Edward Pollak - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Edward Pollak
Department: Psychology
College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSY335
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dr. Pollak many years ago and he is still one of my favourite professors. I learned TONS of information from him.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHI180
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for Intro to Ethics. This class was my Favorite the first few weeks but as the semester went on class was boring. If you don't like the topics you will Not like the class because all you do is copy notes word for word from the board. Tests and Quizzes are easy if you study the definitions and arguments. Homework could be very confusing.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSY255
  • 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:
I had him for Bio Psych and Animal Behavior. I loved him as a professor. Tests were difficult for people who did not prepare properly (Being prepared means reading, understanding, and being able to recall the text and lectures). I got A's in both classes, probably because I studied and went to class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSY100
  • 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:
Great, but he is a very tough teacher, but it's literally the definition of what a college class is supposed to be. To get an A, even a B, you must study a lot and understand the material. He DEFINITELY knows what he's talking about and he's IS a good teacher, his class is just kind of difficult.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSY355
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The person who posted below on 5/18/10 is exactly right. Had him for intro, biopsych and anml bhvr. He's not as bad as everyone says, but he is hard. Basically, he expects you to work hard if you want to do well..shocker, it's college.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSY100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher!!!! Do not take his class. The test are impossible to pass.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSY254
  • 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:
Bio Psy. Read the book alot and take good notes. He's a decent teacher just very hard. All his tests are reasonable except the first.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSY255
  • 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:
Had him for Animal Behavior & BioPsych. You have to study for hours & hours, difficult matterial He definitely knows what he's talking about but would be more effective with an outline to stay on point better. Goes off on tangents then circles back - hard to follow. If he used an outline it would work wonders. Is helpful;not the best at explaining
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSY255
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pollak is a Psych student's professor. He is an amazing guy. You will learn so much in any of his classes. This is what I expected a college course to be. You're gonna work your balls off, but if you do what's expected, you're going to be rewarded. Tests = hard, so study. They actually portray what you learn in class. Take Psy255 & Psy335 with him.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PYS100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
do not take him
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSY100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is probably one of the worst teachers! I had to withdraw in fear of it killing my gpa....notes sometimes incomprehensible and they are all lecture; NO POWERPOINT!! He isn't very approachable either. Also his tests were terribly hard, they had stuff on there not even reveiwed in class! WHATEVER YOU DO AVOD HIM AT ALL COSTS!!!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSY255
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Read the book extensively and before class. Attend all the classes. Take really good notes. Space out your studying and do it well in advance. The problem is that his tests depend too much on the book rather then his actual teaching. Also the tests require a lot of process thinking rather then simple recall of content.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSY255
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Read the book extensively and before class. Attend all the classes. Take really good notes. Space out your studying and do it well in advance. The problem is that his tests depend to much on the book rather then his actual teaching. Also the tests require a lot of process thinking rather then simple recall of content.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSY335
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hard class. But you can pass. I failed the first test and ended up passing with a C. READ the book. If you do not read the book you will not survive. His lectures clarify the info in the book and makes learning the material easier.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ANBHV110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
WORST teacher i have ever had in my life. he's rude and doesn't care about his students. he was always late and only gave 4 tests. no home, no attendance points, no extra credit, NOTHING! so fail one test and you can kiss your grade goodbye. going to his office hours are useless because he just sits there and checks his facebook.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSY999
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have him for animal behavior and he is AMAZING! The material is very difficult but he makes it interesting and worthwhile. If you don't like doing work, don't take him (although I am not sure why you're in college if you don't want to do the work) Very enriching, and Pollak has a lot of experience in it. GREAT CLASS!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSY335
  • 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:
awesome guy. material is very complex and has a lot of biology background so it was easy for me. he's very helpful, straight forward. best to read the text before he lectures on it. tests are multiple choice, matching and an essay, questions come from his lecture, reading material and the videos presented in class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSY255
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pollock is awesome. Yeah his class is really tough, but he makes it soo much more interesting than the book. hes a really funny, down to earth guy and he knows his stuff. dont be tempted to skip class just bc he doesnt take attendance, his lecture material is on the tests. hes very approachable if you have questions.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSY335
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst teacher ever!!! no help whatsoever...do not take him!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIOPSYC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I just had my 1st test and honestly, its not that bad. This is probably one of the most difficult psy courses, but he really makes it interesting (even at 9:30A.M). You HAVE to read..study from the text, show up to class, and study his notes and you will be fine. His test are very doable. Pollack is cool and funny.
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