great teacher! attendance is a must, took during summer session, paper was a breeze, quizzes were as well, midterms no problem, GO TO CLASS AND GET YOUR A!

took him for research psych and i got the highest grade in the class without trying very hard. i learned a lot because he's a good lecturer and very helpful. take him if you want to learn AND get an A.

Dr Keys is a good lecturer,but his first exam in biological psychology was very difficult.The mean score was a low C ! He hasn't changed his test over several semester's so I feel as if he doesn't want to see his student's succeed.Grad skool not here yet

Gave frequent quizzes. A decent teacher, but isn't that funny and times goes by pretty slow.

you'll learn to to hate the word "parsimonious" cuz you'll hear it so much. he is quite boring in lecture and the component is pretty much extra lecture time (yay more nap time) read the freakin' $100 book and you should be ok. His papers are not bad, don't be scared. Be prepared to be bored.

He knows a lot about this subject, very knowledable. His lectures can be a boring, but the material isn't exactly super-exciting. He uses good analogies, and is good at explaining complex thoughts. Take notes, but make sure you do the reading! His study guides for exams make the tests a lot easier!

Quizzes on every chapter,every week. 3 test. Covers every detail, very thorough in lecture. Lecture can get ardous at times. Very kind, and understanding teacher if you act politely.

I really like Dr. Keys he is so nice. He does not grade hard on the papers the test were kind of hard, but I did not study for them.

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I had to work my butt off to get a B in this class, but it has turned our to be one of the best classes I have EVER taken!!!

I really enjoyed the class. He is very patient with his students and encourages them to ask him for help. Keys never minds reexplaining material over again during breaks or office hours. He is a very understanding teacher and will help students out as much as he can.

very sweet man. he goes off topics sometimes. it's hard to keep up with him. make sure you take good notes bc most of exam questions come from his notes. i barely read the book and still got an A. his extra credit helped also. if you know the review sheet then you are set for an A. so make sure you do over all topics on the review sheet.

Great, interesting teacher. I attended class every day, took notes and paid attention. I went over the review sheet and never opened the book. I got over 100% on every test (his extra credit is awesome.) I really enjoyed this class. It made me very interested in the subject.

Great teacher, caused me to switch my study to psychology. One of the most approachable teachers on campus, very helpful. I lost my textbook, came to his office, and he personally helped me find it. One of SCC's best.

I found Keys very boring. He didn't have much enthuasism and his class was very hard. The tests are pretty overwhelming and you have to study your butt off to get a passing grade. Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, but didn't hold my interest in psychology.

I really enjoyed his organized teaching style. He went though all the material on schedule. He was very helpful if you did not understand a concept. You must do all the reading and attend most classes in order to get an A. The material is interesting if you are into psych research. He grades very fair on the papers.

Great Teacher. Makes the class fun and entertaining. Good with lectures, so take notes. Group projects are fun and interesting. Just study teh studyguid for exam well and you should be set.

He is really cool guy. Very helpful and knowledgeable. If you come prepared for his class, lectures are pretty interesting.

Very clear and precise lectures. Bio psych can get pretty detailed. This class should not be confused with other psychology classes. You only study the structure and function of the nervous system. If you take good notes and study from them, then you will have no problem getting an A.

Biopsych. Keys makes this dry material as interesting as it can be and makes himself available if you need help. Plenty of extra credit opportunity, but you've got to attend classes, take notes, pay close attention, read the text and spend time preparing for quizzes and exams. This isn't a class you can skip or sleep through.

He is an awesome teacher. The content isn't the most exciting but he tries his best to keep your attention. Very helpful and accommodating. What he lectures appears on the test, so make sure you pay attention.

He's a great teacher! Works w/u if u have learning disabilities. Doesn't curve but will give the point 4 a ? that he felt was written in a confusing manner on tests & quizzes. Great sense of humor! Not bad lookin & young enuf 2 relate to w/topics. Tests off of lecture, readings & study guide.Great subject 2 read chapters 4 neway which i can more nw

His Lab class is awesome. Only qz, coloring assignmts, ad a lab notbook. No Final! He's funny & tries to connect w/the students. Likes to answer each qs which can lead to pretty interesting discussions. He learns everyone names & makes u feel part of a team. A lot of group work & extra qs in each qz. If u love learning abt the brain, def. Take Him!

Dr. Keys is a knowledgable professor and extremely passionate about his subject as reflected in his teaching.A fair grader, the A is fairly achiveable if his clear guidelines are adhered to. Without a doubt, Dr.Keys is one of the best professors for psychology majors as well as anybody taking his Intro class for G.E. credits. I highly recommend.

Professor Keys is an excellent instructor, it comes as a surprise that he isn't teaching at the University level yet.He provides clarity and promotes fairness on what he expects from his students and works well with explaining the material in the most engaging way possible.He's also very kind and an excellent listener, I highly recommend.

The best psychology professor at the campus. He is very clear during his lectures, fair grader, and funny. I would take any class as long as he is teaching it. Never liked psychology but after taking the class, I might change my major.

Dr. Keys is awesome; he is always willing to help you during his office hours/anytime hes free. He explains things extremely well so even though bio psych is a little difficult, he does a great job. 3 test,3 hw assignments, quizzes every week.Overall a great guy!

Dr. Keys knows his stuff. He also has a heart of gold and is completely open-minded and very patient. However, if you are a procrastinator or are looking for an easy A, this class is NOT for you. The exams are difficult but in the long run, he just wants to make sure you "get it". Much thanks to you, Dr. Keys!!

Attend the lectures and if your notes are good enough you MAY not need the book. Dr. Keys is very passionate about the subject and patient with students. Don't take this as your first ever course unless you want to add psychology as a major after the first week!

Bio Psych is not easy, but he makes it understandable. The class was very interesting. The first exam is the most difficult, as is the first section of material, so don't get discouraged. He is funny and very willing to help and answer any questions.

Excellent

Best Professor ever. Interesting, witty, helpful and clear.

Great professor, so organized, and very helpful! The content is interesting. In terms of studying print out the powerpoint slides make additional notes during lectures and you will be fine! Awesome class, especially taking this while I'm still in high school.

Unlike other psychology classes, this has practical applications. Prof. Keys goes straight to what you need to know. No extraneous information. Weekly assignments not stressing, but important and very relevant. You'll come out of this class knowing how to write academic research like a PhD.

He is a great professor! very helpful and will explain whatever you don't understand. He makes you want to come to class. Its clear he loves whats he teaches which makes it helpful! Best psychology teacher I've ever taken.

Good teacher, subject matter can be a bit dull but he tries to make it interesting. Although 335 counts as a a lecture and a lab it's only worth 3 credits.

Great professor! Is interested in helping you by answering all curiosities about the brain. Bio Psyc is NOT easy and has tons of information. So only problem I had was he zoomed through some chapters fairly quickly. But my interest and engagement was definitely there as he is funny and brings light to this hard psychology course.

This class is not easy. You have 3 tests (failed all 3) 3 papers (2 B's and a A)and about nine 10pt assignments. Even though I failed all the tests (48% 66% 54%) make sure you do good on your papers and your assignments because that is the only way you can pass. My final grade was a C. The professor is nice too. He tries to clarify any questions.

Prof. Keys is a great professor. Regardless of the difficulty level (Bio Psych is a bit difficult. Not an easy A), he provides detailed examples, answers all questions, and provides extra credit questions on later exams about prior exams in order for you to retain info (which surprisingly, I did). I started out weak, and ended strong.

This class was so difficult for me. Allen is amazing. He is super patient and wants you to understand the concepts. His exams are pretty difficult so I suggest you attend class and study. We were not allowed to use anything on the exams but our brains so study study study. I struggled getting that B.

Took Psych335 and Psych310. Dr. Keys is a great professor! His tests are a little hard but he does give extra credit. You'll have to actually read the textbook in addition to paying attention to lectures. He doesn't care about you memorizing terminology; he works hard to help you actually retain the info and thoroughly understand the concepts.

Very easy and straightforward class. I admire Dr. Keys' patience and general helpfulness.

Dr. Keys is one of the best teachers I have ever had! I took psych 310, 311, and 335 with him. The tests are really hard but they're manageable if you study a lot. He's approachable and always willing to answer questions. His classes inspired me to declare psychology as my major!

Keys is an amazing professor! I took him for bio psych, bio psych lab, and research methods. He made everyone so easy to understand. He's a super chill dude. And he grades pretty generously if you make an effort to do well in his class. I would definitely take more classes with him!

This is one of those classes where you have to sit in the front and actually take good notes to pass. The quizzes & tests are a little tricky. The professor is very smart and funny & is willing to help. Just do your part as a college student & there shouldn't be a reason to fail. Once again,, SIT IN THE FRONT!

I took his course over the summer and since summer sessions are shorter, it's a more condensed class. Come to class, get the lecture material, and it's an easy A. The tests are straightforward and as long as you do the work you'll be fine.

Awesome teacher. I was really interested in the material so I enjoyed the class. He knows a ton about bio psych and is always willing to answer questions or clear things up. The tests are mainly multiple choice questions with a few fill in the blankmatchingshort answers on the back page. No essays or papers which is nice.

He was the first professor I had going into college and I'm so glad! He's really clear on what to expect and the class follows a schedule. No homework! Extra credit was given only in the form of bonus questions at the end of exams. Inputs grades fast!! If you pay attention in class and read the textbook then tests and quizzes should be easy!

Tests are tough, mainly based on text material and lectures. You will most likely do fine if you do well on all the papers (there's 3) and group projects.

Bio Psych was very confusing for me at first because of how everything works together and the different terminology but Dr. Keys is very patient and is very clear in his lectures. They do tend to feel long and boring but he makes you focus on sections you'll need to know on the tests. We had 3 tests the whole semester. Read the book & handouts.

Dr. Keys' lectures were consistent throughout the semester. The terminology was hard to understand so lectures were confusing at first, then became easier to follow. Had a slightly uniformed & controlled voice. Interestingly woke up sleeping students. Great professor! A PDF textbook helped me complete the homework since we created our own questions

Dr. Keys is a great professor. He's easy to follow and so are his lectures. 3 exams total and in class quizzes but those are only worth about 5 points each. Final isn't cumulative. 3 homework assignments worth 12 points each. Just use the book for the homework and you'll be fine. Overall I think I'd take him again

Great professor! Went in thinking I was going to do very bad mainly because Bio scares me lol but I actually did good in that class. Thanks to him I've learned so much. Don't expect an easy A though. I appreciate the fact that he has his powerpoints in D2L for you to printout and help you take more notes as he teaches.

Dr. Keys is very helpful if you ask for the help. The tests are tough, so you have to put the time into studying. Quizzes can be straightforward if you pay attention in lecture/read the material. He gives you plenty of options to pass the class. Lectures contain a lot of info but he makes it fun for the most part

Took him for Psyc 310 & 311. Wish I could take him again. Super kind and understanding. Takes the time to help you and makes sure you understand the material. Clear grading criteria with extra credit offered. He makes what would be a difficult class fun and easy to understand. Showing up is important. All lectures on D2L if missed. TAKE HIM!!!!

Professor Keys is amazing. I have taken four classes with him now and I wish I can take more. At first the syllabus seems pretty heavy but if you prefer professor to be well organized in there teaching and grading, Keys is for you. He uses D2L for grades and powerpoint which are the lecture he uses. He also helps with study guides for each exam.

Took him for the 310 lab. Take your time to study the parts of the brain and what they do. He's willing to work with you, but his lectures kinda go fast. Better to take 310 & 311 at the same time.

Very good teacher. Excellent communicator.

I appreciated Prof. Key's entertaining approach to otherwise dry content. He manages to present complex scientific theories in a non-intimidating way. Very patient. He would answer any question & repeat info whenever asked. Expect weekly quizzes and lengthy exams (3 to be exact). It was a tough class but I felt like I truly earned my good grade.

This was my second time taking psych 300 and I thought I would dread it b/c of my previous experience with another Professor. In most psych classes, it basically feels like a therapy session. Dr. Key's lectures are well organized and easy to follow along without personal distractions from the class. His tests are easy as long as you read/study.

I loved Professor Keys, everything about his teaching style is clear and relatable. He even jumps off desks to help you understand the subject matter. Hes awesome take his class!

Definitely one of the best professors at City! His class environment is wonderful, and his lectures are clear to understand especially since he spends extra time explaining when the material gets quite difficult to understand! Hes also super funny! Take him!!!

Very good! Professor Keys is really good at teaching and gives very entertaining lectures. I could've gotten an A, but I ended up with a cold on the last days of class and got a B+ instead. At least I got a good grade on the final. Study and stay healthy and you should do well in this class.

A true gem, he was very knowledgeable on topics that were loosely related to the lecture. I took him during summer so you could only have 3 absences before being dropped. The textbook is very useful for concept maps and refreshing information however there was no homework assigned. I believe 5 quizzes & three tests. Very straight forward guy

Awesome professor. Very understanding and seeks out any questions you may have. Really tries to help you understand the material than memorize. Quiz every week, 3 exams.

I would highly recommend Professor Keys he really cares about his student. He wants all his students too succeed.

Lovely professor! He is so nice and helps you understand the material. This class was definitely challenging, but he made it a breeze. I would take him again. He always tries to make himself accessible to help his students out.

He cares about his students and makes lectures interesting. If you're looking for an easy class that you can pass without doing anything, then pick a different professor. You will have to study if you want a good grade, but I'd take him again without hesitation.

I took his PSYC300 over the summer, and it was wonderful. It was pretty fast paced, but his lectures were great and he covered the material in a way that broke it down and made it easier to understand. He's also great at further explaining topics on the spot. We didn't have any hw, just weekly quizzes and 3 exams, most of which had EC opportunities

Professor Keys is hands down one of the best profesors I have ever taken as a college student. He cares for all his students and wants everyone to do good. Sometimes his exams can be difficult, but thats becauze he uses a lot of critical thinking questions to get your brain workin You have to read the textbook in order to understand the material.

Took his 300 310 and 335. Now transferred to UC. His the reason i changed my major to psychology. BEST EVER since college!! But remember his classes are really not easy if you want an A. I would rate 300 and 335 a 5 stars and 310 for 4 stars.

I loved this class with Prof. Keys. He was always so upbeat and would always try to relate to his students. Took it last fall and he came dressed up in a biopsych costume for halloween. He gave us a quiz every week and dropped 2 of them, so it was really helpful to prepare you for the exams. He also sometimes gives out extra credit on the tests :)

His lesson is very interesting and there's no HW. He also has practice problems before the quiz or test. Easy grading and chill class.

Keys is such an amazing professor! He is very laid-back and understanding, which greatly shows through his lectures. Homework is very simple and quizzes are easy. Of course, there is a lot of reading but he often provides powerpoint notes to guide you along the way. STUDY for your exams, it will make the class soooo much more easier!

Dr. Keys was a great teacher, one of the best. His class was not very hard, but not too easy. His teaching style is very good, making learning psychology enjoyable and understandable. I would definitely recommend his class to anyone.

He's a really good professor. He's clear and easy to understand. Really cares about his students and has a great personality. His grading scale is different so student can pass the class. Also, he gives extra credit on every exam and quiz. The book is not really necessary but it is helpful.

Best PSYC professor on campus. No further explanation needed.

Professor Keys is a real one! Not only does he make class fun, but he is a very lenient professor and gives great feedback! His tests are rather challenging so be sure you read the textbook and pay attention during lectures! The projects are very fun and he makes sure that everyone has a solid understanding of every concept. Best psyc prof yet!

I had him for PSYC 310 and I'm taking him for PSYC 311. He is very understanding and extremely helpful if you reach out. PSYC 311 is easier. PSYC 310 can be on the tougher side, but as long as u keep up you'll be fine. I never read the assigned textbook readings for PSYC 310, just read the powerpoints and watched lecture videos.

Professor Keys is one of my favorite professors! I took him for Bio Psych and Research Methods in Psych, and he manages to be both funny and concise while lecturing, which makes the material easier to learn for me. You can reach him easily and feel cared for and listened to! The exams are long but if you take good notes, you should be great!

WE LOVE PROFESSOR KEYS

he is super sweet and super funny. although the class is a heavy workload if you are talkative and pay attention you will do fine! a teacher that believes in science, basic human rights & is empathetic to his students during a pandemic is one you should take.

I have a mixed opinion on this professor. The test are hard but do-able, I could say the same for the quizzes(3-4 chaps in one quiz with short time lim). While his test are difficult, he did make class very interesting and offered multiple forms of extra credit. The text book is useful, but I mainly just used his lectures and didn't use the book.

Prof Keys always stays with his syllabus, and his instructors are very clear and laid out fairly through the week. His class was super easy, yet very informative. Would definitely take again!

Professor Keys definitely cares about his students and it shows. He is almost always available to help out his students and really wants everyone to succeed. His feedback on essays and assignments is very clear and if you pay attention to his comments you'll do a lot better on the next.

Amazing class. Dr. Keys is great! The class has pretty easy HW assignments. His lecture videos/ppt are so clear you don't really even need the textbook. quizzes are like 10 questions and easy if you watched the lectures. Midterm and final are just like combined extended quizzes. You should take this class/prof!

professor keys actually cares about his students. sends out reminders the week of class meeting, any traffic to class, anything. Just stay on top of your work and follow his directions and its an easy A. Has 4 quizzes, one big sheep brain exam, 3-4 lab reports. Its a hard class to get into cuz there's only 2/3, but if u get him you're solid.

Professor Keys is an amazing professor. His lectures are engaging and informative, and while his exams and quizzes are more challenging he gives a lot of support study-wise. If you read the textbook along with the lectures (and especially focus on his lectures for sources of studying) you'll do great! Will try to take another one of his classes.

My favorite class and my favorite teach ever. He makes it impossible not to learn, and even picks up the slack where other teachers have failed. He ensures you cover every base and understand it through application. By far so much fun and I learned so much. He has intense workloads but you will learn a ton!

Professor Keys is by far my favorite teacher of all time. He is funny, charismatic, caring, and invested in his student's outcomes. While he may be work intensive, you apply what you are learning in a way that ensures that you understand the concepts. By far, hands down, best teacher I've ever had.

Professor Keys has a calm demeanor for his lectures and his Zoom exam review meetings. I appreciated the prompt response to my emails. Be prepared to learn, don't gloss over the lectures because they're full of information that will be on the quizzes, exams, and final. You can learn a lot and pass this class if you commit to it.

Absolutely amazing. This is the second class I've taken with Prof Keys. Clear lectures, and clear study guides for the 2 exams that aren't cumulative. The research paper and project seem scary at first but he takes them step by step and by the end they make total sense. I'm really glad Prof Keys is at SCC and if you can take a class of his, do.

Really amazing professor and a great class! You can tell he really cares about his students and he does a lot to make sure you'll pass. He's an extremely lenient grader and there were a couple of easy extra credit options. It is a lot of work for a one unit class, but that's honestly inevitable for this subject. I'm glad I took it with prof Keys!

To be honest I did not enjoy this teacher at first. After halfway into the semester I started taking the class more seriously and really studied. If you put in the effort you will get a good grade in this class. Professor Keys makes lectures interesting and he loves to add in jokes. Study the material he gives you and you will perform well.

The GOAT. Would absolutely recommend taking Dr. Keys if you're looking to really learn content and enjoy the class experience. He has very clear grading criteria and expectations, and a lovely, caring, and humorous personality. SCC is lucky to have Dr. Keys.

Professor Key's is an amazing teacher and if Psychology is your major, I would suggest taking this class. The amount of information given/learned is invaluable. He's extremely personable and well rounded when it comes to grading/ answering questions. He offers study sessions before exams/ gives great feedback. The subject was mildly challenging

Professor Keys truly is an amazing professor! His class is well-structured with lectures that are heavily informative (& key to passing this class). He provides informative exam review guides, holds review sessions in class & has few extra credits. His style of teaching will allow you to admire the subject of psychology. Definitely take his class!

This is my second time taking a class with Prof. Keys & it's been such a great experience! I was able to learn so much about the research process through the group projects, research papers, and content material. There's three exams (non-cumulative) which are based on review guides provided in class (study them!). Take his class if you can!!!!

This professor was very accessible outside of class and although the course itself was difficult for me, it was a good amount of work. Take this professor for this course!

Very engaging lectures! I only wish he would slow down and cover a bit less matieral. I found that we moved very quickly thru concepts. i found it easy to memorize and hard to learn. I also wish he had more study guides that were more specific on what we should know. He acts a bit like we should be experts after 2 classes. very kind, fun class

I'd only take this class if I was super invested in biopsych or was a psych major. Otherwise, it's just too time-consuming of a class to study for. I felt very overwhelmed most of the time. There are quizzes every 2 weeks (he offers extra credit on them) and 2 non-cumulative exams. Assignments are easy just the tests/quizzes that are stressful.

Loved this guy!!! 10/10 would recommend. He's funny, and he does things that actually helps kids learn. Lots of activities instead of just throwing textbooks at kids and expecting you to ace every quiz. This guy knows what he's talking about.

Super nice, grades fairly and gives specific study guides for each exam and has zoom review sessions for each exam to go over questions and any of those sorts. He made it psychology very fun and interesting, I learned a lot and enjoyed watching his lectures.

This class made me love psychology even more, Professor Keys has an amazing way of lecturing and relating topics to real life examples. This course kept me curious and engaged. As long you show up, motivate yourself to study , do some reading, you'll be able to pass. This class helped me understand myself and others in a neurological way.

Great professor, very flexible and friendly. My only complaint is that he can be a bit vague or dodge questions about material as to "save it for later" which is a little frustrating. Other than that, the class is easy to follow and there are many extra credit opportunities. Final is not cumulative.

Professor Keys' PSYC310 is a challenging but rewarding class. The lectures are informative, and Unstuck study is a helpful study tool. Stay on top of the quizzes, and you'll do well. Definitely take this class if you're interested in biopsych.

I loved this class. he is such a funny professor. i could not recommend him more.

Professor Keys is by far the best professor I've had. He makes learning fun and cracks some jokes once in a while. Very fair grading, study, you'll pass.

While I wouldn't necessarily say he's a tough professor, he could easily appear that way to people who are used to the average community college professor. This man is extremely rigid in his grading BUT he's fair. He sticks to the provided grading rubric, and gives excellent feedback on how to do better as you move forward.

Very accessible prof. always responded asap and gives feedback on every written assignment. Either a discussion post, or 2 easy written assignments every wk, & quiz from online txtbook. Midterm & final are multiple choice. Has extra credit assignment and takes off lowest scored quiz at the end. I took 8wk course, very bearable. Def recommend!! :)

Prof. Keys is an amazing professor! I took both his PSYC 310 & 311 class at the same time and throughly enjoyed both. He isn't a tough grader and most points consisted from quizzes, two exams, participation and 6 activities for his 310 class. As long as you pay attention in class and take concise notes you're bound to pass. Would take him again!

Dr. Keyes is my favorite professor at SCC! His psych 335 lectures were extremely interesting and he has a good sense of humor. For me, the most difficult part of his class were the weekly quizzes.

This was one of my most interesting courses yet at SCC and with Professor Keys, it was such a great experience. He explains the material well when an elaboration is needed by students. Discussions are really engaging on the material and the course set up really helps you perform well on assessments. He's definitely a must take! Amazing teaching!

I took a 6-week asynchronous summer course with this professor for Biological Psychology. It was easy, just do your work and be detailed. The textbook is free and provided in canvas, and you do need to read it. Lectures are helpful to watch but not necessary. The professor is cool and if he has no constructive feed back, he gives compliments