John Sepikas - Pasadena City College

Professor: John Sepikas
Department: Mathematics
College: Pasadena City College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH05A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had Professor Sepikas for pre-calc, math5a, and stats. He was more understanding in his calc class, giving study guides and partial credit. There's a lot of homework, but the answers don't have to be right. Shorter lectures for pre-calc, so it all depends on the material. Take this class if you have a solid math foundation and a quick note-taker.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH005A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A good portion of his quizzes don't test you on the basics, or the questions provided in the textbook. Instead, he will ask you questions from videos he assigns that are somewhat related to a fraction of what was learned in the text. He should instead prioritize ensuring you understand the basics of everything that was covered in a chapter.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH005A
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I can't stress enough NOT TO TAKE THIS CLASS, ESPECIALLY ONLINE. I only stayed afloat because I took AP Calc in hs. Even so, this was ridiculous. The man DOES NOT LECTURE, only assigns Youtube videos. The weekly discussions are based on your work in a CODING PROGRAM. THIS IS NOT COMPSCI. His grading is harsh and unclear. Do not take.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this class online during covid and it was honestly really amazing! The class was asynchronist so I chose my own hours to work and take tests. He gave us the pdf of the textbook for free! All he asked was for us to take the quizzes/test by Wednesday afternoon. Homework was not turned in or graded but some questions are on the quizzes/test.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH001A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Sepikas was a good teacher but in the class, you feel like you in a boot camp and he is your drill Sargent so you need to be really organized and work hard. Basically, he is not a community college professor but a university professor and during his class, you will become very familiar with how UC, USC classes will look.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
At first Professor Sepikas was quite intimidating and stated his expectations. He gives you a lot of freedom and treats you like an adult. He is clear about what will be on the test, so if you pay attention to him, you should know what to expect. He gives a lot of homework, but gives you time to work on it in class and ask for help, if needed.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He teaches at university level, meaning you should review the material before class and gives out homework for every section (mostly odds). His lectures are easy to follow but hard to understand if you don't know the material. He's pretty nice if he notices you're putting the most effort you can. Gives extra credit in the class. so pay attention!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Avoid this guy if you don't like a ton of math hw to work on. He assigns way too much! His class also goes like this : Lecture (30 minutes) and the rest study session (1hr 30 min). 4 Exams: (100 points each) Homework : 4 (25 points each) Final: (200 points). No partial credit on exams and final and goes through the lectures fast. Hard to keep up!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH55
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His classes are not for the faint of heart. He has a TON of passion for math and its history and he will show it. You will have to study and review constantly to get an A, but it's far from impossible. Lots of proofs and memorization on tests. Heavy emphasis on theory rather than solving. Tests are very similar to the study guides though.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MATH55
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Sepikas' class is by no means easy, but I recommend you take him if you are planning to become a math major, or just have a strong interest in math. His class is proof-based and after talking to my friends, his class is miles ahead of other math classes. I really enjoyed his class, but it definitely took up a lot of my time.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATHXL1
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Sepikas made UCLA level Pre-calc a challenging but very rewarding and fun subject to learn. There is definitely a lot of homework, and although during the quarter I felt a bit overwhelmed with all the new material, I am so grateful because now I am doing well in a pre-medical post-grad program -- all thanks to his caring nature! Amazing!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH003
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Must write first name, last name, assignment, class and date on the upper right corner. Lecture (30 minutes) and the rest study session (1hr 30 min). Exams : 4 (100 points each) Homework : 4 (25 points each) Final: (200 points). No partial credit on exams and final. He goes through the lectures fast. Caring, but requires students to work hard.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH5A
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Such a great professor who really cares about his students success and enjoys teaching. makes you work for it but you'll be more successful down the road for it!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH131
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I highly recommend this professor for math131, easy A class!!! the only thing is lots of homework, and the lowest exam will be dropped!!! very nice guy, but he don't speak loudly so you need listen very carefully during the class or sit in the front row. he will dismissed the class about one hour early every time!!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Excellent.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: M131
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Avoid this teacher- he puts more effort in reinforcing silly rules about how you format your HW and notes than actually teaching. He lectures for the first 20 minutes and then makes you stay for the remainder as "study time" (if you leave it gets marked as an absence). No partial credit on exams. I recommend ANYONE else!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly, he is just a really hard teachers Especially for a math course. he has a super strict way of doing things even writing your name down. Even though I like structure this was too much for me. There is a ton of homework and don't expect to be able to just leave even if it's an important event. Would not take again...
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH131
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This professor does give a lot of hw, all of it really does prepare you for the test! He is always available during class to help with your homework like others have said he lectures for 15 mins and then you start the hw! Hes a funny caring person. Most important thing to note is to do ALL the hw, ask questions, and there is no half points on test!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He assigns a lot of homework, so you need to be on top of it otherwise you'll be behind. Terrible professor, would not take again. It's all self study because he goes so fast during his lectures.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH131
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He would lecture for about 10-15 minutes and then it would be "study time" for the next two hours. There are more than 10 sections of homework due on test day, but if you miss just one you basically fail because its -10/25. I went through three 2 subject notebooks before the semester ended and all that paper ended up in a recycling bin.
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