He's a really sweet guy and has cute outfits. His class isn't hard at all and he is actually interesting. If you take notes then you will have no problem on test and quizes. Easy material pretty easy A. Not sure if book is really nessecary.

Very helpful when needed. Take notes of exactly what is written on board and you should do fine.

he's a great teacher... i took him for 251 then again for neuropsych and i'm going to take him again because he's a great teacher... very clear and easy to get an A

hard class because the tests are hard. great teacher though.

The tests are not that hard at all and he's a very nice guy. If you go to class, study what he puts on the board. . . you will get at least a B

foy is a good teacher. he's really intelligent and sometimes explains things in overly complex ways. take good notes and study then and you should do fine in the class.

He is a great teacher! Easy to get A if you read the book (the handout he gives at the beginning of the class tells you what you need to read and focus on. Don't read everything) If you do that, then you'll do just fine.

Good prof, just know everything he puts on the board and says. I never read the book and got an "A." His tests are tough because he tries to make the multi-choice so tricky, but they're doable.

tests are based on lectures, which come straight from the book. good at explaining things to point of clarity, nice guy. One research paper,one midterm and final. Weekly class discussions on fridays based on a journal article reading. take him if you're actually interested in how the brain works.

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This class is super difficult if you bad a science. avoid at all costs.

A nice professor, sort of shy. Attendance is not mandatory but it is in your best interest to show up everyday. His lectures are pretty boring, his tests are difficult, but if you put the time in and study your ass off you can probably get a B or an A

really wonderful teacher. not sure about the other posts. Lectures are clear and interesting. would definitely take him again.

awesome prof who actually challenges students! lots of info, but if you stay on top of lectures + reading, you'll do fine

one of the best profs in the department. He's very organized, clear & uses lots of examples in class. would definitely take more courses from this prof.

great class, great prof. probably one of the best in the entire department.

somewhat difficult course, but manageable as long as you attend class and study hard. lots of topics, and this prof knows just how to keep interest with videos and visuals.

I really suggest taking this particular class. There is no homework at all. You have to make sure that you go to class though as there are in-class assignments, but they are super easy. Only one paper and test are somewhat easy, but make sure to go over your notes and skim read the book.

He is an extremely helpful teacher. If you read the book word for word you will do fine on the quizzes. His lectures are really detailed and pretty easy to understand. He makes the material interesting to learn and even though it's hard, he's willing to talk to you about what you can do to improve your grade. Take him and you'll be happy :)

Take your computer to class and type everthing he says because it will most likely be on the test. If you study his notes and clarify it through the reading you will be fine. Don't leave the reading for the night before the class... it doesn't work.

Really like this course and this prof. Dr. Foy is clear and makes learning about psychology really interesting. Good use of lecture, videos, and visuals. Exams are pretty hard, but if you study for them you'll do fine.

Dr Foy is an amazing teacher. You must go to class if you want a decent grade. He lectures every day with some occasional in class assignments. You definitely need to study for the tests and quizzes because they can be sort of hard. The class was really interesting and you learn a ton.

Lectures are pretty clear, with really interesting in-class assignments. Dr. Foy knows his material, and in my opinion, has a positive effect on getting students interested in psychology. If only my business profs could teach like him! Available during office hours, and is pleasant to speak with.

Great class, & prof Foy knows his stuff. No homework, but term paper, and usual quizes & exams. Interesting assignments in class to help us learn more about the brain.

great class, great prof. learned alot about the brain.

This is a really interesting brain-based psychology course that Prof Foy knows and teaches well. Reasonable tests and quizzes, but you need to study well for them to get an A. Fair grader, and always returns exams the next class period. Very professional, no b.s.

Dr. Foy is amazing professor and really knows what he is talking about. Although his lectures can be a little boring, he is really good at explaining everything in detail and making it easy to comprehend. No homework, just tests, quizzes, and in class assignments. It's a lot of material, but if you study hard you will do well.

Great teacher. Very clear. Like any other class, you have to try to do good in this class. I would reccommend going to EVERY lecture, even though attendance isn't required...it helps a lot to be there. His videos and powerpoints are very useful. He's really laid back and seems to enjoy his job. He's a really hard grader on the essay!

Difficult class. Class is straight lecture with no discussion. Dr. Foy is one of the most brilliant men I have ever met and I learned more in his class than maybe any other class I have ever taken.

Very hard class. Important to attend every lecture. Tests are difficult. Not an easy class. He is a very intelligent professor but you will need to work hard to get the grade you want. Be prepared to put in a lot of time for this class.

Foy, is not an easy teacher by any means BUT he is fair. You will have to read the text if you want an A. You have to attend class for in class assignments every week. He is a bit boring though so make sure to grab a coffee or something before you go. Do not get on his bad side because he has very little patience!

Really knows what he is talking about. Lectures non-stop but with breaks for diagrams. Teaches a lot very fast but so well that I never even needed the textbook. Take notes on laptop and write down everything he says! Study these notes and you should do very well on the quizzes and exams. Do not ever miss a class. Always pay close attention.

I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS CLASS. He lectures for the majority of the class. He writes on the board everything that should be noted. If you study these notes you will get a good grade in the class. GREAT TEACHER.

Very clear professor. He is also fair. You only need to use the book to clarify things during class you don't understand. Don't be fooled though- his tests are extremely hard and you have to pay attention during every class (and go to every class). He tries to make the class interesting through real-life examples which does somewhat help.

Wonderful professor. He describes the concepts in ways that are easy to understand. Also he is very helpful if you go in to office hours, but try to bring specific questions.

Pretty straightforward class especially if you did well in PSYC 101 and HHSC 150. Good overall professor. No essays, just multiple quizzes, in-class assignments, tests, and a final. Didn't open the book once, just paid attention in lecture and followed along with the lecture outline he creates. Would recommend.

While this is a difficult topic, Dr Foy gives a well balanced and easily understood view of the material. I just wish all of my courses were this organized!

His lectures are kind of boring and dry and he's very professional in that he stand in front of class, lectures, and is done. BUT he has a lecture outline which shows all that will be on the quizzes/tests. and he is very thorough in his lectures. MUST go to class everyday to pass. He is also very fair.

The lecture outline is incredibly helpful. You NEED to go to every class to get the lecture notes because he only puts on the test what was talked about in class. He can ask really tricky questions on his exams, and you really need to be good at memorizing to do well.

I took Brain and Behavior with Dr. Foy this summer and the class exceeded my expectations. I was dreading to take the class and kept putting off taking it, but he was very sweet and explained topics thoroughly. I didn't use the book that often, but it was definitely important to follow his lecture outline and pay attention during class.

I took Dr. Foy for Brain and Behavior and he was great! The class is extremely interesting and Dr. Foy's way of lecturing is very convenient and easy to follow. The tests are very hard though, and he would literally test you on anything he said in class. He's very traditional and comes off as cold sometimes but he knows his stuff.

Dr. Foy is a great professor, you can tell that he is passionate about the material. He is fair and straight forward. You must attend his class in order to do well on his exams, (3 exams, 1 final) you must stay on top of it in order get a good grade. If you go to his office hours he is really helpful and helps you understand the material better.

Make sure to pay attention in class. As long as you copy down what he writes on the board and study it then you'll do great, easy A. The quizzes and tests are extremely straightforward.

People don't like him but I thought he was great. His teaching was so easy to understand and he uses lots of funny stories and visuals to help understand it better. His material is hard, but he tries his best to help people understand. He is free office hours and pushes everyone to take the tutor sessions (which are free).

Honestly, if you take notes on everything (he writes on the board exactly what you need to know) and don't zone out during the videos he shows you'll be fine. It's more of a bio class, which means you need to study for tests like you would for a bio class. Otherwise, he's not a super difficult professor at all as long as you attend every class.

Took the summer session and I really did love it; I was a worried coming into it because it was a lot of information, but I feel like I got the most out of it because he really does take the time to break down EACH concept. He's really clear about each subtopic and is always available during office hours to answer your questions. Take it seriously.

Best Professor Ever !! He makes the material super easy to understand. I loved this class and the professor!

I took Dr. Foy for Brain and Behavior and while it is a hard class he explains things very well. You need to attend class to learn the material and he bases a lot of his test questions off of what he says in class-some material NOT on brightpace so you need to write down what he writes on the board and things he says in class.

Dr. Foy is one of the best teachers I have had, it is a difficult course but he explains very well. Anyone giving him a low rating is just mad they did poorly (probably their fault for not studying enough). He is very kind and will help if you ask questions.

Excellent professor. Tests on very specific material, but he will go over all of it at some point in his lectures. You wont use the book a lot (get it to study if that helps you), so make sure that you take very detailed notes and youll do fine on tests.

There are in and out of class assignments which are usually a short video or article and some questions. There is no homework aside from the 10 in or out of class work. The tests are exactly what is covered in the lecture. If you just pay attention and take nice notes, you'll get an A. Tests are open-book and open-note. He's very nice and helps out

He uses the board a lot when teaching and the class is mostly lecture. There was one big partner presentation at the end of the semester worth 30%. It isn't graded to harshly but the material you cover is complex so it takes a lot of preparation and reading. Could get boring, especially in 3 hour lectures.

Don't bother getting the book, only study notes from lecture. First exam was in-person (allowed 1 page of notes), other 2 were on BS (open book open note). No homework ever, grades depend on exams, quizzes, and in-class assignments where you watch a video and answer 5 questions. He's a very smart guy, pretty enjoyable class just a bit challenging.

I had Foy for brain and behavior and I really enjoyed the class. his lectures are structured and organized with a good mix of in class activities. he definitely knows what he's talking about, and he's a nice person. would recommend!

This class is all lecture, LOTS of info. Tests are hard but Prof Foy's lectures are very detailed, interesting, and insightful. If you pay attention in class and take good notes, you will do just fine. He is also flexible for students and understanding. Loved this class.

Professor Foy really cares about his students. He made all of our exams online and open note because he worried about anxiety for test taking. His classes are all lecture but he does write on the whiteboard and post slides which is helpful. I really enjoyed this class, although you're only graded on tests, quizzes and in class assignments.

Foy is the best psych professor I've had at LMU so far! Brain and Behavior was a challenging class but his lectures were beneficial and I enjoyed his use of visuals and in class activities. Really smart guy and a nice person in general, he even brought us candy on St. Patricks day

Very nice guy & good teacher, really cares about students. Teaches the material well. No homework, grade is based on test, quizzes and in class assignments. Exams are detailed so take REALLY good notes in class. Attendance is very mandatory if you want to do well. This class is challenging but if you take good notes and study you should do well.

Dr. Foy is an amazing prof. He is very smart and passionate about the material. He writes all the notes on the board, nothing is on the PowerPoints except for diagrams. Make sure to take good notes, as you are able to use them on your exams and quizzes. No homework, but some in class assignments. Definitely recommend, he really cares abt ur grade!

Loved Dr. Foy's class. He is such a sweet guy, mild-mannered, and makes cute dad jokes. No homework. Tests could be tricky, you have to understand and not just know definitions. Take detailed notes in class and take advantage of the page of notes we're allowed for tests. Lectures can be a lot of info but he makes tough concepts clear. Reccomend!

clinical neuroscience class so easy u get cheat sheets on quizzes and tests, very nice guy, semi-boring lecture but we have fun discussions every class. second time I took his class. love dr. foy he's an nice man

really nice guy, cares about what he teaches. the lectures were really interesting but if you want to do well in the class u have to go to every class session. also take amazing notes like literally write down everything he says and you'll be fine.

Dr. Foy is an amazing prof, just make sure that you take detailed notes and go to every class. If you are confused, I recommend that you go to the tutor he provides rather than his office hours (his office hours are good, the tutor just really helps to break down concepts in terms that an undergrad student can understand!). Take his class!!!! :)

Dr. Foy is an amazing professor. He really made an overwhelming class like brain and behaviour look very easy. He is an easy grader, has amazing lectures and also lets us carry notes for exams. Idk about the other classes, but for mine, he made the final online and open book! He is truly amazing and explains concepts really well.

Dr. Foy was a great professor for Brain and Behavior. His lectures were very understandable and interesting, but you have to show up, pay attention, and take good notes every class. The quizzes and tests reflected the material well, but you have to study hard. He's very nice and I would love to take one of his classes again.

Foy is very knowledgeable and well established in the psychology field. However, I never missed a single class, wrote notes on every single thing he said, and studied those notes like my life depended on it. I devoted hours every week to studying and got As on every exam just to do a little bad on the final and end with a B (he doesn't do +/-)

Prof Foy was an amazing professor. I want to go into clinical psychology, and found this class extremely helpful. He was very knowledgeable about clinical neuroscience, and gave current up to date lectures. The group project was well organized and I learned a lot in this class. Wish I could take more classes like this from Prof Foy.

Dr. Micheal Foy is one of the best professors I have had at LMU. He explains all of the content and genuinely wants you to succeed. Have assignments on Monday where we typically look at a case study and answer questions and then on Wednesdays we have a short quiz, all of these are open note. There is a midterm and a final. I have learned so much.

Dr. Foy was a great professor. Taught the content in an organized and professional way, clearly very knowledgeable and brought in previous anecdotal knowledge. This class was very interesting and I loved taking his class! Paying attention and thorough notes crucial to do well.

He is honestly an excellent professor. I'm shocked by the mixed reviews. He is super accommodating and caring. You definitely need to study for each quiz and exam because the topics do become difficult, but he makes it very interesting and has a great sense of humor.