the class is a hard class but the teacher is really good. you will learn a lot. you just need to make sure you go to class and take good notes! she is also very entertaining... there will never be a dull moment in class :o)

She is the best professor I have ever had. She is very entertaining, but makes learning phsyio FUN! As long as you go to class you will do fine.

She is an fantastic professor...I enjoy going attending her class, not only because it is intersting but she makes it amusing. She keeps her students amused....and does a great job teaching the class! I highly reccommend having her as a professor.

One of the best psych professors I've ever had. She is really funny, helpful and just plain nice. I would highly recomend her. I know I plan to take everything I can with her. She is that good!

She is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is very funny and helpful. Make sure to attend class, take good notes, and ask her any questions you might have. She is awesome! I would definetly take any class she is teaching. It is always great to have a professor that knows what she is talking about and has a great sense of humor.

In all fairness, Dr. Kirstein has been the best psychology professor that I have had at USF during my four years here. She knows how to truly engage her students in material that could be otherwise somewhat difficult to digest. For a good grade, though, you need to attend and be attentive. If you do, it will be one hell of a class!

This teacher rocks. She is very entertaning. This is the first class that I actually looked forward to going to each week. As said in the previous review, she gives you this information in a manner that allows you to actually understand and learn it. You'd better go to all classes, take notes, and study. No slacking here. An A+ Professor.

Ok damage control. Kirstein is a SWEET person. She is HILARIOUS. The class itself is extremely hard. A lot of people don't even show up until test day and they want to complain and then be RUDE to her when they do come to class. She does go off topic sometimes but she only tests what she goes over. She tells you exactly what will be on the exam.

Kirstein is HILARIOUS! Although the subject matter for this class if difficult, she is able to make it incredibly interesting. She also lays out what you will be tested on very clearly and is also always willing to help clear up issues. She can go off topic, but still does a great job of teaching this hard topic. Going to class is essential.

She often goes on tangents, which can make things confusing. I would read the book, take notes, and then in her lecture would highlight in my notes what she discussed. You definitely need to work extra for your A. 3 exams comprise your grade. Also focus is more on neurotransmitters.

I know she has been hard on students in the past but this semester she has completely changed the way she teaches her classes. I took both Physiology of Behavior and Drugs and Behavior this semester. She makes it easy to get an A if you attend class. Attendance isn't mandatory but you get extra credit. I never bought the book, I didn't need it.

Dr. Kirstein is a very nice lady and she will tell you in the beginning that her tests are very difficult. She does, however, give a review before each one which, if you memorize, you will do fine on the tests. She dropped our lowest test grade and was very willing to work with me when I missed a test. I would definitely take her again.

I took her over the summer for drugs and beh., came out with a high b. Tests come mostly from ppts., didnt even have the book. Slightly quirky, but thats fine to me.

She's a little kooky but every entertaining. Her tests aren't easy but she holds review sessions that are really helpful and she curves exams. This class does take work because it is not easy. Attend Class! It isn't mandatory but it helps so much. She doesn't use the +- system though.

I absolutely loved Dr. Kirstein. She's absolutely hilarious and she knows what she's talking about. However, if you're not interested in the subject, you might not do as well. The tests are almost directly from notes and lectures and she has a review session the class before the test that is everything that's exactly on the test. Amazing class!

Very entertaining prof. The tests are pretty tough, but if you study the book and take notes in class, then I don't see how you can't get an A. Drops 1 test and the final is word for word the previous tests. After a test go into her office and review it! Show up to class, even when she's showing documentaries (which are actually very interesting)

Dr. Kirstein is a great professor! She makes the material even more interesting than it already is. I would love to take her again given the opportunity. The material can be a bit challenging, but I've learned that taking the power point notes prior to class and highlighting what she emphasizes helps! Also gives a great review before tests.

If you are interested in the material, you will most likely pass. If you don't listen and take notes, it will be hard. She gives answers that will be on the exam during lectures and in the review before tests. There are only four exams and no other grades. A wonderful lady, though she does go through lectures fast toward end of semester.

Dr. Kirstein is one of my favorite professors at USF. She is absolutely hilarious and captivating. She lectures very quickly, so it may be difficult to take notes, but it doesn't matter because before every exam she literally goes over the entire thing, question-for-question. She sometimes gives extra credit for attendance. It's hard NOT to pass.

You will need the book for this class and it would help you a lot if you attended her lecture. It's useless to take notes though. She's goes through them so fast its hard to keep up when writing. She does offer extra credit and encourages students to visit her in her office She does try to make the lectures fun. There isn't any study guide..

I began reading the book for this class but I found that it was useless. She talks REALLY fast, so make sure you either record or bring a laptop if you type fast. There's a lot of opportunities for extra credit. Make sure you attend class everyday. Overall, I would say she's an okay professor. Not the easiest, not the hardest.

I had to retake this course due to not going to the class or really trying. You do have to read the book to fully grasp the material & while attendance isn't mandatory- GO. Also, GO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS W/ HER! Trust me, you will benefit greatly because the final is cumulative & basically the same questions from the 3 exams(she drops the lowest).

I really enjoyed this professor. She's super smart. Keep in mind she is a professional so she doesn't always get that we're just students. Her lectures are fast but as long as you study the chapters that will be on the test you'll be fine. I actually didn't show up a lot and I studied hard and got an A.

I loved this class. If you want an A on the exams, show up to the exam reviews. She will go through the exam and basically gives you every answer. Lowest grade I got was a 98, and she drops your lowest grade. I made sure to take her for another class next semester because of how much I enjoyed her. She makes good jokes too

Very enthusiastic professor - loves her research and is extremely knowledgable. She has 3 in term exams of 50 questions and the lowest is dropped. There's no homework but there are fill-in-the-blank quizzes given in non-mandatory lectures that you have to get 7/10 right to get the extra credit point which is then applied to your exams. Talks fast!!

All around amazing professor. Class was not too difficult as she practically tells you what she is putting on the exam. The lowest exam grade I got was a 98%. Very entertaining, engaging, and funny. Very interesting course.

There were only 3 exams the whole semester. No other grades. She gave us extra credit quizzes each class period, if you got 7/10 correct, you would get 1 point of extra credit added to the next exam. Lowest exam gets dropped. Allows you to go to her office to go over questions you got wrong on exams. Talks fast. Loves her own research. Great prof

Its a 4000 level course so def have to put work in. She records her sessions and hosts reviews before exams (also recorded). Reviews cover the majority of what her exams will test you on. Does talk fast but its not bad just watch her recordings. Her final consisted of 33% of questions from each exam (1-3). Lowest exam (1-3) dropped but not final.

This class is content heavy and specific, so you have to work for your grade. Dr. K only grades off the average of 3 tests, so being prepared is key. You HAVE to read the textbook and attend lectures, even though neither is necessary. Dr. K accessible, caring, and helpful during lectures, you just have to participate. One of my favs at USF.

She does go super fast in lectures, but before each test she has a review session with notes posted. Almost 75% of the test will be from that review so I personally though she was awesome. If you take the time to have 1 on 1 meetings with her for any questions you have she tries her best to make sure u understand the topic.

The class is difficult, however the professor isn't as bad as the reviews. Speeds thru lecture slides. If you take the time to schedule a 1-1 meeting to review the exam she literally tells you the topics missed / ans. 4 tests one dropped, and we got almost 8 points in EC for the first one. It's not an easy class - Need LOTTTS of self study.

Graded on 4 tests, 3 dropped. There is a book but she sometimes goes off so take notes based on the slides. Shes really nice and super accessible if you schedule a meeting to discuss the test and wants to help you improve. If you go to the review sessions, she literally tells you 60-70% of the things to study for the exam.

You can review exams one-on-one and she gives you the answers to study. The final is literally 33% of each of the first 3 exams. Super accessible through email and tries to help you understand the topic. A bit unclear in lectures since she goes so fast through the slides so bullet notes and take more in-depth notes later. Ask Questions!

If you show up you'll do fine. Attendance isn't mandatory but she will occasionally give extra credit for attending. There are only three grades, all exams, but they're multiple choice, she drops the lowest, and will basically read the exam to you prior to the exam date. It's not an easy class but if you put work in it's not too bad.

We are evaluated ONLY on 2 out of 3 exams (1 gets dropped) + Final. She gives extra credit for attendance sometimes. Does reviews before exams where she tells you everything you have to know, as it will be on the test. Going to class is not mandatory, but ensures you succeed. She loses herself constantly in lecture and is hard to reach out to.