Ron Borowsky - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Professor: Ron Borowsky

Department: Psychology

College: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is no dispute over Dr. Borowkys knowledge and capabilities within the field of psychology, he knows his stuff. However, in lecture he tends to fly through the notes (which actually pertain to your exams) and spends the rest of class talking about his lab (which holds no importance to your exams) don't take this class if you want a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The MC on his exams are focused from the text and the short answer questions are based from his notes. He uploads semi filled notes before class, so attending class is a must to get all the notes. His exams are super tough, so definitely study the material. Overall, Ron's lectures were interesting but you definitely had to work hard to do good.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good course great prof

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY456
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Borowsky has done tons of research in neuroimaging of language and cognition, so he was really able to explain the method stuff that this seminar was about.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY805
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I learned so much about stats from this course...especially the 9 spss assignments which are thoroughly demoed. Ron's great at answering questions, and really tries to make sure you understand the connections between all the stats.. Despite the dry nature of the topic, he really made it interesting, understandable, and sometimes funny ("OMNIBUS"!!)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You really do need to go over the notes a few times and think about the material to understand it. Both midterms were easy and fairly predictable, but the final had a few things that students were not expecting. It's hard to know what you're supposed to know from the textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While I may have rated him very poorly for statistics (see below), his teaching style was perfect for a class like the Psychology of Language. He loves his topic, and makes it clear. The textbook is also very helpful. I would highly recommend taking this course from him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was ridiculous. His teaching style (fill in the blank notes from a powerpoint) should not be seen anywhere near a statistics class. While Sarty would work through example questions on the board, Borowsky did NONE of that. It was straight theory, and if you wanted to know more, you had to teach it to yourself. Would not recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ooooh dear... this is a guy that knows Stats TOO well to teach. He doesn't explain anything at an undergrad level.. he just assumes everyone knows what is going on in his mind.. and make it more difficult to keep himself interested in the material. The textbooks useless, and he is too. I spent hours on the internet looking for better explanations

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I miss Sarty - at least he SHOWED YOU how to do things. This guy talks... and talks... and talks... Powerpoint should NEVER be the format for stats classes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not understand crucial statistical concepts. Most of the class will be based on reading SPSS outputs but not understanding what they mean. Take stats from someone else.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Made stats easier to understand. Uses theory development more than actual math skills, which definitely helped me pass. He is very knowledgeable, but every now and then he talks about stuff that is totally over most of our heads. His voice has a tendency to drag on, and sometimes I find myself waking up in his class. Overall, much better than Sarty

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very good really funny too

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely has a different approach than Sarty. Helps you to understand the basic concepts. Tests, I found at least, to be pretty easy. He goes over things a lot to make sure you understand. I really liked him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is extremely boring and hard but he works well with what he has.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy, but exams are killer!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pseudohomophones are EVIL! But he's great. Final exam is BRUTAL though. Just brutal.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY256252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

VERY good prof! Interesting and informed. Easy to talk to. Disability friendly. Gives very detailed instructions for term papers. I do hope I never have to use the word "pseudohomophone" again though!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Smart and helpful. Funny too!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Likes his own work best