Easy GE: graded by sporadic 5 in-class reflections (low stress), 2 papers, and a final project. Slides are very vague, so attendance is important as he expands a lot on the topics being discussed. First 30 mins of lecture is just shoutouts tbh. D1 hater of both political parties: I love that bald man.
The best professor I have ever had at UCSB
Hands down the best professor in Environmental Studies at UCSB. Professor Pellow is so caring, passionate and strikingly involved in the community and with many organizations. His lectures are interesting, he's really funny and he really tries to know his students.
Pellow is so inspirational! He's passionate but political. 3 essays and a big final but all writing. Sections are just discussions lots of participation. Attendance is random in class assignments which are open for that class period but they're easy and a reflection of lecture material. Slides posted but little info so notes are from him speaking.
I like him better than my dad
If you have a chance to take David's class you are SO lucky. By far one of the best profs, he's super chill, offers extra credit, and gives extensions. He does field trips and brings in great guest lecturers. His material is actually current, relative to the real world, and important. There are so few black profs to look up to at UCSB. Love him!!!
super chill dude, super outspoken about his beliefs which I appreciated. most importantly; he was SUPER understanding regarding the pandemic. didn't assign a bunch of busy work, did not expect too much from us during this really crappy time. Super solid choice and seems like a nice guy. Very inspirational.
Professor Pellow is an amazing professor who is very passionate about what he does. I enjoyed ES 155 very much and the lectures were so interesting. There are 2 take-home midterms and 3 pop quizzes and a final project that is super broad. Easy. I recommend this class to anyone.
Pellow is by far one of the most inspiring professors at UCSB. You need to go to class if you want to get an A but he keeps class interesting. Lots of reading for the course and its useful to do it (open note pop quizzes and essays based off readings/lecture concepts). The final is a project rather than a written exam. Lots of flexibility there.
He is so amazing! need to take his class if you are an ES major.
David is hands down the best professor in the ES department. He is passionate about environmental justice, cares about his students, and keeps class discussions interesting. Final project is a great opportunity to branch out and focus on something you're interested in, and David really appreciates creative thinking!
Pellow is a very intelligent professor and hands on activist in the environmental justice community. His lectures would sometimes revolve around current issues. The pop quizzes are done in groups and open note. My advice is to show up to every class I got B's on the midterm and final but somehow ended up with a solid A in the class.
One of my favorite professors here at UCSB. His class is very engaging and inspirational. The class itself is reading-condensed but readings are interesting. couples quizzes are more like group discussions. Both midterm and final are take-home papers.
My favorite class taken at UCSB. Lectures are stimulating, grading is clearly laid out. Lots of reading but interesting and not impossible. Very interactive and just good vibes altogether.
Great great professor. Love his lectures. Always learn new things. Very good at seeing both sides of a situation. Interesting readings that were 100% on gauchospace. 3 quizzes. Lots of group discussions. 2 take home essays. One major creative project that was fun. One of my favorite classes. Highly recommend any class from this professor!
