Patrick Brown - Western University

Professor: Patrick Brown
Department: Psychology
College: Western University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC2800E
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Worst course I have ever taken. The TA's have no idea what they are doing, the lab portion is a mess and the profs lectures are reading off the powerpoint
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: 2800E
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class is very boring and the lectures are not necessary to go to since most of the tested material is in the textbook. Brown is nice and gets to know the few students who participate, although can sometimes let class participation get off topic and go on for too long instead of lecturing and discussing relevant things for the course.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC2800E
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed his lectures. He is a lovely man (as long as you do not chat in class), and he is intelligent and witty. I met him a few times outside of class and he is always willing to help and gives great advice. His exams are difficult and very long (100 questions in 2 hours). The essay/lab component is like taking a second course.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: 2800E
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly.... sweet guy and all, but the lectures are awfully boring. I havent gone to 90% of classes because fhey are dreadful
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2080
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He will make appointments to assist you before exams if you ask him. He was very supportive and very helpful. No, his lectures are not super exciting and he's not always "politically correct" but teaches facts (whether you like them or not important to him). Read the textbook carefully for a 90+, answers to questions are word for word from there.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2800
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Monotonous lectures paired with extremely boring material results in a difficult class. In person, he's a great guy that will help you out in any way he can, but his examinations are difficult. Poorly designed course, pretty much 2 courses in 1 due to the lab components and the lectures.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH3185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The lectures just went over every aspect of the readings we already read and understood, so they were not very interesting. This prof was extremely absent-minded and extremely unreliable in his duties such as marking things in a timely manner and providing feedback.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2080
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is very soft-spoken and not at all engaging so lectures seem to drag on forever. Roughly 70% of exams qs come from the textbook so read carefully. Dr. Brown lectures on theories that he supports and refuses to acknowledge any other theories. He always arrives 2 minutes prior to class and only gives a 5 minute break during a 3-hour lecture.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2800E
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Brown may not be the most interesting professor you'll meet at Western, but Patty is still amazing in his own way. He may be a bit monotoned during his lecture but he throws in some jokes from here to there that are subtle and unexpected, and sometimes he may be downright savage. If you see him during office hours, he's extremely helpful!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: 2800E
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Brown is a great professor. I wasn't a fan at the beginning of the year-- he's quiet and makes small jokes. As the year went on you can see that he is caring and wants you to do well. Methods is a dry course, so it won't move mountains but he does the job quite well.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I am very disappointed that Dr. Brown uses the terms "mental retardation" and "Oriental" to describe intellectual disabilities and Asian people. A professor should not use such outdated, derogatory terms in his lectures. The lectures are dull, the textbook is awful, and the average on the first exam was low. I wouldn't recommend.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2015
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Patrick Brown is an Excellent Professor. He is very clear with his lecture material and often clarifies material in the textbook that is hard to understand. There are 3 exams that are textbook based, and the exams are very fair. Overall, he is very nice and knows what he is talking about.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC2800E
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Brown is an excellent prof but this course is extremely aggravating. Essays you hand in are returned them with few corrections/suggestions, and even less rationale for your mark that doesn't seem blatantly made up on the spot. You can demonstrate all the knowledge in the world but lose 5% on your whole paper for not capitalizing a letter somewhere.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2080
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very dry material, but Prof. Brown did try to make it more interesting. Lectures are very long and quite dull, and sometimes not even worth attending, as everything in the slides is basically straight out of the textbook (with exceptions, which is detailed in syllabus). A lot to read, but overall, useful course.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 2800
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Patrick Brown is a very condescending professor. He is unhelpful during office hours and put me down as a student (personally). Besides that, his midterms and exams were very textbook based and easy to study for.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH2800
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best professors. As long as you see him during his office hours, he will tell you exactly what he wants and edit your paper as many times as necessary. His voice is pretty monotone, but he is very funny and sincerely cares about his students. Just show that you care as well and you will be fine!!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCHOL3990G
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best professors I have had the pleasure of knowing. He is incredibly intelligent and well-read, which makes his lectures even more interesting. Although this course may not appeal to everyone I found it to be extremely interesting and intellectually challenging. Great class and even better professor!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH3185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Brown is a highly underrated professor - don't let the slightly monotonous voice fool you. I had him for 2135 as well. If you attend his lectures and actually do the readings it really pays off. He is EXTREMELY clear and never makes you feel stupid for asking a question. He always remembers me and gave me great advice on my honours thesis.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 2135A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class was good, but be ready for debates. His opinion may not match that of the textbook authors so he might talk more about his opinion than theirs, but tests you equally on both
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: 2135
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The most dry class I have ever taken in 4 years of university. Do not take this class. He is actually a very nice guy, and willing to help all of his students, but his speaking style is incredibly boring, and his tests are unfair.
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