good class, uses power point and posts notes on web ct - exams are easy - totally recommend his class to anyone

Great teacher. Uses "semi-notes". Tests are from lectures, not text.

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He tries to make the class interesting and have fun with the material. he shows videos to introduce new chapters and the notes are on the web. Strongly recommend. He's young and not bad looking either.

I ended up with a 90% Im not any 'A' student so if you wanna be an A student take this class If you go there is no way you can get below 80%

Wicked prof, his class was awesome, uses semi notes posted on web ct - his exams are fairly easy and are taken directly from the lecture - totally recommend this prof to everyone

I loved this class and the prof!! His methods of lecturing fit my style well and he know the material very well. He is fun and lectures aren't boring. It was my most anticipated class of the semester! I would defintely recommend him to others.

easy class all notes are on the web and very helpful and easy to approach. he is new but very easy to relate to his examples

TAKE HIS CLASS! He's one of the best PSYC professors I have taken a class from!!! :D

An excellent prof teaching an excellent class.

The class is a little boring, but he tries to make it interesting. Seems like a good guy stick with dry material. Easy exams. Lecture notes are available before class online. Don't buy the text because you'll never use it. (and if the words he uses are too hard, maybe university for you)

Tom is a funny man, he really knows what he is talking about. The semi-notes are sometimes hard to understand, but the material is really easy, and he kills the stuff to death so that it will stay in your mind, haha. Good prof to take psych from, very easy midterms. Tom is wonderful!

Phenix is fresh out of school, and it shows. He's a little unconfident, and tends to talk in circles. This does make his class super easy. Don't buy the text. I went to half the classes, and hardly studied for the second midterm, and got a 79%! YEAH that rocks.

do not buy the text!!! his tests are based entirely off his powerpoint notes. overall, very good, energetic prof.

Really great guy! super teacher, very nice. He likes teaching and it shows... willing to help you out. Only problem is maybe that a couple chapters end up being pretty repetitive. Helps with the GPA

Great Prof! Presented the materials in very clear way, all notes on web ct. Midterms and final were easy-just study lecture notes..i didnt even open the text so dont buy it! i highly recommend taking a class from him!

I loved this class! Tom is incredible. He is a fair marker, has very easy tests, I went into the final with a 96. He is an absolutly wonderful professor. He knows what he's talking about and he very easily relates to the student. Very much recommended for any of his classes!

He's a really nice, smart, knowledgable guy...his class is super easy and straightforward although that could be because Social Psych isn't his speciality (he's a cognitive prof, but I only had him for Psych 220)...if you come to class and study a bit, it should be an easy grade booster.

holy cow. he made everything so interesting, i don't think i blanked out once. he even incorporated DRUGS. oh, and spanking. really great prof.

Hes awesome

He's very enthusiastic about what he teaches and you can tell he has a lot of fun doing it. Exams are definitions, multiple choice, and short answer. I think he makes us memorize an unreasonable amount of information. I found 270 to be a difficult class because the material itself is difficult. His position papers are hard to write but he's awesome

used interesting examples, and humour. enthusiastic about subject, and always available to help. use of power point made taking notes easy.

I absolutly love Tom -keep up the great work Tom You are an inspiration to this institution -*psychologicalswissenschaft* I don't speak GERMAN!! 10 thumbs up - great prof nothing more to it

Tom really knows his stuff. He was a fair marker. The final exam which was cumulative covered a lot of material, but it was totally doable. Really approachable professor, and explains concepts well.

Tom is a great teacher. Very clear on his information. All notes are on power point so it's easy to take notes. Gives a lot of examples and practically beats the information into your head. Tests are packed with information but faily easy. I would take a class from him again. Keep up the great work Tom !

Great prof, period.

Tom is a fantastic prof - he's very helpful, enthusiastic and he makes class interesting and funny! You could probably get away without buying the textbook, though. I VERY highly recommend him!!!

fantastic teacher, made this class very interesting and fun.

Good teacher. Pay attention to the experiments that he discusses in class.

Great prof. Used good examples to explain material. Goes fast but still gets the point across.

Hes great! bORING SUBJECT IS MADE INTERESTING...LOVE THE GUY

really good prof! i would take another class with him for sure, has all his notes on webct with some fill in the blanks to keep you listening and uses interesting examples. for sure take this prof!

Great prof to take Psych 102 from. He really stressed the important points for the long answers so you know whats coming up. Is clear and a very good marker. I challenged a question on both midterms and my mark went up roughly 4% each time so if in doubt star. Easy Class; good prof; Take him

DO NOT BUY THE TEXT

Awesome prof, easy class. DONT BUY THE TEXT!! memorize the powerpoint slides and you'll do great :D

Tom keeps it real. Definitely take a class from him. Don't buy the text. Largely Memorization.

He is one of the best profs I've ever had. As long as you paid attention and had half a brain you'd easily destroy his tests. I never studied for more than 4 hours for each of them (including the final) and I never went under a 90. The paper was a little more difficult, but if you ask him for tips and tricks on it, he'll help you with it.

this man keeps you awake with energy, he has made me laugh harder than any prof. i would dive infront of a car for this dude. he is helpful. Im not sure but god might live in his body.

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!!

He tries to make it interesting and he's pretty funny. The matieral in 102 isn't as interesting as in 101 so the class can be boring. DON'T take it if you have a class right after. He often lets you out 20 mins early so you have to wait around for your next class.

Phenix is definetly one of the best profs at th U. interesting classes, decent tests i would absolutely recommend him

This man is awesome. He's funny and explains the infomration very well. Tests are easy if you put the effort in to know the material.

Dont buy the textbook, I didnt open it once. 2 midterms and a comprehensive final. Tests were multiple choice, short answer and 1-2 long answer. I dont know what the last person was talking about-I found him a fairly easy marker on tests. The class average was so high so the final was HARD but the class average still ended at about 72. super easy

Tom is probably my favourite prof at the u of r! Very helpfuly, very funny, makes class interesting and we get out of class early. He tells you whats on the tests so there are no surprises. I would strongly recommend this prof for psych classes! you wont be disappointed.

A REALLY great prof! I knew this class wasn't going to be one of my strengths, so I waited untill I could take his class, and it was worth it! Wonderfully nice person, easily approachable with any questions, and very engaging! In my opinion, best psych prof.

Awesome prof! Very funny, keeps every lecture interesting, and had very fair tests.

I love this prof! I'm actually sitting in his class right now. He's a very descriptive prof and is passionate about his teaching, which makes it SO interesting!

Amazing Prof. Is so passionate about what he teaches and it very approachable. Midterms were easy but study harder for the final! I highly advise his classes to others!

He is very nice and does a good job of keeping students interested. I took this in my first semester and found the tests a little difficult with lots of info but really he's probably easier than lots of psych profs. He is a very nice guy and I would definitely take more classes form him. He is funny too.

I really enjoyed him as a prof. He was hilarious and tried very hard to make things interesting. The ONLY problem I had with him is that he was essentially unavailable the entire semester. It was impossible to contact him and get a response(distance course). Other than that, he is fantastic!

Great prof! Classes were interesting and tests were very predictable. My only criticism is that the 2 midterms were only out of 35 marks each so every mark off drops your mark 3%. He's a very fair marker and gives good hints as to what can be expected on exams. Go to class, pay attention and write down his hints and you'll do fine.

I found the ratings on here very misleading.Tom is a nice guy funny, passionate etc.But what we were expected to know for a 100 level class was outrageous..brain diagrams, ear diagrams,parts of the eye.It was a very hard class to study for.I am a 3rd year student and had 80-90s in all my classes but this was a huge average killer and got a 60

One of my favorite profs from university. Tests are directly taken from the notes, the textbook was not used at all. I studied fairly hard for each test, though with a bit of studying, above a 90 on tests is easy. The tests are extremely straight forward. HIGHLY recommended prof for psych 102, I would recommend taking it from him and only him.

My favourite prof! Funny so he makes you actually stay awake in class and makes psychology fun and easy with great examples. Typical amount of content for a psychology class but exams are very fair! Great class and teacher.

I took his online course & found it to be fairly easy - he's a little slow on email responses, but the recorded lectures online were clear, if a little boring(snore). A lot of the info comes from the lecture. The textbook wasn't used too often. Any class where I score 94% is great! We had 2 midterms, 2 journal critiques and a final

Great teacher! He has a sense of humour and is very personable! He keeps lectures interesting and wants his students to do well. Would definately recommend him!

Very funny prof. All lecture notes are on-line, but go to his classes. He explains theories and what not better in person, than on the notes. Worth going to class, just for his little jokes. Very understanding of the struggling student, and always willing to help.

Super aweesome, one of my favorite profs. Has 2 midterms and final, formate usually MC, definitions and short answer. Really fair, super funny, and overall amazing prof!!

Absolutely loved this prof and this class. So interesting! This prof has a great sense of humor. In my opinion, his tests aren't very difficult. You just need to STUDY, and no just the night before. Take advantage of the MyPsychLab included with the textbook. Very helpful. Fully recommend this prof!!

I loved taking this class from Tom! He told us he has never taught developmental psych before but I have no complaints. He was easy to approach and used real-world examples to back up the theories we talked about. Plus, he made the material interesting and had a great sense of humour. I also loved that he posted the slides on URCourses before class

I love this prof! i would take another class from Tom again in a heart beat. He made what i thought would be a boring class extremely interesting. If you study the slides, and make cue cards for definitions you will do very well. He is a fair marker, and always willing to help. Take this class from Tom you won't regret it! Best Prof!

This man is a genius. He truly knows what he's doing and clearly loves it. In the end, you leave remembering what he's taught you. I've taken other classes with him and think he's great. I purposefully think of questions to ask him after class ends just so I can pick at his brain. Love it!

Awesome prof! Did not necessarily need to go to class as slides were posted online. Study hard,make flashcards for definitions, and you will do fine! Tom made lectures interesting and genuinely wants students to do well. The tests are not easy if you do not study, however if you put in a little bit of effort you will do fine! Highly recommend.

Fantastic prof! Posts the notes online which makes studying easier! He's super funny, makes class interesting and gives you great examples to help you remember! Tests are not easy, but with lots of studying you will do fine! Will definitely be taking a class with him again! Highly recommend!

Fabulous class!!! Tom is a great professor, really knows what he is talking about. eager to help students, enthusiasic about what he is talking about and uses examples that are easy to understand. don't bother with the text book, not with it.

Probably my favourite teacher. I honestly believe he could teach his classes without any notes or prep. He knows his stuff inside and out. More then willing to help.

Interesting class and I definitely recommend taking it from Tom. He is a passionate and kind professor. It always helps when you can tell the professor is genuinely excited about the topic. 2 midterms, a paper and the final make up your final grade. I would take another class from him.

The best professor ever! he knows what he is talking about. He truly cares about his students.easy to approach .Willing to answer all your questions and makes sure that you understand the concepts.I didn't miss even one lecture because they were so interesting. exams are super easy if you put some efforts. Just be aware that final is comprehensive!

He is very clear what he is marking on and material covered per both midterms is very reasonable. He is very knowledgeable about topic, and holds your interest for lectures. All exams based on lecture notes only, no textbook.

Don't expect much from an introductory psych class. The material is very dry, but Phenix is very clear and helpful. His exams are fairly easy and his paper assignments were fairly marked. I would take another class from him, but I can't say it's worth $600. Class average 62.

Has 2 midterms, two journal assignments, and a comprehensive final. His tests aren't hard to do well on! They're straightforward and he gives helpful hints! I found his online notes a bit disorganized but most of his test questions come from there. If you put a bit of effort in it's easy to do well. I'll definitely take more classes with him!

Tom is a great prof. For his 100 level classes, all of the exam questions are directly out of the notes. Study and you can get in the 90s in this class for sure. Students who did poorly in this class simply didn't study all of the notes. Also very interesting!

Tom is a great prof! He responds to emails and question ASAP which is much appreciated in an online course.

TOMMY IS THE GREATEST PROF OF ALL TIME. 2 midterms, and 2 journal articles summaries and a comprehensive final.. If you work hard you can finish this class with a 100. Everything is based off the notes. Don't need the textbook at all

Great prof! There's no surprises on his tests, but you do have to study for them. He assigns one essay that I really enjoyed writing, his lectures are interesting and you can tell how passionate he is about the subject. Definitely one of my favourite professors!

Professor Phenix provides adequate help when asked; however, he tends to take a fairly long time to answer your questions, and issue your grades for assignments and such. Overall, he is a more difficult marker and expects you to master all the material from the textbook readings/online lectures otherwise the final exam may prove challenging.

Awesome! I'd definitely take another course with him in the future. He is hilarious and engaging as he uses his own experiences and relatable stories to help better explain the subject. Attended all lectures and found that he expressed the information well enough that when reading the textbook, it was a mere reminder of what Tom was talking about.

Great prof, midterms and finals are both relatively easy if you put some time in and the material is straight from the notes. Don't buy the textbook, notes are good and he posts them before class, in class he will often hint at the long answer questions for tests and its easy to pick out the bolded vocab words in notes.

Amazing prof! His lectures are so easy to understand, and he makes them interesting with his examples and knowledge he has about research studies. Midterm was super easy but studying is required. If you show up to the class it's way easier to understand the material. One of the best professors I ever had.

i liked Tom! he was funny and made sure you knew what he was talking about, he sure knows what he is talking about!! didn't use textbook though! his slide shows are very easy to read and follow, study off of them!

Great at explaining, you will understand if you attend class and pay attention. 1 midterm, 2 short assignment or volunteer essay and a final that was comprehensive. Tests include stuff discussed in class. I studied a fair amount and finished the course in the 90s. Put effort and you will do great! He also finishes class early very often!

hilarious guy! often uses his experiences to relate to the material which is very interesting. Easy marker,if you work you'll definitely get 90's don't skip classes. Text.B definitions are easy to follow than his notes. Im impressed on his ability to come up with MCQ's. Take this class and you'll know Y. Would definitely recommend!class average:70

Tom is seriously one of U of R's best. He is extremely passionate about what he lectures on which makes learning enjoyable. He is truly an EDUCATOR unlike most profs and is so kind. His tests cover the content from lectures only. He also gives great examples to help you. If I could have Tom for every course like elementary school, I would.

Psych270 is a hard and heavy class in general, but Tom made it interesting and great to learn. He explains the material in a way that clicks with you, which is always a good thing. There was one midterm, a paper, and a final - which was cumulative. He marks reasonably and gives excellent feedback.

He is obviously very passionate about psychology and it makes him very easy to listen to. I always leave his class having actually learned a lot without having to go back and retract myself right after.

Tom was an excellent teacher. There are two journal summaries, two midterms and a comprehensive final. Overall easy class because he makes the lectures interesting and engaging. After every lecture he will have you leaving feeling confident about the material learnt in class.

He was super funny and very good at teaching. He was very organized and hrlpful. All the people saying he ducked are just salty cause they didn't study or come to class so they failed. COME TO CLASS AND STUDY YOU'LL PASS !

You need to come to class in order to do well, but, he's an amazing prof! Drops hints about exam q's all the time, and teaches the material amazingly! Easy class in general and very interesting, take Tom if you can, highly recommended.

Tom is awesome! He is hilarious in an awkward sort of way that makes coming to class enjoyable. He explains the concepts in this class (which can sometimes be dry) in a relatable way. If you show up to class, the content will make a lot more sense. His passion for psychology is evident. This class will make you think differently in day to day life.

Tom is a great prof and he is very approachable if you have any problems. His class is very interesting and fairly easy to get a good mark if you study. The only downside to his teaching style is that he goes through the slides very quick so it is easy to get lost during his lectures. He bases all of his exams off of the lectures! No extra reading!

One word to describe him: A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

I hate mornings, But i love morning lectures with Phenix

Loved this class and prof. Would recommend studying a week ahead of the midterm with focus on definitions, theories, and experiments discussed in lectures. One midterm, one paper, and comprehensive final. Attend class, takes notes, and you will do just fine! He is a super nice guy and I would recommend taking him!

Hands down the best prof I've had in my entire 4 years in UofR. Not because the materials were easy but his teaching style is great. I don't remember having any other prof in UofR as good as him. I always recommend him.

I absolutely love Tom! Hands down the best professor I have had in the four years I have been here. I usually find an excuse to skip my morning lectures but Tom kept me interested and motivated to show up. First midterm was only out of 35 marks and he pretty much tells you what the long answer question will be. 100% take a class with Tom if u can

Tom made a bland subject so interesting to me personally. He went over experiments, definitions, emphasized important points, and made material relevant/used real life examples. Clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject. I would so recommend taking a class of his!

Dr. Phenix is one of the best professors I had. He explains everything in depth. He makes sure that everyone learns the concept. He posts the lectures online so you can use them later if you miss a class. The syllabus was simple, and there was one midterm, one paper, and a final exam. I will suggest taking a class with him. He is the best prof.

Very reasonable and kind prof. He makes sure students understand what he is lecturing and encourgaes questions. You can tell he is passionate about this course. The essay was marked fairly, however he provides little feedback. Only a midterm, essay and final in his course. Exams are multipe choice but make sure to study. Would recommend!

Really passionate about the material and does a good job of explaining it, even though the material itself is quite bland. One essay, one midterm and one final. The tests are not too difficult but the essay can be challenging. Make sure to pay attention to lectures and take notes.

Terrific prof. Makes what could be boring material very interesting. Highly recommend his class. Marked off midterm, final, and paper.

Tom is the first professor I've had that actually encouraged the class to push ourselves to do the best we can, and who didn't make me feel bad for wanting to get really good grades and for asking how to improve. He is clearly passionate about cognitive psychology and makes it easy for the students to get invested in the topics covered.

Cognitive psych is not my jam so the material itself was somewhat difficult for me but I am glad Tom was my prof. He talks pretty fast and doesn't explain things the best, so I felt like I was teaching myself some of the topics. However, he is very caring and clearly wants the entire class to succeed. He is funny and tries to keeps you engaged!

Tom Phenix is easily one of the best profs I have had in university. He was very clear during lectures and if someone had a question he would take the time to explain it thoroughly. He also makes the lectures less boring by talking about random funny things. As long as you pay attention in class you will do great on the mid terms and finals.

Professor Phenix was amazing and engaged his class in lectures. He will answer anything you ask him and he wants you to succeed. He made cognitive psychology fun and I looked forward to his classes. However, he only tests on slide/lecture material so it is mandatory to go to class. Class consisted of 2 midterms and a final so it is test heavy.

Professor Phenix is genuinely one of the best professors in the University. His lectures are engaging, making me love psychology much more. If I could take him for every class, I definitely would. His tests are extremely fair and replicate the content as long as you study decently. What a prof

Prof. Phenix makes cognitive psychology engaging. Attend class, take notes, and leverage resources like the free textbook and Unstuck AI for study prep - it'll pay off. Exams are fair, and he genuinely wants students to succeed.

Honestly what a great prof, he cares about students learning and wants them to do good. Although there is a lot of content, he is very engaging making material more memorable. Both midterms are easy, but the final was a bit tougher as there are long answers and short answers along with definitions which could genuinely be from any unit.

What a great prof! Professor Phenix wants to see all his students succeed and his lectures are just amazing! He breaks everything down for you to understand and is engaging the whole time. Not once was I ever bored in his class. Amazing prof, and wish he taught every class in the psych department. Take this class and you will fall in love with psyc