Solid prof! He makes his Powerpoint lectures engaging, cracks jokes, and its clear he cares about his students success. He offers tons of opportunities for bonus marks, uses clear essay rubrics, is a fair grader, and the midterm & final are completely multiple choice -- if you do the homework you will definitely do well and even enjoy 1115.

Ivan is a very kind professor. If you study well you can get a pretty good grade. There was a film-club in the course. We had two assignments as psychological analysis of the films of the club. They were really fun to do and made you learn the subject. I am glad that I have been in Ivan's section. I would prefer him for the next course.

Pisanty is one of those professors that makes it apparent he cares about you. He is accommodating depending on your circumstance, his lectures are easy to understand, and he gives clear rubrics on how to get an excellent grade on his assignments. I highly recommend taking Pisanty's class. He has a cool accent too.

Taking psy 1115 with Ivan has been an absolute breeze! You can tell he cares about what hes teaching and about you as a student. There are group projects but you have the whole semester to do them and only one midterm and final that isnt cumulative! Ivan has such a nice personality and you feel comfortable asking him questions! I want him again!

I took this class two semesters ago and Ivan is a great teacher, his lectures are pretty long each week but thats because he explains the topics in depth. You have the option to do the projects in groups or alone which is nice. Also all the assignments are super fun to do and lets you apply your knowledge in an interesting way.

Marks a little bit hard but helps you if you need help outside of class. Has group projects but you can do them on your own.

I loved this class! Ivan kept it interesting. Ivan teaches clearly and he gives lots of examples to make you better understand. He likes questions during lecture, he may not finish the material because he cares to answer all the questions, if not pertinent Ivan tells you to book an appointment. I raccomand him to all. And the assignements are fun!

Having Dr. Ivan for research methods was amazing. Despite the class being difficult within itself, Ivan always provided clear and detailed feedback so you can improve. I recommend taking PSYC 2320 with him if you get the chance because he makes the lectures and projects "easy" to partake in because of his love for Psychology!

He is really caring and nice and would explain stuff as many times as it takes for students to understand it. I would definitely take another class with him. Unlike many other profs, he genuinely cares about his students.

Ivan is super nice and makes it really clear what you need to study as he bases his tests on the lecture notes in class, although he does tend to ramble on occasion. I also thought that the course material was pretty easy to learn overall. Most of the difficulty in the course comes from the term-long group project.

To say Ivan is a great professor is an understatement. He cares about his students a lot and is willing to answer questions either in or outside of the class. He gives great examples and you can see his passion for psychology shine through his lectures. Definitely recommend him!

Ivan made learning about the history of psychology very interesting! He shows a lot of passion when teaching the course, and you will truly appreciate how we got to have the field of psychology that we know of in this present day. Ivan is great with students, loves to get the class engaged.

A great professor, he is always willing to help you via email or office hours. Very good at explaining points made, very passionate. Truly a great professor for a psychology major, he will make you want you to know more about psychology and understand the material on your own time

I loved being in his class but I will say that his lectures can be boring and long. But he's overall a great teacher

Absolutely amazing professor, teaches well, you learn the entire course by just doing the homework, all open book, impossible to not get an A in this course

Ivan goes over all material during class, if you attend and listen you don`t even need to read a textbook at all. Exams also based in his slides. Ivan is a good grader, I got 90+ for all assignments. Group research is key in this course - worth 40%, he is always willing to help and give ideas for it. Ivan randomly takes attendance (worth 5%).

The lectures can be boring, but the tests aren't difficult as the material being covered can ALL be found on the lecture slides (textbook isn't needed tbh). The group project is worth 40% of your grade, and the assignments within it can be a bit challenging (his guidelines lack detail), although he is very approachable and happy to help if needed!

Possibly one of the most amazing profs you could ever ask for in a research methods class. He will push you very hard, but he will be there with you every step of the way. He gave feedback at 11:00 pm on a Friday and was always encouraging students to come see him in office hours. I learned more with Ivan than any other course at Langara. 11/10

Ivan is truly an exceptional educator, especially for a research methods class. His commitment to pushing students to excel is matched by incredible support every step of the way. From providing feedback late at night to always encouraging students to come to office hours. Really nice guy. Also he will speak in Spanish with you if you want.

He let me audit the course and participate in a group research project. I owe him so much for everything he taught me. Really one of the best profs I have ever met. I learned so much. Taking his neuroscience course next term.

Prof. Trujillo-Pisanty works tirelessly, always going the extra mile. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students, both academically and personally. His passion shines through in lectures, making the tough stuff easier to grasp. Super approachable, and his feedback is gold. If you have the chance to take his class DO IT!

This course is quite hard but Ivan is fun, encouraging and one of the best professors I encounter so far. He is very invested on his profession and students success therefore I recommend his courses. He will give you confidence and skills that you never thought possible to acquire. Be ready for lots of homework and content.

He takes effort to make his students to learn and succeed in his class.

Dr. Ivan Trujillo-Pisanty is a very knowledgeable and caring instructor. I took PSYC1115 with him before, this is my second time in his class. I really learnt a lot in his class. Highly recommended!

Dr. Ivan is an amazing professor, his courses are student-centred and he tries to ask always about how we are feeling, if during the lecture it was too much content, so he can explain it again. I had taken 2320 and 2332 with him, and those are hard courses, but if you try to understand the content and read the book you are going to succeed!!!

I feel that there are some bad comments about his grading, but it is because he usually teach heavy content courses, like research methods, in which you have to repeat and repeat again to get the final project, so of course he has to give feedback to you in order to improve, but it isn't difficult to get good grades with him, so just try.

He's one of the best teachers in Langara college! Very fair and always there to give help to students. People don't give him enough credit than he deserves!

awesome teacher! Many opportunities to do well in the class. Super nice and understanding. one of the best psychology teacher i met so far. Take him! The kahoots makes the classes so engaging. Love how he also posted video lessons online, great way to review if we are sick or miss something in class. Very great teacher!

Great prof, good lecturer, grades fair and wants students to learn

Best prof I had at Langara by far. Unlike so many other profs, during class, he actually explains textbook concepts. And he knows how to write an exam - you actually have to understand the material to do well. Don't take this class if you're looking for an easy grade, but if you are a serious student and you really want to learn, you will love it.

Took his class as an elective. I do not really like science related courses however I enjoyed his class as I learned so much from his lectures. He is funny and teaches well try not to miss his lectures even though it is not mandatory. One of the best prof in langara.

Prof. Ivan is just incredible. One of the smartest and hardest working profs at Langara, tries so hard to give students a fun time and a full education. I have taken his classes before and I would always recommend him, but know that he will make you work and learn and participate. Love this prof!

Mr. Ivan had a lot of activities which is good for students to make up for marks instead of relying purely on exams. The tests actually had a pretty small weight distribution. Just catch up with readings, best to show up to class always, and work hard, and you'll be fine! He may seem strict but he just wants to help you. He's pretty funny too lol

Ivan is devoted to his classes and wants to ensure that you comprehend the material. He is amusing, caring, and brilliant in his delivery. His genuineness and passion leave you feeling inspired at the end of each class. Expect to work hard and have a lot of fun. His courses are hard, but his personality motivates you to succeed.

Ivan is a great professor! He explains concepts with clarity, and gives lots of opportunities for extra credit!

Really the best you could ask for in a course that demands so much. Prof. TP is funny, works hard and gives his absolute best when he teaches. For sure take this course with him.

One of the best profs I have ever had at Langara. Def take a course with him if you can and if you are interesting in psych

I had such a great time in his intro class. He really cares about teaching. Take his course if you can!

I'm part way through my course with Dr. Trujillo-Pisanty - Applied Behavioural Neuroscience - and I am so excited by his teaching style. He puts in 100%. The subject matter is very intense compared to other psych courses, but at least you learn something.

He seems to attract eager students who like his aggressive style towards learning. The class is packed so far, and everybody shows up. He teaches for 3 hours and people are still engaged. Very hard course but worth the time.

Boring lectures only sometimes but when he gets excited about the material he starts to excite everyone.

He was there for us when we were struggling and I think it's his attitude and feedback that got us to a successful project. If you are a keener, looking to excel, take a class with Ivan

He is nice if you do the work. A great instructor, but he sometimes leaves things unexplained, which makes it difficult to follow when the next topics build on the previous ones. The textbook was required but the course work can be done without it as his exams are based on the slides alone anyways. Participate and he will like you! VeryKnowledgable

Ivan is a great prof and fair. If you show up and put in the work you will succeed. He wants his students to learn and succeed. He will support you along the way. He try's to make difficult content as interesting and engaging as he can.

Lectures are okay, extremely fair, probably the best prof for this course. Do prepare your ears though he likes to scream(I'm serious literally scream).

Ivan was a great professor who really cares about his students learning. TALK TO HIM!!! You don't have to have big questions, you can just chat with him or ask for clarification on topics. He's very friendly and is easily accessible during office hours. Willing to help or stay after lectures, just ask. 10/10 great prof. Hoping to have him again :)

I like attending his class, his lectures and the topic itself is interesting. I like how he does the examsas. he seems caring and wishes the students to pass as what i can feel. He's a nice prif and if only i could've exerted more effort towards his class, i'll get a better grade but overall i would take his classes again

He was so kind, but sometimes he screamed during class that made me wake up

he's truly amazing, I don't understand the bad reviews. - he teaches students habits - like being on time - to ensure we can succeed in the future. - he's available outside of class and is there to for support when we reach out - fair grader for sure

Ivan's class is one of my easiest ones of all 3 courses. Not too much homework. Just do your achieve, come to class, it's very easy to get A in his class. He seems tough but he actually cares for his students. 100%go for it and I literally don't know why he has bad grading

Best psychology professor. So easy to get As.

Take him, he is an amazing professor. It is easy to get A's like another person said below me.

I highly recommend taking one of his classes. Fairly easy to achieve an A in his class as long as you review the lectures and finish all assignments you'll be good to go. Reading research papers were probably the only annoying part on this course. Overall, if you're debating on whether or not you should take his course i'd say just do it!!

Professor is a pretty cool guy. Class is actually and easy A as long as you show up and study the material. I've had him for a couple years now and highly recommend!

Lecture does get kind of boring because of all the information. But Ivan is a good prof. I'm looking at a lot of these reviews and disagree. If you have an issue outside of the classroom then let him know he WILL help you. But if you are being lazy or bs-ing then you should re-evaluate your decision making!

Great prof. He's funny and engaging during lectures, and cares about his students. He's strict with his policies but fair. If you pay attention and do your best you'll do fine. He also allows you to redo quizzes, midterms AND FINALS like that's crazy, take advantage of that! Keep in mind some wording during tests can be confusing.

His enthusiasm and love for psychology is so nice to see. The lectures were interesting and engaging. He always encourages us to ask questions and never makes us feel dumb for asking. It's easy to get a good grade if you study and do the work. The wording on exams can be confusing at times :( Luckily you can retake the quizzes and exams at home!

Ivan clearly loves teaching the subject he's passionate about, which is the best thing one can ask for in a prof. He is enthusiastic, well-prepared, approachable and wants his students to learn.

I really enjoyed this class overall. The professor is genuinely funny and clearly seems passionate about what he teaches. It's easy to get a good grade as long as you're willing to put in the work. I highly recommend reading the Achieve textbook, as it's pretty relevant to the course material. Just DONT fall asleep in class. He will call you out.