor not very accessible out of class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROM01
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

IM telling you right now. You don't need to attend class once to get a good grade. He teaches barely anything thats on the tests and you getting a good grade relies on your test grade. You get a good test grade if you look at the study guide and the terms. One homework assignment for the whole semester and really funny interesting guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM08
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

HIs class felt like a comedy show most of the time, but I did not mind at all. I took Ling. Anthro. over the summer and just showed up to class, never even looked at the book, and came to the midterm and final to get a near perfect score on each. I kid you not, easiest A of your life if you go to class and just listen. 10/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM08
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mattson is really funny. He teaches like a university professor, and wants students to get the overall picture. His tests are pretty common sense, and if you show up you don't need the book. There's a group project that's not super hard, my group did it in 3 classes. Super caring and chill dude. You won't learn a lot, but it's a good class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious and great guy but not the best teacher unless youre down to attend class for a laugh and go home to teach yourself most of the material. He is pretty confusing and hard to follow along during lecture and your grade is based off like 3 tests and one zoo project (which is pretty interesting and easy 10 points.) Attendence not mandatory.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I cant put into words how awesome Prof. Mattson is. Definitely Top 3 favorites at Moorpark. He is eccentric, highly knowledgeable, energetic, engaging, HILARIOUS, and utterly fascinating. The most fun Ive ever had in a class. The group project was so much fun. I wish he taught more classes

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LINGUISTICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is so confusing and is basically like learning a new language. Mattsons lectures are just him dancing around the classroom and making jokes that dont make sense. If you have to take this class, Id recommend taking it at pierce college

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM08
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Linguistic Anthropology last semester because it's required for my AA. This was the only class/only teacher available for this class at Moorpark. I heard good things about the teacher and that he was funny. I showed up to the first 3 lectures and was bored out of my mind. Got an A for showing up for tests. Didn't learn anything in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really lecture-heavy class, and there is almost no work besides a handful of tests and one project. The lectures themselves are hilarious and easy to follow, but be prepared to teach yourself some of the material at home.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM08
• 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:

Amazing professor who brings in positive vibes. I really admired this professor. Notes are posted online. If you ever need help, he is more than willing to help and clarify a concept. Attendance is not mandatory, however, he tells you stuff in lecture that are not on the notes!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM08
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Multiple tests, a quiz and a group project. I wouldn't recommend because of confusing lectures, and no powerpoints. He will post everything you need to know on canvas, but it's A LOT so get ready to memorize it all. Attendance is not mandatory, so don't worry about missing class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• 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:

Funny lectures, always keeps your attention and he makes connection from the lectures to things thats will help you understand better. Highly recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mattson is an incredible teacher. He is kind and approachable. He runs his class very fairly. I took his Biological Anthro class over the summer and i was a great experience. There was no homework, you just need to stay on top of the readings. He gives you really helpful study guides for tests. The midterm and final are straightforward.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTHMO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is really funny and it shows that he's very passionate about Anthropology. However, his lectures are kind of hard to follow and he doesn't really have a structure for how the class goes. BUT he does tell lots of jokes and tries to make it interesting. I only showed up on test days and passed easily. 2 exams,zoo project,attendance not mandatory.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• 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 is definitely one of the best teachers I've had this semester. Mr. Mattson is hilariously funny and will help you with any questions you have! Multiple choice tests. Grades on a curve which is awesome! Love him! Studying is definitely required for the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTHMO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mattson is great! I went in just wanting an easy science credit and came out really interested in Anthropology. A great guy and a great lecturer. You will look forward to this class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTHMO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you don't like bad jokes this is NOT the class for you. Attendance is not mandatory but his exams feature (mostly) questions he covered in class or in movies so it would be a good idea to show up. great class and a great teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mattson was the man! Probably the easiest class I have taken at Moorpark. Study guides are identical to the tests. Attendance not mandatory but gave really good lectures! He is also pretty funny. Take this class, you won't regret it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHM0102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a friendly guy but has a tendency to wander off on tangents in his lectures. He has political rants at times and covered only fragments of the material. I barely used the textbook and still passed his midterm and final with A's. There is one group project that is really easy. Take him if you want an easy A but not if you wanna learn anthro.