Martin Block - Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Professor: Martin Block

Department: Psychology

College: Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid him if you can. His tests have random questions that were never discussed and aren't in the book. You won't do horribly in the class, but his lectures are incredibly boring and he's not very helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So hard to pay attention in class: he rambles and never stays on topic. You have to read the textbook and pay attention to the in-class videos to survive. No one ever knows what's going on. He never gives advance notice for assignments or tells you if he's collecting them. He seems like he'd be a perfect grandpa, but he's so frustrating as a prof.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His classes are a bit boring, but if you study a lot from the book you'll do just fine. His lectures are more of a "fun facts" time; what is on the tests come directly from the book. 5 MC tests and some essays here and there. His grading methods are very fair!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 46701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Block is one of the nicest professors I've had during my time at Northeastern. He cares about his students and will help you out whenever you need to. He is also a great listener and teacher. He gave great insight into the animal mind and provided us with great readings. Take his classes if it interests you, you won't regret it!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible grading methods. Classes are slow and very boring. Interesting material we spent like a week on whereas the boring stuff we spent two/three weeks on. Would have rated him lower if he wasn't such a nice guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class though I was already interested in the topic. He used a lot of videos which were helpful and kept people's attention. He was also helpful outside of class during one on one and group meetings. Sometimes he was unclear about homework assignments and if and when they would be collected.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent man. His material is very interesting and is very fair about grading the response papers.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH4670
• 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:

This class is pretty boring. He goes on about things during the class that don't pertain to anything graded. Make sure you take a lot of time on the reading responses because those are the only graded assignments, which he doesn't tell you. The final is the same as the reading responses. But he is a really nice person.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Seminar in Research Psych: actually dubbed "Animal Minds." Being a BNS major, it was the most boring class I've ever had to suffer through and you HAD to go because it's a seminar and a small class. The bull he lectures on is irrelevant to any work you're graded on. Final research paper's 40% of your grade but is a joke and solely busy work. Enjoy!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY2350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great great great great great man. Nice person and really cares about the students. His style is a bit antiquated, but Marty is a class act. Love him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYU101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The textbook is pretty good and he is nice and helpful outside of class. But it seems that his classes are designed to put you to sleep. Not organized, not interesting in class. Take it with another professor if you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY350
• 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:

This guy will put you to sleep. The topics of this class are really interesting and so is the reading, but this guy makes lectures about it unbearable. Also be prepared to write ALOT of essays/journals, no tests at all. Nice guy, doesnt grade too hard, but if at all possible take this class with another professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

so boring. bring anything you can to class. hw, laptop, whatever, you name it, because whatever he says in class IS NOT ON THE EXAMS. do the online quizzes and memorize the book. took attendance for my class so you have to go, but bring something to do for god's sake. i cannot emphasize enough how boring he is. take it with another prof if possible

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LABPSY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Very understanding, thoughtful and willing to help. Always willing to chat with students outside of class about problems and to give advice. Very kind.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LABPSY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Very understanding, thoughtful and willing to help. Always willing to chat with students outside of class about problems and to give advice. Very kind.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is so boring I cannot even explain. Bring laptop to class, bring extra homework to class because whatever he says in class is not on the tests. The tests are insanely easy and all you have to do is read the book and know the practice quizzes online by heart.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY350
• 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:

ok, he's not <i>that</i> boring. although i did find myself nodding off a few times. as long as you show interest and do the work you'll get a good grade, and the material is more interesting than he is, at least in this class. (researching consciousness)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYU350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

boring boring boring boring boring boring boring...BORING

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

3 hour class twice a week which is fine when you go to the zoo but hell the few times you have to sit through a 3 hour lecture. Going to the zoo is great but he's long winded. Nice man though

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANIMALLAB
• 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:

Block is a really nice guy, loves what he does, and knows a lot. You go to the zoo at least once a week and observe an animal for about 2 hours while there which can get kind of boring, but definitely better than most labs. He is always willing to answer any questions and give help to students.