4.3

Troy Dvorak

Psychology - Minneapolis Community and Technical College

4.3
Quality
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Difficulty
90%
Would Retake
156
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4.3
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4.2
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Clarity

90%

Would Retake

156

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What Students Say

It's not easy, but it's not that difficult either

PSYC111003 - 5.0 rating

I ended up changing my major to Psychology

PSYC1110 - 5.0 rating
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

62%

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Reviews (156)
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1110
Oct 19, 2005

Troy is very clear about what he expects from students. He is very nice and seems down to earth. His lectures are great, he's very funny, and has a great sense of humor. His tests (so far) have seemed the teence bit dodgy, but as long as you study you should be fine. I recommend taking this class.

5.0
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APPLYINGPSYC
Oct 24, 2005

Troy, I love your class. I find the lectures usually very interesting. Compared to my other classes I feel I have learned the most in yours. My only complaint is I love writing those reflection papers, but we only got to write 2 of them. For future classes maybe assign a few more of those.

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PSYC
Oct 24, 2005

Great Teacher. Learned a lot. Nice Guy. P.S. Lose the pony tail

5.0
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APPLIEDPSYCH
Oct 25, 2005

Clear headed, easy to relate to, very intelligent.

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GENERALPSYCH
May 8, 2006

Awesome teacher. You bring real life examples and humor to the class which makes it fun to learn. You're very clear/open about all assignments and expectations. Some of your exam questions are confusing. I wanted to see you with your hair down!

5.0
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PSYC1100
Jul 20, 2006

You are a wonderful teacher, very smart and you Really enjoy what you do! You are funny and make class fun I really enjoyed taking this class I learned A Lot from you and I really liked having you as a teacher. Plus you are easy on the eyes! ;) Have a nice summer!

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APPPSYCH1101
Jul 21, 2006

Troy you are a wonderful professor, you made class both informative and fun. I really enjoyed your teaching style, you are clear and unassuming. GOOD JOB, MCTC is lucky to have you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. One thought, ease up on the Coca-Cola your teeth will thank you.

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APPLYINGPSYC
Jul 22, 2006

Fun class, interesting topics

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PSYC110001
Jul 23, 2006

Great instructor, easy to understand easy to follow and interesting lectures. I would recommend anyone take his class.

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1100APPLYPSYC
Aug 7, 2006

i have to say that he was a good teacher he was very informative and interesting the class is really easy if you pay attention and put some effort in studying for tests and doing the take home assignments

3.0
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PSYC2240
Dec 18, 2006

Troy need to be more understanding that circumstances or issues to go up and a little more understanding and exceptance of a late assignment is not a bad thing. You will get out of the class what you put into it. overall he is an okay professor.

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PYSCH2240
Dec 18, 2006

Troy was an excellent professor. He made the class fun to come to and the material he presented was very interesting. I would highly recommend him for any pysch class.

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PSYCH07
May 27, 2007

great

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PSYC1104
May 28, 2007

Troy was a great professor, everything that was expected of the student was outlined from the beginning of the course. Class was not too difficult if we did what was expected. He also taught in a way that made it very interesting to come to class. Although attendance wasn't mandatory, I still found it enjoyable to attend everyday.

5.0
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PSY100
Jun 6, 2007

I think that Troy was a really good Professor. He made class fun and interesting, however he was a little too strict in his grading. He was not very flexible, class participation doesn't count for anything.

3.0
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PSYC1110
Jun 18, 2007

He talked at you, not to you.But other than that he was great.

5.0
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PSYC1110
Jul 20, 2007

Easy if you make an effort. Troy was great. One of the best teachers I've ever had (and I've had a lot). Plus, he's kinda hot (it must be the long hair). Troy, call me. ;)

5.0
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PSYC1100
Aug 22, 2007

Funny informative.

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PSYC1100
Aug 29, 2007

Very good teacher. Knows what he is talking about. As long as you read the material and do the crosswords that he posts on D2L before the in class tests you will do just fine.

3.0
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PSYCH101
Feb 14, 2008

Great prof. Very informative and keeps you interested with engaging lectures and other activities. Uses power points that are very easy to follow and helpful for studying. Highly Recommended.

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PSCH1011
Mar 20, 2008

Absolutely Terrible.

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PSYCH1102
Apr 7, 2008

Troy, good teacher, and KEEP the pony tail!!! Grading is strict, with a strong emphasis on attendance, and making students liable for their own actions!! A lot of us lack that!! I haven't scored to high in his class and have had time conflicts with work. Overall there is a METHOD TO HIS MADNESS!!!

4.0
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PSYCH101
May 6, 2008

Fairly good teacher but brings his own bias into the class a bit too often. Tends to keep things overly simple and limits thinking outside of the box. However, he is very organized and class flows smoothly.

5.0
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PSYCH2240
May 6, 2008

As long as you went to class, easy A, lots of different ways to get a good grade, even if you aren't great at test taking. 100% recommendation!

4.0
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PSYC2022
May 6, 2008

IT WAS QUITE AN INTERESTING CLASS...GRADE FAIRLY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND/ LIKE THE OTHER COMMENTS/ MANY WAY OF GETTING GOOD GRADES! SHOW UP/TRY AND YOU'LL DO WELL =D

5.0
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PSYC1100
May 9, 2008

Troy is animated and keeps things interesting, which is refreshing- especially after working all day. Compared to other psych classes I've taken, his was a bit more technical. Tests at least? Initially I thought that things were over-simplified, but not after we got further into the course. He's a great instructor and hot which was a definite perk.

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PSYCH2224
May 10, 2008

A wonderful, easy, helpful professor!!

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PSYCH2224
May 10, 2008

Totally fun and interesting...class was supposed to be hard but he made easy for me...ONE OF THE SEXIEST INSTRUCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD IN COLLEGE...I recommend him 100%

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PSYC2240
May 10, 2008

He has PowerPoints that you fill in the blanks in class. I find this very distracting. He also tests on obscure statistics, which is kinda dull. His spiel is well-practiced. He's cheerful, but not very good at getting the class to participate.

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PSYC2240
May 13, 2008

I enjoyed this class a lot more than I thought I would however I think the format of the class could be reworked a little bit. I didn't understand the relevance of half of the power points. And why not test students to "see" if they show up for class rather than leaving material out of the notes. Other than that I appreciated Troy's enthusiasm.

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PSYCH2240
May 14, 2008

Troy Dvorak is an excellent instructor for lifespan psychology. He is able to share his real-world experiences and presents information in a clear and entertaining manner. He tries to engage the class in questions and discussions about interesting topics. He requires a variety of tests, quizzes and assigments and spaces them well.

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SSCI2300
May 21, 2008

He covered the entire book and an entire set of power point slides that covered additional material far too much for this level of class. When 50 to 60% of the students fail the in-class tests this should be a clue. The take home tests are a good study guide and grade helper, but they need to be revised to match the book revision that is being used

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PSYC1110
Sep 10, 2008

I guess this is supposed to be a clean comment. The class is great! He's definitely easy on the eyes...

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PSYC1110
Nov 15, 2008

Great teacher. Seems organized and he can be a lot of fun. Not good looking or bad looking really. Just a fun teacher. Tests are easy when we get reviews, but hard when we dont. Push for them!!

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PSYCH1110
Dec 9, 2008

I love Troy! He is an awesome, funny, and good looking teacher!! This is my second class with him. His lectures are easy to follow b/c he gives a lot of examples from his real life experiences. The exams are hard though - you have to study everything!!

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PSYC1100
Dec 18, 2008

Troy Dvorak, is a great prof. He has very clear expectations of his students. Attendance is not mandatory, however all the in-class exams are on all in class material, and he does take attendance. If you listen and follow his directions you will have no problems acheiving and benefiting from Applied Psychology, and his teachings

5.0
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PSYC1100
Dec 20, 2008

I really didn't want to take a Psychology class. I already go to therapy; so I just wasn't all that interested in taking a class that might mean more digging around in my mind. But Troy made it fun; he was very enthusiastic about the subject and knowledgeable, as well. This was a difficult semester for me, but, this class was worth every trip.

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PSY1100
Dec 21, 2008

I really enjoyed Troy's class, his jokes were actually funny. Don't misjudge him on the first day; he comes off a little strong, but he's a great teacher.

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PSYCH1110
Dec 23, 2008

Very knowledgeable about Psych and good at explaining it. Tests are balanced out nicely with assignments. Comes off as arrogant at first, which makes it intimidating for most students to participate. Good teacher and I liked him more and more as the semester went on

3.0
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PSYCH1000
Dec 26, 2008

way too much info coverered, also seemed that the tests did not match the info learned

3.0
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PSYC1100
Dec 29, 2008

I donot ever want to be his class again.He focuses too much on children's psy than what is called applying psy.30%of the test is in the slideshows and books.70% is out there in the universe.He said he is into English writing, but if your paper is longer than he wants, he would chop your grade down...duh!I donot want to be in his class ever again.

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PYSC1100
Jan 14, 2009

Not an easy class

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PSYC1110
Jan 16, 2009

I really enjoyed Troy's class. He is clear about what is expected of you as a student. His tests are difficult but if you actually study you will do fine.

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PSYCH03
Jan 16, 2009

not soo good

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PSYC1110
Jan 16, 2009

I enjoyed the class, even though I could have done better, this class was very helpful to me because things that I learned I was able to use in my life-span class also which able me to do even better in that class. I think that his teaching method is very fair and not much different from my other professors, by not giving extra credit work.

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PSYC101
Jan 16, 2009

Knew what he was talking about.

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PSYCH1100
Jan 16, 2009

Study, read, take notes, ask questions, and you should do well. Troy is fair and clear.

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PSYCH1110
Jan 16, 2009

One of the few lecture classes that I've taken where I haven't fallen asleep. Troy was very enthusiastic about the subject matter (even all the brain physiology). It's not an easy class, but that is the nature of general psychology. Troy was also very good about making notes and study materials available. Very helpful.

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PSYCH1100
Jan 17, 2009

Great teacher! He did a good job at keeping the classes attention even though there was a lot of information to cover, he's rather entertaining and jokes a lot. Tests are hard, if you read the chapters & pay attention it's not bad. The fill in the blank slide shows are a great way to keep everyone focused. Take his class if you have the option.

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PSYCH1100
Jan 17, 2009

Troy is an awsome teacher! he keeps you interested and it shows that he DOES know about what he's teaching, which is more then you can say about half the other teachers at this school. His tests i wouldn't say are hard, but they make you use your brain. If I could have him as a teacher again, I would in a heartbeat, no doubt.

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PSYC1110
Jan 17, 2009

Troy is a great professor.I always looked forward going to his class.He uses examples in his lectures that really help when it comes to taking the exams.They are a bit difficult,but if you study the powerpoint slides you should be good to go.The take home tests are a good way to boost your grade as well.

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PSYC110
Jan 17, 2009

Troy is an amazing instructor; I have taken two classes with him and have learned so much! What made these classes so great was that Troy is very interesting to listen to and I never got bored.

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PSYC1100
Jan 17, 2009

The class I took was very hard and he was great at teaching it. He keep me interested in learning more about psyc. Very cool teacher.

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PSYCH1100
Jan 17, 2009

Overall I thought the class was very interesting. You have a good way of saying things so we understand them, but not making us feel dumb at the same time. Personally, i enjoy psychology, so I thought the content was interesting. I am a little unhappy about buying a textbook i used only three times throughout the course. Keep up the good work.

4.0
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PSYCH1110
Jan 18, 2009

The first test was too difficult and brought our grades down. He should have given extra credit when he saw how poorly everyone did. Troy is an interesting instructor and presents the material with enthusiasm, but he assumes a person is an idiot if they don't believe in Evolution. Leave your biases at home. Who cares if he is hot or not...how dumb

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PSYCH1100
Jan 18, 2009

Troy is an amazing teacher. Psychology in general is not easy, but he made it interesting and fun, so I had no problem studying for the tests. If you attend every class, and pay attention, there is no reason not to get a good grade. Tests are somewhat difficult, but rely mostly on understanding the material, rather than memorizing.

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PSYCH1202
Jan 19, 2009

Troy is a great teacher! He makes the class very interesting by drawing from real life experience. The tests are hard, but only if you don't study. He is great when it comes to questions, he doesn't make students feel stupid. Troy is also willing to clarify anything you ask! I made a point to try to take his class again, it was a good semester.

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PSTCH1100
Jan 19, 2009

Troy did a great job with this class. Though the usual method of teaching was lecture with powerpoint, his character and personality made the class more interesting and enjoyable than the subject already is. He was easy to approach and very helpful. The work load was not easy, requiring you to actually use your brain, but by no means hard.

3.0
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PSYC1100
Jan 20, 2009

I learned a fair amount in class but the lectures everyday got boring. Need to change things up a little. Test and quiz questions should pertain to relevant information. There was a number of really bad questions and no matter the answer it wasn't really relevant to learning or even able to tell if someone read the info. The papers were good.

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PSYCH1110
Jan 20, 2009

Troy made this class great! It's all about reading the text AND showing up for class. The tests contain BOTH! I would suggest that the group work didn't work all too well, but other than that...He was understanding, and definately wanted everyone to understand the concepts. DON'T take this course just because you think it's an easy course!!!

5.0
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PSYC1110
Jan 20, 2009

Great Teacher. Knew his stuff and was not boring. Had a lot of energy and a good sense of humor.

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PSYC1110
Jan 20, 2009

I took Psychology fall semester 2008 with Troy Dvorak. It was very interesting and easy class. Students need to take notes,listen carefully and follow all directions. You will succeed in his class. TROY is a BRILLIANT instructor.

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PSY1100
Jan 21, 2009

He is a great teacher. Very helful. I didn't get an A in his class, however I learned a LOOOOOOT of things that helped me in my life. Directions and plans are clear. U will not sleep in his class! Take careful notes, notes R very important in this class. I didn't like the pop quizes, but they were few ones anyway. I liked the take home exams.

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PSYCH1110
Jan 21, 2009

The class was straight-forward and interesting. The tests required you to study the material and be able to apply what you'd learned. The course sparked my interest in the subject and I'm now pursuing a major in psychology.

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PSYCH1110
Jan 21, 2009

Basically asking for these reviews was not chill, but he was a good teacher. Just seems over confident.

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GENPSYC
Jan 22, 2009

I enjoyed the class and would take another class with Troy. He's intelligent, passionate about the subject, handles his class well and seems well respected by his students. Troy expects students to study and if you do you will do well in his class. Those who have complained the class was too hard need to learn how to study more effectively.

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PSYC1100
Jan 22, 2009

I thought troy was great. He made psyc. very interesting and didn't bs around. Yes, it was a diff. class, but aren't all psyc classes?

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PSYCH1100
Jan 27, 2009

Excellent professor. Material is clearly presented and there are no surprises on the exams. If you learn and apply the material presented in class, you'll do well. Some additional outside classowork is also required. Overall, great teacher. Highly recommended.

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PSYC1100
Feb 5, 2009

Professors are usually smart; however, one stands above all - Troy Dvorak. The difference between Troy and other teachers is that he truly cares about what he does and teaches! He is extremely clear, professional and very important, he really knows his stuff! Highly recommend it!!!

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PYSCH1101
Jul 10, 2009

Great guy, uses great analogies, feel comfortable asking for clarification.

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PSYC1100
Sep 11, 2009

What a guy, helped loads, can't fault him...... appart from his laugh, its annoying lol love ya 'frog' Ever thankful Mark (UK)

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PSYCH100
Nov 12, 2009

Found him somehow intimidating, but also very helpful. I walked away from the class thinking, and found myself wishing for a longer class period. Taking another of his classes next semester. His quality of teaching is equal to those in a private school i've attended.

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PSCH2000
Nov 29, 2009

I had a two classes with Troy.Anyone who says his classes are too hard,didn't try hard enough.They're pretty simple,that said,he asked for these reviews,which seems weird.Straightforward, take notes,take test. His style sometimes bothered me, and would take class time to answer a question about someones kid. Annoyed me. Seems in love with himself.

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PSYCH2240
Dec 8, 2009

He is a man of BRAVERY and he does not DESCRIMINATE on anyone due to their color, sexual orientation, gender and creed. He respects and understands DIVERSITY.

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PSYC1110
Dec 11, 2009

Eh, he's an alright teacher. He is clear in his expectations and his class is pretty straight forward. In 1110, there was a lot of lecture with powerpoints. Wasn't much homework except to read the chapters for the quizes he gives. Your grade comes from only quizzes and tests. No other work. If tests aren't your strongpoint, don't take him. No EC!

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PSYCHINTR
Dec 14, 2009

Excellent teacher, I had him about 2 years ago and he is still one of my favorite professors at MCTC. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. Yes you will need to actually read your text book to pass,honestly I got away with reading it the weekend prior to a test, and going over my power points. He is also into drums which is awesome. Troy Rocx!

3.0
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PSY2240
Dec 23, 2009

He did not give you too much work.When he is teaching, he is not so attractive/senseless and boring. Always he give you test before he teaches the chapter,it is useless.I am not happy on his way of teaching.

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PSYC2240
Dec 28, 2009

If you are not a good test taker than don't take him period, Because there is NO class work, NO homework, or NO assignment for points at all nor EC. So bad test/quiz = bad grade. My guess is that he doesn't like to spend his time grading/correcting papers. Class was just too long.

3.0
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PSYC1100
Feb 1, 2010

One month into course; this is the worst professor I have ever had. He seems to relish making the class as awful as possible. His lecture style is unbearable, I leave in a bad mood every time. He's very clear about how great and awesome he is and how "painfully, painfully simple" the subject matter is. I seriously wish I could drop this class.

4.0
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PSYCH1100
Feb 25, 2010

I agree with a previous reviewer in that I don't seem to find his talking as amusing and witty as he does. the lectures and text are hard to consolidate for test questions and even worse he puts questions on tests from chapters that have yet to be assigned/covered. Often uses wordplay to confuse you on questions which explains a class avg is C

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PSYCH2200
Mar 11, 2010

Strong diction of course material. Fun to listen to.

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PSYCH2200
Mar 24, 2010

like to amuse himself by listening to himself talk which I find amusing as well.

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PSYC1110
Apr 1, 2010

He's confident/self-actualized, funny, cares about materi, inspirational. I have ADHD and I'm learning just fine from him. All the negative comments are unwarranted. He practically hands you the answers with study guides and easy to follow slides. He acts and spells out definitions and explanations. All this makes him a great prof and esp hot!

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PSYCH1110
Apr 6, 2010

He is more than willing to help if you actually put in the effort to ask him. He really helps make the lessons relevant to you and breaks it down very well. Anyone who complains he is too hard just doesn't put in the time. It's hard work, but if you put in the effort you will do fine.

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PSYCH09
Apr 28, 2010

Troy is my boy! This guy is an amazing teacher. Each day i was excited to come to class and learn through his amazing teaching skills. Mad props to you troy. go get em!

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PSYCH1110
May 13, 2010

Troy seems a little strict in the beginning, but he just expects you to pay attention and show up to learn. He's thorough and personable. I enjoyed his Psych class immensely.

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PSYC1100
Dec 18, 2010

I had so much fun in this class. It was incredibly difficult but if you showed up and paid attention you did fine. You don't use a text book and he gives you all the material needed to pass the class in lecture. The whole class period you're joking around and you don't even realize you're learning!

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PSYC2240
Dec 23, 2010

Yes, the class is hard. Psych is a hard subject. But he is great at making things relevant, and he is very down-to-earth. If you need help, then ask him. Very enthusiastic about his subject, and has a great irreverent sense of humor.

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PSY1120
Dec 25, 2010

I thought that I wouldn't like psychology, but I did and I wanted to learn more, but Troy tests were very difficult that I couldn't pass them and believe me I stayed up many nights studying, I just gave up and dropped his class because I knew I would get a F cause I added my score.I liked his powerpoint. Troy,change yo gradN method it will help.

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PSYC2240
May 4, 2011

I thought Troy's tests were difficult but if you attend class and the read the book passing is not an issue. I liked the struture of the class, quizzes were given before lecture, reading the text is mandatory and this kept me on schedule. Troy is personable, knowledgable and passionate about psyc. I enjoyed his lectures and class discussion.

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PSYCH1100
Nov 4, 2011

Troy's awesome. He's extremely knowledgeable about Psychology and obviously uses it in his role as teacher. His enthusiasm is great, he keeps me listening without day-dreaming the entire class. I honestly don't think the tests are as hard as others have indicated. I study probably 4-5 hours a week and I'm getting a high A. He's a great teacher!!

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PHYS1000
Nov 18, 2011

I recommend Ortiz. The tests in this class were just too difficult as the wording was tricky. The professor was enthusiastic but it doesn't always translate to material clarity as well as it does entertainment value.

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PSYCH1100
Jan 11, 2012

This dude was awesome! He always kept your attention and he's hilarious. Yeah his tests were hard but guess what! It's college! Deal with it. I have recommended him to many of my friends. He is intimidating at first but very approachable. I would recommend his class to anyone!

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PYCH1110
Apr 4, 2012

Cool cat, minus long hair.

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PYCH1100
Apr 30, 2012

I would recommend Troy's class to anyone and everyone! Overall, his teaching is awesome! I have learned a lot this past semester in his class. You do need to attend class and be on time, because his lectures are important. Also, read the chapters in the textbook that he assigns..they are important. You never know, you might learn something new. :)

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PSYCH1100
May 16, 2012

Troy was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He has tons of office hours plus is open for appointments and practically bends over backwards for student success. That being said, there is NO skating by in his class, get in or get out. Class is mandatory, rules are enforced, and there is no extra credit. Troy is funny and one of the best MCTC has.

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PSYC1100
Sep 8, 2012

Troy Dvorak is possibly the most ardent,efficient,and engaging lecturer at MCTC. Absorbing what's said in class shouldn't be a problem. In addition to this he has devised an easy-to-use note taking system that allows for active learning that doesn't feel rushed. His 1100 course is great for anyone looking to grasp the fundamentals of Psychology.

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PSYC1100
Dec 11, 2012

Troy was extremely knowledgeable and he was very efficient in class. I took his night class that was once a week and we always got out early. His exams were tough but if you take the time to study, you will do fine. Probably one of the best MCTC has to offer.

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PSCH2240
Jan 21, 2013

Test and quizes, is what his class is all about.That would be ok,if he took the time to explain the material in a slower manner.he gives quizes before he goes over the material in class.I didn't like that. His expectaions were to high for me. I felt overwhelm by his style of teaching. If you like a challenge? Take him.

4.0
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PSYC1100
Apr 4, 2013

I enjoyed this class when I took it way back when in 2009. Troy was engaging and knowledgable. Would recommend.

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PSYC1100
May 18, 2013

One of my best professors at the college, lectures were always kept interesting. Perfect mix of textbook and lecture notes for major tests.

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PSYCH1110
Aug 8, 2013

This is by far the worst prof at MCTC anyone is better! I did well in his class but he should be a therapists not a professor. He is very self absorbed. Seems like he would be cool. ALL lecture, which is tries to make interesting but now. I know psych could have been super fun to learn. Take this class for boring lecture and no class interaction.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2013

Great class and a terrific professor the act that he's a hot man doesn't hurt either. Class was always interesting and as long as take good notes and pay attention than you'll find it an easy A. Tests and Exams aren't that difficult as long as you have gone over your notes.

5.0
3.0
PSYC111013
Grade: B-
Aug 25, 2013

Prof.Dvorak is a Good teacher. He is not self absorbed,instead,he is very dedicated. I highly recommend taking his courses. Attendance is imperative, as well as adequate study time in order to do well. However, he is very helpful and wants you to learn. Moreover,if you do not receive the grade you hoped,usually it is because you did not deserve it.

5.0
4.0
APPLIEDPSYCOLO
Nov 27, 2013

He's awesomely intelligent AND nice to look at but you'll not get an easy grade out of this man, which is equally awesome!

4.0
4.0
110002
Jan 16, 2014

Very self-involved, but also intelligent and interesting. Very valuable information covered and thought provoking, but he is not very interactive. More interested in condescending lecture.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2240
Apr 15, 2014

I found Troy to be very knowledgeable, available, entertaining. Textbook supplemented with useful videos and handouts. Group work was stressed and kept me engaged-Troy really challenged us to make the content personal to our own lives. Extremely helpful and available if you're willing to ask. Even wrote me a rec letter 4 grad school. Thanks Troy :)

5.0
3.0
PSYC2240
Grade: A
May 12, 2014

Troy was a very passionate teacher. He related his personal experience as a clinical psychologist to our lessons and was thorough in explanation. You have to show up to class and keep up with the syllabus and reading to get an A, but you will leave feeling like you learned something! I always looked forward to class!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1110
Grade: B
Jul 26, 2014

I had 2take this class against my will in order 2take a req'd one, but I enjoyed this class & his teaching style. I ended up changing my major to Psychology. It was a hybrid summer course and a lot of material covered with fill-in-the-blank assign's, online chap assign's & quizzes, and 4 exams. The multiple choice exams weren't too hard.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1110
Aug 18, 2014

The first day of class I was like, "oh boy". But I ended up really enjoying Troy's personality and teaching style. He was always clear on the assignments/expectations and happy to answer questions. Fill-in-the-blank assignments and multiple choice exams.

5.0
3.0
PSYC111003
Sep 7, 2014

Hybrid course. I loved this class! My only complaint is that I took it during the summer, and wish I would have had the full 16 weeks. It's not easy, but it's not that difficult either. Captivating lectures, and easy assignments. Studying for tests is crucial! Troy is experienced and intelligent. I definitely want to take another of his courses!

5.0
4.0
PSYC1110
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2014

Great teacher! I would take any of his classes. He is tough, just, great lecturer and does not bore you! He is awesome!

5.0
2.0
APPPSYCH1101
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2015

Amazing Instructor. He is very clear with his lectures and he also does a good job at drawing students into the subject!

4.0
4.0
PSCH2240
Grade: B
May 13, 2016

Troy was a good teacher and he knows a lot about the subject. I wish he could have been more specific on things to study for his tests. We went over so much information each week in class and it was hard to pinpoint everything we should know for testing. Otherwise it was a good class.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1110
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Troy's a good teacher, but he makes it seem like the subject of psychology is really difficult, when it's just the structure of the class. It could've been so much easier if he'd provided more study resources, practice problems, practice tests, etc. On the other hand, I would've had a B if not for extra credit, so take every opportunity you can!

4.0
3.0
PSCH1110
Grade: B+
May 23, 2016

I took his hybrid class and loved it! All the notes you go over in class are online, all the homework and tests are online. Troy livens up the class with his humor, but the lectures are long and boring. I took this class at 9 am and I was kicking myself because I couldn't stay awake!

5.0
4.0
PSYC1100
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

I took his hybrid class and loved it! You go over the notes in class and all the homework and tests are online. Mr. Dvorak is very intelligent and knows his stuff. His syllabus and grading rubric are super easy to follow - you can earn tons of extra credit for an easy A. I would love to take another psychology course with him again! Great guy!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYC1110
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

I had Troy for General Psychology. His lectures are heavy but he wants to set you up with everything you need to learn. He doesn't brush you off when you ask questions and works with you.

Respected
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
PSYC1110
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Troy is a likeable guy but I didn't like his teaching method. He only *sometimes* puts his notes in D2L and if you miss a day, you can't just learn the material from the textbook since his lectures are only semi-based on it. It's cool that he has actual experience as a psychologist, but I don't think that's enough to qualify him as a good teacher.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
PSCH1011
Grade: B
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

I really liked this class, not only was fun, I learned how to improve my learning tools and how to use them on my benefit; Applying this keys I improved so much on my grades and my GPA increased, so I'm very glad I took this class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PSYC1110
Grade: B
Jan 23, 2017
Would take again

Troy is a talented lecturer, able to break down complex topics in a way that makes sense, as well as keep you engaged through humor and his radiant personality. Is obviously passionate about the topic, and has a lot of real world experience to tie the concepts together. Great professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1110
Grade: A+
Sep 20, 2017
Would take again

I took the hybrid class but I liked his lectures so much I actually wish I would have taken it all in class. He is so passionate about psychology and teaching that he even wrote a book about it! You can get extra credit by reading the book and writing a small paper about it and it is actually a very helpful book!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSYC1110
Grade: A-
Oct 19, 2017
Would take again

He is always available for his students given an appointment. He brings the point home even in classes. His lectures are so clear and easy to understand.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSCH1011
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Troy is an honest to god gem of a prof. Best Ive had, and Ive taken 130 credits. His lectures are super engaging and he really drives the points he makes home. Hes not an easy A and youll actually have to do some work for this class but Troy makes it very interesting and applicable in the real world.

Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSYC2240
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

He is a good and smart teacher who will respect your opinion. He doesn't force you to participate but his classes are so interesting that you will want to do that by yourself. Just go to class, take notes, make the assignments and quizzes so you will be fine :)

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2018
Would take again

It wasn't my favorite subject but Troy did a good job teaching it. Was not a fan of our textbook, but he didn't require us to buy the access code which saved me money. Very easy A because with the hybrid class all the quizzes & exams are online. Troy is pretty likable and his class is fair.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSYC2240
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

Professor Troy, is so amazing! I had his hybrid lifespan Psyc, and it was such a wonderful experience! His lectures are so relevant and I love how he uses real world examples. I would definitely recommend him to anybody that has to do pysc at mctc! For Troy psychology truly rocks!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC110001
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Absolute favorite teacher I've ever had! He is amazing! Even the more dull parts of the material he makes interesting. ALL OF THE EXAMS ARE ONLINE!! If you show up to class and take good notes as well as take good notes on the homework you'll do super well. Even the homework readings are actually interesting. Highly highly recommended him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSY1100
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Best prof ever! He invigorated passion for a subject I never knew I loved.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC2240
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Troy is great. I can't stress enough - if you are struggling & it's affecting your grade - go to him. He is caring, understanding& never makes you feel shame. He will do all he can within reason & without taking away from other hardworking students to see how/if he can help. If you want to enjoy this class with a phenomenal professor, Troy is it.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Feb 27, 2019
Would take again

Ive taken a lot of credits at MCTC and Troy stands out as one of the best by miles. If you take his applying psych class, you will truly learn so many valuable life lessons through his very engaging lectures. Aside from that he is hilarious, and the content is very straightforward, youll do well as long as you take notes in class

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSCH2240
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

Loved time with Troy. Hes personable and makes sure you understand the material. Took two classes with him for psych prerequisites and enjoyed my time. Also he gives a lot of extra credit out.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Sep 16, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher! I took him for psyche 101 and I am now taking lifespan development with him as my professor. He's very kind and understanding, but assertive and lets you know what is expected of you in class. Also, he trained chipmunks with classical conditioning to eat out of his hands. He's pretty cool.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1110
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 19, 2020
Would take again

Took his class online due to covid, Not gonna lie, a ton of reading and note taking (if you wanna pass) but has been a great teacher with clear PowerPoints! very straightforward and reasonable. Sets up the schedule for the semester so there aren't surprises! highly recommend taking his class!

Respected
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC2240
Oct 20, 2020
Would take again

Troy is extremely caring. I am in the middle of this asynchronous class during a global pandemic. Psychology is so much about connection; Troy has a way of letting us know that he is here for us and he genuinely cares about your success and wellbeing. He regularly lets us know these things and he's there if we need to talk. Definitely recommend.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

I was really nervous at first but lifespan with troy was honestly one of my favourite classes this semester and would totally recommend you take with it with Pr. Dvorak he was one of the best teachers I have ever had.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSYC2240
May 2, 2021
Would take again

This is the best professor at the college. His online class is asynchronous but he creates PPTs & records his own lectures. His tests are exactly from his lectures and from the book, & he is very organized and treats his students with respect. You'll also retain a ton of info. I highly recommend Troy for any psychology class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A+
May 11, 2021
Would take again

He actually cares about his students and I love that. He's also easy on the eyes so that's always good. Plus he loves chipmunks and they love him apparently. Overall I would definitely take again, that class was actually interesting.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
May 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Some of his quiz/test questions were small details buried deep into the textbook, and some of the chapters were super long and you can miss a lot of information you may not think is important. Luckily he drops one exam, one chapter quiz, one lecture quiz, one reading quiz, and 4 discussion posts. He also offers 60 points extra credit points.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC1110
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 2, 2021
Would take again

I'm one of his student in summer class Psych 1110 currently, and I'm SOO thankful for him. I've meet several amazing professors at MCTC before but professor D is just phenomenal. He cares so much for his students, his class is set up for you to PASS with an A. If you dislike him as a professor, you might as well just dropout of college ._. lbs

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
2.0
PSY1100
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend. His teaching did not make up for the fact that, in some cases, he was providing was out of date and even debunked information. Although he made edits to some of the text (after receiving a lot of negative feedback), he did not take the criticism well and was very defensive. I would have paid for a book over his "free resource."

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2021
Would take again

I have been out of school 10+ years and even had a baby 3 days before taking this class in the "SUMMER" and I still received an A. Troy is an amazing teacher and he gives you a lot of chances in passing his class and has extra credit... Read and take notes you will easily pass, (and the readings are easy). I personally love his online lectures.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC1110
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

I created a rate my professor account just to spread the word about Troy. From the beginning, there is clear and concise direction and support. His online course was organized and user friendly. The amount of applicable knowledge I obtained is unmeasurable and life changing. TAKE ANY OF HIS COURSES and leave a better version of yourself.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC2240
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2022
Would take again

Hands down the BEST professor at MCTC. I've meet 10+ awesome professor at MCTC, but professor. D is still the absolutely best. He cares so much for his student, and he is so organized compare to all other professor. I truly grateful for him as my Psych professor because I learned so much from his class, and I recommend him to EVERYONE!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
5.0
PSY2240
Grade: A
May 11, 2022
Would take again

He has been the best teacher I have had at MCTC! I wish that all of the teachers were like him. He is so organized and very straight forward with what he is looking for. I would recommend this teacher to anyone!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Once again, enjoyed another class with Troy. A deeply caring professor and definitely a favorite at MCTC. Similar to previous courses, Troy gave engaging and informative weekly lectures. I appreciated the open access text. Tip: Use the weekly checklists he provides, no fail option to stay on track. He's a prof who wants you to succeed.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
4.0
PSYC2240
Grade: A+
May 7, 2023
Would take again

Overall I would recommend this class to anybody. Professor Dvorak is a very good teacher. I learned a lot in his class. He is very organized, and I wish more professors would organize classes the way he did. There is a lot of reading and information to digest in this class. But he gives you all the tools you need to succeed.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH2240
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Dvorak's class was fantastic! Their teaching is clear and engaging, making complex topics easy to understand. What I appreciate most is their kindness and approachability, creating a positive learning environment. Highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

He's really nice. Answers emails fast. His grading is very clear. Super easy and fun. One of my favorite classes.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSCH1110
Grade: A+
May 29, 2024
Would take again

This class was by far the best class I have taken at MCTC. The professor was very understanding of our lives outside of school and classes were very engaging. I felt excited to tell people what I learned about in his class and wish I had him for more classes in the future.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2024
Would take again

One of the best profs at this university. Troy makes the material engaging and provides lots of opportunities to succeed, like extra credit. Leveraging tools like Unstuckstudy really helped with study prep.

5.0
2.0
PSCH2240
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2025
Would take again

Very clear expectations. Engaging lectures. I love the checklist format on D2L so that nothing gets missed.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

His lectures are amazing and not boring at all. He cares for his students a lot, is also willing to help them outside the classroom. I also liked how he gives a 5 minute break between his class for students to stretch. After taking his class I picked psychology as my major.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSCH1110
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2025
Would take again

One of the best profs I've had, he cares and he's passionate about the subject. Very clear & organized, provides timeline for everything that is expected ahead of time. Attendance is pretty mandatory & he expects active engagement, his delivery is very engaging tho. Lots of tests but studying for this course was interesting, not a chore.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
1110
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2025
Would take again

He is funny and somewhat chill. He does tell a lot of jokes or personal stories. Which is cool. I do enjoy his class. He wrote his own textbook that is free, so that's a plus. You will have to read the chapter before class , so make sure to do that! But over all not assignment heavy. You do have quiz's in the first 10 mins of class on the chapter!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2025

Assigned to read chapters of the book before classes for him to then explain almost exactly what you just read for the next 2 hrs+30mn. But still read the chapters before class because there are pop quizzes Promoted his new album on d2l? Said it wouldn't be lecture heavy but turned out to be pretty lecture heavy imo Fine overall, he clearly cares

Lecture heavy
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