Ed Merrill - University of Alabama

Professor: Ed Merrill
Department: Psychology
College: University of Alabama
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PY211
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Merrill is an awesome professor he really cares about his students. He offers tons of office hours and is easy to get in touch with outside of class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PY211
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I loved having him as a professor. Hes hilarious and very fair in his grading. 10/10 would recommend
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PY211
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. M is GREAT! He makes it very simple to understand what you need to do. He is especially great for students who aren't math whizzes. If you need this class absolutely take him instead of other profs. I had to drop this class with a diff prof (and half the class too!!) With him, I got an A+. He is super easy to talk to and hints to test questions
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PY461
  • 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:
Would take again. Easy to understand, straightforward tests, simple assignments.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PY461
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Merrill is very knowledgeable of the subject. He makes things easy to understand with real-world examples. Tests are straightforward. Attendance isn't mandatory. Homework is really easy and he gives you like 3 weeks to do it. Sometimes he doesn't know how to use technology in the classroom which can be annoying but he tries to make it funny.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PY361
  • 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:
Dr. Merrill is a wonderful professor. He explains things thoroughly, and is very good at relating ideas to students. He explains everything with useful real-life examples, and if you are intelligent enough to understand his humor, then you will love his jokes. If you like slap-stick comedy, then his brand of humor will not be for you. Great class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PY361
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting class. He uses life examples. Attendance is not mandatory but if you are absent you will miss the examples he gives that makes the topics clear. Tests are multiple choice with an essay question you can submit to him to proof before actually turning it in. Not a hard class at all if you like the subject matter.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PY361
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very difficult person to deal with. not willing to work with students outside of class.. and doesn't care if students succeed or fail. boring material and a boring professor. seemed nice at first, but not impressed after a few weeks of class. very hard. be prepared, tests are vague and very difficult
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PY211
  • 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:
He's a good teacher, tries to make the class run by faster by throwing in some jokes here and there. Go to class, complete the quizzes, do the projects and you'll do fine.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I found him very boring my freshman year for PY 101 but the class was easy to understand because he used his life to relay examples of what we were studying.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fairly easy. If you go to class and do all the extra credit you will do fine! His tests are mainly off notes not from the book. He was much easier than the teacher my friends had for PY101! I would recommend him!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • 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:
Merrill is a funny guy and he does know what he's talking about...however, his tests ARE difficult. Class attendance is HIGHLY recommended b/c if you don't go to class, the tests will be VERY hard. Uses ONLY applied knowledge, so you have to know what you're talking about and be able to apply it to situations. unclear slides if youre not in lecture
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ed is awesome! His tests are really easy if you study the study guide a good bit. He knows what he is talking about. Doesn't wear shoes and is monotone but funny. Easy class with studying. You have research and summaries about the media to help boost your grade as well.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A wonderful teacher! With him, everything is extremely easy to understand. His tests aren't hard, especially if you come to class, but they do require some studying. He makes things really interesting - take his class if you can!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • 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:
He is a pretty decent teacher. He sometimes comes off as being a little boring, but always draws your attention again by a corny/but funny joke. He uses clips and illusions that are pretty interesting as well - i would take him again.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • 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:
GREAT professor!!! I would definitely recomment him. He makes class very interesting. Laid back and doesn't take attendance but it is helpful to go to class. tests aren't too bad and projects are easy points.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PY351
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good teacher. provided good examples and showed interesting video clips in class. also, very funny. he made me look forward to going to class
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PY211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Merrill is one of the best teachers I've had at UA. The tests can be difficult, but the projects really help your grade.
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:
Dont bother buying the book we never used it. Great prof. Will choose him for higher psy classes.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PY101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was a good psychology teacher. He wants to help you out as much as he can. All the notes are online so going to class isn't exactly necessary, but reccommended. The tests are mostly application questions so you need to not only study but also understand the material. Pretty easy class and good teacher!
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