Gordon Sarty - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Professor: Gordon Sarty

Department: Psychology

College: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY233234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

so smug; not a good prof

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not a good prof

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY234235
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obviously a super smart guy but so smug it makes your skin crawl. Extremely strict in terms of tests, assignment due dates and cell phone/laptop use in class. He's tough but fair and if you put in the work, go to class and do the assignments then you'll do fine. Get help at the math/stats help centre for the stuff that stumps you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY233234
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I started the year off afraid of stats, but Sarty made it bearable. You had to attend lectures because he does not post notes online. Also, he goes over SPSS outputs in class which you need to know for exams. Overall, his midterms were not hard, but his finals were harder. If you attend class, take good notes and do the assignments you'll do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sarty is decently funny and knows the material well. Doesn't allow laptops and handwrites his notes in class, but copy down everything he writes exactly and you'll do great. My main complaint is that he is unavailable for help outside of class time. Gave a hard final to drop the class average (I had 100% prior) but otherwise his tests are very fair

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives all his notes in class (they are the only material you need to do well in the class) so attend lectures! Midterms were a breeze but the final was actually terrible. The class average was high so he gave a hard final to tank it. Do all assignments and you should be ok. Also, he doesn't allow computers so bring your pen and paper to class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class ended up going MUCH better than expected. I expected to barely scrape by in this class, but did better than I thought. He doesn't allow technology so everything is handwritten, and there are no notes posted. HOWEVER, there is no textbook needed to be purchased, as it is online and it is basically a copy of his notes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you attend every class, he does not post notes. No laptops allowed either. Being said, his notes are AMAZING. Use them for the assignments and the test will be straightforward. Don't buy SPSS, you can easily get by without it. His tests are very similar to the assignments so make sure you do them! Decent prof all around.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found him to be quite a great prof. He was very educated on the topic. I went into that class with a huge fear of stats, and came out with an understanding and respect for it. I am excited for my next class with him. You HAVE to go to his class though. Does not post notes, and no electronics. ALL HAND WRITTEN!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH233234
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gordon can come across as snarky a lot of the time, but regardless, the guy knows the material well and does a decent job explaining it. Assignments are out every week or two that you SHOULD complete. All notes are hand written, so go to class! Stats can seem scary, but I hadn't taken any math related courses in 4 years and I did okay in the end.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof besides the fact that he does no believe in technology. All notes must be hand written and there is no way to contact him besides talking with him after class. He clearly understands what he is teaching and explains it very well. The midterms were a lot easier then the final was. Do the assignments even though they are optional, it helps

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Open book class, no electronic note taking, he copies the online textbook for the lectures in a confusing way

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Sarty was good in the sense that he explained the material well. Psy 233 is a tough course, but I was able to follow it because of how well he knew the material. Completely unhelpful Prof, directly said he would delete our emails without reading them. Was unwilling to make arrangements for students registered with DSS.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The biggest problem with this class is that the examples and assignments are far too different than the midterm and exam questions. It is NOT an easy class for people who aren't strong in math. Even if you study extensively, the questions on the exams are so different they can easily confuse. Prof is not approachable either.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was actually really scared for this stats class but it wasn't bad at all. Prof is a little dry and the lectures are long (cause i had them tues/thurs) but you need to go to class for notes cause tests are open book. His notes are decent, they have lots of examples but you basically have to constantly be writing to keep up. Notes aren't posted.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY233234
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Sarty was amazingly scary and helpful all at once. You have to pay attention and do the homework - if a math-avoider like me can get Stats then anyone can. His notes are perfect so write every single thing he puts on the blackboard. His examples are essential for tests/exams. The online text is basically a repetition of his notes, but good

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Sarty is a smarty. Obviously overqualified for his job; be thankful you even get to hear him speak if you are a psych pleb like me.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good prof but doesn't take you seriously. Thinks he is too good for everyone.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY233234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My dread of taking these courses was relieved by this prof. He provided a structured environment where you have to care, work hard, and go to class to do well (ideal for university). If you know his examples, the formulas, and how to manipulate them, you will do well. Work your psych magic and learn to love stats ppl! It will save you later on.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY234
• 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:

He's funny, which makes taking stats bearable. He made a free online textbook for students, but it is a little confusing so I bought the Bluman textbook anyways. Labs are not mandatory but he gives hints about questions on midterms during them. All tests are open book, questions on exams are not as clear as in class examples.