4.4

Julian Edney

Psychology - Santa Monica College

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BEST PROFESSOR I EVER had

PSYCH1 - 5.0 rating

I wish he was my professor for all my other classes

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PSYCH1
Nov 18, 2003

I'm glad I took the class with him, he was very helpful and clear. Any one who takes his class will pass!!!

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PSYCH1
Dec 7, 2003

He was nice, funny, and easy. Not the most challenging teacher but you can certainly learn enough. A bit frustrating for majors, PERFECT for non-majors.

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PSYCH1
Dec 22, 2003

Funny,interesting method of teaching,you will never fall asleep in his class.Clear explaination,but you have to read text book for more information.Difficulty on taking notes bescause of his bad hand writting,I can hardly regonize the words he wrote.

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PSYCH1
Dec 29, 2003

great teacher! you do have to do some reading, but there are only 4 tests, no cummulitive final. (joy!) hes very interesting, contrary to prior comment, his handwritting is very clear!

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PSYCH1
Feb 17, 2004

very cool proffesser, understands his students problems and is a very good teacher, should get a grand prize for being such a good teacher

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PSYCHOLOGY
Feb 17, 2004

fair calm teacher, has a great sense of humor and is clear as day light not boring and has a high tolerance level for fooling around but when he pops its all over for your grade.

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PSYCH1
May 2, 2004

this is a very good teacher, his class is really easy, and his lectures are very clear and not boring. He is one of my favorite teachers that ive taken at SMC.

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PSY1
May 7, 2004

There is no homework and only 4 tests. Tests are graded on a curve then another curve at the end of the semester. so you might not know exactly what you have if you are boarderline.Tests arent that difficult, but not necessarily all that easy either.CURVE

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PSY
May 24, 2004

The Greatest Teacher at SMC. His tests are very easy, he even grades on a curb. Noone in my class had less then a C. He is very interesting and very clear on things. I reccomend this guy

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PSYCH1
Jun 9, 2004

very very cool english man! he makes psychology interesting and answers all of your questions in an understandable way. Funny too!

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PSYCH1
Aug 8, 2004

Great Teacher. Read the text and study his notes and you should do fine.

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PSYCH1
Nov 3, 2004

Julian is the Hottest Old Man Teacher in the World. I love him . He is so Adorable. I really like the class, he tells little stories that are really funny and entertaining. He gives four midterms and an extra credit assignment. Every morning he comes in puts his briefcase on the desk on the right si

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Nov 21, 2004

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PSYCH1
Dec 6, 2004

Very good teacher that teaches everything that will be in each midterm(exam). They are m/c, fill-ins, and mini essays with a bonus 5pts question. Didn't have to read the book and he always gives examples that are interestingly funny that it made me remember them on the tests. I recommend him. :)

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PSYCH1
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2004

You take notes the whole time and if that doesn't bother you, you'll really enjoy the class. He's has a very strange(but funny) sense of humor and never looks the class in the eyes. He's a bit like a white Bill Cosby, but more toned down.

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PSYCH1
Dec 14, 2004

Dr. Edney is the BOMB !!!! he's the best teacher i've ever had in my life ... he's just hilarious .. i highly recommend him for everyone ... and he's really helpful !!

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Dec 20, 2004

Great professor!!! I really enjoyed his class. For the new students, please study study study his lecture notes. You'll find them really helpful. Dr. Edney has a strange but funny sense of humor. I totally recommend his class.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Jan 26, 2005

He is one of the best professors you can ever have. there are only four tests, not hard and not very easy. take notes in class and study them, they really help. He has a funny sense of humor and makes the class fun. He is truly an awesome professor and i would totally reccomend taking his calss =).

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PSYCH1
Apr 26, 2005

Great teacher. Makes you interested in the material but is very hard. More than half the class dropped. Not an easy class, hard grader!!! Lots of work and reading to do.

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PSYH1
May 19, 2005

He is the best teacher ever! He is so interesting that you will never fall asleep in his class...and he does things that will stick to your head!!!

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PSY1
May 20, 2005

He is a good teacher makes a lecture class interesting. Funny sense of humor and very animated speaker. Need to study to pass the tests.

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PSYCH1
Jun 4, 2005

Edney is a really easy going relaxed prof. He just comes to class teaches and goes. If you put some effort you can get an A with no prob.

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PSYCH1
Jun 17, 2005

This guy is comedy. Watch his face when he does those comedy ass impressions of "Susy" and "billy" hahah. The class is a little difficult but im sure if you study you can do well.

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PSYCH1
Aug 19, 2005

very nice guy, very easy. I got an A and i didnt even have to read the book. As long as u take good notes ull get an A.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Aug 31, 2005

Great teacher. His personality is hilarious. If you study you'll get an A. Just don't wait til last minute. Do the readings and study lecture notes and you'll be fine. There is work for sure, not a slacker class. I definitely RECOMMEND him. =]

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Oct 7, 2005

He's weird but very chill and funny. It's an easy class. Three exams and a final(all multiple choice). That's it. No homework. You have to sign in for attendance at the beginning of class but he doesnt seem to pay attention to it. Pay attention in class and study a little and you'll be fine.

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PSYCH1
Oct 13, 2005

Good professor, funny guy, teaches straight from the book. The 3 hour lecture gets quite tedious though - 3 hours can make the most interesting material hellishly boring. I'd definitely recommend him, but if you can take the twice a week class.

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PSYCH1
Dec 13, 2005

A MUST take! Take notes during lecture and you will do great! Thinking about it, this is actually the first really funny prof here. Doesn't take himself too serious and makes little roleplays to illustrate topics.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Feb 19, 2006

ma fav. professor so far. Great teacher, got sum funny stories. Gud sence of humor! wish he wud teach sum other class. very easy class, jus tk notes, listen carefully wat he says. it wudbe better to read book but u dun hv to. jus study da notes & u'll be all set to get A in his class. he curves da grade, no eassys, no H.W.jus study da notes.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Jun 12, 2006

Very straightforward, makes his expectations very clear. Nice and approachable. For the tests, just study your lecture notes and read the book. Most of the questions on the tests are from his lectures. 3 midterms, one final, all fifty questions. Lectures are entertaining, he simplifies the material and makes it engaging. Highly recommended.

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PSYCHO1
Jul 3, 2006

i dont like this teacher. his tests are very straightforward

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PSYCH1
Aug 22, 2006

I had a vague interest in psychology and I heard Edney was good. His class turned out to be very interesting and full of interesting facts that I still mention on a daily basis (for instance the 3rd most popular sex act is watching your partner undress). There are 4 tests, all equal value, all graded on a strong curve. I got an A+ and I never opene

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PSYCH1
Nov 18, 2006

This is the most interestin n useful course yet. I stil refer back 2 the notes that I took in his class cuz they contain super interstin facts about humans. This class is easy n u dont need the book at al, just take good notes n tests are straightfoward. He is a great teacher, n attendin his class is almost like watchin a movie with sound effects!

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PSYCH1
Nov 22, 2006

Very easy - but attend class (even though most people didn't) -most of his questions come from lecture. He's straightforward, read below comments, they are all true. 4 exams, 50 questions each, etc. Wish he had more discussion/class participation though or a paper...It was hard to keep interest.

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PSYCH1
Nov 29, 2006

Ok, I don't get it...I read comments about this professor on here before taking him and I thought he'd be good. In my opinion, he really isn't. He seems like a really nice, fun guy and everything but his tests are really hard. I remember studying a lot for a couple of his tests and when I got the tests I didn't understand most of it. And I didn't d

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PSYCH1
Dec 15, 2006

Dr. Edney is an EXCELLENT teacher. His lectues are extremely interesting. You should try to attend all the lectures because the tests are based on them, but you can do fine studying from the book too. The only complaint I might have is that there were a couple questions on the tests that seemed trivial but these were the exception and not the rule.

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PSY1
Jan 7, 2007

Overall, Prof. Edney is a fine teacher and very knowledgeable on the subject matter which is fascinating. However, you have to keep in mind that he is trained as a researcher and that his teaching style relects that in that the class is conducted in a very straight lecture style and there is little room for class interaction or discussion of the to

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PSYCH1
Jan 24, 2007

I read all the comments on here that stated what a good teacher he is. I am a smart student, I work hard and I usually get A's and B's and I HATED his class. He was interesting but his tests were hard, he wasn't responsive to emails or questions. I ended up dropping the class- DO NOT TAKE!

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PSYCH1
Feb 2, 2007

professor Edney is adorable. The class is also very interesting, and he teaches in a way that keeps your attention. He will act out senarios and does voices and everything. I really enjoyed this class, and he gives you an opportunity to make up points if you don't do fantastically on exams. Great old British man who makes psych fun.

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PSYCH1
May 17, 2007

Mr. Edney is cool and funny. I recommend his class but u have 2 study 2 get an A. I would definitely take him again if I had the chance.

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PSYCH1
Jun 11, 2007

Very straight foreward teacher. Lectures were both entertaining and very clear.4 scantron exams @ 50 questions each plus they are graded on a curve. Pay attention, study a little and you will go far.

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PSYCH1
Jun 22, 2007

easy easy easy as long as you read the book. The lectures are very interesting and the exams easy. If you read the notes you will get a B if you read the book as well the A is guaranteed. Plus he grades on a great curve!!!! take him take him take him.

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PSYCH1
Jan 5, 2008

I have to comment on Edney, just out of all the teachers on all subjects that I've had at this college, he was my absolute favorite. Attending his classes are mandatory as lectures are things not in the book, but they are all fascinating. He made me want to be a Psych major, too bad the other teachers I've had have been so boring compared to him...

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PYSCH1
Mar 26, 2008

Professor Edney is the best professor. Lectures are mandatory. If u go to class and take notes, study the notes and the book, you will get an A. Grades based on a curve, so it is to your advantage. Excellent teacher. Tests are easy. Would take him again if I had a chance.

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PSYCH1
May 2, 2008

Dr. Edney is a relly funny guy. He's lectures are full of funny scenarios he makes up. His tests (3 and a final) are not super easy and you will find some typos and mistakes. But hey, who cares? They are overall pretty easy and he curves which makes a easy A to get. Totally recommended.

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PSYCH1
May 21, 2008

He was a great prof. I took a 3 hour class from him at 8am on a Friday, but it was worth it! He manages to make the material very engaging. Very clear and organized, utilizes every moment of class time. Funny! Also, very humble, and kind seeming. Have to read though, it's true! Study!!

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PSYCH1
Jun 6, 2008

He is the BEST! I looked forward to go to class. I loved his animated dialogues which he called lectures. He only has 3 tests and a final but the final is like another test. All are worth 50 points(multiple choice) make sure to not miss the test dates. If you miss the test he gives you essay questions. why would you want that?! Its more difficult!

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PSYCH1
Sep 11, 2008

so funny, he is the biggest college psychology professor

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PSYCHPSYC
Dec 11, 2008

He's a cool guy, easy class to succede in. THIS IS NOT AN INTERACTIVE CLASS! just lectures, 4 tests. grades are given by test score only, grades on a curve.

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PSYCH1
Jan 1, 2009

Mr. Edney's class is very time consuming and difficult. His lectures are amusing and very clear, but if you don't read every inch of the chapters he gives you (which can be boring and long) you will not do well on his scantron exams. There aren't very many exams either so doing well depends on reading the book thoroughly.

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PSYCH1
Jan 12, 2009

He is a truly nice man. I loved his class because it was obvious how much he knew and loved pyschology. He is truly engaging while lecturing. He has a very unique, yet hysterical sense of humor. He is humble and almost childlike. Yes his tests can be difficult but he is always willing to help a student out. Really great class!

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PSYCH1
May 19, 2009

I really love his class!!! He's extremely nice, makes his lectures very interesting and engaging and he has a great sense of humour. I wish he would teach another psych class. There's no secret, you want an A? just listen in class and study the text book.

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PSYCH11
Feb 2, 2009

This dudes like w/evers....His class is easy the material is kinda boring though and the test are all multiple choice...I wouldn't take his class again that foo's wack but it's an easy grade as long as you pay just a little attention he even grades on a curve...so idk...if your down then handles...

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PSYCH01
Jul 29, 2009

Great professor, very entertaining, made the three hour lecture go by fast. Take really good notes and you'll do fine on the test. Tests can be a little tricky but as long as you read the chapter and study more from your class notes than the book you'll do well.

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PSYCH4458
Jan 10, 2010

lectured non stop for 3 hours once a week. Grade comprised of 4 multiple choice tests which were unclear and had a tendency to not reflect the material in the text book. Overall easy professor if you put in a minumum of effort and regular class attendence. Not recommended if you want something more than an easy A.

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PSYCH1
Jan 11, 2010

I loved this teacher! But not the way he taught the class. 3 hours of straight lecture and you're grade is only based on tests. It was nice not to have hw but it put pressure on tests. He's a funny guy though!

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PSY1
Mar 17, 2010

Great professor. Just attend all his lectures which are fun to listen to, and read the textbook roughly at home to get an A. He's very passionate about the subject. It made me change my major to psychology. Totally recommend it to anyone.

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PSYCH1
Jun 3, 2010

Decent teacher. Just lectures, no student interaction or class participation. His lectures arent bad but they can get boring and repetitive. very cute old man. Gotta study for an A. tests are kind of weird

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PSYC1
Jun 8, 2010

Fun lecture. Some of the MCs on the exams can be tricky but easy overall. I attended all his lectures, went over the notes prior to the tests, never read the textbook and still got a B.

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PSYCH1
Jun 14, 2010

Very Nice. Easy to talk to. Has an accent and won't state where its from. Calls every boy freddy and every girl Susy. Lectures are boring, time crawls. No assignments; only 4 test the whole semester. Grades on a curve. Easy to pass if you go to class, but class is sooooo boring... its something you'd rather miss.

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PSYCH1
Jul 2, 2010

He is just awesome! Take him, take his note and study. You will get an A. His lecture is crystal clear! Great professor I?ve ever seen!

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HIST3456
Sep 26, 2010

my name is shawn corrigan. you are a fool who probably never produced anything in your little worthless life,and only consume the fruits of others hard work.you infect the skulls full of mush when they are young,funded by my tax money. i would like to debate you on any forum. call or write me ,541-521-1170 [email protected]

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PSYCH1
Dec 5, 2010

listen to his lectures, read chapter closely. tests can be tricky. his lectures are enjoyable. examples always on freddy and susie. enjoyed going to class. nice and amusing man, funny at times. likes when you ask questions. good class. he might be british. sometimes an accent might slip out but im not sure. maybe not.

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PSYCH13
Dec 18, 2010

one of the most interesting subjects that i've taken at SMC, but one of the worst teachers to teach it!!! his 3 hour classes are sooo boring as it is all lecture, whereas it should've been more groupwork, tests are worded really weird. also don't bother asking him for help because he won't listen to you. not recommended!!

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PSYCH1305
Feb 10, 2011

I decided to change my major to psychology after taking Edney's class. The subject itself is so interesting! However, it's not an easy A. The class is all lecture, note taking and testing. There are no extra assignments and the tests are very tricky and worded weirdly.

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PSYCH1
Nov 21, 2011

Great professor, although it may be tricky to stay awake since it is purely lectures. You have to take notes & read to do well on the tests, because your class grade depends on those tests, otherwise his examples are amusing and he obviously loves teaching the subject. He is really knowledgeable. I would recommend him for this class!

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PSYCH1234
Dec 6, 2011

I'm an A student and this is the hardest class I've taken at SMC thus far. Incredibly boring and uninformative lectures that don't directly correlate with his EXTREMELY challenging exam questions. Grades on a curve with no extra credit, making it almost impossible to receive a decent grade.

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PSYCH01
Dec 14, 2011

This teacher is amazing. His teaching style is unorthodox but he is full of funny personal stories that relate to class. His mannerism keep you paying attention. All of us who sit up front enjoy it and get A's on exams. Grades on curve. Read chapters, take notes, learn concepts get A!

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PSY2965
Dec 17, 2011

His class is very straightforward. If you want to get an A, all you do is go to class, take notes, memorize them, and take tests. So, you do not have to read textbook because all the tests are from his notes. Not too much to memorize. Fairly easy.

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PSYCH01
Jan 12, 2012

Take Prof Edney's class. Straightforward. Take goood notes, exams are multiple choice. Read the assigned chapters, too! Attend lectures! And get a good grade. Done.

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PSYCH3109
Dec 12, 2012

I loved this class! Lectures were always informative and entertaining. I thought it was an easy A, but I guess it's graded on a curve so not everyone will get good grades. Take notes in lectures and read the textbook and you'll do fine. He tells you if there's something you should study thoroughly for the exams.

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PSYCH3119
Dec 18, 2012

Professor Edney was one of the funniest professors when it came to giving examples. 4 exams, NO HOMEWORK NO QUIZ, attendance is DEFINITELY MANDATORY. Exams are mostly based on his in-class notes. The book, personally, was a reference. Overall, great professor.

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PSYCH1
Jan 1, 2013

This was my second attempt at this course I initially took this course with Sage and did not learn a thing, so with Edney he's a very humorous man and gives examples through stories or life experiences. He's very clear when lecturing and the reading isn't too heavy. The class only has three exams and no assignments. I highly recommend him.

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PSYCH1
Jan 10, 2013

Edney was an interesting professor with an accent you will never found out about. Attendance isn't mandatory and if you just read the book, it's very easy to pass with an A. Lectures are boring, but he tries to excite. Easily recommendable! Take it! No other easier Psych professor, I promise.

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PSYCH1
May 2, 2013

I LOVE HIM!!!! I wish he was my professor for all my other classes. Who said his 3 hour lectures are boring? It's actually so exciting. PLUS we get a 10 minute break for every 50 minute of class. AND attendance isn't even mandatory. Oh and it's an easy A

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PSYCH1
May 12, 2013

Such a good teacher! So helpful and nice and fun too. Just take alllll notes and you'll be fine. It' a lot to process though but he makes everything clear and interesting. But I'm a psych major. Grades on a curve and give no reviews.

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PSYCH1
May 13, 2013

Oh My God. This guy is an ANGEL.I love him soooooo much!!! Best class of my college experience! I am currently taking Psych 1 with him and am planning on taking Psych 13 in the fall. he is AMAZING. TAKE HIM!!!!

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PSYCH1
May 31, 2013

Best professor I have ever had. Really straight forward. The tests are entirely from his notes. I chose Psychology as my major thanks to him!

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PSYCH1
Jun 10, 2013

I loved this class. Edney was perhaps the best lecturer I've ever had - it was a joy to listen to him. Your grade will be based on a competitive curve over 4 exams. Do read the textbook as his exams are about 3/5 difficulty.

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PSYCH1
Jun 13, 2013

Moves very slow and some examples drag on a little too long, but makes sure you understand whats going on. Very helpful and knowledgeable Tests are TOUGH but very fair with a MAJOR curve. NO HOMEWORK, but I advise you re-read notes and what you dont get in the book. Test questions 99% from notes. This is a MUST take class! may change my major!

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PSYCH1
Jun 16, 2013

Love this guy to death. He's so funny and his lectures are so interesting to listen to. I wonder how many people changed their majors to psychology after taking his class...

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PSYCH1
Jun 16, 2013

He changed my life. I love this guy. If you're lucky enough to sign up before his class is full then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? He's too good to teach at a community college level. Love him <3

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PSYCH1
Aug 3, 2013

In love with this guy. Loved the fact that we followed a certain schedule every class. Taking another class with him next semester. Take him, you won't regret it!

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PSYCH13
Dec 7, 2013

One of the best instructors I've had in my life. He is really a life-changing professor. Took two classes with him, too bad those were the only ones he taught.

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PSYCH1
Dec 22, 2013

Edney is a great professor, but he makes his tests confusing, even for people who studied really hard.

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PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2014

BEST PROFESSOR I EVER had. No homework , Test are curved and mostly note based. Attendance is not mandatory. His lectures are like a movie, he act every thing out like skits. What more do student want? If someone think this class is troublesome, I can't imagine him/her passing other classes. I only spent 1 hour on this class a week

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PSYCH
Jan 12, 2014

Nice guy but his tests are confusing even if you attend class everyday and listen to lectures. I read to book also and still didn't do well on the tests.

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PSYCH1
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2014

He is an awesome teacher. He teaches it like a story and keeps you interested. If you just pay attention during the lectures and read the textbook it's easy to get an A.

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PSYCH1
Sep 9, 2014

This guy is awesome! He knows how to teach his class and he is funny, his test are tricky but fair. If you get bored easily do not take his class; however, if you like to listen to lectures definitely take him as a first choice.

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