The lectures can be a little confusing and they have a lot of pictures. He is very knowledgeable on the subject. Only a midterm and a final, no multiple choice. The questions come right from the study guides.

Very passionate professor. Lecture isn't necessary but definitely helps you understand the readings. Easily the nicest most down to earth prof i've ever had. I've taken as many of his classes as possible. Get to know him and he'll help you whenever possible

Jochim is a great teacher. His class is easy as long as you do the study guides. For the midterm we were given 19 questions and only 4 were on the test (which sucked, but I managed a B). Final we were given 12 much more difficult questions, 3 are on the exam. Lectures not mandatory, all slides are posted, and no weekly homework or essays!!

Pretty easy class. I never went to class [lectures online!] and got a solid B. There are two midterms and a final and he gives the questions that will be on the test before hand. [those are based on readings and lectures]

IDK why the person below me said you do not need to do the readings, because his study guides (which are exactly like the test) are HEAVILY based on the reading. If you do not do the readings or scan through, you will have a difficult time filling out the study guide. Simple class, go to his lectures and visit his office hours.

Good professor, really good lectures. Gives study guides that cover test material. It's worth it to attend his lectures. You won't have to do the reading as much.

really good teacher. knowns his stuff. grade based on 2 papers, 1 midterm, 1 final. test questions come straight from study guide.

attend every class and the exams will be very simple, and reading will not be required.

This Professor is really friendly and approachable. The tests were all very straight forward (he gave our class a study guide with all the possible questions, verbatim, but only chose a few for the test). If you use the study guide and read the slides (online) you will be sure to get a good grade!

This man is a great lecturer, as well as a fair assessor of the students comprehension of the material. He is also one of the nicest and most approachable professors at UCSB. Take this professor if you get the chance.

I love him! Lectures not mandatory (if slides are online), but fun to go to because he is so passionate about his subject (and he usually lets class out early as well). His classes are always just a midterm and a final. It's great to see a professor whose so interested in his subject and who has personally made such a strong contribution to it!

He isn't an easy professor.. He expects a lot, very specific answers. But he's an excellent professor. He really knows his stuff and he's really passionate about it. Taking one of his classes is definitely worth it!