Renee Babcock - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Renee Babcock

Department: Psychology

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Babcock is a good prof. The online book has easy tests and quizzes. Once in awhile she gives extra credit for coming to class but you don't need to go to lecture. As long as you get your work done and study for the tests you'll be all set.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

To be completely honest, I stopped attending this class a month ago. I went to the first couple of lectures and she's great. Super friendly and knows what she's talking about. But if you read the book, take the quizzes, and take the exam (all online) you'll literally be fine. I don't even bother to show up and I've had an A semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's passionate about what she's teaching and always makes sure to give examples to clarify ideas. If you pay attention, you're guaranteed an A. She keeps lectures interesting. There are quizzes online before each exam, but the work isn't hard. There are a few mini essays that you'll have to write.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy online class as long as you read the online textbook. Lots of points available through the online text to help boost your grade. Offers two chances at online exams with lockdown browser, and there is no final exam! Don't even need to view the powerpoints, just read the text. Weekly discussion board, and a couple of writing assignments.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great lady. Lecture heavy but she is very nice and obviously cares about her students. Online textbook needed, with LOTS of quizzes to go with, not too hard though. Couple papers assigned, exams online with lockdown browser. Also, 2 current events which aren't hard. Prof. Babcock is a solid choice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people take psychology, and I would highly recommend Professor Babcock. Her lectures were not mandatory, but I never missed a lecture because they were really interesting and it was easier than having to read the book. Weekly quizzes that can be difficult if you don't put in a little effort. Very friendly and very funny.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was one of the best professors I have had so far. Has straight forward lectures with power points to fill out with notes that are directly on the exams. Online homework is a huge grade booster and super easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Babcock is an easy instructor. You do not need to come to class but beware: some things she shows in class shows up on the exams. All work is online via REVEL (buy the access code which includes the book). Offers good extra credit. Easy A class. She can be boring and routine though because she reads directly off the power points.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Incredible! By far one of the most understanding, relatable professors I have ever had. She tries to meet our needs by being very flexible, but not too flexible where she is taken advantage of. Honestly, if you just do your homework and average C's on the exams you will most likely end up around an A- or B grade in class. Recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lectures/power points. Do the assignments on REVEL and the discussion boards! Exams can be taken twice with no final. She responds to emails quickly

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

There is a lot of homework for this class, but if you pay attention to her lectures they are pretty simple! It looks like way more work than it truly is! I absolutely loved professor Babcock! She kept her lectures interesting and related things to our lives to make it easier to understand the info! Fave class by far! Totally recommend :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Babcock is a great professor for PSY100. Lectures are optional, although I would recommend going to take notes off her PowerPoints. The Revel homework assignments make up the majority of your grade, so as long as you can do well on those, you can definitely get an A in the class. She's really sweet and understanding & I would definitely recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Babcock is amazing professor! I really enjoyed her lectures. PSY 220 was a very easy class, just make sure to do the homework and show up for lecture. The textbook is online. Also she doesn't make her students take a final!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You don't need the book just the access code for homework/quizzes online. I never studied outside the assignments online and got a B+. Prof Babcock adds relatable/relevant content to lectures so they're always interesting. She's very approachable and easy to talk to. Definitely a "mom" type prof, even in a large lecture class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked the lectures because they were very interesting but the exams were pretty hard. Spend time on the online quizzes because those are a big part of the grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class with Dr. Babcock is always interesting and she gives plenty of opportunities for questions and open discussion. Do not do homework the night before the exam.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

you can get any grade above a C if you take notes in class or get them from a friend. She also gives a study guide a couple of days before the exams which is very helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed her class. As long as you stay up on the reading and do well with the online quizzes and papers you will be prepared for the exam. It isn't necessary to attend lecture but it definitely helps. She enjoys conversations about the topics and is more than willing to work out any issues with you. Great!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is such a wonderful professor. Her exams were easy only if you knew the material. You can either study off of her lecture notes or just out of the book. Both I found were to be extremely helpful, but by the end of the semester I just studied out of the book. Lots of points in online homework but super easy and fast to do SHOULD EASILY GET AN A!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Babcock is an AMAZING professor. She truly cares about her students. She gives plenty of extra credit and outlines all assignment due dates and the dates of all exams on the first day. She gives clear study guides and word for word notes in class. Take notes from her power points and do the online homework and you'll do great in class & on exams.