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I recomend Josh for any class he teaches. He makes all material very clear and makes sure you understand it.
If you go to class, take good notes, and pay attention then reading the text book is optional for an A. I got an A and I read less then 5 pages in the entire text book. He is one of the best teachers at Mt Sac. He knows his stuff, and makes class fun.
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A very gentle and nice guy. A bit unorganized, but makes up for it by being very interesting in his lectures, and approachable in his personality. If he misplaces your test or essay, he'll definitely let you re-do it :-)
he's really cool! and funny...you laugh at him sometimes as well as with him...
He's a great teacher. He really helps the students out with improving their grades as well as with any questions concerning the subject. He also seems like he would be a great councelor. I reccomend him as a teacher.
He is very clear and precise, makes psych easy to understand. Take notes, and you'll get at least an A on your test.
nice guy! not a hard class if you just take notes and pay attention. no homework, some quizzes, some tests, one paper. good class!
I have taken him for PSYC 26 and Psyc 1A. He is an awesome teacher. He looks like Matthew Mcconaughey. Lets you use a note card for the test.
Not an easy class if you don't read but hes a great teacher and is always helpful and willing to explain things.
Dr. Josh (Yes he is a Dr.) is the best professor at Mt. Sac. He is clear, precise, funny, and makes the subject matter easy to understand. Even a demanding subject like Bio-Psych is more tolerable in his hands!! He cares about his students! TAKE HIM!!
Josh is seriously the coolest proffesor I have ever had. I have taken him for Psycolgy 1A, Psycolgy 1B, Psycolgy 3, and Psycolgy of sexuality. The reason being he has honesty made a big impact in my life and made me want to become a Psycolgy major.
This teachers is da bomb. He will really teach you about psychology and how it relates to everyday life. He is very understandable and helfull and dis guy is FUNNNYYYY. He will show his home videos and they will make you laugh like a monkey.
YOu cant pass the class without reading the book. his lectures are useless, he is always rambling about random stuff. I know more about how he got his PhD than about psycbiology.
He is one of the most disorganized and dull profs I had at SAC. Has a monotonic voice and a completely indifferent attitude. Never stays on topic and his lectures are unclear. Too much obscure info on tests.
I love him. He is so great and talk about easy. He is the easiest teacher I have had here at Mt. SAC. Ladies-he does not look like Willi Wonka, he is very cute.
First of all, he is hot (in an adorable and yet erotic kind of way. But for all you guys, he is still really cool too. Very laid back attitude. But his class isn't easy, you do have to study. If you like pscy. then you should take him. I got a B.
Josh is the best teacher i've had...he's the reason i changed my major to psych...his notes are really easy and his tests are also easy just as long as you know your stuff you'll definetly pass the test...i got an 'A' in bio-pysch cuz of him...
I really enjoyed the class he is one of the best teacher I have taken. He has a way of making the class interesting and undestandable. He is a really good professor. If you need help he is always willing to help.
Human sex with knapp is awsome. I don't know what those people were talking about boring and monotone, they must be jelious of his greatness. He is totally helpfull and very understanding. He gets super red and nervous and it is really funny. TAKE HIM.CLASS IS OVERLY COLD SO BRING THREE JACKETS!!!!
Ehh...pretty easy class just very, very, very boring. I would say 80% of his lecture never shows up on on tests/quizes. Just read the book on your own and you'll be fine. He's a nice guy though, easy-going just drink some coffee before you go anf you'll be set. :) Oh and yeah, bring a jacket!
dr. knapp is amazing! take him and you won't be sorry! he's pretty easy. there's never homework for sexuality. just study for the tests and quizzes. you'll love him.
Took Josh for Biopsych, he's kind of a goofball, rambles a lot and fell behind in the schedule, but I learned some stuff, the quizzes and tests aren't hard if you take good notes and study. He's pretty nice and always willing to help those who need it.
Dr. Knapp is a bit of a goofy guy, he makes alot of jokes that sometimes are not funny, but that makes the class less boring, the lecture part is long and boring but it is helpful just like him, overall the class was fun and easy the tests are but don't forget to type your note card it will help.
really nice and cute, also really helpful, my favorite teacher at mt. sac.
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HE IS BY THE FAR THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD !!! BE HONEST WITH HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU IN ANY PROBLEM YOU HAVE THIS IS MY SECOND TIME I AM IN HIS CLASS FOR THE SECOND TIME!!
He's a great professor--lectures are indeed helpful as he is clear and willing to go back and touch any points you are not certain of. This class does require reading, however he makes it fun. And hes cute, love his hair =)
Dr. Knapp is the only professor I would take for psych at Mt.SAC. He inspired me to become a psych major since he made everything sound so interesting! Girls, it's definitely easy to fall in love with him making it easier to pay attention in class! His class is nothing if not intersting and fun.
interesting and entertaining class but sometimes can be a bit dull when you get into the details of processes, etc. overall, easy class if you take the time to study for it. nice professor. no homework, 1 group project, 2 tests, 2 quizzes, 1 final. can use notecards for tests and final.
Took his PSY1 and SEX class about 3 years ago so this is kinda of a old rating but he was a good guy. Very helpful and easy to understand. And he does turn bright red when he has to talk about sex and the female sex organs makes the class worthwhile hahah
Great professor. Excellent person. Lectures are clear and amusing. I didn't need the assigned books (didn't use them once), all his exams are lecture based, you could get away with just buying the older edition of the books if you insist on having. I got a B and an A. Very approachable person, take his psych classes, they are good for you!
He is a great teacher really cool! He makes it seem like he is one of us! take good notes and memorize stuff and you will get a good grade. Nice pretty blue eyes!!!!!!
Dr. Knapp is a really good teacher. His lectures are interesting since he tries not to get caught up in a dull moment, and he's very intelligent. Great teacher,and a not so hard class.
dont need your textbook, take good lecture notes because tests are all based on notes. Very easy if you study little bit, note card available for tests. Funny, intesresting and cute!
I love this class he is the nicest person and so helpful. He has very interesting lectures and some extras! I never enjoyed a class so much as I did with Joshua and he is also very sweet and hes sooo cute which makes it all better!
be still my beating heart. very clear and helpful, passionate about his subject matter and oh. oh so cute. major teacher crush material. Blushes whenever he has to say '****'; very cute.
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hes very helpful & seems lyk a cool teacher
The best teacher ever!! If you want to take this course, take it with him! Quick!
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Josh is a very intelligent instructor and he has a good sense of humor. He tries his best not to have a dull moment. He is very approachable and helps you out as much as he could.. He makes boring topics interesting..
I've had this teacher twice and he is awesome! He teaches very well and thorough, without being boring. Plus he jokes around alot so thats always fun.
Very interesting teacher! Lots of fun too! He's very casual and easy to talk to. He does everything he can to make sure you understand the topic. I've learned so much from his class and I've barely had to look in the textbook. I'm definately going to take other Psych classes with him. Plus he's a total cutie- surfer type with messy hair--love it!
Knapp is so cool and funny as hell. He knows what it's like to be a student, so he spares us of a lot of heart ache. Still, he knows his class is difficult so tries his best to help us out; his doors are always office hours to go over material and he answers emails/phone calls, too. Great guy. Not so simple class, but it's worth it.
Josh is so cool! I had the worst teacher for psuch 1A, but Josh totally turned my thoughts around about this subject! I did very well in this class. This topic could be hell, but Josh makes it really fun. I was never bored in his class..Always thought it went by kind of fast actually. He is kind of dorky but in a cute way. Awww.. He's Cute!!
Excellent professor,awesome person.Knows what it means to make himself available to his students and will never let you down.Wants you to be successful.Kinda nerdy,if you ask me,but everyone seems to think he's a hottie.I guess in a nerdy way.Restored my faith in Mt. SAC's professors and exceeded my expectations.Take him,you won't regret it!
His class was really fun and he is a really good teacher.
Great Professor! the only teacher i know that knows how to surf. He gave me his spare time to succeed in class. really easy guy to talk to and has the patience of a saint. surf's up Doc!
AWESOME TEACHER!!!! THE BEST PROFESSOR AT MTSAC HE CARES ABOUT EVERYONE HES ALSO VERY HOTTTTTTTT LOL ANYWAYS TAKE HIM IF YOUR SERIOUS ABOUT PSYC AND WANT TO LEARN EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW!!! I LOVE THIS GUY DEARLY HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR HIS STUDENTS!!!!!!!!
Great teacher! Very clear on everything. Very helpful and knowledgable! Funny guy too!
Wonderful professor. His lectures are very clear and concise. If you attend class, you won't have to read the book. Only tests on what is lectured. He is very approachable and goes out of his way to help students. Easy on the eyes too.
Josh is very cool. His lectures are clear and his tests are easy if you study well enough. He's always helpful, although due to being the department chair, his schedule can be very hectic. However, he's very down to earth and makes himself available to his students. Take his class and you won't regret it. :)
let me start off by saying how amazingly hot josh is and he has the most killer eyes. haha...the class is great. its pretty easy if you take notes, attend class, study what he says, and pass the tests. the only thing is that he was always late to class, but who could blame him. i will be seeing him in the fall again. :)
Knapp is an amazing professor! If you ever have the chance to take him do it! I didnt even read the book and got an A in his class. His lectures cover exactly what will be on exams. He doesnt give out study guides because your notes are you study guide. Keeps you interested in a boring subject. Also very funny. TAKE HIM HE'S AWESOME!
Great teacher! Personable & approachable. Helps out however he can. Mutiple choice tests on exactly what he lectures.
Don't need to get book. Take notes because he lets you use index card for major tests. Approachable, nice kind of guy but can be boring.
Great Professor. Tests are average, it can be easy if time is put in.
I have taken most PSYC classes with him before I transfer about three years ago. I am now graduating in 2007. Upon examing my undergraduate education, his is the BEST psychology teacher. Cool, funny and extremely helpful!
The cl**** sometimes can be boring but overall he is a nice teacher. His tests and quizes are easy, exactly taken from his lecture notes. Very good teacher!!
the class can drag ( i took the 3 hour evening class), but the material is interesting. the book isnt very necessary but attending class is because the tests are straight from the notes.
Josh is super cool and funny. Easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either. Would totally take him again.
Super duper nice! Love his smile & laugh. ALways willing to help. Never bought the book and got an A. Attendance is a must without the book! Tests are straight from the lecture notes :) Only late once or twice, he's a busy man!
Josh is sooooooo hot!!! Loved his class. This man made me love psychology more. Great class. I recommend him a lot! :)
He's busy! He makes up for it and makes the class fun. He'll say you need the book, but I never bought it, just take alotta notes, and for other stuff go online and find out. He uses powerpoint and gets you interested in the topic. Take his class. He also offers extra credit. Just keep up with the syllabus, he won't remind you of due dates...
OMG! very good class, fun, interesting, and he is just one of the best professors I've ever taken. He is smart, good looking, nice, helpful, funny and very friendly, he is just like one of us.... All his test are based on the lecture, which he makes entertaining, clear and very interesting.LOVED HIM!!!
He's a cutie =] You may not think so at first cuz he's a nerd but has a great sense of humor. Lectures are super interesting. Read the chapters before the quizzes and tests!!
Josh is a nice guy. There's one annoying disadvantage: he's extremely disorganized. We were way behind, but didn't get an update for the syllabus for about 6 weeks. He gave us terms to look up, but used other names for them as the book did! 4 quizes, 2 midterms, 1 cumulative final, presentation, reseach paper. He tests on lectures. You gotta study!
Josh is a really nice guy. He really cares about his students;but, if you don't really like science, this will not be interesting. I took the class because I thought it would be easy.....I was completely wrong. This class includes a lot of memorization, quizzes, and midterms. The final was way hard. Avoid, if your looking for an easy class!
Great professor. Very enthusiastic about the subject and about teaching. Very easy going and with a great sense of humor. His tests and quizzes were all very straight forward...as long as you study the lecture notes. I highly recommend him.
Great professor. You def have to take notes and read to get an A in his class. His lectures are always interesting and time passes by quick. He is helpful and offers ex. cr. at the end of the course as well. Love this teacher. You will def learn something useful here.
Awesome professor! Funny too! Lectures were interesting and valuable. The class remained full till the last day. Never felt sleepy. TAKE GOOD NOTES!
awesome teacher.He knows what's he's talking about.Very interesting lectures.Most of the test if from his lecture.If you're a good note taker and fast,then I guess you'll survive without a book.If not,get a book.One big E.C. given.Very friendly and helpful but don't underestimate his quizzes & exams coz they're hard unless if you study. He's hot.
Great professor, very very helpful. He wants you to go to his office for help, never a dull moment in this class. He keeps you very interested in a subject where there is alot to be learned. Take him for every class you take.
Josh is an amazing professor. He gives you all the help you need. He is crystal clear in assignments. He doesn't even give out a lot of homework. If he does, it's pretty easy. Study for tests. You'll need to. If you study, you'll do great. I defenitley recomend Josh.
Class is interesting, he is fun. Lecture is easy to understand. But he's a little unorganize. I think i did okay so far. I didn't purchase the book, just study the notes. Allows note-card on every exam, but not quiz. One group presentation.
take good notes everytime you go to class, study those notes and you will pass the test. 90% material on test is from your notes. very interesting class as well
extremely helpful. funny + friendly. my best professor so far. midterms are hard, gotta take notes and prepare for the notecards.
Best Pro. I have ever had. vey helpful. If you have any problems he is willing to help. Makes the class a lot of fun. I never fell asleep or even wanted to. I plan on finding another class he teaches because it was so much fun. Get to use a note card on the test and if you read the notes he gives you in class you wont even need the note card.
Awesome prof! This was definitely my favorite class. He is very easy-going and always available to help you. I would recommend abnormal psych to everyone. He changes the way you view mental illness. I learned A LOT. Class is pretty easy, take notes and study and you'll do find. Lectures aren't too bad at all. A+++++
HE is freakin amazing! i had him for 1A and im currently in his 1B class. he is funny and so nice. and so helpful. he's kinda immature and a lot of his jokes are soo bad they are funny. but tests are relativley easy. one paper in 1A and 1B. he also gives EC. TAKE HIM!!
OMG! TAKE THIS CLASS!! THREE HOUR CLASS OF FUN AND LEARNING! 2 QUIZZES, 2 TEST, 1 RESEARCH PAPER AND FINAL!! TAKE NOTES AND STUDY WHAT HE LECTURES ON AND YOU'LL DO GREAT!! HIS INTELLECTUAL TEACHING MAKES HIM SUPER SEXY!
Dr. Knapp is a complete hotty! Besides that, he's a great teacher. He's very funny, and make the subject completely fun. He shows a lot of Youtube videos relevent to Power Point lectures. No homework, great class, great guy. Sexy as hell.
BESIDES BEING EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND INTERESTING, HE IS ALSO A GOOD PERSON AND GENUINELY TAKES AN INTEREST IN HISSTUDENT'S SUCCESS. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK AND HE'LL EXPLAIN ANY CONCEPT YOU NEED HELP WITH. EASY-GOING TOO & OFFERS EXTRA CREDIT.
Funnest class ever, Knapp keeps the material super interesting. Besides that, he's a laid-back surfer dude! Coolest professor ever!
Dr. Knapp is one of the best educators I've ever met. =) He genuinely cares about his students and encourages you to talk to him if you have any problems at all. (class related or just ANYTHING you have problems with!) He is very knowledgeable and definitely knows what he is talking about. Not boring at all, class is always fun :D TAKE HIM!
He's the best pysch professor ever. He's very funny and really cares about how you are doing in his class. I also took him for pysch 1a. His tests are difficult but you will learn a lot
He's very passionate about what he does. Made biological psyc comprehensible so that should say a lot. He's very helpful, friendly, and approachable. (Warning:his good looks can be a distraction and you get lost looking at him instead of taking notes, seriously). I recommend him because he's excellent in his field. Take him!!
Dr. Knapp is an amazing teacher! He really cares about his students and makes himself available when they need help. His lectures are interesting and funny, although he goes off on tangents a lot. Overall I loved his class and am planning to take him again!
Knapp was an awesome professor but permanently damaged my GPA. I went into his office hours to ask him what time/date our final was, and he gave me the right time, but the wrong date. Result, I missed and failed my final. Realizing this error, he tried to reschedule for me, but kept failing to produce the test. I would've had an A, but got a C....
Hands down the best professor I've ever had. Took his Psyc19 and 1B classes. If I could take all of my psyc classes with him teaching, I would, because he teaches every topic clearly and makes it interesting, even the hard bio stuff. My class was 3 hrs long from 7-10pm, and there was never a dull moment. I definitely recommend any of his classes.
I had Knapp fall of 08 and I have to say he's my fav teacher so far. he's EASY, tests are EASY (lets you use notecard), hes interesting/funny/chillax, and only 1 HW assignment which was this ez paper that he let ppl re-do if they got a C or lower, EASY A for me
I've taken 3 of Josh's classes and I'm happy I did because he inspired me to major in bio psych! An interactive class with a sense of humor makes it all the better! ...Shame on you if you go to class expecting an easy A, minimal attendance, and a hot professor (which is irrelevant to the purpose of school anyway). Enroll now before his class fills!
Dr. Josh's class was great. His lectures were interesting even though they were 3hrs long. I learned a lot from him! He's a super chill dog-loving surfer dude who's way into psychology. If you attend and take notes in every class, read both books and fill out your notecards for the tests, you WILL get an A. :)
One of the best teachers I've ever had.
He makes BioPsych interesting. No homework; just make sure you study your notes for quizzes and exams. He's got a great sense of humor, he's very helpful AND he's GORGEOUS!!!
Best PSYC teacher at Mt. Sac hands down. He knows his stuff, but when he's not sure about some material he admits it too (it's very rare that a student presents him with a question he doesn't know the answer for). He cares about the students, and he makes bio psyc fun. His lectures about mood and how to cope with it was super helpful.
Absolutely loved him! His test are a bit difficult, but he's a great teacher. You use your handouts more than the book. I really enjoyed coming to class.
Dr. Knapp was a cool teacher. He made a boring subject interesting. He's funny and when he doesn't know stuff he's honest he also can be a little unorganized but he jokes about it. bottom line one of the best teacher's ive ever had!!
He's funny and tries to keep the class interesting. You have to memorize stuff in order to get a good grade but I found the class interesting so it came pretty easily. Also, if you have a personal issue and no one to talk to, he definitely helps in that area too. Very helpful and easy to talk to.
Very cool professor! His lectures are SO interesting!!! his tests and quizzes are fairly easy. you dont even have to study THAT much. i love coming to his class. you learn so much from his. he has a Ph.D [:
Easy teacher, SUPER chillax, and very fun and interesting class! He is there FOR you unlike some other professors. I took him for psych 1A, easy A, I'll prob get a B in this psych 19 class of his only because I slacked a bit. RECOMMENDED psych prof! Tests/quizzes are straight forward, easy paper and good amount of E.C :D
Great teacher, extremely insightful! Very nice, funny and understanding. If you ever need help, he is always willing to help out during his office hours. Understands that students also have hard times in life and is flexible when it comes to tests/quizzes when needed. Tests/quizzes very straight forward.
Dr. Knapp is very straight-forward. Gives you his expectations and it is up to you to earn your grade. I recommend heavy flashcard use in order to succeed. I got an A in the class with these strategies.
Knapp is an AWESOME professor, and is my favorite thus far. The class did seem to have quite a bit of trouble in the class grade wise, but you should be fine as long as you put effort into studying (I got a high A by doing this).
Dr. Knapp is my favorite professor, and I've taken a LOT of classes at Mt. SAC. His lectures are really interesting and his style makes attending class fun. Exams are multiple choice and a short essay question. Basically, he's an awesome, knowledgeable surfer dude... take a class with him!
Dr. Knapp is a very easy-going, kind, and understanding instructor. He always made the class interesting and fun. Quizzes/tests/FINAL questions are from lectures so take good notes! I hardly touched my textbook and was able to manage an A! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE! AMAZING INSTRUCTOR. He's very handsome as well. :)
Dr. Knapp is AMAZING!!! His class was so much fun even though it was so early in the morning haha. He loves questions from the students and welcomes discussions. Allows a note card for tests and 2 for the final. One writing assignment that is super easy and kinda fun. Covers almost all material on the test in class. Bottom line. Awesome!
Dr. Knapp is a great professor. He's very knowledgeable, approachable, nice, funny and GORGEOUS! (haha) He allows you to use 1 notecard for exams and 2 for the final (front and back). Study the handouts he gives you and you will be fine. (Took both Psych 1b and Psych 19 with him.)
Dr. knapp made this class really interesting. I really liked this class and was one of my favorite classes at mt sac. Also, he is a very cool guy to talk to. Even though he had a PH.D, he is very down to earth. I highly reccomend him!
Dr. Knapp is hilarious, his lectures are crystal clear and almost always powerpoint. Sometimes he'll even give you copies. Tests are pretty easy but he does include some questions from the book alone- not many, but still. Overall, its a fun, easy class.
Interesting, fun, and understnadable! Definently reccomend! Great class & prof :)
You will miss out in life if you don't get him.
Dr. Knapp is awesome and one of the best teachers and men I have ever met. There will be no other professor like him. It was a joy and pleasure having him. I will definitely take him for other courses.
Amazing! Even though I'm a psych major, his class was one of the best. He was very clear and very helpful, as long as you showed up to class and paid attention, there is no reason for you not to pass. He is very understanding and down to earth. I will be takking any other class he has to offer, no question.
A very enjoyable class. He is funny and his lectures are interesting. He is also very relatable and you can tell he enjoys what he does. I learned a lot of things in his class that I will never forget and I recommend him greatly.
Awesome professor, great guy, easy to talk to, loves when you go to him for help. He lets you use a 3x5 card (front and back) to use during the tests. He's also really funny. Anyone would love his classes!
Amazing. Josh is just in general an amazing: always open to help students, goes out of his way (sometimes too much) and is open to help you pass his class. He is super kind. I learned SOOO much in his class. One research paper. Would take another class with him just for fun. Tests might get you but if you ACTUALLY study you'll do fine.
THE BEST CLASS IVE TAKEN IN COLLEGE SO FAR!!! :) Take him! You will not regret it! As long as you actually study the materials (which are very interesting) you will get an A.
One of the best professors I've ever had. He is funny and makes everything interesting, and he will definitely help you if you ask him. I look forward to taking more classes with him.
Loved him, looved him, LOVED him!!! Dr. Knapp is super nice, funny, helpful & knowledgeable. He gives one simple paper to write. As long as you take notes & study the notes, you will do well. Plus, he allows 'cheat sheets' on the tests :). I didn't want his class to end~ his classes were very enjoyable. I ADORE him & recommend him to anyone!! <3
Dr. Knapp is awesome and super hot! total messy hair surfer dude look,must take his class. very helpful
Dr. Knapp is AMAZING he is so chill. He makes the material easy. I didn't buy the book and got an A, I never needed it. Oh yeah and he is a total cutie pie, a goof ball, and charmer he will make you want to go to class. I will forever remember Dr. Knapp
I took the class last year and he made it really easy. Really helpful and kinda cute LOL. I've always wanted to go the beach with him when he talked about going to surf after the class. Super chill!!!
He's a pretty chill dude. Very helpful, very nice, and he's very well-versed on the subject. He's a bit disorganized, but he always encourages discussion in class and the tests aren't that hard. Pretty good teacher, overall.
Dr. Knapp is a great professor! He's very knowledgeable in the subject and he encourages class questions. He also wants you to succeed and do well in the class. Never hesitate to ask him questions or go in his office hours. He is charming, funny and kind of cute. He's always smiling and welcoming to me. I received A's and B's in his class.
I love Knapp! Had him for Psych 1A and he made it awesome! He lectures most of the period, but, he gives out the powerpoint notes to follow along. He has convenient office hours which I recommend you take advantage of. All around nice guy and does want you to succeed.
I adore Dr. Knapp! Take Psych 1A with him. His class is an easy A if you put in the effort. He's such a helpful professor! Visit him during his office hours if you ever need clarification or help! Your grade is made up of quizzes, midterm, final, journal, one writing assignment and he offers extra credit at the end of the semester! I love him!
Dr. Knapp was such a great teacher! He answers any questions to the best of his knowledge and offers help to those who need it. I highly recommend him to anyone planning on taking a psychology course. His exams and quiz's were a bit challenging but as long as you study and make the note cards you should be fine.
Good professor in that he actually cares about his students. As easy as he used to be, that isn't the case anymore. For tests and quizzes you must know the information and be able to apply it, and some of the questions can be tricky. The class average is around a B, but if you go to him for help he will go above and beyond to help you get an A.
Best Professor!!! Keeps the material very interesting and he's funny! Tests and quizzes can be tricky but if you study the material it's easy to get an A. Super helpful, always encourages class participation and questions! You wont regret taking his class!
I had Dr. Knapp for an intro to psych class and absolutely loved it. He's extremely nice and very helpful. He doesn't give an overwhelming workload and his quizzes are always based on things he covers in lectures. This class was interesting, entertaining, and an easy A!
Best class ever. Knapp is the best teacher I've ever had at Mt.Sac. He's passionate about what he does and makes class fun. He also has a way to incorporate what we're studying into everyday life which makes it much more interesting. It's a great course!
One of the best teachers I've had at Mt. SAC. Knapp genuinely cares about his students and is extremely knowledgeable about the subject. He's not afraid of admitting mistakes. You're allowed to use a notecard on exams, so if you take good notes and transfer them it can be the difference between a decent grade to a great one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Dr. Knapp is an amazing professor; I cannot stress this enough. He genuinely cares about his students and teaches the subject matter efficiently. He makes the the class entertaining and if you work a even just little, you can get a good grade. If I could, I would certainly take his class over.
Dr. Knapp is an excellent professor who cares a lot about his students. He will do what ever he can to help you earn an A, but he is not easy. Study the textbook even though he says you won't need it because more than you think will end up on the test, but most if from his lectures so go to class! He is funny and relates well. Heavy focus on bio.
He is undoubtedly the best professor at this institution. He will do all in his power for your success, and wants you to not only strive for your best effort in his class, but to excel in your passions of live. Extremely modest and intelligent.
Abnormal Psych was fun with Dr. Knapp. Second class I've taken with him. He is a great professor who does get off track now and then. He is not easy at all, but very helpful and clear about what he wants. Go to him if you need help and want to get a good grade. He is very reasonable and will help you get there. He truly care about his students.
Really great professor. Helps those in need. Has a great understanding of situations. Really great teacher. Almost persuaded me into changing my major.
LOVED this class! It's so interesting, the material is pretty tough but Prof Knapp is always helpful. Don't miss class, you won't want to anyway b/c its so interesting. He allows a notecard for every test. Take really good notes, study, and attend office hours. You'll enjoy and pass this class for sure! He's super cute too! :)
AMAZING & CARES about students. PwrPoints are online. DOES NOT USE the TEXTBOOK, BUT You DO NEED "Love's Executioner" novel to write paper! Entertaining, intelligent, honest, & helpful. Use office hours. One of THE BEST at Mt Sac!
Honest, caring, considerate, helpful, intelligent, passionate about teaching. Changed my views on homeless & mentally ill. Asks you to buy the textbook but only used it for one chapter. Get "Love's Executioner" for essay. Use office hours! One of the best psych professors!
Took bio psych once w/ another professor,& it didn't work. Took BioPsych with him & everything became crystal clear. He is soo funny. His tests r kinda easy, & based on lecture, which is half ppt and half notes he writes on the board. The only time u need the book is if he didn't get time to lecture on something. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN, 4 ANY SUBJECT
One of the best teachers I've had. Really nice, helpful, and Interesting. Would definitely recommend.
One of my FAVORITE professors. A little awkward, but makes class fun, gives a long break in the class, lets us have a note card for exams & 2 for the final. Only thing is he doesn't follow the syllabus outline. Other than that everything else is great
He is such a nice and kind person. I am so happy I took his class. He is clear and very helpful. I really enjoyed his class.
Would definitely take again. Great professor and funny guy.
BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER TAKEN!(Spring 2014),truly genuine,friendly,goes out of his way to help students,he really cares for his students/people in general,open-minded,sweet,approachable,funny, keeps students engaged,exams are not too difficult,lets you use notecard for exams,lectures are extremely interesting.I looked forward to every lecture.
Easy class, no textbook needed. Great professor. Would take again for psych 1B. Recommended.
Only had class once a week, so it was a 3 hour lecture. He tried his best to keep lecture fun. I love how he is so passionate about his job that he flies from Oakland everyday, just to teach. Tests/quizzes are kinda hard, but if you study, then you can ace it. I actually got an A on my midterm that others got C or below on. Just study :-)
Dr. Knapp is an incredible person both in and out of the classroom. If you take the time to get to not only know him, but also appreciate the material the class is an incredible experience.
Absolutely one of my favorite classes. Very understanding, helpful, and genuinely wants you to succeed. Each lecture is clear and posted on Moodlerooms. He doesn't give homework, however, I find that this beneficially increased my responsibility to study. He is clear about and lists what will be on the next test/exam. I recommend his class to all.
He was extremely approachable and helpful, even in his online class. His lectures even feature short-length videos featuring explanations and visuals. He also includes a transcript for convenience. Very interesting class, you will pass if you participate and do the work. No final, only quizzes.
His class is quite simple, he makes the concepts very easy to understand in the lecture but a bit tougher on the actual exam. It is easy to tell that he is intelligent and knows what he is talking about, is very genuine and kind, but a little bit odd sometimes too. Extremely generous and fair professor-would highly recommend!
Knapp is an extremely rare professor because he sincerely cares about his students and their success, gives great lectures and notes, and is very fair. His class concepts are not extremely easy, but with a good amount of studying, an A is likely. He is very easy to talk to both outside and inside the classroom and works hard to help his students
TAKE PROFESSOR KNAPP! He is such a genuine and brilliant professor, and seeks to improve student learning. He is the only professor I have had who discussed career options/ realities and offered to help students outside of class with how to prepare/ make themselves strong candidates for applications etc. Fairly easy class, you will learn a lot!
Took Psy1A online and I was a bit skeptical because when the semester started my daughter was only 4 months old and I didn't know what to expect from an online course. I am glad I took this class with Prof. Knapp. Easy A if you submit all assignments, no tests only quizzes. Discussion forums are interesting and his lectures are clear.
Take PSYCHOLOGY 1A online with professor Knapp! He is so nice. His lectures are not hard to understand. Assignments are quite fair, not hard. There are quizzes and no tests. He makes the course very easy. As long as you complete your assignments, there is no reason why you shouldn't pass his class.
He's such a chill professor. Maybe a little too chill. As long as you do everything, this should be a semi easy A. He allows notes cards for the tests & final. He especially enjoys when people come to his office to discuss the lectures. He cancels class a lot, so he often will rush at the end of the unit and cram 3 lectures into one. Great person.
If you are a psyc major, you should def take him. He not only gives great lectures but also he is there for all his students. He is a great person, educator, and advisor. He let you use flash cards and give extra credit. You will learn something beyond the subject and he is very inspirational. Take his class!
Took several of his classes. He truly cares and will take time to help you out. Lecture are normally interesting.
Absolutely incredible teacher! He's completely understanding of life instances and is more than willing to work with you to achieve a good grade. I would say that he's a definite must for Psych majors.
Took his first online Psych1A class. Was so informative for a first-time learner on the subject and effective on teaching.
I took Prof. Knapp's PSYC 1A class online in Fall. I didn't read the book once, missed and assignment, and still got a B. If I wouldn't have missed that assignment I would've gotten an A for sure. Easy class, chill teacher.
Professor Knapp was great, he makes himself easy to relate with, and really approachable in lecture and out. His lectures are funny and entertaining. He really cares about his work and will try his best to answer any questions you may have.
Can't say much because I took this class online. But Ii would still recommend it. I wanted to take this class with him but he was only teaching it online that semester. And I had heard so many good things about him that I took it online. Knapp is an AMAZING professor. TAKE HIM! If you take it online just try to not procrastinate. I got a B, my faul
He is a really tough grader. I did every assignment as his rubric said, I still go 65 out of 100 every time. When I would email him and ask why I never got a response back. I recommend taking another professor who grades fairly and cares about his students. This course messed up my GPA really bad, Take the online course with some other professor.
I would highly recommend this course. Can't say much about this professors' character but his online class is very insightful. If you take him online, screenshot all lecture notes bc he takes them down at the end of every week. STUDY, he constructs quizzes very well. Stay on top of discussion posts deadlines.
I loved this class! I felt that I learned so much and it was something to look forward to every week. His tests are mainly based on his lectures, so if you take good notes and pay attention in class, it'll be easy to receive an A. He helped me out with outside questions relating my major, and he's very easy to approach! :)
He knows what he is talking about. His tests are heavily based on lectures, so it's worth to go to class. His lectures can get a little boring, but he makes good irl connections. He takes time to clarify any confusing topics; however, he loses track time sometimes. This makes it difficult to get all the information needed before an exam.
The class was definitely a challenge for me I really did study. He made class much easier and was able to remember his power points. He's amazing
He had us do an out of school project with other classmates. He is very entertaining and funny but he gets distracted on his lectures sometimes. The exams are heavily based on lectures so make sure to take notes. You will get some textbook only subjects to study for some exam reviews. He is very caring and easy to talk to.
Great online professor! The overall class was structured really well. Every week you need to participate in the forums. After that its just a couple of quizzes. I highly recommend taking this class if you just want an A.
Even when I didn't pass his class, I would still encourage others to take his class. Involvement amongst other classmates is quite infrequent. Earn high scores on midterm, final exams. I probably should have went to speak to him about improving test scores during this past semester. He is very patient with his students.
I really enjoyed his class. Lectures were straightforward and he told you everything you need to know on the 3 quizzes, 2 midterms and final exam which were also straightforward. Homework was not that hard too. Some of the content was pretty hard but he made it easy to understand. Get ready to study though.
I wanted to take this in person but I couldn't. Pretty interesting material. Tests are super easy if you screenshot.. I mean take good notes on the lectures. Other than that it's just discussions. Those are alright too but he actually grades them fairly. I personally didnt need the book for my A. But you might..
Take this professor for intro to psych! Take the quizzes and submit discussions on time and you will get an A! If you take the online class make sure you study the modules he posts and take good notes, pics, etc because he does remove them before posting quizzes. This class is composed of quizzes+discussions only. Perfectly achievable A! No book!
If you struggle with sciences and need to fill that requirement this is the class and professor you want. Hes super caring and wants all his students to pass. He allows a cheat notecard for exam and provides all the information during lectures. Theres really no homework except for a paper which he gives you from the first day of class to begin.
A great professor who is very casual and caring. He frequently updated us with what was going on that week and had clear expectations. He had a lot of interesting things to say about abnormal psychology and I did learn a lot. The class was very easy- likely because our reading assignments were literally enjoyable to read- I would read on for fun.
The class consists of discussions with lots of writing and really tough quizzes. He grades very harshly and will take off a lot of points for seemingly no reason on the discussions. The quizzes are also pretty difficult; do not expect to just be able to google the answers. This class is passable, but it is a hard A. Take anyone else.
Professor Knapp is a great instructor. Well organized online class, interesting and informative. Proofread your work, answer discussion in depth. Be sure to read and study the theory's and reading in each module since quizzes can be a bit tough. Always available over email and sends deadline updates each week, overall great ! ��
dr. knapp is an amazing professor and a great person overall. he really cares about his students and makes himself accessible outside of class if you have any questions.
professor knapp is by far one of the best professors ive had. he truly cares and will make arrangements for students to reach him outside of class. if you have any questions whatsoever hes willing to help. he keeps lectures interesting and fun, while making sure people are learning.
Such a great teacher! His lectures are all posted on canvas and all homework is very easy to understand and easy to manage since they are al due on Thursdays for discussions and Sundays for replies for students. I didn't get the right book, unfortunately, but his lectures were enough for me to pass with an A. He is very caring for his students.
I would highly recommend this course for summer/winter. His online class is very insightful/interesting, which made it super easy! Study his lectures since his quizzes are very detailed. Screenshot all lecture notes since he takes them weekly. Stay on top of the deadlines and word count for discussions. Be concise and straight forward! Take him!!!
Weekly assignments, but never take longer than an hour to do. Quizzes usually take some thinking, but workload is never too much
Hes such a sweetheart and truly cares about you. He will bump your grade if you do your assignments!! Only quizzes that are max 25 questions in the chapter you read and no final! Just do the discussions and quizzes and modules youll pass or even Ace
async class, super easy. 5 quizzes worth 100 points every 2-3 weeks or so. he posts modules with the lecture notes which disappear at the end of the week so be sure to take notes, u will need them to do well on the quizzes. other than that it's just weekly discussion posts. he's pretty hands off but easy to reach if u email him. overall good!!
Professor Knapp is awesome his lectures were great. He gives great guidance and feedback on assignments. The Discussions are also pretty awesome. The only thing I wish I could change is to have been able to take this class in person.
Professor Knapp was probably my favorite professor Ive taken thus far at Mt. SAC. Hes so genuine and caring towards his students. Whenever I had a question he was super quick to respond and really took the time to try and help me and my classmates succeed. Highly recommend! Also as long as you keep up with assignments you should pass pretty easy
For asynchronous classes, he gave weekly lecture videos and designated chapters to read. It was overwhelming to have to go through 10+ lectures before he unpublishes them. Tip: study the lecture videos like your life depends on it. The tests are based more on those videos than on the textbook. There's a semester long project & weekly discussions.
Weekly lecture videos to take notes on which are only available for the week assigned. Weekly discussion posts, assigned chapter readings from textbook, 4 quizzes overall each worth 100 pts all multiple choice 25 questions and timed (30 min), and a Neuroplasticity Project. Also offers extra credit.
grade depends a lot on discussion boards. 1 documentary film to watch & book to read aside from textbook. I didn't read textbook at all but got a 97%. Easy grader as long as you fulfill what he's looking for. Quizzes are easy. Lectures disappear 1 week after it's posted, so keep on top of it. Great professor and easy class to take! 2nd time w him!
A very nice professor, in general, would be better if he actually cares a little bit more about students and their grades a little. Overall, better than most other professors, and is easy to complete his work and sessions. A great professor despite some flaws.
He is really nice teacher. He gives extra credit opportunities to improve the class. Video notes are clear and interesting. The project on neuroplasticity was very fun to do. I loved his class.
He's amazing! He's very straightforward and clear about what his students need to do in order to pass the class. There's a discussion board almost every week, and the tests and quizzes are really easy as long as you keep up with the material each week. The weekly modules close at the end of every week though, so take notes! Easy A, take him!!
He's Amazing! Very straightforward class and grading structure. I really feel like I learned a lot and can honestly say every single one of his lectures have inspired me to continue pursuing my BA in Psych. Take notes during his class, and on the material for the week, and you will easily succeed. He's also very caring and understanding. Take him!
the teacher it was speak way at all cause seem it was less student's participle. it is a lot taken notes because be prepared studies for exam test. sometimes, take a time for test exam seem it was not connect what talk about i was learning. it was random on test that lead to confused or doubt maybe it is true or could be connection.
Prof. Knapp was an amazing and organized instructor. He gave 5 quizzes (online) and 4 discussion posts. His assignments were 100 points each but easy to complete and pass as long as you study, pay attention, and take notes.
This professor has been absolutely awesome! You can tell he really cares about his students and has a passion for the subject. He's very interested in helping you succeed and is willing to help you.
Professor Knapp is very caring by nature, he loves to help his students whether that's course-related or personal. I've learned a lot about myself in his class and realized the importance of SLEEP! His lectures are well-constructed and easy to understand. Focus during lectures and show effort, you'll be ok. Cool dude.
Easiest psychology class I have ever taken. We do have an assigned textbook but I didn't even use it. It was an 8 week course. Make sure to take notes on his lectures because they do disappear. Gives extra credit opportunities, tests are super easy if you read the lectures. The discussion boards are super easy as well.
I took professor Knapp during the first eight weeks of Spring semester. It was a fairly easy class. His lectures are engaging and well-structured. Be sure to take notes because his modules do disappear and you will need the lecture information for your quizzes. Overall, I enjoyed this professor and I would take him again.
Professor Knapp is awesome. I took Psyc1A with him, and his enthusiasm for the subject is deeply contagious (greatly appreciated as a psych major) He explains concepts clearly and is always willing to ensure everyone understands the material. I would highly recommend Professor Knapp for Psyc1A and will probably be taking another class with him.
Great professor, had him for psych 1a and 19 There isn't much hw but there are quizzes u do need to study for, if you apply yourself its an easy A. He's very caring and makes an effort to get to know his students he's very approachable.
Very kind professor. Attendance was not mandatory but to the right answers on his quizzes, you need to have taken notes on the PowerPoint in class. He is a very easy grader though and towards the end it was a lot of movie watching which was fine. Super sweet though.
Professor Knapp's Psyc1A class was a blast! His enthusiasm for the subject is contagious. Staying engaged, using unstuck AI, and taking notes will ensure you ace this course. Highly recommend for psych majors!
Took Psyc 1A for fall 2024. It was a fast 8 week course. He says the book is required but I didn't end up using it. Post lecture slides each week and would just have a discussion and quiz each week. Class was very easy and everything on his lectures would be on the quiz.
Took Psyc 1A for fall 2024 it was a short 8 week class. Says you need the book but I didn't end up using it. He post lecture slides each week on canvas. We would have a discussions once a week and a quiz every other week. Everything on his lecture is on his quiz/exams.
TAKE HIM!!!! take it and get it out of the way, great guy and super easy class with one quiz per month and weekly discussion posts. absolute light work and good class overall.
Mr. Knapp is my favorite professor at mt. sac. He makes sure everyone understands what he's teaching and is really down to earth. he's a big surfer and talks about his life and how it relates to what he's teaching. class flys by and i'm always super interested in what he's teaching. NO HW and his tests are super easy. EASY A.
I cant stress it enough, he's just so goated. Use this class to fulfill your A-F requirements. He's kind professional and gives good criticism. Love him, take him for that easy A, just enjoy the class, its a breathe of fresh air when you're taking other difficult classes.
Psyc 19 for an eight week class, was quick and easy. Each week was organized, with lecture, quiz and discussion board. Everything prepared you to do good in the class !
Professor Knapp is probably one of the kindest teachers I have ever met. He is very encouraging and helpful, if you have any issues with assignments (which you most likely wont bc its so easy) he is always willing to help! Professor Knapp is also very entertaining to watch for lectures. His class was the one I looked forward going to the most :D
Amazing professor! His grading is very clear and his assignments are all well organized. He gives good feedback and the work load for an 8 week class isn't too heavy. I highly recommend taking this professor.
This professor is one of the great professors I've ever seen! He's super chill and pretty good with lectures. He's humerus, always can make us laugh. Very understanding, receiving assignments that are 20 mins late. Showing his passion with teaching, even taking plane to work. Love him! And thankful.
I can't stress this enough, take his class for a guaranteed A! Class is graded based on a few things: 4 discussion posts and 5 online quizzes (including midterm and final) for an 18-week class. Lectures aren't mandatory and he provides 1 extra credit opportunity. Highly recommend taking his class for an easy A!
Joshua Knapp is an Angel from heaven. He'll help you with anything. Lots of quizzes/not many assignments, but it's all fairly easy. I always looked forward to his class, and he make every lecture fun :)
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