David Ostry - McGill University

Professor: David Ostry
Department: Psychology
College: McGill University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC427
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His class is very interesting. He is very knowledgable and passionate about what he teaches.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC427
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Such a great professor. He is passionate about what he does which is the most important thing. He made a subject I didn't find particularly interesting in neuroscience (sensorimotor system) really interesting, and he's so cute! Very knowledgable, and sweet.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has good slides and does a thorough job at going through them in lectures but does nothing more than that. However this course is fairly easy and if you do all the relevant problems in the textbook you're fine.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Easiest class at McGill. Gives Art of Listening a run for its money! The final is much harder than the midterm but still really easy. Ostry often cancels class due to mysterious trips to the US of A. Seriously take this course.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good teacher, he explains everything very well. Some questions are unclear in the Ferguson book tho, and you might have to read on your own for certain details. Other then that, he knows how boring his class is, and he's trying to make it fun. Repeats everything lots of times.The midterm = super easy, the final = long/weird questions but doable
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCXXX
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
confusing questions, unclear expectations and unavailable. awful professor stay away from any classes he teaches
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC427
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of my favourite profs! He explains everything super well, and repeats important information over and over again. He is very helpful when asked questions, and really encourages questions during class. The exam questions are completely predictable, but the marking may be a little unfair at times.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC427
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Such a funny guy. Really enjoy attending his lectures.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC427
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
awful unclear professor, hard exams, unclear expectations
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
horrible teacher! I have trouble staying awake in class, let alone pay attention and try to learn! Finals are beyond anything we've ever done before! Avoid taking his class at all costs. You'll be so much happier without him!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • 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:
Seems like a great guy, teaches a very easy class. Not much material, can learn everything in a day or two. Exams were very simple, basically just use the formulas he gives you.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • 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:
Really funny guy. Clear, simple powerpoint slides. Do all the questions assigned in the ferguson book and you'll be fine.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • 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:
He's a great prof. Explains everything well and cares about his students. Straightforward class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this course has such bare content that it could be compressed easily into half a semester. the prof has a likable personality. hes not a bad teacher but doesnt go above and beyond either. do the questions in the book but expect a little tougher on the exam, and you should be ok.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know what people are complaining about. The material was pretty straight forward and the final was nothing special; you just had to understand the equation instead of only memorizing it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The content is OK but the prof is helpless. never have homework or extra practice but the final is something beyond the handout
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The course is not terribly difficult and his teaching is not that bad (lots of examples) but the final exam is a horror, there wasn't enough time and it was extremely hard. Also, the Ferguson text is incomprehensible and reads like something from the dark ages.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC427
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
awful prof, awful examiner
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you are a weak math student, do not take this course with Ostry. His lectures are boring and not interactive. He does not provide assignments to keep you on track throughout the semester, and the text is hard to understand without supplemental material. As many people before have said, take it with Amsel.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
one of the worst profs i ever met he is soo boring staying awake in his lecture is impossible ,the starting material is not bad then it gets hard his midterm was really easy but the FINAL WAS SOOOO HARD i have no idea where he got it from .AVOID AT ALL COSTS
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