Richard West - James Madison University

Professor: Richard West
Department: Psychology
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a really nice person, but his class is painfully boring. You can tell he tries, but it's just so dull. It doesn't help that the class is fairly easy, so all you really need to do is read the book and you pretty much only show up for participation points.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
his guy is easy. but he is also so boring that it's hard to take seriously and do well. and if you question something in class or on a test, he will totally avoid the point and not help. I really don't like the course
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
So easy! just read the book and come to class solely for attendance/lab points and you'll be fine. really no reason to take notes, exams are straight from book. nice guy, even if he's a little socially awkward sometimes. someone told me they were scared of this class...no reason to be at all!!!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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 liked this class. It was not hard but I thought I learned a lot and did have to study. Dr. West does make fun of himself, but he is so smart and I just think he is very shy. Helpful to me when I did not understand a concept.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
Really easy class. Come to class and read the book, don't bother with notes. Read the book and you'll be fine on the test. West is really goofy and makes jokes at his own expense frequently. It was a pretty boring class, but I just used it like a study hall and didn't mind that much. Interesting material as well that will make you a better student.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
Very easy for an upper level class. I skipped class half the time and got an A-. All you have to do is read the book in order to do well on the tests, and he curves them. Nice guy too.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a really sweet guys who can be boring at times. His tests are pretty much from the book with lecture supplementing the info. One really easy paper, tests are fair, and get credit for "labs" when you go to class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You might not like the material, but Prof. West tries to make it bearable and easier to understand. He is the nicest professor I have known- very helpful and understanding. But you MUST read the book to do well.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH380
  • 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:
Dr West is very smart and always current with the research. He works hard to make material that can be difficult, easier to understand. Powerpoints are excellent. He wants you to learn the material and seems to be understanding to students.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
West is absolutely adorable and a pleasure to be around. His videos are very interesting but the class itself is not. There is no need to take notes because he tests straight out of the book. If you read and study the book you'll be fine.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
West is so precious. He gets really excited about his power points and always shows great videos. He gives extra credit for good attendance. Tests are doable, if you read. Great professor.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH345
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
West is the cutest old man...he bumbles around, forgets things; its both sad and funny. You just want to say "aww". This class can be boring at times because it can get technical. But the core of the mat. is interesting. good videos, quite lenient on grades, he just wants you to learn and do well. Talk to him after class, he has interesting stories
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
Most boring class ever.. dreaded every day .. dr west is a really nice guy .. but the class was just not worth the pain
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cog. psyc isn't any better than any of the area B classes but it has been my favorite. If you can read the chapters you'll do just fine. Dr. West is actually really shy around his classes and admits to being a bit "clumsy," as he says. He will talk to you about anything and help you with whatever you need. MUCH better class than psyc of Learning!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC619
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A seminar style class. The proffesor talks very little, but students talk at length with each other about the reading or the topic. If you like this type of class environment, really, really good class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • 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:
Worst course I have EVER taken. Dr. West is the nicest man on Earth. Unfortunantly, he is also the dullest. I couldn't stand this class. It was physically painful. Avoid this at all costs. Oddly, his grad course in the same topic is REALLY GOOD.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COGNITIVE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this class is real boring. but dr. west is really nice and cares about his students learning the material. he is very enthusiastic about cognitive psyc. tests are fairly easy and you watch interesting videos about people with cognitive disorders.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC402
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
An absolute sweetheart. He loves what he does and he wants his students to love it too. Is willing to listen to student's ideas about research. If you want an easy 402, take Dr. West. The only downside is the Friday 2:30-4:00 class time, but he more than understands if you have to miss a meeting
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 380
  • 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:
very boring, but very cute. tries to make things interesting, but it doesn't always work. no need to go to class unless you want the attendance extra credit. just read the book and you can get at least a b.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC380
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
"im a cute little panda! im just chewing on some bamboo, im not gonna eat ya!" hahaha this guy is kinda funny in a weird way... hes so entusiastic, i always left class with a few chuckles
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