Robert Pasnak - George Mason University

Professor: Robert Pasnak

Department: Psychology

College: George Mason University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Pasnak has great lectures. He doesn't rely on the powerpoints and gives lots of examples. His stories were entertaining and kept me engaged. Grade is based on exams (50 MC and T/F), and he also gives extra credit. Attendance was not mandatory but i recommend going anyway. And sit in the front, he is a bit quiet sometimes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Literally just take notes, read the book, and do the extra credit and I personally promise you that you will be fine. He's super nice and pretty funny, and as long as you attend class you will at least pass. I thought this was an easy A, but I guess some people disagree.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• 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:

Make sure you sit in the first two rows so you can hear him because he speaks quietly. Do ALL the extra credit because it will raise your grade a full letter grade and its really easy! Come to class, write some notes, do the readings(they aren't that much honestly). Class can be boring but sometimes really interesting. Overall great class and Prof

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is hard to understand because of health reasons. The Tests are quite confusing because of the format. If you want to pass the class go to lecture, read the text, and take REALLY good notes. He makes you work for your grade. If you want an easy A this is not the class for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pasnak is a caring professor, and he makes it easy to get an A in his class. He is very quiet due to health reasons so make sure you sit up front and pay attention. The grade comes from 3 exams each 50 points. He also gives up to 13 points of extra credit. Make sure you study his slides and do the extra credit and you should get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pasnak has a bad rep because of his quiet voice, but he is very knowledgeable. Some of the lectures can be kind of boring but I ultimately learned a lot in this class. There are lots of opportunities to bring your grade up with extra credit. His exams are solely based on what he says during his class so make sure you attend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pasnak is a nice guy. Not difficult or intimidating. He leaves a few points for extra credit, but the 3 exams make up the majority of your grade. He does not give study guides so unless you know specific questions to ask him, preparing for tests is hard. I would not say to avoid his class at all costs, but be aware it's not the easiest class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most boring lectures ever. Due to health issues, he doesn't speak loud enough. His slides barely help with the exams, READ THE BOOK. Only grades are really 3 exams, a few pop quizzes, and a few extra credit opportunities. Class was harder than I expected..

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I highly recommend Dr. Pasnak. His course can come off as intimidating the first day, but it is not bad. Attend every lecture and write every word he says; it will all be on the test. He is so knowledgeable in psychology and has some great stories! And always remind him to speak up, he will appreciate it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class killed my 3.5 GPA. I should've dropped out of the class after the first day but none other classes were available, so I had no choice. If you miss class, you are likely to miss a bunch of test questions. He does post power points online, however, there's barely anything on there, which was POINTLESS of him. DON'T TAKE HIM!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is great! All you have to do is show up and listen to the lecture and you are guaranteed to get an A+! Don't freak out after the first test because no matter how good your notes are you probably did miss something and will think the tests are crazy hard, but he gives you so much extra credit from just being in class you will have an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really loved this class! Make sure you take good notes-it's essential to helping you pass exams. He is a very nice professor and he gives tons of easy extra credit points! I would recommend him to anyone that needs to take psychology 211.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• 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 very helpful in teaching students the materials needed for the course as well as applying it to the real world. Although I got a B for his class, I'm glad to have taken him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's so nice and he doesn't have a loud voice, so you should sit up front. His examples really help you learn and it's easy to get an A. There are some students in the class who laugh at him because he can't get the comics on straight, but boo on them...give the old guy a break. Anyway, the exams are super easy and do the extra credit. :) Easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• 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:

Dr. Pasnak is very insightful, and certainly knows the material. He gives numerous chances for extra credit, even though the class is easy enough itself. You'll have to take good notes, because that's what he tests on, and he may slip facts into non-sequiturs, so you'll have to pay attention. He's very nice, but hard of hearing, so speak loudly.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, really knows his stuff. Attend class, it goes by pretty slowly, but I haven't gotten a score under 98% on a test having attended class. There are plenty of opportunities for extra credit, take them. To quote my 211 prof, its like being offered a bonus of $100 and telling your boss no thanks.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC313
• 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:

Sweet, hard of hearing and kind of soft spoken. Gave a lot of examples, rarely needed to refer to text. Take good notes in class and you'll pass with flying colors.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taught with 3 dif. (and sometimes contradicting) sources: lectures, text, online practice quizes). Uses great examples in class based on his experience and used comics. LOTS of chances for extra credit! Exams are multiple choice and some questions are annoyingly confusing at times. Good professor, very hard to hear, especially w/ A.C. on.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

if you go to class it is an easy A. his lectures can sometimes get dull and boring, but make sure you take notes because 95 percent of the test questions come straight from the notes. lots of chances for extra credit to boost your grade. just put in a little bit of effort and you will do great in this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• 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 is a WONDERFUL professor. Teaches developmental psyc using comic strips and provides A LOT of resources to study for his tests, which are more than fair. he is an excellent professor...take notes, read them, don't really need the book, TRY not to miss class, but if you do, I strongly suggest you have a study buddy to get notes from.