4.5

Carol Donnelly

Psychology - Purdue University - West Lafayette

4.5
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4.5
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2.1
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

Boy is this lady obsessed with sex and beer

PSYCH120 - 4.0 rating

easiest class i've ever taken in college, she is a ditz though

PSY120 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

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4.0
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PSY120
Oct 15, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PSY120
Feb 16, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Feb 17, 2003

Never had to read the book and I got an A in the class!!!

3.0
3.0
PSY120
Feb 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYCH120
Feb 18, 2003

Very Funny, Interesting too. Excellent elective for freshman

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Feb 28, 2003

I love this class!!! :)

5.0
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PSY120
Mar 4, 2003

she is a good teacher. Always ends class early... but you learn easily in her class just show up and pay attention.

4.0
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PSY120
Mar 13, 2003

No Comments

4.0
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PSYCH120
Mar 14, 2003

Boy is this lady obsessed with sex and beer..you should've heard the Clinton stories!!

4.0
1.0
PSY120
Mar 24, 2003

easiest class i've ever taken in college, she is a ditz though

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Apr 3, 2003

This is truly a one of a kind professor. You'll leave class every day having truly understood what she just said. She is very intune to keeping her class captivated..She teaches with a mix of funny stories and compelling facts. GREAT PROF!

5.0
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PSY120
Apr 5, 2003

Professor Donnelly has been one of my favorite professors to date. She is fun, energetic, easy to understand, knowledgable and most important of all a good teacher.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Apr 28, 2003

Wonderful professor who has the ability to keep her students attention from the first class to the last. I really enjoyed the class, and her teaching style!

5.0
2.0
PSYC120
Jul 6, 2003

One of the easiest courses I took!! Just attend the Very Interesting classes... and u'll ROCK:D Listen carefully..for what she says..is useful for exams:)

5.0
1.0
PSYC110
Aug 20, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
PSYCH120
Sep 17, 2003

She is clear, very kind and patient not to mention she drives from chicago to work everyday. two thumbs for awesome professor

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Nov 3, 2003

She is very good.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Dec 5, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Jan 4, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Feb 6, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Feb 7, 2004

God I love her, she's awesome. Great teacher and fun lectures.

3.0
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120
Feb 15, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Feb 27, 2004

Excellent teacher, makes even hour long lectures fun and at the same time educational.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Mar 2, 2004

She is very entertaining and fun.

5.0
1.0
PSY130
Mar 3, 2004

excellent professor. Lectures was allways interesting

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Mar 25, 2004

Awesome.....Awesome.....

4.0
2.0
PSY120
Apr 8, 2004

She rocks... always interesting and she's a real person. She is also active in the profession she's teaching about. I barely read the book but always went to lecture and got a B.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Apr 12, 2004

she's funny

5.0
1.0
PSYCH120
Apr 17, 2004

she's awesome. she's funny and you don't have to really do any work to get an A

5.0
2.0
PSY112
Apr 21, 2004

She makes u want to go to class

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Apr 28, 2004

I had perfect attendance in her class while I skipped all of my other classes frequently. I loved PSY 120 with Donnelly.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH120
May 15, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYCH120
May 20, 2004

Awesome teacher, you dont have to work very hard to get an A in the class. She gives you the questions to the exams during the lectures.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Jun 17, 2004

Very good prof and an extremely easy class. Got a C, and two B's on her exams and still ended with an A.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Sep 14, 2004

She was hysterical and a really great teacher. I didnt study for any of her exams and got an A easily. The way she teaches makes you remember the info clearly. I bet I could take a PSY 120 final right now and still get an A. She just knows how to teach.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Sep 16, 2004

She's is so funny!

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Sep 24, 2004

She was a great professor. Very fair, and didn't try to trick you. She made class interesting and fun. Great Professor

4.0
3.0
PSY120
Oct 1, 2004

She was a fun prof, but I think she could have spent more time on making the material clear than on how well students like her.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Oct 26, 2004

She's a wonderful teacher, and makes the material and class fun. She really makes students want to come to lectures, and helps prepare you for her tests very well.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Dec 1, 2004

hilarious

2.0
1.0
PSY120H
Dec 14, 2004

Sitting in her class made me want to gouge my own eyes out. I hated it.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Dec 14, 2004

A great prof. I've known her since I was four, and she's always been a cool person. The class was fairly easy, but I also was interested in the material.

1.0
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120
Dec 15, 2004

No Comments

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PSY120H
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 16, 2004

She was an awesome prof. Very amusing, clear lectures. Sometimes the material was boring, but she tried to make it fun even in CL 50 with 500 people.

3.0
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PSY120H
Dec 20, 2004

Awful. Cares more about cracking bad jokes than teaching.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Dec 21, 2004

She is a very fun & interesting professor. She makes learning psychology fun and has made me more interested in pursuing psychology.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY120
Dec 30, 2004

great professor!

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Jan 1, 2005

I so regret my missing her 3 classes.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Jan 9, 2005

Semi hard tests. Interesting lectures. Easiest PSY teacher to listen to because she is attractive.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH120
Jan 13, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Feb 20, 2005

What a good professor, she is really easy going and helpful. Nothing was too challenging in this class.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Feb 24, 2005

Very, very awesome. Even the boring stuff is made fun. Highly recommended class if you can get her, I hear the rest suck in comparison.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Mar 1, 2005

No Comments

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1.0
PSY120
May 2, 2005

Take a class from Carol Donnelly. You will not regret it.

5.0
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PSY120
May 3, 2005

Very good professor! She gives a lot of examples that help to clarify disorders etc. I would definately recommend that you take her class!

4.0
4.0
PYS120
May 3, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY120
May 3, 2005

This class is what convinced me to change to a Psych major. I loved it sooo much!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH120
Grade: A
May 3, 2005

Has a good sense of humor

4.0
2.0
PSY120
May 3, 2005

she makes what's already interesting even more interesting. I really enjoyed taking her class.

5.0
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PSY120
May 4, 2005

Donnelly is a really good professor. She makes even the boring stuff interesting. Plus we watched Napoleon Dynamite in that class. You know a class is cool when you get to watch Napoleon Dynamite.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
May 4, 2005

Understanding person

5.0
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PSY120
May 5, 2005

It's the only class that I've never skipped. I actually looked forward to class. I absolutely loved the class. I've learned so much from Prof. Donnelly. If there ever was a Professor of the Year Award at Purdue, I'd definitely vote for her.

5.0
4.0
PSY120
May 5, 2005

awesome class!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH120
Jul 27, 2005

she's an awesome teacher, very clear, her tests cover lecture material well

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Aug 30, 2005

From the back of the class, a guy can be easily confused into thinking she's much younger than she is. On top of that, the subject matter is interesting, and she keeps it fun with demos and videos and personal stories. She can inspire people.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

4.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY120
Aug 31, 2005

Professor Donnelly is so cool, and her class is a breeze!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY120
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYCH120
Oct 3, 2005

She is cool.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Oct 10, 2005

so cute and really fun to listen to

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Oct 14, 2005

Best prof I ever had!!

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Nov 30, 2005

best prof!!!! i will go to every cls even she is not taking attendance!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Dec 17, 2005

She's so fun! She managed to make a huge lecture feel as cozy as a small class, and it was easy but we still learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Dec 22, 2005

Tight

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Dec 23, 2005

wow best teacher ever!!!!! she makes a big lecture class like my small ma224 class!!! she is very interesting... all the demos and videos make us awake in the "usually boring" psychology class!!! i took AP PSych in my high school and i fell asleep for the whole year but with donelly she makes it really interesting!! long live donelly!!!!! best ever

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Jan 25, 2006

Great professor..funny..interesting

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Jan 31, 2006

Wonderful teacher, very interesting, very humorous, and just a plain joy to go to her class

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PSY120H
Feb 8, 2006

She cares more about trying to make you laugh than teaching. I learned nothing from coming to class except that she has jokes planned out. And hot? Look up close and you'll see she's not.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Feb 8, 2006

best prof i ever had! she makes learning fun and interesting! only class i never skip. donnelly is amazing, engaging and i'm learning alot!

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Feb 9, 2006

I don't care what anyone says, Donnelly is a SAINT. OMFG I love her.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Feb 9, 2006

She's a pleasure to my eyes

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Feb 21, 2006

Prof. Donnelly is a great professor!! She makes psychology fun & interesting, plus she's beautiful!

4.0
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PSY120
Mar 5, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Mar 24, 2006

LOVE THIS TEACHER!!!!!

3.0
3.0
PSY120
Apr 5, 2006

So first of all, for a 100 level psych course it's not easy to get A's on the exams- that's really frustrating when i can ace my 300 level chemistry/biology courses. Reading her notes is like fragments that make no sense. On a bright note, Donnelly IS a real sweetie- you can't help but like her. And for the boys..she looks super young for her age.

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PSY120
Apr 22, 2006

I still don't know why people think she's hot... I mean, she's not ugly, but she's not a looker. Anyway - the only thing that sucks about her class is that your grade is based entirely on three tests, so if you screw up on one of them, you're digging your way out of it on the other two.

1.0
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PSY120H
Apr 26, 2006

I have learned nothing. Get a close look if you think she is a looker.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Apr 26, 2006

Her lectures are very interesting, to me at least. The exams really aren't that bad and she's super nice... also, she lets us curse in class. That makes her cool.

3.0
3.0
PSY120
May 2, 2006

Carol is hot. A downside to her class is that your grade is based only on three exams, and I do not believe that attendance has much of an impact on your grade. TA Cynthia is fine as can be.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
May 15, 2006

I hate psychology, but she made it bearable. She's energetic and fun, and she makes a 500 person lecture seem like a 20 person class. One of the best professors at Purdue.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
May 15, 2006

She was a GREAT prof. I loved her class...she had interesting tactics to match the lesson. I would recomend this class for anyone!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH120
Sep 12, 2006

She's amazing!

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Sep 20, 2006

Very interesting lectures. Keeps my attention

4.0
2.0
PSY120
Sep 27, 2006

ya she and the ta are hot. easy class.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Nov 15, 2006

Great fun professor.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Dec 18, 2006

She's a really awesome teacher!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Jan 18, 2007

Very good at keeping students interested. Also, very attractive for an older lady.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Feb 27, 2007

best teacher ever!!! and hot

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Apr 11, 2007

Excellent... you dont want to miss her classes...

4.0
3.0
PSY120
Jun 10, 2007

Attending class and paying attention is a must. Tests are a lot harder than she leads on.

5.0
4.0
PSY120
Jul 1, 2007

excellent teacher

4.0
2.0
PSY120
Aug 7, 2007

I agree, her tests are harder than she leads on. I don't like her teaching style, but she's a nice lady and she's pretty helpful.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Aug 30, 2007

Really Helpful makes the class interesting.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Sep 10, 2007

she's awesome. talks about sex all the time and she's pretty hot despite being in her 50s. front row = win

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Sep 20, 2007

Very helpful, clear, and easy to understand. She is very approachable and will be happy to answer your questions. Her lectures are relevant to the material that we are to be tested over. Her slides are very interesting and keep the class engaged. Overall, a wonderful instructor.

3.0
2.0
PSYC120
Sep 25, 2007

Class starts much harder than expected due to the false image of the class being a joke. Sex is a frequent topic and despite being a power hour, the lectures are generally easy to pay attention to. Don't expect much from the first test, it's rather hard without letting you gain a bunch of knowledge. Class gets better once it gets more specified.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Oct 24, 2007

Hilarious prof

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Dec 26, 2007

this prof is awesome! she's pretty much my role model. she's gorgeous, very smart, and she's got an awesome job. she basically puts notes up FOR you. you just have to copy them. exams are easy -- just review the material. good attendance helps a lot with your grade.

5.0
4.0
PSYC120
Apr 25, 2008

She was an awesome professor. This is by far the best entry level psychology professor you could get.

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Apr 25, 2008

This professor was awesome! She was really funny and even though she has a class of 500+ students, she still finds a way to get the class to participate.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
May 10, 2008

she is the most pretty, nice, funny professor i had ever seen. i learned a lot from her. i like her and her course.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Aug 9, 2008

Lol definitely my favorite class so far. Donnelly is amazing, and the class is so easy/interesting. Its the only class I never missed a day of.

3.0
2.0
PSY120
Dec 3, 2008

She's entertaining to listen to, but I don't feel like I've learned much over the semester.

3.0
1.0
PSY120
Dec 19, 2008

Easy class, just 3 tests and she took attendance once. Must talk to TA to get any answers.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Dec 29, 2008

I loved this prof! I never missed a class, this is a class that will help you understand people and change the way you think.

5.0
1.0
PSYC120
Jan 7, 2009

Awesome class! Professor Donnelly makes every class entertaining, informative, and interesting. It's easy to get an A, and I actually enjoyed going to class! Probably one of the best professrs at Purdue!

4.0
1.0
PSY120
Jan 27, 2009

JUST GREAT! You'll often find the class laughing really hard. Class attendance is pretty high. (That kinda says it all.) May take some work to organize the lecture notes before exams, but hard work will pay off! an A is almost guaranteed if you study for exams!

5.0
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PSYC120
Feb 4, 2009

I really loved her lecture. The fact that she is so happy sounding kept me awake, and the fact that she records her lectures helped me when I was sick.

3.0
3.0
PSY120
May 8, 2009

Professor Donnelly's passion for her subject is clear. Her classes are very interesting and she tries to apply the subject to her audience. She uses great examples. The only downside is that the classes are so big that talking to her is impossible and she does not attend tests.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH120
Jun 6, 2009

awesome professor~!!XD

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Jun 11, 2009

Wonderful Professor who is well versed in her subject matter and is also completely passionate about her life's work in the field!!! I would take her again in a heartbeat!

5.0
2.0
PSY120
Jun 11, 2009

She now gives everyone full credit for attendence but attending them will make you :) Organize her notes, I think she deliberately disorder them. And, I got 74,80, did the bonus, 96 on final. Therefore I got my A. you can do it!!! Don't give up when you think the sky is falling.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Jul 6, 2009

Great Prof, got me interested

3.0
5.0
AABB1141
Aug 23, 2009

I love Carol

4.0
1.0
PSY120
Sep 17, 2009

She's passionate!

3.0
3.0
PSYCH120
Sep 22, 2009

She was very knowledgable, and i found it very interesting.

5.0
1.0
PSY350
Nov 3, 2009

Carol Donnelly is without question the best teacher I have ever had in my life, no lie.

5.0
1.0
PSY350
Nov 19, 2009

Makes class fun and entertaining. She always comes to class with a smile on her face and proves she knows her stuff.

5.0
1.0
PSYC120
Apr 14, 2010

She was just fantastic.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH120
Apr 19, 2010

i loved her! She had the coolest experiments/examples. got the class involved. She will be missed!!!

5.0
3.0
PSCY350
Jun 16, 2010

Great class and prob by far my most fave psych class i've taken at Purdue.

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Oct 12, 2010

this was the best prof ever, because of her I wan to be a psychologist!

5.0
3.0
PSY120
Mar 2, 2015

This was probably the only class in my college career where I had perfect attendance and class was really late in the evening. I looked forward to going to her class every Tues. and Thurs.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

53% confidence
Based on 1 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
A (1)
Rather_Not_Say (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
A: 1
Rather_Not_Say: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.11 avg change
Sep
Nov
Apr
Jun
Oct
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PSYC110

5.0

(1)

PSY130

5.0

(1)

PSY112

5.0

(1)

PSY350

5.0

(2)

PSCY350

5.0

(1)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

AABB1141

5.0

120

4.0

PYS120

4.0

PSCY350

3.0

PSYCHOLOGY120

2.7

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