David Carpenter - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: David Carpenter

Department: Psychology

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You have to go to class. Literally everything on the test is from his lectures. Asks questions like "According to your professor...". We hardly touched the book! Not the easiest class, but if you enjoy psychology and have a good base understanding of it then you will like him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Carpenter is by far the best professor I have taken at Texas State, He is very helpful, funny and very informative. He gives life experiences and relates them to class material. Ive taken him for 4 psychology classes =) love his classes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AGINGPSYCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very nice professor, if your struggling speak with him and he will help!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3313
• 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:

Great teacher. Tells a lot of stories on his experiences, but deal with the subject matter. Take good notes exams are over the material in lectures. Enjoyed going to his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• 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:

An amazing teacher that truly cares about his students and what he teaches. His stories relate to the subject at hand and are entertaining while making his point. Take good notes to what he says, it will be on your exams. Although not mandatory, he will consider attendance if you need a "bump".

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• 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:

I got an A. You absolutely have to attend class because even though his notes are online, they aren't filled in with information. He gives an extra credit opportunity for three points on your final grade. He tells a lot of stories to illustrate his point. He's willing to help you pass if you do the work. Study hard for the tests and you'll pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has a lot of interesting stories to tell but sometimes it's difficult to know what will be on the tests. Many of his test questions are application which is how most psychology tests are. I'd recommend him to anyone. He's a good professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

took him for abnormal psych. really enjoyed the class. his tests are from lectures and he has a lot of life experience stories that make it interesting. offers easy extra credit. I went almost every day and took notes and the extra credit and made an a without ever reading the book. great professor to take

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very unclear on expectations, only missed 1 day, did the extra credit journals and did most of the other opportunities, studied for his tests and took notes and made a C,went to his office many times for help, each time he told me i need to study more! I studied my ass off, he talks more about stories than what u need to no for his tests, dont take

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took him for abnormal psych. The material isn't hard, if you took intro it's the exact same stuff. It's difficult because his tests are "in his opinion". Not only do you need to write down notes, but you need to note what his opinion is, which is almost impossible because his tangents go on forever. It's hard to tell if he's just rambling or not.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY002
• 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:

Took for Abnormal psych. He has some good real life examples but sometimes it's hard to tell what you need to be taking notes on and since tests are based heavily on notes, it can get hard. He was pretty boring but fair and gives plenty of extra credit. Attendance isn't mandatory but he lectures using the chalk board.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY3313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His tests are easy enough, skim through the book and you'll do just fine. Where I find fault with Mr. Carpenter is in his excessive use of personal narratives. If his tests were about his life, we'd all make A's. Great guy and very helpful, but going to class is useless. He has the professional experience, but lacks the teaching capability.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ABNOR002
• 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:

This instructor is fair. His tests are based on lecture so you should attend class although not mandatory. His tests are not too hard just study.He does give review sheets for tests and extra credit that's easy. He has many humorous stories, I enjoyed his class :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• 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:

I started the semester off without studying and I didnt do well on the test. If you read and attend class you should get at least a B. Carpenter is easy to talk to and he is fair. He is a pretty good professor

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• 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:

This man does not make sense...he says "banana cakes" more than he should be allowed.His tests are estremely hard and not reliable.I did not read any chapters and did not study for the 1st test-I got a C.I read the chapters twice and studied for the 2nd,3rd,& 4th tests-I got C's.He is very systematic and stuck on HIS way of thinking from the 70's.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's pretty funny, and a good teacher. I would definitely take his class but his only subjects are adult aging or abnormal psychology. Favorite psych teacher so far!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a really nice man, and he teaches well. He just rambles sometimes. His tests are detailed but I would definitely take his class again. Pulled off a high B without really studying. And he gives tons of extra credit

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY3315
• 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:

Some of his test questions can be misleading, but overall his tests aren't too hard as long as you study enough for them. He gives out a lot of extra credit for attending various lectures, so I was still able to get an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYABNM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took him for abnormal psy and he's a nice guy, has a lot of interesting stories, but he talks way too much. Tests get confusing. He likes to have two answers very close to each other. Try to take someone else unless your a pro at sorting out what is important during his 1 1/2 talks.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY3313
• 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:

Interesting class but he tends to get off topic. Class notes are the best way to do well on the test. Most of his lecture is in the text book but going to class really helps with specifics.