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Mark Jepson

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Easiness 3.0 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Workload 3.1 / 5 How light the workload is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Clarity 4.2 / 5 How clear the professor is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Helpfulness 4.2 / 5 How helpful the professor is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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March 26, 2020
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: A-

I normally don't write reviews, but this professor is awful. His lectures comprise of 10-15 minutes of actual information about the subject and the rest of the class is him ranting about current issues. His grading is awful as he only gives out a certain amount of A's, B's, and C's which means that you may get a lower score if your test is graded last even if you have the same answers as someone who got a higher grade and turned it in earlier (his tests are short answer). He is very sketchy with his grading and the final grades seemed kinda arbitrary. Also, he did not post what we got on our paper or our final which comprised about 60% of our grade, therefore I had to email him to figure out what I got. I did 1.5 points better than someone else in the class on the midterm and we got the same grades for all the other assignments and she received a B while I received an A-, so basically if you want to be graded fairly do NOT take this class. This class caused me so much frustration and I honestly have no idea how a professor like him is allowed to teach at UCLA because he is costing people their chances at grad school due to his stupid grading scale (which he refuses to explain to the students).

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May 3, 2021
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: P

Had an asynchronous class with him, absolutely horrible. He was so monotone and made it as difficult as possible to follow the lectures. His lack of enthusiasm has drained already a very draining academic year. He grades on a curve and he does not give any indication of how you did on exams. (I got D on midterm because I "misinterpreted" one of the prompts"). I do not recommend at all.

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Dec. 2, 2019
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A-

I didn't do great on the midterm or the one page discussion essays. I thought I could kind of just wing it, but that didn't work out. I studied more for the final and ended up getting an A- when I for sure thought I would get a B. DO the readings and take note of little details, also go to Jepson's office hours! No one really goes and he answered questions about the final for me that really helped.

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Dec. 20, 2017
Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A

(I AM SELLING COMPLETED MIDTERM AND FINAL STUDY GUIDES: $20; email me if interested: *************)

Professor Jepson was a great Sociology 1 professor. His lectures are incredibly engaging, despite having lecture at 8 am. All of the readings are done on articles. Three articles must be read every week; two for lecture and another for discussion. Try to keep up to date on articles, since it is easy to fall behind. Lectures are important to attend because he expands on the two articles read for the lecture. The final and midterm are difficult because a close reading of the articles is needed in order to do well. This class changed my mind on many subjects and made me be inquisitive, plus professor Jepson made himself available and welcomed students to ask questions during office hours. This class made me switch to a major in Sociology. Also, I would like to add, the TA Caitlin is great.

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Jan. 9, 2019
Quarter: Fall 2018
Grade: B+

This class was a fair class. Midterm and final are both essay sections in class and one paper. The book is needed to study for the tests, it helps a lot and is easy to understand. I am selling the class book if anyone is interested. My number is **********

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Dec. 11, 2015
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

Selling Course reader, no marks or highlights, in great condition for $45
Text me if interested: **********

I enjoyed the class even though it was at 8 in the morning. I genuinely feel like I learned a lot after taking the class and it was a great experience. Jepson makes the class fun with his humor and how passionate he is about the subject.

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Sept. 29, 2015
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

Selling course reader completely new and unused (with the exception of 5 highlighted pages.) $40. **********

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Dec. 23, 2012
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

Took Intro Sociology with Professor J. He's a nice and funny guy, and he tends to go on a lot of entertaining tangents, so lectures aren't too intensive(nice given the 8am time). He also encourages student participation in lectures for you vocal types.
The writings are very simple; 5 one-page double-spaced essays - 2 reading summaries, 2 current events that relate to the readings, and 1 on how a sociological concept relates to your life.
The midterm and final both consist of roughly 50-60 multiple choice questions and 2 one-page essays among 7 topics. Midterm is a cakewalk if you do the readings (which I neglected) and visit the testbank (see neglect), and the final only covers the other half of the readings, but is not in the testbank. Jepson gives thorough study guides for both tests the week before, so do the weekly readings and don't fall behind like dumbass me. With regards to TAs, Fox is highly knowledgeable and very helpful. Overall, easy GE course, just do the readings.

I'm selling my course reader as well, no writing or marks, good condition, all that good stuff. Email me at ************* if you are interested.

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Jan. 4, 2016
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

Professor Jepson is overall an awesome guy!
SELLING TEXT AND READER FOR 101
text me: **********

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Sept. 16, 2013
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

Great professor, pretty easy class. One paper and 2 blue book test.

I am selling the reader for SOC 102 class taught by Jepson.

email me at: *************

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SOCIOL 101
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: A-
March 26, 2020

I normally don't write reviews, but this professor is awful. His lectures comprise of 10-15 minutes of actual information about the subject and the rest of the class is him ranting about current issues. His grading is awful as he only gives out a certain amount of A's, B's, and C's which means that you may get a lower score if your test is graded last even if you have the same answers as someone who got a higher grade and turned it in earlier (his tests are short answer). He is very sketchy with his grading and the final grades seemed kinda arbitrary. Also, he did not post what we got on our paper or our final which comprised about 60% of our grade, therefore I had to email him to figure out what I got. I did 1.5 points better than someone else in the class on the midterm and we got the same grades for all the other assignments and she received a B while I received an A-, so basically if you want to be graded fairly do NOT take this class. This class caused me so much frustration and I honestly have no idea how a professor like him is allowed to teach at UCLA because he is costing people their chances at grad school due to his stupid grading scale (which he refuses to explain to the students).

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SOCIOL 182
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: P
May 3, 2021

Had an asynchronous class with him, absolutely horrible. He was so monotone and made it as difficult as possible to follow the lectures. His lack of enthusiasm has drained already a very draining academic year. He grades on a curve and he does not give any indication of how you did on exams. (I got D on midterm because I "misinterpreted" one of the prompts"). I do not recommend at all.

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SOCIOL 1
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A-
Dec. 2, 2019

I didn't do great on the midterm or the one page discussion essays. I thought I could kind of just wing it, but that didn't work out. I studied more for the final and ended up getting an A- when I for sure thought I would get a B. DO the readings and take note of little details, also go to Jepson's office hours! No one really goes and he answered questions about the final for me that really helped.

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SOCIOL 1
Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2017

(I AM SELLING COMPLETED MIDTERM AND FINAL STUDY GUIDES: $20; email me if interested: *************)

Professor Jepson was a great Sociology 1 professor. His lectures are incredibly engaging, despite having lecture at 8 am. All of the readings are done on articles. Three articles must be read every week; two for lecture and another for discussion. Try to keep up to date on articles, since it is easy to fall behind. Lectures are important to attend because he expands on the two articles read for the lecture. The final and midterm are difficult because a close reading of the articles is needed in order to do well. This class changed my mind on many subjects and made me be inquisitive, plus professor Jepson made himself available and welcomed students to ask questions during office hours. This class made me switch to a major in Sociology. Also, I would like to add, the TA Caitlin is great.

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SOCIOL 101
Quarter: Fall 2018
Grade: B+
Jan. 9, 2019

This class was a fair class. Midterm and final are both essay sections in class and one paper. The book is needed to study for the tests, it helps a lot and is easy to understand. I am selling the class book if anyone is interested. My number is **********

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SOCIOL 1
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 11, 2015

Selling Course reader, no marks or highlights, in great condition for $45
Text me if interested: **********

I enjoyed the class even though it was at 8 in the morning. I genuinely feel like I learned a lot after taking the class and it was a great experience. Jepson makes the class fun with his humor and how passionate he is about the subject.

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SOCIOL 1
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 29, 2015

Selling course reader completely new and unused (with the exception of 5 highlighted pages.) $40. **********

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SOCIOL 88S
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 23, 2012

Took Intro Sociology with Professor J. He's a nice and funny guy, and he tends to go on a lot of entertaining tangents, so lectures aren't too intensive(nice given the 8am time). He also encourages student participation in lectures for you vocal types.
The writings are very simple; 5 one-page double-spaced essays - 2 reading summaries, 2 current events that relate to the readings, and 1 on how a sociological concept relates to your life.
The midterm and final both consist of roughly 50-60 multiple choice questions and 2 one-page essays among 7 topics. Midterm is a cakewalk if you do the readings (which I neglected) and visit the testbank (see neglect), and the final only covers the other half of the readings, but is not in the testbank. Jepson gives thorough study guides for both tests the week before, so do the weekly readings and don't fall behind like dumbass me. With regards to TAs, Fox is highly knowledgeable and very helpful. Overall, easy GE course, just do the readings.

I'm selling my course reader as well, no writing or marks, good condition, all that good stuff. Email me at ************* if you are interested.

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SOCIOL 101
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Jan. 4, 2016

Professor Jepson is overall an awesome guy!
SELLING TEXT AND READER FOR 101
text me: **********

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SOCIOL 102
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 16, 2013

Great professor, pretty easy class. One paper and 2 blue book test.

I am selling the reader for SOC 102 class taught by Jepson.

email me at: *************

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