Martin Brown - Keene State College, Keene, NH

Professor: Martin Brown

Department: Psychology

College: Keene State College, Keene, NH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his General Psychology course. You have a quiz every week. It is always on his lecture and the next chapter in the book. This is not a class you can just blow off and expect an A. If you put read the chapter every week and complete the study guide he gives, you will do fine. I learned a lot and hope to have another class with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgeable professor, but way too mono-tone. Struggled to stay awake. Main pro of this class was going over quizzes in class and he was negotiable on points/correct answers. Lots of quizzes, LOTS of definitions and memorization. Studying will help a lot

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC495
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brown is my favorite. I have had him for Social Psych and his seminar class. He is such a nice guy and really just wants to see students succeed. He has high expectations but is willing to work with you if things get tough. His lectures are hilarious and he makes a point to remember those who participates. He knows a lot and is willing to help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brown comes off as a scary guy but he is honestly so sweet on the inside. You do have a quiz every week, but if you honestly pay attention you will be just fine. His lecture are really interesting and he tries to make little jokes that keep the class going

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• 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:

Prof Brown is an interesting guy. His lectures are usually engaging and he has plenty of interesting psychology anecdotes to tell. You're only grades are weekly quizzes and the midterm/final. There are plenty of chances for easy extra credit. The class isn't hard like other have said, but it does require a lot of time dedication. Must read text!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brown is a difficult professor. He pushes you to be the best and is helpful when you ask. He is a bit intimidating when you first meet him, but he's actually quite nice and funny.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He expects you to study for 8 hours a week. Just for his class. Every Wednesday that you meet you take a quiz. And they are not easy. He tells you to get a tutor. And when that doesnt work to drop the class. I have never hated a teacher more. He made me switch majors.! Dont take his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brown requires a lot of work for his seminar. He does consider this class to be your only class when taking it, but it is a capstone course so it is expected. He is not a jerk--like others say. He just wants to push you to be the very best you can. He is very approachable, knowledgeable, and a really nice guy. I definitely recommend him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brown requires a lot of work for his seminar. He does consider this class to be your only class when taking it, but it is a capstone course so it is expected. He is not a jerk--like others say. He just wants to push you to be the very best you can. He is very approachable, knowledgeable, and a really nice guy. I definitely recommend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is very difficult but if you read the textbook and pay attention to his lectures than you will be fine. People always complaine that his quizzes are unfair but really he lets you debate alternative answers, so he is giving you a chance to improve your grade when he really doesn't have to. Don't complaine and just do the work!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brown is a really smart and knows what he's talking about. For a pysch 101 course, his is pretty difficult. You have a quiz each week which requires a lot of studying, reading the textbook, and total focus in class and lots of note taking. For the quizzes if u read the chapter summaries and do the practice quizzes & u use study guide u will be OK

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

the quizes are kind of unfair and difficult, but you learn a lot from him. hes very knowledgable and stright foward.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• 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:

Hard class with an exam and lecture once a week. Good amount of note taking. Knowledgable guy who is willing to help you out. If you hate a lot of textbook reading don't take this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

boooooooooooring... really dry class basically you can't win he has his test 4 right answers out of 4 but only one is the one he wants, you debate the answers and might consider the right one all in all avoid brown throughout your psychology career.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man is deadly borring and his quizes suck. Taking his class sucks but if you can pass if your a lot smarter after, he's hard but it helps you. I wouldnt recommend it unless you want a challenge... and to be bored.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tough but really interesting. You get what you put into this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he's SO awful. you pretty much need to take notes each class and all he does is talk so it's hard to take notes. his tests always have more than one right answer so it's even harder to get the right one. don't miss like, any classes or you'll fall way behind really fast. this is an awful class with an awful teacher

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For 8am, Prof. Brown wasn't bad at all. I never fell asleep in that class (as much as I wanted to) because what he teaches is fairly interesting (especially for a 101). Weekly quizzes are annoying, but considering you don't have to write any papers for this class, just read the chapters and pay attention to the lectures, and you'll do fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• 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:

knows his stuff, but is very dry. seating charts are annoying, as is the weekly "quiz". study and pay attention in class and you'll be fine. he does let you discuss answers and throws one away if your reasons are valid.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Martin Brown is very intelligent and is one of the best professor's I have ever had at Keene State College. He is very helpful, which is why I made him my advisor, and really cares about his students. As long as you pay attention to his lectures, read the chapters and study you will do fine in his class.