3.5

Mike Lee

Psychology - University of Manitoba

3.5
Quality
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Difficulty
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Would Retake
109
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3.5
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
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100%

Would Retake

109

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Rating Distribution
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109 total ratings

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What Students Say

Nice guy but horrible professor

PSYCHSECT - 1.0 rating

The most boring class I have all year

INTROPSYC - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

50%

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Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

65% confidence
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B- (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 5 reported grades
A: 2
B-: 1
B: 1
A-: 1
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Reviews (106)
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INTROPSYC
Apr 22, 2002

Most boring prof ever! Teaches straight out of the text book.

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17120
Grade: B-
May 7, 2002

this prof is awesome!! he's the nicest man alive!

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017120
May 27, 2002

Nice enough, but NO PERSONALITY. NONE. Like, a serious potatoe.

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17120
May 30, 2002

good but too boring and too quiet and did i mention boring??

4.0
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PSYCH
Aug 29, 2002

puts notes on the net - attendance is not necessary for a good grade

4.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 20, 2002

nice prof, never yells

5.0
3.0
17120
Nov 15, 2002

Great prof! Sexy brain, goes beyond the text, makes you think, insightful,funny

2.0
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17120
Dec 3, 2002

nice guy.....but can't teach...and BORING!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
17120
Dec 10, 2002

Very cool prof...young and interesting!

5.0
3.0
CHILDPSYC
Dec 10, 2002

disagree w/neg comments below; gives fascinating lectures, but study/work hard!!

5.0
3.0
17120
Dec 11, 2002

Caring/kind young prof; will only get better; does more than he has to for us!

5.0
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INTROPSYC
Dec 12, 2002

Great teacher. Anyone who says he's boring is a moron.

2.0
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PSY
Dec 28, 2002

related to bruce lee!!!

5.0
3.0
17120
Jan 21, 2003

Scratch last comment,knows more & loves sharing it w/students than most profs

5.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Jan 21, 2003

doesn't know anything? like u do? perhaps pay attn in class, unless ur

4.0
3.0
PSYCH120
Mar 3, 2003

a very nice prof but stares at you for no reason <^_^> scary................................!!!!!

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PSYC
Apr 3, 2003

Im so glad this class is done...talk about boaring as hell!!!!!!!!!He's a nice guy buty can't give lectures and gets quotes out of the textbook and uses them as if he thought of it! DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!

3.0
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INTROPSYCH
Apr 5, 2003

paint him blue & call him Huckleberry Hound! nice guy... lets us go early every class!! ...everything he teaches is *straight* out of the text.

5.0
5.0
17120
Jun 18, 2003

The average of our class is around 60!Too low!!His exam is really difficult!!!Also,he adds lots of new stuff which are not easy to understand.

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17120
Jul 2, 2003

great class! great guy! challening, not difficult. just go to class. he loves knowledge and sharing it! take psych with him, you'll love the area more!

4.0
4.0
17120
Aug 13, 2003

His tests are very hard!!!!!

5.0
3.0
17120
Aug 15, 2003

Gosh, he was SO interesting. He was a very well-read guy, and it showed. I was so interested in his classes, and never minded going. His exams are kinda rough though. OH and he's so incredibly helpful. If you need ANYTHING, he's MORE than willing to help.

1.0
5.0
17120
Sep 2, 2003

releated to bruce lee!!

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3.0
17345
Sep 18, 2003

Correspondence course, he was NO HELP AT ALL.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 26, 2003

Very nice Prof. helps u alot. and gives lots of notes but helpful notes. anyway very nice class and nice Prof. u should take this class.

4.0
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PSYCH
Oct 28, 2003

not bad

4.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 14, 2003

Very Nice prof. but his tests are very HARD..... His class is very interesting except Ch.4. You should take this classs..

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INTROPSYC
Nov 15, 2003

the material being taught is so much more interesting than he makes it out t e. after a class with him staring at my wall sounds like a fun idea.. prof isn't too helpful

2.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 11, 2003

i havent gone to his class in 3 months because it is too boring. Its still possible to get an A easily though

3.0
3.0
PSYCH
Feb 4, 2004

It's friggin' Drew Carey!

5.0
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PYSCHOLOGY
Feb 9, 2004

The tests for this course are very hard. but he is very nice Prof.

5.0
3.0
17120
Apr 2, 2004

Good teacher, very interesting and class discussion oriented. Tests are tough, but still managable. You need to read the textbook.

1.0
5.0
17120
Apr 5, 2004

His method of teaching makes me want to bash my head against the wall. he does more harm than good

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PSY101
Apr 5, 2004

to boaring

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PSYCH
Apr 6, 2004

Bashing head against the wall...sounds about right. tests arent horrible, but the lectures make me want to scream. (his online references/notes help ALOT tho) still take the class

4.0
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INTROPSYC
Apr 18, 2004

Since when are his tests hard? i got an easy A+ And his online help is great. hes constantly there for students

4.0
1.0
PSY17120
Apr 18, 2004

discussions are very boring but he's nice though.

4.0
3.0
17120
Apr 20, 2004

His tests are textbook based so topics are easy to understand. Lectures are really interesting. He's one of the best professors I've had

5.0
3.0
17120
Apr 24, 2004

Great prof! He literally helped me choose my life path and I'll forever be grateful for that! His was the only class I never wanted to miss!!

5.0
2.0
INTROPSYCH
Apr 30, 2004

Loved him. Excellent prof. Best I had all year among five.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jun 1, 2004

Great internet site. Good lectures. Tests not very hard. i got an A+

4.0
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017120
Jun 25, 2004

His powerpoint notes are great. His tests are fair, just make sure you READ YOUR TEXTBOOK! The course in general has a lot of information, so do study for the tests. He also has a nice site.

1.0
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PYSCH
Jul 9, 2004

He is one of the worst profs I have ever had. He is unable to answer any question you ask him. He should be teaching intro psych to highschool students.

5.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Jul 17, 2004

Mike is the man! His website is top-notch and very helpful, his notes are clear, his tests are fair...all in all, Mike rocks!

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Aug 18, 2004

Nothing but positive things to say about him. Helpful, interesting, tests fairly and he's a real nice guy.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 25, 2004

fabulous!

4.0
2.0
INTROPSYCH
Nov 16, 2004

Mike Lee is a great guy... i mean I don't talk to him personally... but when i have a question, i raise my hand and he answers it! Hes awesome, his passion for psychology is wearing off on me!

2.0
2.0
17120
Dec 8, 2004

Terrible class, he is so boring, I don't know why I bother to show up. Tests are easy, just read the textbook, he web site is great, but he is so boring, in a classroom he stinks.

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Dec 8, 2004

Mike is by far one of the best profs the University has to offer. He seems a bit akward sometimes but he really knows what he is talking about. He has the best website and message board i have seen (kills WebCT) and his test are easy. Just make sure to attend lectures...You MUST READ THE TEXT BOOK!

2.0
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INTROPSYCH
Jan 14, 2005

HE'S AWFUL WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!! UNBELIVABLE!

5.0
3.0
INTRROPSYCH
Jan 15, 2005

Great prof, enjoy the class and his method of teaching, offers a website that is open for all students and monitors questions on the site up the night before each exam! Fully recommend him as a Prof!

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Jan 19, 2005

very very easy to do well in this course, just read the text and go to class.

3.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2005

I used to like this course. Now, i'm finding Lee more random, unhelpful and uninteresting.

4.0
3.0
PSYCHLO1
Jan 21, 2005

Professor Lee teachings things in a way that you as a student are able to relate to your own or others experiences.

4.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Mar 18, 2005

-should be more strict! -ppl in his class are rude and don't listen

5.0
2.0
INTROPSYCH
Mar 24, 2005

pretty good prof.

1.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2005

Incompetent, Moronic, and Cannot teach. Lee cannot keep the class under control. Does not understand his own material(Has repeated been stumped on his OWN material) Worse teacher I've ever had, Needs to be fired IMMEDIATELY!! His classes are a joke, and his teaching methods for that matter.

5.0
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INTROPSYCH
Apr 1, 2005

Previous post entered by someone who was just terminated from course as they could not understand the fact that when you attend a lecture, and are told REPEATEDLY too keep it quiet in class to let other students learn, do not blame the Prof for your own incompetence! You deserved being removed!!!

5.0
1.0
RESEARCH
Apr 4, 2005

you people that got kicked out, you all deserved being removed!!!!!! this is university and not high school!!even in high school they wont put up with all that talking! If you are not ready from university DONT COME!!!!! and ruin to for the rest of us!!! Dr. Lee is cool!!!!!!

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17120
Apr 6, 2005

Heard great things about him! Now know otherwise. He can't control the class. There is alot of material to know for Intro psych. That said, still take it with him, most of the bad ratings will be from a bad class. His website is unlike anyone elses. Just hope for good classmates or you'll be screwed

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 12, 2005

Mike Lee had a hard time controling his class, but honestly its a class of learning, he shouldnt have to deal with immature children who dont know how to sit quietly and listen. He is a great teacher, I learned a lot in his class.

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017120
Apr 12, 2005

It's not hard to get good grade in his class.

5.0
2.0
17120
Apr 12, 2005

Pretty good prof. Awesome website. Just try a little bit and you'll get a good grade. Textbook is definetly needed since many test questions are directly from the textbook. Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to ask questions during class, he seems to have a VERY hard time hearing students.

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INTROGEO
May 6, 2005

he is pretty nice, and is Bruce Lee's half brother!

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Jun 22, 2005

Huzzah.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jun 22, 2005

EXCELLENT PROF! I'm not even in Psychology but he teaches in a way that makes you think about things that are important to you anyway. Lectures were always well-prepared and it was easy to spend two whole hours listening to him. Good class interaction too. Tests are a bit challening but not if you study/work hard. Overall, great!

5.0
3.0
PSY17100
Jun 22, 2005

Ya a real cool prof. He looks like this actor out of sideways.

5.0
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17120
Jun 23, 2005

Definitely one of the best profs I've ever had. Tests are not hard if you read the textbook and go to class, which is worth it because his lectures were always very interesting and informative. Goes way beyond what the UofM probably pays him to do, with the website he provides for students, etc. Very nice guy too and helpful with students.

5.0
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PSYCH
Jun 23, 2005

great guy! great class! thanks to him, i now know what i want to major in! tests are challenging but whose aren't? study hard and you'll be fine, go to class, you'll do well, and learn a lot!!!

5.0
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17120
Jun 23, 2005

Mike is good prof! He uses humour in some of his lectures which makes it easier to pay attention. Good job!

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INTROPSYCH
Jul 22, 2005

he's hot

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INTROPSYCH
Aug 9, 2005

SO BORING! Has NO control over the class. Stands behind his computer the entire time talking downwards. Would NEVER have him again. Definately take another prof's psych's class if going into it!!!!

5.0
1.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Aug 22, 2005

great prof, definately approachable and helpful, he makes the class super easy, as long as you read the ext you'll get an A

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INTROPSYCH
Sep 1, 2005

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1.0
RESEARCH
Sep 24, 2005

he is really a good guy. PLUS, he shouldnt have to "control" the class at the level of schooling. if you people cant "control" yourself then may be, you shouldnt be at University.

5.0
2.0
017120
Sep 26, 2005

Awesome prof! Too bad he isn't teaching any of my courses this year. :( Great guy, has a message board, which I found really helpful! Read the text and GO TO CLASS, and you'll do fine! Really interesting!

1.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Dec 14, 2005

has NO IDEA what is he doing.. complete and utter idiot, stumbles, bumbles and mumbles his way through class. and because he's such an idiot, it's best way to spend $400 and not learn a thing. INCOMPETENT

5.0
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INTROPSYCH
Jun 21, 2006

Fantastic prof! He knows a lot and loves teaching. I loved his class and learning the material was much more fun in class. Tests can be hard but only if you don't study and come to lectures.

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Jun 25, 2006

Great course, cool prof! funny and intelligent. He loves teaching psych and it shows!

5.0
1.0
17120
Jul 6, 2006

best prof i've had in four years of university. take intro with him if you get the chance.

5.0
1.0
ADULT237
Aug 24, 2006

Fantastic prof. He's very smart and funny. A joy to listen to. Made a tough course easier for me in the summer. Take this with him if you can!

1.0
3.0
PSYC2200
Aug 29, 2006

MONOTONE VOICE, MIXED IN WITH BORING MATERIAL, NO EXAMPLES, DRY JOKES ONLY HE LAUGHS AT, AND OVERHEAD NOTES THAT ARE POSTED ON THE WEB...ALL ADDS UP TO STUDENTS DOWNLOADING NOTES FROM THE WEB AND JUST SHOWING UP FOR TEST DAY, AVOID THIS INCOMPETENT MAN AT ALL COSTS, HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE IS DOING, U OF M DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE HOW TO HIRE GOOD PROFS

1.0
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PSYCH101
Sep 6, 2006

HORRIBLE PROF. Does NOT know what he is talking about. MUMBLES INCOHERENTLY. Can't TEACH FOR SH*T. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS

4.0
2.0
PSYCINTR
Nov 22, 2006

Just a chillin' guy , who loves to talk about pot.

2.0
2.0
PSY101
Jan 17, 2007

He is the most boring prof I have ever had.He does not understand his own material.

1.0
4.0
PSYCH1200
Jan 18, 2007

DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASSES WITH HIM!!! HORRIBLE GUY! I WAS SLEEPING DURING HIS LECTURES!

1.0
3.0
PSYCH1200
Apr 10, 2007

Found that the material from notes and lecture were hard to relate to text, was a joke.

3.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Apr 11, 2007

I liked how we got to watch the Colbert Report in some classes. However, the prof wasn't interesting and his notes were hard to follow. Tests were somewhat hard but you really gotta study for them.

1.0
3.0
PSYC1200
May 10, 2007

he constantly mumbles. Can never answer anyones questions. Just doesnt seem that knowledgeable

4.0
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PSYCH2310
Jun 28, 2007

Bland at times, but overall just above average. Very helpful.

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3.0
PSYC1200
Jul 21, 2007

Definately above average. Good in-class examples. You might be able to get by by just reading the textbook, but if you want a decent mark, you have to go to class. Very good all-around prof.

2.0
3.0
PSYC100
Jul 27, 2007

He probably knows his stuff, but i wouldn't know because he's impossible to hear. I pretty much tuned out half the class if i was even conscious. when he tries to make jokes they fail miserably due to the fact that he's anti-social and cannot handle one-on-one conversation. but he posts the notes online so you don't HAVE to suffer through lectures.

1.0
3.0
PSYCHSECT
Sep 21, 2007

Nice guy but horrible professor. He ruined psych for me. Very boring, read straight out of the notes. He didn't teach me anything. Avoid taking any classes with him

5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Nov 1, 2007

Great teacher! Power points are very good, you should go to class because you will learn a lot. Sit close to the front, he is a little quiet.

4.0
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PSYC2290
Dec 29, 2007

He was quiet, but I didn't mind him. He has a strong knowledge base for such a broad topic (especially considering it isn't his research area) and he was open to discussion, especially if you approached him outside of class. Exams were also very fair.

4.0
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PSYCINTR
Jan 25, 2008

All his notes were posted online, and his lectures were pretty boring. I almost never went to class and did fine just reading the textbook. When in his lectures sit near the front, he is very quite and won't be forceful in telling others to be quiet. He is insanely nice and very accommodating. I would recommend him

1.0
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PSYC2290
Mar 25, 2008

horrible professor

4.0
2.0
PSYC2290
Apr 5, 2008

Fairly straight forward notes posted in slide format. Tests were average/easy and most of the content came from the textbook with only a few questions coming from the lectures. Lectures were boring to listen to and often went off topic, but I would recommend this prof b/c the easy tests were worth sitting through the awful lectures.

4.0
2.0
PSYH1200
Apr 14, 2008

Overall very good prof for the course. Tests were easy and he also gave bonus questions to help increase mark, although if you didn't attend class then you would have a little tough time on the bonus questions. Started taking words out of the power point to try to get people to attend class. Boring and a little arrogant though.

4.0
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PSYC2290
Jun 26, 2008

Really good prof. he always ask opinion of the class and have you get marks for it and makes it an interactive class. Exams were comfortable to take and he really cares about the success of his students. I recommend him 100%

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYC
Oct 14, 2008

fascinating material that be brings to the class, ignore comments about him being horrible or boring - probably just disgruntled students who didn't want to work to earn a good grade! easy to do when he makes what you're learning interesting!

3.0
3.0
INTROPSYC
Nov 5, 2008

The most boring class I have all year! The material is what I want to learn but he presents it in such a manner that no one wants to listen... The only time the class is filled in when there is a test otherwise its not even worth it!

5.0
2.0
PYSC1200
Aug 16, 2010

Great Prof! Lectures were very interesting and he provides great learning aids such as slides, practice tests, etc

3.0
2.0
PSYCH1000
Feb 27, 2014

Decent prof. Night class lectures were long, boring and monotone. Not very captivating but not super hard either.

3.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Grade: A-
Sep 4, 2016
Would take again

Wasn't super inspirational or excitable, but as long as you pay attention and keep up in the textbook, his multiple choice tests were fairly straight forward. You can tell he is very passionate about psychology and tries to make it easy to get good grades in his class.

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PSYC3480
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

I'm honestly surprised by any of the bad reviews. Dr. Lee was very engaging, always listens to students perspectives, fair grader, and knows his stuff! I've had two online classes with him now at the University of Winnipeg and he's been great in both of them. Don't be afraid to ask questions or share your opinion in class, he really appreciates it.

Amazing lectures
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
B- (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 5 reported grades
A: 2
B-: 1
B: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.39 avg change
Oct
Nov
Aug
Feb
Sep
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHILDPSYC

5.0

(1)

PYSCHOLOGY

5.0

(1)

INTRROPSYCH

5.0

(1)

RESEARCH

5.0

(2)

PSY17100

5.0

(1)
+30 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PYSCH

5.0

PSY

4.0

PYSCHOLOGY

4.0

INTROGEO

4.0

PSYCH1200

3.5

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