Amir Marvasti - Pennsylvania State University - Altoona

Professor: Amir Marvasti

Department: TBD

College: Pennsylvania State University - Altoona

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amir's class is very intriguing and thought provoking. His class style is mainly discussion based but he will not force you to participate, it does make for a better class though. He is very passionate and a great professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a very good, teacher his class was very engaging. Study the study guides and you will get an A. You dont need the textbook just go to class and take notes. You will get a lot of extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super nice guy! His lectures are very interesting! I didnt really use the textbook. As long as you go to class and take good notes youll be fine!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, he gives you time if you need it on an assignment and is very helpful. Great guy all around and you will have to show up to class because if you miss it you might miss a whole chapter of notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amir is an all around great Professor and truly cares about his students. He does a great job preparing students for life after college and wants to help you make the right moves. Soc 005 was honestly common sense with a little studying so the class is easy in general but Amir makes it enjoyable to show up to class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• 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:

Dr. Marvasti is by far one of the best prof. ever. This class is the easiest A as long as you show up. Test are super simple, I easily got an A without spending more than an hour studying before each exam. Lots of extra cred opportunities as well. You will not regret this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marvasti cares about his students and is easily accessible after class if you need help. His tests are sort of difficult so make sure you study. You don't really need to buy the textbook but you will need to pay attention in class and take notes. He also has extra credit so take advantage of it! Go to class because he does assignments!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Marvasti is such a great professor, def would take again. His lectures are fun and I learned a lot from his class. He's funny and old school (is also easy on the eyes). His tests are simple, but don't just expect an easy A, his notes are very important and he uses the chalk board, so no slides.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM12
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my absolute favorite professors I've had at both Altoona and Uni. Park for criminology. He really sparked my interest in criminology freshman year and made everything clear and interesting. He really makes class enjoyable and also includes life experience as to why crime occurs and involves it with the theories learned. 10/10 take him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• 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:

Awesome - that's the best way to describe him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• 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:

Dr. Marvasti is an awesome professor. He applies humor to his lectures, and allows for a powerpoint option if students don't want him to write on the board. A lot of the class is common sense, but when it comes to exams, it's really important to read the book. Attendance is not mandatory, but he does in-class activities for points... so go to class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing guy, really wants you to do well. Very clear in his lectures and very clear notes, the material is mostly common sense and you will most likely not need the book. Participate in class and take good notes you will do well. Yes he's also adorable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Soc. 005 with Dr. Marvasti is one of the best classes I've ever enrolled. You won't regret taking this class obviously as long you keep up with the material.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC12
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoy this class, solid professor. Grading was very straightforward and fair, offers a few extra credit points. Did not need text book and little homework but you must pay attention and take good notes. Make the effort to participate, take solid notes, study for exams/quizzes and you will get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Marvasti is great.. nice and funny guy, fair grader and gives lots of extra credit. Attendance is definitely necessary, he does roll and an activity mostly every class, which earns you points. Missing them might hurt your grade, and they're easy points anyway. Interesting material, but is a little tough to pay attention sometimes. Easy grade though

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice prof. Funny and makes the class interesting. 2 midterms and 1 final, all multiple choice. Gives study guide. I usually spend 30-40mins per chapter so that's about 3hours of study time before each exam. textbook needed for A. Gives plenty of extra credit after late drop ddl. We had 7 marks of extra credit out of a total score of 200.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC003ANDSOC005
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Highly Recommend! If you show up to class & pay attention/take notes, you are good to go! 10 point quizzes right before tests, pretty easy. Gives weekly journals & if you participate in all of them you can receive extra credit, only some are taken for credit, He offers other extra credit too. I did rent the book, I never used it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tests were easy. He even gives you study guides

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 663967
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class, he practically thanks students for showing up to Friday classes. The weekly in class journals he assigns are a piece of cake and help to beef up your grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Its a good class to take as an elective for any major, he makes the class interesting with some of the things we talk about.