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The most funnies best professor i had in my college career so far...Hes the best!!
Dr. Bakst. Loved the dry humor! I highly recommend him!
He is the best teacher by far. Got a problem don?t be afraid to ask for help. I wish I need more of his classes for my major.
Great teacher, very funny, very helpful. take home midterm and take home final. If you need a Psychology class this is your guy
Clever, fun, awesome Professor. I thoroughly enjoyed going to his class. He mostly lectures, but is super cool and easy to work with. I will be taking other classes of his. He has inspired me.
He is the Man!!!
Dr. Bakst is one of the BEST professors in Las Vegas. His class was extremely helpful and I would take all my classes with him anytime.
extremely good teacher. he is funny and easy to understand i uses lots of jokes to teach his lessons
He is the best teach i had for my freshman year in college! if it's ur first yr in college and u decide to take Psych take Dr.B!! i absolutely luv the class!! he made me think about possibly becoming a psychologist but that'll never happen.
Super cool.. Uses a lot of jokes in the lessons and makes them super fun..
Great teacher verry understanding. He is always joking about beyonce being his wife. He is great.
Bakst is an AMAZING teacher. He's funny, understanding, and really encourages questions & feedback. He does go through the material a bit fast, so I would recommend reading through the text and/or bringing the slides he uses to keep up with him. 2 take home exams, rather challenging though. Best thing is: his knowledge and passion for psychology.
He is by far the best teacher I have had since I started college, if not since I started school. The exams are take home, however that doesn't make them overly easy. He makes class fun by joking and keeping us awake. Highly recommend.
He is a very helpful teacher to have and will defenitaly relate a lot of psychology to everyday life so that it is easy to learn. I have him as a top professor teaching in all Las Vegas. He loves what he does and therefore makes the class very interesting and cool to attend.
He is an excellent professor with a high level of professionalism and knowledge. He makes his lectures entertaining with personal clinical experiences as well as a sense of humor. I laughed and learned a lot.
Amazing teacher. Definitely one of the best teachers I have ever and probably will ever have. Extremely intelligent, his lectures are so interesting. You will learn a lot more in his class than you ever thought and I looked forward to every single class! Take him, you wont regret it!
Dr. Bakst is the best professor I have had. I would retake the class just to have him be my professor.
He was a great professor. With his cheerful manner, and jokes along with it. All the tests are take home, one term paper, and one homework a week, all of which is very easy. He sure knows what he's talking about and I reccomend him to everyone. GOOD LUCK !
Wow! This has been the best instructor I have ever and probably will ever have! He is super intelligent! Has so many stories that tie into the book and makes class something you look forward to attending! Don't hesitate to take his class! He is well worth it! And def. miss the Beyonce jokes LOL
I walked into this class because it was a required course, yet it was one of the most useful classes I've taken so far. He teaches you so much useful information that you'll be quoting for months. Amazing teacher.
He is awsome!!! I was actually pretty hesitant about taking a psy class, but this class is all I can talk about. The amount of information that you learn from Dr.B is so easy to understand not to mention fun!! Beyonce and Thunder from down under joke was really good!!
Dr. B is an extremely enthusiastic professor. As a professional psychologist he is very well informed on his subject matter. He is also a prime example for physical fitness. Underneath his three piece suit, he conceals physique ripped with muscle, or so he says. :D
Great class. Take home exams are difficult, but he gives you plenty of time to finish and do well if you don't procrastinate! Great jokes, keeps you laughing throughout class. Hes awesome :)
Dr. B is one of the best teachers I have had this year. His lectures are fun and engaging and very easy to understand. His sense of humor fits in very well with his teaching methods. Looking to take a Psychology class? Take Dr. B's class and you won't regret it.
Best teacher ever!!!! Funniest most intelligent professor I think I will ever have. Always has ever laughing and keeping interest. Great proffessor
Best Psych class ever. Super easy. Makes class fun && easy to attend. He has a Beyonce obession. Lol. HILARIOUS TEACHER!
currently taking his summer class...I have one more week to go! He's so nice! very helpful and his assignments is easy. Just do the homework he asks of you. not hard at all! it's only hard if you're lazy...and by the way he loves beyonce' =)
Deceptive! Count your participation cards because he will cheat you if he doesn't like you. Closet control freak with a very shady recent history.
I love this guy. He makes the material fun and relevant. Hope to get him again.
One of the best teachers ever, taking the class right now for fall 2010 year. Gives out homework. A topic from the website, two paragraphs on the topic due the next week during class. He dosent give out tests. He does give out a take home mid-term exam due after 2 weeks. He does show videos, gross pictures, he has a good sense of humor.
Easily one of the beat teachers I've ever had. I'm not a PSY major and he is fully aware that most people in the class aren't so he keeps it fun and simple. Final and midterm are extremely hard but that's why theyre take home. Easily recommend this teacher.
Awsome! One of the best Professors I've had. His class is easy yet very educational. BTW He's addicted to Beyonce'.
Love this teacher. I actually don't mind listening to him talk all class. Gives homework passes if you ask questions in class. I only did two homework assignments. Homework is assigned every week, just a short answer. Midterm and final are take home, long but not hard. I would love to take another one of his classes!
Dr B's class is the highlight of my T/Th schedule. His lecture is organized, concise, but has room for questions from the floor. Homeworks are pass/fail so don't stress over them. I'd advise taking advantage of his bagel brunch chat, where you met during his office hours & talk about the class. Be aware you may not get a bagel, though
This was definelty my favorite teacher in my first semester of college! He has a GREAT knowledge in the topics and can explain everything in detail. He's very helpful! You have one HW assignment each week, but it's easy! One group project, and a take home midterm and final. Going to miss his sense of humor! Reccommend it to anyone!
I loved Prof. Baskt. He was so helpful and knowledgeable. He gave plenty of opportunities to gain extra credit, so there was no need to really do the homework assignments. I recommend him for psych 101 for sure. His exams are take home and come directly from the textbook. In all honesty you don't even need to take notes. Love that guy:)
Great Professor!!! Very Helpfull and very nice.Bearly any leaves any Homework.I took him 2 semesters in a row 1 for Psychology 101 and the 2nd one for Adolescent Psychology 234.
He makes Psych 101 so fun :)
Great Professor! I recommend attending class and participating for credits towards homework. Take home mid-term and final from the book. 1 group project, but not stressful, just follow his tips and you'll do fine. Funny and Professional!
Great guy! At first he seems really strict and somewhat of an **** but he is not. Super funny and interesting. He always keeps you engaged. Very smart he knows an answer to every question. I recommend taking his class!
Awesome wonderful teacher. Really helps you understand material. Homework everyweek and midterm, final, and presentation, but super easy. Defiitely take him!!!!!! You do the work, you will get an A! Love this professor
What you must know is that his grading consists of attendance (so you must attend class), weekly homework assignments based on the book (so you must read the book), a midterm, a final, and a group project. He gives out extra credit cards if you participate. This class is very easy to get through. Great professor; highly recommend!
This professor is beyond awesome. I had for 101 and loved it which is why I took 234. I strongly recommend him to everyone. He is funny yet knows his psychology. oh, and I should mention BOTH midterm and final are take home test
Excellent online class on mental illness. There was no textbook required, and all reading materials were provided online. The work consisted of postings on the discussion forum, 2 papers, and 3 tests. Highly recommended. Professor Bakst is an excellent professor, and you will learn a lot about mental illness from his class.
Great professor. Enjoyed taking him. Makes the topic really interesting. Very helpful. Will take this professor again.
FAVORITE teacher! i will definitely be taking him for future pyschology classes. hes funny, and is great at his job, =]
Very good teacher, keeps class easy and entertained textbook is needed for all work though.
AWESOME Professor!! funny and connects with his class,mostly lecture from the chapter your reading and papers due on each.is a licensed professional and worked in our community! loves beyonce lol, if you want a great class...highly recommend
awesome, entertaining teacher. hes engaging, interesting and actually knows your name while in class. has a odd light sense of humor. you really learn bunches in this class. HIGHLY recommend
Professor Bakst was the best professor I ever had. I only wish my other professors were as helpful and kind as he was. :-( You will not regret his class. :-)
Absolutely spectacular- no professor I've ever had before him has come close to the true mastery he has of his field, & his ability to connect and relate to his students. He somehow manages to simultaneously encourage students, while challenge them intellectually. Not a particularly difficult class layout, but very effective. Highly reccomended!
Dr. B is an amazing professor! He knows his craft and makes lecture entertaining. Class attendance is part of the grade, gives lots of extra credit opportunity, 2 take home exams, and group presentation. I had no interest in Psychology prior to taking the class, and he made it so fun going to class that I will miss him. He loves Beyonce!
He has a great sense of humor and is willing to work with you. He structures his class around people who have working schedules and post most of the information needed online. Showing up for class and doing the easy coursework should lead to an easy A or B
You really learn alot about many things like: stress, relationships, emotions, the brain, etc. TAKE HIS CLASS! he makes the class a relaxed atmosphere, great class for freshmen. Although after a while his cheesy jokes get old but he means well by putting a smile on his students faces.
Dr. B is thr bomb!!! He is amazing, smart and ver patient. He gets involved and will answer any question that you thor at him. I will be taking more classes from Dr. B because he has the knowledge base for this field. CSN should be very glad that he is on staff!!!
He is very helpful and tries to make class fun everyday with his weird jokes. Homework is very easy right off the book. And tests are really is easy if you take notes (;
One of the best Professors to grace CSN. He is funny in class and really makes class worth coming to, it is an A if you actually do as he says. HW is from the book, Mid Term and Final are Take home and one presentation in class. Overall great class, a must take for any Psy classes.
Dr B. is funny and a good professor. He will help you if needed. hard subject, easy , easygoing class.
Doctor B is awesome. Very hard subject, he makes easy. He will go out of his way to help you in anything you need.Homework each wk, mid term/final and a team powerpoint presentation. He grades easy if you just do he work. Totally Recommend this class !!
This class is highly recommended. Doctor B is fabulous. Makes a hard subject interesting and the knowledge sinks in. homework each week, mid term/final and a group powerpoint presentaion. Interesting class and professor really cares. Take this class
Professor Bakst really made this class interesting. He was always prepared. Each week we had one easy assignment, one group project, and two take home tests. Just pay attention to his interesting lectures and show up to class. Easy A if you try.
Dr. Bakst is awesome, he kept me interested and wanting to attend class everyday, he's a very funny guy. Take home final and midterm!! As long as you care about your schooling you should be fine! You will learn a lot in this class!
Mr.Bakst is awesome. Loved his class and his everyday humor. Attendance is a must!! Lecture was very intereting. I am so glad I enrolled his class.
BE ON TIME! If you are 10 minutes or more late, he will kick you out and you will have an absence for that day. 3 absences and you will be withdrawn.
Best professor I've ever had. He has a great teaching technique and made class very easy. Had a great time, lots of laughs. Learned so much.
Dr. B is the best professor I have ever taken. He is very clear and funny. Also if you pay attention and participate it will be a breeze. Just make sure you read the text book. Take home midterm and final. Really Easy class and he makes it very interesting. You will never be bored :)
Great professor, made class interesting and adds humor. I highly recommend him..
Easiest class, weekly homework and a take home midterm and final. One group project, he is super friendly and funny, makes the class enjoyable!
He is a very nice man and cares about his students. If I wanted to continue to pursue psychology I would definitely take all of his courses.
Awesome teacher. The class is so easy yet I learned so much. Very helpful, knowledgeable and reasonable. I usually don't take the time to rate professors but I felt Dr. Bakst deserved it. Highly recommended.
Dr. Bakst is the best in his field, no other professor can beat him. I would highly recommend him to any student for poise, class, and overall professionalism. He's the greatest!!!!!
Assuming you show up for every class, read the book and turn in every homework, it's a smooth sailing A. Even a long three hour class wasn't terribly boring thanks to his humor, his slideshows have a bit of humor mixed in, and a few videos to keep you interested. Take this professor if you wanna do PSY 101, especially in the summer.
He makes the class very enjoyable and one is able to remember what he teaches due to his funny examples within his lectures.
BEST PSYCH PROFESSOR!! I wish I had taken all my psych classes with him; he is superb. He makes the class interesting. He also really takes the time and effort to help all of his students. Book is mandatory. There is a hw assignment every week from the book, a TAKE HOME midterm and a final, a group presentation, and attendance is mandatory.
He's the best. Super hilarious! Class is SOOO easy, just show up. We only have two tests, but it's take home so you can use your book and pass.
Nice guy but tries too hard to be funny relevant. (He's older) Attendance is pretty much Mandatory. Don't miss any more than 5 classes or you won't be able to get higher than a C no matter what you do. Weekly hwreading, 1 group presentation, & Mid-TermFinal are take home. Easy but made the mistake of taking him in the morning. Don't be late!
If you prefer lectures then he is the one to take. He is so clear and breaks things down to make it understandable. Super easy assignments. Just make sure to read the textbook, do the homework, take home mid-term and final, and do good on presentation and you will for sure get an 'A'. He knows what he is doing and what he is talking about.
Took psy before, didnt pass but retook it with Prof B. His lectures are memorable because he uses funny examples that we can relate to. You dont even notice the time flying by because youre enjoying the class. All you have to do is show up, do hw, take midterm, final and presentation project and your good! Definitely would recommend him!
Awesome teacher. Tells a lot of jokes. Make psychology very interesting. Make sure you turn in your chapter homework on time. You have on group project so choose other people that you can rely on being there for it. Midterm and Finals are take home. They are pretty easy as long as you pay attention and take notes in class.
Funny guy, makes psychology fun.
Dr B, is an amazing instructor as a matter of fact he is so amazing that I took two of his classes. He is an expert in his field and man I swear he knows everything about everything. Haha.
If youre looking for an easy A he isnt the professor for you. All tests are take home and open book, but dont let that fool you!! If you utilize your book and print out the slides and bring them to class you'll pass. Missing more then 4 classes calls for an automatic C. I passed the class with a B+ because of missing 4 classes.
Extremely helpful professor in and out of the classroom, and always is willing to go the extra mile to make sure his students are feeling comfortable with the course material. Always follows the syllabus in both the 101 and 241 classes he teaches, 1010 would take again.
I took the 8 week online course! 3 quizzes on a few readings, no midterm with an optional final if you do badly on the three quizzes. 2 discussions on a topic related to the readings. Great class if you're very independent b/c there is little contact, but then again I never contacted him so it could be my own fault. Easy and interesting!!
Professor B is awesome! I took his class last spring semester. Glad I took his class, I was able to learn a lot about Psychology! Lectures are not boring at all. I remember that you can take the midterm and final exams home which is good, right? So better take his class! You'll never regret it.
professor Bakst is such an amazing instructor. i enjoyed going to his class! his lectures are never boring and always has jokes to say. his homework is super easy to do. The midterm and the final are take home. i had to do a presentation with a group that covers a certain topic. There really isnt much to it. it is such a great class.i recommend him
Dr. Bakst is an amazing professor. Goes in depth with his lectures and cracks a few jokes. There are weekly homework assignments (only two or three questions), a group presentation, and a take home midterm and final. Really easy class, I would recommend!
Participation matters Very funny Easy homework
Easy class! Professor Bakst is hilarious when it comes to lectures. The lectures are pretty long, but fun. There are 2 exams online. HW are on the textbook, so you must have a textbook in order to do your HW. HW are graded pass/fail bases. There is also a group presentation. EASY A!
real talk. theres nothing wrong with this professor. take him or regret it. hes like the dumbledore of csn.
Enjoyable class. Gives out a homework assignment each week. Be prepared to do a research project in the later half of the semester. The Midterm and Final exams are take home tests. He gives you a week to finish them until they are due. Highly recommended for both 101 and 241.
Dr.B was really funny and helpful. He is also very understanding and will help you out. Also, the midterm and final is take home and 2-3 questions a week for homework. Easy if you listen.
Great Professor! He gives such great feedback on every assignment. The discussions and quizzes are something you should prep and study for. Great sense of humor and overall interesting class. The amount of work is reasonable and interesting. I would take this course again and again. Take his course, by far one of the best.
He is an amusing, down to earth professor. He is a great teacher. He funny and makes class relatable each chapter he teaches. He is very well respected and I would defiantly take another class he teaches. He loves Oreos so bring them and red liquorish. He' helpful and understanding however, attendance is vital! Miss to many you grade will go down!
Dr.B is hands down the best professor I have ever taken. He is very clear when lecturing, gives extra credit for participation or questions, and will be lenient about due dates and things if you talk to him. He is so funny with the jokes he nonchalantly slips in during lecture. No-stress class and professor.
There is no textbook required, but he links PDF files that you are suppose to read for the week. It sucks that the turn in dates are different every week, it is not consistent so you really have to pay attention to the due dates.
Dr. Bakst is hands down the best professor ever! Just took him my freshman year he makes the lectures very fun and interesting because of the jokes he slides in. He is hilarious and will make you feel like you actually want to be there. Gives simple homework assignments from the textbook and midterm and final are easy. I recommend!
A midterm and final that are take home, but he did say he does some statistic thing that will determine if the final will be in class or take home. A very easy to do group project will be given and it was the easiest group project I have ever done in my life. Lectures long, but he adds humor into them. Homework is due weekly. Attendance is required
Dr. B is by far the easiest, coolest professor. Homework assigned once a week 2-3 questions. Mid-term and final exams are both take home and 1 group project. If you get offended easily don't take him. He cracks a lot of jokes, some a bit cheesy but super hilarious. If I needed to take more psychology classes I'd hope he was my professor.
Dr. B is a fantastic professor; he is what you hope all professors could be. Attendance is mandatory, he deducts points if you dont go to class, we have a mid-term and final exam that are both take home and homework is given every week but very easy as long as you use your book. Very funny and willing to help anytime. Great professor!! Easy A!!
keeps lectures interesting with jokes and personal experience. a few questions form the book due each week, midterm and final are take-home and open note. one group project at the end of the year, but you only need to make and present three powerpoint slides
Awesome professor!! Hilarious, respectful, makes lectures super interesting... Literally everything you would ever want from a professor. Make sure you go to class every lesson (showing up is mandatory) and read on your textbook every time and you'll pass without any problem. I would definitely retake this class a million times.
I took this class my spring semester 2016. Professor Bakst is truly one of the BEST professors I have EVER had. He is funny, and inspirational. He cares about his students, & makes the subject so fun to learn. I highly recommend.
Amazing lectures. This class is a must.
An excellent teacher at a time when so many professors don't care to be "teachers". Dr. Bakst is one of the best teachers I've had. That said, you get what you put into the class. I put in a lot and learned a ton, but I'm sure that many others put in little and still passed. This is a great class and teacher, so don't waste the opportunity to learn
Best teacher i've had so far, he gives the most entertaining lectures and really knows how to get your attention, the class is relatively easy, do the work and you'll most likely pass with an A.
Prof Bakst makes Psychology very easy to understand and is very engaging during his lectures. He is a fairly easy grader, and his criteria is very clear. You can tell that he is very passionate when he teaches as well. I have contemplated changing my major based on his class!
Professor Bakst is by far the best teacher I have ever had the pleasure of having a class with. He actually inspired me to become a Psychology major. He is a very nice man who has a passion to teach. He is VERY understandable for different situations for students and understands the pressure of college. The homework is so easy too, take his class!
Dr. B clearly loves his profession, and is very knowledgeable. He has a very clear syllabus that goes over the grading. Show up to his lectures, you won't pass with higher than a C if you miss more than 5. Both the midterm and the final are online, open note, and open for 48 hours. One group powerpoint, only three slides required. Amazing!
GREATEST TEACHER EVER! Honestly, one of the most caring teachers I've ever met. He is so nice, open, hilarious and really loves what he does. I am a psychology major, and have had many psychology professors. Between him and the others, he stands out the most in my mind of what a psychology professor should be! Would take his class over and over!!!!
Greatest professor so far, he is funny and he loves to talk a joke with the students. If you have questions he answers them right away. Exams super easy, one easy presentation, and the homework is easy if you actually open your book. Would take him again and recommend to everyone
Professor Bakst was exceptional! Great lectures and class communication. Excellent power point material and refers to real life examples. Group project was a great practice. Homework is important, which is done in chapter review in written form. Definitely helps to digest the material. Will definitely take his course again!!!
Dr. Bakst is awesome! He is charming and definitely knowledgeable about his field. There's weekly homework and tests are online. Take him!
He's cool very funny. Attendance is "mandatory" just sign in and leave early. Quizzes/Exams are online and the questions are easy to find in the textbook. The book goes for like 10 dollars on amazon or free pdf. He talks fast so dont even bother taking notes. Very cool guy lets you eat in class and is open to discussion if youre not annoying
Amazing professor. Very knowledgeable on the subjects he lectures and includes many puns. One page per question for homework, one group presentation, and midterm/final are both open book. Attendance is mandatory, but i cam promise you that you will want to go to his lectures instead. Lenient and cares about his students.
This class is easy, and the lectures are interesting, but I hated that he tried SO hard to be funny. I had a 95 percent, but my grade dropped to a B because I missed 2 lectures.
Professor Bakst is a very reputable man. He knows the subject and uses his personal experience to teach. Hardly a dull moment. He uses group Q&A to review the class. You'll end the semester very knowledgeable!
This is one of those classes where I didn't care at all about the subject, but came out of the class with a great appreciation of Psychology. Dr. Bakst is hilarious and entertaining, yet very educational with his humour. Homework assignments were very easy, and midterm and final are open note. There is a group presentation, but it wasn't painful.
Dr.B is hilarious and really knows his stuff. Easy A class, you have weekly hw which is a couple questions, a paragraph for each. two exams both open book which you take online. And a group power point presentation. I would seriously take his class again if i could. if you're a psych major take his abnormal psych class!! awesome lectures
Dr. Bakst is a great professor. He is very funny and willing to help you. Homework is only due once a week and there are only two tests. There is one group project also. He made psychology fun and easy. I would definitely recommend taking him! I wish I could take him again because he is the best professor I have had by far!
Bakst is a great lecturer, explains everything so clearly in simple terms. 2-3 homework questions due almost every Monday. Online midterms and finals, open book, open anything really. One group research presentation project. Great class, great teacher with a great attitude and sense of humor.
Prof. Bakst is very knowledgeable in his field, very professional also. He ensures you will pass his class with clear understanding of the subject. Not only he is serious about his field, he is hilarious - tells good jokes! I highly recommend his class. TAKE HIM!
He is such a great teacher! All of his test are pretty easya nd they are well taught, he gives you a fair amount of time and is great if you need help!
Easy A. Mid and final are open book that really helps alot! One research project that you have to do as a group, ( In my opinion I think that's annoying. I'm used to working alone lol. ) and you have weekly HW from the book. Yes he a great professor in his field. However, I don't think he is funny. He tries way to hard to be funny. lol
I took this online class so I have enough time for assignments,tests, etc. I emailed him and he didn't give me the time I needed. He makes you check the schedule and you don't get any notifications like you do with your other classes on canvas. If you have a busy life I do not recommend he doesn't care to help you with your problems.
I'm still taking this class, I was going through hard times when I start taking this class like depression and anxiety and I learn a lot about it and how deal with it. Professor Michael is a great person. Is also a super interesting class you wont fall asleep. You will love it and you wont regret.
Attendancemandatory. Hw once a week. Doesnt put grades up though. Open book exams.
Professor Bakst is brilliant. His lectures are mind opening. There is homework every week, three questions based on the reading of the chapter. Two exams that are open book and are done on canvas. A group research presentation towards the end of the semester. It is very easy to earn an A if you do all the homework and do well on the both exams.
Lectures pretty much the entire class. He doesn't spend much time on each slide so it's hard to take notes in class unless you have the powerpoint open on your computer. There's only one homework assignment per week, 2-3 q, 2/3 of a page each q. 2 open book exams on canvas. 1 group project, doesn't post grades. Lots of extra credit opportunities
The lectures were pretty interesting, Prof. Bakst made the class fun. The class was easy for the most part, just homework due every week for the chapter, two open note exams, and one group presentation at the end of the semester.
Professor Bakst is a great instructor! His jokes are extensive and funny, but can be a bit much. He offers extra credit just for participating. His homework is just to show him that you understand the material. There is one group project towards the end of the course and its an easy presentation. I recommend this prof. to any everyone.
One of the best teachers I've had in a long time. His lectures keep you interested and he doesn't teach anything you'd wanna forget. One of my favorite professors if not the favorite and I'll miss taking his class dearly!
HE IS AMAZING. take him. you won't regret it. he is one of the best professor I've ever met
Had his summer Psy101 class and it was great! Purpose of the class was not to test/trick you, but to foster an interest in psychology. He makes typical corny professor jokes, but is very knowledgeable in his field since he's a retired clinical psychologist. Homework every day due the next week, both midterm and final were open note + online.
He is a great professor! Grades and timeline of when everything was due was clear. His lectures were always interesting and he is hilarious with his cheesy jokes.
Dr. Bakst is seriously funny, and makes class very enjoyable. All homework is based off the textbook, but not hard as long as you do the readings. Only two exams, which were both take home and open book. Gives very important notes in class, and extra credit for perfect attendance. Willingly to meet with you outside of class to help.
First of all, he's HILARIOUS. His class is amazing, and you can tell he's extremely knowledgeable in his field. The midterm and final are online, not timed, and open book. One group project, about a dozen easy homework assignments, and gives out extra credit cards for participation. You cannot go wrong in choosing this professor.
He's very funny and likes to let students speak and ask questions. It's important to try and participate as you can get a lot of extra credit too. Weekly homework was simple and just two exams and a group project. I would not recommend skipping his class though and he does not accept late work.
Prof. Bakst has an eccentric personality for sure. The grading scale is a little confusing. The textbook will be a big help for homework, but otherwise, the test's content will not reflect ANY of the information taught through the textbook or in class. Participation will definitely help you get through the class.
DR Bakst is a great teacher. His lectures are interesting because he makes jokes during them. He gives extra credit by just participation, the credit helps at the end in case you are facing a failing grade. If Mr Bakst see that you are trying, he will show you love. 2 tests, 1 final, a group project and review homework assignments that are easy.
Michael is an amazing professor - his lectures are very informative and gives a greater understanding of what was said in the book as well as providing supplementary videos with his slides. He's very caring of his students and accommodates for any circumstance.
Very textbook heavy but he lets you use the textbook on tests and quizzes so the class is a breeze. His lectures were very good with plenty of videos and information laid out clearly. He also responded quickly and was understanding.
Doctor Bakst is a wonderful professor! He offers 10 extra credit opportunities worth 15 points (1000 word papers relating to that week's topic). He grades everything very quickly and leaves feedback too. This class was super interesting! Doctor Bakst is also a gem because he provides the textbook hehe. I wish I could've taken this class in person!
This class is very easy but it's more of teaching yourself. He does provide slides and the textbook in pdf's which was great but it would've been more helpful & I would have learned more if there were lectures. I think his class would probably be better in person. There's 3 quizzes, 2 exams, a semester paper, a mini essay plus lots of extra credit
He is an amazing professor with interesting lectures. All tests are open book and he offers lots of extra credit. He really cares about us and tries to make his class as easy as possible.
This was my all time favorite class! I mean it when I say that Professor Bakst is amazing at what he does. He makes psychology really interesting and easy to understand! I would 100% take him again. Easy work, assignment and test is online. Take him, take him, take him!!
I highly recommend taking doctor B! His lectures were interesting and he was pretty hilarious, and he is very accommodating. I literally forgot to take one of the exams and I still only need a 65 percent on the final to keep my A...
I really like Dr. Bakst as a professor, hes humorous and knowledgeable, but his class is super lecture heavy. You spend the entire class period on a lecture and thats it. You have very few assignments from the textbook and he posts his slides (which are just textbook chapter summaries) on canvas so you can skip class if you want. Overall good class
There were no lectures, just a few quizzes, a midterm, and the final. You're supposed to read every chapter independently. Doing the extra credit essays for each chapter is a handy way to ensure your grade if you don't do well on the quizzes or tests. The surplus of extra credit assignments is truly helpful to one's grade.
online all you have to do is read a chapter a week (about 15 pages). Extra credit essay is available every week. Midterm and final. Wish I would've taken in person class to have better interaction. overall a very easy online class
He provided an electronic copy of the textbook. Two tests, a midterm and a final that directly related to chapters in the textbook. One semester paper and a therapy essay. Weekly discussion post for extra credit available (provided you do the therapy essay).
dr.b is awesome! this class is for fun, all the assignments are easy and you dont need to take notes. the group project you can choose almost any topic. the homework is a chapter review each week. the textbook you need for homework but not for midterm or final (notes wont help you on those either so youll have to use outside sources iykyk).
Totally underrated, Dr. Bakst has a passion for psychology and has many years of experience. If you're taking it as an elective, it's an easy class. If you're taking it as a requirement, you can get a lot of learning out of this class. He is focused on teaching over grading strictly. It is rare to find kind and passionate teachers. Take this class!
Pro: lecture with PowerPoints, makes dad jokes, wants students to engage and gives extra credit for it, starts five minutes late, kind person, wears a suit every class, nice classroom, does not miss days, tests are online with open book, he helps with textbook Con: older and can't hear sometimes, he is fast with PowerPoints but they are online
What a great teacher. Everyone said what I was thinking. He is funny and passionate. I learned a lot and felt like he cared about me as a person and a student. Very understanding and his tests were not that difficult. The hardest thing was the group presentation but he made us feel pretty comfortable.
I definitely recommend this teacher! I loved learning about psychology in his class as he talked about many real life examples and had a lot of experience in this profession. The homework is very manageable and his lectures are extremely informative and entertaining.
Dr. Bakst is an amazing professor and has such entertaining lectures. I haven't met an educator like him, and he really does care about his students. Also, the work is super manageable! I had to take this class as part of my degree plan, but this class honestly made me rethink my major because of how interesting his lectures were and his passion.
Professor Bakst is very funny! His class is quite enoyable and VERY easy to pass. He has a textbook that he provides a link for. He also doesn't start taking attendance until towards the end of the semester. I highly recommend taking his class, he is one of the best PSYCH professors.
Dr. Micheal Bakst is entertaining; I enjoy every class. For anyone who wants to take psychology 101, I highly commend Dr. Micheal Bakst. He is one of the kindest professors and an Amazing Lecture. I am learning a lot from this class. If I have to take it, I will do it. He is always there for everyone who wants help
This man was my lord and savior this semester. His class is super simple and laid out, he cares so much for students, and his lectures are incredibly easy to follow. PSY ended up being my easy A class, and I am eternally grateful for that. The textbook he gives a link to so don't worry about paying for it. If you can get his class, TAKE IT!
I got a B for this class yes but!I was in his class and everyone around me was doing homework for other classes. Not only that but a student was watching a tv show. They all closed tabs when he came around.I needed to bring my grade up so I started doing homework for that class and he kicked me out of his lecture. I was being attentive as well. So.
By far my favorite teacher I've ever had in my lifetime. He gives extra credit to those who participate in the discussion during class. He tries his best to make his class as enjoyable as possible. Definitely a dad joke type of guy so beware. Overall just a very genuine professor who wants the best for his students.
AMAZING professor and his lectures are insanely interesting. He always makes sure that the students are involved and paying attention. Whoever said he is the dad joke type is absolutely again. Would take his class again in a heartbeat.
Such a chill, amazing professor, he cares for every student. Totally the dad joke type, really funny, with interesting lectures. 2 Quizzes, a Midterm + Final, and Group Presentation. Offers extra credit for participation and is not afraid to touch dark topics in psychology. Is always free to reach out too. Textbook for homework but it is free.
Dr Bakst is absolutely hilarious and well-respected in his classes. He likes his puns, but his lectures are interesting and you'll never be bored in his class. Free online textbook, essay question per chapter, attendance will make an impact, 2 quizzes, midterm, final exam, semester paper. Low-stress and enjoyable class! Reach out, he'll help you.
Dr. Bakst is one of my favorite teachers ever! He is a very approachable guy, so don't be intimidated to reach out! I took his class in-person over the summer and we had essay questions for almost every chapter, a midterm, final, and group project! I learned a lot in his class even though he made tons of funny remarks and dad jokes!
I genuinely can't express how awesome Professor Bakst is. He's such a sweet man, and his course is concise and understandable. If you have trouble with psychology, take him. He is more than willing to help, and he even provides the full textbook under the Modules tab. Some assignments open on Saturday and close on Sunday. Can't recommend enough. :)
Dr. Bakst is an amazing lecture giver and Psych professor. His lectures are entertaining and informing, and what is great is that all the slides are offered on Canvas. He also provides you with an online copy of the text book. His homework is easy, just a short response. Midterm + final + 2 quizzes (all online), and a semester paper. Great class.
Professor Baskt is an awesome professor and I truly appreciated the feedback he would give on essays. However, be aware that you have to read a chapter a week that's 30+ pages, and his exams are 50% of your final grade. His class is overwhelming at times, but he is a very nice guy.
slay teacher cannot lie! very easy class, even though its a long class he makes it fun!
Lots of essays but honestly a very easy class! He gives amazing feedback on everything and makes all of his assignments super clear! 100% recommend
By far one of the best professors to have. He makes the material easy to understand and has great dad jokes! 10/10 recommend.
Would take again the best professor I ever had!
Dr. Bakst is an all round professor: great lectures, good sense of humor, understanding, passionate about psychology & hobbies such as watching football and film. He also provides good feedback on the homework and all the classwork is found and done on Canvas. One of the most kindhearted professors at CSN. Will definitely miss being in his class!
Class that can be taken in the background, SUPER EASY. Very funny teacher. Gave out PLENTY Extra Credit easily, just do the work to get it. Very helpful with questions and loves his subject. Online free book. Best online class for credit, but not so much if you're genuinely interested in the topic. Tests are through canvas and answers online.EASY A
He's a really good Professor. Should have been an easy A+ for me, but my grade is a reflection of my own work. He's the best professor to go to for Psy101.
SO, THIS PROFESSOR IS AN EASY "A" BUT BEWARE OF GROUP PROJECT CONCERNS. THERE IS ONE GROUP PROJECT AND WITH ONE GROUP LEADER. THE GROUP LEADER GETS EXTRA CREDIT JUST FOR ADDING ALL GROUPS SLIDES TOGETHER IN POWERPOINT, THATS IT. THE PROFESSOR WAS TOLD THIS LEADER WAS NOT COMMUNICATING OR ORGANIZED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND HE DID NOTHING ABOUT IT.
Great teacher! He was very professional and passionate about his field. His lectures are fun and nonstop. Takes every opportunity he can to make some jokes and keep the classroom environment light and welcoming. He provides insight on every paper for us to keep learning and develop more interest. Truly a remarkable professor I enjoyed a class with!
Professor Bakst makes this class a blast with his great sense of humor and passion for the subject. The free textbook and flexible assignments make it easy to succeed. unstuck ai was a big help for study prep too.
I can't say enough of him, if you have the chance to take him TAKE IT. his classes are mostly lectures and videos with one group presentation but as long as you participate you would get full credits. He likes to make jokes during lectures which is a huge plus, I would def miss him.
His lectures are very fun, full of memes and educational videos. Best psychology professor I've ever had. The homework assignments are easy, as well as the tests. Only 1 group project is required, and he provides you with a free textbook, which is a plus.
An enjoyable professor who provides great feedback and will give you extra credit if your response is communicated well and shows critical thinking. Do beware that there are lengthy chapters to read each week, but you should still be able to answer the weekly prompts well if you focus on key parts. Exams were also lengthy but surprisingly simple.
Dr. B is such a wonderful professor to have. I enjoyed his lectures and you will always laugh in his class. Just do your best and put in the work and you can pass. We had journals(answering 1-3 questions about a chapter), 3 quizzes, 2 exams, and a presentation. Light work :)
I loved this professor! He had 2 Quizzes,1 group project a Mid Term test a Final Test, and Homework do at the end of each week (everything open book!!) he is the sweetest older man, and his lectures were very engaging. He takes any chance to make you laugh and really cares that you learn. If you put in the work this class should be an easy A!!
Dr. B is such a funny guy! I love his class, and he is very educated on the topic! There is one group project but it's easy and he grades each person individually. But there's like one assignment and one quiz like maybe every other week! Super easy class and honestly please take his class he is such a chill guy!
I didn't interact much with Professor Bakst since it was online, but I enjoyed his class. He's passionate and gives detailed feedback. Grading is clear in the syllabus. It's very reading-heavy with essays based on the chapters, quizzes, mid-term and final exam, and a semester paper you have all semester to work on. Overall, a great experience!
Mr. B is one of the best professors I've had so far. His lectures are fun and interesting and he gives the opportunity to earn extra credit if you participate during his lectures. He provides a pdf version of the textbook. Assignments are easy and there is 1 group presentation. Definitely choose Mr. B for psych 101.
Dr. Bakst was a great professor. He made funny jokes and started off the class by asking us if we did anything fun over the weekend, and overall his teaching is very simple and uses examples to help you understand something you may not know. Would take again.
Very little workload, and the professor has a sense of humor. The group presentation seems intimidating but as long as you show up and do your part you'll get a good grade.
What I didn't know coming into this class was how lecture heavy it was. Still, over a span of 1.5 hours, students could be seen not even loosely paying attention yet miraculously getting A's on their exams. Dr. Bakst was majorly inconsistent with grading, to the point that I was unsure where points were being gained and lost. At least he was nice.
I loved having Professor Bakst for online school this summer! For summer, we just had to write essays based on chapter readings. He was very lenient with grading and will even give you extra points if you write a well written paper. Maybe it was just my class, but he waived the last 2 chapter essays for my class and gave us full points for it!
Quizzes don't cover material past the first few chapters and lectures are otherwise boring and obsolete. Expects a lot out of you even though he never states the specifics in assignments or the syllabus. Easy class if you don't care about psychology, otherwise choose a professor who actually knows how to be a professor.
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