Ric Topolski - Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Professor: Ric Topolski

Department: Psychology

College: Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class does not have any outlandish assignments. You have three papers that don't have a length requirement, 14 homework assignments (easily the longest part), and 7 tests. I made a 0 on the first two homework assignments, but I still ended up with an A in the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4168
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Something needs to be done about his Grad Assistant! She is by far the worst grad assistant Ive ever encountered, and Im more than sure she grades harder than him! Shes very arrogant especially in the feedback she gives on the lab reports. His test are 20% EACH of your final grade. I would not advise anyone to take this course, EVERRRRR!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4168
• 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:

I find his lectures interesting. The tests are not a big deal if you read the book. His grad assistant this semester was terrible with grading papers and is very condescending when giving feedback. Even when you heed the feedback info, she finds something from which she can take off a lot of points. I hope he helps his future GAs with grading

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3188
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everything is online so it's up to you. The class is definitely passable but if you want an A that's a whole new story. The tests are 100 questions which you must answer in 1 hour. Quizzes aren't hard and discussion posts are fun. For his tests you need to read every single word. His tests are extremely tricky. I have yet to meet a person with an A

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ok so the lectures are dry and boring but he tries to be funny and make it interesting. As long as you interact and answer his questions he wont hesitate to give you extra credit points which is very helpful in the end. I suggest reading the chapters on your own before the lectures. Worked for me on the long, hard online tests. Ctrl f is your bf.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• 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:

Course consists of somewhat dull lectures. However, with those lectures, he'll offer extra credit opportunities randomly whenever you answer a question in class. You will be writing Psych papers that are graded by his Grad Assistants, but as long as you follow the instructions, they're not hard to do. Tests do include things that he says in lecture

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am miserable in this class. The papers aren't even graded by him but by graduate students who grade you too hard. His lectures are very inappropriate as they are mostly about sexual things. He talks too much about things that aren't even on the exams, which are nearly impossible to pass. Avoid this man at all costs.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His exams are online and very hard. Papers are graded by graduate students. I'd advise you not to take him unless you know Psychology really well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4168
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am taking him now for Cognitive psychology. Again- stay out of his class. I am an A student and he makes getting an A unnecessarily difficult. avoid him if possible

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Don't take his courses unless you are interested in the subject and are willing to study really hard. Lectures are dry and tests are hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Topolski is by far one of my favorite professors. He really knows his material and is always willing to answer any questions (as long as he hasn't previously repeated the material to the class multiple times). You need to attend class in order to learn the material. He responds quickly to e-mails regarding class material. He is a very witty guy

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you attend class or he will drop you. He reads straight from the power points. Tests are based off the book and lectures. Boring but easy class. He is a very dull and rude professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took his online class, and it wasn't bad. Pretty easy class if you do the online assignment questions. Every ch. has multiple choice quiz, but it's open book. If you read you will get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASY. Online course, complete the homework assignments and do the research projects- you can do all of them in 1 day. Extra credit; EASY! Also, everything is open book. Get a good grasp on concepts. You also can access previous quiz answers, many which will show up in midterm/final. Fool proof course. A+ and I barely tried.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible attitude towards students.Not helpful at all. Sends you to his research students for help when they are too busy grading his work.Only way that I passed was paying for a private tutor.If you are bad at math STAY AWAY! There are better options to make this class more enjoyable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was the easiest online class I have ever taken. Dr. Topolski was helpful with any questions. You get to take all tests twice and the midterm and final are open book. Doesn't get any better than that!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3121
• 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:

I took him for Quantitative Methods,it was a hard class, because I am bad in math. However Dr. Topolski teaches the subject very well. He is very helpful. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK HIM FOR HELP!!! Helpful hint, Pay Atention to concepts not just math formulas. GREAT CLASS! GREAT PROFESSOR1

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for the online 1101 and am happy with my decision! He's accessible, willing to help, quick to respond to emails, and friendly which is a nice bonus. The course is very thorough, so you do have to put in the work and it is time-consuming! It's very interesting though, and I would definitely recommend taking this course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For your own good...DO NOT TAKE! again I repeat..DO NOT TAKE

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for research methods and honestly dont know how I passed. His tests were very hard, but I did well on my research project and Im guessing he curved the grades some. He is good, just listen and read! And attendance does count!! He will drop you if you dont show-up. And he wont inform you until its to late.