4.4

Tim Murphy

Psychology - Brock University

4.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
88%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
4.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

88%

Would Retake

95

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

67

4

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What Students Say

He is very engaging and I love the hilarious pictures he shares at the beginning of lectures

PSYC2F23 - 5.0 rating

I'm currently taking second year stats with him

2F23 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(5)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 8
B: 4
A+: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (13)
Gives good feedback (6)
Lots of homework (6)
Respected (5)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Caring (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Accessible outside class (3)
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Reviews (95)
4.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Nov 22, 2002

Very fast-paced but seems to know what he's talking about. No one else does.

4.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 9, 2002

No Comments

3.0
5.0
PSCY2F23
Jan 7, 2003

High correlation of brains before beauty.

4.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 8, 2003

Nice guy but difficult to understand

4.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 9, 2003

He's great!!! Sometimes I'm lost but I can always ask him for help!!! yay Tim!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 9, 2003

very funny, enthusiastic, approachable.I actually understand math with him

4.0
5.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 10, 2003

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 11, 2003

humourous, fast talker, love the daily wallpapers!

4.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 11, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSYCH2F23
Jan 11, 2003

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 17, 2003

Left lectures completely confused but it all made sense after the seminar

4.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 21, 2003

I think that today he looked good all dressed up.

4.0
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2F23
Jan 21, 2003

i think he'd be better if i could hear him, from the talking in the back.

5.0
3.0
223
Jan 29, 2003

No Comments

4.0
4.0
2F23
Jan 31, 2003

Too many notes! I miss what he is saying b/c I am copying notes.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH223
Mar 4, 2003

very approachable, very friendly

3.0
5.0
PSYC2F23
Apr 25, 2003

goes way too fast, can't understand what he's explaining, when I'm writing all those notes-my wrist hurts after class

1.0
1.0
PSYC2F23
Jul 22, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
223
Jul 30, 2003

easy going, very approachable, really knows his stuff, read the book before lecture, cuts way down on notes you have to take

5.0
1.0
PSYC2F23
Nov 27, 2003

PEOPLE! The notes are online for a reason...so you dont have to write them! Tim is an awesome prof!

5.0
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2F23
Nov 29, 2003

Awesome guy! sooo amazingly helpful! love that he is willing to help when u need it.. the stats sucks but he is a great guy!!!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2F23
Dec 1, 2003

Tim helps take the torture out of stats. He is clear, uses lots of examples and adds humour in his class. I'm glad I have him as my prof.

4.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Mar 9, 2004

One of the most helpful profs ever. There is no end to his patience. He really wants his students to understand stats. If you need help...he is so there!!! I can't thank him enough.

3.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Mar 16, 2004

O.k. prof talks a bit fast in class. Hard to talk to him during office hours because he is always with the same student.

4.0
3.0
STATS
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 24, 2004

Imagine my surprise when I showed up for class and a big old man was teaching. Thats Tim. He is NOT hot. Lol. Some people....But he is a great prof and I recommend taking his class if you are one of those poor students trapped into stats.

5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Apr 4, 2004

You ARE hot, why don't you think so!?? Good job teaching, kinda rushed through the hard stuff and dwelled on the easy stuff. Test too stressful.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH223
Jun 17, 2004

VERY helpful, easy to talk to, really knows his stuff; print the notes off WebCT, it will save time

3.0
2.0
223
Nov 1, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2004

Well, Tim, since you did this in class...You're funny and a GREAT stats prof (I did stats at my old school and the prof was soooo bad and BORING, but Tim's GREAT!!!) Do you think there's any way you could make the notes a bit more condensed so it won't take so much ink & paper?

3.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 10, 2004

-challenges you when your already realaly challenged, likes to ask trick questions when the course is already extremly challenging

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 20, 2004

Tim,YOU'RE AWESOME! Great teacher, very approachable (may not answer email when watching TV though :) ) Make stats very interesting.... One of the best profs. I have had!!! Love the pictures at the beginning of class!!!

3.0
5.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 30, 2005

I feel like I can ask a question any time. And the more examples of anything, the better.

5.0
2.0
STAT
Mar 5, 2005

He is so cute and funny, I love this class. he helps you out even if you ask stupid questions.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Mar 10, 2005

I had Tim's class last year and I was dreading the stats class due to my lack of math ability, however, Tim was always very helpful and available if needed. If you do your weekly work in the class and go to seminar, you'll do great! His lectures were enjoyable because of his great sense of humour!

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Mar 25, 2005

Tim is the most dedicated prof I have encountered. A week before a midterm, he stays at his office until 3AM to answer ppl's webCT questions. He is very approachable and jolly. I hope he realizes that we really appreciate it.

1.0
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223
Oct 23, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Nov 17, 2005

This professor was very helpful in many aspects, wasn't afraid to be available to students for help. He articulated his points in lectures very clearly and made things interesting. The exams were a bit tricky in that questions were tricky, but otherwise a pleasant and helpful professor. Cute:)

5.0
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PSYC2F23
Nov 17, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 12, 2005

great prof ever!! always interested in students. always willing to help them. Tim! you are awsome prof.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2F23
Dec 18, 2005

this guy is great! it was soo much fun to be in his class (even though i hated the subject) ... he would make fun of people in a joking manner ... it was funny. i dont know what else to say .... other than hes a genuinely good guy! and thats hard to find!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F20
Oct 23, 2006

very good at explaining stats, very helpful,

2.0
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PSYC2F23
Aug 8, 2007

Honestly the guy drove me nuts...

4.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jun 20, 2008

Tim is a great guy. If you ever cross paths with him i've found he's always willing to help out whenever he can. The course is boring at first (it took 4-5 3 hr lectures to get to the concept of an 'average' - at this age, really??). It gets better, though. Be careful on tests - they are open book, but there are many challenging curve-balls.

5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Jun 30, 2008

Tim is an excellent teacher. Really funny guy and although I hated the course I always looked forward to coming to his class. He's such a cool prof that for one of the lectures he even came onto this website to read his comments to the class. That was fun. Peanut butter jelly time!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Sep 8, 2009

When the next apocalypse arrives, this is the man that needs to repopulate the earth. The class isn't hard; just do the practice exams like crazy. Super helpful prof... TA's will be your best friend. Buy him donuts and coffee. Overall, amazing person, even better prof, and absolutely hilarious. And sit up front.. he'll pick on you. :D

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jan 16, 2010

I honestly do not understand how he has the patience that he does to teach us about stats! He's very good at explaining it in a way you'll understand wihtout making you feel stupid. Also, he is hilarious.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jul 31, 2010

This class is NOT that bad, in fact it became one of my favorites. Just read the text, go to lecture & seminar, do the homework, use the practice tests he posts and you will do fine. Tim keeps the lecture pretty light and casual for a big class. He is available for help and he is FUNNY. Get to lecture early or you will miss the pictures ;-)

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Aug 28, 2010

i love tim!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYC3P39
Feb 15, 2011

Tim is the best. He is such a nice guy, hilarious, and really knows what he is talking about. Always open to suggestions and respects all students.

5.0
1.0
PSYC2F53
Nov 8, 2011

Tim, I'm sitting in your second year stats class and I just want to say that you are a babe. You're a roly poly genius of a man. Ps. stress people to look over the indepth questions for midterm 1. YOU RULE.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jun 18, 2012

Tim is an AWESOME prof! You can see how much he loves the subject and loves teaching. Very dedicated :) I was dreading taking Stats, but I actually really enjoyed it and did very well in the course thanks to his teaching style!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Jul 8, 2012

Tim is an awesome prof! Funny, clear, and extremely helpful. Makes you hate stats a little less to where it is bearable for those who aren't math people. Best prof I have had.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Aug 27, 2012

Best prof I have had at Brock. He seemed to be the nicest man. He genuinely wanted everyone to do well and did his best to help everyone succeed

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jun 7, 2013

Tim is so funny! He always has his office open and likes to help people get their questions answered! He wants you to succeed and prepares you very well for the tests. He also keeps the class interesting with his humour! Overall great prof!

5.0
2.0
PSYC3P39
Grade: A+
Oct 8, 2013

Tim is one of the professors who had the biggest impact on me. He is an excellent professor, both in his ability to teach what can be considered a difficult subject (statistics), and in his approach to interacting with students on a personal yet professional level. Tim is genuine, has a great sense of humour, and really knows his stuff!

5.0
2.0
PSYC1F23
Nov 26, 2013

Time is hilarious and a great teacher. Never thought stats could be so enjoyable

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 1, 2013

Best prof ever. So helpful to students that seek it. Clear on what is expected of his students to pass. It was a challenge to learn some of the material but he walked through many examples in class and gives pointers on how to make things easier. Hello from the back row about three seats in. I Tim is significantly awesome!

5.0
1.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 3, 2013

An absolutely amazing teacher from the very first day such a fantastic experience! Gave out his personal number (meow ;)) to help us all out, always available. He shows us funny pictures before class starts. He makes such a boring subject absolutely thrilling. My favorite subject now thanks to such an amazing inspiring professor :)

5.0
1.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 9, 2013

Tim is awesome! I love this teaching styles and the way he posts interesting and funny pictures at the beginning of lectures! So entertaining and he's funny! I love how if we have a question we can text him through this cell phone and he always response! He's adorable I would have to say and had awesome sense of style! Love you Tim! :D

5.0
1.0
PSYC2F23
Dec 18, 2013

Woooo! Tim is the hottest prof. at Brock as of yet :) Definitely my favourite class and if you have taken MATH 1P98, you shouldn't expect much that is new. He is very engaging and I love the hilarious pictures he shares at the beginning of lectures! He also posts all the lectures on Sakai which I find really helpful! Tim is very kind and helpful!<3

5.0
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PSYC2F23
Jan 29, 2014

Tim is a fantastic Professor. He always has great examples, and tries to make it as easy as possible. He really cares about the students, and overall is one of the greatest instructors you can have.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
May 6, 2014

Tim is an amazing professor. He takes the time to help you if you are willing to put in the effort. He is the only reason I passed the course!

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Jun 7, 2014

Tim is my fav prof at Brock. Attend lectures and do the homework/practice questions and you'll do really well in the course.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2F23
Aug 28, 2014

Tim is one of the best professors i have had at brock yet. He makes such a hard and boring course, easy and interesting. i also like the fact the we can text him, if we have any questions to ask. soo adorable

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
May 4, 2015

I've taken another stats course in the past and this experience was far superior. Tim really has the students' best interests in mind and you can tell. He makes stats as easy as it can be and gives students every opportunity to get ahead. Consider yourself lucky if you find out he's your prof.

4.0
2.0
2P23
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2015

He is alright. Hard to concentrate because I took the night class, but he is actually really funny. Seminars are quite helpful as well. What can I say? Tim is love, Tim is life. :p

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: B-
Jul 12, 2015

I love Tim! Amazing professor, makes math tolerable. If you go to lecture and pay attention you will do well!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: B
Nov 12, 2015

Great prof!!!

5.0
2.0
PSCY2F23
Grade: A+
May 7, 2016

Tim is likely the best professor I've had so far. Goes out of his way to ensure the success of his students. Great lecturer and very much willing to help.

5.0
3.0
PSCY2F23
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had. Cares so much about his students and is always there to help! Go to his office hours, they are a life-saver!

5.0
3.0
PSCY2F23
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

He makes stats not so scary

Inspirational
Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

He's really funny and friendly, will take the time to help you when you need it!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: B+
Jan 18, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor, makes Stats easy to learn and fun using examples and past experiences

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
2F23
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2018
Would take again

Makes statistics as enjoyable as possible. He's very caring and wants you to succeed. Provides &quot;homework helpers&quot;, which are excel spread sheets where you can plug in a problems information so you can check your work or see where you went wrong, very helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Jul 1, 2018
Would take again

Amazing prof, easy to find after hours to ask questions, supportive and gives the tools needed to succeed. Funny, makes statistics less boring and overall amazing prof and individual.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
2F23
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2018
Would take again

Amazing prof... Literally gives you his cell phone number to text him if you have any emergencies, even if it is the night before the midterm... Material taught well and is super helpful if you don't understand something... class is relatively easy as well

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2018
Would take again

He gives very clear expectations, he spells everything out as easily as possible, he has plenty of office hours (plus is accessible by text) and will take all the time you need to get a concept. If you want to pass, Tim wants to help you!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

great professor, made lectures more interesting, makes an effort to help you do well

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
2P35
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Fun guy, interesting personality. The material is hard but he's willing to help. BUT like most professors at Brock he has an arrogance to him. He also, likes to check his phone so much for student questions that he often doesn't check to look for the people that don't mind raising their hands to ask. Overall though cool guy.

Respected
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
2F23
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

I'm currently taking second year stats with him. He is an absolute gem of a prof. He makes stats enjoyable and is always willing to help you outside of class by making sure you understand the material. He has a good attitude and his dog is the cutest thing ever.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSCY2F23
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

literally my fav prof, he makes things clear and he is very funny. he honestly made stats my favourite class when i thought it was going to be the death of me.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PSCY2F23
Apr 13, 2019
Would take again

One of my favourite profs

Respected
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
2F23
Sep 13, 2019
Would take again

I swear to god he is the only prof at this school that cares about you as a person. Having difficulty with the content? He's there to help you. As well as the TAs for the course. As difficult as this course was, and the unlikelihood that I'll ever take it again, I would love to have him as a prof again. He doesn't treat you like a number.

5.0
3.0
PSCY2F23
Oct 30, 2019
Would take again

very kind guy! he tries to make it as simple as possible. very helpful when you don't understand things. he also tries to make his lecture notes as close to the textbook as possible so then if you get confused by him you can use the textbook and vice versa. keep up with weekly homework, it makes a difference.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Apr 17, 2020
Would take again

If youre taking PSYC 2F23 and you havent met Tims pupper youre really missing out. Its so much easier to learn math when theres a playful, obedient doggo looking for attention. &#55357;&#56877; Whether his dog is there or not though, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIS OFFICE HOURS THIS CLASS ISN'T EASY FOR MOST PEOPLE.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: A+
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Amazing prof! You can tell he really knows what he's talking about and genuinely cares about his students and their success. He is by far the best prof I've ever had. The class isn't easy but he provides you with all the resources you need to succeed in the class. Highly recommend taking this course!

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2021
Would take again

Tim takes one of the hardest subjects psych students encounter during their degree (statistics) and makes it easy for even the person with minimal math background to understand. He treats you like a person and not a number, and is just an all around great prof. Tim, I hope you get the chance to real all these great reviews!

5.0
4.0
PSCY2F23
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2021
Would take again

Tim is a very straightforward and fair professor. I enjoy how accommodating he is and his sense of humour.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2022
Would take again

Okay so I have to say that Tim is probably one of the most understating and forthcoming professors at Brock. He’s always happy to help his students and even thigh the course is hard he works with the students to help them. He carefully makes practice questions and study resources to help facilitate learning. He’s awesome!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: B+
Feb 15, 2023

Does not explain anything

5.0
3.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2023
Would take again

Tim is the only professor to genuinely care for his students. He wants to make sure that his students understand course material. Although the course material was difficult because I am not strong in math, Tim tries to make sure it easier. He also puts the safety of the student over any midterms or exams, which you don't see with other profs

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
2F23
Grade: D
Apr 28, 2023

Statistics is my worst enemy. Do not take it if you don't have to. If you HAVE to be warned and pay really close attention because Tim does not care if you don't understand, you will have to fend for yourself.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
2F23
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2023
Would take again

The best Professor! You can tell he cares about his students. The material is not that bad, however, if you're bad at math, it can be challenging, but he definitely makes it easier to understand.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSCY2F23
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Took his course a few years ago, but he was an incredible instructor! Probably one of my favourite math courses of all time. He made everything so easy to understand and gave great lectures. Definitely recommend!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
PSYC2F23
Grade: C+
May 3, 2025

A good guy who tries to make the content easier to understand. However questions on tests are extremely tough and feel like they are ment to make you score lower. Some leniency and opportunity to boost a grade would be helpful since this course is heavy.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(5)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 8
B: 4
A+: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (13)
Gives good feedback (6)
Lots of homework (6)
Respected (5)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Caring (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Accessible outside class (3)
Rating Trend

Improving

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PSYCH2F23

5.0

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PSYCH223

5.0

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STAT

5.0

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PSYC2F20

5.0

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PSYC3P39

5.0

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2P35

4.0

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3.7

PSCY2F23

3.3

PSYCH2F23

3.3

223

3.3

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