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“great teacher, tells a lot of personal stories but thats what makes him a unique professor because his stories correlate to the subject which makes you view the material from a different perspective”
PSY240 - 4.0 rating“Hilarious stories that correspond to the class criteria”
PSY100 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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PSYCH100
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Reviews (99)
Great professor. He has a great sense of humor and uses it in teaching, making it easier to remember what he teaches. Highly recommended!
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good teaching style, very fair in grading. willing to work with students. very possible to get an "A"
Very good professor. Explains things very clearly. Very possible to get an "A". The class in not boring.
Professor Roane is awesome. He's funny, understanding, knows how to make the class fun and has a vast knowledge of psychology. I learned so much from his class and have vivid memories of his lessons. Keep up the good work Professor Roane!
He is good in a sence of being in his class,but his exams are very hard.He gives you poits in every exam but you still have the stress before the exam. Atherwise he an very good professor
He is great. sooo helpful, fun, and interesting. He is the best professor i've ever had. I'm serious!
Professor Roane is a prick. If he doesn't like you your gonna fail his class. His class is hard so Don't take it if your looking for a 'A'. He will go out of his way to ruin your life. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS
This is a great professor!!! He is fun to work with, makes the class very interesting, and will even allow discussions on topics that are not directly related to the course material, if he feels that it is appropiate. He is not a pushover. Expect to work, but if you do your job-expect an easy A.
The mans a great teacher
pro Bill, he is the man. what to get A take his class. he will makes you laugh your ass out. he is the most greatest teacher in psy darpartment. I mean the man is cool, fun and easy going.
I DID NOT GET AN A IN HIS CLASS DUE TO HAVING TOO MANY CLASSES IN THE FALL 2005, BUT HE IS STILL A GREAT PROFESSOR. HIS 2 EXAMS WERE EASY BUT I DID NOT LIKE HIS 15 PAGE PAPER. I GOT A "B" IN HIS CLASS DUE TO THE PAPER. HE IS SO FUNNY, NICE AND VERY HELPFUL!!! I RECOMMEND YOU TAKE PROF ROANE.
Bill Roane is the most amazing teaching and he is there for his students, yes, he is difficult, but if you are a diligient student you wont have a problem - he is organized and approachable on all levels. I sing him the highest of praises! That is a hint for the sloth that thought he was going to c
Oh my gosh...i'm glad this class is over. Professor Roan tries very hard to crack a funny (sometimes he successful though). He talks, and talks a lot and talks about his family and did I say he talks a whole lot. Most of the times he's talking it has absolutely nothing to with the current topic. I do not reccommend him.
Run, run really really fast if you get him. drop him. he does not know how to teach and he tries to cram in SOME teaching right before the final. he is horrible.....let me leave it at that. Would NOT RECOMMEND him!!
The Best teacher in bMCC , there actually good professor in that school. Very help and his class is very easy to get an A. Just have to study little.
This Professor is a true MESS. Loves to talk about nonsense and does not take notice of the fact that there is a CLASS in front of him. I often would think of running out of the classroom screaming or even flinging myself out of an open window. NO
I agree w/the student below. He has no structure in his teaching format and that makes it hard for students to follow. I strongly recommend taking anyone else but him. He also judges papers too hard. I've received A's on almost every class I've taken so far, but not his class. He sucks!!!!
Always willing to help, and explain more throughly. Great guy!
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I had him several semesters ago , he is a NUT
This professor is outstanding! He is a brainiac and a true humanitarian; he cares about his students and makes the class enjoyable! He is approachable and is an asset to BMCC. He is highly recommended and if you are a nursing student, his theory lectures will only benefit you in the long run. Pay attention; be diligent and you will be rewarded. XO
Bill Roane is the model professor, In my opinion all professors should take his class to learn how is done from this man. Honestly I think I might not do that well on his class but that is only because I didnt have much time to the assignments. Fair is fair though and he gets an A on my book even if I only manage to get a C on his class.
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this professor is a trip and a half, reminds me of that hippie uncle i used to have when i was younger, have a soft spot for fat guys who love to eat, they know the finer things in life, very helpful with class and material, practically gives you answers to his tests, love that he nver used the textbook to teach..taking him agin in psych 240..
I don't know who these people are talking about, but this professor is horrible. He sucks!! He is the worst professor I have ever encountered.
I have taken classes with many professors in BMCC but none quite like Professor Roane he is truly an amazing and amusing professor. He really cares about his students and is willing to go the extra mile to help you out. If you want a serious professor who puts you to sleep in his/her class he is absolutely not the professor for you.
great professor! he keeps the class awake unlike other boring ones. he tells stories from his past experience to show how different theories of psychology works. Recommended for PSY 100. Take him... especially if you are from Staten Island, he'll give you an easy A =)
Roane makes Psychology fun! Very helpful and informative especially with the content of the exams. One of the best teachers at BMCC. -JMB
His tests are very hard but he curves grades.
Great Professor... fun and informative. Exams were not easy but marked them fairly. Would highly recomend. I tried to take his class for following semester but his classes were booked first. Register early!!!!
I had his class in the Summer,it was great,very informative,I have never laughed as much as in his class,he is cool,hippy guy,classes in Summer are easy,he gives a lot of homework,but summarizes the final questions,it is sooo easy to get an A,if you are taking a class in Summer copy the pages you need for the class,it is cheaper
Very knowledgeable about the subject. Tends to incorporate family life a little to much. But, uses that to associate with the topic.
He lectures without class participation. He goes on tangents constantly. Only he thinks he's funny. He's a very angry person. The only good thing I can say is his tests are easy and he tells you what will be on them. If you have to take him, get on his good side. (Lie and say you're from Staten Island or something.) Good luck.
He sucks. I wouldn't recommend any to take because he is not a good professor at all. He came into the late all the time and sat there and talk about his family most of the class.
I loved his class. He is very knowledgeable. I learned a lot from him. Not very easy, you have to study for his exams, but his is fair.
Very nice man. He makes it fun to learn psychology. I took him in the summer time and it was so easy.
STAY AWAY from this guy! He spends all of the class time speaking about his family and crap that has nothing to do with what your learning. I wasted my time and money in his class. He's been there about 10 years and needs to retire already.
He is the greatest!If you are lazy,DO NOT TAKE THE CLASS..LAZINEESSS WILL KILL YOU. If you are hardworking and diligent and you will get good grades,You will be fine.No easy A's.....YOU HAVE TO WORK FOR YOUR GRADE! Absences will definetly kill your chances..AND HE IS VERY HELFULL WITH INFORMATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GETTING THROUGH COLLEGE
Pay attention because while he is on tangent about his family he is still teaching the subject.Pay attention.Do the work.Ask questions.Especially about Freud.absences will kill you.Lazinesss will definitely Killl you..And try to pass both his exams or you will have a lot to do to make up for in the exam that you do pass.He is Fair.but not easy..
Yes...He bores you to death with his topics..BUT PLEASE PAY ATTENTION..HE IS FUN ..BUT HE IS FAIR..Dont waste time,procrastinate and hand in assignments on time..He jokes but also is very serious...Good luck..
He is the best! Very cool prof. If you pay attention and don't take out your phone every 5 min you will be fine. He's funny and very down to earth. He teaches well, and is respectful to his students. He helps out with the test by giving a study guide. He wants you to pass. He is serious though, don't disrespect him!! Don't disrespect anyone!!
Prof. Roane is cool indeed. He has a great personality! He made the Summer course fun and as relaxing as possibe. A lot of writing (4 journals over the Summer!), but tests are fair and journals are graded on a pass/fail basis. If you study and hand in your journals on time, a definite A.
One of the best professors I had. He is very funny and keeps your on your toes. His class was very intresting. He is stricted with attendence and lateness, I was late a few times because of the train thats why I think I got a low grade. If you study and pay attention you should pass. If your dedicated and like psych take this his claas
He is a great professor! He is very helpful and kind. He is very passionate about Psychology. Don't piss him off and watch your attendance and lateness.KEEP YOUR CELL PHONE OFF UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET A LOW GRADE!
THIS CLASS WAS NOT BORING AT ALL. HE TEACHES THE LESSONS IN A WAY THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER ON THE STUDENTS; HE USES A LOT OF EXAMPLE AND TELLS A LOT OF STORIES ABOUT HIS LIFE WHICH SOMETIME WILL TAKE SOME TIME BUT I DID NOT REGRET TAKING HIS CLASS. TEST AND PAPERS ARE EASY, NO ONE SHOULD HAVE ANY TROUBLE PASSING HIS CLASS.
Excellent professor! Complete your journals and participate in class, that will guarantee you a passing grade.
well he talks alot.i hated the class in the begining but in the ending it turned out ok...he does pick his favorites in the class and its a plus if u're form staten island....overal i think he is an ok professor ...the class are sometimes fun
omg i luv u mr. roane!
he is very strict on cell phones n attendance tests are from book u get mid n final plus journals that come out to 30 pages 3 total so 90 pages its a summary n opinion of every chapter/module..hes very funny and easy going understands there are events in life that prevent u from handing things in on time all the time..he was great
He makes the class fun, and you will actually enjoy the topics that he will bring up! Just do your modules, attendance is very important, and participation. I've had such a great time with Prof.Roane! I Wish I could attend his class again.
Very Good Professor! ! !
He’s very compassionate and considerate. He wants you to succeed. However, when he says no cell phones, he means it. You can negotiate deadlines with him, but don't wait until the last minute. He’s very easy, so you should read MORE than he actually assigns. It was a stimulating class and the subject was applicable to all my other classes.
Very nice professor but his classes can feel like sitting in on extended therapy sessions since he tends to go on tangents about his family. He tries to tie it all into the material but at times it feels more like he just needs to share. The paper is a killer and he is very serious about no cell phone use in class.
He was confusing and i thought this was psy class not ENG.He treats students as if they were in there last year of college.Sometimes he is funny other times ur like huh.He seems to me he is in everyone's business he probably reading this as well..If you like writing papers he really explains in terms of when u go to a doctor and ur like speak eng
He talks way to much...I hated this class...Sometimes he can be a ****...yes...really..If you like a lot of work take this class. He thinks his class is the only one you take...
Okay, so this guy seemed funny and cool at first but later he turned out to be unorganized, not too good at explaining things and took more interest in joking around with the class and sharing personal stories than actually teaching. He never lets the class out in time and you wind up leaving the class up to 20min later than scheduled. Avoid!
very helpful in classroom and outside classroom. injects personal feelings which makes it interesting but at times, preachy. still, highly recommended, knows his stuff
I love him!!!! he is so helpful. he is helpful not only for classwork but for anything. he is one of the greatest professors i ever had!!!!! i wish i could take every class with him!!
i didn't pass his class because it was really to hard for me. but think he's a really good professor. he answers questions and gives good advice about school
this dude gave me a F and i was the 90% of class time for the entire semester. He's very picky about having your cell phone ring, thats like his pet peeve, and he threatens and chuckes to fail students because of that. His take home exam was so confusing,all and the others too! Bascially if your not a good exam taker u fail! he never gave us a pape
He's a great professor! Does talk ALOT and has a huge pet-peeve about cell-phones, but makes the class very interesting and is always willing to help you out..if not with the class but with school overall.
HATES cell phones. Vulgar but interesting and somewhat funny. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED...Final was open book with notes & text. He is a fair teacher & very easy grader.
Best professor I ever had in BMCC. He is very helpful and his class is very interesting. Loved his sense of humor. I wish all my professors could be just like him. I highly recommend students to take his class.
He's a very nice professor, very understanding, flexible and will worl with you. You are all right, He Hates Cell Phone but will allow you to answer it, if it's an emergency but out of the classroom. He does talk a lot about his life but that's how you get to know him and what he's about. Take him, He's a very good professor.
He communicates the points that is need to get the message accross. A little too much time is spent talking about his family and Staten Island, but overall he is agreat and understanding person. He gives respect to persons who respects him and that is what matters in any relationship.
I Love Professor Roane...He's The Best Teacher I've Ever Had...Great Sense Of Humor...His Class Is Very Interesting But You Have To Work Hard To Get An A...It's Not That Easy...Thank God I Passed His Class With An A...I Took My Own Notes On The Chapters And That's What Helped Me The Most For His Tests...I Recommend Him!!!
You have to study a lot on your own because he will seem easy, but he is not when it comes to a test.
You have to study a lot on your own because he will seem easy, but he is not when it comes to a test.
You have to study a lot on your own because he will seem easy, but he is not when it comes to a test.
i love this guy. his test were kind of hard but he will keep your attention in class. he's hysterical!
Great Professor! The class was so interesting that you did not see the time passed by. The class was really helpful but on the exams you have to study a lot! Overall he's a cool and nice professor!
He is very funny and a great professor. However,exams are not easy. So you have to pay attention what he is saying in the class even though it's about his family. His class is not really tough. He really hates using a cell phone. He will explain to you everything that you need.
I love him! his just an amassing professor, I agree with all the good comments bellow. Its very easy to get an A if you pay attention and study a little. He drops the lowest grade out of a total of four. My easiest and funniest class ever. You must remember his name.
He's really nice & very funny but he gets off track easily. It's all lecture & he dwells on the same chapter for weeks. Our midterm was chapters 1-3 which I thought was great at the time, until he started rushing to get through chap 4-18 in order to finish in time for the final. If you're good with lecture courses than you'll be fine in this class
He's an incredible professor. Love him to death. Kind, funny as hell, and passionate about the subject. Uses his life story as an example. Come to class, pay attention, do the work, study and you'll pass. Tip: Don't -EVER- use your cellphone in class and don't back talk, he hates that. Schmucks who failed his course probably did this.
His class is easy, but you have to study alot with yourself.Most of the time he will talk about his family, but before the exams don't miss his class. This is because he will give some important notes about exams.Keep turn off your cell phone in his class.
HE IS VERY OBNOXIOUS. I SWEAR HE MUST HAVE GOTTEN HIS DEGREE TALKING ABOUT HIS FAMILY. HE IS NOT HELPFUL. REMAINS ON TWO TOPICS THROUHOUT THE SEMESTER WHEN THE FINAL IS ABOUT THE WHOLE TEXTBOOK. ALTHOUGH I GOT A B+ IN HIS CLASS. I TRUELY DESERVED AN A BUT HE DOES NOT GIVE FAIR GRADE. JUST READ THE TEXT ON YOUR OWN AND STUDDYYY YOU SHOULD BE GOOD!
If u want an A don't take him. In the beginning he didn't care to go over what we had to do for the essay and when we did it he said it was disappointment. If your about to die and u can't make it to take the midterm he won't allow u to take it. He's not helpful at all,You have to study the text by yourself bc he only talks abt his family and crap.
Prof. Roane is not helpful at all.if you're sick and u missed his midterm he won't give u a chance to take it back. he doesn't explain much on how to do his paper which is 40% of your grade and when u hand in your paper he will give u a low grade for it. If you want an A don't take him. he only talks abt his family and u have to study by yourself.
He is awesome!!! Easy A. All u need just always be in the class and do homework! He is very funny.
He is not easy. You must study very, very hard. He is a great professor and a great asset to CUNY. But, don't expect an easy A. In fact, don't even expect a B...
Very hard class. His 3 test are so tricky. you have to really study hard to pass his class even if you do all his homework. he mostly talks about his family esp his cat and nephew. hates cell phone. he is the hardest prof i have ever had. all my other classes i got A's the only class i got C+. don't recommend him my gpa dropped from 4 to 3.7
If you do your work then you will pass. I don't understand how someone could give this guy a bad rating. He makes class very entertaining, and you are given about 2-3 weeks to complete the homework which are online. His test are not hard, just read the review sheets. He cares about his students. He also teaches you to chill out and relax.
Awesome teacher with a great sense of humor. Teaches in such an engaging way and you will not stop laughing. He does speak about his family a lot but it's so you can understand the relation of the lesson to reality. He gives this online homeworks which I recommend you do right away. Gives xtra credit and gives many opportunities.
First of all, He is one of the best professor. Take this class and you will enjoy it. Just don't miss any class and do homework on time and test will be much easier if you go every class and understand what professor explains. One of the best class.
Very good professor and funy!
Professor Roane lays everything he expects from you out in his syllabus. He's not hard if you do all of the homework and extract the important information from his lectures.
He's a very good professor. I highly recommend him, but make sure to complete all the HW and also avoid talking while he's talking, and never use you phone in front of him. He talks a lot about his life but always pay attention to what he is saying because he suddenly starts to talk about something from class relate to his life. Excellent class!!
He obviously knows about psychology, the problem is that he veers off topic too many times and I didn't find his jokes to be funny, he joked too much about nonsense and always talked about his life, then he got upset when the class didn't know the material, but can you blame us? the good thing though is that he is a fair grader.
Don't take this course with him. He doesn't explain well the review sheet and expect you to learn 10000000 terms, his test are long and you don't get time to finish them. he gives a long paper, midterm, and a final.
Worse professor in BMCC. Talk about his family tooooooo Dang much. If you don't care about your grade be my guest and take him.
He is a very good professor. He expects the usual, no talking, no cell phone. Nothing out of the ordinary. Yes, he does speak about his personal life, but I think that was a way to establish a connection with the students, also his stories correspond with whatever he is teaching. This is a great class, time went by so quickly. Definitely take it
Great professor. Every class feels more like a discussion with a friend rather than a student to teacher. Hilarious stories that correspond to the class criteria. Would take another one of his courses any day. Do all online activities as well as spend a few studying your notes and your grade should be an A.
great teacher, tells a lot of personal stories but thats what makes him a unique professor because his stories correlate to the subject which makes you view the material from a different perspective. recommend him to anyone who is really interested in psychology
Professor Roane is a nice guy. However, he gives a 15-20 page paper and no matter how many times you fix it, its always wrong. You have to study alot for the exams, I felt like he was all over the place with his lecturing, Powerpoints would of been more helpful.
It could be really dry.
Really great professor, You can tell he enjoys what he does. I personally don't mind his stories, very interesting guy and clearly loves teaching psy, take him you wont regret it.
Good Professor, lectures a lot but very clear on what is needed to pass.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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-0.27 avg changeRatings by Course
PSYCH100
5.0
(3)PHY100
5.0
(1)PSY
5.0
(1)ALLPSYCH
5.0
(1)PSYCHHUMANDEV
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PYSCH240
5.0
PSY241
5.0
100
4.5
PHY100
4.0
PSYC100
4.0