rad class evryone should take, awesome teacher!

Instructor presents the material very well, and class is nearly always interesting. Test questions are sometimes not clear, with relative terms, or other wording tha leaves more than one possibility.

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He is a very interesting man. Has lots of interesting stories to share. Tests can be tricky but not difficult.

Awesome teacher, kinda tough on course work, but always interesting and very smart guy.

Very interesting lectures. Cares a lot about his students success. Great source for info and advice if arch is your major.

knows the subject too well but too hard on essay grading. there are two test, 5o questions test and an Essay test. Even if you get 99% of you questions, the essay will kill you. the Questions are 60% of your grade.

Take him if you are an anth major, very informative, excellent in his field. Answers questions completely. Tricky tests, hard to get an A in this class. Offered 2 page essay for 15 pts extra credit.

There is a lot of info covered in this class and a good deal of outside work is required. Tests can be tricky, but the student just has to pay attention and be willing to put in outside effort. Hemakes the class interesting, even when the material is not. This is college- the student has to work too

One of the best teacher's I've had at city. Informative and interesting. He's got great character too.

I took the Honors leave class and he is very hard, however he prepares you for the 4 year institutions by increasing your writing skills. If you want to be treated like a child do not take this class. If you want to learn and if you are capable of acting like an adult...TAKE THIS CLASS.

He is a really good teacher....was also an eng. teacher in the past so watch out....lectures are a bit hard...talks fast...but overall very awesome person.......class is hard...

Fast paced casual lecture style. I simply listened and did well in his class, but many people felt it was too much information to digest. He can go off on side topics, but thats part of the fun of anthropology. We did have to cram the last few tests in at the end, but I thoroughly enjoyed the class.

he is the best professor I have had in a while. He will do anything to make sure that the material is understood and had a genuine passion that he hands down to the students about anthroplogy. He is a very interesing and well educated man.

Steve is great.He is very demanding.If you are checking this site to find an easy professor- he is not it.However, if you want a teacher who you will learn from, who knows his stuff, and who genuinely cares if you do well in and learn from his class then he is your guy.Final 2 or 3 tests will be take home..guaranteed! Pay attention and you'll do ok

Steve is very intelligent, very thoughtful, very insightful, and explains until everyone understands. I was very impressed with this class and will recommend it to everyone has has even a slight fascination in human evolution. This is not an easy class but you will learn a lot. I know I did. I give this class an A.

This is a professor who knows his stuff and wants you to know it as well. He is effective in his overall teaching ability, although some distractions and tangents at times. Overall he is worth taking and his classes are lecture/notetaking. Take good notes ask questions.

I find his leactures to be very facinating and we talk about a wide varity of things, but mostly including peace and war...he has a wonderful sense of humor and always keeps the class asking questions on the controversial subjects

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Steve rocks! He is not easy, but he will push you to do your best. He is a super interesting guy which comes through in his lectures. truly an asset to City College

Fabulous teacher. Challenging, clear, interesting. He wants to make sure you understand what he's teaching. Tough & fast talking, but take good notes & pay attention you're sure to learn a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of interesting things. He goes off on tangents sometimes, but they usually relate to class topics. Highly recommend!

I will take any class he teaches if I can help it. Absolutely fantastic teacher to challenge your thoughts and critical thinking. He has a wealth of knowledge and the discussions in class are very stimulating and interesting. He has a passion for anthropology and it shows. Tons of reading but really interesting reading. Good prep for universit

he is very good at what he does. prepare to be overwhelmed with info, and take good notes because some questions on the test are not in the book. missing even one class is can be very damaging.

Awesome teacher. Very clear, very good at what he does. Very intelligent and a "people person." He is a real world kind of teacher that can relate to his stuents and isn't afraid to be personal. I highly recommend him!!

Brillant Mind. Very Concious and passionate about his work. You'll Ace the class if you keep up with the reading. He provides an outline that will guide you through the course. Expect discussion of world and environmental issues every now and then. But jumps right back to topic. Also very helpful if you need it.

Best teacher I've ever had, best class I've ever taken. Life changing. It's true that missing one class is damaging, but that's the sign of a good class. Do you like to get A's? Read the chapters and listen to the lectures. Fascinating.

One of the best professors I have ever had. thank God for teachers like this. He is not only extremely passionate about what he teaches, but is even more passionate about making sure that his students understand and do well in his class. A very kind and fair man and a joy to have for a proffesor.

In response to the last entry about his online class: you shouldn't take his class online because his lectures ROCK!!! You miss out on the whole Bouscaren experience by doing this one in cyberspace. Take his class...the real class!!! It's life-changing. The best professor at City

Honors Anthro-He is a brilliant teacher whose class is challanging and interesting. the topics covered in this class are life changing. DO NOT TAKE ONLINE or else you are cheating yourself of one of the best teachers at City.

This class is challenging with tons of information. With that said, it was not hard. Just go to class everyday. Take good notes - which are written on the board during lecture (not all of them). Study before tests and you will do fine. The first 2 exams are tough, I got C and D. However, the last 2 or 3 exams are take home. Overall I got an A

Great class. very challenging, and has the first hand experience. Take it if you want to go to UCSD.

Steve is not only facinating and incredibly knowlagable he is tres sexy.take the honors course & u will learn every meaningful detail about this subject, about other subjects of importance & and his intellect and personality will captivate you. Dedication, attendance and much reading r necissary but what u learn will b priceless! Take this class ;)

Mr. Bouscaren was an amazing teacher. I had no interested in Anthro, was only taking it for the gen ed credit, but know am considering changing my major! He is a great lecturer, and always willing to help. If you get the chance, take him!

The best professor I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field of anthropology. Prof. Bouscaren will do anything to help his students succeed. He is laid back and has a great sense of humor, but gets the job done.

Very interesting, intelligent professor but don't miss class. Most of the information on his difficult exams is from lecture, not the book. Enjoyed it immensely but it was tough!

one of the best professors i ever had- enthusiastic, demanding, and intelligent. i seriously considered becoming an anthropologist after taking his courses. in the end, i became an architect, and use his anthropological lessons every day. even if you think you don't care about the subject take it- it applies to anything you will do in the future.

This is a really eyeopening class and he is very interactive with us as students. This class is an easy A if you think critically and pay attention to what the book says and how he expands on it.

This class was interesting because he really LOVES what he does and for someone just taking classes to fill general ed, I think its really important because it makes it interesting. I studied the book for the test but he goes more off his lectures, i ended up getting a C in his class, but i was hardly there, either way he is fun

The most interesting, intelligent, knowledgeable, and funny professor I've had; AND he's eye candy as well! Loved the class. However, don't miss one, as the tests are mostly from lecture and they're difficult. STUDY!!!

Interesting fella... I have taken previous anthro classes and am really drawn to the subject but I'm impressed with how much I learned from this intro class!! He's a busy guy so he isn't too prompt with responding to emails... so be patient. Study, be involved in lecture and you may actually have fun learning!... something I've found very rare

Get ready for his classes to kick your butt! I was in his Honors selection and the work load was intense, but manageable. Steve is a great guy, a little sarcastic, but it keeps the material interesting. Be prepared to think critically. Great teacher, but if you want to just slack off this isn't the class to do it in.

Steve is amazing! Perhaps my most challenging Professor, but also my favorite. I've taken three classes from him and they've all been extremely informative and engaging. I highly recommend him.

THE BEST BEST BEST ANTHROPOLOGY PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! HE MAKE THE SUBJECT FUN AND EASY TO LEARN HE IS VERY HELPFUL AND EXTREMELY FAMILIAR WITH HIS SUBJECT HE WANTS HIS STUDENTS TO LEARN AND SUCCEED IN HIS CLASS. YOU HAVE TO TRY REALLY HARD NOT TO LEARN OR DO WELL IN HIS CLASS!!!!!

If you're able to, definitely take his Honors course. I don't recommend that if its your first time in a college classroom because he does move at a quick pace, however if you come to class prepared (having read the text the night before and reviewed your notes) then you'll be up to speed. EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!!

Think twice before taking this class. 800 points were possible, however, exams came soooo slow. After 3 1/2 months, only 350-375 points were achieved even with an A grade. The last 450-475 points were slammed into the last 2 weeks of class. He allowed us to take a few home at that point to redeem himself. A good lecturer, huge procrastinator.

Dr. B is first and foremost a scientist. He has a dry sense of humor and enthusiasm for what he teaches. Exams are hard and require studying. I highly recommend anything he teaches - if you really want to learn and be entertained at the same time!

thank you Dr Bouscaren, it was an enjoyable intelectual experience, I whish I had time to take more of your classes

He is the reason I switched to Anthropology/Archaeology as my major. Lots to read, but gives great lectures. Read, complete your work, and attend class you will do fine. Makes archaeology and anthro relevant. He is the reason City has the best community college archaeology program in the greater San Diego region, better then some 4 year schools.

I was anxious starting Phys Anthro due to the science, and can say that the class is challenging... Take solid notes, ask questions,and read the chapters well! Prof.B expects quality from us, and wants us to learn. He is unique, has a lot of world/life experience, and is a terrific person- one of the all time, best professors.

I am going to keep it real. Unlike the comments below i am going to be the REAL rating of this professor. Not easy at all hard matter of fact. Lectures are a must listen to. Grades ride of his extremely hard test. Extra credit is reading 375 page books for 10 points.hard knocks people i had a D i passed with a B. I studied, listened ETC. he is tuf

Great prof. Very interesting and intelligent. Tough class, lots of lecture and notes, plus reading. Exams are tough and a lot is crammed into the semester, but I really enjoyed the class. Would recommend.

excellent sense of humor and very fun

He's very friendly, very approachable. If you want a teacher that can teach and have fun with the subject, he is the one for ya. And he's funny

He teaches and lectures fast but knows his stuff inside and out. Has a good, open sense of humor and loves the subject. Take notes and go to the classes because he covers a lot of information.Other then that, great teacher.

Great Professor. He really likes to lecture, and he knows the material very well. He will teach using stories, and that makes it easier to understand. If you are interested in the subject you will love it by the end of the course. I highly recommend his course. He is flexible if you are late for a test, I saw a few students taking a test late.

Give you outlines for every test! If you think his classes are hard, then you are actually learning something! Very inspirational and memorable teachings. I highly recommend any Anthro class from this prof. He is a great professor.

Well, He is a nice teacher overall. He talks fast and you have to pay attention to whatever he lectures cos you WILL see that on the test. Study and do all extra credit assignments, you would get an easy A.

Bouscaren is a pretty smart guy, but his class is a little disorganized. He took forever to get assignments back and skips around a lot during lecture. The book isn't mandatory as EVERYTHING is from the lecture. He did cram 3 tests into the last week which was stressful. But there is plenty of extra credit.

Prof. Bouscaren is a really cool guy and REALLY knows his stuff. Very mild-mannered and very approachable. However, he's by no means a pushover and WILL fail you if you give zero effort. You will pass his class as long as you try.

Very challenging UC prep course. A lot of hard work. Exams are harder than just reading the book. Great prof, helpful, and cares. Be prepared for lecture from day one until the final. I got an 89 overall and that's exactly what he gave me, a B. Looking back, his class was a defining moment in that every class after this I was ready for.

Engaged the students well. Had many interesting anecdotes to supplement the lectures with. Took this as a night class during the summer (back in the days) and he didn't put me to sleep at all!

His lectures are very clear and knows his stuff! He is very helpful and is the kind of teacher that wants you to ask questions. I personally loved his class and teaching skills. Easy and straight to the point. It is interesting at times but also kinda slow, depending on what chapter you're on. Overall a great teacher and fairly easy class.

Test questions are strangely written but otherwise all the material is discussed in class. If you take good notes you probably won't need the text to pass the class (he requires the latest version so they aren't always made available outside purchase). He even occasionally asks specific test questions during lecture, so pay attention.

I hate biology so I took this class. Am I happy I did. He is a professor that makes you think about our past and how it relates to our future. The book at best is a study guide and will help with take-home tests (which he does if we fall behind). You must show up for class for the lectures. He is a superb lecturer and makes the info interesting.

Very interesting material, difficult at times. Great lectures. Accessible, tries his best to answer your questions. Genuinely wants you to understand the material. Realizes the material can be a little tricky. Take home exams were tough but fair. Don't skip, every lecture counts. If you put in the work there is no reason you couldn't earn an A.

He's a little soft-spoken so sit near the front if your hearing is not so good. He's really interesting and has a lot of unique experiences in archelogical/anthropological stuff. He also has a good sense of humor; and he brings interesting stuff to class to show you.

Since he has Parkinsons he cant write so what I had to do in the last few weeks was récord his lectures so thats i could fill out the study sheets/take home tests. If you go over your tests especially the last ones or last one youll get a good grade on final. And if you record from day one every chapter lecture youll also get good grade n tests

Professor Bouscaren is a nice guy. I took his class with honors. He provided us lecture guidelines and he follows it pretty well during our actual lectures. Print it or look through it on your devices during lecture. For honors, he will ask what you want to do ( I did research Paper and powerpoint). He gives many extra credits as well.

Such a sweet teacher. Very kind and respects everyone. Allows students to voice their opinions.