Joel Raynor - University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)

Professor: Joel Raynor

Department: TBD

College: University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy topics in class to know. He knows what he's talking about, but drags on about it. He is a very interesting individual. Yes class is at 8am, mandatory and he grades on how much you write, but if you have no issue writing, definitely take this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASY A! But this is the most boring class I have ever taken, and I slept the majority of the semester in that class. Tests are essay and tells you exactly what you need to write on it to get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY404
• 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:

Easy A! He is really boring,like many said his test are essay's and he just counts how many pages you did and gives you a grade, the more pages you do the higher grade, even if you start repeating your self lol.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pretty sure he doesn't know how to read. But I'm positive he doesn't know how to teach. I was very disappointed with this class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What could be an interesting subject is reduced to a completely useless class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most unpleasant classes I've ever taken.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible, terrible, terrible. He doesn't read exam essays, he just counts pages. Talks about his life and nothing relating to the course. Uses offensive language often. I cannot wait to never see this man again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was interested to take this, but it's not what I thought. Boring as hell. Attendance MANDATORY 3 free absences, after that ea. absence = 1 letter grade he takes off your total grade at the end. Tests are easy- all slides are provided. Remember whatever you want for each chapter, then write BIG. Aim for 10-15 pages you'll get an A in course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• 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:

Attendance- mandatory & class is at 8am. Best method is to car pool for motivation. Class is ALL about sports & exercise. VERY good class. Smoke something if you have to right b4 entering. Exams are just based on what you can remember & put it in writing. PS- that person who previously commented gave a bad review yet can't even spell right.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• 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:

Raynors class will put you to sleep if you aren't interested in the material. I loved it tons of sports stories and whatnot but that's just me. As far as your grade, it's coming from attendance and exams. Exams are pure texbook copying 10-15pgs and you'll get an A pretty sure he grades on length so font size > knowledge honestly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not sure where his good reviews are coming from. Doesn't matter how much i study, i cannot get above 'B+/A-'. Tests are essay format with no actual question. Class is extremely boring and grade is based solely on how fast you can right. Do not take this class unless you like getting up at 7am OR have exceptionally fast handwritting

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

do not take this class attendance is mandatory and he takes it at the beginning and end of class so you cant come late or leave early. he spends 90% of lectures talking about himself and not anything that is going to be on the tests. the tests are terrible all essays with no question just write everything you can remember. i

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• 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:

Raynor was terrific. Easy to understand, interesting, I have nothing bad to say about this Prof. Highly recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

extremely boring, attendance is mandatory, so bring some homework to do because he teaches you absolutely nothing. exams are essay style, he basically counts the pages, the more you have, the better you do. you have to read the book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

you have to be interested in the course to do well. i like him, his tests are essays which i like because if you read its very easy to prove and youll do well, you basically choose what you want to cover on the tests. just write a lot. good class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Extremely easy. Tests are all in essay format and easy just write a lot. Need to read the text book though. As long as u cover the main points from the book on the exams you will be fine. He rambles a lot but if u appreciate sports and fitness its not all that bad. Attendence is mandatory.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• 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:

rambles a little bit but over all a decent professor. The tests are easy just write a lot on the exam and you'll get an A(7-8 pages). I dont think he really reads them just looks to see if you have alot of content. I emjoyed the class and him as teacher I'm going to take his alcohol&health class in the fall.He does require you attend lec.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

so easy! you just need to go to class... The papers are easy becuase he doesn't read them. just make sure you take up space. If you write 4 pages you will get a C, 6 pages you will get a B and 8 pages you will get an A. He counts the pages and grades you on that.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

well, i don't know who wants to sign up for 400 Level class...if i am taking 300 and struggling..okay got three exams in the class the one i did worse i got good grade..the one i did good i got worse grades..is that crappy...well, i managed to talk to Professor and he looked at my Exams again and gave me better grades but you need to talk out man..

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest psychology class you can take. For the exams you have 60 minutes to write 10 pages, if you write 10 pages of total BS, you will get at worst a B+. Very easy, lectures are boring, but you need to go. Class is an easy A, dont listen to the other reviews!