The subject matter is really hard but its so interesting...he's really clear

Material is difficult, but he makes TA's readily available. Effective lecturer

tough class, just gotta pay attention. GO to the REVIEW SESSIONS!

the class was hard but interesting...lectures can be confusing...go to reviews

VERY HARD - but very nice guy and funny - go to class

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difficule and speaks very fast; interesting

Does best to help class, extra credit, prepare for tests and you will do well.

funny/smart, but kind of a jerk. the kind of prof you'd drink beers with

print lecture notes for quizzes ,arrogant but we'd love to meet him for a beer

veryhardclass&material,but GREAT teacher, not arrogant, he just knows his sh*t

Kind of confusing at times, but TAs really help. GO TO EVERY REVIEW SESSION!!

1 of my fav. classes @UD, but HARD;do the work and you'll pass and learn a lot

very hard class, teacher great and interesting STUDY! n you'll be fine

great professor, knows brain stuff backwards &forwards-TA's help alot

Only class I had to study for at UD. Very hard, but Skeen knows every cell in the brain by name, and you will to.

Brilliant teacher!! Extremely difficult class, study very hard, go to review sessions and do all the readings. Worth taking the class if you are looking to learn something...Not good on GPA

You will get out what you put into the class. Interesting (HARD) class, learned a lot, great teacher, listen, ask ???'s, go to review session, ask ???'s, read book.

I can see why some think he is cocky but he is not really. Helpful if you tell him your coming to office hours. A lot of info on LAST exam. Memorize slides (completely) , look at practice test questions, and ask TA what parts of book to actually read.

If you're all about value and learning something no one else can teach, take this guy. If you just want to get thru college, don't even set a foot thru his door, because he will chop it off!

Hard course, but really interesting. Prof tries to make analogies that all can understand to clarify. Read b4 class, it really helps. Great sense of humor, keeps things interesting.

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Definitely a challenging class, to say the least. He is very helpful and willing to work with you. Lots of work but you learn so much. He's also entertaining.

One of the most interesting and intelligent profs I've had. He comes off as cocky in class but he's a different person one on one. DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM IF YOU DONT WANT TO WORK!!!!!

This guy taught @ Duke Med & is probably the smartest person I've ever met. The 1st test is hard to weed people out.Show up to class, read the powerpoints he sends you,do the study guides & you'll be fine. He tells you what will be on the exams you just have to find the answers!! He wants you to ace

Gives you a lot of opportunities for extra points, study hard and take the class seriously, he's a nice guy

the class is extremely hard so be prepared to spend all your free time devoted to it. overall thoguh you will learn alot. skeen isnt as bad as everyone says he is. i actually really liked the guy

Was completely terrified of this class and Skeen before I took it. I ended up with an A, my only A of the semester. I feel so much smarter after taking this class. He was definatly not as bad as everyone says he is and does everything he can to raise grades. You do have to work hard, but it's not that bad if you see your TA and STUDY!

I absolutely loved this class. I definitely worked my butt off the entire semester and you can't slack off even for a moment, but I did end up with an A. What you will take away from this class afterward is well worth it. Dr. Skeen is one of the most intelligent people I have ever meant. It is a lot of work, but it is not impossible to do well.

I became a TA for this class after taking it. Luckily I took it over the summer so I could focus a lot of energy on doing well before and after class. You will have to work hard to do well -- but your efforts will pay off tremendously. Skeen is hysterical sometimes too -- and a bit crazy. I think he has some PTSD from his days in the service -- so watch out if he starts talking about fox holes and grenades.

I think he is great- his class is definately hard- I probably worked harder for that class than at any other class in Delaware- but I learned a lot in one semester- he's tough because he is so smart but he is willing to answer any questions

I took this class my sophomore year (4 years ago), and loved it. I ended up being a TA for 5 semesters afterwards. I know he can be a little tough to follow sometimes, but he really is an awesome professor. For those of you having difficulty in the class, GO TO YOUR TA's. That's what they're there for! and take advantage of the EC opportunities (i.e. review sessions). you'd be surprised what a difference they make in your final grade!

Just so people realize...you can look at your exams in his office to see what you did wrong. He will explain what you did wrong and what he is looking for so you may inprove. I guess not everyone listens in class when he mentions this a hundred times. And then people wonder why they don't do well in such a challenging class...hmmm...

don't take this class if u just want to tell ppl you're taking neuroscience. skeen is the smartest man i've ever met. the material is hard so you have to work succeed. sometimes you'll feel like he thinks this is your only class but do the readings ON TIME & study b4 the review session and you'll have no problem. you can get an A, but u have 2 work

This is definitely a hard class, but NOT impossible to get an A. Tons of extra credit. If you take this class, you will learn more cool stuff than you ever though it was possible to learn. Skeen is a really funny, helpful guy who cares about his students. Take this class, but STUDY HARD from the very first day.

Hardest class i have ever taken. Tests are all essay and cover A LOT of material. However, Skeen does everything he can to see that students pass this class and don't have to take it again. This class will take up a lot of your time so be sure you are ready for it. not a terrible idea to take as auditor then for a grade. STUDY HARD!!

This class is extremely difficult but you will learn a lot. Do the extra credit, go to the study sessions, and talk with the TA (Kendall Rocks!). Now that it's over, I can honestly say it was one of my favorite classes. Don't take it unless you are prepared to work.

very hard class with lots of information. must read all of the information if you want to do well. most useful and interesting class i have ever taken. i learned soooo much information. worked my ass off and got an A. it was definitely worth it.

Class is mandatory. Professor keeps things interesting. Must go to class prepared or will be lost, but this is explained first day. Tests are difficult. Lots of reading and studying. Don't take if not much free time. Prof. will help with anything. TA's are reliable. Being able to say you passed NEUROSCIENCE just feels kewl afterwards.

Don't believe the hype. Dr. Skeen is a wonderful teacher... if you are interested in Neuro. Even if you didn't do so well, ask yourself one question... how much more do I know having failed Skeen's class, than having aced most of your other classes???? Advice: Stay ahead or you'll be behind.

Please read the textbook. Professor Skeen is there to help you when you need it, but you must rely pretty heavily on your own study skills. He provides the material, but it is up to you to learn it. Don't be afraid to go talk to him. He's very approachable and answers emails very quickly. He also gives nice curves on the exams.

This class requires a lot of hard work and initiative--especially for a psych course. If you are not motivated or hate to study, then this course is NOT for you--don't waste Skeen's and his TAs' time. I loved B&B...I was a TA for 2 years, and am now pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience because of him. Skeen is hilarious and a true intellect. Enjoy!

The most interesting professor I've had so far at U.D. Neuro majors will have to take him at some point so just embrace his teaching style. Psych majors typically suffer. Very difficult but you will learn so much. Exams are hard but do-able, no other grades though you MUST study. You learn to love Dr.Skeen. Can't wait to take him again.

Skeen is brilliant and makes the class challenging but doable. Some people think he's condescending but he's just trying to prepare students for the real world. definitely one of my favorite professors at ud.

Prof. Skeen has great lectures and he is a smart guy. His tests require a lot of studying but he gives so much extra credit because of the difficulty of the course material

Skeen is not as bad as previous ratings have made him. GO TO CLASS. He gives out extra credit EVREY SINGLE CLASS. Exams are difficult, yes,but he gives SO much extra credit AND curves so it more than makes up for it. If you dont go to class, you wont do well. Plain and simple. Read the text, he likes to test from it.

Great teacher, a little disorganized but the tests come straight from the text so if there is one class that you bail on but read the text, make it this one. In class he gives you extra credit every single day, sometimes being a little looney and offering up to 12 extra credit points on your exam. At the end of the course, he boosted everyones grad

Brilliant guy, knows what he's talking about. Has high expectations, but work is completely doable. To get an A, 1 read the textbook, even the chapters that he doesn't assign but are related, 2 GO TO CLASS, there's a ton of extra credit when you prepare adequately!, & 3 MC exams are pretty much out of the textbook :)

Skeen is very clear and outlines exactly what's going to be on the test, he even gives some of the test questions before hand. He offers extra credit everyday - it's hard but if you do the readings, you should get some. He explains everything well and in depth. He really wants everyone to succeed and pass.

Best professor I've had here. Course requires intense studying hours and understanding of material; however, it is a college science course---if you don't want to put in effort, quit. 4 exams, tough but doable if you study. He curves every exam, and gives extra credit opportunites every class. So prepare for them and go to class.

People have issues when professors make them work hard. Grow up. Dr. Skeen is brilliant. You are learning from a neuroscience "stud." Stop complaining that you have to memorize brain anatomy for a NEUROSCIENCE class! You will learn so much in his class. Plus, he curves and gives extra credit. So work your ass off and you will be fine

Skeen is hard, no question. Don't let that scare you half to death though like it seems to have for a lot of people. The material itself is hard too! (c'mon psych majors, confounds) There's no "easy" way to learn this stuff. Read every page he tells you to, memorize it however you do best, and you're fine. Do it before each class for extra credit.