John McDonald - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: John McDonald
Department: Psychology
College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC386
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
great prof who is really passionate about EEG. he makes lectures and labs interesting, and is always available for extra help. attending lecture is crucial for understanding the material and doing well on exams/assignments. would definitely take a class with john again!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC386
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
John is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and has a quirky sense of humor that makes class enjoyable. He is easy to approach and marks fairly. Would absolutely take another class with him in the future.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PYSC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting material. Main focus is on his own research and his methods and brings examples of his work to lectures. First midterm was cake but second was a bit tougher. Assignments are easy and iclicker questions are mandatory. Great prof and I wish I could take his lab session.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He gets caught up in technical details and seems more interested in methods than in theories and questions or their relevance to anything. Doesn't seem interested in psychology or in teaching. Exams and papers seem easy enough, and grades are not harsh but they are arbitrary and whimsical. Can't tell you what the right answer was or where you lost
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a good teacher if cognitive neuroscience is your thing
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof is really nice and easy going but very disorganized
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PYSC335
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The course is too boring so stay away but McDonald doesnt seem like a bad guy. The exams arent too bad.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very helpful and willing to spend the time to go over all questions on the exam
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC382
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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