Steven Clark - University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Professor: Steven Clark

Department: Psychology

College: University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

prof clark was hilarious and made lecture enjoyable. he finishes lecture early sometimes and didn't give any hw. however make sure to STUDY. the material itself is not very easy and tests are worth a lot. tests can be hard, but he always gives a freebie at the end.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Come to LECTURES. The two midterms and the final are mostly based on what he says in lectures. His powerpoints are not very useful, so when you have questions, try to email him or ask your T.A. However, he is humorous and very entertaining. Pay attention in class, and you will do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Clark is hard to follow along in lecture but reading the textbook helps tremendously. The textbook is online for free. The concepts in this class are very theory based and therefore, what he lectures about can be hard to grasp sometimes. The final is cumulative and there are 2 midterms. It is not a very difficult class if you put the work in.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Steve is a very funny, chill professor. Make sure to go to to discussion (ANONDAH IS THE BEST) bc his powerpoint slides do not have any information AT ALL. Make sure to always go to his lectures bc everything he says will be on the tests. 2 midterms and 1 final, DONT SLACK.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to lecture and take very intricate notes. His questions are detailed on exams so make sure you know your stuff. 25% midterm1 ,25%midterm 2 and final is worth 50% of grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSCY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Show up to lectures and you'll be fine. His exams are heavily based off of lecture and the slides. He posts his slides, so you'll be fine if you miss a few lectures. Made learning really easy and connects it to everyday events.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor at UCR. His Lectures are the same thing over and over again, and maybe cover a tenth of the midterms. Midterm and final is 100% of the grade. Learned more in the discussion sections than in the lecture. If you need to take this class wait till another professor teaches it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Clark is a great professor in regards to his energy and enthusiasm during lectures, he also really cares for students understanding the material, but he is very strict with his grading. You can not pass this class by simply memorizing things, you really do have to put an effort into understanding the material.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSCY001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The grade in this class is purely based on the midterms and final

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Clark was really cool and laid back, but his powerpoint presentations are a bit vague. The study guides were extremely helpful when it came to preparing for exams, but again, his slides weren't as helpful as there's not much information on them. There is definitely some pressure because your grade is only based on two midterms and the final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Slides are vague so that you have to pay attention to what the prof says, which is fine if you can focus and listen for a long period of time. However, this professor can get sidetracked, which gets distracting and makes it difficult to pay attention. The stakes are high in his class; only the midterms and finals make up the grade. Nothing else.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC175
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Clark is so funny and honestly has the most interesting lectures, but don't be fooled his class is hard and does require attention. Don't take if you have a heavy course load, record lectures, and make sure to know signal detection theory! Go to office hours for questions, went once and he was really helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Clark's powerpoint slides are vague. This is why going to lecture is so important! If you listen carefully to what he says during lecture and take good notes, you will do good on the exams. Read the book but focus on the lecture notes you took. His study guide helped tremendously.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSCY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a transfer student, this is the worst lecturer Ive ever experienced. Lecture slides are posted with no explanations, forcing you to attend lecture while still getting no clear information. Tests come straight from the book. Study guides dont help. Get ready to teach yourself the foundations of Psychology.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSCY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LAZY. Does not retype syllabus and has me reading chapters that have nothing to do with the lectures or the midterm and then sends out the study guide listing OTHER CHAPTERS THAT ARE GOING TO BE ON IT.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you go to lectures and take reallllly detailed notes! The articles are helpful, but tbh if you focus more on his lectures you'll be fine. His tests are pretty detailed

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Prof. Clark, best professor ever! he makes lecture really interesting and is HILARIOUS! but you have to work for that A! your grade is solely based on midterm, 2 papers, and final (50%) so make sure you're on top of everything and don't procrastinate! no textbook, all readings posted online, read them!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Clark. He made me want to become a Law major with how interesting he made the subject. I did not want to take this class, but I miss it so much, now. He's hilarious! Beware of his easy-going nature, however. His wording on exams is confusing, and they are not as straightforward and easy as his lectures appear. Take notes on EVERYTHING.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's not an easy class. I respect he didn't curve the class, that means YOU EARN YOUR GRADE. No textbook. If u want to be lazy, don't take his class. If you're ready for an interesting course with a professor that genuinely cares about his students, then take him. Midterm was tough. Final was a sweet redemption. A lil unorganized. Attend lectures

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Dr. Clark's lecture very much! There's no book but he does post A LOT of articles! Attendance, while not mandatory, is definitely suggested! His slides are typically out of order and usually not complete - you should go to lecture! However, his midterm was a little confusing and had a low average (D!). I did really well. :)