TEST FORMAT:6 multiple choice,5Choose4 Short Answer Essays.If YOU CAN GET URSELF 2 READ, and can REMEMBERwhat you read,u will do good on the tests. Short answer questions say things like, "What is depo-provera." Well, if u read the reading ucan easily answer.THEY TELLU EXACT PAGES ONTEST. JUST READ!

Very interesting class, these teachers are straight up crazy & its amazing that they actually found each other & got married! lectures must be seen to be believed !but you MUST study & do the reading bc the tests are pretty difficult, but i studied & got an A, but if def wasnt an easy A

I liked everything about this class except for the midterms. There is no reason to make sex midterms so hard. I would rather hook up a car battery to my testicles than retake the 3rd midterm.

Extremely interesting material covered and the lectures are truly entertainment-but you MUST study! Who ever thought a class about SEX would be so hard? I didnt, but you learn quickly what the format is, and you can go off that for the remaining tests.

just go to the reviews with a laptop. copy EVERYTHING down. study everything given on the reviews with flashcards. chances are, you will be able to get by answering 4/6 questions with just the information from the reviews alone. lectures are great. readings aren't that bad. overall, this class was super. i managed to pull an A- i would recommend it

Very interesting course and I liked John a lot. The tests were tough and you really have to do the reading, but its worth it.

the test are hard

Best professor I've had at UCSB! If you don't take a class with him, you will really miss out. The classes might not be easy but he'll be glad to help you if you go to his office hours. Trust me, you will never fall asleep in his class!

Amazing class. Everyone who lives in Isla Vista should take it.....

He is an amazing teacher and all of his classes are equally amazing. He requires a lot of studying and a lot of learning, so if you are lazy, do not take him. If you want to learn, he is the best teacher you will ever have.

Not an easy A like people might think. But the lectures are enojyable and if you go to them and the review sessions before the midterm and do the reading you will do well. I did all that and got an A!

Tests are easy if you have memorized literally every piece of info he tought in lecture and wrighting. don't waste time wrigting paragraphs bullet points will do.

Great class, very entertaining, funny guy.

Amazing!

greaaat class. i loved it. MAKE SURE U ATTEND those study sessions, the information they give you make up 90% of the tests. overall, the class was very interesting. i never missed a lecture because the lectures were so fun to attend...other than the guest speaker ones.

The Baldwins are great. The material is interesting and informative. If you attend class 70% of the time and skim through the book it should be an easy A. Not too much work involved. If you know your own body and took any kind of sex ed, it should just expand on the knowledge you already know.

Sociology of Human Sexuality is one of the best classes offered at UCSB.

Best class I've ever taken!

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Great class. Wasn't an easy A but I really enjoyed the class.

Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin are so cute!! I loved this class--it was so entertaining. They are good at role playing situations and really bring a lot of humour to this subject.

Him and his wife are GREAT. They know their material trully want students to know it and apply it. You definately need to study for 3 midterms and a final, but it's worth it. It's one of those FEW classes at UCSB that offers material, actually useful in life!!! I loved it and loved the professor-if you need upper division course, this would be it

Him and Janice (his wife) are very knowledgable... entertaining and informative. The exams can me difficult if you don't attend lectures or do any of the readings, which are interesting because there is so much to learn about human sexuality. Great class, everyone should take it!!!

Overall the class was not bad. Three midterms spaced about 2 weeks apart and then the final. The final however is where it gets diffficult because it "covers everything about equally". Being vague about what's on the final exam can only hurt students, not help b/c I spent most of my time studying for this final, ignoring other finals I had.

More difficult than you would expect, but lectures were really entertaining. Come away with some good information you probably wont forget like you do for other classes. Take it before you leave UCSB

GREAT class! It CAN be a difficult class but there is no confusion on what you need to study. Go to the workshop offered in the 2nd week in CLAS (helps w/ taking the tests) and the review sessions (unless you can find someone who has them from previous quarters). Attending lectures makes the class much easier! Janice & John are VERY knowledgeable!

Great and informative class. One of the most useful classes I've ever taken. More difficult than expected. Info not hard to learn but you have memorize A LOT of it for tests.

awesome profs, really make the class interesting, but they're tests are very hard, and they ask for specifics and detailed, so u have to study a lot.

The Baldwins rock. Class is surprisingly easy if you go to the lecture and read the material, which can be done in its entirety the night before the tests. Informative. Lots of memorization.

This class was extremely fun and interesting. If you like experiencing and talking about sex, then this class should be easy, if you're virgin to the idea of sex, it may not be the class for u!

great class - try hard to get in.

Another positive review for the BEST professor of the most SOUGHT AFTER class on campus. The Baldwin's class should be REQUIRED! It is the most informative and wonderful class you could ever hope to take in college. Class is VERY POPULAR, so try hard to get in. 3 midterms - NOT EASY, but well worth the effort. DO THE READING!!

cutest professors ever!! don't think that this class is going to be easy because it's about human sexuality. i never read but went to all the review sessions and managed to get by solely on those notes along with lecture notes. recommended class to everybody!!

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Took them for 152A and 152B. Great teachers. Always fun and informative.

Need to read the book, and by read i mean extensively if you want a good grade. Details are needed on all the exams, and good luck on the final because it wasnt that easy. Professors are alright, they seem to really want to teach the subject and look out for the welfare of the student body. cool subject hard class.

i dont get the negative comments, the baldwins were awesome and so cute! this class requires a lot of attendance and reading, but its interesting and well worth it.

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I have taken 3 classes from John: Soc 152A, 142, and 185P. Read the book and go to all the lectures because the tests are very difficult!! He is a very animated lecturer which keeps the classes pretty interesting. I would definitely recommend him.

Baldwin is an excellent teacher. He is easy to understand and follow and speaks very clear. As long as you go to his lecture which are interesting than you should do fine in the class. He is also very helpful. Don't hesitate to ask him something you don't know or understand.

John is really nice and the class is great. attend all lectures and read the book. it is a lot but very interesting!

Very interesting and informative class. I recommend to all. It's a husband & wife teaching. THree midterms and a final. There are review sessions before each test..make sure you go. Pay attention in lecture and do your reading and it should be an easy A.

Definitely a fun class. The professors are hilarious. It is kind of a lot of reading but it's interesting material, and the lectures are pretty interesting. Tests are hard if you don't study, but if you take good notes and read you'll be fine.

Awesome class. Just read the book and attend lectures most of the time and you get an easy A. Tests are based off lecture/reading and are pretty easy if you listened or read. They are great speakers and make the class very entertaining

the professors are very nice, but the class was harder than it should be. the reviews were pointless, and the TAs were not very approachable. study EVERYTHING about aids for this class.

Don't take this class if you're not a freshman and/or know how to put on a condom. Sriously, the class is for prudes. I learned nothing new that I didn't know before. Plus, they are a little creepy...

Very popular, but I don't know why. Teaches like the students are 12, does nto seem to have updated the lectures for 20 years, a bit cheesy. The sex class is not for those of us who are older, it would be a great class for freshman Tests are hard, the format is not short answers but the questions are not straight forward, do the reading

Great class! Teachers are hilarious together. Just go to class and take notes. Reading helps, but the review sessions can save you from most of it! 3 midterms: about 5 multiple choice and answer 4 out of 5 essay questions. Format's weird the first time.

I got a solid A on all three midterms and ended up with a B in the class because of the final, which was way harder than necessary. They were both very entertaining and the class was great. READ THE BOOK and OUTLINE it! The tests are mostly essay questions with a few multiple choice.

The baldwins are a great team of professors who are really dedicated to their subject (who wouldnt be) and are very fun lecturers. There is never a reason to miss any of their lectures because they are all very exciting. However, I suggest that they get with the times and use powerpoint rather than slides since the projector always gets jammed

Great class! I did not find it hard at all (I am now in the 152 b class). The professors are great, totally amusing! I want to say there are 5 tests, all have a few mult choice and then like 6 essay questions and you pick 5 questions to answer. Then list everything you know about the topic...not too tuff if you go to lecture/review notes!

The Baldwins are amazing! They made human sexuality so fun! This is my favorite class at UCSB. I suggest that any freshman or sophomore looking for a general education class should take this class. There is a lot of information to remember but if you go to the TA's study sessions then you should do fine.

This was a great class! There is a lot of reading but its very interesting, enjoyable! There are two exams, one paper, and you have to lead one class discussion....it is a student lead class where we just talk about what we think on issues! Very fun and interesting!

He was teaching the class as he goes because all his old material was outa date. Sick class, with guest lecturers almost every week. They were all interesting. Posts all notes, readings, assignments, and study guides online. Ample opportunity for extra credit. Theres a lot of reading every week, but the assignment that goes along is easy.

John is the most enthusiastic, inspiring professor I have ever had. I have taken 3 of his classes thus far and I just cannot get enough! If you want to get the most out of your education and actually learn and feel motivated about LIFE then take one of his courses and you won't be disappointed! His lectures and courses are designed for success!

If you're not a freshman enamored with the fact that no one's MAKING you go to classes now, you'll hate this class. If you go most days and take notes, and hit the TA pre-test reviews, this class is entertaining and not hard.

John is the best professor at UCSB. Period. Those who do not take at least one of his classes are missing out. Take all of them if you can!

he is a very entertaining teacher. he teaches human sexuality with his wife, another professor, and they are so cute together! human sexuality was an incredibly interesting class (also helpful for sex life) but you really have to know ALL the information to get a good grade

The class is really interesting and useful. The Baldwins are pretty fun and lecture isn't boring. You don't have to go to lecture if you buy the notes at AS student notes. you are tested on lecture notes. review sessions before each test that are really helpful. i never even bought the textbook and i got an A-. i definitely recommend the class

Great professor!!! Taught everything really well with his wife. The tests weren't too hard, just make sure you go to the reviews and study all of your lecture notes! I highly recommend this class!

He and Janice are both great teachers. They are very clear and fair in their expectations and grading. They give a lot of reading, and ur expected to kno it all plus the lecture notes (diff from the readings) for the 3 midterms, plus a cumulative final. It's not an easy class, but if u work at it, ull do very well.

John and Janice are good lecturers and the class material is interesting. The second half of the quarter was a lot less exciting. This class takes up a lot of time because of the 3 midterms. You have to know everything they cover in the book and lecture to get a good grade. I'd recommend the class because the material is useful and lectures are fun

extremely willing to help

I have taken 5 classes (152a-b-c, 142, 185) with John. They are all the same format (3 midterms, 1 final, all short answers). If you are taking these classes expecting a GPA booster, don't. If you are interested in actually learning something that will change your life forever, take them all! Must read & attend lectures to get good grade!

My favorite class at UCSB. It is so interesting and the teachers are great. The tests and midterms are not easy, but if you know your stuff you will do really well. I think that everyone should have to take this class because it is so important. TAKE IT! If you are worried, take it with a bunch of friends like me and it makes it even more enjoyable

Sick professor. Him and his wife. Sick as in good. Okay the tests are actually really easy if you READ, and go to reviews. I got a C on my first midterm despite reading the WHOLE readings that were assigned. It's very interesting and a lot of it is common sense but they do ask tricky things sometimes. Very helpful. Best professors I've had thus far

John and Janice are the best professors. The way they interact in lecture makes it even more interesting. The class itself isn't easy. Go to ALL lectures and read all the assigned reading. 3 midterms and the final is cumulative so it's a lot of info to memorize. I got an A-, but worked hard for it. DEFINITELY recommend this class, it's worth it!!

They were a great team. Lots to remember, 3 midterms but its interesting stuff so its not so bad! Do the readings and go to class and you'll get an A!

This class has invaluable information, but it was really hard. You should take the class knowing it's gonna be a lot of work. I put in a lot of study time and my final grade messed up my GPA, but I'm still glad I took it. Read everything and go to class!

i got an A in this class by attending & taking notes at EVERY lecture, doing ALL reading assignments (the whole textbook), going to ALL review sessions and memorizing ALL of my lecture notes & the hand outs (120+ pgs) this is an upper div class so of course it's gonna take more work than most are used to. everyone should take! super interesting!

If you're looking for an easy A, this is not the class. However, if you attend every lecture and do some readings, you'll be able to get a decent grade. Like the other reviews, his tests are pretty difficult. The TAs have certain key ideas that they're looking for & if you don't mention it, you get docked off.

SOC MAJORS- take any and all of Baldwins classes! I had him for 152A 142 and 185P and enjoyed all of them. To do well you need to read and attend lecture, the material is interesting and worth the work! His short answer test format allows you to write what you know and get a fair grade. He cares about his students so go to his office hours!

I had him for Soc 152A and Soc 142. He is an awesome teacher with fun and interesting lectures. The class is NOT easy and requires that you do the reading. There is a lot of memorization involved but as long as you attend lecture you will enjoy the subject and it will make studying a lot easier. Soc 142 was easier than Soc 152A but take both!

Fantastic course. Probably one of the most important classes you can take at UCSB in terms of what it teaches you about human sexuality, a subject that is rarely given the attention it deserves. Not an easy class, however. There is a lot of material, and exam questions are generated at random. Take it pass/no pass or be ready to study a lot for an

Maybe the greatest class I have ever taken. It is a challenging class so if ur goal in college is to learn nothing and you never want to attend class don't take this course. Prof Baldwin is one of the most engaging prof I have ever had and is very helpful outside class. MUST TAKE!!! This is one of those rare classes!!!

this class should be a graduation requirement, you learn things to actually apply to your life, the Baldwins are engaging teachers and so much fun. they care about their students and the topic and it shows. tests are fair. they want you to succeed! the best class i have taken at UCSB. absolutely loved it.

Amazing course and amazing teachers!! Originally just wanted to take it for fun, but now I'm motivated to strive for the honors course. Highly entertaining, and the professors have great control of attention and amazing public speaking skills. Very valuable course

Very interesting, even if you think you have nothing to learn this class will surprise you! The exams are easy if you read and attend class and are interested. Midterms (3) are 5 essays (choose 4 to do) and 5 multiple choice questions. The final is completely cumulative but luckily it's curved!

Really interesting class and the profs are super enthusiastic about teaching. The tests are difficult so don't mistake this class for an easy A. You actually have to read the book and remember lecture to do well. Overall great class. I was able to learn a lot.

Entertaining, fun, passionate about the subject, and keeps you interested the whole class. Actually cares about his students success. Overall an amazing teacher!!

The Baldwins are amazing professors! They are extremely friendly, entertaining, and want you to do well. Reading the book, including the side boxes, is NECESSARY to do well in the class. Overall, an interesting and relatively easy class, as long as you pay attention to details and study mildly. Lecture is a must-tests split 50/50 between read/lect.

The Baldwins are awesome professors. Adorable couple and not awkward at all! I've only missed one class because I was deathly ill because the class is so interesting. They are great and keep your attention. They wrote the book so it follows lectures very well. Great class!

The class kind of prepares you for any type of romance, procreation, kids and family matters more than you would think from a sex class. Strongly recommend anyone at UCSB to take this class; it's not too hard, basically if you study the book and go to lecture you'll do fine. Teachers really love their students, are great people and a cute couple.

this is a class mainly for soc majors, unless you want to study alot. lectures are interesting but there is a lot of studying. The graders are horrible seriously horrible. they rank the best answer of 600 students and then choose the best and then grade your. i will recommend attend the lectures but dont take the class unless you really want to stu

good teacher.

This was one of the best classes I've taken at UCSB. The Baldwin's are so knowledgeable and make going to lecture fun. You can tell that they truly love to teach. This is NOT an easy A. There were 3 midterms and 1 cumulative final that required a lot of studying. Course assistant reviews were GOLD! Definitely a class everyone should take :)

One of the few professors who actually cares about teaching.

Baldwin is very enthusiastic and makes lectures interesting and fun. He makes himself very available outside of class, which is very helpful. There are 3 midterms and a final. He tells you exactly what kinds of questions will be on the test and everything is very straight forward.

Worst class I have ever taken here. 3 midterms, and one final. The midterm is ridiculously graded! You literally have to memorize the lectures because he WILL ask 2-3 questions (in bullet points) that you have to list and explain. Useless class, all common sense.

This class was very interesting. It is almost about common sense but overall very informative class. Be careful with this class though, The midterms and Final are no joke. You are expected to know EVERYTHING both Reading and Notes

John and Janice Baldwin are both great professors and are experts in their fields: human sexuality. The class is challenging. The material is very interesting and knowledge that everyone should have, but be prepared to study a lot and devote a lot of your time to this class if you want an A. Both textbook and lecture material are on the tests.

Very interesting class but be warned its a lot of work. A midterm every 2 weeks (3) then one cumulative final. Theres a lot of information to memorize but if u read and go to class u can do well. Go to the ta review sessions. Not an easy A but useful and interesting information. And the baldwins are adorable.

Very interesting man. Very passionate about his studies. The book you will buy for this class is one that him and his wife wrote. Topic is interesting. Hard to follow along out of class, like reading. There is a midterm every 2 weeks all essay questions. John is very approachable. I recommend going to office hours!! NO powerpoint!

BEST CLASS EVER!!!! Must take class here at UCSB. However, TONS of reading and lots of studying for midterms (there are 3). Final was tough but overall a great class. I learned a lot! Baldwins are interesting people..dont take if you're not going to put the effort into it

The Baldwins are great! There's 3 midterms which are annoying because they every other week for 6 weeks. Exams aren't super easy, but if you study then they are manageable. Final exam was more difficult than I thought it was going to be. Review sessions are a great help

take this class! really funny and interesting.I was terrified at first and always felt unprepared but got an A on every midterm(6 multiple choice and pick 3 out of 4 essay ?s) CLAS sections are very helpful! go to class; they dont post powerpoints online and material from lectures will show up on tests. final is cumulative minus a few chapters

I recommend taking this class P/F because it generally does not apply to any major reqs & I think I would've enjoyed it more if I wasn't worried about my grade. There are 3 "midterms" so you have a test about ever 2 weeks. The tests are manageable if you study, but not necessarily easy. Taking good notes is essential to doing well on tests.

There's a TON of reading but it's knowledge that you should know and it's interesting. I loved this class-my favorite class here so far. The Baldwins are engaging and are truly passionate. Definitely recommend, but it's quite a bit of work. It's totally manageable though! Take this class

TAKE THIS CLASS. Lecture is worth going to just to listen and laugh. The couple is so entertaining and it's not like the topic is boring. Learned so much, and the info is relevant! Keep up with lecture and reading and you won't need to study. CLAS and review sessions available

John is a great teacher! He is passionate about his teaching and always there for his students. I've take 152A, 142, 185P and he's my favorite professor on campus! If you read and take good lecture notes his tests are super straight forwarded and openended. If you go to UC and are a Soc major you have to take one of Baldwin's classes! Life changing

Interesting class. Lots to memorize!!!! If you really want to enjoy it take it pass/no pass.

This class is so much fun. John and Janice Baldwin co-teach the class and they are hilarious. They are very clear about the material and very available in their office hours and the lectures are NOT BORING ;) . The tests are very intense and difficult. I would recommend utilizing the P/NP option. Overall my favorite class at UCSB.

One of the most passionate teacher I've met in my four years of staying at UCSB! However, his test are really hard and there is alot of materials. But its definitely a class and professor you cant miss out on!

Wonderful, passionate professor. His lectures aren't mandatory but you'll want to be there just to listen. Tests are detailed, and you'll have to work to get an A, but it is definitely attainable. All in all one of the most charismatic, knowledgeable professors I've had the pleasure of taking in my four years at UCSB. HE is what teaching is about.

I took this class because the reviews on here were great. Honestly I don't understand all the hype. I even have the class with a few friends and its still no fun. Janice (wife) has the most annoying high pitched voice ever. John is okay but the lecture gets pretty boring. The material can be interesting but majority isnt. I thought tests were easy.

Really fun class! Lots of reading, but definitely worth it. Lectures are interesting and current, and the co- profs are really cute. Must take class at some point.

Highly recommend his human sexuality class to students in any major. Super fun and they really make it all about college students. Attendance isn't mandatory but believe me you'll want to be there. Just a couple tests and the final (no homework or essays). Lecture 3 times a week for 50 minutes - not bad! Funny class & doesn't require participation

Didn't find the class too interesting personally but John is a great teacher. He's super stoked about the topic and the class is pretty easy as long as you study the materials for the tests. Weekly reading as homework and attendance isn't required. Just a couple of tests and the final.

The material you have to memorize is ridiculous. Getting an A took more effort than usual. If your not a Soc major take it P/NP, if you are just cram,cram, cram! One good thing about this class is you are tested on what you know, can cross out one short answer out of six. A score of 25 out 30 is an A per each of the four exams.

John is by far my favorite professor! He is so knowledgable, not only about what he is teaching, but life in general. This class opened my EYES to a bigger, brighter world! If you take one class in Soc, TAKE THIS ONE! (also took 15A, 152B, 185P - A's in all - and all worth the hard work!)

literally the easiest and most interesting class. read the book and study and will easily get an A. no section or iclicker. VERY fair on their grading and there is a curve to the tests.

So far the best teacher I've had. He makes the lectures entertaining and very easy to understand. Lecture isn't mandatory but most of his questions on the midterms and final are based on the lectures we cover. The more info you put on the midterms and final the more points you get. If I could I would take his class again. Best teacher thus far!

Class is taught by him and his wife, who are a very cute little old couple. The class isn't easy, but it teaches you so much about sexuality that they never teach in high school. I'd recommend this class to anyone attending UCSB. Should be mandatory.

easiest class ever. need to do the readings to get an A though. no clicker or section!!

The Baldwins really care about the material and it shows. They are charming, insightful, and break the course material down into manageable, easy chunks. Follow their layout when you take notes in class and try to stay a week ahead on readings. None of the tests are that hard if you do those things, but there are a lot of tests.

Expect to put in effort to memorize, memorize, memorize! Honestly, the only thing to worry about in the textbook are the "boxes". Three midterms and a final. Definitely recommend the class! Info you learn is very useful to everyday life.

The Baldwins are great! Easy to get an A if you go to class and do the reading. I personally crammed the night before and still ended up with an A+! Easy graders, helpful information, and fun lectures! TAKE TAKE TAKE!

Soc 152a is one of the most interesting and useful classes I've ever had. Both professor Baldwins are great! It's easy to get a good grade if you do all the readings. I know there's a lot to read, but very informative and helpful. Fun class!

Its not an easy class. Better take it pass no pass. Though attendance is not mandatory, they test a lot from lectures.Also, they like to test something eccentric that you won't expect on the tests, which make the course harder.

GREAT CLASS! The Baldwins are both great and helpful people. Not an easy class, but it is very interesting and if you keep up with the notes and the readings, you will do just fine

Pretty easy class but also really useful and something everyone should learn. I didn't have time to do all the assigned readings so I just read all the boxes in the text and took good notes in class which I reviewed prior to exams. Got an A doing that.

There are three midterms and a final. You must study both lectures and readings in order to do good in the class. Procrastination on the readings won't help. But what does help are the study sessions with the TA's. Overall, it's an interesting class but it requires work.

John and Janice are absolutely incredible lecturers. Very interesting class and engaging. 3 midterms and a final. Tests are 5 free response and several multiple choice based off lecture, book and boxes. BEWARE TESTS ARE DIFFICULT. Essential that you know details. GO TO LECTURE test material comes from slides. READ. MEMORIZE.

A lot of reviews here say this class has hard tests, but honestly I think it's because people expect this class to be super easy because it's just a GE. The tests are pretty easy if you read. You don't even have to do the study guide yourself because they give you answers in the review sessions. I love both Baldwins; amazing class and professors!

Great professors. 152A is a must take if you are a UCSB student.

John is an amazing prof. This class is pretty basic, however its a great great class. He is passionate, has a zeal for life and he spreads that to his students in his content and lecture. Take any and all classes by the Baldwins. A must!

The Baldwins have been teaching for decades, so they knows how to hold a crowd of college students' attention. Lectures are very informative and occasionally filled with good videos. The grading criteria are very broad for the tests, which is how they curve them; everything to know is on the study guides. Great class and essential life lessons!

Interesting subject of course. Some of the videos and photographs they use in their lecture presentations are waaay outdated (like from the early 1990s and beyond). Lots of exams throughout (4) so you can never really relax and coast in this class, you have to read. Study the boxes in the book! I wouldn't take this class with a heavy course load.

Lectures are amazing, you definitely learn a lot about human sexuality and how it isn't something to be embarrassed about when spoken about. Everything in the class is clear cut, you just need to READ to pass, attend LECTURES, and of course, study.

Everything is clear in the syllabus. His lectures for this class was amazing and pretty life changing. I liked the way he taught because he didn't leave students bored. You were always thinking about one topic to the other, and he also used visual representations to teach which was very helpful.

This class was informative and interesting. It covers a good array of subjects in human sexuality. The Baldwins are very good lecturers, but there was a lot of things that were covered in this class. It is NOT an easy A, you definitely do need to read and memorize a lot of information for the tests. 3 midterms, 1 final. No homework, no attendance.

The Baldwins are excellent professors. They've bean teaching SOC 152A for years and really know how to keep students' attention. A lot of the material is instinctual, but you must study if you want to pass. The material really is .5 lecture and .5 book. READ THE BOXES! Going to the review sections will ensure a solid grade in the class.

John is the man. Tough, but the man. 3 midterms, 1 final, A's aren't hard to get, as long as you do the reading and study lecture notes, which there is a lot of. Study hard, study well, and enjoy. He changed the way I see life.

BEST CLASS EVER! attend lectures since half of tests are based on that. when you read make sure you don't skip the boxes because they will ask questions on that. I don't know why people thought it was so hard? I skimmed, memorized terms, paid attention to lecture and was 3 points away from an A. everyone should take this class it's a gold mine

This class was really great. Make sure you go to lecture as some questions on the test appear from lecture. Half the test is lecture, half is text book, and 1 question appears from the box summaries in the textbooks (the one people ignore) make sure to review/look/skim!!

He teaches the class with his wife which is pretty amazing! Lectures are interesting and funny, but aside from lecture you have to read the book. Or else you might not do so well in the exams. There are 3 midterms and 1 final. Exams consist of both lecture and book. If you miss a class be sure to get the notes you missed!

One of my favorite classes at UCSB. All about how to make the most out of your life from a social-science perspective. 3 midterms each worth 20% and one final worth 40%. Test questions come from both reading and lectures, so make sure you are attentive to both. John is an enthusiastic professor and makes this class applicable to everyday life.

The Baldwins are amazing lecturers. Most people take this class for fun and expect it to be an easy A... which it is if you go to class and do the reading (which doesn't even take long). People do poorly because they blow it off -- but this class is amazing and worth every bit of effort. Just read and go to lecture and you'll be guaranteed an A.

The class is nothing out of reach if you do the readings and attend the lectures. However, the grading is dependent almost entirely on your exams and they are picky about what the answers should be. The section on LGBT people can be improved; they use narratives that are very specific to speak for a broad range of people's experiences.

Love this class, the Baldwins are always animated and entertaining. I do wish the Spring course didn't have Midterm 3 the day after Extravaganza, that was a huge bummer.

SOC152A is an amazing class. I would not be upset if this class were made mandatory for everyone.

3rd class with John. Again, he's amazing. 2 MT, 1 final, short essay format. Reading for this class was life changing, highly recommend

A lot of work, but easy A if you do the readings & attend lecture. Make sure to attend lecture and do the readings because the test draws from there. His lectures are structured so students can see the main points. For example, he uses (A,B,C & 1,2,3). He writes on chalk board making it easier to follow and take notes. TAKE THIS CLASS!!

John inspires me so much. As an old man with all white hairs, he teaches his lectures with SO much enthusiasm and encourages you to live with so much positivity, i really enjoyed his class. his tests are all basically based by memorization of concepts and terms (no mulitple choice you basically just write out what you know of the concepts.

Talk to him and he is willing the help and work with you. I enjoyed his class and only missed 4 classes. 3 midterms and 1 final. study hard for the 1st and 2nd and the final. Do the regrades if you feel like you can justify your answer.

This was one of my favorite classes I have taken so far. It was so interesting and one everyone should take before leaving UCSB. I got an A but you gotta read and go to all lectures if you want that. Lots of tests too. But overall, a very worthwhile class and the Baldwins are the best.

Eh. The lectures are pretty boring, but they don't post the slides online and some of the material is on the exams so attendance is necessary. There's a lot of material to study and only bits and pieces are on the tests, so you're screwed if you don't study everything in anticipation of it being on the exam.

I have had John in three of my classes now. He is honestly a profoundly intelligent professor. The courses he teaches with his wife are awesome especially if you get into the honor class you become really close with the rest of the students which I have never done before in a college class. His socialization course have three midterms and one test.

Very important class to take! Goes into way more than high school sex-ed and will give you a lot of practical real world knowledge. Class can get weird at times but overall a good class. Grade is 3 midterms and a final. Getting an A is do-able, just gotta work hard.

Loved this class and couple dynamic. Class teaches relevant info that will be useful for the rest of your life. As long as you fill out the study guide and know that information well and read & know the boxes from the textbook you can get an A. 3 midterms and final. For the tests you write everything you know & don't get marked down for wrong info.

Professor Baldwins were really nice funny and gave interesting lectures. You can tell that they genuinely loved each other and they were willing to share their experiences with their students and life skills, sexuality, world issues, STDs, psychology, biology, and sociology. Grade is 3 Mrs and 1 final, easy to study for/fun readings.

I have taken three courses from Professor Baldwin! He is an incredible teacher and his outlook on life is inspiring. TAKE ANY AND ALL CLASSES HE OFFERS! Do the readings and show up to class and you will get a good grade in the course. Your grade is made up of 3 exams and a final ( For SOC152A & SOC142).For (SOC185P)you have 2 exams and a final.

The most interesting class I have taken so far at UCSB! I recommend these professors so much. This is one of the only classes that I have read ALL the assigned readings for, which wasn't that bad because the material was engaging. Know the box materials, keep up with the readings, and know the study guide, and you'll do fine.

I loved John and Janice in both SOC 152 A & B. Very kind and funny. I never lost interest in the class and their grading is lenient. Kind of a lot of reading but it is all interesting and not too overbearing. Highly recommend these classes.

Had John and Janice for SOC152B, and loved the class. Felt that I learned a lot from reading the textbook and conversing with other students, and got helpful tips for my final paper. Sometimes John didn't know answers to specific questions, but he is still very knowledgeable and kind. Excited to be in SOC152C!

I took John and Janice's human sexuality class and It inspired me to change my major to Sociology. They are amazing! Their lectures are very entertaining and they make it very easy to succeed. Read the textbook and takes notes in lecture and you'll get an A.

This class is all based on memorization so if youre on top of memorizing everything, youll get an A. There is a ton of info you need to know though. There is 3 midterms and one final. It sounds like a lot but the material is interesting and the professors are engaging. The TAs dont grade that hard so thats a plus. U HAVE to read the book(its ALOT)

I took this class thinking it was going to be easy but beware, it ended up being my hardest class of the quarter. From learning anatomy, disorders, STI's, contraception, it's a lot of reading and memorization. However, this class is something I would recommend EVERYONE to take, so much useful information. Just don't expect it to be super easy

MUST TAKE. this was one of my favorite classes I have taken at UCSB so far. I had 2 midterms (6 multiple choice, and 3 short answer essay questions) and a final though the Baldwins (John & Janis) usually would give three midterms but the quarter i took it was cut short. There's ALOT of reading, but I didnt . GO TO LECTURE & REVIEW SESSIONS!!

Don't do it fam.

Took both 185P and 152A, and loved them both! They were a lot of reading, but the material was always so interesting and you can tell that John and Janice are really passionate about what they do. 185P was honestly confusing at times because of the abstract concepts but the exams weren't bad at all as long as you really study. Excited for 152B!!!

A ton of reading, sometimes 70 pages a week and it's information heavy. 3 20% midterms (5 short answers, 6 multiple choice) and a 40% final (double midterm length). Attendance not mandatory but I strongly suggest it, correlates well with reading. Review sessions offered before every test that are super helpful. Great material though, worth taking!

Should take wether you're a sociology major or not. It's information everyone should be aware about and it's very interesting and useful. If you know the study guide by heart, go over the lecture notes, and read the *BOXES* in the textbook you should definitely be able to get the A. The Baldwins also make the lectures hilarious and relatable!

Baldwin is by far the best professor I have had ever. He loves what he does, knows what he is talking about, is extremely engaging, and wants you to succeed. If you show up to lecture and do the readings, you will do great in the class. This is a class I look forward to going to--his lectures are so informative. Highly recommend to anyone!!

everyone should take this class at UCSB !! Go to lecture, its fun and very informative. dont need to read, the study guide covers allll the reading needed for the midterms. 3 midterms and a cumulative final. u gotta study your ass off for all the midterms and know literally everything from lecture and the study guide , its an honest A and doable

Professor Baldwin was wonderful. The topics discussed in class weren't always comfortable, but he always made sure to take the best possible approach. He was funny, while also being super informative and knowledgeable. I loved SOC152A, and I think everyone at UCSB should take this class. Theres 3 midterms and a final, and everything is curved.

I loved this class, but I do not recommend to take if you have a heavy course load for the quarter. Getting an A is doable, but you have to read, study lecture notes, memorize study guides, read boxes, & memorize charts! I spent a lot of time studying for this class, so keep it in mind. It was a very enjoyable class and The Baldwins are amazing!

Though this class was interesting, it lacked a lot of information for LGBTQ students, as it was primarily focused around heterosexuality. The reading is very heavy, and if you don't do it, you will not do well on the 3 midterms and final. This class is not an easy A or an easy GE. You will need to put in work to get a good grade.

3 midterms and 1 final. Easy A but you still have to work for it. Pure memorization but the subject is really easy to memorize. Some stuff is common sense. Does not mark off wrong answers so list as much as you know on tests. Never went to lecture and only read book + went to review sessions.

John is a wonderful professor! He makes it obvious what he is looking for on tests. I appreciate the review sessions before exams. He talks fast in lecture and does not post the slides, but his lectures are always very interesting and he makes it fun.

Took this class cause I just needed upper division units and it turned out easy. Attendance is mandatory and there is a lot of reading. 3 midterms and a cumulative final, but if you show up youll pass.

No doubt he is amazing with 152A, definitely take that. However, 142 is one of the most difficult upper divs I have encountered. The mandatory textbook was $250 for the cheapest used version and there was an awful amount of reading. Felt it really sucked that he made this textbook mandatory considering its price and that he is the author. Beware!

Overall great class, enjoyed listening to him and Janice talk so passionately during lecture. Your grade is based solely on 3 midterms and a final consisting of multiple choice and short answer Qs. There is quite a bit of material to memorize but the review sessions help TREMENDOUSLY as they basically give you all of the info you need to know.

Baldwin is very passionate and teaches in a unique, enthusiastic way. His class however is hard to follow because the grading criteria is unclear and is VERY test heavy (3 midterms 20% each and 1 final 40%). As long as you take good notes and watch lecture, you'll be fine! Take this class if you're passionate about how humans/monkeys socialize.

Prof. Baldwin's lectures were fun and engaging. The class was very test heavy: grade was entirely based on 3 midterms (every two weeks) and 1 final. Make sure to not fall behind on lectures and study the charts on anatomy, etc. Overall a doable class, but takes effort.

Professor Baldwin is my favorite. He is passionate about what he teaches and it shows when he lectures. he's actually excited unlike so many other boring profs. I took this class in 2019 and he and Janice were awesome. Easy tests you literally just regurgitate the study guide which if filled out, you'd be fine. Definitely taking him again

this class is a must at ucsb! the baldwins are amazing and this class is really fun and interesting. Really easy A if you take good notes, at least online! it will help to read the textbook, but you can skim it and still do well! highly suggest taking soc152A and soc142 at the same time for the soc major because baldwin teaches them both!

This was a really interesting class. The Baldwins are good lecturers but lectures are pretty long and kind of hard to take notes on bc theyre talking most of the time. Grade based on 3 midterms and a final. 1 hr to answer 4 short answer and 6 mc questions, doubled for the final. Overall minimal work, but a really good class to take.

He is very passionate and eccentric about what he teaches. Lectures can be chaotic, yet I enjoyed the lecture material. Beware of midterms & finals, he makes you study everything and asks pretty specific questions. Doesn't take attendance, but you need the lecture notes for the midterms, since he doesn't upload or record his lectures.

If you take good notes, go to review sessions and spend a decent amount of time studying for each midterm you'll do fine. The tests are pretty specific but the content is interesting and probably somewhat familiar. I do think some of the content should be updated, and it isn't a very sociology focused class, but interesting and I would recommend.

This is one of the kindest professors I have met on the campus. If you have taken AP Psychology, youll find materials familiar(but not exact same). His lectures are interesting, but if you want an easy A, better not take any of his classes. Exams are derived from readings and lectures. Catch the key terms, youll be good.

NOT a soc major, took this as an elective. Exams graded/curved very generously. I didn't read the textbook at all, only attended lectures + review sessions and managed to get an A without studying. The first couple weeks of the course are very bio-heavy but don't let that scare you off, it gets much easier + covers stuff you probably already know.

If you take 152A submit the form to take 152B!!! Genuinely the best experience I've had at UCSB. Tests are hard but very curved. Essentially you read a chapter/articles before each class and then have a discussion with your peers. Exams are MC and there's one paper as well. In my experience, everyone in 152B is simply wonderful, highly recommend!!

The professor is well rounded and knows a lot about the subject. He only had 3 heavy quizzes (Midterm) and a final. The quizzes consisted of the readings and the lecture information. Attending the classes is important because the information that he gives out will be on the quizzes and the final. The final was commutative of the whole quarter.

This class is incredibly interesting and fun if you're looking for an "easier" upper division course to take. Its made up of four midterms and a final with no homework and each midterm is pretty straightforward. If you listen to the lectures and read the textbook chapters (which are honestly fun to read) you can get an A pretty easily.

One of my favorite courses I've taken in the Sociology department so far. Very interesting lecture material and engaging reading content as well. Graded based on three big exams throughout the quarter, but Professor Baldwin is clear about what to know for the exams and provides study guides as well. Highly recommend this course.

Great class for anyone to take at UCSB. Lots of material to absorb, but the subject material is important to know and provides a lot of really good information. Graded based on three large exams throughout the quarter. Study guides are provided, but there's just a really large amount of information to cover in order to be prepared for them.

For 152A: Incredibly hard class if your taking for upper division credits. Grade only based on 3 midterms and cumulative final that are written response. Tons of reading, and studying for each midterm will be a grind. Class was really interesting, and he is pretty funny at times, but I would avoid this class specifically at all costs.

Not as hard as some of the reviews say, just go over the charts and vocab before each test and you will be fine. Fairly interesting material

Loved this class, probably one of the best ive taken at ucsb. jannete and john are super sweet, and make class extremely interesting. midterms and final were not too bad, as long as you go to lecture, read the textbook and study, you will be just fine. open response and multiple choice. i ended up taking 152B after, since i liked them so much.