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“Good professor but very tough exams”
PSY202 - 3.0 rating“DO NOT TAKE HIM ONLINE/over summer”
PSY202 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
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89%
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Reviews (93)
His tests are really hard, but is a good professor.
Good prof, a lot of material
Well at least you know when he does not like you! His red pen magically throws up all over your paper! When he asks if he can help you , he real means look it up yourself, dumb ass!! That is only if you do not kiss his ass!
Dr. Cloud can be very hard, but you will learn a lot in his classes. You definitely need to study!
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He really cares about his students' understanding of the information. He also gives great examples in class. He makes you work hard, like any GOOD professor should, and those who don't like him don't apply themselves and blame others for their bad grades.
I've had 4 classes Intro. to Psyc, Brain and Behavior, Psych.Methods, and Cognitive Psyc. Any course with him, in a nutshell: powerpoints & handouts with fill in the blanks. Not on the powerpoint? He doesn't know the answer. Cloud's not worth your ti
I have had him for a few classes and feel I have learned alot, but not in a fun, interesting way. Also has ideas that are very closed-minded--he is not open to anything non-scientific. However, I will never forget his tattooable terms.
He definately has his favorite students and good luck if you are not one of the "chosen".
Unfortunately very intimidating
All I have to say is: Cloud SUCKS!!! He says he cares about his students but when you asked questions, he makes you feel like an idiot. He doesnt want to take the time to help you. I will never take him again.
Dr. Cloud is the freakin coolest teach ever...if you dont like him, it's because you are a bad student and you are taking up space in a seat that others could take advantage of. You can tell he really is passionate about psych!
hard, very,very hard thats all i have to say
The exams have so much information on them it's insane. He's alright.
Cloud is super hard and he is a dick, his tests are hard since he assumes we know what he is thinking and that all the matters DON'T Take him unless you have to its not worth it
Cloud is one of the nicest professors at LHU. He takes time to answer questions and makes learning interesting. I have learned so much in his class. I'm very happy to have him as my professor.
Dr. Cloud makes class very interesting. While he can be intimidating at first, he is a really good professor, though his tests are some of the hardest. If you make up study cards and understand the information you will do fine.
Dr. Cloud is great. I have Brain & Behavior with him next semester. If you are awake during class it is impossible to not do well on the exams. There are lots of opportunities for xtra credit. An A is definitely obtainable. Do not be intimidated! Appreciate his intellect and enjoy learning from him!
diss him all you like, he's a great teacher. He can be sarcastic and occasionally rude if you are a bad student. However, his class is informative. His summer class is paced faster, but I found it easier. Plus, his daughter is HOT
I think Dr. Cloud is an excellent professor. Aside from his tests being lethal, he's very passionate about what he teaches. If you study and pay attention, you should do well.
Dr. Cloud can seem intimidating at first. His exams are hard. But he is a great professor, he is really into the classes he teaches and this deffinately shows.
I had Dr. Cloud for 3 of my classes and as an advisor. He pushed me as a student to do well. I thoroughly enjoyed his classes and think he is very passionate about teaching and it shows. If you have the opportunity to take him, do it.!!
The guy is a rude, self absorbed know it all. He is highly intelligent and likes to boast it, but does little in terms of helping his students. If you don't get it he seems to enjoy making you feel stupid for it. The class is do-able, but you have to be
I loved the material! Cloud is pretty cool once you get to know him or talk to him outside of class. He has a habit of treating you like you're stupid and don't know as much as him, uh-huh, well we don't now do we?! Still recommend his class since I learned a lot from it.
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Dr. Cloud can be tough...make the notecards--they help!!!
his first exam is not fun but after you know what he expects it isnt that bad..he is open for questions and is willing to help...the online discussions just confused me so i never did them
Dr. Cloud is extremely intimidating so much so you start putting off other subjects for his because your afraid you wont do well or at least I did. He does help out a lot on online forums and if you try hard you will do very well in the class.
First test is really hard. Then it gets easier. He grades extremely hard on the essay questions so watch out. He does give lots of help with online chats and the Help me forum.
First test is extremly hard, but gets easier after you take it. Grades the essay questions really hard too. Be ready to work if you take this class
The class is hard, and he really makes you think. (But then again, isn't that what we're here for??) He has a "Help me someone" forum on Ecollege where you can get help 24/7.. and he would go out of his way to help ANYONE, especially if you go to him during office hours! It's hard to fail that class if you take advantage of the offered help.
He was a great teacher and he had alot of examples during class. He gives you a term and concepts list before the test and for the final and their all test questions so, if you do your reading and use his study card method you should do fine. I also had a tutor and that was very helpful. But the class is interesting. I recommend him as a professor.
Dr. Cloud is a man of science but he teaches a fascinating subject matter. He's passionate about the material and gives you all of the information that is necessary to pass his class. All you need to do is keep up with readings and try. He offers his help to any who need it. He can be intimidating but is a great teacher.
the class is easy if you read the assignments and come to class.professor is OK,if u r a blind sheep he's the right guy for u.imposes his ideas which majority of students don't bother to question,very biased.what he thinks is right is 100% right,otherwise it's BS(including Freud).overall not bad.
the guy is not bad,but his hand-outs were pissing me off(completely useless),and his attendance policy is for kindergarten kids,seems like there is nothing more important in your life except for his class.he should learn by now that he's dealing with students.maybe he's just afraid nobody shows up for his class.
Hard class to begin with, he makes it even harder. Tests are hard to study for. READ THE BOOK!! Reading Checks help our grade. Explains this like your a psychologist, not a student.
One of the best teachers at LHU!!! You actually learn in his class. If you don't show up, you wont do well. Make sure you read the book! (he quizzes on reading)
At first it can be hard but this class really makes you learn how to study. You really do learn from him. Make sure you go to class, read the book and study. If you do those you should be fine. Once you A'ce one test you learn how to A'ce the rest. Really a good teacher. Alot of work but well worth it. He knows his****
I've had Dr. Cloud for many classes. He is a tough teacher, but you are better off in the long run taking his class. He teaches the class so that you actually learn the information and can actually remember it long after the class is over with. One of the best psych professors!
I really liked this class, there was alot of work and if you use to note card method it helpes alot, you'll get a good grade.
He is an overall good professor. You have to really study for his class. Some of the material on the test is not what he covers in class, so you have to do your reading. He has a sense of humor and he has ways to help you remember certain things. The study card method really does help you. If you need help he will help you, take him. It's worth it!
I loved this class! Dr. Cloud was one of my favorite professors! He knows his material and his tests aren't too bad if you bother to make the study card and actually study them. And he is willing to help if you are willing to ask for it!
Research Methods was a challenging class, but worth it in the long run. To survive this class, you must GO TO CLASS, study (notecard method never fails!), and participate in class. He has on-line chats the night before all the exams for you to ask him any last minute questions. He's always there to help you, don't be intimidated by him!
I didnt buy into the hype. he isnt THAT funny. He is very arrogant. He believes everything he says is the truth and he is amazing. Some people were amazed by his little tricks, i knew them cause I took high school pysch. he thinks he is the best teacher ever, and all i did was get annoyed with his voice.
i had him for research methods, he is arrogant, talks over your head, thinks by repeating the words that it is explaining it. I would not take his class, i hated it and i am a good student and i am struggling to get a C. i make the cards, never missed a class and i cant get by.
Very good!!!! very helpful, lots of extra credit offered. Makes class interesting and tests are very easily A if you study. Use the study card method and your good!
My major is Psychology, so obviously I enjoyed this class a lot. I think Dr. Cloud makes the class interesting for everyone, even if you aren't a psychology major. He's very dedicated to making sure his students succeed. There are exams every other Friday, but every night before an exam, he holds a chat on ECollege to answer any questions.
His class was very interesting. DO THE READING!! its annoying, but it really does help you out in the long run. He memorizes everyone so make sure you go to class. And if you do, notes are really easy. Just fill in the blank. But make sure you pay attention. He's good at saying and doing things that help you remember difficult stuff for tests.
Dr. Cloud comes off as very arrogant, but he knows that he's talking about. He expects a lot out of his students. Attendance is a MUST. Reading is a MUST. This class isn't easy, but if you do what he says it's definitely do able.
If you don't get an A in this class, you're trying to fail. He goes over everything that is on the exams and has a study guide. He gives reading checks that really help your grade if you just take 20 min to read the material. You only have to write 2 critiques and rarely get homework. He is extremely helpful and really likes teaching the class.
Dr Cloud is a mean nasty hateful thing! He struts around the room like an idiot and stares down his students to make them feel as uncomfortable as possible! If you are confused please don't ask questions during class, he will embarrass you and make you feel like a dumb ass in front of everyone! DO NOT take a class with this arrogant know-it-all!
Dr. Cloud may come off as arrogant and I did not like him at first. However, he knows what he is talking about if you go to class, read the book,make the study notecards, and work hard on the critques there is no excuse for not getting a good grade. He even takes extra time to make a booklette of notes for students.
He is hard of half the class is known to fail. if you want a challenge he is the right guy for you
Very hard class but he knows what hes talking about
He makes his classes a challenge, but they are definitely helpful and passable. He is willing to help out anyone, and can give very good study tips. If you actually want to know what you're talking about when you come out of the class, take him.
Dr Cloud is a nice guy but horrible at teaching. honestly think he's too smart to be a teacher. nothing is ever understand and i had to dumb down everything he said. he told me to drop the class because i was out sick and failed the first exam. its my major and i love psych but his class is unbearable. and he drones on and on. take someone else.
Dr. Cloud is VERY arrogant. He piles on work like he believes his class is your only and most important one. But, he knows what he's talking about, and if you can sift through the arrogance, you can learn a lot. The class takes a lot of work, and making his study cards actually does help. Be prepared, but the class overall is manageable.
I think Dr. Cloud is an amazing teacher. He lays everything out for you in a clear and organized manner, goes over things very clearly in lecture with very good examples, and is always willing help if you need it. His classes are not necessarily easy and he does expect your attention and participation but in my opinion every professor should.
Great prof very helpful very interesting class!
Dr. Cloud is a great professor at LHU. I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to take his class because I heard that he was a hard professor. You do need to study for his class but he covers everything in lecture and his notes are very good! He is a very interesting professor as well. I highly recommend Dr. Cloud!
Dr. Cloud is a great professor! If you do his notecards and pay attention in class you will get an A. His lectures are very interesting and he knows what he is talking about. Definitely take him if you have the chance!
Very nice guy, can be funny at times. Make sure to pay attention and read the textbook for tests! He has reading quizzes almost every class! Tests are very hard, make sure you study!
Dr. Cloud is brilliant and an amazing professor. If you do poorly in his classes then you were not paying attention and reading the book. Although he talks above most students understanding, he will explain what he means if you go and talk to him. He cares about his students and the psychology department is very lucky to have him.
Good guy bad teacher. Powerpoints but doesnt go back when asked. Book used alot. Notes need to be taken with questions in handbook. Avoid if possible
His biopsychology class (Brain and Behavior) was what really got me interested in the neuropsychology field. His lectures are very entertaining. You WILL have to study and you have to read the book for the daily quizzes. Other than that, I loved the class
Dr. Cloud gives a lot of assignments, but thanks to him I actually learned the material. It is definitely a tough class, but you get your moneys worth to say the least!
Low clarity in conveying information. Difficult to follow hand out slides, no clear.
Do not take if you don't need to
Avoid at all costs
It is a hard class, but you will learn a lot.
Dr. Cloud is a wonderful professor. If you have the chance to take one of his classes, do it! He teaches you in a way that ensure that you will leave the class knowing the material. If you do the work, you will do well.
Dr. Cloud was a good professor, I just had trouble understanding exactly what he was talking about. It was always interesting and he would always get us to laugh. I recommend him as a teacher. Going to class and studying is a must
Dr. Cloud is an amazing professor and is more than will to help students if they are willing to ask. However, there is no sliding through this class. Taking the time to really pay attention in class and read the assignments makes huge a difference. Put in the work and the good grade will follow.
Dr. Cloud was cool if you go to class and put the work in you'll pass. He gives a study guide for each exam, if you use the study guides you're sure to pass. Use his study card method IT WORKS.
DO NOT TAKE HIM ONLINE/over summer. It is impossible unless you have NOTHING else to do with your time. At least 2 assignments/quizzes due every single day. Even weekend and holidays. Exams are almost impossible. I can't speak for his normal semester courses but summer online was a nightmare. Save your money because you will probably drop.
Dr. Cloud kind of scared me in the beginning of the semester. He yelled a lot and was intimidating. As the weeks passed, I realized he is actually a very fun guy and if you do all your work you'll get an A. Exams are only 25-30 questions and he gives you a study guide and he does a live chat before the exams. A lot of homework, but it's easy!
Good professor but very tough exams.
Dr. Cloud has a very nice personality, but when it comes down to explaining the information he talks to you and teaches you like you're in a way higher level. He does not know how to explain things well and he is rude about it. Exams and critiques are hard. I would never take him again even if I had to.
He is nice but doesn't explain things very well. It is scary to raise your hand because he makes you feel insecure about asking a question. He expects everyone to just understand what he is talking about. I WOULD NOT take him ever again.
Dr. Cloud is a nice person outside of lecture, but the way he teaches he expects way too much from students in a 200 level course. He treats the course as if it that of a graduate level. This was the hardest class I ever had to take in college, and I would never take him again.
Do your work and talk to him and you'll at least get a C
Was a great professor, just sometimes hard to understand, but he is willing to help. His study cards for studying are really helpful and work well. If you study and put forward the effort you can pass, if you don't try and miss class you wont pass.
One of my favorite professors and he's my advisor! He will respect you if you participate and pay attention. I was able to catch up when I missed class and his homework is easy. He has a tendency to swear, but its tasteful.
Research Methods is the hardest class I have ever taken. Mr. Cloud is a good teacher who gives great examples, but there's a lot of online busy work and you don't feel like you have enough time to understand the material. The tests are HARD and you have to study well, or else you will fail. Do all the homework and when he gives extra credit DO IT
Dr. Cloud great professor. He makes lectures interesting and gives you a bunch of examples to relate to the topic. If you don't go to class you won't pass. He gives a moderate amount of work, but nothing outrageous. His exams are kind of difficult. I study really hard for them and still get in the 70's, but he is more than willing to help you.
He honestly is a good professor. He tries to make the class more interesting, gives a lot of examples, willing to help you anytime and wants us to succeed. This is a hard class and you'll have to work for your grade. There is a lot of work online and the tests are hard, but if you keep up with it/study ahead of time, you'll be good! Read the book!!
I have Dr. Cloud for psych100 and I would not recommend taking him. I was given this class by my advisor and I changed my advisor because of it. His 100 level class is crazy hard! he has 16 people failing The class out of 29 kids with only 5 having an A. I had people majoring in Psychology tell me that they avoid taking his class thats says a lot!
I had Dr. Cloud for Research Methods. It was a very stressful semester because he is very demanding. That being said, he is very through, providing plenty of examples and a ton of opportunity to practice what we learned in the lectures. I would take him again for a difficult class that I need to be sure to pass for my degree.
Honestly one of the most awful professors I've ever had. Not a very good instructor and the lectures he gives are extremely hard to follow. Grades things almost purely on his own opinion. I recommend taking a different professor if at all possible. He's absolutely horrible.
Hated him. The criticism he gives isn't even constructional, it's pointless and does nothing to help us improve and barely explains what we've done wrong.
Didn't learn well from him, very off-topic.
Dr. Cloud is very professional. In every class, he will give you a due date pdf that shows everything we need to do for the whole semester. The coursework itself is difficult. You need to be on top of things to be successful. If you are interested in the topic Dr. cloud is a great choice. If you are taking a gen ed then I recommend someone else!
Amazing professor who shows a lot of interest in what he is teaching.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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COGPSYCHE
5.0
(1)METHODS
5.0
(1)RESEARCHMETHOD
5.0
(1)METHODSBANDB
5.0
(1)COGMETHODSBB
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
202
5.0
PSYMETHOD
5.0
PYSC
5.0
COGMETHODSBB
5.0
PSY202
5.0