crazy as hell,but such an interesting class.. pretty easy too

She wants to help you...Yes, she is quirky but the class is a good break from the ordinary... the two tests are mostly on lecture and the articles... it's pretty easy to breeze by with a B

She is a little crazy but it adds humor to an already interesting topic. She covers things effectively enough. You can tell that she loves what she is teaching. She wants student input as well and is open to all comments.

she tries but she has a very hard time seeing others' points of view.

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She is an awesome teacher! def a different teaching style but keeps u interested! tests arent bad and as long as u go to lectures your fine... do NOT need to read a lot at all more listening!

She's a little crazy, and she has obvious organizational issues. Knows her subject well, and from what I can tell, has reasonable expectations. She could stand to incorporate her personal life less.

I enjoyed her developmental psych course, it had its ups and downs. The class was apathetic and she was not "organized", but she has a nice pair of legs and isn't making a interesting course extremely difficult for difficulty's sake.

Crazy as the day is long, but really knows her stuff and tries to make lectures interesting. You'll enjoy class because of all the quoteable, nutty things she says. Courtney is an AMAZING ta. Fair grader, but don't let the "poster" project fool you; it's A LOT of work.

Go to class. GO to class. One of the questions on the final asked you to pick out the topic she had not discussed in lecture. Must go to lecture.

Definitely an easy grader if you GO TO CLASS. She doesn't make you do the reading (and actually tells you you don't have to). She really makes a good effort to make the material interesting, and even though she's a nut, its pretty entertaining most of the time.

A bit loony, but I think she means well. Has a habit of going off on tangents, especially about relationships. Would be pretty if she updated her wardrobe (which is still in the 1980s, despite the fact that she's not very old).

Prof Harris is extremely knowledgeable and often behaves humorously in class. She's excellent at connecting class material to other branches of psychology and science in general. I remember in class she even explained about the origins of lactose intolerance. She's an amazing educator and her class is worth taking.

I love Cathy! If you're uptight and expect a boring lifeless professor who rambles through notes, this class isn't for you. She knows her stuff and never ceases to make learning an...interesting event. Oh, and you can't forget about The Cultural Hypertrophization of Biological Gender Dimorphism!!

Yeah, she's a bit looney, but I think the personal stories and sexual jokes add to the class and make the info more memorable. If you're a prude, you probably shouldn't be getting an education...just go to church and pray.

i think she might be insane. total weirdo but really easy straightforward material. almost exactly the same as ps101. the final project was so easy and she was a generous grader. i got a 40/40 on a big rainbow poster about the basis of homosexuality. the multi choice tests were fair. def a GPA boosting class

This woman is crazy, but in a good way. She knows her topic VERY well. Don't listen to the people who say she doesn't know what she's talking about. She's brilliant and her course teaches students to think critically about scientific research.

Okay guys, here's the deal. I had Harris as an undergrad at BU last year, and now I'm a psychology grad student elsewhere. She is one of the most brilliant professors I've ever encountered; not only does she know her stuff, she knows "the stuff" from many other fields. She WILL teach you to think critically and skeptically about scientific research

Professor Harris is brilliant, and while her class is a bit unorthodox, it is immensely interesting. She often acts out impromptu scenes and starts out each class asking if anyone has questions. People rarely say they do, and I can only assume that her classes are comprised of lackluster students who aren't interested in the subject anyway.

She's super-enthusiastic and very knowledgeable, and tries to (and does) generate that in students.

Loves what she teaches and inspires creative thinking. Her enthusiasm for psychology is contagious.

Overall an ok class. She wasn't as kooky as I'd hoped based on other ratings, but she really knows what she's talking about. NEVER used the book, don't bother buying it. Discussion section was totally pointless. The TF, Tina, is pretty awful. She's really nice, but that's about it. One project is 40% of your grade, but super easy.

Very intelligent...really knows her stuff. Some students don't "get" her, because of their own stupidity.

Absolutely wonderful. Easy class if you attend lecture and pay attention. And why wouldn't you with Harris!? She's literally a joy to listen to. Entertaining, interesting and engaging. One of the best psych classes I've taken. Couple tests, one big project; all pretty easy. The material is crucial to life, great class for the non-psych major.

Catherine is brilliant and presents information from all possible angles. Her lectures aren't the most organized, but all the information is memorable. As long as you're a student who is actually interested in getting an education (vs. just finishing your degree), I'd recommend her. Final project is super fun, as long as you choose a topic you like

you actually dont have to read the book, just use it for study guides. tests (multiple choice) are really easy if you do the study guide. Harris's lectures are kinda entertaining just b/c of the way she speaks. Spent 2 weeks on the project and got an A (just make sure ur idea is originial). Can be an easy A by doing study guides.

She's a very knowledgeable woman, always open to discussion and encourages participation. That said, you really don't have to go to lecture to do well. Just study the powerpoints and choose a creative topic for the final project!

I loved Professor Caldwell-Harris. She was so sweet. This class was also very interesting. She is all together super understanding about any situation that you may be going through. I am very glad took this class. She also provides a lot of great feedback and as long as you show up to class and participate, you will get a good grade.

I don't understand why prof CH has so many bad reviews. She is a gem of a professor and clearly extremely passionate about teaching. Additionally, she encourages group discussion to facilitate learning through peers which is very valuable. She genuinely cares about her students and their interests. I would take any class she is teaching.

CH cares about and implements feedback, but in the same way it is appreciated it can be a bit of a downfall. Deadlines felt a bit unclear and unstructured, and lecture is mostly student-led. The course is great for discussion and exploration, but I can't say I really learned anything. She was more of a facilitator here, but still a good experience!

Professor Caldwell-Harris is a gem! She is so clearly passionate about what she teaches, and genuinely cares about collaborating with students. Her Neurodiversity class was very flexible and I found it inclusive and engaging for neurodiverse students who may be taking the class.