Thomas Rocek - University of Delaware

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Thomas Rocek - University of Delaware

Professor: Thomas Rocek

Department: Anthropology

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof rocek makes bio-anth pretty easy to understand, just go to class and take notes and the exams will be fine! The exams (3- the last was a cumulative final) are open note AND curved. His lectures make sense and he'll always answer questions. Plus- he's pretty funny. Not too bad for an anth requirement!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ANT104
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

While the content is quite challenging and there are few grading opportunities up front, Rocek is an extremely nice guy and will give you further grading opportunities if you ask for them. Its definitely not an easy A, but fostering a good relationship and open communication is very much your friend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Rocek is an extremely nice person but his class was awful. He is intelligent and knowledgeable, but it was far too difficult. The ONLY grades all semester are three exams, so if you bomb one, you're pretty much screwed. The exams are very challenging so he always has to curve them. I do not recommend taking just for group D credit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hardest intro class I've ever taken, this is not an intro level course. DO NOT take if its not for your major. I am an anthropology major and I am even failing it. The tests are extremely hard and there's only three. If you want to study for hours and hours and still fail an exam, this is the class for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very nice prof but class difficult even though level 100. Hard to pay attention and take accurate notes on. His notes dont have a lot of content so you NEED to listen and write down what he says. 3 exams, no other grades. Grades curved. Up to 1/2 final letter grade in extra credit available. Do not recommend if just taking for breadth. Buy book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took Professor Rocek's Anth104 class for an easy group D class and it turned into easily the most enjoyable class of my semester. He is quite lecture heavy, but always makes sure to answer student questions, regardless of what they're about. Highly recommend if you enjoy the subject matter of the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Rocek is a prof who truly wants his students to do well in his class. I enjoyed most of the lectures although they can get boring. Took the class to meet a requirement and this is the perfect class to do so for students who know how to study. Review your class notes and learn vocab in the chapters and you're golden.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Rocek is cool. Sometimes he moves fast in lectures but always makes a point of leaving time for questions. Definitely expects you to read and does test on info that was in the book but not in his lectures. Likes to make jokes and puns, sometimes even in test questions, which helps make things more interesting. Overall a good professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is such a nice person, but I would not choose to take this class if I could do it all over. His tests are ridiculous for an intro class! Your grade is based on 3 exams so you really have to do well on them! He does curve the grade and that is a life saver. Make sure you stay awake in the class to take notes as it can get really boring at times.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not bad gave tremendous 10 point curves on all tests and curves your final average at the end

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ANTH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took his People and Culture of the Southwest class (which is clearly his love). Our class had less than 10 people which was really nice. I personally enjoyed class, and never missed one. He gets VERY excited about his topic, and expects his students to share the same zeal. Better come interested or you'll find yourself miserable with the work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm a senior, and I've rarely seen any class that demanded this amt of info recall. Prof is a sweetheart, but unclear. Final should NOT be cumulative! Students that love bio/arch usually love this class. If you don't, it will be really tough. That said, his handouts are KEY; use them to organize the info or it's totally overwhelming.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: AN104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ridiculous class. He literally expects you to memorize an entire text book for the final and gives absolutely no type of study guide or guideline of what to study.He chicken scratch handwriting on the chaulk board is near impossible to follow/read unless you are in the front row and even then your squinting. Dont take unless u like anthropology

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Rocek really is a nice guy and a great professor. HOWEVER, his class requires that you go to EVERY single class and read EVERY single page in the book. There is ALOT of information including full primate history and world maps. Don't take just for Group D. You should love anthropology if you're taking this class. Not easy A at all!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ARTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Rocek is a great teacher. He goes through a lot of information but he keeps it interesting and is a pretty funny guy. He is very helpful if you go to him and he wants you to succeed. If you go to class and study a bit before taking his exams the class is easy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ANTH320
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a nice guy and is willing to help you out whenever you need it, but he expects you to remember a HUGE amount of information for the exams. He is a harsh grader, but he is also very interesting and even brings visual aids. He is a nice teacher and he really does want you to learn. Two hard exams and a tricky 10 pg paper.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ANTH320
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took him for both 104 and 320 this semester, both difficult classes. I went to him for a lot of help, something I don't usually require. He was a very nice guy and helped me a lot. However, his tests are unpredictable and his assignments are overwhelming. He's a very tough teacher, with good intentions. I don't recommend taking him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Pretty hard class for a 100 level. You really had to take good notes, go to class, and READ the book to get a good grade. You actually learn some pretty cool stuff in the process. Curious George was NOT a monkey but an APE!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really, if you show up to class and do the reading, you'll do well on his tests. They're all multiple choice. He's also an engaging and funny professor. I've signed up for another of his classes in the fall.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ANTH104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I picked this class to fulfill a Group D. It's not terribly hard; Rocek tries to keep things interesting. This class just requires a lot of memorization and good note taking. Some of the material was pretty interesting for a group D.

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