Michael Atkinson - Western University

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Michael Atkinson - Western University

Professor: Michael Atkinson

Department: Psychology

College: Western University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSYC1000
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Mike online during the pandemic and found him to be incredibly unorganized. All we did was read a chapter a week which wasn't too bad, but the course is straight memorization and I got easily confused. He also uploaded lecture videos that were 10 years old & didn't put any effort into the course this year. I did well but I hated the course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not sure what all the hype was about but Dr Mike just an average prof (maybe because we were online this year?). Lots of readings and lots of info to cover so you need to put in the work in order to do well. Tests were challenging but fair and not not curved imo.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures and reading were fine, but the exams were really specific with information that was not covered in the course content. The course was still fine and manageable if you read everything and watched all the lectures. Also not the most responsive on emails, but he does seem like a nice prof.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Michael Atkinson made me more confused about Psychology than I ever was. He never responded to emails and used derogatory language to certain students over forums. Not good!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSYC1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tons of textbook readings. Easy well-explained lectures. Charismatic personality made them ez to enjoy. You might not do too well on the midterm and final exam (pretty specific) but there are plenty of free marks which will compensate for them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgeable, clear, and respected. Sometimes his lectures provide information that conflict with those in the textbook, but this inconsistency has not been a problem for me. Will never reply to your emails (which is understandable since there are 3000 students in this course), so if you have any questions send it to the other course admins.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, makes the content interesting! It's hard to organize a class with over 3000 students but he did a great job!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have reason to believe that Dr. Mike or the admin team curves down marks for some students. The final exam was pretty straightforward and I thought I did pretty well but marks came out and I literally just passed? Wtf I studied so hard for this and to find out I just passed. Btw passing grade is 50%. Also we're not allowed to look over our exams?

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't know why people are bashing on him so much. Our midterm was pretty straightforward, a lot of questions was just basic application of textbook/lecture concepts

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSYCHOL1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not sure if its just because its online, but the entire course is soooo textbook heavy. Way too much reading and thats what the exam was almost all based on. Seems like a nice prof though but would not take it again

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a pretty good professor. Mostly learning from the textbook as his lecture videos were worth way less than them on the exam. His exams can be pretty difficult, so if you aren't working hard to get good grades throughout the discussions and tutorials, your mark will suffer.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Leak of the Day: Michael Atkinson has two very complex mental illnesses, schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder. Last year, Atkinson cursed at students in lecture because he was having a brain fart and when students called him out, he flipped the bird and walked out. This suggests that Atkinson has issues controlling his own behaviour.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: KIN250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Atkinson before and I didn't find his way of teaching helpful but thats my opinion

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Mike is an awesome prof. Exams were very textbook heavy, but Dr Mike has a separate section where the questions are purely based on his lectures. Many online discussions were also necessary to pass the course. Downside in lectures is that his voice is very soothing so it was easy to fall asleep in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
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:

best prof

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved him. You need a good prof for first year psych otherwise it might put you off forever.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSYC1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mike was my favourite prof 1st year. Knows his stuff well and is enthusiastic about it. Also just seems like a really good guy. If you're gonna take psych 1000 definitely try to get into his class and not the other one. There're a lot of textbook readings but if u have Wuck notes and Psych bible from upper year students u don't need to read it

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Psych with Mike is the best thing and the worst thing. A+ prof, keeps you engaged, always looked forward to his classes and he put videos online if you missed lecture, but exams have SO MUCH content to study. It feels impossible to memorize that much so it can be quite overwhelming so you definitely need a good work ethic to do well!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSYCH1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Mike is such a gem. His lectures are so engaging and he's obviously very passionate about his job. His exams are not bad at all, and he definitely adds information and value that you can't get just from the textbook! He's super accessible before and after class as well :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSCH1000
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:

The most amazing prof. His lectures are amazing and theatrical. Very willing to talk outside of class, answers emails and is super helpful to students. Best prof at Western.

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