Sean Ruane - Northwestern Michigan College

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Sean Ruane - Northwestern Michigan College

Professor: Sean Ruane

Department: Psychology

College: Northwestern Michigan College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Sean Ruane gives lectures that really outline what notes he wants you to take. If you take notes during lectures you WILL pass the tests. No makeup tests allowed, unless you're willing to take a lower grade. He isn't boring but lectures a lot. Overall, his developmental psych class was great.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSY222
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Sean's classes are entirely lecture, the tests are nearly 100% based off the lectures so if you missed a day, you're going to miss the points for what was learned that day in class. And my biggest issue with Sean is that he is too opinionated in his lectures, going as far as yelling and cussing to get his point across. This is a daily occurrence.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSY101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great lectures, pay attention and take notes if you want to do good on the tests. Tests are only based on lectures (I never read the book and still got a good grade because I went to every class).

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Funny lectures. Take notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSY221
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you apply your learning to your life experiences this class will really pop for you. If you dont attend you will fail, his lectures are the test. He is a very fair grader and really wants the material to impact your thinking. He talks fast, so you better keep up or record his lectures. I had to type in order to keep pace.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It is very important to know how to take in-depth notes as fast as possible since his lectures are generally the basis for the tests. Mr. Ruane offers extra credit opportunities, which can greatly help a student who is grade oriented. Keep track of your grades, as Moodle is not kept up to date by this instructor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

great sense of humor, lets you know everything you will be tested on

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSH211
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:

His stories are funny but lectures are really stressful. Doesn't give you much time to digest what you just learned. Test are horrible. His wording makes no sense at all. You're only graded on test and 3 papers (which are only worth 1% of your grade). I would only take Sean if it was required.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sean is right now the only professor that teachers Developmental Psych, sadly. Although I loving hearing his stories and tangents, it's a bit hard to focus. Great guy, just doesn't seem very organized. Would love better study guides. Keep in mind if you have to take his class, attend every lecture and take amazing notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you listen to his lectures and do the reading, and show up, you'll be okay.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Grade based solely on exams, and exams are very difficult. Even showing up to class every week you can still fail, because questions will not even relate to book or lecture.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sean is a great professor. He is easy to talk to and fun to learn from. he does a great job at connecting ideas with the real world. Although Sean lectures every class it he is great at keeping u interested. Sometimes he talks really fast but if you ask him to repeat the statement or question he is very patient and helpful!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I LOVED him. He is a very straight to the point kind of guy. He gives lectures almost daily but somehow manages to keep them VERY interesting. He's very informational. His class will blow your mind. His tests are kind of hard, mainly because the questions are worded funny. But he drops your lowest score. Take the time to take notes, it helps a lot!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSY221
Grade Received: N/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:

Sean was really fun and interesting. He makes sure to give you clear examples. He is kind of scatter brained and sometimes does not cover everything that is on the exams, but overall an awesome teacher!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYCH211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is an excellent professor, but there is room for improvement in the difficulty of his tests and he needs to describe assignments a little more.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSY221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is the second class I've taken w/ Sean-- great prof! No homework. Just lectures, sometimes shows boring movies, and gives study guides for exams. There are always short answer Q's but he usually tells you one, if not both, of what they are AND how he wants them answered. Pay attention and you'll pass easily.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSY211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lectures every class period, but he makes it really interesting & fun. Funny guy, makes relevant jokes. Really need to take good notes for his tests-they can be a little difficult. Grades based all on tests, no quizzes or homework. Definitely would recommend-highly intelligent, knows an incredible amount on the subject

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome and fun teacher. He lectures almost every class, but its not boring at all..he makes it interesting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSY101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher, makes the class interesting and lets you know what is going to be on the tests. Don't really have to read the book because his lectures are so informational.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSYCH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Ruane for both Intro to Psych and Developmental Psychology. The classes are in a lecture format, which I usually don't care for, but he makes it fun. He is a funny and intelligent person, the exams are pretty challenging but he usually bumps up your grades at the end of the semester to the higher percentile. Highly recommend him!

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