David Wagner - University at Albany (SUNY Albany)

Professor: David Wagner

Department: TBD

College: University at Albany (SUNY Albany)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC260Z
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Wagner's lecture is by far the most boring lecture I've had by far in my college years. I cannot tell you anything I learned from this class. He rambles throughout the lecture with the help of his slides. The class doesn't require a textbook nor are the tests hard. It's merely the boring lectures

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC260
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Wagner is one of the best prof .He is very easy going just 3 take home tests and in class short essay very easy. I dont know why his rating is low but he is awesome prof.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man is so boring! Do not take this class or any class he teaches, you will die of boredom. However, his class isn't hard; there are 3 take home exams that you can answer by using the slides and handouts he posts online. He also does in class short essays which he counts as attendance, don't miss these or your grade will drop tremendously.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASOC235
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The strangest class ive ever taken at UA. Could not tell you thing about the subject matter. We had 3 tests the entire semester, no midterm, no final. He doesn't take attendance, but once every 3-4 classes he'll give an in class writing assignment that he does use as attendance. If you miss those you're in trouble, so you never know when to come.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are awful, incredibly vague and boring to listen to. He's very old and unrelatable, and don't bother asking a question in class because he won't be able to hear you, even if you yell. No textbook so you have to depend on his lectures, and he randomly takes attendance which counts for 25% of your grade. Do not take this class!!!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASOC235
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There's 3 two page papers, and a take-home midterm. He takes attendance randomly like 10x in the semester. The class is basically graded by the TA Sara, so go to her for everything. The papers are easy once she tells you what to do. The midterm was ver difficult. The professor/class is boring. I still don't know what I learned in that class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASOC460W
• 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 took this class over the summer. It was a 4 week course and we had two papers due (optional third one). Attendance is based off a couple pop essays (that are just for attendance, not graded on content). He really cares about his students and WANTS you to do well, you just have to put in the effort. Take his class, especially seniors!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC260Z
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All the tests are take-home short answer essays, you pick 2 out of 4 options to answer. He has a weird 12 point grading scale, but overall the tests are fairly easy. Attendance isn't mandatory for doing well on exams (lecture slides are online) except there are about 10 pop quizzes throughout the semester. Good class though, I learned a lot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASOC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class is three essays and a take home quiz. Final is a final paper. Relatively easy class, his papers, however, are very specific. His TA grades mostly everything. He's such a nice guy but his lectures are boring.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC260Z
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Well, I think he's absolutely awesome!I took Social Psych and it is so fascinating and I don't think I would have found it as fascinating if he didn't teach each.He's a great professor with a good sense of humor and I look forward going to his class. No textbook so no homework.It's great.We had 4 tests but they're take home and easy.Take him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

no attendance, so don't even go to class. DON'T BUY THE BOOKS. biggest waste of money ever. oh, and the TA grades everything so go to him/her about homework because they're actually helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASOC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boreing!!! smart guy has 3 short papers and a take home midterm. make sure u go to class if u want to do well. he explains the assiments well in class which makes them easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASOC460Z
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

by the way ... no textbook, no attendance, no hw, no powerpoint, no notes, no tests, no presentations, no surprises. Just go every day and listen and you will get an A... end of story.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

okay, so not the most fun class in the world, or the best teacher, but its bearable. dont take him for sh*ts and giggles, but if ur a soc major its liveable. easy grading, dont need to read, doesnt take attendance. is boring, but notes are online. TA is helpful, and he can be, can be rather hot tempered tho...

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

HOT TEMPERED!!! Don't take this guy unless you like getting yelled at! If you disagree with him, he will humilate you and lower your grade. Run away from this guy!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASOC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BORING! I wish these ratings had been clearer. I quickly learned that I would not be able to go to class for the pure fact that this man talks in circles. He gives constant examples which are difficult to follow. I learned nothing. Luckily, I got by on my own means, but still got nothing out of this course. Find another prof for the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCAILPSYCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher...class itslef is just hard...3 5-10 page papers all year thats it...not hard but hard to understand theories without being in class. Good teacher tho

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

BORING! I didn't learn a thing. I just showed up for the notes because otherwise I'd have to read.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of sunys best