Lisa Farwell - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Lisa Farwell

Department: Psychology

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took the class online, but I honestly wish I took it in class. She gives very interesting videos every week for discussions that can range from 2 min to 40 min. Although it does take a while for her to grade, she gives great feedback and really engages her students. Tests were hard but you can make it up through the hw, brief reports, quizzes, & ec

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her class my first semester and now two years in ... this is the best class that I've ever taken. She is PHENOMENAL. If you love Psych & want to learn from a professor that will challenge you and teach you things that you'll never forget then she's the one! The class is hard but work hard, and make a study group. +++ Thought provoking material

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Life changing lectures. Just amazing!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY4438
• 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:

Can't express my appreciation for Farwell. Whether you are first year student or not you have to take her class. What I learned on psy1 I will not only use for my college career but will remember for a long long time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Even if you didn't want to major in Psychology, I would highly suggest this class and professor. She is extremely entertaining to listen to, very intelligent, and genuine. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does. Not a ton of note taking in class just pay attention and do the reading. Easy to talk to if you have questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed taking her course online. She was very nice and always gave comments on assignments. She does give extra credit and extra points at the end. She is always helpful when you need her. Just follow the modules, read the textbook and you should do fine! Her quizzes are for your help and to study for tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

Course material is interesting. Professor Farwell gives amazing feed back. Many of the comments are thought provoking. If you love psychology and you are willing to spend time to contemplate the material, you will learn a lot from this class. The exams are difficult, but there are many extra credits to make up lost points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Farewell's class is informative and the lectures do capture interest. However,the exams are extremely confusing and difficult,you tend to be pressed for time while taking them. Quizzes are ok only because you can retake. Extra credit is not worth the headaches. Make sure to study as much as possible for her exams.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• 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:

Professor Farwell's Phych 1 class was amazing! Her lectures are very thought provoking and interesting. DO take notes though. They will benefit you for the exams. 3 exams, 1 final, plus a decent amount of extra credit! TAKE HER!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Farwell is great. She provides very lecture heavy courses. In order to excel, you have to be attentive in class and do the homework assignments. She often references readings in class as well. She isn't concerned with her student's skill level, so it's really up to you how well you preform. She's always available for outside help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• 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:

I took her summer online class and LOVED it. My only regret was that I wish I could have taken this class in person and for a full semester. The best part? The class was FUN and interesting. I'd recommend Professor Farwell to anybody. Follow the syllabus and do what she asks and you're basically guaranteed to do well. It's a lot like real life.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSHYC1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her summer online class. Overall fair teacher, she does give extra credit which helps. However, be prepared there is A LOT of work. There's multiple videos a day ranging from 6-42 minutes long, with a 2 hour video about every week and a half, plus reading a whole chapter in two days. If you like to work for your A, this is the class for you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PYSCH1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm not too happy with this instructor. Here online teaching style gives no ground at all for work life balance - a 24 hour window to completed each assignment? That is ridiculous. She seems more focused on manipulating her students to "proper study habits" than actually teaching them the material.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and really liked the range of material she posts. The textbook was expensive but really readable too. She mixes in lots of TED talks and Youtube videos. She also gives extra credit and as long as you are not a procrastinator, I think this is a very doable class to get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My first semester at SMC, I took her class on Tuesdays in Malibu (amazing campus set-upI wish I had every class there). Two years later, I still reflect on so much of what she taught us, about the material and about life in general. I ran into her once at the main campus and she remembered meit's nice when you get such a genuine professor!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best class I have ever taken. She is the reason I am majoring in Psychology. I looked forward to class every week and now that the class is over I miss it. If you have the chance take this class, it will make you excited to learn and feel lucky to be in school because you get to experience classes like hers.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Farwell is one of the best professors I've had at SMC so far. Doesn't mean this was my easiest class. She does give good techniques to pass her class and prepares you for work that universities probably expect from students. Do the reading and listen to what she says. You will learn a lot!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was scared every time I attended this class. I was raised in a very narrow minded religion that shuns ex-believers, discourages college, etc. I knew I'd see new evidence that could be used to disprove my beliefs every lecture, but class was amazing. After years of denial I let myself look at the facts about my beliefs and my world has opened up!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The tests can be difficult; you need to read the chapters because she doesn't lecture on them. She offers a lot of extra credit! The final is fairly easy; most of the questions are from the previous exams in class. What's even better is you can go to her during office hours and get every correct answer for those exams before the final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Farewell is one of the best professors I've had at SMC. She's tough with the exams but if you study, read the textbook ,and attend class, exams are pretty straightforward. I'd take her class again !! Recommend for Psych !!