He's a great teacher, but a lot of students tend to think he's a little arrogant

I really enjoyed Fred Coolidges intro to psychology class. He knows what he's talking about, and he's very funny (not boring). He wrote the textbook for the class, too, which to me indicates that that he's up on the subject.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. If you thought any less of him, you are an idiot. He is passionate, and creative. If you can't learn from him, you're lazy.

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Please Fred, cut the mullet. Thank god that self-proclaimed attendance-Nazi thing. Otherwise, I might not have made it through advanced statistics!

coolidge was probably the funniest prof i've ever had I laughed non stop in his class. He also explained the material very well, I probably would have failed with any other professor. He's not as scary as he seems some people need to just relax.

Great professor. Do all of your extra credit. Attend every class. As long as you pay attention and you will do great. If you miss even one class you may not pass. :o)

Very anal in the way he grades but it is an easy class if you go to all of the classes and do all of the extra credit. NO TESTS which is awesome but there is a lot of work. Go to the TA for help if you need it..Coolidge is very opinionated but if you can ignore it he is actually funny. VERY EASY if you follow all of the rules and do well on the hw.

By far, one of the best professors at UCCS. The text he wrote for this class is witty and interesting. He is an interesting person who is very generous with his time and sharing knowledge/experience. Go talk to him! People who have a problem with him need to grow up and take responsiblity for their own education. If you don't care, why should he?

I learned alot from this professor and he makes the subject matter very interesting and even entertaining at times! He isn't arrogant he is passionate and enthusiastic about his work...anyway even if he were arrogant, he has earned the right to be...Helloooo...give respect where it is due! GREAT TEACHER!

tough, but fair. kinda wacky

Coolidge is an excellent teacher. I was scared to take stats, but his love for the subject matter, real world examples, and thorough explanations made it fun and easy. The text goes perfectly with the lecture; and as long as you pay attention ask questions, and read the book when you get stuck, you will get an A. He also gives away lots of EC.

This Prof has won all of the teaching awards possible and for good reason. He is the best and does really care about us learning the material and applying it to real life. I would take every class possible with him!

This prof is the absolute best...the text,(he wrote!!!) is awesome and the class was beyond compare!..I will take every class he teaches!!!

Dr Coolidge is the absolute best prof ever....he is tough but he expects the students to be adults and take responsibility for their world ... a great life lesson. Those who dis him are soooo immature and should be at community college!!!

Wow, what a great class and the text was outstanding! I loved the real world examples. Coolidge is funny, but very smart. If you pay attention and are willing to work, you can get a decent grade in this class.

Great class...and BTW, I am earning an A right now! A little hard work, attention to detail and it is very possible.

The class is honestly not difficult. He really knows his stuff and how to explain it. The book helps immensely. He's a stickler for accuracy, but getting an A is not impossible and extra credit comes our your ears. Though, make sure you have lots of paper. This class is a bit of a tree killer ;)

Great class...great prof!!

This guy is great! Funny and makes stats totally easy. No tests, just have to do the homework. If you go to class and do the homework, easy A.

The class material is time consuming but the outline is given to you. I am very detailed, so its not an issue for me when he wants the work done his way. He makes the class interesting. The homework is graded a little inconsistently. However, you can approach him with questions and he will have the homework regraded.

The most energetic professor I've ever seen, dedicating an amazing amount of time to those students of his who work hard at the material. Clarity in writing and lecture is fantastic.

Really smart and informative. You have to go to class though and work hard to get an A

I felt like I was really challenged and appreciate that I had the opportunity to learn with such a passionate professor.

He's really fair about regrading, since his TAs do all of it (somewhat inconsistently) and the only grades in his class are the HW. You really need to pay attention to details in this class & it's a piece of cake.

Pay attention to detail and you'll do fine in this class.

Yes this class is extremely difficult, BUT if you follow Coolidge's outlines there is no reason you can't get an A in this class. Attendance is a must! No test but your entire grade is based off homework. He grades extremely hard but if you work hard it will pay off!!

Surprised by how hard it is to have correct grammar for the write ups. The math is easy. No tests. Can be a little self absorbed but I will be too when I have a PhD. There is a list of what points you lose for what on his page so you can prepare yourself. Definitely a lot of work.

Like he always says, "Can you be flexible?". If you follow the directions an A can be simple! He is a very intelligent man and his teaching skills are awesome. It's a college class, he expects that you are knowledgeable enough to follow directions

Loved this class! I thought Dr. Coolidge was a great teacher, full of humor and passion. When you take this class, definitely be OCD about your homework and triple check it. There's no tests and only about 7-10 homework assignments.

Fred is an OCD kind of guy, who lives to tell people you will fail unless you are his mindless robot (or Frankenstein in his words). The book is key-- he wrote it so. His TA's will help, and one is there pretty early before class which is nice. Fred, though, also LOVES to brag about the things he has done. So, get ready for an OCD, bragging man.

Good teacher, very passionate. However if he doesn't believe your question is valid he will attack you for asking it. Strict grader. The worst part for me is that he continually uses the word 'retard' and 'retarded' it's offensive and repulsive. He has degraded the school of nursing here at UCCS during his lectures too. Just a rude man.

Dr. Coolidge is a great professor. He is very specific with how he wants assignments done, but if you do them that way there is no reason to not get an A. He frequently uses humor and self-depricating stories to put you at ease with learning statistics.

Grading is ridiculous and tough. He is full of himself and talks about nothing but his own accomplishments. I will never take another class with him.

Taught the class very well, and made it less horrible to be taking a summer class. His tests were very fair, and as long as you read the book you were fine for the problems. Finished the class with a fairly complete knowledge of statistics.

At one point I was unable to complete a quiz on time because of some personal issues, he allowed me to retake it no questions asked. I then had enough points for a B+, according to the syllabus, but he entered a B for my final grade. After contacting him he changed my final grade to an A-. He was very kind and helped me out a lot in nursing stats.

I absolutely loved Coolidge! He wants what he wants but as long as you follow his guidelines you'll be fine! Very intelligent and charismatic teacher, somehow made me look forward to a 8am class.. which is very rare for me!

Coolidge is a very strict prof, but he is definitely the best prof I've ever had! Don't skip any classes and pay attention, and you'll pass the class. Coolidge is very funny and entertaining to listen to. Avoid taking an early class with him! I would recommend this prof to anyone!

Professor Coolidge is very specific with want he wants. You only get homework in this class, no tests. Attendance is mandatory, if you miss more than two classes you will fail. Pay attention in class and you will do fine. He tells you exactly what he wants!! Easy if you follow direction.

A lot of people dislike him because he's strict. He is very, very clear about what he wants from you. Literally all you need to do to pass his class is follow his instructions. Do what he says and you'll pass - it's simple. Also, if you feel the TA made a mistake grading your HW, he's great about giving it another look & giving you points back.

The only thing you have to do to pass is do what is expected of you and use your resources. He is a tough grader but he is very clear on what he expects and he is very understanding. The TAs are ALWAYS available and you'd be stupid not to utilize them. There is no memorization. Just take good notes and read when he tells you to. It helps so much.

Definitely recommend taking this course in class and not online. Coolidge is tough but he clearly lets everyone know what he wants and if you're stubborn and like to challenge the teacher on stuff, then you'll probably have a hard time. He walks students through what to do and makes things understandable. If you take good notes, then you'll pass.

Fred is able to teach the class well, knows the material (even wrote the book). There are no tests, only homework which is GRADED BY THE TA's. He will help you gain some missed points if the TA's graded too harshly which they will. As long as you are flexible with what he wants to see on the homework (correct symbols, grammar, etc.) you will be ok

When he walks through the door, the breeze flows through his luscious hair like a Calvin Klein model; wafting the delicious scent of his sexy sandalwood cologne. He greets the class with a voice like melted chocolate and toasted coconut. His arm veins ripple as he boasts his intellectual prowess. You will learn to treasure every moment with him.

Excelling in this class is as simple as putting in the time and effort, doing what he clearly expects of you, and being detail-oriented and meticulous with your work. If you slack off and don't go to class or put in the time, then yes, you will not do well in the class. He offers a ton of extra credit so do that and you'll be fine.

He is a very hard teacher that teaches a very hard class, but he is actually a very nice guy that will only put as much effort into you as you put into his class. I failed his class but at very little fault of his own. Only complaints would be the turn around on grading times for homeworks. Sometimes you turn in stuff before you receive assignments

Theyll dock points on the homework any chance they get. Also he has his TAs grading, and sometimes what they ask for is a complete opposite of what he asks for. Generally a pretty good rule just to go with what the TAs say, usually theyll send an email reminding everyone how they want a specific assignment done.

He is a very laid back guy that looks teaching stats and psychology. His TAs were helpful as well. The criteria was clear and he told you everything you needed to do for an A in the class. I actually learned something too! Do not skip class, you have been warned. There were no tests, just homework. I would definitely take it again with him.

Coolidge is great! Had a medical emergency halfway through the year and he was completely understanding of my situation. Literally, for stats all you had to do was exactly as he said and you would pass. If you didn't listen to him just be prepared for harsh grading it's literally not that hard just do as he says and you're good.

He's tough on you, he expects you to work hard. Coolidge also helps you every step of the way. He wants it done his way, and if you do, you are rewarded. He is very thorough. His life experience and career experience is invaluable. I wish all professors were as invested in our learning as he is. Don't let him scare you at first, it will be ok!

Crazy specific on what he wants done, and he will doc you on the smallest things on the homework. No tests just homewor, but the homework is worth major points. Just listen in class, read the textbook (easy read) and listen to his specifics and you'l be fine. Also, GO TO CLASS you miss 2 classes or half of two classes and you fail. Great professor.

Fred is the best. Just follow his rules & expectations EXACTLY as demonstrated & you'll be fine. He's a nice & funny dude, but he is very particular. Listen to his instructions. All of the points in the class are based off of homework assignments (no tests) & he shows you how to do the assignments step by step in class.

I went into this class afraid he was going to be really rude because of all the things I heard about him. But he's actually really nice and respectful. Don't believe in every bad thing you read on this site. He's a tough grader and do exactly what he wants. As long as you are flexible you'll do fine. <--- he says this all the time. He cares a lot.

This class was fun and incredibly informative. Dr. Coolidge is fun and engages students as he lectures. There is a quiz each week, which if you read and do the practice tests prior, are an easy A. Loved this prof and the course!

UCCS doesn't give A+ or I would have put that as my grade as I got a 98% without any extra credit. Coolidge wrote the Stats book and it's incredibly easy to follow and do the quizzes each week. The directions in the book are like stats for babies, he makes it so simple anyone can do it. I nerded out and really enjoyed taking this class.

Fred knows his stats. He teaches things SO clearly. The people who did not do well in his class simply couldn't follow instructions. He laid out step by step how to do each computation, and even emphasized what grammar points were important. To do well in this class, just laugh & follow his instruction step by step. He definitely focuses on details

Coolidge took over for my PSY honors stats class and did so flawlessly. He is a kind teacher with VERY straightforward instructions. Rumors say that he is a "hard ass" but once you actually take one of his courses it's clear that those rumors were from people that are unable to follow directions, and frankly, lacked the aptitude for statistics.

Fredrick is a GREAT professor. Yes, he is a tough grader, but he always show where the mistakes are made on the homework. He has himself and great TAs to help you be successful in the class. The textbook he required in the class is HEAVLY used, and its written by him. Everything you need to know is in the textbook for quizzes and homework.

I'm not sure Prof C is just radically different in-person, but his online lectures are captivating and easy to understand. The quiz questions come straight from the questions at the end of each chapter of the book and the book itself is very easy to comprehend. I am awful at math, yet found this course and its concepts incredibly easy thanks to him

I love the stories that Prof. Coolidge shares during his lectures -- really helps in remembering the content!

Prof Coolidge is a fantastic professor who enjoys the subject and thoroughly enjoys when teaching his courses. I have a computer science background, but I took evolutionary neuropsychology and abnormal psychology under him, and I did not want to miss any lectures. I absolutely would take more courses with him.