His lectures are straight-forward, though he's a tad egotistical in regards to Sociology. Lots of bitter knocks on other departments.

One of the best Soc classes I have taken and one of the best instructors. Very open to different opinions and encourages lots of class discussion. I learned so much from this class!!

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He is arrogant, and his tests are extremely hard, AND the class I'm in is extremely boring, but he is good at explaining and helping so it balances out.

I love his class! I think he makes every very clear, encourages discussion!

one of my favorite teachers by far. he is passionate about sociology (for whatever reason) and it shows. his lectures are very interesting. he will randomly take attendance from time to time, but you need to go to lecture to pass the class anyway. as long as you take good notes and listen in class, the tests arent terribly difficult.

Going to class is very very important!! He will take attendance at random times. Although class is entirely composed of powerpoint slides and can be long and monotonous, you will do well on tests if you just take notes and listen. Overall, I found this class to be interesting!

Good Sociology teacher. Keeps his lectures going at a good pace, and he definitely knows his material. He seems like he is going to be a rough teacher at first, but he just wants to help you understand the material. Would recommend him to anyone taking Soc 101.

great teacher! really funny!

i really never had a problem going to this class because the lecture was so well structured. I also enjoyed his cynical sense of humor. I just skimmed over the textbook, and used it for studying, but mainly everything on the test comes from the lectures and the articles he assigns. great intro class!

Though he can come off as being arrogant, Goodman is an overall good instuctor. Despite the class material not being particularly interesting, he tried hard to make it so- and as a Soc. major, I learned a lot. Tests are based mostly on material learned in lecture, so good attendance is vital to your success!! Very little textbook work.

I LOVED his class. He made me change my major to Sociology! He had an awesome sense of humor and I felt his tests were easy if you STUDIED! Definitely take his class it's very interesting!

Just go to class. He is great at going over the readings. If you take notes and study the test will be so easy and the paper he assigns is long but you can send it in for comments before he grades it. Best Soc class I've taken. Goodman gets back to you really fast through email if you need help or are confused.

Amazing teacher. Works great with you when you need something. Knowledgeable and passionate about sociology. Reading is explained well. He treats you like a person who has the cabability to think. I will take all his classes. Plus, he looks fantastic.

So hot. Good sense of humor. At the beginning of the semester it seems like it's going to be a super hard class, but it's not too bad. The tests are easy if you study and he grades fairly. He's really helpful and understanding. Going to class is a must, but it's not so bad because he's so great to look at.

interesting, a bit self-involved but that's mostly entertaining. He can be difficult and demands a certain standard of understanding from the entire class, which can be frustrating when things are genuinely confusing or unclear.

very cynical and nice to look at! easy class over all

Great class. I had never taken any sociology class beforehand, and now I'm majoring in the subject. He's a good teacher, and he's very funny. I really likes his sense of humor, and it's quite obvious how much he cares about the subject.

This guy really cares about his students, his classes will challenge you and force you to learn his material. His lectures are very engaging and it is fun to be in his classroom. Definitely take this class!

Right to the point.

Super great teacher, hilarious and cynical, very outspoken about his beliefs but in a funny way. Not bad to look at and very knowledgeable on the subject. Great class, even if you don't like sociology!

The instructor really is very good. He has an open-door policy and cares about his studens. The material is challenging as are the tests. Thelectures are very engaging. Very good instructor.

Great class, not a lot of reading and the reading that is needed is interesting so its not hard to keep up with. Go to lectures, study, and you should be fine. He only has 4 tests, and nothing else so take them seriously and go to the reviews. I really liked this class, goodman is funny little vegetarian. :)

All of these negative comments are bogus. By far the best teacher I have had at UNM. Great class if you are willing to work. If you expect college to be done for you, perhaps you should not be in it in the first place!

Mr. Goodman has a very dry sense of humor. Though he is very cynical, he is an "equal opportunity cynic" and doesn't just focus on one side or the other. His tests are kind of hard but he's definitely intriguing and knowledgeable. He made me enjoy sociology. If you don't enjoy dry humor though, maybe you'd be better off with someone else.

Mandatory attendance. Only 4 exams so do well on all. Tons of note taking. Goodman was funny at times, but mainly he was biased and rude- something he expected all his students not to be. Exams were not difficult as long as you don't have trouble applying; however the multiple choice could be pretty tricky.

I really enjoyed his class it was very interesting, he was very clear on the subject matter and pretty hilarious at times. As long as you show up, pay attention, and take notes you should do fine. The test can be tricky but if you are actually comprehending the material they aren't bad. He is very knowledgeable.

He is by far the best Professor I have had in three years at UNM. He gets his students to think, which is a foreign concept to some. There is a lot of note taking, but the tests are all from the notes which means no nasty surprises!

I enjoyed his class very much. He is very funny and has an extremely strong opinion about a lot of things, if you are easily offended don't take his class. His lectures do go very fast and there are TONS of notes, but his test are taken from the notes exactly! I have recommended him to some of my friends and they enjoy him as well!

He looks like Spock! No joke! Liked his class and his sarcastic sense of humor. Quite a bit of notes though.

Really sarcastic,lots of notes, but enjoyed his class

Too much note taking. but class was really fun. He is very sarcastic but fun, though. There are a lot of stuff have to memorize but it's basically easy one.

If you don't mind getting carpel tunnel from all the notes you have to take, then take this class. The teacher is interesting and pretty funny. He knows his subject well and is passionate about it. The tests aren't too hard and there's review sessions for each. Consider this class an easy A if you're willing to do a bit of studying.

There was a lot of note taking, but everything that was in the notes was on the tests. He also let you use the three previous tests for the final. It didn't hurt that he's super good looking too :)

One of my favorite professors.

Great professor!Funny, intelligent,and easy on the eyes.There are a total of 4 tests including the final.grade brakdown:iclicker/attendance 10%,exams 60%,final exam:30%. Some reading is assigned but it is very short.The bulk of the test questions are from the notes.Good note taking is a must for this class.This is my favorite class this semester.

Okay class... Test are pretty hard! There is a lot of NOTE taking though!!!

I do agree with everyone else; there are a lot of notes to take, but there's just so much information crammed into the semester that that's just how it is. He expects people not to do the assigned reading, so it's not that important. There are test ?s on it, though, but stay during the review sessions and he'll give you an answer on the test.

He is a very excite-able teacher. He does a great job introducing sociology, especially for non-majors. It's not an overly difficult class. Ryan likes to stress the importance of student's open-mindedness and acceptance, but presents a pretty blatant bias in lecture.

great teacher!! MUST go to class inorder to succeed. Fun, excitable personality.

Good instructor, but the exams are HARD!!!! You also have to take a lot of notes!!! Final Exam has 75 question and 60 question is similar to the quarterly exams. Class is based on 3 quarterly exams and 1 final exam.

He was really helpful as a teacher. He was cynical, witty, and very smart. He plays great music before class starts sometimes, and he really cares about what he's doing. To get an A take NOTES. For me it wasn't difficult to pay attention and take notes because he is such an astounding teacher. Also, really helpful in office hours!

He does play music before class which is awesome. Its soo hard to take notes because he draws you in so well. Youll attend a lecture and be so involved at the end youll realize youve written nothing down. he holds review classes before every test show up to those and youll ace them, funny witty awesome class if you have the chance TAKE IT!

i enjoyed his class and all the discussions. the topics were quite interesting. his exams were somewhat hard and i hated the trick questions he put on there. he knew what he was teaching and made sure that people attended his class because missing a day you were screwed.

MAJOR note taking. Do not miss a class, rereading notes is the key to acing the exams. You really need to know the info well but all you have to do is study the notes which are interesting since he makes them that way. Yes he is hot, but married so keep your panties on ladies.

Ryan is a witty and fun teacher. there are a lot of notes but they are very helpful if you don't want to read the books. He is extremely engaging and his class is not boring because of it. Also, you can easily get a B on the exam with a minimal amount of studying. If you did go over your notes before the exam it is an easy A.

Ryan Goodman is an excellent professor. I found almost everything he had to say was important and worth taking notes on. He talks very fast so unless your a speed typer its impossible to get everything so getting the textbook is worth while.

Insanely easy. Show up to class, write down everything on the powerpoints, study them, and you're golden. Tests are mostly multiple choice and the final is cumulative but based on the questions from all of the previous tests. Very interesting material and Goodman is easy on the eyes and uses a lot of dry humor. :)

He doesn't require a text book! There isn't much course work! Just three exams and a final! Just take notes and show up and you will do well! Also he will try to confuse you on exams which are all multiple choice. Ex. He will give you a b c bc or ac or all of the above but it's not too bad if you know the material. All in all it's not a bad class!

Ryan is an amazing instructor. He is very knowledgeable and cares about his students. There are lots of notes; about 6 pages handwritten or 3 pages typed. I suggest you type because he talks fast. There are 3 exams 30 multiple Q's. The final is just Q's off the exams. Don't miss the notes, go to class, & STUDY! You will be fine.

Ryan Goodman is an AMAZING! teacher and very handsome:). I found his class to be hard in the begining but made my self study every night. So study every night and do no miss class! its worth it!!

His class will be the class that you want to go to! Young, handsome, geeky, and has a great sense of humor that keeps everyone interested. You do need to come, take notes (I recommend a laptop- he moves fast and there's a lot of content), and study for tests. Occasional short readings, but unnecessary since he talks about them in class anyway.

1. He's super hot. 2. Attend every class to pass. 3. He intentionally makes it hard, but fun as well.

He reads exactly what's on the slides,and he reads fast. So type! There is A LOT of notes.He won't post slides online,even when asked.He is intelligent,and nice to talk to.Tests are multiple choice,but NEED to study.Hard.Easy class overall:go to class,study,and you're fine. The band he is in,Leiahdorus,is worth listening too as well!Cool professor!

Super hilarious if you don't mind the sarcasm. He totally tells it like it is, don't like it? Tells you to leave. The test are difficult but if you take good notes they are simple. He is a hotty!

Goodman is a good teacher, but he does expect each student to take their learning into their own hands. He assigns reading for every class, to which you must turn in a summary every class period. His exams cover exactly what you read and discuss in class.

Class is very interesting. Must read assigned chapters before class and write a one page essay before every class. Found the midterm and Final easy. Attend all classes, do the work and you should not have a problem. Good teacher overall.

Best prof I've had, in this dept or anywhere. 471 requires work- lots of reading and response papers, mostly- but it's a 400-level so that's expected and not overly difficult. He just expects you to THINK about it. He made the oft difficult readings not only understandable but exciting with background and class discussion. Couldn't recommend more.

Great teacher! wish I could take all classes with him. Very smart, knows his stuff. Makes class fun and interesting. Very sarcastic humor. Great at emailing back!

Ryan is awesome! His classes are tough, but he makes you think. I was really nervous to take 280 and 471 but I am glad I took it with him because he made all the concepts (specially in 471) make since! I would highly recommend taking him.

Very good teacher though he expects you to apply yourself just like any teacher in a 400 level class. His class help me become a better all around student

Don't take his class if you're looking for an easy A where you do not have to apply yourself. I think Dr. Goodman was one of, if not the best, professor i've had at UNM as far as making his students think and actually understand the information. If you ask him a question you won't get the answer, you'll get where/how to find it, or understand it.

He was helpful and approachable. You have to tack a lot notes, but you learn a lot. GO TO CLASS you well be better off… most the stuff on the test he goes over in class. You can pass if study, don’t put off the online part of the class. His lecture are good and entertaining I liked going to class.

First things first, Goodman is a pretty hard teacher, but if you show up to class and take notes EVERYDAY then you should understand the concepts well during the midterm and final. He expects you to do all the reading and homework and he gets pissed when nobody knows what the hell he is talking about, but overall he was fun and engaging in class.

Dr Goodman is very helpful and always available for help on assignments via email/office hours.He is strict and does not take bull from anyone, but that is what we should expect from a college professor. His dry humor helps break up the boring material discussed in lecture. Dr Goodman is by far the best professor so far in the UNM Sociology Dept.

This class was by far one of the easier classes I've taken. Ryan does take attendance via pop quiz if there is a low turn out on that particular day. Lot's of busy work in this class, but if you show up and do the course work and A is easily attainable. Ryan is very intelligent and is extremely helpful. Don't hesitate to e-mail him!

He's a great teacher. He assigns a lot of assignments. They're very long too. But he's crystal clear in what he wants from you and his exams are easy.

Ryan is a great teacher. I learned a lot in his class. He is very willing to help if you send him an email and responds quickly. He is the reason I chose to be a Sociology major. He respects students who are really trying and will call out students who aren't.

Ryan is an excellent professor. Research methods is a difficult course, so expect assignments to be time consuming and graded harshly. There are group assignments, but he grades at an individual level. Exams are graded more generously as long as you've attended all sessions. Pay closer attention to lecture notes rather than the textbook material.

Ryan is intelligent, and you can really tell he's passionate. His class is very intimidating at first, but if you come to class and are willing to complete the reading response due every week, it's fine. He makes a dry class very engaging, and VERY easy to understand. There were 3 papers to write, and a mid term. His class was wonderful.

best professor i have ever had at UNM, very engaged and very relevant

Ryan is an awesome professor, he keeps students engaged in lectures and makes it interesting at the same time. This class is not easy, however if you put in the effort you should have no problem passing. He is ready and eager to help you with any questions you may have and gives super helpful feedback. 10/10 would recommend

Oh, Ryan Goodman. People say he's arrogant and sarcastic. I believe he's like that to break the ice with his students. He's an awkward kind of guy; that's not a terrible thing, he just does things a bit differently. He's helpful, knowledgeable, and enjoys class discussion and participation. P.S. It's not a lot of work/reading if it's engaging.

I chose Ryan as my professor for my Into to Research Methods class, otherwise known as Sociology 380. It's already known to be a hard course, so I was a bit nervous. However, Ryan was a good professor overall. He always clarifies lecture material even though it can be very tedious and long. SHOW UP TO CLASS. Group work is a big part of the class.

Goodman was one of the best teachers that I have encountered here. I took SOC 380 and 331 from him, and am signed up to take more classes. He's sarcastic, but passionate. Switched into these classes at the last minute, and I'm so grateful that I did.

I had two reasons for never missing a class; Ryan is hilarious and he's hot. His lectures actually impact you because you'll remember a joke of a remark and its humor will burn it to your memory. The class is easy but requires work and attendance. If you go and establish a relationship with Ryan you'll have a great time in his class lectures.

This class was the most difficult class Ive taken from Ryan. I really enjoy his teaching style and his sarcasm. I dont know of a professor that cares as much as he does and I would take a class from him again if I could!

Ryan was a great teacher to have for social movements! He's a very intelligent professor, and you can tell by the way he lectures. A lot of people dropped my class, because they were scared off, but as long do the readings and responses each week, and complete the two term papers you will be fine. Just go to class and pay attention.

Dr. Goodman is a great professor. His class basically prepares you to create a research proposal. You have about 5 short paper assignments, which help you to build up your final research proposal. As long as you do the short assignments, you'll be set. His lectures are also great. And I cant leave out the fact that he's super attractive:)

Great professor very understanding caring and reasonable , he has daily reading assignments that are not hard at all and instead of exams has very long papers but very easy once you get going

I loved him. He's really interesting and good at explaining the concepts in the class. Always wants to help. 10/10 do recommend.

Ryan is very passionate and funny. He is real sarcastic sometimes, but he means well. He wants students to pass, but they need to earn their grade. The amount of reading is ridiculous and the reading reviews, but he is a great professor. There are three papers, midterm, and final. His grading is sometimes harsh, but if you work for it he will know.

Probably one of the best teachers I've had in college...

Ryan is a great professor. There is a lot of reading and reflections on each reading but you get used to it and it gets easier. I'm registered for another class of his next semester and look forward to it. Also he reminds me of the riddler from Batman, no joke!

Ryan has amazing lectures, theyre interesting, funny, and he seriously knows what hes talking about which is cool. It also helps that he is pretty hot. His tests are hard but if you pay attention in class you will be fine! Hes very helpful if you need help as well.

This professor singlehandedly decided my major. Awesome lecturer who develops rapport with students. His 'reading reflections' seem to be more of a 'did you read it?' check than anything else, so don't stress out over them too much. Always willing to assist students in understanding the material.

Ryan is very respectful and professional while also maintaining a stimulating and exciting classroom environment. He's wonderful about allowing for accommodations if you have special needs. There was a ton of work required for the level this class is. There were two heavily research-based ten-page papers and tons of writing and reading in between.

Ryan listens to what you say. He considers input in discussions. I enjoyed learning from his teachings and I feel it was informatinve class overall. I would take more classes from this teacher, I was able to learn new history of the US and I appreciate the variety of classroom work.

Ryan Goodman is one of the few professors who listen to you and try to work your theories into the lecture. His lectures are never boring, however, if you do not do the readings you will have no clue what is going on. He is also a tough grader but he can tell when you put in time and effort he grades fairly.

He gives amazing lectures and assigns great readings. Also, buy the book -- There are quizzes on them and your quizzes really matter. His bad reviews are b/c people don't understand his humor, or get too defensive about things like privilege and capitalism. As a feminist WOC, he's great and not offensive or arrogant. Take his class!

I took Soc Theory, and do not be deceived--there is plenty of homework, reading, and lectures (it is a theory class, after all), but Dr. Goodman does a wonderful job of teaching theory in a way that is relevant, exciting, and applicable. He's very passionate about what he does and that shows in his course structure. Highly recommend!

Dr. Goodman is a critical and honest grader. He does not sugar coat things so if you're used to an easy A and easy pass then take someone else. If you want to challenge yourself and improve in the way you do work and the quality of your writing then take his class.

Every Sociology major should take SOC380 with Ryan. It's a lot of hard, detailed work, but it is so worth it. One of the most practical classes I've taken at UNM. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you'll be lost doing your assignments if you don't go to lecture. He's a hard ass, but a brilliant one.

Ryan Goodman's lectures some times can be long, and at times you may leave class confused. If you stay and talk to him or shoot him an email he is more than happy to clarify the material for you. The concept over all is very challenging, but if you show that you are actually trying to learn the material then you'll pass the class. Fair grader!

Ryan is an honest professor who grades fairly. 7-12 readings/week, but that's just sociology. Close to "what grad school reading load is"-Ryan. A few essays that seem intimidating, but are fairly simple. Daily "lectures" with interactive discussions. This is upper division, so don't think you'll get by easily; You have to work for a good grade.

I took Ryan this semester for 331 and 371. Both classes comprise of a few papers and reflections each class on readings. It is a lot of work but and easy A if you do it.

Goodman is an excellent professor. He has some engaging and funny lectures, but there is a ton of reading an writing.

Ryan's classes always consist of daily reading and a reflection to go with it. Lecture covers the readings in depth and is class-led, making it more original. There aren't exams in 398, but there are a couple papers that require good research, but are straightforward and easy. Approach him with questions and he will be happy to help!

Hes a great lecturer and he grades fairly but he does not like being challenged by students in class. He also has low tolerance for side discussions.

Ryan can come off in an intimidating way, but he has a lot of passion for his topics. It's upper division, so you do have to work for it. Lots of readings, up to 70 pages/class. Ask him questions, he will help you! If you try and show an honest effort, your grade will be good. It takes hard work in 300 levels, so don't think you can slack.

Lots of reading and weekly homework. Just talks for most part of the lecture, so slides or anything. Book was required and helpful. He knows his stuff and is funny and has cute dogs! There are a few essays, no tests or quizzes.

I only took this intro course, but I could tell he was very passionate about this. He talks A LOT so the textbook is resourceful to use outside of class. Make sure to participate and ask questions. He is really nice and seems easy-going but he grades seriously so don't turn in random words and expect a good grade.

Ryan is passionate about what he teaches, and makes it clear and easy to understand the lectures. The daily assignments and discussion could be difficult if you don't have prior knowledge of Sociological Theory.

If you need Intro to Sociology as a prerequisite, then Ryan Goodman is the professor to take. He is very passionate about what he is teaching, tells how it is, and is very good at riding the fine line between differing opinions on course topics. There is a lot of writing and note taking but if you put in the work, then this class is a breeze.

This class is hard the concepts are confusing and hard to grasp. I still really like Prof. Goodman even though I struggled hes a great teacher and I will take his other classes. He is personable and cares about his student. Also hes pretty funny.

Awsome professor! He cares about students and is motivational. The course was simultaneously fun and challenging. I'm glad I took the class.

The class is reading heavy (expect up to 50-70 pages/class), it is sociology after all. Daily reading reflections, simple notes in class (not overly wordy), and two papers. You do have to show an effort in Ryan's courses, but if you put in the effort, you will be fine, he wants to see that you are trying. Good feedback, and ask lots of questions

Lots of reading but worth it- I genuinely feel like I learned so much from every lecture and set of readings. There's multiple papers but no exams and he's very receptive if you have questions or need clarification etc. I highly recommend this class. You can tell he's super interested in the subject which is the best kind of class to be in tbh.

HE is very passionate about what he teaches and that reflects in the lectures. Attendance is required and will make up 20% of your grade. Lots of reading and writing (expected for an upper division class). This was the best sociology class I have ever taken and was interesting and the professor has great energy when teaching.

Goodman is probably one of the best professors I've had and I have absolutely loved being in class. That being said, there is a lot of homework and it can be very hard to manage. Getting burnt-out and feeling extremely anxious were super common for me when it came to the assignments. I loved this course, but I'm unsure if I would take another.

I enjoy Ryan's classes he makes them interesting even in a class like Research Methods which was difficult for me given my lack of understanding of statistics. Sociological Theory is a lot of reading because he has to cover a lot but I enjoy how he ties things from the past to the real world. Taken plenty of classes with him, & will take again.

GO TO CLASS!! Professor Goodman explains all of the concepts very well and gives us loads of info to work off of for our papers. As long as you attend lectures and expand on concepts we've discussed in class, you will do fine. He wants everyone to feel comfortable enough to speak up in class and encourages us to do so.

This class was a lot of reading, but I learned a wide range of Sociological theories. Definitely recommend reading ahead to understand the lectures and dedicating a couple hours to read for every assignment. He is a difficult grader and can tell when you do the homework last minute.

I love him. People who give him bad ratings have fragile egos and are mad they can't cheat. Best class I've ever taken

Ryan is a really fun lecturer and probably one of my favorite professors. He makes a lot of jokes and its a class to look forward to. There is a bit of reading and a lot of essays, but no tests. The lectures are very deep conceptually which can be fun to think about and I have learned a lot.

tough but worth it

Before taking Goodman's class, I was intimidated due to all of these negative ratings. However, after taking this class, I can honestly say that the course is not even half as bad as these make it out to be. Yes, we wrote 12 journals, but the theories had so much information. If you go to class, then the note cards aren't even bad.

Dr Goodman lives and breathes sociology. Seriously, do not expect an easy class, it is so much work, but if you follow the guidelines for papers, use the theories, and show up to class regularly, he's an easy grader. Even if you don't like him as a person, I recommend going to his office hours because he is more lenient to the students who try hard

Dr. Goodman as a professor is amazing. He cares about his students actually understanding the theories and will explain them more if you go to office hours. He is very knowledgeable, and surprisingly a rather easy grader considering the material. As a regular person though, he is a little rude and cocky. So just get to know him as a professor.

Dr. Goodman is a brilliant sociologist, but his teaching style can be tough to navigate. The workload is intense, but using tools like unstuck study, along with regular attendance, can help you succeed in this challenging yet rewarding course.

There is A LOT of reading for this course but it's all fun reading and interesting lectures. There aren't formal notes with power points but it's a good idea to read the assigned readings and come prepared to talk deeply about the readings. The papers are long but not excessive. Great personality and great teacher.

My second time taking Dr. Goodmans lecture and I would take him again in the future if he's offered. Lecture heavy and a lot of reading but there are little assignments and he genuinely cares about what he teaches. Is very open minded to all ideas and opinions. He was my first sociology professor for into, definitely take his class he's great

Attendance is random and 70% of your grade, so you have to show up to every class. Goodman is a very intelligent man and good lecturer, but grades harshly. I dont think he comes off as arrogant just well spoken and assertive. 2 10 page single spaced papers were tough but if you start early youll be good.

Very funny and entertaining lectures. Random attendance grades, but was somewhat lenient with making those up if you email him. 2 ten page journals, single spaced were required, but are easy as long as you start them early.

Great teacher. Go to class and you will succeed.

Dr. Goodman is a good professor with a great grasp on the material he teaches. His assigned papers are 10 pages but writing them according to the instructions gives a good outline. He is funny, informative and teaches in a way that keeps it interesting. Probably not the class for people who don't want to be an active part of the lecture.

I absolutely love Ryan. He is one of my favorite professors. He has helped me so much with succeeding in this class. There is a lot of reading and writing, however, it does have a purpose and does not feel like busy work. He is always available outside of class to help and that has been incredibly helpful for my succeeding in his class.

Professor Goodman graded by few things, he was overwhelmingly positive and absolutely hilarious, lines such as, "stop patting yourself on the back, and start beating the crap out of the other guys". He held a tight grading criteria and the grade was split 50/50 note cards collected in class, and 10 2-page papers.