Dr. Rush is an awesome instructor! His passion for his subject and interest in his students can't be matched anywhere. The course consists of a midterm and a final, but they're fairly easy. Take the Lab with Rush in the summer session! He's great!

Dr. Rush has a great class! All of the topics are extremely interesting. The class mostly consists of movies, cartoons, and video clips. No homework and there is only a mid-term and a final. Both of which are take home and have multiple choice -T/F.

yippy! hes easy, but still gets some knowledge in your brain. cool guy, always willing to help.

doc rush is one of the best teachers i have ever had.his lectures are easy to follow, and as long as you take notes all of his tests are a breeze. i took all of my anthro classes with him and i recieved an A in all of them.

Lectures are somewhat disorganized, and not very engaging. And Dr. Rush is in love with himself. He spent much of class promoting his new book.

I took two class from him and did well. One thing...if it sounds like its just some story he threw in, IT'S NOT! It will be on the test. Write EVERYTHING DOWN!

Really Easy, ask him to see his tattoos

Does talk about himself some, but is a very intelligent individual. The material is very engaging for those who want to pay attention, take notes, and learn about anthropology. He tries to get you leave with a lasting impression of the material.

easy class. was supposed to be 3 hrs once a wk, lasted only about an hour and a half at most. just do the weekly assignments, doens't matter if the answers are right. make sure you show up though b/c you can't make up quizes.

Not a difficult class AT ALL! TONS of notetaking needed for the tests! Only 2 test - both take home and he encouraged collaborating with others.One opportunity for extra credit, which consisted of "what you've learned from the movies." Dr. Rush is a different teacher, but I liked that - very relaxed and easy to approach. I would recommend him!

Dr. Rush is very knowledgeable, but he promotes his book constantly. You need to attend his classes because you need the notes for the take home test, there are only 2 which he encourages collaborating on. I did not read any books, as there was no HW. I thought this was a very interesting class, I recommend it.

Teacher has been tattooed by wild bill on multiple occasions. Loves to talk about tattooes and is really easy going.

Very cool teacher- I like his view on a lot of things... I also think his tattoos are pretty awesome.

Great teacher. I plan on taking Anthro 9 with him if I can. 1/1L is a great class for the summer. Highly recommend him!

Great instructor....made me want to change my major.

*W*O*W*! This teacher really changed my life and a lot of my views. He made me insanely interested on the subject, and kept my attention from the first day to the very last minute of the semester. TAKE THIS TEACHER. He will INFLUENCE and INSPIRE YOU. =) WONDERFUL instructor. Thanks for everything Mr. Rush!! You are great!!!

Great teacher, VERY helpful always willing to answer any questions you have... I took his summer lab class.. GREAT class.. Any antro class you need take with DR.Rush. Ask questions and speak up don't be the quiet one in the class and he'll love you!!

Doctor Rush is the epitome of the ideal Anthropology professor! He's very knowledgeable and his interest in the subject is second to none. Be sure to attend class, especially on the days he reviews for tests and quizzes.

One of my best classes last term. Easy, interesting and as long as you try not to listen to too much of his bias, is really informative. Loved going to that class every day, however, it was in the morning, and he turns the lights off, so if your tired, buy yourself a coffee before class. ^_^

Totally awesome class. Teacher was cool and i stayed interested almost everyday. He is a little wierd about relating EVERYTHING to drugs, but hey thats his theory i guess. you dont really need the books through class but you need them for the tests. You are only graded one your midterm and final, but they are take home.I am taking Rush again!

Dr. Rush wants his students to excel and succeed. The lab class is excellent to take during the summer. It's not too strenuous, and he prepares you thoroughly as to what to expect on the mid-term and final. Good luck on your studies.

Dr. Rush is a killer teacher, very knowledgable, experienced in a lot of aspects of life other than anthro, easy as long as you go to class and lab, reviews till you understand so the (lab)test are easy, (lect)test are take home, and if you're a criminal justice major he'll prepare you for forensics class!

This is the hardest class that I have ever taken. Rush tells us to read B4 class and go into small groups and answer ques in book. He doesnt lecture and has a midterm/final and we have to know ALL of the BONES/Met. Pts and side of the body. He doesn't teach them AND the book only shows the LEFT SIDE bones. HE really needs to teach for his tests

I love Prof. Rush. He is great! He is very smart and knows the subject. He is a great teacher and is always willing to help you if you have a question. I love the way he looks at things. Ive taken three classes with him! Anthro 1/ 1L and anthro 9.

Class was . . . interesting. Make sure you like to hear about mushrooms and hear him talk about all of his books. Not too hard if you take notes. Test questions are VERY subjective.

Tree huggers & bible thumpers need to choose someone else! Lectures deal with fact, something you people don't like to hear. Multiple choice midterm & final for summer session were a bit tricky but they're take-home so it balanced out. Before I knew what happened, I learned a TON of information in the short 6 weeks. He was an excellent professor.

(Summer session) Days were spent working on the lab manual in groups, then reviewing the answers at the end of class. He was VERY specific on what would be on the midterm and final. He laid out selected bones on a daily basis for several days prior to midterm & final. Learn those and you'll do fine, no questions about bones that weren't laid out.

HE IS EFFING AWSOME !!!! take this teacher if you want to learn alot. Tests are a cake walk they are take home and multiple choice ......HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Rush is a very interesting man. He did a good job with the the anthro classes I took from him. Recommended.

Very awesome teacher! You can learn a ton if you're interested and do the suggested reading. Pretty easy class overall, which is perfect for a community college. Only disagreement was that druids did NOT make human sacrifices, but what are you gonna do? :) Very interesting class, strange dude, met my fiance in the class. Reccomended!

I took Dr. Rush in the summer for Antro 1 and am currently taking for Lab. Kinda odd, but very helpful and I highly suggest the summer class. Only two tests and both open book/notes and group. Lab is done mostly from the lab book but he shows you what is on the tests. Nice guy and good teacher...aside from his mushroom theories. :D

Prof. Rush is awesome. Sure his mushroom theories might rub some people the wrong way as evidenced by a few of his ratings here but his knowledge is undeniable. He is heavy on lecture and light on tests which is nice also. Most importantly though, it is obvious that he cares about what he is teaching. Lecture is lively and always interesting.

Interesting man with Interesting theories, take this class if you want your brain to hurt! I enjoyed his books and lectures. You will not get bored. Pay attention to lectures, movies and read your assignments! His tests are hard!!!

By far the most interesting teacher I ever had. Tells you exactly what you need to know for quizzes and Lab tests. Very interesting lectures, that promote critical thinking. No papers at all. He also gave us a few chances for extra credit. Definitely the coolest teacher at Sierra. Check out his books!

What a wonderful professor! Dr. Rush is a nice person and does truly care about his students. I took his class in the summer and I did very well. He tells you what will be on the tests and quizzes. He is so knowledgeable about so many things and wants to pass it on to his students... Take him, he's cool!

Best class ever! Wonderful teacher!

He is just totally awesome, so long as you're not a deeply religious close minded Christian :p I personally LOVE his mushroom theory and his class was always so entertaining!

The most intelligent man at sierra. My favorite class

Prof. Rush is an AMAZING teacher! He is a great and funny person, super easy going and has great stories about his life. Gets easily side tracked, but there are only 2 exams and 70 out of 100 of the questions from each test are take home. I definitely recommend this teacher. I wish he would teach other subjects just so I could learn from him.

Rush is one of the BEST teachers ever. He is extremely intelligent and has the best sense of humor. He doesn't care if you dont show up or leave early, but you miss a lot if you do, if you are interested in religion take this class! Take the notes and read his books and you will get an A. Midterm and Final 100 ?'s 70 of which you take home and do.

One word: MUSHROOMS!!! That is all he really talks about. He has good points and some of I believe but other things, it's like really? Easy but tons of note taking. If your not a good note taker, this isn't for you. Average of 5-7 pages of notes per night. I like him though. He is funny!

Rush is a great teacher and keeps lectures interesting. It is important to show up and take notes and be sure to do the reading assignments and you will surely get an A. He addresses touchy religious subjects that many may be uncomfortable with. Rush is open to other opinions and tries to be unbiased. Good teacher over all. Easy A.

Amazing instructor. He is caring and informative. He has given a lot of information that gives a different perspective on life. I like that he has opened my eyes to new ideas - but some overly religious students might be shocked:) Easy A

Great teacher, very open minded, learned things I never knew about. He tells everyone upfront on his views and remember-Freedom of speech!

I liked John Rush. He is clearly a very intelligent man that is very opinionated, but if you do enough research yourself, you can understand his point of view, which is very interesting. His point is that all religions have at some point used altered states, often by the use of entheogens. If you engage him and ask questions, he's great! Take him.

Great Class!! Dr. Rush is very helpful and energetic. He loves what he does and the subject matter he teaches. This class is a lot of reading.

He is a typical anthropologist, who is passionate about this subject. He has different theories than other anthropologists and will explain why he believes his theory is more accurate. GO TO CLASS. Extra credit is only given based on attendance. Study those bones and Hominids and you will do just fine.

Professor Rush is very straight forward which may offend some people but just made me love him all the more. It is very rare you come across a teacher who's main objective is to tell you the truth and try to teach it to the best of their ability. I have the utmost respect for him and recommend him to anyone who isn't blinded by their religion.

John is awesome, he gives you a ton of time to prepare for the lab tests and is always willing to discuss the material and go into more detail if you're interested. Best lab teacher.

Not too much to say. Intelligent guy, clear on his expectations. Show up to class, be open minded, take notes; you'll pass easily. Didn't use any of the books he said we needed to read (have read since then however). Could find all the information for tests online. The books were a fun read though.

Professor Rush is a really knowledgable and he teaches a class that will really benefit you as a person. Homework is not really mandatory, he gives you all the answers in class and allows you to turn that in. That being said, the final was VERY TOUGH. Out of 13 classes at Sierra, this was the first one I could not get an A. So many skulls...

Great Professor, took his witchcraft class which is very interesting material to begin with. If you're easily offended or very religious this may be a difficult class for you as he doesn't shy away from sharing his opinions on some controversial topics. Do the reading take notes show up to class and you'll be golden.

he makes you think bout things in a different way, the lecture is always intriguing, although he expects you to know everything for the exam from studying outside of class. its difficult, but id rather it be like that than having done my homework, coming to class and recaping for 3 hours per week. its a learning experience, interesting and unique.

Rush is really knowledgable and gives interesting lectures, just get ready to take continuous notes for the full class time ( I took at least 5 pages every class). The only graded assignments were worksheets for in-class videos, but they weren't worth much. The only way to pass is to do the reading and take detailed notes for the midterm and final.

I really liked Professor Rush. He is interesting and teaches a wide range of subject in his Anthropology 9 class. I may not have agreed with his political views but I respect his ability to really live, think, and teach outside the box. If you are triggered by a different view of religion this may not be the class for you. A+ in my opinion.

True professor for the intellectuals

Lots of dense reading, but if you pay attention in lectures and take notes, it's not that difficult. Not for close minded students. Though I thought he spent a bit too much time on the mushroom topic, and sometimes he can get too opinionated, but it's a very interesting class covering the superstitions, origins, and myths found in world religions.