This guy is like a cross between Ben Stein and a really washed up comedian like my 6th grade social science teacher

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very difficult instructor. graded on a curve. everyone did poorly on exams so high grade was always set in the 80's. never read text, tests mainly on lecture. tests long and hard, mult choice, t/f, short answer and essay. B/c of curve, I got an A

lectures are kinda boring but if you pay attention in class youll do well

I wasn't a fan of the class but I appreciated his twisted sense of humor. The class was moderately difficult and extremely boring. The best part was the extra credit trip to see the gibbons.

If you can appreciate his sense of humor and bear his style, you will go far. He was informative. His Archaeology class wasn't too bad, though he did grade a bit too tough. Talk with him. He can be reasoned with.

Ok, Eric is almost an impossible A if you mess up at all, but he is a great guy, great teacher, and you will never forget what he teaches you. If you want an easy A take Wendy but if you want to really learn your stuff and if its your major YOU MUST go through Johnston. I got an A

I never thought it was possible to learn so much information in so little time. He was a great guy-LOTS of reading and studying, but definitely worth it! Do the reading, do the work, and you'll succeed. I'll never look at monkeys the same way again!

Believe it or not, I loved this class. I found the topic itself to be fascinating and Mr. Johnston was a really nice man. His lectures were really interesting and, since he grades on a curve, it was really easy to get an A. Just read the book and you'll do fine.

Very nice teacher who loves the subject. Lectures can get a little boring, but stick with them and try to take good notes and you should be fine. He is very approachable, so if you have trouble with something ask him and he will be happy to clarify.

I was interested before I took this class and it made me more interested in Anthropology afterwards. He is a cool professor that loves his field of study. His tests are basically from lectures and the readings, and pretty easy. I love this class.

I was freaked out in taking him because of all these comments but it was for nothing. He is a very nice guy who cares for the students. After the first 2 days I was actually looking forward in going to class. Just go to lecture and take good notes. The book was hardly a necessity because he teachs so well first time around.G.S.

cool guy but a hard class, unless its your major plan on getting bored.

Great teacher. Very passionate about what he teaches. You are never bored in his class.

Easiest class of my life! I couldn't believe how easy his class was. Interesting too! And really nice, cool guy. Everybody in my class liked him and his style. Do yourself a favor and take his class.

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Johnston is the ultimate prof.This guy is hilarious!! jokes are total dead pan which makes it even more hilarious. He makes the class both enjoyable and not to challenging. He knows what he's teaching and does a wonderful job of it. TAKE HIS CLASS!! I still remember him a year later! THE BEST OUT THERE!!!!!!!!

I really like Johnston, he is hillarious, but the tests are really hard.

mr j. is a really cool guy, who will answer any questions you have regarding anthro or anyhing remotely close to the subject. Very nice guy, but his tests are extremely hard, and he has a grading curve which anyone can get a C, but extremely hard to get an A or B. He will offer some extra credit,and do all of the assigmnets he gives-they count alot

Great class and great teacher. There are a lot of ways to help your grade and all his tests are curved. His tests are from lecture and the articles book, you don't have to read the text book. Really accomodating if you go to his office hours or if you e-mail him. I would take him again, but I don't need anymore anthropology classes.

Hes a really nice and funny guy..... i took him as a once a week class.... big mistake cause u get bored really fast..... but he gives extra credit.... he good if ur into science

Good teacher, really seems to love the subject. The genetics problems will kick your butt and he does go a little fast, but you will learn something about the subject. Good advice, don't be rough with his skulls, bones, etc.,... ther'ye cool though!

This class was more interesting than I thought it would. This teacher made it easy and if you attend SI it really prepares you for the tests. If you go to class and take good notes you'll find that most of the test questions are from the lecture and the handouts. Good Luck!

He's a really good professor...knows his material extremely well. The class is interesting...if you're interested in it. Just pay attention to his lectures and you'll be fine. Ohh BUT do not take his Anthro 111 lab class...doesn't help AT ALL...it's 100x more complicated and has nothing to do with what we're learning in 101.

DON'T TAKE HIM!worst teacher ever!he is so boring.he knows his material well, but can't teach students. half of the class dropped it after a few weeks!

really liked this prof - lectures were interesting, and i learned a lot. he is a very down to earth guy, and knows his stuff. be warned, you WILL need to study. if you are looking for a blow off class, avoid johnston. but, i would take him again, and recommend you do, too. :)

Very cool guy, he makes the material fun to learn with his jokes. He wants his students to do well in the class, that's why he takes you on a field trip and offers extra credit.

Nice guy, tells some amusing anecdotes. Sometimes the class work is inane, such as when you (surprisingly often) have to color-by-numbers, other times you have so much to study you'll forget the class is worth one single frickin' unit! It's as much work as the lecture class yet less interesting. I've heard there are easier ways to earn lab credit.

He is the head of the anthropology department for a reason. This professor really knows his stuff and kept me awake and interested the whole time. Good note taking makes studying for the tests easier. The field trip was really fun too. Overall, I liked his teaching style and sense of humor. Note: I took this class in 5 weeks and still had fun.

Pay attention and take good notes...it is possible to get an A, but you have to be willing to study hard--there's a large amount of information to learn and it can feel overwhelming at first--the SI's were instrumental in helping me focus on the material that was most likely to show up on the exams--Johnston is willing to clarify lectures

this class if difficult, but totally woth it. If you pay attention, it's incredibly interesting. Johnston is super knowledgable and the field trip was fascinating. He actually made me consider changing my major

I took him for 101 and 103. He covers tons of interesting material, and his tests always have lecture material. What's not to like?

The Class was Awesome. Great Stories as well lol. He is a great professor top of his class. Lots of studying but it's just alot of great knowledge great notes help! The genetics suck but from what im told it really isnt that bad i just suck at it. Great class Gibbon center was awesome lol.....

This class was really interesting and I learned a lot. This class requires pretty good attendance, note-taking, and a lot of reading if you want an A. He grades on a curve but you still need to study to stay at the top. The book was great, and I found myself referring to it a lot. Highly recommended.

Pay attention to what he says - e****ally with genetics and evidence. Hard but rewarding, enjoyed very much - except for genetics!

Lots of reading required. Tests are not difficult, if you study and read. Lectures cover most material, but not all. Videos are helpful. He is passionate about the subject. Does curve tests, based on top class score. Hardest part is memorizing technical names. Some extra credit available.

Though i EXTREMELY to this day despise the topic of anthropology, johnston was a very chill guy, enjoying the subject, did his best to have his students understand...not a hard class..just can be boring at times...fun zoo trip and some other trips if time permits...if you have to take this class..take it with him

Professor Johnston wouldn't exactly be considered easy. His tests are relatively difficult and you will see very few A's. I personally found his lectures to be disorganized. He is however an excellent professor in that he really knows his stuff. His lectures were always interesting and surprisingly funny, despite the professor's solemn countenance.

He is not as bad as described. The professor is indeed very knowledgfull. His Tests are Hard and you must read EVERYTHING in some detail.show some interest and effort he helps you out. Some people just want to pass without any effort.He is a very fair man.If you are motivated you will learn alot. His lectures are almost the same as the book.

HAHA he was pretty funny although if your not paying attention, you'll think he's boring because of his voice. But he's a caring, interesting guy. His curve was tremendous so it's not too hard to do well. Only downside is that there are 3 seperate books to read. But most people don't even read them. It would help your grade though.

Very intelligent man. Good sense of humor. Laid back and straight up.

I usually don't fall sleep in any class, however I was tempted to sleep in his class. His tests are hard and way too much information (especially if you are not a science major and it's your first time taking a class). He's plain OKAY, not good and not horrible either.

I've never met an instructor that could engage the dumbest students in Evolutionary Biology, or any science class. He truly is gifted. He is an amazing lecturer and should be a speaker on TED. I am really looking forward to his class. If he is able to maintain our interest as he showed today, it will be an easy A.

Wow!!! this prof is amazing. He makes boring stuff fun! Definetely take him! Gives extracredit! Impossible to miss if taking anthro.

Great teacher. Had him for Anthropology 101. Got an A in his class, but had to study as much as for my 5 unit Math 104 class (althought I took antro during the summer).

Not an easy class but you will learn a lot. Prof Johnston should be teaching at Harvard with his level of intelligence. He gives good lectures but there is a lot of work to do. Go to his SI meetings, it will help a great deal. The zoo field trip was the funnest part of the class.

Mr. Johnston knows his stuff that's for sure. This class was harder than I expected and a lot of reading was required. Either way Mr. Johnston is funny and very smart. If you like Archeology take it. If you need a elective course, dont. Tests are semi-hard. Homework is easy. Either way I do recommend this class. This rating is for real.

I would highly recomend this class and this teacher. He is funny and very helpfull. You really have to pay attention in class.It is not easy but it is really interesting.

At 1st he seemed mean, but he's not at all! He's one of the most knowledgeable professors Ive ever had!! Won't lie class is a bit challenging especially if ure not a bio major, but very interesting and fun, in 5 week session had 2 zoo trips, 5 papers, 3 tests. Has a special curving method, so if u study hard you'll pass 4 sure. Take him he's great!

BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never had so much fun in one class great professor, learned so much. Evolution rocks!!!

This teacher is great. It's a lot of work but that's what college is about! He is super intelligent and willing to answer all questions. He's got a great sense of humor and explains things clearly. I recommend taking this class only if you are serious about the subject!

Extremely knowledgable and quick witted, professor Johnston has a unique way of conducting his course. He carries around a wealth of knowledge and isn't skimpy in its distribution. Johnston is fair on all fronts and provides multiple opportunities for students to succeed. I highly recommend him to anthropology majors and non-majors alike.

Love Johnston! He is a smart man and knows his stuff. He also has this really dry sense of humor that cracked me up all semester. It is a lot of work, but I enjoyed the class. Provided great analogies to help us understand a fairly complicated subject. Take him if you really want to learn (and meet a cool dude)

He is very nice guy. He wants to help everyone pass. Definitely knows what he is teaching. To pass the class you need to attend every class session and take notes. This is because he never uses the actual textbook called "Our Origins." The only book you ever read is "Making of the Species." Bring an audio recorder to class. It will aid you!

good/fun class I learned a lot but you have to attend class everyday and make sure too take notes!he doesn't write anything on the board so you have to listen carefully.

Very difficult class, but you learn ALOT. Johnston is very passionate about the subject, and does not waste time explaining it. Lots of reading, studying, note taking, etc. I recommend going to the SI learning sessions.If i could take this class again-I would bring a recorder! He specks does not write. Not taking notes will reduce your success!!!

Professor Johnston is the best! For all these people talking bad about this wonderful professor shouldn't be in college. It really is a hard class but if you show up to the lectures, pay attention, take notes, and attend the SI's you'll do fine. He's a bit unorganized, but he's a very understandable and fair grader. Highly recommended !

Your grade is 75% tests. You can get a good grade if you take good notes and read all 3 of the books thoroughly. The tests are curved so that helps. This in not an "easy A" class. You learn a lot though. He knows his stuff and tries to make class interesting. I would suggest taking this class if you really have an interest in the subject

Took his class over the summer without a clue as to what the subject would cover. Overall he kept the entire class interested in what many would think is a dull subject, evolution. Expect a lot of reading if you want and A

Earned an A during the summer session by reading and studying the textbook and absorbing lecture material. Loved his humor! Two exams (100 points each), one final exam (150p), two abstracts (25pe), zoo and primate lives assignments (20-25pe), and a few quizzes (5pe)...overall, the exams and assignments are easy...the challenge is completing the reading and memorizing information. I did not read the novel nor the articles due to limited time. The material is intriguing! Intelligent guy! Curves :)

Aw he's such a nice guy. The class is hard and you have to read and memorize everything but he's very helpful. He's really funny too. Attend every single class or else you'll be lost.

I liked his classes. His lectures are excellent, and he grades on a curve which is very helpful. He could be a bit more organized but it's not a big deal. If you are interested in anthropology, take the class, if you think this is an easy science, try something else. I highly recommend him!

TAKE THIS CLASS FOR ANTHRO 101! GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. You MUST study all the readings AND take notes on EVERYTHING he says-REALLY HELPFUL I promise. His tests are hard, but he curves. REALLY CHILL CLASS. Give effort and you will pass for sure.

I love him hes funny and super helpful! You need to read to pass his class but the material is not hard to understand... Quizzes and assignments due... And his C" are a 65%.. Take him hes really nice and if u put attention in class and take notes ull have a really good grade!

Dr.Eric J is one of the Best teachers @ GCC,study and you'll pass its not impossible.I passed ^_^ after i stopped procrastinating.Eric is very fun and passionate about his class which makes it a better learning environment.Highly recommend

Amazing teacher! All Anthrorpology majors should take him. Very interesting class. I'm not a major and don't like biology, but enjoyed the class. Tests are not easy, but if you take good notes and read the books, you'll get a good grade. This teacher is not for lazy students! Pr Johnston is one of the very best at GCC! Great sense of humor!

I would totally marry this man. Brilliant, kind, respectful, and inspiring - favorite teacher of all time!

Takes the class a tad bit tooo seriously and his tests are substantially difficult but is still helpful but should blaze it up a bit and kick it...sup mr. j ill roll one up

Excellent professor. He always made the class laugh & he's a very fair grader. His lectures are captivating with effortless flow. This class requires great willpower and intense studying if you want a passing grade. If you survive the first exam (1/3), you're set. This was hands down one of my favorite classes & anthro isn't even my major.

MANAGE your time well for this class. Take good notes, READ, STUDY YOUR BOOK & your notes! He's an amazing professor & I HIGHLY recommend him for anyone willing to work hard for their grade. Don't get discouraged by other reviews. Be realistic about your expectations. EXPECT to work hard, if not, you won't get the grade you want.

He's not a bad person but do expect to work hard. His tests are sneaky but if you have read prior, you will be fine. If you want to get a good grade, pay attention to his lectures and read the book, not just once, but over and over again. Don't take him if you are taking any hard or AP courses because this class is very time consuming.

Many people tend to find this class difficult. Of our 110 students enrolled, only 50 were left by the drop deadline. I found it fairly easy. Yes, you have to study, read the book and show up to class. Extremely great guy with a love for Anthro that rubbed off on me. Got an A doing all I said above. As long as you put in the work,you'll be fine.

Anthropology itself is very difficult subject if you have no interest in it like i had. the proffesor was very clear and helpfull funny and hell try and work with you. great teacher. boring subject. take the class to see what its about but remember to drop it in time.!

This is certainly not an easy 1 unit class, but no lab is. Professor Johnston is incredibly knowledgable and he makes the lab really interesting. A lot of people complain that it's too hard, but this is college. Classes are hard. If you want to learn a lot about human evolution, he's fantastic.

He's very intelligent, helpful and nice. But for how difficult this course is, it feels like 3 units instead of 1! Studying & HW is VERY time consuming and the exams are not easy. In my opinion, it was a lot harder than the lecture class. I'm glad I took this lab credit instead of my other choices, but don't expect an easy A.

If you attend his classes, pay attention to lectures, read the book, you'll get an A. Pleasant class to partake in

An amazing professor who gives brilliant lectures and truly engages with his students. The class isn't that hard - but you MUST GO TO EVERY LECTURE or else you will miss questions on the test. If you read the book, take notes, go to class, you will pass. I thought it was going to be a challenging class, but I got an A in Summer 2016. TAKE HIM!!!!!!

I was reluctant to take his class because of some RMP comments, even switched to P/NP. (I'm 4.0 down to my last 2; taking Summer '17.) He's the BEST! He knows Anthro like no other; doesn't need slides/handouts, seriously! Either you're interested in the subject or you're not, but if you're not, don't blame him. Great Professor; highly recommend.

Took him during the winter session. Lectures, videos, AND book material WILL be on the exams, so take plenty of notes on both to do well. Tests are curved, so they're more than fair. I made flashcards on key concepts, reviewed them heavily before tests, and easily got an A. Take notes during lecture & while reading, and you'll do great.

Overall, hes a good professor. Show up on all lectures (yeah, they are boring) nd take detailed notes. Most of the test questions come from lectures and others from the book. It's still possible to get an A in class without getting the books since he curves a lot and offers extra credit. The only downsides r that he doesn't use PP and goes offtopic

Good professor.

I think he is a wonderful professor. this class is easy to do well in as long as you do your part in reading and completing assignments! there is never a question on an exam that cannot be found in the reading. lectures are crucial, so much of what he talks about will come up again. I really enjoyed this course even at a fast pace, he made it fun!

When he lectures, he talks about things that are facts but adds nice bits of information to not make the lecture so boring. People who have a short attention span shouldnt take his class b/c you do need to pay attention. He will give you general facts in class but as for specifics, READ THE TEXTBOOK. He is a good teacher, just have to work hard!!

Professor Johnston is an exceptional professor and eloquent orator. Prepared to be challenged and also learn what it is to be an archaeologist. This class is not for the faint of heart and requires devotion to master, and there is NO better professor than Professor Johnston to learn from.

At Glendale community college it is between Prof Johnston or Prof. Buresch. Hands down Johnston was the better choice, his tests are far more simple and easier to understand, and Prof. Buresch teaches her class as if everyone is an anthro major. If you are taking this class as a GE take Johnston to save your GPA.

Took this class Spring 2020, aka quarantine. He did his best to make the class work online and I respect him for that. Monotone lectures with no powerpoint, but you can ask to record. Reading is really important. Tests are difficult. He gave a lot of extra credit, but could've been because of quarantine.

Well I thought this class would be easy, it was not. Professor Johnston is serious about Anthropology and he knows his stuff. I ended up not even needing this class after I transferred, but now I know Anthro. He doesnt give tests back for you to study, and his pre exam study guide is very vague. Memorization is key to passing this class.

I always walk away from Professor Johnston's lectures feeling like I have learning something beautiful and new. It is because of his Archaeology classes that I decided to change my major. It is helpful to be self-motivated in his classes. If you require a lot of hand holding then maybe another subject would be a better fit.

As long as you show up, take notes, and read what he asks, you will be fine. Takes a while to create assignments/grade, However he is incredibly knowledgeable and very easy/fun to talk to. Most material from tests is taken from the books so just read and take notes. Not a class to slack off in. Old school in a good way. Very chill guy

He is very old fashioned so you will not have any presentations presented by him. However he is a very nice man who will answer any questions that you ask him. He is very knowledgeable about the subject. Be prepared to read the textbook and take notes when he gives a lecture.

Ratings below speak poorly of the professor. The class is absolutely not easy by any means. However, if you truly pay attention, take notes, and read the chapters + complete the labs he assigns, you will do good. Amazing lecturer and overall person. DO NOT take if you want an "easy" lab class for the requirement. Extremely knowledgeable person.