I learned more in this lab than any other class I have taken

Wonderful professor! He has a nice melodic lecture voice...sounds like a narrator on PBS nature specials. I truly enjoyed his class!

I took him for Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft be prepared to read at least 2 different books. His tests are exactly like the study guide you just have to find the right answer and memorize!

There is alot to remember in his class. The only assignments are 3 mid-terms. If you do well on memory tests, your ok. However, screw up once, and kiss that A goodbye. If your christian, look out, he openly disses them.He thinks they're good but flawed

I really like Pierini but previous comments are right--sometimes he goes Mr. Hyde on the class, if someone drops something, if a phone goes off, if someone asks a question that he has already answered. It makes me very uncomfortable but is kinda funny too. I think he is pretty tired of teaching.

not an easy class. plan to do some studying

Pierini's hard but in his defense at the end of the class you will know the subject.

Not for the faint of heart. I learned a lot about anthropology. If you're a slacker, don't take his class. If you're a serious student and you want to learn, he's a great teacher.

I actually liked his class, but that's because I like anthropology. Most of the comments the other people wrote are somewhat accurate---he can come across as demanding, or like a control freak, but I really didn't mind that much because I like to bust my ass and actually learn from school. Don't take the class from Pierini if you want an easy A, or if you don't like science or anthropology. You will probably regret it.

The class is very challenging, but he is willing to explain it to you if you ask. He is very intelectual, and alot of people have a hard time understanding him

i would have to suggest anyone planning to take the couse, might as well take the lab. his last test was pretty much on skulls and pictures (you had to identify them). if you take the lab it will be easier on the test when he asks you which one is ****erectus and which is ****ergaster.

This guy's got a LOT of knowledge, and he'll expect you to know it VERY WELL.He is SERIOUSLY lacking compassion. At one point he said he would give us questions designed to trick us and "make us think." Being tricked isn't thinking. His cell phone policy, shinike! He will dock points off you final should more than one phone ring in class.

He's a good teacher. Has humor. But he expects you to know a lot. So, you've got to take notes and actually listen. If you're not gonna do that, don't take his class.

Very knowledgeable & helpful. Encourages discussion in the class.

I have taken his Physical Anthro and Magic Witch Craft & Religion. He is certainly a teacher who expects a lot from his students. He is a great teacher, and you will learn a ton, but be ready to put in the effort. I've now switched majors to anthro after taking his classes.

Very good instructor. If you are just trying to skate by, don't take him, but if you want to actually learn & get something out of the class, I highly recommend him. Very helpful. Encourages questions.

Took him for physical anthro as well as the lab. He definitely is one of the harder teachers I've had here- he expects a lot. However, his expectations weren't unreasonable. He is always very clear, and is available for questions anytime. He's a fair teacher, and a very intelligent guy. You work for your grade, but it's worth it.

Very hard, but learned a lot. He also gives extra credit! Just study and use the tutor and you'll do fine.

Very intelligent instructor. Always available for help, responds quickly to email. Has genuine interest in helping his students succeed. Difficult class but Mr. Pierini makes concepts easy to understand. Best science teacher I've ever had! Tests mostly based on lecture. Homework assignments optional but helpful for tests. Great teacher!

I took physical anthro with this professor, and although he is clearly passionate about this field, and definitely knows his stuff, his class is almost impossible to pass. He's relatively strict, and don't expect to miss more than one or two classes because you will not catch up. The tests are extremely difficult. LOTS OF STUDYING REQUIRED!!

Intelligent, helpful and passionate about the subject. It wasn't an easy class but I really enjoyed it and would take it again.

Ok he was very difficult. His test were hard especially the first one. The final was a piece of cake though. He highly encourages tutoring, and he is sometimes snooty. He has an extremely large amount of passion however, he is so constant on that. If you want to learn take this class.

You will earn your grade in his class. He is a scientist thus he requires the scientific method in his class. You will not pass by with half assed answers and work in his class. I loved this teacher. This was one of few classes that were actually challenging for me. He keeps the standard high as where it should be.

Don't take this class if you aren't serious. I tried to wing this class, and if you don't actually try and study you will find him "snooty" and "uncaring" like the other students have. Thanks to his class I have found the holes in my studying and have learned for the better. I am excited to take his lab.

People think he's a hard teacher, but he's doing university-quality teaching at a community college. He doesn't coddle students and I think they're shocked for a professor to actually treat them like adults. Overall, he's fully versed in his field and passionate about Anthropology and that comes across in class.

This is in no way an easy teacher. You MUST stay caught up on reading, and study hard! He twists the wording on his tests to try to confuse you. Show up on time or he will drop you with no warning!!! He is a little pretentious and snooty, but very smart. He offers tutoring for those who are having trouble. I recommend, but be prepared to work hard!

This class is really difficult. You can definitely get help but it's still a hard class. I suggest taking the lab to make things easier. My one complaint is that the stuff on the study guides usually includes material that he didn't lecture on and did not tell us where to find the information

I loved his class.Yes he is hard,but if you come to class, pay attention, participate, and read the text,in short, if you act like a college student then no problem.He expects alot for a Jr. college level class, but so worth it.

Teacher with lots of knowledge in current events and what he's teaching as well. Will help anyone if you approach him. His class is hard if you don't pay attention or read the notes.

He is SOOO unfairly rated. His class was pretty difficult, but interesting. He's a very good professor, not much hw, but keep up in class and study for the test. I'm not that good at science, but I got an A in the end.

I don't know why he gets so many bad reviews. The only problem is that his tests are REALLY hard. He offers a ton of extra credit, even gives you option of raising test scores simply by meeting with him afterwards. He's really nice if you put in effort. No homework, just quizzes and exams. Watched alot of DVD's.

I have literally never learned SO MUCH in a class before! Every subject I learned was so intriguing and wonderful! I don't understand why everyone is saying the test were difficult-they're NOT if you STUDY DAT BOOK! Hate to break it to everyone, but if you want to pass this class, you need to open up that monkey book and be willing to study A LOT!

Mr. Pierini is a very passionate man about Anthropology. As long as you read the material and show up to class you will pass, do very well on tests, and even learn a thing or two about your environment. This class helped me look at religion in a new perspective, and I recommend this class to anyone.

Perini's lab was the most work I have ever done for 1 unit. And it was amazing. A passionate instructor who believes his students are capable of amazing things is such a gift. Let go of your resistance and schedule a slightly easy load the semester you take this course and you will be amazed at what you can learn.

Pierini was my favorite professor last semester. His lectures are clear and cover everything so well that I did not have to purchase the textbook. His tests are hard but he gives study guides that fully prepare you for the questions. There is also an immense amount of extra credit that can fluff up your grade. Definitely an expert in his field.