4.3

Brenda Bodine

Sociology - Youngstown State University

4.3
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
N/A
Would Retake
89
Reviews
4.3
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

51

4

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What Students Say

Willing to offer bonus point opportunities

SOC1500 - 5.0 rating

There are 2 exams and one paper

SOCWMN - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (3)
A (2)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 9 reported grades
B+: 3
A: 2
B: 2
B-: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.22 avg change
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Ratings by Course

SOCIOLOGY

5.0

(3)

WOMEN

5.0

(1)

SOCIOSECT

5.0

(1)

WOMEN2640

5.0

(2)

SOCIO1550

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

INTROSOCIOLOGY

2.0

SOCI1500

2.0

SOCWMN

2.0

SOC500

2.0

SOC15000

2.0

Reviews (89)
5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Feb 4, 2004

great teacher very cear and easygoing

5.0
2.0
1500
Feb 5, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Feb 6, 2004

Her test questions are all from a review sheet, but if you do not do the work, you will not recieve a good grade. As far as the family paper in this class, as long as touch on all its requirements, youll get an "a".

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Apr 8, 2004

SO EASY!!!!!! Her class was so stinking boring I found it hard to wake up at the crack of dawn and go

4.0
1.0
SOCIO2640
Apr 12, 2004

If you can't pass this class while sleeping you must have been comatose. did not feel she was knowledgeable enough in this area to teach it. snoozorama.

3.0
1.0
INTROSOC
Jul 5, 2004

So easy that the class is a pathetic joke. Take it if you need a little nap time, but run away if you're a serious student. Maybe she doesn't know anything, maybe she wants to keep it to herself. It's a guarunteed A.

3.0
1.0
SOCOFWOMEN
May 24, 2005

Wow, if u are a serious student... or if u simply want to learn something... STAY AWAY. So boring it's pathetic. She just reads her notes and taking notes or even paying attention is worthless. She will make u angry that u paid for the class. Easy A, but again if u want to gain anything from the class -It's not going to happen.

5.0
2.0
1500
Jun 24, 2005

Easy to follow, easy to get along with. The class is an easy A.

2.0
3.0
INTROSOCIOLOGY
Sep 20, 2005

Long and very drawn out class... doesnt speak on anything even kind of relevant to the class...

3.0
1.0
INTROSOCIOLOGY
Sep 23, 2005

Very boring. I slept most of the time, did the review sheets and got easy A's on all the tests.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Oct 12, 2005

Bodine was awesome....grant it that it was a little boring....but I LOVED HER!!! We got so close and we are actually freinds to this very day!! She's great....Just do the review sheets and she'll pass you!

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Dec 12, 2005

I thought she was very interesting & caring. I would take a class she taught again.

5.0
1.0
WOMEN
Dec 14, 2005

She's really nice. Yeah her class is boring... so don't go. I got an A easily and I only went to that class maybe 4 times all semester.

3.0
1.0
SOCIO
Jan 24, 2006

Didn't go. I mean I seriously didn't go. Went to 2 classes, the midterm and the final. Crap course. If you read, you have an A. Period.

5.0
1.0
INTROSOC
Feb 1, 2006

I don't understand the teachers that lecture all the friggin time! She was one of them, and I actually went to most of her classes. I believe that all teachers need to be respected. I mean, she was really nice, but geesh. The things she talked about weren't even on the tests. Just study the review sheets and you'll do fine.

4.0
1.0
SOC
Apr 8, 2006

The class was boring and you really dont need to go to get an A. She gives you review sheets and its all what is on the test. You dont even need to read the book, but just find the correct anwers and study them.

4.0
1.0
SOCIO1500
May 3, 2006

She is very easy, just go to class and study the review sheet, she is very helpful, sometimes her lectures get off subject with stories but they are interesting

4.0
1.0
SOCIO1500
Nov 25, 2006

Her lectures feel like they take forever, and I don't get much out of them. I don't read the book, and just study the review sheets and am getting an easy A. Her lectures are also kinda random at times.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOSECT
Jan 17, 2007

Took her for intro to sociology. Not hard at all, and she rambles a lot--ramblings are usually interesting, though (but she repeats stories, often, too... Kinda give and take) Okay teacher, easy A.

4.0
1.0
SOCIO1500
Feb 7, 2007

Kinda boring--has about 10 topics that she presses a ton--pay attention to those for half the test questions. Extremely nice and interesting teacher, she just repeats herself. Take her class for easy and enjoyable A

5.0
1.0
SOCIO1500
Jan 29, 2008

SOCIO 1500 (Intro to Sociology) EASY A! Had 1pt over 100% before the final. Interesting examples, knows culture A++. Down to earth. LIBERAL. Believes Hill. Clinton is God's gift to the US; But WAIT, she doesn't believe in God!? Great Prof. Helps you learn. Come to class,take notes,if you screw up her class,go home, you're an idiot. Very Helpful

4.0
1.0
SOCIO1500
Feb 11, 2008

shes pretty long winded

5.0
2.0
SOC1500
Feb 19, 2008

I had her for intro to sociology and it was very easy!! Just make sure you know the review sheet and its an easy "A"

4.0
1.0
SOC1550
Feb 27, 2008

An easy "A"

3.0
1.0
SOCI1500
May 12, 2008

Extremely boring. Never went to class except for the review sheets and the exams. She gives ridiculous bonus words. Example: Yellow Peeps. Ha ha. If you don't pass you're a moron.

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 20, 2008

had to be one of the easiest classes ive ever taken. gives a review sheet that covers everything on the exams verbatim lectures are interesting, she knows her stuff and rallies off fact after fact of statistical data. exams come straight from the book, so if youve got that and a review sheet, youll get an A no problem. id take her again, definitely

2.0
4.0
SOC1500
Dec 6, 2008

gives you the entire test on a study guide. never went to class and still got a C

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 7, 2009

you basically have to be a complete idiot to not earn at least a B in her class.very easy teacher, and the tests are exactly from the study guide. going to class, however, is pretty important

3.0
2.0
SOC1500
Dec 6, 2009

really dunny. hard to follow runs off topic a lot. good class though

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Dec 18, 2009

I really enjoyed her class. She made it so you were able to get an A, but still learned at the same time. She really knows her stuff and her lectures were very interesting. I would recommend her class!

4.0
1.0
SOC1550
Jan 5, 2010

Brenda is an awesome teacher. She is easy, and does everything so that you get an a. She basicly gives you the questions and answers on tests. I would highly recommend her, although you dont have to show up for class, i would because although her lectures are extrememly boring, her stories are extrememly entertaining! =)

4.0
1.0
SOC1500
Jan 12, 2010

A great teacher. Knows her material well and gives out review sheets before all exams. Also, she gives out bonus words if you come to class.

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Aug 11, 2010

Attendance is not mandatory, but she gave out the answers to her bonus questions and gave all the answers to her review sheets, so going to class is preferred. Her lectures were boring, but she really knew her stuff. I would take another class with her.

5.0
1.0
SOC1550
Sep 16, 2010

GREAT! If you have take this class... and pretty much everyone has to, this is the professor to take. She was NOT boring, she was entertaining and fun. I learned a lot about Sociology. Sociology can be rather boring which is why so many people rated her boring. She told stories that made me connect the concepts of Sociology with real life!

5.0
2.0
SOC1500
Feb 4, 2011

Mrs. Bodine is a really good professor. Like others said, she uses stories to connect the subject matter and has really great knowledge on Sociology. She has traveled the world and I personally feel she kept me interested in the subject matter. She gives you study guides for the midterm/final and bonus for attending class. She knows her stuff!

4.0
1.0
SOC1500
Apr 13, 2011

Good teacher. Didn't attend a single class and managed a B.

2.0
3.0
SOC1500
May 3, 2011

Brenda is a very nice lady!I didnt mind her class but always is off topic constantly skipping things. Managed a B shes okay!

5.0
2.0
SOC1500
Jul 11, 2011

easy class, gives helpful review sheets. gives answers to test questions during class, especially the day before tests. only 2 tests and one ex credit assignment. only went to class 3 times and got a B.

5.0
1.0
WOMEN2640
Oct 21, 2011

easy teacher, definitely take her

3.0
1.0
SOC1550
Nov 15, 2011

Do not have to attend class. Gets off topic A LOT. I basically just sat there, did not pay attention, did midterm and final review sheet and still managed to pull out good grades. I recommend her if you want an easy class.

5.0
1.0
SOCIO1550
Dec 17, 2011

Easiest class I have ever taken. Didn't attend more than 5 classes and got an A. She gives you a "review" sheet with all the test questions worded differently. All you have to do to ace the test is look up the 60 or so questions in the book the night before. She is really nice as well. Two tests are your only grades. Offers extra credit. RECOMMEND!

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Mar 16, 2012

Awesome class Intro to Sociology. I am still taking the class this semester. Read your book and come to class and no reason not to get an A. Looking forward to taking a class from Dr. Bodine next semester.

5.0
3.0
SOCI1500
Apr 17, 2012

I am a 39 yr old 2nd semester student. Professor Bodine is an amazing speaker. I enjoyed her class. I believe that I am doing so well in her class because I am learning not just memorizing a review sheet. She appreciates it if you pay attention and sit up front. It is nice when the professor learns your name when you are in a group of 200 students.

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 5, 2012

easy easy easy. she gives you a midterm, and a final with a studyguide, study that and you should get an a, i did. attendance is not mandatory. great teacher, she knows her stuff

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 5, 2012

I am a 40 year old second semester student. :0) I switched my major from Social Work to Sociology within a month of starting her class. There is no reason to fail if you come to class. She is very clear and read your book on your own. Looking forward to my next class with her.

5.0
1.0
SOC0000
May 8, 2012

Professor Bodine is a wonderful professor! You can tell her passion for sociology! Class is very easy if you do your review sheet! Attendance is not mandatory but does give bonus for those who do come to class! There are only 2 exams!

3.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 17, 2012

Easy class if you do the review. Attendance is not mandatory. She rambles a lot about irrelevant topics and talks in circles. Boring. Had a hard time staying for length of class.

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Oct 11, 2012

Very good teacher. If you come to class you will get bonus points for tests. She gives study sheets and if you know them you will do excelent on your test

5.0
2.0
SOCWMN
Nov 1, 2012

Women in society. She is very kind! Doesn't require attendance, but be careful, she gives a random bonus answer for the exams. There are 2 exams and one paper. The paper is on a book, and you must present at the end of the semester. Don't worry, it's informal and can be down from your seat. Easy class! Interesting, too.

5.0
1.0
WOMEN2640
Dec 19, 2012

She is very helpful goes over the review sheet with you. I can't say enough about her. She is wonderful in teaching Into to socially, The Family and Women in Society. There is some bonus points, but you have to attain class to get them.

3.0
1.0
WOMANSTUDIES
Apr 4, 2013

Allowing this professor to teach a class is a mockery of education. Her class consists almost entirely of extremist rants, with no information substantiated by facts. Her lectures were frequently sprinkled with blatant lies or misrepresentations. Avoid, unless you are looking for a class on the failures of American educators.

5.0
3.0
SOC1500
Apr 24, 2013

Very good class. Only 2 grades so one better do well on the tests. However, does go over review VERY thoroughly. Interesting lectures, very personable. Took this class a few years ago and will be taking another by her.

4.0
1.0
SOC3705
May 16, 2013

Easy class! Barely went, passed with a B. There is only a midterm, final, and easy 5-page paper. She reviews for the tests too. She's quite nice and had me chuckling at her funny comments when I did go to class.

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Oct 23, 2013

She is very funny and likable. There's a lot of material to remember but she does a very thorough review and sometimes gives bonus points. I recommended her to my son, who is currently enjoying her class.

5.0
2.0
SOC500
Dec 7, 2013

nice lady

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Jan 1, 2014

Easy class. We had 3 exams total. Gave a study guide for each exam and went over each and every question so you know exactly what she's looking for on the exam. Willing to offer bonus point opportunities. She is open to questions. Sometimes it seemed like she was making stuff up, but those things were never on exam. Pick her if you need to take.

3.0
1.0
SOC1500
Apr 22, 2014

The class itself is easy, however I stuggle to pay attention during her lectures as she often deviates, giving her opinion on things and poking fun at groups that are opposed to what she believes.

5.0
2.0
SOC15000
Grade: B+
May 16, 2014

Very kind lady, you can tell that she is very passionate about what she does. Influenced me to get in to the field of social work. Take her for Basic Sociology!

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Oct 14, 2014

As long as you do the study guides and study you will get an A. Very easy professor. Learned a lot in this class.

4.0
1.0
40498
Nov 17, 2014

Easy A class if you do the study guides and show up to class.

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2014

Brenda is one of the best intro instructors I've ever had. She doesn't try to teach upper class material in an intro. The things you learn are relevant and give you base knowledge foundation. Other intro profs could learn a lot from her playbook.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1500
Dec 19, 2014

professor bodine is a very nice lady and I would take her again

2.0
2.0
SOC1500
Apr 30, 2015

Your grade consists of 3 things- tests. You take one test, the midterm and the final. Don't go to class because attendance doesn't count and her lectures have nothing to do with the test material. She gives you all the answers to the study guide which are pretty similar to the test.

5.0
1.0
1500
Grade: B-
May 6, 2015

nice prof

5.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

wonderful lady

5.0
1.0
1500
Grade: B+
May 14, 2015

very nice prof n class

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 14, 2015

nicest lady ever saved me

5.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

descent

5.0
1.0
SOC1500
May 14, 2015

I really enjoyed take her and you will like her

5.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

nice lady n good teach

4.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

really good

4.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

really good and take her you will like

4.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

really hip

4.0
1.0
1500
May 14, 2015

Brenda is great

4.0
1.0
SOC15OO
Grade: B+
May 15, 2015

really good professor and class

4.0
2.0
1500
May 15, 2015

she is cool n hot -love her

4.0
2.0
SOC1500
May 15, 2015

take her n u will like

5.0
1.0
1500
Grade: A
May 15, 2015

this was a wonderful class and teacher

4.0
1.0
1500
May 15, 2015

very good teacher I would take again

4.0
2.0
1500
May 15, 2015

a gem

4.0
2.0
1500
May 15, 2015

teacher is descent

5.0
1.0
1500
May 18, 2015

good class and fine teacher

5.0
2.0
1500
May 18, 2015

recommended and I wwould tell others to take her classes

5.0
1.0
1500
May 19, 2015

take her u will like

4.0
1.0
1500
May 19, 2015

I like her

5.0
1.0
1500
May 20, 2015

truly a gem

5.0
1.0
1500
Grade: A+
May 24, 2015

this lady is amazing and I would recommend her all day long

5.0
2.0
1500
Grade: B
May 24, 2015

incredible teacher and class was a blast

4.0
1.0
1500
Grade: B
May 24, 2015

nice teacher and I would take her again in a heartbeat

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (3)
A (2)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 9 reported grades
B+: 3
A: 2
B: 2
B-: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.22 avg change
May
Oct
Nov
Dec
Apr
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SOCIOLOGY

5.0

(3)

WOMEN

5.0

(1)

SOCIOSECT

5.0

(1)

WOMEN2640

5.0

(2)

SOCIO1550

5.0

(1)
+20 more courses
Difficulty by Course

INTROSOCIOLOGY

2.0

SOCI1500

2.0

SOCWMN

2.0

SOC500

2.0

SOC15000

2.0

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