Louis A Schmidt - McMaster University

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Louis A Schmidt - McMaster University

Professor: Louis A Schmidt

Department: Psychology

College: McMaster University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

trust me, you don't need the textbook tests are fair doesnt post lec slides, so go to class hes very chill, makes you comfortable when in class loves to talk about research from his lab (half the course content is based on research he talks about)

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3AB3
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He loves studies, and half of your grade for each test is based solely on written questions for the studies.. 15-20 studies must be memorized per test (all info)..

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3AB3
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is designed unfairly. Its all memorization of studies, that you have to put into your answers word for word. There are about 19+ studies to know in detail even though only about 5-6 appear on the test. He doesnt post his slides but speeds through content. Your left trying to type everything so you miss what he says. TAs are unhelpful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3AB3
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell that he really cares about his students, and is very easy to reach outside of the classroom. He thoroughly explains all studies/figures presented in class and even provides clear reviews for upcoming exams. As long as you attend class, you're very likely to succeed in his courses.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schmidt is a really cool guy and a great professor! He doesn't post his notes/graphs, but you can take pictures and if you email the TAs they will send you anything you need. I personally like that he doesn't post the notes, as it a) makes you go to class and b) makes you pay attention. He is easily accessible and cares about his students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As a person, he seems like a good guy. As a prof, I hated the way he structured the course. He doesn't post his notes, so you need to come to class. He also talks about a lot of studies from the lab and has images of graphs of the data.. which he does not post. I wish I had more space to explain how terrible this course was but avoid if you can!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's such a good guy, as well as a good professor. He's just one of those professors that are down-to-earth and makes you feel comfortable when talking to.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
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:

He's extremely helpful. If you have any questions he's always willing to help answer them. The only bad thing I have to say about this class is that he doesn't post any of his slides, and his powerpoints are very text heavy, so you are constantly rushing to type down whats on the board and do not get to listen to him speak. But overall, great prof.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schmidt is an awesome prof. Super nice, super funny, and he actually cares about his students. Going to class is a must, however the textbook really isn't needed. His notes summarize all of the key points from the text and he tells you that anything in the book not covered in class is NOT testable. Overall awesome guy

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Drifts off the point. Repeats himself over and over. Doesnt post SLIDES! talks super fast, so you are trying to copy the slides and take notes on what hes saying at the same time so you miss alot and cant learn anything. AWFUL. looks to t.a for technological needs. can he not turn a video on himself? wow.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3
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:

Dr. Schmidt is the best!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3B03
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His course was interesting. BUT it was hard! I read the text, went to classes and still did so bad on the midterms. The midterm questions are tricky and ambiguous at times. The TAs ar dump - they want the exact word (d.n understand synonyms). But overall the material was interesting. Nice guy - just wished his tests wasn't soo awful - lwred my GPA!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3B03
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:

i loved this class. the material was really interesting, and the essay was fun. schmidt is a really good prof. he's really hot too. it's not just me -- my friends agree...there's something about him! haha...but seriously, its a great course

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3B03
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. Schmidt is just awesome. I really enjoyed his lecture style -- while there was no notes posted online, but he spoke with confidence and prompted many interesting discussions. Watch for cute/hilarious catch phrases such as "Any questions, other than what time is it?" or "Lets take a healthy....17 minute break!". lol.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
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:

the most painful nightclass i have ever had to attend. don't take this class if you don't need to - the assignments were ridiculous (and the ta's were NOT helpful, and i am a NICE PERSON!), the midterm was fair and exam was very precise. he's helpful but you don't learn anything useful until the end of the class - not worth it!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3JJ3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most borning psychology courses I've had..It was almost physically painful to sit in his class and listen to him repeating himself over and over before he gets to a point. Rushed the material towards the end of the course. The midterm and final exam were VERY poorely designed. Don't take this class if you absolutely don'e need to.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: 3JJ3
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:

One of the worst professors I have ever had. Drifted from the point, couldn't explain things properly and refused to use available technology and on top of that made us frantically copy out numerous graphs while were were trying to understand what they showed. Absolutely one of the worst! Avoid him if you can!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3B03
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really funny,and easy going prof. But rushed alot of material at the end of the course. Overall, one of my favorite classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3B03
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:

One of McMaster's best! I loved the class

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3B03
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent class. Dr. Schmidt is very thorough and interesting. Take this class or any class he teaches!!

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