3.6

James Francis

Psychology - San Jacinto College South

3.6
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

He doesn't go over full details in his lectures

PSYC2301 - 2.0 rating

Francis is a great person but I did not find him helpful at all

PSYC2301 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

94%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Not sure yet (2)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
Not sure yet: 2
A-: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
Hilarious (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Get ready to read (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
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Reviews (88)
5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Oct 13, 2003

Fran-man is a God...he is ultra hot. He tells jokes, but then complains that its a tough crowd. He also tugs on his shirt...you think he's gonna rip it off! Multiple choice tests that require the text book reading.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Jul 16, 2004

GOOD GUY GOOD TEACHER REALLY ENJOYED HIS CLASS VERRRRY FUNNY

2.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jul 19, 2004

i passed the class with a C in summer session..i dont know i didnt really like him! All i heard was mumbling!!! he could do better!

4.0
2.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Nov 11, 2004

I didnt go to class often and only put in effort at the end of the semester and i pulled off a B. Nice guy with a dry sense of humor.

5.0
1.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Jan 7, 2005

Very easy teacher... I didn't even open my book once all semister and passed with a B, not to mention the fact that I hardly ever showed up. Take this professor you will pass with ease

2.0
4.0
LIFESPAN
May 3, 2005

I was hoping to enjoy this distance class as I had been told that it was interesting. However, useless quizes,questionable correctness of book edition, and incomplete review topics that did not correlated to the mid and final test, left me to regret taking this course.

5.0
1.0
STATISTICS
May 6, 2005

I found it to be a very easy course, and he's a really nice guy.

1.0
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PSYCH2314
May 23, 2005

Dr.Francis was unhelpful and very misleading with the outline of the course and quizzes.The quizzes contained info that was not in the book and when I asked for help he told me not to worry.Clearly not the answer I was looking for. The tests were held at school instead of over the internet.Overall, I was very disappointed with the instructor.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jun 21, 2005

hes an awsome teacher i actually enjoyed going to his class and really felt like i learned something i recommend him to everybody

2.0
2.0
LIFESPAN
Jul 5, 2005

NOT funny. Very boring teacher, mumbles, rambles, and gets all the experiments he uses as examples wrong. Frequently seems to be making things up as he goes.Easy enough, but don't expect to learn anything.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jul 16, 2005

veru easy.only remember to take notes in class

4.0
1.0
LIFESPAN
Jul 23, 2005

Not the best teacher in the world, but if you want to have an A in the class take him. You mainly take notes in the class but you need the book. You get out early most of the time so take him as your last class.

4.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: A
Sep 4, 2005

he's funny. keeps the class interesting. pretty easy as long as you pay attention and study. a few of the test questions were iffy but it wasnt so bad overall.

3.0
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LIFESPAN
Sep 9, 2005

He's pretty easy just study the terms that he gives you. I didn't ever read the whole chapters just look up what you need to study in the index and then read that peticular section. If you do this then you'll be fine. He gives you an easy project which is something you can get an A on. He kind of mumbles so its hard to understand what he says.

3.0
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PYCH
Oct 8, 2005

he is at times difficult to understand but what he says at times can be funny. he does clear his throat alot so if that bothers you, please skip his class.

4.0
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LIFESPAN
Oct 15, 2005

The only thing I can say for this class is that it was a little boring, and after the tests I always felt he didn't cover half of the stuff on the test. And it's true, but he throws all those questions out. I got an A in the class.

4.0
2.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Oct 24, 2005

He is an interesting teacher. He has a weird sense of humor but he is pretty cool. He makes the class interesting but when it comes to his test he doesn't review very well. After I took the test there was some stuff that I read the he never really talked about or made clear but he throws out the questions that people miss most and gives a curve most of the time. He is a pretty good teacher.

1.0
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2314
Jan 7, 2006

unclear, goes out of topic, late for class.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH
Jan 27, 2006

good teacher. can be somewhat unclear but grades on a curve. pretty leniant

4.0
2.0
LIFESPANGD
Mar 24, 2006

I thought Mr. Francis was a very "to the point" type of teacher... i had a good time in his course. If you want to be challenged but not overworked TAKE HIM!!! I got an A!!!

2.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY1301
Apr 5, 2006

He was the most unorganized professor I have had yet. His lectures were incredably boring, and i can usually stay awake through anything. One of the least professional profs ever!

1.0
3.0
GENERALPSYCH
Apr 12, 2006

Take my word for it, he is unorganized, unhelpful, doesn't care about your grade, and so on. I am a hard working student and make A's in all my other classes. In his class however, I am barely managing a C. I'm so upset I took him, so this is a warning for you. DON'T!!! It will only bring you down.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1301
Apr 24, 2006

James is very easy going and he is very helpful. He is a very nice guy thats direct and to the point. You'll have a lot of fun in class. He always starts the day of with a joke.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
May 18, 2006

DO NOT TAKE HIM he is not helpful, his test are very hard, you barely understand him. Even if you work hard he will not care about you. Im glad I do not have to take him anymore.

4.0
2.0
GENERALPSYCH
Aug 2, 2006

He is very cool...i like him...all you have to do is take a couple notes and study!! just go over the notes and ur guaranteed a B. I do recommend you attend class though.

5.0
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PSYC2301
Aug 21, 2006

He is a great teacher. His lectures are interesting , and if you take clear notes and read the material you will do well in his class. He is very cool.

1.0
5.0
PSYC2301
Sep 1, 2006

uhm, he puts the PSYCHO in psychology. seriously, if you actually want to learn something in this class, DONT waste your time with him. hes very unclear about the things he talks about, & always rambles on about random nothingness. i dont know how hard his tests or work is because i couldnt stand his class so dropped it after the 2nd day

4.0
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PSYC2314
Dec 15, 2006

Good teacher, knowledgable about everything. Shares what's going on in the world about sex. Dry sense of humor, but wants the students to do well. I plan to take him again for another subject.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2314
May 24, 2007

Lifespane online: great teacher. enjoyed having him again. VERY helpful with questions and encouragement. know the definitions from each chapter. the paper was a surprise, but he gave 2 topics to choose from, and both were interesting. Mid-Term and Final were nothing like the quizes...be prepared, they are timed.

3.0
2.0
PSYC101
Aug 17, 2007

Dr. Francis was a decent teacher. He gives out a lot of notes, so be prepared for that. There was supposed to be a report, but since we were pressed for time, he never assigned it. I took careful notes, and I attended almost every class, but I only got a B. Read the text also; a lot of info isn't in his notes.

2.0
5.0
PSYC2301
Aug 31, 2007

hard to understand him, sleepy class, hard test

5.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Apr 23, 2008

He is a fantastic psychology teacher at San Jac. and I recommend him highly to students.

5.0
1.0
PSYC2314
Jun 15, 2008

Dr. Francis is smart and funny. He is always well dressed and clean shaven.

4.0
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PSYC2314
Jun 16, 2008

I took Francis in Lifespan in the summer. He's decent. Nothing more, nothing less. Im pretty sure i could have gotten an A but its just heard to understand him sometimes. He talks wierd but i must edmit that he makes you crack up at times. I would recommend him but make sure that you are ready to take notes. His test are not that easy.

4.0
1.0
PSYC2317
Jul 12, 2008

Dr. Francis is a great statistics teacher! Enjoyed his class.

4.0
2.0
PSYC2301
Jul 26, 2008

Dr. Francis voice might not be real clear but his test are easier than Cheryl Fasullo's tests.

4.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Oct 24, 2008

He is a sweet and caring person. I made a B in his class and took lots of notes.

5.0
1.0
STAT2317
Oct 29, 2008

Dr. Francis is a great statistics teacher.

5.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Nov 1, 2008

If you ask Dr. Francis to help you with any problems you have, he always has great advice.

2.0
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PYSCH2301
Nov 10, 2008

Doesnt tell you when they test are until the class before only leaving 2 nights to study, lectures are boring, no test review, do yourself a favor do not take him. He tries to joke, and it gets old fast.

5.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Nov 12, 2008

I thought his lectures were great! but you have to work in his class to make an A.

5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Dec 18, 2008

Where to begin, a San Jac legend, along with Lyde and Bolen..clear, concise, challenging..people need to stop whining and get in the library and learn, fairest exam i took at san jac.

2.0
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PSYCH101
Apr 27, 2009

Really knows his stuff, but SO boring to listen to. Repeats himself a bunch and doesn't like questions being asked. Doesn't give homework, all grade is based on 3 tests from the notes.

4.0
3.0
PSYC2314
Apr 30, 2009

He is a really good teacher, he talks low but if u seat in the front ur goin to laugh n get every question right in his test....i recommend him if u had Dr. Robins...before! fun!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Apr 30, 2009

Dr. Francis is a very intelligent teacher and fun!Take notes and you will be fine.

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LIFESPAN
Jun 29, 2009

I really don't understand how people thought he was a good professor! He was awful! I dropped his class after a month and signed up for an online course and got an A. His lectures are unclear, his sex jokes are lame, and he is very hard to follow. He rarely ever lectured from anything in the book, or anything on the test.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1301
Jul 11, 2009

I enjoyed his class, You have to have a bad sense of humor not to think he's funny!

5.0
2.0
PSYC2301
Jul 12, 2009

Take notes and you'll be fine. Given a choice of teachers to take he is the easiest at San Jac. They all require you to work hard.

4.0
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PSYCH1301
Jul 30, 2009

he had quite a sense of humor that may been funny time to time but overall everything he talked about wasnt from the book he qot off topic some too.. and because he didnt stay in the book i was bit confused; no reviews or much handouts in that case i dropped ! wouldnt recommend him !

3.0
3.0
PSY1301
Aug 1, 2009

Dr. Francis is a good teacher. Most teachers don't use the books but the college forces students to buy them because they want the money.

4.0
2.0
PSYC2301
Aug 14, 2009

Pretty much an average Professor. Classes ok, though it sometimes is easy to fall asleep. Take notes and read the related textbook passages and you should be fine.

4.0
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PSYC2314
Aug 25, 2009

Great class, easy A if you study!MUST attend class to get notes. Read over lectured topics in book. Will let you retake a test if you cant make it. Test are all(50-60Q's) multiple choice. Will drop lowest test-but not final test. Took in summer mini.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH2301
Nov 1, 2009

This class is pretty easy, we never get homework besides to study your own notes. It's basic straight lecture some of which is out of the textbook but I think you're better off taking your own notes &using those. He's a nice guy, has a weird sense of humor sometimes but he's funny. Only problem I've ever had in his class is nodding off on occasion.

4.0
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PSYCH2301
Dec 3, 2009

Loved this class easy A if u attend class my first and biggest mistake in this class was studying from the book for first test i failed that one! If you study from your notes you'll get an easy A on all your test! i aced all of my test after the first one cool funny and easy teach! loved his class btw he kind of looks like clint eastwood.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH2301
Dec 10, 2009

He is one of the best teachers San Jac has but you have to take notes.

4.0
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PSYCH2301
Dec 14, 2009

His lesture is really funny, but someimes can be boring. You should take notes cause it helps to study them for his test. He'll help you in anyway if you put effort to help yourself.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2314
Dec 16, 2009

I have never seen an easy A like his, but the key is to come to lecture and take notes. Don't bother to either buy the textbook or study because 99.9% of his questions comes from what he says in class. Be prepared to take notes. So, i advice everybody to take him. He is the best that no homework, no research paper, just his tests that's it.

5.0
1.0
PSYC2314
Jan 20, 2010

Easiest A by taking notes and tests are straight forward. Memorization is the only tool you need.

4.0
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PSCHY00
Jul 8, 2010

i totally agree. you have to take notes, i studied from the textbook my first test, and got a 67, i had him for a mini mester, 5 weeks, and i wish i would of taken him for 2 months, we covered alllot of material, but hes a funny man, the only reason why id fall asleep in that class was because i had it at 7:30am

5.0
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PYSCHLIFE
Oct 23, 2010

Great teacher! I learned so much for him and he is so helpful. I would deff. tell anyone to take him. You have to go to class and take notes but he keeps class interesting and time goes by real fast. I would take him again for another course.

5.0
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PSYC2301
Dec 30, 2010

Very easy A, just show up and take notes. What he talks about is on the test. You do not need to get the textbook at all. Easy A.

3.0
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PSYC2301
Apr 19, 2011

This was an easy class. I really learned alot. He is a fun teacher and writes notes on the board. His test are based only on notes. I never used the text book. He tells stories to help you remember the information. His test are not difficult. All multiple Choice.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2301
Dec 20, 2011

Professor Francis, is an amazing teacher he is funny, helpful, and passionate about what he teaches. He is really willing to help. I never used the text book but did record his lessons and rewrote his notes all on the day before the exam and my lowest grade was a 98. Take him!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2301
Dec 30, 2011

Dr. Francis is a nice man and I learned a lot in his class. Take him!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2314
Jan 2, 2012

Took him for online and it was fairly easy. Tests could be confusing but with the book at hand, the answers are all right there. Overall a simple easy online class!

4.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Mar 6, 2012

amazing teacher. all tests were based off of notes. no need for the textbook.

4.0
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PSYC2314
Apr 18, 2012

You have to take notes. A class based completely on lecture and the notes you take. His tests can be confusing at times, but they are not super super hard. you have to study and know the material. Not an easy easy A but it is possible.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH2301
May 16, 2012

Dr. Francis is a very nice guy! Sometimes he isn't very clear but he always replies to emails when you have questions... HIs tests can be tricky sometimes but I would take him again!

1.0
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PSYC2314
Jun 3, 2012

i took him for life span growth and development. His class is kinda easy but he isn't helpful at all. his tests sometimes don't follow the notes and i wasn't sure what to study.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH22
Sep 5, 2012

I loved his class. I learned so much! The tests are not even hard, come from notes. I loved his class, very funny too, pretty much an easy A. He might not be hard with his tests, but you do learn a lot, only class I looked forward to going. He is also very adorable.

5.0
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PSYC2314
Jun 4, 2013

****Dr. Francis is a GREAT TEACHER, and quite funny, LOVED his class. Lectures are interesting. As long as you study the notes he writes on the board, you'll do great on the tests. Textbook not really required. Wish Dr. Francis was my teacher in every class, haha. Really enjoyed his class and his stories. Made an A+! :)****

4.0
2.0
PSYC2317
Jun 10, 2013

Had him for Elementary Statistics. I wasn't looking forward to the class, but it wasn't too bad. He's nice enough. Most everything comes from notes he writes on board. Must come to class to get these as he puts nothing on BB. Be sure to follow directions exactly for what to write on tests or he will dock points for not having figures listed.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2314
Jul 25, 2013

He is a very nice man. He cares about what he teaches. I took notes in class, but you have to fully understand the topics and how to apply them to different situations. A's are attainable in his class, but you have to work for it.

3.0
2.0
PSYC2317
Dec 30, 2013

The class is fairly easy but he's not very helpful as a teacher. Randomly decides when to have a test which doesn't allow for study time. If you're interested in "just passing" but not really learning, this class would be ok.

4.0
2.0
PSYC2301
Grade: A-
Feb 4, 2014

He's such a nice professor and VERY knowledgeable. I have so much respect for him. As for the class, it is very interesting but taking notes is very important.

2.0
3.0
PSYC2301
May 6, 2014

This class was a challenge to me. Dr. Francis is a great person but I did not find him helpful at all. Reviews were very vague and he would tell us about a test the class before, which really did not give me enough time to prepare. In addition to coming to his lectures, reading the textbook is vital.

2.0
4.0
PSYC2301
Grade: C
Jul 22, 2014

Mr. Francis is a very nice person, but I didn't find he's lectures helpful at all. He doesn't go over full details in his lectures. He briefly goes over them. The textbook was my primary source of learning in this class. Also he didn't have exam dates they were usually the next day after he finished the lectures. Felt like a online class to me.

5.0
1.0
2301AND2314
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2014

I took his General Psych and Lifespan and Dev courses and got an A in both. As long as you show up to class, take notes, and study them, this class will be a breeze. He's a goofy, older professor who makes lecture interesting, and he knows what he's talking about. His tests are basically the notes and it actually has the material from the reviews.

4.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 30, 2014

Dr. Francis is an amazing teacher! He knows his stuff and is super friendly! I enjoyed his class very much! Also, he's a silly person lol!

2.0
2.0
PSYC2314
Jan 4, 2015

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! He barely ever checks his email and takes FOREVER to upload an assignment. He doesn't care about his students who take his online class.

3.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Jan 12, 2015

I took this class as a winter mini. Professor Francis is a nice intelligent man. His lectures are boring. Do not ask questions during the lecture because it will break his concentration and cause more of a distraction. Textbook was a must have due to ineffective lectures that will bore you to sleep.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2015

I love Dr. Francis. He is awesome and funny.

4.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Grade: B+
May 5, 2015

Dr. Francis was one of my favorite professors. His lectures were JUST what was on his tests, so really you just had to show up to class and take good notes, and you could get at least a B in his class. Not hard at all, and he is a funny and interesting person.

3.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Grade: C+
May 15, 2016

This professor is okay. The only reason why I did not do well was because I did not really try because his lectures always bored me for some reason. He is really funny and interesting though. His exams are difficult if you do not pay attention.

4.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Aug 25, 2016
Would take again

I took his class in the summer. Everything he lectured was on the test. Be there take good notes and you will pass. The book was not needed but I recommend it if you plan to be absent a lot.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
PSYC2314
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Francis is a sweet man, he's just really old and so sometimes its difficult to hear him and his writing is hard to read. But if you read the textbook you should be fine. He doesn't really remind you about when test are, he will remind you the night before that you have a test. Other than that he is very knowledgable about Psychology.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSYC2314
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

There's no denying that Prof. Francis is a nice/funny guy. But as a teacher, he's mediocre. He only teaches through lectures, and frequently loses train of thought during them- thus, you learn a lot less than you should each class. Our class missed a LOT of material because of that. He also does NOT reply to emails. ONLY WAY TO PASS SELF STUDY

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
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1.0
4.0
PSYC2314
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I kinda like him, but he's not a good teacher. He skips over a lot of material, and goes off on so many tangents that our class never really learned anything that well. Also, he missed several classes last minutes - more classes than I did. Maybe getting too old to teach?

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

94%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Not sure yet (2)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
Not sure yet: 2
A-: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
Hilarious (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Get ready to read (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.17 avg change
Feb
May
May
Aug
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INTROPSYCH

5.0

(1)

STATISTICS

5.0

(1)

PSYC1301

5.0

(2)

STAT2317

5.0

(1)

PYSCHLIFE

5.0

(1)
+22 more courses
Difficulty by Course

2314

5.0

PYSCH2301

5.0

PSYCHOLOGY1301

3.0

PSYCH1301

3.0

PSY1301

3.0

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