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funny and straightforward

good teacher, hard exams, lots of reading

I would reccomend Human Sexuality to anyone; it's just a little creepy that a husband/wife wrote the book together.

Not a bad professor, but there is really no mention of the readings (which there are copious amounts of) in lecture, but the exams still ask a lot of questions on them.

Not bad at all. Difficult tests considering the material is so easy and (sometimes) interesting. I've had worse.

this class is awsome! There is tons of reading, and not just the book plus there are two 2 page papers that you have to write but they are rather easy. He is pretty funny and plays good music before class starts. The exams are a little tricky, but its mostly the short sentence part that gets you. He will teach you EVERYTHING about sex.

This is the most infomative class you will ever take. You will have no questions about sex when you are finished. He is really good in lecture. The tests can be a bit tricky, but if you use the online quizes you will be fine.

Very Informative. A good life lesson class.

Don't be fooled...the mnusic he plays at the beginning of class is pretty crappy :) It's an alright class...lectures get a bit boring, and tests seem to sometimes ask quesions about those things you think are really insignificant. Subject material is pretty interesting though.

The material is obviously fun but you have to be prepared to do a lot of reading. Some of the TAs are really picky too. Great Class tho, highly recommended.

If you go to lecture you will be pretty much set. Lots of note taking and make sure you go to the bulletin board before the tests because there are always questions from there. Very interesting course. Highly recommended.

john is a very hard teacher. its not hard material just very specific exams and using examples from class are imperitive (especially for his 530 exams), the 160 exams were a bit ridiculous and virtually impossible to study everything for. 530 is just boring and he seems like he's got way more important things to do with his time

Class is interesting. He knows what he's talking about. The tests are ridiculous. The most specific things that you wouldn't even think to study because they are so stupid will be on the exams.

Loved the class. He is a great professor, kept me engaged. Provided good information. Pretty easy if you study for the tests, and papers are easy as well.

Lectures are quite interesting and using the CPS pads keeps you engaged. Papers were also easy and T.A. s are very helpful, however, tests are EXTREMELY specific and there are many random statistical questions. be prepared to study very hard if you want to test well

Soc 160 is a very interesting class and Delamater is a good lecturer, I would recommend this class,It's not easy but those who say his tests are rediculous are lazy. Study and you'll be fine, plus the papers usually aren't hard and you get points just for showing up for section. If you want an A you should be able to get one: go to class and read

This course exceeded my expectations. Delamater is an excellent professor- the lectures were well-prepared and clearly presented. There was a good mix of videos/documentaries, lecture, textbook reading, and sociology/research articles. The exams were a bit difficult for me, but if you put in the time and effort they are do-able.

I actually really liked this class even though most of my friends hated it. The class was really interesting, and I learned a lot. However, be warned that this is NOTTTTTT an easy A....you read the ENTIRE textbook and about 28 or so articles. I think everyone should take this class, for the information alone :)

This is a class that is filled to the brim with useful everyday information. The myth of "super specific" questions is a little bit exaggerated. If there are any specific questions they will come from your lecture notes. He usually has a very straightforward slide presentation each day which makes taking notes easy. The tests are mainly MC. B+

I LUV THIS CLASS. I'm actually sad I'm done with it. Despite what you may think it is a challenging course. He expects a lot on his tests so tests are difficult and filled with tiny details. You need to study for this class but it's fun studying...look at the subject matter; sexuality. It is also helpful if you have a good TA.

Most of the info you have heard a million times before. Not very interesting, but also very easy. Go to lecture and take notes, read the book, you'll do fine. You only need to spend a few minutes skimming each article, I never read one through. The online tests that he gives you the link to are GREAT for studying.

Wonder teacher with a true passion for his subject (Hell, who doesn't like sex?). Very effective communicator and possesses the ability to present the material in a scientific yet down to earth fashion. He is a joy to listen to and gets very animated at times so you won't be bored with the class. TONS of reading and the 2 papers suck though

Expect to take a lot of detailed notes in this class in order to do well. Thus, expect to go to EVERY lecture (important). Make sure you do all of the readings as well. Basically, you need to work your butt off in this class to get an A... not as easy as you think...

He's a good teacher who knows what he's talking about. He makes the class interesting and it isn't that bad for a 4 credit course, just a ton of reading.

This class is very interesting, but it might be different than what people expect because it really deals with a lot of theories and psychological factors about sex. Overall, I still enjoyed the class a lot and would recommend both the class and Professor D. P.S. It's not an easy class either, you have to try hard if you want to get a good grade.

Very interesting class, but harder than it sounds!! Delamater really knows his stuff, and the readings are really interesting (but get long!) Take this class if you're willing to work and want to have some fun!

I love this class! Extremely infomative, fascinating subject matter. Tests are hard, and you have to read a LOT, but it's worth it. Definitely not an easy A, but I highly recommend it!

The class was boring and I don't feel like I learned that much...you don't have to read the book you just need to skim it for the specific things that the papers and exams ask for.

Really interesting class. You do need to go to lecture, read the book, and the powerwebs to do well. Discussion is pointless. A lot of work, but i still enjoyed the class:)

going to lecture and doing your readings is a must!! very very useful class tho. wish i had known all this stuff years ago. you'll learn a lot if you take this class seriously. but you def have to work hard to get a good grade! exams are tough and discussion is useless (but still mandatory). this class should be required for graduating!

Really interesting stuff. Careful on the paper (only peer-reviewed articles) and the final is cumulative.

I liked this course a lot. Make sure you go to lecture though because many questions on the test are straight out of what he says in lecture. The class isn't as easy as you think it's going to be, so make sure you study, but I wouldn't say it's difficult either.

His lectures are pretty boring and I found myself never paying attention. It's still a pretty easy class. Just 4 papers and two exams. He gives out the questions that will be on the test about 2 weeks ahead of time so it makes it really easy to study for.

This class would have been more interesting if a different person was teaching it. Delamater is really boring and it is too bad because he is teaching an awesome subject...sex! I recommend this class, but try and take it with his wife, I heard that she is better and makes the class fun (they switch off semesters)

The class was a bit challenging with all the materials, but totally worth it. You learn a lot about sex that you would have never guessed. It's pretty straight forward. A lot of people complained that he was boring, but I liked his lectures for the most part. It's a good course. Take it!!

Anyone who thinks this class is hard should not be in college! Seriously. It's an appropriate amount of work. Don't sign up for this class thinking you're gonna watch**** all day and have sex for homework. It is a college course! If you study, you will do well.

I just finished this course. Honestly, it is not an very easy course, but I won't say it is hard, either. You must go to lecture (which is hard since it starts at 8:50 am), And You MUST read the book. Get a general idea of powerweb reading. And be sure you go to the discussion before the exam. You will get at least a B in this class.

Do all the readings! His exam is straightly from notes and textbook reading. My native language is not English, so too much reading is a hard work for me. But I still get a AB in this course. Very useful and fun material. Girls learn how to protect themselves. And Be sure you know yr TA! Go to office hour and talk!!! It is helpful for yr paper

Great class, but intense (4 credits). A ton of reading that you must do all of if you want a good grade. The tests are tricky and you must memorize a lot (STUDY HARD!). Go to lecture and take good notes. Discussion is mostly worthless but they take attendance. Expect to spend lots of time on work for this class, but its worth it.

An interesting class, but A LOT of material. Putting a lot of work into this class is a must, otherwise you will not do well. Disc. is pointless, yet mandatory. DeLamater is not that bad, but I have heard better things about his wife so try taking this class in the spring semester.

This was a great class. It was not hard, as people have commented. It's really interesting information, so it's easy to learn. The tests were fair. My TA didn't seem to know much about the material (the class corrected her often), but when it came to paper grading she was really fair. Highly recommend this class.

Awesome class! The textbook and topics are very interesting! A LOT of reading. Midterms are hard. Specific questions asked about what DeLamater said in lecture.(A LOT of info!) DeLamater knows his stuff. Extra Credit is given by attending optional movies that relate to the class! You will learn a lot about the best topic ever! ;)

Fascinating topic and he really knows what he is talking about. The tests aren't that difficult as they are all curved, as long as you do the assigned readings from the textbook (the PowerWebs are ridiculous but no one reads them anyway and the curve takes care of getting all those q's wrong)

he knows his topic really, really well and does a good job of keeping things moving and making them clear. read the textbook, go to lecture, know the basic point of the powerwebs, and you'll be fine. it's a lot of memorization and you have to work for a good grade, but it's worth it.

LOVE this class! So interesting and helpful in life, not just school. Must go to every lecture and do all powerwebs to get good grade since most test questions from them. Take very detailed notes on what he SAYS, not just power point. I enjoy going to this class each time :)

Professor Delamater is great! He knows exactly what he's talking about and very approachable. The only real downside to the class is that it's at 8:50.. but it's still very much so worth it! It's commonly filled with freshman so much of complaining is from those who had their mommy holding their hand through high school. It's college! Read!

I got an A with 78% in the class. If that's not an amazing curve I don't know what is.

Very particular, and expects a lot from his students. Is not an easy class you have to dedicate a lot of time to study and read the textbook. Midterms focus on both lecture and picky details from the text. Make sure to attend lecture. Although does offer extra credit!

The tests were very nit-picky but there is a huge curve in this class. The PowerWebs are really boring but important because there are at least 10 questions on each test on them. Delamater makes things quite interesting but overall the class requires tons of work.

Tests are really really hard. Power web readings are extremely important. He gives a ridiculous amount of reading for an intro class of 4 credits. If you can take it with his wife in the spring. I've heard that that is generally more manageable.

His lectures are very interesting and easy to understand/follow. There is a lot of reading but if you read take notes exams are extremely easy. Powerweb reading are boring but not very important on exams. TAs do all the work and make exams and such very easy.

Fascinating class. He loves what he teaches and he gets really into it. NOT A HARD CLASS. Read what is assigned, go to lecture, go to discussion, study maybe a smidge and you can get an easy A. Great grade booster.

seriously, go chat with him if you're confused about something. he is very kind, understanding, and helpful

Professor DeLamater is very clear and his lectures are very interesting. He answers questions clearly and makes the class more fun with competitions to win "Sexpert" shirts and music in the beginning of some lectures. There's also opportunity to gain extra credit. Read the book!

This is a very interesting class! Lectures are interesting and go at a decent pace. You definitely have to read the book to do well on exams, and it is a lot of reading each week. If you read and go to the lectures, you'll do fine. I definitely recommend this class!

Lectures were clear. He engages the class which makes it fun. You will be reading quite a bit! My TA was amazing (Katie) Papers graded reasonably and discussion was fun, although waking up early sucked. Favorite Part: For exams, you answer 3 essay questions of the 10 that he gives you a week in advance. No tricks, just prepare adequately.

I really enjoyed this class! Professor DeLamater is very passionate about his work and he actually wrote the textbook. I found the lectures along with the readings (which were quite long) interesting which made them much more bearable. It is cross listed with psych, so taking before that definitely helped me. The class also has a huge curve

Take psych 160. do it.

This class was incredible, and if you do the work, you'll get an A. Go to ALL of the lectures, do the textbook and article readings, and there's no way you won't pass. The discussions were fun, the material was interesting (it's about sex, how could it not be?), and DeLamater taught amazing lectures. PLEASE take this class you won't regret it

Great guy, interesting lectures! Papers aren't graded too harshly, and there are 4 of them (easy points, so do well on them!). Gives you ALL the possible essay exam questions week ahead of time. Neg comments are probably from ppl who did not read or put in effort. Getting an A is reasonable. I would GLADLY take another class with him!!!!

I took him for Human Sexuality so when I saw that he was older, I was scared. Turns out he makes this class fun and not at all awkward. He is SO knowledgable he wrote the book you use. He plays funny sex-related music before class to get you in the mood to learn about what could possibly be the most important topic there is.

I enjoyed the class and the professor. He gives the test essays a week in advanced and be sure to use them! Also ask the TA what they expect if you want a good grade. The lectures are clear and he will answer questions. Be sure to pay close attention because he goes through all the material well but without a powerpoint. I would recommend him.

Professor DeLamater really knows his stuff. The lectures are interesting, and the knowledge you gain really applies to real life scenarios. However, the TAs are harsh graders and the exams are difficult. The TA you are assigned can really make or break your grade. Worth the work, though, as the class is enjoyable. Great lectures, lots of work!

Don't take this class if you are looking for an easy A. The topic is very interesting (literally all about sex), but you are assigned 100-150 pages of reading a week. The tests and papers are graded very hard. Just go get to know your TAs because they can be harsh if they don't know you. Overall, if you put the effort in an A is possible.

This class is interesting and I even looked forward to discussion. This class is graded very toughly. I did all of the reading and was really interested in it. I was disappointed by my grade because there wasn't much more I could have done. Many people in my discussion got D's and F's on the papers which I thought was unfair.

First, he wrote the textbook for the class, so he knows what he's talking about. Never had issues answering any questions students asked in class. Extremely knowledgeable on the topic and presents it in a way that's very relevant to the real world. I had a great TA so that also helped. Would definitely recommend this class - the honors section too.

Class was very interesting as material had many real life connections. Have to do well on tests and papers since they are basically your whole grade. There are 3 total tests and two papers. You end up reading the whole textbook and a lot of book information isn' covered in lecture so you have to read.

Delamater is clearly passionate about what he's teaching which made the lectures more interesting. The midterm and final are entirely vocab/essay based (long but given to you ahead of time - a good grade requires preparation). Discussion attendance/participation is worth a ton (you have to participate every week), but a good TA made sections fun.

If you're interested in learning about sex, take this class! Be prepared to do a ton of studying. Take good lecture and book notes, and skim the online articles. The TAs are pretty harsh graders on the papers and the short answer portion of exams, but everything is graded on a curve. DeLamater is funny and I learned a lot of valuable information!

Delamater is a gem. Soc/psych 160 is a great class, in content and because of Delamater. He's hilarious and makes class 100% worth going to every day. It's a ton of reading, especially for a 100-level class, but it's not terrible. Just make sure to read the text and attend lectures and discussions. You'll learn a lot!

This class is an easy A if you're good at short answer exams (rather than multiple choice)! There's one group project assignment which is arguably pretty fun. Would definitely recommend this class for psych/non-psych majors alike.