Don Sharpe - University of Regina, Regina, SK

Professor: Don Sharpe

Department: Psychology

College: University of Regina, Regina, SK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved this prof and course! Don is funny and and tries to make things as easy as possible so his students can succeed. He doesn't post notes online so come to class and take good notes and you will be fine for the exams. Final is non comprehensive except for one question that was very general and easy to answer if you attended lectures and such.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most incredible professor ever!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH220
• 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 is a nice and accommodating professor, but his class was unexpectedly very difficult. He does not post slides online, most of his test questions are based on class examples/videos (and minor/all the details of them) I wrote all the key concepts in class, examples, and studied lots and still managed to get a bad grade. Don't recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• 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:

Entertaining lectures, such a funny and witty guy, keeps you interested on the topic. He is very passionate about Psychology. Make sure you listen well and take good notes, all info is from what he says (slideshows are just pictures and titles). Mini assignments worth 1% each and non-cumulative midterms/final make up your mark! :) highly recommend

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC405
• 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:

He's a nice guy and I usually like him as a prof but not for this class, especially for the lab! The lab was the hardest thing I've ever done since he gives no instructions. The paper was bad to but he marks easy. The midterms and final were LONG and difficult. He also gives lots of readings to do. Definitely not planning on taking him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC405
• 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 is a really nice guy but is one of my least favourite profs. He spends a ton of time making jokes and telling stories but he doesn't do a great job of explaining concepts. I'm a psych honours student and Don's class was my worst mark ever (out of ALL of the classes I have taken). Do the readings and know all of the people's names he talks about

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don is amazing! He is practically a celebrity amongst the Psych majors as he is able to take any content and make it funny and enjoyable to learn. He is very witty and kind. He makes coming to class not a waste of time and is always very accommodating to meet outside of lecture. If you want a prof who can brighten your day, take his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Would definitely take another class with him. Although I don't appreciate how questions about random stories he tells in class or examples he shares show up on the exams. You never know what he might test you on so jot down everything he says unless he specifically points out not to write something down. Hilarious guy though!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don is a decent prof. 2 MTs and a cumulative final exam. He did not have a required textbook and had us refer to his notes therefore ATTENDANCE IS A MUST! I think he's pretty straight-forward when it comes to his expectations. But he does ask a Few "trick" q's and he does ask questions about the examples he shares in class so take some notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sharpe is fantastic! He was hilarious in class and made the notes and material interesting. Attendance is a must as he doesn't post notes, but if you do miss you can copy his lecture notes (basically just copies of his slides). Weekly mini assignments, midterm and non-cumulative final. Great class, greater prof!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's the funniest prof I've had! Psych 204 really isn't that interesting a class, but he actually made it better than I thought it would be. His tests definitely require studying, but there are no surprises or trick questions on them. Unfortunately he doesn't post notes, so you have to go to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's hilarious! I found his assignments interesting, his tests were clear, and I actually enjoyed his lectures! The only thing I didn't like was that he gives a lot of examples instead of definitions, and he asks for definitions on his tests so you'll have to look many up on your own. But really great prof!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice guy. He is funny and make the class so much fun. However, he does not explain the math part of the course thoroughly enough! the theory part of the both midterms and final was brutal! Overall, you need to do some self-teaching if you wish to pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Sharpe! He makes the class so much fun and easy to understand. He has a great sense of humor & very understanding with students. I am deffinetley going to take PSYCH 305 with him & any future psych classes he teaches!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC405
• 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:

Don is an excellent statistics professor. He uses great examples and makes stats... dare I say it... fun? He is a charismatic speaker and has a quirky sense of humour. He KNOWS his stuff, loves his students, and is a very nice man. I wish that I had taken more courses with him during my undergraduate degree!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Used lots of examples rather than definitions and explanations. Tests required definitions and explanations so that was a problem. The paper was a struggle and the majority of the class were from the honour's program so that should tell you something. Avoid him for higher level classes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The content itself was dfficult to pay attention to, but he does his best to make it tolerable. His jokes are quite funny and if you have any questions he's always available to ask and pretty flexible about assignments.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH204
• 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:

Psych 204 is one of the most boring classes in the world. He made it good. I can't wait to take more classes from him. Makes awesome pop culture analogies. He's also hilarious. I highly recommend

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are fun & interesting; beware, labs are either easy, or SO difficult that he has to carry the lab over to the following week. He does not give clear instructions for labs; even with the TA labs are BRUTAL. Beware he doesn't say what he means. EVERYONE in the labs are frustrated & confused. Expect to teach & be taught by other students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funniest prof in the Psych department. Uses weird analogies for things that actually help you remember. To say it was an advanced stats class, I actually looked forward to going.