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Reviews (146)
Take him. Easy A. Dr. Shyam made psychology fun and interesting. His tests are easy if you study the material and read his powerpoints. We did this cool clicker survey/quiz in class. It helped me learn the material and the questions were similar to the format of the actual test. You do a research paper but it's not hard; he'll help you. Cool guy.
Dr. Shyam was an amazing professor he actually made me interested in psychology his tests aren't hard if you take his notes and come to class and the paper isn't hard if you ask him for help I absolutely loved this professor
I took him for college experience what an exellent teacher he cares about whetherhis students pass or not, if you fail his class you have to not try at all.
Dr. Seetharaman made Psychology VERY interesting. He is very good at giving his students simple and interesting ways to remember certain terms. I was NEVER bored in his class. He is "fun" to listen to and extremely helpful!! I learned A LOT!
Professor Shyam is the absolute best! He is extremely kind and funny, his tests are very clear and go right along with the notes. If you have those and go to class for the reviews you will easily be able to get an A. My favorite class and professor for sure!
Seriously my favorite teacher I've had in a long time. So laid back and his class is beyond easy. Very cool guy, definitely recommend his class and will be taking more with him in the future.
Dr.Shyam is my favorite professor, no mid term no final exam just a research proposal due at the end of semester.print out the powerpoint for class notes.Dr.Shyam has a fascination with "pink lemonade" haha
Dr.Shyam is my favorite professor.pay attention to the lectures, test questions might come form in class discussion.5 tests and a research proposal due.
Dr. Shyam's class is really easy. All tests and homework are online. The worst part woulds have to be the giant Research proposal due at the end of the semester. But other then that he teaches a great class.
Dr shyam is a great professor he was very clear with information one homework assignment before each tests 5 test as well with a research proposal 2 chapters each test with good amount of study time would definitely take dr shyam for psych
Dr. Shyam's College experience class is very good. The quizzes are easy and are open-book. There are discussions on the chapters in the book, that you would post on Angel, do a 500 word paper due at the end of term and quizzes. Take this class!
great sense of humor, easy to get along with. gives you the chance to make up work. All for his students
Excellent teacher!! took his class psych class this semester, and the work was very do able. once you do your part, you are bound to get an 'A' in his class!!all you have to do is study for easy multiple choice test and one research paper. that's it! you are done. thank you Dr. Shyam.
Excellent Teacher!!took his psych class this semester, and it went smoothly. Is a very knowledgeable on the topics and can learn one can learn a lot from his class. there were 5 test and one research paper, once you do your part you'll have an 'A'. Thank you dr. Shyam
WOW, great professor, made the class interesting and fun,full of knowledge and always willing to give you a quick pointer to guide you in the right path. Will take any class he gives!!! Keep it up Dr. Shyam
Great teacher and a great person! He was very knowledgeable about his course and was very helpful with anything you needed. Made the class fun and interesting. I would definitely take any class he is teaching! A+
Learned so much, great course, very helpful professor. Definitely want to take another psychology course now.
The course contains A lot of information. The teacher is nice and explains the course material with ease.
this professor has a lot of personal credibility
Reasonable and understanding professor. Tried to ensure students good grades, in the end was really up to the students. super easy class, do's and don't s of college learned.
Super easy class, clear and simple work. Almost no home work, the college experience is a great first class to take when entering college and understanding the fundamentals of it. All of the work we've done in his class is also pretty useful outside of class. (Budgeting, study tools etc)
He's a very good prfessor and most importantly cares about his students.
is a very nice and great teacher.
Super nice guy, very thorough. Very interesting to learn from and pretty funny. He wants you to succeed. The only downfall is that he only uses powerpoint as a form of teaching. Although the content is good and mostly easy, I would have liked some group interaction or more group discussion encouraged.
A very good teacher,He provides you with everything you need to get an a, as well as provides a interactive learning environment.
Prof Seetharaman great teaching style,student participation is strong,fosters interest via interesting lectures & materials. His teaching style increased my interest to continue this course of study
Easiness of this professor is determined by you coming to class and participating or not. He is very interactive and helps you to look at things from different perspectives. He encourages everyone to comment and engage in the lectures which I loved. If you wanted a Psych class to take, be entertained as well as retain information? Highly suggested!
Dr. Shyam reviews textbook material in easily understandable PPTs. He enjoys class discussion. He encourages school participation in psych club and events! The tests and homework are questions built around the PPTs. There is no excuse not to get an A! You can start on the research paper EARLY so Dr. Shyam has the opportunity to help if you need it.
Easy but interesting. He makes you think critically and engages the class well. Graded on: 5 exams (most take home) 5 homework assignments (10 questions Angel), tutor lab visits ec, paper topic, paper (research proposal)
Great professor. He is very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.
A wonderfully insightful professor who has a way of making even the most complicated concepts relative and easy to understand. He's knowledgeable, patient, and witty. I highly recommend him.
Excellent Professor!
Very good professor! I really liked him for a professor.
Very good professor.
Loved Dr Shyam. He's very educated and well spoken professor. He makes the subject easy to understand with his way of teaching. I would recommend him to anyone thinking about psychology. :)
Dr Shaym is very knowledgeable in certain aspects of Psychology and tends to elaborate more on these sections. He is very upfront about that which is nice. For each section there are fill in the blank slides corresponding and as long as you complete and study those, you should do well in the course.
I was extremely scared to take psyc. Dr. Seetharaman made learning fun!5 exams total most online.He really makes the subject interesting and fun to learn about. Syllabus follows exactly what we do.Very organized. If you do the work and study your good to go.GREAT CLASS! Highly Rec. I wish he taught more subjects!!! THIS TEACHER ROCKED!!!
Easy and simple class. Very knowledgeable and helpful instructor.
Professor Shyam made the content of the course very easy for all levels/learning styles. I would recommend him for those wishing to take psychology.
Great Professor to learn from as long as you listen and take notes during lectures the test or a piece of pie (sweet and smooth)
Great lecture, explains everything and funny. No surprises.
He is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is really passionate about the subject which really comes through during lectures. 4 exams, 4 online homeworks, and one research proposal. Take notes and attend classes and you'll be fine, I did not use book. He's easy going and quick to email responses.
He is one of the best professors i've ever had. He has changed my outlook on psychology and made this class extremely interesting. I highly recommend taking his class. He is very helpful and offers a lot of extra credit opportunities. He wants to see everyone pass his class.
Absolutely my favorite professor thus far. Always cracking jokes and making the class interesting. Wants to see you pass and do well. Very understanding when you do miss class. Easy tests/homework. Highly recommend taking his class, boosted my interest in psych and will definitely will be in his next class!
Damn good Teacher ! Funny and easy to understand. He truly knows his Psychology and deserves to called a Doctor
He is very kind, smart, and helpful. He is understandable towards school and home situations. Students need more professors like him.
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Great professor!!!! Don't pass up the opportunity to take his class.
Easy but interesting. He makes you think critically and makes class fun as well. He grades on: 5 exams (most take home) 5 homework assignments 10 questions each on Angel and one research proposal. Also will give extra cr. on paper if you go to study lab.
Dr. Shaym was a recent professor of USF. I really enjoyed his class, as well as his method of teaching. All you have to do is come to class everyday, print out the power points, take notes, do the homework and exams (hard to fail considering they're online), and do your group research paper. I'm taking his abnormal psych class in the fall! <3
Dr Seetharaman is an awesome professor. He has a great style of educating which made his class interesting, and helped keep me enthusiastic about class.I plan to take his Psy class this fall.
He is very knowledgeable. Explain assignments very well. He has a great sense of humor, just a very nice guy.
Great teacher. He keeps things interesting, explains everything really well and the class is very laid back. Take him if you can!!!!
He so smart and funny I could listen to him forever.
He is a legit scientist as well as a professor, so you trust what you're learning more. He's easy, knowledgable, fun, and at times is inspiring, and it isn't silly or weird, since he is so sincere. When he covers how to learn, persevering, or not conforming to conform, it really does hit home. You really do want to change your life in ways.
I took him for student success course and hated him. He didn't teach. Going to class was a waste of time for me, I usually worked on something else. Never bought the book, everything was common sense. Seeing all the rating for Psychology makes me want to take him and give him a 2nd chance considering Student success is not something you major in.
I could not of asked for a better professor. I am already going into the psychology field but a couple of students that were not had started considering switching majors after taking his class. This teacher is amazibng and helpful all around. I highly recommend him!
Awesome class and great prof really breaks things down to where you actually know what you're learning I definitely recommend printing out the power point slides for each chapter and test review it will make note taking so much easier
great professor
He is very helpful when you have a question about an assignment .And his exams has no trick questions.
Professor Shyam is very knowledgeable and a great teacher I recommend anyone and everyone to take his class.
Captivated my brain was extremely motivated Professor Shyam is very knowledgeable and made this course interesting to attend I recommend this class to any and everyone.
Awsome teacher
Dr. Shyam is a very nice, professional, helpful, and patient professor. He will help you on anything you need and explain numerous times if need be; just have to ask. I would love to take his psychology class because he is such an awesome teacher!
Dr. Shyam is one of the best professors possible for this course, or any. Great with communication when needed, and always thorough when explaining material.
I like Dr.shaum he's very serious about class but nice for the most part also he is very helpful if you have questions.
I thought it would be interesting to have a psychology professor teach this course. I was right. Fun and insightful.
The teacher was really good at what he taught.
Dr. Seetharaman teaches the code of college life and how to apply this to real life experiences. He teaches with respect he teaches to you not at you.
He is very helpful and understanding.
Great class. What made it seem easy was the instructor's clarity, and ability to captivate his class with the information he presented.
This professor has been my favorite out of everyone I've taken at SPC. He is super passionate and takes pride in the work he does. This class was relatively easy for me, but always interesting. The most challenging part was the hypothetical case study which was long and took much research. But I took a lot away from this class. Take him!!
Dr. Seetharaman is currently within my personal top 5 best teachers rankings. I am always excited for his class due to his creative ways of presenting the lessons to us, the students.
Professor S. is definitely engaging in class. He makes the material interesting and fun. He gives you all the tools you need to succeed in the class. Show up, take good notes, pay attention and don't try to give him lame excuses. I am taking his abnormal psych and developmental psych in the spring. Wonderful professor and easy on the eyes.
Really great professor, normal class pa y attention in the lecture and tests are relatively easy with some slight studying.
Dr. Shyam wants his students to succeed. He provides power points and helpful examples for each chapter. There are also exam reviews before each test.
Dr. Seetharaman was probably one of the best professors I've ever had in my life. His class is easy as long as you study and review a bit every day. He has one research proposal assignment but he shows you how to do it throughout the semester and will help you with questions or concerns. He has a genuine passion for teaching so take his class!!!
He is really a cool teacher, and sincere. I will be taking another one of his classes in the near future.
Dr. Shyam has been the best professor I have ever had. He offers extra credit if you study in the tutoring lab or stop by his office. He is very clear with his explanations and shows interesting clips of videos related to our learning material. Dr. Shyam is great and I would definitely consider taking his abnormal psychology class.
Honestly, the best professorteacher I've had thus far. Dr. Shyam is helpful and understanding and truthfully wants to see you do the best you can. Highly recommend taking his classes. He makes the lectures easy to understand and has a great sense of humor to get you through the class. Easy A and makes it interesting!
Dr. Shaym is one of those professors you wish you had for all your classes, great easy going manner, teaches in a way you want to learn so the class seems easy although you learn an amazing ammount of material.
Dr. Shyam is a great professor. You have to attend class and study but if you do you'll do well. His tests are straightforward. If you aren't a slacker you'll do well.
Dr. Shyam is an outstanding professor, motivated, knowledgeable and articulate.
He is a very helpful teacher
He is an awesome professor he is very helpful and his lectures are clear ! He gives students an opportunity to pass there is no way if you don't past because his class is not that hard!
This teacher was clear about what exactly was required for the course, he only took attendance the first 2 wks of school, then maybe every once in a while over the semester and there are easy extra credit chances. He's hilarious and taught so well that I'm most likely taking abnormal psych next semester with him because he made psych interesting.
Definitely knows his subject. Friendly and can be humorous. Interesting to listen to; easy-to-understand lectures.
Dr. Shyam was great! He has a good sense of humor but gets the lecture done so you can understand the material. Be there on test review day and do the homework! I really enjoyed the class and would def recommend! Take his class! You won't regret it!
I look forward to coming to class every day, almost wish I had more than just 2 days a week of class. His tests are straight forward and he's pretty to the point about everything. I look forward to taking more of his classes in my years in college.
amazing professor, no run around, everything is clear and concise.
Good teacher overall
Best professor yet!!! Would definitely take again.
Great professor goes at a steady pace, always helpful and his lectures are very interesting and has a lot of facts. He is very easy going but you would not won't to miss class because the information he lectures on is very important. His grading is clear and far. I loved this class the whole semester it was not hard at all.
Dr. Shyam was a great professor. I really was not looking forward to taking Psychology after having a bad experience in High School but now I'm looking at taking his Abnormal Psych class because I loved it so much. He makes learning Psych fun and relate-able. He is also very sympathetic to students having to work full time and go to school.
I thought the guy was great, I work all day before class and he didn't try to kill you ,just push you to be better and like what you were doing .Keep me interested. Teaches Master's Psy at USF but didn't test you like that.
Made Psychology LESS SCARY! Made me want to learn more about this subject
Very happy I chose Dr. Shyam as my professor! He made general PSY interesting, and even changed my perspective on several different occasions. Straight forward with engaging lectures and has a sense of humor. Passing shouldn't be difficult as long as you don't skip class and do your work according to due dates.
Dr. Shyam is a younger professor, fresh out of school himself. He is passionate about what he does, cares for the students, funny and knowledgeable! Also, he adds tutoring to the syllabus, and gives extra credit for additional tutoring sessions (who does that??)!!! And he's not bad to look at, especially when he smiles and crinkles his nose! :) :)
I really enjoyed the class and the professor was there for his students. I would take another class with him.
Dr. Shyams a great guy, his class is pretty straight forward, and everything you do really helps you learn, and you never feel like the work is unnecessary on top of that theres not really much other than listening. Just be ready for the research paper and DONT procrastinate.
really good teacher
Just keep up what you are doing learning student about Psychogy stage
Dr. Shyam is a wonderful teacher. He is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is there for you every step of the way, willing to help. Tests are not exactly easy, but you are given plenty of information and time to prepare well. I really liked the material he covered. He kept it interesting and his lectures are very clear.
HE IS GREAT PROFESSOR!!! He explains everything very well so if you pay attention and print out notes to follow along in class you will pass. He gives online test which is another positive. Take him, I would if I could again!
When this professor lectures, he gives many visual point and ways that you will be able to remember when the next test or homework comes up.
Dr. Shyam is a really great professor. You don't really use the textbook very much. He gave 1 hw and 1 test for every 3 or so chapters and then a term paper. WHEN HE SAYS START EARLY ON THE TERM PAPER LITERALLY DO. If you show up to class and listen you'll do well and he's also really really cute and gets annoyed if you come late
Dr. Sham is a stress free professor. I strongly suggest his class. He is reasonable, reliable, responsible and passionate about his lectures in Psychology. one will have fun learning in his class. A plus girls he has dimples and he's cute! Guys he's nice too and easy to understand.
His lectures are great, he makes them personal but they are also fill in the blank so if you miss class you have to get the notes from a class mate, the homework and tests were online and super easy. He reviewed before each and every test. At the end of the semester you have a research paper but he gives you the whole sem to do it! GREAT CLASS.
He is cool.
Interesting class.
worst class I've had
His voice is melodious lectures are never boring he is totally there for you if you need just listen to instruction on exams! He is very cute to watch has the cutest dimple and grin ever seen in college professors,
His lectures are never boring he strives to make class interesting. He assigns take home short answer exams. If you want his feedback on why you got the grade you did on the exam you have to make time to go see him because he doesn't hand the exams back out to you. That was the only thing I disliked. Other than that great professor and course!
Excellent Professor. As long as you show up to class and study you will get a "A". Textbook is not required. All the lecture notes is all you need for this course. There for you if you need help on any topic. Make sure to do the Research proposal, he gives you the entire semester to complete it.
Professor Shyam is one of my favorite professors and I thoroughly enjoyed his classes. Took him for Gen Psych, Abnormal Psych and Developmental Psych of the Lifespan. I learned a lot and I would definitely take his classes again. I don't agree with the ratings that say'easy A and just show up, because he grades you what you EARN. Study
This class was extremely interesting and Dr Shyam makes the class fun. I learned a lot. I agree that it is easy to get a good grade, he does not hand it to you. His expectations are more than reasonable I recommend that you study the notes. Although many may not think the book is necessary, it is helpful to have because it goes into more depth.
would never take him again... Never returns emails back about anything... Needed a email back him and never got one ! ugh!!
I've taken two of his classes and he is by far my favorite teacher, very direct, easy to learn, his lectures are organized and very easy to understand. such a helpful professor.
Dr. Shyam 's lectures are clear, and he goes to the point of what you need to study in order to be successful in his class. Taking good notes during his lectures and studying immediately after class are part of his mottos for success.
Professor Shyam lectures very good and to the point
Dr Shyam , is a great professor !!!! I wasn't such a great student when it came to doing the work.
Super easy. Can pass wo going. Only test 1 is in class. All the rest and the hwk are online (piece of cake). Very LAZY and RUDE. He had personal things going on in his life, took it out on students (me). He takes little things personal. If he feels its personal he will go out of his way to make sure you don't pass. Speak w him about class ONLY!!
I really enjoy this class. Professor Shyam is very clear in his lectures, advice would be to take notes, and don't miss a class if you can help it. Professor Shyam covers two chapters then at a time, then gives homework and exam; Work hard and you will pass this class, I got an A .
Good teacher who grasp my attention and stayed on the topic, subject. Mr Seetharman gives good feed back and his office hours are always open to help you if you don't understand his lectures are on point he know what he's talking about and his class is set up to succeed. All that is needed from one is time, dedication and a desire to learn.
Dr. Shaym is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. He is so knowledgeable in his field and goes above and beyond to make sure his students understand the material. Be sure to not skip class as most of his powerpoints are fill in the blanks! All the homework and tests are online as well.
Professor Shyam is the best I've taken so far. His class is so interesting and fun. His lectures are never boring. Tests are online and so is the homework. He gives test reviews and they are really helpful. Just go to class, pay attention, and study. It's an easy A if you take Mr. Shyam.
Very nice and explains anything you need as many times as you need it. Helps you to get going to your bright future. Hoping to take him again for my psych class for sure! So helpful!
Dr. Shyam was awesome class went smooth he is very smart, nice and understanding if you miss class. He is the best teacher I had so far. I will miss you !
great professor, emails very frequently to keep you updated with posted assignments. Replies to emails very quickly, and you will get an A as long as you read instructions and do all the homework.
excellent profesor very smart, I didn't want to miss one day of class, because it was like a lecture. He knows what he is talking and with his life examples it makes class fun
Dr. Shyam is one of the best professors I've had this year. His teaching is impeccable, and he makes everything easy for you to understand. I've never actually been stoked on going to a class before. As long as you go to class, study, and do your work the class is a breeze. He's also super funny and charming! Take his class!!
The online course was not bad at all he is very professional and will answe your questions and concerns, make sure you stay ahead of assignments, would take him again! Good Professor!
An Awesome teacher
Dr. Shyam is amazing. I took him for online class Psychology. He's extremely helpful, fair with grading and if you do your work you'll get an A. he also offers a lot of extra credit! Loved his class. I would DEF take him again for another class. Do the work and you'll get an A for sure!
Terrible teacher and does not care about students. He shouldnt teach at SPC. He is useless and doesnt care about his students.
Took the online class as a req for major. Not easy; he clearly knows his field but if you're only taking it as a pre-req and no nothing of Psych before this, you will be confused. Also included a lot of "in class" questions on exams and quizzes that being an online student I had no chance of answering right. Tough.
Great professor! You can tell he wants students to pass. There are 4 exams he gives unlimited time and two chances, 4 quizzes, and a discussion each chapter(200 words). There is no reason you shouldn't pass this class with a A or B. He even gives extra credit. Take him if you get the chance!
Took this online course as an elective for my major. Easiest class ever. Always answers your emails and I like the way the content is displayed, not all at once so students get too ahead.
Such an awesome professor! Was able to do well in this class last semester and my friends are taking them now and also enjoy it! Very easy going professor.
I LOVED this class and Professor Seetharaman is great! As long as you do all of the assignments and write detailed discussion posts you will do great! I would highly recommend this class!
This was a good Professor. Nice on grading and also makes fun assignments to do. 4 quizzes, 8 discussion post, and 4 exams. You can find everything online.
Doesnt like surprises so no pop quizzes. Grading is fair and homework is easy. Just dont show up 30 mins late and youll be good.
This was by far one of the most difficult professors I have ever worked with. He grades discussion posts very low, I was lucky to get an A on some. For most online classes, as long as you do the work and meet the criteria its an easy 100. This is not the case for him! He was very rude in his email responses and is seemingly bothered by students.
Not clear on due dates, waits last minute to post grades, and tough grading on discussion posts. Does not work with student to succeed.
He really did not handle the transition well from in person classes to fully remote. He failed to communicate with anyone in our class during the 6 weeks we had to SIP. He takes a very long time to grade projects, does not respond quickly to emails, and often talks about hating teaching Psych 101. He prefers statistics. I would not recommend.
Dr.Shyam is the GOAT. I learned a lot in this class and put statistics as simple as he could for me. He is very respectful and takes the time to listen to the class if they are doing okay and if they understand the material.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
97%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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629
5.0
(1)1100
5.0
(1)4289
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(1)4605
5.0
(1)ENT1101
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(1)Difficulty by Course
2140
4.0
4605
4.0
4289
3.0
PSY101238LEC
3.0
PSY1020
3.0