Pitluck is a pretty good guy. He tries really hard to adjust to class wants. Its his first year at ISU-so hes still changing some things around. Lectures are helpful, but do the reading because he gives pop quizzes. The group project is a pain though-but its only 9 days long. Tests are fair.

I really liked his class. I hardly ever attended lecture. Just read the book and do the reading guide questions, all the answers are in the books. Try going to the review sessions if you get stuck on a question. Pitluck's a really happy dude and has enthusiasm for teaching. He gives extra credit.

I went to lecture, and read the books, and got an A in the class. You can tell that he tries really hard to get people excited and involved in the subject matter. He was really nice, and VERY helpful if you needed it. Doing the study guides really helped me but took lots of time. It was a time consuming class.

Pitluck is the man. Guy is just so happy to teach. He always has a smile on his face and extremely friendly. Class was interesting and as long as you do most of the readings you are set. I wish all my classes were taught by him

This man is soooo weird! His lectures are boring, and the reading in the book is especially boring. There is a ton of reading and if you don't understand something your kind of lost for the rest of the semester. I worked my ass off for a B...not worth it.

Loved this class! He is so passionate about the subject. Go to class every day because the things outlined in the notes will save you from actually having to read the boring books. Bring your clicker, because he offers like, 20 points e.c. for using it in class!

Vey nice guy, Easy going, Very helpful

Honestly can't stand the class... I love sociology but he's almost completely ruined it for me. I'm doing well in the class because I'm a good student...but If I had to take it over again...I'd pick a different teacher. He tries to get a lecture hall of over 200+ to talk but it ends up being the same people over and over...

This class is lots of fun! I really enjoy the lectures and feel he gives you every bit of information you need to succeed in this class! The content is a little challenging, but he is always offering his time to help students. There's even a study group (haven't attended). He is very enthusiastic and I HIGHLY recommend taking SOC 108 with him.

Pitluck has been one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is extremely passionate about his subject, as well as very helpful. The content is a bit more difficult but he makes it both interesting and easier to understand. First class where I actually learned something worthwhile, and even looked forward to going to class!

Very interesting and compelling, I learned a lot in his class. There are 3 short papers and 3 exams including the final. You'll read 3 books, do the reading. VERY helpful, had an undergraduate study group once a week for extra help, twice a week around exam time. Takes a genuine interest in his students, did a movie night outside of class time.

He's very engaging. He likes to move around and is very emphatic. He offers you every possible opportunity to succeed. If you fail, its your own fault. He looks a little bit like Gary Oldman. Its funny.

Very good Professor and Class. Hes very into what he is teaching and enjoys what he does. His class was fairly easy for as long as you don't sleep in class, take notes, and read your text books. Tests are also easy (Worded on an 8th grade level). He also has three mandatory papers due. #1 and 2 are easy, #3, not so much. Overall, I recommend him =D

Pitluck is fantastic. By far my favorite Professor this semester. The readings are confusing, and so is the class, but he offers tons of office hours, we have a study session every week, and a giant study session before every test. He makes things relatable and easy to remember. If you're going to take this class, take it with Pitluck

Dr. Pitluck is awesome. He is very funny and quirky. He is very helpful and clear as a blue sky. His lectures are very interesting. My mistake was not reading and boy did that hurt me. Read the material before each lecture and you'll be set.

His class was a little more difficult. A lot of reading and the papers take a lot of time. I really enjoyed his lectures though and got an A in his class. It is possible! Go to the study groups and actually work and you'll be fine and proud of how you did in class!! Very interesting guy too, loved talking to him.

Pitluck is a very passionate teacher and truly loves what he teaches. He is very fun and energetic. YOU HAVE TO READ THE BOOKS. I only read the last book and I barley passed. You also get clicker participation in this class.

Dr. P was a fantastic professor! He is very enthusiastic and he made me love the subject matter. His class is very interesting and he is a very personable guy. I recommend taking his class. His class forces you to think, though, so if you're the kind of person who just wants to get a degree and not learn anything, don't take his class.

READ THE BOOKS! He has study group meetings and they are really helpful if you don't understand the reading. There are two papers, first one is easy and the second one is average. The tests are a little confusing because of the wording but if you have the main concept down you should be fine! He's really energetic and loves his topic he teaches!

I really like Aaron as a person and teacher. He can be helpful if you go to office hours. However, the class is really difficult. There is a lot of reading and the tests are tough. I read every single book and struggled to get C's on the tests. Felt a bit more like a philosophy class.

Pitluck is lit. He's crazy, but he's a good teacher. Sometimes he can be disorganized, but he knows the material very well. Get ready to read books written by guys from Yale and to write papers on the books. Him and his TA's are SUPER helpful though, and there's a study group every Wednesday. He will do everything he can to help you!

Dr. Pitluck is one of the better professors I've had. No textbooks are used in this class, but there is three books to read. They seem like a lot of work, but he gives study guides that are true to the tests! Mostly tests and a couple papers are what makes up the grade book. His TA's are so helpful, and he is approachable as well!

3 test, 3 papers(5,3, and 1 pages), and extra credit that can give you up to 6% . Concepts covered aren't terribly difficult or complicated, but reading the book is still a good idea since test questions and the paper rely on the books pretty heavily. 5% of the extra credit was clickers(aka attendance).

Cool guy, smart. Be sure to read along with class dont depend on lecture notes. got extra credit for going to every class, want another class with him.

Best professor I've had thus far. He's full of knowledge, very clear in his teaching, and has a great personality. The class revolves around 3 books which you have to read in order to write the papers (3 of them) and take his tests (2+final). It's super easy to get an A and not much work. Go to class, take good notes and you'll be solid.

Going to class is essential to pass this class, even though he does not take attendance. Read the books and do the reading guides; they help with the papers and the exams. You get points for participating with your clicker, so make sure you bring it. I really enjoyed the class!

easy class if you go to lectures. His tests are basically what he goes over in lecture. The class before the exam he goes over a review. Reading the books isn't really mandatory as long as you do the reading questions that go with it. I didn't read but did the questions and did fine on the tests. If I went to class more I would have gotten an A

In this class, he takes clicker participations points, so make sure you are there. You are allowed two "free" days, which is kind of nice. As long as you attend class and take decent notes, you should be fine. The course is very exam heavy, however his study guides are VERY in depth and if you do them, you will do fine on the tests. He is great!

This was his first time teaching sociology 106. He truly cares about his students. There were 2 books & I read sometimes but not every time. I have been able to maintain a steady C without having to stress. When I attended a study session and read the chapters I got a B on my test. I LOVED this class & found it to change the way I think (good way)

Professor Pitluck is a great guy to be around and learn from. Hes very funny and knows how to keep his audience listening throughout the lecture. He will go the extra mile to help his students and he LOVES to teach. He might seem a little loopy first but it's just his personality. Great guy great teacher.

You would be wise to choose Aaron Pitluck for SOC106. His engagement with the lecture hall was unique. He welcomed diverse perspectives and thoughts into his lecture. He was not afraid to explain. You need to attend the study sessions to do well. It is not always clear-cut, so take good notes and, again, attend the study sessions.

Pitluck is truly a gem of a professor and knows what he's talking about, but I specifically struggled with class. This speaks to me as a student and less to him as a professor. Be sure to take notes and attend the study sessions if possible. If you do that, you should have no problem being successful in this course.

Dr. Pitluck is a really good professor! However, having this course be completely online he designed the tests so you need to know and be able to apply the material. He really does care about your success in the class, and wants to do whatever to help you do better. It is a lot of reading for this class. Overall a good professor!

He makes the class interesting and makes me actually want to show up. Keep up with readings or its easy to fall behind

The only thing in the grade book are the tests. The tests are kinda difficult but that's only if you do not go to class and do the readings. He gives extra credit and gives engaging lectures. He is really chill and funny. A good gen ed to take.

Funny weird guy. Try and write down what hes saying not just whats on the screen.

I learned a lot in this class! Professor Pitluck is very nice and a great lecturer. Most of your grade comes from tests and weekly discussion posts but if you do what you are supposed to it will be easy to learn and get the grade you want. he is a very smart man and seems to really care about his students!

Dr.P does a fantastic job explaining lecture topics and finding different ways to approach a topic if it doesn't make sense. He's extreamly engaging and fun and to listen to, I was never bored in his class. Book not needed, but can be helpful if SOC is hard for you. He offered different POV's too! something thats hard to find in a sociology course.

Dr. P was very entertaining in his classes and engaging. He was very caring and wanted to hear any and all of your comments in class. Everything he taught was given with real-world examples. I would 100% take this class again from him and would recommend it to anyone.

Tons of extra credit opportunities. Lots of material so can at times be difficult but he has great lectures and is very helpful. Come to class everyday for extra credit opportunities.

This is a super easy class if you just show up to class and take notes on the lectures. It can get boring sometimes, but he tries his best and does a good job most of the time. Not much homework. If you do the homework and look over your lecture notes it's basically impossible to fail. Also extra credit every day you come to class.

I loved his class, he is really straightforward with how he grades and it is really easy to pass this class. He has a ton of extra credit and offers a lot of help via study groups. If you either go to the lectures or do the readings while taking notes its impossible to fail. it does get boring in the lectures but he tries to make it funny.

great guy and interesting topics

Professor Pitluck gets way too much hate. He is a very quirky guy, but his exams are straight from the reading and lectures. However, some of his questions were very debatable, but he recognized that and cut 15 questions from our second exam. Not hard, just show up and do your work.

As long as you show up and do the work, this class is an easy A. He gives extra credit opportunities outside of class, and you get extra credit for showing up. He is super nice and the tests are easy. If the readings and lectures overlap, that will most likely be on the test. He is very funny and you learn a lot from this class.

He's one of the funnier professors and loves participation no matter how large the class size is. A lot of the lectures will be exactly like the reading and sometimes he'll get off track with his story telling. There's so much reading to do in this class, on top of weekly PackBack assignments, there's a lot to do in this course.

Hes dope

He is a very animated lecturer. He keeps you engaged, and it is very easy to follow along in class. There are a lot of assignments but they aren't very hard. Would absolutely recommend it!!

Amazing guy! He truly cares about each student, even in a lecture hall. He is VERY enthusiastic during lectures, but it keeps you engaged. Good amount of homework, but it's very easy. Attendance isn't mandatory but there is extra credit in almost every lecture (which are easy polls). Very quick to respond to emails, and holds study groups weekly.

He's a great professor, learned a lot during SOC106. It is test heavy though so be on the lookout for that.

Dr. P is very enthusiastic about teaching this class. You do daily polls to get participation points and are expected to read the textbook weekly and take quizzes before coming to class. It is very homework heavy, but if you manage your time properly, it should be no problem. The content covered in class is very applicable to daily life.

I've been out of school for 4 years, and he was one of the easiest teachers to understand. Literally just PAY ATTENTION and attend, and you'll pass. The topics are interesting and you gotta show up and just put the MINIMUM in, and I'm confident that the disgruntled ratings here didn't. Just make an effort to exist, and you're good

Professor Pitluck keeps the class engaging with his enthusiasm, and the assignments, though frequent, are manageable. Attendance is key, but the generous extra credit makes it easier to get a good grade. Unstuck study can be a helpful study tool alongside the textbook.

Dr. P is so passionate about sociology, which keeps everyone engaged in lecture. The topics in the course are important, and they will open your mind to different perspectives on major concerns in society. You will learn a lot in Dr. P's class!

Prof. Pitluck was amazing. The only negative thing I could possibly say about him is the fact that if you happen to miss a class, there is no way of retrieving notes unless you ask another student. You can tell he is clearly passionate about what he teaches and loves engaging with students and hearing what they have to say. I would 100% recommend.

Dr. P is a very happy guy. A nice guy too. The class material/content is ight. Some of it is cool. If u don't mind reading a lot this could be good if you want to finish your IDEAS requirement. Attendance wise... Its a good idea to show up, but its not "mandatory"

Very funny and engaging lectures. He's a great professor who has a passion for what he does. Grading in this class is based mostly on exams, and attendance is "mandatory" (you can do the polls from home for attendance), but need the slides for the exams. 10/10 would take again, best class I've had so far.

Great Teacher! Great class. I would definitely take a class with him again. He was smart, easy to work with, and the assignments were well explained. About 20-30 pages of reading, a short quiz, and an online discussion almost every week, but it is very manageable and will only take 2-ish hours to complete! Lectures are fun and engaging, too.