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easy class, 2 tests, matching, not tested on concepts, just the outlines of clas
Awesome guy, fun but easy class, 2 mult. choice tests
very funny/ interesting. cool class. opt thursdays. u can get outlines from lib
very easy class-don't need to buy a book
awesome teacher, he was easy, but I learned a lot from the class, good guy
Very easy class, 2 tests direct from notes
2 easy tests + easy essay.Thursday optional.Funny.No homework.notes in library
Dennis is the smartest man in the world, apparently...
Easy yet interesting class- Really nice, fun teacher-learned a lot
Good guy! easy tests. Go to class & write a good paper = A+. Dont buy book!
Good teacher, funny, take notes, class only one day a week, test=notes, memorize
Easy class, no book just lectures, lecture outline in reserve book room
MEMORIZE and you'll be fine. Great teacher lots of motivational speaking
golden opportunity; 2 easy tests; easy paper, no book required; Thurs. optional
What a wonderful teacher!! Show up on Tuesdays and take notes and you'll pass!
BORING BUT EASY YOU DONT EVEN NEED TO GO TO CLASS TO PASS!! I LOVED IT
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Good professor.Interesting lectures with good examples. 2 exams (mc, 60 pts each)Awesome class
Sometimes funny, but he never shuts up about himself. Lectures are pretty boring. Two easy tests, and you don't need the book. He has a really annoying voice.
He is the BEST!!!!!!!
Great teacher, great subject, easy tests, just seriously memorize everything... but don't take this class for granted or you won't get an A. Remember, there is only one test and a final!
Good teacher. Teaches the material very well. Lectures on Tues and goes over it again on Thurs. Memorize the notes and you'll be fine.
easy class but dont take advantage pay attention in class and take good extra notes there are only two tests
interesting class, very easy if you review the lecture notes, no homework or writing assignments!!!
he is soooo awesome! very fair, only two tests. don't take advantage of him, memorize the lecture notes, for the tests: know which terms go with which models. he's great, though, i wish all profs were like him!!!
Don't buy the book, just go to class. I never got the book and got an A. I recommend this teacher to anybody.
This teacher was great. I felt like I was going to a self help seminar instead of lecture!!!!!
sounds like the teacher from clueless...the guy. he repeats himself about twenty times so if u don't catch it the first time you will the third or fourth..and if not there is thursday's class. He has a hot TA.he spells easy words for u if u can't spell.
My favorite instrudctor at SDSU!!! So easy!!!
Very helpful. He makes it hard not to pass!!! Be willing to come to class and to study and you'll be fine.
EVERYONE SAID HE IS EASY...his tests were hard! Purposely tried to confuse us and it worked!
everyone says he's easy but they're probably psychology majors. Only 2 tests so you need to do well on both. Tests are confusing so you really need to study your notes! No assignments but you need to study!
Easy A. 2 tests and one paper. Just memorize the models and what goes under what model for the tests.
Super easy. If you memorize a few pages of note even thought you can not understand materials, you will easily get an A.
Don't worry the 1st day! He tries to scare the class ito believing that Testing & Measurement will be all statistics in order to get slackers to drop. Its really basic stats for 2 weeks. 2 tests & a 14 page paper. A funny and intelligent guy.
He is one of the most outstanding and nice teacher, that ever thought at SDSU. Take him if you can he is great.
This class is boring, more like an intro to psy class. Only 2 tests and they were confusing. He likes to talk about himself a lot and is easily side-tracked from the lecture.
So easy and cool. By far one of the easiest psy classes. Just go to class, if you have time, and memorize the powerpoint lectures, easy A.
A great teacher and interesting subject matter. You will be glad you took his class.
tests based on charts.. don't actually have to understand information ,it's just chart memorization
One of the best classes i've had. the guy is cool as hell, funny, and his class is cake. all you have to do is memorize the power point sheets word for word...i spent a total of 6 hours studying for this class and rec'd an A. He had cool TA's also.
Grade weighs heavy on only 2 test and no makeups, so be there for sure. Personally, I thought he was tough, and I took him because of the reviews. He's not as easy as everyone says he is and I'm not a laid back student.
Very professional. Tests are intense. He is very fair and actually cares about his students. Take him, but show up every day.
I have a crush on my nerdy psych professor. He's a cutie. hehe
his class is interesting and he's an awesome guy. He's always saying something funny and interesting. It is a difficult class though...I studied hard for each test and still got a B...if you want an A it's gonna take extra time studying!!!
ok, here's the deal. the guy is a complete bore. U alomst ask yourself y do i even bother. But the good news is the class is so easy, it's impossible to get less than a B. Just try and stay awake!!
Best Freakin' teacher I have ever had in my entire life. Nice, Funny, Easy. He's got it all. Do yourself a favor and take this class.
Thick glasses, very clear on what is on exam. memorize notes. don't go to class. Easy A. paper is easy. Tries to scare students on the first day (don't worry).
EASY CLASS, do not buy book!!!! do not read book, just come to class and take notes, memorize the notes exactly for the test and get an A, could not be a simpler class, boring though, i recommend
easy class. teacher gives interesting lectures, tells you whats gonna be on the test. Wish i could have gone to class more, still got an A though
A good teacher. She's funny and tells you all you need ot know for the test. Requires a group paper and presentation, but very easy.
Super easy. Go to class and you are set. Stay after he hands the tests back and you can score extra points. He likes to see that you care about the class and your grade and you'll be rewarded. He's very lenient. Great teacher. I had a total crush on him.
Great Teacher. Funny Guy. Learned a lot at the same time. Gave leniancy even when my paper was late. Would definetly take again if he taught other classes.
easy teacher if you're good at memorizing. 2 exams that are word for word the power point notes. one paper, very easy. go to class because he gives answers. very unavailable for help. has private office downtown.
easy class. tests are basically the power point. three 50-question tests. that's all. go to class or get the notes from someone else. that's basically all you have to do.
awesome prof
I really enjoyed this class. Very organized lectures and tests are only on lecture, DO NOT HAVE TO BUY BOOK. He is really really nice and I thought the lectures were interesting. He trys to see things from students point of view. Have to study the notes to get an A on tests. Take this guy!
dennis is a great guy, dont recommend his class becasue it is only based on 3 tests and that is it....he makes the class interesting
he tells you exactly what will be on the test, and it all comes from in class notes (don't need to buy the book). Sounds easy, but you have 3 tests...that's it! Review the study guide, that should help.
only 3 tests ALL based on lecture notes and study guide.Explains everything on a power point and makes sense and gives good explanations. Have to memorize a lot..if you go to class he gives test answers and will tell u everything you should study the lecture before an exam. good class. recommended
EASIEST CLASS EVER!!! He basically takes the tests for you with everything he tells you about them. I skipped EVERY class except the study day before the test, never studied, and i still pulled a B. Talks about himself too much so go to study day only for material. Other days are pointless.
DON'T BUY THE BOOK! You don't need it. The class is pretty easy. All you need to do is go to 6 class periods (the 3 test days and the 3 review periods before the tests). Memorize the powerpoints and you will get an A.
One of the Best teachers i've had. Class is based on 3 tests that are straight from his power point. Don't buy the book! all u gotta do is memorize the lecture notes and ur set. But YES easy class, i even slept most of the time and still pulled off a B in the class.
only 3 tests whole semester. he tells you exactly whats on the test. you don't need to read, but the book package comes with the study guide and test questions are taken from that. just study powerpoint and you'll be fine!
Excellent teacher. Easy class. Extremely friendly and helpful. Perhaps one of the best instructors in the university.
don't go to more than the six classes (teh reviews and the exams)you need to.
DON'T buy the book. It's pointless unless you plan to study from it. Lectures are powerpoint and studying from that will serve you well.
Sacuzzo is THE BEST TEACHER ever. Lectures straight off powerpoint and tests staight from lectures. Take notes in class and kim through the book to get an A. Very amusing guy, great stories! My favorite class!
Awasome teacher. Best proffesor Iv'e had so far at state. Deffinitly would recommend his class. He gives all the answers to the tests, and the final is not accumalitive.
Easy class. DONT BUY BOOK/STUDY GUIDE. 3 tests all from powerpoint. Just pay attention in class and you'll be fine. Take GOOD NOTES(or just copy powerpoint)! Everything is based on it. Memorize it. Also need 5 hrs..but just take surveys online
So goofy and lovable, goes through and reviews everything you need to know. A great professor, a truly intellegent man.
Ridiculous class. He doesn't even like psychology that's why he isn't practicing it. Don't by study guide. Memorize info day b4 test and you'll get a B. There's 3 tests and that's what makes up your grade. No homework, but go to class for lecture notes. Best wishes.
Very easy class! Randomlly durring classes he will tell you what is/isn't on the test...so should probably go to class. Dont need the book...just the study guide for the test b/c he puts random 5-10 questions directly from it onto the test. Super easy just study a little.
Such an easy class. He says the most random things sometimes. Go to the lectures or have a friend take notes for you because his tests are taken from his lecture notes and the work book. You dont really need the book. Easy A!
BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD! He's amazingly intelligent and very funny. Don't buy the book, just take notes in class. 3 tests straight from the notes. Such an awesome guy. He inspired me a lot and everybody should take him, he's amazing. I got an A, he ends up curving grades a lot in the end.
Pretty easy class. No need to buy the book b/c the test questions come straight from lecture notes. No real need to go to lecture though, just his review days cuz he goes over everything on the test then. Curves the class at the end so it's not too hard to get a B or an A.
Cool professor. Loves his stories. Reveals the true nature of the human beings (judgemental). Interesting and fascinating stuff.
This class is SO easy because there's lots of extra credit and always reviews things. I think he's kinda boring, but its an easy A!
easy A and they're right..don't buy the book!
this class is so easy! he's a great teacher with a lot of knowledge and interesting stories to tell. sometimes he repeats things way too much but he means well. if you fail this class you're an idiot. don't buy the book!!!
What a great teacher!! He is super willing to help, and his class is very easy. DO NOT buy the book, but definitely get the study guide for the book. Great class, very recomended!
This class is sooo easy. Dont buy the book. Just go to class and he will tell you what is on the test, and he makes the tests really easy. He also gives out alot of bonus quizzes so it is impossible not to get an A. DEFINATELY RECOMMEND!!!!
Easy class, I wish I had taken better advantage of it! The book isn't required, but it helped me. The tests are straightforward, he doesn't try to trick you, and there are plenty of people around who are willing to help. There are 3 tests, incl. the final, and 5 hours of outside participation in experiments.
This class is great! Saccuzzo is funny, helpful, and very interesting! I enjoyed being in his class and never fell asleep once. I didn't even study for the tests and aced eached one. He also gave us extra credit quizzes which boosted my grade even more!
Tests are straight forward and directly from the powerpoints, and all his quizes are extra credit. I also thought he was cute for an older man.
awesome class and easy teacher. the tests were super easy because they came straight off his powerpoint lectures. there was no cumulative final and he gave some extra point quizzes. take him you won't regret it.
i dont like his gradin scale...a 80.00 is a B-.i got a 79.999 which is a C+
Great teacher-- he's funny and practical in lecture. the book isn't necessary, but the study guide for the book has 5qs on the test each time, so it helps to know those. Review notes often and your amount of studying time for the class will be much less... tests are fair and easy if you keep up. He's really helpful and kind, so ask questions!
I didn't buy the book or study guide and I got an A+ in the class, he did give extra credit quizzes and the tests were easy if you looked over your notes and came to class. he's very smart, take this class you wont regret it! oh and there is the additional 5 hours outside experiments but thats for every psych 101 class anyway
great
THIS CLASS WAS REALLY EASY! I FAILED THE FIRST EXAM AND DID WELL ON THE TWO OTHERS. HE OFFERS A LOT OF EXTRA CREDIT. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! GO TO CLASS AS BORING AS IT MAY BE, REPITION DOES HELP! I'VE NEVER SEEN A PROFESSER CARE SO MUCH ABOUT HIS STUDENTS PASSING HIS COURSE AS SACUZZO IS. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
Great teacher and really nice. Just go to the lectures and study the notes and it should be easy.
dont buy book. just go to lectures especially the review lecture, and study your notes. he tells you exactly what is on the test, and if you study the tests are very easy. he gave extra credit quizes and that helps your grade a lot if you do bad on a test. this is definatley an easy A.
Go to class, pay attention and take notes; you'll get screwed if you don't.
All of his tests are from PowerPoint in a big classroom. Let's remodel that.
Awesome class! Sacuzzo tries hard to have everyone do well... but I've actually learned a lot. His tests were a little difficult, but he had plenty of extra credit to keep your grade strong. Very interesting lectures... take this class!
I got an A. You don't need the book or study guide book. Test are based on lectures. To get lab hours is easy. Do it in the beginning and get it over with. Go to class everyday. His class is interesting, a few times I felt like sleeping, but hardly ever. GOOD class for GE.
Really easy if you can memorize all his overheads. All about memory... not much about application
decent class, awesome professor! This guy gives you a no-BS assessment of the class the first day, and you'd better be ready to write that 20-page paper! One of my favorite professors at state.
goes over everything that will be on the test...very easy!
Very interesting class. He only teaches what will be on exams. Holds a very comprehensive review before each exam. The tests are a bit difficult but just do the extra credit and you'll be fine. Nice guy. Very clear. Attendance never required.
Just awesome! you wont regret it!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CLASS. professor Sacuzzo is awesome! you don't need the book. the material is easy as long as you go to class. lectures are fun and interseting.
awesome teacher who makes the class super easy and fun. Gave us all the questions to the final, and you DON'T have to buy the book. Take him if you can!!!
This was an awesome class! Class is really interesting and the tests are easy. All you have to do is go to class and it's not hard because he's entertaining. Then just know everything on the study guides and you'll get an A!
He is very clear on whats on the test and what isn't. His exams are easy if you study the study guide, the final for our class was exactly like the study guide, its all about memorization!!
The easiest class I have ever taken at state. Study guide practically gives you the questions and answers on the exam.
Awesome prof!! He tells you exactly what will be on the final and all the tests. If you fail this class there is something wrong w/ you!! Do not have to buy the book!
Very entertaining teacher, he goes over EVERYTHING that will be on the test if you stay the extra 15 minutes in class to review. He gives out study guides that are tell you exactly what will be on the test. If you go to class you can get an easy A.. I did!
Instructor was a wonderful teacher. His presentation and class management was a master piece. He is there to help you make it if you want to. Try him.
I love this class. It is a long class he always lets you out early. He gives you a study guide. The only thing to watch out for is he keeps saying that his test are easy and everyone gets A's in his class. It is true but you still have to study for the exam. There are only 3 tests I got a c on the first test and got an A in the class.
Great professor. Pretty easy.WIsh everyclass was like his. Gives u answers to the final! Guaranteed an A.. he has very helpful TA's.
WOW this teacher was easy. You don't have to go to class he puts the slides on blackboard but he goes over stuff that is going to be on the test in class that you may miss if you don't go to class. EASY TEACHER. The study guides are what is going to be on the test. He may put you to sleep some days and is a dork but EASY A!!!!
! Take this class!!!- he never makes you stay the whole time and its not too boring! Great teacher and he makes it very easy!
Very easy class. Easy A. 3 tests, gives you study guide almost identical to the tests. 1 short paper. Helpful TA. So easy. Take it!!!
The best teacher I've ever had. Very interesting & very easy. You will learn a lot about yourself. He let us go early every meeting! Take him!!!
Great professor...highly recommend. Class was easy. 3 tests and a final...tells you exactly whats on test. Not strict on attendance. Posts lecture on blackboard. Very helpful and interesting. Kinda rambles but let's you out early.
he's a great teacher!!i took this class with a different prof. 2 semesters ago and got a d+..did course forgiveness with this class and got an A! he totally made me understand psyc to the point where i actually changed my major to psyc and have signed up to be a TA for him! take this class, you won't regret it!
He is a really good teacher. Helps u out a lot. Goes over material that will be on the test. You still have to study to get a good grade but he tells you what. Study guides are really helpfull.
Easy teacher, just go to the lectures and you don't have to read the book. The study guides are almost exatly what is going to be on the test. Just pay attn to what he says is going to be tested and you will be fine.
awesome teacher. hes really nice and actually interesting. he always ends class early. really helpful. pretty easy. its only 3 exams, and thats it. he gives the powerpoints online, but i recommend going to class because he gives out a lot of the answers to the tests.
BEST TEACHER EVER!!! DON'T BUY THE BOOK. GO TO CLASS. TAKE NOTES. STUDY NOTES AND GET AN 'A.' ITS THAT EASY. NOTHING TRICKY ABOUT THE CLASS. HES STRAIGHT FORWARD AND DOESN'T TRICK YOU. CLASS IS REALLY FUN AND INTERESTING AS WELL.
For once the studyguide was actually a helpful! Intelligent professor. Class was interesting. I didn't fall asleep. 1 pg paper, turn it in ASAP! I did doubt myself at first. I got a C on the 1st test, after that all A's. Watch out for tricky questions. Oh and go to all the classes and reviews for tests. HAPPY STUDYING!!
He rocked!! Super interesting and nice. Alot of note taking but its worth it because its an easy A
I loooove his class! Professor Saccuzzo was a great teacher. He explained things very cleary. I mean... He wrote the class book for crying out loud. He doesn't make you buy a book and his class was great. Just print out the online notes and take them to class so that he can explain them. I would definately take him again anytime.
i absolutely love him. he made school fun. he is very clear in his lectures and reviews for the exam. all his lecture slides and notes will be on blackboard but come to class anyways. his teaching methods is amazing. i almost switched my major to psychology because he got me so interested in it.
This class is easy but very intresting. You can learn a lot if you try. You can tell Sacuzzo really wants you to do well, He sets the class up that way
I thought this class was very interesting. I went to class everyday and took a lot of notes. I was getting a D in the class...the first test is always the hardest, then it gets easier. He curves the grades at the end. I ended up with a B in the class. Chad is the best T.A. Ever!!!! he will try his best to help you out.
Dr. Saccuzzo is the best! His lectures are easy to follow and pretty interesting, and if you show up to class and know the study guides, you're pretty much guaranteed an A. Plus, he's a cool guy. Talk to him!
Wow. It felt like i did no work for this class but i know a lot about the subject. I dunno how he does it, but his methods are awesome. Got an A. Take this class, you must.
His lectures are really intersting, he never makes you stay the full 3 hour lecture, at most maybe an hour and a half. He is very clear, and really helpful in preparing for his tests. The final, he tells you exactly what is on the test, and the answers! Easy A
Great teacher and I'd love to take him again. Just rely on the powerpoint notes and lecture. Know how the models and psychologists connect. Don't buy the book, optional anyways. He's funny and enjoyable, tests are pretty straightforward. Multiple choice and only three to take you don't really have a final. Then there's an easy 5 point paper.
He is NOT as easy as everyone makes him seem! Everything in powerpoint BUT the exams are very tricky You really must MEMORIZE everything on the slides and understand the concepts to do good! His lectures are BORING and has u refer to PSY 101 book to define some concepts. You must STUDY and this class is not a breeze!
I don't know what the person below is talking about. What's wrong with having to study and actually know the material? And besides, how often do you come across a prof who tells you what and how he's going to word test questions. Study the powerpoint and you'll be golden. Easiest A I had all 4 years.
This class is pretty easy. I probably showed up 4 or 5 times out of the whole semester and still got a good grade. Just study the powerpoint, make a flash card for each theory/model and you'll do fine.
If you had him for 101, its pretty much a repeat but easier. Everything that's on the exam is from the powerpoint slides so memorization is a must. Its all about categorizing and knowing which person/concepts go with which models. Easy A with little effort.
No book needed, lets us out early all the time, easy!!! Also he is very kind hearted!
i like the way he teaches, he seems really passionate about everything he talks about. interesting teacher with interesting stories to relate to his lectures. i just didnt like that the tests were based on memorization cause with so many theorists it can get confusing. bonus, no book to read, just memorize his powerpoint
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this prof. Take him for psych, especially if you need it just for a GE.
He's a really gool guy, plus he tells you exactly what to expect on the test (Powerpoint Presentation). I should have gotten an A but i got lazy and stopped going after the first test. Good class!!
Class is an easy A. Tests are easy and straight from the powerpoint slides. He makes you write a one page paper on one of the lectures. Lectures are long and boring, but he never makes you stay the full three hours (usually like an hour and a half).
This was his grading scale for fall 06 "based on a 165pts. A=146 or better with the paper B=132 or better with the paper C=113 or better with the paper D=99 or better with the paper F=Below 99" Dr. Saccuzzo is a smart guy but his TA Britney acted like she was the actual professor! attend test reviews because he gives you test answers.
Not as easy as everyone makes him sound. He is annoying and hes lectures are boring. U must attend to pass, the slides arent enough! U wont learn a thing but if u can put up with his long boring lectures u can do fine
Went into this class thinking it would be really easy, and it wasnt. I wouldn't say its totally difficult, but you need to go to every class and take a lot of notes. He thinks he is funny and clever, but sometimes he can be obnoxious. Likes to talk about his multiple degrees, etc. Tries self-deprecating humor, but it just comes off as bragging.
this class was super easy just go to class and copy down lecture slides, missing lecture makes it a little difficult to grasp someconcepts nad he gives away questions when attendance low. test are exactly as lecture slide, like matching.
psy of personality class had 400 + students and was extremely hard! it was entirely based on memorization of mundane, boring THEORY!! Before this class my junior year GPA was decent -3.2, and I got my first FAIL ever in this class!! Oh yes, and I only missed one lecture!!!!
Pretty chill class. He's a nice guy and lets you out at least an hour and a half early. Tests can be a little tricky but overall they are pretty easy. I would recommend this class but say it's hard to get an A. You'll most likely get a B grade.
Lectures are OK but material is meaningless. Memorization of insignificant material and people are the key to a good grade. This class could have been informative and insightful. He made it a waste of time with his material being nothing more than a rehashing of theories proven to be false.
Let's you out early. Posts his PPT on Blackboard, but you need to take notes in class. Not really helpful since he makes you see his TAs for help. Grade based on 3 exams and a small 5 pt paper. Exams are confusing. You must memorize every useless theory to pass this class.
I loved this class! Totally easy if you can memorize! Just make sure you memorize each slide and you got an A!! No book needed and he has 10 million TAs to help you w/ any ?'s. Easy a-- A!
Oh my God... He scared me at first since he was very strict and the grading scale was harsh, but he is a psychologist (I believe he was conditioning us to be good with fear). As long as you abide by his rules and show respect, he'll ease up. The test were easy as long as you can associate things with one another since there are a lot of matching.
Easy class! He lets you out early and reviews the for tests in class. Pretty interetsing material but he sometimes goes on tangents. Tries to scare you in his first lecture but he just doesn't want slackers. Good class, good teacher.
Grading system sucks. First exam is on the syllbus in the second meeting. He posted all the notes online, but you still need to attend each to understand the meaning. All exams are based on his lectures and slides. Exams are sketchy, but not that hard if you know your stuff.
easy class. no assignments. three tests and they review for them twice each. 95% gets you an A. he's interesting he let's you out early, the subject matter is great. take this class. don't be afraid the first day.
Ridiculously easy class- if you can memorize concepts, names, and theories, you got an easy A! Tests are SIMPLE matching and mult. choice based on slides that are posted online. Go to the reviews to get what you need to know on the exams, and the syllabus test is EASY TOO!
Dennis Saccuzzo is approachable and helpful, and there are always TA's to assist as well. The tests are directly from the guides, you just have to study them!
Don't let his grading scale scare you. 95% is an A, but he gives lots of really easy extra credit. His gives most, if not all, of the test questions and answers during the optional review sessions. Always ends class early, and posts his notes online. I am concerned for you if you DON'T get an A or a B.
I am an A student/bio major so my opinion may differ from others but this class is cake. He tests on framework. Go to class and take notes on examples and defininitions tests are knowing what terms/concepts go with what person and model may be hard b/c only 3 tests, no curve, no chance to redeem a bad score. dont buy book.
3 tests, no curve, no extra credit, show up to class, take lots of notes, outline of notes on blackboard. Likes to put some trick questions on tests, so read carefully. 1st test given on 2nd class meeting on syllabus and 1st day notes. I added late didn't have notes, got a low C on 1st test, got B's on the next two. Overall a good class/professor
Considering the fact that he didn't require you to buy a book or that he he let our three hour long class out at least an hour every time... he's a good teacher. Only three test based on basically terms and facts instead of actual concepts. As long as you are good at memorizing, you'll do fine. Go to the first class!
I went to only 3 classes for the 3 tests. I earned a D in the class based on my scores (i know, im a slacker), but miraculously ended up with a C in the class (mistake?). regardless, good class and easy if you put in a couple days to study. take it.
Our 3 hour class was only 1.5 hous or less every time. Very easy if you memorize the notes on blackboard. No need to buy the book. Grades are based off of 3 exams only. Very, very easy.
He really enjoys what he does and his lectures are well thought out and delivered well. Watch out for test two there is a lot of information that MUST be memorized or you'll do crappy. Overall an easy class if you go to lectures(only about an hour and a half) and study a fair amount.
This literally was the easiest college class I've ever taken and I was going to community college where more was expected. I took some upper division sociology at UCSD and when I got in this class I couldn't believe it I thought it was a joke. There is a bit of trippin' with your head but in a Zen, Depak Chopra way! Sit back relax and enjoy!
He never kept us over an hour and it's a 2hr. 40 min. section. Don't have to buy the textbook because he teaches everything you need to know in lectures. Extremely easy A. Don't bother taking it if you aren't going to the first class because there's an exam the second week of class.
easy class. he just lectures and lets you out over an hour early every week. lectures are somewhat useless, since he posts the notes on blackboard and goes off on tangents all the time. grade is three tests but theyre really just memorization and matching, you dont even really have to learn the material. i put in extremely little effort and got a B
This class helped me turn my life around-and gave me a bad case of transference. Thanks Dr. Saccuzzo
I'm not sure why everybody seems to think that the class was easy. The first test had a class average of 70%, and accounts for almost half your grade. If you bombed the first test, good luck to you, since there is only one more test left to bring up your grade...
Although this class is supposed to be easy, I'm having a hard time because he is impossible to pay attention to. He reads one slide and then rambles about the universe for 20 minutes. Could NOT follow the lecture, so now I'm having a hard time studying for exam. Not much opportunity to boost your grade.
Prof. Saccuzzo is a great professor. He is EXTREMELY lenient on grading and makes sure his classes have at least half A's and B's on the test (friendly curves). Very intelligent guy, I look forward to attending this class. Lets class out early all the time
voice recorders on the podium to record his lecture: GREAT idea! Its hard to come back from a bad 1st grade (i got a 71% on the first exam) Needed better study skills on my part. was too prepared for an "easy" test. use flashcards!! Research paper was SUPER easy, if you just DO IT EARLY you WILL get a 10/10. nice guy, only wants to HELP YOU PASS!
Dr. Saccuzzo is very nice. However, as a professor, he needs to change his style. 2 hours of lecture, and he would get through 3 slides. Loves to go on about la-di-da, so it's hard to tell what information is actually important. Admitted to us that the 1st test was unfair so his T.A. read the answers to the 2nd test as prep. Didn't learn much.
BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD AT SDSU! he actually made me want to learn about psychology. the tests weren't hard at all as long as you studied his notes. you don't even have to buy the book. for the second test his TA actually gave us the entire test as a study guide. i definitely recommend saccuzzo.
Hes an awesome teacher, but i will tell you to drink an amp or redbull b4 class. He will give tons of examples sometimes to many, but he really wants everyone to get an A grade. You do have to study for a good grade, buts worth it! Awesome prof! FYI: GO TO CLASS AND DONT BE ONE OF THOSE ANNOYING PPL THAT ASKS FOR NOTES ON BB!!
OK professor, I thought this was going to be really easy, but lecture was so boring it was hard to see the ease. Everyone did horrible on the first exam, and wonderful on the second. Entire grade based off of 2 exams and one paper. I liked psychology before but he went off on too mnay tangents to understand his point. Overall easyish I guess.
This was hands down the worst psychology class I've ever taken. So boring and pointless! I thought it would be an easy A, but he gave us an impossible 1st test that he didn't even look over before he gave it therefore I was stuck with a B. (my first B in a psychology class).
Boring lecture, just facebooked and took notes when he said something important. 2 tests 1 paper. Gives study guides for test prior but need notes from Lecture so go to class(only 1 hour 40 min) Paper worth 10 points, turn it in early and get full credit.
Seriously people HE TELLS YOU WHAT IS ON THE TEST!!! If you have two brain cells to rub together you will get an A in this class. Go to lecture, take half-asssed notes, study for a couple hours before the test, turn the paper in early. That's it. Hot TA too
This class is confusing, hard and easy. There is no book, so you HAVE to go to class if you want to have notes to study for the exams. There is only 2 exams total and one essay. So if you do bad on the first exam, you BETTER do good on the second one. TA gives you almost all the questions that are going to be on the tests.
Not the best class. textbook not needed. he goes off on tangents all the time. this class is really easy if you are good at memorizing. hard class if you cant. dont really need to understand the material just know which words go with what. really nice prof. otherwise
The class is easy and you learn a lot too. He is really interesting to listen to. I can't imagine someone doing bad in this class.
Most of his students have to repeat the bar. Makes tons of mistakes. Sells expensive books. Big ego.
If you attend class he goes over every thing you will see on the test. Easier than high school in my book. And I learned something!! Extremely helpful and very knowledgeble on the subject.
This professor is great! His lectures were enjoyable and useful to everyday life.I got a lot out of this class! The test are based on the notes so its best to attend class!
I got over a 100% in this class with all the extra credit he provides on his exams. Just go to lecture, study the ppt slides, and you are guaranteed to get an A. He explains the material crystal clear, you do not need to get the book (there are like 3 questions from the book per class which you can make up with extra credit).
I've taken this professor's Bar class and passed on the first time. The books were extremely helpful and the schemas even helped with my exams in law school. Whomever said those who take his class have to re-take the Bar obviously hasn't seen the statistics. Sounds like someone is bitter and just didn't study enough. This is a wonderful professor!
TAKE SACUZZO! the class is really easy. everyone pretty much gets an A. he lets you leave an hour early and he's straightforward on his tests. the entire class is pretty much just common sense. if u took 101 you'll ace this class
Very nice guy. Three tests all basically from your notes. You HAVE to attend lecture. His lectures are quiet boring but thats what he bases his tests off of, so try and pay attention. He posts his own powerpoints online so you can write notes on those since they dont give much detail. He is willing to work with you for your grade. GREAT TEACHER!
EASY CLASS. HAVE TO STUDY FOR THE TESTS but once you study for a few hours you will get an A. extra credit given too.
Not as easy as some have mentioned, but not difficult either. A fun useful class with a great lecturer you don't have to go but you should-i'm sorry it is over :(. Do the readings as well as attend and you should leave with a clear understanding of the major theories. X-tra credit paper is only worth 3 points
Best professor ever, bar none. Lectures were very entertaining and informative. PPT slides are all on Blackboard. Textbook was useless. All test content were from lectures & PPT. The key to getting a good grade on the exams is MEMORIZATION. Extra credit paper def helped. Overall a joy and pleasure of a class + professor!
Good professor. Highly recommend to take a class with him. Very interesting class. Class in based on 3 tests. Just study the lecture and powerpoints and skim the book and you'll get an A.
He rambles a bit but eventually goes back to the main point. His class is not difficult but it is a bit boring, not the most interesting professor. Overall easy A.
If you want some useful tools to help you for life outside of and during school then take this class!! Very interesting man :)
I LOVE U DR. SACUZZO!! IM EVEN STARTING TO DO RESEARCH WITH HIM, I GOT TWO As IN HIS CLASS. PSYCH 350 VERY INTERESTING CLASS AND HE TELLS YOU WHATS GOING TO BE ON THE TEST AND I GOT LIKE A 92% AND HE DIDNT GAVE ME AN A MINUS LIKE OTHER PROFESSORS.
He's great!! seriously awesome and knows so much about what he is teaching. This course is all test based (4 tests). He give study guides that tells you what on the test. Best advice: have the PPT slides printed out and take notes on what he is actually saying! this is what will be on the test! also read the book!
This was a good class! Very interesting! Dr. Saccuzzo tells you mostly whats going to be on the tests. Attendance is highly recommended!.. A lot of what he says in class is on the test. Make sure to read the chapters too b/c he takes a lot of questions from the book as well. Powerpoint based.. 4 tests; 2 @100pts, 2 @50pts, 3 extra cred pts.
He is a great professor and probably a great clinician! He is very knowledgable in the field of psychology. He responds to emails very quickly and really appreciates when students care about their progress in the course. Abnormal Psy was very interesting and if you want to go on to get your masters, this is a very great course to take! Read book!
I had him for Abnormal Psychology. Even if your not a psych major this class was really interesting. If you go to class and take notes you'll do well on the tests, especially since you gives you the questions during lecture! His study guides tell you exactly what is on the test and he is always available if you need help. Great teacher!
Great class! Saccuzzo is one of the smartest people I have ever taken a class with. I took a 2hr40min class with him, but he made it interesting. Attendance is not mandatory, but the tests are based on the lectures. You grade is based on tests, no homework or projects in the class. I recommend getting the book for the class.
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