4.1

Michael W Flota

Sociology - Daytona State College

4.1
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
118
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4.1
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

118

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What Students Say

Great class, i learned a lot

SYG2000 - 5.0 rating

Funny and Interesting, loved the class

SYG2001 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

44%

Textbook Required

70%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 47 reported grades
A: 18
A+: 14
B+: 6
B: 4
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Get ready to read (18)
Clear grading criteria (17)
Hilarious (13)
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Caring (6)
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Reviews (118)
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POS2041
Sep 29, 2005

He makes it seem like the class is extremly challenging. Dont believe him! The class was a piece of cake - He gave us Reviews for the Tests and they were the exact same. As long as you pay attention and review the study guide there is no way you can score under an A! Outstanding Teacher!

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POS2041
Oct 15, 2005

Flota is awesome! Funny lectures and hes is really nice. Humble & helpful whenever possible. His tests are hard though and you definitely cannot slack off and expect to pass, but if you like a challenging course and want to learn something he is your guy. The group work is pretty cool. Kind of reminds me of Robin Williams during lectures!

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POS2041
Nov 4, 2005

Study the study guides and you have an A. It is as easy as that. The group work and concepts are great. You vote on test percentages. He is very funny and enthusiastic about his work. Fun class!

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POS2041
Dec 16, 2005

Class was very weird, I had no idea what was going on half the time, or what exactly he was trying to teach. Funny and nice guy, easy to pass.

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SYG2000
Dec 21, 2005

Excellent Class!!!! Professor is great.

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SYG2000
Oct 10, 2006

Flota is a great teacher, one ofthe best, but he is too hard for DBCC. Some of us want to have fun, ya know?! You gotta study and show up alot to do well. Bummer. He is funny and real nice, but the class is hard. Teaches you stuff you didn't know.

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SYG2000
Oct 17, 2006

Flota is the best. Hes not to hard for dbcc, you just have to put forth a little effort. The dude is funny and knows his stuff. Best prof I've had!

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SYG2000
Dec 13, 2006

His way of teaching may come off as a little goofy but it works. The exams were a little difficult and his grading is bases on 3 exams and 1 final paper/project so do well on the exams. He knows his stuff and is always available to answer questions.

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ISS1120
Dec 27, 2006

Best Teacher I have had so far at DBCC. Makes class fun, and very interesting.

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POS2041
Feb 9, 2007

Cool and nice guy. Makes you work though-- lots of reading! Fun activites and funny dude. Hard but worth it if you don't mind work.

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POV2021
May 10, 2007

This dude is horrible. He cant teach he laughs when he teaches so u dont know what hes really saying. if you are a slacker and are ok with a B take him, but does of us who want an A avoid him at all costs. Impossible to get an A with his peer review****.

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SYG2010
May 16, 2007

Dr. Flota's class was so easy. He has a great interest in the students & will talk to you after class just to see "what's up!" He was the advisor for PTK this past year; he's going to QUANTA next fall, you lucky people!

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POS2041
May 16, 2007

SUCKS no good cant teach to save his life my 4 year old brother can teach better than him any day prob even with over 100 degreess in fever

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SYG2000
May 18, 2007

The best teacher I have ever had at any level. That should say it all! Hard tests but worth it! Take him!You can do it! Like the Doc says(if he reads this)we ARE the super heroes! :)

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ISS2110
Oct 10, 2007

He is awesome

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SYGONLI
Nov 30, 2007

Doc Flota is the best.. do not take anyone else for this class. You will not regret it. If you are looking for an easy "A", you are in the WRONG class.

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SYG2430
Dec 3, 2007

Cant say enough good things about Flota! Extremely helpful and will do anyting to help you learn... funny guy makes class interesting- ive taken him online too- great structure for online class

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SYG2000
Dec 21, 2007

HE is the man.. the best part of his class is when he talks about the 3 death wihte guys.. i will never forget them...lol...its not a n easy class, but if you really pay attention and read the book you can pass it with an A. GO FLOTA

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SYG2000
Apr 2, 2008

Very laid back in class and has great lectures. But don't think just because he is funny and laid back that his tests are easy. They are confusing and HARD!! Not an easy A. But if you study hard, it is definitely worth it.

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SYG2000
Jun 9, 2008

Not sure of the section, was Sociology last summer on line. Great guy, very funny. Tests were hard as hell!!! I never made above an 84 and worked my ass off. However, I made up for it on the discussion and group activities. Made a high A despite the tests. Tests were just draining!!! He was great though and always communicated!! Good teacher.

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SYG2000
Jun 30, 2008

Flota man is awesome. His tests are hard, but he gives you a chance to write an argument (if you want) as to why you believe it is one and not any of the others. If your argument is good he will give you half credit or even full credit even if you missed it. Helped me a lot! I loved him and would love to take another class.

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SYG2000
Jul 24, 2008

FLOTA MAN is AWESOME!! his class is no joke though. he is very passionate about sociology and will talk about it forever. class discussions are fun! he is more than willing to help anyone!! QUANTA

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SYG2000
Aug 17, 2008

Took his online class, the discussions were easy but his test were very hard!!Didn't score higher than an 80 on any exam.

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SC65
Nov 21, 2008

Gives study guides but if you don't understand what he is asking on the study guides- he is available for extensive question answering. Hard tests, but if you study the study guide its easy. He is also hilarious in class and is very interesting to be in class with. Great Class, Great Teacher

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SYG200
Dec 19, 2008

Flota's class is VERY easy, no homework at all. class grade is based on 3 tests, 1 report, and the final exam. Attendance is not manditory but helps for sure! READ THE BOOK to do good on test!

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SYG2000
Jan 27, 2009

Flota is great!! He makes QUANTA a little more fun. I'm kinda sick of talking about politics all the time though.

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SYG2000
May 6, 2009

I love Flota! He's a very nice man and he's extremely helpful. He stays after if you need him to in order to go over the study guides for his tests.

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SYG2000
May 12, 2009

Very nice teacher, very helpful. One of the best DSC has to offer. Take good lecture notes, pay close attention, and you will also score A's on all your tests!

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SYG2000
Jul 29, 2009

Took his class online. Not much work. Just post discussions and take tests. Tests are lengthy and somewhat difficult but you have plenty of time to take them. I would recommend taking him if you need the class.

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SYG2000
Nov 10, 2009

I never read the 10 Questions book and got A's on my tests. Listen to his lectures, takes notes and read his sociology reader and you'll do fine.

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SYG2000
Dec 11, 2009

GREAT FUN TEACHER! Class is easy! i took him when i was a dual enrollment student for government and never attended class and then again for sociology and loved his class! such a fun guy you will learn a lot!

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SYG2000
Dec 29, 2009

I took this class online. I really enjoyed our group activities and discussions. Dr. Flota has you thinking outside the box. He replies to questions promptly. He is funny.I would definitely recommend this course to others.

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SYG2000
Jan 8, 2010

Great teacher. Laid back, makes you think outside the box. Loved the disscussion assignments. I took it online. The test are difficult, but all the assignments could be turned in anytime, as long as they were done before the final date. Great teacher, loved him

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ISS1120
Mar 3, 2010

Great Teacher. Fun, Clear, Good Answers and Explanations.

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SYG2000
May 20, 2010

Loved this professor and this course!!

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SYG2000
Jun 11, 2010

He'll have you laughing throughout the entire class. Very intelligent and he encourages critical thinking. Definitely take his class!

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SYG2000
Jul 30, 2010

Flota is awesome. Discussion questions and 4 quizes. I definately would take him again for another class. Definately one of my favorite teachers at Daytona State! :)

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SYG2000
Jul 31, 2010

Awesome teacher. Took him online. He's really lenient. There were no "late" assignments. A lot of work, but doable. I did the entire course in the last week and a half of the semester and got an A. Some of the group activities were very interesting and thought-provoking. Definitely recommend to anyone that doesn't have a lot of time on their hands

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SYG2000
Dec 2, 2010

Spontaneous teaching technique. Fun class, very interesting. recommended for anyone ! Easy to understand and agree with.

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SYG2000
Dec 22, 2010

Doc Flota is awesome! Easy A if you post to the discussions and you can make good grades on the quizzes if you read the answers out of the book while taking the quizzes. I took it online and it was by far my easiest class yet!

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SYG2000
Dec 23, 2010

Dr. Flota is a good layed back teacher. I took his class online and it was pretty straight forward. Class Assignments were easy and all due by the end of the semester. His test were sorta hard but if you read his notes and read the book you would be okay.

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SYG2000
Dec 23, 2010

Dr. Flota is a good layed back teacher. I took his class online and it was pretty straight forward. Assignments were easy and due at the end of the semester and test were okay, just make sure you read his notes and book. No way you shouldnt get an A in the class.

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SYG2000
Apr 11, 2011

Dr. Flota seems to be very well versed in the content and has a great, quirky sense of humor. I took his class online, however, and I feel he would be much better in a live-lecture environment than online. Give yourself a better chance in this class by taking it in a classroom setting.

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SYG2000
May 11, 2011

I would recommend Dr. Flota. I took it online, did all the work & did pretty good on the tests ended with an A. Dr. F also writes reviews & things you will want to read weekly, because he really helps put it into context.He jokes, and has humorous inserts in his writing, its not a dry boring sermon. Do the review, understand it and you will fine.

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SYGFAM
Jul 6, 2011

Doc is amazing. Take him. You wont regret it. No papers or anything crazy. Three tests, and lots of online discussion. He has a great sense of humor and makes you think -- you will learn alot.

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SYG2000
Aug 8, 2011

Flota is a huge bro. Incredibly clear in his teachings, uses great examples, and likes to relate the class to others. His tests are not bad, and even have jokes thrown in. Read the book, but cramming is possible with friends. I strongly recommend.

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SYG2000
Dec 11, 2011

Not an easy class, atleast the online one. Majority of my classmmates have failed the tests and I am barely passing. There is not much to the course. 3 tests, weekly discussion response question and 2 reaction papers. Very glad this class is over. He also is not the fastest in responding to emails, but he has a whitty sense of humor.

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SYG2000
Dec 17, 2011

VeRY SLOW TO POST GRADES.

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SYG2000
Dec 17, 2011

So slow to post grades that by the time they are posted there is no feedback available for the student. Enjoyed the lectures and tests were easy although did require studying.

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SYG2000
Dec 18, 2011

Flotas class was the best. You learn alot. He really makes you think like a socilogits. You have to read and keep up. Paper, three tests, some discussions online. Tests can be hard but doable if you study and keep up. Fantastic teacher! Funny!

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SYG2000
Jan 9, 2012

Flota is nice & funny. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should show up. He starts some of this chapters by showing parts of documentaries and incorpoates them into his leture. You can make an A easily in this class. He cares more about the experience than the grading. I learned a lot in his class, but mostly because I cared to.

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SYG2000
Feb 23, 2012

I'd say easy 'B' teacher. 3 tests, easy discussions, 1 paper. Attendance is not mandatory and I'd suggest not going after first 2 weeks or first test as he is redundant and RAMBLES. You're better off alone. Have resources around you and take classes online, do the discussions and you get points, and a paper he grades easy. Tests were hard though.

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SYG2000
May 14, 2012

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT take his online class if you are looking for an A grade. He makes you read straight from the book. The chapters are crazy long and SUPER BORING. I cannot remember a single thing I learned. The test are beyond HARD. This class was not at an "intro" level. I was on the dean's list until I took this class. Don't do it.

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SYG1101
May 15, 2012

ALTHOUGH I GAVE HIMALL 4'S IF YOU TAKE HIM ONLINE YOU WILL STRUGGLE.HIS TESTS ARE EXTREMELY HARD..THIS IS NOT A CLASS TO TAKE ONLINE. I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE..I'M AN A STUDENT AND GOT A B. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE.

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SYG2000
Nov 5, 2012

Dr. Flota is a very enthusiastic, and captured my attention immediately. I don't think I would have been so interested with a different teacher. His tests are not hard if you read and do the online work. His also gives a review twice before the test. He is passionate about Sociology and loves to share it, especially on the Intro level. Thumbs up!

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SYG2000
Dec 13, 2012

Doc. Flota is funny. He has a way of bringing the topic down to earth.. However, Read your text book and study for the tests even preparing and studying for tests i only managed to get B's on them.. But the discussions and class participation is fun :) and he has great communication via email/ responding to questions

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SYG2000
Jan 13, 2013

I took Dr. Flota for both Intro to Sociology and Social Problems & Deviance. He is, by far, the best professor I have ever had for a lecture class. He knows the material and is more than willing to help. He will accommodate any issue you have. I highly recommend him to any student with the option of taking him!

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SYG2001
May 10, 2013

Funny and Interesting, loved the class

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SYG2000
Aug 11, 2013

I really enjoyed Doc Flota's class. In fact, if I had it to do over again, I would have taken it in person. The "reader" (95 pages) is written in everyday "talk or slang" and is a breeze to get through. Plus, it really helps explain everything in a way that is easy to understand. The class isn't hard, but still study for the tests! He's hilarious!!

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SYG2000
Nov 4, 2013

The one and only Flota man.May his legacy live on for years to come at the DSC campus. Flota's passionate about sociology and I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have spit this knowledge at me. Very entertaining and clarifies in detail any question you may have in class. I suggest this class to anyone if you want a good laugh and some knowledge

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SYG2000
Dec 12, 2013

Took intro to sociology with Flota. He is a great guy and tries to make class fun. Does a test review twice before exams. One research paper was done but graded ultra easy. I'd take him over some of the others in the department.

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SYG2000
Dec 14, 2013

Scratch that last comment. I didn't read the rating system......Took intro to sociology with Flota. He is a great guy and tries to make class fun. Does a test review twice before exams. One research paper was done but graded ultra easy. I'd take him over some of the others in the department.

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SOCIOLOGY
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2014

Excellent professor. As I read through comments I see people referring to the class as fun, and it is. But because he engages the class in conversation and Lo and behold...we get to fine tone our critical thinking skills. He is passionate about the subject and his passion is contagious. Don't take online, it doesn't do him or the subject justice.

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SYG2001
Grade: A+
May 7, 2014

Professor Flota is an amazing professor who cares passionately about his subject and students. I have never enjoyed a class as much as his and wish I could have him in other subjects! He engages and makes sense. Inspirational and motivational, please take this class!

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SYG2000
Dec 9, 2014

DO NOT TAKE ! I'm furious with myself and with this class. Discussions are not graded until the end so you don't know if you're including everything you should. The one paper we did was graded passfail. There was NO way he read everyone's in a day. (Everyone passed) Tests are HARD and he puts jokes in them. Talk about professional. He's a child !

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SYG2000
Dec 11, 2014

He was a wonderful professor! Always made the class fun and exciting, actually wanted to go to class. He is very understanding and gives great examples, ones that you remember. Also, everything he teaches in class is perfect to help you pass the exams. Absolutely wonderful professor and will recommend him!

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SYG2000
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2014

Awesome teacher, 3 essays that are super easy, tests are not too bad as long as you're there for the reviews. Not bad but if you're looking for an easy elective with an easy A that you don't have to work for than this class isn't it.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2014

Doc Flota is hilarious and likes to keep classes interesting. Read! Read! Read! Every bit of reading counts towards your success in this class but Doc's lectures helps a bunch. Great, interesting class, definitely take this.

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SYG200
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2014

Professor Flota was amazing. Attendance is optional (except for test days) but I went to every class. Sometimes the reviews aren't clear, so definitely read the reader, or get a study group together. It's a really fun, easy class. Also, don't stress about the essays. As long as you do them and meet the requirements, you'll get an A.

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SYG2000
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2015

He actually wrote the test book so you can't misquote him! He is the head of the sociology department and very well-educated. He knows his stuff. I loved his corny jokes, they will lighten the mood (and the test; you'll understand when you take the tests). We had three test and three papers. Do the work, show up & pass! :D

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SYG2000
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2015

His tests are fairly easy. I'd say the hardest part are his true and false questions. They are tricky. If you want an easy B take him I'd advise you not to take difficult classes while you are taking this class because it requires a lot of reading. He's cool and a funfunny teacher!

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2015

The Flotaman is a cool teacher. His picture is on the textbook, so I would say he knows his stuff! Put in some effort and get an A!

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
May 12, 2015

His class is pretty easy. Just do the weekly discussions, assignments are super easy. Test are a little hard but if you take the time and study its an easy A

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SYG2000
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

I absolutely love Dr. Flota!!! He is such an amazing teacher. He does not take attendance but it's helpful to show up because you'll need the lectures to know what's on the test. I missed a lot of class but made sure to read the sociology reader online to make sure I knew what I needed to know for the tests. Ohand he's super funny so that's a plus

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SYG2000
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2015

Great class, i learned a lot! Lots of reading but interesting and i plan on reading the whole book again at my own pace!! Less than 40 min to complete the exam so BE PREPARED with your sociology book & reader open! USE A HIGHLIGHTER! Clear curriculum and discussions are awesome just think outside the box! GOOD LUCK GREAT COURSE TO TAKE ONLINE

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SYG1101
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2015

I took this class along with Physical Science which I received an A in.. You have to read multiple chapters out of the text and from the reader along with that you have FQ's to do as well. If you don't have the time to dedicate yourself then don't take this class. Test's aren't easy. The material was lack luster and the puns aren't punny.

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SYG1101
Grade: A-
May 1, 2016

I wouldn't recommend him. His lectures are long and he's not as funny as he thinks he is. His test are confusing and you have to read the chapters in order to get a decent grade. Attendance isn't mandatory and the book is essential to passing.

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SYG2000
Grade: B+
May 2, 2016

A Professor that decided to write his own book and provide zero feed back on assignments. His exams are ridiculous. He gives an assignment for "review" but never provides feedback unless it doesn't meet his standards, in which he will mark you down but not give feedback on the content itself. Teaches as if he is not in a state college. AVOID HIM!

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Flota's class was very easy in the sense that I would do the review questions and study those to pass all the tests with A's. Although, I didn't learn much in his class because I felt that he rambled a lot. Maybe sociology wasn't my thing but I've always enjoyed psych classes. He's a very sweet guy but laughs at all his own super cheesy jokes.

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SYG2000
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

If you're walking into this class thinking it's going to be a breeze, you're wrong. Doc Flota's tests were no joke. Make sure to fill out the fundamental questions to review for your tests! Care about the quality of your weekly discussions and your reaction papers and you should do well. All in all, an interesting class and subject matter.

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SYG2000
Oct 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you are taking this class, be ready to do crazy amounts of reading. Dr. Flota's test are heavily based on the readings that we are supposed to do. So make sure you always read and read ahead if you have the chance to do so. One thing is he tries to be funny and he really isn't. He co-wrote the Sociology textbook, he knows what he's talking about

Tough Grader
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Skip class? You won't pass.
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SYG2000
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Class was only graded off three tests and two essays, but they're pretty easy if you show up to class and do your reading. Reading is key, I recommend getting the text book because he doesn't test solely from lectures. Class time is all lecture, but he's pretty cool and funny so it's easy to follow along and interesting. Good class for every major.

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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
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SYG2000
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

Expect to do a lot of reading for his online classes. If you do the reviews he gives the tests aren't too difficult. There are weekly discussions on fun topics that relate to what you're learning. He responds to emails in a timely manner. Great courses if you need the credit or find the topics interesting.

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SYG2000
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Took him online, he's amazing. I would definitely take him again!

Hilarious
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Respected
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SYG2000
Grade: B+
Feb 16, 2017
Would take again

Great class! Lots of reading but he wrote the book so he knows his stuff. Very funny, entertaining lectures with some great discussions in our class. This guy really makes you think. He is a sweet man and his jokes are super corny (in a good way.)

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
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SYG1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He does not really give feedback. There are no notes, yes I know you wrote the book but we need some notes to help us better understand the material we are reading about. I did not find anything helpful! This class online will be the hardest thing you will take!!!!

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SYG2000
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hardest online class I have ever taken. Only discussions every week and three tests, no other assignments and nothing to help with the test besides the text book.

Tough Grader
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TEST HEAVY
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SYG2000
Grade: Not sure yet
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Great class, great teacher. He makes learning fun and the discussions are really good.

Participation matters
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
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SYG2000
May 4, 2018
Would take again

Basically you read, take tests, have discussions that are really fun to respond too, and write two main papers but its super easy!!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
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SYG1101
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Professor Flota is the BEST< BEST

Clear grading criteria
Caring
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SYG2000
Grade: B+
Jun 22, 2018
Would take again

Overall this class was pretty easy. There was a quiz (25 questions and I just googled all the questions, and would get a B on most of them) and there were these discussions that were easy and I kind of BSed my way through them. There were also a couple essays that were 3 pages, but they were easy, mine made no sense and I did pretty well on them.

Clear grading criteria
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SYG2000
Oct 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This was by far the worst online class I have ever taken. He gives barley any information to learn except to read the book. No power points or anything like that. Just tests after tests and discussion posts along with 2 long papers to write. The book is dreadful to read and the chapters are so long, good luck focusing on any other class. HORRIBLE.

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5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher and extremely helpful. Quizzes can be difficult, but looking at the study guide and marking the definitions should get you to pass. The index is also helpful, just stay concentrated and review a little before taking the quizzes.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2019
Would take again

I took syg2000 online accelerated and as long as you do the discussions on time, you get a 100. The tests every week are challenging and I got 84s on all of them with minimal studying. There are two four-page papers but they are super easy as long as you write the full four pages and submit them on time. Would take again.

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SYG2010
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

I LOVED this class. As long as you do your discussions weekly you will pass. It was very opinion based and I found that it made me more interested in the course. The tests can be difficult but read your text and you will pass. I am taking him again in the summer!

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SYG2010
Grade: A
May 10, 2019
Would take again

This was my first time taking an Online class and Dr. Flota made it simple. He is funny and his class is easy to understand and navigate. This class is mainly graded on discussions which are actually very fun and interesting. You must read your textbook and watch the videos for exams and discussions.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

Took his online class SYG 2000 excelled and it didn't seem like too much work. I never had a problem with the due dates for assignments and there's only 2 essays. He's not a hard grader.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2020
Would take again

Great class to take online with Prof. Flota. There is many discussions and quizzes. There is a test for each chapter and he gives you a good study guide for each. Material is interesting and there is only 2 essays which are not difficult.

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SYG200
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not recommend for an online class, the readings are very vague, the test questions are created originally from him based on the book that he wrote. Tests are based on an average of two attempts, questions require research in the textbook but you only have 30 some minutes to do so. This class just seems like unnecessary stress.

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SYG2000
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Flota was a great professor, very understanding. His test were hard but as long as you did the definitions and read the chapters youll pass the test.

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SYG2000
Grade: B
Apr 3, 2021
Would take again

Get ready to read the book and reader, watch videos weekly of the subject you are studying, Test is mostly from definition reading. Great class if you attend and stay on top of you due dates.

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SYG200
Grade: A+
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

This course is based on a textbook made by him. You have to read to be able to answer the exams. His work and exams are not hard as long as you read the chapters. I had a great experience in this class.

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SYG2000
Grade: A
May 17, 2022

The course was okay as long as you watched the videos provided and used his Reader he created. Though he tends to not respond to emails in a timely manner or sometimes not at all. If you are good at teaching yourself material then this class is for you. It only consists of discussions and exams, nothing more.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
May 11, 2023
Would take again

I took his class online and it was very easy. He's not a tough grader at all and the content is fairly easy to understand. The quizzes given are really just definitions and applying said definitions to every day life. We only had to write two essays where we took definitions from the textbook and applied it to our life.

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POV2021
Grade: B
May 14, 2023
Would take again

Grading is very fair, he is understanding and kind. Only criticism is that some of the material in the course is problematic, not offensive or inappropriate but includes things like discussion of Eugenia Cooney and Jordan B. Peterson. If you're not interested in engaging with that kind of stuff, then I would suggest skipping gender and society.

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SYG2000
Grade: A
May 30, 2023
Would take again

Pretty straightforward class, this course was filled with two reaction papers, some quizzes, and sone discussions. I barely tried and still received an A in the course.

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SYG2000
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

His class was super interesting and engaging! The discussion posts are honestly fun to answer and the tests and papers are not difficult as long as you read the course materials. Would highly recommend if you want an interesting elective.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2023
Would take again

I took his Sociology class online in the summer & I enjoyed it a lot. Professor Flota has a great personality. You will pass this class easily if you do what is expected. I actually liked that the professor only lets students use the textbook to cite sources for the reaction papers you have to write.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

This professor was awesome. He has a great personality and made the assignments interesting and fun. I took an accelerated course, which consisted of two reaction papers. It only took me a couple hours for each one and I earned a perfect score both times. He grades very fairly and provides valuable feedback.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Very simple class. There is 2 reaction papers that must be 3 pages, he does not give any info on the reaction papers and I had difficulty figuring out what to write. Overall his quizzes were very easy and the discussions were weird but also easy. Easy A.

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SYG2010
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2024
Would take again

Since I took this course online, I didn't interact much with Prof. Flota however he gives incredible feedback on all discussions which are always helpful. His feedback is very det.ailed and was always very encouraging. He is professional, but still has an amazing sense of humor

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SYG2010
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Flota's sociology class was super easy to complete and his lectures are very straightforward and detailed. He clearly has a lot of knowledge on the subject and the only assignments you need to complete in the class is a bi-weekly discussion post and quizzes every so often for the modules. Highly recommend!

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SYG2000
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Very easy class however, I learned a lot from it! One of the best online classes I have taken. Doc Flota is very knowledgeable about Sociology, and the discussions really made you think hard. He provides many course materials that are very easy for students to understand, and he is very funny! Would take this class again if i could.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

He was so funny. He made a class that can be so boring so much fun. Also a big thing was everything was opened. If you wanted to finish this class online in two weeks it is absolutely do able. He gives such good feedback and listens to others opinions regardless of what he thinks. I have never liked discussions but he made them so fun. 10/10.

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SYG2000
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2025
Would take again

Professor Flota's class is easy and interesting. The quizzes are straightforward, and the writing assignments are manageable. unstuck AI helped me prep for the exams. Recommended for an enjoyable elective.

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SYG2000
Grade: B+
Sep 11, 2025
Would take again

Took the class accelerated online over the summer, very easy breezy!

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SYG2010
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2025
Would take again

Loved this professor. Course was very organized and expectations were defined well.

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SYG2000
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

Insanely easy class if you take him online. Probably the easiest class I took while getting my AA. He did his best to make it fun and engaging for the class even though it was online. I'd highly recommended him and this course if you're looking to add some easy credits to balance out other challenging courses in your schedule.

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