Stanley Coren - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Stanley Coren

Department: Psychology

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a world class lecturer, and dog lover. Take his course if you are going to take psyc 100. You don't want to miss out on stories about how he met Jean Piaget as a graduate student, and how he was a friend to B.F. Skinner.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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:

I attend UVic and never actually took one of his classes, but I read his latest book and curiosity brought me here. If you UBC freshmen want advice, read his book. You'll love Flint and his antics.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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:

One day a bird was perched on a windowsill and my professor said: "If only I had wings like you, I'd be able to go anywhere. Well... maybe I don't need wings." - S. Coren Had some of the most enjoyable lectures,got me very interested in the subject by telling funny and thoughtful stories.Extremely lucky to b in his final class Good luck Dr. Coren!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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:

Very smart teacher, knows his stuff for sure. Goes through notes super fast so you better have lightning fingers or a camera, i had a camera and it was very useful. You could ultimately not attend class and just read the textbook and do fine in this class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BEST ADVICE: Go to class. He goes through slides really quickly and has no notes posted anywhere. BRING A CAMERA! A lot of material is from the text book but he also sneaks in a few things during lectures that will surprise you during the exam. All tests are multiple choice which can suck.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof I ever met!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• 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:

The absolute BEST of UBC. This guy is amazing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• 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:

Surprisingly hilarious, he makes the subject really interesting to learn about. But better bring a camera or laptop because you definitely won't be able to copy down what's on the slides in 10 seconds. Also, his exams aren't too bad as long as you read your stuff.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• 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:

Absolutely hilarious.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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:

ONE OF THE BEST PROFS you will ever have. Midterms could be tricky but if u readhis notes and do the readings, you should get an A. I did!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Coren runs a hard course. He does go through his slides quickly, but if you've read the textbook before class (as recommended) you'll be able to keep up. His quirks are quirky, but it keeps the lectures interesting. Your mark is based upon 4 m/c tests, which may be good or bad based on personal opinion.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wanted to major in psych and he made me completely change my mind. There are 4 m/c tests worth 25% that are SO hard to pass. The class was scaled over 10% on EVERY test. Lectures are funny and engaging and its quite clear that he loves teaching, but unless you're able to memorize hundreds of cue cards, stay away.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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 awesome!! his lecture is interesting and funny. only bad thing is he sometimes goes through his slides so fast. better to bring digital camera.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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:

The textbook for the class was awesome, and he often gives personal insights to the materials that will stick to your head for a long time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• 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:

so awesome

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• 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:

the best prof i had in first year, yes he goes by his slides very quickly but my suggestion would be to take the notes by hand anyway,(seriously are you going to go back and look at your photos of his slides?) his lecture notes take up 30% or so of his test and if he's going to skim through the slides so quickly it obviously means its not important

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I chose Prof. Coren's section because he was well-reviewed - after a year of him, colour me confused. I'll grant that he presents the material in an approachable manner, and the course is extremely well-organized, but it's awfully monotonous. And honestly people, the jokes are terrible. Oh, and I hope you like dogs and MIDI-versions of bad songs

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the lectures get a little boring after a while. moves through the slides too fast

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Coren is referenced in the course textbook, you just know he has to be good! Exams are fair, all multiple choice, but not a walk in the park. Gives engaging lectures and effective examples. Never a dull moment.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• 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:

AMAZING man =D goes through slides pretty fast but if you've read the text beforehand, no big deal, really funny, loves his dogs (they're sooo cute), all m/c test, not too hard if you really love psych, I love this course, I love this prof, definitely recommend taking this but don't if you're gonna slack off: you need to stay on top of things =)