I am taking him over the summer. He does seem to waste a lot of time harping on subjects that are not necessarily important for tests. However, he reads the tests out loud to the class the day before. This has been really helpful. He also offers a lot of extra credit. I would definitely recommend him over Sadat at the Anderson campus.

Very helpful. Would always return emails and was willing to meet you at his office.

Wonderful, intelligent and insightful man. He loves Sociology and encourages you to think. His lectures are useful but the test is straight from the textbook. Use the chapter outlines and use the practice tests in the back - they help a ton! STUDY and you'll be fine. Drops lowest test grade. Gives you anything you need, visit his office!

LOVE THIS GUY! He's an amazing teacher. His tests are straight from the power points and book, but I love his lectures. He always ties his opinion in with the material, which is interesting. He's really into this class more so SOC 101. He has a great sense of humor!

Plain and simple, take him for SOC 101. I took him last semester, and I got an A without any problems. I don't know if he still does this but he will give you the TEST to take notes/pictures if you come to his OFFICE! But even if he doesn't do that anymore, his tests literally come straight from the book. Nice guy and a great teacher overall!

He's a nice guy overall, but he does technically talk very swiftly along with sometimes having sloppy handwriting on the board. I tend to take notes on everything he speaks out because every word he says I fear is on the test. Every last word.

Bertoni is a really awesome guy, his hand writing is awful and he talks fast, but he is ALWAYS willing to help in his office hours and he reads the questions of the test the class before the test is held. His tests come from the book mostly, but his lectures are very interesting. I had a really good time in his class, and he is very helpful.

If you pay attention in class and read all of the assigned readings you will be fine. The tests come from the readings and are based more on concept than regurgitation. The papers are easy as long as you follow his rubrics. An interesting class if you want it to be, get to know the guy and it will help you out, he's a cool dude.

He's a good professor, but you have to work for an A. If you do your work and go to him for help you will not have any problems. This class is not an easy A, but it is a great class.

Mr. Bertoni is tough only because he really makes you think in ways you likely haven't thought before. He is helpful and will answer any questions you may have. He is a very laid back man and he does really care about his students and his job. He is a good teacher just make sure to take notes and READ.

Do the study guides, memorize answers to SG, do not read all the readings (just to answer ?ions), pay attention in class, ASK QUESTIONS DURING LECTURE, GO TO OFFICE HOURS. Go to his office hours and ask questions about the study guide. He will tell you if he is going to ask that question or not. He is willing to help you if you ask/work for it.

Mitchell Mulvaney, This is my second time taking this class. I really do enjoy this class as the lectures are fun and the class is very involved. Great teacher just hard to pass the tests.

Contrary to some of the other reviews, I really enjoyed Bertoni's lecture style. His class is by no means easy, but as long as you find sociology interesting you won't have a problem with it. He is a very personable character, and obviously deeply cares about sociology. My only complaint would be that he is disorganized with grading.

Great teacher honestly. Just tough when there's such few things that are graded. I would definitely take again but try harder. You can tell that he really cares about sociology and go to his office hours for clarification if you need it. He's always willing to help.

Prof. B. posts all of the exam questions in blackboard in the beginning of the semester. However, you MUST study for each one because you don't know which questions he'll ask. However, he is always willing to meet during his office hours to answer any questions, and explain things from the lecture in great detail. Lastly, a great devil's advocate.

You have to go to class and you need to meet with him outside of class if you want to do well. Make sure he knows your name. He gives you every question that will be on the test, but that doesn't mean you can slack off. Definitely take detailed lecture notes. An A is possible but you have to work for it.

Bertoni gives GREAT lectures, pay attention during lectures and take notes during them, organize Review Questions/Terms for use on studying for Tests. Draw on examples used in class during the exam questions since the tests are all short answer. Hit main points, give detail and take your time on tests. Follow rubric on essays are you're set.

This class is tough. Though he gives you the questions for the test, a single missing phrase in your answer can make it wrong. Don't bother buying the textbook. Do the readings because he questions you on it in class. Honestly get to know him, if he knows your name he's more likely to give you a good grade. Good luck, you'll need it.

Professor Bertoni is a nice guy, but his class is tough. Make sure you take notes exactly how he writes them. Go to his office hours at any time, and he gives you the exact answers he looks for on the tests.

He is a caring professor. If you try your best you will succeed in this course. Lots of reading. Would take again.

There's some hard concepts to grasp but he does a great job explaining them. He's very passionate about his lectures which is refreshing and makes it fun to follow. Pay attention and contribute to discussion and you'll succeed. Be ready for some thought provoking discussions!

Only a few assignments total but participation is a huge part of final grade. The largest part of participation is attending class. His test are free response and you have to be extremely detailed or will get lots of points taken off.

He was an amazing professor! He really cares about students who vist him during office hours and he likes to get to know you so he can understand his students background. His class is challenging but it was honestly the first class that made me think critically. I would definitely take him again.

He really cares about students and tries to get them to think for themselves. More of a philosophy aspect with the class than what you think of as of a sociology class. Makes you question what the purpose of life is, why we are here, why do you think the way you do ect. Being engaged in class and going to office hours really helps.

Cool dude, very interesting class.

Professor Bertoni is a great professor. Not easy, but great. You have to really put in the work if you want to get a good grade, but let's be honest, you should be putting in the work regardless of the class. His class really makes you think critically and it makes you question why you believe what you do, which is definitely a good thing!

Bertoni was my favorite prof. this semester. His lectures are well-prepared and very interesting. When lecturing, he takes on the persona of the ideology in order to teach it, and this throws some students off. He really cares about what he's teaching and about the students learning it. He's always willing to talk - very accessible. Do the reading!

Don't waste your money on the textbook bc you wont need it. Not everyone will like Bertoni but he was one of my favorite prof! His lectures were confusing at times but very interesting. His tests are difficult but as long as you pay attention & study you'll be fine. Hes very nice & laid back! Go to his office hours, study, & be present in class

Definitely do not underestimate this class! The tests can seem very vague, but as long as you are active and pay attention in class, they will be easy to understand. Make sure you are there for lecture because missing one lecture can make a big difference on a test. Also, go to office hours, they are so helpfu and he will recognize your effort!

This class was difficult and time-consuming but overall worth it. There are no notes, so you have to be in class and take notes of your own. Tests are difficult and you must truly understand underlying concepts of the material. Office hours helped me a lot. This class is a good way to challenge yourself and your ways of thinking.

This class forces you to think independently and use critical thinking on tests. AMAZING lecture, lectures are thought-out and taught with enthusiasm. Just memorizing info will not allow you to make an A, thought connections must be made. Tests prove your connections. Great at answering questions and available to help when struggling w/ connections

Mr. Bertoni is an excellent teacher who is very well versed in his subject. You can tell he has a deep passion for Sociology and learning. That being said, this is not a class where you will just regurgitate whats in the lectures or book. You will be expected to think critically for yourself. Not all students do well with this.

He was the absolute best teacher I have ever head at Tri-County tech. One of the ONLY ones to respond in a timely manner to emails/questions/concerns. This course does require you to think outside of the box but as long as you try and read the material he gives you, you will certainly pass this class!!!

Bertoni's low ratings come from students who are unwilling to put forth the effort for a grade. I have never worked harder for an A but he was so helpful because he saw I genuinely cared about learning. He is a lover of knowledge so he pushes you to learn in different ways that you never have before

Such a great professor!! If you see any bad rates it is from those who did not put forth the effort and try. He values hard work. He truly cares for his students and is willing to help you out as much as he can, only if you care. I wish all professors were as thoughtful as him. If you have the chance I highly suggest him!

Make sure you read the additional material he posts because he often pulls test questions from the other readings and videos. He gives you a textbook but it's more supplemental than required. Go to his office hours when you have questions, don't just email him. There are only 3 tests, including the final, and he'll review your past tests in office.

Pay attention in class, you cant afford to skip any classes, and pay special close attention when do cognitions. Cognitions are very important if you want to pass. Overall lectures are very meaningful but challenging and get ready to think.

Professor Bertoni is so great! His lectures are organized and super informational. There is a lot of reading for this class, but don't let that scare you. All of the readings are super interesting. If you actually care about school and enjoy learning you will LOVE this class!!!

Wonderful teacher. Cares about the class subject and his students. Lays out all materials for student to understand. Talks entire class. Have to think outside the box. Allows written study sheet for exams. Exams are difficult in that more than 1 answer could be correct.

Professor Bertoni's class was not a walk in the park, but instead requires an active participation with readings and keeping current with posted articles. Don't shy away from taking his class if you don't mind a little hard work.

Mr. Bertoni is an excellent lecturer! He gives essay style exams. Each exam consisted of only a few questions and each one required essay responses. Therefore, it is important to attend the lectures. I highly recommend visiting him during his office hours. He offers extra credit if you can explain the correct answer to anything you missed.

Really good professor! Always there to help. He really loves the topic and is passionate about it. The lectures are important to listen to get the most out of the class. Tests are fair and on topic. Pleasure to be in his class.

Bertoni is passionate about what he does. He is particular about grading writing and I highly suggest going to his office hours to clarify what he is looking for. Participate in class and be prepared to read bad handwriting. 10/10 would take this class again. ASK QUESTIONS IN PERSON.

With all honesty his test are DIFFICULT but not impossible. He is good for people who are visual and auditory learners, but his handwriting is definitely hard to read sometimes- not ugly just scribbles at times. Makes you feel like a person especially when he shares a little personal background. Good professor and I would take his class again.

I really enjoyed this class, he lectures without using slideshows and doesn't write much on the board so you don't have much time to write stuff down. But he lectures were in depth and he answers questions well The teacher is a democrat and atheist(?) and is open about it and I think that's why he gets bad reviews.

He is super friendly and does a ton of talking and explains things really well — and his exam can be a little difficult.