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PSYCH5 - 2.0 rating“Great Teacher but Tests are HARD”
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He is one of the best teachers at El Camino, he get right to the point and there are no midterm or finals just weekly quizzes that are super easy if you come to class, take notes and study.
funny teacher, easy class
Funny teacher.... easy weekly 5 test questions... makes class fun and interesting
WOW. this guy makes it fun to learn. took him over the summer. the book is not mandatory. he makes psych super easy and understanding. he is very funny. gives great examples to help you understand. always let us out early. TOTALLY take HIM!
Took class over summer. VERY EASY! no need to purchase book at all! two tests, one final, and one research paper. he gives really simple homework once in a while. lots of extra credit. grades a B as and A! that means 80% - 90%! super funny! loves to talk about his personal life. fyi, attend class everyday to pass tests! GL
Funny teacher! No Homework, gives extra credit, 5 question quiz every Wednesday on last lectures notes, NO test!
No Textbook required. He give you all the notes and tests are open notes. 3 tests (more like quizzes) and 1 term paper 3pgs. Great professor and makes class fun!!
He is the best teacher!!!!...this class is super easy he makes everything so clear and its understandable...extra credit is always offered. You do not need to worry about a text book for his class everything is based on his notes.
BEST PYSCH TEACHER EVER. SUPER BEYOND EASY.... I TOOK HIM IN WINTER. 2 MIDTERMS. OPEN NOTES TESTS... NOTES R CLEAR & HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING. ALL YOU NEED IS TO GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY, TAKE NOTES, DO THE EASY PROJECT WHICH IS AN EASY 1 PAGE PAPER, & MIDTERM PAPER IS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE... ITS NOT EVEN ACTUAL RESEARCH PAPER.EASY AAAAAA.. *** H
Excellent teacher. Make class very interesting. Backs up all terms with clear cut examples. Best teacher ever!
hes pretty funny and his accent makes his jokes even more hilarious. but anyway, just take notes and pay attention and youll do fine. he supports all topics w/ real life examples that anyone could relate to which makes it easier to understand. no textbook was required=easy on our wallets! hes openminded and cool. totally recommended.
Prof Abdelhamid made class an enjoyable experience. He explains everything clearly and uses past experiences to elaborate on the subject being taught. This not only helps with comprehension but it keeps the class lively because of the humor he injects into the stories. It is also a plus that no book is needed because his clear cut notes are enou
Great teacher and class is pretty easy. Few tests, an essay or two and i got a B. Didnt study at all outside of class and did fine. He gives lots of examples from his personal stories to explain things. DOESNT REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE A BOOK which makes him awesome. If your gunna take psychology. Take him as a teacher.
He is good; I am taking him now. He is very entertaining and his lectures are very clear. Take him.
He is very funny. He knows his stuff and keeps the class interesting. If you take his psych 5 class, you may not even need a book. He bases his tests off of lectures. He makes it a pretty easy subject to enjoy.
this guy is really chill if you take his psych 3 class over summer you dont need a book and the tests are open notes. only 3 tests and however many projects he decides about 2 to 3 but gives full credit for turning one in. overall hes easy but if you have trouble with accents skip it otherwise hes awesome im taking him again for psych 5
This guy is funny, hot, entertaining, straightforward. Take it, man.
ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS IVE EVER HAD. DOESNT REQUIRE A BOOK. ALL TEST ARE RIGHT OUT OF YOUR NOTES, WHICH IS GREAT CUZ TEST ARE OPEN NOTES. NO HW REQUIRED. MAKES CLASS FUN AND EXCITED. LECTURES ARE NEVER BORING. LETS YOU OUT EARLY FOR THE MOST PART. iF YOU DO WELL ON THE TEST THEN YOU SHOULD GET AN A IN THE CLASS
Frequently late. Not very good at teaching. He gives a lot of wrong information. Many people who were trying to get A's ended up getting C's, because there is a lot on the final that he never covered. Open notes midterm and final, but that doesn't help when theres information that he didn't cover. No textbook required. He is entertaining.
This professor is an EXCELLENT teacher. All of the material that he goes over is seriously "retard proof." The only bad thing about him is that he is annoying! He says, "Are we clear on this?" after every sentence...NO JOKE!!! He's only there to get paid/do his job, but he's an incredible instructor!
Oh man, what a hilarious and friendly instructor. I really enjoyed his great humor and perspective on the world of psychology. Unlike other professors, his lectures are really interesting, also the people who attend his class always leaves the classroom with a smile. Now thats what I call a 5 star instructor! really easy, highly recommend it!
Great teacher and great class to take with him teaching. Midterm and final are open notes and are easy. No text book required. He was always on time and had great humor. Definitely glad I took his class.
Interesting class, but I wish I hadn't taken it. Yes open notes, but it doesn't help if you don't comprehend the material since his test are critical thinking. Class is based on 5 test @25pts each plus (2)5pts assignments. Doesn't let you know where you stand with grades & never responds to e-mails. Love his class, just no the structure.
str8-forward professor, entertaining class, no txtbks required. breaks down ea. concept for u w/lots of examples/life situations. ALL exams including final are open-notes. Just attend the lecture & take down all the notes! 2 effortless projects (5pts ea.) begn of semester. 2 X-cred quizzes (3pts ea.) closer to end of semester. THAT'S IT-easy A!
i took him over the summer so it might be a little diff. 2 tests/1 final 30pts each, 2 5pt projects. This class is really fun/funny.He has an accent but it's not too bad.He's there for extra help.OH YEAH, the tests are open notes but you still need to understand them, and BE HAPPY its open notes b/c if it wasn't the tests would be SUPER hard!
I am taking him right now (Fall 2010). He totally changed all his rules and regulations for his class... we had open notes for the first test. Then all of a sudden he stopped and all tests were closed notes. You dont need to buy the book, but write all the notes on the projector and take side notes to what he says. His tests are based on the slides
no textbook required so you have to have take really good notes. he's a good teacher, tells stories to help you understand the concept. i had the 3 hour once a week class but he made it go by so fast since he made it interesting
Someone told me depending on whether or not he likes ur class will determine if the tests are open note, which is VERY helpful. First test was open note, last 2 were closed. Anything that disrupts his lectures piss' him off (late ppl, talking) & he WILL point you out. I recommend him because he gives you real life examples & doesnt use a book.
Loved him really funny and gives real life situations took him winter 2011 no book needed take good notes tests not hard if you pay attention can be repetitive and has alot of neat stories to tell you won't regret taking him makes class interesting says..."is that clear alot" but it's funny
No book needed, take this class and enjoy, tests are not hard just get good notes you will be OK. He is Awesome
Seriously the best teacher at El Camino. He's very smart and helpful. He makes class very interesting as well. You will not regret taking him, I promise. Everything I learned in his class is very useful.
You will not regret taking this teacher. He is one of the best professors that El Camino has, LITERALLY!
best teacher ever, great guy, very reasonable and funny too. i looked forward to it every time.
his class is relatively easy. does not use textbook at all and all tests are from lecture notes. he has weird in class assignments that involve divulging personal information, which he tends to share with other people. be prepared to hear a lot of stories about his wife, kid, and ex girlfriends. also, says "isn't that interesting" all the time.
His tests were a lot harder than I thought, but I ended up getting an A, even though I got all B's on the tests (?). Anyways, Professor Mohammed is a good professor and tells endless stories. I took his 3 hour class which seemed to drag on forever, but it wasn't too bad. Also, he hates people being late which I hate too. :p
He's cool! Extremely helpful, ready to answer questions and the tests are strictly based on lectures since there is no book needed for this class. He has his days, but he's overall a good teacher.
He is a great teacher. He uses his real life examples in order to help us understand the concept. Take notes, & you will do fine. Makes class interesting & I always looked forward to it. Very Funny Guy too! :)
the class seems like a cake walk(clear notes, tells you what to study,RMP rating)all that disappers come test time the tests are a nightmare not because the concepts are difficult but his vague/misleading wording/tendency to put new info on test hurts youBrush up on your Process of Elimination Skills test resemble SAT rather than mastering info.
Pros: No textbook required (saves money!), clear notes, interesting lectures with funny examples from his life, multiple choice exams, no homework. Cons: Tests are tricky in wording, so study your notes, and he gets mad if you're tardy so always come on time lest you get kicked out for the day. I would recommend this class. He's a great professor.
As a person,he comes off as anti-woman and his real life comparisons prove that he is super judgmental. As a teacher, it's an easy class but the tests are not so easy. Attendance is mandatory, no textbook, note-taking is easy, it's all on the projector. I would recommend if you're looking for an A, otherwise, you don't really learn anything.
Professor Mohammed is a great teacher. I can not think of another class where I learned so much and was always eager to go into class. His lectures are very clear and his stories help you better understand the material and are also hilarious. An amazing professor sign up for his class asap!
I took his class for Summer semester which was really hard for all the information the class has to give but Professor Mohammad made everything really easy by using his own experiences and examples to help is understand and made the class really enjoyable! Definitely one of the best professors I've ever taken!
He is a very entertaining professor. Does not use textbook, lectures based on projection, very knowledgeable on the subject, and is very clear. It's just that his tests aren't so easy. At least there's no homework, though!
His test are TRICKY, you need to pay attention to each word he mention in his ALL multiple choice tests. Will give an extra credit assignment and curves the exams. Not an easy A, you need to memorize and most importantly know and understand the material to get an A.
He makes class awesome, I loved it. He demonstrates GREAT examples that record with ease into your mind. Yes, his test are indeed a little tricky. Just make sure that when you study, that you know clearly what everything means so that you won't confuse yourself with his wording. This class is a must take, I enjoyed it, and NO need for buying books
Funny teacher, its one of the classes this semester that i enjoyed going to because I learned a lot. He gives examples of everything that he is teaching and will give more if you dont understand it. The tests are a little hard even though they are multiple choice. You have to really understand the concepts he teaches for the tests. Take him!(:
Good Teacher!! But the tests are tough so be ready and take good notes!
At first, this teacher seems extremely laid back. The class seems like a breeze. But when the time comes for a test.. You better of had studied!!! His tests are really difficult.. This teacher doesn't require a book and doesn't assign homework. He assigns classwork whenever he feels like it. If you really want to LEARN something... Don't take him.
No textbook/ no homework. Tests are all scenarios you have to pick which explains them best. Warning tricky wording on test. The Class grades posted before the final exam And most of the class c & d's.
The lecture is fun and never boring! no need to buy textbook, the class goes by taking notes of his own definitions down. His tests are almost all scenarios with multiple choices. He substitutes definitions to different words, but if you don't know those words, ask him. He will answer them. Overall, I loved his class.
I loved this class. No textbook required and all exams are based off his lecture notes. His lectures are extremely entertaining & he almost always let us leave early. Yes, the wording on his exams can be extremely tricky, however I still earned an A because I studied (only a little). If you are interested in psychology, take his class!
He is such a great teacher. He uses helpful examples that really paint a picture for the definitions.. but make sure to study for the tests. Class seems easy until the test comes around.. the tests can be difficult. pay attention to detail in your notes before you go in for the test.
Such a great teacher! He is a very funny guy. Very laid back and is extremely clear! He uses examples for each term he covers so you really understand it. He also uses Youtube explain things further which just makes the class that much more fun. Tests are a breeze! No Textbook! Take him!
He is judgemental and tries to instil beliefs and stereotypes on everyone. His tests are extremely, EXTREMELY,confusing. There is a difference between challenging and just confusing. I even offered to write essays so that he would know that I actually do understand the subject. But he denied me saying that it would take time to read it...
this teachers class can be fun, but when it comes to his tests they are very confusing. he sets his own examples he made up which can lead to different responses. basically, his tests werent clear, for he used his own words on the questions. if you want a fun class take him, but if you want to pass your tests dont take him.
hes a cool guy , its just hes very moody and very strict , i love his teaching methods , making and giving examples for everything , i respect him alot for he is a good teacher , just his exams were very misleading. .. his wording was off on alot of things , he would expect us to understand his examples without clarity
This guy comes up with hilarious stories about his life, good examples to understand the material, and no homework or papers yet his tests (multiple choice) are ridiculously hard as hell. The way he words his exams are so confusing that you might end up choosing the wrong answer even though you thought it was right. Avoid this teacher at all costs.
his quizzes are not the usual! He is an extremely hilarious professor, you will never be bored in his class i promise. no textbook needed, just paper for notes and Scranton for tests. however, his tests are based on life events, not definitions of of textbooks. make sure to take good notes, COPY EVERY WORD HE SAYS for how he says it.
I got an A in his class, but what everyone is saying is true: His tests are extremely hard. My major is Psych, so I didn't have an extremely difficult time taking psych 5 but I definitely had my work cut out. He is extremely funny, but if psych isn't something that comes easy to you, take someone else. I would personally take him again.
Professor Abdelhamid(he prefers us to call him prof. mohammed) is absolutely hilarious and makes the lectures really clear to understand by giving his personal experiences. His tests are a bit tricky but you learn a lot. I would definitely take him again!
Amazing teacher that gives insight on his personal life through his lectures and ties each joke back to a lesson which can be applied to real life as well as to the course material. his tests are based off of the lecture material, and since theyre all hilarious and engaging lectures note-taking will be easy. best class ive had at el co so far.
Great Teacher but Tests are HARD
tests are ridiculously hard but this was a great class, prof is funny and keeps you interested however his tests aren't really matched to his lecture and he doesn't make you read the book so i don't understand how he expects people to pass. He will publicly humiliate you if you are late and make you leave. not a nice guy when it comes to that.
Questions on the exams are very tricky. Exams are open notes. Talks a lot about his personal stories that link to lectures. Since most of his extra credits were in-class activities, you have to be in your seat on time. He really does kick you out of class when you're late. You don't need to get a textbook for his class, so take good notes.
Professor Muhammad is awesome! He tells really good stories and knows what he's talking about. He's also really honest which is appreciated. However he gives little to no homework so your grade is pretty much composed of your tests so you have to take good notes and study. But it's okay because his tests are open notes!
Took his class during SUMMER after reading about him here and was glad I did. His tests aren't too bad--just take notes of everything and truly be able to understand and DISTINGUISH between the different concepts/topics. His class was about 2 hours long, but he's very funny and lets you out about 30 mins earlier, so it felt like a breeze everyday.
TAKE HIS CLASS! He's insanely hilarious. All tests are open notes!
Took him for psych 5 and I had to take him again for psych 8. He is just an amazing professor that links his personal stories to the class, which helps a lot!!! All of his tests are open notes, so take good notes!!! However, do the tests carefully because they can be tricky if you rush it and not think psychologically like you should anyway :)
Class is 100% lectures and tests are open-notes. Grading is basically all tests with maybe two in-class assignments and no homework. If you show up 20+ minutes late, he'll send you home and he has 0 toleration for phones/disruptive talking. It's a pretty easy class and he's hilarious and has a lot of good stories that relate to the topics.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. You think the class will be easy because its open notes, but its the hardest class I have ever taken. The professor's test is multiple choice questions and open notes so you can't really study for it, and you believe that you are choosing the right answer and then you get it wrong. Only 10 percent get As in the class.
This guy is beyond hilarious! i took a 7:45am class and even then he was really funny and did what he had to do accordingly. He is very sarcastic but in the most hilarious way. He tests are open notes so it's a bit of an easy class, ONLY if you're notes are good. No homework and only one chance of extra credit towards the end of the semester.
Not sure why there's one random bad review. The class is really straight forward. Only way you can mess up is if you take terrible notes. The tests are pretty difficult but that's why you have to take GOOD notes and not just copy everything from the overhead. If you literally copy everything off the board, this isn't the class for you.
Prof. Abdelhamid is straight forward. He has a lot of stories. Good examples that go with the lecture. He Loves his daughter. His tests are not cumulative and they are open note tests but r tricky. Gives xtra credit when he notices students need it. Absolutely dislikes students using their phone during lecture. so dont use it. No HW. Fun class.
At first I really liked this teacher. He was funny with lots of stories. His class is entirely lecture then open note tests. He makes his own definitions which differed from his powerpoint definitions, making it hard to take notes. What really turned me off from this teacher was how every lecture turned into sexual jokes. Not professional
No homework, & open note tests. Lectures were fun because he has lots of entertaining stories. BUT, there was no opportunities to get points aside from test scores! He gave short in class assignments + an extra credit paper both in which I received full credit on, but even though I take great notes, the tests were hard cause he words them weirdly.
Phenomenal Professor!! Super hilarious, relates everything you're learning with present day topics. Test are open note, missing class isn't an option unless someone you know in that clas takes really good notes but it's best to come into class so you understand the notes. No textbook required. Gives a few extra credit assignments. The G.O.A.T.
Open notes on exams. When taking notes off his PowerPoints he will point out at times things you Must know for exam. Occasional extra credit.
No homework, open note exam. Do you think it would be easier? If you are okay with B or C, take his class.
Unclear lecture. He confused himself with other class what he thought. You think the class will be easy because its open notes, but its the hardest class I have ever taken. The professor's test is multiple choice questions and open notes you believe that you are choosing the right answer and then you get it wrong.
I took Professor Mohammed Summer 2018 and he is by FAR the best professor I've ever had. He is a joy to listen to. Super funny and makes the learning material EASY to understand. He makes a lot of jokes and is great at engaging discussions w/ students. THE BEST. TAKE HIM FOR YOUR CRITICAL THINKING REQUIREMENT!
This is my first grade B Ive ever had. There is nothing to learn. Just listening his joke about his family that is not funny. No use text book. Nothing provided for exam. No homework and open book is not useful.
The professor is relatable and learning is fun and accessible. His class is simple. Show up, take notes on what he says. Listen. Participate. Be ready for tests only. The tests are wordy compared to his notes, but if you understand the concepts and have listened, you will pass the tests and class. Gives extra credit. Open note tests!
Definitely recommend this professor! His exams are all open note, but short and difficultly worded. Occasional extra credit and exams are weighted. the only downside is you don't know your grade until the semester is over because you only see your raw test scores. no homework and very interesting lectures.
Class is really easy so it's a good morning class. He shares a lot of anecdotes related to psych and the only work is writing what he tells you from the lecture. Virtually no hw, only the 2 EC assignments he gave out, if you do them. No studying needed as exams are open notes but make good notes because the tests are only thing he grades
Super funny
Professor Mohammed is super easygoing and funny. His tests are all open note, the textbook is not required, no homework, and offers in-class extra credit assignments.
Do not take his class if you are easily offended or sensitive, cause he really could not care less about your feelings. He creates his own definitions of some terms, so make sure you write those down as that is the way he will use them on the tests, which are all open notes. Offers some extra credit here and there. Has some moody days, so beware.
Be ready to here "is that clear?" about a million times a day. The class is completely based off of tests and a few in-class extra credit opportunities. He's not a bad professor but the entire semester I had no clue what my grade was. The key is to show up everyday, write EVERYTHING down, and ask questions. Take good notes or you will not pass.
one of the funniest professors ive ever had! his tests are open note so attendance is important in my opinion, just take good notes and listen to the lectures and youll be fine. his lectures are entertaining though so i actually like going to class. he likes it when people participate, it just further helps with discussions during class.
He's a chill professor, but you honestly have to have a good sense of humor in order to enjoy his class. No textbook needed, and tests are all open notes. You really do have to pay attention to his lectures and take really good notes in order to do well though. Get ready to hear stories about his daughter, who he adorably loves more than anything.
Has no regard for learning disabilities. During COVID-19,classes went online. Told him I was struggling. He said he'd work with me. Turned in 2 papers late, because he said I could. I received a 6/10 for being late. I was alone with no help from the SRC An equivalent of a D on an assignment, is not working with me and ruins GPAs. Not fair.
Nice dude was class. Test and quiz heavy
Test are based on his lectures. Get 2 tries on the quizzes. He uses real life examples and he adorably uses his family. Hes super cheesy and funny. He even hints at what he will be using on the quiz. I copied and pasted his lectures and added the extra things he added during the zoom sessions. It really wasnt that difficult.
Good teacher. I didnt attend one lecture and still got a decent grade! His notes are easy to understand and tests are easy to take but there will be mutiple!
Amazing professor. Makes lectures interesting and gives many examples to understand the topic. You can get a decent grade on tests by just the lecture notes uploaded without attending lectures. Would still recommend to attend lectures.
I took Professor Mohammed Summer 2020 and he is by FAR the best professor I've ever had. He is a joy to listen to. Super funny and makes the learning material EASY to understand. He makes a lot of jokes and is great at engaging discussions w/ students. THE BEST. TAKE HIM FOR YOUR CRITICAL THINKING REQUIREMENT!
Hes an amazing professor! He is also very fair with his grading and does not assign to much work. I enjoyed his class so much and would definitely recommend taking his class. He truly does care about his students and is always available to as answer any questions.
Great teacher & material is fabulous. I was very happy to learn from him, but there was no work in this course. The ENTIRE class had a total of 83 points. If you mess up on even one test, your shot at getting an A are over. I've never wrote a review and suggested a professor give you more work but this class needed. If you don't mind a B, recommend
I really liked his class. He is a really cool guy. He really tries to help his students out. There were no meeting times, just recordings. His class wasnt too bad, and he responded to his email quickly. I would say, if you get the chance, take him.
This professor isn't super involved, but his lectures are clear, fun, and have great examples. There are quizzes - no tests. However, the examples he gives don't always relate to the questions. super easy though. grade is based on quizzes and there are discussions, that don't really count. loved him and his content. take him for psyc108 if you can!
Probably the best psych-stats professor at El Camino. Gives lots of extra credit and the class isn't homework heavy at all. He actually explains the material well, is super engaging and cares about his students. He doesn't just read off a powerpoint like a lot of other professors at elco.
really easy but he wouldnt answer any of my questions
You must take all tests according to his notes, If you were taught a different way he will give you a zero. I would recommend this teacher but just pay attention to his notes.
Took this class for extra credits for my semester and it was pretty easy…..only 6 assignments and 6 quizzes for the entire course so it did not get in the way of my other coursework. Would recommend this class as an easy GPA booster.
This professors lectures made everything a lot easier to understand. I love watching the lectures as he broke down everything step by step. If you want to learn, are scared to take statistics like I was take his class! Even if you don't understand it at first he'll gladly schedule a zoom call with you. Great professor would definitely recommend.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
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