Robert Fiala - University of New Mexico

Professor: Robert Fiala
Department: Social Science
College: University of New Mexico
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SOC371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Fiala's class was my most difficult class of the semester. The class consisted of only two tests. That's it. You just have to do good on them of course.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SOC471
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome guy. It's true the lectures are a little dry at times, I was guilty of sleeping in class a time or two. He really enjoys his subject and is very intelligent! If you make an effort and are sure to participate in conversation in class, you will do well. Participation in class is a big deal to him. Get him to know your name.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SOC471
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall great guy, knows his material- I was terrified I would fail this class, but with three or four quizzes plus two tests (final included) I was surprised by my grade. Only problem is he can be boring at time and doesn't return graded work. But would definitely recommend for this required course (for sociology majors).
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SOC471
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very smart prof. but sometimes gets a little boring. Very clear and understanding and very helpful. No textbook and attendance will help you but he does not take attendance. Again great teacher and very smart.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SOC471
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow ten years ago, in 2001 someone said bring your pillow - yea still bring your pillow. Fiala can be soo soo soo boring at times. He is way too smart for us lay people to fully understand. However, even with all of that negativity that I just put it, he is a passionate and well versed professor. Knows his stuff. Got an A- with effort. :-)
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SOC480
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an easy grader and he really wants you to understand the material. He's easy to contact and get ahold of, very understanding about situations arising and extensions on grades. Only drawback, he's so smart, he gets lost in himself sometimes and the lecture drolls. At times it is hard to keep up! But, everyone should try to take 480 with him!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SOC481
  • 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:
Excellent class. Dr. Fiala was very thorough and comprehensive in covering the class material. I learned more in his class than most and came away with a much clearer understanding of topics already covered in prior Sociology classes. He is very passionate about teaching and wants his students to learn and do their best.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fiala was one of my favorite teachers my first semester. i highly recomend him to anyone who is mature enough to acutally listen to him and learn about the subject. He is really passionate and knows so much about sociology.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SOC371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fiala is a very nice man, and has some great views/ideas about culture. He cares a lot about discussion and interaction with students, which lets you know that he really cares. His class is pretty easy overall, but I should mention that his lectures can be very drawn-out and boring at times. Overall, good professor.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a nice guy but he is confusing. The class is easy but the tests don't really relate to anything. He will give all the answers away before though so it won't be too bad.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awful boring professor!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SOC371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Not too hard, but he very interesting and energetic.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SOC371471
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very nice guy. very knowledgeable about his subject- and actually likes to teach, and likes what he teaches- which is rare. really understanding about circumstances that come up. lectures can go off on tangents a little, but he's still one of the best teachers i've taken classes with. i definitely respect him as a person too.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SOC371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the class seems hard when you first start, but toward the end you'll realize he's a cool guy who just wants everyone to succeed and will help you do so by teaching you in a way that you can learn
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SOC371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tries to make old theories more up to date and relate to current events, yes the material is boring but class is not too bad. Highly recommend for theory classes!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH371471
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
goog guy. i really don't mind not staying with the book since that means that the stupid theories in the book don't really have to be studied as hard. he aims more to have you listen to the lecture, and if you do that you don't have to read. so i'm happy
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesnt follow the book much and seems to repeat the same lectures over and over. Very Boring.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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