4.5

Mario Norman

Psychology - Clayton State University

4.5
Quality
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Would Retake
84
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4.5
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
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4.5
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100%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

Professor Norman is one of the best, laid back, understanding professors at Clayton State period

INTRO1101 - 4.0 rating

There is no homework; only tests and finals

MKTG3101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
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A (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 11 reported grades
A+: 3
A: 3
B: 2
B+: 2
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Respected (3)
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
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Gives good feedback (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
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Reviews (84)
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PSYC1101
Dec 7, 2005

very fun class! good teacher. uses powerpoint for notes every day. if you miss a class, just look over the vocabulary words and you will be okay.

4.0
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PSYC3130
Dec 29, 2005

Super easy class.

5.0
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PSYC4800
Jan 21, 2006

Good instructor. (Mulitcultural Psych) Gives helpful hints for people who want to be therapists. Very laid back & funny.

5.0
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PSYC1101
May 13, 2006

Great teacher. He enjoys teaching and makes you enjoy his class. The tests are simple; just over the notes and examples given in class. All PSYC majors TAKE HIM. You will gain a lot of real life knowlesge about the proffession.

5.0
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PSYC1101
Aug 4, 2006

Great instructor and very easy to understand. Keeps you laughing!

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PSYCH1101
Jan 8, 2007

He is awesome! He is one of the best teachers that I have had in highschool and college. Very helpful and very funny. His class was always one of the classes that I looked forward to going to. He knows his material and makes sure you know it too. He keeps all his notes on his website which is a big help. Do not get anyone else for Pysch!

5.0
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PSYCH4800
Jan 31, 2007

Dr. Norman is the greatest. He is very knowlegable and provide useful information that will help us in our helping profession. His passion for teaching is very evident. I found him to be very funny. I never missed his class. Did I mention he was SEXY? He is very easy on the eyes. What a way to start your day!!! He is a tough act to follow.

5.0
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PSYC1101
Apr 10, 2007

He keeps the class interesting. Its hard not to be amused.

5.0
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PSYCHSECT
May 4, 2007

Great professor.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
May 7, 2007

Very good professor! Made the class fun and interesting. Laid back atmosphere, would def recommend him.

4.0
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PSYCPSYC
Aug 1, 2007

My favorite professor. The class seems easy because you are learning without realizing that you are learning because he keeps the class interesting with his examples.

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PSYCINTR
Aug 1, 2007

Great professor, but sometimes gets too much into class discussions and strays away from the book. Overall, great teacher, but exams can be difficult if you do not read.

5.0
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PSYC4800
Aug 3, 2007

I took Dr. Norman for ethics. I really enjoyed his class. He's very funny and interested in the subject taught. I must admit that so far this was the only Psyc class that I absolutly loved and will miss. I enjoyed the class a great deal and understood and learned everything that was taught.

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PSYCH2101
Aug 6, 2007

Pretty good teacher, sometimes you can forget what the story he's telling has to do with the material. But overall he's a great teacher just make sure you study his notes and the book as well

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Oct 24, 2007

Wonderful lectures, very helpful, and extremely fun. The tests & quizzes might be a little hard, but if you study the study guide book and/or his power points, you'll do great!

3.0
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PSYCH1101
Nov 7, 2007

Enjoyed his lecture style. Although, I did not do well in the class it was my favoriate class this semester. Be sure to read because he tells stories and examples to help with the reading.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Nov 8, 2007

Very good professor, one of my most interesting classes at Clayton State. Use the reviews in the book for the quizzes! I never made below a B on a test even without studying. He's funny! As somebody else said, he's easy on the eyes and over the class is super enjoyable.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Nov 8, 2007

he's one of the best teachers i've ever had. very enjoyable and helpful classes. don't need to use a text book much, cause he explains everything perfectly. the quizes and exams aren't very easy, but most of the questions are from the book and study guide.

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PSYCH1101
Nov 14, 2007

Very straightforward.

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PSYCH1101
Nov 17, 2007

amazing teacher. very understanding. willing to help students with anything they don't understand. relates very easily to students. great stories. very funny. an overall WONDERFUL teacher. get in his class! you will love it!

3.0
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INTRO1101
Dec 11, 2007

Great instructor; however, the discussions may be a bit too much at times. My most enjoyable class this semester. Be sure to read and attend class, if so you should do well... I didn't.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Dec 13, 2007

Very cool guy! Instead of just teaching a psychology class he makes it interesting and fun. He doesn't dwell on all the boring stuff. He gets it out of the way and gets on to the interesting things. His class was my funnest class ever. I rarely studied and aced the class because the things he taught were so intersting that they stuck with me.

5.0
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PSYC1101
Jan 22, 2008

He keeps it interesting for sure. I'm taking him again for another class just because his teaching style is great and very easy to relate too.

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PSYCH1101
Feb 8, 2008

His class is greatttttttttttttt!!!!!!

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Apr 9, 2008

EXCELLENT TEACHER!!!!! Makes lectures interesting, and has a good technique for teaching. Test comes from material str8 from powerpoint!I really didn't use the textbook alot, and i did fairly well in the class.Best class for me this semester!!

5.0
2.0
PSYHC1101
Apr 10, 2008

He has a great way of teaching and making sure that the class stays interested! Easy quizzes and test if you use your book!

5.0
4.0
PSYC2101
Apr 15, 2008

He was Awesome. Very Funny and his lectures are interesting. A MUST take.

5.0
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PYSCH1101
Apr 30, 2008

My favorite class this semester!! Dr. Norman is so captivating and HILARIOUS!!! He keeps pyschology interesting and fun! Not to mention, he's also VERY cute! =)

5.0
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PHSYC1101
May 3, 2008

Very well put together class!! Very interesting, loved to go to class, my favorite. I will def find another class of his that i can attend!Also a great to look at!

5.0
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PSYC1101
May 13, 2008

WOW! This class was really fun to go to. Dr. Norman has a lot of experience in the field he is teaching so that is a big plus. The class itself is pretty easy just go over everything in the book plus those little tests and quizzes and you will do fine. I say take his class immediately you will not regret it!

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PSYC4800
May 22, 2008

Dr.Norman is not your average professor.He's easy to talk to, is always ready and willing to help where possible.He associates his lectures with different scenarios which are very helpful when it comes to remembering info for tests. If you go in expecting him to be easy, you'll be in for a big surprise.You get what you put into it. He's Great!

5.0
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PSYC1101
Jun 23, 2008

I got a C in his class because he makes attendance count- A LOT. Other than that, if you pay attention in class and study you'll do fine. If you didn't come to class you could still get an A, but you should or you'll end up like me...

5.0
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PSYC1101
Jul 20, 2008

He is so sweet! This class is very interesting. Dr. norman is well organized. There is no study guide, but if u read the power point notes you will do very good. He gives quizes occasionally. The questions are from the text book, at the end of the chapter. So make sure you cover over the chapter summary in the text book if you don't want to read th

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PSYCH1101
Nov 6, 2008

Dr. Norman is the sexiest man I have EVER seen! He is an amazing teacher & very personable. He frequently uses examples/stories in his lectures so it makes the material so much more interesting and easy to remember. He is willing to help.He also takes daily attendance & doesn't mind boosting you up a few points if he sees effort. DEFINITELY TAKE!!!

5.0
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PSYC1101
Dec 10, 2008

Wonderful teacher. I took him last year and I would strongly recommend him to anyone who had to take Psyc. He made class more interested by telling real life stories to help learn things in the class. LOVED HIM!!!

2.0
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PSYC1101
Jan 27, 2009

Made class fun but the tests were harder than they had to be.

2.0
5.0
PSYC3300
Apr 8, 2009

Tough class. There is no way we can learn all of the info that he wants us to learn.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3800
Jun 11, 2009

Awesome Professor! Not to mention easy on the eyes! :)

5.0
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PSYCH2101
Nov 2, 2009

Great professor!!! he uses real stories/examples and makes it really easy to learn the material. lots of in class discussions that are great.. easy class. i never even got bought the book and i still got a "B". Attendance isnt mandatory, but he seems to be a little more lenient with grading if u attend class regularly..... Super sexy professor.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Nov 6, 2009

He is very animated, and keeps you interested. Not boring at all. Tests and quizes are average.

5.0
3.0
PSYC3300
Mar 24, 2010

Very interesting to say the least...

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
May 14, 2010

Great professor, makes the subject fun. Uses stories and other examples that help remember the information a lot. You will become very acquainted with "Little Johnny".

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
May 23, 2010

Dr. Norman is an amazing professor! His lectures were always extremely helpful, informative, interesting, and certainly entertaining. His impressions of "Little Johnny" never failed to have everyone laughing hysterically. Most of all, this professor really knows his stuff....... And last, but not least, he is incredibly easy on the eyes!!

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PSYC1101
Jul 30, 2010

Professor Norman is the best! He is very animated and you can tell that he loves teaching. I took his class over the summer and it was very easy! Take his class!

3.0
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PSYC1101
Feb 23, 2011

If you are good at regurgitating text then this is an easy "A". His tests and quizzes don't come from his powerpoints but from the book and the online version of it. I lost interest in the course in about two weeks. He's animate but I think he cares more about research. Even though this is an intro class; it's harder than it should be.

3.0
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PSYC1101
Mar 25, 2011

This is a teach yourself course. He reads off the PowerPoint slides and there isn't a study guide. His demonstrations are okay. Although, I think many of the reviews are overrated because you really don't know what to expect for the quizzes and tests. This class isn't an "easy A" and just showing up doesn't help you.

3.0
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DARE3
Apr 6, 2011

Dr. Norman is a great teacher he tells great stories that will keep you interested his test can be hard though but if you put forth an effort you will fine in this class.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
May 20, 2011

Dr. Norman provides clarity with understanding he's very understanding. Also, He is funny but yet serious about his teachings. Although I did not get an A in his class he is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

5.0
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CCPSY3180
Aug 17, 2011

Very good teacher and he knows his stuff. He is HILARIOUS and very HANDSOME. If you read you will pass with an A!! he gives you the short answers to the test so all you have to do is read!! By far the best professor on campus. There was never an empty seat in the class, that is how interesting he is. He open my eyes on a lot of things.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 10, 2011

ANYONE HAVING TO TAKE INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! Dr. Norman is an excellent professor. He makes the class very exciting, you will look forward to it. For the most part, you won't need to read the book because his lectures & powerpoints are clear. He is willing to help. Psych major or not, after his class you will love Psychology!

4.0
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PSYC3180
Dec 7, 2011

Too bad he is married ;) Extremely smart and funny. He knows his stuff and he is very relateable. Please read. The readings are great and informational. Easy A!! Always willing to help

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Feb 15, 2012

DR. NORMAN IS A WONDERFUL PROFESSOR. I DO NOT LIKE MY CLASSES BUT EVERYDAY I LOOK FORWARD TO GOING TO HIS CLASS. HIS TEST ARE EXACTLY WHAT HE LECTURES ON AND HE IS VERY FUNNY

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Feb 15, 2012

Dr.Norman is an excellent teacher. Very clear about his expectations. Gives due dates for work assigned and sticks to the plan. Offers and promotes study groups for struggling students. Makes the class easy to relate to for all students. TAKE HIS CLASS!

5.0
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PYSC2101
Mar 17, 2012

Dr. Norman is a great professor. He truly is passionate about what he does and shows it in every class. You should take him for every and any psych class you may have. He makes the material easy to understand and interesting. The tests are pretty simple and throws out questions that may have been confusing. You will love him and won't regret it!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1101
Apr 12, 2012

The best psych teacher ever. Once this class is over you could write his biography. He loves his family as much as he loves teaching. He is super hot and has a great smile!Easy A

5.0
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PSYC2101
Apr 16, 2012

I took Dr. Norman for Intro to Psych as well as Psychology of Adjustment. He is one of my favorite teachers, ever. He does a great job of explaining and giving examples. He teaches from slides, and it is not necessary to buy the book. I would DEFINITELY recommend taking his class.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
May 2, 2012

Love him!!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Jul 10, 2012

Dr. Norman is the best teacher I have ever had. I would absolutely take more classes with him, and highly recommend him. His class is very entertaining, and he explains things so well that you actually learn something. He is great!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Nov 5, 2012

He's the BEST!!!! He use real life experiences when explaining every definitionand he's helpful. He make sure you understand the chapters.Pay attention in class, EVERYTHING you learn in class will be sooo easy on quizzes and tests. love him

5.0
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PSYC1101
Jan 16, 2013

Dr. Norman is a great professor! He makes class interesting by relating his personal experiences to the subject. He reviews after each quiz, and occasionally holds study sessions before the tests. Class is never dull. If you are taking psychology, TAKE HIM!

2.0
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PSYCH1101
Apr 6, 2013

The class is fun because of the example he gives but when it comes to the test, read your book. READ the chapters and UNDERSTAND it because the examples on the test are extremely different from the examples given during lecture. This class will be the only class that I would make a B in because of the examples. Disappointed.

5.0
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PSYC1101
May 7, 2013

Very Very interesting lecturer.You never leave class without laughing,BUT if you don't read the textbook and his power points,you are not passing.

3.0
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PSYC1101
May 18, 2013

This is one tough cookie. If you don't read the book, watch the PowerPoints and take notes in class you will fail. AND you must be in class -- after four absences you loose a letter grade. I should have gotten a C but because I had pneumonia I got a D...grrrrr

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Jul 28, 2013

THE INSTRUCTOR SEEMS REALLY ENJOYING TEACHING AND IS CLEAR IN THE EXAMPLES HE USES. HIS ENTHUSIASM CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT CONVENIENT FOR LEARNING.EVERY ONE SHOULD DEFINITELY ENROLL IN HIS CLASS.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Sep 7, 2013

Dr Norman is the best teacher I have ever had. He makes class interesting by relating his personal experiences to the subject. He is not just a wonderful professor but also a wonderful person. He loves his family as much as he loves teaching. He is funny, smart , and handsome. LOVE HIM... too bad he is married.lol

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY1101
Oct 31, 2013

He Keeps you very captivated if you pay attention and study you will do fine

5.0
2.0
PSYC3800
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2013

I/O PSYCH.(HYBRID) 3 TEST GIVEN A STUDY GUIDE (GOOD ONES!)R ALWAYS GIVEN, 2 REFLECTION PAPERS GIVEN, WEEKLY ONLINE DISCUSSIONS (DON'T HAVE 2 REPLY 2 OTHER POSTS:)) IF U STUDY THE POWERPOINTS ALONE & ATTEND ALL THE CLASSES U WILL GET A B OR C OUT OF THE CLASS. THE BOOK IS NOT REALLY NECESSARY, BUT 2 GET AN "A" I WOULD GET IT. FINAL CUMULATIVE.

4.0
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PSYCH1101
Dec 11, 2013

I LOVE MR NORMAN. He is so funny in class and really enjoys teaching. He truly wants every student in his class to succeed. As long as you memorize the power points and also write down what he says is important, and have perfect attendance, youll do great. I did not get a txtbook and I made an A. But you also have to not text or sleep in class

5.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Dec 12, 2013

Dr Norman was absolutely favorite professor! i made an A on every single test because he is so clear and helpful! I would recommend him to everyone. His quizzes are very important and a lot of kids fail his class because they don't use the WEBSITE. If you have common sense there is no reason to fail. ALSO ATTENED SI

5.0
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PSYC1101
Dec 13, 2013

Dr. Norman made me realize that Psychology needed to be my major. Wonderful professor and a genuinely good person.

5.0
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DIVERSITY
Jul 28, 2014

Awesome instructor

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PSYCH1101
Grade: B+
Aug 4, 2014

Dr. Norman is an awesome teacher. He uses stories to elaborate the subject major. So you'll hear Johnny a lot. He is passionate about his students and psychology. He made me realize how much I love psychology. He is strict with attendance and his slides are very helpful. Pay attention and attend SI sessions and you will pass!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Oct 4, 2014

By far my favorite teacher at csu!! I didn't like subject, but he made it interesting with his funny stories. He's a character every day there will be laughs. His quizzes are easy, half of it are same questions from practice quizzes online. Tests based on powerpoint and lecture.

4.0
3.0
MKTG3101
Sep 1, 2015

Great lectures.. Favorite class of the semester, but don't come in late... He will turn you around

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Grade: A+
Oct 5, 2015

If you are serious about your education and psychology, his class will be a breeze. If you're only at college because your mom made you come, then you might not do so well. The study questions online are exactly the questions on the quiz. Sit close to the front and make sure he knows your name & you're guaranteed an A. His lectures are super!!

5.0
1.0
CSU1022
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2016

I think this might have been his first year teaching CSU1022 and it is probably one of the easiest class. During the whole semester, we only took 2 tests, one during the middle of the semester, and one as the final exam. The tests have the exact same questions as the study guide he gives you.

4.0
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INTRO1101
Mar 16, 2016

Professor Norman is one of the best, laid back, understanding professors at Clayton State period! He's very understanding, respectful, and he really helps you figure out your next step. He's the best ever!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Grade: A+
Aug 16, 2016
Would take again

I don't think he teaches PYSCH 1101 anymore but this professor is a real gem. I believe he's teaching marketing classes which doesn't matter. TAKE HIM. You will not be disappointed! Not to mention he's very easy on the eyes. He also remembers his students. I run into him from time to time on campus and he acknowledges me!! You will need the book

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
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3.0
MKTG4106
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Professor Norman is a great teacher. He provides study guide(s) and is really specific in what is expected in the test (s). If you aim for an A then reading the textbook and hearing his lecture would help.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MKTG3101
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Norman is very good at providing examples for you to relate to. Tests are online and he will drop your lowest grade at end of term. There is no homework; only tests and finals. Requires a bit of reading and book can be found online.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
1.0
MKTG3101
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

There wasn't much homework to do besides reading and quizzes. The tests are pretty easy since they are similar to the quizzes. You need to use Lockdown Browser for the tests.

Respected
4.0
3.0
MKTG3101
Grade: B+
May 28, 2021
Would take again

Took him online. Class was pretty easy. We did have to use the lockdown browser for the test. He didn't really "teach" us, more so we read the notes and listened to lectures he recorded and took our test. He responds to emails pretty quickly. Some weeks it did take him quite a while to grade our assignments. Overall, I would take him again.

5.0
1.0
MGMT5114
Grade: A-
Sep 24, 2021
Would take again

I really enjoyed the courses I have taken with Dr. Norman.

5.0
2.0
MKTG3101
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2023
Would take again

I've taken multiple marketing classes with Dr. Norman, all online, and he's great. His grading criteria are clear, and assignments are simple. They're due at the end of the week and he gives good grades as long as there's some effort in answering. You teach yourself mostly, but he provides PowerPoints. Exams are multiple choice and on lockdown.

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (3)
A (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 11 reported grades
A+: 3
A: 3
B: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
Respected (3)
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

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PSYC4800

5.0

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PSYCH4800

5.0

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PSYCHSECT

5.0

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PSYHC1101

5.0

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PSYC2101

5.0

(2)
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PSYCPSYC

4.0

PSYCINTR

4.0

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4.0

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4.0

INTRO1101

3.5

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