Joel Ellwanger - California State University Los Angeles

Professor: Joel Ellwanger

Department: TBD

College: California State University Los Angeles

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY4010
• 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:

Assigns 3 exams, 1 easy paper, 11 quizzes but drops lowest. quizzes are easy & you easily google answers. paper is a personal statement for grad school (not hard, however you need to read textbook & lecture to pass the exams. His study guides are SUPER helpful & whatever you need to know for the exam is on it. Study that & you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Explains material well, relates information to stories or examples to help you remember, overall a solid guide for psychology. The work is straightforward and grading is clear so you get the grade you deserve.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thank you Dr. Ellwanger for helping me pass and bare with statistics in psychology. Nobody would have done it any better, you are the best!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY302304
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful & one of a kind. One of the few professors in the Psychology department who is willing to help & make sure students get the material clearly. I can't count the number of times Dr. Ellwanger helped me with solutions I did not understand, he would stay a whole 15 minutes to help out our group desk, not leaving until he made sure we got it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY1500
• 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:

Great professor! quizzes were 2 attempts each, research paper, 3 exams, and clicker questions. I enjoyed this class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for psy401 which the topic can be boring to some students due to it being a very science based class involving neurons and what not. So if you do not read the material will be difficult/not interesting. He cares for his students and knows the material well. I recommend you take it shortly after psy 170.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was one of my first classes at CSULA and we had to take quizzes on moodle. I forgot multiple times and missed out on a lot of points that way. The material is presented well, the book is essential for the quizzes. Quizzes were not timed and we were able to take them twice, so I got A's on all the ones I remembered to take.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor! His lectures are clear. Do the read the textbook. 3 tests, one short paper. Definitely recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are extremely loong and booooorrrriiiinnngggg!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was nervous about taking Psy 304 but Dr. Ellwanger made everything easy. His lectures can be a bit dull and long, his tests are fair, and I came out of his class interested in research. There are three research projects and one presentation. He give good feedback. Overall, a great professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He isn't super exciting, but that's okay because the information is interesting. He's also really helpful if you ask for help. Theres about 3-4 tests, lots of online quizzes, and lots of reading. His class isn't hard at all, just make sure you try your best to take notes (he changes slides fast) and make sure you read the chapters and youll pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY150PSY170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ellwanger is a great professor who's knowledgeable and cares about his students. Definitely read the textbooks for the exams and take good lecture notes!Your hard work will pay off!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is amazing! Stats is not the easiest of subjects to learn or teach, but this professor really makes sure that the material is clear. Take the time to study and ask questions and you will do just fine. I hate any math reated course, however Dr.E helped me earn an A. Totally recomend takng him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found this class to be a bit difficult but was still able to receive an A at the end of the quarter. I found doing the assigned homework to be helpful in preparing for the tests as well as keeping my grade afloat. Professor was willing to help when I had questions. Would recommend to prospective students.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY302PSY304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.E is great! His lectures may seem a little slow, but he truly has a passion for what he teaches. He will give you every opportunity to understand his lectures and he is very approachable outside of class. He truly cares about his students and will do everything in his power to get you that A. CSULA needs more professors like him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an okay professor. I did not love him, but his class was not too boring. His test are not too hard so just study and you will be good.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 401
• 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:

Laid-back professor who likes to help his students. He makes it seem as if one has to read the book, but if you pay attention in class youll be perfectly fine without it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• 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:

This is a MATH class, so depending on how good you are at math is how easy the class is.The professor is very helpful and easy going. Cares a lot about students, and will do what he can for you to understand the topic. EXTRA CREDIT!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THIS TEACHER IS NOT EASY!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY304
• 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:

good,clear professor and easy course. he takes attendance, you'll really only have labs for half the quarter.powerpoints are all you really need to know, but read to clarify. two MC exams, study guides provided. three short experiment write ups, the third one is for an experiment you design with your group, one presentation