Eros DeSouza - Illinois State University

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Eros DeSouza - Illinois State University

Professor: Eros DeSouza

Department: Psychology

College: Illinois State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This course was asynchronous for me. The entire course was just quizzes, so that's all my grade was based on, which is totally fine because there were three attempts per quiz, and four per unit for a total of 16. I enjoyed the class and got a refresher on a lot of information. DeSouza is an accommodating professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The only item graded for this course was the chapter quiz each week. There was no homework, tests, or a final for this class! I definitely recommend reading through the book and PowerPoint presentations to do well on the quizzes. Additionally, you're allowed to submit each quiz up to 3 times. He also sends out deadline reminders through email.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSY223
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:

The professor had 16 quizzes that you could take up to 3 times. He takes the best grade out of the three. However, you need to read the book because most of the questions are based upon the book. He provides lectures that cover the "main points" in the book, but there is more information in the books. He is an amazing professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSY233
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:

I truly recommend reading the book he assigns. There are 16 quizzes with 3 attempts to receive the best grade. The book will be your friend for those quizzes. However, you NEED TO READ IT! You can't pass the class without reading it. He assigns four quizzes all due at the same date. Take the quizzes before the date. Try to take one quiz per week.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSY223
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The amount of work you put into this class directly correlates to your grade. If you work hard and apply yourself, you'll pass easily. I would recommend rewriting the notes before tests, showing up frequently to lecture, and (even though Eros posts lecture powerpoints online) actually reading the textbook.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DeSouza makes this class difficult. His exams are difficult, and he will take off 2 points on your overall exam grade if you fill in your student ID bubbles wrong. He does have online quizzes due before each class, recommend getting 10 on every one to help your grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I stopped going to lectures the second half of the semester because they were boring and dragged. Looked over study guide and quizzes to help study for tests and still got high Cs or low Bs. Extra credit opportunities and easy points from quizzes help boost your grade a lot. Just google the questions and you can find the answers online

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSY233
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:

Weekly quizzes with 5 attempts and can find all the answers on quizlet so its nearly impossible not to get 100%. A lot of extra credit opportunities- 2 ec questions per test & 10 points ec when you go to GAs office hours. Tests make up majority of your grade so get ready to pay attention in class and study since they are in depth and cover a lot

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSY233
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:

I loved Dr. DeSouza! One of my favorite professors I have had at ISU. He definitely put the personality in my personality psych class. The work is easy to do as he gives online quizzes with 5 chances to retake, and feedback given. So its easy to get an A on the quizzes. He also prepares study guides for each exam. Easy A if you do the work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You can buy the PIP packet and use the book + study guides for all the exams without ever going to class. Online quizzes are worth about 25% of your grade and are free points. Tests questions can be tricky, but you're given 4 free extra credit points per exam. Teacher is hit or miss depending on your personality; very eccentric guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSY223
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is a decent teacher. you definitely need to go to lectures to get the notes .

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He exspects a lot from you, but in a managable way. He is very organized and very helpful on topics you dont get.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best psychology professor at ISU!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best psychology teacher by far. He definitely means well and I definitely recommend him if he is an option for one of your classes. Exams weren't difficult at all if you take notes, pay attention, and study. A person overall!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Exams are difficult, cover many specifics, and check to see if you thoroughly understand the material. The only other grades are online quizzes which you should be able to get 100% on. Requires the book (necessary) and a PIP packet which contains all the lecture slides (not necessary if you take good notes). He's more interesting than average.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Eros is one of the worst professors that I have ever had at ISU. He doesn't care about your well-being, even when you go in for office hours. He expects you to get everything that he says, and even when he explains things another way, he still doesn't make sense. Be ready to work for your grade, as I had to do!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attend class to fill in notes, read the book to pass. 16 quizzes, open note online, overall super easy class if you attend class every week and take good notes and take the quizzes until you get a 100%. Quizzes can be taken up to 5 times. Super funny teacher, but lectures can get a bit long and tedious. Study guides provided for tests in notes pack

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had to take this class as requirement for my major. Desouza is awesome! His lectures are almost always entertaining and the material is not hard. If you read the book, fill out/understand the study guides, and do the online quizzes there is no reason to get anything lower than a B. Highly recommend!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

lots of material. and you must buy the textbook. lectures can be long and boring but he is very energetic. take notes in class and study a couple days before the test and you should be fine. not a horrible class but you should go to class for the material. weekly quizzes that are super easy, 4 exams, final is NOT cumulative.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSY233
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade in this class is made up of 3 exams and some online quizzes. The exams are extremely tricky even if you think you know the material. He is sometimes really hard to understand because he has an accent. I did not care for him all that much but he wasn't awful either. Doesn't round.

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