Malcolm Potter - Pasadena City College

Professor: Malcolm Potter

Department: TBD

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Very interesting subject. Attend class, take notes, put in effort to study and you will get an A. He tells you what needs to be done and what will be on the midterm and final. Get ready to write notes down fast.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Potter is an excellent speaker. He has a clear and strong presentation voice. He adds anecdotal stories to his lectures to help explain concepts. He is definitely the best Sociology professor I've taken so far. His class is straight forward. He lays out what will be on the exams. He is willing to work with you and funny. He is light-hearted. 10/10

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC2
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Terrible professor. All he does is read from the book

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Potter is the best teacher I've had so far, he's really funny and wants you to get an A. Always be ready to take notes, he goes through material fast and will take a while to realize you're asking him to repeat the material. He's pretty textbook heavy but will never test you on stuff he's never gone over. Easy A if you just do what he says.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Potter is THE best sociology instructor. He genuinely cares if you're understanding the material and is more than willing to help. Lectures were quick and informative. His one-line jokes are an added bonus. Definitely take Professor Potter if you have the chance!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• 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:

He is the BEST professor ever!!! He is by far the best Sociology Professor. Love him. He is very flexible with his schedule. He always asks students if they need help with their essay questions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC2
• 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:

Love this guy, great professor to take for sociology. The winter course is very condensed though (making studying for tests hard), wish I had taken him during a full semester. Lectures were great (you can record too) and he is very nice about getting you a free online book so that you can use it for the course. Also, it's hump days on Wednesdays.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy, doesnt post grades at all though. he doesnt believe in using much technology. no homework really except studying and the workbooks which he helps out with

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was really easy! Potter is an easy teacher and there was hardly any work for the class, the only downside is you can't see your grade because he doesn't use Canvas but you can always ask for it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His grading is based on attendance, 1 oral presentation, 1 midterm with essay, and 1 final w/essay. Essay prompts are given 1 week in advance to prepare for. The oral presentation is based on a single question off of the reading, its really easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Potter is a really good and caring professor. He goes through his lectures at a good pace to make sure you get what you need. The only downside is that your graded on few things, but as long as you study hard its a great class to take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boomin' voice and great enunciation. Lectures at a good rate- not too fast & not too slow. Willing to always repeat himself to make sure you get the notes down. Very caring and approachable. Gives study guides and preps you well for the exams. Lectures are precise, but it's better to read the book too when studying for tests. BEST TEACHER EVER!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's honestly the best teacher out there. I am so glad I took him. His grading is pretty easy as well. He does try to help his students out by giving a practice test before the actual test. Hes a very understanding and wonderful teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His grading is based on attendance, 1 oral presentation, 1 midterm with essay, and 1 final w/essay. Essay prompts are given 1 week in advance to prepare for. The oral presentation is based on a single question off of the reading, its really easy. Go to his class, his exams are based on lectures.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

lectures can seem a bit out of date and somewhat boring, but he cares about his students and he really tries to make it easy for everyone. Class attendance and the oral presentation are gifts from him to you. Easiest 20% of the grade. Just show up! Goes over everything that will be in exams! class paper is easy, just follow the outline. no hmwrk

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him in the summer and he was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. His grades are based on: attendance, oral presentation, 1 midterm w/ essay, and 1 final w/essay. Essay prompts are given 1 week in advance to prepare for. GO TO CLASS!! His exams are based on lectures. The book is helpful, not necessary. Loved his laugh and his personality. 3

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a really good teacher. Tests are just the midterm and final; he gives you study guide and practice with the class before the test and there is an essay question for the test, he gives you the prompt so you can be prepared. Individual presentation is 10%. He just gives you a question and you have to find it in the book and present it in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I learned so much in this class. Potter is a VERY CLEAR professor, and is always there for students. I can't stress how much information I retained after taking this class. I highly recommend taking this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Potter is the best instructor I've had! He makes every class fun and really knows what he's talking about. Make sure you read the book to pass the midtermfinal (even though he gives you a study guide). Highly recommend this class! Enjoy!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY2
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Potter is a great teacher even though that he's not easy. He only does midterm and finals. He also does class paper, attendance, and chapter presentations.