Great professor, extremely helpful, knows his stuff, and very approachable. You can tell he really cares about his students and wants them to do well. Don't let him scare you at the beginning of the semester. The material really isn't that hard and his exams are fair, but long. Holds online live tutorial before midterms and responds to e-mails fast

He's not a bad teacher, but he does try to scare you at first. First midterm is really hard, but it gets better. The m-cQ on the companion website for the book are very helpful. He will spend a lot of time with you in his office to explain everything and make sure you understand. I would recommend him.

He's such a nice prof. The material itself is not the easiest, learning to use the SPSS software was tricky, and the class is probably the one most psyc students dread the most. But he did a great job trying to make it as interesting as possible and he is very helpful. The textbook he uses is really great it makes stats as fun as it can be!

If you want an A in this class, you have to work really hard, do not procrastinate! He is very helpful when you go see him with a question, so long as you have tried to find the answer yourself before going to him. Most people seemed to find his tests unfair but they really were not that bad. However, he offers very very little feedback!

Nice prof. Tough. But nice. Is willing to help you out if you need. Don't skip class though! Work hard and you'll do well.

Dean is a great teacher but he does make you work for every mark throughout the entire semester. The exams are tough because of the amount of material covered (all material covered in class and the ENTIRE book is fair game). Don't let this scare you, he is incredibly clear in explanations and is the most helpful teacher at Concordia!!!

The course itself is very challenging but Dean went out of his way to help me understand! Very patient and would explain something 300 different ways just to make sure you understand it! would DEFINITELY take again!!!!!

Dean is a great teacher. His tests are very fair but you gotta study well. They are very long tests, in which you barely have time to finish. However, they aren't impossibly hard if you study enough. His teaching methods are fantastic, he explains things well with many examples. He is entertaining!

Dean's lectures were always entertaining! Tests are mostly based on lecture material although a few questions are from the textbook. Tries to incorporate participation for marks, although allows students to opt out and complete their "participation marks" by writing a paper instead (so you don't even have to attend class).

Really funny - makes all of the lectures interesting and easy to listen to. He gives marks for attendance but you can opt out and do another assignment instead. Two exams and one paper. Only complaints are that he is a very hard marker and his tests are long. I did not buy the textbook and still did well - his notes are very complete and clear.

Really nice guy, and a great teacher. His exams are a little tricky at times, and he is a really hard marker.

Honestly, it's a LOT of work. Had to read a huge book, aside from everything else we had to study for. First two midterms were pretty brutal (I feel like he looked for ways to take off marks any way he could) but the final was VERY easy so I guess he decided to cut us some slack, which was appreciated. Labs were okay but it rly depends on your TA.

Great teacher. Even though the material is straightforward and extremely boring, Dean makes lectures very entertaining. Tough grader though. Also, exams are long, but as long as you work for it, you'll get the grade you deserve.

Cool guy, makes lectures entertaining. Downside was that there was a ton of slides to study for the 2 exams which was really difficult (about 8 chapters with 60 slides each). I would recommend him but make sure to study and read a lot!

For someone teaching the course for the first time, he did amazing. Favourite teacher so far. Gives A LOT of notes and then expands on them in class, so you should definitely go to class. He explained extremely well and made class very interesting. You really have to study for the exams, somewhat hard and long, but manageable if you study.

Dean is an amazing teacher and always tries to keep you engaged with little YouTube clips or anecdotes. His slides are amazing but it really helps to go to class as he will explain things 3,4 times until everyone understands the concept. His exams are pretty tough so if you're worried about post grad school GPA, you will have to work super hard.

Basically everything you can ask for in a teacher! He is super accessible, provides an infinite amount of resources&is happiest when you're asking questions about material. Exams are extremely long but fair. Makes you work hard for gradesExams touch on all material, even textbook. Textbook by andy field is very good & has excellent resources online

I absolutely hate statistics but Dean is a great prof! He's incredibly dedicated, knows exactly what he's talking about and is willing to answer any question you have over and over again until you understand it. Very nice and understanding.

Definitely a lot of reading and memorising, still he tries to explain so everyone understand the slides. Worth it

So I went into Stats II thinking it wouldn't be as bad as everyone says. Boy was I wrong! I got a C+ on the first midterm, which was a huge reality check. Dean is one of the most approachable profs I have ever had. He is so accessible, caring, and easy to relate to. His tests are hard and I needed a tutor, but ended up with an A- overall.

Extremely knowledgeable and great at conveying ideas. The amount of effort dedicated to learning the material will not be reflected in your grades. He will make it as difficult as he can for his students to succeed. I dont expect easy midterms but I think that your results should reflect your knowledge- this was most definitely not the case.

Great teacher, he explains very well all the concepts of the course and takes time to answer any question (by email or one to one)

I had Dr. Graham twice, for psyc 355 and psyc 364. He is one of the best teachers I have had at Concordia. He explains things very thoroughly and repeatedly until it sticks. I had to work very hard during his class but I got an A in both. For those saying he is a tough grader, he is, but he is fair. He is helpful and accessible over email.

hé seems like a very decent person willing to help

Amazing teacher for a difficult course. I would definitely recommend Dean however be prepared to read the textbook as all lecutre & textbook material can be tested!! He is extremely knowledgeable and makes the course fun even though neurobiology is a difficult course

He's a good professor overall. His tests are fair, but grading is a bit strict. You definitely have to read the textbook and go through the PowerPoints to do well. Other than that, his lectures are quite interesting and he is always willing to answer questions, give feedback, etc.

Dean is an amazing teacher but for this class there is SO MUCH to know and hes unclear about what he wants for the assignments. He is a hard grader so make sure you study EVERYTHING he gave you! Do the readings, go to class, and study hard. His classes are never an easy (nor an easy B).

Its too bad hes not at Concordia anymore, enjoyed his classes. He always tried to get his students more involved by suggesting and inspiring useful ideas within the field and in general . Very knowledgeable and making the material a lot more interesting . He knows his stuff back and forth although a bit of a though grader

His lectures are very fun to attend, he is very engaging and conducts very interesting class discussions. However, sometimes he rushes through the chapters and his exams are quite heavy.

I took him for lifespan development - nice guy, fun lectures but he is very ambitious in the amount of material to cover. One midterm, one presentation and one final. I would attend class as some of the questions relate to material just said out loud (incomplete slides). Also the wording in questions is made tricky on purpose so read carefully

He is a phenomenal lecturer; engaging & hilarious. Is always open to discussion and respectful debate, which is refreshing to have an open-minded, non-defensive cis-het male professor in the department. As for the course, its an ass-kicking amount of work, huge amount of readings & content. Don't get complacent & study efficiently.

Very engaging during lectures, nice person, open to discussions (that's how it should be at university). A lot of material to memorize for short & long answer questions. Make sure you know brain structures before taking this class. On the downside, the TA wasn't great, grading wasn't consistent, no clear grading criteria.

He is not the actual lecturer, he simply corrects the tests along with the TA's he cares quite a lot about decimal points. In general, the class is well organized. I did not find the tests hard they're like the quizzes and the book questions. Focus on the review questions after each lesson and you will be fine. He always responds to emails

I had Dean for both psyc 333 and psyc 310 and would for sure take him again. His tests were super fair if you study the material well and he makes the classes interesting and funny by making jokes.

He is a good prof, tries to make boring subjects interesting. He is a really chill guy so I feel like a-lot of people we're blind sided by the midterm and exam. The questions were worded weirdly and were really difficult. I studied ALOT and did ok but the alot of people were in the 50's range... Would take him again but make sure to study hard!!

Very well structured and interesting lectures. He is a tough grader, but if you study with both lecture slides, and textbook, its very manageable. Reading the textbook BEFORE attending the lectures is really important.

Lectures are interesting, but the materials for this class are really tricky and require a LOT of memorisation. The professor does make the material interesting and understandable, although his expectations are high. He answers to email very quickly and is super helpful. Reading and taking notes on the textbook BEFORE the lecture is super important

I really enjoyed his class but am unsure if I would take another one with him. Lectures were really engaging and relaxed. It felt comfortable to ask questions or tell him that you didn't understand something. But the exams were very difficult. Had to study the textbook closely (including material not discussed in class) and memorize the details.

He's one of my favourite teacher in the psyc department. He knows how to teach and make sure that everyone understand unlike other teachers. His exams are somewhat tough but if you studied you will have a good grade or at least pass, he also often curve the grades if they're too low. You have to attend every class so that your notes are complete.

Very hard class, but the professor is very knowledgeable on the material. Definitely don't miss a lecture, and if you do, make sure you makeup for the missed material. Midterm was really hard, lecture has a very objective/scientific lean, so if your weakness is science, I don't recommend taking the class. Lots of effort, but worth it imo.

The course content is very theory heavy, which he livens up with lots of funny jokes. Very caring teacher who works to make sure his students understand as much as possible. Exams seemed generous since you could choose which long answers to do. Just be prepared to learn lots of theories!

Dean was a overall good prof to have for this relatively difficult stats course. For the amount of content that had to be conveyed over the semester, I dont necessarily blame him for having to go fast. My only warning would be for the lab portion of the course, uninspiring assignments made the lab useless for the lecture content. Overall i fw Dean

Dean is a great prof. He really knows how to deliver the material. His classes are heavy (due to their nature like statistics or learning), but he does a wonderful job of laying a solid foundation and then building on that steadily. Might seem like the Grinch at first, but he's really got a big heart and he really cares about his work. Go Dean!

looooots of information but he makes it super interesting and it was easy to grind. would take again!

Dean is a great prof. Yes, you need to read the textbook, but it will only be for 2-5 MCs at most. If you go to class, engage, ask questions, and study hard, you will be totally fine. Don't let these reviews scare you. This was one of the best classes I took so far, and he is one of the best profs I've had, too.

Look, my A+ comes from taking stats as a part-time student, so I'm aware of that privilege. However, if you can, my BEST advice is to do the textbook exercises. Pls. A lot are super similar to the exam. And learn his definitions by heart, because yes he ducks pts for using slightly different terms. Also, go to his office hours!! He's super helpful!

Idk what kind of teacher Dean is as I took the course online but he was caring, kept encouraging us and was always available to answer questions. If you keep up with readings, excel problems, and videos, this class is an easy A.

Don't get scared by the other reviews! Dean is a great lecturer and makes sure to put more emphasis in class on the material that will be part of the long answers for exams. The textbook is MANDATORY reading, as most of his lectures are based off it (he even uses the same jokes and examples). You will actually learn a lot in this class.

Very tough exam and grader but amazing professor. He makes a boring content really interesting and engaging. Would much rather attend his lecture than keep up on the readings on my own. He is very cool.

Based on my experience with him in comparison to other reviews, he's good for stats but not psych classes. The exams were pretty fair and he told us in advance what material to review, and was always accessible via forum and office hours if students needed help. Online lectures were clear.

Tough but fair. He warned us in the first class that we absolutely needed to read the textbook and he wasn't kidding. If you do the readings and come to class, though, you'll be fine.

Great lecturer—explains complex ideas clearly with great projection and humour. Checks if we're following and genuinely cares, often stays after class. Exams can be oddly worded, but he takes feedback after. Prompt replies on email/Moodle. The course relies more on lectures than the textbook, so you have to show up for class. Overall, great prof!

Would take again, super organized and clear

Dr. Graham is a great lecturer! His classes are engaging and interesting, and he is extremely knowledgeable. He is also very approachable, and fair.

Dr. Graham is a great lecturer who is knowledgeable and approachable. Though his multiple choice questions are tricky, the long answer questions are usually straightforward. I highly suggest attending lectures and doing the readings ahead of time.

I got scared by reading these reviews but psyc 351 was my favourite class this semester! he makes the lectures so interesting and answers questions clearly. If you take notes during class, read the textbook, and study well, the exams really aren't that difficult. I would definitely take another class with him!