4.1

Doug McCann

Psychology - York University - Keele Campus

4.1
Quality
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Difficulty
79%
Would Retake
220
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4.1
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
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79%

Would Retake

220

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What Students Say

Hands down the best prof you could have for PSYC 1010

PSYC1010 - 5.0 rating

Great professor, I highly recommend Dr

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

67%

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1010
Feb 5, 2002

Gives excellent, clear lectures, easy to follow, good sense of humour

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PSY1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 7, 2002

No Comments

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1010
Mar 19, 2002

Great lectures and approachable too, what more could you ask for!

5.0
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PSYC1010
Mar 25, 2002

No Comments

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1010
Mar 27, 2002

Great lecturer, approachable and understanding.

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PSYC1010
Mar 28, 2002

No Comments

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PSYCH1010
Apr 1, 2002

Understanding, easy to talk to and explains things well

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PSYCH1010
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2002

No Comments

4.0
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PSYC1010
Apr 2, 2002

Great prof, great course!

5.0
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SOCIALPSY
Apr 2, 2002

keep teaching, Doug..you make things interesting

5.0
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PSYC2120Q
Apr 3, 2002

Great Course, But the exams are way to hard.

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PSYC1010
Apr 7, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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PSYC1010
Apr 8, 2002

AMAZING, charismatic, intelligent, makes it fun and interesting!

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PSYCH1010
Apr 8, 2002

No Comments

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1010
Apr 9, 2002

During lecture he made the worst jokes...

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1010
Apr 10, 2002

Great lecturer - and very candid! Speaks a little fast...hand cramp!!!

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PSYC1010
Apr 13, 2002

I actually stayed awake the whole three hours.

5.0
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PSYCH
Apr 14, 2002

killer exams

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PSYC1010
Apr 27, 2002

Made the work interesting and fun. Great lectures.

5.0
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PSYCH1010
May 2, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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1010
May 12, 2002

great lecturer

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PSYCH1000
May 20, 2002

confusing tests

5.0
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1010
Jun 22, 2002

How can I be the only person who finds him sexy????

5.0
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1010
Oct 27, 2002

Awesome lecturer. Really made psych interesting!

5.0
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SOCIALPSY
Nov 2, 2002

very easy to understand

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PSYC1000
Jan 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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1010
Feb 5, 2003

No Comments

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PSYCH1010
Mar 30, 2003

3 hrs went by in a flash.funny & intresting.exam... like all psych exams :(

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Mar 31, 2003

funny, interesting, approachable, great prof

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Apr 2, 2003

very interesting and funny guy. adds humour to the class to keep us awake for those long 3 hour lectures. he was fair in his exams and made everything clear and easily understandable

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PSYC1010
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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PSYC1010
May 29, 2003

Dr. McCann is a VERY good lecturer, he is also very helpful and takes time out to assist anyone with questions. Above all, he is inspiring!

4.0
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SOCIAL
Jun 10, 2003

I got an A in intro. psyc. thought he was easy, got a C+ in social psyc. next year...(and I worked just as hard) He's just harder in upper level courses

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Aug 6, 2003

Doug McCann was awesome!!!! His lectures were so organized and clear and understandable. He is also humerous and applies the course material very well. Great pROF. Everyone loved his class.

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Aug 18, 2003

FUNNY,ORGANIZED,WELL EDUCATED.MADE LECTURES GO BY IN A FLASH(3 HRS!)ALWAYS KEPT THE CLASS AWAKE,ENTERTAINED,&INTRIGUED.ALMOST MADE LEARNING F U N . EXAMS WERE FAIR, CLEAR AND KILLERS (C'MON ITS PSYCH!!)

3.0
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SOCIALPSY
Aug 25, 2003

Don't take social psyc with him!!!! He 8is so strict and confusing, his lectures make no sense. And his exams are hard!!!

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Sep 1, 2003

Funniest man alive.. You should take this intro with him if you want to actually learn something and be facinated not only by the course material but by his comedy. I would definelty take another course with him again!

2.0
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2120
Oct 1, 2003

His lecturing style is confusing, dense, and way too fast paced. His explanations are superficial and haphazard. A chore to sit through.

4.0
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PSYC2120
Nov 28, 2003

overall a good prof. exams not that easy.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Dec 5, 2003

great lecturer, makes the course material very interesting.

5.0
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PSYC2120
Dec 5, 2003

Great professor! Interesting, fair, and extremely helpful. One of the best profs i have come across! I highly recommend taking his course.

5.0
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PSYC2120
Dec 5, 2003

Great professor! Fair, helpful, and very interesting! I highly recommend taking his course!

5.0
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1010
Dec 10, 2003

Prof McCann is a dedicated teacher who helps students become independent, life-long learners. Those who manage to be his class are lucky.

5.0
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2120
Jan 4, 2004

Excellent Prof, clear, helpful lectures, fair but kinda hard tests.

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Feb 6, 2004

very good prof, too bad i only had him for half the year

5.0
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PSYC1010
Mar 8, 2004

A very good prof. Perfect for you frosh people.

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2120
Mar 12, 2004

Yes, yes, we ALL know about Harrison.

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PSYCH1010
Apr 2, 2004

I thought he could have explained a lot of the topics more clearly, he was difficult to understand. I found his lectures too dense and quite boring. Also he's unapproachable type of person, for questions...I didn't like him at all!

5.0
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PSYC1010
May 4, 2004

Very funny and entertaining lecturer. He knows how to involve the class effectively, really strengthening the understanding of the concepts. Unfortunately, I only had him for half the year. Tests were a bit hard, but I didnt read the textbook.

4.0
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PSYC
May 10, 2004

great course & great prof

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PSYCH1010
Jul 13, 2004

he was so good in my 1010 class that i registered for his 2nd yr course. a fantastic prof!

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SOCIAL
Jul 13, 2004

Professor McCann teaches differently in intro and social. He's terrific in intro, but extremely difficult and incomprehensible in social - and his social exams are quite unfair - 80 mc and three essay questions, all in two hours! Awful.

5.0
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PSYC1010
Jul 29, 2004

Great Prof! My favourite yet, I changed my entire timetable to take his class. Highy recommended, two thumbs up!

5.0
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PSYC1000
Sep 14, 2004

This professor is FUNNY and EASY GOING, Great leactures and Exams are very fair. Pleasure to si through his lectures. Recommended for all.

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SOCIALPSY
Sep 28, 2004

Cool prof. Lectures are interesting, gives a lot of in-class questionnaires for his social research - you get to see the results later. Very easy tests.

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PSYCH1010
Nov 1, 2004

Amazing prof. One of the very few classes that werent torture to sit through for 3 hours. Easy going,funny keeps the class interested in the lecture.

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PSYC1010
Nov 7, 2004

Interesting prof. knows how to keep a class on there feet

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PSYCH1010
Nov 8, 2004

He manages to be clear, humourous, witty and knowledgeable. Conveys things simply and accurately, makes you think. Exactly what I was hoping for when I imagined a university prof.

5.0
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SOCIAL
Nov 18, 2004

I heard so many good things about Mccann that I just had to take 1 of his courses...so I did. He is very clear, knowledgeable, and somewhat funny and Canadian all at once. His tests are kinda hard because he tricks you on the M.C. with "all of the above, none of the above" etc. overall 7/10

5.0
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PSYCH2120
Dec 2, 2004

i would highly recommend to change your schedule if needed to have him as your prof.McCann is one of the best profs psychology department has to offer.

5.0
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PSYC2120
Dec 9, 2004

Excellent prof. Very clear, provides interesting examples and relates material to every day life. makes the class very interesting, humourous and straight forward

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Dec 10, 2004

excellent prof! everyone should take his class its so much fun and he keeps you from falling asleep...he can probably make anyone laugh

5.0
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PSYCH2120
Jan 3, 2005

One of the best profs! Highly recomended!!

5.0
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1010
Jan 4, 2005

best prof in my 4 years at york, totally amazing, take any class you can with him!

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Mar 2, 2005

He's down to earth, and makes fun of U of T alot. His powerpoint presentations are clear and understandable. Structured the course well, and i am going to try and get him as a teacher next year

4.0
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PSYC1010
Mar 31, 2005

excellent prof! the only class i haven't fell asleep in! all his notes are posted online... all u do is fill in the blanks during the lecture. exams weren't too bad. highly recommend him!

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INTROTOPSYCH
Apr 7, 2005

Overall, he was a great prof.

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PSYC1010
Apr 10, 2005

Nice prof, but have the worst TAs. He makes class interesting.

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PSYCH1010
Apr 21, 2005

i love this course!!!! it was the best. the prof is amazing. trust me i encourage everyone to take this course.

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PSYCH1010
Apr 24, 2005

Doug is great!! Very interesting lectures, clear and concise. My only beef is his reluctance to discourage talking durring lectures. I don't think there is anything more detractive from a learning experience. Great text with a fabulous interactive CD. I reccomend this course to anyone!

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PSYC
Apr 26, 2005

he is hot

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SOCIALPSYC
May 21, 2005

the prof knows his material and knows how to teach it..very interesting lectures with lots of personal and funny examples, easy to approach and very very helpful and understanding..tests are kind of hard but u must attend his lectures to do the essay questions..tests are fair..his class is worth your time..

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PSYC1010
Jun 20, 2005

The best teacher in Psyc department but he didn't give me .8 percent to get an A

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PSYC1010
Jun 21, 2005

Great Prof! Really knows his stuff and really likes teaching it.

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INTROTOPSYCH
Jul 20, 2005

He's so helpful in clarifying information and he makes intro. to psych. extremely interesting. Great Class.

5.0
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PSYC1010
Sep 8, 2005

Such a nice man. Such a goo prof. Wish he taught more classes!

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PSYCH1010
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 25, 2005

What an amazing professor!!! He was extremely helpful and such a nice person to talk to!! I loved it when he got the class to sing "row row row your boat"!! lol

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PSYC1010
Nov 3, 2005

his class is so much fun!

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PSYCH1010
Dec 9, 2005

his tests are really hard, but he bell curves so that the marks are higher :) also, he makes the material really interesting, he also makes the class fun to go to, its the only one i look forward to!!

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1010
Feb 13, 2006

Lectures are interesting though the tests are really hard!!! He's a good prof and makes the lectures interesting.

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PSYCH1010
Feb 13, 2006

He's the best professor i've ever had in all my years at york. He's lectures are awsome, he really gets you involved in the whole process.Out of all the first year teachers he does make more challenging test, but thats all they are challenging. If you read the text book you'll get an easy A.Plus, he bell-curves all his tests.

5.0
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PSYC1010
Mar 3, 2006

He is absolutely the best prof at York! His classes are actually fun to attend and he's very helpful and clear. Highly recommended!

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PSYCH1010
Mar 13, 2006

Hes an amazing prof who knows how to get you interested with the material. His lectures are on the exams so if u want to do well I suggest taking good notes. His tests are challenging but he bell curves them anyway by like 10% or more at times =D

5.0
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PSYC1010
Mar 29, 2006

He's am amazing prof! I love attending his lectures. I've never missed any of his lectures. He made this course extremely interesting.

5.0
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PSYC1010
Apr 1, 2006

best prof i have had so far! make sure u do not miss any of his lectures (essay questions are always based on lectures). tests are a little hard, but dont worry much, the belling will take care of that:D. AMAZING PROFESSOR. "gooood afternoon", "welcome back". always says that!

5.0
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PSYC1010K
Apr 5, 2006

goooooooooood afternoon, gooooood afternoon, welcome back, welcome back, lol amazing prof tests are hard (but he wil add at least 10% BONUS TO EVERYONES MARK) recomended.

5.0
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PSYC1010
Apr 14, 2006

Awesome prof. He incorperated videos and pictures from the news into alot of his lectures. Always compared things to everyday life, and personal experiences. A class that I skipped as seldom as possible, was definetely worth the walk across campus (from rez). Question though? Does he own more than 1 outfit? :)

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Apr 20, 2006

Awesome class for a 3 hour lecture. Professor was always interesting and helpful for answering questions after class. pleasure to be in his class!

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PSYCH1010
May 22, 2006

Awesome! Im not a psych major but I got an A+. he is very clear, organized and concise. Very good at answering questions and all lecture material is relevant. Tests are long but if you dont skip lecture and read the material they make perfect sense. He rules!

4.0
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PSYCH1010
Jun 12, 2006

First of all, no university course is easy - But what is great about McCann is his vive for teaching and his enthusiasm, plus his sense of humour. Go to every lecture and read the text inside and out and you will no doubt succeed! It's to bad this prof does not teach more courses because he would make for great listening. Study hard!

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PSYCH1010
Jun 21, 2006

mccann is such a great prof.... i want to take more of his classes!!!

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PSYCH1010
Jul 10, 2006

Interesting lecturer but tests were extremely difficult and some test questions were irrelevant. Class average was around 60%. Make sure you memorise every single detail in the textbook.

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PSYC1010
Aug 31, 2006

He is an excellent professor. I wish he would teach more coursesin the evening 4 to 7. He is very organized and he has his own website, where he post grades and his lectures. I found his exams are hard but if you study and attend all his lectures you'll do fine. I would take his courses again. I highly recommend to take his courses.

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PSYCH1010
Sep 4, 2006

Really good prof, he's funny and knowledgeable, his tests are hard and tricky, but I managed to be get a B.He doesnt cover alot in his lectures,so you need to read the book,but he uses videos n games n examples to prove his point.His notes are kind of incomplete, but you need to come to all his lectures. He also puts his notes n marks on this site.

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PSYCH1010
Sep 7, 2006

great professor! he even wrote a text book! hes funny and interesting to listen to.

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PSYC1000
Sep 8, 2006

Great professor, took him for Intro to Psyc and I actually went to all of my lectures! He keep's things interesting and clear. He likes to talk about his son a lot which isn't bad because it makes him easily approachable because you feel like you know him. Not bad marker, he gives you what you deserve!

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Mar 29, 2007

realy good professor. he has a nice website where he posts marks and notes but they arent complete so you need to attend lectures. like someone else said his notes arent very detailed but usually the studies he mentions in lecture are often the SA questions

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PSYC1010
Apr 7, 2007

very knowledgeable and helpful. He is friendly and approachable and will help students who need it. His tests are ok (just make sure to do your readings). He makes lectures interesting and keeps students interested. Just make sure to pay attention during class.

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PSYC2000
Apr 26, 2007

One of the best prof's I've ever had, and I'm almost done school. His classes are engaging and interesting. He's a nice guy, as well. If you can, definitely take his class!

5.0
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PSYC1000
Jun 13, 2007

Dr McCann knows his stuff alright as he wrote the textbook for this course. Makes learning fun, i remember when he made us sing haha. Tests were based on his lecture material and textbook material. Essay question, not really an essay was based on his class notes and for the most part were pretty straight forward. The hardest essay was on the exam.

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PSYCHK
Jul 25, 2007

Doug Mccann was a wonderful professor. No one was like him. His lectures were so interesting that he made me attend every class. Believe it or not this is the only 3 hour class that I have ever been in that didnt make me sleep. If you study you will get an A. Just listen, take notes and go home and read the text.

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PSYCH1010
Feb 14, 2008

hes honestly an amazing prof HES TOUGH but if u listen to him you will learn! amazing!

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PSYCH1010
Mar 21, 2008

I love this man! He is not only interesting, his tests are SO easy. All you have to do is review the lecture notes, listen in class, and take notes on the textbook. If you break up the reading and take good notes, before each exam you only need a few hours of study to guarantee you a good grade. He makes jokes on the exams, couldn't stop laughing

5.0
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SOC2000
Apr 9, 2008

This is by far the best prof I've ever had, he makes you want to learn more and is very empowering. No one better!!!

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PSYCH1010
Apr 12, 2008

Absolutely wonderful professor. He made me enjoy every class I took with him and I still continue to learn outside of class thanks to him.

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PSYC1010
Apr 13, 2008

He is a horrible professor, he can put an insomniac to sleep. He is not funny or interesting at all. Compared to other professors, he is crap. For tests you need to memorize his notes and the textbook, and he asks such specific questions. Do not enrol in his class, you are better off with Dr. Jubis

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PSYCH2120
Jun 9, 2008

This is by far the BEST prof at York and as for the 2 ignorant and useless negative comments before mine, anyone that isn't brain damaged would be advised to ignore those comments, trust me! The only thing horrible is to get inaccurate info from losers that probably think literacy is an option for university lol,this prof is fair and inspires you t

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SOSC2120
Jun 12, 2008

Great Prof! I agree with the last comment, that student must be on crack! LOL!!! This prof is funny and witty and very encouraging! Definately stands above the rest.

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PSYCH1010
Nov 2, 2008

i feel that his lectures r confusing..something so simple that anyone will know....he will make it sound really hard...and his jks r kool but drag on..and make u really bored...if u just read the text book and read his notes..you will do fine..3hrs r too long!

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PSY1010
Jan 6, 2009

His lectures are actually very interesting, the best 3 hour lectures at York, and he really motivates you to engage in the material. Re: the last comment; he does NOT drag on and he is witty and knows his stuff- maybe psych just isn't for you

5.0
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PSYC1010
Feb 13, 2009

This guy is amazing! By far one of the greatest professors ever! He makes Psychology a fun class to go to while learning at the same time. His tests are a mixture of jokes and essential knowledge. Made going to his class easy!

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PSYC1010
Feb 18, 2009

ABsolutely Amazing! His class is the only class I never skipped so far. I look forward to the lectures as they're never boring. The test was pretty straight-forward and easy IF you take your time to study for it. I recommend him for everyone who wants to take Psyc 1010

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PSCY2120
Feb 27, 2009

i love this prof!! his lectures are very interesting not boring at all, he tells the funniest stories make sure you go to his lectures because they will be on the exam.

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PSYC1010
Mar 9, 2009

Some of the lectures are really fun. His test are multiple choice with one essay question which can be in point form.

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PSYCHB
Mar 26, 2009

Weird Test Questions

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PSYCHD
Apr 19, 2009

Tests are very hard, he is not very good at explaining things, I find my class notes very disorganized and random. Know EVERY little detail, he asks the most RANDOM questions on tests. Would not recommend him for first year psych.

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PSYC1010
May 2, 2009

He's an awesome prof! He actually makes me want to come to lecture.

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PSYCH1010
May 5, 2009

Very hard tests you have to memorize his textbook..class is pointless ..overall not a good prof. There is way better at York! Good luck!

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PSYCH101
May 26, 2009

outstanding teacher. it is easy to do well in his class. he makes everything more simple and does not try to sound smart like most professors do even though he knows more than any other prof. really great, nice, man. enjoyable, interesting and simple class

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PSHY1000
May 28, 2009

very good proff, clear, interesting, and funny. ATTEND ALL LECTURES! he asks questions about that stuff on the tests. also READ every chapter, and every word, test are not HARD but full of detail

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PSYCH1010
May 30, 2009

intelligent prof. if you read the textbook you will do well. his lectures are quite boring BUT his tests are very fair.

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PSYCH1010
Jun 5, 2009

Professor McCann is amazing teacher! Be very attentive on his lectures and while reading the textbook and you will do fine! I recommend his classes for everyone! Enjoy and study hard!!!

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PSYC1010
Jun 6, 2009

The Multiple Choice tests are extremely arduous. I would not select this professor if you are attempting to obtain an A or A+.

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PSYCH1010
Jun 7, 2009

Awesome professor! Extremely interesting lectures and his textbook is now my table book! Take time study for the tests and read textbook before the lecture and you will do perfect! Extremely helpful! I strongly recommend him for everyone!

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PSYCH1010
Jun 7, 2009

He's a really good professor funny, approachable and helps you understand. however, the tests are sometimes based on really obscure questions such as why he left early or his favorite colour. overall, if you put in the effort you should do fine. but you need to go to lecture to get a B or better.

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PYCH1010
Jun 8, 2009

This teacher is quite difficult. Many people i know dropped his class due to his tests. He has no assignemtns and his questions are impossible. i.e why was i absent 5 weeks ago. YOu have to work really hard to even get a C

5.0
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PSYCH1010
Jun 10, 2009

By a mile the BEST prof I've ever had! He makes Psych so much fun, and his jokes are hilarious! Make sure you read the book and go to every class though, because it's ALL on the test. Lots of questions on small details in the book to see if you actually read it, but this class was an easy A for me. Just put in the work and you'll do well.

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PSYC1010
Sep 2, 2009

Humourous.

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PSYCH1010
Sep 8, 2009

Absolutely hilarious. You need to pay attention in lectures and read the textbook to do well, but he made the class fun.

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PSYC1000
Nov 2, 2009

Worst prof I have ever had, his 3 hour lectures are useless. I could have just stayed home, read the textbook and maybe have passed. Tests are impossible, makes you come to class to fill in study notes and none of the info from the study notes was on the exam it was purely from the textbook so u basically need to memorize the text to pass.

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PSYCH1010
Nov 10, 2009

The exams he uses are more punishing than any method utilized by the Canadian Justice system.

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PSYC2120
Nov 25, 2009

He's a great lecturer who knows his stuff, but his exams can be quite difficult. You should attend lectures, take thorough notes, and do your readings. He's also a very funny man who doesn't talk down to his students. I had him for PSYC 1010 and I took him again this year because even though I didn't do well in 1010, I still enjoy him as a prof.

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PSYCH2220
Dec 15, 2009

His exams are impossible. He throws in personal anecdotes. I just had a question on his exam "which movie did I see with my son last week?"

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PSYCH2120
Dec 21, 2009

Best Prof. I've had at York. I had him for intro psych last year and social psych this year. I intend to find out if he teaches a third year course and will definitely take it. He's funny and does use personal questions on his exams (ex. what is my son's name?) But their always at least somewhat related to the subject matter!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1010
Mar 31, 2010

GREAT Prof. He is really clear and if you attend the lectures the little personal anecdote questions aren't hard at all - they are basically bonus points for people that made an effort to show up to his lectures. Funny, and the lectures go by quickly. Will be taking his Social Psych class next year and am really looking forward to it.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1010
Apr 3, 2010

He's cool

3.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Jul 23, 2010

Really nice prof. and interesting lectures but you must memorize the entire text book for his tests. Even the small print you think is not important. Do not take psyc 1010 with this prof! I heard Jubis is an easy prof. probably way better than McCann.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2120
Dec 12, 2010

Great professor! Great class, textbook is good. Was able to get an A without attending all the lectures, a lot of the exam questions are from the textbook although he likes to include a couple on each that you would only know from being in the lecture. Best class and prof at York for me so far.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1010
Jan 25, 2011

You dont have to go for the lectures but its very helpful to. I didnt study the text book (although its mandatory) and I did well(i went to every class). You can not go to class and study the whole text and expect to get a C...So come to class and its an easy breeze. Tests are not so easy but fair based on material covered. Overall, Awesome prof!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1010
Jul 14, 2011

His everything you would expect of university proffessor he knows all the ins and out and his more then happy to help you if you ask question, however, going to classes is a must since he posts fill-in notes, and you must study both the text and lecture notes and pay attention to little things he talks about ex. his son it could be a bonus on exam!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2120
Nov 18, 2011

McCann makes the lectures very interesting, plus he's really funny. I've never had to ask for help but my friends who have said he was very patient and thorough with them. His tests are fair meaning if you study hard and attend class, you do well.

4.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Nov 30, 2011

Spend a lot of time studying the text book from front to back, as well as you must attend ALL lectures as he will not record anything> this is extremely unfair. Exams are difficult even if you do study quite a bit. There are also some ridiculous irrelevant questions. He knows what hes talking about,but focuses too much during lecture on experiments

5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Dec 11, 2011

McCann is a good teacher. His lectures & video selections complement the textbook readings, and he's got a good sense of humor. He also has a knack for bringing the concepts "to life." You will learn a lot about the human mind, but your own as well. Exam questions are fair and relevant, and handouts are provided for every lecture. He's a good prof.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1010
Apr 4, 2012

This professor is really good. He makes psychology fun. I love his lectures and went to every single on of them. On his exams, he has a lot of material from lectures, so it is important to attend them.

5.0
2.0
GRADGRAD
Jun 9, 2012

This prof is absolutely the best there is! He has to be the most intelligent in both academics and life experience, and at the same time so modest. You are lucky if you get into his course, I highly recommend it, it made a huge difference for me :)

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1010
Jun 22, 2012

Amazing prof! very understanding and tests are reasonable. make sure to attend lectures because tests contain of questions from videos watched in class and print out the slides prior to class becaue they are incomplete.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Aug 2, 2012

Amazing prof!! truly intellgient. u must go 2 EVERY class & print out slides prior 2 class as they're skeleton notes. must read every single pg entirely & small sections that may seem unimportant. tests r not hard if u read & understand everything from the book, class notes & video notes. if u dont read it then dont expect 2 get a good grade.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Oct 19, 2012

He is an amazing professor who makes sure that each class is as interesting as possible, which he keeps light with humour. He's clear and concise, however questions on his test are sometimes irrelevant (just to make sure you were in class). Coming to class is mandatory, and as long as you read the textbook you'll do fine!

4.0
5.0
PSYCH1010
Aug 23, 2013

5 test each worth 19%. 75 multiple test questions 1 easy question.

3.0
5.0
PSYCH1010
Mar 31, 2014

He is a good prof, but his tests are ridiculous. He wrote the textbook, therefore you must know every sentence. And you must attend every lecture as he has a lot of questions on the tests from lecture. Some of his questions are irrelevant to the course and should not be tested.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1010
Apr 8, 2014

Great Professor, but the reading load is heavy. Since he wrote the text book, you must read EVERYTHING in order to do well on the tests and you must attend lecture and fill out his power point. Some of the questions on his tests are irrelevant, but it is a VERY interesting course. If you are looking for an easy course this is definitely not one.

1.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Apr 13, 2014

do not recommend, too difficult with this prof

1.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Apr 13, 2014

good prof

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1010
Apr 15, 2014

Overall he is an amazing prof and his lectures are all clear and interesting. However you are going to have to attend his classes since around 20% of his test questions come from his lectures. However as for the book, study every little bit of it. Do your readings, attend classes, study the book and you will get an A. There is no other way out..

5.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Apr 22, 2014

Great prof! He keeps lectures interesting with lots of jokes and funny pictures. You must attend every class cuz the slides on Moodle have blanks which u must fill in during lecture. I like that he forces everyone to come to class because you learn better that way. His tests are fair but this is not an easy class - you must dedicate yourself.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Apr 30, 2014

Don't let the fact that he wrote the textbook trick you, lectures are mandatory! There are 5 in class tests, no final exams. Tests are atleast 50/50 textbook and slides. If he spends more than a minute on something (e.x memorizing pie, talking about his son) expect it to show up on the test! From the book, know all the blue terms.

5.0
2.0
PSYC212O
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2014

Favorite professor at York. Interesting lectures. Fair exams. Very understanding and approachable.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2014

Really got me excited about the psychology program at York, co-author to the text we used. You can tell he knows his stuff! His lectures are interesting, he throws in jokes here and there and provides relevant real life examples and videos. I would highly recommend any first year psych students to try and switch in to his class :)

4.0
3.0
1010
Aug 24, 2015

Such a cool prof, funny, engaging and passionate about psych. I always looked forward to his class. He cares about his students & tries to make sure he's clear. He does in class demos, shows videos & he's not monotone, so that really helps! His tests aren't the easiest (all MC) so your readings, pay attention,attend all lectures and you'll do fine.

2.0
5.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 16, 2015

Worst prof i have ever had. -You need to come to every lecture because his slides are fill in the blanks, YOU WILL NOT KNOW WHATS HAPPENING ON THE POWERPOINT IF YOU DONT ATTEND -He says something for 2 minutes in class, and theres 10+ question on the tests ( not in textbook) -His tests are very hard and specific -Super boring -Switch profs!

1.0
5.0
PSY1010
Jan 13, 2016

its too difficult and he doesn't help me anything

5.0
3.0
PSY1010
Feb 28, 2016

Dr. McCann is a terrific professor, the best I have had. I switched my major because of his class. He is not easy, but he is there for his students. If you have a problem, go see him. It's a must course. Take this course. He wrote the textbook.

2.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2016

I did very well in this class, but I honestly thought it was WAY too much work for a first-year class. The readings were intense and dense for a first year course. This course can really dampen your spare time and drag you down in other courses if you do not have your schedule planned out well. Prepare to read a lot. Grading is toughfor SA ques.

4.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Apr 12, 2016

A good professor. His lectures are interesting. He wrote the textbook, so expect to read about 100 pages per lecture. The readings were too heavy for a first year course. He posts skeleton slides, so you have to attend lecture in order to fill in the blanks.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2016
Would take again

Oof, tons of questions from both lecture and textbook verbatim. But what a great guy, lovely character and makes class fun! Made me love my major :)

1.0
4.0
PSY1010
Oct 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

he has a great personality and gives off a good vibe but his lectures and powerpoints are the most useless things ever it is crucial to go home and read your entire textbook for the class, because you will learn NOTHING from his lecture complete waste of time to go to his class you would benefit much more from reading the text book alone

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
PSYC1000
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2016
Would take again

Great prof! By far my favourite lecturer at York University. He makes his students want to attend lecture and keeps them engaged throughout. For a psych course that is very heavy with reading, he does a good job of pulling out the important points in lecture and displaying them in a fun and memorable way. Would recommend!

Respected
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2.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor McCann is a ok professor but I find psych 1010 to have way too much reading for a 1st year course and his evaluations are difficult as he bases most of the questions from the readings and less on the lecture material.

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TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2017
Would take again

great guy

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Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
PSYCH1010
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a super great guy... BUT His power points are choppy and make no sense (even after filling in the blanks). Mark is based off 5 multiple choice tests. No room to level out through application of an assignment, so if you don't do well on multiple choice drop the course. I unfortunately wish I had chosen a diff. prof despite his good personalty.

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TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSY1010
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 24, 2017
Would take again

very interesting lectures :)

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4.0
2.0
PSY1010
Mar 21, 2017
Would take again

Professor Mccann's really lecture heavy. He puts specific things from class on tests, so if you don't go you definitely won't get too high a mark. He's really cool and tries to make the class interesting. Really great class.

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5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: B+
Apr 3, 2017
Would take again

You can tell he is really passionate about what he teaches and knows how to teach it well. Always clear and uses examples that you'll remember for the exam.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Super nice, always answers questions in class. Tests are all MC, very simple, gives hints about what may be on them, 80% textbook 20% lectures. HAVE to read textbook in order to pass this course, readings are heavy but an easy pass if you do read, generally gives out pages not to read, what to focus on. Got an A, highly recommend!

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSY1010
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

Great Prof! Lectures are very interesting and he always jokes around. The tests are all multiple choice but you have to read all the chapters and attend all classes, because he shows videos in class and some questions on the test are based of this. Very easy to do well if you just come and sit in class and read ALL the pages, even the case studies!

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Participation matters
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSY1010
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

This is a class that I looked forward to each week because of how interesting the lectures were. I learned about so many useful topics. If you pay attention during lectures, study the textbook and powerpoints in detail (a lot of reading), you should do really well in his class. Tests are all multiple choice with little to no tricky questions.

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

He does skeleton slides, gives you fill in the blank slides and gives answers during class. MUST ATTEND CLASS if you want A. MUST HAVE TEXTBOOK, 90% of info is from book. 5 tests, 3 chapters per test, 50 pages per chapter. Do not leave last minute. Attend class, read book, make notes, read notes, do bonus marks. Easy A but you have to work for it

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5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Jun 10, 2017
Would take again

Could turn anyone into a psychology major!

4.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

Doug is an amazing prof. His tests are all multiple choice, super easy, and there was no final exam. He does skeleton slides so you have to attend class in order to get correct notes. There is a lot of reading but if you used the textbook, concept charts and his notes you will get an easy A.

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Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

Lectures are very interesting, however it makes up a small portion of the test so you can get away with skipping a few classes. I got an A after making notes based off the textbook and studying at least one week before. Hardly used the concept charts but Mindtap is great when you don't want to lug a heavy textbook around campus.

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Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY1010
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2018
Would take again

Great prof! Good start to first year student who take his class. His lectures are interesting and fun. No exams, only 5 tests throughout the year; all multiple choice questions. He gives easy/silly bonus questions in his tests: ex. what is his son's name? I would highly suggest to take this intro to psyc class with him.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

I took professor McCann's class 2 years ago and I miss that class so much! I have never attended a more fun, interesting, informative class. The material covered has real life applications, there is a lot of reading but it's all interesting and the tests are reflective of the in-class and text materials. I highly recommend this prof he's amazing!

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Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY1010
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2019
Would take again

After 2 years. I miss his lectures. I cannot wait to take his classes again! I was in his class in intro to psychology. He's funny - jokes around. His lectures were not boring. There are times where he talks about his family but it's usually lecture related. He's amazing! I enjoyed all of his lectures, I never missed one because he is amazing.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY1010
Grade: C
Mar 27, 2019
Would take again

Doug is an amazing prof very friendly, accommodating, lectures are entertaining. There are 5 multiple choice tests worth 20% each, not easy if you do not study. He does skeleton slides so you have to attend class in order to get correct notes. There is a lot of long readings but if you used the textbook and his notes you will be fine.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
PSY1010
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

He's a great professor and his lectures are all worth going to. Funny lectures. Not a bird course, there is a LOT of reading and tests are mostly off the textbook. His tests can be very stupid. He'll throw in stupid question about a comment he made in passing once and had a ridiculous question about Pi to the 20th decimal point I'll never forget.

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Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

He is an amazing prof, even though his class is almost 3 hours long, he keeps them interesting. He is also very funny. It's not an easy class tho, there's a lot of reading for the exams, definitely not stuff that you can study the night before.

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Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2019
Would take again

All of his lectures were really enlightening. He made 3 hour lectures really entertaining. A lot of textbook reading to do, but if you stay on top of it, it's a great course to take. Tests are fair and pretty easy

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Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PSYC1000
Apr 13, 2019
Would take again

He is a nice professor.

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Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
PSY1010
Grade: B+
Apr 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is very tough on his tests. Mostly difficult questions! Also ridiculous questions from his lectures

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2019
Would take again

I think he's a really nice, funny prof. His lectures are usually vague, and his tests are based on some lecture components as well as many questions from the textbook. However he does ask a lot of random specific questions you would think are irrelevant. Overall the tests were pretty easy if you have a good memory

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Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Prof mccan is an actual gem!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Grade: C+
May 2, 2019
Would take again

Professor McCann is one of the best teachers you'll encounter in your life. What you need to do is to attend all the lectures, exam questions come mostly from the lectures. It is important that you know his personal examples and most importantly the name (JACKIE CHAN).

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Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY1010
Oct 11, 2019
Would take again

Other reviews claim that his tests are IMPOSSIBLE (super irrelevant details from lecture/textbook); this is not true! For an A: TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. This is not a bird course, and you will need to attend class (for examples, which will be on tests), make notes on the assigned chapters, start studying at least 5 days before the test, and put in effort

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Hilarious
3.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are odd. He posts basically empty slides and you need to attend lectures and fill these slides. For what I found there is 70-80% of exam question are from textbook so you really need to understand the material to get a decend grade. And his tests are based on the analysis so there is no much direct question directly from the textbook.

Respected
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Jan 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This prof isnt the worst prof Ive had by far but definitely a runner up. His slides are by far the worst. If you wanna pass highly recommend attending class and listening to what he says

Participation matters
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Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: C+
Mar 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Good prof, interesting. But this class is a lot of work. I wasnt a big fan of tests. Asked a lot of questions from book, and a lot from lectures, so you have to study both. With that being said, his classes arent boring and hes interactive and engaging. His lecturing skills are great. Only problem is he wants you know too much content

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3.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 11, 2020
Would take again

You really should go to class and do all the readings to ensure that you get a high grade in this class. McCann rambles sometimes, which is annoying, but he shows videos and talks about things in lectures that aren't in the readings that are on the tests, so attendance is a must. The readings are a bit heavy, but they really help with the tests.

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5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A+
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Dr. McCann is a great professor. He kept his lectures fairly entertaining, although you NEED to attend lectures, watch the videos, take good notes, and read the textbook to pass his class. Study hard before tests. With A LOT of initiative, it is very possible to get a very high grade.

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Test heavy
4.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Grade: C
Aug 28, 2020
Would take again

Doug is an amazing guy but this class was a lot of work. I wasn't a fan of his tests as they were only multiple choice and covered a lot of content. His lectures were very engaging but there was too much content to know for a first-year course.

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Test heavy
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Jan 10, 2021
Would take again

He posted pre-recorded lectures and was quite clear in explaining the topics. Make sure to read the textbook along with watching the lectures. Take notes on everything he says during lectures and any extra material he posts such as videos and articles as he will quiz you on it during tests.

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Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PSY1010
Jan 17, 2021
Would take again

The lectures were asynchronous. He explained the topics well. The tests were mainly focused on the readings. The readings are long so make sure you do a little every day. It's hard to catch up with this course.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 7, 2021
Would take again

Overall a great professor. His lectures cover the readings you need to do and are very straight forward. I did two tests with him teaching since he does the first half of this course, and easily did well. Definitely make notes on the readings and study them. They will help!

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Rly just no. So inconsiderate especially during the pandemic completely eliminated the last test worth 20% and it ruined my mark and basically just said too bad

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4.0
3.0
PSY1010
Mar 16, 2021
Would take again

The lectures were pre-recorded. He seems really nice. The tests were all multiple choice. Once you study the readings and watch the assigned videos you'll be in good shape for the test. He was very understanding when I was sick and needed to miss a test. Overall, extremely nice!

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5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

His lectures are prerecorded for online classes. They're interesting but very messy. I would recommend taking Doug's class in person when possible. Readings are pretty heavy. Tests are a pretty even mix of lecture and textbook material. Remember to watch any TED Talks he links as they will be on tests. Overall, great lecturer and would recommend.

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Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst profs I've ever had. Took online PSYCH 1010 with him and his lectures were on PowerPoint but you couldn't view it without watching the WHOLE thing at once. Provided notes for W sem but they were out of order and unorganized. Not to mention his voice recordings were terrible and missing parts. Had to WORK for this course. Hard tests

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Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
May 7, 2021
Would take again

I loved Dr. McCann! His lectures were embedded along PowerPoints which required for me to download and covert the files into a .ppt. Chapters from the textbook are heavy and TedTalks were somewhat long, but by taking good notes on them will earn an easy A. Study min. 1 week before tests

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Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Grade: B+
May 19, 2021
Would take again

His lectures are okay but being online, there were random parts missing sometimes. The readings are quite heavy and you have to keep up with them weekly or you will fall behind. Watch the videos he links - they will be on the test! Not a fan of his tests (which are the only grading criteria) -- its all multiple choice and a bit difficult at times.

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Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Sep 10, 2021
Would take again

Average prof. His tests are super specific as he often throws in random questions, like "What did Doug say about ____ in his lecture". Just make sure you write down notes on the lectures and make sure you read the textbook!

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Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: C
Jan 17, 2022
Wouldn't take again

PowerPoint slides are very hard to manage, took me almost a whole semester to figure it out. Often times you can hear him lick and smack his lips over the microphone and you can hear him clearing his throat as well. Tests are also very strict and specific so make sure you study every lecture, posted videos, and textbook (if you have time for this)

Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PSY1010
Grade: A-
Apr 8, 2022
Would take again

I wasn't excited about having to take psychology, but really enjoyed Professor McCanns lectures. He was able to bring current, interesting references to what we were learning. He provided a reasonable amount of supplementary resources (mostly Ted Talks), but be prepared for lots of text book reading. 4 tests for the year 60 mins/60 Q's per test.

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2.0
5.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
May 10, 2022

90% of your grade depends on tests that evaluate your memory of key details/definitions from the textbook and ted talks he posts (there are a lot of ted talks). Lectures are long and boring and you can't pause due to their format. You MUST read the textbook, lectures are very bare bones.

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1.0
4.0
PSYC1010
Grade: C
May 16, 2022

Do not take psych with him if you want a good mark. his M/C is setup to make you get a bad mark. he purposely words them horribly. His lectures are horribly boring and just overall would not recommend if you're looking for a good grade.

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Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSHY1000
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Honestly, the best prof I had in uni so far. Don't agree with some comments claiming that lectures are boring. He always makes classes engaging and funny( only the first 3 lectures may be tough, but the rest will be interesting, trust me). + tests are only MC. As long as you are interested in psychology- taking a course with him will be a pleasure

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4.0
1.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Literally all you have to do is read the textbook chapters and attend class in order to get a good grade. He takes breaks during his lectures and always ends them at least 30mins early. Although some of the lecture content can be boring, he makes jokes and includes videos to make it more enjoyable. Really easy class.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: A+
May 30, 2023
Would take again

Absolutely amazing lectures. Really makes you care about the topic. Great professor, I highly recommend Dr. McCann.

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Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
1010
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

Professor McCann was the first prof in my two years of university that I feel like I actually learned from. I felt he did a great job in lectures apposed to simply reading off of slides or talking directly from the textbook readings. I recommend going to all of the lectures because he shares a lot of videos and stories that will be on tests.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Grade: B
Sep 8, 2023
Would take again

one of my favourite lectures to go to

5.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2023
Would take again

Hands down the best prof you could have for PSYC 1010! The examinations are very fair and you should be able to get an A+ if you read the textbook and lecture slides (+ notes). Lectures are long but Professor McCann's presentation manages to keep it engaging and fun almost all the time. His enthusiasm on the subject almost made me switch majors!

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3.0
3.0
PSYC1010
Grade: B
Sep 22, 2024
Would take again

Professor McCann's PSYC1010 class is a mixed bag - engaging lectures but tough exams. Reading the textbook and attending class are a must. unstuck study helped me prep for the specific questions. Overall, a challenging but rewarding course.

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Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

67%

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