Great teacher, funny too.

Great professor! I would love to take a class with him again!

Although he doesn't check attendence it does behoove you to go to class. His test are structured to test equal parts of things from his lectures and the book. He is an awesome teacher. He wants to hold your interest. I found myself looking forward to his lectures.

great professor. kept me interested and i actually enjoyed going to class. if you go to class its easy to make an A

Dr. G is great. Do the work and read the text and take the notes. His powerpoint is awesome.

Gampher is awesome! He really loves what he does and he's good at it1 ^_^ I'd recommend him to everyone taking Psychology! Just between you n me, I never bought the book. Take notes in class and you'll be fine. He makes it OBVIOUS what to study for the test!

One of the easiest teachers I've ever had & he's also interesting & funny! Great presentations and he gives you a study guide. Get in the book and follow/ answer the study guide & you'll pass easy. U will have additional requirements to pass this class though (like research papers or being a guinea pig for other psych students' experiments).

Super nice guy and a really interesting class. He doesn't take attendance but it's very helpful to go, also to read the chapter before hand. Just pay attention and do the reading.

GAMPHER IS CRAZY!! (BUT IN A GOOD WAY) HE ALWAYS HAS INTERESTING STORIES AND YOUTUBE CLIPS TO COORELATE WITH THE CHAPTERS. AND 1 THING YOU WILL LEARN, IF NOTHING ELSE... "DON'T DO DRUGS. DRUGS ARE BAD!!"

I absolutely LOVE this guy! He is hands down my favorite teacher ever! He is very sarcastic and smart assy, which I love in teachers. He loves youtube clips. lots of group work, but it's fun. One thing you will learn, N*SYNC MAKES YOU STUPID! ;D also, everything in his class has a purpose. even if you think it doesn't ;D

An interesting and nice professor. Take his classes, you'll love it. (I think he's hot too)

Awesome professor!!!! Dr. Gampher is very helpful.....if you go to class and read the chapters you will do well on his test!!!!!

Great professor, very funny with a good personality. However.....he doesnt teach you factual info, he teaches very abstractly. If you are an OCD person DO NOT take him. Never leactures and final exam was ridiculous because we didnt learn any factual knowledge that we were tested on. Wont take again

I love Gampher. He is, straight up, one cool dude. I love how blunt he is, his funny jokes, and I can feel his passion for what he does. He talks like Norm (totally awesome). I would look forward to his classes all the time, because I knew I would learn and laugh all together. He is wonderful. Take him! PS-I'd tap it(haha you know who I am now)

I've taken Dr. Gampher for a number of courses, but I opted to use PY315 because it's the first class I had with him. Dr. Gampher is an absolutely wonderful teacher. He cares about his students and endeavors to make sure all his students understand the material. For me at least, he's as much a friend as a teacher. TAKE HIS CLASS.

I really liked him being my professor! Loved all the stories he told! His tests were hard, mainly because I didn't pay attention BUT if you take notes and read the book you will be fine! Very helpful

Take his Methods class - you will not regret it. Such a cool guy, and a truly gifted instructor. However, don't mistake how cool he is for outright easiness. He's easy if you do what you're supposed to, but you do in fact have to do your part.

If you watch most of his lectures and print out his notes for the test this class is really easy. He is sometimes hard to get in contact with and a little disorganized but he is usually pretty helpful if you email him. I recommend this class if you are looking for an easy A in psychology.

Interesting teacher. Great at teaching, and helpful. However, if you get on his badside/have a disability he is quite predjudice. If you miss an exam, expect not to be able to make it up for 3-4+

Dr. Gampher teaches several different classes. If you take his online classes, you must listen to his lectures. In class is better. Also, he is very cute.

Took as an extra class. Very helpful and easy if you read over your powerpoints!

His style of teaching isn't for everyone, but if u open up to the madness then the class is great. I got a B in his methods class and would take him again. He likes for students to discover and learn from experience rather than read from the book or slides.

He is the best professor I've ever had. I'm actually sad I won't have him ever again. He is incredibly passionate about psychology in general. You can ask him anything and he'll be more than happy to answer. Be sure to READ the chapters and take your own notes on top of his and it will be an easy class. I also think he's handsome ;)

Dr. Gampher is passionate about psychology. Although he is a little scatter-brained, his class is fun to go to. There is no extra credit for his class and no dropping tests. His class was a challenge and definitely not an easy A. Read the text book and do the study guide, go to class and you'll pass.

Dr. G is a little all over the place, but he is awesome. You can ask him anything and he will answer you (although you might get made fun of in the process). It makes me sad that I probably wont see him anymore. His class was engaging and if you pay attention you will get a lot more than the bare minimum from it. He will ramble, but you will live.

Awesome professor! Very knowledgeable. Always looked forward to class. 4 exams and a final that is comprehensive and counts 30% of grade. Not the easiest class but it is manageable.

sweetheart and nice and dedicated

This was by far the best/confusing professor I ever had. He is very helpful and has a great strategy plan. You will not understand his assignments at first, which makes the class confusing, but in the end you will see some great results. If you are looking for guidance to prepare you for life after college I would definitely recommend taking him.

Test are very tough but if you prepare you can do fine. His lectures are good because he usually gives examples that you can apply to your life and gain a better understanding.

I took him as a requirement for my major. He is very confident in himself, probably because he knows he is smart. He is very good at teaching this class. There is no book. Go to class. That is where he assigns work. He almost always had a reading and summary due each class for discussion. He is great. Just have to get use to his humor and sarcasm!

He is extremely funny, and while his lectures are long, he keeps you engaged and is very clear. He also posts all of the power points on Canvas for you. The only real grades are his exams. (He wore a costume to class once, and plays music and makes jokes. Extremely enjoyable class)

Really funny and a pretty nice guy! My biggest piece of advice if you want to pass: READ THE BOOK. I went to almost all of the lectures but the book is definitely where he'll pull most test questions from. Lectures feel long but he makes them interesting. You've just got to be willing to put forth the effort to do well.

Dr. Gampher is an awesome teacher! His lectures are personal and really helps you associate the material to the real world. He is hilarious and willing to help you if you are willing to help Yourself.

I found Gampher to be extremely engaging and fun. Tests aren't overly hard but there is a lot of information. He also pulls questions from specific slides on the powerpoints but other than that the tests weren't too bad. Study and pay attention and you'll be fine. He's also hilarious and did the whip and nae nae when we met certain class goals.

he is a very cool guy class is not hard but he encourages participation. he also do not mind pushing dates back on assignments if it causes trouble for the class

Really good lectures

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN A. Dr. Gampher only grades on test scores and if you take his class only like 15% will get an A. If you have to have an A take another professor that is a bit more lenient with grades. If you have a good sense of humor and are looking for a class that is pretty easy to get a C in then you are here!

Dr. Gampher is very intelligent and good at explaining what he wants you to know. Participation in class discussions is key. The assignments require you to think critically, but they aren't hard. If you're struggling, he makes every effort to meet with you. It's not an easy "A," but definitely doable.

Nice guy

Nice guy; fun to talk with and knowledgeable

A great teacher who is always wiling to help if you are struggling.

good teacher who likes what he is talking about, very smart. Every week the class is the same & I like that about this class. You have a weekly assignments, 2 test, and 3-4 writing assignments. He makes adjustments to his test if he feels questions are not fair. no extra credit but you don' really need it if you go to class&do the work.

I loved his class! He is very big on participation and has weekly assignments (which gets easier when he talks you through them). He is very helpful and is willing to meet with you is you need additional help. He's funny and never has a boring class. He also changes the assignments if something isn't right. I would definitely take him again.

I absolutely loved him as a professor because he was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Unfortunately, his class was my most stressful since our grade consisted only of 3 tests and the final. I would spend 10+ hours studying the day before the test. Read PowerPoints AND book to get deep understanding. Relate info to real life examples helps a lot

Wonderful teacher, very funny and engaging lectures. Does not give out extra credit though so be careful. The red fox will not fall.

He's hilarious and makes class interesting. He can relate lectures to almost anything. There are no pop quizzes and the tests are easy as long as you study.

He does do lecture but you just have to pay attention. Make sure you get the book required because you will need it to study for the test. He is an amazing teacher hes very funny and active with his students. All grades are stated in the syllabus so you know what you have to do before it actually comes up. Good lick & pay attention!

Gampher is super animated. He is very funny and engaging. You do not have to attend class but I would recommend going to get a better understanding of the material. You will need to purchase the book and actually study it to get a good grade. Your only grades will come from the exams so it is important to do well. Studying makes a difference!

Dr. Gampher is an immensely engaging instructor with a clear passion for what he does. Although your final score is based on only four grades, he provides plenty of material to help you pass, if you're willing to work. His lectures are hilarious and I would reccomend him to anybody.

If you can Dr. Gampher for any class do it. I had him for PY 101 as well. Hes passionate and funny. Hes a fair grader and the exams are easy since this is a writing class. Take notes on discussion days, itll be on the exam. Easy class overall, and I enjoyed it.

Dr. Gampher is awesome if youre ready to learn. He even dressed up as Lil Pump for class one time. He does everything he can to help you remember what he teaches. I would definitely take again. You dont use the book in class, but you HAVE to read it to make good grades. The whole grade is comprised of three exams and a final.

Even though he's extraordinarily full of himself, he cares a lot. He posts all of his slides online, so if you just make Quizlets to learn the material you'll come out with a good grade. If you do go to class, he gives a lot of examples of concepts to help the material stick. Not a hard class, just understand concepts/definitions and you'll be ok.

Funny guy. You don't need the book, just read over all of his powerpoint slides carefully before each test and you will come out with a good grade. Grading is not too forgiving, so one bad test grade can kill our overall class grade

loved gampher so much. really understanding guy, hilarious, and great at communicating. go to class and you'll pass. the work is hard but he is willing to help if you need it. class is actually fun to go to and he hardly ever made us come to class on fridays.

Dr. Gampher is a great professor who enjoys what he is teaching, so learning the information is easy for students. He can be a bit blunt and direct when he is giving feedback, but if you do not take it personally (because he does not know you, so why would you) and use the feedback as a tool for future assignments, you will be fine.

Best professor I've ever had. He had us dying laughing. He's a huge nerd, and that's why he's so good at his job. You really do need to read the book. There are a few exams with a quiz in between each one.

Great guy. He tries to joke and be relatable to you. He uses the book a lot and the tests are hard. Honestly, the only reason I made a B in that class was because of covid. Glad I took him. He really cares about his students.

He tells you up front that psychology is not an easy A. His quizzes and test are not hard if you read the material and take notes during lectures (PY101). You have to put in the work in his class to do well. He is a tough grader when it comes to papers in PY215 however thats only because hes trying to help you become better. My favorite professor

I was nervous going into the class because of a lot of negative feedback for him. But Dr. Gampher has taught my favorite classes this semester. Yes, the class is tough and required work because of the weekly writing assignments. But he teaches you how to competently handle it. It is also what the class is about, reading and writing about research.

I had to submit a rating for Dr. Gampher because there are a lot of unfair reviews on here. I hate to be negative, but I was annoyed by the constant complaining of my classmates. It's college. You are paying money to LEARN. It shouldn't be a cakewalk. Dr. Gampher is great, although a little gruff - and was always available to discuss assignments.

Obviously if you dont do the work, you wont pass. This class is fast paced. Do not get behind. Assignments are time sensitive, there are no make-ups. Overall, I enjoyed this class. I learned a lot. Dr. Gampher seems unapproachable at first, hes very technical so I guess thats why people think hes mean. He really does care about his students!

Dr. Gampher is an amazing teacher! His class is very well structured. His syllabus is very detailed, and he tells you what you need to know for each assignment. If you want to better your researching skills for future courses and graduate school, you should take this course!

Dr. Gampher was an amazing professor. He expects you to read the book and study the amount you should for a difficult class. He makes everyone laughs during his lectures and he knows how to make things fun and easy to understand. If you had any questions he would always be open to answer them. He wants everyone to succeed. Loved him

Want to take Dr. Gamphers psych class? Here's what you should be prepared for -No classwork -No homework -Study groups with a huge community of likeminded individuals -Out of Context stories and quotes -Lectures and Anecdotes with random lessons and questionable choices -The most random activities in class to confuse you -The best Groupme convos.

He has tough but fair tests and you need to put the time in to do well. His lectures are really interesting and you can tell he cares about what he teaches. A great option for your intro to psychology credit and an even better option if you're interested in psychology.

I was apprehensive to have Dr Gampher at the beginning of the semester because anything I heard was negative. He starts out tough, but that's just because he wants to be respected. Honestly, I am so glad I had Dr Gampher because I feel like I truly learned new material this semester, and he made it enjoyable. (be ready for some iconic quotes :))

Hard but fun.

Good lectures. Hard class, but all intro-to classes are hard. What people don't realize is that he has to cover all parts of the whole field of psych in one semester, it seems like a lot... but that's not his fault. It's the curriculum. Attendance isn't mandatory but his lectures are actually interesting to go listen to. If you study you're good.

Dr. Gampher is honestly really funny. He has a lot of stories to tell that go along great with the things taught in class. There was never a dull moment in there when I took him. Read your textbook and attend class. The tests are made from the book AND lectures. Studying is a very big part of this class so make sure that you make time for it.

Great professor with amazing lectures. Definitely would take again. You have to put some work into the class, but if you go to lecture and read the book it is very manageable.

The class is very different than anything that I have taken before! You are really learning how to interpret and report and research. The majority of your learning will be dependent on your completion of the weekly/ writing assignments! He is very critical during discussions and in grading writings. The tests are really easy though! He is nice!!

Awesome professor! Never failed to make me laugh, honestly. He's very lighthearted, but also at the same time a very good teacher. It's obvious that he loves what he is doing, and there is no doubt that I would want to take psychology with him again. His classes only rely on quizzes and exams (no other busy work). That can be a good or bad thing.

Dr. G is pretty direct when it comes to feedback but it's because he really wants his students to be better at understanding and talking about research. He's funny and chaotic but you can tell he loves what he does! Be prepared to read and write about an article every week. As long as you do the work and put in effort you should get a decent grade!

This class was one of the harder PY classes I had to take but it was worth it in the end. While there are weekly writings ( it gets tedious) it is there to help you grow. I will say don't skip class because anything that he says is fair game to be on the exams, but they are basically gimme points so that is a plus. Overall he is a great professor!

10/10 would take again! The class is really straightforward, but I definitely recommend reading your textbook and reviewing notes as the info is given to you. It makes the exams way less stressful. The test questions are application based, but are pulled directly from the power points. The lectures are super helpful so make sure to attend class!

Professor Gampher was a really cool professor and funny, but was a really tough grader! Overall, I think I would have been more successful in the class if I put more effort in, but on the writing assignments, I felt so overwhelmed and underprepared.

As long as you try your best you will succeed in his class. He is very caring and will help you as long as you do your work and go to him for help if you need it. He is also hilarious.

took him a while back long story short he cares and will do whatever he can to help as long as you care about your grade and do your part. He gives lots of reading and writing assignments so be prepared. Also has good book recommendations he recommended vehicles to me bc the career i am pursuing and i still have it to this day. great professor

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO CRIES OVER CRITICISM. That being said, he is an AMAZING teacher. You will actually learn something from this class. Watch ALL of the lectures, ask questions, and take his criticism as a good thing. You will be fine if you are good at following directions. If not, don't waste his time. He is awesome!!

I have found that I have learned a lot after finishing py215 with Dr. Gampher. He is tough and does give constructive criticism, but it is just because he cares. I suggest not taking this course with him if you can't handle feedback thats not sugarcoated. As long as you pay attention to lectures and put in effort you will pass.

I am shocked at the bad reviews, Gampher was my favorite professor. I learned a lot from his class & most of us finished with A's. He is tough, but he's a kind person. He just gives constructive feedback but even then he was careful to not hurt anyones feelings. He's a very caring and funny guy. Long as you try, you will be fine; he grades effort.

Dr. Gampher is super scary at the beginning of the semester and it gets a lot of people to drop but he mellows out over the course of the semester. It is a lot of work to stay ahead in this class and he does not accept late work. Start on assignments as soon as you know about them. But, overall he is super cool and pretty chill by the end.

view not class as a dungeon Dr.Gampher is like an onion like Shrek he has many layers watch as they peel, be team players fear not the rough exterior, tho it makes you cry soon they'll be tears of joy, I tell no lie constructive criticism, altho hard to accept will help you grow so do not neglect take Dr. G, for deep down (underthelayers) he's a G

Cool professor, super nice and genuinely shows that he cares for students. He will call you out if you mess up in front of the whole class or joke about you, but nothing serious. His class only consists of quizzes and exams, so if you don't study, you won't pass. The book isn't required for 101 as he posts his slides, and there are quizlets to use.

Dr. Gampher related material to real life experiences. If you go to class and listen to lecture he is hilarious and the material is easy to retain. People say he comes across as arrogant and rude, but only if you can't take a joke..

Dr. Gampher gets a bad rap in my opinion. He makes you do all the research work on your own with little to no guidance, but it is intentional and necessary. If you want to learn less but make a better grade, take the course online. If you are looking for a career in research, this must be taken in person. He cares about his students.

Although he can be a tough professor I will say you will definitely learn from him. He does not assign busy work, every assignment has meaning and purpose. His class is one of the few classes I can genuinely say I got something out of. I am a better person/student because of him. Don't be a crybaby! He's not that bad!

There are group projects, presentations, and papers due based on your knowledge of the various assignments that you have to present. He's a great professor with a heart of gold but he can be stern. This class is designed to help you evaluate your future endeavors of further education to prepare you for the workforce.

As long as you stick to your deadlines you will be okay. The tests are not very difficult, just watch the lectures and take notes as needed. The tests are made from the quizzes as well! Great professor for this course.

I can understand his 1-star ratings; he can be rude and abrasive, but you will learn a lot. His class is tough and his criticism is very harsh. You NEED to attend class, you will have a very hard time if you don't, but also his lectures are fun (bro shows up in animal ears and a tail sometimes) Put in the effort, attend class and you will be fine.

I took Gampher for PY 101 in Fall 2022 and he is a cool professor, super nice and genuinely shows that he cares for students. He can come across as mean but its just his teaching method and he genuinely wants you to pass and understand the material. He's a great professor and I am taking him again currently and love the class.

Took Gampher for PY101 in Fall 2022 and also for PY215 in Fall 2023 and loved him! The class is a bit tough but he is always there to help you! He can come across as mean but he's not, he is giving feedback to help you improve! I enjoyed PY 215 despite its difficulty and I would definitely recommend taking him for these research courses!

He was great and the class was amazing! The only hard part were the quizzes but other than that it was great.

Probably the best professors I've ever had or will have. Hilarious in class, I looked forward to each one (bro wore fox ears and a tail on an exam day). Abrasive at times, but means to be lighthearted and constructive. I learned so, so much from him. He really prepares his students well for the field. Kinda scary, but fun and VERY well-respected.

Gampher's PY215 is challenging, but engaging. His lectures are entertaining (bro wears animal ears!) and he provides valuable feedback, despite coming across as abrasive at times. Attending class and using resources like ChatGPT and unstuck study for study prep are key to success.

Professor Gampher's class was very difficult. However, the material is extremely important, especially in preparing you for research methods. We wrote a lot, and he is not an easy grader. Feedback is always extremely constructive. Overall, a very hard class but not that I am in research methods I am much more prepared than other students were.

This class was difficult, but Dr Gampher was the best professor I have had a UAB so far. He would always ask us what we needed and when he said he would change a date or make a change to the set schedule he would actually do it and in front of us. He was one of the only professors I have learned and taken away from.

Now, with this class, it wasn't all too bad to be honest. Just go to the lectures, take notes, and review them, and you should get a decent grade. The slides gave me an idea of how to answer the test questions. I'd say you should spend most of your time on the slides rather than reading the book.

I really enjoyed this class, and I loved his lectures. You do have to learn how to take good notes (focus on what he's saying, not what's on the slides) and start studying for tests about a week before. He has a lot of personal experience in this field and its clear he's super passionate about what he's teaching. Highly recommend this class!

Dr. Gampher was amazing! The people who give bad reviews about his class didn't pay attention to the lectures or didn't show up. Your grade depends on how you do on the exams. Listen and take notes on what he verbally says in lectures, not just the slides, and you'll do fine!! Read the book, but it's not as important.