Tori Bovard - American River College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Tori Bovard

Department: Psychology

College: American River College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PYSC480
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor B, is such a knowledgeable professor, and her lectures were always a little off beat - and I loved it that way. It made the class more interesting when some of the topics just werent. You do the homework before class, so you already know the material. Professor B really knows her stuff, and is incredibly intelligent, great choice!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was organized and clear about expectations for our weekly assignments, which is important in an online class. Lots of reading and videos, but not too much that it was overwhelming. Exams were somewhat difficult, with some very specific questions about videos/ articles. Overall a good professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSCH305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes a good, funny professor, but she expects you to read and understand the book by yourself at home

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a great teacher and good lecturer. Towards the end of class we watched a lot of movies. I preferred when she lectures because it made the exams easier. The book is required and you have to finish a chapter a week which is pretty easy but honestly that was the part I hated. Only one paper and very easy. Overall great experience!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy class. Interesting subject, but Prof is very absent. Discussions can be interesting, but few participate making it hard to carry a topic. VERY text heavy. Read text, watch a couple TED talk vids, open book exam. Done. Boring but easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the class online, so I expected more reading and busywork than most classes, but this was pretty annoying. In addition to the Pearson Revel due every week, she assigns extensive weekly articles/videos that are required in order answer her subjective exam questions. H.W. weight pales in comparison to the amount of time it takes to complete.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSCH305
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just had her class for pscyh 305. DO NOT TAKE. does not go over any of the information that will be on exam. She Presents info. not teach.. Horrible experience, she is also a dean so you will never get her full attention

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very nice and confident. Easy A. Don't buy book, use in library. Test can be hard, but most answers are online. Three exams and one final. One project, which was easy. Does not let take notes in class on any device.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bovards course isn't difficult, but I wish I would have taken an online course. I don't feel that class time is used objectively most days, as she allows students to overtake the lecture with their personal life stories. I study the textbook well, but wish that she was better at keeping the class on track and focused on the topics on hand

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious and great teacher. Only bad thing is I feel she shares her opinions way too much. Really interesting class though

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fairly easy class. Just, please, make sure you read the textbook and comment on the discussion boards. This is how you pass. Other than that, it shouldn't be too much of a challenge.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Online course, very straight forward. One quiz & four discussion board submissions per week. One chapter to read per week along with supplementary videos and media articles. She gives plenty of time on quizzes and tests. There aren't any research or papers. Easy A if you read and define keyterms weekly

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy A class, a lot of reading though. She makes a PPT for every chapter so that was awesome. 3 tests and a final. 4 discussion posts a week.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor B was absolutely fantastic! I would absolutely take her Human Sexuality class again! Her tests are on d2l and at home so you don't have to go to class the days you have exams. Her power points give you all of the necessary information to get an A on all tests. They are open note too! She doesn't give homework other than 1 easy essay.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This online course was a disappointment. Not up to par with the rest of the UCCSU transferable courses at ARC. There were no lectures at all and the power point slides often did not reference material used in exams. If you take this course, make use of online flash cards. It's not a difficult class, but you are on your own for it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 356
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a fantastic teacher, but make sure you are paying attention and DO THE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH365
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very eye opening class. Her exams are online, so it's also open note. Not hard to pass, though her lectures can run dry. Her panels are very fun and new. There's more discussion than lecture, so you're gonna need the textbook for the exams. She is lenient and willing to work with you if anything comes up

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No HW, 4 exams, 1-2 easy projects. A bunch of idiots take this class, and a dumb teacher to be honest. 100 students and statistically some will be late, but she doesn't care, so be on time! If you have a brain, I don't recommend this class, she is constantly skewing her statistics and ideas, 13 of her tests questions do not agree with SCIENCE.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH356
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such an easy class if you just do the work! 1 chapter to read each week with a 10 question quiz, 4 group discussion boards, and 4 exams. The content of the class is very interesting and discussion groups are fun and insightful. Such an easy and enjoyable class. I woul definitely recommend it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely fun class! A lot of fun lectures, guest speakers and sex panels. I learned a lot of interesting things and laughed a lot. Work is really easy if you read the text book, you only take online exams which are multiple choice and only one project is due. No homework (besides keeping up on your reading) Take this class, you won't regret it!