Alan Harkness - University of Tulsa

Professor: Alan Harkness

Department: TBD

College: University of Tulsa

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY4083
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Harkness is an excellent Professor, and makes the difficult (and sometimes boring) subject matter he teaches engaging and much easier. He works so hard for his students and gives every opportunity to learn the material and get a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY4083
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harkness brings a phenomenal amount of energy into the classroom. He is very fair and will accommodate his students as much as possible. He also provides plenty of extra credit opportunities, which are outlined at the beginning of the semester. His lectures are incredibly comprehensive and directly covers the material tested on.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY4083
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you don't have biology background, the class can get confusing really quick, so take the time to study his background material he gives you before semester starts, even if that sounds boring. If you are a biology major, you have an easy class ahead of you. He's animated and fun to be in class with, and he's got a very generous bonus point system

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY4083
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy- extremely friendly and happy. Material is HARD. I still don't understand half of the material and it's the last day. Don't take this class unless you are a neurologist or biology major. It's not a psychology course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY4083
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Weekly quizzes encourage attendance. Enthusiastic, interested in communicating, and extremely knowledgeable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC00
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent at involving you in the lecture and getting you excited and interested in everything psychology. One of TU's BEST professors!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY2253
• 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:

I took Foundations with him and loved every second of it. He's a very intelligent, passionate, helpful, and hilarious professor. I highly recommend taking a class of his. Even if you do not enjoy the material of the class he makes it entertaining and educational. I'd take another class with him in a heartbeat.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was pretty difficult, but he is willing to help outside the classroom in a lot of ways. He tries to make the class interesting, and I believe that he won teacher of the year for 2007-2008.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is an amazing prof. He uses silly humor to help you remember concepts and it works. He really knows his stuff and does a great job of explaining difficult concepts to someone who has never had bio before. He is such a nice guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sometimes we make opinions about people based on their personality. No doubt he has a great personality, in front of a group "when he's on" But, there is another side. Personality does not mean great teacher

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGICALFOUN
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The ABSOLUTE FUNNIEST professor I've ever had! Loved his lectures, learned a lot, & couldn't wait to get to class. He loves his (beautiful)wife & children & openly professes this--how wonderfully human & divine @ once! He sincerely tries to train his students in "ethics" & leads by example. He was the reason I stayed @ TU when I wanted to leave!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY723
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harkness dedicates a great deal of time to learning and understanding the world in complex ways. He then dedicates a great deal of time to giving this hard-earned knowledge away. He is the best of what a professor should be.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 100
• 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:

Great teacher and person

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FS197310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such a nice, fun professor. Really cares about each of his students and wants you to do well. You have to work in his class, but the way he teaches makes you want to do the work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Harkness is by far one of the best professors i've ever had.You really learn a lot in his class and he makes the subjects interesting. He is really funny and makes a point to get to know his students. Also, he really wants everyone to do well in his class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY
• 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:

The Dept. has to realize how lucky they are to have Al. His teaching habits are wonderful. He is an extremely devoted father as well as husband. From what I was told he was the perfect best friend

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Harkness' classes are always entertaining. He goes out of his way to make sure everyone understands the material.