Ryan Kilmer - University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Professor: Ryan Kilmer

Department: Psychology

College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kilmer's class was honestly one of the hardest classes I have ever taken in my college career. He made a 2000 level psychology class unbelievably difficult. He is an approachable and nice guy, but do not be fooled by that because with just 3 HARD tests, 2 papers, and the amount of volunteer work you have to do, it's not worth it...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kilmer is a likable person but do not expect his class to be an easy A. The course grade is entirely based on 3 exams which are INCREDIBLY difficult. The class average for our first exam was a 55 and the lowest score was a 16. He proceeded to tell us that these scores were a result of poor/lack of studying which was not the case. Good luck.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Kilmer is by far the best professor I've ever had. His class was difficult and his tests were challenging, but fair. I learned more in his class than I learned in the rest of my classes combined that semester. He's also kind and he genuinely cares about his students. I'd take a class with him again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kilmer was very nice and a great teacher. However, theres only 3 tests and a paper thats barely worth anything. The tests are so hard and he's a very tough grader. I recommend him if you're ready to work super hard!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2150
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Ryan is a really inspirational, funny, incredibly smart person. He makes class interesting and really engages you in lectures, I always enjoyed going to class each week. The way the class is set up puts weight solely on tests (only 3) which are difficult but fair. If you go to class and study a lot you should be able to do well in this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice as a person, but the toughest grader I've ever met. No options for extra credit, other assignments, no curves. The only graded thing is the tests. Would not recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kilmer is an incredible instructor. He really tries to make his subject matter applicable and easy to remember. If you attend class and take good notes, you should pass with no problem. Reading the text book is necessary. I absolutely loved him, and would take him again in an instant!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's community psych, so he tries to make the class feel like a small community, almost to the point where it's uncomfortable. He tries to connect with his students in a way that, to me, felt a bit fake. The class itself was pointless to go to; it was just a big conversation, which is nice, but trust me: It doesn't help at ALL on the insane tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Kilmer is a pretty funny guy. I found him pretty attractive too. He keeps his class engaged and ready to learn. However, he sometimes speaks in coded language while teaching that makes you feel like he is only talking to you. He makes you become more aware of your actions ways of thinking.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMMPSYCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at UNCC! I heard his test were tough but I decided to take his course anyway. I am so glad I did. He is an EXCELLENT professor. Loves what he does and cares about students and the subject. His test are college level and are tough but I enjoyed having a class that actually challenged me!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kilmer is the best teacher I had in all of my four years at UNC Charlotte. He is engaging and caring and really knows what he is talking about. He will help anyone who needs it and always strives to make things as fair as possible. His tests are hard and but I highly recommend him if you are willing to put forth the work!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3155001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kilmer is hands-down the best professor I've had at UNCC. Unlike most other teachers who only do easy multiple choice tests, Dr. Kilmer gives tests based at a college level, which they should be. you can do well if you take his advice and take his exams seriously. If you're lazy don't take. He should be highest paid prof at UNCC.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

To do well you HAVE to come to EVERY class, most of the material is not in the textbook. Exams are mostly short answer and grading is TOUGH. The way the questions are worded doesn't bring the information asked for to mind even if you kinda know it...Class is interesting and engaging, but would not take again!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYH1234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a great teacher! My favorite at UNCC. He's interesting, entertaining, funny, and really wants his class to succeed. Very impressed. It's nice to see a professor that really cares

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a phenomenal prof. He is a goofy guy but he knows his stuff, and his tests are fair. They are challenging (short answer) but if you go to class and study you'll be fine. I would definitely take him again and recommend him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• 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:

He is a great professor. He's a little quirky, but hilarious. He's an extremely nice guy and very willing to help you succeed in the course. Exams are somewhat difficult, but if you stay up on the reading and attend class regularly you shouldn't receive anything under a B in the course. It's not an easy A, but if you do the work you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCCOMT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VERY challenging. It's not an easy class you need to do some serious work for an A. He grades tough too so you really need to go above and beyond. He is very very nice. Just hard teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best psyc prof I've had at UNCC. Class is challenging. You really have to work for an A, and be sure to go to class because his lectures cover things that are not in the book. I learned so much in his class that it was worth it. If you're an idiot, or looking for an easy A, avoid this class. Otherwise, he's a great prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was HARD! You need to make sure you continue to go to class and keep up with the readings. The professor does not hand out study guides except for the final, but even then it was just a summary of every single chapter. Tests are extremely hard and thats the only thing you are graded on.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i hate this class, it was so boring and since he did not take attendance i never went. I taught myself the material but everynow and then he would ask question about random days in class we took notes. Not the most helpful teacher and his study guide for the final was insaine not even half of the detailed infomation on the study was on the final.