Mark West - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

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Mark West - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Mark West

Department: Psychology

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online. Lots of information, so you might find it boring. He's an old-school guy. Very straightforward, delivers the info you need and that's exactly what you're tested on, exams are only determinants of your grade. Definitely learned a lot, but time management skills are super important for this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BYRNE090
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His Byrne is really easy. Basically just show up to class and you'll pass. He's really boring though.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHYSPYSCH313
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a bad professor. I only got an A because I studied hard and taught myself from the textbook. He's very condescending, doesn't answer students' questions, and has a monotone voice making it impossible to listen to him. If you understand the material very well, the tests are actually quite easy. You're graded only on 3, non-cumulative, exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHYSPYSCH313
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class if you show up to class and take half decent notes. Showing up to class will let you know what is on each test and a general idea of the flow diagram.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSY313
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

exams consisted of 20mc and a flowchart; that said, his lectures were extremely boring and monotone. very difficult to focus in class. you dont really need the textbook; worked very hard to get just a B. would not under any circumstances recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHYS313
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor! Very passionate about the subject and very clear about the exam format and what to expect. Read the textbook and attend lecture to take notes and you should be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: SAS090
Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. West for his Addiction Byrne Seminar- 1 credit, pass/fail. Interesting topic, though you could tell that he looks down on the class. If you're taking this to try to get research experience- spoiler alert, you won't. He'll discuss his research, and then tell you to get more experience before applying to his labs. He's smart, though. Meh.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Physio Psych is not an easy class but Dr. West made it a lot easier than it could have been. He was very clear in lectures and his exams were easy if you study (only 20 multiple choice & a flow diagram). If you are not a biologyscience person, you will not enjoy this class, but I still feel like I learned a lot.. A lot of respect goes to this prof

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHYSIO
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this is not an easy psych class. Attending class is not mandatory but you have to know your stuff for the exam. not an easy A

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very hard class, isnt the worst professor but he doesnt make it interesting to learn. Puts me to sleep when i go to class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHYSIOPSYCH
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's the BEST professor at Rutgers. Very knowledgable and naturally good at teaching in my opinion. He makes sure everyone understands since the material is complex. I love him! I just wish i had studied harder for the first exam, thats bc i was lost myself.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYCH313
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obviously knows what he's talking about and appreciates students' questions. Takes time to go over material if you are ever confused. I recommend going to class, but having the book and reading his slides are enough to do well on his exams. Exams are multiple choice and open ended.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHYSIO
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 tests are easy, the lecture slides are clear, but the lectures are VERY boring, even though the material should be interesting. Most people stop coming to class and teach themselves from the bookslides. He has a very calm way of speaking that can put you to sleep and a somewhat disorganized lecture style that just didn't work for me.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: 313
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

exams are very easy, and his slides are very good. if you don't do well in the class, it's your fault

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHYSPYSCH313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures seem very boring on a nutshell, but if you listen and pay attention, he clarifies everything in a concise manner. Very nice professor. Tests can be a little too easy; studied the night before each exam, and got 100 on two of the exams. No trick questions. Either you know it or you don't. Attendance isn't mandatory, but it will help you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

West ran a very great and interesting seminar on addictions mainly on technology. Every class was all discussion based. Was very interested in what every student had to say and always valued everyone's opinions. He learned a lot from our own technology addictions as well! If you need one more credit on your schedule you should take this seminar!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSYCH313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you know anything about the brain then don't take mark west. he completely oversimplifies his class to the point of boredom. to top it off his style of lecture is repetitive, he repeats something he says like 50 times. uses the slides from the book, your better off reading the book.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYCH101
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:

I couldn't take notes with his roundabout lecture style. Eventually dropped the class. Also he requires a clicker while other psych professors don't. Save your money by going to a psych prof more interesting and doesn't require a clicker.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSYCH101
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:

He always wants his students to do well. Has very detailed, and admittedly sometimes boring lectures, but he knows A LOT. I just read his powerpoints and skimmed the book before the exams and got an A. Very very nice professor, and pretty big-shot in research. Awesome guy!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSY313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Physiological Psychology and found his class very hard.Despite my studying, I was not able to score higher than a 72 which is unusual for me. To make matters worse,he does not offer extra credit so your course grade is based just on the three exams.This class dropped my GPA significantly so I will have to repeat this course again.

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