Terrence Deak - Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Professor: Terrence Deak

Department: Psychology

College: Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, lowest dropped plus a final. The grades on these exams are usually around a 70% but it's doable if you go to class and take notes. Not trying to trick you with the exams but everything in the book and taught in class is fair game. Slides not posted online. Kinda funny, kinda arrogant. Overall, fine but not special.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very knowledgeable man, and he will give a thorough lecture. However, the course is a bit ridiculous, as there are only exams. So, if you do not do well on the exams, your grade is basically finished. There is, nonetheless, a rather generous curve. Despite the fact that there are no clickers, come to class, as the notes are not posted.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are generally very clear, well prepared, and informative. No problems there. The draw back is that he's arrogant and suffers from a very large ego. Deak, loosen your belt a few notches man. It would have made your senior level course more enjoyable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You need to read the textbook and study the notes daily to get a decent grade. Don't be lazy! His tests are tough with specific questions; they're more about applying what you learned verses regurgitating all the info into the test. Difficult class, but Deak is a good teacher and is entertaining.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Psychology 111 is an introductory course that covers a ton of material. All of his tests are multiple choice, but they aren't easy. The class average on tests were around the C- range. Reading the textbook and showing up to every lecture is essential. Deak is a great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• 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:

Deak's lectures could sometimes drag on but he definitely tries to keep you engaged. There were 3 tests and a final, and all of them were pretty challenging. Since you aren't assigned any homework or projects, your grade solely rides on how you do on tests, so make sure to go to lecture and read the textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Listen I'm not a freshman so i'll tell you how it is. I would say that this is a typical course that requires reading time every week preferably everyday before class. The lectures are very interesting and if you have a question just raise ur hand he will answer you. Go to office hours and look at your test to see what you did wrong. READ!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Deak is a great guy, super nice and funny. He knows what he's talking about. If you go to class, take good notes you'll do fine. If you want to do really well, you definitely need to study the textbook.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the tests are pretty hard not going to sugar-coat it. you have to really study and know both the textbook and lecture notes to do well... he keeps class interesting, always tries to answer questions when a hand is raised. overall he is ok and the class is ok.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are pretty boring, but if you read the textbook you should be fine. I won't be taking another one of his classes though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

best professor I've had. His tests are extremely difficult, tho He's very funny and helpful. You have to really know the material in order to do good. You have to read the book and attend class because the tests have material from the book and the lecture. Even though my lecture was 90 min, the time flies by because its very interesting

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Deak is pretty funny and his lectures are long so they can get boring but he is straight-forward and a good teacher. The tests are difficult but not because of him. As long as you study, you'll be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• 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:

he's amazing! the best class i've taken at binghamton, he is HILARIOUS! but you really do have to read the text book. this class is very interesting, best prof to take intro psych with

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• 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:

nice guy but Very hard exams and a lot of textbook reading

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• 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:

He is a good teacher... does a good job of keeping the class entertained and interested. However, he teaches straight from the textbook... meaning, it is essential to have a good memory and good study habits to get a decent grade. I was hoping for material to think deeply about rather than facts to memorize. It's his biggest fault.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• 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:

tries to make class fun, but class aveages on test s are always low 70's

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• 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:

The material is hard, as he likes to focus on the biology aspect of psychology, but as long as you read the textbook and take notes you should be alright. He's an entertaining lecturer and actually made me enjoy the class even though there's so much to know.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC111
• 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:

He like to talk about his life and his family drawing no connection between the topic and his tangents. He also tends to stammer often to the point where you wish you hadn't shown up to class at all.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• 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:

People need to stop complaining. He keeps class fun and teaches you at the same time.The tests are hard, but you can do well if you actually read the textbook and study the notes like he tells you to.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really like this class. the material is hard and the tests are hard. if you have time to put into this class and are willing to study a lot then take it. he is also a funny guy and interesting. you don't really have to go to class as long as you get the notes from someone. he drops 1 test out of 3