Nanci Woods - Austin Peay State University

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Nanci Woods - Austin Peay State University

Professor: Nanci Woods

Department: Psychology

College: Austin Peay State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSY3050
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods is initially intimidating, but you'll learn she is not as scary as she seems. She is knowledgeable and helpful for grad school applications or future careers in the psych field. She wants her students to succeed. She is not super warm but blunt and helpful. I really recommend getting to now her and taking her career development course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3200
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Do not take her for an online class. I took her over the summer online. No PowerPoints or any grading rubrics. She didnt manage her time properly so we didnt get any explanation about her grading and didnt get the first grade back until 5 assignments in. She contributed nothing to the course. Absolute waste of money.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: DEV3100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods seems tough but she will give whatever advice or help she can to give you if you make an effort to go to her. In developmental, she emphasizes the difference of upper division courses but she is still just as helpful. Your grade is based on 5 tests though so study! Shoot her an email and she will almost always reply within 24 hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods knows her material but she's very unorganized. The set up of this class wasn't for me! She's very monotoned so it was way too easy to become distracted by other things. She also doesn't post grades in D2L, you'll have to keep up them yourself by checking the board in the hallway.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: DEV3100
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is not the most accessible professor, but she is very caring and works hard to help her students have good opportunities. Many people want her, so register as soon as you can.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods is caring and helpful, but is hard to talk to because she comes off aloof. If I could give her any advice, I would suggest trying to be more people oriented and maybe a little less work oriented if possible. I know she would get a higher rating from me if she were friendlier.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: DEV3100
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor likes to brag about how it's an "upper division", however it was not bad at all. I walked away with an A by only doing three things 1) Listen to the lectures 2.) Make flashcards out of every study guide 3.) Read the PowerPoint print outs. There are no papers to write nor homework assignments. Just study the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSY3050
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods is very unorganized , and she does not put in grades on D2L so check on your grades frequently. The class was easy, many presentations and quizzes. Attendance is mandatory during presentations, because you will be required to do peer reviews. This is a big part of the grade that is not listed in the syllabus.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: DEV3100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is so unorganized and the slowest lecturer. She literally gave out the wrong test to everybody and was teaching a whole other psychology class in 3100. she says her tests are "not memorization its application" but so is just about every other class in college and yet it is the hardest class I have taken.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
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. Woods is no-nonsense and straight forward, but she really cares about her students' success. I've had her for three classes and she typically only has five exams and no homework, but does give a little extra credit. Do the study guides! You will not get an A if you just go to the lectures, but if you do the study guides you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows her stuff

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSY3050
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She really wants you to know the options. Great professor!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved her class. Learned so much. She is opinionated but funny and honest. 5-6 exams multiple choice. If you did the study guides, read the chapter and attended class then you should make an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSY3050
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods is an absolute wonderful professor! I enjoyed her class so much. I definitely recommend taking her. If you have any questions, she is always willing to help you, and her advice is genuine and always in your best interest. Everything she teaches is relevant. Her personality only made the class more enjoyable. Discussions helped a lot too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is not mandatory but she gives out the slides of the notes at the end and they are helpful. At the beginning of the semester she sent study guides for every chapter you test over for the whole semester, DO THEM. They help a lot on the tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: DEV3100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor but easy A

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved Dr. Woods as a professor, she's amazing!! Her lectures are amazing and shows how knowledgeable she is. Offers 3 extra credit opportunities and help to show you what you did wrong on exams. I only got a C but didn't fully apply myself until the end. My favorite class and professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: DEV3100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are pretty lively and interesting. Tests are straight from study guides which are straight from the books. Attendance is optional, extra credit is given, up to 3 points. Grade based on tests. Do not leave your phone on during an exam.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's great. I'm not a psych major and I passed Developmental Psych. Although, no lie, this class is hard. But if you love kids (she does), you're gonna like this class. All lecture. You have to come to class or you won't pass the tests, trust me. There are only 5, and that's the only grades you get. But, 3 extra credit pts possible. Take it! :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSY3100
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woods is really passionate about the subject she's teaching, which I loved! Class is simply formatted and based on 6 noncumulative MC tests. The study guides are long but you have a good amount of time between tests to complete them. They are essential to passing and based completely on the book. Highly recommend!

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