Phillip Holcomb - Tufts University

Professor: Phillip Holcomb
Department: Psychology
College: Tufts University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSY129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Maybe not the most stimulating lecturer, but if you have any interest in the material then he does his job and he does it well, damnit! Great guy, totally willing to entertain questions, excellent at explaining things, excellent at making you think about things.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH009
  • 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:
Although he is a bit boring to listen to he is very clear and does a great job of explaining difficult concepts clearly. He is very aware that he is teaching an introductory course. There are a lot of guest lecturers which keeps it interesting. The tests are tricky if you didn't take notes or memorize the anatomy. Exams are easy if you did.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSY129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Some interesting material, but it sometimes was hard to pay attention especially because it was a night class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Holcomb's Psych9 class covers a lot of interesting material, but (imo) his exams pretty bad. Questions on his first two exams were poorly worded and the fill-in-the-blank section was B.S(there's no way you won't lose points here). If you do the readings, take lots of notes, and go to class you'll probably do fine.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH009
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Holcomb was one of the worst teachers I have ever had. His lectures are very boring and uninformative. He seems to lack enthusiasm for this material. More so than anything else, he is impossible to meet with outside of class. Numerous times I tried to meet with him - I made appointments with him but he never showed up. I STRONGLY do not recommend.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSY9
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He clearly knows his stuff, but is a little boring to listen to.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH01
  • 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:
He was my first psych professor, but at the time there were 2 others teaching along with him, so they split the semester into 3 sections. Anyway, he doesn't smile too much, and seems pretty serious. I feel like falling asleep when I see him get up there and start talking. Since class is pretty long, I advise you to drink coffee.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Abnormal psych is interesting but cognitive psych is not. His plain Powerpoint lectures are so boring that everyone either falls asleep or reads The Daily.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSY001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I could see the passion, but his lectures are very dull. If you can stay awake, his lectures are clear and helpful.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Holcomb is a good guy who cares about the subject; this was my first psych class and the material we covered was interesting. I'd def take another class with him. His lectures aren't THAT bad
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Incredibly dry lecturer. Not his fault though, he still loves the subject.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hes cool, I know that for a fact because I know his kids well. His test was brutal.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
had great content about cognitive psych. But even though i was interested in the material, and he seems like a decent guy I COULD NOT STAY AWAKE. lol. Neither could my friends.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hard to follow in a large lecture, but I think he would be a good teacher in a smaller class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSY29129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSY1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
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