Ventura Perez - University of Massachusetts - Amherst

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Ventura Perez - University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Professor: Ventura Perez

Department: Anthropology

College: University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the worst classes I have ever taken, don't waste your time taking this as a gen ed or even in general. The professor is not understanding at all when it comes to grading and attendance. Extremely disorganized.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297MR
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a little intimidating in knowledge/stature but in reality he's super sweet, just a little braggy. Don't fall behind on the readings- they seem like a lot but just skim them for info. He grades easy on papers and just wants you to show that you know the material. His lectures are awesome, his teaching style is very anti-hand-holding. Loved it!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HON150
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He does not usually teach freshmen, so since I had him as one my opinion may be skewed. Nice guy, really knows his stuff about violence and archaeology. Was never rude or condescending in any way, but somewhat intimidating. He tried to promote student discussion most classes over him lecturing which was nice though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Perez was never available when I needed help and he made a lot of comments during class that were straight up wrong. One of the worst profs I've had at Umass

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Fascinating guy who cares about his students. Our class was mostly reading articles as homework and discussing them in class. No exams/quizzes besides the midterm and final. I'm not an anthro major but he made the class interesting and fun. Fair warning his ancient civ class is more of an archaeology class (leans towards science, not history)

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO150H
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Perez is a great teacher and an even better person. If anyone is looking for an LGBTQ friendly teacher, this guy is it. He covers a ton of super important info, and it goes way further than just ancient civilizations. However, be ready to read, cause there's a lot of reading for every class. Stay on top of it and you'll do fine!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO208
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

everything the reviewer before me said. prof was extremely disorganized and had a terrible attitude, especially towards female students. I'll never take a class with Perez again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ANTH588
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Abysmal pedagogy, prioritizes insinuations against students' intelligence over rectifying academic misunderstandings. No room for difference in academic opinion. Completely inaccessible outside of class. Has his grad students do all his work for him. Extraordinarily self oriented, considers his own research methods to be the only right way.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297MR
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not many lectures, but the material is very engaging. This class will broaden your perspective of forensic science no matter how much you may already know, & hes extremely knowledgeable about forensics and violence theory in general. Taphonomy Lab trips and engaging group projects are both great. The course was graded fairly, would recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297MR
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class isn't lecture heavy, but the material was way more interesting than expected, and pretty enjoyable. He is extremely knowledgeable on the topic and a great recourse. The class was pretty hands on with trips to lab and such. Grading was always fair. The syllabus changed only in our favor, i.e. pushing back due dates. Overall I learned a lot

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Perez did a great job at relating the current events unfolding in today's society and applying them in the classroom setting. I found the class very interesting and hands on, which is a plus in my book. The class is not homework heavy, rather it gives a great look into the world of forensics as a whole. I definitely recommend taking this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: 297MR
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He may have been a great professor 10 years ago, but has gotten incredibly lazy since. I learned absolutely nothing in this class, there was only 1 lecture the entire semester. Interesting activities promised like trips to the lab never happened. Feedback was minimal if we ever got any. He was my least favorite professor in my entire UMass career.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO208
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

For someone who constantly bragged about how important he was, he was an abysmal professor. He constantly changed the coursework and poorly explained the class. He always showed up late, left early, was rarely prepared for class, his lectures were full of falsehoods, and he was completely inaccessible outside of class. His apathy was ridiculous.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297MR
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Perez cares only about himself and his research. Throughout the semester he has lectured a total of ONE time. He expects us to teach ourselves and does not give us feedback. His grad students give us minimal feedback a month and a half after the assignment was due. He shows up 10 to 15 minutes late to every lecture and is inaccessible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO297VC
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

want a professor with experience in violence? He's the guy. BUT very difficult to reach after class. Makes you read a lot but mostly to discuss in class. Very discussion heavy. No homework other than final 15 pg paper, but don't worry he makes it seem more serious than it actually is. He's a great reference, if you can reach him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HONORS321H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is a lot of work for a Gen Ed, but very worth it. I'm not an anthro major, and I don't know much about Anthro, but I learned a lot in this class. You have to do 30 hours of community service and write a 20-25 page paper applying violence theory to your experience, but with all the material you cover in class, it's not to difficult to do.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO208
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, but the amount of papers he had us do was not worth a 200 level class and doesn't realize students are taking other classes. half way through the semester I stopped looking at the syllabus because he kept changing things. he also has you write a 8-10 page research paper at the end worth 35% of your grade using 15 sources

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ANTHR496C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was by far the best class I have ever taken. It was incredibly difficult, but I have never wanted to work so hard for a good grade. He is a great guy, very helpful if you are willing to ask and put in the effort. If you are dedicated to this class you absolutely won't regret the work!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Ventura's awesome. He can be a hard ass, but he can also be a big softy. He very intelligent and knows what he's talking about. He can be your friend as well as your professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO496C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ventura is a real pain in the -. I don't know why I like him so much.

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