The material was interesting, I'm just disappointed that I actually tried pretty damn hard and got a B+. The tests were bizarrely specific and emphasized random details (especially the final). Everyone on here was bragging about how easy it was, but likely only did well because they cheated by using past exams. Good luck getting that "easy A."
Busto is awesome and this class has been by far my favorite class I've ever taken. He's really candid, but clearly respects student opinions and does a great job making the topics interesting. The class is about scifi and apocolypses, highly recommend taking this with him, you won't regret it!
easy GE class. if you find someone with an old midterm, he reuses pretty much all the questions again and again. however, he is really interesting to listen to, a great speaker/lecturer
I took this class for a GE and had zero interest in the subject beforehand. Busto made me want to go to class, though. He's funny, clear, and helpful. Go to his offfice hours.
As am/ rg st 71. You can basically ignore the first half of the class cuz the midterm has tons of flashcards online that literally quote him verbatim. Dont count on that same luck for the final though. If you want a good grade just show up to lecture and take decent notes. dont worry about dates, just know his terms really well.
great professor, use the study guide and you'll do very well. 2 tests, mc and free response. one essay. lots of reading and sometimes you have to read for section, which is mandatory. 4 2pg response papers. if anyone needs the reader, email ucsbgrl@yahoo.com!
I like how he's not biased and the class was interesting most of the time. midterm and final consists of T/F, multiple choice and short answer. only one essay 5-6 pages
went to class lit as fk and just used the study guides, great teacher take his class!!
Busto is a great, smart lecturer; he makes the subject interesting. he gives you a study guide for the midterm/final so if you study off those you'll get an A. skim the readings for section (mandatory!) and go to lecture b/c he doesn't put his rare slides online. great class!
Awesome professor. Great lecture and very passionate about his subject. Easy class, but still very very interesting. Great class to take for an easy A, but also a great class to take, period.
Great professor, very animated and passionate about his material. Understanding and social with a very good sense of humor. If you get the rare opportunity to take Aztec Religion, take it! Extremely interesting class.
Great Profesor...funny and energetic. I would ighly recommend this class.
Busto was a good professor. He was obviously very passionate about the subject, which in turn made me more interested. Some times he was a bit scattered, but for the most part stayed on track. The class is not the most interesting of classes, but bearable. You have a super easy midterm, and a noncumulative final that is also pretty easy.
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Professor busto is great!!! good job!! keep up the great work!
Encourages discussions and is open to new interpretations. He does not have much time for individual help, but gives his all for the class.
Busto is the****.
Busto is the best professor hands down at UCSB. he's cool, understanding, totally fair, funny too! His readings are all relevant and not overwhelming. he's awesome and his classes are really interesting.
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He makes the class interesting and he's pretty easy, as long as you go to class and do somewhat of the readings. He understands the student's position and tries to be helpful to them by not making the workload too crazy.
Busto is one of the best professors at UCSB. I was intimidated by the class material at first, but he makes everything extremely interesting and easy to understand. Also, his tests are VERY fair. He gives you a thorough study guide with everything you need to know for the tests. The paper isn't too bad. Overall, I recommend you take this class!
fun, energetic vibe. nice guy and very smart.
Busto is the most interesting lecturer I've had here at UCSB in four years. He is not only interesting, but he skips the jargon and makes the lecture more like a class discussion. The readings he chooses are interesting and the test are very fair. Just remember to GO to CLASS!!
Awesome teacher! extremely helpful. Although he's super busy, he is more than wliling to help you, and he makes it perfectly clear what he's looking for. This guy commutes from San Fransisco, how hardcore is that! He's funny and extremly smart, all his classes are worthwhile.
