3.7

Meral Topcu

Psychology - Ferris State University

3.7
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
3.7
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

33

4

24

3

13

2

10

1

5

What Students Say

Topcu was one of the worst professor's I have had here at Ferris

PSYC365 - 1.0 rating

bad teacher but youre forced to take her

PSYC365 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
Not sure yet (7)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 13
Not sure yet: 7
A+: 5
B+: 2
Common Tags
Group projects (8)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Lecture heavy (6)
Graded by few things (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
Caring (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Online Savvy (3)
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Reviews (85)
2.0
2.0
PSYC360
Dec 2, 2003

she doesnt know what she is talking about. she is brand new to the school and doesnt teach. she hands out the notes at the beginning of the class and just reads them word for word. it is a very good class to nap in. its an easy A.

2.0
2.0
PSYCH150
Dec 5, 2003

She always looks very confused about the subject that she is talking about.With the word uh in every sentence that she says...Easy A, boring teacher.

3.0
1.0
PSYC150
Dec 9, 2003

She just makes powerpoint slides of the pages of the book. You can never go to class and learn it all if you can read the book. But if you take the quizzes and sit through class its very easy to do well.

4.0
2.0
PSY150
Mar 18, 2004

Other rating is right, just read the chapters and your gauranteed an A. 1.She grades on a curve,2.whatever you got in quize points(everyday quizes)she adds to your test score! Your stupid if you cant ace every test. VERY BORING lectures though!ZZZZZ!

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Mar 22, 2004

very good teacher, read the chapter, you have good debates sometimes. Down to earth, and for a Prof very human.

2.0
3.0
PSYC
Mar 24, 2004

No Comments

3.0
3.0
PSYC150
Mar 26, 2004

Didnt really liKe her as a professor, although she was a nice person.

4.0
2.0
PSYC150
Apr 21, 2004

Great teacher. Very easy going and helpful. If you forget to turn something in she will let you know and will still give you full credit for it. If you know the study packet she hands out before every test and go over the terms you will get an A.

4.0
2.0
PSYC
Aug 10, 2004

Boring, just boring, fairly easy to get a good grade in her class, just manage to stay awake and read the terms that were in the chapter that you were supposed to read. The rest comes as common sense.

5.0
1.0
PSYC105
Nov 10, 2004

This is the easiest class ever!! You get 10 free points on the 50 tests, I don't know how you couldn't do well in this class. All you have to do is hand in everything.

4.0
2.0
PSYC150
Nov 14, 2004

If you don't get an A in this class, you shouldn't be going to college. The entire class is lectures from powerpoints and you have daily quizzes that don't count. Her accent is hard to understand at first, but you get used to it. She will help you if you ask her. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
PYCH150
Nov 19, 2004

EASIEST CLASS EVER!!! she has an extremely easy grading system, and if you miss a test she will let you make it up if you go and talk to her. She gives you a good general understanding of psych. class is much more interesting if you participate, because it can get boring sometimes.

3.0
2.0
PSYC360
Dec 11, 2004

Boring class. All she does is read powerpoint slides. She also does not take charge of the class and lets people walk all over her. Easy A, but I would not recommend her as a teacher.

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Dec 12, 2004

This was an easy class. Do participate cause thats what makes it more fun. Read the pracice quiz after each chapter and you've aced the quiz. She's funny once you get to know her.

3.0
2.0
PSYC
Feb 18, 2005

if you want an easy A, take this class. if you actually want to learn about psychology, dont take this class, honestly...

3.0
1.0
PSYC360
Apr 26, 2005

i LOVE her

4.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY150
Apr 29, 2005

This is the easiest class ever, if you don't get an A then you must have been sleeping the whole time...this has been by far one of my easiest classes.

5.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 26, 2005

No Comments

4.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2005

This class is sooooo easy. I hardly had to study and i got an A no problem. She requires that you read before each class, but it's never much. You have daily quizzes but if you read the bold words then you'll be fine. Take her if you can.

2.0
2.0
PSYC406
Apr 18, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Nov 2, 2006

Boring but so EASY good choice for psyc classes!! Would take her again

4.0
1.0
PSYC150
Nov 14, 2006

VERY easy. It's a good class; you learn the material without being weighed down by it. Tons of extra credit and such. Easy tests. Only complaint is that she is kind of hard to understand at times.

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Dec 6, 2006

Very fun and intersting, good teacher

5.0
3.0
PSYCH150
Dec 17, 2006

shes a feminist but doesnt go overboard with it. the work is easy and simple. she has an accent but it's not too bad. you just have to pay attention.

5.0
5.0
PSYCH121
Dec 30, 2006

very nice prof.

3.0
1.0
PSYC365
Feb 13, 2007

Boring class...but she is VERY fair...wants her students to do well, and she gives you practice questions for every test and quiz. yes its VERY boring...but its worth it

5.0
1.0
PSYC365
Feb 15, 2007

This class is super easy! All you have to do is show up, listen, read a bit of the textbook and you're well on your way to a passing grade! She puts all her quizzes and practice test questions on Web CT so you know exactly what to expect, too. Just be warned that it can get a bit boring at times, though. I said it was easy, not necessarily fun!!

3.0
2.0
PSYC150
Mar 28, 2007

great teacher, great grading ploicy easy to get an A if you do your work

4.0
1.0
PSYC150
May 9, 2007

Dr. Topcu is a really nice person, but this class was almost a complete joke! She gives daily quizzes (which suck) but they're basically free points as long as you at least skim the textbook before hand. Tests are pretty easy too, and other than a group presentation it's just a bunch of busy work. Sometimes though, lecture is halfway interesting.

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Oct 24, 2007

Very good teacher who goes over stuff very well and is very helpful. I would definetely recommend her.

4.0
1.0
PSYC150
Dec 23, 2007

Not a real bad class, nice teacher, easy quizzes every day, easy group papers and projects

4.0
1.0
PSYCH121
Jan 5, 2008

Possibly easier than any of my high school classes. there are daily quizzes but they are ridiculously easy and have extra credit. tests are the same way. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Apr 14, 2008

Dr. Topcu had a pretty laid black class environment, she is a great teacher. I would definitely recommend her for psychology.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH150
Apr 25, 2008

She's a very nice lady.Vey helpful. Great class to take with this teacher. Very easy ways to get points. I would recommend taking this class if you need it

4.0
1.0
PSYC121
Dec 1, 2008

The easiest class I have ever taken.. I have had over 100% the entire time. She gives you extra credit every day, all you have to do is read the assigned 4 pages that she gives. Highly recommended, EASY A!!!

4.0
2.0
PSYC150
Mar 23, 2009

great class. easy to do well if you read the short sections. no homeowrk, but just reading 4ish pages for short quiz

3.0
2.0
PSY105
Nov 12, 2009

She is difficult to understand most of the time because of her accent, but she is a good teacher. she gives daily quizzes which are basically attendance and they are really easy. lots of extra credit.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Oct 18, 2010

Great teacher. A little hard to understand at first but you get used to it. The first test/quiz most didn't do well on. The first quiz caught many by surprise because they didn't look at the schedule sheet she gave. The first test was set up differently than most thought so there were not good scores but once you see the first you're fine.

4.0
2.0
PSYC365
Mar 15, 2011

Great teacher, had her before for Cog. Psych. She lets you know what information she wants and what is relevant.

3.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Mar 16, 2011

She's From Turkey, With A HEAVY ACCENT! She's LOVES PSYCH! There's DAILY Clicker Quizzes & Test Every Other Week. She Gives Extra Credit & Participation Points. STUDY FOR EXAMS OR YOU WILL FAIL! Read Section Before Each Quiz, You Will Be Fine. One Group Project, Be Careful With The People You Pick! Otherwise, Not Bad!

5.0
3.0
PSYC121
Jul 14, 2011

Very helpful and clear expectations.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Oct 28, 2011

Very nice lady. She has a good sense of humor, and she has an accent but it's very easy to adjust to. I would definitely recommend her. I actually felt like I learned a thing or 2 about psych from taking this class.

2.0
2.0
PSYC365
Dec 3, 2011

Textbooks for her class are a waste of money just use the lecture notes. boring lectures just reads off slide. group projects and tests. gets confused in her own lecture notes and can and has given the wrong answers on quizs and tests. bad teacher but youre forced to take her. terrible advisor also. won't help you swtich if you have her.

5.0
1.0
PSYC360
Dec 9, 2011

Whoever said the comment below about Dr. Topcu is severely wrong to say the least. Dr. Topcu is an exceptionally bright professor that condenses very difficult information down and makes it extremely understandable. She's one of the best psychology teachers at Ferris State. She does a great job and knows what she is talking about!

4.0
1.0
PSY150
Mar 15, 2012

She curves all the tests. Daily quizzes but they're straight vocabulary out of the book. 1 group project; we threw ours together and got 100%. No accumulative final. Suggest not taking in the evening because it can get dull.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Mar 29, 2012

I honestly loved this class. I've learned a lot too. The only downfall was taking it in the evening. Attendance is not mandatory. The final exam is not accumulative. Online open book quizzes are extremely easy. She's extremely funny, & straight to the point. She curves every test. The group presentation is a piece of cake she gives everyone 100%.

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
May 7, 2012

Dr. Topcu made me enjoy coming to class. She has tremendous insight in comparing American cultures to other cultures and tying it all into psychology. Expectations in the class are crystal clear and she curves every test. One of my favorite professors at Ferris.

4.0
1.0
PSYC150
Oct 9, 2012

She is an awesome professor. Her exams are really easy and the online quizzes are a breeze. She keeps class interesting with discussions. She is one of my favorite professors.

4.0
1.0
PSYC365
Oct 12, 2012

Easy class. Lecture is boring some days, fun on other days. She's Turkish, but her accent is not a problem at all. Exams are easy, you take them twice. Once on your own, and once as a class and she averages the two score. I would recommend her!

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Oct 12, 2012

Easy and fun class. She has a lot of stories to tell. I would definitely recommend her. Her exams are easy, too.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Nov 9, 2012

Too easy of a class. It was boring but you didn't have to go to class, quizzes online, and test were super easy as well. Great professor though, uses a lot of examples and relates it to everyday stuff.

5.0
1.0
PYSC150
Dec 4, 2012

Great Teacher! Easy class. You have 1 group presentation but it is easy. The material isn't very hard to know. Tests are multiple choice. You have to study for them but not that much. Overall, She's awesome and I like the class!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH360
Dec 14, 2012

Great teacher! She is very helpful understanding. Read chapters and look over power points and you'll do fine.

4.0
3.0
PSYC150
Apr 22, 2013

She is a great professor. She always has a lot of stories to share and she's really funny. Her accent is adorable too! Only thing I don't like about the class is the tests, they are kind of hard.

5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Nov 5, 2013

Such an easy class. The first exam I studied for, I got an A.The second, I studied way less and got an A. The third, I didn't study at all and got an A. I think her whole class is curved. Only one project too, and you do it in groups. I stopped going to class, and I even got an A on my last exam. Others struggle tho but Overall, this is an EASY A!

4.0
2.0
PSYC365
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2016
Would take again

Topcu is a great professor at Ferris. She helps you relate subjects to youself in order to remember them easier. Lectures are boring but most people didnt come, they just looked over the powerpoints she printed for us. Easy tests, easy class and she gives extra credit.

1.0
3.0
PSYC365
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Topcu was one of the worst professor's I have had here at Ferris. She talks in circles and most of the time the entire class has no idea what she's talking about. Has an accent and pronounces some things weird but not too bad. The only thing that I enjoyed out of her class were her personal stories that she shared. Do NOT take if possible.

2.0
4.0
PSYC406
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her exams are completely different from her practice exams, (and much harder.) Also, lecture tends to drag on, and it's only an hour and 15 minute class. She's not from the US originally, and often gets distracted and goes off topic, then assumes everyone knows what she's talking about. It's one of those courses you teach yourself.

3.0
4.0
PSYC365
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2017
Would take again

She is very nice, and often quite funny. However, her exams are very difficult. If you do not study for her tests, you will not pass. Pay attention, study, and you'll do fine.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSYC365
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Exams are extremely hard. Forst two are 25 questions next two are 50. Her study guides, study exams and study quizzes cover only about 10% of what's on the exam. Lectures don't cover much more. Every one does so bad on the exams she has to give a 20% curve on every exam. Hard to get ahold of through email.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
PSYC406
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is very nice but doesnt clearly state instructions to assignments well. The class doesnt take attendance but she complains about people not showing up constantly. She is oringinally from Turkey and is sometimes hard to understand. Almost every class she has issues with the computer, even simple things like the sound or even turning it on.

Graded by few things
Group projects
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
PSYC345
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Topcu did a fabulous job with the online version of PSYC 345. The class was pretty easy but slightly labor intense . No tests, just quizzes. She really put a lot of thought into this class. Also, she lets us use older versions of the text which cost around $4!

2.0
3.0
PSYC365
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

Accent makes her difficult to understand and she constantly flits from one idea to the next without warning - lectures are basically useless. Her exam questions come from the text and slides so follow those and you'll be fine. I would take her classes again because they are easy, not because they are useful. If you want inspirational, avoid her.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSYC345
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2021
Would take again

This class was the easiest course I have taken in college. I took it over wintermester and finished it within one week. The content is sometimes difficult emotionally, but it was a good class to get some easy credits in!

Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
PSYC406
Feb 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The most disorganized professor I've ever taken. She flies through notes from 2005 and doesn't stop to explain the excessive amount of information we're expected to know. She's never clear on the due dates for projects or labs so nothing ever gets done and class gets confusing. If you can avoid this class, save yourself the headache.

Graded by few things
Group projects
5.0
1.0
PSYC345
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2022
Would take again

This was Psychology of Death and Dying. It's a super easy class but you'll learn about other cultures and their processes of funeral, cremations, and traditions. Some are very disturbing. You also need to do 2 things in this course that I'm not telling you. It's going to get you out of your comfort zone. I really loved this class. Super easy!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2022
Would take again

Professor Topcu was a hoot. Her lectures were very straight forward and she defines long-term assignments early/ She is very flexible and understanding. I loved the course and learned a lot of new things. The class was interesting and she does a good job of keeping things relevant. I took this class to fulfill a credit, but I would take it again.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PSYC360
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Love this professor. This class was physiological psychology and was a fully online course. She prepared everything amazingly for the class, her video lectures are long but they are SO interesting. Make sure to study for the tests because they make up a large portion of your grade, but the questions come directly from the lectures.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
PSYC360
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2022
Would take again

It takes a long time to get grades back from Professor Topcu, & she doesn't give feedback. She kind of disappeared too - just opened everything up & sent out a couple of announcements & that's all we heard from her. It was a good class if you have self-discipline & can keep yourself on track without being reminded of what you need to get done.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC345
Grade: A
May 10, 2022
Would take again

I took this class online in the winter semester. It was really short, but not a ton of work. I really liked the class and funeral home visit surprisingly, and you actually learn a lot of real world stuff. Do all the assignments and quizzes and you'll do great. Awesome class to take in the summer or winter.

Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
PSYC360
Grade: A
May 10, 2022
Would take again

This class is pretty much at your own pace with no zooms. There were only a couple quizzes, exams, and one assignment. If you take notes/download the powerpoints you'll do fine on the exams. As long as you keep up with the dates you'll do good. Great class to take when you are taking a lot of credits.

Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

This class is amazing, and you will do well if you learn well with in-class discussions where ideas are shared by everyone.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC150
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

I loved Ms. Topcu, she is so willing to work with whatever you need for help as a student. Exams and class format are set apart very well and she is very lenient and understanding with grading and assignments.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Topcu is amazing! Was able to pass the class with flying colors without spending hours studying, and I always looked forward to class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A-
Nov 1, 2023
Would take again

She tells you what you have to do write down during lectures and is very clear on what she wants you to have for your group presentation. You only have one group presentation to do the whole semester, and its based on what you do and not everyone all together. She does go through slides quickly sometimes but other then that amazing!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
3.0
3.0
PSYC345
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023

Class was fine. Was not hard, but nothing special. Grading was done slowly and criteria was unclear most of the time.

Get ready to read
1.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2024

does not know how to communicate efficiently or use Technology. She never knew where we left off on slides, failed to respond to us about getting our 3rd meeting the day before our presentation. And then upon seeing the presentation, said it was not up to standards even though we followed the syllabus exactly. Poor communications for a professor.

5.0
2.0
PSYC406
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Easy quizzes and material. There are lab reports we have to do every so often. Her lectures were interesting but a lot of the time she just read off the slides she posted online. She is a very sweet and caring professor and wants the best for her students.

Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

She was literally the greatest professor I have ever had. She gave lots of wonderful examples and taught clear lessons. Lecture heavy, but with valuable and interesting information. Personal experiences were tied into the lessons and not as distractions and her timing was well. Her grading system was very organized and I always knew what was next.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

She was great and I enjoyed her class. Lots of examples, and good ones at that. Her lectures were great. The only downside is her attendance policy along with her phone/computer policy.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

By far one of the easiest professors. Just a strict no phone/computer policy. Tests/quizzes were all online and you could do them on your own pace. Didn't take points off for late work. Can tell she is passionate about psychology. Uses real world examples. One group project but she walks you through it. Very easy course.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
PSY150
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 3, 2025

She is overall a nice person, but she is very lecture heavy. She is very strict on attendance, and using no technology. She also gets upset when you leave to use the bathroom.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PSY150
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 9, 2025

She definitely knows a lot about Psycology, but I would not recommend her for teaching. Very lecture heavy but she gets extremely off topic/schedule. Temperamental and lots of rules. Absolutely no technology is to be used by students and she gets very angry at students using the bathroom. She will mark you absent if she sees you on your phone.

Group projects
Respected
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2025

This professor will literally stop the class for every little thing that “distracts” her. For example. Someone was eating chips and she said she can still eat but the bag is to loud. She is very nit picky and not understanding at all. She doesnt really get into the learning topic but just yaps about her life.

3.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2025
Would take again

She is huge on technology beign an issue in her classes yet everything is online? It's a very nice class though just a lot of lecture.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
Not sure yet (7)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 13
Not sure yet: 7
A+: 5
B+: 2
Common Tags
Group projects (8)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Lecture heavy (6)
Graded by few things (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
Caring (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Online Savvy (3)
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Ratings by Course

PSYC105

5.0

(1)

PYCH150

5.0

(1)

PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

(2)

PYSC150

5.0

(1)

PSYCH360

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

PSYCHOLOGY

3.0

PSYCH121

3.0

PSYC406

2.8

PSYC

2.4

PSYC365

2.3

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