David Edwards - Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Professor: David Edwards

Department: Psychology

College: Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr David Edwards is a fantastic professor in my opinion. Although his class is known to be hard, if you attend class everyday and pay attention to what he says, you'll be fine. The tests are quite easy if you review the material taught in class. He is very accessible outside the classroom and make sure to visit his office hours.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Edwards is an amazing professor. His class is challenging, but he is very fair and makes it completely possible to succeed. He provides a review session and study guide before every exam, is extremely accessible and replies to emails very quickly. If you ask questions and memorize the details and results of all the studies you will do great!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Edwards is a really knowledgeable professor. However, his grading and test structures are absolutely atrocious. His tests basically require you to regurgitate information about the studies you learn about in class, word for word. He gives no partial credit, which means that many of your correct answer choices will not be counted.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I got an A in orgo and a c- in this class. this aint it chief

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to EVERY class and TYPE every word he says, but have paper on hand so you can draw the graphs he shows. To study for the exams, paste all the email questions into a doc and answer them, along with the 5 questions for each experiment. Tests are tough but the questions are quite straightforward IF you understand every study well. Awesome guy, too!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This will be, by far, the hardest intro course you will take at Emory. You MUST go to class every day, even though attendance is not taken, or you WILL NOT pass. Only 2 tests make up your grade, with an optional final. Test grading is very difficult and relies solely on lecture notes, so pay attention. Course material is interesting but very heavy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF DO NOT TAKE THIS HIS CLASS IT IS HONESTLY HORRIBLE I DROPPED IT AFTER TWO WEEKS TRUST ME YOU WON'T REGRET IT

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

David Edwards is an incredible professor, he challenges you with his MC/MC tests, but they are super fair. He gives you everything you need to know to succeed on his tests; however, if you don't memorize the conclusions/results/graphs of the experiments you will fail. He grades on a serious curve so an 85-100 is an A. Take this class, but be ready!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PSYC 110 with Dr. Edwards is the hardest class I've taken at Emory so far (Im a Jr). His tests are multiple-multiple choice, & the hardest exams I've ever taken. The lecture material is hard, but extremely interesting. He can seem scary & unapproachable, but still go to office hours. If you work hard & aren't scared to ask questions, you'll pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't skip class. Memorize all notes and everything he says.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Edwards is a fantastic professor. However, you MUST show up to every class, you MUST write his notes verbatim (hes not too fast so that isnt very hard), and you MUST memorize the results/conclusions. If you do so, his exams are 100% straightforward, as there are no surprises. If you go in expecting a cake walk, however, youre in deep trouble.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's legit the best professor ever, you learn so much. The topic is just mad interesting, it's fun, but really challenging. I did well but I worked... He sends review emails after every class, review the lectures everyday and memorize it. His tests are very fair. People here who say it's too hard don't work hard, simple

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It doesn't seem like he wants his students to do well. Grade is based off 2 tests, which are multiple multiple choice. If you don't get all correct answers the whole thing is wrong and there's no partial credit. You have to memorize every little detail to do well, so I recommend not skipping and record his lectures to listen to later.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a psych major, but I took his class for my SNT credit. It was phenomenal (if a lot of work), and I would strongly recommend it. The class requires student exertion and the tests are difficult, but I would say grading is fair. His classes are well worth a mild strain on your GPA.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The content of this class is mostly focused on the sexual behavior of animals. So if youre hoping for a deep dive into the psychology of mating in rats, this is the class for you. You cannot miss class. Hang on his every word because his test questions are deceptive. Its all in your notes, but you have to memorize every minute detail. Seriously.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Run for the hills if you value your GPA. Entire grade consists of 2 tests. Each is multiple choice with many correct answers. Missing one part of a question containing 16 parts makes it entirely wrong. No partial credit. He told us to memorize every tiny detail of our notes; also that he needed to teach us how to take his tests. Not an entry class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm a psych major myself and have taken several classes before this one. However, this was by far the HARDEST class I've ever taken. This felt more like a grad school level course (academic advisors have even said as much). The tests are unreasonable since you have to memorize every little detail from different experiments (graphs, charts, stats)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Topics are interesting but his grading scheme is terrible it's MC/MC no partial credit and he tells students to 'memorize your notes' (almost impossible) to prepare for the test

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's an amazing teacher, but his classes are incredibly hard. The tests are MC/MC, and there's no partial credit, so that sucks. If you're a Psych major, you can't miss his classes! Take them pass/fail if you have to!! He also puts on a huge curve, like a 56 is a C. He also offers an extra credit opportunity & brings his dog to work every day.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dont take this class. The class begins and ends with Proff Edwards taking. Thats all he does. No notes, no presentation, just talk. He wont even stop if you have questions. Way too hard of a class for what its worth.