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Good teacher, just needs to be a bit more easier.
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really good guy--made me learn a lot
Great teacher, really interesting but lots to study on tests
Understood the content, but the tests were too ambiguous. Be prepared!!!
keep up on reading,tests easy,good sense of humor
Wonderful! My best prof. yet!
The best teacher I ever had. I have taken 3 of his classes.
THe best teacher I've ever had, makes psych. fun/exciting
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Excellent teacher!
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excellent teacher, made you understand and clarified but study for exams
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Fun class, interesting subject.
A great teacher and a great friend!
the greatest teacher that I ever had! but must study for the test
Awesome teacher, semi-easy exams if you pay attention (MC, short answer), very funny
He can be pretty funny for an old guy. When you are absent he calls you scum . I learned a lot from his class and aced it.
Excellent teacher. Gets involved in class and explains psychology in a way where everyone can relate too it.
he's pretty average.. IF YOU WANT TO PASS JUST READ THE BOOK AND TAKE NOTES!!!.. no homework is given out.. ALL LECTURE.. however, it would have helped if he passed out study guides, before each test.
SCUM!!!!!!!! Great teacher, the course was chalenging because you had to read and study lecture notes very offten so that you remember all the vocabulary, there was alot of it to remember as a matter of fact. But all in all, was an incredible teacher.
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EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! He taught in a way that helped you retain the information! Good heart, good guy! :)
he is a excellent teacher! he made me want to come to class to learn. if you need psych then take him he is great.
a great teacher. get him to know your name and your golden.
cool, funny guy, interesting class
Great teacher. He has a tremendous sense of humor. Very educated and thorough in his field. Makes psych interesting and understandable. Grade based on tests, I studied but not to the bone, and got a B. I highly reccomend Vic. Take him, he's the best.
The best psy teacher at grossmont..let me repeat myself..THE BEST PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER AT GROSSMONT!Take anyone else and you will be sorry. Funny guy makes class intreasting. loved the class would reccommend to anyone. grade based on tests.
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This is a great class. Burton makes his lectures very interesting and easy to follow. He also makes your grade based on tests which are very easy if you pay attention. I didn't even need my book and i got a B. I highly suggest his class.
Intent on teaching, not one sided in opinion. Very helpful in that he makes sure you have all the information you will need in order to take an exam effectively. All you need to do is show up and listen, in addition to the reading assigned. Good method
only take psychology with this teacher! He is the best there is. He explains things in a way that make sense and he teaches in a way where you actually want to learn. He made me LOVE psychology and he is a great guy!
He is the best psychology teacher ever! Definatly take his class. All you have to do is pay attention to his lectures and take notes and you'll get an A. his class is very fun.
The best teacher I've had since High School. I love Psychology now. Don't take Psycology unless it's with Vic.
He is such an awesome professor and is so laid back w/no worries. He Rocks!!!
Vic Burton is in ecclectic shambles. The guy cant make up his mind about anything, if you spit any idea out at him hell say that it is valid. The entire class will be disgusting to you if you believe humans are heroic.
You will learn, but you will sweat too. Extremely amounts of information to process. 7 books, 4 exams and a comprehensive final. Overall, the lectures are clear, fun and deep, but the info can be overwhelming. CAUTION: READER HATERS SHOULD STAY AWAY.
Must read book to be successful. Class starts out dull but later becomes interesting. Challenging class.
Vic is a great teacher-you really should take him!!! He is so clear on everything. He can be a bit odd sometimes, but then again who isn't. If you aren't a test taker then don't take him. He only offers 4 tests and the final. No assignments-just tests.
Vic is a great teacher, he makes sure you understand everything and he makes the class interesting. He does seem to talk about sex too much though. But If you pay attention to lecture and read teh chapters you will do good on his tests.
Awesome teacher, he really took the time to explain things until everyone understood. He is funny too. As long as you go to the classes, you shouldn't have any problems. I wish that he taught all of my classes.
He is an awesome teacher! I learned so much in his class and he made it so fun! It is extremely easy. All you have to do is show up have fun take some notes and read the book and you have an A! Definetly take any class offered with this teacher!!!
Vic is an excellent teacher who obviously enjoys what he's doing. I took his summer course in '04 so his fall term courses may be different, but i found him to be extremely helpful and involved even under the condensed summer schedule.
Great teacher,but sometimes gets lost in his conversations. Vic doesnt cover all the material, so alot of it is done on your own. only 400 points w/ one drop. SO you have to stay consistent to get a decent grade. I learned alot... on my own.
i took his summer course, well i learnt alot, but cant get a good grade~he didnt cover all the material and then have exam~and he missed the class~thats a problems
Mr. Burton was a wonderful teacher and a really nice person. He went out of his way (Sometimes a little off subject) to answer a student's question. He really seems to love psychology. I would recommend taking psychology with him. Interesting class.
BIT OF ADVICE: Tests on the syllibus first week!... lol Study groups necessary... Not easy but very interesting. He has a great sence of humor!!!
tests are not easy. you have to study for it. however, his class is very interesting and fun.
This class is fairly easy. Study notes and the book. Typically the class is not stressful. Sometimes he can be a passive aggressive type. Don't let it bother you and you will succeed be sure to study because you do have to earn the grade.
You guys are crazy. Vic is gross.
i thought he was great. He was very helpful, down to earth...but not the easiest teacher in the world.
Vic is awesome. He would never set anyone up for failure, and never has suprises on exams. Very compassionate about his work. Some people may see him as a radical because he expresses views that most people are afraid to. VIC IS NOT GROSS.
all around good teacher
This is not the easiest class you'll take. However, Vic helps out alot and makes the class interesting and funny. You gotta love his sense of humor! And for all you that think Vic is gross, face it, he's old!
This is my 6th psy class, but it's the first time I've been able to understand Freud. I might not agree with "Sigi" but at least he's no longer such an enigma. I have Victor Burton to thank for that. It's to bad he'll retire soon.
I took him for the summer, was really easy was very nice and helpful, the tests are easy if you study and he drops the lowest grade you have for your final grade!!
Best teacher I have ever had. He is actually a human posing as a teacher.
an all around great guy
Great Teacher! Very interesting, made psychology fun and easy. Yeah he's gross, but in a good way! That's why everyone takes his class! He's funny! :-D
One of the best teachers I've ever had.Class was so fun and interesting.4 Exams and the final.Drops lowest test.No homework.Listen to lecture and take notes.Lectures are so good anyway and so fun.Have to read the chapters as well for the tests, but the book is good too and I looked forward to class.
Not an easy A class, but he's an EXTREMELY clear and helpful teacher. Answers questions extremely thoroughly and is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. I love his personality and he's always in a great mood. And whoever thinks he's gross probably is a moron that failed his class. Hahahaha!
Loved this class and the prof as well! Easy A! Vic ROCKS!!!!
good guy.
He is a great teacher! he explains things very well! He is kind of gross. He talks about "blowing chunks" and orgasms and orgys. Which is kind of wierd to hear a teacher talk about. Other than that, Great Class! Read, take notes and Study and you will do fine! I would recomend him to anyone!
Vic is a really nice guy and an excellent psych professor. The format of the class is easy, just a few multiple choice tests! He is very helpful oustide of class and makes the subject material interesting.
Very awesome class, and a very nice guy overall. I definatley recommend this class to anybody looking for a psych class. Pretty easy if you follow his instructions and come to class.
very nice guy...i little wierd tho. he is a good teacher and i would recommend him. just make sure u study for the tests!! no hw and he takes role on occasion. class is a little on the boring side. no papers no projects, just tests.
YOU MUST TAKE HIM. SERIOUSLY. THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD.
GREAT TEACHER!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! All notes taken in class are on tests, reading the modules is important too. Only four tests ( worst grade is dropped), no homework, and one final. Gives out plenty of Extra credit! Great teacher!
Great teacher. No complaints.
great teacher HIGHLT RECOMMENDED
I have taken two classes taugh by Vic, and he is by far one of the best teachers i have ever had. I would tell anyone to not leave grossmont without taking at least one of his classes, they will change the way you think
Great teacher! He makes the class very interesting. Read, and study your notes a little and do the extra credit and its an easy A. He is very helpfull with any questions and is easy to talk to. I look forward to taking his 180 class
Great Teacher...makes the class very interesting and has a good story telling ability which makes the class move quickly. 4 test (drops one) and Final (pretty easy if you followed the class) plus lots of extra credit. THUMBS UP
vic is one of the greatest teachers i have ever taken. he is nice and helpful. take him!!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOOOVE THIS TEACHER! DROPS 1 TEST, CAN EARN UP TO 40 POINTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! HE EXPLAINS VERY CLEARLY, MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL, AND GIVES CONCRETE EXAMPLES THROUGH VIDEOS AND PICTURES. TAKE HIM! HE'S THE EASIEST PSYCH TEACHER! AND HE'S RETIRING IN LIKE 2 MORE SEMESTERS!!!!!!!
He is such a nice teacher, very nice lectures, and he knows what he is talking about, you wont get confused i promess; you do need to read but even if you have a hard time reading books, the class is so easy to follow that just by paying attention in class i guarantee you a C
Great teacher!! made the class so fun and interesting. must take him.
he is awesome! hes one of the best teachers at grossmont. hes really helpful and gives great lectures. only four test (lowest test score is dropped) plus final, no hw and up to 40 points extra credit. i highly recommend the ec because thats almost half a test score. so if you do ok on a test the ec will keep your grade up.
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What a wonderful teacher! I am in graduate school now, and I still remember many of the concepts I learned from Vic. He influenced my perception of Freud, Jung, and the Humanists. Most clear explanation I have ever heard of the difference between operant and classical conditioning. He's very fair, and very clear about his expectations
Had for three classes, and is the best teacher i had, not only in the psychology department, but in my whole experience at Grossmont. I have recommended friends to his class, so i figured i'd let everybody else know. I see that i am not the only person that thinks this, so I am glad i can conform to the norm i guess.
wonderful old man. good teacher, very funny. i always have the biggest urge to call him uncle vic.
Vic is a nice guy who occasionaly cracks some pretty funny jokes. He does not assign homework but expects you to read from the text. His lectures are probably the clearest I've ever heard from a professor. If you want to take psychology, I recommend Vic without a doubt. You will not find a better Psyc teacher.
Had Mr. Burdton's class way back in 1984, and it was one of my very favorites! :D
Love this teacher. Very easy coarse if you read the book and make notecards of all the BOLDED words. If you do that before the tests you will get an easy A. Vic made the class fun and interesting. HIGHLY RECOMENDED TEACHER...
Mr. Burton is great! He is funny and makes the time pass quickly. Very nice person and he helped me out a lot. Just do the work and you'll do fine.
Awesome teacher, the best I've had so far in college. He really knows his stuff and does his best trying to explain it. It was a pleasure taking his class.
I had Mr. Burns my first semester in college and he was great. If you go to every class and listen to the lectures you will ace all the tests... although reading the book is awlays helpful. He also drops the lowest test score so it helps the grade. If you like psychology and want and a pretty easy A take Mr. Burns
Mr. Burton is the best! The class is incredibly interested and he's easy to understand. He wants to have a relationship with his students and loves participation. Psych of course is difficult for most people, but he makes it fun, and he sticks with you. Take him if you can, I wish I could take him again!
The greatest teacher I have ever had. He is the coolest professor and his class is sooo interesting and very easy. All you have to do is make an effort, read a little, and take notes. He explains things very thoroughly and is always willing to help. He made me want to pursue a major in psychology! Highly recommended!
I love his teahing style. He always keeps me intrested in the material and he has a great sense of humor.
very well taught class, straight to the point, explains everything clearly, reccommended for anyone slightly interested in PSY
didnt like the class, tests were hard and vic didnt do much to help me at all
great teacher
AWESOME instructor that I've never had before c:
Vic seriously is the best teacher i've ever had. He's a great person and he really cares about his students. It's a shame psych 180 is no more because it is and will be the best class i've ever taken. Thank you Vic.
notes are very confusing. he jumps around, never stays on topic. Never uses the book. Tests are extremely difficult to understand. I wish I would've dropped.
Great teacher, I only wish that all of my psych teachers were like him... Everything is so straight forward, and you can tell he is an actual nice guy.
All he does is lecture. By the 3rd session you'll get bored and end up not going to class. It is an easy A if you take notes & study because your grade is pretty much based on about 5 exams and the lowest is dropped. BUT it can be hard. The textbook is hard to understand [he even said so himself] the best part is u dont have to write any papers
Take this teacher. He's very clear with his ideas and easy with tests. Just show up to class and read the book and you'll get an A.
vic is the bets teacher ever! he is so nice and always willing to help. the tests are hard but if you study you'll be fine. theres no homework its all tests so that was cool. hes just a really good guy! take him!!
He's a really nice guy, but tends to relate the subject back to himself or his dog. There aren't any assignments, just four tests and a final...so if you're there, listen, and study a little, you'll be able to pass.
Vic is honestly one of the best teachers i have had in a while!!! take him!!! his class is very interesting and he teaches the subject very clear and well. I am not a good test taker and i have not recieved anything lower then a B on all his tests.
Great teacher, I wish he was my psych teacher still... Just an overall great guy
Best teacher I've ever had. Tough class but he makes it so interesting that you'll never want to miss class.
If you want to pass this class you HAVE to read the book, as his lectures won't cover all the materials in the chapter, take note of this heed if you want an "A" in this class. I LOVE listening to his lectures with is quirky and interesting personality. Grade based on tests solely, but most of it is M-choice + matching. Final is all matching for us
It's been 18 years and I still remember this professor! He taught from his own book, at the time, & I still remember his stories and teachings! Way to go Mr. Burton!!!
Vic Burton is great! Although his class may be a little harder than others, his ridiculous gestures and explanations are more rewarding. 4 tests (lowest one is dropped) and a final. Reading the chapter and studying is necessary for an A, probably not for a C. Vic Burton is hilarious and a great teacher!
WOW, he's the best teacher that i've had in Grossmont. No homework, only 4 tests plus the final and he gives out extra credit. If you don't pass his class you don't belong in college, that's how easy his class is. He's a nice man and cares for all his students and is willing to help you after class if you need something clarified.
Probably the best teacher i've ever had at grossmont. Hes a very good man. It's obvious after having one class with him that loves teaching. His lectures are clear and easy to follow, but usually don't cover all the material that's on the exam. If you pay attention in class and read the chapters then its a fairly easy A.
He is probably the best teacher I've had in any subject. He does not require any busy work (i.e. homework) so if you are a good test taker, or have a good understanding of the material you will do well. Outstanding lectures, entertaining and clear. You will not find a better teacher. Highly recommended
Vic is definitely the most reasonable teacher I've ever had. He prepares interesting and helpful lectures, but it is smart to keep up with the reading. Tests are often based off review questions from the text and he offers several extra credit assignments. There were 4 exams not including the final. If you take this class, I highly recommend him.
He is down to earth and keeps it interesting. One of my favorite teachers
I liked Vic hes a good guy. No homework which is nice. If you read the book and take good notes from that you dont have to attend every class. Extra credit that he offered was a big help. If you dont study for the exams or just look at your notes from class youll get a low C or D. Overall a good teacher.
Amazing guy who made me declare Psychology as my major. One of those older dudes where you would be totally down to party or chill with. Every class is enjoyable and informative, and the textbook is easy to read. Treats you like an equal unlike most other teachers. Get to know him, he will be a great mentor/ resource for your future
nice guy... but if you dont like reading dont take this class. he goes off on random stuff and them doesnt have time to finish his lecture so you are on your own. your grade is based on tests only so if your not a good test taker i would find another teacher.
Vic is a wonderful teacher. Psychology was a subject that I need to take but after taking his class, I realize it is a great subject, and very interesting. He gives hard tests for sure, but just study your notes carefully and you should be good. Don't forget to read the text very carefully as well! Great Class! Great teacher!
Great instructor for sures, but to be honest, he makes the class harder than it actually is. Test are hard and almost impossible to get an A. His powerpoints are somehow helpfull but sometimes can be very confusing.
He's such a nice guy - I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't like him. I look forward to this class every week. His lectures are informative, interesting, and humorous. The exams aren't a walk in the park, but they aren't stupid easy either. If you are thinking of taking Psy 120 I couldn't recommend him more. You won't regret it :)
What a sweet teacher! He was so nice and helpful through the semester, he really wants students to succeed. You must read the book!! And flash cards will help too. Missing lecture will bring your grade down, specifically knowledge-wise so attend class! He's sooo nice... I really enjoyed his class!
he is an old teacher which means he is very experienced in this area of study. he always knows what hes teaching and explains it so that you know what he's talking about. take notes which he makes really easy with his ORGANIZED powerpt, and pay attention and you HAVE to pass for sure. Read the book and you'll get an A+. i skimmed the book so i got
Very clear, very organized. He welcomes questions and takes the time to explain something if you don't fully understand it. Straightforward, tests are basically notes + textbook. You can easily get a B if you NEVER open your text book. He teaches in a way that will definitely keep you interested if you don't slack off too much.
He's awesome. It's a lot of hard work, but I came out of this class all the more knowledgeable. He'll actually take the time to make sure you understand his lectures before moving on. Dont take his office hours for granted. I started the semester with a D, but saw a significant improvement in my grade as I took the advice he and his TA gave me.
He is THE BEST teacher I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. My father had his about 27 years ago and remembers him being just as amazing as I see him today. I can see his passion for psychology which is very motivating and inspiring. He real cares about whether or not you understand the material. He can be silly at times too which is rad.
Vic is AWESOME! He makes class interesting and easy to understand. He is more than helpful when you need anything and he is just the best. My B was my fault (lots of family drama) but anything he actually talks about in class for some reason just sticks. He also teaches an empathy class that I HIGHLY recommend. Wish he taught more classes :)
By far the BEST professor I have ever had. He is not only an amazing instructor, but a good man who is caring and warm. The lectures are very clear, but he does take some questions from the book. If psychology is an interest of yours at all, *take this professor*. He has a lot of knowledge of the subject, and is just...oh, forget it. Just take him!
I did a project with him about Empathic listening. He is such a great teacher. It has helped me in my career and life in general.
By far the best professor I've ever had. Not to mention a great person all around. Extremely supportive and just fun to be around in general. I also took his empathy training course and I highly recommend it, no matter what your major. I use the skills I learned in that class almost every day.
Vic Burton is an amazing professor who clearly cares about psychology. As long as you attend class, take good notes, read the book, and review you will get an A. His tests aren't too hard as long as you study. He is always there during office hours if you need some extra help. I would highly recommend taking his class. It was fun and interesting!
if you want to learn psychology, Burton is the right professor. No quizzes, no homework,no study guides, 4 tests and 1 final that's cumulative.Attendance isn't mandatory, but very helpful since he does not put his powerpoints on blackboard. Tests are hard, but if you study hard than you should be fine.Overall easy going guy, makes class interesting
Makes class interesting, but unfortunately its 100% textbook and tests. I personally use flashcards to study and it's almost impossible as each test produces 80+ terms (since there's NO study guide to go off of), making it difficult to cycle through. Though he's nice, I wouldn't recommend. Me and my friends are A students and had trouble with him.
He's a great, positive person & brings happy energy to the class. The class is pretty difficult though, there is a lot of info. 5 exams(multiple choice,short answer,fill in the blank)& lowest dropped. No lecture notes or powerpoints posted. Book is a must. He sometimes goes off topic, not finishing the lecture. Work hard and study a lot, got a B+
He is a very passionate, funny teacher however, his class is pretty hard because your grade is only based on your score on 4 tests. There is no other way to earn credits.
Vic is a good teacher who seems to respect and care about his students. He is always willing to explain something further. 4 exams + final only sources of points. Skip a class and it will be harder. DON'T LEAVE READING TO LAST MINUTE. Make flashcards from imp. stuff in notes, bolded terms + anything else imp. in book. No study guides. Recommend.
Great professor who really knows what he's talking about. Average difficulty for a college class. Amazing lectures - super clear. Yeah, there are only four exams, but he drops your lowest score. Nice guy. I mean *really* nice. This is definitely the class to take if you want to pursue psychology as a career because he knows what he's doing. 1010
Mr. Burton is an inspirational teacher. He knows his subject and communicates it clearly and with humor. I always looked forward to his class. He posts his classroom presentations online, which I found extremely helpful at test time. While you cannot phone it in, he is very fair in his test grading. He is everything a teacher should be.
This is a class that I chose to take just to get my general Ed out of the way and it completely changed up my world. Vic is an amazing teacher with a passion for psychology and it clearly shows during his class. He does his best to answer questions and make it so you can understand. Awesome teacher that makes you want to know more. Definately take!
This professor is a student's dream! It's clear he loves teaching and does it really well. His lectures are very well thought out and he explains the more difficult concepts and offers interesting anecdotes. He seems to genuinely respect his students and is very fair in his grading. I've done classes with him and enjoyed each one!
Vic is such an amazing person and professor. Our class is only in its first month but I already feel such gratitude for this class and this professor. His explanations are so clear and his power points/graphics are very well organized and thought out. He's a soft spoken, humble man with so much intelligence. More power to Vic Burton.
He gives four exams, a final, and drops the lowest of the four exams. He gives five extra credit assignments all at once and the windows to turn them in are spread throughout the semester. Also, he adds ten points to the end of the course. The tests are easy as long as you take good notes and read the book. He's very helpful and adorable :)
This professor is one of the best professors in the campus. He will his hardest for all his students to pass with a good grade and gives a lot of free points on exams plus extra credit assignments. Just do the reading because exams are based on his lectures and text. That aside, he does a lot of jokes and makes the class fun!
Awesome professor!! He lectures in a way that helps the students actually understand the material. His tests are from his lectures and the textbook but they are straightforward. If you study for the tests you are guaranteed an A. He offers so much extra credit. He is an overall great professor that takes his time in teaching.. hes also so funny!!
Personally, I didn't like Burton's personality, which made it hard to find motivation to go to class. Overall the class is pretty easy to understand if you put in the necessary work. He'll put material from the text not discussed in class on the text and some material directly from lecture, and extra credit is first-grade level easy.
By far the best professor I have had at Grossmont. Very organized. Easy to understand lectures, exams( 4). gives helpful extra credit. Sweet person. I would take any class he instructed.
I love Professor Vic Burton! As a new college student, he gave me such a clear and easy way to learn. 4 exams, he drops lowest, and the final. Plenty of extra credit!! Book is essential to learn. Lots of reading. Such a sweet and intelligent guy. I would take him again in a heartbeat!!! TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
Mr Burton was great! I will be honest his lectures are long and time does not got by quickly. Nevertheless, he is absolutely inspirational. He loves what he teaches, and has a great sense of humor. He gives you everything you need to pass and his tests are so easy. He literally makes the class easy. No homework by the way only the extra credit was.
Hands down one of the best professors I've ever taken. He explains everything so you can understand it and he gives tons of examples. His power points are easy to understand. And he gives plenty of extra credit opportunities!
i loved this class i want to be a psy major and he is such a fun teacher. he loves when the students ask question when they dont understand things and he always gave great feed back. no papers to write he only grades you on tests and as long as you read the book and attend the lectures its and easy pass
burton is one of my all time favorite professors! he is so kind, organized, and wants everyone to do their best. easy extra credit opportunities. loves when people ask questions. class only is based on 5 tests but if you just show up and listen you'll do great
Vic is really nice and a great prof. Gives you outlines which are good for notes. Your grade is based on tests which are reasonable and easy if you review the material + he's drops the lowest grade. He makes learning the material very entertaining! There also opportunities for extra credit. You can tell he's passionate and wants you to pass.
Such a sweet and caring professor. He really wants you to understand the material. Could get a bit boring at times but his compassion made up for it. I'll be taking his empathy class next semester! Psych 180
Not the best teacher in the world, but very nice man. Tests are HARD and he does not do his best to prepare you for them, almost all kids in my class wouldn't get higher than a D on the test, 5 tests total, lowest dropped, 35 points max of extra credit.. would definitely recommend a different teacher.
Vic is amazing. So personable. One of the kindest professors I've ever had. Your entire grade is based off of 4 exams and one final. The lowest test score gets dropped and he offers much extra credit. Show up for class in order to get all the info from the lectures. DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS IN THE TEXTBOOK. He uses them on test. Overall, wonderful.
Vic is an amazing human being and professor please drop if you are not willing to be respectful and do work. 4 tests (drops lowest) Here are some tips to do well is his class : - read textbook questions at the end of chapter - do all extra credit assignments - Talk to him before and after class (he loves making friends) - Ask him about his day
All the classes consist of him lecturing the whole time, so if you are not a fan of lectures, this class is not for you. He always asks if anyone has any questions and tries to answer in a way youd understand. Read the textbook!! You are only graded by your tests and extra credit if you do it. He can be funny at times and very witty.
This class is entertaining and easy. Literally just read the book and go to class and you absolutely will get an A. Loved him!
Vic is a genuinely nice person. At times he can be blunt, but I can tell that most of the time he means well. He likes making friends and cares about whatever is going on in your life if you talk to him about it. He wrote the textbook and knows the material very well, and he expects his students to read the textbook because of its valuable info.
Vic was the best!
I love Vic! He makes his lectures really interesting, and relates them to everyday life so you really get the concept. He also loves his dog, and will talk about him in class. Grading is purely from tests, but as long as you attend class, read the chapter reviews, and go over key terms from the text, it's an easy A. Offers a lot of extra credit.
Best prof ever! Failed PSY120 last semester so I decided to retake it with him. His lectures are amazing and does such a good job at explaining the material. The second exam is known to have a class avg of a F so beware. If you attend lectures and study the chapter quizzes in the book, the other exams should be easy. He has a great sense of humor!
Hes so funny and the material is pretty straightforward you just have to study for the tests. He gives an overall 25 points of extra credit which really can help you since there are only the 4 exams being graded I recommend taking this class!
I like him! He really cares about students situation. He gave five extra credit homework. His test was not very difficult, except the second one... but he gave us 20 bunus for it because he felt sad about that. His class was very interesting and well-organized. I recommend you read the textbookand do the multiply choices. Really useful!
He's okay. Seems like a nice guy at times and at other times is unexpectedly irritable. The class is interesting enough and he seems to really know his stuff, but is prone to long-winded rants about student shortcomings (when it comes to paying attention or arriving on time) which can be understandable but feel misdirected/passive-aggressive.
I am interested in learning the skills in my empathy class however the classroom environment can be outright uncomfortable at times. The teacher blames the uncomfortable atmosphere on his students being distracting, but what is more distracting is the 15-30 minutes he spends ranting about someone bringing out their phone or arriving late.
Vic is a genuinely nice guy who wants his students to learn. Classes are taught via powerpoint with the book being helpful for summaries and review sections. Ask questions and be involved and he will have a good time along with you and the class will thrive.
I learned a wealth of information and enjoyed every class meeting. He is clear, just read the syllabus. And you should be prepared for the exams if you listen to what he says and use his lecture schematics. Definitely the best class i took that semester
The Professor really knows his material (He wrote the book) There was a problem with students being disrespectful and trying to run the class. There was a leader in this effort. But this was not the professors fault. He really tried to run a great class and he is willing to help those who want to learn. Extra credit work is given.
Really enjoyed his psy 120 class! He made it really easy. There was a quiz and discussion almost every week and four exams. The exam you scored lowest on is dropped. Attendance is mandatory!! Its most of the grade. I found it awesome that you get extra credit everytime you make yourself visible on zoom. Hard to not pass his class.
Lectures were amazing! They were easy to understand and he stopped for people to ask questions. He offered extra credit every class if you had your camera on, which is the main factor of my good grade in his class. Tests were reasonable, but you have to read the book and take notes to pass. He was a great guy, I highly recommend.
Professor Vic is super sweet and you can tell he genuinely loves psych. 4 midterms, quizzes, discussions, final. This class is a lot of info, though. His lectures are mandatory and have info that isn't in the book that you need to know. You HAVE to read the book to do well. He explains concepts well and wants to help. Very anti-Trump just an FYI.
I’m writing this about 20 years after having Vic for (I think) 3 different psych classes. He’s the teacher from my past I think about most. Wonderful teacher and a kind/caring person. He truly cares for his students and the subject matter. Vic is truly a gem of a teacher.
Really nice and caring teacher. He's very funny and good-natured. His class is very easy and he offers a lot of extra credit opportunities!
Professor Burton is so amazing and really cares. He makes sure everyone, and I mean everyone, fully understands what he's teaching. He's got a lot of experience teaching that you can really tell/see when he gives lectures, he's such a fun teacher too, he's genuinely one of the best teachers I've ever had. Highly highly recommend him.
Really kind professor and a super fun class! The way he sets up the curriculum is easily accessible and clear on what he expects of you, he cares about his students and their participation, along with being passionate about psychology. All of the exams are online with additional quizzes, discussions, and other assignments.
Very sweet guy! Very understanding and wants you to succeed!
Vic is such a wonderful person and if interested or just want to learn more about pyschology he is the best professor to have. He is extremely passionate about what he teaches, he cares about his students and wants to see them succeed, he is very supportive and gives amazing examples during lecture to help concepts stick and make more sense.
I had Vic back in 1998 for his psych 180 class. I will always remember him. The most caring teacher I ever had. Learned a lot.
Professor Burton is great—and hilarious as well! He is very passionate and informative about the study of psychology. I've had other psychology professors before, but Burton really stuck with me, got me engaged, and made me want to learn more about the field. You also need to attend lectures; it works out well in your favor (and grade).
He's a great teacher, makes things simple. He drops you from the course if you miss too many classes, and he doesn't upload the lecture slideshows so take good notes. He did go on this really weird political rant at the end of the semester. It felt super unnecessary and it made everyone in the class uncomfy.
Vic is a great professor, he will provide honest feedback whenever asked and he respects people who participate and show they want to be here to get an education. He is very emphatic and hilarious to listen to when he gets going on one of his "story tangents" lol.
Kindest teacher ive ever had. his teaching is straight forward, show up to class and youll have all the material youll need to succeed. you do need to purchase online book for chapter readings. there is many extra credit options.
Super caring and understanding, always willing to work with students outside of class. This class was amazing and so interesting, throughout the semester I was looking forward to the class constantly. Only reason he didn't get a 5 was that he got REALLY racist/homophobic/etc on the last day of class- it was really insane. Still a great class.
He was so funny and kind I loved going to his class he always ended up going on a story telling tangent which I always looked forward to he is one of the sweetest teachers I have ever had I HIGHLY recommend him he makes you feel important and wants people to participate in his class so please do!
He's a super chill guy.
I highly recommend this class! he is a great teacher and he really cares about his students. Lectures are fun and engaging and you learn a lot without it feeling tedious. Work level is really reasonable and manageable as well. Take this class if you can!
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