Robert Crutchfield - University of Washington

Professor: Robert Crutchfield

Department: TBD

College: University of Washington

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor but there was no rubric provided for any of the assignments. He leaves the grading to the TAs, which provide little to no feedback. To get a 4.0 or even close seems pretty difficult when you're not sure what they are asking for. The questions on the midterms and final were often vague and difficult to understand.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Crutchfield is a cool professor and has many funny stories to share in connection to the lecture. The topics taught in class were interesting. However, there's no rubric given on assignments so grading can be inconsistent. TAs randomly pick a stack of papers to grade so there's a chance your TA isn't the one grading your paper.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lecturer and is passionate about the subject matter. Does a good job taking questions in class. However, everything outside of lecture was incredibly disorganized, and he requires all assignments to be turned in hard copy in person. No flexibility to turn in essays and exams online.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Crutchfield has got to be one of the most interesting lecturers i have taken in my 3 years at the UW. He doesnt just stand behind his desk and read off a paper or have paragraphs of info on the slides, instead he tells stories and engages with the class. I definitely recommend taking one of his courses.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, he is very funny and makes class interesting BUT you are basically only graded on 2 papers, the midterm, and final. Participation is only a small percent but majority of the grade is on the midterm and final. Midterm is such a HUGE part of grade, will definitely affect your grade. Definitely read the textbook and attend lecture

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• 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:

Crutchfield is a really funny professor with some interesting stories. The quiz section is optional except for the sessions before the final and the midterm. There were 3 total papers and the final and midterm were both take home exams. There were 2 movies that we watched and they were pretty interesting.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the WORST experience Ive ever had in a class. Crutchfield is interesting, but he leaves all grading and feedback to TAs that are so incompetent. At one point, I petitioned to get points back on something I clearly did, and by the end of the course they never updated the grade. Assignments are vague, disorganized, and designed for failure.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really intelligent professor who is really good at conveying knowledge and ideas to students. You will have three take home papers, a take home midterm, and a take home final which is really nice. His lectures are solid gold, write down everything he says, it is very useful for the papers and the exams. Also keep up with the reading.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Three papers, a take home midterm and a take home final, seems pretty light until you realize that's all you're being graded on, you CAN appeal for a higher grade for your papers though. I've found myself laughing during his lectures which are funny and thought provoking, just try not to jump and get offended this is a SOC class. READTHETEXTBOOK

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were interesting, but at times very unorganized. In order to do well, you have to learn from the book because sometimes the basics were not even touched on in class. The course was graded on very few things and it was difficult to know what they were looking for. I took this because I thought it would be an easy grade boost, but I was wron

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The things talked about in the readings are not implemented in lecture so it is difficult not having that reiteration to insure that you understand the readings.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The level of disorganization for this class was, at times, very frustrating. Papers were not given back to students until well after subsequent ones were due, and little feedback was received other than a grade. Improvement in this class is difficult, and generally I found this class to be an unpleasant experience. Lectures tend to be quite boring.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Have only taken 2 quarters at UW but Crutchfield is by far my favorite prof. He has incredible experience and knowledge in the field of Sociology and is a great lecturer. I learned a lot and looked forward to lectures; wish he taught more classes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was the first Sociology class I've taken, and Professor Crutchfield was really a great professor. One thing I'll tell you is that reading the textbook is absolutely NECESSARY. Allocate your time wisely. Don't wait until last minute to read (that's what I did, and I regret it). Otherwise, he is a really engaging professor. Would recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crutchfield is great. He uses excellent examples to highlight the course topics and makes a long lecture interesting. His lecture slides aren't very clear so it's pretty necessary to show up to class and take good notes. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's probably the best professor I've had at the U! Super funny guy and makes lectures very interesting! Theres no homework and entire grade is pretty much made up of midterms and final!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• 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:

Honestly Prof cruthfield is not bad. He is passionate about what he teach. The problem is that what he teach does not aligin with the exam and the exam form was unclear after he decided to change it. I learned most of the material from quiz section and reading the book. There is no homework In the class but it's impossible to get a 4.0

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Crutchfield is a great lecturer on dry subjects. He elaborates on the really broad points on his Powerpoints, so attendance is necessary to understand. Students actually want to get involved in discussions during lecture. He's got a great sense of humor and he's just a chill guy overall.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• 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:

Definitely one of my favorite professors at UW! He doesn't read off slides and spends a lot of time engaging with the class during lectures. He also gives so many examples and scenarios during class to make vague concepts so much clearer. I always look forward to his lectures! Definitely would take again

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SOC 271 was a great course. I would take it again if I had the chance. Professor Crutchfield is great! He is caring and humorus. I liked his teaching style. He doesn't read off his slides or notes. He knows his material. Probably my favorite professor so far at UW.