James M Olson - Western University, London, ON

Professor: James M Olson

Department: Psychology

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I just loveeeed and looked forward to Monday night lectures! Interesting, relatable lecture materials, and Olson's a really nice guy with interesting stories. He also gives a 10-minute break in between. His lectures are very easy to understand. I'd suggest keeping up with your readings! Exams are not too bad, but quite specific, so know ur stuff!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 3723
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A really great professor that makes jokes throughout the lecture to keep students engaged. Must study lectures and textbook to do well - especially the studies mentioned. Really helpful guy, willing to help to make sure you understand the concepts.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a bird course. Don't expect to do well unless you are really interested in psychology and can withstand hours of torturous readings.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2720
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a kind old man, his lectures are so fun. Only two tests during the semester, and they are not that hard, mostly definitions

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures can sometimes be a tad lengthy, but he does a pretty good job at keeping things interesting. Be sure to do all the readings! Also pay attention to the videos he shows in class, he usually put a few easy questions about them on the tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• 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 babbles on about random topics and makes the class extremely uninteresting. Exams were fair, but you must study all the notes and make sure to read all the little side text boxes on the textbook as he will ask questions about everything. Lots of memorization. Make sure to pay attention to the in class videos as he asks about those.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Content itself is very easy, though he will occasionally ask super specific questions on exams. That being said, he is a great prof and will teach you everything you need to know. His lectures do tend to go on a bit long sometimes though, usually uses about 2.25 of the 3 hours. Definitely recommend him and this course though

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, very interesting lectures, and his notes are very easy to study from

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and smart! Tests are fair and he isn't out to get you. Textbook readings are extremely tedious though, and his lecture powerpoints could be a bit shorter...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Greatest human being alive. So nice and smart. I loved his class. Exams were straight forward and fair.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! Easy Exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher! So funny, very clear, engages students and easy exams!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he's decent... not amazingly engaging, but not bad either. he knows his stuff and his exams are pretty easy. make sure you show up to class because many of the questions are about the video clips he shows during the lecture

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• 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:

Olson is the best! He is a funny, nice, and considerate prof. Nothing is ever boring. He'll make jokes, let us have breaks, fair exams, perfect all around. Definitely one of my favorite teachers. Your lucky if you get him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took his online course. So can't tell much about his personality. However, the exams are very fair. Not a hard course.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

You can tell he needs to get out more! Really nice guy, Obviously interested in what he's teaching hence the Olson Bible of Social Psychology.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy. Exams are very straight-forward - pretty easy too. Bubbly, but can be all over the place sometimes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY171B
• 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:

Olson! Great prof! Tests were easy and straight-forward.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hey Olson - no need to repeat the info on the slide 20 times - we got it the first time we read it! Wastes the students time by being totally redundant. The entire class is him speaking. No class participation, he makes it impossible.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

brilliant man