He's a good professor, attempts to make jokes with the class - if you make jokes back its much more fun. He's pretty laid back in class, but his tests can be tricky, but come on, he's a psychologist, he knows how people think!!! Just study!

he's pretty laid back, but anal about a few things. the material is kinda tricky, but if you study it's not too bad. his jokes are seriously corny, but at least he's not boring

he was the best and most interesting professor i had. he made learning about psychology fun and i loved the course. he is a gifted teacher.

He was pretty easy, it's just that the material is tricky- along with his tests. Go to class and study very hard.

makes psy interesting and fun. Tests are typical psychological testing, but if you study hard are not difficult. Makes class enjoyable, and offers minor extra credit.

very cool guy

Good teacher, makes dry cheesy jokes but makes the class enjoyable. Not an easy A but drops the lowest mid-term grade.

Good guy, tries to be funny, which he acheives sometimes. My advice is actually keep up with the reading and study before the tests, I didn't and still passed.

Baumann is a great professor and really knows the material. You will learn a lot in his class. Not an easy A but doable. He hates cheaters which is always a good thing.

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omg... all those who dog this guy for being tough, you dont know how good u have it... i had him as a sub, and i learned more that day than all my days in Dykes's class

I love this class. i love his lectures, though his tests are very hard and hard to study for. as long as you come everday, ask questions and take excellent notes and read you'll be fine. tests never get any eaiser though.

Professor Baumann is very interested it what he teaches and is therefore very animated during class. I feel privleged to have him in my first year of college.

i worked harder for an A in his class than any other during my 3 years at UTSA. if youre looking to pad your GPA, stay away. if you want a first rate prof and a preparation for grad school, take him.

He is a very good professor. If you keep up with the readings, go to class and pay attention (dont talk or use ur phone/let it go off in class he hates that) and study, you will be fine. He gives lots of interesting examples to make sure what he is explaining is clear. Overall an interesting class and a good prof.

He is a good professor. If u read, take the notes, and study u will do good in the class. He gives alot of helpful examples to help students understand. Just have ur cell phone off, if it goes on he will send u out of the class.

He's an excellent professor. He's very entertaining. He keeps you interested the whole time. Gives lots of notes. His test are very easy.

Do not listen to the previous reviews! Baumann was a great Intro Psych professor. He is very thorough and you will really learn the material. His tests are a little difficult but if you truly belong in college you will make an A or B.

This class is not easy, but the professors lectures are great and if you don't understand something he will take the time in or out of class to help you in any way he can. If you want to learn, take this class. If your not going to be able to make it to his lectures don't take it because you will fail. Good luck...............

Good professor, knows his stuff and explains it very well. However, if you really want an A, you have to go to class, take notes, and read the book along with studying for the tests. He's a very knowledgable guy, but unfortunately there are no shortcuts.

Great professor, knows what he's talking about and classes are fun and interesting. In order to do well though, you NEED to go to class and read the book...don't try to cram the night before.

I wish I would have taken a course with him sooner. He is a great professor. His lectures are fun & he definitely knows his stuff. He is extremely accessible, friendly & very helpful. I was worried about his "hard exams" as some stated here but they aren't that bad. Here's a newsflash...STUDY! Take a class with him if you actually want to learn. :)

His tests are only hard if you don't study for them. This was the easiest class I have taken at UTSA thus far. Interesting lectures too! He is funny and ties material to interesting life stories of his. As for the research requirement--get it done early on so you don't have to worry about it later!

This guy was really good. A quirky sense of humor. I still can't believe that he was only 31. His class was really easy. All you had to do was study most of the notes and read a little bit from the book and you'd be set. He gave very clear examples. It will be easy to get a "B" in the class. I strongly recommend Prof. Baumann. Good luck!!!

good teaching, tough tests

really good teacher. intresting lectures. go to class because he gives out extra credit "passwords" to put on your tests. easy high B or low A if you study and go to class, tests are a little difficult because of how he words questions.

I dunno about this guy. I mean, you basically have to memorize every single note he gives you to get an A. Otherwise, you'll start at a B. His notes are straightforward but his tests are analytical, be prepared. Be sure to show up in class. He does have a short temper though, so leave him alone. Doesn't interact well.

not so bad. . . his lecutures are interesting and his tests are challenging. attend class and do the readings.

Highly entertaining with many family guy, simpsons, and movie references. Very funny.

He is actually a VERY good professor. yes his tests are hard and yes you do have to study and know your stuff but if you are going into psych, i highly recomend it! I am in some other psych classes now and I have having a very easy time because I am able to use alot of the stuff he taught. Classes are fun and interesting and he knows his stuff!

He is a great teacher, yes he is hard but it all pays off, he is the reason why i switched my major to psychology. If you are planning on going into psychology highly recommend him, taking his class makes the other ones really easy! Tests are hard but gives extra credit at end of term, very helpful, funny too!VERY GOOD TEACHER, TAKE HIM.

Horrible Professor, one of the smartest psyc proffesors on the campus and will make you pay for it. He explains everything perfect, but his test are almost unpassable. He makes essays that are disected with harsh points and make you write almost unreasonable amounts. Take the class if yoy really want a challenge form hell

Dr. Baumann is a good guy. His notes are very clear and he expects a lot from you. As such, expect to work for your grade. I got a 'C' in his I/O class, and I would say it is worth more than any 'A' I have recieved in any other class.

good guy; really enjoyed his class...very smart and very arrogant but a good professor. challenging.

Great professor! Exams are rather long (has short answer questions) for time needed. I would recommend this professor! Had him for PSY 3023 and PSY 3203.

Professor Baumann has a great personality. He will definitely make you laugh. :)

Prof Baumann is fantastic. He makes class fun.

You must attend his social psych class he covers a lot of topics not in the book or that are poorly explained. His examples of everything are very good, and helpful/similar on tests. His tests are very hard, must know everything from your notes taken in class.Must read book and study a lot.

Very interesting material. Prof clear in explanations, gives numerous examples. Full lectures, not much time to ask questions. Gives minimal extra credit. Read chapters, attend class, study, easy A.

His exams are multiple choice, but very detailed. His lectues are infomative and entetaining.

He knows his stuff. Attendance is not mandatory, but very necessary, and so is the reading. He is fun, but don't underestimate the difficulty of his tests (Especially if you don't attend/read!). Missing even one class is brutal. Not recommended for slackers.

he is very helpful if you take the initiative to ask for help. his exams are VERRRRRRYYY difficult-he makes them that way so you'll actually learn. tricks you. read the material and come to class religiously! if you miss a day get the notes from a friend AND go see him in his office. this is definitely a class you have to stay on top of.

Nice guy, kind of a nerd, but funny in his own way? Tests are hard, but he is willing to help if you ask. Makes the topic interesting, and has funny stories to add and that do actually help. Take him if you want to learn, not for a blow-off class!

Really enjoying the class so far! Made a C on the first exam, but got an A on the last one... Reviewing with a group paid off! My suggestion: attend every class, read the chapters (they just reinforce what was said in class) and read his exam questions THOROUGHLY! He's a trickster, but a brilliant man. Love all of his stories and corny jokes.

He is a great prof. lectures are fun and intresting. Yet, tests are really hard. I read all chapters, went to every class, and studied and still got a C. So if you are a slacker do not take him.

He's a really great professor and as long as you attend all the classed the tests aren't very difficult. He GIVES you the essays to prepare and they're worded exactly the same on the tests. As long as you read over the notes you can pass. I don't really read the book because his notes cover almost everything.

hard class.

I had him for I.O. This is a class you must take notes for. He is hard but very clear on what he wants, and will help you.

I slacked off this sem big time, so it was difficult for me. If you arrive to ea. lecture, take good notes, study in a distributive manner, prepare for the short essays he gives beforehand, then you can get an A. Although his lecture material sufficed for the exams, still read the book, it'll help.

HARD CLASS!!! His lectures are really interesting but totally different from his test. The book didn't help either. GO TO EVERY CLASS, even though it is not mandatory. He is a great teacher and helpful, but with the difficulty of his test, I would just avoid the class all together. I'm an A student, but this class totally destroyed my GPA :(

I wouldn't say the class is hard but it is demanding. As long as you are good at taking notes and preparing for tests, you should at least get a B. He is a very fair grader, and after the first test the following get easier. The lectures are funny and interesting too, if you pay attention you'll be able to connect and understand concepts easily-ish

Super nice guy. Each chapter has a 10 question quiz that you can retake as many times as you need. You only need 8 right to pass, the other 2 are for extra credit. Also only took the class because I registered late and it was the only one open, but I ended up finding it really interesting!

He is a great understanding professor. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you don't go prepare to fall behind. The only assignments you get besides tests are weekly quizzes, but those prepare you for the tests pretty well. Just be prepared to take time to read the material he assigns it can be a lot sometimes.

I really enjoyed this class. It was pretty tough, and paying attention in class is essential. He gives terms in an outline, but you have to define the terms yourself or you won't understand. The textbook reading is very helpful, but they tend to be lengthy. It's challenging, but a very interesting class and I really enjoyed.

He was a very tough grader, but if you go to his office hours, which I found helpful, he doesn't mind breaking things down one by one to help you. Loved his lectures I found him funny