Laura Hanson - University of British Columbia

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Laura Hanson - University of British Columbia

Professor: Laura Hanson

Department: Psychology

College: University of British Columbia

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSYCH304
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hanson was very clear in her guidelines and was very quick and grading our papers and discussions. Her criteria is very clear and precise so it made it easy to do well on her assignments. However, her final is ridiculously hard so if you expect to cruise to an easy A with DQs and papers your sadly mistaken. Study hard throughout the term.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYC304
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found this class too independent. We received no lecture videos/presentations, no powerpoints, and no lecture notes. I wouldn't recommend the condensed, online version of this particular course with Hanson.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSYC304
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a distance education class, I was not expecting much interaction between students and the prof, but she is barely there as an instructor. I've taken other distance education courses before, but this is worse. It was a 6-credit course with only 2 papers and 1 exam (40%), with 9 discussions (2%) each.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSYC304
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

First of all the syllabus is hard to find for her class. Dont count on following criteria to get by. Love how clear grading criteria is but still will not guarantee an even passing grade by following it. Good luck if you have this prof!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSYC304
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

VERY fast grader. She really knows how to effectively lead a full-year online course. That said, if you decide to take the online version, make a schedule for yourself at outset. The course is not designed in such a way so as to force you to keep up. I liked this, but it isn't for everyone.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 300A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was totally unfair as the final was extremely specific and impossible to do well on. There were no assignments that tested you on the material prior to the final, so it was hard to know what to expect. Discussion 4%, Paper 36%, final 60% is an easy and lazy way to structure a class. Pretty unfair.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: 300A
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I managed to pull off a B-. The term paper was a bit tough, but managed to score a B. The final was extremely discouraging, and everyone left the exam room with the same spaced out and dead expression on their face. Wouldn't really recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 300A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took PSYCH 300A online over the summer, this class may seem easy because of the lack of assignments and work throughout the summer but the final exam was the hardest exam I have ever written. Since there was no midterm, everything from the textbook was a possible question. I do not recommend taking this class online.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 300A
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The text she uses is full of detail. She is very helpful & quick to answer emails. I studied my ass off and got 90% overall in the online course in Dec 2013 but sobbed in the bathroom after the final it was so hard - and not the same as the practice exam at all. I would def recommend her but make sure you do your work!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSYC300A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a great course! There were two multiple choice exams and though challenging, you will do fine if you study the text. Dr. Hanson is a very engaging lecturer and uses a lot of case examples and video clips - you will enjoy attending her lectures.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSYC300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting course taught by a very knowledgeable professor. She will respond to questions and is helpful in that regard. This course covers a huge amount of complex material. Exam is the hardest I have ever had. You must know everything down to the finest detail, and no multiple choice. Don't use the e-book - it is full of software issues.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYC300A99C
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am sure she is a nice lady, and a good prof to take on campus...however DO NOT take this class online. There was no study guide for the terms, and we were told to basically just know everything. I studied really hard, and I still hardly passes the course. Was not very communicative online. Felt I just taught myself.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSYC300
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:

Amazing prof! Really nice, exams are all MC so make sure you understand the details and differences between disorders. She is very very nice when you approach her. I had to take it as a SD and she was very supporting and even with that I got a 73 which is amazing for taking a course 1 year after the classes. Attend to class they're fun

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSYC300A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my favourite course and favourite prof at UBC. Dr. Hanson gives very clear and entertaining lectures and her exams (all m/c) are fair. You will enjoy coming to class and will do well in the course if you study.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYC300
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:

Midterm was difficult; tested "all material" in text and lecture. As for the final, Hanson said that she would remove the more difficult questions; however, this was clearly not the case with the final. Obtuse, tricky questions throughout (A,B,C,A+B,B+C)/(A,B,C,None,2 of above)/etc. Not GPA booster. Prepare to spend many hours memorizing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSYC300
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:

Great teacher - made topics interesting and memorable. Would definitely take another class with her! Favorite class by far!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSYC300
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:

UBC would benefit from more instructors like her. She's interesting, engaging and maintains high standards. Dummies don't do well in this course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYC300
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:

Best prof I have ever had. It's a tough class though. One tip is to ask lots of questions. She knows her stuff and gives really clear explanations.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSYCH300A
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:

I LOVED this class! She has so much first hand counselling knowledge and for the first time I felt like I was learning about things that happen to people instead of just psych theory. Super accessible information, always tries to keep it interesting. Exams can be tough but always fair - if you go to class and read the text once, you'll do well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSYCH300
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:

great prof with fair exams. shes very knowledgeable and uses some real life examples so shes really engaging. read the text once, but she likes to test mainly from her notes. i enjoyed the class a lot and got 91% just by showing up to every class !

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