Theodore Powers - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Professor: Theodore Powers

Department: Psychology

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Powers is a really nice guy, and he seems like a real sweetheart. However, his class is made up of 4 tests and an optional final (which is cumulative). The class is huge and made up of him reading off power-points. It's not necessarily hard its just each test is about 4 Power Point presentations which are like 40+ slides each.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You must be able to interpret all the information into examples in order to pass his tests! I suggest you don't wait till last minute to study for his exams because there is a lot to remember and very specific information on the tests. He offers extra credit that is super easy and as long as you show up and take notes you will do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

Very soft spoken guy. Really enthusiastic about the material and knows his stuff. Most exam questions are based off of examples rather than just definition and knowledge so they can be quite difficult, especially if you don't pay attention and study hard enough. He does let you take an optional final and takes the best 4 out of 5 exams for grading

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Takes the best 4 out of 5 exams. Focus more on actual examples than definitions. He really engages you in the lectures and doesn't just give us a plain lecture. No homework, just the research requirement, extra credit, and definitely keep up with reading. I loved this class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy to be learning from, really knows his stuff and makes it easy to understand. lets you drop the lowest of the 4 tests so if you fail this class you clearly weren't ready for college

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are boring even though he sometimes yells and walks around the room. If you took a psych class before don't bother coming to class just review his power points. Do not buy or rent the book it is a waste of time reading and money. There are a total of 5 exams including the final and he only counts 4 out of the 5 exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powers would clearly be better in a non lecture setting, He is a really nice man who is passionate about his class but is a mess in front of 200 students at once. For a 101 class the tests were very difficult, and very hypothetical to his beliefs. I'd recommend him in a smaller class setting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Powers is an ok guy but as a professor his lectures are extremely boring and mind numbing. He also likes to give extremely unnecessary sarcastic answers to emails when you ask him a question. Doesn't take attendance but if you miss the class you miss a lot of info.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Powers is a great professor. The class was interesting because he makes you think about all the philosophical questions about personality, free will, etc There were 2 short papers and 3 multiple choice tests. very easy to do good if you go to class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY330
• 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:

Excellent Professor!!!!!!!!!!One of the best in the psychology department. Crystal clear information.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

he is a good professor he actually cares about his students and he ensures that you understand.i'm never lost in his class because his explanations are so clear and precise. he gives you a study guide for every exam. he is the best professor i've had so far, i highly recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY330
• 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:

Great professor truly loves his work which definitely benefits the students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I transferred here this semester. Prof. Powers has become my favorite teacher so far in my college experience (I have been in college for 2 years), I get it when he explains things, He has a great way of putting things, providing examples to further my understanding of all the concepts. Truly a great teacher. Highly recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

He doesn't officially take attendance, but it's obvious he knows who's there during class. He cares about his students and the material he's teaching. he's very clear and hands out study guides for his exams. Great professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy gives u a study guide like a week before each exam studied it 3 days before exam and got an A. really cool guy and really enjoys what he does and this subject

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY330
• 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:

His exams are ridiculous. You spend DAYS studying, if you go to class, yet cannot get an A. His studyguides are only the headings of his slides, and his questions on test are worded so horribly. Even if you take amazing notes, if you do not memorize EVERY detail and sentence, forget an A. Plus he is condescending and picks favorites. DON'T TAKE

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

Amazing professor! He doesn't coddle his students (nor should he) but he's dedicated, interesting and cares about his students. One of the best professors ever. He wants you to actually learn and makes the effort to make the material interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was very turned off by this professor's inability to properly assess the class (exams were stupid hard for an INTRODUCTORY class). Not every student has the intention of pursuing psychology beyond graduation. Having said that, the one time I approached him for extra help (and the last time, trust me) his condescending attitude was not helpful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

Prof. Powers is a good professor. He keeps his lectures interesting. Exams are a bit tricky, especially for 101-level course. You have to have a huge grasp on the material to get an A. If you're willing to put in the study time and attend class, you should be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes real cool. he blasts music before class to wake you up. I got c's on his first three tests because i though i didnt need to go to class since the powerpoints were online but then i decided to go and got an A+ so go to class and pay attention and its an easy A! i wouldnt waste money on the book though