Gary Wells - Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Professor: Gary Wells

Department: Psychology

College: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Often rude to students. Seems to enjoy feeling special. Tries to shock the class. Uses prestige in university to force attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures on different material than read in the text book, which makes reading the textbook a must, as you are tested on the lectures given in class as well as the textbook assigned readings. Class was really interesting over all.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH208
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary Wells is a great guy. It's cool because he is a creditable source . He was on Oprah! The lectures are so interesting for this class, and I honestly learned so much. Most of the test material is spoon-fed to you, but doing the reading is an easy A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great professor and really fun to listen to. He cares a lot about his students. Make sure to do the reading and come to class because the test is heavy on both and not everything is covered in lectures. The tests arent bad if you know the vocabulary and have done the reading.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY280
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The exams were somewhat correlated to the in class material. The tests are so difficult that class average is usually about 68%. That's way too low to be a good teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In order to do well in one of his classes, you must actually read the textbook and pay attention during lectures. Sometimes a couple days before he has a test he will hold a review section, which I would highly recommend going to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary Wells is a great professor and I would highly recommend taking this course. Not only is the material extremely interesting so is the professor. Wells also has very great credentials as he has been a guest expert on shows like 60 minutes and even Oprah! Overall, he is very qualified and interesting and I highly recommend this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary is fantastic. Though the lectures are long they are never dull. Want to attend class (half the testing questions are lecture material and the other half are from the reading). He also does 3 point quizzes at the beginning of each lecture and you receive one point just for going. Very interesting material with incredible teaching.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYSCH280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gary Wells is easily one of the best, if not the best, lecturers at ISU. He has a very dry sense of humor, which appeals to most college students, and is very good at telling stories that are practical and relate to the material. I absolutely loved this class, it was so cool! You HAVE to read the textbook to do well in the class. 10 SONA required.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYSCH280
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, absolutely hilarious, makes lectures enjoyable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wells is awesome. His lectures are interesting and he's funny as hell!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY280
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher, just make sure you actually study for the exams and do the readings.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

there is no homework Extra credit is possible and fun He has no filter really overall an amazing class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• 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:

The class is split between two professors. Dr Wells is the first instructor. He's an alright guy and he knows his stuff. He tries to engage the students and is pretty entertaining the class is easy enough to pass if you go to class everyday and pay attention, taking good notes. You have to know your stuff to pass the exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYSCH280
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are really interesting and engaging. You really have to know your stuff to score well on the tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had. You need to go to lectures and never skip, but to be honest you won't want to skip anyway. You need to actually study for the exams and put some effort in, but the material is so interesting and so well taught it's fairly easy. The entire class gets curved at the end of the semester, and then he adds extra credit in.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary is awesome! His lectures are always funny and interesting. He really knows what he is talking about and is famous in his field. If you read you should do fine. He is very clear about grading and what will be on tests. Really recommend!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting but long, Dr. Wells sense of humor is good. Tested on material from lecture and book every day plus on tests so keep up with the readings! Graded by how well you do relative to your class . Really not a bad professor at all

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super long lectures that weren't always really interesting. He's a super modern teacher though, and very relatable. He has tough tests that are half reading, half lecture based questions so you have to put in a lot of time to the class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH280
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very Knowledgeable about what he talks about. Definetly would love to take another class with him. Language is modern and fresh. Plays music before class to keep things fresh.