Take notes in class his tests are identicle to what he lectures on i feel sorry i bought the book. The info is interesting also(if you are into science.

Dr. Ranaldi is a professor that you need to get an acquired taste for. The work seems a lot at first but then you get used to it. The work is intense but he is such a great professor who has a passion for his subject and it motivates one to study.

The course is not easy, but he explains the material clearly. He give 2 quizes before the midterm and the final that helps prepare you for them. Don't miss classes and read the text.

good professor, but the material and work load it too much. tests are difficult and getting a "B" is an excellent grade in his classes.

Lectures and Tests are identical. He breaks down the tests, there are 4 tests and 1 final which is not cummulative. Its much easier to learn all the info with so many tests. And i didnt have to buy a text book, he puts important text online.

He is a good teacher, but goes very fast and his tests are very hard. Bring a multi-colored pen, it will help you copy the diagrams from the board with more clarity.

a very hard professor i wouldnt take him ... he knows a lot about his subject but doesnt really know how to teach it. he taught a grad class along with ours. it was a nightmare. don't take him he goes wayyy tooo fast u need a tape recorder or u wont do well.

His lectures are very clear and very understandable. The course is a neuroscience course so it's obviously going to be tougher than reg psych classes. Quizzes and tests extremely straightfoward, either you know or you don't. Go to lecture, take good notes AND read the book and you should do fine.

I learned a great deal from this guy. He's nice and he always elaborate on his points. I recommend him.

Dr. Ranaldi is a good teacher and explain stuff in a very systematic way. He is very lenient when it comes to grading. I learned from him. Highly recommended

very very good professor, gives really easy exams. Explains everything very clearly and never gives hard time. Always take this professor for Psy 348. You will surely pass the class. I guarantee it.

I don't know about his neuropsych class, but as far as his history of psych class, he's a great professor. Just go to class, take GOOD notes and memorize the notes. Don't bother buying the textbook. I studied completely from my notes and got an A+. He's not a bad professor at all. He's straightforward and lets you know exactly what he wants.

I have taken 3 classes with him, 243, history of psych and special topics in neuropsych and memory. The prof. is amazing... there are those few not so "studious" students in class that always complain but if more than 2/3 got excellent grades, in A range that should tell you something. He is sooo clear yet previous bio knowledge is preferred.

Even though,the class is 3 hrs straight w/no breaks in between.There is no reason for anyone to get lower than a C.I got an A just by studying from the class notes.Just be warned that this is a LONG 3 HR CLASS and he really doesn't curve on exams or give extra credit.Your grade for the class is only based on the 3 multiple choices exams.

GOOD PROFESSOR! TAKE HIM. FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT ARE SAYING BAD COMMENTS ABOUT THEM. THEY ARE WRONG! THEY PROBABLY DIDNT EVEN GO TO CLASS TO SAY SUCH THINGS. IM CURRENTLY TAKING HIS CLASS. GREAT PROFESSOR!

He posts all the class notes on blackboard and explains them in the lecture. You need to remember a lot of information for the exams but really isn't his fault cause it's required.. so overall he is a pretty good professor

Went hard with the slides... 14 chapters of slides used in class. book was occasionally needed.

He is a good teacher. He explains his concepts well and it would probably have been a very interesting class if people participated more. It's a difficult subject and if you don't pay attention, you won't do well, but that isn't the professor's fault. He explains tings until he feels you understand them and always asks if there are any questions.

PSYCH 101 is a lot of material, irrelevant of the professor you choose. Ranaldi puts slides on blackboard, and exam questions are directly from them. You will never open the textbook and you don't need to come to class (he just reads his slides). Grade is the average of three exams. Memorize the slides.

Read the material before coming to class, makes a lot of sense when you are learning how the brain works and how it stores memory.

Great class, nice guy, whole course consists of 3 multiple choice tests, straight from lectures slides, study that and you'll be good to go

Good professor, 98% of the questions are straight from the slides and 2% from the book. His lectures are clear and he does curve, so I would take this professor again.

This class was extremely enjoyable and stimulating! Don't take this class if you are not willing to apply yourself- he is extremely knowledgeable about behavioral neuroscience. Gives amazing lectures!!! Looking forward to taking more classes with this professor. Highly recommended!

He is a pretty solid professor. Straightforward. Failed the first test and did amazing on the last 2 tests because I learned the hardway that this class is a "study by yourself" thing. Read the book and slides and you should be good.

not too bad. I liked him

Hes a good professor. His lectures are really heavy and boring but what lectures arent? The students were really rude to him in almost every class. His first exam was difficult but once you actually study the slides you will realize his tests are very straight forward. Hes a good teacher and very intelligent.

Great professor! Enjoyed his lectures.

Professor Ranaldi is a very good professor, but his classes are very lecture-heavy. He is very knowledgeable and he doesn't read off the slides like other professors, most of the time he talks for the whole class but he will ask if you understand sometimes. His slides are online and it's easy to study for the test which is 95% slides.

Come on this is college level. Expect to read and memorize things. Exams are multiple choice and mainly powerpoint based. His powerpoint slides are clear and easy to understand. No homework or pop quizzes. Just need to do a two credits research assignment, which is easy to complete.

The reviews left by other students are accurate. The class grades were determined by 3 exams (75%), 3 pop quizzes (9%), and participation (16%). Each exam has 80-90 questions. Pop quizzes had 15. Around 95% of the material is from the lecture powerpoints. I did not read the textbook. The questions are all straightforward. This is a easy class.

This is asynchronous with meetings once a week. There are 3 exams and are extremely easy as long as you watch his prerecording of the class lectures. as long was you read the slides and watch the videos you will pass. He definitely knows what he's talking about so do ask questions about things you don't understand from the recordings.

This prof was honestly so amazing. His class was asynchronous and you just need to watch the recorded lectures. The class only has three exams and all the material is from the lectures. He holds non-mandatory meetings once a week for questions. He is super helpful and wants you to do well. Definitely take him if you can!

It was a pretty easy class. PROF gives 3 tests and thats what your whole grade consists of so it is some pressure but the test are easy as long as you study. Its all multiple choice and pretty much all vocabulary. You meet 1-2 times a week for a half n hour to discuss the pre recorded lectures and he answers any questions you have Which is good.

This class is easy to receive an A as long as you read the textbook and watch the lectures. The only thing is I feel like he doesn't really connect with students as much. You'll meet up only for 30 minutes once or twice a week to ask any question you want, after that you're on your own. This is a class in which you have to teach your self.

After taking AP psych in high school, but not getting enough on the exam to place out, I found this class to be easier than the AP class. That being said, it definitely was a lecture heavy class and he based the grade only on 3 tests. If you really would like to learn and do well, you gotta put in the time and effort to read the slides and the text

Overall, Ranaldi is an okay professor. Everything is based on 3 exams so you have to do good on those. His exams are topics covered in his PowerPoints and the textbook. He basically just reads off the presentation in class. I didn't attend his class often cause I found that I could just teach myself and I'd say I did a pretty good job. No homework.

Took this class online over the summer. Had classes but attendance was not mandatory. Tests were all online so they were easy to do at home. Easy A over the summer.

He was a great professor. Very straightforward and as long as you study and pay attention you will do well. It is a lot of studying but the information is very clear. He is a very kind man and you can see his passion for the subject in the way that he teaches.

Professor Ranaldi made his class very interesting. He shows PowerPoint slides and explains it all in detail. He cracks jokes pretty often so it always keeps you entertained. All of his exams are based on his presentation. If you carefully review the study guide that he provides, you'll do very well.

Professor Ranaldi's class was great. He treats his students like adults. Doesn't baby anyone and keeps it real. His lectures are very informative. Attendance isn't mandatory but all the info you'll need for exams will be from the lectures. He gave the class a few extra points on every exam. No papers. 3 exams only.

Professor Ranaldi deserved a higher rating. As a freshman in her first semester, this class was mindblowing. Best professor at Queens College. Tests are long and heavy, but he provides a review sheet; just study from it, and you will easily get an A. There are only 3 exams.

He's a cool professor although, you have to take notes on everything and attend class, he doesn't post slides online, I suggest making a group chat. No homework just 3 exams with 80 questions. Don't forget to get credits for sona, you need them to pass the class. He's not very interested in what you have going on so he won't be accommodating.

One of my fav professors!! You only take three exams, which usually have around 80-90 questions, veryyyyy long lectures, but he makes it interesting.