Phillip Servos - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

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Phillip Servos - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

Professor: Phillip Servos

Department: Psychology

College: Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PS267
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Servos is an excellent prof. His lectures are entertaining as he is extremely energetic and passionate about what he teaches. Midterms/Exam are all multiple choice and fair as long as you put the work into studying - there is a lot to memorize. Overall, good prof who made neuroscience less overwhelming than expected.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PS267
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Servos is excellent. He was a post-doc fellow at both Harvard and Stanford, which speaks for itself. Coming from someone in the neuroscience specialization, it's a pleasure to him at Laurier.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PS267
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! If you want knowledge, thats what youll get. Be prepared to be tested but it will be one of the best lecture experiences youll have at Laurier

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PS367
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really great energetic man, who fell very short of being a professor. It is not clear what he wants from you, he was almost entirely unreachable outside of class time, and gave no feedback. Ive had him in other courses and he was better but in PS367 Ive never felt more lost in my life, not content wise but his expectations. NEEEED stats knowledge!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PS267
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

you can tell that he knows what he is talking about as his research is very involved with course teachings, often showing examples from his lab. If you study his notes and the textbook regularly and do not fall behind then you will do very well. He is energetic and a bit nerdy but it makes for a very intellectual lecture and an interesting one.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PS365
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:

Servos is a great guy who really knows what he's doing, which is more than can be said for a lot of other profs. The material of the courses he teaches is typically quite difficult, but he (typically) explains it quite well. Tests are fair, but be warned that 10-15% of the questions on tests are from textbook material, and are not in the lectures.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PS267
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Servos is a good prof, but his topic is just super hard and I think he feels the need to tell his students everything possible in this one class. If you take neuroscience, please go to class and read the textbook, don't fall behind. This class kicked my butt, but it wasn't Servos' fault.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PS267
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very intelligent guy that focuses mainly on his research. If you read the textbook then you will get a good mark in the course. His lectures provide most of the textbook so if you go to class and read over the lectures then you will get a fairly good mark.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PS465
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is obviously a smart guy and good at the research he does, but he doesn't seem overly interested in teaching. He expect a lot out of students and is not very welcoming or sympathetic to those who struggle, even if they are trying hard. I only recommend his class if you really know your stuff.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PS465
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:

Hard marker, but not as tough as some people here suggest. He will notice if you're not prepared. Do the readings and you'll get a decent mark.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 465
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I recommend him anyday, excellent prof!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PS465
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He talks WAY too much for a seminar, and then assigns ridiculously low participation marks. That's rich! Is not helpful at all - gives pop quizzes about what you know when you go to ask for help. Totally unfair grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PS263DE
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This DE course was hard as hell I got a C+ and studied my ass off- my roommate failed and he studied more than I did. Take PS263 with Bob MacDonald instead- I got an A+ and did less work.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he was a jerk when I had a death in the family, which screwed up my average sufficiently to ruin a scholarship; didn't care when I didn't understand something, didn't want to help

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PS465
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The BEST prof you can have!!! I'll be in his Perception course next year and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity:)

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PS465
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Genuine enthusiasm in subject matter, always avaiable to help students and discuss current research, fair & considerate.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PS263
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:

not understanding about student circumstances, very tough, makes material boring

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