Alan Oda - Azusa Pacific University-Azusa, Azusa, CA

Professor: Alan Oda

Department: Psychology

College: Azusa Pacific University-Azusa, Azusa, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor seems like a nice guy, and he is good at lecturing, but he is not a good professor. His study Guides suck and do not even line up with the exams, and you are guaranteed a bad grade in the class, do not take! He does not even bother to learn anyones names. And your grade is pretty much just exams so you are kind of set up to fail.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oda is a nice guy that and knows he goes to fast with his lectures. Your grade will all be dependent on midterms, class average for many of tests were below 60%. Evident that his study guides do not help, nor is his teaching style engaging enough for students. Not my best experience in the classroom.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Oda acknowledges at the beginning that he tends to jump around and go rather quickly and he lets you know it's okay to ask him to go back. He isn't exactly a "warm" professor, but he cares about students and fully supports the ones who put themselves out there. He even helped me get a research opportunity set up for next semester!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH290
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Strange teaching style, makes odd comments about his family and children that made the class uncomfortable. Didn't give timely feedback. Not necessarily a hard class, but not an enjoyable experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC290
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Odas a good teacher, but there wasnt much that went into the grade book. The class was pretty easy though and hes a good lecturer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy and very nice but when it comes to teaching, by far my worst experience. Our grades relied on 3 mid terms and one final. Not to mention his tests are extremely hard. The class felt Very scattered, we never got our grades back to us, and never replied to my several emails.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i didn't open my online textbook ONCE. total waste of money, he doesn't tell you to use it at all. But Oda is wonderful, he is a great professor and engages with his class, funny and nice. However, there are only 4 exams going toward your grade, NOTHING ELSE, maybe 1 or 2 extra credit opportunities but that's it. But his study guides are great !

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY290
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an extremely nice guy to everyone. He definitely knows his stuff. His teaching style is a bit monotonous. I missed a class about every week, and when there, I did not listen at all. I still passed, so I don't think he fails people unless he has to. All the papers are graded easily, but the tests are crazy hard. Easy to pass, hard to get an A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC290
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have a couple of easy papers and the tests - they are challenging, so you have to really study for them. You also have to complete a sona credit (easy). His lectures are amazing, he makes is really interesting. This is first science class I have really enjoyed. Even though I had some trouble with it, his lectures was worth it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oda is great. Participation isn't mandatory. You aren't required to purchase the textbook. He references it in class and he certainly recommends you buy it, but you'll survive without it. The class is lectures only. There are hardly any discussions; you're in and you're out. Oda is a funny guy, and he is clearly passionate about his profession.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It was his first time teaching this class. He taught the information as best as he could. He is an amazing professor and person. However, the tests are very hard even if you study. Must go to class to learn information if you want to pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a kind and understanding man who does the occasional throw in of the dad jokes. But just to be real rn - this man gave tests on info he didn't really cover in class, even tho all we did was lectures. His study guides WILL NOT HELP YOU. Filled them out with 2 other people, no help. Gotta read your book to get better than a C, I'd say. If only.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this Professor, he's very funny and gives a lot of examples. The only problem I had was that he talked very fast and the fact that the class is merely graded on the exams was a bit tough; but if you study the material thoroughly you should be fine!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! He's funny, engaged, and wiling to help. Very approachable, and this class is a easy A if your willing to put in some time to study for the bigger tests. You don't always have to come to class, as he doesn't take role, but it helps to hear him explain things! Overall, very enjoyable, great guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

take this class. but if you're a psych major take another one don't buy textbook, not worth it if you put in effort you'll pass posts notes on sakai attendance not mandatory cool professor, really nice & funny tough grader, but manageable. only less than 5 assignments the whole semester i love psych but wasn't enthused about this class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Oda is by far the best professor to take for Psych. He knows the topic so well and makes sure that every student understands it. His lectures are never boring because he engages the students with his humor and interesting examples. This class has taught me so much about psychology. Take Oda for any class that you can! No homework, and 4 tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Oda so much. He always manages to keep me engaged in what he is teaching. I would totally recommend him. So far he's only given two exams and no homework, so if you do good on the exams you'll be good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His exams are not based on his lectures, but on the book. He has several papers throughout the semester, but only 1-1.5 pages long and it's based on your childhood development. He tends to move around the due/test dates.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC290
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Boring class. The professor gives a reading assignment, then regurgitates all of the information on a power point. I come to class to grow/learn, and so I was extremely disappointed when I discovered there would be no critical thinking involved with this class. Super easy, but a waste of money if you are going to college to learn. Nice guy though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH299
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Oda is totally unique. He's enthusiastic about psych, which helps when you're not. He makes class interesting and he's a really sweet guy out of class. He's very clear in what he expects from his students, and his class is fairly easy. But he doesn't dumb stuff down. He respects his students. Great class, great prof!