John Clapper - California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Professor: John Clapper

Department: Psychology

College: California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Clapper is awesome! Lectures are heavy, but interesting. Vocabulary, lecture questions from Top Hat, and study guides are all on blackboard. That's all you need to pass. Study those three things, plus your notes, and there's no way you won't pass. Book isn't necessary.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is very lecture heavy so attending is mandatory. Overall professor is very knowledgeable and helpful. Answers all questions and makes sure you really understand. Tests consist of vocab that he gives you and some multiple choice/ T/F. Study guides are given ahead of time. I recommend recording lectures and printing the study guide before

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Clapper is a great prof. His class is based off of 3 test grades, the final being cumulative, and attendance. As long as you study for the vocabulary (I used Quizlet which really helped) and read the chapters, along as show up for the class - you will pass. One of the hardest classes I have ever taken, but I remember all of the material we learned.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! HE explains the material very well but you must memorize all the vocabulary. Tests are extremely hard average is a 60% but he curves at the end.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed the topics covered on the visual system and Prof Clapper, but it was definitely lecture heavy. He sure knows his content. Brilliant professor, but super hard class. The average of the tests are low 60's. Take at your own risk.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is very challenging, and is more of a science class than psychology. My advice is to start memorizing the vocabulary words day 1 of class. He gives you every tool you need to succeed on his exams including study guides that he answers all the questions to during lectures. This class requires a lot of time and effort, but is doable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ONLY WAY TO PASS ANY CLASS WITH JOHN CLAPPER IS TO CREATE GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE AND BECOME BEST STUDY BUDDY FRIENDS. GIVES ABOUT 50 VOCABS A SECTION AND MOST OF THE ONES THAT ARE ON THE STUDT GUDIE IS NOT EVEN ON THE TEST. NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE WHOLE LESSON PLAN THAT WAS JUST WENT OVER TO PASS ANY OF HIS CLASSES

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ive taken Clapper twice and both classes were difficult, but boy does he know his stuff. He is clear on his expectations, you must take notes and I recommend flash cards for vocab. Received an A in both classes, but you need to work for it. Show up!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY364
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is time consuming and difficult. His lectures are great though and he explains really well.. he oversimplifies everything so you understand. It is a difficult class but if you study the study guide he gives then you WILL pass. Make sure you get started on the vocab from day 1, it catches up to you fast! He curves the grades. Just study.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely not the easiest professor! A lot of vocab and 3 exams. 3% extra credit boost. Do not take multiple classes with him in the same quarter. Cumulative final! He gives about 250-300 vocab words to memorize and only tests on like 20 words (no wordbank). Study everyday because that vocab catches up to you fast! Didn't pass the first time.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The textbook wasn't really required, the best thing to do is print out the power points and write his side comments, a lot of lectures, and group work he numbers off people, each exam is about 35-40 questions, Midterm is about 55, and Final is about 75(Cumulative), If you pay attention to what he says, you will pass, and there is Extra Credit!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever taken! Intelligent both within the field of psychology and out of it. Each lecture was structured, and everything he said was relevant to the course. There's a lot of vocab so get ahead on that! I never read the book, just took notes during lecture and got 100's on both midterms and a 99 on the final.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Must study, Vocab words, Lecture slides, Microsoft outlines, and Lecture content. Do not take if you are working. Best to take during summer.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unclear grading scale. 3 Exams: Multiple choice, fill in the blanks(vocab), and true/false. Tophat used for attendance, 3% extra credit. If you work part-time do not take as it is an extremely time consuming course.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome professor! Posts everything to blackboard and provides study guides for all his exams. There's a lot of in class assignments(almost every day that there's class) so make sure you GO TO CLASS.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Clapper's PSYC 105 class is pretty easy. There are group discussions that are part of your grade. Consists of 3 Exams and a Final. Lectures are interesting and you get to learn about the different types of argumentation.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready to spend ten weeks learning about the the eye and vision. His tests involve huge study guides and memorizing tons of vocab words. He gives you the definition, but you have to recall the word. If you like biology, take this class, but if you hate it, I wouldn't recommend this course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC364
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is a hard course. There is a lot of info to intake but Professor Clapper did his best to make sure majority of the class understood. Attendance is apart of your grade but in order to be successful you need to attend class everyday regardless.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 360AND364
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Clapper's 360 and 364 class. He is an excellent professor. The concepts can be difficult to understand, but he provides many examples and don't be afraid to ask for help. He is willing to go over the material to make sure that the class understands key concepts. No writing necessary. Study vocab early. Do the study guide. Show up to classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clapper is well versed in his material and presents it in such a way that students learn! The material is insightful and useful to college students in general. Clapper reiterates, gives examples, and has clear focus. I wish all teachers at CSUSB taught like him. Extra credit: 15pts. Cumulative final. Top Hat attendance: $23. Text not used at all.