he is the most entertaining teacher ever! he makes psych very interesting and worth learning. be sure to pay attention and take notes and read b/c there are 4 exams. if you get him for a small class, you get to take exams in a group. i was in a class of 150 students, so i was on my own on tests.

He is awesome, even at 8 in the morning. Full of energy and a great guy to talk to after class. You learn a ton, but the tests aren't easy. Look for study questions from the internet site on the back of the book.

THIS CLASS RULES! If you want 1 hour of straight-standup comedy. Take his class. The readings are very easy and reasonable 50pages/week. I never read and I still got A's on the test. His class is so darn easy and so funny, EVERYONE should TAKE this class. I woulda took this class just for fun!

Was hillarious but a bit sweaty, wear some protective gear if you sit in the front. Will be a class you remember afer college. He would make the information relevant to everyday life. The quizes online for the books helped me a lot, and lectures entertaining, but the videos made me a bit sleepy.

Best Prof ever. Shows great concern for his students. Always willing to help. He is also extremely funny making students look forward to attending class. Doesn't test you on anything he hasn't talked about. Take good notes in class and you'll get an A guaranteed.

"if you studied the brain like i do, you wouldnt do drugs..."

The funniest teacher

I LOVE GOING TO HIS CLASS. HE IS VERY FUNNY AND INTERESTING ESPECIALLY AT 9 IN THE MORNING. THIS GUY IS SUPER COOL AND HIS LECTURES ARE THE FUNNIEST EVER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING HIS CLASS.

Gardner is the best! He is able to teach the class in a really fun way. I love going to class when he is teaching it.

This Prof. is thee best. I took him 5 yrs ago.Yes believe it. My older sister took him and now my younger brother is in his class. Tillthis day I can not forget this prof bcuz he was very helpful. Cares about his students a lot. A must take prof.

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i took this guy like 4 years ago and i STILL recommend him to everyone-very friendly personality, explains this in a funny and simple manner, could it get any better to have a teacher like this? i wish he taught my bio classes!

This man is crazy which is the charm about this professor. He literally bounces off the walls during lectures. I had him for a 9am course and everyday he woke everyone up. This is how crazy and active he gets during class...his shirt is soaking wet and the end of class. Class is easy but you have to read to do well.

I totally slacked in his class and never went he's a real stickler about attendance and gives you 12 bonus points at the end of the semester. I should have done better, i would def. take him again. Just four tests that are multiple choice...no midterm, no final, no paper...go to class or at least sign in and read read read the book!!!!

Coolest teacher ever, no final or midterm. His lectures are soooo interesting and fun. He really makes you understand and apply the info. If you read the book and take notes you will pass with an A no problem. Go to class on time everyday and you get extra credit and by doing the experiments that are manditory your grade is bumped up. GRT CLASS

if you need to learn motivation, this is the right professor for the job. the lectures are all fun and games but the tests are challenging. a very animated teacher who will keep you awake even at 8am but hard to keep up with because he has 10 thoughts coming in at once. skips from one thought to another. really need to read the book.

COOL TEACHER...YOU CAN TELL THAT HE REALLY WANTS HIS STUDENTS TO LEARN!

AWESOME professor! he is a great inspiration, because of him, i still want to continue with psychology as my major! very motivated adn jittery guy. we make the subject interesting and fun, knows what he's talking about, recommend to everyone

Coolest teacher ever! He is so easy and has a great passion for teaching this subject. He made the class funny and interesting. Tests are easy once you get the hang of the format.Got an easy A.

One of the best teachers in the world. I loved his class. I hope to take him again. He is straight to the point and does not complicate the subject he is teaching. He is so motivated and also the reason why I became a psy major.More teahcers should be like him. you would be a fool not to take him.

Excellent professor, he is funny and keeps your interest. Only one thing, he talks very fast and it is hard to take notes, just read and you will be fine.

He is very funny and interesting but when the test comes, the questions don't apply to the notes. You need to study the book not the notes. Overall a cool class

awesome teacher..the subject matter was a little difficult but he tries to help you the best he can. study and come to class and you can do great. i wish i would have taken the first test more seriously then i couldve gotten a better grade.excellent professor everyone should take atleast one of his courses

He was very funny but said the same jokes in each class

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I like Mr GARNER he's very nice and knows how to teach

Lots of fun... good stories.... lots of laughs...keeps the interest alive in his class!!

He makes it fun and keeps you entertained. Even if he sweats a lot.

very funny..

Very entertaining. 6 yrs later I still remember him as being one of the best teacher's I've had at the university.

He is fun and makes class interesting! Keeps me awake...very funny!

The truth is that we are not in elementry school anymore and the fact that Gardner makes us feel good about the class is Good. However; when you take a "science" type of a class, you want the instructor to lecture in a way that will be follow-able. Talking super fast and throwing the material to people at 100 Miles per hour is goning to help......

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good teacher, quick talking, but will recap anything not understood in detail to insure comprehension

Gardner is HILARIOUS!! he is a great teacher, tests are all multiple choice really easy, he is totally laid back.. i had a blast in his class.. dont need to buy the book, i got an A, just by lectures, attendance is important to him tho, so go to class ull have fun there anyway!

Hey is a great professor. Jumps from one topic to another so you cannot really take notes, although he is willing to help if you need help. If you read what he assigns you to read you will do fine.

Gardner is very fun. He was passionate about what he was teaching, and that made me more interested in learning the material. He does talk VERY fast and it's hard to take notes, so you should read the material about a day ahead of time so you can fully understand what he is talking about. If psych is hard for you, take someone else cuz he goes fast

He is fun to watch and loves what he teaches, but his test are tricky and complicated, there is four test, and no cumulative finl.

Gardner is one funny guy. You'll really enjoy coming to his class. Tests are ok, you just need to read the material to do well on them. The paper he gives only has to be 3 pgs, plus some notes, and it's fairly easy.

Dr. Gardner make statistics FUN, if you can believe that! It takes an amazing professor to make something as awful as Stats fun. He does expect you to know your stuff though, but it always willing to help if you are unsure of something. I highly recommend him.

Mr. Gardner is a very energetic professor and enjoys teaching also. The only problem is that he doesn't relate to his students as individuals. After I took two classes with him, he still didn't remember my name. He calls on people by saying stuff like, "you in the back," or "how about you in the orange shirt." Other than that, he's a great teacher.

Professor Gardner is a lot of fun. HOWEVER don't get distracted. People sometimes forget to take notes because of his engaging lectures. His class isn't terribly difficult. Just do what you're supposed to, and you'll do fine.

TAKE NOTES!!!! No matter how fast you have to write or how disorganized his lectures are, take notes!! If you take notes and study them, youll get an A easy. His class is fun and interesting, but all over the place.

Professor Gardner is a great teacher. Taking his class was helpful in helping me understand human motivation. I do suggest to those who are interested in taking this class to read the book cuz the tests are based on it and the notes.

Mike is dope. Yeah, he's all over the place but what he has to say is interesting and informative so LISTEN! He'll teach you 50% of the test. The other 50% u get from the book. He has group tests & solo tests which help ALOT! Come to class & pay attention. PARTICIPATE also. He loves that & it doesnt hurt when ur between an A & B at grading time.

He talks EXTREMELY fast during lectures and it's difficult to interpret and take notes during class. Basically you must read the text book before attending lectures are you will NOT understand the lecture. Attendance is mandatory, and there is only 4 test. The only required homeowokk if you want a good grade is reading the text book.

not the most organized, but not entirely all over the place. Mike has his way of teaching a class, he's extremely talkative but also very knowledgeable! if u paid attention in class you would see he does too make sense! i always looked forward to his class, and attendance is important, so make sure you go.

Gardner is one of the best professors I've ever had. He truly loves teaching and it shows. His lectures are a lot of fun and often interesting. You look forward to his class, even though it starts at 8:00AM. Highly recommended. There's also a ludicrous, arbitrary paper graded solely on following picky formatting guidelines.

At 1st he's really cool cuz he talks fast and makes jokes but then it gets old and he rambles on and on. You have to sign in everyay and his tests are from book not so much about the lectures. Write down every detail about the paper cuz the T.A grades it and she's tough.

Funniest most energetic Prof. at CSUN. Tests are alittle complicated need to read and comprehend concepts.

Mike is awesome. Can't say he's easy b/c you really have to know your stuff but he makes it fun to learn. His tests are single and group tests. You get the higher grade if you're within a 5 range deviation which helps a lot. Pay attention to his lecture and READ the book. You HAVE to do both. Study and you'll get an A.

One of the funniest people I've ever had the pleasure of encountering. I never took notes, but I read the book before tests. GO TO CLASS. He explains things very well, and he's friggin hilarious. I just went to hear stories about him and his girlfriend.

My favorite professor. He's so funny and nice. he makes boring topics interesting. easy tests.

One of the most oddest professors you will have in your life. He creates an lively environment with his hyper personality. Clearly understands his material. It's easy if you pay attention and take notes. This is one of the must have professors at csun.

Full of energy. His lectures and the text almost go hand in hand. Make sure you dont miss class. he is good at clarifying concepts in the book

He is just everywhere in the class. He makes the subject interesting and fun. He tells stories, and makes the weirdest funkiest noises but it keeps you awake early in the morning with a good laugh. Go to his class because he goes over the things that you need to read in the book. Read ahead! overall, an awesome prof. I'd recommend him to anyone!

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! his lectures are SO funny you will WANT to go to his classes. I never missed his class. read your textbook, LISTEN to his lectures, no need to take notes because he talks fast, but he makes it clear. Tests are clear. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! =) *thumbs up*

oh my god! what can i say about him? his class was in the morning and i am totally not a morning person but he totallyyy woke me up! Soooooo funnny he's unbelievable. there were 4 tests and he drops one. one paper which his T.A grades. u have to read the book from front to back and read ahead! he's awesome tho i love this guy! take him!!

His class was very interesting. it definitely woke me up in the morning. He was very energetic and enthusiastic about what he was teaching.the tests are off the lectures,but read the book to go into detail if you want an A. overall it was a great class!

u have to read ahead to pass the class. other then that he is a funny guy

This guy is hilarious. Very fun teacher, very fun class. There are only 4 tests and that's it. The tests are difficult tho, so that can be a good or bad thing. You MUST read, you MUST study. But he makes biopsych as interesting as it could possibly be. Love him!

He was one of the best teachers i've ever had at CSUN. He talks constantly about his wife and makes the whole class laugh.

I've taken 2 of Dr. Gardner's classes and I find them simply amazing! He is such a great professor. Even if you dont receive a good grade, you'll absorb so much info and he makes it so easy and fun! Great class

Yes yes yes. This was the only class at CSUN I've ever WANTED to go to. He's hilarious and makes the information really easy to understand.

Great teacher! You won't regret taking him if you want that A

GREAT teacher! very energetic and hilarious. Just pay very close attention to his lectures and read the book. can't go wrong with gardner.

This guy rocks, I took him at Valley and was able to take him here for my gen ed

he is so much fun. this is the only class that i looked foward in actually going there is only four tests and no finals

Funniest guy ever! Lectures are really interesting. There is a writing requirement paper and four tests total. You'll do fine as long as you read the notes and the summary section of the book.

easy class, and interesting. i actually looked forward going to this class every morning. the tests are easy as long as you study and pay attention in class. HE IS A VERY FUNNY DUDE, he will make you laugh daily guaranteed.

Wonderful teacher!Without a doubt, take him!Need to read the book,but can pass without reading!Alot of the material is common sense. Every class was like going to a comedy club for free!=)Would take him again if I could!!

This teacher is absolutely amazing. He hardly makes you use the book you just have to listen to the lecture. He is funny as hell trust me.he talks really fast but has the funniest examples and actions your stomach will hurt. The tests are hard but just pay attenetion you"ll only be there for like 40 min anyway. VERY GOOD

Great teacher, very funny. Interesting subject...it actually MOTIVATES you, and at 8am, you need that.

So great! Take him if you ever get the chance. He is so animated and brings the material to life! So funny and into the material that you can't help but learn a bunch from him! Great, great, great!

mike is awesome!funny and relevant!does talk fast, but his humor helps you remember it all.if you don't get it, go to office hours or read! i didn't. i only studied 3 hours the whole semester and got an A. listen, take notes, and you'll do fine. only complaint is that he ALWAYS has sweaty pit-stains. great guy, amazing teacher. needs antiperspirant

If you have to be at class at 8am, this is the guy you want to listen to. Fun, well prepared, high energy. Very little homework, test prep is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the class -- wish he taught more upper division!

This professor is amazing! He is hilarious and makes it very fun to learn. He explains things very clearly and provides exactly what you need for each test. I really looked forward to coming to this class. My favorite class by far! I highly recommend this professor!

GREAT!! Yes, his test are hard for people who do not come to class!! If you are there and review your book, based on his lectures, you will do good in class. He will ask you over & over if you understand what he is saying, if you don't, don't be shy he will explain it until you do!! EXTRA POINTS, if you missed less than 2 classes!!!

This was an extremely fun class. Mike is very interactive and really wants you to do well. This is one of those rare classes where you will get there 5 minutes early every time. Its like listening to a comedian for an hour, and then passing the test. The tests are only hard if you haven't gone to lectures.

mike gardner is the BEST professor! i enjoyed his class so much! as long as you pay attention in class and read a bit of the book before the tests you should be fine! its cool cuz you get to take tests in groups! i loved this class! grade is only based on tests and be sure to not be late or absent. i got an A!

Showing up for class is mandatory.Hes really funny and his lectures are important when you are there you know what he covered so the day before the test just read the book over and you should be fine. Dont really have to know terms and definitions either. Super easy when you get a hang of his test.

A very good teacher. He understands the way most students learn, though this class may be hard if the only thing you know how to do is study a textbook. Tests are based on lecture, not the book. I'd recommend maybe borrowing the txt instead of buying if this is your GE, cuz its more supplemental than anything. Show up, listen and pass. =)

HE'S GREAT!!! He is my favorite teacher at CSUN so far. He is really nice and funny. I have never been a straight A student but I got 100% on 3 out of 4 of his tests! The way I did it is by showing up to every class and taking notes, if you do that you're golden! He makes information relevant and interesting

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! he is so funny and makes the class great. its the type of class you wouldnt mind waking up early to attend. highly recommended. :)

Real fun and interesting professor..makes class fun and is very helpful. class consist of daily lectures and only three exams.. no final..

One of the greatest professors I've had!

best class of the day. he is so funny and he explains things perfectly. you remember so much without really having to take notes. he makes the subject really interesting and relateable too.

Greatest teacher ever! He is absolutely hilarious. Makes the class very fun, interesting, and explains everything really well. Kinda hard to take notes, but as long as you read and understand the material you will do fine. Psychology is already interesting for me, and he just makes me want to suck on the nipple of psychology. you MUST take him!!!!

THE GREATEST PROF EVER! HE IS HILARIOUS! his class is a bit challenging but who doesn't love a good challenge?! you MUST take notes and study them cuz thats where he gets his exam from. if youre a good note-taker than CONGRATS this is the class for you! if youre not a good note-taker, THEN LEARN!

Dr. G is very dedicated to his job. He is VERY enthusiastic about teaching psychology and really encourages his students to participate in his lectures. You MUST attend class; his notes are vital to the tests. His tests are VERY hard. If you like biology, take him. If not, take someone else.

Dr. Gardner is great. Its hard to find a professor nowadays that genuinely has a passion for teaching and cares about his students. His students are a little difficult, but if you attend class and read the book, you'll do fine. I highly recommend Gardner. He's great :)

I took him for Psy 150 because he isnt as boring as other professors. He talks extremely fast and is very unorganized with his lectures. You can't possibly take notes, even the interpreters for the deaf had a hard time keeping up. if you study from what you can catch while he lectures and the reading, you can pass for sure. attendance is mandatory

Most amazing professor ever. Definitely knows his stuff. He's so funny and class was always interesting. Textbook is absolutely mandatory though and tests were tricky and kind of hard. But definitely recommend! You can't not love him!

He's not for everybody, but great for people who attend regularly and listen well. Gardner is a fun guy, knows his stuff, very energetic, tries to keep it interesting. I want to take another class with him; I paid attention, and I got an A. If you skip class regularly, though, you will be screwed on tests.

funny, crazy, energetic & very entertaining. this class isnt super easy though. there were 4 tests, a game of jeopardy, and no final. he takes attendance. i worked my butt off taking notes from both his lectures and the book. i did well on all the exams except 1. i expected an A and ended up with a B+ kinda disappointing for a overachiever like me

Highly recommend Professor Gardner. Read the textbook before the lectures if you can, it helps. He says not to take notes, but I suggest you do--to study for the tests. Don't fall behind on the required Psych Experiments.

Gardner's a very entertaining professor, attendence IS MANDATORY but he keeps your interest.. TAKE NOTES!!!! his tests are ALL from the notes and he talks really really fast so pay attentions..

If you like energetic, crazy, fast-talking professors then you will love Gardner. I absolutely loved this class. Gardner made me look forward to Monday mornings. There is no final and no midterm because he doesn't believe in cramming for one huge test. I didnt use the book all that much and did Fine. I didnt even need a lot of notes. RECOMMENDED!

He's a really great professor. He talks really fast though. His tests are conceptual, take a lot of notes and read the chapters!!! Read them more then once. Take the online quizzes because he uses a few questions from there on tests. Overall Gardner is a really funny professor and he's really nice.

Attendance is mandatory! Read the book and take good notes, he talks REALLY fast. Tests are a bit hard and he didn't really cover as much in lecture due to time. Gardner is a class act though, definitely take his class.

He is one of the best teachers I have ever taken. I looked forward for his class. He is funny and his test are easy if you pay attention take good notes and read the book.

Professor Gardner is awesome! I wish he taught every subject. He is fun and lively; there is never a dull moment in class. He LOVES what he does.The tests are STRAIGHT from the lecture. It's good to read ahead from the book before the lecture. Attendance is mandatory, and if you attend every day, you get extra credit, which really helps.RECCOMMEND!

The subject itself is hard. But the professor is fun and a real nice guy.He is very approachable. He tries to help by lowering the test grades. 4 test, but no final

This class is very hard but he was a great teacher. he explains everything until you understand completely. if you show up to the class and pay attention you'll pass.but you have to take notes even though he say you don't need them. there is no final he doesn't believe in them so that's a plus. overall great teacher and really funny i recommend him

He's a fun professor, but talks too fast! Even if you do take notes and read the book the grade you studied for isn't going to be what you want b/c this class is that bad. Take him if you must.

Prof. Gardner is without a doubt the best teacher I've ever had. His classes are amazing, he is hilarious, and his tests are based on his lectures. So, if you go to class you get an easy A. Try to take every class you can with him, you won't regret it!!! He's the best of the best.

Funny, interesting, and actually cares about the subject. Be sure to read!

Good prof.He talks really fast & it's hard to keep up sometimes,but is helpful if you have questions.He makes things interesting,even tho some of the videos can be boring. Tests are from notes&book and can be kind of difficult so make sure you go to class, take good notes, & study.He does reviews the class before a test so use that as a study guide

Gardner is an amazing professor! I never leave class without laughing at least 5 times. He is witty and cheerful, and excited about Psychology! Definitely take him for psyche 150 and 250, just make sure to read the book! because his lectures are pretty much based on the book! YAY!!!!

he has lots of energy! his test are easy as long as you pay attention and READ the book on your own time. the only hard part is actually taking time to sit down on your own time and read. it's only one book though. I would recommend him since he isn't a boring professor. he makes his topics fun and interesting.

I'm a psy major. Recommend! Knowledgeable, energetic, enjoys teaching, encourages "ALL" questions. Attend & LISTEN to lec. & read the text. Tests are multipule choice & no papers to write. Enjoyable experience!

Gardner is one of my favorite teachers for his enthusiasm and his love for teaching. Although, I do have to admit that his tests are difficult if you don't read the book so just sit down and read. Plus he will tell you not to write anything down when he lectures, but do it anyway. You will definitely need the notes.

There are 4 exams in this class. There is no HW assigned and the class grade is based only on 4 exams. Attendance is Mandatory & he does take roll. We must also do 5 Credits of Psychology Experiments. His exams are difficult & he lectures very fast. He exams consist of both lecture and textbook. He's very energetic & a fast talker.

Gardner is brilliant!! Sure, he's crazy and fast talking, but a genius nonetheless. I took him for 250 and again for 352. He doesn't really like note takers but take them anyway because you'll need them. The exams are pretty difficult so MAKE SURE to read thoroughly. Tests are 35ish q's but he makes them out of like 28 because he knows they're hard

Great professor and brilliant man. He talks super fast, no one has time to take notes, it takes a few classes to get used to. Browse the textbook on sections he suggests but mostly attend class and pay attention. I don't have a taste for bio so this was one of the hardest psych classes I've taken

Gardner is a riot! He will always always ALWAYS make you laugh and keep you interested in the subject. He is very happy to be a professor and has a really good attitude every class session! Make sure you read and go to class and you will be fine! However, if you do not go to class then he will take points off of your grade so be careful!

Gardener ALWAYS has so much energy! He is a really good teacher, and always uses good examples to connect the concepts to our every day life. He doesn't believe in definitions, only learning concepts, so you don't have to memorize definitions. The class is really interesting and it never feels like 3hrs and 25 mins!

Gardner is God! Honestly one of the best psychology professors at CSUN. He is so much fun and even if you take him early in the morning you will have no problem waking up with all of his energy. The class material may seem difficult, but as long as you go to every class and READ THE BOOK. You'll get A's on every test like I did. RECOMMEND!

I have chosen Gardner for 3 PSY courses because he keeps the whole class interested in the subject, he makes psychology FUN and he doesn't mind repeating himself or giving alternate examples that apply to the modern world. EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. He is definitely one of my favorites, and he will always keep you awake in class with his sense of humor.

Really good lectures. He teaches you a lot without really trying to "teach" in the traditional way. He wants you to understand concepts, not memorize a bunch of junk you'll forget and never use. Always an interesting and fun class. He's full of energy and gives a lot or real world examples to illustrate his points. One of the best!

Very entertaining! His lectures are very interesting and he makes them understandable by relating them to things that apply to you. His tests can be a bit difficult, but if you show up to class and read the text it's easy. You even get 12 points for attendance. Also, no final for this class which is amazing ! Highly recommended !

I dont know what these people are talking about. Gardner is the best professor ever. Yes, he sweats but he is the BEST professor at CSUN. He makes you want to learn about the subject and makes calss anything but boring. If i could have him for every class I would. AMAZING PROFESSOR!

just an awsome prof. and gets his point across with some jokes

Absolutely fantastic and interesting teacher. I can't say I did too well on the tests, but that's definitely because I didn't read the book, and the tests aren't what make the class good - it's absolutely fantastic if you're thinking about psychology but aren't quite sure yet. Basically, if you're going for entry level psych, Mike all the way.

Mike is the best!! I wasn't looking forward to waking up early for a 8am class, but after the first day I didn't mind at all! His lectures are full of energy & he tries to make everything understandable. When others say he sweats, they aren't lying. He sweats A LOT and he tells you that the first day. Read the book & attend class-you'll do fine.

He is full of energy, which was really weird for an 8 am class. This class is not extremely difficult, but if you dont put effort in, you will not pass. 4 tests in total, plus a bunch of points for showing up and playing jeapordy. He tries to make everything is understood by everyone. Overall the most energetic professor i have ever had.

Gardner is the best! Challenging class but it was my favorite last semester. The four tests are taken from everything he says in class so you have to go. No matter what-be in class. No final, that's nice! He's hilarious and has a lot of energy. I would love to take him again if I could.

Mike was fantastic. Really made the material easy to learn and very clear. Attendance is very necessary because he bases the tests mostly on what he talks about in class.

Amazing professor so energetic and funny! but it does require tons of studying and reading to pass! I loved the class! I didn't pass but that was my fault for the low effort I portrayed in his class. so if you are ready for a challenge go for him he is great overall

My favorite teacher by far this semester! Very funny, intelligent man. I took his 8 am class thinking I would be struggling to stay awake, however Gardner does an excellent job of keeping students awake and involved in his lectures. Explains material thoroughly, shows cool videos in class, cracks funny jokes, and keeps you on your toes!

I love Mike Gardner! The 1st and last test are the most difficult ones. There's no final and the 2nd and 3rd tests are not too bad. Read the book and take good notes in class. He always says "use your notes as a guideline" so whatever he mentions in class, make sure you read about it in the book. It's challenging, but office hours helps a lot.

Extremely funny guy esp. for an 8 am class on M/W. 5 exams. I liked the subject but I felt his exams were extremely difficult no matter how hard I studied. Got the same grade on each exam. Exams based off examples and not definitions. It's a fun but really demanding class that requires you to put so much study time in to prepare for the exams.

I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! I'm taking his biopsych class, and even though the material is a lot to take in, he is a super friendly, upbeat dude. He definitely makes class interesting and I actually look forward to going for once.

I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!!! He is the greatest! His class is easy if you pay attention and go over the book. Attendence is mandatory but he makes his class fun and interesting. He is really funny and he knows the subject well. Definetly recomend taking him if you can

AMAZING. ENTERTAINING. Going to class is like going to a comedy show. Bring your coffee, sit back, and prepare to be entertained while learning! Silly jokes, stories, and all relevant to the topic. He is so passionate about what he does. Just great. Easy, only a few tests, noncumulative.

I absolutely LOVED this guy. I'm almost certain he has ADHD but his teaching style is awesome. He doesn't hand out lame papers to write either. Show up to class, take good notes while being entertained at the same time, and then Ace his tests. A helpful hint: write down the examples he gives and study those. Gardner's the MAN!

The most energetic, hillarious professor you'll ever meet. Had him 8am M/W, which would normally be awful, but I looked forward to his class every week!Great guy, answers emails back quickly, and you get your test grades the same day! Couldn't imagine taking Psych with anyone else...I learned SO much! Highly recommend!

The most interesting professor, you will definitely not be bored in his class. He makes the subject easy to understand. It was a fun class. And the test are all multiple choice. That's a bonus. ;)

IT IS PRIMARILY LECTURES AND TEST NO EXTRA CREDIT GIVEN. SO IF YOUR NOT A TEST TAKER DONT GO. GOING TO HIS OFFICE HOURS WILL NOT DO ANY JUSTICE HE DEFIANTLY DOESN'T WORK WITH YOU IF YOUR A STRUGGLE TEST TAKER. HIS TEST ARE DESIGNED TO BE FUNNY BUT ARE IRRITATING

Best Professor I've had at CSUN. As long as you go to class you should do fine in his class. He's really funny and makes the class interesting at 8 am

All lectures and tests. 4 tests and a jeopardy game. No extra credit! He's funny don't get me wrong but not so helpful if you go to his office hours. If you are not a good guesser or test taker, DO NOT take his class! You MUST read your book and take notes in class to what he says. Write down his examples too!

Hands down the best professor I've had at csun. If you're looking for an easy GE you've found it. Attendance is mandatory but his lectures are never boring. Don't waste your money on the book. I never opened mine and I got 100's on every test. Take detailed notes on his lectures and review them before the tests. Warning: he sweats a lot.

Gardner is awesome. If he were my professor for every class I would not complain!

HE IS LITERALLY THE BEST PSYCH TEACHER EVER! IF YOU GET HIM YOU WILL LOVE HIM! PRETTY EASY, HE IS EXTREMELY FUNNY AND HE GIVES EXAMPLES THAT YOU WILL UNDERSTAND AND YOU WILL LOOK FORWARD TO GOING TO HIS CLASS. ALL YOU NEED ARE YOUR NOTES AND HIS TESTS ARE BASICALLY NOTES AND NO DEFINITIONS AT ALL! PIECE OF CAKE! :D

HILARIOUS! I LOVE HIM EVEN THOUGH I DIDNT GET A GOOD GRADE BUT WHATEVER, I EXTREMELY RECOMMEND!

take him. third sem here @ csun and he'ss the best professor i've had. Clear, hilarious an keeps you in tact the entire class.

He is a great professor. The only reason why I didn't give him a 5/5 is that he's not the all-around perfect professor. His tests are easy if you pay attention in class/take notes. Grades on a curve, so your grades are probably going to end up better than they actually are. He keeps the class fun and interesting. Downside: his classes are large.

He did a great job of keeping us entertained. He tends to "act out" all his lectures. You will feel like you're watching a play or something lol (I dont know how he always has the energy for it). But you will not be bored. Take him if you can.

Mike is awesome. He's really funny and tries to keep the class engaged at all times. Always responds to questions, he encourages them. His tests are easy as long as you go to class. Don't even think twice about it, take him for whatever class.

He's a great teacher, easy class if you pay attention and do the readings, you wont be bored. He's really funny.

Prof. Gardner is the best psy professor! He's full of energy and makes the class entertaining. He makes the material easier than it is. He encourages asking questions, please ask if something isn't clear. There are 4 tests and no final! Attend his classes and read the book! and that will help you get a good grade. Take him!!!

Gardner was awesome, He clearly loves what he is doing. Gives lots of examples, write those down, they will help you remember. His tests are not like any other professor, they're actually kind of silly, If you study you'll do great. He tends to go off on tangents during his lectures, it can get confusing, but don't hesitate to ask questions.

Gardner is one of the best Psych professors you will encounter. He is not only goofy but his funny stories make you understand the material much better and it actually sticks in your head. His tests are very fair. READ THE BOOK in advance. He gives out four tests, NO FINAL. I found his class to be very easy but you have to study!!

He definitely woke me up every morning at 8. He's so cool and makes the lectures not boring. The tests aren't hard but they are weird & you have to listen well in lectures & probably skim the book.Only 4 tests, no real final or homework. Take him!

Love this teacher! His class is on opposite side of campus from my dorm and its at 8am, but his lectures makes me want to go to class. Class laughing every class. He is very passionate about psychology and he's a pretty laidback teacher. Attendance is mandatory if you want to pass this class since tests are based on his lectures. Love his class!

TAKE HIM! Loves his subject, tests are ONLY OFF OF LECTURES. Book is just a guideline. 4 tests, NO FINAL, NO HOMEWORK. Attendance is important, if you miss less than 2 classes, you get extra points. Took 8am and he really wakes you up. Encourages questions, tests are easy, DEFINITELY not boring, makes class fun! Definitely would take him again.

I took Dr. G for Psych 250 & passed. I'd advise the students to not let his fun lectures distract them from reading along in the book for those lectures. Many students who struggled on tests, which are tough, were struggling because they were not reading the book. He's full of energy, loves his job, and will help you with specifics in Office Hours.

Gardner is a funny guy. Mostly lectures and once in awhile plays videos. Pay attention to everything he says because it WILL be on the test. Just take notes in class and go over it in the textbook later and you'll be fine but also skim through the other chapters. 4 exams 40 or less questions, no final, allows one make up exam and a day of jeopardy

He was such a hilarious professor and made the topics connect with real life. There was 4 tests, no final, and you have to participate in experiments to pass the class or do the essay. Overall, great class!

I passed this class with a C only because I studied like three days before each test. I suggest you take notes during lecture but write short phrases, he lectures at a fast paste. Skim through the book before lectures and read thoroughly after but make sure it connects to the lectures or you'll read extra unimportant stuff.

I would suggest this professor to everyone around because he makes it specific as to what you need to study to pass and disregards other information. He's funny which makes the lecture much more enjoyable and uses examples that we could relate too. To get an A you have to work for it but it's doable. If you have the chance take this professor

Love this teacher, he's the funniest teacher I ever had. No homework or quizzes, only 4 tests and psychology experiments (which are easy). The tests are somewhat difficult, but if you attend every class you'll do fine since he doesn't test on anything he hasn't talked about in class. It's a lot of reading. You'll enjoy his lectures though!

Gardner is a great professor, he is entertaining and shows passion on the subject. Though the test are pretty difficult. You really have to read the books in order to pass the tests. There are 4 midterms, no final. I would recommend him for psych 150, but for psych 250 i think another professor would be best.

Prof. Gardner is the best!! 4 exams. No homework. Just read ahead, skim and pace yourselves throughout so you fully understand his lessons. His powerpoint is your psych study guide for exams. Not much scribbling; just remember the concepts & terms. He's a genius. So take him when you can! Bonus: funny funny guy and amazing and interesting lectures!

Professor Gardner is hilarious! Make sure to take notes and use that as study guide, because it will be on the tests. There are only four tests, and you have to be present all the time. If you're late twice, that would count as one absence and he will deduct points for every absence. Then, there's a jeopardy game that really helps your grade!

Awesome psych teacher, he is really passionate about what he teaches. He loves to get his students involved in class examples. Sometimes he can go a little off topic. Only readings and exams in this class so be ready to read! Love him and would take him again.

BEST PSYCH TEACHER EVER! You must take his class! It's super easy and he never assigns homework! It also means you really gotta study and at least skim through the assigned chapters.

Best PSYCH Teacher ever!!! He is so nice, funny, awesome, and amazing! He should be an actor! His lectures are very interesting, his class is so much fun. And plus you will learn a lot in his class! No homework, just 4 tests. But you still have to study. But he always tells u wat to read and sections will be in the test! Highly recommend

His class is one of the best I've taken! There is no homework although he does tells you which pages to read from the textbook to learn more about his lecture. Tests are easier than expected and his lectures are really fun!

He is probably one of the best professors I have ever had so far. He mixes humor and learning, which makes the info a little bit easier to digest and remember. He doesn't do a final, which is nice. His tests are okay and straightforward as long as you at least try to learn the lesson.

Gardner is amazing, there's no other way to put it. He's hilarious, kind, entertaining, knowledgeable, and really understands his students. Best professor I've ever had! We only had 4 exams /semester and no final. I always looked forward to being in class, I knew I was going to have a great time laughing and learning fascinating concepts. Take him!

Professor Gardner is incredibly enthusiastic during his lectures making it easy to stay focused. He also has a great way of breaking down the concepts taught, making it easier to understand. His exams are fairly easy, whatever is mentioned in class is most likely to be seen on the exam along w/ some stuff from the readings! He's a great guy!

No mandatory homework, 4 (33 questions) multiple choice tests, one jeopardy game for extra cred (1st place receives 60 points), no final, super easy stuff. He provides a lot of examples. "Mandatory attendance" for extra credit. Come to class and take notes. I passed all tests with 100% because he gave extra credit group testing after each of them.

Pay attention and show up for extra credit. He tends to jump around in his lectures, therefore do the "homework" he assigns, if you want. "Homework" is not collected. Only 4 tests. No final. Extra Credit Jeopardy 1 time in semester. First you take tests individually then in groups. If your score is close to the group score, you get the higher grade

Professor Gardner is fantastic! He's enthusiastic, smart, funny, and helpful. Show up to class for notes and attendance points. 4 Test total, non-cumulative, no final and midterms and one jeopardy game. There is an experiment thing require by the psychdep. It's a fairly easy class if you study and go to class, but he makes class worth it!

Super easy to get along with; there are no group projects however he gives students an opportunity to raise their grades right after an exam is taken. He uses great analogies to describe difficult concepts and is in general a very charming and funny person. 10/10 recommend Professor Gardner, and I will be sure to take his PSY250 class next semester

Highly recommended. Show up to class and take notes. Exams mostly based off lectures, but some questions come from the text. Hilarious and a great person. Passionate about psychology and Robin.

He is the BEST professor I have ever had. Funny, and really cares if the students comprehend what's being lectured on. Only four exams. The Psychology department requires 20 credits of experiments, but he's helpful with those too. Take him for any Psych class he is teaching. You will not regret it!

He is a great professor. Only problem is that he speaks fast, and his study guides do not help for exams. You might as well just look over your notes. He is very funny and makes the material interesting. Not very difficult.

So enthusiastic about the subject really gets the class's attention. Always making jokes I laughed at least once every lecture. At times can lecture too quickly but will go over the material again if some people are still not getting it. Makes topics relatable and is always willing to answer questions. Would love to take this class again! 4 exams

AMAZING!! He is absolutely hilarious and by far my favorite professor. I'm going to take him next semester for 250 because I just loved this class so much. Don't take this class if you aren't a big test taker, in this class it's 4 tests, no final or midterm, really really fun jeopardy. Bottom line, take this class if you're willing to study HARD!

He is really funny and makes complex concepts very understandable. This is the second time Ive taken this class (because my first professor was horrible) and now Im passing with flying colors under Professor Gardner. The class is based on 4 tests (no midterm or final), a fun jeopardy game we play in class, and attendance. I would take him again.

He is such a great guy!! Super funny, makes class fun and enjoyable. I have taken him 4 times and I wish I could keep taking his classes. He cares about his students and will repeat himself numerous times or until you get it to make sure you understand the concept. He is one of my favorite teachers!!

Amazing professor. Super Funny too! You have to show up to every class though. He's tough but he helps you so much. Basically, if you don't want to try then you probably wont pass. I had to study for this class and it was not easy but I passed it because I worked hard. So you can all do it too. I recommend him.

Oh my. God, I love professor Gardner. He makes his class easy to understand, he's so funny, always talking about his wife (Robin), his tests are relatively easy. Just read READ the book. If you do you'll pass with an A. I got a 100% in the class just reading the book and going to class. He also offers extra credit if you don't miss class.

OMG THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!! I look forward to his class. His lectures are so much fun!! He lets you take a test then you take a group test again as a group to get a chance to raise score! He gives extra credit if you attend all his classes. TAKE HIM!!

Gardner is an amazing teacher attend the classes and you will do fine. He explains the material very clear. There are only 4 tests and it is not cumulative. His power point and the chapter outlines help, there are readings from the book that helps with the test.

Amazing professor! His lectures are so much fun! He is hilarious and makes the lectures easy to understand. He explains everything so well! He only grades 4 exams, and attendance. He doesn't collect hw nor its mandatory. He picks a lot of interesting topics out of the book that interested me very well! I would take his class again!

Great professor! Only 4 tests, and no final. A game of jeopardy for extra credit at the end of the semester

Prof Gardner didnt move on until everyone understood. The practice questions that he provides are helpful, do them! Attendance is definitely important for this class. He is entertaining and kept us engaged. There are 4 tests total, not cumulative, no final.

He is seriously one of the best professors at CSUN. I always look forward to his class because his lectures are super funny and he teaches the lesson in a way that everyone will understand. you do have to read the book because some tests have questions out of it but if you pay attention during class, you'll do fine on tests. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Professor Gardner is fantastic! He is so passionate and knowledgeable about psychology and is very kind and approachable. He lectures in an engaging way and is always open to questions if you are confused. There is a sign in sheet and he really dislikes when people are on their phones but honestly he rocks. I highly recommend him.

He makes all the lectures super interesting (despite the class being in a lecture hall). Regarding the textbook, it is a good resource to study for the test but all the material on the test is based on his lectures. He also records attendance for extra credit!

I really enjoyed his classes they were fun and educational.

Funny guy who gives out only 4 tests and no final, I only attended lectures with no notes and little studying and got As on all my tests, attendance is important though so be sure to be there

Professor Gardner is probably the best psychology professor at this school. He's hilarious and, if you love for science, has very engaging lectures. He'll relate the lessons to real life events to make it easier to understand. 4 tests, no midterm, no final. If you want to pass, attend class and STUDY! Read the book as it elaborates on the topics.

He's a really great person and professor. Applies learning to real life rather than old fashion heavy lectures. Everyday is a new surprise in the class. He really does care that you understand the material. Tests are really easy.

Funniest professor I've ever had. I had a hard time with the tests as the unit preview that he gives before a test can be tricky, to the point that I only passed two out of the four tests. Study hard but enjoy the lectures!

He's honestly one of the best professors I've taken at CSUN!! He's hilarious and makes the lectures so interesting. There's only 4 exams which make up the grade but if you go to class you won't fail. You can rent the book on Amazon really cheap but you don't really use it (only for the last exam on therapies & mental disorders). TAKE HIM!!!

He's very energetic! Take good notes and at least skim the readings and you'll do fine. He really does care whether or not students understand the lectures; he's also very well organized and very approachable. Would definitely take again!

made an 8 AM on Friday worthwhile. he's hilarious. his tests are so easy if you just pay attention during the lectures and read the chapters then you'll be fine. he also drops a couple of questions on each exam, so I would get 100% on all of them. available outside of class. he's very knowledgable and explains well. 10/10 recommend as a professor.

Makes statistics fun! Best psychology professor!

Overall this class was really boring during the lectures. Although the final was really fun and enjoyable for the whole class.

Amazing ! Super energetic and enthused during lectures, makes the time go by fast. He will review if you do no understand something with various examples to make it easier. This class had me considering a minor in psychology.

I was laughing every class. Loved him so much; he was a great start to my college career. He grades instantly. You could go home from his class and two hours later, you already know your score. Also, everything on the test is solely from his lectures.

Professor Gardner is very funny and truly cares about his students. He encourages students to not take notes during class, but if you take simple notes on the most important ideas you'll pass this class. There are four exams but he will drop the lowest score between the first two exams and double the last one.

His class is graded on 3-4 exams and that's it. If you show up and listen to the lecture you should easily get an A. Everything on the tests are covered in lecture, he is a very funny guy and will make it difficult to fall asleep in class. He is very passionate about the subject and gives so many examples. Easy class, i recommend.

Amazing professor! His class is based off of 4 exams and you have to participate in psychology studies in order to get credit for the class. His lectures are super interesting. I learned so much. His exams are based off lectures so take good notes and I recommend record it too. He provides study guides so recordings help when you miss something.

Hilarious is an understatement. He makes lectures so interesting it should be impossible to fail this class. Show up to class and study before each test and you're guaranteed an A.

His tests are everything gone over in the lecture. Very easy to pass the class. He's very energetic and got the whole class awake for an 8am class. He makes everything really easy to understand and is really funny. Highly recommend!

His statistics class is fast paced; you will need to ask questions to slow him down, but he will stop and help. Don't feel like you're slowing the class down; like i stated it's fast paced so let him know you need clarification.

Attendance counts for this class, but he gives extra credit at the end of the semester for those who have attended the lectures most of the time. The lectures are amazing and EXTREMELY helpful for the four tests that he gives you throughout the course! I really enjoyed this class and I'm so glad that I had him for PSY150!

All the material for tests is covered in class & before each test he provides an outline that highlights all the material in the test he also provides study guides after each test in preparation for them. Offers 10 points extra credit if you go everyday which can really boost your grade! Studies are required by the psych department for credit

Best professor I've had at CSUN. 3 tests (midterms), 1 final test that counts double. He drops lowest test score, and adds 15 points attendance to your grade if you show up everyday. He's really funny, cares about his students, and makes learning fun. Definitely take him and you won't regret going to his class.

Take this professor!! No homework but he calls it "Test Practice" & it really helps with the tests! TAKE THE PRACTICE QUIZZES! He uses questions for the tests! Really cares that you understand concepts & not just memorizing definitions. Asks multiple times in class if everyone understands & emphasizes office hours. Talks really fast though.

I had a D and that was all on my part for not trying but because of how helpful Gardner is and how much he truly cares and encourages ALL students to ask questions, I Aced the last exam that bumped me up to a B! That of course included the extra credit points and attendance points. Overall, take him! He's a really good professor who cares!

Four exams (drops one, last one counts double), a jeopardy game counts as the assignment. No homework, goes too fast and sometimes really doesn't answer questions. Overall, class wasn't that hard, but you do have to study, because he twists the test questions around a lot. Has two extra credit opportunities, he is funny but that can be annoying.

Hes a great professor, I just found the class difficult because math isnt one of my best subjects. He really cares if his students understand his lectures and tries to get us to ask questions if we dont. You dont have to remember formulas hell provide them for you, just remember how to obtain the answer using SPSS which he will teach you also

He goes off topic but he makes the class fun! He will use fun examples and find ways for you to remember the lectures. He also does a group jeopardy game as review for the exams (chance to get extra credit). His exams are very tricky but his grades are 65% as a C range instead of D.