Lectures are interesting & he cares that we understand the material. As a result of his teaching doing well in the course is guaranteed as long as you show up, take notes, and do the homework - which is expected in ANY classroom. I loved this class. The issue is students want to be coddled & he treats us like adults. Has low tolerance for whiny bs

Pros: incredibly easy A if you just go to lecture and take notes. Final and midterm maybe required thirty minutes of studying, if even that. Lectures are engaging. Neutral: You aren't allowed to use your phone. Cons: Is bloodthirsty to fail people, although I don't think it happened this quarter. You can't be late at all or he stops the class.

Professor Lanuza is a great teacher who also happens to do this weird tough-guy schtick every class. The material in the class can be pretty boring, but he makes class engaging and dynamic by walking around the room and forcing you to take handwritten notes. Probably the easiest class I've taken at UCSB, midterm and final were basically free

Very fun class but I personally enjoy the material- constantly mentioned his bad reviews on rate my professor- VERY strict on ZERO technology in class- stops class and stares if you show up late- gets very mad if you take a picture of his slides in class- doesn't post slides- mentioned wanting to make his class harder- stay on his good side :)

Genuinely the best class I have taken in my four years here. His way of teaching makes it really easy to comprehend and understand the material. He's very funny and as long as you follow his rules, you will get an A. You would be doing yourself a disservice by not taking this class. Anyone who says otherwise is lame. We love you and your scarfs.

Wouldn't recommend it if you are someone with anxiety, he calls you in class randomly, and there are pop quizzes. He DOES set you up for success, and attendance is optional. If you're going to be late, just don't go. If you go to class, you'll pass without a doubt. But if you are someone with any form of anxiety, this is NOT the teacher for you.