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“He is not only incredibly hard, he is also unclear and doesn't write anything down”
PSY308 - 2.0 rating“Kohatsu is the worst professor I have taken in CSULA”
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I had him about 10 years ago. Pretty demanding but reasonable. Good sense of humor.
Did not enjoy this class. All period long teacher spoke on how much "better" he was than other psych professors, because he is a "cross-cultural" educator. Class was difficult, and had a paper, midterm, and group-research project back to back, in addition to 3 quizzes! Never hands homework back!
detached, stoic, dry, speaks quietly so that nobody in the class can hear him. he seems obsessed with victim mentalities.
Passive-Agressive, wastes class time, wastes student's time
Had him 10 years ago. Found him challenging, which was good, but he had some cultural baggage/insecurity that he'd take out on his class, and responded venomously to any suggestion that his white male students were anything other than **** oppressors. Seems to know his stuff if you can bear his insufferable and noxious personality.
took several classes with him-very demanding, but learned a lot. Yes, a lot of emphasis on cross-cultural stuff, but is that a minus? I found him to be very reasonable as long as he was approached in a mature manner.
Class seems difficult at first but he grades on a curve!! I thought I was failing the class but I got an A!! He really is a great guy.. make an effort to get to know him and be prepared to read a lot! Would recommend!
He's a really nice guy, but there is way too much reading. dont recomend taking two of his classes in the same quareter. his info is sometimes interesting. he talks to low... i can never hear him.
Very rigorous learning, but glad I took him! It prepared me for my Master's program! Take him and you can endure anything after that! His teachings also open your mind up to another dimension of thinking! It will turn your mind upside down, but you'll come away with a whole new and radical outlook on research and practice!
He is moody, at times he is funny and other times he snaps. If you don't mind this, you can get something out of the class. He knows his stuff.
Incorporates a lot of Multicultural issues into the course which is good because it is useful. His class is hard but he is very helpful. There is a lot of reading to do and pay more attention to Journal Articles because he'll ask you about them on quizes and on the final. Excellent professor and very inspirational! Prepares well for Grad School.
A really arrogant man. If you don't get along well with mean professors, I recommend you avoid his classes at all costs!
Dr. Kohatsu will allow you to see the field of psychology in a whole new way. The role of research design will make a whole lot of sense once you take his course. Plus, he is so incredibly attractive, you really wont mind lectures!
Very rigorous, when asked for help he snaps often and walked away once when i tried to ask for help. lectures too much and does not use too much class activities.
This professor is awesome. I really enjoy his class and would recommend him to anyone. It is a hard class, but he is willing to help you out and inspires you with each lecture. Loved it!
A in multicultural and C+ in clinical. I a all for his mulitcultural approach to psych, but that is all he focuses on, even in classes that are not about it. In his clinical class he focued on counseling psych and multicultultural issues. what's that about? hard teacher, but very dedicated and passionate about his work. a bit unapproachable
He is a really hard teacher but he is great. I took him for another class and did not care for him, however he is great. He was really helpful and full of energy. I totally recommend this class.
Professor is hard! I've been at CSULA for 4yrs. and he's the hardest professor I've ever taken! He is a not a hard grader but he tortures you throughout the quarter! Be prepared to work your ass off!
He is super intelligent and knows his stuff...if you don't understand ask questions and read the book
Pretty unapproachable, I once called him professof Kohatsu by mistake, it upset him, he demanded to be called "Dr. Kohatsu" Class is taught well, but he doesn't seem to care for student questions.
lots of reading.emphasized counselingPsy & crossCult. issues(hardly used clincalBook)interview due wk7,paper(4-6pg)due wk8, +other random extracredit, all due last class. study ur ass off for MT & final, turn in extra credit to show effort, ppt in class disc, should be ok. blunt, kinda sarcastic talking abt non-cultural issues mayB bc not his area
Kohatsu is tough! TONS of material covered in such a short period of time and hard tests! But if you show up and read the books, he explains things and what he dosen't cover is fully covered in the book. Nice personality and easy to joke along with. Be ready to work!
I would recommend this class to anyone who is actually interested in the field of psychology and research. His classes were by far the hardest ones I had taken at CSULA, but in return, the most rewarding because he makes you EARN your grade, but you learn A LOT in the meantime. And contrary to belief, he actually does care a lot about his students.
Thank you Dr. Kohatsu. I mean I say he is hot for the fact that he is so passionately involved in what he does. I am getting my masters today and the experience of learning for him is quickly turning to the most valuable thing I have learned so far. I don't know how else to say I am forever grateful for learning from him...Thank you and God bless.
Psy411 is extremely tough! Quiz--every other week. Extra readings--a lot!Paper---10 pages. Speak---low. Midterm---you will die. I took this very difficult class in my first quarter in the US, you can image how hard it is for me as a foreigner! But, this class is very helpful! Keep working!
This is BY FAR the best teacher I have EVER had. He isn't the easiest, but he is fair, and I have learned more here than any other class in my college career. He knows his stuff,and is extremely intelligent. Gives study guides and attendance will help you! He pays attention to who attends regularly. Will def be taking any other classes he teaches.
I have taken some extremely tough classes, worked hard and got an A, but this guys is a disaster. DO NOT TAKE HIM, not even if your desperate for a class. Im a senior and his stupid class will be the first I have to retake.
I suggest not to take this teacher. He's very unorganized and changes topics repeatedly.
As a teacher he's great! He doesn't just go with the boring textbook. If you want to actually learn something, take his class. Although he can seem difficult at times, looking back on it you'll appreciate what he taught and what he expected from you. He grades on a curve and i felt the exams were very easy. idk y ppl complain so much... Take him!!
Either you love him or you hate him, there is no in between. If you are up for a challenge and are willing to work HARD for your grade then take his class. If you just want an easy A steer clear. With that said i loved his class.
Worst teacher I have ever had! He didn't show up to class for a whole week (2 class sessions) right before the final! He is always unprepared and complaining about "being tired", what an inspirational teacher...NOT. He is better off speaking at seminars instead of teaching (he missed another one of our class sessions for that reason, btw) :0
It was a very challenging class!If you are looking for a challenge Kohatsu is the professor for you =).
ridiculous amount of reading but he is passionate. i will never take him again.
He really knows his stuff. So, if you want to get a comprehensive understanding, he is the one you'll want to take. He doesn't just lecture out of the book, but brings in a wealth of info from outside sources. His class is not an easy A. However, if you do the readings and attend the lectures, it shouldn't be too difficult getting an A.
TONS of reading for this class. 4 quizzes, 2 tests, and a 10 page paper. You must read the books and the online readings to have any chance of doing well on the assignments. However he does end of curving the grades at the end of the Qtr.
hes very passionate about his teaching,he knows his stuff very well,he loves participants,hes very helpful and patient,will give you feedbacks.he may reflect as a difficult professor but he is not,just do his readings and study,even if you think your are in a horrible situation,don't give up just keep trying harder.i would definetly take him again.
Dr. Kohatsu has a great style of teaching, and he approaches the material from a creative angle. He also makes class a lot of fun and he works to challenge your thoughts on the material.
If you want to learn something, take Kohatsu cuz you will learn tones of information other professors don't offer. He is not an easy professor but if you try your best he also tries his best to be fair and give you a passing grade. Really challenging class.
He doesn't want to hand you all the information on a silver plater like most professors. He wants you to read and figure it out and many students don't like that. Sure that makes the class harder but at the same time he is willing to cut you slack if you don't read. Just take the class and you will learn a lot.
Dr. Kohatsu is one of those fabled professor who's incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. Also, his moustache has a life of its own.
Great professor! If you want to make your time worth while and actually learn and are NOT afraid of a challenge, take his class! It got stressful but he truly cares about his students. 4 quizes, 1 midterm, 1 final, 1 term paper. He counts attendance, and the reading load is kinda heavy.
Great class. The consistency of Dr. Kohatsu's clothing is also a plus. With the quarter system, everything's very fast-paced. When all else changes, you can look to the consistency of his clothing for stability.
This class was difficult/stressful. You need to be willing to work very hard, keep up with the reading material, and take great notes. His lectures are all verbal (no power points). He curves exam scores and is very helpful and willing to repeat anything more than once. He offers extra credit. If you want to challenge yourself take this class.
class was one of the hardest classes I had ever taken. he isn't clear about what he wants from you, so just cover everything from readings to lecture notes and hope for the best, he will call on you in class! attendance required, several short answer quizzes, essay/short answer/MC midterm, 10 page paper, 20 min class presentation/group project
Avoid this professor. He is not only incredibly hard, he is also unclear and doesn't write anything down. He is arrogant and makes you feel dumb for asking him to repeat what he said even if he is speaking in a very low tone. He makes his students feel inferior and is swimming in his own narcissism.
To be honest, his class was actually interesting, but I found that he was unclear about what he wanted from the class. He was very vague whenever the class asked him specific things that were going to be on the quizzes or tests. Other than that, the class was actually informative , and he was kinda funny.
Dr. Kohatsu can come off as a very difficult professor at first, and the class is definitely challenging. But that's how I learned so much in this class. Dr. Kohatsu teaches in a way that makes you think critically. I enjoyed his class though there were weeks of hard work and reading. A is possible if you work hard.
Dr.Kohatsu is the worst professor I have taken in CSULA. He doesn't write on the board, keeps changing from topic, and is really rude when you ask him to slow down so you can write down notes or to explain a concept in a different way. I DO NOT recommend him for Psy 308. Dr Kohatsu is a very passionate psychologist but a horrible proffesor.
His tests are not exactly hard, but it can take a while for you to adjust to his wording. Once you do, they should be fine. He's somewhat detail-oriented. His lectures are always enjoyable, and he has interesting nonverbal tics.
I have to say that Dr. Kohatsu is by far one of my favorite professors! He is incredibly passionate and knows his stuff. Exams are tough but stay on top of ALL of the readings and you should be fine.
Doctor Kohatsu is passionate about the material he teaches. Yes it is hard to keep up but only if your distracted. If you expect to receive an A read the material before hand, so that while in lecture you are able to keep up with his constant jumping around from topic to topic. Class was very interesting and hes available to help if you ask.
Did not give work back or post grades so there was no way to know if you were meeting his standards and make changes if you weren't. Be quiet when he's talking, participate, make sure you do the reading and you should be fine. Essay test and 90 question multiple choice final with short essay question.
I have to say that this class, no matter who you take it with, is hard. I personally found Dr. Kohatsu's class hard because there is a lot of reading, there is quizzes which are all essay questions, and his exams, although not insanely hard, are long! To pass, you need to study hard and read everything. Do not skip class (you miss a lot of info).
Interestingly skews his psych history class to cover the recent genesis of multiculturism, problem is he covers everything else too. Students are overloaded. Two 400+ page text books and 100+ pages of detailed online text. Four exams and a paper. Our first "pop" quiz--answer five essay Qs in 75 min..."pop" went my brain. The class is really tough.
Ridiculous amount of work. Never get work back, I do not understand grading. GOOD LUCK!
He demands respect and is very sarcastic. He knows his stuff, but it's pretty hard to take notes to what he says, since he speaks low and quick. He's a fair grader, but you won't see your grade till it's up on GET a week after finals.
His exams are so tough. Midterm avg was D/F, highest was C. He curves based on the highest grade (so if the highest grade was a 78, your score would be __/78). He doesn't give any feedback on papers/test grades so you won't know what you got til grades come out. 4 papers, 2 exams (allows cheatsheet). LOTS of reading. Talks fast so bring comp.
Very rude and difficult to follow. He gives you the stink eye if you ask him to repeat something. Tests are a combo of multiple choice and essay questions. He does not give a study guide for the exams instead he expects you to read the textbook along with about 100 pages of online readings because he takes the essay questions from anywhere.
Just a horrible experience
A lot of reading and don't skip class because you would miss valuable information that are not in the readings. Group research paper and 4 quizzes and a midterm and final.
Don't ask questions because he won't answer them. Isn't clear on assignment and is very rude to class.
Never give feedbacks Gave tons of difficult readings & assignments in the spur of moment Expected you to write many quality papers but never give feedbacks on what you wrote Grade system is not clear No structure for lectures, mood-based, no PPTs, extreme v Will be a pain sometimes Willing to extend deadlines if ask nicely Unpredictable
A lot of reading. Take clear notes no PowerPoints and no handouts. If you decide to take this professor keep up with the readings. Read ahead and review after class and study and review Midterm and a final and 3 quizzes. And paper with a group. Test consist of multiple choice and a written portion.
Kohatsu, is a very interesting professor and I learned much from his class. But hes very unorganized, he tends to add new last minute information for tests a day before and he gives a study guide but most of the time it doesnt help when doing the exams. Most people failed his first exam and hes very vague with the essay he wants. Hes a risk to take
This was the 3rd class I've taken with Dr. Kohatsu and I did this because I wanted to wait before deciding to give feedback. Now I can say with confidence that Dr. Kohatsu is not a good professor. He is arrogant and not funny at all. His lectures are all over the place and his study guides suck. He grades on a curve though. So that's cool.
The class consisted on -going class discussion, in-class exercise and some group work. Midterm exam is worth 25% of grade, portfolio 20% of grade, final exam worth 25% of grade. 3 quizzes worth 15% of grade and class participation (group work, attendance and class exercise ) worth 15%. Article reading in moodle plus book reading
I took Dr. Kohatsu for Psy 3080 too, I took him this time because he was the only teacher teaching it open. He's hard, really hard. Expects you to be above the average student, which is fine, but he won't elaborate on context because of it. Be prepared and study EVERYTHING. Participate in class it will help you, he remembers people.
IF YOU ARE NOT A PROACTIVE STUDENT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Dr. Kohatsu is very passionate, but it is difficult to get ahead in his class. My advice would be to make sure you READ AHEAD, as he assigns a lot of online articles and textbook readings. Doesn't give graded assignments back and his test are hard as the average was a D/F, he does curve tho
Assigns multiple papers due on the same day & with a few days to complete .He is unclear with his directions and when you ask to repeat or explain the directions over he gives attitude. The tests are so hard that everyone fails literally everyone! He won't accommodate if you cant make his late office hours. Does not give feedback on any papers!
Worst professor I have ever took in my four years here. He is unclear and arrogant. Never gives feedback on any papers and assigns multiple papers at a time due the same day with only a few days to complete. Its so ridiculous. If you walk in literally 1 minute late he will deny your paper altogether or take away points in front of you. DO NOT TAKE
Knowledgeable and engaging.
He gives study guides that are in no relation to the exams. He gives assignments he doesn't collect, and if he does give an assignment he gives no effort in explaining what is required or what the assignment is or how to execute the assignment properly and gives no feedback on whether or not the assignment was done wrong or right.
Dr. Kohatsu is the best psychology professor. His lectures are enlightning and historically accurate. If only students all around the world, and future helping professionals could be exposed to Dr. Kohatsu's lectures. Be prepared to heighten your sociological lenses.
Dr. Kohatsu does not "baby" his students, that is why it is very difficult to understand assignments. If you have questions and go to office hours, he is willing to answer and be clear. May be very intimidating at first but easy to talk to after. READ,Very knowledgable and you learn how to apply concepts outside the classroom,Still was stressed tho
This class prepared me for my upcoming research and methods course. Dr. Kohatsu is the best psych professor at CSULA! There is a significant amount of reading because the professor supplements the textbook with articles and other resources to help students. The research project was completed in stages through out the semester which helped a lot.
Will not give you sufficient time to complete take-home assignments or tests Gave us a 20 pg paper that for some reason was due a month before finals The fire alarm went off one day & although it wasn't anything serious, he refused to evacuate us until a staff member came to our class and told us we needed to evacuate all b/c he wanted to lecture
Probably the worst professor on campus. He tends to look down at his students. The study guide will have nothing to do with the actual tests or quizzes. I feel that he enjoys failing his students & he has the tendency to put some of his students down. He even puts his assistants down. Would not recommend, unless you are trying to fail or stress out
JUST RUN TRUST
Hardest professor I've taken at this school. Heard bad things about him but took the chance to see for myself. Super rude and condescending to students, if you ask him something, "Were you not listening? I wont repeat myself." Lots of side readings that don't get covered in class that ARE on tests. Run the other way. Fast. You WILL regret the class
Dr. Kohatsu plays zero games! Pay attention to his lectures and read everything. Missing one lecture can cost you big time. He comes off as intimidating, but is very accommodating to those that actively participate. Pro tip: record the lectures on your phone and review them later to get notes and help with test taking.
DONT TAKE!!! His lectures didn't have structure, didn't accomodate for online learning (lacked visuals like powerpoints and said no when we asked for them), got angry when we asked questions, had a last minute project that didn't make sense, gave a bunch of reading to do, overall most stressful professor I've had.
Although many students had valid questions, his attitude towards them was very rude and belittling. Gave us 1.5 hours to do a 90 question midterm/final. We argued for more time and he was resistant on giving us more than 5 extra minutes. He creates a hostile classroom environment where students are scared to speak out!! BEWARE!!
ALOT of reading including chapters from the textbook and a lot of articles uploaded every week for you to read which the majority doesn't go over in lec but is on TESTS. RUDE. ALL ABOUT HIM. Makes students feel bad when ask for clarification. NO PPT. Doesn't upload lec. NOT clear on grading, doesn't upload grades.
WAY TO MUCH READING. I passed due to reading everything taking a lot of notes on my own and through his lecture. His study guides help a bit but honestly it just says to go over EVERYTHING. You won't know your actual grade till the course is over. TAKE AT OWN RISK.
There is too much assigned reading in order to supplement the information that he puts on his exams. He does not go over the information of the readings in class in detail nor does he go over them at all. Any questions that you may have can and will be disregarded by Kohatsu. Make sure you take notes on EVERYTHING. Share notes with others.
Everything was going well until students realized he uses NO visuals, EVER. Also, if you ask for clarification he wont appreciate it. For these reasons, the course is so much more difficult and intimidating than it should be.
He's aggressive and rude. He will often ignore student questions. He talks about ki and souls and chakras as if they are real while teaching a SCIENCE class. He becomes confrontational when a student tries to address how aggressive and intimidating he is when someone asks for help. He makes students feel stupid for asking him to repeat something.
Stay away!!! He is very rude and ignores students that have questions. He does not use PowerPoint to present information during class. No structure. He leaves a lot of readings. Four quizzes that are not multiple-choice, 1 group paper, plus final. Also, through the semester you won't know your grade. He takes forever to grade quizzes and tests.
Dr. Kohatsu is an incredibly frustrating professor who has a staunch disregard for his students' comprehension of the relevant information as well as an attitude that discourages discussion and clarification. He takes an abrasive tone to most questions asked, and tends to blame misunderstandings on students despite his disorganized methods. Avoid.
I don't mind his old-school method of teaching. He does not play games. However, that does not mean you have to project an aggressive tone towards the students when they ask a question. There can be numerous reasons why a student missed the answer to a question. He does not follow his own structure. He is disorganized, no energy and indolent.
Possibly the worst professor I've had in my entire time in university. His instructions are confusing, he's completely rude to his students, and he does not care about his students' concerns. I'm shocked that he has a doctorate of any kind, because he sure doesn't act like it. Avoid at all costs!
One of the worst professors at CSULA. Rude, arrogant, hostile, and unorganized. He refuses to use visuals during his online lectures and instead forces us to listen to his lifeless voice drone on for 3 hours a week. I'm not sure if he's going through some mental health issues, but it seems to me like he is very miserable. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR
Do you like constantly being looked down upon by your professor? Do you like not knowing what you're supposed to be doing because the professor is too stubborn to change his confusing class structure? Do you like lectures with no life, energy, or enthusiasm whatsoever? Join this class! It has all of that and much, much more suffering to offer.
Dr. Kohatsu at this point just needs to retire. He does not work well with others and when called out on it he gets defensive and stops recording his lectures so we won't have any evidence of the things he actually says. Beware if anything is wrong report as a class!!!!!!!!!!!!
He discourages discussion or questions by answering in a passive aggressive and condescending manner. His lectures are not structured, do not follow any specific time frame, do not use any visuals, and he reads off slides that are unavailable to the class. I am sure he is a knowledgeable person but teaching is not his strong suit. Dont take
Heed the warning of all the others that suffered through his "teaching". Expect you to remember the assigned readings word for word. Extremely unhelpful and rude when you call him out for his teaching style. Speaking of teaching style it's extremely old school just shoving words down your throat and expecting you to remember them. AVOID AT ALL COST
Was the WORST experience. I took his class online. He didn't provide notes on Canvas. He was rude if you ask questions. I get a F in his class. I almost drop from Cal State La. I'm going to retake this class in this summer with other professor.
Take at your own risk
Horrible learning environment overall, always responds to students in a passive aggressive matter.
First time at Cal State LA and I was stuck with this guy. Very arrogant, unethical, and impatient. Had a hard time trying to a get withdrawal in this class. I had to get the dean, psych department and records of administration to finally have this guy respond.
Avoid at all costs.
This man has a cheery disposition and is so helpful I love him so much he was so responsive, and the tests were easier than picking your nose like bruh he never got mad and had little pride This was all sarcasm have a fantastic day!
Where do I even start, this class was just straight-up awful. He teaches as you should already know the material and talks down to you if you don't understand the material. Gave us long readings and would rush the concepts in class. I have never struggled so badly in a class before, 0/10.
Terrifying semester. Thought I was going to fail the entire time because he never input grades for our assignments/tests buuut I ended with an A. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!!! Great guy who really wants minorities to win and for students to learn something but it's the most stressful class I have taken in my 7 years of college. Cried a lot/celebrated too
Yes, the reviews are scary, but there is hope! He does not update his grades accurately, but if you ask how you are doing he will let you know. Go to his office hours, and have relevant things to say in class. If he sees you working hard he will grade you accordingly. He has a rough exterior but cares about your success if you seek help from him.
Dr. Kohatsu creates a hostile environment by having high expectations on students. He assigns 80 reading pages per week plus mandatory attendance, and eventual video lectures to view outside of class. There is no homework, your grade comes from quizzes and exams which are ridiculously difficult and worded to make you fail. Just avoid him.
BEWARE! DO NOT TAKE HIM! He is the worst professor I have ever taken. His class will put you under a lot of stress. Take another professor! He was my last resort but I had a chance to wait and I regret not doing so. You will truly regret taking him. If you do, get ready to read 100+ pages/wk, extremely complicated exams, and his horrible attitude.
Very unprofessional, felt as if he was there to make student run from college rather then enjoy and learn from college. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
Do not gaslight yourself into thinking everyone is lying on here. Passive aggressive and rude. No slides. Final exam was 107 questions, study guides are 3-6 pages each, chapters are 20+ pages. He will not curve, don't ask. All his classes failed the midterm and he said we basically didn't study hard enough. Next time, do better. Just don't.
Absolute emotional wreck of a class, completely MENTALLY DRAINING. An absolute overload of work and homework. Unpredictable behavior every single day we have lecture it's nothing but an overwhelming amount of note taking and be ready for LOADS of reading and quizzes that he does not prepare you for and unpredictable questions on assignments.
For Dr. Kohatsu, I was overwhelmed. If a student ask a very simple question, it was easy for the professor to humiliate the student in front of the class. From that, I felt a different level of unprofessionalism. I truly respect and appreciate my teachers, but this was a different type of leadership that I never expected.
RUN AWAY BEWARE AVOID he does not care if you are in OSD you will be treated the same his lectures are more like rants.Heavy readings no slides, no visuals dodges questions and no one knows there actual grade in the class it's horrible made students feel like they don't belong in the classroom sucked the joy out of learning dreaded going to class….
One of the best and most respective professors out there. All hail the king. Very chill and funny. SOmetimes grumpy but realy chill. Honestly easy idk why people are struggling out here. Just read the textbok and it should be easy. One of my favorite thing about this class is that he is really caring and he would be willing to boost your grade
Dr. K is a tough lecturer who creates an anxiety-inducing experience. His lectures are unclear, with him talking in a monotone voice that's hard to follow, harsh grader, exams rarely align with the study guides. The overwhelming workload, lack of transparency, and stress of waiting until the last day for grades make his class unbearable. AVOID HIM!
Got an A but thought I was failing the whole time. The worst professor I have ever encountered, he needs to retire. Doesn't give clear instructions on anything, don't bother with the useless study guides, you can't see how you're doing in the class, he's rude & condescending when you ask questions. You will need therapy after taking him FOR SURE.
Dr.Kohatsu isn't so bad. He is very straightforward and students misinterpret what he is telling us. This semester they made him seem so bad. The comments saying that he makes you feel stupid its because classmates were asking the most BLANKEST questions. Just read the syllabus, trust that as long as you study well you'll pass. He curved everyone.
Avoid this class at all costs. The professor has high expectations and creates a hostile learning environment. Tons of reading, difficult exams, and an overall unpleasant experience. unstuck AI could be a helpful tool for study prep, but this class is best to steer clear of.
He's an old school professor who actually challenges you and he has high expectations of you. Everyone on here who complains about him are just babies. What? Did you expect classes to be easy? Are you scared of reading? Are you scared of actually putting in work? Grow up.
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