Christine Purdon - University of Waterloo

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Christine Purdon - University of Waterloo

Professor: Christine Purdon

Department: Psychology

College: University of Waterloo

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSYCH336
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. Purdon really knows her stuff. She's a good lecturer, but she doesn't post her slides so you do need to go to class. And she covers a lot that isn't in the textbook, so read it to do really well, but you could get by without. Her tests are all short-answer questions, but they're not hard and you get marked on the best 4 out of 5.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYCH457
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Purdon is highly knowledgable about the things she teaches about; she encourages seeking help and she has a good sense of humour. She seems tor prefer in-class essays to tests, which i think is great. She is an easy grader and keeps lectures relatively interesting. She is one of the best, if not the best, psychology professor i have ever had

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSYCH336
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class was extremely easy, I got 100% as my final grade. 5 quizzes, but only 4 count and 4% research bonus! Class could be a little dull at times, but it's interesting enough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
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:

Great Prof, intelligent, knowledegable and engaging!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
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:

She was a knowledgeable professor with substantial clinical and research experience.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Purdon was quite the prof, with her eccentric stories, "Wouldn't you just die without diet coke?" to her extreme awkwardness when discussing sexual dysfunctions made the class quite entertaining. However, she needs to stop using that stupid lazor and wearing shirts that are not transparent. An interesting course that could have been done better.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An interesting class, but more effort could have been made to make lectures more interesting. Her own personal experiences, when she did share them, were interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

When it comes down to it, she reads off her lecture notes.Was quite funny at times though.Relates a lot of stuff to many different Tv shows; whether that is good or bad is anyone's call. Doesn't seem to know the biology stuff too well so don't expect a detailed layout of that aspect of the field.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First of all her tests were rediculous--too many obscure facts and EVERY question had 2 "right" answers--pick the "most" right answer. Yeah OK. Secondly if someone asks a question and you don't know and you say you'll get back to us, it would be nice if you did! And stop watching so much TV!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Speaking of narcissistic personality... this teacher seems obsessed with her own research. She really thinks that she is the best, for some odd reason. Take this class if you can put up with **** profs who have poor style.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good class, I did it in my first year.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYCH257
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is pretty easy, very interesting. Purdon can relate everything to a personal experience which is cool. Her tests are kinda tough though, make sure you read the text and go to lectures.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSYCH237
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSYCH236
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Test questions ridiculous, easy to follow...ALL about the overheads

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYCH236
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

VERY unhelpful... don't ever go for help. Also favours females over males.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSYCH336
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unprepared for class;B.Gates and P>Point reason for poor presentation

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSYCH234
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yes, everything does relate to Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYCH236
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good lecturer but no need to attend, just read the text, talks alot about kids

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CLINICAL
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she is really interesting, funny and intelligent. However, slightly intimidating

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSYCH236
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NOT a bird course. She is very ditzy n doesn't know info if itz not on overhead

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