it's my second time taking psyc 2130 he makes personality interesting! the first test and second test are fair and he has funny mcs jokes make you wanna laugh during the exams!! the two assignments are easy you'll definitely get great marks, but the final cumulative exam is quite hard... if you study well you'll do well!

He is an interesting prof, very helpful, the tests can be a little hard at times, some of his m/c questions are really confusing, he makes us read the textbook than tells us it is incorrect. But overall not a bad course.

Really good prof. Uses visuals well, and keeps things interesting.Very approachable, and kind-hearted. Tests are difficult, written assignments are very easy to get a high grade if effort is made. Great course!

really good prof. he does alot of justice to the course. his tests are so easy if you read the text book and go to class, although its not a slackers course. i studied and re-read textbook two to three times for tests to increase my marks after test 1. but ever since i studied harder i realised he is really fair!

Very fair. Tells you exactly what he expects from assignments and exams. 2 easy assignments worth 15% each and 3 exams. If you attend lecture and read the textbook you will do well. Also responds quickly to emails. It's obvious he's there for your benefit. Awesome prof. I would take a class with him again =)

He knows what he is talking about, has clear expectations, and he seems like a good guy. I thought it was a good class.

He is an amziinngggg prof! The 2 assigments are extremely easy to get high marks in and his test are fair! He does this thing where on thest he tells you is the question is from lecture or from the text which is EXTREMELY helpful!! Would deff take a class with him again!!

He is an AMAZING instructor. The class content is though, but he makes his best effort to help you have a good grade. He seems to be a serious guy but I actually makes a lot of jokes in class. He will call you out if you are using your phone so DONT YOU DARE! keep it in your bag!!! Also he put many bonus questions for every single test with had :D

He is such a good prof. I recommend taking a class with him, especially research methods. is definitely not easy, but if you take all of his advice, you will be fine. You need to attend all classes, some stuff is not in the book. Assignments are tricky, but prepare u very well for the tests. He is funny and fair. Would take a class with him again.

Amazing professor! Clear, detailed & very informative lectures and slides. Material can be tough but he tries very hard to break it down and is very open and caring with answering questions. Strict but is a respectful and funny prof who can effectively teach. Online assignments are tricky, 3 exams are very fair and have tons of bonus questions!

Professor Mar is incredibly clear in his expectations. He gave us 3 tests and 6 online assignments in the span of a semester. Lectures are mandatory since he gives extra information not in the text, and tests on lecture material. He is very clear in what he teaches and he is knowledgeable. One of the best psych profs at York by far.

Great professor. Lectures are clear and you can gain for much from doing exactly what he says: go to class, do the assignments (ahead of time) and read the assigned readings. Young, good looking, and also is compassionate and understanding. Probably one a the best profs at York.

He really prepares you to do well in this class. He incorporates a fair mix of textbook material and his own knowledge to create a broader understanding. And actually CLARIFIES what is in the text. He makes it seem a lot harder than it actually is.

I really liked this prof. Attendance is MANDATORY. He lectures on a lot of material that isn't in the textbook and will be on the exam. During lecture, he will hint at what things you can expect to see on the midterm. His homework he assigns can be challenging, but it is definitely possible to get a good mark in his class.

Dr. Mar is one of the 2 or 3 best profs I've had in my undergraduate career. He's everything you'd want in a professor: caring, actually funny (not the forced laugh you make to pass the awkwardness), and a truly amazing lecturer. Study his slides especially, with a slight help from the textbook, and you can definitely achieve an A. He's the best.

Dr. Mar is a great professor who is not only fair and understanding but also straightforward. He really sticks to the syllabus so there are no surprises and gives bonus marks on every test. Lectures break down textbook content and add on new content so you should attend them. If you keep on top of readings and lectures you will have no issues.

AMAZING!!! I had him for Research Methods. You definitely have to show up to class because he lectures in great detail. Is not boring at all and makes the course information easy to understand and actually interesting. He says it will be difficult in the first class but if you actually attend and take notes, you will pass with a good grade for sure

Strict on self phone use (for a good cause) but amazing lectures. Prefers hand written notes than laptop. Respectable prof.

Solid cutie. Great professor.

Amazing professor, always adds funny questions at the end of each test. Memorization will not help you get a good grade. Really focus on understanding the "why" and "how" when you're studying. He's Strict on no phones. Very approachable guy, talk to him if you don't understand something, he really cares about his students. Great course tho.

My favourite professor! Very funny, makes the material easy to understand, cares a lot about his students. Strict no cell phone policy in class and people with laptops need to sit in the back, but it made it way easier to focus. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Didn't get to finish the course because of the strike, but he was a great prof throughout the semester. His slides are nothing more than relatively vague points, so lectures are mandatory if you want to be able to understand the tests.

He is a real gem. I learned more about science in his class than I did in 12 years of school. I don't see how this is hard course because as long as you understand what he says in class and take good notes you're going to get a very good mark. I barely studied for this course at home compared to other psych courses that are very reading heavy.

Great prof. He teaches you what every future psychologist needs to know about the current state of psychology and shows real care for everyone including his TAs. Good luck!

No cellphones or Laptops unless you want to sit in the back. He calls people out in class if you use it. Lectures are mandatory because his slides do not provide you with any information, every lecture you're there for the full 3 hours. He is a knowledgeable, young professor and so I can respect that. He is stuck in his own way of thinking, though.

Comes off as intimidating. No phones or laptop use takes place in back rows only. He provides many opportunities for bonus marks, but the course is equally lecture and textbook based, so it is important to attend his lectures

THE BEST PROF AT YORK. He does have a no cellphone, no laptops policy. He is actually quite fair, he asks for students who need to use their laptops to sit in the back 2 rows. If you go to his lectures and listen, you will understand the course material for sure. He is straight forward with what he expects on tests, and makes hilarious remarks.

Honestly, you will hate him at first, because he is intimidating and seriously does not allow cell phones. But he also genuinely wants you to do well. Tells you exactly what he needs you to know. If you read and attend lectures (long, but informative), you'll do great. His tests are straight-forward. Has a secret fun side. You'll get to like him.

He was very intimidating at first but he's really nice and genuinely wants his students to do well. It's important to go to class because the slides don't have all of the info. There were also 6 short assignments we had to complete online. I had him during the strike and he was the only professor who actually kept us updated on what was happening.

He is one of the best profs at York! Amazing and fun lecture. He turns difficult theories to easy- understandable things. for sure will take his class again!

Dr. Mar is amazing. I've enjoyed his content very much but this class is hard. If you don't go to class don't expect to pass at all. I would also record his lectures, his slides does not provide much information to pass the exam. He also gives bonus marks on his exam and a bonus assignment. There is also 6 assignment! You learn a lot from him

really really amazing prof. research methods is pretty difficult and dense imo (this was my second time taking it) and the way he explained things was really clear. his tests aren't too hard, as long as you attend every lecture. when taking notes, write down what he says rather than what's on the slides. if you do that, then you're golden

Prof Mar is an amazing lecturer and teacher. He makes 3-hour lectures greatly enjoyable. He genuinely wants to see his students succeed and is always concerned about the students' understanding and learning. I skimmed over textbook, attended lectures and got an A. He makes himself seem intimidating but is the complete opposite.

He tries to come off intimidating first class, and make it sound like class will be hell (no electronics in class, must come to lecture to pass, hard material), however that was far from true. Although, you did have to take a lot of notes to pass, the material was fairly easy, he teaches the content very well, and tests were easy

I see a lot of people giving him a low score because of the number of assignments. Honestly, at first it can be intimidating, but if you are someone who does better on assignments than tests I definitely recommend. His course really helps you learn the material and understand how to use what you are learning. One of my favourite profs by far.

I don't attend his online lectures so idk much about him, but his course layout is 4-7 weekly assignments (some are pretty time consuming) and no tests at all. The assignments help apply your learning. If you don't like tests, this may the the class for you! It just gets really tough to keep up with the work though.

At first the 4-7 assignments were deadly but once your progress, they become manageable. If you hate exams then this class is for you. The assignment do an amazing job at helping you retain info unlike exams. Theres group work, quizzes that can be attempted a million times with no timer, and r coding (which I hated). Overall nice guy.

Your grade is solely based on assignments, attended a few lectures but they were pointless. Must read fine print in the syllabus and he gets upset if you ask too many questions. The ability to work ahead is AMAZING, and its an easy A+. Being a 1st year in a 2nd year course, it was pretty easy. Just stay on top of assignments and work ahead.

This was one of the best course I've ever taken. Teaching team was really great, professional and helpful. A lot of assignments, which gives you valuable lessons such as work under pressure and deadlines. Great grading system - helps you achieve a definite A (minimum) if you work hard. My batch had more than 50% with an A, so you decide!

The professor is amazing he gave us tips about the test, he asks a lot of questions make us get involved, and is willing to answer questions, after speaking of his good side, the dark side is his tests and homework are very hard. The MCQ from tests is hard, listening to lectures and slides won't help you succeed so textbook is important

It wasn't an easy class but he wasn't unreasonable. His 3 tests and 6 small assignments were extremely fair and if you do the textbook readings, show up to class, and put in the work, there is no reason that you wouldn't do well in his class. His lectures were engaging and he was always willing to answer questions. Overall, he was strict but fair.

Very easy class. Just read the slides and textbook and get 100 in the course. what else to say

I definitely recommend taking PSYC 2030 with Dr. Mar. He explains all concepts CLEARLY. He stays past lecture to answer questions, answers emails promptly, and even holds Zoom test prep sessions the day before the tests. He does all he can to help you get a good grade! The rest is up to you—attend lecture and read the text!

This is the first review I post here. Dr. Mar is a fantastic professor and human being—the best I've had in my 3.5 years of university. He is clear, concise, firm but respectful, and very knowledgeable. If you attend his class with an open mind and an intention to learn, you'll see exactly what I mean.

Prof. Mar can seem harsh, but he genuinely wants you to learn. He knows his stuff and explains the content in great detail. His tests are tricky, but fair as they push you to think critically. Overall, the course isn't too difficult. He just wants to challenge you, which can be frustrating, but by the end, you'll appreciate how much you've learned.

His exams were pretty difficult and he can come across as rude or mean in lecture with the phone policy but he is great at explaining concepts and made a boring subject like research methods much more interesting.

DO NOT SKIP LECTURE is my biggest recommendation. Otherwise read the textbook, which he makes pretty easy because he posts the sections you can avoid in the syllabus, so you can narrow your focus. Otherwise very engaging in lecture, although annoying and arrogant sometimes, very intellectual and inspiring.

Tests not that difficult and prof may seem condescending if you have low self esteem and I don't know what communism has to do with his reviews?