Stacy Birch - The College at Brockport (SUNY Brockport), Brockport, NY

Professor: Stacy Birch

Department: Psychology

College: The College at Brockport (SUNY Brockport), Brockport, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would take any class with Dr. Birch, she is so smart, kind and funny. I took research methods and biopsychology with her, which everyone said are tough courses but she made them more than doable. She is thorough and I recommend taking any class with her!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• 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 bio psychology with Dr. Birch, it was a very difficult class but she makes it easy to understand and get through. Also, she is very passionate about the subject which always helps. She gave us outlines at the start of each class to make clear the days learning objectives and the overall goal of the unit, which made the class clear!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSH301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Research methods with Birch this semester is not bad . She is very lenient with due dates and there is a lot of time to figure do most of the work due in class . The book is really helpful with this class. She gives a lot of feedback on the drafts for final project almost guarentees a good grade on that . would definitely take another class w/ her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Birch is sweet and cares about her students. Research Methods is a lot of work but she breaks down assignments so they are less daunting. She gives tons of feedback and wants to see you succeed. You need the textbook for weekly quizzes. Her tests are not very hard if you pay attention.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this professor. Reading the textbook will definitely score you an A in her class as long as you try and devote a little time to the class. The quizzes were difficult but the tests were fair as long as you prepared for them. Buying the MyPSYCH Lab scores you up to 4 bonus points on exam too! Such a caring professor, very intelligent!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Birch! Hands down one of my favorite psych professors. She is extremely caring and passionate about what she teaches. Loved her grading style and she gives amazing in depth study guides that will prepare you to ace her tests! Would 100% recommend taking a class with her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• 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:

Professor Birch delivers quality, engaging lectures and keeps the material relevant and interesting. The exams aren't hard if you study and always include an essay question, so be sure to come prepared. Offers extra credit that makes a difference.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to work very hard in Biopsych. Study every single word of the book and take detailed notes. She is difficult but fair. Show up to class and participate. I did wish that she'd talk faster and cover subjects in a bit more detail rather than leaving that to the book. Her tests are hard, but do all of the extra credit and you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a super nice lady, gives good lectures, not boring. Basically this is just a tough course, tough material unless you're genius in biology, but if you study hard and do extra credit you will pass. She gives a good study guide, the practice multiple choice questions aren't too helpful though, doesn't use them on exam

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSH351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is super nice, but Cognitive is a hard class. READ THE BOOK!!!! DO THE REVIEW SHEETS!!! They're long, but extremely helpful and are pretty much the test. Online quizzes are hard, but drops the lowest 3. Overall thought this class would be harder, but as long as you read and do the review sheets, you'll be good.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSH36363
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her class and got a D+. then took it again got sick and was hospitalized and missed 2 weeks. When I came back she cared about how I was and allowed me to make up assignments. Nice lady

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was not easy. You absolutely have to read your book like its the bible and follow her reading guides. Dr. Birch is helpful though and definitely knows what she's talking about.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Demanding but cares about students

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice person. High quality class. Not that easy but fine if your willing to work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Birch is a decent professor. She tends to over explain very simple concepts, which wastes a lot of time. She claims you must read the book in order to do well on quizzes, but I didn't find it to be necessary. Her 3 tests are easy, 20-30 multiple choice and 1-2 essay questions, which she gives you in the study guide.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COGPROCESSES
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yet another professor who can't explain thing to undergrad students. She talks over your head and the only way to do well it try to take detailed notes and read the textbook. She has a hard time answering direct questions at times or will just blow them off. Shes very nice and smart, but too smart to teach undergrads

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSH431
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Birch for biopsych and cognitive processes. She was super helpful and invited me to office hours to discuss my confusion. Tests have a couple of open ended responses at the end, STUDY FOR THEM. I completed every review sheet and studied diligently, I still only managed a C+. Which depresses me to this day.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• 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:

Loved this class. Professor Birch is accomodating and interested in her students. Knows her subjects and tries to be humorous as well. Must keep up with the reading, or the tests will be a bear. She is always there to help any student, no matter how many students line up outside her door!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSH341
• 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:

The text book is needed to pass her quizzes and the tests are horrible to study for. Only 3 tests in a semester so the material you need to know for each test is overwhelming. She is not helpful if you take quizzes on your own computer and something goes wrong she will not help you with it. She simply says it is not her problem.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSH351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor given the material. Cognitive Processes is a relatively cut-and-dry subject but Dr. Birch is able to keep the class moving. If you do the assigned reading there's nothing to worry about with this class. Dr. Birch is quick to help students who ask for guidance. I would recommend her as a professor for this course.