She is really wierd and crazy

Patti is very knowladgeble and a great professor. She has a crazy sense of humor and makes the class extremely entertaining.

She is awesome and really entertaining.

The class was really fun and interesting, but the tests were ridiculous with tons of memorizing. I took the class just as an elective, but it did end up bringing down my GPA. It really depends on how much effort you're willing to put into it

People complain about the tests, but if your one of those people that likes to know exactly what is on the test and you just have to memorize it then the tests are not bad. It is an entertaining class as well too.

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Most interesting professor I've had at CU. Tests are extremely hard, but the class is still very interesting and worth taking. Just be sure to study!

This class was great. The tests were based on memorizing lists. I would study for a few hours the day before and I got an A in the class. The most important thing is to attend recitaion and lecture so you have all the lists and notes. THe practice test in the book are exactly how the real tests will be. The TA's are a big help too.

GREATEST PROFF... YOULL HAVE SOOO MUCH FUN WITH HER!

Adler as a professor is fun, compassionate, intelligent, and knows the material. She's an amazing sociologist. Relies too much on the TA's and recitations at times. Took this class years ago and the tests were pure memorization of definitions. Easy only if you can memorize things. I still quote concepts learned in class in daily life.

intresting teacher, you can tell she has been on drugs in the past, thank god this class has a recitation or we would all be in serious grade trouble, liked her class but i don't think i wana have her as a teacher again.

Patti was one of the best professors I had in college. She is hilarious... sometimes you laugh with her, sometimes you laugh at her. Her class keeps you on your feet. One day we spent the entire hour talking about deviant sexual fetishes. and you've gotta love the teaching assistants dressing up like prostitutes. Patti rocks!

The class is pretty intresting and presented in power point which makes note taking easy. Tests on the other hand suck. They're so looooonnnngggg. But at least the essays are written in a different, shorter form.

Tough but great class

Awesome teacher, funny and interesting. learned a lot. reccomend her class!

this class is one of the most interesting classes i've ever taken...great professor, a little crazy but she keeps you interested. Only downside-tests are a little hard and lots of memorizing...TAKE THIS CLASS!

Great class. The best class i've taken at CU thus far. However, tests are hard, but it's worth it. Great professor. She has a lot of experience in the stuff she teaches. Hilarious stories.

halirious! out of her mind, but so fun. she can go over the material a little fast at times, but is the most accessible prof i've had in a huge lecture such as this. i think shes good - i wanna be friends with her!

Took Social Deviance w/ Adler. Entertaining lectures. Heavy reliance upon tests for total grade. Much memorizing. Very interesting book; easy to read. Tests themselves are a bit overdone but are nevertheless fun and creative. Occasional frustrating confusion about what is desired on a test -- different input from different TA's = questionable

Patti is hands-down the most amazing professor I've ever had. The tests test you on conceptual knowledge, and she let FA06 use a notecard on the exam, so it's not all about memorization. It's about understanding. She's a genuinely nice woman with incredible knowledge and a fantastic sense of humour. I will keep in touch with her for a long time.

Hardest tests EVER! You get to take in a notecard but its not like a cheat sheet since the questions are all situations that test conceptual knowledge. Differences between different terms are minute and she definitely picks out the difficult discrepencies to test on in her questions. GREATEST CLASS EVER! Everything is both interesting and useful.

everyone on this thing is out of their mind. Patti had a good class and it wasn't that hard as long as you showed up to recitation and lecture. Take this class if you want an easy b or a

Patti is AMAZING! She is crazy, wild teacher, but is so interesting, you will never want to miss class! Exams can be tough, but if you go to class, you will do just fine.

Best class, never wanted to miss it. If your interested at all in deviant behavior and a fun learning experience, she is it!

Lectures are awesome. Honestly the most gruesome tests on campus. Each test the fastest kid leaves after 2 1/2 hours and the last kid after 4 hours. FOR A MIDTERM!! Hard class because the tests are really hard even though you do get a 5x8 notecard

Lectures were exciting and Pati was very knowledgeable, but the tests were way harder than they needed to be. It's a 1000 level course, get over yourself.

Patti is great! She tends to get off topic a little bit but she knows what she's talking about and gets the point across really well. Her tests are pretty hard but as long as you put all of the notes from lectures and recitation on your notecard you'll do well. GO TO CLASS!!!

The first test is going to scare the crap out of people but you really got stick with it because it gets easier! And the first test always has a huge curve! Her lectures are entertaining and MANDATORY. You will fail the test if you do not go to lecture. Bring laptop to take notes in class. Way too hard to get everything if you hand write

This class is challenging, but if you are able to do the reading and attend class you will do fine. Make sure you fill out the notecards for every exam. Patti shares very personal, interesting, and relevant stories during lecture, you must attend

Very fun and interesting class! The stories and readings are very interesting as well!

Lots of reading, but not too difficult class if you keep up with the work. Plus, Patti's entertaining as hell.

Patti's Deviance in US Society class is a HUGE undertaking. Lots of reading. Going to class and doing the reading will not get you an A in the class. Overall a bit too much for an intro class.

Patti is an amazing teacher. She is a very engaging speaker and really makes it worthwhile to come to class. She is easily one of the best professors that I have had at CU. I have taken two classes with her and plan on taking as many more as I can. She's awesome!

Patti is an awesome professor. She not only is able to relate class material to her students lives but she also is able to keep her students attention by keeping lectures and readinds interesting. I would tell my friends to take this class even though it is difficult. You will gain insight to your way of life

Patti is one of the most influential and outstanding professors at the university of colorado. She takes a legitimate interest in students opinions and grades. She is at the same time hilarious as well as brilliant in her teaching abilities. I only wish more professors were like her.

Best professor I have had in my college career. Most amazing class I have taken. I have never learned more in one semester. Dr. Adler has a true passion for teaching and is an absolutely amazing educator.

my favorite class at CU so far! Patti is an amazing professor and ties her own experiences into her teaching which makes the class even more interesting

Great professor, wonderful sense of humor, someone who knows what they are talking about, applies the learning to real life.

Patti is one of the best professors I've had at CU. She was great at lecturing and making things comprehensible. Everything we discussed in class was of importance. She was very good at using different examples in her lectures to help give you a better grasp on the concept or idea being discussed. I highly recommend taking a class of hers!

Professor Adler is great! She is very knowledgeable and always keeps lecture interesting (you will NOT be bored.) She is really understanding and helpful. This class is a must take!!

I had Patti for Deviance which is an amazing class! I thought it would just be another boring core class but i loved it! Patti is hilarious and you learn a lot of really cool information. Take this class if you can! You wont regret it and you'll have an awesome time laughing every time you're in her lecture! I loved Patti's class!

Before taking this class I was mostly uninterested in studying Sociology. This class was a game-changer for me. I absolutely loved this class and found everything discussed interesting and applicable to the real world. Every student at CU should take this class!

Patti is so awesome! Her class is truly interesting and she is quite a character herself. This is a tough course especially for students used to being tested by multiple choice exams. She uses a short response and essay format for her exams which requires students to truly understand the material in order to succeed. An A is totally possible!

SUCH an interesting class! All we talk about is prostitutes and drugs. Patti is a great teacher- she's very funny and relatable. As long as you read and go to lecture, you will pass. Take Kathryn as your TA- she is so passionate and informative.

Patti was one of the best teachers I've ever had! Her classes are captivating and interesting to listen to! It's unfortunate that the university has decided to part ways with her though. She was a really great teacher who knew her stuff!

This was one of my favorite classes its sad how the university no longer values academic freedom among their staff and forced her into retirement.

Easily the realest, most interesting class I've ever taken. Patti is a fantastic professor and is very engaging. Lecture was always very funny and it was not a chore to attend like some are.

I had the honor of taking Deviance in US Society. Using her real world research studies brings to life real & honest issues. Some of the subject topics may be non-standard. That which makes us uncomfortable isn't something to be afraid of or to be shunned from the classroom. These types of discussions allow people & societies to grow & progress.

Patti is an incredibly intelligent and outgoing person, and an amazing professor. Her stories are entertaining and this was one class I actually looked forward to going to!

If you are dedicated to working hard in this class, you will do well. Not for lazy people looking for an easy A.

Definitely not an easy class, but you get a giant note card for very test to reference. Go to class, take notes, and put all your notes on the note card. I never actually studied, but i always made the notecard, and always did fine on the test. Also always do the homework. It comes in handy later.

Patti is a phenomenal sociologist, but her classes aren't for the lazy. Deviancy in US Society was a hard class, especially exams, but if you read the book and take notes in lecture, it's passable. The TA's and ATA's are a valuable resource. Patti isn't that helpful, but that's what the TA's are for. Doing well in recitation helps a lot on exams.