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Very difficult to understand, not very thorough in explaining what he wants from students. Jokes are not funny. Not very helpful either.
Horrible in explaining learning material, projects, presentations, papers, and well... anything that pertains to this class. He is not really funny and is tough. I scratched my head too many times in this class and it was way more difficult that it should have ever been!
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If YOU want to be analyzed, take this class. The most unhelpful and unclear teacher ever! AVOID if you value your GPA.
The worst teacher I have ever had! Unbelievably unclear in everything he talks about, including assignments that are due and his point and grading system. Completely unorganized and has horrible time management!
I think he is a better psychoanalyst than a teacher.
I managed to somehow pull off a B in his class, and I have no clue how. HE MADE IT RIDICULOUSLY AND UNNECESSARILY DIFFICULT!! Roby complicates even the simplest ideas. His lectures are boring and impossible to follow. I LOVED Psychology until I took his class. Now I'll probably never want to take another Psych class as long as I live!
this class is the biggest waste of time! he speaks to his students as if they were professors and not 101 students, everything you do in the class isnt even worth any points until the very end or the semister. i would not recomend this class
Dr. Roby is very fun, creative, very engaging openess to trying new teaching techniques to get the class excited to learn.He understands students needs. Highly recommended! Try his class out you will see why...
Dr Roby is the kind of teacher that will get his students ready for College. if you do the intangibles which are easy extra credits. and pass your quizzes with at least 14 right you can pass this course with an B or better. Easy sybillius to follow and easy course to pass if you just put forth the effort. Go Roby I enjoyed you class
I bet all these people complaining about Roby are the ones who hardly came to class or didn't listen. Roby is a nice guy, although he comes off pretty tough. I was freaked out by him the first class, but he grows on you. And his class is super easy. You just have to be there in class and actually do the work. And most people stupidly skipped.
Dr Roby is an awesome professor! His class was absolutely easy. I can't imagine anyone failing his class or getting below a B. He made it so easy to get a good grade in there and made everything very clear. He has a passion for what he teaches and its teachers like him that are the best to have. TAKE HIS CLASS AND YOU WON'T FAIL!
This is the worst professor I've had in 6 years of college. "Only in Vegas could a college keep such an abusive person on staff". Class is not difficult unless you expect to be respected. He spent as much time yelling at students as he did instructing them. I will be filling a complaint with the college.
A very easy class. Though the class can be a bore if you don't like lecturing and note-taking, otherwise this class is straight to the point. If you show up, take the notes, and study hard, then you'll do well. With the tests, he words some of them tricky, but if you study all of the material, you'll be fine.
this is another DOCTOR, (which he likes to be called) that sucked. yes, class was easy, assignments were easy, tests and quizzes were esy as well. he was prepared for class, but i was not able to take any notes. he went to fast, and likes to embarrass some of the students. btw, i dont recall having to raise my hand to go use the bathroom in college
Even thru copious notes he still was bad. He has very little respect for the students paying his salary. Easy class, but hard to care about the teacher, sorry doctor. He didn't even show any class and post our grades before X-Mas. Avoid him but not the subject.
Good overall. You just have to ask questions and clarify things with him, he explains it better after class.
He's a great guy with a kind heart. His lectures are quite interesting but yet boring. Test/Quizzes/Exams etc. are EASY they are open book and you can work with a group of people. Plus he allows extra credit, which are the intangibles...you'll find out what they are later. Oh, and attend class everyday you'll miss something if ya don't.
I wouldn't wish this torture upon anyone. For an intro class, I would now consider myself completely 'uninterested'. Total lack of respect for students and basically the entire learning experience. Claims he is 'OCD' but lacks any signs of a proper teaching structure. Not approachable or even reasonable. Easy grade, but you leave with no new knowle
Classic univeristy professor where he quikly lectures on tons of information expecting every word to be jotted down. He has that air of "I got my doctoral for a reason, call me Doctor." He can be pleasant at times, and if you want to pass class do the tangents (weekly extra credit). Good experience in preparation for University style teaching.
Roby enjoys making people look stupid, defense is give him what he gives you. In a sick way i think he enjoys people who stand up for themselves. If you decide or are left without choice to take this course show up and you'll get an A, I left this class without any retention of new knowledge. Slightly due to impossible lectures and open book tests.
He can not teach at all. He does not explain things in a logical manner. I wished i would have known not to take him as a teacher.
WORST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD. if you're smart you won't take this class. he loves putting you on the spot or taking points away.
This teacher was very hard to understand. But seemed nice and if you do your work you will pass.
I didn't like this teacher at all. The D I got reflects exactly how much I learned about psychology. If you don't turn in ALL the EXTRA CREDIT, he takes 10% off your total grade at the end of the semester. So ridiculous.
I have to be very honest about this teacher.I came in being optimistic about him after reading SO many negative things on this site and it's simple:Either u love him or HATE HIM! I felt he was rude and talked down to us, his class is extremely easy open book open note ON EVERYHTHING(accept essay)so if you can deal with his attitude it's EASY!
This class is an easy "A". Just make sure you do all the intangibles. However the lectures are very boring and the teacher talks down to you. You also have to ask permission to go to the bathroom. If you just need the grade go ahead and take the class. If you actually need to learn something I would find another teacher.
Nice guy with a major insecurity problem. Cannot teach whatsoever. Zero retention. Avoid this guy if you actually want to learn/have a pleasant experience.
Dr.Roby is very confusing. He always talks down to you. Some of his lectures are intresting, but most of the time you get lost with his usage of big words. the only thing i like about his class is you get to take the quizes with your three person group. hes an ok professor
Dr. Roby is unusual, he is a psychologist(smile). He is a nice man. He knows his material... At first I couldn't understand him, and I felt that his class was going to be boring as well as his lecture. However, now I really like Dr. Roby. Giver him a chance and do your assignments and you will get a good grade in his class.
this is psychology and he is tough, especially on timed quizess... no tests though. quizess and mid and final and research paper. hez a great guy but you move really fast and have good comprehension
He is an ok instructor. I would not take him again. He speaks with a monotone voice and lectures the whole class. His test are hard. I always felt like he was sterio typing me. He thinks he knows you by the look on your face. Save your self take someone else.
Yikes. Contrary to what others have said, I actually like classes where there is a lot of lecturing. But Dr. Roby is really incomprehensible and difficult to follow. And the group tests are the worst. I want me, and only me, to be in charge of my grade. Group tests were outrageous and I feel is part of what brought my grade down. Take someone else.
I have not yet seen my grade because you don't get to find out until after the class, but I feel ok about it. If you do the Intangibles you'll earn many extra points, which are quite easy. Be careful who you pick as your two group members, your grade depends on them as well as yourself.
I DO NOT recommend this professor. His teaching method is horrible and he is very unclear in his directions. His group "theory" is rediculous and is the reason I am dropping this class. Everyone else in the class feels the same I think.
terrible. and i rather be the only person who makes my grade not other members. wish hed change his teaching style
He is hard to understand & speaks too quickly. He gives group tests & quizzes which can end up hurting your grade. My team captain didn't show up for our final and he had all the previous scantrons which deducted a lot from my grade. If you do chhose to take this class, pick a partner you can count on!
Professor Roby was one of the best instructors I've ever had. I did all of my intangibles, participated in class, and although my group and I did not do well on most of the quizzes, they are a miniscule part of your grade and should make little to no difference. I found Professor Roby to be charming, and if you do the work, it's an easy A. :)
One final comment. I'm noticing a pattern with the students in all of my classes, seems the ones with a not so great attitude, have the least positive thing to say about any of the proffesors. We're grown ups, have a good attitude, and do your work.
Forgive the spelling (professor), and yes, I highly recommend him.
Unlike the other students in my group I really enjoyed Dr. Roby. He can get off task at times and little carried away (he clearly love psychology) but over all I found him informative as well as entertaining. Tests come from your notes and textbook, all tests are open book/notes. If you do all of your intangibles this class should be an easy A.
I wish I had seen this reviews before I took the class. He is incredibly disrespectful. I believe he enjoys picking on the students. He continually says that his students are intimidated and thats why they dont talk, it is because he is very rude and makes the atmosphere uncomfortable to participate in. Terrible teacher. Very into himself.
Worst instructor I ever had and I love psychology. He's rude and disrespectful. He made fun of a student that said his wife was his best friend. Made the student feel bad for liking his own wife! Terrible slides (hard to see from across the room and the print was small) and obviously graded based on student personality. I got an A by sheer will.
I loved the subject before I took his class. He often tends to ramble on and lose track of his intended subject. Also trys to break you down by analyzing you, and is very condescending when you ask question or don't agree with him. The class is easy if you do the work, listen and show up; but is made almost unbearable with his negative additude.
i never know waht is going on. i was so excited to take this class now i wish i could see a psychologist after i get out of his class
On my opinion, hes a betr psychologist than he is a teacher. hes a crazy nut, but his class is SO easy. just read the chapters, do the extra credit intangibles weekly and do the 5 page research paper due at the end of semester. chapter quiz evry week, open note, can work in groups of three so its easy, exept its on overhead so gota be fast.
Well, I'm still not sure how I feel about Dr. Roby. He can be very funny and interesting at times, and then he can be egotistical and condescending the next. He teaches straight out of the text book so READ and you will have an easy A. Do the intangibles too their not hard. He's a nice guy, you just have to be very formal and respectful.
When I first took this class I was completely lost (like all the students) because he was rambling on and on and I didn't understand the directions he was giving us. The tests are open book. Do the intanglbles. And go to every class. Like all the other reviews mentioned, he does like to embarass the students at times.
overall he was a good teacher! very funny! but he does ramble A LOT. mostly read from the txt book, and its really easy he gives extra creedit and you work in groups for tests!
Dr. Roby tends to jump from one topic to another. He also often gives unclear instructions and blames it on the students when something goes wrong. His overhead projector is horrible as ever, and I hope he learns to use power point especially during quizzes. It is very hard to see, even though you have a 20/20 vision. No joke. It is very irritating
I took Dr. Roby a few semesters ago. I still remember how funny and intersting he was. I thought he gave students every possible means to succeed and he certainly knows his subject matter. It was a pleasure to be in his class. I learned alot, about the subject, and about myself. He deserves the respect he demands, and returns the respect you give.
Wonderful Professor, makes the students life easy but doesn't make a fuss about it. Some students couldn't handle his sence of authority, but I enjoyed his expertise. One of the smartest, a Dr. at CSN a real oppurtunity to learn.
Well.. the homework was optional, but helps when you want your grade to go up. Exams are open-book, and attendance is really important. He gives extra credit to those who aren't exactly passing at the end of the semester. He's okay, but I think you could find a better teacher.
Dr. Roby is a good teacher. He can be confusing at times, but if you want an A, just do the intangibles and show up for class. If you are familiar with the chapter, you will do fine on the weekly quiz. His lectures have nothing to do with the quiz, so ignore them and just read your book.
I took him during summer semester a year ago. I don't understand why people say he is hard to understand. His class was straight forward and pretty simple for me. During summer semester you get assigned a partner so you do everything with your partner homework, final and all. So as long as both of you work together its a easy A!
Dr. Roby is a great teacher!! If you take his class, you have to study and show interest. He is really on point with his lectures and he is very interesting to listen to. He doesn't tolerate you just being in his class to occupy a seat, but rather because you want to learn and he hates for you to waste his time and yours, I'm sure! So you have
looks like chalres barkley. thank you, that's all.
READ THE BOOK, SHOW UP FOR CLASS, DO THE INTANGIBLES, TAKE NOTES. EASY A. GREAT TEACHER, KEEPS THINGS INTERESTING.
Great professor.... read your book and do your intangibles, end your semester with an A
Dr. Roby is great. He's funny and his class is interesting. Do your work and you'll get an A.
Dr. Roby's lectures are all over the place & unorganized. Do the intangibles, everything's open notes open book, quizzes & exams are with a team, sit by the front, go to class, & keep up with the biofeedbacks. This class seems very difficult but in the end, I got an A+
Mr Roby is a cool teacher. He talks A LOT and loves sharing many of interesting statistics. To pass this class make sure you read the chapters and DO the intangibles. Intangibles only take about 10min so don't slack on them. They really help your grade. Overall this class is really informative but really interesting.
Mr Roby is a cool teacher. He talks A LOT and loves sharing many of interesting statistics. To pass this class make sure you read the chapters and DO the intangibles. Intangibles only take about 10min so don't slack on them. They really help your grade. Overall this class is really informative but really interesting.
Lots of fun...
I honestly disliked this teacher. He's rude, and judgmental towards everyone, and goes off in tangents about nothing, and then blames it on the students. I wouldn't ever recommend him. I've heard this from many friends who have/had him as a teacher. He is terrible.
This teacher is the worst teacher I've had. He is not clear with his lectures. He doesn't go over ANYTHING that will be on the test. He expects your grade to be the grade of your team. His lectures are random and out of place. only good this is that everything is open note. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER. DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR YOUR FIRST PSY CLASS
Roby is passionate about psychology and is VERY entertaining. All tests are open book/open note, working with your team. Read the chapters, do ALL the intangibles, pick your team carefully, participate in class, attend all quiz days, & take immaculate notes on the last lecture. If you do, you will be fine. Don't take his odd comments personally.
As long as you get a good group for the semester and you have an idea of what each chapter is says, you are good to go. He's not a very clear speaker and teaches like he's obsessed with the topics. I just recommend u read the chapters since after all they are very interesting and easy to understand. The class is easy because u can always use the book for the quizzes and get to do it with a group, although the quizzes are timed, they're not that difficult.
Get ur eyes ready because everything he shows is microscopic
Read the chapters, be prepared,participate and do the extra credit..you will get an A. Open book/note quizzes and tests with your group. I found him willing to assist in any way to help students understand the material. He talks fast so beware of writers cramp..no recording allowed.
Absolutely horrid teacher! Do not take him! Currently in his class at csn and its ridiculous! TAKE SOMEONE ELSE!!!! Don't waste your money on his class, everything is in small print, he treats us like 2nd graders, and he doesn't explain anything. Please don't make my mistake! Take someone else's course!
If you READ every chapter, do the intangibles, take copious notes, and get a good group you will be fine.
Oh I absolutely loved him. Obviously he gives you work to do but that's expected. He's a great teacher and extremely nice.
Dr. Roby is a nice prof. and if you read ALL the chapters, do all required assignments, and do the intangibles for extra credit you will get an A. The first half of the year is a little more challenging, however, the second half is a breeze. Great Prof!
found his lectures a little boring and his accent hard to understand at times. If you read the book and take notes on the book only you will do fine dont worry about taking to many notes from the lecture. tests are in groups open book/notes and were extra credit for our class at the end. do the intangibles and extra credit and youll get an A
the teacher is okay...very crazy and all over the place...but overall a very easy teacher because all work is extra credit except exams, research paper, and oral presentation of your research paper..everything is open notes and attendance is not mandatory
Great teacher. VERY easy. A little all over the place but his stories are interesting, sometimes funny. But this class is easy! And interesting! He is very smart and EASY! But you still learn. Great teacher!
He is a very good professor. He gives you a chance to bring your grade by doing intangibles. Also, the oral reports and participation is required. It will enhance your grade. Its a lot of challenges and be prepared to study hard. Overall, he is a very excellent professor.
Good, intelligent guy but bad teacher. He talks way too fast, and his voice is always fluctuating and unclear. I can imitate it real well. Class is somewhat easy if you're interested in learning about psychology. This class was hard for me because I am a slow learner.
This is the best teacher I've ever had very interesting and extremely easy!quizes once a week and are counted as extra credit open book open note also easy extra credit options every week everything is done in groups besides the final paper only 5 pages! Such an interesting kind hearted guy! Don't stress ;) he places emphasis on eliminating stress!
Very interguing subject. CRAZY PROFFESSOR! Will randomly swear, say weird things that don't make much sense. But he is fun to watch. The class is easy if you know how to navigate a textbook.
He is unclear about everything he he does not communicate well with his students he treats he 101 class like a graduate class DO NOT TAKE HIM
Roby is an amazing professor. He loves psychology and has an excellent background in it. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about every subject. The class is easy and you get to do everything in teams. Tests, quizzes, midterm, and final are all group work. He's very helpful if you need him. I got an A. Definetly take him if you get the chance.
I'm currently in his PSY 101 class and I do admit that he's passionate about this subject but I definitely don't recommend him. He treats his students like 5th graders and embarrasses his students if they do something wrong and even when they leave the class early. He's all over the place and very speedy. Open notes is the only positive.
Very interesting class and he is passionate. Everything you do is in groups except research paper presentation. I did not like the time limit for quizzes 3-4 minutes per page, on overhead, open book, (we all learn in different paces).
he is not the most informative professor. he has his own unique way of teaching. its hard to get an A in his class. its hard to understand him and he is super strict about leaving his class.
I took his class last semester. Over all, I want to say that he is an awesome professor. He is very passionate about his job. However he does get a bit fussy when you are not following the direction. As long as you read the chapters and do the intangibles this class is a breeze.
Dr. Roby is an excellent teacher who is passionate in what he teaches. It gets a little confusing once in a while but it's easy to get a good grade in this class. All you have to do is do the homework and do well in his open book quizzes. I recommend taking this class!
Roby is great. 4 those of u that act like children, expect 2 b treated like 1. If u r the type of student that talks during class, not attend, not prepared, n text in class, this is not 4 u. If u are engaged, read the chapters, have ur research paper n reports ready, u will be fine. Also do the extra credit. u have 15 opportunities 4 extra credit.
For those of you who complain about Roby, ask your self how hard did you try to learn in this class. This class is not hard if you are passionate about psychology and strive to learn. Exams are open book and you get to work with your group. Don't know how hard it can get? And everything else is extra credit.
He is very passionate about what he teaches, but a lot of the time you don't understand what he's saying. He is really easy, but some how I still received a C in the class. I turned all required material in too. His grading system is horrible. If possible, pick someone else.
Best psychology teacher ever! Easy grader and willing to help his students. He is very understanding as long as you talk to him. I received a B, because I didn't try that hard.
Great professor! He is willing to help as long as you talk to him individually. He is a very understanding teacher. Just do the extra credit and you will be fine! If only I tried harder I would of got an A, but because his class seems to be so easy I didn't put in all my effort.
Great teacher!
Difficult to understand and not easy to follow his lectures. He's not very organized and has poor communication skills. A quiz every day and he's very demanding when it comes to getting a good grade. I received an A but I would not attend or recommend Dr. Roby's class.
He is a difficult teacher, but if you take tedious notes in his class! its really easy, he lets you pair up in groups of 3 for the tests and are open book and open notes! Not hard if you put work in it!
Professor Roby's class was difficult for me at first, but if you do all the work, pay attention, and PARTICIPATE he will give you the grade you deserve.
What a confusing class. So hard to understand, his notes are impossible to follow. He is extremely funny in a not understanding kind of way, be careful if you take his class. You only get grades on 6 assignments (including finals) and everything else is extra credit so that is a plus. Not easy to understand though.
Dr. Roby is an okay professor. His class may seem difficult due to the fact that his notes are confusing and he only grades about 6 assignments. He does however let you pair up in groups of 3 for every test and offers extra credit every week, so if you're willing to put some effort in, you can get a good grade.
He's an alright professor. You probably won't pass if you don't attend most of the lectures. Test every Wednesday, but they're open book with your group (as well as the midterm + final). It's a pretty easy class if you know how to work it. Don't slack off and DO THE INTANGIBLES. He's not always clear and organized, but he's pretty easy.
his class is not easy to follow he hardly teaches on what your quizzes are on his review of what you are actually supposed to learn is 4 minutes over a whole chapter so you had better learn to take notes quickly
This class is extremely easy to get a good grade in. There are countless amounts of extra credit and all of his quizzes are open book, and most are direct quotes from the book. Be sure to pick a good group if you want to do well though. It is easy, but he is so unorganized and lost my grades many times so don't take this class if you can help it.
DO THE INTANGIBLES!!! points you will need to survive his class. You work in GROUPS of 3 so better pick a good one(gota pick first day GOOD LUCK) I HATED IT have to keep up with group members all must be present for mid/final. He mumbles unclear and have to signal/ask to leave his class. Book is your best friend;his notes IMPOSSIBLE TO TAKE
Was hard to get used to his notes when he had them because he was too quick. Intangibles and quizzes helped me pass the class. Read the book as much as possible to understand your quizzes and Midterm/Final. Participate or he will talk down on you sometimes for not participating.
Very good instructor, his class is not easy if you don't work, you need to record the class if you want take good notes, He is fair and will explain things if you don't have them clear, do your intangibles and read the book, you'll get a good grade.
If you want to learn something, take Dr. Roby's class. He teaches you discipline, manner, and also how to behave in the class and your future. Just do the work and you will be OK!
Dr. Roby is the best. If you want to learn something, take his class. Just do the work and you will be OK! Make sure do the INTANGIBLE. Good luck
Lessons only useful at final exam, never useful in quizzes. Ridiculous planning, you will not know what you are doing EVER. Mandatory speeches and group projects. Open book tests, but that does not help. Expects you to read 100's of pages by the end of the year out of a boring textbook. Horrible teacher, beats around the bush, does not help. Bad.
DO THE INTANGIBLES! The answers are in the book or google it. Open book tests w group and chapter. Glancing over the ch before the test will help. Keep all the tests and stress response because you will turn them ALL in at the end. Individual research paper due at the end of the semester.
Makes you grow up and step up to the plate or he leaves you behind. Great class to get accustomed to college-level maturity.
Interesting guy, but you pretty much have to self-educate yourself. A chapter every week of 40 pages and quizzes on second day of class. Lectures and notes are impossible to take and follow. DO INTANGIBLES. READ. If you can take another teacher, try too. Oh, and every test and midtermfinal are in a group. CHOSE WISELY. You pick first day.
He is an extremely confusing professor. You will be telling yourself what ?????? but there is a lot of chances for extra credit all the quizzes are extra credit and the homework assignments given once a week are extra credit. we had one research paper and you have the whole semester to work on it. and you work in groups of three for all testswork
You'll definitely have to read your book to keep on the weekly tests, but those tests are done in groups, and really only count for extra credit at the end of the semester. He doesn't only teach from the book however - the books introduce you to topics he'll cover in-depth in his lectures, which are fantastic if you're interesting in psychology.
Dr. Roby is a great guy but his class is confusing. I'm having an awful time trying to pass a weekly open book test. working in groups is great for some things but not weekly tests where your dependent on others to get through. Study, read notes, kick butt on research paper and do the intangibles. Also, do any and all extra credit.
Roby was a great professor. If you are there to learn he is the professor that can teach you. If I needed another psychology class I would take him for sure.
Outstanding professor- not an easy class though. Very intense (once a week). Chapter tests are open book note. Midterm final are take- home. Research paper presentation, video project, and chapter review of your choice are MAJOR. Participation is imperative to your grade. DO THE READING AND YOU WILL DO WELL. Weekly intangibles for extra credit.
Dr. Roby's class was very straight-forward. I suggest taking notes and reading the chapter before you come to class because both can help a lot. A big fraction of the work assigned is extra credit. DO THE INTANGIBLES. As long as you do the work and do the extra credit, you will get a good grade, most likely an A.
He will ruin psychology for you. He tries to analyze his students and if you refuse he he marks off participation. He constantly allows his own psychological issues to interfere with any objective standpoint on whatever topic he's teaching. He won't put ANY grades in until a week after class so if you have questions on anything, forget it.
What a professor! If you want an easy A, steer away. However, if you truly want to learn the subject, Dr. Roby will guide you to a vast world of knowledge. Very passionate, enjoyable, and inspirational. He wants to see students succeed and if you do your part, he does more than his fair share. You work for an A, but he ensures it's all worth it!!
Roby's lectures are rough. He does not use technology, nor does he relate topics well. He lets you use the book on the tests, as well as work in groups. It's a very easy class to pass, but hard to actually take any knowledge away.
Reading textbook is IMPERATIVE, but I didnt mind because it was interesting information. Tests are open note, which is nice, but the other assignments are unclear and he actually tries to trick you sometimes. He is very close minded and the style of his lectures is awful. Would not take him again.
It is important to note the following: -All tests will be taken within your group -you will read every page of the book and be quizzed on all of it -participation is his motto -his mannerisms and the way he chooses to speak make him very pretentious that being said do not take this class if your vocabulary is limited. 2 difficult 4 a 101 class
This was one of the easiest classes I've taken, but it was also the most annoying. It's hard not to fail because he gives A LOT of extra credit, and the midterm and final are both open notes and textbook. Be warned that majority of the work is done in groups, so choose VERY carefully. Mr. Roby can be rude. He isn't that helpful and is very sassy.
Horrible professor. I had him in my first semester of the high school program as a junior. He never posted his grade progress on canvas and whenever I would try to question him about my grades, about a quarter of the lecture hall would be around his desk and I'd already be late for my high school class. Had a B for the mid and a D at the end.
While I escaped with a passing grade, Roby's class can be hard to handle. You have to read the book on you off time. Each week he gives out tests on the chapters. There is also several projects to do, and plenty of extra credit. He does not utilize Canvas, you have to visit his office to keep up to date on your grade.
I took this dude my first semester at csn, let me assure you he is by far the worst teacher at the school. He gives you maybe ten minutes to take a 30 question test. Doesnt explain anything, and when you ask him questions he just rewords your question and goes but if you can find the question you will be rewarded handsomely.
By far the worst professor I've ever had. The entire semester was a huge pain. The class is hard not to pass because of the extra credit but he does not answer questions clearly and often makes you feel dumb. Get ready to STUDY A LOT. He also doesn't "allow" students to use the restroom! very frustrating semester. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
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80%
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75%
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