2.8

Felipe Pimentel

Sociology - Hostos Community College

2.8
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
39%
Would Retake
157
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
2.7
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

39%

Would Retake

157

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

44

4

22

3

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2

9

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65

What Students Say

Prepare to WORK in the online class

SOC140 - 3.0 rating

I am a nursing student and I needed at least a B

SCO101 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

59%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

C+

95% confidence
Based on 57 grades
Most common grades:
B (13)
B- (13)
Drop/Withdrawal (8)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(26)C(13)D(16)F(4)A-/B+(4)
Based on 70 reported grades
B: 13
B-: 13
Drop/Withdrawal: 8
C+: 8
Common Tags
Tough grader (32)
Get ready to read (31)
Tough Grader (14)
Lots of homework (12)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
Participation matters (6)
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Ratings by Course

RACEANDETHNIC

5.0

(1)

SOCIO1232

5.0

(1)

SOC1240

5.0

(1)

SOC0001

4.3

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SOC1232

4.3

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Difficulty by Course

SOC187

5.0

INTRO101

5.0

SOC0538

5.0

SOC1264

5.0

SOCI316A

5.0

Reviews (157)
5.0
4.0
SOC1232
May 27, 2005

Very fair professor. Class was interesting

5.0
3.0
RACEANDETHNIC
Nov 11, 2005

He is a demanding teacher. You have to work hard to get a good grade in the class and you have to use Blackboard all the time.

5.0
3.0
SOC1232
Sep 3, 2006

Very good and helpful. I learned a lot about sociology in the class.

5.0
4.0
SOCIO1232
Sep 6, 2006

Good teacher, works hard and uses blackboard a lot.

5.0
4.0
SOC1232
Dec 9, 2006

good teacher,he is always involved in his students' expectations

5.0
2.0
SOC0001
Mar 14, 2007

He is extremely strict and very demanding but his attitude makes students do their work on time and makes them work hard otherwise he will let you know how bad you're doing, the class is worth it and very interesting, the topics are good and there is A LOT of work so if you're looking for an easy class keep looking, he makes sure you earn your A

3.0
5.0
SOC187
Dec 16, 2008

It's really hard to get A in his class. If you must get A in this class then don't take his!

1.0
5.0
SOC140
Jan 6, 2009

Was not very responsive to questions. Not a good listener. Class instructions were not always clear.

1.0
5.0
SOCSOC
Jan 17, 2009

He needs to learn how to speak english. He is very unfair with the grading. He wants to give the impression that the material is very hard but actually the material is very easy and interesting the only hard thing is to UNDERSTAND HIM.

3.0
5.0
SOC101
Jan 24, 2009

very demanding teacher. don't take his online class.

2.0
5.0
SOC1232
Feb 10, 2009

Terrible. Does not know how ot interact with people. Needs to improve his English and needs to learn communicationskills.Has a bad attitude and does not have open discussions. Terrible.

5.0
4.0
SOCIO101
Feb 10, 2009

Pimentel is a demanding teacher and he knows the subject of the class extremely well. He is the best professor that I have had at Hostos. He forced the class to learn sociology. If you don't want to work hard, don't take his class.

3.0
5.0
SOC101
Feb 11, 2009

VERY, VERY EXIGENT!!!!!

1.0
1.0
SOC101
Jun 1, 2009

Lazy, spoke more about personal life than he did sociology. Put us down for attending a community college and spoke a lot about photography. Very rude and discouraging.

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Aug 4, 2009

He is demanding and sometimes he put students down. But he knows a lot about sociology and social issues.

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Sep 3, 2009

Pimentel is a good teacher. He is hard with grades and he is pretty demanding. He is never absent and he teaches what is in the class readings and in blackboard. The truth is many students want good grades without working hard to earn good grades!

1.0
5.0
INTRO101
Oct 26, 2009

He is the most unfair professor. He's online class sucks. He is not helpful and worst of all the test that i just took was ridiculus. I had to anser 100 questions in TWO HOURS! I was under pressure. I think he is busy promoting himself at the school than being concern about his student. DON'T TAKE HIS ONLINE COURSE!

1.0
5.0
SOC140
Dec 2, 2009

THANKGOD i dropped his course. first day i attended his class he said, "I dont care if you write me up or fail. you can say whatever you want but I WILL STILL GET my THOUSANDTHS OF DOLLERS PAYCHECK at the end of the week."And thats why i dropped ur course and b/c he said dominicans have bad hair and they spend tons money trying to fix it

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Dec 2, 2009

I posted this cause i know your reading "professor"; most like he was the one to write those good reviews

4.0
3.0
SOC140
Dec 4, 2009

Very demanding class but I learned a lot about race and ethnicity in the US.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Dec 18, 2009

This professor sucks.

3.0
5.0
SOC140
Dec 20, 2009

Very, very bad attitude. The book was very interesting, but you must work well under pressure-100 questions in 2 hours. Pray your computer doesn't freeze for even one minute, that may cost you a couple of questions. If you HAVE to take his class, take it online-that way you won't have to deal with his bad attitude in person. Good class, mean prof.

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Jan 2, 2010

he is OK, too demanding and sometimes he threat you bad. I took intro to him and I read a LOT but it helped to improve my study skills. I got a b- in the class, for the same work i had got A in psychology.

5.0
3.0
SCO101
Feb 5, 2010

He is too demanding and students have to work very, very hard to have a good grade. I had a B in his class and I worked many hours every week for the class. this has been the most demanding class I have taken at Hostos.

5.0
3.0
SOC1240
Feb 18, 2010

I took race and ethnicity with him in 2007. I graduated and I am at Lehman. I thanks pimentel of all the thinhgs that he did in class since now I am doing my BA in sociology and I he prepared me for this by making me work hard in his class.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Apr 10, 2010

The Worst Professor at Hostos... He doesn?t help you at all... How can you answer 100 questions in 2 hours? Are we kind of super heroes or what? I want to see him take the test and see if he can do it in 2 hours... Please don't take his class, if you want an "A" and he stresses you out...The Worst Professor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
SOC101
May 13, 2010

great class!!!! A lot to learn and to share with this teacher.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
May 15, 2010

The worst professor at hostos don't care about his students because he care its hobby photographs.. and his online test are the worst he think the students are robots because he gives 100 questions for 2 hours.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
May 15, 2010

The Worst professor... he need to understand that people don't only take his class, due to financial aids 12 credit.. we are not in a army or any military school. Wow and you are proud cause only 3 A's please. you are trying to stress students out. do you have any children? would you like a professor to make your child life miserable?

1.0
5.0
SOC101
May 15, 2010

30 comments? almost all of them are bad.I was planing on taking this professor thanks to this website I'm saving my life.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Jun 1, 2010

Pimentel is a demanding teacher and if you want a good grade you have to work HARD!!!! I learned a lot and I worked a LOT....He has told us that college is a place where the only way to learn is by working hard and he is right about that.

5.0
3.0
SOC140
Jun 4, 2010

The best teacher I ever had. He helped me to work harder and to graduate with good grades. Now I am at City College doing my BA and I say "gracias" to Pimentel for all the things that he taught me at Hostos.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Jun 8, 2010

Excellent teacher. If you are serious about learning sociology take his class. If you are not interested in working hard, don't do it.

4.0
3.0
SOC140
Jun 10, 2010

do the work online, quizzes and postings and you get a good grade. Otherwise, you will not pass the class.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jun 13, 2010

Nice professor taught me a lot..

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Aug 31, 2010

good teacher, nice class. ilearned a lot in this class. a little difficult but interesting!

2.0
2.0
SOC140
Oct 16, 2010

Despite him being extremely rude and not very helpful, he has a wealth of sociological knowledge. Keep interactions with him to a bare minimum and do assignments EXACTLY as stated and you should be safe.

3.0
3.0
SOC101
Nov 11, 2010

He is not a nice teacher. I wanted a B in the class but I got a C. You will not get a A with pimentel.

1.0
5.0
SOC0538
Nov 18, 2010

Very bad teacher dose not teach at all one day he said to his class that he is wasting his time teaching us that is something you should not say to your students he dose Not even speak English do not take his class

3.0
4.0
SOC101
Dec 12, 2010

It is not an easy class but you will definitely learn a lot if you pay attention and read the book. Feel he is a fair grader, lets you know from day 1 what is expected from you. He is very knowledgeable. Not much HW, couple of class quizzes.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 17, 2010

i learned a lot of sociology with pimentel and i got a b- in the class. I am happy since I did not kill myself for that grade. do your readings and study for the exams and you will get a passing grade.

4.0
3.0
SOC101
Jan 23, 2011

I took his online class. He is very anal of what you can or can not include in your assignment. I found him disrespectful and rude at times. It's not impossible to get an A in his class but he makes it really hard.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
May 15, 2011

A lot of work and readings but I leraned a lot of sociology in this class. First i hated him but at the end he convinced me that the only way to do college work is studying a lot.

1.0
3.0
SOC101
Jul 7, 2011

Should not be teaching. He should try his real love in life...Photography. He has no interest in his work at Hostos. Therefore, he should not be teaching...period.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Aug 27, 2011

Prof. Pimentel teaches sociology online and I took that class. It was not an easy class for me since I did not have previous experience with Blackboard. I learned a lot and he pushed me to work harder for the grade that I got (B). Don't take his class if you cannot put a LOT of time for the assignments and the writing postings that you have to do.

1.0
5.0
SOC1264
Sep 4, 2011

THIS PROFESSOR SHOULD NOT BE TEACHING ANYWHERE. HE SAYS "I DON`T CARE ABOUT STUDENT" THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS HAVE OF THE CLASS STUDENTS DROP OFF THE SUBJECT. SCHOOL SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I DID ALL MY HOMEWORK AND ALL THE REPLY AND I GOT A C+. HE DOES NOT SPEAK ENGLISH RIGHT, THAT IS ANOTHER POINT HE HAS AGAINST HIM.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Oct 1, 2011

It was a demanding and interesting class. We covered about 13 chapters of the book and we did a lot of quizzes and 3 exams. No extra credit was allowed. I got a B and I really worked hard for it!

2.0
5.0
SOC101
Dec 2, 2011

Not a good professor he does not care for students and does not hestitate to let you know. You have to have extremely strong determination to succeed in his class.....if you have a choice RUN!!

4.0
2.0
SOCSOC
Dec 1, 2011

If you want a good grade, y will have to work hard. He does not give high marks easily. Writing assigments are rATED 1-20 and I only ever reached a 19. All in all you will learn a great deal.

3.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 5, 2011

this was an hybrid course which was very convenience when it came to attendance but as the reading came it was complicated because the opportunity to interact in class was very low but if you do focus it wont be that hard yet test are super important and very tricky

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Jan 26, 2012

in general a good prof with some personal issues. professor pimentel needs to be more flexible and understand that we don't have all the time that he wants we spend studying sociology. many students dropped the class because it was TOO MUCH WORK!!!i got a good grade but I had to work a LOT for my B.

3.0
4.0
SOC101
Dec 20, 2011

very challenging course yet very interesting i foud the prof to he very helpful the key to that is email him if your not sure...u must focus and if u know how to outline do so it will definetly come in handy...must be dedicated but overall good prof. great class.

5.0
3.0
SOC140
Mar 9, 2012

i took he class of race with pimentel, pretty hard and lot of readings and writing assignments. the only way to get a good grade is by doing ALL the postings, you miss the assignments and you get a low grade. I am in criminal justice and this is a requirement. pimentel teaches the online class and another professor teaches the regular one.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Mar 29, 2012

Excellent professor. Strict, no nonsense and no sympathy.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Aug 29, 2012

Hybrid class in summer 2012. Great teacher, pimentel makes you think about injustices and inequalities in society.

1.0
5.0
SOCI316A
Oct 13, 2012

this prof is horrible,he does not explain anything, dont take him

2.0
3.0
SOC101
Jan 30, 2013

The worst! I got a B and did all the assignments but got no feedback. Perhaps the laziest professor. Opens up the section, berates you if you ask any question as if I were a child. Then offers no further guidance. Don't plan on ever getting an A. You could get hit by a bus and you won't be given another chance to hand in anything. Be forewarned!!!

5.0
3.0
SOC140
Jan 30, 2013

i took the online class last semester. I worked hard and I got a B+ in the class. I learned a LOT but I had to work a LOT too. this was the most demanding class that I have ever taken at Hostos.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Jul 25, 2013

I took sociology onlne and it was hard but a great class. I would take more online classes like this.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Nov 22, 2013

worst teacher ever!!!!!...i passed most of his quizzes with A's n B's,but he still told me i could only pass his class with a C so i dropped the class knowing very well that a C would affect my GPA since am going for the nursing program,pls don't waste your money and time on this teacher.u could register with another teacher or other classes u need

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 9, 2013

very demanding class with a lot of writing and reading assignments. If you do all the postings and the online exams you will do good in this class. If you don't do the online work, you cannot pass the class.

5.0
4.0
SOC140
Feb 4, 2014

Class about race and racial problems in America. Good class and a lot of readings.

1.0
5.0
SOC140
Apr 1, 2014

This professor is probably one of the WORST people I've ever interacted with. The level of attention to the class is RIDICULOUS especially when we JUST took our midterm on Sunday, we still had homework due by tomorrow. This is the second Sociology class you need for a Criminal Justice degree for an AA at Hostos. Excessive workload.

1.0
5.0
SOC140000A
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 3, 2014

I am currently taking this course and would not recommend it if you work or have children. Its a very insightful course but its writing intensive all though it doesn't state it and its a lot I repeat a lot of reading. Its too much work Reading 2-3 essays, reading lecture notes, reading the chapters, watching 2-3 videos/clips and lots of writing.

3.0
5.0
SOCIOLOGY140
Grade: B+
May 4, 2014

avoid him if you can. class is extremely hard and exams are very unfair. you have read the book to pass his class. the book is interesting but there is a lot of reading. read! read! read! that's all i can say.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: F
May 16, 2014

His accent is very high couldnt really understand what he said. it is very intense and i dont recommend him at all.

5.0
4.0
SOC101
May 29, 2014

Good class with a lot of work and writing assignments. This is not a class for lazy people since you have to work hard for your grade.

2.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 29, 2014

He is very hard to understand nobody knew what he was saying. He gave a quiz every week on info that he did not teach. He never teaches anything.

4.0
5.0
SOC140
Jun 11, 2014

The professor has ego issues. We meet once in the class rm and he was very rude and no nonsense attitude. He said that no one would get an A in his class. I am an honor student and got a B-. I believed I should of gotten an B+. We are not allowed to make up any work!! and no extra credit, so do not miss any posting! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM!!

1.0
4.0
SOC101
Jul 22, 2014

I took sociology with Pimentel this summer. Only 50% of the students completed the hybrid class since we did a LOT of work in less than 4 weeks! He is too demanding and he does not give "breaks" for missing work, but he knows a lot about sociology. At least, he should let students do extra credit. I got a B- but I worked for a higher grade!

5.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY101
Sep 4, 2014

Great professor and a very interesting class.

2.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY140
Grade: D
Dec 12, 2014

I took this professor for Sociology 140 Race and Ethnicity; it was an online course. There is a lot of reading, writing and discussion boards. He is big on grammer and punctuation. When asked for help he replied "read". Its like being in Boot Camp, if you can survive then you will succeed. A lot of information and you have to teach yourself.

4.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 15, 2014

the most difficulkt class at hostos. I had a C but I worked like crazy to pass the class. this is tooooo demanding professor. if you don;t have the time to read and write, don't take this class.

1.0
3.0
SOC101
Jan 2, 2015

You have to get familiar with blackboard and the policies. This class was very tough. If you don't read the material in the book you will not pass this class. If you don't dedicate yourself to this class you will fail. Felipe is a tough grader. Be prepared to work hard for the grade you want because he won't cut you any slack. I received a B- .

4.0
4.0
SOC
Grade: C
Jan 12, 2015

He had a not so welcoming attitude and manner. He accused all of us f cheatingplagerism when all we did was restate his question in our responses. He was forced to apologize and it was still not a proper apology. I would hesistate to take any courses taught by him in the future. I worked really hard and got a C.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Jan 21, 2015

This professor is good. It's a lot of work so get ready to read. He's not going to just give you an A. You have to work hard for it. The critical part of his class is the midterm and final so make sure your prepared!! You'll have three assignments a week and it requires 300 words and 2 critique responses to two other students. Overall got a B-

1.0
5.0
SOC140
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 27, 2015

Absolutely one of the worst professors in Hostos. This man has ego issues, he's very arrogant and ignorant and overall has issues. He has a thick accent which is hard to understand, and he doesnt care wether you understand the material or not. I dont recommend anyone taking his online classes at all. Save your money and time and take prof Philips.

1.0
5.0
SOC140
Jan 31, 2015

Ha! I wouldn't take this class even if he gave me an A. His class isn't tough, theres just something wrong with this teacher. He doesn't even deserve to be called a professor, to him this is just a job.

3.0
4.0
SOC140
Jan 31, 2015

He said no one really gets an A. I got an A. I worked for my A. I studied and really worked on my writing. I followed the directions and read the textbook. Some of the responses were downright shoddy. I mean I had to pretend to find what they wrote interesting. You got a low grade because you wrote a low grade paper. Dont shoot the messenger.

1.0
5.0
140
Feb 21, 2015

I worked really hard and got a B.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Mar 12, 2015

I took this Professor 2x and got very low grades both times. He's difficult to understand, doesn't speak English well. He's big on grammar, accuracy and punctuation. If you want to teach your self take him. If you want no feedback and no help, take this professor! He does not communicate well and he doesn't care if you learn or pass.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: B
Mar 19, 2015

Pimentel is very demanding and he is a tough grader. I got a B in his online class and I did all the postings and the exams. He does not give second chances and he is very rigid with his deadlines. I forced myself and I did a lot of work and I passed the class with a B. He is clear about grades and the ways he grade your online work.

1.0
5.0
SOC140
Apr 23, 2015

I took this professor for an online course which I believed was needed for my degree , it was not. We needed to read content posted by him, write about it and then comment on two other students submissions by Thursday 10 pm. Two exams, midterm and final. When he commented on my work, he was vague even when asked privately what needed to change.

2.0
5.0
101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 6, 2015

I was very excited for this class because the I love anything that associates with the field but he sucked all the excitement out of it. His comments were never helpful he never went into detail and even when you fixed what he complained about he still wouldn't give a better grade. He is super rude worse professor Ive ever had.

3.0
4.0
SOC140
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2015

Prepare to WORK in the online class. Every week there is one essay and two short answers due by a specified time and date. The schedule is rigid. There is A LOT of reading, watching, and note-taking involved in this class. There were two exams with both being 33% each. If you get a poor grade, it's probably your fault. Instructions are clear.

1.0
5.0
101
May 28, 2015

bad teacher ,He would start to talk about his personal life and its hard to understand Him.

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2015

I got A & I was the only A in this class. I did 4 postings per week and I wrote a lot (500-600 words per posting). I had good grades in the online exams (88 and 92) of 100 questions!!! I have never worked so hard in my life but I needed A since I am going to medical school after finishing my nursing degree. This is a class for hard workers only!

1.0
5.0
316A
Oct 8, 2015

He is the WORST professor I've ever had. He does not care if you understand the material and is not helpful at all. He won't even reply to emails. He is simply rude. If you read the textbook on your own you will pass. His lectures have nothing to do with the chapters. He's terrible!!

1.0
5.0
SOCIOLGY101
Grade: F
Nov 4, 2015

I wouldn't recommend anyone to take sociology class with this professor . He's a tough grader and gives a lot of pop quizzes .I mostly learned through reading the text books and online.

4.0
1.0
SCO101
Grade: B
Feb 6, 2016

This was a pretty demanding class with long writing assignments (3 per weeks). Pimentel deducted points for grammatical errors and other things. If you don't want to work, don't take his class, you will suffer. I am a nursing student and I needed at least a B. I got a B in the online class but I have done the same amount of work for an A.

5.0
3.0
SOC0001
Grade: B-
Mar 11, 2016

difficult class but the professor knows a lot about sociology. i liked the class but it was a lot of work for a b-.

1.0
4.0
SCO101
Grade: C+
Jun 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not recommandable to sensitive students! Does not care

5.0
3.0
SOC140000A
Grade: B
Jul 15, 2016
Would take again

I took the online class with Pimentel and we had to do 3 postings every week and he wanted 500-600 words for the assignments. And we had two long online exams. Only half of the class did pass. He gave a B but I deserved A.

1.0
4.0
SCO101
Nov 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I do not advise anyone take his class. He has a very heavy ascent and is hard to understand. He doesn't take his time to explain things, he just rushes through them. Horrible hand writing that you wont be able to read. He talks more about his life then sociology itself. Wont give you extra credit and expects you to learn on your own!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
SCO101
Grade: B-
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

he asks for a LOT of work and he is very demanding. if you do your work, you will get a decent grade.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
3.0
SOC140
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Very demanding class with many online assignments that you cannot miss. Online work counts a lot for the grade and you have to post several times every week.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
3.0
SOC0001
Grade: C+
Feb 8, 2017
Would take again

Very demanding class with a lot of readings for one semester. You need to work and read a lot if you want to pass this class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
INTRO101
Mar 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher... expects you to read a whole chapter on your own and gives a pop quiz, then explains the chapter. No extra credit and no homework. And beware of asking a question in class, if he finds your question "stupid" he laughs and tells u to read the chapter again instead of explaining. Don't recommend this professor at all.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
5.0
ANT101
Mar 14, 2017
Would take again

Demanding professor for very interesting anthropology class. The teacher prepared online materials and lectures for all classes and he explains very well the most important ideas of the chapters. A lot to read every week and quizzes that demand that you read a lot before the class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
ANT101
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Took this class after many years out of college and I absolutely regret not dropping the course on time. The midterm was impossible to pass, he teaches a chapter per day, you need to read A LOT, no questions are allowed or he gets upset and makes it a big deal that your question was "stupid".

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
SCO101
Grade: D
May 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever. He gives every week an assignment which is fine; however, the midterm and the final exam are very difficult to pass. He doesn't care that his students don't pass.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
INTRO101
May 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor. He only graded us on quizzes, two exams, and the final which he would make really hard to pass. Would never take him again.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
INTRO101
May 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professor. Expects you learn a chapter in one day and his lectures are terrible he barely goes over them. He doesn't care about his students failing. He is actually proud that he's one of the professor with most failing students. He never wanted to answer questions.

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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2017
Would take again

Just finished summer online class with professor Pimentel. Honestly reading reviews made me think twice but I am glad I took this course. Very knowledgeable professor and has a clear grading scale. You cannot expect professor to give you an A just because you need it or because you are in community college. Study hard and you get an A.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ANT101
Grade: B+
Aug 23, 2017
Would take again

Very demanding class that is not for all kinds of students. I am in Nursing and I do work hard for my grades. I had a B+ in a class that made me read a LOT, and I learned a LOT about human evolution and culture. This is a serious class that may change your ideas about college work.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
5.0
ANT101
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

Very demanding class. Hybrid class with a a lot of writing assignments. And you cannot missed any work (the professor does not accept late works).

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SCO101
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever. Not clear on grading criteria very vague responses. So much work every week for a below average grade.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
SOC0001
Grade: B-
Jul 25, 2018
Would take again

A lot of writing and work. To get a good grade (I had B) you need to work a lot since the online class has many writing assignments every week.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
INTRO101
Sep 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

the worst

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

WHROST PROFESSOR EVER!

Inspirational
4.0
3.0
SOC140000A
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

online class that was very good to learn about racial problems in America.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
SOC0001
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2018
Would take again

Excellent professor, take his class if you want to learn sociology.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: C+
May 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very strong character. But i understand that he is very hurt in his heart and doesnt find a way to express it in any other way. I cant expect someone to produce care when they were never shown it. But i bless him and prayers will be going out to him and his family. (You will need to study for this class)

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
Jun 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

You will have to work very hard for a good grade, and he hardly explains the reason for grade if low or average. Content heavy, but you gain a plethora of knowledge(reading on your own)

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: C
Jun 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

his class is very intense. be ready to read and for weekly quizzes. the good thing is you actually learn in his class. overall he is a good person.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
SOC0001
Grade: B-
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

Pimentel is a tough teacher and will make read and write a LOT in the online class. I have been at Hostos for 2 years and I have never worked so much in a class. He is very competent and his class is well organized. I learned a LOT of sociology this apst semester.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SCO101
Grade: C+
Jul 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Save yourself and do not take this professor. He does not care at all and grades very strange. Work that deserved an A even according to his rubric got a B.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: D
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WAS VERY UNSURE ABOUT TAKING HIM BECAUSE OF THE REVIEWS AND EXACTLY WHY I REGRET IT. His discussion boards are pretty lengthy, plus 2 student feed backs. I didnt do well on 2 exams which were the midterm & final... Overall my grades for the discussions were 16/20 & better I dont think a D was deserved. he doesnt care about anything you have to say

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: B
Jun 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This Professor is extremely difficult to handle. Is an online class and he send lectures of one thousand words paragraph which make it difficult to read and understand. Ask for your opinion in the homework and then apparently your opinion always deserves bad grade. Assisting and participating is a must. Only positive aspect is I learned Sociology.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He has lost touch with his profession. He is teaching sociology yet he acts like a sociopath. He has poor english skills, yet demands college level english by undergraduates. He is in complete denial of what he has become and wants to punish students instead of educating them. Stay away from this individual as he can care less about society. SHAME!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
101
Grade: B-
May 21, 2022

He is one of the worst professors to exist. For the love of god do not take his class if you value your education. Hostos should be ashamed of having a person like this at their college. Please Please Don't take him!!!!! He is a very tough grader and has many questions for tests. And guess what his exams are on Saturdays!! Which is insane and bad.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
1.0
SCO101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 23, 2022

Online asynchronous class. Multiple choice exams. Prof. posts powerpoint + videos dating from 2010 each week. Students post a discussion board post of 300+ words, and two replies each week. Professor does not apply his own grading rubric accurately, and will only award the second highest ranking for each category regardless of quality of work.

1.0
5.0
SCO101
Grade: D+
Dec 20, 2022

This professor does not help at all or reply to any email.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
SOC0001
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2023
Would take again

Very structured online class. You need to work hard to get a good grade.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
SOCIO101
Grade: B-
Nov 10, 2023

he talks a lot sometimes he goes off track and it's not about the textbook. he gives quizzes every week with no outline or what to study for so if you study for something you thought was gonna be on the test it's something else. don't take him if you have trouble reading lips he doesn't talk clearly

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2023

he doesn't give extra credit. Get ready to read and memorize a chapter for quizzes he does it weekly doesn't give outline for the quizzes either. if you don't know how to read lips don't take this class you will have a hard time understanding what he saying

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 20, 2023

This man does not deserve to be called an educator he calls his students weak. instead of teaching or motivating them and has an attitude. do not take his class at all.

4.0
3.0
140
Grade: B-
Jan 25, 2024
Would take again

Great class about race and ethnicity in the US. A lot of readings and online work.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
101
Grade: C+
Jan 25, 2024

The class was ok. I did not do all the required assignments.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
SCO101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 27, 2024

I drop this class in my third weeks, plz don't take this class.

Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
SOC140
Grade: C
May 28, 2024

if you don't like to write do not take he will take points, Ex minimum 300 words if you have 289-296 he will take points.. sometimes you run out of things to say.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
SOC140
Grade: C
May 28, 2024

HE IS A VERY TOUGH GRADER, EX 300 minimum for your D.B question 150 minimum to respond to a classmate if you write 289-298 he will take points same thing for response. Sometimes you run out of things to say

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
140
Grade: B-
Jul 22, 2024
Would take again

Demanding class and a lot of writing work to do. The professor knows a lot and he is a tough guy.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: D
Aug 28, 2024

WORST teacher not only did he insulted his students he also belittle them nasty attitude I was told he didn't care for attendance, participation he only test yet he would argue with his students.I wouldn't recommend to anyone please be aware he is protected by the school admits that he can't get fired since he has 4 years left.

1.0
5.0
SCO101
Grade: F
Sep 16, 2024

The United States education system doesn't need unhappy and miserable professors like such. He intentionally failed his students for pleasure. I deeply regret having him as a professor on my first college semester. he doesn't deserved to be called an educator because he is not one.

3.0
4.0
SCO101
Grade: B
Sep 26, 2024
Would take again

Interesting online class with a lot of work. Yet, I did learn sociology.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
SCO101
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Very good online materials and good online assignments. A lot of readings and good feedback to online works.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2024

He is harsh in grading. Likes to fail students. Alot of work and essays writing even in the finals. He doesn't consider any circumstances and very bad in communication. Just avoid him.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SOC140
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2024

skip him man! weird due times NOTHING is due by midnight either 7pm or 9pm! comes off rude in announcments stating if we fail to do something thats our problem- not his! and his online class is hella chaotic and hard to navigate through!so much writing everything is all over the place and obsolete. Good luck!!!!!!!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
101
Grade: D
Dec 28, 2024

he's lazy and aggravating why are writing essays in a sociology class every week!! like be so fr. during lectures all he does is shows videos and talks about nothing. he's always gonna tell you to get all your information of that $70 textbook & i promise he's not gonna teach you if you take this class be prepared to teach yourself.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
1.0
5.0
101
Grade: D
Jan 3, 2025

Horrible professor, I received a D in his class while in all my other classes I got STRAIGHT A's. He speaks horrible English, very nasty demeanor. A lot of people dropped his class, day by day the number of students got smaller. Harsh grader expects perfection yet isn't at all perfect himself. I wouldn't recommend taking his class!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
SCO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 27, 2025

Weekly discussion post minimum 300 words due Wednesdays before 9pm and have to respond to 2 classmates post minimum 150 words due by Friday before 7pm. Weird. That's just greedy. If you miss the deadline, points deducted. Too much guidelines, rule and regulations. Coming from a teacher who's English isn't 100%. This is going to be a long semester!

Tough grader
So many papers
3.0
3.0
SCO101
Grade: C+
Feb 4, 2025
Would take again

Interesting class but a lot of online work.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2025
Would take again

If you read the book and come prepared to discuss, you will be fine. He's a hard grader and believes there is a lot of cheating, which I would agree with, so if the class is too crowded, you will be doing essays instead of multiple choice. The class is manageable, he's just not going to baby you and treat you like a child.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
SOC0001
Grade: B
Mar 20, 2025
Would take again

If you want to learn sociology, he is your best choice. Tough grader but give you positive feedback.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
101
Grade: B-
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Difficult but stimulating teacher. I learned a lot but I did not have time to study more.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
SCO101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 14, 2025

unfair, he doesn't care about students , ugly replies to emails.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOC101
Sep 13, 2025

Very disconnected and rigid.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SCO101
Grade: F
Sep 21, 2025

Don't recommend him at all!!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 23, 2025

PLEASE DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE! DONT TAKE THIS CLASS YOU WILL DEFINITELY REGRET IT! RUN!!!!

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
140
Grade: B-
Oct 21, 2025
Would take again

It was a good class with a lot of readings.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2025
Would take again

Great class. I learned a lot about sociology.

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 3, 2025

Horrible professor, highly wouldn't recommend this class with this professor to anybody. This is a sociology class and we're writing essays every week that's due at 9:00 pm and if we give it in at 7:00 pm it's considered late and he take off points. The word count has to be 300 so if you write 299 he's taking points off. Horrible 0/1000

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
SOC0001
Grade: B-
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

Good class but too many assignments every week. We had to post the assignments before 9PM and I had problems with that.

4.0
4.0
140
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

I took the online class on race and ethnicity and it was demanding, but I liked the readings and assignments. The professor used AI detectors and I used AI for one on my works. I learned that it was not acceptable for the online work.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
140
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

The class was online, and we had many assignments. I got B-, and it was a fair grade since I missed some work.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
140
Grade: D
Dec 16, 2025

I had a extremely negative and disgusting experience with this professor, he is fully remote and it is writing intensive but it's extremely difficult to understand the lay out he created, and he uses ai tools that specifically say they are not to be used to penalize student to ai check discussion boards,terrible professor.

Tough grader
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