4.5

Farhad Dastur

Psychology - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

4.5
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
158
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4.5
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

158

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What Students Say

This guy is massively overrated

PSYCH3950 - 3.0 rating

His exams are killer also

PSYCH3950 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

38%

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Reviews (157)
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1100
Feb 7, 2002

Fun and energetic;kept me interested in psychology

5.0
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1100
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2002

He's very nice; I got 100% on my final exam, kept me interested in psychology

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Feb 8, 2002

he was a good help and nice at all times

5.0
1.0
100
Feb 8, 2002

Totally nice and made psyc very interesting.

4.0
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PSYCH2300
Mar 26, 2002

He's an awesome techer. He made stats seem easy. Really easy marker!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 2, 2002

not as much "easy" as makes lessons memorable and "easy" to remember!

5.0
2.0
PSYC101
May 7, 2002

The best teacher! Wish I could take him to other schools with me!

5.0
3.0
1100
May 13, 2002

he is the best instructor that i have ever had- interesting and thought provokin

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
May 25, 2002

best teacher i have ever had makes psych really interesting. 10 chili peppers!!!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 27, 2002

passionate,interesting but there's easier teachers!

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Dec 4, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
1100
Dec 7, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
2315
Dec 11, 2002

really nice teacher, helpful, clear, and sexy

5.0
2.0
1100
Dec 13, 2002

Very hot. Very sweet. Incredibly smart.

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Dec 21, 2002

he's the best!

5.0
3.0
1100
Dec 31, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
2375
Jan 26, 2003

very hot.....nice guy....very funny.....easy

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Feb 8, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY2375
Feb 27, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
2375
Mar 2, 2003

the best teacher ever, interesting lectures, fair marker, fair tests, eager to help

5.0
2.0
PSY2375
Mar 7, 2003

very nice and funny person, extremely helpful with the essay, intelligent, fair tests and marks, gives bonus marks if you think of questions for the test, good looking too :D

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Mar 8, 2003

HOT and funny, a lot better than the average teacher

5.0
2.0
SEXED
Mar 10, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC2375
Mar 23, 2003

Made the course interesting and understandable. Had to do readings to get the A, but was worth it. Very fair marking....broken down fairly.

2.0
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2400
Mar 31, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Apr 1, 2003

HIS CLASS IS INTERESTING, SO IT'S NOT LIKELY TO FALL ASLEEP. AS FOR THE EXAMS, AS LONG AS YOU READ OVER THE CHAPTERS AND MEMORIZE SOME VOCABS, YOU'LL GUARANTEE A B+ AT LEAST

5.0
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PSYC
Apr 2, 2003

FUN CLASSES!, LEARN A LOT!, VERY INTERESTING AND SMART!,

5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Apr 6, 2003

interesting , fun and funny , every lecture was an experience ..hot hot hot...he's absolutly awsome..

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 7, 2003

there is no other teacher who is as readily available to help out their students. Dr. D is a young motivational teacher and i would suggest him to anyone

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Apr 12, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC2375
Apr 14, 2003

Amazing teacher, really interesting and easy on the eyes. The subject itself, if learned only from text, would be difficult, but he explains things really well, making it all clear in the end. You pick the format of your exams so you know what to expect.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Apr 22, 2003

No Comments

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1.0
PSYC1200
Apr 22, 2003

he makes the lectures very interesting, you actually would want to go to class and not fall asleep, and his tests are a breeze, you don't even have to study much.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
May 3, 2003

yea...his class is pretty exciting...he tell us many interesting stuff to keep us awake...very good teacher!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
May 20, 2003

Very HOT HOT HOT!! awesome teacher..knows his stuff...easy marker,easy tests, clear lectures and a real nice guy and really HOT!!

5.0
4.0
PSYC2370
Jun 9, 2003

Dr. Dastur can give excellent info; he is passionate about Psychology. If you take his class, ensure you attend, and show interest.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Sep 9, 2003

He's very nice, very personable, interesting to listen to. He teaches well and makes it really fun to be in class.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 4, 2003

easy on the eyes, great teacher, take his class!

4.0
2.0
PSYC
Nov 12, 2003

nice, but unorganized. alsways late (very late) even on test days. Doesn't give the class notes until after the lecture most of the time. Hot, smart...but scatterbrained!!!

5.0
3.0
PSCH1100
Nov 15, 2003

Very motivated and passionate instructor. However, he is somewhat unorganized. As long as you understand the material you will do well in his class. He is willing to help and is very knowledgable.

5.0
5.0
PSYC2385
Nov 16, 2003

he is a nice guy, but i found it really insulting when he made fun of people (like me) who have never romantically kissed a girl...maybe he should be more sensitive and realize that not everyone has someone special to love them!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 19, 2003

really cool teacher... keeps students motivated by using "subliminal" messages on tests telling them they will do well...very helpful and makes class fun

5.0
5.0
PSYC2385
Nov 23, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC2385
Nov 24, 2003

He's young and very motivated. Enjoyable class I learned lots.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1200
Nov 25, 2003

Very good lectures! Very interesting. Makes learning fun. Always there to help! Wish more teachers were like him.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2385
Dec 8, 2003

very HOTTT!!Great teacher, gives out lecture notes,notes are really interesting, tests are easy if you study his lecture notes and read the chapters...and hes a really nice teacher..more teachers should be like him!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 8, 2003

Yea he's cute but damn gurls you got him all cocky now,he knows gurls are diggin him so stop druelin...other then that his lectures and what he says are always very interesting and entertaining,keeps u awake unlike some others u dont wanna show up

3.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 15, 2003

Awesome. Easy-enough tests (just read the text), makes handouts for students (notes), fun lectures, no midterm OR finals, just one (fairly short) paper, and easy on the eyes! =p

4.0
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PSYC2385
Dec 16, 2003

he has an interesting class but his tests are extremely difficult. He is nice, but he is also arrogant because he knows most of the girls in his class think he is hot..sometimes makes rude comments too!

5.0
4.0
CRIM2385
Dec 25, 2003

awesome teacher, awesome teacher, awesome teacher. He is really really hard but he is a great guy and i highly recommend him. I don't know anyone who has anything against him. He is a really cool guy!

5.0
5.0
PSYC2385
Jan 5, 2004

he is hard, but a really really nice guy. He is also very smart and makes class interesting and worth coming to. Enjoy his class, but study hard!!!!

5.0
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PSCY
Feb 2, 2004

this guy is the ultimate professor. Take him, take him! He is not easy, but his class is fun and enjoyable! He even gives candy to his students!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2300
Feb 8, 2004

Interesting lectures and tests that actually correspond to the text and lectures. Great teacher

5.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Feb 9, 2004

Dr. Dastur is awesome. You will love his class!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1110
Feb 11, 2004

This was an elective for me, and it helped raise my GPA. He made the class fun, even though it was early in the morning, and the exams were all based on in class and text info. Pretty hunky too!

5.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Mar 15, 2004

dr.d is an AWESOME teacher and person.. always willing to help out and he's really fun to talk to.. knows how to relate to students.. he's freakin brilliant too.. sorry chicks but i don't think he's hot.. but he's "hot" for a teacher i suppose..

5.0
1.0
2300
Mar 25, 2004

Best Teacher if you cant get an A with this guy you wont get an A in any class

4.0
2.0
PSYC2300
Mar 26, 2004

I didn't pay attention in class and studied from the text book and I did well in his class. He's not a very nice person though, he's bit of ****

3.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Mar 28, 2004

he's ok I think. But the STATS course is not hard compared to other courses I have taken. he always like to give out bonus marks too

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2300
Apr 14, 2004

Awesome prof! Every teacher at Kwantlen should be like him! His lecture notes are clear and easy to understand. His exams are fair but you have to study. He is also always there to help! Very nice, friendly, funny and very good looking! I will miss him!:(

5.0
2.0
PSYC2300
Apr 15, 2004

He is the nicest and most funny teacher i have had at Kwantlen. He is clear and he knows what he is talking about. I will for sure take more courses with him.

4.0
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PSYCH2300
Apr 16, 2004

the book did all the teaching. easy A+. i understand why ppl like him, but in all honesty, i pay for a teacher, not for someone to read me the book.

2.0
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PSYC2300
Jul 29, 2004

What a waste of time. He just reads the textbook. If you're going to do that, don't include a mark for attendance, I have better things to do with my time. Easy A+.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 27, 2004

Hes a very good teacher, his classes are fun, not at all boring. He is a easy going teacher. His tests are very easy, obviously if you study. Hes a hot prof as well!!!!

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3950
Nov 8, 2004

One of the best profs to make Cognitive Ergonomics interesting!

5.0
3.0
1100
Nov 25, 2004

quite direct with information and gets his ways across...I'm takin' him 4 next year hopefully...well spoken

4.0
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PERCEPTION
Dec 1, 2004

who the hell said this guys easy!!! Perception is a hard ass class...I have a 3.6 GPA and got a C+ in his class!!! Ladies...he is NOT HOT!!!

4.0
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PSYC1100
Dec 6, 2004

Kinda arrogant, always throwing his education around, but overall a good teacher. Kinda has high expectations for a first year class and not too motivational when it comes to writing papers, he told us about all the things he was sure we would screw up on.If you study, you'll do okay.

5.0
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PSYCH1100
Dec 10, 2004

He's a great professor and easy to get along with. His tests are somewhat hard, but if you study, you should get at least an A. Overall, I'd give him a 4.5/5.. ..I totally can't wait to take more classes with him!! :)

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PERCEPTION
Dec 14, 2004

Very hard teacher with exams but makes up for it with the paper and the attendance mark. He is very interesting, just hard, but offers help if you need it.

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1100
Dec 14, 2004

This teacher is one hell of a teacher...all you people that don't like him...lick my nutz...he's the**** GO DR. D!

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2375
Dec 14, 2004

detail oriented exams, nature of course is difficult (unexpected for many), lectures are fun, but often derailed by questions, dropped the ball this semester on timely grading (time management: F)

5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Mar 22, 2005

awesome prof....explains all the important stuff in detail....makes hilarious (though potentially rude) comments....good role model for someone interested in being a psychologist....very energetic & passionate

5.0
2.0
PYSCH1100
Mar 24, 2005

Hahaha all i got to say is that the comment before mine is true, I'll second that. But no matter what it is a fun class and if you try hard you'll do really well.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Apr 1, 2005

awesome teacher! VERYYYY good looking! Easy tests, stuff is right from textbook. Good class to take to boost ur GPA. Definetly take him for psyc

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Apr 5, 2005

Awesome guy. Good looking too. But sometimes he get off topic. His class is very entertaining and tests are all based on the text book. I would take him again for sure !!

5.0
3.0
1200
Apr 8, 2005

hot, hillarious and easy-going, his exams are not that hard.. kinda easy to predict wat will be on next exams after taken the first one. always there to help(via emails only coz he seems super busy..) awesome prof! u won't skip any of his classes once u've got into his first class =p

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
Apr 9, 2005

hot, super nice, easy-going, funny (although the rise he gets out of openly poking fun at students is slightly discerning...)...passionate about teaching, smart, knows what the $@%& he's tlaking about...

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Apr 10, 2005

DAMNNN 3, 6, 9 IS ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT DR.D..HOT STUFF..AND A GREAT PROF..TAKE HIMMM..ENDED UP WITH A B- DAMMNNNNNNN:)

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 10, 2005

Dastur is a fairly good teacher although he can be fairly rude. His class was interesting but "off topic" most of the time. Tests are very challenging but u can make up for lost marks on the presentation and paper. He's a cool Prof, but needs to lessen on the attitude. but overall is very helpfu

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1200
Apr 30, 2005

great prof, funny, smart. Tests difficult, although based mostly on text, so you have to spend time reading/studying. Made we want to take psych again

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
Jul 18, 2005

all and all take this course

5.0
4.0
PSYC1100
Jul 28, 2005

Straight up the best thing about this class are his looks. He's really helpful and will go out of his way to help you, but his tests are hard even though he supplies you with bonus marks. WUDDUP DR. D!

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Aug 12, 2005

not only is this guy hot he's the best teach i've had a k.u.c. take him..if you're not a slacker..but come on this is college...learn to do !@#$

5.0
4.0
PSYC2315
Sep 8, 2005

If you want to learn and have fun doing it than take his class! Most fun I've ever had in a classroom...helps that he's easy on the eyes too! Major hottie! He's tough though. Don't expect to coast here. Anyone who has anything bad to say about him probably just has a problem with actually doing work. News for you: College is hard work!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Sep 17, 2005

He ROCKS man! easy course, sexy prof! GO TAKE IT!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Oct 7, 2005

sooooooooooooo hot luv him

5.0
4.0
PSYCH2385
Nov 17, 2005

Great teacher, makes classes interesting and very excited about teaching. His tests are pretty hard, covers alot of material so u really gotta study if u wanna do well.. and yes, i agree with all below.. definatley one of the hottest profs ive ever had.. looks pretty young but he has a PHD!

4.0
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PSYC2385
Dec 12, 2005

True, True, Dr. D is a major hottie. But his time management sucks. Will barely cover 3 slides in 2 hours. He did make class interesting but his tests are real hard-and yes, I studied! Overall, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth from his teaching skills, it would have been better if he just took his clothes off! Smart guy, knows his stuff.

2.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Dec 29, 2005

Ok... Well, I'm a heterosexual male but I guess I can agree with everyone else that Prof. Dastur is... not ugly. Anyway, I took the first class he ever taught. He's a nice guy and his 1100 class is very easy. Just study the textbook carefully and do a decent job on essays and you will end up with an A. I'm an Idiot and I got an A.

5.0
5.0
PSYC1100
Jun 23, 2006

An unforgettable learning experience. He's a remarkable man - a brilliant mind, a poetic soul, and an exterior to match. If only I wasn't married... Oh, yeah, bring him chocolate and he'll be very happy (but not with chilis).

3.0
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PSYCH3950
Jul 14, 2006

This guy is massively overrated. His tests are brutal. He's completely unorganized. He doesn't have his notes posted on time, doesn't have his exams ready on time, doesn't have the course outline ready, and he's really cocky and arrogant. There are a myriad of pathetic and stupid girls who bring chocolates to class and he eats it up.

2.0
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PSYCH3950
Jul 18, 2006

Completely agree with the poster above me. So he's mildly hot, who cares? Other than that, he's unclear, disorganized and has killer exams. I would not recommend him or take him again.

3.0
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PSYCH3950
Jul 19, 2006

WTF is his problem? He can never post notes on time, never show up to class on time, never get through the lecture either. Don't like him. His exams are killer also.

5.0
3.0
PSYC3950
Jul 22, 2006

Yeah, so his exams are tough--but this is university. I personally think he's a decent prof who knows what he's talkin about. Don't listen to all these harsh posts just cuz a few dumbasses didn't study.

2.0
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PSYCH2330
Aug 15, 2006

such a picky person, hard teacher. throws his education around, too vanity. he thinnks he's doing the right thing and doing favors, but heck NO! it doesn't help. too arrogant and ignorant. he thinks he's a ll that~

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2330
Aug 16, 2006

he is a decent, knowledgable, and understanding professor. always there for you even if you have a thousand questions. my dear friends, pay attention in his class, and bother to study, you'll never find a professor better than him. his way of teaching is wonderful and his exams are challenging but fair and clear. I missed him.

5.0
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PSYCH1130
Nov 4, 2006

No Comments

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3.0
PSYC1200
Dec 8, 2006

He is kind of hard, but you will do good if you pay attention and study hard. He does seem a bit too cocky though, but whatever, i guess he has earned it.

5.0
3.0
PSYC3800
Apr 25, 2007

Very illuminating, enjoyable and educational course !! Having Dr. D teach this is the obvious choice and the best one.

3.0
5.0
PSYC3800
May 1, 2007

Dr. D. is a a nice person who is pleasant to the eyes. However, I do find alot of flaws with his teaching methods and time management skills. He can spend all 3 hours of the 3 hour class taking about abstract ideas which you either (a) attempt to follow or (b) accept the fact you cannot never grasp the abstract idea Dr. D. wants you to understand.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH3800
Nov 16, 2007

tests are challenging but not overly difficult. If you read the text and understand the concepts an A is not out of reach. Sometimes he goes off topic and doesnt go over the slides, but they are posted and he always generates intersting and thought provoking discussions. Dr.D really cares about his students and class. Overall great teacher!

4.0
4.0
PSYC3950
May 2, 2008

This class was no cake-walk but it was still fun and I learned a lot. Really awesome prof. He really cares about what he teaches and about the students and it shows. Highly recommended. He's a little slow on marking stuff but he goes the extra mile for his students.

5.0
4.0
PSYC1100
May 8, 2013

I took his class ages ago and still remember so much of it - it was awesome. I loved it and worked my butt off. Great prof, really cares about the material and the students.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Nov 21, 2013

Wonderful professor! The class is extremely interactive, and his lectures are always interesting and never boring. I found it easy, but that could be because I already had prior knowledge of psychology.The tests are not difficult and very fair. Plus, there isn't a ton of work to be done.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 4, 2013

Gets paid for no reason. He cancelled 2 classes to hike then has study sessions as classes just for students. Does not properly teach makes you learn on your own. Completely full of himself and barely gives assignments for marks so your left with test marks which are like 30%. Not a good teacher what so ever people just go for his personality.

4.0
3.0
PSCY1100
Dec 7, 2013

His class was fun, he kept you interested the whole time and was very quite funny and not to mention nice on the eyes. His exams weren't very hard at all and for the paper he was a pretty easy marker. I would recommend him and take his class again,

4.0
2.0
PSYC1100S18
Dec 15, 2013

I loved Farhad's class! He kept students interested and was very interactive. I found his exams fairly easy. His class has 2 exams, 1 research paper and 1 group project. I found that he was a very easy marker.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Dec 17, 2013

Very good professor. He keeps his class very interesting and his energy level should be the envy of other instructors. I'll be completely honest, attending his lectures will not provide much aid for exams - however I attended simply because they were very interesting and engaging lectures.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH3800
Jan 10, 2014

AWSOME PROFF!! Clear in what he wants. Engages with his students. Intelligent and extremely knowledgeable in his subject field. Fair. Honest about the limitations about evolutionary psychology. Allows for class discussion. Stimulates students to think critically by providing exceptional examples and activites. Funny, has a sense of humor. A+ Take

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Jan 16, 2014

Is an amazing prof. His classes were very interactive and his passion for the subject makes you also feel the passion. I would definitely recommend his class. The exams were fairly easy.

5.0
2.0
PSYC3800
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2014

Great teacher, very clear in what is expected. 2 tests, 1 paper, and an oral presentation. Classes are worth going to, he makes every lecture interesting and interactive. Sometimes he brings cookies No textbook he gave the class a vote between posted online readings or buying a $200 text, no brainer. Challenging tests, but ok if you attend classes

4.0
2.0
PSYC3800
Apr 3, 2014

Not very clear in what he wants. Exams are fair, challenging. 2 exams, 1 oral presentation along with a paper. Not clear in guidelines, but gives you freedom to choose what you want to do. Makes class interesting though

5.0
1.0
PSYC4700
Apr 8, 2014

Best prof I have ever had. SO easy to listen to. Great material, loves what he does. BEST EVER. even invited us all on a hike at the end of the semester!

4.0
2.0
PSYCS18
Grade: B+
Jun 18, 2014

Best teacher ever! Class was never boring and he talked to us like we were his equals, which i personally liked. Tests were super simple, based off of notes and textbook. One research paper, 2 exams, and 1 group project. such an easy class! i loved it.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2014

He gives you 3 exams & 1 group project (super easy marker. I would say honestly all of his tests were challenging & make sure you watch his videos because he puts questions in the multiple choice. Use his notes as a guide but study the textbook- its quite heavy on the biology content. He gives out a lot of bonus! Also his final isn't cumulative!!

5.0
1.0
1100
Feb 2, 2015

the best prof i ever had.

4.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Feb 3, 2015

makes u want to go to class and its actually fun and entertaining and you don't zone out after a few mins. seriously amazing. only problem i would say is although he teaches well, hes so laid back and funny i thought none of the info was actually relevant to anything and we were just talking bout random stuff. still the best prof at kwantlen.

4.0
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PSYCH1100
Mar 31, 2015

He is someone who actually engages in conversations with the students, and makes the everyday lifestyle of us all get incorporated with the lectures for a better understanding. I highly recommend him; he's amazing!

3.0
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PSYCH1100
Apr 1, 2015

Overall he is a very outgoing, funny and kind prof. I personally feel that his lectures have no relevance to anything we learn. Plus he doesn't even tell you what is going to be on the exam. Be prepared to know your textbook inside out because anything and everything can be on it. Also his psych class is more like a biology class. Good luck :)

4.0
2.0
PSCH1100
Grade: B-
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Overall great experience. Would take again. Extremely understanding towards projects. Friendly and helpful. Sometimes doesn't make good use of class time and gets off topic during lectures but is able to make lectures fun and exciting. Recommend!! :)

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSYC2375
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

He is an awesome prof, but you gotta work to get a good grade.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC3950
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

I took perception with him before. It was so hard since I was required to do the readings and his lectures to get a good grade. This class is only about projects and his lectures.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
1.0
PSCH1100
Grade: A+
Feb 26, 2017
Would take again

Awesome prof! You can tell he actually cares and knows what he is talking about. He used a free online textbook and his tests were all based off his notes and the textbook. There is a bit of reading but super straight forward. Overall got an a+ and barely had to try

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

Really amazing teacher. If you pay attention in class you should be fine on the tests. He provides a free textbook and his lectures are always interesting. Highly recommend.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Easy class, free textbook via online website he provides. Great professor with interesting lectures. Isn't on top of handing back marks from tests however.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Would take again
4.0
3.0
PSYC4900
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2018
Would take again

I'm taking Special Topics with Farhad, it's a new course he's teaching so he's working out the kinks which comes across as him seeming disorganized. There are 3 big projects due and one final, everything is due in the last two weeks of the semester not giving you the opportunity to withdraw if required. He's really caring. Gives last min assignment

5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Mar 16, 2018
Would take again

The best prof I have had so far. His lectures are engaging, and you will walk out of the class with a different outlook. The tests are beyond fair, as long as you listen to his lectures, and read the textbook I can guarantee you will get the grade you want. This is a prof who inspires students, I would recommend anyone to take a class from Dr. D.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC1200
Grade: A-
Mar 29, 2018
Would take again

Hands down The best teacher at kpu .

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Apr 7, 2018
Would take again

He gives great lectures that are easy to follow. He set up study groups to help succeed at tests, which goes above his call of duty. He is very approachable and informative. I hope to be able to take other classes of his in the future!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH3800
Grade: A+
Jul 13, 2018
Would take again

Farhad cares about his students. He's not there to make you fail or be overly difficult. He motivates you to do well and reach your full potential. His lectures are engaging and you need to attend them. His exams are clear and he's a fair marker. He's very tech savvy and on trend. No need for textbook as he provides all that material.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYC3800
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Dr. D is chill and funny but a little disorganized (giving major feedback right before an assignment is due, syllabus delayed). There's a lot of material on the exam that's not covered in class and sometimes parts of lecture are not relevant and feels like a poor use of time but you can negotiate your grades but he's good in the rest of the areas.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Mar 15, 2019
Would take again

One of the best profs Ive had so far! Lectures are so engaging, he does his best to make them interesting and entertaining and tests are really fair. No essay however he did make us do a video project at the end but gives you all the materials necessary in order to complete it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2019
Would take again

best prof

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Dr. D is the best prof. His lectures are interesting, and he always tries to make it relatable for the students. He host's study sessions to ask him anything about the exam. He is a very caring prof, he gives you ways to help calm your anxiety before exams. He also makes his exams super easy. I would take his class all the time if I could.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

super easy course if you do your readings and he is such a good lecturer. definetely take the class with him if u can!! i still remember material he taught and its been over a semester, and course content is very interesting

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

Dr. D's class is super knowledgable. He is super good at lecturing; I wish that class was not online so I could enjoy his class in person. He is super lenient with grading and his exams online are easy if you attend the lectures and read the textbook he provides. He also gave us a video project to work on which was a lot of fun.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Dr. D is an amazing prof. He is extremely caring and understanding. His course consists of 4 (easy if you watch the lectures) exams, a storyboard, video project and a journal.

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSYC1200
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

best professor ever. enough said.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSYC3800
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Class consists of 4 tests (20%, 20%, 20%, 10%), video project worth 22% and other little things. Overall, he's kind and friendly but lectures are 3 hours of rambling, never getting into specific theory and he takes FOREVER to grade EVERYTHING... Literally almost 4 weeks after the video assignment was submitted it is still yet to be graded.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2021
Would take again

The prof was super super nice. Very understanding and caring. Passionate in his lectures and keeps the class awake through his stories. My class was online due to COVID. 1 major assignment and the rest are tests. Simple and straight forward content. Gives you his lecture notes and his tests are basically exactly was is written on them.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYCH3800
Sep 6, 2022
Would take again

Very knowledgeable prof. The course load was not heavy at all (compared to other 3000 level psyc classes). Exams are very laid back - 24 hours to complete plus open book and online! But be warned, he does take forever to grade stuff. NO research paper but he did assign a video project (fun if you like acting or editing videos)

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
2375
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 28, 2022
Would take again

He is perfect! Not only does he crack jokes, is super fun but also very knowledgeable about his field. He will make you love the subject.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
1100
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

This is really a good professor. The way in which professor teach is really easy to understand. During my course, there were just three exams online which were open book exams. The professor tries to make the course easy for the students.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
1100
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Great professor, will take his courses in the future.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2023

Dr. Farhad is not very good to work with. He didn't reply to my emails. He takes forever to mark the tests. The long answer sections are nonsense because there's only 3 hour limit and it takes at least 1 hour to do the long answers, plus 80-90 multiple choice. The last exam had 2 video portions which were not necessary and a waste of time.

Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
PSCY1100
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

If you just want an easy A, he's a good choice, but don't really expect to learn anything. Just finish the assignment assigned online. He doesn't give feedback on written assignments.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: A-
Jul 19, 2024
Would take again

literally THE BEST proffessor ever. Had in person classes with online exams. Was always so understanding towards students and made the whole course so entertaining. Also marks fairly easy.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: A-
Jul 19, 2024
Would take again

Farhad was a very good professor, I enjoyed his intro to psych class because it was very engaging and he did the most to avoid reading directly off the slides. The grading for the course was easy with marks based on Achieve assignments and exams which were both open book. However make sure to attend the class because some exam questions require it

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
1100
Grade: A-
Aug 24, 2024
Would take again

Dastur Farhad is probably my fav teacher so far. He is kind and understanding of issues outside of school. His class is easy if you try. I was going to take another class with him but he is popular and all seats were gone. Def take him if you can. His lectures are engaging and actually fun to listen too. tests and assignments are all online

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
1100
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Farhad has a straightforward teaching method. The exams are open-book, which makes the course more manageable. Using unstuckstudy and the free textbook helped me ace this class with an A+.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1200
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2025
Would take again

I took 1210 at Langara This professor was THE BEST PROFESSOR I've ever had. He's just amazing great lecture, very fun and interactive, great way of teaching GREAT grading , he's is just AMAZING would 100% take any other course with him SO UNDERSTANDING

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PSYCH3950
Grade: B+
Jun 17, 2025

I took Cognitive ergonomics with this professor. He did not have a syllabus ready until the 3rd class. Every week, he changed when things were due. He never had a clear set of guidelines for any assignments or a rubric to refer to. He removed marks from assignments, but couldn't refer to his "outline" on why those marks were removed.

Get ready to read
Respected
5.0
3.0
3950
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 24, 2025
Would take again

I didn't know much about this course but Dr. D made it so relevant and interesting. We had to do a creative project applying design ideas and a usability study of a website. There was an online final exam. Dr. D very much cares about his students and i loved all the interactive stuff we did.

5.0
3.0
1100
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2025
Would take again

this class is 100% online. you read the textbook yourself and do the mind tap activities and then also do the exams. the exams are on 3 chapters. there are 3 exams. honestly pretty easy course. but just lots of reading and note taking for the online exams. you have 2 hrs to write the exams wheneever time u want. they close at 10pm.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
2.0
1.0
1200
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2025

This was an easy class. But we did most of the things on our own. Professor just gave notes for all chapters but gave no video or audio explanation for them except for 2 chapters. Avoid if you can't study on your own!!

Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC1200
Grade: A+
Sep 8, 2025
Would take again

I learned more than I expected during this course. To be honest, Dr. D is one of the best instructors I have had during my time here as an international student. He really cares about the student progress and don't make things harder than it should be. Just do your work/assignments and don't be lazy. Simple. I had a really amazing experience.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
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