You are great!!! thank you for being such a wonderful teacher!

You were such a great teacher! You made the class a lot of fun. Thank you for everything!

Just grades on test nothing fancy, he curves the test and there's a lot of extra credit.

He is a very easy teacher. He does grade hard, but is willing to help you anytime. He always shows up to class with a diet mt. dew.

pretty easy, just study notes and textbook and you'll do fine. doesn't test you on things you didn't go over. he's also pretty helpful, if you have a good reason for needing it.

Dr. Todd as I call him, hard bc we had to actually conduct an experiment and we had to write a big paper on it as well as a few others, but if you want a fun environment with lots of spongebob squarepants, this is definately it!

Diet mountain dew, the nectar of the Gods!

Not the best teacher I've had. But it's not hard to get an A. If you didn't go over something in class (or if it's not in the book), he doesn't test you on it. I got away with studying the day before tests and just doing the extra credit experiments presented in class.

He's very laid back and lectures in a very casual manner. If you have any questions during class, just ask. If you see something in your notes you don't understand, e-mail him or get him during office hours. Show up and keep up with the textbook reading and you'll do fine.

I thought the class would be hard, but it isn't. Its pretty easy, all you have to do is study for quizes and design really easy experiemnts and write a short paper about it. Thats all the class consists of experiments and quizes. Plus he drops the lowest quiz and gives you to remedial quizes.

he tries to hard to be funny but its an ok class...i heard he was better than the other teachers

His tests were mildly hard. You really have to study and read the chapters and study guides that he gives but his lectures are interesting. Even if you do not like psychology, it is an interesting class to take and you learn a lot. He doesn't care for attendence but if you miss his lectures, you will be screwed. Good Luck!

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This class was alright. He was pretty interesting and if you just take good notes and read the book a little bit you'll do just fine. There's no homework! Just a couple tests that arn't that hard.

People complain about Nelson, but if you actually study for a test (gasp) you might pass it! He is not interested in being your friend and holding your hand so you pass, but he's always there to help if you put forth the effort.

He is funny, fair, challenging, and always available to help any student. Very accessible and friendly. He is the best prof I have ever had!

I dont know what you people are talking about. I get good grades in his class and i looking nothing like brit. His TA's arent even that pretty either. This cockyness you people talk about... its called scarcasm, and its just his sense of humor. Get over it and stop blaming your bad grade on him when in fact you probably just didnt study.

Anyone who says Dr. Nelson's classes are difficult is not putting in the work needed. He is very clear, helpful, funny, and fair in his grading. If you study, and follow the study guide, you will do very well. Dr. Nelson is an AWESOME professor!

This is the professor who inspired my love for the subject and made me switch majors to psych. Those who dont appreciate what an awesome professor he is need to shut the #@?! up and work harder! Take advantage of the make-up tests and listen to the lectures! He is a great lecturer and a funny professor. By far one of my favorite teachers ever!!!!!!

I think that everyone who is complaining just didn't do the work. All you have to do is read the chapters assigned for the test, make some flash cards or whatever helps you learn the vocabulary. He only lectured 5 times the entire semester, so not a lot of stuff to study outside of the book. If you need help, he responds to email quickly.

class wasnt too difficult. a lot of memorization. You have to pretty much teach it to yourself.

that guy is wierd but the class is easy

Everyone complains, but if you read the book and learn vocabulary you'll do fine. Those who rate him as a bad teacher just didn't do the work. Whatever. He's incredibly smart and has a great sense of humor.

6 exams (all short answer and essay). Gives study guides with 60-70 concepts/terms/studies, must memorize details about studies (method, results, discussion) including specific percentages. Very helpful during office hours. Intriguing lectures, but goes very fast (be prepared to write entire class period). One >8 page paper and offers extra credit.

I really enjoy Nelson's class! Study your notes, read the book, and pay attention in class! If your having trouble just e-mail him and he does not seem to mind helping. He offers extra credit and he makes class fun with his interresting jokes!

if you do the study guides and actaully study it, the class is a breeze. try not to miss days though because missinig one day is missining alot.

I rarely came to class and got an A, although I would recommend going. All you have to do is use the study guides he posts online. I never even opened my textbook. His extra credit is easy points. His grading was easy, he allows a makeup exam every 3 tests. There is 6 tests all together. He cancelled class a few times which was cool.

Dr. Nelson is entertaining, but it's annoying when he's late to class, which was nearly every class. You need to work for your grade. YOU NEED TO MEMORIZE DEFINITIONS & EXPERIMENTS! Plus charts! It is HARD! You will be FRUSTRATED! But when you get an A on one of the 7-8 tests, you'll feel wonderful. Write every word he says!!!

Took this class online this summer and I honestly don't know why people have complained so much about this teacher. As long as you completed each test and actually attempted the one page papers that are due for every chapter you should have easily received an A. Definitely an easy A.

Honestly I was very intimidated because I read all the bad reviews. I even considered dropping the class, but couldn’t because of financial aid. I am so glad I did it ne-ways. Professor Nelson is an awesome instructor. I took his class online and it was pretty intense, but If you have the drive and determination to get an A you will! I got an A!!

I don't know what the other Psych2010 people are complaining about. This class is very passable as long as you do his study guides. He can be a little long-winded, but he makes the tests easy for everyone to pass and grades on a curve.

His class really isn't bad if you do the study guides.. Going to class and taking good notes helps do better on the tests because some questions refer to the lectures. But overall it does require some time and effort but it's definitely not impossible it's just an average class

VERY funny guy! thats the only good thing though! His lecture didnt cover much of whats on the test as the semester goes on, and the book was 130 to rent and became almost useless! Had to google EVERYTHING for study guide and I took GREAT notes! What he DOES explain makes SO MUCH SENSE but he doesnt cover much. Hard to prepare for tests,SLOW GRADER

This class is passable. Make sure you do the study guides. The test questions are challenging I have to admit, but if you have studied enough you will do fine. I didn't do the extra credit and still got an A in the class.

I do not recommend taking his Social Psychology course, unless you really want to be tested on your knowledge. Many have failed due to his grading curve and difficult exams, where you either know it or you don't. I've never had a class like this, and I wouldn't want to go through it again. Take this class with another teacher if you can.

Good professor. Tries to be funny and seems like an overall good guy. YOU MUST READ the book in order to pass. Clear on expectations from the beginning and tries to give advice on studying. He does expect you to read and half if not most of the questions will come from the book. Gives a study guide though, no reason for anyone to not pass.

Great class! Just come, take notes, and study and you'll be fine. Gives study guides for every test so nothing is a surprise.

There is no book, all of it is based on lecture notes. This class in NOT impossible, currently have a B and I truly earned it. Take notes, make friends in case you miss a class. Tests are made up of exactly what he lectures on, so make sure you write every single thing down. If something is not clear, speak up and ask to have him clarify.

The only reason people don't like Nelson is because you actually have to work for your grade. There is no book, you have to attend the lectures and write very detailed notes. There are no study guides for this course's tests. Take notes, study, and you get an A. He gives curves and extra credit options. I have an A, so its not impossible to pass.

Nelson is a great professor. It's very clear cut and as long as you attend the class, takes notes of the lecture you should pass the class. I would take him again for another course.

Intro to Psych was not a hard class. If you do not pay attention during the lecture then you will fail, also the reading does help a lot. He gives you a study guide before the exam and it is really helpful. There is also a makeup exam after the first three and the last three exams in his class. I truely enjoyed this subject.

Please know this when walking into his Intro to Social Psych class: his exams are HARD. He expects you to know the material verbatim and recite them on the paper. Using your own words is NOT an option. No book and he doesn't post the lectures online so if you don't write something down oh well.

Literally no reason to fail. He's nice and emails back quickly. Got an A:)

Todd is an awesome teacher!! He is so clear in his lectures and there aren't that many tests in the semester. He is really helpful so take him if you can!! His final is straight from the study guide. Super easy

At first, I thought this class would be tough because of all the comments below but it actually is my easiest and most interesting class this semester. Nelson is an approachable professor and gives extra credit (he really wants you to pass). I actually do better on the tests without the book, but sometimes you might need it.

The class was pretty easy and he was pretty easy to talk to if you needed clarification.

Overall extremely helpful teacher

I was getting ready to run for this hills after I read all these reviews on here, but I ended up keeping the class with no regrets! Easy class, although you must be present during lectures. They are essential to passing the class because pretty much everything talked about in class is on the test, and the SG is basically everything you need to know

Class was super easy! All you have to do is attend and take notes. He gives study guides before each test, and make sure to do them. They really help. The book isn't as important. He uses it the first 2 tests, but then doesn't. He cracks cheesy jokes. He has 6 tests in total, each roughly 2 weeks apart, and 2 make up tests. Really fun class to take

At first i was scared of this professor because of some reviews on here but i took a chance and took this professor. this class was GREAT, you will learn very easily SO MUCH Extra credit.

Nelson was one of the easiest professors I've had. He gives you a study guide 2 weeks before the test and his lectures are EXACTLY like the test. He also gives out tons of extra credit so unless you do absolutely nothing, you can get an easy A.

I am dyslexic and am not very good at reading or writing. Mr. Nelson was very clear cut with what he expected and when he expected it. He was accommodating and would answer any questions you had. If you do the work, readings, and show up for class you will get an easy A. The classes where intriguing and hilarious. He is open to everyone opinions.

Dr. Nelson was really funny during the lectures, but remember to pay attention and take good notes! His tests are easy if you complete and study the study guides he provides. I mostly got B's on all my tests, but I took advantage of the extra credit and got an A in the class!

I thought this class was going to be interesting but it was very boring and long. Hard to stay awake and pay attention. Nelson is kinda nerdy and funny at times and also cracks jokes no one understands. All lectures are on his PowerPoints. Didn't even need the book. 6 exams based on definitions.

Nelson is an amazing professor and offers countless extra credit opportunities, such as online quizzes, a paper, and experiments. In other words, you have many opportunities to bring your grade up! Nelson has six 50 question exams, which are worth 50 points each. To ensure you ace these exams, I highly suggest that you take very detailed notes!

I skipped a few of his classes and still passed with an A hes not all that bad as people make him seem, he expects you to get your own stuff done and be responsible for the grade you get. He gives a lot of extra credit for this class too.

6 exams and 2 remedial. Always accessible via email no matter how many questions you have. Makes class entertaining and gives lots of jokes. Exams are completely short answer/written but not that hard. He does not take attendance but if you skip class you wont get the material needed for exams. Great guy. Consistent grader. Would take again!

He's a funny professor and the class is a good start to psychology. He makes a lot of jokes so it's not an awkward atmosphere. The study guides help a lot, but sometimes there's things he never went over and he changes it the day before. Tests are really easy if you come to class/study, and there are 2 make up tests.

Professor Nelson does his best to make the lectures interesting. The lectures can seem long but he does tell stories or jokes sometimes to keep people engaged. Lectures are important to attend for exams. Overall I enjoyed his class.

This professor has many extra credits opportunities and tells us to email him whenever if we need more explaining with a topic.

The class is only graded on test, there is no homework assignments due weekly. You have a total of six test in the class. He provides readings and lecture videos to watch, if you have a hard time being a self starter this class won't be easy. He provides study guides for each test, which really do help. He also offers extra credit. Curved grading

His lessons are on YouTube because it is fully online, which is good because you can do the lessons at any time of the day. I find him to be funny, and is good at explaining the main points. You need to read a lot, but if you like psychology, there should be no problem. All you have to do is read the chapters, look at the lesson and study to pass.

Amazing professor! By far my favorite when it comes to psychology.

There is no assignments in his class, only exams. There is about 6 exams based on lectures that he posts. The exams are curved based on the class average which is great! I would recommend you do the "psychological experiments" for extra credit, they're similar to surveys and you can receive up to 20 points of extra credit. Overall would take again.

Grade is based on 6 unit exams and nothing else. Extra credit opportunities are offered. Be prepared to read multiple chapters of the textbook and multiple 1+ hour long lectures. The material is interesting, but the lectures can be boring to sit down and watch. He emails out random things sometimes but he's cool.