4.7

Joseph Brocavich

Pharmacy - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

4.7
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
131
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

131

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

115

4

7

3

4

2

0

1

4

What Students Say

a great speaker, and afterall, he is the vicepresident of pharmacy

CPP1101 - 4.0 rating

PHR is a pass/fail class, but he still does his best to keep everyone's interest

PHR1000 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
Rather not say (3)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 21 reported grades
A: 13
Rather not say: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Audit/No Grade: 1
Common Tags
Respected (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Graded by few things (3)
Lecture heavy (3)
Participation matters (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Inspirational (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.71 avg change
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Ratings by Course

DDID

5.0

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PHR1000C

5.0

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DDABC

4.9

(26)

PHR4105

4.8

(13)

PHR1000

4.7

(33)
+2 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ADMINISTRATOR

2.8

PHR4105

1.4

DDABC

1.3

CPP1101

1.3

PHR1000

1.2

Reviews (131)
5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Nov 11, 2006

Informative person, at the least.

3.0
3.0
DDABC
Jul 27, 2008

I think he has an attitude problem. He works a lot for the pharmacy department as a whole but he could improve a LOT in the way he deals with students because sometimes he can be down right condescending.

4.0
2.0
PHR4105
Jan 14, 2010

He can be quite condescending if you're not prepared to answer his questions. Thus, he expects you to come to class knowing the material already...which is impossible if this is your first D&D, which Infectious is. Study the slides and know how to treat with what, along with alternatives. Do the cases!

-1.0
5.0
CPP1101
Feb 24, 2011

Very unclear and expects you to know the class material

4.0
1.0
CPP1101
Jun 23, 2011

If you don't know him very well, you will think he is the biggest beeetch. However, he is actually very easy,lenient,nd NICE. for 1st year pharm students, you dont really learn anything from him but just learn how to bare with him. a great speaker, and afterall, he is the vicepresident of pharmacy.

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Jul 7, 2011

Whats interesting is that how can someone who took CPP rate Brocavich when CPP is simply just trying to pay attention to 5 different professor's lecture that change weekly and simply memorizing the vocab to pass 2 tests.when brocavich came to our class once, he was 2nd best after dr. ambizas. he is NICE if u follow his instructions well.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Nov 15, 2012

Brocavich is a really nice guy who explains things really clearly and is really understanding when it comes to dealing with his students. PHR is a pass/fail class, but he still does his best to keep everyone's interest. Unfortunately, the material is naturally boring, but he's a nice guy regardless. I suggest taking the class!

3.0
4.0
PHR4105
Nov 18, 2012

He seems like he doesn't care about his students but in reality he does listen and is pretty logical with his thoughts. His part of ID was easy. This year they changed ID to 3 exams. You'll probably fail the first exam, do well on the 2nd one, and pass the third.

5.0
1.0
DDID
Mar 4, 2013

Course coordinator for ID. Seems strict but in reality is a nice guy and is just trying his best for us. His part of the exam was beyond easy, but that's likely b/c his part didn't deal with specific therapies, just approaches on how to deal with therapy questions. Though I do question the decision to make ID 3 exams, he is a helpful coordinator.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Jan 7, 2014

easy pass course. just show up. do the 5 min in class assignment if there is one. there is 1 paper.

4.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2014

He's very fit to teach and does well in, well, teaching. However, he has an arrogant air about him. When one of the students showed up late, he blasted her with sarcasm, which was very immature and a little disheartening because he seemed like a very competent and professional professor.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000C
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 18, 2015

So easy, you just have to show up to the class. The classes consisted of him lecturing, some other important speakers from the college of pharmacy, and a few VERY EASY assignments. No tests, literally just have to show up. All the class dates were on the syllabus, as well as due dates. Gave extra credit for going to the new student convocation.

5.0
2.0
PHR4105
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2015

His D&D lecture is concise and simple. He ties his lecture and what you're learning to what you will be tasked with in the real world pharmacy setting. His questions are deceivingly easy. It requires you to decipher what is necessary or not for a patient. However, he will become irked if few people in a group shows up to present for recitation.

4.0
1.0
PHR1000
Aug 25, 2017
Would take again

Easy A. Only meets a few times so you don't have this class every week. Just show up, sign in, do the one-time 5 min "essay" which is just 3 easy questions about your thoughts on pharmacy, and leave. He doesn't really care about much. Quick course

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

it's a pass/fail class & it's soooo easy just show up & do his assignments (they're very simple) and thats literally it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
ADMINISTRATOR
Aug 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He employs condescension and intimidation when speaking to students in an administrative situation. He gets visibly angry easily and in this way can be very childish and immature. With the way he acts, he shouldn't be in the position he is in for pharmacy. Lots of pharm kids know not to go to him for anything because he won't help ever.

3.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2019
Would take again

meet once every 3 weeks. we had to buy a book to take a quiz to find our strengths. 1 paper about different organizations we met at pharmacy organization day.

Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
PHR1000
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2020
Would take again

Pass/Fail class. There are 3 easy assignments, do it and you'll pass. Meets 6 times a semester.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
CPP1101
May 17, 2022

He is rude and tries to intimidate students with his position. He speaks with a condescending tone. He does not really teach besides reading powerpoints. This class had a lot of work. Wouldn't recommend him.

1.0
5.0
CPP1101
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 14, 2022

Doesnt give one dam about the students. For someone in a "leadership" role hes nothing but an arrogant pr1ck

4.0
1.0
PHR1000
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

this class is not every week. it's very simple and is made to help the transition into the pharm program. buy the strength finders book on amazon and in the back there is a code. Do the test online and print the results. It is pass fail so if u miss one assignment you will fail the class. extremely easy assignments. absolutely no reason to not pass

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 15, 2023
Would take again

easy pass/fail class. he may be intimidating at first. course is just attending and completing the 2 minute assessment after lecture's over.

Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Dec 9, 2023
Would take again

Even though this class wasn't really necessary to even take, it's an easy pass/fail class. Have to show up to class, meets every other week and not even an hr so it wasn't bad. The assignments are posted at the end of the lecture and literally only take a min or two. The only "big" assignment was buying the strength finders book and doing the quiz

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ADMINISTRATOR
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2024

As an RPH, i am legit SICK of hearing admin/faculty like this pull the fake god complex on students. I will PAY to see this guy cover the busiest tier 5 stores in the district. HE WILL SQUIRM because hes grown way too comfortable sitting behind his desk for so many decades. Let faculty like this put their credentials where their mouths are

4.0
2.0
PHR1000
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

The most beneficial part of this course was it gave students an understanding of what the pharmacy major focuses on, along with the services that other presenters bring in every other week. His assignments at the end of class were straightforward, as the answers were based on the presentation notes.

Respected
5.0
2.0
CPP1101
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2025
Would take again

Very professional instructor, knows how to develop students into health care experts.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2025
Would take again

He's clear on what he expects from his students, his grading criteria is clear and he's available to help if you reach out during office hours.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

Super straightforward

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

Memorize the material he gives out and your good

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Super good point blank

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Class is an easy A

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Just pay attention and its an easy A

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Easiest class

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

Good good gooooooooood

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

Offers a bunch of opportunities to pharmacy career paths and knowledge pertaining to class.

5.0
2.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2025
Would take again

Respectful

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Light work

5.0
2.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Offers a bunch of opportunities to get a good grade

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Passed easily :0

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2025
Would take again

Guys really knowledgeable knows how to keep things interesting and guides you to do well in the class. He also makes sure you participate and do a lot of extra work. Can't complain

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

Truly exceptional, making complex concepts easy to understand and creating an engaging classroom environment. Offers ample support outside of class to ensure students succeed. His passion for teaching and dedication to student growth is evident in every lesson.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

He makes learning enjoyable and accessible for all students. Clearly explains things and willingness to help outside of class to create a supportive atmosphere. The Guy inspires students to strive for excellence.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

Good man and really smart

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

Combines deep knowledge with a genuine care for student success. Engaging teaching style and thoughtful feedback make every class rewarding

5.0
2.0
CPP1101
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

This professor brings clarity and enthusiasm to every lecture, making even the toughest material easy to understand. dedication to student success is evident in their consistent support and encouragement.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

fosters an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. willing to help and provide constructive feedback which truly enhances the learning experience.

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

excels at making complex topics understandable and engages with students and his colleagues well

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

It's a fun class

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

Best professor

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

Very good prof

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

👍👍👍👍👍👍

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

Attention to detail needed for the class and the consistency and u good

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Does try his best to assist student in actually learning the material

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

good at what he does and has a lot of expe In the course

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Helpful prof

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Brocavich is very respectful

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Helped us all out with the material

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

G ed the whole classss

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Tells u everything to know!!!

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Best class first year

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

He's really helpful in terms of giving out resources to get the basics down

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

Good lectures

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

reasonable dude

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Favors new students looking to make an impact

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

very kind to our class

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Appreciates the students work

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

ton of support if you have medical background, knowledge, and genuine interest

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr Brocavich is good, expects a lot but wants it for good reasons, takes care of his students needs to learn more.

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

Good professor and has a lot of knowledge

5.0
2.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

gets the job done in terms of esnuring you gain somerhting from the class

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

Seems like he has been pretty good all around but a few students can't see that

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

guy gave me an opportunity to make up an exam before because I was sick, but it was harder, but as long as you study you're good

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

good teacher

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

probably the easiest class

5.0
2.0
ADMINISTRATOR
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

cant fail bro

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

cant fail bro super light

5.0
2.0
PHR1000
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

easy easy easy

5.0
2.0
ADMINISTRATOR
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

doesnt like everyone (everyone likes whoever they like) but gives every one a fair chance to succeed

5.0
1.0
ADMINISTRATOR
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

smart instructor, attentive

5.0
2.0
CPP1101
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

Very good, go to class

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

cant say anything bad about him, does the best for his students

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 10, 2025
Would take again

good if you listen

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

He does good work as a teacher

5.0
2.0
ADMINISTRATOR
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Hes very loyal to the profession is what I noticed

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Knows all the details about the pharmacy fields out there and wants everyone to have a succesful role in the field.

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

hes really good tbh nothing I can really say, lays out clearly what is expected from the course

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

got to listen to directions

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Talented teacher

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Make quizlets

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

memorize memorize memorize

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Don't miss class

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Can't miss class or it's gonna be tufffffffffffffffffff

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

good professor

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

Very knowledgable

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

encourage s particiopiation

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

Must attend the classes

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

good guy in the pharm prog

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

important and doable class

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Best at the teaching job

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Brst guy in there

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Follow his advice in the clasd

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Mem the slides

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Good at giving details to focus on

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Good but doesn't like if u don't ask questions

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Participate innghe class

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Can be tough at times but for the right reasons, know ur stuff and ur golden

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

group work and class work easyy

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Treats the pharm students very well

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Brocavich is the goat

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Great at what he does

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Awesome teacher and prof

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

giood person

5.0
1.0
DDID
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Deserves allk the credit for the schoolcbeing good

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Very professional

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

All hail Br.

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Goated guy

5.0
2.0
DDABC
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Good very good

Respected
5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Great guy good teach

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Bitw cm pharm

5.0
2.0
PHR1000
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

B from the e

5.0
2.0
CPP1101
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

L drago wi

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Best in the pharmacy team

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Goaaaated prof

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Pharm Specialist

5.0
1.0
PHR1000C
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Super fair tbh

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

The best without doubt

5.0
1.0
PHR1000
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Teaches the important classes

5.0
1.0
DDABC
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Skilled instryctor

5.0
1.0
PHR4105
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Get ready for Hard but doable stuff

5.0
1.0
CPP1101
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Good leader of teachers

4.0
2.0
PHR1000
Grade: A+
Jul 23, 2025
Would take again

Just show up for class, because there's quizzes/attendance check based on the material they went over at the end. There's a few things like setting up a portfolio account. Overall easy class for no credits.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
Rather not say (3)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 21 reported grades
A: 13
Rather not say: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Audit/No Grade: 1
Common Tags
Respected (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Graded by few things (3)
Lecture heavy (3)
Participation matters (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Inspirational (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.71 avg change
Feb
Nov
Jan
Mar
Apr
Jul
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

DDID

5.0

(2)

PHR1000C

5.0

(2)

DDABC

4.9

(26)

PHR4105

4.8

(13)

PHR1000

4.7

(33)
+2 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ADMINISTRATOR

2.8

PHR4105

1.4

DDABC

1.3

CPP1101

1.3

PHR1000

1.2

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