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Very good teacher, keeps you awake and interested in class, extremely hard tests but you know what is going to be on them, interesting topics covered in course also
He is awesome, broaden your horizons and take his class, keeps u interested, teaches about sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll (much of it from his own experience) One of those teachers that you'll never forget. If you don't understand something, he'll help you
Interesting class ~ don't get on his bad side!
Dr. M is awesome! One of those teachers you will always remember. His lectures are very easy to understand, but you are definitely going to have to work if you want an A. This is the kind of class I always looked forward to going to, and I hope you do too
COOL GUY.
VERY HELPFUL
Dr. M. is the coolest. He has the neatest analogies, and makes class fun. Don't get on his bad side because he will make you pay. He takes a hard class and makes it understandable. Very Very good teacher!!!
i'm taking statistics online. i'm not good at math at all. but he explains the formulas so well, statistics now looks easy to me.
Class was a great experience, except trying to download the slides. There are two tests, and they are about average difficulty, but you get tons of extra credit. The requirements and material is very clear, so that you know exactly what will be on tests.
He is an awesome teacher! I took his class online and his study guides and outlines were very helpful.
Dr. M is a very good professor. His class is very interesting, instructuons are clear, lots of extra credit.Take his class and you will not regret!
MY FAVE PROFESSOR OF ALL TIME FROM CAL STATE&PALOMAR!i actually looked forward to go to class&learn!makes class fly by b/c he lectures so interestingly.material is difficult but he makes physio so much easier.test?s are right from the packet info.TAKE
This guy has an attitude that will really get to you. Good thing my class was online. Forget the lectures they are no help. Try getting a tutor if things get tough. This guy doesn't want to be bothered.I got an "A" in the class.
He is the smartest, funniest, most interesting and amazing teacher in the universe. If you take an internet course from him, you are missing out on the best class experience at Palomar. I almost don't want the semester to end.
Had him for both physio and stats, great teacher. The classes are EASY A's as long as you attend lecture. he gives out a lot of extra credit and doesnt make tests insanely hard. Fun and interesting to listen to, knows his**** really well. ask him about his frat stories
I think he is a very good instructor. the tests are kinda hard, but we always have good times except for when Greg makes his out there comments that no one understands. Dr. M makes really hard things sound easy and he provides a good learning enviroment and he gives smiley faces on good tests.
FSC Psychobio learned a lot, lots of fun, good times! ;)
He makes statistics easy to understand. He is very caring and helpful. I enjoyed his class and learned a lot.
Dr.M is the best I have ever come across. I only wish he were gay and single because he is super hot. Thanks for a great time this semester Dr.M
Great teacher! Super helpful and super nice!
Online class, If you need an easy class for credit, this is the one. An 'A' will come with minimal effort.
This guy made me change my major and my career path. He really opens your eyes to how amazing science can be. A Must-Have!
If you want to learn about psych, this is the man to learn it from! The physio psychology course material is very difficult and expansive, but Dr. M makes it seem easier than it is. If you can attend class most of the time, you will understand enough to at least get a C in the class. Lectures are well laid out and very entertaining. Labs are so-so.
Dr. M is a great teacher.Lectures are very interesting and tests are exactly from the lectures. Class is very organized and not to difficult. It was a fun class.. He's a great teacher. I recommend this class to everyone. Even those not majoring in psych. (he'll change your mind!)
one of the best teachers i've ever had.
Dr. M is a really interesting professor. He always has Starbucks for his lectures. You should definitely take one of his Psyc classes if you want to stay awake in class. He is really passionate about this subject. Very smart guy.
Dr.M is by far one of the best teachers i've had. He knows his stuff and is really good at getting his material across. This is a hard class but he's so good he made me want to study my ass off. It was the first time i got an A in a science class since junior high. if you want bonus points leave your name w/ a nice comment.He reads these! j.k Dr.M
awesome teacher and dude, after his final all the of age students took him to a bar for some rounds. took the class twice it was that cool
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Kick ass Teacher man totally worth the time
What a character!
WHETHER YOU ENROLL AS A PSYCH CLASS OR SOCIOLOGY CLASS THIS STATISTICS CLASS IS MADE EASY BY DR. MORRISSETTE. I TOOK IT AS AN ONLINE CLASS AND TEST ON-CAMPUS. HE REVIEWS PRIOR TO THE TEST. I RECOMMEND YOU GO TO ALL THE REVIEW SESSIONS; THEY HELP! HE MAKES STATS EASY! HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE HIS CLASS.
Great online class. He is a very prepared teacher, gives handouts, some extra credit. Has a study prep the week before each test to answer questions. You always know your grade. Great teacher -take him.
Awesome teacher, organized, knows his stuff, students learn lots. Easy class if you pay attention to the lecture notes. Best Prof. on campus - hands down!
Took the online class and enjoyed the class so much I switched my major. Prof Morrissette is very knowledgable and the few times you meet him for optional reviews and in person tests he is hilarious. Fo Show the best teacher at pmar!
Anyone who goes to Palomar and doesnt take him is missing out. This is not an easy class, but his teaching technique makes everything easier, and explains hard concepts in an understandable way. Over 80% of our class got As. You will remember things for the rest of your life that you learn in this class- and youll never go to class without laughing
Don't disagree with him.
amazing teacher. Hes nominated for a teaching award this year. I get A's on the tests and I don't even take notes. His explanations of things are so clear and easy to understand the corse is a cake walk, even though some of the concepts are difficult ones. HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!
Awsome teacher. Very involved, very interesting. Take his Classes!!
Morrissette is MUCHO BUENO! He is by far THE most hilarious teacher, keeps you interested in class, will teach you so many things you'll use and never forget. Got an A, just review the clear material which he does an incredible job in helping you understand. Very fun class, wish he taught more psyc classes. You will NOT regret taking him!
Took it as an internet class. His review sessions were very helpful. Pretty easy class.
Amazing! He is a patient, approachable, and helping professor. If you do not take his class you will be missing out. He gives statistics a new name. His notes are beautiful, and his lectures are too helpful to miss. He is by far a delightful/memorable person. You will really enjoy his class. Thank you Dr. M!
Inspiring Professor!! Helps you understand the entire course. Dr. M is truly patient and carring to all of his students. He is passionate and posistive. Thank you Dr. M!
just intelligent persuassion. makes you smarter after every lesson
one of the best instructors ever! i'm not a psyc major but i loved this class! every class was fun and the lectures were really interesting! Dr. M is super! ... ask him about the cat and his pillow lol
Can't skid through his class but he makes it fun and interesting! made me want to learn and do well.
Dr. M is great, everyone should take him! He is passionate, funny, and will engage you in a tough subject but with his lectures it'll become clear. This class is worth the work. Dr. M is always willing to help and arrange time for you. GO TO CLASS and Study = an A. 3 quizes & 3 exams -multiple choice. Chances for extra credit too.
Dr M is a great teacher! He is smart, organized and very funny. He articulates well and gives advanced notice of tests and exams. Very great professor!
Professor M is the best online teacher I have ever had. His online instructions are clear and he is able to help whenever needed. Go to the review sessions, they are a life saver and they make the tests almost too easy!! His humor and overall interest in his students lives make him a great teacher.
Doesn't get much easier than this class. The material is sometimes hard to understand, but he is open to helping. You don't need to get the textbook if you attend the review sessions before the tests.
Dr. M is the best teacher, at first I wanted to dropped the class, I talked to him and decided to stay, great decission, this class is hard but if you study, and go to all the meetings you will do good, he is great, smart, and very helpful.
Dr. M is great! Take any of his classes and you will see why. He is organized, helpful and explains difficult concepts very clearly and precisely. You need to do your work - this is college so no excuses - so if you are responsible and organized you will do well in any of his classes. You will learn alot and he is very fair.
Dr.M was a great teacher. He really cared about his students and if they learned. We had a blast in his class and learned a lot.
The first thing I would recommend is not missing class. You don't really need the textbook, just his lecture notes. But the lecture notes aren't as helpful without going to the lectures. Funny guy, class was entertaining. Easy to talk to if you were concerned about a grade. For the tests, actually study! Cramming the night before doesn't work
I took his online PSYC 100 class and I had a few issues with him. First, he wouldn't answer any of my questions via email, he wanted me to come to the campus and meet with him. Second, he didn't even respond to half my emails. I didn't find it very helpful in my attempt to better understand the subject
FABULOUS PROFESSOR! Dr. Morrissette teaches in a very patient, clear, and educated way. I wish I had more time at Palomar to take another class with him. It had been about 9 years since I had taken any Math, and HE made it seem easy. His expections of you are clear and realistic; as long as you study, you should succeed!
Best professor Palomar has to offer. You will have to study and show up to class but you will learn an incredible amount of valuable and fascinating information. Prof. Morrissette is absolutely amazing.
Prof. M is amazing PERIOD!
Morrisette is arrogant & loves talking about himself. His lectures are almost pointless. He'd spend half a period talking about his weekend. You don't need a text for this class. Just study what he lectures on in his book. He kept saying that most topics need to be discussed over a beer outside of class?!?
He was an awesome teacher. He will meet with you if you are unclear of material and is fast at responding to emails. He wants his students to succeed. He is also pretty funny. He will sometime go on tangents but since their is a lot of info. in the class to learn it is nice. 3 tests in a normal semester. 2-3 easy quizzes also.
morrissetee is so awesome and hilarious! memorize his lecture slides and youll have no problem getting an a in the class! go to class!
Dr. M is great! I took an online course and it was pretty simple. Just don't leave the work until the last minute. You might forget to turn in the quizzes. I still managed to get an A.
Amazing class!! He keeps students engaged in the lectures and always has good stories as examples. Show up and study the slide and you'll be fine.
Prof Morrissette is a great stats prof. You'd really have to be a failure to fail this class b/c his method makes stats simple and to the point. The "What's New" discussions are alway entertaining. Didn't really need the book at all. All the homework and notes are online w/ many XTRA Credit opps.
Dr. M is an amazing professor. He is a wealth of knowledge and genuinely cares for his students. His lectures are both entertaining and educational, its a great mix of humorous anecdotes and neuroscience. Take his class if you can, you won't regret it.
Good sense of humor aside, he could be harsh with students. He is nice to those who pick up statistics easily but did not exude much patience for those who didn't. That made this class even harder for me. My experience was not pleasant.
amazing teacher!!!
Really cool and funny guy, but don't think that because his class is laid back its easy. This class is extremely difficult material. I got very frustrated because people would ask off-topic questions and he would go off topic a lot. Make sure to pay attention, STUDY, and DO the LABS, and you will be sure to pass.
He was very helpful and had study sessions which really helped
V. easy- wants you to do well. Can def. ace his tests. Online class has review before each exam- GO! Tests are Saturday AM so if you cant make it dont bother taking his class. Exams multiple choice.
This teacher is great!!! I took this class online over the summer, and by far the best online class i've taken! GO TO EVERY REVIEW HE HOLDS, THERE ARE 3 OF THEM, I PROMISE YOU WILL ACE EACH AND EVERY TEST IF YOU GO!! He is very helpful, and makes the subject fun, he is entertaining as well, which helps.
If you're the type of person who asks pointless questions and enjoys pointless anecdotes instead of pointed answers... this is the class for you! You will get a good grade if you read his power point textbook repeatedly.
Great Prof. for online class-go to the reviews (recommended).He's very smart & funny.Doesn't favor athletes like many profs do. He doesn't BS.I don't think he's too egotistical or as bad as others say.He's straight to the point,& though he isn't real senstive to some people's opinions,he's a very nice guy who respects people who make an effort.
Really awesome prof. Can't recommend him enough. He makes it so much fun to come in and it's obvious he wants everyone to do well. I do wish he would put a cap on the # of questions he answers, and wish he'd keep down his political views a little, but the bottom line is I wish I could take this class all over again! So much fun!
Took his Online class,all you have to do is watch the videos, turn the quizzes in on time and go to the test review classes and you'll pass the class no problem! Morrissette has an awesome sense of humor.
Excellent Prof! He wants you to succeed! I, as well as 95% of my classmates loved this class! It is the only class that at the end of the semester there are no extra seats available! Take a course from him!
This guy is a genius and really makes it interesting.
Class was very easy got an A without even buying the textbook...
Don't leave Palomar without taking a class from this prof. He will change your life.
absolutely amazing professor. just buy the lecture notebook and youre set for all of the tests and quizzes. he's hilarious and really explains the subject well! if you show up to all of the labs and legitimately study for the quizzes/tests you'll be fine
Dr. M is an awesome teacher. Loved the class. Study moderately and you will be fine. Plus he makes the class fun and interesting which makes u like to study!
I took Summer Online Statistics from Dr. M, he is awesome!!! Class was very easy and all his online notes and reviews are so thorough, I didn't even really need to use my book He makes his notes are structured enough that he basically walks you through the concepts and makes stats easy and understandable don't take Stats from CSUSM take it from him
Wonderful teacher; one of the best I have ever had. All the info you need for the Online class are in his notes and the test reviews. Funny and very insightful. Just keep up with the homework and go to the reviews and you're golden. Great guy! Will be taking more of his classes at CSUSM.
Probably he's like the best Psych teacher I've ever have in Palomar!! His lectures and labs are so fun and you can learn so much from his class. Also, he's so friendly and always willing to help his students. Great teacher!! Love Dr. M!!!
Lectures hard to understand, strays from lecture, to many war stories, somewhat but vert subjective and test questions are confusing. Would never take another class with him. Kind of funny, maybe to funny.
I took Dr. M's classes for physiological psychology and psych/stats 205. Keep up with the reading, actually study the material (especially in psych) and you will do fine. He is without a doubt one of the best professors at Palomar. He is approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and sincere; just don't get him started on anything sports-related.
I did not pass his class due to lazyness and just being irresonpsible but he is not hard. He is GREAT! He goes over everything that will be on the test. Test were pretty staright forward IF you study. You need to take the time to study. Ask questions, he will always answer them. He's a really nice guy. I ll be there again this fall ha!
I took his class and had to drop it because when your taking 3 other classes just like his it can be very overwhelming. Its very involved and you have to spend a lot of your time to study. Over all I want to take his class again he was hilarious and will take the time to teach you.
Dr. M is quite possibly the best professor at Palomar. Intelligent, friendly & hilarious. 210 is the most fun I have ever had in a challenging course. He will make you laugh and you will learn a lot. Study hard for the tests; textbook use is nonexistent. Labs are a lot of fun. Take it seriously and you will enjoy it. You MUST take his class!!!!!!!
Dr. Morrissette is easily the best teacher at Palomar. He is extremely knowledgeable about psychology and always willing to help. He is also absolutely hilarious and your stomach will hurt from laughing so hard in his class. Psych 210 is a challenging class but worth taking because of him. Study hard and you'll do fine.
Roger is a great teacher. I was a bit nervous when I enrolled in this class but it's actually not bad at all. He has power points and as long as u study them and take good notes you will do fine on the tests. 3 quizes and 3 tests. He is all really funny and keeps the class very interesting. take him, highly recommended.
Excellent Professor, makes the material understandable and presents it in a very neat and easy to read fashion. He gives reviews before the tests which I recommend you attend. He's very funny as well
TAKE HIM FOR STATS. It's the easiest online class I've ever taken and I never bothered to attend the reviews or buy the textbook. If you're committed and follow the lecture outlines thoroughly, you will pass.
Dr. M is amazing! He is funny and extremely laid back. The class is super easy. 5 homework questions a week and 3 tests (for his online class). If you don't understand something just ask him, he is extremely helpful!
Morrissette is a funny guy he really makes lectures fun! you dont really need the textbook since your pretty much being tested on his power points, if you have lab with him the points there are pretty much added on to your lecture class. they are EASY points that can really help your grade so dont miss out on that! TAKE HIM!! :D
This professor was amazing at making things clear. I took the online class and the weekly homework did take some time and effort, but his review sessions right before each test were great. I would not have passed the class without those. He is a great professor and makes this class easy.
Literally the most amazing teacher I've ever had! Absolutely love him! He is so so soooo funny and takes the time to build up a relationship with everyone in the class. If you are "good at college" you should be able to get a good grade. Just listen in class, study his powerpoints, and ask him questions during his office hours. that's what I did :)
Great professor! I took this class online but I went to the review sessions before the tests because he is extremely helpful. The homework is easy and the tests are not hard if you attend the review sessions. His online lecture notes are very helpful and walk you through the problems step by step. I got an A and never even had to open the textbook!
Funny professor. made the subject interesting and relates to students well. i wouldnt even bother buying the book, because the tests and homework are all on the powerpoints.
Awesome guy. Action potentials and neurons really don't interest me but going to class and always getting a good laugh did. His "dirty" comments and sense of humor made the class worth going to. Time flew by. Take his class!!!!!
(online class) Great teacher! subject is tough, but his lectures were clear and detailed. even has examples to follow. I highly suggest going to all the test reviews! He's funny and wants to help.
This was a statistics class, and let me tell you... you need to study hard! STATS are not easy for me to pick up, personally, but Morrissette was very approachable and really wants to help you understand. Go to the test reviews! I promise, they aren't boring... he's hilarious!
Best online class I've taken. Professor Morrissette is very organized and fair. Go to the reviews and use the book and you'll do fine. I did have to study and practice alot, but it was kinda fun and I took this class as GE instead of math60.
Great Professor. Very upfront, tells it like it is but in a funny way. Very enjoyable. Wish he had a in-class, class. I can only imagine how fun it would have been. It will take work on your part. You only go to the class for reviews for tests and then the test days. Just do homework. It's not a pass-me class.
I took his psych 210 class and I loved it!Made the class very interesting and the labs are really simple to do! The tests are easy if you study for them and you don't need the textbook at all! all the test questions come from the powerpoints that you need to print out!Very funny and amazing at teaching! He loves his job and I totally recommend him!
If you study the Power Points and turn in all the Labs then there is no reason why you shouldn't pass the class. He is a great teacher and very funny.
He is hilarious and keeps the class engaged throughout sessions. He is very helpful and loves when students ask questions. He also encourages the students to come in for help during office hours. On top of being a great teacher he is really good looking, that's always nice.
Morrissette is the best teacher i have had at palomar. He is hilarious and so helpful. He is always open to answer questions and makes the difficult information easier to understand! Almost changed my major just because of him. He is wonderful! TAKE HIM!
I am stoked I was able to take this class instead of College Algebra. It is by no means an easy B but it is waay chiller than Interm- Algebra. The trick with Docs class is you need to REREAD the lessons multiple times over and over again until it just clicks. The lessons are step by step, and actually kinda fun once you no whats going on. READ 20X
Take Him!! Take him!! I took his class online, and was not interested at all, but he made this class so much fun! I could only imagine the class when he is in person! He has optional reviews for the online class, and they are in person!! Go to those!! They will help you so much! I didn't even have to buy the textbook for this class! He is soo great
Best class I have ever taken at Palomar. I would have Morrissette teach all of my classes if it were possible. There is no reason not to get an A in this course. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the test. Study!! I already miss this class and all the laughs we had. Thanks Dr. Morrissette for a great semester!
He is clear and will help you get a good grade on the exam, but does not go into a lot of the material so that you will be left only working for a grade on not for knowledge. You can get an A but will have to learn on your own. Does not respond to emails fast.
For an online class I was surprised when he would not answer an email unless I showed up to class for the test review questions. I like him and his personality but you will be teaching yourself and going to class to make sure you pass the exams.
Average professor. Go to his review sessions and do not email Q's just go to him in person.
As a "paying customer" I am paying for a service. The service is to teach me. I am a responsible student & I ask a lot of questions. His email responses are brusk. I was NOT appreciative of this.
Professor Morrissette is amazing. He is my favorite professor that I have ever taken. He is super nice, easy to approach, and he really knows his stuff. He is comical, so he makes the class interesting, I would absolutely take another one of his classes. Hopefully at CSUSM!
this guy is probably the best professor i've had in my college career. His tests are straight from the power points and subtle hints he gives in class. Besides that, he is by far the funniestsmartest prof on campus. Lectures will have you laughing for days. I'm laughing just typing this. His labs are also very easy. do yourself a favor & TAKE HIM!
I have a hard time with learning the physiological side of psychology, but Roger really makes time for understanding the material clearly. Studying and getting lecture notes is important in order to pass. He is an amazing Prof. If you can take him-- do it, you will not regret it!
Hands down one of the best professors I've ever had. If you show up to class, print out the ppt before hand, and take notes on things he mentions that aren't on the ppt, you will get an A easily. He's really straight forward in what he's looking for on the tests. He also makes an effort to get to know his students. TAKE HIM and DON'T buy the book.
great teacher, but unfortunately wastes a lot of review time by making irrelevant jokes. not helpful if he feels you do not deserve his help, can be very condescending.
Overall, I really enjoyed the Professor himself, but definitely not the class. His exam reviews were hilarious but were not much help for the exam itself. I took this class online and it sucked that we only had 3 exams, so basically if you do bad on one of the tests you won't do well in the class. No the class for me.
Roger completely changed my college career here at Palomar. I went into this class as a psychology major, having been told it was the hardest psych class at Palomar. There's NO reason not to pass this class. The tests are directly from the power points. Lab exercises are easy and extra credit is available. I loved him and this class!!!
Honestly, a good teacher, makes the material very clear, but spends too much time on stand-up in class meetings. If I wanted jokes, I would've stayed home and watched Friends on Netflix. Also, if you need help, he may deem you "unworthy" depending on how dedicated he thinks you are to his class. Didn't use textbook at all.
This class is hard to pass (IF) you're studying for it alone. I suggest you have a study buddy. There are 3 sections total. The first two are easy and the last section is the hardest. If you do the extra credit, go to tutoring, and reread his notes you will pass. DO NOT slack off on homework. Whatever is on the homework will be on the test.
At first, I loved Roger. But halfway through the semester, I realized I had learned little to nothing. He talked about his time in Santa Cruz for a whole half hour one day and we didn't make it through more than ONE powerpoint slide. This class is easy if you go up after class and ask him which parts of the powerpoint will actually be on the test..
Dr. M could design the course a little different, he seemed bored lecturing on topic. The entire lecture and power point are set up so that he really has to do very little to give you more info for the exams, may be why he leaves so much room to chat about irrelevant things, but we missed a lot too, making exams for me a mess. Didn't learn enough.
This guy is an awesome teacher! You get to understand the material in a much deeper depth! I would recommend him!
Even when his computer assignments are step by step some of the stuff is not clear. If you try to get help he does not give you the answer, you have to think on your own. He totally discourages you to go to the tutoring center so I recomend getting a study partner or group if you want to pass the class
So in general, I wouldn't recommend taking Stats online, regardless who the instructor is. There are a total of 3 exams and I had a solid A going into the 1st one , I finished the class with a 71%. One thing I did not like was that there were no study guides, his version was to have us re-do all the homework. And make sure you do the HW!
Literally the easiest class I've ever taken at Palomar. Took for fun during intersession (no stats prior) and received the highest grade. Everything's straightforwardprof tells you exactly what's tested (surprise, everything in the homework), and the exercises are explained step-by-step. Go to test reviews and UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS INTUITIVELY!
I was terrified going into stats, and because of Professor Morrissette, came out loving it. He's funny, engaging, and his expectations and instructions are very clear. It's not easy, but his style makes you want to do well, and shows you how to get there.
While the textbook was "mandatory," it was just used to clarify and expand on the material presented in class. I never really used it. As long as you pay attention in class and study the slides presented, you will do great. I would love to take another course of his.
i did his online class and you don't need the text book. he has a great outline and videos for the course that make it very easy to pass if you try. you HAVE to study or at least do the homework. he's a awesome professor and i would recommend his class.
I'm one of those students that tend to break out into hives at the thought of taking a Math class. SO, how to survive this class and get an "A"? 1). Do the HW. 2). Turn in HW on time. 3). Study HW & REPEAT. He provides all that you need for the course to succeed; good videos. Like to see your exam score posted in a timely manner? Not gonna happen.
I am very disappointed in the lack of communication skills of this teacher! I was dropped from the class due to my absence of a "mandatory meeting." He sent an email 5 hours prior to the meeting date and when i missed it i emailed him right away, yet he did not reply till 4 days later saying it was "clearly" stated when it really wasn't!!!!
I was a little scared to take this class because of the physiology aspect of it, but Morrissette is hands down one of my favorite professors I've had at Palomar. He makes the class fun with his jokes and stories, he's always available before or after class and is willing to answer all your questions. Best Physio Psych prof, you won't regret it!
I took his online stats course and it was fantastic! He lectures are very clear, but if you still don't understand, every section includes a video that goes further in-depth. I recommend you do the homework and do the practice problems that come up in the lecture before looking at the answer. I also never used the textbook.
I was extremely scared of taking this class because I am horrible at math however ended up loving the class. He gives you everything you need from videos to watch and practices to do. As long as you study, do the work and practice you'll do great, take it from me I went from the lowest math(15),to math 54, to math 205 and I passed!
Morrissette is a hilarious professor, probably one of the best professors I've had. His lectures are somewhat difficult to understand, as he does not provide a study guide before the exam, but he does go over the material that will be on the exam. I think the quizzes were more difficult than the exam, but if you pay attention & study you'll do fine
Morrissette is one of those professors that your gonna remember, if not his stories. He is both respectable and relatable. He is a man's man and extremely intelligent. He has tough at the major schools and prefers teach at the smaller ones. If you need him as a mentor he is the best of the best. Prepare for some stories!!!
Honestly one of my favorite professors at palomar. Hilarious, great stories. Incredibly intelligent. Straightforward with his tests, which really aren't that difficult especially if you pay attention to his lectures. Everything is from the power points, make sure you print them out like he suggests. Such a great professor.
If there's one class that I miss from Spring 2017 is Dr. Morrissette's Psych 210 class. There wasn't a day where I didn't leave the classroom laughing. He has hilarious stories and best advice for Psych majors for 4-year university and beyond. If I had the opportunity to retake him again for a different class, I would do it in a heartbeat.
There's one class that I definitely miss from Spring 2017 is Dr. Morrissette's Psych 210 class. There wasn't a day where I didn't leave the lecture laughing. He has hilarious stories and best advice for Psych majors on 4-year university and beyond. If I had the opportunity to retake him again for another class, I would do it in a heartbeat.
One class that I definitely miss from Spring 2017 is Dr. Morrissette's Psych 210 class. There wasn't a day I didn't leave the lecture not laughing. He has hilarious stories and best advice for Psych majors on 4-year university and beyond. If I had the opportunity to retake him again for another class, I would do it in a heartbeat.
AMAZING TEACHER. I took his online stats class, and his class was concise, simple, yet informative. As long as you watch his online lectures, keep up with the weekly HW, and do the computer exercises, you'll be fine. DON'T forget your simple calculator during exams, and definitely do the practice questions if you want an A!
Rating based off first impression of Prof & orientation of 4 week fast track class. This Prof is very straight forward about his class structure and the fact that he makes it very easy to pass. I really can't see another way he could have made this course any easier. I suck at math & fail every time, but this is different math and so far so good.
Morrissette is a really nice and funny professor. His lectures are filled with lots of information. His exams are based on powerpoints and extra info he adds on in class, so it's pretty important not to miss class. Expect one group project. Textbook isn't that necessary. Just show up to class everyday, study your notes, and you should be good.
I have failed every math class I ever took, but got an A in the 4 week fast course. All online, his website has detailed lecture videos, he explains the material very well. I wouldn't say his exams were hard at all. As long as you understand the formulas you will def pass. I recommend to the students bad at math!
One of my favorite professors at Palomar. Extremely funny and full of life. Takes a genuine interest in each of his students and wants everyone to succeed. Test/quizzes are not too difficult. as long as you go to class you will learn just how straight forward his questions are when paired with his lecture slides. highly recommend.
Professor Morrissette is one of the most engaging lecturers I've ever had. He is knowledgeable in his field and challenges you to use your brain. He's fair, clear on expectations, and makes time to help if needed. I look forward to his next class!
I really enjoyed his class and he really loves what he teaches and is really willing to help his students.
An inspirational professor who studied at some of the most prestigious universities in the United states. Material which would otherwise be hard is made easy, as he actually makes the effort to enrich his lessons. Dr. Morissette never runs out of relevant and entertaining stories. I recommend you take a seat in the front two rows. Truly awesome.
Honestly one of the best professors I've had at palomar. I graduated from palomar this year to pursue vet medicine at Davis but every time stats comes up I'm glad I had him. His material couldn't be more straight forward and easy to access. Very caring if you put in the work.
For someone who sucks at math, i've learned a lot from this professor compared to previous ones. His online lessons are helpful and specific and his additional workbook problems do so much. I usually use those as study guides and it makes me feel more confident before an exam. My only complaint is that he doesn't respond to emails.
MUST TAKE!!! He is hilarious and relates real life experiences (which are hilarious) to the lecture. He truly should have 5.0 on here, blows my mind why he doesn't. He is one of those teachers that makes learning fun and relates to his students, which makes him one of the greats. You learn so many life lessons from him and he loves his students!FAV
Im going to miss his class most of all !! He needs to be teaching more classes because he is such a GREAT teacher! He is definitely someone you will remember long after his class is over. Makes his lectures interesting and fun and the knowledge you gain is fascinating. He is super intelligent and studied at Harvard !! Amazing to learn from and cool
Amazing teaacher, hes hilarious, he really knows how to keep your attention and makes you want to learn more and more, very inspiring teacher that you will remember. You have 3 exams and a few quizes. He lets you know hints about material thats on the exam, just show up to class and study his notes. You also do one group project if your in his lab,
I wish I could take him again! Definitely a class and a professor I will truly miss. He makes you very comfortable and I actually looked forward to every class because he really knows his material and he makes learning so interesting because he is so hilarious and so intelligent! Everyone should experience one of his classes.
He's like if Dennis Leary were a Sociology professor. Gives you a ton of information to study, but gives you everything you need in an easy to understand way to pass the class. Has his own class website with text lectures and youtube video lectures. Read them and watch them. Do the workbook questions. They're not graded, but they really help.
Makes sure everyone understands the material, as long as you put in the work. Very chill guy, not too serious, and personable. Great teacher and not a lot of homework. Literally just pay attention and do the homework and tell him when you're confused, you will excel. Doesn't take any misconduct and is always available to you. HIGHLY recommended.
I would highly recommend the online course! 3 noncumulative tests, and 1 hw assignment a week. (Plus 3 excel assignments, and a few extra credit opportunities) If you are struggling, he will help you out in office hours but I'd recommend emailing him about it ahead of time.
There are weekly homework assignments ( fairly easy), 3 computer assignments (you have to use a special software only on campus computers), and 3 exams. If you know how to do the workbook problems you should be fine on the exams since theyre basically the same types of questions. You dont need the book, I got an A and I only opened it once.
Hes amazing!! However, I aced two of my exams and one of them I got 80 and yet did not get an A in his class. Just keep up with the homework and computer assignments and you will be good.
If you are afraid of math, I reccommend taking him. Keep up with the homework assignments and three computer assignments. There are three exams. The first two were easy, the second one was difficult for me as it included more logical thinking. His notes and videos are very helpful. Did not need textbook.
We had weekly homework assignments, three computer assignments and three exams. I took it online and dont recommend it if math isnt your strong point. I did all the homework and computer assignments but it didnt matter if you dont do well on the exams. One of the hardest math classes I ever took
Professor Morrissette is great. This class is not too hard if you do the work, but it is required that you understand the earlier material to do well later, so set yourself up for success by doing the work thoroughly early. It's an online class but the tests are done in person at the school and you must attend those. Responsive to questions.
Dr. Morrissette is one of those really good professors that rewards those who show up to class and engage with the material. If you don't apply yourself, you won't do well in the class, but the lessons are very fascinating, so showing up to class should be enough to keep you engaged. Study for the tests and quizzes using the slides he has online!
Morrissette is the BEST professor I have ever had at Palomar. He is super nice and very approachable. He's absolutely hilarious and will make the class fun to learn. I wish I could take him for all my classes.
Professor Morrissette is a cool professor. Only saw him 4 times in the semester, (during the mandatory orientation and exams) but he was very chill. There are weekly hw and 3 major tests (noncumulative). If you are not motivated to do things by yourself or do understand math too well, do not take this class online. You need to be self-motivated.
Textbook is unnecessary. Do all of the homework and workbook problems easy A. There are some mistakes in the lecture notes and a few of the workbook problem answers, but they are easy to spot. Professor doesn't answer email questions about the course material. 3 tests at the college. Likes to talk about students failing the class.
Although I only took his online class for stats, Dr. M was really awesome. He doesn't use Canvas at all, but his examples and videos are very helpful (I'm a visual learner, so the videos were very helpful). I took 2 of my exams at the DRC, and it was a bit hard getting in touch with him, but it worked :)
I have always done well in Math, but this was like a whole other level. You have homework due every Sunday night, which Is available all semester. You are graded on 16 homework, 3 exams, and 3 computer exercises. If you are disciplined and sit down everyday and watch his tutorials it should be easy, but no way to pass if you don't.
I was scared of taking this class bc I thought it would be too much work to handle with my other courses, but it was much easier than I had thought. You have weekly homework which is not hard at all. Theres only 3 exams which are easy as long as you study the practice problems bc they replicate the exam questions. Only 2 computer exercises, easy.
Rude, smug attitude. Not here to help you. Zero compassion. Unclear directions as well. Glad I got out while I could. Do yourself a favor and find another Professor.
Don't take this professor, doesn't want his students to succeed. I took my first online math course with him, due to corona, and he was very unhelpful as I would email him multiple times and he only grades you on basically your tests which are very hard. Would not recommend him.
Dr. M is very chill. Has prerecorded lectures to watch, then just do a 5 question hw assignment and email him your answers. Answers emails within 1-2 days. His lecture notes are straight forward and easy to understand. Just study up, pay attention, and you will easily get an A. One hw assignment a week, a few exams(w/ec), a few computer exercises.
Easy and straight forward class. Has online lecture notes with prerecorded videos explaining the content. One five question homework assignment a week, 3 computer assignments due on test days, and three OPEN NOTE tests. The tests are pretty easy too. Hw is graded on accuracy so a group chat helps to double check answers before you turn it in.
Dr. M is a great professor. He posts all his lecture videos on YouTube and posts them all the first day of class. Every 2 weeks you will have a quiz on about 30 videos, each being 1-3 minutes long. He exams are very easy if you really listen to videos. You have an easy assignment every Friday and a 3 quiz's, 3 exams, and one group project.
1. Lectures are vague 2. NEVER answers emails 3. Tells us to work with others 4. Tried to fail 40 kids for working together when they had similar answers because... they were working together. 5. Accused us of cheating three days before class ends, and didn't answer any questions we had. 6. Realized he was wrong & smug apology that wasn't one rlly
His course was clear cut and pretty easy to pass but him as a person was not the best. He claimed there was cheating in the classroom but after found none, tried to get kids in trouble for copyright? It was a weird experience.
I just took Dr. M and he's a good professor he gives you everything in the class you need to pass. He also has youtube videos explaining his lectures better. I took the month class so it was heavy on assignments but I wouldn't expect anything different. Very straight forward class. Would take again if I had too.
I'm still enrolled in his class this semester, but man does this guy SUCK. No textbook, makes you access everything outside of canvas, you have to email him every assignment, and he gives you the most BS quizzes. They're 12 questions in 15 minutes about very small details, and you can't go back on any q's. Doesn't want you to succeed. Also rude!
Just wow... this guy would be a gem of a teach in-person. online, it's horrendous. the quizzes are absolutely absurd, he is incredibly unaccommodating. You need to be in canvas ready to take the test on a specific time and date. Got a family to feed, bills to pay? better call out if you want to take the test. Good luck, stay far away.
Only class I've had the entire pandemic with such an extremely unaccommodating prof. You have to take the tests/quizzes at a specific time & he gives no exceptions. I'm lucky enough to have an understanding boss, but I can imagine how awful this is for my classmates with full time jobs & kids! He's also rude & very blunt.
I would stay clear of this Professor. Specific time slots & days for quizzes & tests & if you have work/other things going on, he WONT accommodate. DONT take his class if you have a busy/set schedule. You have to email him all the assignments instead of using canvas so there is a chance he loses it in his emails. Never responds to emails!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, I didnt mind the work, the professor makes the lectures clear however they are useless. Hes not flexible at all so dont even try it. God forbid you need to make up a test because theres NO MAKEUPS. His course is navigated on a whole other webpage so you wont see anything on CANVAS ITSELF. Not your grades or assignments. DONT TAKE IT
Taken him 2x. He's NOT rude, just to the point; funny actually. A cool guy who WANTS to help if you just show effort. As for his 6pm tests - you know the 1st day of class when they are. If you can't plan ahead for 3 15 min quizzes and 3 1hr tests you know about MONTHS ahead of time, quit adulting. I love his style. No fluff., just get 'er done.
I really like his format for how he teaches online. The lectures are very easy to follow and everything is easy to find
do not take his class. he does no extra credit, accepts no late work at all, does not care if you miss a test or assignment for any genuine reason so no make-ups at all. he thinks if we turn in any late assignments, we had to cheat. there are only 3 tests, so if you miss one you will fail the class. the way it is set up is designed for you to fail.
Im not one to be a keyboard warrior, but man I have never felt so disrespected and unimpressed by a teacher. He will not allow for any arrangements in advance for his scheduled tests, so if you have work or athletics that are mandatory to attend, he will be delusional to believe his general ed class is more important. Doesn't believe in Canvas too?
Listen- I've NEVER been good at math. It's always been my weakest subject. I passed this course w/ flying colors. His methods are different. He only uses Canvas for exams, and it's a lot to take in. But once you get past the initial confusion of his website, it's easy to navigate and the material is easy to learn. Take him if ur bad at math like me
Do your HW and pass his class. It's that simple.
I took this course as a winter intercession online, and I loved it! I am horrible at math, but Prof. Morrissette provides clear and organized lecture material. He shows you how to navigate and work through complex math formulas step by step. DO all the HW and workbook problems, and you will do great on the exam! TAKE HIM. You will not regret it!
I'm a person who thrives on organization and clear expectations and Dr. M's expectations are straightforward. The dates for the assignments and tests are available at the beginning of class so it's no surprise that he doesn't accept late work. I highly recommend taking his class.
I have dropped two Soc/Psyc 205 courses before because the material was difficult to understand but I am doing so well in Dr.M's class! He is very straightforward and has a very clear and easy to navigate online class format. There are 5 question hw due every week. Lectures and computer assignments are simple. Just do the work and you'll pass!
This professor was the worst I have experienced in college thus far, & this is my second time in college. He was condescending, disrespectful & arrogant. He has pre scheduled tests with very specific times. If you cant make the tests or an emergency happens (like my daughter in the hospital) he doesn't care, drop the class. AWFUL. Needs to retire.
He is straight to the point, very organized however he is not understanding whatsoever. I was in the hospital because i was very sick he didnt allow late work to be submitted whatsoever.
As long as you have a schedule to do things this class is fairly easy. Everything is simple and to the point. There was one 5 question homework assignment's due each week. We had 3 computer assignments and 3 tests. Tests were a little hard even if you study. He doesn't remind you each week to turn things in. Tests were scheduled at 4-6 on a friday.
Math is not my thing so I was scared for the 4 work course over winter break but ended with a B! I respected how incredibly straightforward and easy to navigate everything was.
Pretty straight-forward class, very light on hw which I like, and three heavy-weighted multiple choice exams. NO ACCOMMODATIONS are made by Dr. Morrissette. If you are somebody who needs feedback and extra help in math, do NOT take this class. You are basically teaching yourself everything, and he doesn't respond quick to emails. ok guy, ok class
Watch out for this guy. Please look at the front page news article in the San Diego Union Tribune on July 27, 2022. He formerly taught atCSUSM and settled sexual harassment and misconduct charges involving a student. However the university, instead of pursuing disciplinary action, allowed him to voluntarily resign with nothing on his record.
This is the best online summer math class I've taken. Math is NOT my best subject, but the professor makes this class very easy to follow; he lays everything out for you! DO the HW/ DO the practice worksheet, and you will pass the exam with an A! The exam comes straight from the HW and practice sheets!! Take his class; you will not regret it!
Despite what the ratings say, I loved this semester with Morisette. I had the perfect class with a great group of people. He really cares about his students and their grades.I recommend taking his class, he's an awesome teacher who will make the class fun and interesting for you. It wasn't too hard as long as you try your best. Super interesting to
Granted, I love that this class was online and was very hopeful that it would be a good class. I loved the SPSS / Excel computer assignments (3 of them). What I didn't like was he only communicates via email and is not punctual AT ALL. His videos on YT are made with an antiquated camera (5 years old or so) and are intermixed with coaching videos.
I enrolled in Prof Morrissette's class due to his high rating on RMP. I was highly disappointed upon taking it. Not only is his class very outdated (6 y/o grainy YouTube videos, email correspondence, etc.). You will have to go out of your way to learn what should be taught by him in HIS class. He doesn't forgive whatsoever. Wouldn't take it again!
I loved Professor Morrissettes Physiology class, he made the class fun and made it clear on what he wanted us to know for the tests. Although this class in general is challenging, he made it fun and easier to learn. He has videos on canvass that you can rewatch at home in case you need a refresher on the lectures. You just have to study.
It wasn't so bad considering I was terrified to take this class because I truly suck at math. Took the 4 week FT so it was A LOT crammed into a week because the exercises are time consuming. But it really wasn't as bad as expected. His tutorials are straight forward and the class is well organized. Exams dates and time are set and cannot be changed
Worst professor I've had. He does not use canvas and is not flexible what so ever. If you are working full time and need flexibility, don't take his class. Save yourself time and energy, find a professor that actually cares and is compassionate.
Dr. M communicates solely through email, he also uses SPSS and Excel for labs , they are easy and straightforward as long as you follow his directions in the videos he provides. Although they are very outdated its still common sense so its easy. He is very nice even though I only emailed him a couple times, highly recommend taking SOC 205 Online.
There really isn't any fluff with Dr. M. Read the syllabus, hit the deadlines, and understand the material. If you have limited experience with excel, then you are already ahead of the game. If you know the formulas to use in excel, like t-test,etc. then you are way better off. If you had prior statistics courses, this would be a refresher course.
Dr. Morrisettes class is very well structured and gives great lectures. You always know what will be on exams, hes really funny, overall great class.
Lectures are well-structured, and the professor has a great sense of humor. Use Unstuck study AI and practice worksheets to ace the exams. Overall, a solid class.
I didn't find out that he had sexual assault accusations about halfway into the semester. He's chill and can be funny, but kinda rude sometimes to students. Lectures get very in detail, which you have to know for quizzes/exams. He doesn't use canvas for grades/assignments. If you don't have time to sit and memorize everything, you prob wont do well
Honestly one of my favorite classes at palomar. Teacher was hilarious which kept me engaged in lectures and labs. I definitely had to work hard for my A but all the information taught was interesting so studying wasn't too bad for me.
difficult exams, unclear on what to study, if you don't study literally everything on the slides you'll do bad. he has sexual assault allegations (fired from CSUSM). He's lowkey creepy, unprofessional & weird. he has a sex board game for a lab & mentioned his SA situation indirectly in class as a girl talking to him abt her bf being gay. Look it up
Morrissette should retire. Teaching material is outdated. He does a complete 180 with work; he will show you how to do problem xyz, but on the exam give you problem abc to solve. He only gives exams 6-8pm on Fridays because he is "preventing" cheating nor does he give any feedback or show correct answers. I do not recommend this guy at all.
There is no professor I recommend more than this guy. He is extremely entertaining and I love his stories he gives, they not only are part of what you learn, but it keeps your attention in tact while you write down what you just learned. DO NOT miss class all information is essential for exams. as long as you listen to lecture u will be fine :)
Prof Morrissette is an excellent teacher. I had to work hard for my A but if you really learn the material and take good notes, you'll be fine! There are 3 exams that you can only take from 6-8 PM on a certain day and you will fail if you miss one. NO late work allowed, he requires you to have a super pricey online program for 3 of the assgnmnts.
I'm still 50/50 on if I liked this professor. The class itself was fine and lectures were fun. If you show up, take notes and ask questions you will probably be fine. Tests/quizzes will really hurt your grade if you bomb them (hence my C).
This class was pretty easy, even though it was taken on a 4-week schedule. The homework/practice problems were clear and understandable, which made preparing for tests a breeze. Some of the instructions for the assignments in a statistical software were outdated.
Only allows you to take the exam from 6pm-8pm with no early test or make ups. If you have a job like me and have to work this is completely unfair to others.
Other than the secual assault allegations, he's ok. I try to understand why, not just what. that was difficult for him, and it felt like I was holding everyone back because I wanted to know more and understand, but he just wanted to rush through it all. PP-slides only things provided. memorize.
Generally easy class - tricky human. Hid 3 assignments deep in syllabus - starts with odd little “tests” to see if you can follow several directions to a T - if not, he drops these students, he then uses an external grading not through canvas and refuses to have expected assignments show on canvas calendar to alert -exams most Fridays 6-8 pm only.
Take the class if you must, but be cautious, keep everything public and academic, do not dismiss your instincts, and understand that Palomar has shown no urgency to address what students have been openly discussing for years — so unfortunately, you will have to advocate for your own safety.
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