John Pernice - Orange County Community College (SUNY)

Professor: John Pernice

Department: Psychology

College: Orange County Community College (SUNY)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

John is a funny guy and gives great lectures but is impossible to reach through email. Theres no homework or quizzes so youll go over a few chapters and bam last minute a test. He doesnt give you much notice. You have to be a quick writer because hes very fast with notes. Very hard to follow.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What a horrible experience! There is NO homework, quizzes, extra help , or even a guide sheet for the test. ONLY 3 tests and that is your grade. Very hard to write down all notes in time. Doesn't use blackboard. Do not recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY101H
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you study for the tests you will do fine. Very interesting lectures. Easily my favorite professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good teacher. To do good in his class take solid notes because he barely writes anything down. He talks really fast so be ready to get a wrist cramp. If want to get an A ask him about the 7 step method to remembering information.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pernice is a very funny nice guy. his teaching style is different. He doesnt put up slideshows during lecture or anything online. You solely have to use your book and write down notes as he speaks in lecture. I just didnt like the fact that there was no other resources available. Because of this coming to class is very important

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pernice is pretty easy-going and also has an amazingly hilarious persona. One thing's for sure though: you NEED to read your textbook & TAKE NOTES. All the material he goes over in his lectures is basically all from said textbook, and all the notes taken will help you succeed in his tests. He also gives you more than ample time to study. Take him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mr. Pernice was by far the best teacher I've ever had. Anyone who gets to be a student of his is extremely lucky. I wish he could be my professor for every class I have to take. Just be sure you're a good note taker and you'll do just fine

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is such a good professor however he rarely writes anything on the board so you have to attend class and listen to his lectures. There was no other work we had to do besides the tests. The final was also optional and dropped the lowest test grade. I would recommend him but definitely study a lot for the tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not too hard. You MUST takes notes or you won't pass. The entire class is basically note taking, but hes really funny and makes the class interesting. No homework, only four tests and the final is optional, but he replaces lowest grade with final's grade. You won't pass if you skip or don't pay attention.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Simple and to the point. Four tests with an optional final exam; if you choose to take it, it replaces your lowest grade. Easy and interesting. If you sit and get the general gist of his lectures and take decent notes, then its an easy B or A. Textbook not required, never used mine. Look over notes before test a couple times.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay funny teacher. Just not really what any student wants to deal with though. You have to take tests that are solely on notes and all he does is talk. If you don't take notes you wont pass that's how hard is tests are.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You get 4 exams and that's it. Based off his lecturing and YOUR note taking. No homework, no papers nor quizzes. Very good at what he does but undivided attention is needed to take very good notes and studying is a must.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved this teacher, I did a summer class and its a lot of material but he really explains everything in depth and gives real life scenarios to remeeber the material. Note taking and book is a must his test are decently hard if you do not study! He does not give homework but expects you to study.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You must pay attention and write everything down. If you can't write fast enough use a laptop. His class is fun if you actively engage in the lecture and pay attention, the more you participate the better for you. Exams are hard with detailed questions- ask questions be4 the exam and he will literally tell you what you need to know! Good professor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY222
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a funny guy and you will do well if you pay attention and take notes quickly. No homework and the book is not required.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't miss a class. He stands and talks and ALL of what he says will be on the test. There are 4 test and 1 optional final (can bump the lowest grade if higher). Have about 50 questions each (mostly multiple choice (which he admits are written to confuse you) and few short answer that are nearly impossible to remember. Nice guy. Hated the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you want to pass, you NEED to come to class, there's no way to pass without being present. All of his exams are heavily based on his lectures, so TAKE NOTES. There are no homework assignments, no projects, and no essays. Just 4 exams and an optional final, go to class, take notes and listen and you'll be set. He's an amazing professor!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No HW nothing, just 4 exams. He reads off a cheat of notes, their hard exams. He is a very funny teacher and will keep you interested but you better study

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an alright teacher & he makes sure you learn the material. The only thing I dislike is it is just a lecture of him reading a paper the entire class quickly and hard to take detailed notes. He doesn't give hw, papers, or extra credit. The only way to pass this class to to pass his 4-5 difficult test. He also likes to prove everybody wrong.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GENPSYCH1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought my intro to Psych class would be easy, seeing as Ive taken psych classes before, but let me tell you, it was actually pretty challenging. There is a lot of information to learn and the tests can be hard. But he will always take time to show you better study habits, and really wants you to pass. Hands down amazing psych teacher. & v Funny!