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“I've always hated science because of all of my terrible past teachers but this professor made her class so interesting and actually had someone like me paying attention, and I never received below a B on an exam”
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Reviews (273)
Test Material is impossible to learn...do not take
shes nice, she tries to make jokes and their funny most of the time. she doesnt just stand and lecture its pretty informal even in a huge class. shes more than glad to share information that someone may be curious about she actually goes home and looks it up for us. the info is hard just like in any science class but i mean...come on...STUDY!!
hard hard hard i study so hard and still get a C. the only good thing is you get to drop your lowest test grade. try not to have her for this class even tho shes nice but her tests are harddddd
GREAT TEACHER! I took her over summer and it was great. She really connects with you and tries to help you understand the concept and not just know the information. She would have study guides for each test and pull questions directly from them. I would def. take a class with her again!
class was wayy more in depth than i originally thought it would be but not too difficult if you are interested in the brain and how it works. Her tests are difficult but she gives a study guide and all of the answers are in the lecture slides. She also is very informative and answers all questions as best she can. Overall not bad.
This teacher is really nice, and extremely helpful and considerate. But nothing can prepare you for the difficulty of her tests. You can learn the material top to bottom (which I did) yet the wording in the questions and the questions themselves will deter you from being able to get an A or B. She's a great person, but her tests are impossible.
This class is really easy. Since attendance isn't mandatory I never went and I still got an A. She gives you study guides and if you do them and read the book then you'll definitely do well. I really recommend the professor and I would definitely take another one of her classes.
She is a great teacher She makes the material really easy to comprehend. Test are straight from the book so just go to class (duh) and u wont need 2 read the book. USE THE STUDY GUIDE. Nothing else, test are straight from them! Honestly if u go to class u'll do fine, and u must do the study guide. they take bout 2 days todo get material from slides
This teacher makes sure that you are prepared for the tests especially if you come to class and do the study guide! She is very helpful and will gladly stay after class or meet with you to make sure that you understand everything.
Best teacher ever. Do not need the book because she goes through all the info thoroughly. Quizzes everyday at the beginning of class but they are pretty straight forward due to how well she explains the topics. Tests are straight off the study questions/lectures but do require some studying because not all multiple choice.
Dr. Johnson is a great teacher. She explains everything in depth, and throughout the class, she will stop to make sure you understand the concept. If you don't, she will answer any questions that you may have. Her tests are easy if you use the study guide. She is also funny, so class is not always completely serious.
As long as you come to class, everything will be just fine. She puts a study guide at the end of all her powerpoint slides too, so you won't need the book that much. She's very nice and tries to answer all of your questions. She's a pretty good teacher.
Dr. Johnson is a great teacher. Some of the stuff she teaches hard and confusing but she does a great job explaining. DO THE STUDY GUIDES! They take forever but the go over exactle whats on the tests. If you go to the lectures and do the study guides its an easy A.
Great teacher. She's awesome and HOT.
The class covers a lot of material but she makes it a lot easier. You don't need the textbook at all: she puts up all the powerpoints online. Also, she makes things much easier to understand in her lectures that on the ppts so you might want to come to class. She's not dull, she's very peppy and makes everything relatable to. Take her.
Theres alot of material for this course. She has study questions for the end of each section. Study them!! DONT buy the book, you wont need it. You dont even have to go to class as long as you know the study questions. If you know the study questions, you should make an A. She is very nice, and not hard to look at either ;)
Dr. Johnson's class was really easy as along as you studied at least 2 days before the test. She gives enough extra credit for anyone to get an A. Dr.Johnson is the kind of professor, who makes learning exciting and enjoable. I recommend this class with her, if you want to learn about the brain and get an A in the process.
AMAZING! I actually enjoy attending her class and find her really knowledgeable about this field.
=] Great help. Sweet and makes a lot of material manageable.
Material was pretty difficult but she was very lenient when it came to the grading. Overall a really great teacher.
Great teacher!Tests are exactly from the Study Questions so you dont have to study anything else!
Very nice and patient professor. Tests are difficult but straightforward enough.
Spectacular teacher! She is willing to work hard for you if you do the same for her. Very down to earth and makes lectures interesting. Take Intro to Brain and Behavior to satisfy your science requirement, she makes it really interesting!
Dr. Johnson, what can I say... I love you! You are the best teacher in the world. You are caring, sweet and nice to everyone all the time. You are a role model for everyone. You are an angel from the sky who is doing a very good thing for students and the future society. You don't get to meet someone nice like you often. It was a true pleasure.
Great teacher!Very smart and helpful. Attendance is not mandatory but extra credit is given every few weeks for attendance.No use in buying the text book. Tests are straight from her review.
She was a great professor and very helpful. She explained things very easily and tests are easy enough if you study. Would definitely take her again for another class if i could!
Great teacher! I wasn't interested much in the brain before I took her class but she is a great lecturer and definitely made class worth going to. I would definitely take another one of her classes! Do the study questions at the end of her PowerPoints and you will do fine on her tests
This class is very interesting. Mrs. Johnson teaches very interesting material, and she gives lots of extra credit just for going to class (not mandatory attendance). She is very helpful at her office hours and she gives out the answers to the test in the form of "study questions." just know those and go to class and you will get an A.Great teacher
basically just study the study questions and powerpoints online and you will do fine. i never went to class and got an A.. shes super nice and a good prof
She was one of the best teachers I've had at FSU. Seriously just do her study questions at the end of the slides and they are pretty much the test! Its very hard not to pass her class if you attend and pay attention! She makes it interesting and you want to learn!! :)
BEST teacher i've had at FSU. She knows what she's talking about and always opens up discussion boards during the week of an exam and as long as you attempt to answer a question you post, she gives you the answer. Seriously learned so much but worked hard. Never went to class and got an A just do the study questions! She gives you everything !
Very sweet and nice lady, she's a mom and a happy person in general. Tests are difficult, but she gives study guides that cover the material, and will answer any of the questions on the discussion board. Grade is based upon four tests (including final) but only your three highest count. Study! She says "critters" a lot which I think is hilarious.
Dr. Johnson is so nice, but kind of hard. If you go to class, you can get an A. I skipped a lot and got a B. She gives extra credit for going to class so that's awesome. Nice teacher, but you have to study.
Nice, but you have to go to class. Study a lot.
Dr Johnson is so nice. She goes out of her ways to help. She was pregnant this summer and was still available to students at anytime. Class was very clear. You'll know about action potential by the time you leave her class, guarenteed. She's such a beautiful person inside. Take her class, you won't regret it. I love you Dr Johnson
Dr Johnson is so nice. She goes out of her ways to help. She was pregnant this summer and was still available to students at anytime. Class was very clear. You'll know about action potential by the time you leave her class, guarenteed. She's such a beautiful person inside. Take her class, you won't regret it. I love you Dr Johnson
After taking her for PSB2000, I was super excited to get into her EXP3203 section. Her B&B class is definitely easier (still challenging, but great). She remains one of my favorite professors but do expect more studying for S&P. She has a way of making very complex material easy to understand. Take her if you get the chance! &Read!
She is a great teacher. Test are multiple choice and not tricky. As long as you study you should be fine and also attend class as much as possible because she clarifies her powerpoints.
Interesting lectures. Very informative. Is willing to go a little off topic.
I took her for Brain & Behavior and Sensation & Perception, and I can honestly say Dr. Johnson is honestly one of the sweetest people I have ever met, definitely one of my favorite professors I've had. The class material can be hard, but she'll do everything she can to help you understand.
Dr. Johnson is an amazing teacher and is willing to help anyone who asks for it. I got an A in the class and I am looking forward to taking more classes with her. She gives study questions at the end of each powerpoint and her tests are taken directly from the study questions. Highly recommend!!
She is super nice and friendly and really tries to help you learn the material. It seems she really wants her students to do well, but realizes the material is hard to begin with. I definitely recommend taking her.
Great professor! She gives a ton of random extra credit which will actually help your grade a lot if you attend class every day. Her tests are straight from her study questions which are straight from her power points and the text. Recommend the class and professor johnson as well.
I don't understand how anyone could do poorly in this class. The slides are easy to understand, the study questions cover all the material on the tests, and Dr. Johnson is available to help students outside of class hours.
I've taken Dr. Johnson for two semesters and i love her! She is an awesome professor. Her material can be hard but she does all she can to simplify it. She is always available if you need help. Just go to class and answer the study guide questions.
Johnson is a knowledgeable professor, skilled lecturer, and a charming woman. Very helpful and approachable. Attendance not mandatory, but taken sporadically throughout the semester. EC usually offered the class after each test. Tests are comprehensive but easy to study for. Focus on study questions in each slideshow. I found the book online.
Orenda Johnson is a delight! Shes always very upbeat and enthusiastic about what she teaches witch makes learning the material that much easier. I got an A and only read the book to review for the tests. Do her study questions and you'll be fine.
Although sometimes her lectures can be very tedious she is a great teacher and is very clear on what she expects you to know for tests. 4 tests and an optional final to replace a test grade. Extra credit opportunities along the way. I would definitely recommend her if you need PBS2000 because its not an easy 2000 level class.
Gorgeous, brilliant, funny. I would take the class again just learn from such a pleasant person.
Dr. Johnson is an awesome professor. She tells you exactly what she expects. Attendance isn't mandatory but she does pass out an extra credit attendance sheet randomly. She provides you with study questions at the end of every slide. DO THE STUDY QUESTIONS! If you understand the study questions you will do well on her exams. THE FINAL IS OPTIONAL!
Easy class...don't bother buying the textbook. I rarely attended class and still received an A by doing the chapter questions after each chapter!
I've taken Research Methods, Brain and Behavior, and Sensation & Perception with Dr. Johnson. She is excellent. Research Methods is a total drag as a class, but she made it bearable, because she is so funny, and down-to-earth: An absolute pleasure to be lectured by.
Dr Johnson is wonderful. This course is challenging in general but with her, much simplified and to the point. Funny, kind, and very helpful, she is one of the best at FSU! Uses personal examples which helps to understand material. print out PP slides from Bb and take notes on those, book rarely used. Study for tests and TAKE HER! You will learn!!!
Gives extra credit for attendance. Very nice and sweet. Optional final, as long as you study the study guides the tests are easy
Dr. Johnson is a great teacher. Her lectures are clear and her tests are easy as long as you do and study the study questions she posts for every slide set. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities and the final is optional.
If only every professor was like Dr. Johnson and taught their class this way! Her lectures were always interesting, she's funny, super clear, helpful, and funny. You could get by w/o going to class, but why would you? Just make sure to do the study ?'s she gives you and you know exactly what she'll test you on. Loved her and Brain and Behavior!
Dr. Johnson is a breath of fresh air. One of the best teachers I've had. Attendance isn't mandatory, but it can make the difference between an A and a B. Read the textbook, take notes, come to class, and visit her office hours.
Dr. Johnson is the best professor I have ever had. I'm taking my third class with her this semester (Sensation and Perception), and have previously taken Physiological Psychology and Research Methods with her. She even managed to make RM interesting, which is quite a feat. Just attend class and study the questions at the end of the power points.
She is AMAZING. She'll answer any question you ask and always has a smile on her face. Her tests are the study guides (which are extensive, but what would you expect?) and she offers extra credit. You will not regret taking her.
literally the most perfect person ever. I wish i could take her for every psychology class. her tests are so fair, clear, and right from her study questions! can't get better than that. everything I learned from her class comes back for real life use. Seriously the best choice I made taking this class with her! TAKE HER TAKE HER TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!!!
Orenda is wonderful. She is very invested in her students fully understanding the material. She is very open to questions in class and if she doesn't have an answer to a specific question, she will look it up and get back to you. She is also really nice when you go to her office hours.
Great professor but has some trouble communicating what exactly you need to know for the exam. First test were easy, last test was so hard. But she is hot so going to class is fun.
You can get up to 5 percent up on your final grade through extra credit which was very ambigous on her syllabus. So just so everyone knows DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!
There are four exams throughout the semester that are based off of various powerpoints that she goes over in class. The final exam is optional and will take the place of your lowest exam grade. You can also gain up to 5 points of extra credit on your final grade! I took this class as a LS science credit and enjoyed it! Just attend the lecture!
I took her for brain & behavior, received an A and was beyond excited to have her again. Unfortunately, the volume of material we are expected to learn for this course makes it near impossible to excel in this class. As an A student, studying for 20+ hours got me a C on both exams. Love her but she makes this class way harder than it should be.
Like everyone else has said DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! Because of the extra credit, which is five extra points to your final grade, I received an A+ in the class. All the test questions are from her study guides! Go to class, pay attention and you will be fine she's also a good lecturer.
I love Professor Johnson! I took her for Research Methods of Psychology and for Sensation and Perception. The material is definitely hard and you have to study, but getting an A is not hard at all. She is awesome and I will recommend her to anyone!
Any class with Dr. Johnson is a class you should be taking. She is fair, clear, and honest about what she expects from her students. If you do the study questions and really understand the answers, this class should be an easy A. Some of the material is tough. However, she is wonderful in office hours and always looks forward to helping.
This class can get very confusing very quickly if you let yourself fall behind. My advice? ONLY STUDY what is on the study guide at the end of each chapter's powerpoint. Ignore the textbook & everything else. STUDY GUIDE = THE BIBLE. As long as you embrace your study guides & powerpoints you'll pass. ALSO, 5 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS CAN BE EARNED.
Optional to attend class, but it helps. She puts up power points and study questions at the end of each power point. Dr. Johnson is extremely helpful and answers emails almost immediately. There were 4 exams and an optional final and she drops the lowest grade. Plus extra credit due by the end of the semester. A lot of work but interesting class.
BEST TEACHER! she's funny, clear, and extremely helpful :)
Great teacher! Her class is funny but sometimes boring. Powerpoints and study questions are lengthy, but her test are almost exactly the study questions, so attendance is really not required to do well. She is super nice and helpful, great class to take
Helpful and understanding
Dr. Johnson is honestly one of my favorite professors at FSU. She's down to earth, funny, and really knows what she's talking about and is good at teaching confusing topics in a way that is easy to understand. Her tests are all multiple choice and easy if you answer her study questions at the end of every Powerpoint. Easy and interesting class.
I've always hated science because of all of my terrible past teachers but this professor made her class so interesting and actually had someone like me paying attention, and I never received below a B on an exam. You must study for the tests and it would be helpful if you went to class but you don't really have to. Great Professor and great class!
Super helpful. SO MUCH EXTRA CREDIT. Study Questions at the end of each powerpoint are basically the test questions. You don't have to show up to class but she's so funny, and sometimes she adds stuff that may not be on the powerpoint so its good that you go!
RUN for your life!!! Absolute WORST professor at FSU! she reads str8 off the ppt slides, she has NO tangible knowledge of what she's teaching, all she does is talk about her family & kids, class is an overload of info condensed into a ppt presentation. you're left unprepared for the Exams, she's condescending & she thinks her jokes are funny. NOT!
Orenda was a delight. Study guides she gives you are basically the tests. Can't imagine a better professor. Genuinely cares about students and their performance. Take her.
Dr. Johnson knows her stuff! Although research methods is EXTREMELY boring she managed to making it fun and interesting to come to class. She has a really good sense of humor and told jokes through out the entire semester. Her exams are really hard, I studied a lot for them and I would still get a high C.
Prof Johnson is great! Very clear with what she expects and always willing to further explain. Tests are tough because there is so much info, but if you answer the study questions you should be fine. Posts PPs but I recommend going to class for in depth explanations - lectures aren't boring! Definitely take advantage of extra credit opportunities.
I absolutely loved Dr. Johnson! She's super sweet, helpful, and funny. She made the lectures super interesting! There are plenty of opportunities for extra credit and the tests aren't bad at all as long as you go to class. Plus, the final exam is optional! I got an A in the class without ever really using the book.
Easy tests, like the study guides.
TONS OF EC (4%) available. Material can be difficult without a background in physio but she is very good at explaining if you don't understand. she entertains a lot of questions in class and that puts us behind. Overall come to classtake notesdo study questions and read book for clarification. Grade is 75% lecture 25% lab (sheep brain anatomy).
She's absolutely amazing and can explain different concepts really well!
I have taken three classes with Orenda and she is amazing! You will do well if you read the powerpoints or fill out the study questions. She gives a lot of extra credit, and is understanding when it comes to reasons for missing a test or assignment. She is knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Attendance isn't required but highly recommended.
This woman is phenomenal. Seriously. I've taken three courses with her now. The upper level classes are not easy A's, but she makes her expectations very clear. GET TO KNOW HER. Seriously, go to her office hours. She has become a mentor to me and her knowledgeexperience is invaluable! I loved the class and her enthusiasm; she loves the material!
She's an incredible teacher who cares about her students. She offers plenty of extra credit, and makes sure that no student is confused about her expectations. Definitely take her classes if you can.
Dr. J. is great! Although this course is hard, she makes it really interesting and is super funny! There are chances to get extra credit and in-class participation points, so take advantage of these opportunities! Her tests are pretty hard, so you really have to study. She is also very understanding and cares about her students and their success.
She is an amazing teacher and does everything she can to help you. The class is just a very difficult topic to understand, especially if you are not a psychology or science major. The tests are really hard but you get to drop your lowest of 5 tests grades (4 exams, 1 final).
Dr. Johnson is a blessing. This is my second class with her (the first being Brain and Behavior) she is great professor. I have never struggled in her class though her tests can be hard. Come to class and you'll get a B without even trying. I've even gone to her office hours to chat Neuroscience-y things!!
Dr. Johnson was one of my favorite teachers at FSU. She is a very bubbly person, so her lectures were more enjoyable than other classes. Her tests are very fair, so as long as you put in the time to study, you will do great. She offers awesome extra credit opportunities that can add up to 4% to your final grade. Would definitely recommend her!
You can't expect to pass without being at the lectures and studying before every test. She's good at teaching and makes it clear cut but if you don't attend then you won't understand the PowerPoint material.
LOVED Dr. Johnson!! She is an amazing professor and really teaches this intro class well. I think her expectations are fair, you definitely have to put in work before tests but it is nothing that can't be done. Lectures are pretty entertaining and enjoyable if you are interested in the subject.
Dr. Johnson is amazing! Made such a boring topic so much more interesting. Her '+4% on your final grade' extra credit is amazing, too. She is passionate and entertaining, and incredibly approachable. Take her for this class!
So glad I took Research Methods with Johnson, she made such a boring topic alot more tolerable. She explains the topic well and is there for you if you need further explanation. She also gives extra credit worth four percentage points on your final grade. Super nice lady that I would take another class with in the future!
Great professor, but hard class. Definitely use the book as a study tool. Go to class because the notes won't make sense unless you hear her explain them. Also, attendance gives you an added 10-15pts on your grade.
I LOVED Dr. Johnson!! She is an awesome professor/ teacher. She is very helpful and clear about he expectations. Lectures are pretty entertaining and enjoyable if you are interested in the subject.
AMAZING PROFESSOR AND AMAZING HUMAN BEING! So incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and funny! She is so understanding and accommodating to individual needs and goes out of her way to put the pretty tough course material into an understandable perspective. Class is essential for understanding hard topics (but not mandatory). If you need a lab, take it
Great teacher! She's always willing to help and won't go to the next slide unless she believes everyone understands. Her tests are straight forward and theres ted talk extra credit opportunities.
One of the best psychology teachers at FSU. She is so kind and is always there for you. Go to office hours, email her, get to know her. She is a great teacher and makes hard to learn material very manageable. I'll be taking another class with her in the fall! TAKE HER! Go to class and do the extra credit.
SUCH A GREAT PROFESSOR. recommend 100%. She is always there to help and makes what would normally be hard material seem easy. 4 tests and a final but the final is optional and if you take it she drops your lowest test grade. also offers a lot of extra credit.
Dr. Johnson is one of the best professors at FSU. She is knowledgable and passionate about teaching. She gives so much extra credit and she's extremely understanding. You won't regret taking her.
Orenda is an amazing professor. The way her course is set up, she has study questions at the end of each power point slide for every chapter. If you look at these and answer these questions you will do fine on the tests. She is very clear about her expectations and she makes the information interesting. Loved going to class!
Dr. Johnson was AMAZING, hilarious, intelligent and made the class interesting. The course material is difficult but if you do the study guide questions she gives, you'll get good grades on your exams. Gives extra credit. Optional final exam.
One of the harder required psych classes but she's great at explaining the information. Very clear about how to get an A in her class from the beginning.
The course can be difficult at times but Dr. Johnson is an phenomenal lecturer and just an awesome person in general. Very clear about what will be on tests and what the best way to study for them is. Gives extra credit as well that really helps. You will definitely do well if you go to class and look over the slides. I'd recommend her to anybody.
Dr. Johnson is a great teacher. I really enjoyed her classes and the clear passion she has for the subject. I'm a good student and study (but also have a lot of other stuff going on), and was able to get an A+ in this course.
Very nice, knowledgeable, sometimes funny too. Offers a lot of extra credit and has multiple-choice tests, final is optional to replace a grade. Overall great professor and would take again.
AMAZING TEACHER!! Makes a somewhat difficult class interesting and very do-able. Lectures are amazing, she explains things clearly and very well. Lots of opportunities for extra credit. Go to class, theres in-class credit for completion and the lectures are 100% all you need to learn test material!!
Psych major so this class was required for me but taking it with Orenda made all the difference. Course material was so interesting, she is great with connecting with the students, and all tests & in class participation points were directly from her pp's. I would honestly recommend this class to non-psych majors as an elective! she's great
Easy class but youll need to study a good bit to do well on the tests
She's super sweet and her tests are very easy. I heard a bunch of scary things about research methods but this class was a piece of cake. I wish all my classes were this easy.
She is an excellent professor. This course has 25% of the grade coming from the separate lab component. The grade of this course is from 4 exams at 65%. The remaining 10% of the grade comes from the final project (group project) that is worked on in the lab component.
She's super funny and outgoing. Her lectures are always interesting even if the material isn't and she loves telling stories. She's a super sweet person and her tests are very straight forward.
Dr. Johnson is the best teacher I have ever had in my entire life. She makes a hard topic easy by giving descriptive lectures and answering any questions. Above that, she's just an enjoyable person to be around, a real stand-up woman. I'm already enrolling in more courses with her in the future. Her tests are straight to the point, never tricky. 3
Had her for research methods and literally never paid attention in class. She is a good lecturer, but honestly, the subject is just very boring. If you answer the learning objectives and check your understanding questions in the book and just study those, it's an easy A. Lots of extra credit opportunities too.
Great teacher! 4 tests plus optional final! recommend attending the class even though not mandatory! Tests do require a good amount of studying, but overall solid class and professor!
One of the best teachers I've had at FSU. So entertaining, keeps the class super interesting, and makes difficult information seem really understandable. Always willing to work with you and explain! Tests require studying and reading but if you do what you should you'll do really well.
Dr. Johnson is really kind and really knows what she's talking about. My grade was completely due to my ineptness of the subject and nothing to do with her teaching. I would absolutely recommend you take her for this class.
I love Dr. Johnson, I have taken any class that she teaches because she makes learning the material fun and easy. Gives 4 TOTAL POINTS EXTRA CREDIT! Tests are a breeze with her study questions at the end of her power -points. She's an overall amazing professor. Really friendly and easy to talk to and very understanding.
Exams are pretty tough. Go to class and read from the textbook and you'll do fine. She makes study guides for you so its really nice because shes very transparent about what will be on the exam. I recommend her but only if you're a good studier but its important to be able to understand concepts and be able to apply them
Orenda Johnson is a wonderful professor. She knows exactly what she's talking about and explains it in terms that are easily understood.
this class is hard. really hard. but she makes it easy, she's so sweet and so helpful and willing to do so much, gave SO MUCH extra credit. i would take this class bc shes an amazing teacher its just a tough class. study a week in advance. don't need textbook i went straight from her notes and did just fine but u need to study hard
My favorite class/professor! Material can be difficult at times but as long as you really study the powerpoints and understand the content, not just memorize, you'll be fine! exams come from the powerpoints exactly and they're easy if you study using her study guides! attendance isn't mandatory but she makes concepts easier. Great professor 100%
Only exams are used for your final grade. The exams are difficult but she gives us study questions and if you study those you'll do well. Also, she gives you extra credit that can give you 4% added to your final grade.
The greatest professor I have had at FSU so far. She truly cares about her students and them doing well. Brain and Behavior is a hard class but Johnson prepares you fully for the exams. Exams are the study questions and learning objectives in her power point. Never paid attention in class and ended with a solid A! TAKE WITH JOHNSON!!!
Dr. Johnson was an excellent teacher all of her test are multiple choice and she gives extra credit reacher to do my advice is to get this done in the beginning because its hard to volunteer in research later on and her test get a little bit trickier after the first one. Also all her test come from her slideshow and the reviews on them.
I absolutely loved this course. Professor Johnson made me want to attend every lecture, even though she put all the content online and never took attendance. Definitely recommend.
She's so sweet and passionate about the class and really knows every aspect of the subject. She makes class interesting and it's easy to do well if you go to lectures and really pay attention then study the night before the test. Don't take this class if you don't like biology or brain & behavior.
Took her for PSB as well. EXP3203 Is harder, but similar in style of teaching and testing. All info needed for test in lecture. Attendance not mandatory but recommended. Fill out the learning objectives in class, its a free study guide! Put in work and you will get an A easy, she is very fair and kind. Corresponding lab is fun, but writing heavy.
One of the best teachers at FSU. Fill out learning objectives, all test questions come from them. Tests are easier than the content will lead you to believe because she words them fairly, but do study! Took for EXP 3203C as well because I love how she teaches. No mandatory cumulitive final, no project, no essays. Extra credit essay optional.
I've taken 3 classes with her, she's a real gem, one of the best professors I've had at FSU. Her lectures are fun and she makes hard/boring material very interesting. Gives extra credit and is so sweet and caring. Do the study questions on her power points and go to class every now and then and you'll be fine.
Dr. Johnson is amazing and gets you interested. Don't take this class if you didn't like brain and behavior
Dr. Johnson is my favorite professor at FSU. Her class is super organized and she really knows her stuff! This is the third class I have taken with her and as long as you use her study questions and attend lectures there is no reason not to get an A. She offers a substantial amount of EC and is always happy to answer questions. Take her!!
She is a great professor! Makes sure people understand, answers all questions, makes herself available outside of class. I was not interested in this topic at all but I don't blame her for it.
She's the best, actually cares about you understanding the material!!!
Professor Johnson is awesome! She really takes her time to help students understand the content. She is very clear in what she expects from students. Her class is made up of 4 exams and an optional final. Just study off the powerpoint study questions and you'll be fine! Gives extra credit opportunities!
The Easiest class I have ever taken. You don't have to take notes or anything to pass. Here's how you pass: DO THE STUDY QUESTIONS. The tests are just multiple choice versions of the study questions she posts at the end of the powerpoints. I did this and never got below a 96 on a test. Easiest. class. ever. She is also super nice and caring.
Amazing professor that really wants to help her students succeed. Easy to get feedback on exams as well as tons of study tips. Gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit. Great lectures that you can understand. Clearly an expert and would take again.
Dr. Johnson was a good professor. Sometimes the class can feel overwhelming at first, but she gives a lot of extra credit. I had this class on top of a heavy science schedule, and still got an A pretty easily. She is very sweet and understanding.
she's a great teacher that states exactly what you need to know for the tests but get ready to memorize a lot of information in short amount of time
Easily the best professor I have ever had. Study the study questions and you will be fine!! It is also smart to truly understand what she's teaching instead of memorizing. She is super easy to talk to and her lectures are really interesting.
super knowledgable professor, She explains material really well that seems super difficult at first. She's clearly passionate about what she does and cares for students. I learned alot in this class.
I don't understand how everyone loves her. Her tests were beyond hard and she was extremely unaccessible outside of class time. Do not take.
Dr. Johnson is an amazing professor. She is super knowledgeable and cares about what she teaches. Her tests are easy to study for because they are basically her lecture slide in test-form. She is also very easy to go talk to at office hours; she is super sweet and caring. I highly recommend her and am sad I won't be taking her again!
She really makes this class as interesting as possible. She cares about the topic and wants you to succeed. She is very clear on her grading and puts study questions at the end of the slide which is very helpful when studying for her exams. She offers a lot of extra credit because this is a harder class for most people, but overall she is great!
Dr. Johnson's class is so interesting and her lectures are amazing. Answer the study questions and study those for the test and you'll do well. She offers easy extra credit that you should definitely do. She is also very approachable and definitely cares about her students!
BEST PROFESSOR AT FSU! Attendance isn't mandatory, but lectures are so interesting you'll want to go! Tests are pretty straight forward if you look through the power-points (which she uploads to Canvas) Literally an angel plz take her class
I loved taking this class. The lecture is interesting but attendance isnt mandatory so if you dont show up there are PowerPoints on canvas. The only grades though are extra credit and 4 exams (the final is optional and can replace your lowest exam grade). As long as you attend most lectures, take notes, then study them you should be 100% fine!
I was super nervous for this class because I struggle with science-type material, but I ended up loving it and receiving an A+. Her lectures are engaging and she provides all of the information you'll need to know on the exams. Expectations were clear and she was always open to hear feedback and help whenever she could. Great professor.
Dr. Johnson is one of the best professors and teachers I've ever had. She makes class fun and easy to follow. Her work isn't too hard as long as you go to class and take notes. I've taken both brain and behavior with her and now I'm in research methods with her and plan on taking other classes with her. I highly recommend her classes!
Dr. Johnson cares a lot about her students. Her exams are entirely based on study questions she includes at the end of her powerpoints that she posts on Canvas. If you study those for the test, you'll do great. Gives a couple quizes that are really easy.
She makes her lectures fun and interesting. She is very understanding and patient.
Easy to understand and learn from. You can tell she cares about her students and whether or not they are grasping the material. Best professor I've had at FSU.
She's cool. PSB is a hard class but she makes it direct and straightfoward always has study questions and a study guide.
I am so glad i ended up taking this class with her. she made a very boring topic not too bad. her lectures are lively and she gives many examples to help explain the concepts. she also gives opportunities for extra credit outside class which is great.
Professor Johnson is amazing! She gives up to 10 points extra credit. The material is difficult for someone who isn't very science-y but she makes it as easy as she can. She does a lot of drawings and notes on the dot-cam with us so it's not just a boring lecture. She's also very helpful outside of class even if you can't make it to office hours
Dr. Johnson is amazing. Her powerpoints are very example-based so you have an idea of all the concepts, lectures are lively and engaging - it'll help a lot if you go to them! Gives a lot of extra credit which is great. Overall a very competent and caring professor.
AMAZING PROFESSOR. Great class, would take it again. Online quizzes, extra credit, and tests. Very approachable. Go to office hours before tests and it will clear so many topics up and is VERY helpful. She is so nice and very approachable.
Really easy class and a laid-back professor. Study guides are basically exactly what the exam will be, so pay attention to them. Also, she offers 10 full points extra credit on your final grade so there's a buffer if you need it.
While she is an amazing professor, intro to brain & behavior was something I personally struggled with; I didn't understand the content and I didn't do good on the tests/quizzes. That being said, I'm sure if I had gone to office hours I would have been better off, plus she gives many opportunities for extra credit in the beginning so TAKE THEM.
She's a great teacher! Really passionate about what she does, and doesn't just read off the powerpoint. She also includes study questions that are really helpful for exams.
One of the funniest, kindest teachers at FSU. Really wants to help and makes sure you understand. Draws out everything shes saying, along with her lectures, to give students more than one way of learning. Optional final.
Super easy A but her teaching style is terrible. She makes power points but doesn't include all the info on exams & includes info that won't be tested. She also handwrites notes in class that are repeating info in the slides or adding info you do not need to know. Spent so much time studying stuff that wasn't tested. take w a diff prof honestly
Tests are easy if you do all the study questions from each lecture. Know those inside and out! Quizzes are super easy and at home. Up to 10 points of extra credit.
Dr. Johnson is an amazing lecturer, and truly cares about her students. In two years of college she is probably the best professor I've had. She makes Neuroscience fun to learn, is very engaging, and is always happy to answer questions to the best of her ability. There's 10 points of extra credit, and the optional final replaces the lowest test.
Dr. Johnson nice but her class is super repetitive. She basically regurgitates what is in her powerpoints. Quizzes are at-home and easy. Exams are sometimes easy. They are an easy B but if you want an A, then you'll have to study the material a little more. This class was basically everything I already learned in AP Psych/anatomy in high school.
Senior here. She is a great lecturer and very kind person, but her "study questions" amount to being the length of a novel. We had 5 exams (which is one every 3 weeks or so) and retaining the amount of information we're expected to retain is impossible for those with other classes/jobs. Unless willing to spend hours a day on this, don't take.
PSB2000 consists of content that could be super hard to understand but Professor Johnson makes it so easy. She dumbs down everything and the worksheets she gives out for grades are very helpful for exams and easy As. Gives extra credit and has a straight forward study guide for each exam.
gives EC opportunities in the beginning of semester and due at the end 4 total of 12 points max. 4 tests and 1 optional cumulative final. i didnt study much and got an A & 3 Bs on the tests, so I didnt have to take final since I ended with an A. quizzes are online at home openbook and easy. never used the book. DO STUDY QUESTIONS!! 55 MC for exams.
Dr. Johnson is great! This class leans more towards neuroscience, which is not my thing, but if you study hard, you should do fine on the tests. She gives SO many extra credit opportunities & there is an optional final. Your lowest exam gets dropped. She is very intelligent and really cares about her students. 10/10 would take her class again.
WOW. One of the very best professors i have ever come to know. Professor Johnson makes material approachable and constantly interesting. She teaches harder material in many ways such as through drawings, videos, and explanations of studies done. All around, a brilliant women and professor.
Great teacher and the class consists of 4 tests and a final. She gives extra credit but her tests can be tricky. You have to study for them but do not need the book. This class is hard but if you study 3 days before and do study q's you're good. The lab is pretty hard but study for those tests too because its 25% of the grade. I'd take her again.
TAKE HER. She extremely understanding and helpful and caring. Final is optional (replaces a test) and she provides extra credit. The class is 4 tests, and 7 quizzes. Do her study guide and study questions and the tests will be easy. The quizzes are open book and at home . Actually do the worksheets (really easy) to better understand the material.
This class is 4 exams and an optional final to replace lowest test grade. Homework is quizzes and worksheets. The worksheets are tedious and sometimes hard, but they really help reinforce the test material. This class is not as easy as I expected. You must study very hard and a few days before the test. Best advice is do the worksheets as you go!
This class was super easy!!!! The exams were multiple choice and she offers ALOT of extra credit !
This class was really interesting and it was really easy to be engaged. The only homework we had were worksheets that should be used to study for the tests, lots of EC. The tests were challanging but all on material from lectures and powerpoint. I really liked Dr. Johnson, she was really sweet and funny. I really reccomend taking this
Dr. Johnson was a great teacher! She is super helpful during and outside of class and the material was interesting which made paying attention during lectures easy. Do all the extra credit ahead of time and study hard before the (multiple choice) exams and you should do fine! Definitely one of the best professors I've had, 10/10 would recommend!!
Do yourself a favor and take Brain and Behavior with her. I was so worried for the class but had no problems with it. Tests were extremely fair and lectures were clear. Love her.
I love her! She makes super complicated material seem so simple. She is always there to help and make sure you understand completely. I learned so much in her class, I 10/10 recommend.
She was an awesome professor! You could tell that she was really knowledgeable and really cared about her students. She always tries to keep class interesting and she is a super nice person.
Best teacher Ive ever had for a psych class! She goes everything so at the end you really know what to expect on her exams! Her exams are all based on the study questions, so if you do those you will most likely ace every exam. She is so sweet and going to her office hours helps out a lot! She also gives out a lot of extra credit!!!
A literal angel! She breaks down the course material is a way that it all makes sense and the worksheets you have to do before the tests are very similar to the actual test. Pay attention in class and it will be easy.
Dr. Johnson is incredible. Her PowerPoints are clear, lectures are interesting, and the tests reflect exactly what she goes over in class. Be ready to take notes and study because some of the material *is* tough. But, she provides tons of extra credit and office hours so there really is no reason to not get an A. This was definitely my fav class
Such a good professor!!! Her powerpoints are straightforward, all you really need to do is study them. She also makes us do worksheets on each topic and submit them the day before the exam but they're useful when you study. Class is somewhat mandatory because she gives tophat questions on the topics covered that day.
Easily the best professor I have had. She is so passionate about the material and makes it interesting. If you actually put the time in and study, you will do well. Super funny lady too. If you have to take PSB2000, Johnson is your best bet. Feel like a neurologist now.
Dr. Johnson is a gem! She makes it easy for you to understand the concepts in the course and gives many opportunities to earn extra credit. Her exams are multiple choice and extremely easy if you just go through her powerpoints. Hands down my favorite professor ever- if she taught other classes, I would take them all. Very easy A!
Uses top-hat so show up to class, lots of extra credit, 5 tests with an optional final. Information is kinda hard but she does a good job teaching.
Professor Johnson made a hard class interesting and easier. For all of you visual learners out there, this class is for you.
I loved this class. I have biology background so that made the first exam easiest. I still got an A on all the exams just by using her review questions and studying the worksheets she assigns. There is extra credit available and as long as you go to class everything should make sense because she really knows the material well.
I highly recommend taking this class with her. I'm a psych major so this went towards my credits for that and I wish I could take this class with her for the first time again. You will need to study but she has easy homework worksheets that really help you study and help boost your grade. She also provides what to study on the slides.
During COVID, you will need to attend zoom meetings 3 times a week as well as watch prerecorded lectures before class. There is also an attached lab with writing due every week and she has continuous homework assignments. She does not give extra credit because her tests are "open book" with about 1 min answer time per question.
Very good at explaining concepts and is willing to answer every question that someone has. She gives her students every possible resource in order to do well in her class. She wants everyone to do good and it is obvious that she cares for her students.
My favorite professor so far! She is an amazing person and is very caring towards her students. She truly wants to see her students succeed. Watch the online lectures, fill out the worksheets, and you will do great!
Really nice, great lectures, easy A class if you study her ppts and do the worksheets
One of the sweetest professors at FSU. If you took bio or psych in high school this class will be a piece of cake. Attendance is optional and everything you need to know is in the powerpoints. Easy worksheets every week that really prepare you for the tests. Super interesting class as well. 100% recommend taking this course with her.
Easy class if you just do the work. Weekly HW papers but they are completion grade. Took her zoom classes and her few tests were open note/book. To complete HW you will have to watch screen recordings outside of lectures but it's all manageable and easy. Great prof- take her class!!!
Professor Johnson is honestly soo nice, like she really does care about her students. The tests are kind of hard, although they were open book so they were manageable. The first half is honestly really boring though, but it gets better!
Professor Johnson is the epitome of what you want in a professor, she is insanely caring about how students are doing. Her lectures are informative and not boring, she makes sure you are engaged and allows everybody to ask all their questions. If I could choose one professor that I would take over and over again, this would be Professor Johnson.
Orenda Johnson is super nice and understanding and is a great instructor for this class. I have never had a single complaint while taking this course because she is a great teacher and really cares about her students. The tests are not hard if you watch the videos and go to the lectures.
I loved this class, she keeps it interesting even when the material isn't. Super helpful and understanding.
Best professor Ive ever had. Gave me the motivation and inspiration I needed to keep going in this pandemic. She is amazing!!! Always looked forward to her lectures.
Shes awesome and the tests are pretty easy! Just have to take good notes
Dr. Johnson is the best professor I have had at FSU and I have been lucky to have a handful of them. She makes the material relate to everyday life and keeps it fun. Class is easy if you pay attention on zoom, take notes, and do the weekly worksheets. She has the demeanor of a 1st grade teacher but is teaching about a topic that is so intellectual.
Professor Johnson is a very king and engaging instructor whose lectures are very well done and interesting. Lectures include her drawing the anatomy of the brain and its components, so it will benefit visual learners. Class is easily feasible w/o attending lectures however. Just take good notes, do the worksheets, and study!
This class is set up for you to succeed, the module homework (one a week) is the perfect study guide while taking the test (5 tests total). I used the module worksheets and got As on all the (open note) tests. Prof Johnson is super caring and understanding, not to mention passionate about what she teaches.
Dr. Johnson has been absolutely amazing! I had her for Summer B and love the class structure. 7 open note quizzes + the state mandated quiz for 85%, worksheets (1 per 16 modules/chapters) for 15%. Very easy but go to class and watch her screen recordings posted to Canvas. Easy A & EC!! Dr. J is AMAZING & I'm def going to take another class with her
This class had a worksheet due every week and 4 tests. while thats all your graded on if u pay attention to her lectures you will be set!!! I highly recommend taking her. Also she is very understanding and will help you if you ask!!!
She is such an amazing teacher !! if you come to class, take notes and watch the recordings you should pass. The class does begin to get difficult so dont slack and the exams are short on time but if you pay attention and understand you should get an A. Highly recommend.
Such a cool professor and an even cooler class. If you can pick Dr. Johnson for this class, you need to. Absolute GOAT
She is a great professor. Makes the material so easy to understand and remember. Do the study questions and the Worksheets, and you will do great in the course. Know the material and if you don't understand meet her she helps out a lot.
absolutely NOT an easy A. Shes a great teacher in terms of shes passionate about what she teaches and provides help! Worksheets every week for each chapter which are super annoying and lengthy. Youll pass the first exam, the other 3 pray about it. Its doable only if you can grasp the material that is super boring! I thanked God for this B-
She is very nice. Her 1st test is easy but the others are difficult to complete during the time allotted. Sometimes she would make us do a module on our own and still test us on it. She said it was an easy A but this involves a lot of time. Worksheets due every couple days. She does tend to trail off in lectures and not complete notes.
loved this class and professor johnson! she's so passionate about what she teaches that it inspires you to actively take notes and study. she posts her zoom recordings and lecture slides, but going to class helps you not fall behind. the study questions are so helpful, definitely recommend doing them!
I loved Dr. Johnson. However, the class wasn't really aligned with my personal learning style so I did have some trouble with applying what she taught us. I personally did not read the textbook and still managed to keep a solid B the whole semester just through lecture notes and the worksheets. Overall, an interesting class.
This class was supposed to be an easy A, but I actually had to put in a little work to get the A. Not too much because the test are open book open note, so make a good study guide or take it with friends. there are also 10 point homeowkrs that are graded by completion but sometimes it was a lot to do. final is optional. 3-4 exams.
If you don't have time to teach yourself part of the class don't take this class. She is really nice so this probably gets overlooked but she leaves ALOT to be done at home. Entire PowerPoints! And ALOT of what is important is not written down anywhere, she just mentions it in passing or as an answer to another students question. TEACHING YOURSELF
One of the best profs! She makes content interesting & easy to comprehend. Also gives zoom option for lectures (dont miss them!) Havent used the txtbook yet, her lectures & powerpoints/recordings are detailed enough. Gives good study guides (the worksheets are great for studying too!). Open note/book exams w no proctor but study hard & in advance!
She's amazing, gives amazing lectures and the homework is easy. For exams, you just study the lectures and every exam she gives an extra credit opportunity
Love professor Johnson! Class was optional but her explanations really helped to learn the material if you don't want to rely on teaching yourself (which still works, if that's better for you). She's super kind and the hw is super manageable. Graded on worksheets due about every week (that help you learn!) and 4 tests (optional final)
She's the best. She is a great teacher, in that she breaks down complex topics into super digestible pieces. You draw almost every class. At the end of it, how a neuron looks and functions, how synapses look and function, etc.. will be burned into your brain. She is extremely organized and her modules are clean. TAKE HER. SHE IS THE GOAT.
She's a fantastic teacher! Her lectures are very clear, and I haven't had to look at my textbook once. As long as you show up, pay attention, and keep up with the worksheets, you'll have no issue in this class. She's also quite funny at times, and keeps class engaging. Definitely would take again.
Tests are open book, attendance is not mandatory, module assignments are a worksheet that can be difficult if you are not a psych or science major but you can use the powerpoints and google to fill it out.
Wow! my fav prof of the semester. she is amazing and cares about her students. her visuals r great and make it easier to understand. tests are online and open book but are timed. it was a very interesting class
we have had to teach ourselves most of this course so far. exams are most of the final grade, she is a good professor but has put a lot if not most of the learning work on the students.
she is a good professor but is not considerate. learning most material on our own and if she does not fit all the material in a lecture it is on us to learn it.
you must go to the lectures or you won't understand the chapters, but it is very interesting and if you apply yourself and review everything for the test about 2 days before the test, you will get an A on the test. if you know her study review questions you should get an A. Very good teacher too. 4 tests, optional final. not open book.
Best prof ever. Attendance is mandatory, but she lets you miss 5 classes before it would affect your grade. Lectures are very helpful for understanding everything. I am not even into science but I love this class. You prob have to study in order to be able to get an A and a B, but shes so clear about whats on the test so studying is easy
Dr. Johnson has been the best professor I have had so far at FSU. Her lectures are extremely easy to follow along with and makes sure everyone understands the info that is being presented. On top of that se is extremely sweet and very understanding if you need an extension on homework or extra days to prepare for a test. Awesome overall person.
Recorded lectures but suggest you show them to class anyway. dont need textbook to pass. Make sure to study to do well, but lectures prepare you well. negative is if you don't finish lectures in class you have recorded lecture to watch. If you dont learn well online might be issue. utilize worksheets and study questions and will pass easily!
Wonderful class and professor. Course includes 1 worksheet per module for points (acts as built in study guide). 4 exams + 1 optional cumulative final. Lowest score dropped. Participation activites at random (drops 5 of them). She is extremely knowledgeable on the subject. Accessible outside class and very accommodating. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Inspired me to change my major! Very engaging lectures, but powerpoints/screen recordings are also available on canvas if you are absent. Tests can be challenging, but straightforward. Very knowledgeable and kind professor. Shared resources for research/other opportunities outside of class
She is a great teacher, really caring and funny, and makes the lectures fun and interesting. The tests are super straight forward and the homework is pretty simple. Would definitely take her class again.
This class was so interesting. Participation grades are taken through quizzes during class, but are only worth 1 point. Attendance it recommended because it makes the tests way easier and also it is super interesting so not really a pain to show up to class. She is super sweet and accommodating to her students and wants everyone to succeed.
Dr. Johnson is so knowledgeable and cares so much about her students. She gives you everything you need to succeed in the class. She uses drawings for concepts which is so helpful to understand the content. She makes the lectures interesting and gives incredibly fair tests. She will work with you for makeup tests and wants you to succeed.
Dr. Johnson is great. I will say that I hate science in general, but I absolutely adored her class. It can be a difficult class if you don't study or actively complete the assignments or study for the exams. Her exams are pretty straightforward if you study for them. You don't really NEED the textbook, but it is recommended.
Dr. Johnson is a great professor who makes a difficult subject much more digestible. Though the course was challenging, she was motivational and very understanding. The textbook is mainly used for further explanation, so if you can't afford it - that's okay:)! She's very sweet and is honestly a great person all around.
Dr. Johnson is a great teacher but if you don't have to take the course, I wouldn't. The tests are all memorization based but the lectures are long with a lot of material. Homework is super easy just takes a lot of time.
Dr. Johnson really knows her stuff. Powerpoints could be formatted better to explicitly include a lot of info (she uploads slides that are 40% complete and we have to write in the rest in class). But other than that, the information that she says is on the exams is actually the information that is on the exams. Would definitely take her again.
Great professor. Content heavy class though. She is very very accommodating and very understanding. Highly recommend her.
Great professor with opportunities to bring up your grade as her class depends on your test grades, with an optional final exam. She gives a great and exciting class style overall but be ready to study hard (with a lot of memorization). No homework, other than when she doesn't finish her heavy lectures (which happens at least every week).
Dr.Johnson was a great professor! She hand wrote notes and drew diagrams with us. She gave us 1-2 worksheets every week & class was mandatory. There would be a quiz at the end of every class for attendance. There are 4 exams and a final, all closed note, in person. You need to study and put in the work for an A. Don't take if looking for easy class
Lots of amazing guest lectures. She's very nice and great at teaching, but has assignments that nobody will get a perfect score on because her grading criteria are very unclear. Nobody's sure what info she wants. It's not too bad, but we always get some points off. Theres some group work, and a big paper but you have plenty of time to do it.
best professor i've had at FSU by far. made the class so incredibly interesting and taught the class at a very reasonable pace. if u don't understand something she will gladly take the time to make sure you do, no judgement ever. by far my fav class i've taken. lecture heavy and mostly graded by tests but if you study you'll pass
Orenda is a very nice and easy teacher. She is willing to help students whenever they need it and is very approachable. Some assignments (SEER assignments) were graded harsher than expected, but nothing debilitating. Reviews for other classes look negative, but she is easily the best person to have for PSB-4400.
Loved this class!! All of the exams were very easy to prepare for - I just memorized the answers to the study questions/worksheets and got an A on every exam (didn't know all the details of the PowerPoint). Questions on the test were exactly like those questions. If you're Pre-med, there's a lot of content in this class that comes up on the MCAT.
Dr. Johnson was awesome! She made this class way easier than I expected it to be, and her exams were basically made from the worksheets and study questions. There was a lot of memorizing, but if you start studying early, her exams are very easy.
My all-time favorite professor! Will be taking her for a third time next semester. Very passionate about neuroscience and loves chatting with students in lecture and office hours.
This class is my favorite class I have ever taken. She does a great job with the lectures and makes class entertaining. There is a lot of content, but as long as you keep up with the worksheets and study, the tests are pretty straightforward.
I loved Dr. Johnson. She provided all of the resources necessary to succeed and really cares about her students. As long as you study the worksheets and study questions and frequently attend class, you can easily end with an A!
My favorite professor! As a teaching-only faculty, Dr. Johnson truly cares about how her students learn and dedicates so much time to answering any and all questions.
Dr. Johnson was great, you will learn a lot about the neuro field from this class. Aside from the time it was held at, 2:30-4:30 I did not have any complaints. The SEER assignments could be tricky as it was not always clear what was wanted for them but if you come to class and put in effort getting an A should be no problem.
Very vague about grading criteria and took points off some assignments with no feedback or explanation... didn't matter with my grade so didn't care to bring it up. She's super chill though, and if you apply yourself you should do well, just annoying with the points off for no reason where it seemed like I fulfilled all the criteria for full credit
Engaging lectures, with a focus on worksheets and study questions. Unstuckstudy AI proved very helpful for test prep. If you keep up with the material, tests are straightforward.
She is very kind and very smart, which is inspiring. Tests were moderately hard, but there are many assignments and opportunities to make up your grade. Lots of busy work at times, but I personally felt like they were helpful.
Dr. Johnson is a great and caring professor. 10/10 recommend.
The easiest 4000-level neuro class at FSU! There's a good amount of reading-based assignments, and while some instructions were a bit unclear at times, Dr. Johnson graded fairly and was incredibly kind. The only downside was that the class met once a week at 2 PM on Fridays, but that wasn't Dr. Johnson's choice. Overall, highly recommend!
Great professor! Class is super easy - just guest speakers & discussion boards, 2 collaborative assignments w peers in class, and 2 easy online assignments. Super accessible outside of class and always is available for help during class too. She clearly loves what she does and is super accredited. Class is super easy just make sure you actually go
prof. johnson is by far the best professor i have had. Extremely accommodating: replies fast, reschedules exams (for a valid reason), super kind, fair grader, plentiful opportunities to improve your grade w EC. Took honors section psb2000, very manageable w effort- tests MIRROR notes. Attendance is mandatory though, but class is not bad at all.
One of my favorite professors at FSU! She cares about every student, is flexible, and makes science easy to understand. Attendance is mandatory, but 6 quizzes/worksheets are dropped. Use GoodNotes for drawing-heavy lectures; it's great for test review. Drill your notes to ace tests. Took the honors section and loved it—10/10 recommend!
She knows everything about what she teaches.
Dr. Johnson is by far my favorite professor at FSU. She is always respectful and opened to questions. She truly cares about the success of her students. If you have the opportunity to take PSB 2000 with her, DO IT!
Really amazing professor! Tests are difficult if you do not know the content, but use the study questions and worksheets to study and you are set. Also takes attendance every class for a grade, but 6 get dropped, so there is some wiggle room.
Phenomenal professor who cares deeply and supports her students. 4 tests and an optional final to replace one of the tests. Worksheets are super helpful to use while studying.
Absolutely amazing professor. Cares deeply about her students, does a great job during lectures, and makes class something you actually want to attend. Offers review sessions before exams and could not be a sweeter person. Overall Dr. Johnson is easily the best professor I've had at FSU so far.
Amazing professor, make sure you do the worksheets!
Professor Johnson is one of the sweetest professors I know. Her class is definitely test-heavy, and it reflects your grade the most. The tests are written off the worksheets she provides. You can do this class with paper and pen, but I definitely recommend getting an iPad if you can afford it. I really enjoyed this class. Oh the final is optional.
Dr. Johnson is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about all of her students. She's great at teaching and helping students to understand the material, and is very flexible and accessible in and out of class. Four major exams with an optional final, and you can miss up to six classes (or more if you reach out) throughout the semester.
Amazing professor who genuinely cares about her students and provides many extra resources to support learning material. Her lectures are in-depth and she is open to all questions. Truly have nothing bad to say. Her tests are multiple choice but she provides good study questions to prepare you and if you study what she recommends, you'll score well
She is amazing and genuinely cares about her students! There are 4 options for extra credit, 4 exams, and an optional cumulative final (to replace your lowest exam grade). There are worksheets to be completed for each module, but they genuinely help with studying. Exams are easy and use the study questions!!
Love her! Very engaging, interesting, and easy to talk to. Each unit has: one lecture, online question packet (graded by completion), and a 40ish question quiz (online, open-note). Final exam is closed-note, but she provided a massive study guide and spent the last week reviewing. One group project (not presentation). Would love to take her again!
Dr Johnson is by far my favorite prof at FSU. She is extremely caring and truly wants everyone to do well. She does a short quiz at the end of every lecture to review new material and takes attendance that way. Lots of review in class and assigns worksheets that are just completion. Makes information very digestable and offers A TON of extra credit
I loved Dr. Johnson. She's super sweet and wants everyone to succeed. The class was really easy as long as you put in some effort to complete all the worksheets and study off of them. The test questions were always straight forward and as long as you really review the worksheets, you'll be good. Final was optional
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36%
Textbook Required
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