David Phillips - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: David Phillips

Department: Psychology

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor phillips is an excellent professor and a great person all around. Although it's only a introduction to psychology course and much of it is generalizations, I feel like I learned valuable life lessons through his lectures. His lectures are completely based off the textbook with an addition of his own input.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

PHILLIPS IS THE BEST!! His lectures are clear, he is funny, and gives EXTRA credits! I wish he taught PSYCH2. Never miss the lectures, weekly videos, and tests. Tests are hard but if you listen and ask question in class you will be fine. Do extra credit, READ,Pay attention to his word choice! I got an A so any hard working student can get an A LUCK

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1SCHOLAR
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is generally really easy. I had a friend who was taking his regular classes, they're pretty much the same. The only difference is because it's a scholar's class it's supposed to challenge you so he assigns a research paper, It's not too hard. DO the video summaries and pay attention to the lecture (interesting)Read the book and you'll pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, his tests are mostly from the text and from the lectures. Do the weekly videos, they're easy and help boost your grade. Do extra credit, he replaces your lowest test score with a 95% if you do the extra credit, if you don't do it he will just drop you score instead. Overall, he's really sweet and funny. Likes ppl that ask questions

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GREAT professor. He's pretty mellow in character so if you're sitting in the back you might have to concentrate harder (but hey, that's on the student). As long as you show up, stay focused, and take decent note, it'll be a breeze. It's easy to be engaged in his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class seemed cool until i had to talk to the professor through email telling him an issue i had with the class and then he ended up just being flat out rude to me for no reason. Plus he talks really low so if you sit in the back you wont understand a thing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to read

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a cool professor. The class is not all that difficult considering I am a lazy student. Pay attention to his lectures (take good notes), watch the weekly Youtube videos he assigns, and read the text book. Offers an extra credit opportunity.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are super clear-cut, funny and inspirational. Just pay attention to his lecture, (go in details. note his word choices and how he phrases the sentences) and you will be fine on the exams because they are pretty much just his lectures turned into multiple-choice questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a really fun class and Professor Phillips was amazing. His lectures are interesting and clear, plus he's really funny. The tests are tough and based on lectures + notes + weekly Youtube videos but he offers extra credit and will drop your lowest test score. Would definitely take another class with him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 3192
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are not a good note taker do not take this class. His tests are pretty much based on his lectures so my suggestion is to RECORD them. The book just offers an extra source but I would recommend reading it just in case you might have not understood a certain topic he discussed during lecture. Its worth it to spend a lot of time on the videos.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1SCHOL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

SO GREAT! No idea what that other poster meant. He is so passionate and funny, it makes you love psych. Yes, he does have opinions but so do most teachers. He talks about evolution, but only as a foundation for the rest of the class. Book is helpful for studying but tests are mostly the lecture. Go see him in office hours and take this class!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

terrible class. spends the whole time talking about evolution and saving the planet. very boring and very biased. he also has a lot of opinions and he tests you on that rather than the actual material... dont take this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

I loved this professor. All you have to do in order to get an A is read the book! Personally, I found the book really interesting. Weekly video summaries that are easy A's and interesting as well. He offers extra credit. Take it. I'd definitely take him if I could again

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1SCHOLAR
• 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 man is very intelligent and inspires you. Taking this course will help you understand why you are the way you are, genes and environment. 5 exams, 1 final, 1 essay (scholars). To get an A, take good notes, read the book, don't procrastinate, and be there.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHO2
• 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:

I took his scholar class and that was a miracle. After this class i have started to think about the things that i never thought before. He is very kind person and ready to help with whatever is needed. After his class i have started to be more interested in psychology. If you want to get A take good notes, listen lectures and read the book.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

Inspiring professor, highly recommended!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

Phillips is a great teacher. He takes an evolutionary approach on psychology, which can be difficult for some. His test are seriously a killer tho! The final is cumulative and is worth 2x more! It can make you or break you....it broke me. It dropped me to a low B. Do the extra credit!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

he is an amazing teacher! passionate, and he has so much knowledge in the field!He made me love psychology! you have to study or you will not pass with a good grade, he is laid back but those tests are killer!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

AMAZING. Class structure is very straight-foward and organized as it should be. His lectures are exremely interesting & clear with a twist of humor and laid-backness. Phillips answers EVERY question and is highly intelligent and real. Loved the class and his personality.