Patricia Gibbs - Foothill College

Professor: Patricia Gibbs

Department: TBD

College: Foothill College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her main focus is the sociological imagination & you truly don't learn anything new. Everything somehow had to be related to the sociological imagination. It's an easy class but her format is super unclear which makes it extremely difficult. When I tried to ask for guidance instead of helping she told me to just look back at her syllabus, no help.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good choice for sociology! Professor Gibbs is super passionate about the subject and really tries to get her students interested in the field of sociology. lots of quizzes and discussions, but gives a really good learning experience and also offers a substantial amount of extra credit! She also gives you really in depth feedback on your work!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is not helpful at all. Do not take this class. All you learn about is sociological imagination and that is it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

it is easy to slack off, but really easy to get an A if you understand the format of the course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I enjoyed the class and found the information useful. While I earned an A in the class but be aware of deadlines, there are a lot of them for your discussion posts and quizzes. This can hurt you if you aren't as organized. The quizzes were easy if you did the readings. Feedback is given on major assignments, make sure to start them early.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While this class was not difficult, I felt her syllabus was a lot to handle and I found myself constantly checking it every week to ensure I didn't miss an assignment due date. Make sure you pay attention to the deadlines because those will come back to bite you if you don't finish them. She doesn't give much feedback except for major assignments.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC1SOC20
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I just completed, a class called.. Major Social Problems with this professor. It was a good class, the only thing that I really did not like was that her quizzes did not always follow what was in the chapters, and also it is very important to have a good understanding of what the sociological imagination means. Otherwise just do the work and enjoy

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The actual work isnt difficult, but you will have to scour dozens of announcements, messages, and discussion posts to figure out deadlines and other important information because everything is inconsistent and/or unclear. The weirdest online class format Ive ever seen. The readings and discussions are almost unbearably boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's ridiculous how much work she assigns every week.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC1SOC20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

took her soc 20 and sosc 1 class, and the structure is the same. Quizzes and discussion posts every week, be prepared to write 1 or 2 reports. The quizzes and discussion posts are based on textbooks and her lectures. The way she formats her online class is confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to get an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough grader, and won't negotiate deadlines or accept late work. I was an A+ student and had a good relationship with her, I ended up with a B because of a missed stupid and unclear online study survey. HOWEVER, she is very passionate about her subject, and genuinely cares about her students and having a diversity of activities in the course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Deadlines on homework/quizzes are all over the place and massively inconsistent. It would be so much easier if all assignments had the same deadline of Friday at 5p. Extra credit deadlines also ridiculously early in the course. Net tutor is a rip off, unable to even log on. Zero flexibility on deadlines. Go with the other prof. Many regrets...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC8
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures/readings are unorganized, super text heavy. If you miss even 1 reading quiz, you will miss the discussion post assignment and she will NOT unlock it for you. It's literally just a "yes" or "no" if you contributed to the discussions. You get no credit, even if you did. Deadlines are all over the place too; 5pm, 7pm etc. Don't recommend her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Straight forward. The first few weeks of online class are a bit confusing but as soon as you understand and get the hang of things you can easily get an A. You are required to post 2 discussion but certain dates and tests are on Fridays before 5pm. If you follow all directions and complete assignments before the deadline you are guaranteed an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class should be required because you will learn a lot about life, society, class and culture. However, its structure is really confusing in the beginning. You may do an assignment but must go back and click yes you completed it. Standard online formula - read chapter, post twice a week, quiz. There are other assignments too which are fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC8
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her class during my first quarter in the foothill college. She is a bit strict about her class. Especially for the extra credit. She is very picky about it. It is hard to earn a good grade in her class. I prefer John Foxx's sociology class better.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice professor--responds quickly to questions and cares about the subject. Don't be put off by the amount of reading or how long/unorganized the assignments and syllabus are. Lots of the links and lectures are optional. Know the definition of sociological imagination and use purdue owl to get APA references down, and you will get an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• 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:

Get ready to learn about the sociological imagination and nothing else. Everything she expects you to know is within the books and her lectures consist of her ranting and going off on tangents while talking about the sociological imagination. Shes a nit picky grader and can be condescending towards students who don't speak up much in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gibbs does all the talking, she does not stimulate discussion in her classes. She is not open to taking opinions and instead of correcting people on why their points maybe incorrect, she shuts them down. She doesn't even give you constructive feedback on assignments. Interupts while students presentation and then marks them off for time.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC8
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Patricia is very nice & always willing to help make sure you understand the material. She is very passionate about the field of sociology and has some interesting lectures. But the class relies VERY heavily on her lectures, so be sure to take lots of notes! It is a sociology class, so my advice is to take it only if you are interested in sociology.