3.5

Kenneth Campbell

Psychology - University of Ottawa

3.5
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
48%
Would Retake
162
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3.5
Quality
2.6
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3.3
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3.5
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48%

Would Retake

162

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A very funny and unique guy; is quite engaging in his lectures

PSY1101 - 4.0 rating

He posts great lecture summaries for the midterms, and the final is based on the textbook readings

PSY1101 - 2.0 rating
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30%

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90%

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Reviews (162)
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PSY1101
Oct 26, 2001

teaches well, but repeats alot of the same things.

5.0
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PSY1101
Oct 31, 2001

He was a good teacher but I didnt really like psych.

5.0
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PSY1101
Nov 2, 2001

No Comments

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2.0
PSY1101
Nov 15, 2001

Prof rocks!;)He is really into the subject!

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PSY1101
Nov 27, 2001

I liked his method of teaching, he's always doing mini experiments in class

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PSY1101
Jan 5, 2002

Easy to understand, but final was alot of multiple choice "situations"

5.0
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PSY1101
Feb 4, 2002

Awsome!

4.0
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PSY1101
Mar 21, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Mar 22, 2002

This guy is absolutely amazing! Totally captivated the class...he's very cool.

5.0
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PSY1100
Apr 9, 2002

Very captivating & exciting class. Prof knows his stuff.

5.0
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CRM3312
May 1, 2002

Good class, very clear, but speaks very monotone voice

5.0
1.0
PSY1100
May 10, 2002

Good use of examples, easy enough course. Nice guy, material was boring not him

3.0
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CRM3303
Jul 10, 2002

No Comments

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1.0
PSY1101
Oct 27, 2002

awesome, direct, informative and quirky

5.0
4.0
CRM33112
Jan 9, 2003

good prof, sometimes unfair in marking, interesting course

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Jan 14, 2003

Could spark your interest in the subject. Made class interesting when it wasn't.

2.0
5.0
CRM3303
Jan 21, 2003

Worst professor I've ever had. She is the hardest marker.

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Feb 3, 2003

Clear, organized, tests are straightforward. Interesting, great guy.

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Feb 9, 2003

No Comments

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CRM3312
Feb 9, 2003

For her exams, you need to know every single idea presented in her lectures.

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CRM
May 1, 2003

No Comments

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PSY1101
Jun 4, 2003

He is the best professor in the world. Very entertaining. Psychology at its best

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PSY1101
Sep 24, 2003

Not bad

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CRM3303
Oct 21, 2003

UGH. Learn how to use a colon. It is ":" not ";"

4.0
2.0
PSY1101
Nov 21, 2003

Interesting class, funny guy. Tests are only about 25 or 30 multiple choice based 100% on his lectures.

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PSY1101
Nov 23, 2003

his notes are really complete....i didnt attend more than 3 or 4 courses and i ended with an 88....just make sure you regularily read his notes and the textbook otherwise you wont get all the work done right before the midterm

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PSY1101
Dec 3, 2003

Maybe it's just me, but i think this guy is so full of himself. Maybe he's great for 2nd, 3rd or 4th year students, but be a lil easier on us rookies.

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5.0
PSY1101
Dec 7, 2003

He wasn't very clear about certain things!

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Feb 3, 2004

Great proff, he's a huge dork. He hit his head really hard in front of the whole class last semester, so at least he's good for a laugh.

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3.0
CRM3312
Apr 14, 2004

Campbell's a little crusty but she's a great professor. She is passionate about youth justice and it shows. She is a fair marker but you will need to study (as you should be for a 3rd year class!-Lazy bums!). You'll like this class.

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PSY1101
Jul 31, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
PSY1101
Oct 21, 2004

I hate this class... It makes no sense.. and hes really hard on the first years

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2.0
PHY1101
Nov 17, 2004

Hehe well I couldn't say he's easy. It's not him being easy or hard, it's the course. He's really really nice. He soo cute(as in nice way), he keeps touching his head while lecturing.It's a lot of reading, but he's nice.

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Nov 22, 2004

awsome prof, very funny and gives great lectures, very helpful

5.0
4.0
PSY1101
Nov 27, 2004

Very interesting class. I enjoy his lectures. The exams are hard evcen if you do go to class.

4.0
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PSY1120
Dec 15, 2004

No Comments

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CRIM
Dec 15, 2004

She's a heinous prof. Lacks empathy for anything!

5.0
3.0
PSY1101
Dec 16, 2004

exams are a little tricky, but the class is interesting. if you attend lectures and read the text youll do fine.

5.0
3.0
PSY1101
Feb 17, 2005

Amazing prof. He made the course easy to undersatnd and very interesting!

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3.0
PSY1101
Apr 21, 2005

Easy first year class... nailed all the exams, including the final despite the fact that I never attended his class. Just use his online lectures, fill in the blanks where detail is lacking and use the study guide. Finished the class with a B+ effortlessly.

5.0
2.0
PSY1102
May 10, 2005

very interesting class, he's a very nice guy and a good prof.

5.0
3.0
PSY1101
Jun 17, 2005

This guy is the best! Especially for first year, when you feel lost in basic introduction information. Sure, you've probably heard the material before, but he'll take the time to clarify things.

5.0
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1100
Jul 19, 2005

if you get less than a b+ in his classes ur an idiot. hes tests are so easy its funny and hes really interesting and funny. take him if you can!

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CRM3312
Sep 27, 2005

She is a terrible professor. She lacks a personality and is very uninteresting to listen to. Yeah, let's make the students copy lecture notes for every god-forsaken minute in order to effectively kill any learning that might occur! The course follows a format that celebrates dates and legal acts instead of the larger surrounding issues.

4.0
3.0
PSY1100
Sep 30, 2005

His interesting, funny and outgoing, what more could you ask for!

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CRM3312
Oct 23, 2005

No Comments

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CRM3312
Grade: C+
Oct 27, 2005

for the love of god, stop saying "Clearly"!!! it's every other word!

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2005

really bice, funny, outgoing, lectures in words that help understand

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PSY1101
Oct 27, 2005

lectures are interesting and not boring. is ery organized and stays on topic. Exams are ok just the wording is sometimes confusing.

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CRM3303
Nov 23, 2005

This woman clearly has never had a friend in her life. She's sooooo incredibly dull. She might be smart but it's masked by her incredibly lack of any personality. I got good grades, but it was a death sentence sitting through the class.

3.0
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CRM3312
Nov 28, 2005

Although she is quite monotonous and fills every last second with notes, this is still an interesting class. Exams are tough, but if you attend all the classes you should do just fine. However, never approach her with a problem, as she is very unwilling to help you.

5.0
1.0
PSY1101A
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2005

This is my favorite professor this year. He takes time to clarify things that you do not understand, has very simple midterms, and is accessable outside of class time. If you have the chance, take this prof.

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
Nov 30, 2005

he is unbelievably intelligent and makes a boring class interesting! i HIGHLY suggest taking a class with him, my fav prof, hands down

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PSY110
Dec 14, 2005

He is interesting and goofy, and conveys the subject matter effectively. All his notes are online, which is also a plus. However, he is always banging on the desk and it can get sort of irritating. Do the readings and youre guaranteed an A. :)

5.0
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PSY1101
Dec 21, 2005

he was really funny, and used alot of examples students could relate too

5.0
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PSY1101
Jan 8, 2006

Very great professor! He is interesting and very knowledgable! Very well organized - attend the lectures, the midterms are based solely on them. Great prof overall and I fully enjoyed the class.

4.0
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CRM4303
Apr 3, 2006

I found her to be standoffish at first, but later discovered that she is very smart and easy to talk to. She does want to help her students, you just have to approach her. Doesn't give perfect, but an otherwise easy marker. Overall enjoyed the class and would take another class with her.

4.0
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PSY1101
Aug 24, 2006

Very intelligent. He clarifies a lot, his notes are detailed with lots of examples. His exams are simple and there are no random questions about stuff you have never learned. For any pysc class READ THE BOOK!

5.0
3.0
PSYSECT
Nov 28, 2006

such a great prof!!!

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PSY1101
Dec 2, 2006

hate this guy...he drones on and on..very hard to pay attention to, going to his class is useless...he doesn't make the material fun to learn. but he seems like a nice person

5.0
3.0
PSY1101
Jan 4, 2007

He was really knowledgable and he tried to be funny. He didn't always suceed at being funny but you have to give him credit for trying. He stimulates the class visually and often illustrates his ideas with short activity.

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
May 2, 2007

He was so much fun and made the topics so interesting and made it so much easier to learn

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1.0
PSY1101
Nov 14, 2007

Very good. Actually was the reason I became interested in psychology. Midterms and Exam were a joke if you even remotely are interested in the class. Trys to be funny, doesn't always work but is an incredibly nice man and wonderful prof.

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
Dec 11, 2007

Nice guy, knows what he talks about. The banging on the desk gets old pretty fast. His midterms were beyond easy, like stupid easy! the content is really what makes you want to study though. Overall solid prof, anyone should totally take his course.

5.0
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PSY1101
Dec 23, 2007

He is an amazing prof, definitely my favourite this year. He keeps things interesting and as long as you copy down and study his class slides you'll do great on the mid terms, which are fair and predictable. Definitely have this prof if you can!

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PSY1101
Jan 7, 2008

Keeps the topic interesting for sure and is a funny man. Be warned, study for the midterms and exams well as they are tough. Fairly approachable.

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PSY1101
Jan 9, 2008

Well organized with his notes, which you can print off and fill-in during class. Repeats himself a lot, and uses the same examples over and over again. I found it hard to stay awake, and wanted to jab my pen in my eyeballs. I wouldn't take a class with him again if I could avoid it. He seems like he's better suited to work in the lab.

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PSY1101
Jan 22, 2008

Midterms were really heavy in science which wasn't an accurate reflection of what was to come on the final. I found he prepared us poorly for the final exam. Boring lectures, no need to go... Just read the text.

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
May 6, 2008

Great Prof, funny knowledgeable, organized, and easy to talk to. Go to class because the midterms cover things not mentioned in the textbook and memorize your textbook! If you study it is a very easy class to do well in, but if you don't study it will be hard, if you live in res there are study groups available for this course, I recommend them!!

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PSY1101
Jul 15, 2008

I enjoyed his teaching style but felt that I was ill prepared for the final.

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PSY1101
Jan 8, 2009

Campbell is a great prof. He is hilarious and makes it enjoyable to go to class, the mid-terms were very easy to study from - if you study straight from his lectures. As for the final, it is mandatory straight from the text, MEMORIZE every detail you can, the exam is very detailed and challenging.

4.0
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PSY1101
Sep 29, 2010

I think that Campbell is really funny. :) He seems to know what hes talking about pefectly although i find him dragging on about things that have already been made clear. Seems like a a nice guy.

3.0
3.0
PSY1101
Nov 25, 2010

Didn't read the textbook once to prepare for the midterms! His summary notes are excellent and I was able to get 90s on his midterms. He talks about sex alot... but is a funny teacher.

3.0
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PSY1101
Dec 10, 2010

Campbell was alright nothing special bout him. midterms had little to no relevance with his slides. i found it hard to study for his midterms. i wouldn't recommend a class with him

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
Sep 30, 2011

Good prof overall but never uses textbook. Both midterms 100% from his own slides, but the final is 100% from the textbook. Brutal final if you don't read the book on your own!!

1.0
4.0
PSYCH1101
Oct 11, 2011

Extremely boring prof, his jokes weren't funny at all and his teaching style is horrible. He repeats himself a lot and basically just reads off the slides. Don't even need to show up for classes, just take the summaries from Blackboard. His hair is annoying too, they're like drapes at the back of his head.. wanna shave it off lol. His classes suck

3.0
4.0
PSY1101
Oct 13, 2011

He moves soooo fast!!! Its extremely hard to keep up with him. I find that he stutters and rambles and then cuts off his thoughts. He is not clear in explaining things and You MUST study from the out lines and just memorize them... Over all not good hard to keep up with..

3.0
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PSY1101
Oct 14, 2011

He did not prepare us properly for the midterm AT ALL. Also while all my other profs were discussing midterm sample question, telling us the format of it etc... he didn't mention ONE word about it. We had no idea what to expect, and the midterm included one or two questions about things we never once talked about in lectures. could def. be better.

4.0
1.0
PSY1101
Nov 1, 2011

not very captivating, kinda boring. but he is very clear about his course material and his midterms are incredibly easy . he provides excellent notes on virtual campus and after reading those you should get atleast 80+

3.0
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PSY1101
Nov 3, 2011

Professor Campbell is enthusiastic/passionate about his material, though not strong at relaying material simply to aid student comprehension. Does not post powerpoints online. The midterms were from the lecture outlines posted in VC. The final exam material is entirely from the textbook. This class is very science based (biology/neurology).

1.0
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PSY1101
Nov 5, 2011

He Is not a good proff at all. Makes a first year course extremely hard because he moves sooo fast!! If you want to keep up record the lecture and write out the notes at home. Mid-terms are extremely hard and had almost nothing to do with notes taken in class. Very science based.. All I can say is try and get someone else other wise good luck!

2.0
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PSY1101
Nov 13, 2011

WOW this class is dreadfully boring and the midterms have nothing to do with his notes/textbook. The notes on VC and the textbook have little to nothing to do with the midterms.. and I wish i hadn't taken it with him. He's truly a nice guy but his teaching style [ rambles on and on, too fast, etc] is just not my thing.

4.0
1.0
PSY1101
Nov 26, 2011

The material that you learn prior to the first midterm is very dry. But the material after that is very interesting, he speaks clearly so it is fairly easy to take notes, although sometimes he talks pretty fast. But you don't even need to take notes, all the notes are posted in VC, and if you read those before your midterms you should do fine.

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PSY1101
Dec 15, 2011

Textbook = all you need. Going to class was pointless, he repeats exactly what's in the textbook, and to top it off he summarizes his notes/textbook on VC. Pretty enthusiastic guy though, but since his tests are really definition based, textbook reading is far more useful than attending class.

4.0
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PSY1101
Dec 16, 2011

Pretty good lecturer, can be a little fast sometimes. Watch out for the final exam though, it wasn't very representative of the depth of the material covered in class. Actually read the textbook.

4.0
1.0
PSY1101
Jan 10, 2012

A seemingly genuinely nice guy. Goes really fast though so take notes on your toes. Provides all notes online, however it helped me learn better by taking notes in class. I am an engineering student, and I must say this was the EASIEST way to fill an elective. NO HOMEWORK!!! Just read a few days before the test and you''ll do well.

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
Jan 13, 2012

Really good prof, very approchable. The course is really easy, no homework, just read the notes he provides and you`ll be fine. He goes through the slides really fast so if you`re copying them, write fast! Go to class, he asks questions on exams based on random videos you watch (ex. what was the name of the parrot in the video). Good prof though!

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PSY1101
Jan 15, 2012

Not a very clear professor and not consistent with his lecture material and exams at all. Doesn't post his slide shows online.

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PSY1101
Jan 21, 2012

He's a great prof! I liked coming to class because he was pretty funny and really passionate about what he was teaching. The textbook is really helpful, and the STUDY GUIDE that comes with will save your life for the final! Even though the slides aren't posted online, he posts lecture summaries which are just as good.

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Feb 4, 2012

Professor Campbell is awesome! He passionately talks about psychology, which gets everyone interested and he is quite clear. Going to the lectures is a good idea, as occasionally, some additional info is taught. Highly recommended. If your thinking of trying psychology, then go with Campbell's PSY1101 class.

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PSY1101
Feb 19, 2012

Horrible prof. Boring lectures and his material and exams were not consistent with each other at all. Study from the book, you'd be better off.

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PSYE
Nov 13, 2012

Very boring, made material really dry, Study and read the text if you want to get a good grade. Also use the study handbook for practise questions.

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PSY1101
Nov 20, 2012

He's all over the place when giving lectures. His slides don't really have a nice flow to them. The class is interesting in and of itself, especially if you read the textbook!! I mostly just try to ignore him in lectures.

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PSY1101
Dec 4, 2012

You can tell he knows really knows his stuff and he's passionate about it, but he's not great at explaining the concepts. The course is very sciency and sciences aren't required to take it, but it seems like he forgets that. He teaches the course as if it were for science kids when a lot people are in arts, if that makes any sense.

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PSY1101
Dec 13, 2012

Awesome prof. There's a lot of material to be covered and the final exam is standardized, but he makes it interesting and is always there to explain things after class.

4.0
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PSY1101
Dec 18, 2012

Really nice, made lectures engaging and interesting. I'm not a science student, but he made the science stuff interesting since it was mandatory for the course. Always ready to answer questions.

3.0
2.0
PSY1101
Dec 23, 2012

Professor Kenneth Campbell is a very kind teacher, he has that sort of "old humor", which makes attending class with him entertaining. I still would NOT like to have him in a 3 hr. class thought solely because the material is endless. Out of all of my classes this was the hardest to keep up with, the reading (textbook) is ridiculous!

1.0
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1102B
Feb 25, 2013

Kenneth is all over the place. He makes really awkward comments and goes off on very confusing tangents. The midterms are a joke though, super easy. Despite what he might say - just read the textbook the whole way through and you'll be fine. Don't recommend him as he is very scatter brained. Smart man, nice guy, not a good teacher.

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PSY1101
Nov 10, 2013

He is an alright professor- he without a doubt knows what he is talking about and is very knowledgeable about the field of psychology. If you need accomidations (which I did) he is an awful prof to deal with! Isn't very understanding and very unwilling to compromise (I wanted access to lecture slides because he doesn't post them)

5.0
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COS126
Nov 19, 2013

Ces't Bien!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY1101D
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 24, 2013

Funny prof, interesting lectures. I look forward to attending his classes.

3.0
2.0
PSY1101
Nov 27, 2013

The prof is funny to listen to. But there's not really a point to go to his class, he usually posts the summary of the lecture onto virtual campus. If you want an easy pass take his class for sure.

1.0
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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2013

HATED this class. (Major is in psychology and linguistics) The course material is interesting by Campbell is not. Very hard to follow, unorganized and scattered presentations. If you have the option, take the class with a different prof.

5.0
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PSY1101D
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2014

Awesome prof, awesome lectures, easy exams; went into the final with a 97. Follow the textbook along during the semester though!

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PSY1101
Feb 4, 2014

I really didn't like this prof. He was seemed really confused and unorganized. However, he did post everything on Blackboard Learn (including his own lecture notes) but he wasn't helpful. I was confused a lot..

5.0
1.0
PSY1101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Feb 23, 2014

The guy gives great lectures. Literally no need to take notes just print off the lecture slides and go to class and read over the lecture slides and you are guaranteed an A+ on the midterms. For the final just make sure you know all the definitions from the sections of the textbook as the questions are taken out of a bank from the text website.

4.0
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PSY1101D
Apr 4, 2014

Awesome prof, really easy class. Just print the notes.

3.0
2.0
PSY1101
Apr 18, 2014

Super cool and sweet guy, interesting to listen and talk to. But not too great as a prof. His lectures get very dry sometimes, but he provides very helpful lecture summaries/notes on BB. Midterms and finals are all MCQ's for all first year psychology courses (PSY1101 & PSY1102).

3.0
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PSY1101
Oct 23, 2014

Dr. Campbell seems to be a nice and insightful man. However, his slides can sometimes be confusing and he often goes through them quickly. He doesn't post his slides online, but does post lecture notes which often give more clarity than the lecture itself. Using lecture notes, the course is an easy A.

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PSY1101
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2014

He's a bit dry sometimes, but the material itself is highly interesting. Definitely a must-take class for first years. Just make sure you read all the lecture slides for the midterms and study the textbook for the final exam and you're good. Also, don't bother typing up the notes in class - he provides them for you on Blackboard.

3.0
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PSY1101
Dec 3, 2014

- nice guy, very helpful - lectures are somewhere between boring - interesting - midterms are easy and straightforward - has his funny moments - provides all notes needed for midterms - recommended for 1101

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PSY1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2014

Dr. Campbell is a nice guy and easygoing. Do not try to write your own notes as he skips through slides fast, but he does post FULL lecture notes on BlackBoard. He sometimes goes off topic and is all over the place but is knowledgeable about psychology. Exams are quite easy and all multiple choice. Buy the textbook, final is based only on text.

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PSY1101
Dec 16, 2014

midterms were ez, study the night before and get a 90. Exam killed me though since he doesn't write them.

4.0
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PSY1101
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2014

Funny guy! I thought he sounded like Dustin Hoffman.

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Jan 3, 2015

Great prof! A little unclear sometimes in lectures but read the textbook for the final and his course notes are great for studying for the midterm. Choose him for psychology if possible!

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2015

You don't really need to go to lectures if you are willing to do a lot of reading, as all of the information is in the textbook and the lecture notes he posts online.

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2015

He's a bit scatterbrained, but very engaged. The slides are posted online and the tests are easy.

4.0
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PSY1101
Grade: B
Jan 12, 2015

Nice guy, but lectures are very dry and it isn't really necessary to go to class since he posts very detailed notes on virtual campus on everything he covers in class. Midterms are fair, but he doesn't write the final so it is difficult.

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PSY1101
Jan 13, 2015

Scatterbrained but a fun prof to listen to, makes the class interesting and engaging. Very clear as to what he expects from the class. Midterms were fair and easy if you studied for them as was the exam. Overall one of my favourite class, definitely recommend it.

3.0
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PSY1101
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2015

The only word to describe him is loopy. No use going to lectures because his slides are much shorter (and more confusing) than the notes he sends out. Midterms were super easy. But he doesn't teach everything from the text which you need for the final - understand the definitions and you're golden

5.0
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PSY1101
Jan 19, 2015

He is the best lecturer, excellent pace, and keeps me awake in class. His midterms are based on his lectures only.

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PSY1101
Jan 24, 2015

A very funny and unique guy; is quite engaging in his lectures. The midterms are based on the lecture outlines posted online, there is no need to make notes from his slides, the information is (often word-for-word) in the outlines. Final is based solely on the textbook, for which the online Myers site is a good resource, as is Crash Course.

4.0
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PSY1101
Feb 6, 2015

Love this teacher. He's funny, and will help if you ask. Midterms aren't too hard and he gives fantastic lectures. All-in-all, favourite teacher this semester.

3.0
3.0
PSY1101
Grade: A
May 21, 2015

This class was okay. I found he taught a lot of science-y stuff in a way that assumed people already had knowledge on it, so I found I had to teach myself a lot of the material. Some of the concepts weren't really taught clearly either. He is pretty funny and eccentric though, so lectures weren't boring. 2 midterms and a final, all very fair!

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PSY1101
Grade: A+
Jul 4, 2015

AVOID. Notes don't match lectures which don't match the slideshow he gives you. Material was not difficult but trying to guess what was on midterms was frustrating. For final find someone with a test bank (there are some floating around, or ask an upper year) bc final is standardized. Not an awful prof, but not a first choice

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PSY1101
Nov 11, 2015

Content is tough as it very science orientated but Prof Campbell is very good a lectures. Makes it more enjoyable and easier to understand. Text Book is only needed for the final exam

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PSY1101
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2015

rushes through every class powerpoint which is incredibly difficult to sit there and comprehend and take (extra) notes at times...

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2015

Dr. Campbell posted full lecture notes before each class - despite not attending most lectures, it was easy to do very well on midterms. I found it hard to concentrate in class, as his speech followed the notes so closely. Midterms based on lecture notes, exam based on textbook. He was very helpful and accommodating at office hours as well!

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PSY1101
Dec 17, 2015

Despite what some people say, I believe that his expectations were quite clear. Read the lecture notes before class, do your readings, and you'll be fine. The midterms are really easy; however, watch out for the final exam. He doesn't go go over some stuff in the text book, so it's up to you to learn that material!

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PSY1101
Dec 21, 2015

The midterms are only on the lectures and he does a great job explaining this is class but the exam is only on the textbook which messes a lot of students up (including myself). He's very engaging and a great prof for a hard course.

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PSY1101
Jan 4, 2016

Professor Campbell is a decent teacher. He gives very in-depth lecture notes on Blackboard but tends to go through slides extremely fast in class. But he was pretty helpful over email. The major problem is that the two midterms are based on the lectures and the final is based on the textbook. As long as you keep up your readings, you're fine.

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PSY1101
Jan 4, 2016

Prof. Campbell is pretty decent. My complaints would be that he skips through his slideshows very quickly and that the midterms are based on lectures and final based off the book. However, the lecture notes he posts are extremely helpful and as long as you keep up with your readings the final is quite easy. Completely possible to get a good mark.

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PSY1101
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

Despite what other people are saying, I think he was a great prof. His lecture notes were extremely detailed and he expressed himself very well. He can be funny at times too. Midterms were super easy but the exam was a little more difficult since it wasn't written by him and was based mostly on the textbook. His class was one of my favourites!

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PHY1101
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2016

Campbell was the only prof I've ever had that I would actually call bad. He repeats basic information over and over in his lectures which are redundant and boring. But, he posts very easy to follow lecture outlines before every class that are enough to get you an A. Basically I wouldn't choose him again but it was nice not having to attend.

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PSY1101
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2016

Overall a decent prof. Provides students with complete lecture notes that more or less correspond to his slides in class. Good use of examples and videos to explain concepts or theories but he tends to ramble. Midterms are easy, final is a little harder because it is based on the textbook alone whereas midterms are based on his lectures only.

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PSY1101
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2016

It was not a very hard class and he makes the midterms and exam seem harder than they actually are. He is very nice and is quick to respond to emails.

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PSY1101
Grade: B+
Feb 10, 2016

As long as you read the text book and understand it, you're good to go.

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Mar 12, 2016

Doesn't know what time the class ends and always has to ask someone in the class what time it is. He also will NOT let you get up until he's finished (even if he goes over time). Talks so fast, Ppts have about 200 slides & he clicks though them SO fast you have no time to take notes. Makes an easy 1st year course more frustrating than it should be

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Mar 16, 2016

Very interesting subject matter and he teaches it very well. He is funny at times but very strict about people leaving his class early. Midterms are based off his lectures but are multiple choice (and honestly a lot of it is common sense). Lots to read and the final is purely on the book. Very interesting teacher and class. Would take again.

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PSY1101
Apr 9, 2016

Not super clear... His midterms are on his lectures, but the final is on the textbook. He's fun to listen to, and lectures are pretty enjoyable, but probably would have got a better mark with a different prof.

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PSY1100
Grade: A+
Apr 12, 2016

Terrible teacher. Rude, disrespectful. One of the worst profs I have ever had

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PSY1101
Grade: B
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

Campbell as asome! Definitely knew what he was talking about and you can clearly see this is his passion. A bit scatter-brain but overall clear. Posts detailed lectures on blackboard. DO NOT follow off his slides. They are for him to remember what he is talking about. Exam is standardized and based off the book.

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PSY1101
Jul 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof Campbell is rude, egotistical & doesn't care much for his students. His power points were focused on random things and included a lot of his own articles, which have nothing to do with the class. He puts unnecessary material in the docs. Couple of midterms & a final. One poor girl was positively green and he didn't want to let her leave. RUN!!

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PSY1101
Sep 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very scatter-brain, kind of hard to follow along note-wise because he goes off on tangents and his slides are pretty unstructured. He does give you in depth notes but they're essentially just a narration of his ideas. Take Haddad as your psychology teacher if you can.

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PSY1101
Oct 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He seems to know a lot, however he is a scatter brain, VERY hard to follow... I would never take him again

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PSY1101
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

Nothing much to say about him. He's a decent prof. Not the best, but not the worst. His midterms are easy enough if you pay attention to the lectures. He can be scatterbrained at times. My only complaint is that he goes too fast during the lectures.

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PSY1100
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not the best. Lectures tend to be very disorganized and speaks at a very fast rate so it's impossible to write complete notes. Great person overall and is very funny but very little feedback is provided.

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PSY1101
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

A very intelligent professor. The guy clearly knows what he's talking about. Professor Campbell speeds through his lectures, so taking notes is useless. You're better off studying from the detailed notes he uploads. Midterms are VERY easy and the Final is based off the entire textbook.

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PSY1101
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

He's not a very good teacher, very scatterbrained and VERY hard to follow along. His midterms are very easy though, all you need to read are his lecture notes.

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PSY1101
Dec 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Overall bad professor. Midterms are very difficult. Prof rushes through all the material in the lectures and he is extremely scatter brained. I will never take one of his classes again.

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PSY1101
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof Campbell's lectures are content heavy with an overall lack of structure. His thoughts jump all over the place and his slides reflect that. Midterms are all multiple choice and are based on his lectures so take good notes.

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PSY1101
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Campbell was a great prof. His midterms were based off his content, and as long as you understood the material you were relatively fine off. For the midterms just study his notes. He would give feedbacks after the midterm on questions we had trouble with. The final was off the textbook and was a bit tougher, but he's great at preparing us.

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PSY1101
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof Campbell is arrogant and scatterbrained. Obviously smart but can't explain ideas at all. He rambles and makes no sense, I just ended up skipping lectures and studying out of the textbook ... I'd stay away from his classes if possible, never taking him again.

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PSY1101
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2016
Would take again

He is quite scatterbrained but he makes the midterms based on his lectures. He has lecture outlines that are approximately 10 pages long but read those a few times and youll ace the midterms. Everything is multiple choice but his questions are best answer, not the right answer. Decent lecturer. Final is all textbook.

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I hated this prof. He is so boring and his lectures are extremely unorganized. Don't need to go to class, just read the lecture summaries online. The exam is made by the textbook, so you need to buy the textbook and actually read it. This prof goes over a bunch of useless stuff not found in the textbook. Makes rude comments in lectures.

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PSY1101
Dec 30, 2016
Would take again

A lot of what is on the powerpoints and the lecture outlines are repetitive. Since the two midterms are based solely on the lectures, it's easy to predict what will be on the exams judging on what he repeats. I would recommend bringing the lecture outlines to class, and just listening to what he says since he often adds things that aren't on them.

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PSY1101
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Confusing lectures. Random pictures of obscure street signs in Paris and incoherently irrelevant facts about Nobel prize winners... classic. He posts great lecture summaries for the midterms, and the final is based on the textbook readings. All multiple choice. He was a very strange man, but overall it wasn't as bad as some might make it out to be.

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PSY1101
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Campbell is an easy prof however he doesn't teach at all. His lectures are super boring and i would recommend that you skip his lectures. His lectures are literally copy and paste out of the textbook, so even if you don't go you are set for the midterms and finals if you just read the book,. Final is easier than the midterms.

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PSY1101
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

Campbell is an easy prof but his lectures are long and boring. You don't have to show up for his lectures since he copies and pastes his slides right from the book and all of his class notes are posted online. The best way to do well is to read and memorize the textbook there are exact examples taken from the book on the exams. Final is easiest.

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PSY1101
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Going to class is a must even though he's absolutely boring. He doesn't seem like he's talking about anything important but the midterms are completely based on what he says during class and almost nothing from the textbook so you gotta pay attention. Final is based entirely on the textbook so don't try to read it all at the last minute

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PSY1101C
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2017
Would take again

This prof is awesome for all students, but especially for Access Service students. His lectures are a little dull, but he does go over key points that do show up on exams. While theoretically you could read the textbook and pass, it is strategious to attend the course to know key midterm concepts. His lectures were very clear. Would take again.

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PSY1101
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2017
Would take again

He is boring but at least his exams and final are easy. Textbook gives summary chapters at the end so you don't even need to read half of it for the final. Everything is multiple choice. I only ever studied one night before each midterm and only a few nights for the final its just an easy course.

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