Timothy Pychyl - Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Timothy Pychyl

Department: Psychology

College: Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Tim, he is by far the best prof I have ever had. So glad I took his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof I've had so far!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• 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:

Great prof truly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely personable with all of his students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found he was intriguing. His lectures were never boring and he really takes into account of your attention- he didnt want to give boring lectures and encouraged feedback to make the course even better. Would definitely recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tim cares so genuinely for his students, its amazing. Hes switched to e-tests so the textbook reading is pretty mandatory but his midterms are pretty textbook-heavy, and its typically an interesting read. Hes an amazing prof!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really interesting content, super manageable, dare I say easy, evaluation. And a passionate and purposeful professor to wrap it all up. If you have an interest in personality psychology and the big 5, you'll probably fine this class thoroughly enjoyable and fair. He also audio records every lecture if you're feeling particularly lazy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pychyl is awesome! He is super down to earth and you can tell he loves his students and is passionate about teaching. Reading the textbook is mandatory since there are quizzes, but the chapters are short and its an easy read / easy 20% mark booster. Exams are fair, but make sure you memorize all the stats from lecture and the readings!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Pychyl is the most caring teacher I've ever had. He truly cares about his students and wants us to pass his class. His lectures are fun and inspiring. 20% of your final grade consists of reading and taking a quiz once or twice a week depending on the week. Seems like a lot sometimes but so worth it at the end of the semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is great with Tim. All the tests are multiple choice and very straightforward. The readings are short and he assigns 20% to the online quizzes attached to them, which boost anyone who tries into the A range. And all of his lectures are recorded and uploaded to CULearn if you're ill. Easy A, interesting class, heavily reccommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very good at lectures, he really cares about his work and the success of his students. he's always there to help you out. make sure to read the textbook and go to class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most kind-hearted man ever, he really cares about his students and will do what he can to make sure they get good grades. His lectures go in depth on one topic so you HAVE to read the textbook for the midterms and exam. As long as you read the textbook and study, you should be able to get a good mark! Go to office hours, he loves to chat!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• 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:

Prof Pychyl is super passionate about personality, and it shows in how much he really wants his students to learn. I looked forward to his lectures and barely missed any because they were really enjoyable. His exams are tough and the essay question is pretty intimidating, but I feel like it was worth it in the end :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2601
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer with passion and useful information.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FYSM1308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never clear on deadlines or expectations for assignments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading and long papers. Very full of himself as well. Don't take his motivating humans course, it's not structured at all.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• 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:

A great professor who shows passion & an understanding of the material. His tests are tricky & worded more difficult than they need to be (about half the class failed the first midterm) but if you attend class, read the text & study hard you will do well. I did need to put more effort in to this course but I really enjoyed it. Pychyl is great.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCA
• 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:

His exams/midterms do not have proper validity. The amount of questions is absurd and does not reflect the course load. It seems he is quite keen on memorization instead of interactive learning. He is very smart but i Do not recommend him what so ever.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2600
• 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:

Very good prof. Really knows what he is talking about and is extremely passionate. Quite entertaining as well. Exams are fair and there is heavy use from the textbook, but outlined exactly what was going to be on the exams. Essay's topic was completely up to you and was marked relatively easily.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCB
• 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:

This prof is AMAZING! He makes everything so clear and easy to understand..He podcasts all the lectures too so if u miss a class u dont need to worry..I loved this class and him!!