Amazing prof, makes it funny and interesting. Be very careful with APA style for your term paper. On the midterms for the definitions: define, why important and relate to other terms and you'll do OK. For the essay part make sure to read and answer ALL parts of the question! Textbook not really needed as his notes are in depth.

hes a good prof. explained things well. both textbook and lecture notes were tested so be sure to study both. midterms were easy, at least for me it was but final was dreadful. final questions were so unpredictable and unlike his midterm exams so you cant study like how you do for midterms. class was quite boring but he tried his best. goodluck!

Excellent lectures. The pace was perfect. Class did not drag so it wasn't boring. Yet it wasn't too fast so it wasn't overwhelming. And his enthusiasm definitely helped. I took a lot of his classes just because he was teaching them. Best psych prof at UofA, bar none.

Really tricky multiple choice. Was more of a test on reading comp rather than what you actually knew about the course. Very low class averages on tests for a psych course. Annoying assignments, midterms weren't horrible, but the final was a brutal 120 questions.

Overall, I liked this professor. He gave clear lectures and used many video examples to back up his points. iClickers were an optional and fun part of the course. Tests were reasonable but you have to come to class, read the textbook and study hard. (Typical university expectations!)

One of the greats.

He is an amazing prof. He is very funny and always prepared for the classes with videos and experimental issues. He is funny and inspirational. Hilarious and once he brought his daughter. She was the most adorable kid ever. Definitely an amazing prof to choose.

Dr. Loepelmann has definitely been my favourite prof so far. He has fill in the blank notes, which are really clear and easy to understand, and he is super helpful after class. He really loves what he does and that is easy to see. This class had 2 midterms, both really easy if you read the textbook. Highly recommend!

He has fill in the blank notes, which are absolutely awful and make no sense. Read the text, as he tests about 60% out of the text, and stuff will make more sense than the notes. He does not give out practice midterms or finals, and you have to seriously study for the tests. Even though he's a nice guy, I would not take him again.

Amazing prof, he's funny and easy going. He is willing to help when he can. Also his slides were always interesting. First midterm was easy, the second was tough & the final was also tough. Read the text along with notes. Class average was 63 on final exam.

Dr. Loepelmann's lectures were always filled with his enthusiasm for psychology. His tests were 5050 from the notes and textbook readings, so remember to study from both for midterms and final. Grading scale made it easy to obtain an A (85-88%). Notes are fill in the blank that you have to show up to class for. I highly recommend him for PSYCO 104

Dr. Loepelmann is a great lecturer, funny, good lectures. TA available for help. Fill-in-blank notes during lec. Textbook was great & interesting, I recommend to read it all. I got sick last part of the term and crammed the last few chapters, DON'T do this, (why I got a B). 10% is research participation. Flashcards work great for this course (Anki)

He gives fill in the blank notes which is nice but they're disorganized and in point form that is hard to understand. The textbook is crucial but he tests his notes and the textbook to make sure you cover both. The material is simple but a fair bit of memorization is needed. Easy A if you put in the effort. He tries to make class interesting

Tests are split between textbook and lecture material, with material that is covered in both being emphasized in the exams. Notes have fill in the blank so either attend class or buy the completed notes off a friend. That being attend class as Dr Loepelmann is a great prof, will constantly tell cheesy dad jokes and explains concepts very well.

Good prof - fill in the blank notes for every lecture. Tests fairly equally between the lectures and textbook, so the text is pretty required.

This prof posts practice chapter quizzes that are so easy and make you confident for the exam, and then you take the exam and its 10x harder. Even after studying for 2 weeks straight, and completely focussed, getting near an A was hard. Not at all my favourite prof, and wouldn't take another course of his if it wasn't necessary.

Dr. Loepelmann is clear, funny, and organized. Loved his notes! His assignments are straightforward, but make sure you prepare for the final because it is significantly harder than the midterms.

He has fill in the blank notes, where as long you show up to get the blanks, or have a friend who can give you the blank it is all you need, memorize it, understand it, and you are good to go for the exam. There's a self-management project that very easy to get high marks on. Final was a bit tough since it is culmulative.

The assignment is annoying but his class is decently easy. Lots of people said it was boring but I didn't mind it (maybe because I am a psych major). He also has lots of online quizzes that makes studying much easier.

He's great. Project is easy mark booster. Textbook is great at further explaining things, but can be repetitive.

very interesting topic, lots of irl examples, significant overlap with cognitive & social psych - mentions neat case studies - written essay exams with straightforward questions - overall really enjoyed this class - can find out more from his online site

Really great - very funny and makes even the most dry content entertaining. He encourages participation even in big classes with iclickers, but it's not mandatory. Would recommend!

Loepelmann is such a great lecturer. Although his Dad Jokes can be a bit much sometime, I really enjoyed learning from him. His lectures are in a fill-in-the-blanks format, which makes following along in class easy and interesting. Overall, I loved his class and would definitely take him again as a prof. Not an easy A, but worth the effort!

The instructor was very clear, very funny, and obviously very knowledgeable about the material. Dr. Loepelmann is a wonderful professor. I'd recommend him if you want a fun, easy course.

Fill in the blank notes, 2 midterms, easy project and final. This is the second class I've had with him and I would take more. The material is fairly easy but dry, so he tries to make lectures interesting by making jokes and showing relevant but interesting videos. He is clearly passionate about teaching and really cares about students' learning

The nicest person and will provide any help you need during office hours or outside of them if you make an appointment. His dad jokes are funny, his examples in class make things make more sense and easier to remember. Fill in the blank notes are sometimes oddly written but its easy to write your own notes in the margins if something's vague.

Great class! Karsten's lectures are interesting and easy to pay attention in, and he explains things very well. Fill-in-the-blank notes, so you need to go to class; textbook is helpful to clarify anything you miss. Tests are fair. There's a project, but it's broken up into parts so it's pretty easy and not overwhelming.

15% easy walkthrough assign, 25% midterm, 30% term paper, 30% mostly non-cumulative final. Exams ALL written, 20-25 marks short answer and 30 marks essay answer in each. Can be specific when marking, know your stuff. PERFECT APA styled paper,minimum 12 pages and 24 references, pick a good topic with enough evidence and analysis and should be fine.

Solid choice for a prof! Everything is great, but the notes are fill in the blanks which are sometimes a real pain during busy season. Otherwise, I found this class very fair!!

Would recommend. Really enjoyed his class. The lectures can be pretty dry because the entire class is basically just definitions, but he tries to be enthusiastic and keep your attention. I rarely zoned out in his class. His notes are fill-in the blank, so it's a good idea to go to class. He tests from lectures, so go to class. Great prof.

Great prof, was worried at first because it was a 400 level course and the tests were all written format, but the material is straightforward and he is a fair marker. There is a quiz every week but he gives you hints which makes it super easy. Very helpful and respectful to students, and I would recommend both the prof and the course.

He makes class worth going to, and that's saying something because the material is pretty dry. Very funny, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He explains in an easy to understand way, and takes the time to clarify the differences between similar concepts. Has iclicker questions, but they don't count for marks so you don't have to buy one.

Seems like a very sweet and caring guy, with a lot of dad jokes. Forces you into coming to class by leaving blanks for you to fill in in the notes. The textbook basically is just a reiteration of everything he says in lecture, so I don't think it is a necessity.

I enjoy going to his class all the time. I don't mind the fill-in-the-blanks because it helps me stay focused in class instead of getting distracted. He makes funny jokes from time to time and his classes are straightforward.

Karsten is simply an amazing professor. He is a very personable guy, and always spices up the lectures with his own little jokes and interesting examples of what we discuss in class. Reading the textbook is necessary, although it is very short and well written. I seriously look forward to attending his lectures.

Dr. Loepelmann is actually a pretty decent professor. He tries to make his lectures more funny and interesting. The course requires use of textbook and other supplementary texts for the midterms and the final (but the textbook is free). I didn't really like his lecture notes by themselves, but the information makes sense once you read the textbook.

Notes are fill-in-the-blank. Fairly easy and straightforward project split into 5 different parts. Midterms fairly easy (both worth 22.5%) if you pay attention in class, although basically all memorization. The content itself is fairly dull, but he definitely tries his best to make it more interesting. Textbook isn't a necessity but is helpful.

Loepelmann is fantastic in almost every way. The only problem about the course is that the online notes had holes in them so that attendance was artificially mandatory. I understand that there are good reasons behind it, but if you plan on skipping class Loepelmann is not the professor for you.

Lectures were pretty slow paced but prof dropped some solid dad jokes which kept it pretty interesting. His tests were pretty fair but only if you read the textbook. Notes were fill-in-the-blank so if you have a friend or two in the class it won't be a problem to miss. Beauty prof, would take again for the dad jokes

Notes are fill in the blanks but he expands on his notes very well, read the textbook, he likes use a lot of examples in his exams. Sweet guy, pretty funny

1 self-management project, 2 midterms, 1 cumulative final. Lectures are fill-in the blank notes and does not post slides so be sure to attend. Textbook is a supplement to lectures but not needed to do well on exams.

So the class consists of 2 midterms, 1 easy self-management project and 1 final that is cumulative. Relatively straightforward course. Go to class as notes are fill in the blank. He will tell you that the textbook it mandatory- it isn't. He is a funny prof and tries to make the dry material as interesting as possible which I appreciated.

Karsten was frankly amazing. His lectures were funny and engaging; you could tell he was really trying to liven things up as much as possible. The textbook, while necessary, is really short and super helpful. Not a difficult class if you are not slacking.

He's a very engaging and relatively funny professor who makes class more interesing. He explains concepts quite well and gives many examples to help explain. He gives notes with blanks but you still have to read the textbook as many of the test questions are based on both lectures and the textbook.

I didn't care about the course topic, only took it because he was the prof. His notes have blanks in them so you need to go to class, but I think he's an amazing prof. The exams are all written, but if you memorize the lists from the notes you'll be fine. First A I've gotten in a science course, comes easy if you put in a little effort.

Excellent lecturer. He has his notes printed with blanks so make sure you attend the lectures to fill them out. He also got an online textbook for us for free. The midterms were based more heavily on the textbook plus the notes. Good Lecturer overall. Easy A grade.

A very good lecturer. He doesn't have a monotone voice that makes you fall asleep, which helps in keeping yourself engaged in his lectures. His notes are fill in the blank, but he doesn't post the full version so have someone in your class that can cover you. His exams test a lot from the textbook, so definitely read it a few times.

Read the textbook! Dr. Loepelmann is an awesome lecturer but tests on details that most will brush off as anecdotes. Flashcards are your friend in this course.

Truly a great professor. His notes are fill in the blank and they overlap a lot with what is covered in the textbook. Exams are straightforward and is tested from his lecture notes (textbook isn't really necessary, though it is good supplement reading).

if you didn't like bio30 in high school, this course is not for you. this prof is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and hilarious. attending class is mandatory (fill in the blank notes and he shows alot of videos and clicker questions). exams are hard (2 midterms, 1 final) and class isn't curved. if you put in the work, this class can be an easy gpa booster

This is my second course taken by Karsten and he doesnt fail to impress. Sometimes hard to focus in lectures, but its a must considering he has fill in the blank notes. The class is pretty much him reading off the slides then you going home and learning all the material on your own anyways. The project was an easy 15%.

Karsten is a solid professor and tries to make a boring class interesting. He has fill in the blank notes so you have to go to class which isn't a pain. He says you need to buy the textbook. DON'T. It just repeats the information he goes over, the project is super easy.

Entertaining professor in a relatively straightforward class. It doesn't take too long to study for tests, just stick to his notes. However, his tests can be very tricky, testing on the smallest details, so watch out for that. Easy self-management project (should be an easy 15%). Can be a bit coarse with students who ask questions though...

By far the most entertaining prof I've had thus far. Great at explaining things and you can tell he's had a lot of experience doing so. Some people find his tests difficult because they're rote memorization from the textbook and lecture notes. How much easier could it get? Definitely need to read the textbook and put in long hours to memorize.

An overall exceptional prof. His notes and class website are structured and organized, he's hilarious in class, and the course project is very doable. Some aren't fond of his "fill-in-the-blanks" style, but I'll take that over typing for 50 minutes straight. He also provides a lot of practice questions, which can really help you prepare for exams.

Dr. Ls class was a lot of fun to be in. He always had fun examples to demonstrate some of the perception concepts, which wouldnt be explained as well on paper. If you take this class, there are only 2 midterms, a final, and research participation. They are worth a lot but its no big deal if you do well on them. Would recommend!

Fun prof! READ THE TEXTBOOK because he tests on that as well as his lecture material and includes small details from his notes that many people might brush through while studying. He uses fill in the blank notes so if you have friends in the class you can skip but he doesn't post the notes. Lots of textbook reading! But otherwise no homework :)

One of the best profs I've had so far. Yeah lectures can get a bit boring from time to time but that's true for any class. Midterms and final were very fair. READ THE TEXTBOOK as his exams are 50% textbook 50% lecture material. No homework, grade consists of 2 midterms, research participation, and a final. Would definitely recommend his class.

Really great prof. Notes are fill in the blank and tests cover mainly notes with some additional textbook information. Super easy class and I would highly recommend to any arts student who needs a science credit.

Great prof for an intro course like 104, would definitely take any class he taught again. Class is entertaining and the textbook isn't bad to read if you have the interactive online version with the questions. Overall would recommend over the other profs.

Hands down the best prof I had this semester. He was so enthusiastic about everything he taught had a great sense of humour. His tests were fair, if you read the textbook and do the connect with it you'll be fine. His lectures were similar to the textbook but i'd say put more focus on textbook notes. Best choice I made taking this class with him!

2 midterms, 1 behavior modification project and a cumulative final. His notes are very well organized and they overlap with the textbook. Exams are easy as long as you study his lecture notes (Only a few questions were tested from the textbook). The project was a mark booster.

AMAZING. Honestly one of my fav profs ever. Probably my favourite prof in the psych department. I have so much respect for him. He does have fill in the blank notes, but he explains why at the beginning of class and has a forum on eclass for missed notes.

My favourite prof this semester, hands down. Takes dry material and makes it funny and engaging. Clicker questions are useful but not mandatory, as he understands that not everyone can afford one. Takes feedback seriously and is committed to teaching well. The project was not hard and a grade booster. One of the gems of the department, for sure!

Very enthusiastic and willing to give you advice on the two papers. Even though the syllabus says the exams are on lecture and readings, the readings weren't required at all. Also a non-cumulative final which was nice. However I wouldn't advise this class unless your'e into design, as the material is pretty dry and not that psychology-focused.

I loved this prof! He explains things really well, and he makes the material interesting. He loves what he does, and he makes you love the subject too.

Easy if you actually go to class and read the textbook. Tests are very fair and not hard. Don't know why lots of people think it was hard.

One of the most entertaining lecturer's I've ever had. He even made the most boring topics interesting and threw in a joke like every 5 minutes. The tests were slightly annoying because they were 50/50 from the textbook material and the lectures (which covered different material) but if you put in a moderate amount of work you were golden.

Second class I have taken with Karsten. Absolutely amazing prof, cannot get enough of him. He is a very adept lecturer that makes things interesting and goes at an easy pace. Assignments are very fairly graded, and the exams and pretty straightforward too. Would recommend

Karsten is an amazing lecturer. Always makes topics interesting, asks for audience participation, and just has a good speaking voice. Fill in the blank notes. Buy the online LearnSmart thing. That stuff will save your butt. Exams are 50/50 lecture/text, so you need it anyway. Exams are pretty straightforward. I always look forward to his class.

Pretty fun prof, his midterm was ridiculously easy imo and I didn't but the connect so... myabe don't waste your money. He talks about it way too much. Just read the textbook and take notes on it and you're golden. His lectures can be fun but his pace is very very slow. Sometimes sacrifices learning in favour of fun, take from that what you will.

Among the best teachers or professors I've ever had. He's clearly passionate about teaching and does it very well.

he is such a great prof! he had trained in behaviour modification and you can tell, you can tell that he loves his job and loves teaching it. he makes the class fun and his examples are easy to follow and understand. all his notes have blanks in them so you have to go to class. he is a really good speaker. highly recommend!!

All in all, Mr. Loepelmann is a tough prof. His lectures are pretty good but his fill in the blank notes are confusing. Unless you thoroughly read the textbook and notes you'll probably fail but if you study you'll do well, i guess. The exams pretty tough, 50 questions in 50 min and lecture/textbook based. Good luck if you take his class.

AMAZING lecturer, but somewhat arrogant in person. Doesn't matter much though, as his lectures make up for it. He is not kidding when he says the exams will be half lecture half textbook material --- definitely read it if you want a decent grade.

Put in a little effort and read the textbook and you'll be good! Exams are half text and half lecture based! Loepelmann is super funny and his lectures are great! Really enjoyed the class even though I wasn't a fan of the course content itself.

I really enjoyed class with Dr. Loepelmann ! Hes a really great lecturer and I loved how he was always prepared. As long as you read the textbook youll be fine in this course!

HE IS AMAZING! put in some effort, show up to class, and READ THE TEXTBOOK and you will be just fine. 100% buy the online textbook with Connect as his exams are 50% textbook and 50% lecture material. should be an easy A. two midterms, each 50 MC, 2 hour final with 120 MC. super funny and entertaining lectures with fill in the blank notes

I have to say I'm conflicted in my feelings. The two midterms were very heavy on the lecture notes, the final was heavily, HEAVILY textbook-dependent, and the questions were much more vaguely phrased. Really not impressed with how the style of exam changed.

I absolutely loved this class! there was a self management project worth 15% and 2 midterms and a final. He really stresses to read the textbook (says tests are 50/50 lecture+text). Textbooks all overlap from the lectures. He is really engaging and hilarious just make sure you study everything for the final as it was trickier than the other 2 midt.

Dr. Loepelmann is a phenomenal prof. He's taught for a long time, so he really knows what he doing while teaching the course. Lectures were so much fun, he's really funny and makes the material interesting. Tests were fair but you do have to read the textbook. If I were to take another psych class I would want to take it with him again.

Karsten is an amazing prof. He makes lectures interesting and engaging, which can be quite rare for some classes. The midterms and final are 50/50 textbook and lecture notes, and as long as you read the textbook and use the online smart connect that comes with it, you could get an easy A in this class. The exams were all generally fair.

Amazing Prof! One of the best I've had so far. His lectures are enjoyable and he really cares for his students. His test's seem easy but require you to study the textbook in lots of depth (Final average was 65%)

Karsten is a great prof. He makes the class laugh atleast once per lecture and manages to keep the material interesting. There are 2 midterms and a final which are based 50% on lectures and 50% on textbook. There are also mini written assignments which are very easy to get excellent marks on (easy marks). Overall Karsten knows his stuff. Great guy

He gives out notes but you have to come to class or make friends because you'll have to fill in the blanks on the notes that he gives. Nevertheless, he's a great prof and would take again.

Just know lecture notes inside out, i mostly studied from them and only gazed over textbook before final to reinforce some concepts and got an A. GEM OF A PROF. Funny, helpful in person and email, caring. And yeah go to lectures theyre interesting and blanks are important

Hilarious prof. Has 3 short writing assignments that are super easy to get 100% on. He had 2 midterms and a cumulative final. Most other profs for this course have non-cumulative finals so if studying an entire textbook for the final isn't for you, maybe pick another prof. Go to class or make a friend since he posts notes with blanks in them.

Entertaining teacher, gives lots of good examples. Midterms and final are based 50% on lecture and 50% on textbook. Have to read the textbook. He is a great prof, and I would recommend taking his class. The exams aren't very difficult.

Your textbook will be your best friend! He will test you on even the tiny detail in it... But you will learn, so I guess that helps a lot :) A really funny and entertaining prof. You will have an idea of what will possibly be tested on the exam once the first midterm is done.

Karsten tries his best to make lectures entertaining with cringy dad humour, which I can appreciate. Notes are fill-in-the-blank which was annoying and REALLY easy to zone out during class. Exams were mainly lecture notes, with some overlap w textbook material. Reading the textbook is essential for proper understanding of material.

Karsten was a great prof! Two non-cumulative midterms and one final. Midterms were VERY lecture heavy (almost no textbook Q's) but the final had a lot more from the text. He posts fill in the blank notes so lectures are mandatory (honestly I didn't even mind because he tried to make the dull info as interesting as possible). 10/10 would recommend.

Loved his lectures! He was always very entertaining and great at explaining things. He taught at a fast pace at times, but provided notes (with fill-in-the-blanks), so it was easy to keep up. Would definitely like to take another class with him.

Wonderful prof. I would take a class with Karsten again in a heartbeat! His fill in the blank notes are very easy to understand and cover the important material really well. I hate doing projects and the project for this class was really fun and really easy! I learned a lot from it too. Highly recommend.

He does a great job of making otherwise boring material a bit more fun. There is a decent sized project in this course, however it isn't too difficult. The midterms were pretty fair, and although he said 50% of the questions on tests were from textbook and the other 50% from lecture I didn't really see that reflected in tests.

Extremely well-organized, very heavy on specific lecture notes, but not a very difficult class thanks to some of the most lenient grade boundaries I've ever seen. Didn't have the chance to talk to him individually but in class he was enthusiastic and entertaining for sure, a good choice for Psych104

You can tell he is passionate about teaching, and it really makes going to class worth your time. The notes are fill in the blanks which can get a bit boring but PLEASE go to class. I really tanked my second midterm by focusing too much on the textbook, he tests on a good balance of both. Also, don't let the project deter you. It is super easy.

Professor Karsten is a great guy, and he is a great prof. He clearly provides examples for all the content, and gives materials that are beneficial for people seeking a career in behaviour modification. This elective is 100% worth taking, as a high grade is certainly doable in it, and he makes the class fun and interesting.

This class is extremely well-organized. He does not test on anything that is not in lecture notes or textbook, so u don't have to go to class (but I did anyway, cause he's a nice guy). I would not say his exams are 100% straightforward, esp. midterm 2. You might lose marks for those few ambiguous questions, but his grading scale is generous (86A)

Great prof, really fun and makes you want to attend

Lecture notes are super important, even small details from examples. Still have to read the textbook. Very good prof, nice and friendly. Does notes pretty quickly but other than that it's a good class. He's really engaging and does a good job of explaining difficult concepts. If you find a mistake in the textbook he will give you $2, which is cool.

Dr. Loepelmann is the best! His lectures are super entertaining and he always makes our class laugh. Two midterms, a cumulative final and 3 short writing assignments is not bad at all for the amount of material we cover in class. I recommend reading the textbook as well as his lecture notes because he tests on both. Overall he's an amazing prof!!

Karsten!! Excellent professor. His lectures are very engaging and exams are extremely straightforward (as long as you attend class and read the textbook). He splits up grading into 3 short writing assignments (easy 100%), 2 midterms and a cumulative final. He truly cares about his students and cracks jokes to give us all a few laughs per lecture.

LOVED HIM. Funny, makes class VERY interesting. Extra information on his lectures (testable), MUST read textbook as well. Midterm is straightforward, but need to put in the work. A lot of course load to review. 3 minor assignments , research participation, ePoll questions, 2 Midterms. A very doable course if you are willing to dedicate some time.

He was a really funny prof and he made the material really interesting. He made his midterms and final based 50/50 off textbook and lecture so you need to read the textbook.

His exams are 50/50 lecture and textbook, so keep up w the reading. Lecture notes are shared via eclass, but going is still a good idea, it's just not a huge deal if you miss. He does a fair amount of ePolls and there's 3 (very short) papers. The papers are easy 100s and really boost your confidence. Highly recommend this guy.

His "interactive note" (a.k.a. get incomplete notes and fill them in class) is quite dumb but pretty useful. He will make you read a lot but THEY ARE ALL USEFUL MATERIALS, you gotta learn for yourself once, not only for your grades.

5% participation mark; guaranteed if you come to class. 'Self-managment' project worth 15% can be a booster as well. Marking can be over-critical as you can lose over 10% on a project component for imperfect APA citations. All that is countered by very difficult exams. Avg for final was 69%. Would rather trade-in the easy 20% for less crazy exams.

This class was interactive so it was a good learning environment. BUT the cumulative final left me speechless with 120 questions and a class average of 69%. The material is naturally a bit "wordy" but he could have provided a bit more guidance to prepare for the exams.

I think people might be projecting their hatred for BMod as a class onto this professor. He's really funny, his notes are great, his tests are okay. The self management project is not bad at all. The hardest part of this class is the material itself. Very dry, so it's hard to study- I didn't do too well either. He's the best teacher for it though.

Entertaining professor, but a heavy workload when it comes to memorizing the material. Lots of people skip the class but I would definitely reccommend attending it in order to recieve the particpation marks and absorb all the little facts he says. The tests are long and wordy but if you memorize the material you'll do fine.

Prof is energetic, always keep his lectures lively and not boring. Unfortunately, it has extremely bad notes which are worded like jeopardy questions ... what is psychology? Gives three assignment which is easy marks which you will get 100% unless you're beyond stupid. Final exams are based off what he says in class, textbook and his notes.

Amazing prof. I wish I could take all of my psych courses with him

Easy course with easy professor. He is friendly and makes a lot of jokes in class. Fill in the blank notes. Said tests were 50% on textbook and 50% on lecture. Not true. Just know the class notes inside out and you will be fine. Has an assignment which is easy if you just follow the rubric. Also epoll questions, which are just participation marks.

You can tell he really cares about making the lectures entertaining and wants all of his students to do well. There is plenty of textbook reading (as not all test material is covered in class) but if you dedicate time to go through the textbook, pay attention in class, and occasionally review notes this class is super easy. Amazing Prof!

Tests were challenging in that the questions were very specific. To get a great grade you'd need to know the textbook inside and out on top of attending lectures (and paying attention to them.) He is definitely enthusiastic about the material and cracks jokes now and then, though there's something about his lectures that make me tune out halfway in

The workload isn't very heavy, there's just one assignment divided into 5 parts which is very straight forward and he outlines what he wants. The exams are fair, 50% lecture and 50% textbook. He seems to care a lot about the quality of his class and making sure its both clear and entertaining. Great prof overall!

There is a lot of material to cover in this course, and he seems to add additional information in his lecture notes as well. His lectures were okay but seemed long! You must read textbook to do well in his class, the final is textbook heavy (class average was only 68%) I joined a mini study group offered by the uofa and that was very helpful :)

Professor Loepelmann exceeded my expectations. He had great fill-in-the-blank notes and they often overlapped with the textbook. However, you do need to read to textbook as he does test small details (to separate the A's and B's of the class). 2 Midterm's and a Final are do-able, however beware of the cumulative final. Would recommend!

Dr. Loepelmann is easily the best lecturer Ive ever had. He explains things really well and is just a naturally funny person so its easy to listen to. If you take one of his classes definitely attend lecture because he makes them really enjoyable.

Took PSYCO282 with Dr. Loepelmann. Material was dry, but he was very good. I enjoyed a lot of the material in this class, especially the findings of Kahneman and Tversky. Again, Dr. Loepelmann was very good. Online lectures were top notch and the videos were of very nice quality. Tons of reading. Tough class, but 87% can get you an A+.

Dr Loepelmann was a really good prof. His class was hard but I still enjoyed it. His labs were fun to do, although they were a decent amount of work. Lots of textbook reading involved, but tests took info both from lectures and textbook so worth it. Find a quizlet for his tests!!! Helped me out so much Tests were hard but overall I learned a lot.

I am so glad I took a course with Dr. Loepelmann. He is great at explaining things and his lectures are genuinely enjoyable to attend if you are interested in psychology.

Easy class! Loved the b-mod assignment, was actually applicable to life rather than just learning to forget.

He explains concepts better than the textbook and makes the material fun to learn

Dr. Loepelmann is a great choice for PSYCO 282! His exams are fair and easy to do well on if you understand the concepts and read the textbook. The project was also not too much work and applicable to the course material.

Dr. Loepelmann's lectures were very clear and engaging! Exams are fair and straightforward as long as you take good lecture notes and read the textbook.

He is so funny! His notes are very clear, and he makes sure you know what to focus on. Everything was very fair, and a generous portion of the grade is based on a project which is very easy. He does test out of the book but honestly, there is a lot of overlap - don't buy it! Rent it for a few days and do chapter reviews.

I loved 282 so much - probably my favorite psychology class so far!

Karsten is a great professor who really knows his stuff about behaviour modification. It was a super interesting class but it was also a lot of information and at times was stressful trying to remember everything. This class was taken online because of COVID and he made us write exams with SEM which sucked. Other than that it was a sweet class!

Didn't read the textbook once, just spent hours understanding his notes front and back. He puts a lot of effort into his notes- would recommend him in a heartbeat!

Great professor! I loved ergonomics! He handled the transition into online during Winter Term 2020 really well. He was very helpful. He is caring and truly puts his students first in learning. He is the professor that taught me that school isn't all about grades but also if I truly learned something from the course. Loved that!

Awesome prof! Really engaging and spends a lot of time making his lectures high quality. He pays a lot of attention to detail and is very clear about what he expects you to know. The textbook is technically mandatory, but I never opened it and did very well on all of the assignments. Really recommend his class if you're interested in B-Mod.

Hes a great prof, the course project is an easy A and his lectures are very detailed, not really any point in using the textbook as long as you study his notes inside out. He also comes off very passive aggressive on class forums when asking him any questions.

quirky and a good explainer, but does not give enough time for exams

if you can have him as your prof then defs do it, he does talk a lot during the lectures sometimes gets boring but overall he's a good teacher. class had two midterms, one project and a final. the exams were not too difficult, textbook not needed just know his notes in detail and you'll be fine.

His lectures were easy to listen to and he made jokes that made me laugh. Loved the research examples he used: it made the class very interesting and helped me understand the applications of B-Mod in the real world. Very easy project and exams were fair. The final was a little tougher so make sure to start studying early.

Great prof!!!

This professor made PSYCO 282 my favourite course. His notes are organized and easy to read but attend the lectures to fill in the blanks. BMOD project was free marks. Exams were slightly tricky and he did not let us review our mistakes, but were fair. His examples solidified the content. Would take again!

This prof is a real gem. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches. He clearly outlines what is expected. The tests are a 50/50 split between lecture and textbook. There is a lot of content to memorize, especially in 367 which makes the course difficult.

One of my favourite profs. He made online learning fun and much easier when compared to other professors. Lectures were given consistently and they were clear, easy to follow, and he is quite funny. It is also clear that he genuinely cares for his students, and although you still have to work for your grade, he wants all to do well in his class.

Karsten is an absolute gem. He's clearly very passionate about what he teaches and that makes the lecture videos easy to stay engaged with. 282 is graded by 2 midterms, a final, a semester long project, and some short eclass quizzes. The workload is manageable and the exams are pretty reasonable as long as you study.

Absolutely loved this class! Prof Loepelmann's lectures are very easy to follow and understand, he adds dad jokes in there which really brighten up your day if you have harder classes. His class only has one assignment that is split into 5 sections and its a very easy grade booster (it's also pretty cool). Definitely take this class!

Great Prof! Super funny, explains concepts really well. The textbook was super helpful and easy to read. Project was super interesting and easy grade booster. Tests were difficult but they were fair. Test on concepts not insignificant details. Highly recommend the class.

He was such a great professor and you can tell he was genuinely interested and passionate about the course material. Absolutely loved him as a prof. Exams and assignments are fair, but get ready to read.

loepelmann was a real G but his tests were tough after the first midterm. he's genuinely a funny guy and really tries to get the point across. but his testing was WAY too specific and the final is 120 questions in 120 minutes, cumulative with 23 chapters and closed book, like how is that reasonable??? other than that i like him but not his testing!

I enjoyed class with Loepelmann, he was funny and explained topics well while also keeping me engaged. However his test's were difficult, testing on very small details with a ton of information needed . His final was 23 chapters + the whole textbook which seem's pretty impossible considering the amount of info. Other than his tests, i liked him!!

Not sure why this is my hardest class LOL overall hes a good prof will listen to students feedback lab assignments were marked rlly inconsistently and his tests are more difficult than they should be tests on small details from the textbook if youre able to put in work for this class then take it but defs not an easy class

Absolutely loved this prof, he made class super enjoyable and I was very excited to take this course. The project done for this course really helped you understand what bmod was about. The final is cumulative with 22 chapters so be prepared. His lecture videos were very fun to watch and you can tell he is very passionate about his students.

Best professor (and class) Ive taken yet. His lectures are generally very interesting, clearly very invested in the topic. Major assignments were also pretty cool too bc he makes you apply what youve learned to your own behaviour. Exams are reasonable as long as you actually study for them.

One of the best profs I've ever had. He makes you excited for lectures, hilarious and very knowledgable. One semester long project which is free marks (class averages in low 90s). Two midterms and cumulative final. Exams require you to study but are fair and not designed to trick you. Textbook is MANDATORY as 50% of questions on exams come from it.

He's probably one of the most entertaining lecturers I've ever had, but he's very condescending in the discussion forums. First midterm is fair, second midterm is hard but manageable, but the final is ridiculous. Final tests on the smallest details that seem inconsequential, and even if you know the material, you'll end up making lots of guesses

Great professor, lectures not too long and very engaging. Self management project is an easy mark booster but also a fun project.

Very enthusiastic guy that makes lectures enjoyable rather than monotone. Incorporates research focuses which really helped understanding. But as much as you study and read-the exams are still difficult to get a good grade on. You might think you did good, but then a surprise comes with your exam grade. final exam average was 65%

Don't get me wrong, Karsten is a sweetie and you can tell how much effort he puts into his lectures! HOWEVER, whoever says this is an easy GPA booster is a liar - took this as a req to graduate in my 4th year of psych degree, can definitely say this was harder than some 400-lvl classes. To get an A, you need to know DETAILS(!!!!!) and APPLICATION.

Loepelmann is a nerdy dad, he makes dad jokes and truly loves what he teaches. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Half the semester was online but his online lecture videos were the best I have ever seen in my 2.5 years of online COVID schooling.

2 midterms, cumulative final, and sem long project (easy grade booster). If you want to do well, definitely go to lectures AND read the textbook. The course is rather heavy, with concepts interconnecting constantly and you need to know application. Dr Loepelmann is hilarious and so entertaining to watch. His lectures are always engaging! Love him!!

I took it during the spring and I do not reccomend taking such a heavy course load in a 6 week class. He lectures on only about half of the information you need to know for the exam. Other half comes from the textbook. You can really tell that he loves what he teaches and is passionate about psychology as well which makes the classes fun to attend!

Karsten was such a PHENOMENAL prof. He had practice exams for every chapter, additional textbook material and was always reachable online. The assignment was an easy A/A+, but was truly enjoyable to do (and actually content related). Come to his lectures, you'll have a wonderful time (and guarantee a decent grade). 10/10 Amazing prof!

Dr. Loepelmann is a very good lecturer and does an excellent job teaching the material he seems to enjoy. That being said, this class is difficult to do well in. His tests are unnecessarily hard and take a lot of studying to succeed. If you take him, make sure to do the readings and know the material very well.

Very good lecturer and a great prof. He is funny and does his best to make the lectures engaging and interesting, however the tests in this course felt extremely unfair. Everyone did very well on the first midterm and the project for the course, and it seems he tried to compensate for this by increasing the difficulty on midterm 2 & the final

Courses loaded with scientific terminology intimidate the hell out of me. I came into this course expecting to barely pass and hopefully not fail. Loepelmann is funny, engaging, and makes these topics interesting and easy to learn. Exams are not that difficult if you focus studying what he focuses on in lectures. Make sure you read the textbook.

This is my 4th class with this prof and I love him. He's always had MC exams so was very nervous about taking a 400 level with all written exams but I shouldn't have been because his exams were extremely fair. As long as you study really well and memorize/understand his lectures you'll do great. No textbook required (he posted weekly readings).

He was so nice and helpful, always responding to the class on eclass and his lectures were very informative and engaging. He is clearly knowledgeable and an expert in his field. No chances for class discussions which was fine and not missed. Exams were pretty difficult but completely fair just show up to class and study hard

(Advanced Perception). Material was engaging and unique, not just going more in depth on topics talked about in other courses but looking into things like neuromagic and the psychology of eating. Written exams allow you to focus on what you understand, picking the questions you want to answer.

it is NOT an easy class, ALOT of information to remember for this course. His test are tricky but his lectures are so engaging. He's super fun and can tell that he loves teaching. theres epoll that contributes to your grade so dont miss class!

This prof makes class so engaging, he's always making jokes or showing funny videos. But he isn't kidding about test content being 50% textbook and 50% lecture. Even with the textbook, his test questions can be hard, but there's a project with many parts- they are very doable and given lots of time- and an epoll in class to help with mark

He's funny and is able to keep things interesting. Only downside is the content is easy and simple to learn, but somehow he's able to make the most frustrating and tough midterms I've had this semester. They're overly difficult for the class he's teaching imo

Karsten Leopelmann was really great! His lectures were interesting and he supplied many resources to further our understanding. The notes are fill in the blank and there are ePolls in the lectures so attendance is necessary. Assignments are grade boosters and the midterms are pretty good. I would definitely recommend taking a class with him!

Dr. Loepelmann is a great prof! He is very funny and passionate about what he teaches. His tests are on the harder side and involves 50% lecture material, 50% textbook material which can be a pain. If you put in the work his tests are very fair but I wouldn't take this class as a GPA booster like I hoped it would be. He has fill in the blank notes.

Very silly professor, but don't let that trick you his exams are on the harder side. Although they are pretty fair, there's a lot of content to understand and memorize and the final is super long and time consuming. He tests on the textbook too but thankfully there was a lot of overlap and the textbook was an easy read.

Dr. Loepelmann is one of my favourite profs at the UofA! Class had 2 midterms, final, 5% ePoll participation, and 15% labs. He's very entertaining and engaging, the course is interesting, and there's always a clear grading cutoff (85 for A). Exams aren't easy but all multiple choice, based directly from fill-in-blank lecture slides and textbook.

Good Prof, the 4.9 average is earned. Personable and delivers content well. Evaluations are poor. 20% of the course you can reliable get 100% in, however this seems to force exams to be difficult to compensate. Midterms and Finals require an excessively comprehensive understandings to be successful. Take this course with a different prof

Loepelmann is an amazing prof. His notes were fill in the blank so it was somewhat necessary to attend class, although it was quite easy go onto e-class and ask for the notes if you missed. There is a term long project although it is graded extremely fair and was not difficult to complete. Exams were also very fair and not difficult.

Although this class was difficult, I thoroughly enjoyed the content as well as his teaching style! His notes were fill-in-the-blank so you needed to attend his lectures. He didn't really use the textbook (most of the content was the exact same as his lecture notes). The tests were pretty hard but he has practice quizzes for each module & epolls!

Here is a prof that confidently knows his stuff. Exceptional delivery of information via lectures. Always available to help via email/in-person. Exams are not as hard as people are saying as long as you study diligently (I studied for ~5 days prior to exams & my lowest exam was ~78%). You reap what you sow; put in effort for the grade you want.

Loepelmann is AWESOME. He cares about his students and is really funny. He clearly knows what he's teaching and gives really good examples that tie to the material in class. He has epoll questions that are for marks so I'd say attendance is mandatory but he also streams it through zoom so as long as you're in class or on zoom you're good.

His lectures were EXPERIENCES. i really absorbed a lot, and remember what he taught, not just learned for a test then forgot. So nice. You need to buy the textbook but it wasn't super expensive and he records his lectures if you can't make it to class

I loved Dr. Loepelmann's class. His genuinely a nice guy and his lectures are super engaging. Despite what people say on here, his tests are actually very straight forward and not too difficult. As long as you study and make sure you've got a decent grasp on the subjects you'll do fine in this class.

I had Dr. Loepelmann this spring term and I must say he's in my top few profs at this uni. Attendance is a must or else you won't get the full course notes, and you need to read the textbook to do well on his exams. His lectures were always so fun, and he seems to care a lot about his students.

Pros: I consider him and his courses the ideal of a university setting. He has exceptional understanding of the material and how to teach it, and has assignments that offer a bit of a challenge but also teach you. His exams are harder than average, but he tests your understanding of the material rather than test taking Cons: fast in lectures 5/5

His notes are fill in the blank, so attendance to the class is important. His lectures are very engaging and well thought out. You can tell he cares about teaching and is also really good at it. Textbook is good for a better understanding of the material if you don't understand a certain topic fully in the lecture but can do fine without it.

It's clear that Prof. Loepelmann is passionate about what he teaches. If you want a decent grade, attend every single lecture and keep up with the textbook from day 1. He's great at teaching so it's easy to make sense of things in class. Exams are VERY difficult but you'll get at least average if you study his notes and the textbook equally.

Prof Loepelmann is very funny. Great prof overall but the exams were difficult to study for. I don't think it's his fault, the course itself just has a lot of material to memorize.

Students are in a culture of convenience, not one of accountability and self reflection. On the first midterm, I did the typical cramming thing and got a B. I proceeded to develop study habits and got an A on the second midterm, A+ on the final. Many people in this class felt affronted that they had to exert effort to learn. Material = fascinating!

I would absolutely recommend taking Dr. Loepelmann's classes. Very clear and in depth lectures that are super easy to follow. His tests are fair and also a good amount of assessments that make up your final grade.

Made lectures interesting and engaging and was amazing at explaining everything in depth. The course's organization was phenomenal and he truly cared about the students' feedback which really shows his commitment to constantly improving his delivery of the course. I would 100% recommend taking a class with him!

Loepelmann gave very engaging lectures, but prepare for a lot of notes in this class. TopHat textbook isn't mandatory but I highly recommend as I mainly used the textbook to learn the material and there were practice questions provided. Class was graded by 6 labs, 2 midterms, and the final, plus ePoll participation. If you want to do well, show up!

Dr. Loepelmann is so much fun. His classes were always a blast. He loves to make everyone laugh and have a good time. His tests were hard. Make sure you read the textbook and review it he tests on stuff we don't talk about in class. Our average was quite low, but his grading scale is very low (87 = A+). Overall an excellent professor!!!

He is great. You just need to actually study because it is not the easiest class to begin with. But after the first midterm, I understood how to prepare for the exam. Plus the grading scale is really fair and helps you to get a good grade even if the test is hard.

Loepelmann was a very entertaining, you can tell he enjoys the content. You do have to show up as notes are fill in the blanks. Exams are rather difficult as he's pretty specific with questions but the grade boundaries are low Epolls and labs are also great for a slight grade boost! The textbook is needed but comes with questions, good for studying

great lectures, very engaging prof. due to the volume of material, you have to put in more studying than your average psych course, but the material is interesting and the difficulty is reflected in the lenient grade boundaries. but it was quite frustrating that the exams were 50/50 textbook and lecture because the material did not overlap much.

He deserves a better grade !

This is the best class I have taken at U of A. Lectures were interactive and content was super interesting. Loepelmann puts so much effort into his lectures and that was incredibly appreciated. If you engage with the lectures you will do well.

I loved Loepelmann's class. It was very informative, and I found that I learned a lot. Yes, His exams are a little tough, but if you study and read the textbook, then they should be easy. He is a great lecturer and I found that his in-class examples helped me a lot with the tests.

This class is so… confusing. I'm so confused, I don't even know what I'm confused about.

he could lecture about paint drying and I'd still show up everyday. I think this was my last class with him of my degree and I'm sad it's over

Lectures are very entertaining. Fill in the blank notes. Used textbook for tests but a lot of overlap, so just look for key terms. Little epoll type things done at every chapter which is fun. Tests are hard though, you need to know how to apply. Assignment is easy if you read the rubric carefully.

very nice guy!!!!!!!!! super funny!!!! strongly enjoyed this class!!! i found the material easy, and explained well- you will be fine as long as you read the textbook, as well as show up to class!