Faizal Junus - Dalhousie University

Professor: Faizal Junus

Department: TBD

College: Dalhousie University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class and read the assigned texts you will do well. He is a very inspirational professor and I would take this class over and over again (if I wasn't poor). This is hands down my favourite class. Take this class or something else Junus teaches, you won't regret it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

3% bonus available through SONA. 85% of the test material is in the textbook, class very helpful for the assignments given. Follow guidelines given in class and his format for the paper and you will do well. Amazing professor, would love to take another class with him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2090
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy prof. I almost never show up to class, but I do all of the textbook readings and I have an A+ in the course. He has midterms every 3 chapters which makes it a lot easier because there's less to study. Be warned though, his assignments are very long & a lot of work although if you back up your opinions you can get an easy A!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Junus is probably one of the easiest profs I've ever had. Expect to read because if you read every word in the textbook and pay attention to what you're reading you can easily get an A. I wouldn't even bother showing up to class as the textbook is much more important. Take it as a GPA booster because it is easy but there is a bit of workload.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Junus is one of my favourite professors at Dalhousie. I had the opportunity to have him for 2 courses during my undergrad. His lectures are very thorough and interesting; he includes lots of his clinical experience in his examples. Be warned: you will have to work hard for an A in his courses, but it is worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly he's a nice guy, but I didn't like the way he taught the class. 70% of test material is from the textbook. He insists students use his fill-in-the-blank skeleton notes, and goes too fast if you prefer to write your own notes. Paper isn't hard but he's VERY particular about format. Easy multiple choice tests, as long as you read the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I did not like him as a prof. He presented material from a cognitive-behavioral perspective only. When opinion questions were asked in class, as soon as someone had the same opinion as him the discussion was done. His research paper requires a fair bit of time but is not too difficult, but do not expect it back until the final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• 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. Junus' makes an 830am class worth going to. Classes are very interesting and its full of his clinical experiences. Tests are a bit hard but a lot of hints if you go to class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof in at Dal. Does not post notes online. You have to attend class and fill in blanks. Majority of the tests are from the textbook. He's really unorganized and it's hard to understand what he is saying. Don't take abnormal psychology from him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He does not allow you to ask him to repeat anything and does not seem to care much about how his students do. Very difficult professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• 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:

Awesome prof! Really made the content easy to understand, had lots of interesting anecdotes. Loved this class. Challenging tests and assignments, but if you work hard you do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• 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:

Has a lot of experience obviously, his anecdotes are really helpful, and make certain disorders easier to remember. But I found his Abnormal Behavior class was just a smidgeon harder than the other 2nd year electives I took. Otherwise, I'd say he's average, nothing amazing, nothing bad.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• 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:

By far the best psych prof I've ever had at Dal! Really knows his stuff and keeps you engaged throughout the entire lecture, even if it was a 8:30 in the morning! He always gives out hints about what might be on the tests, so although attendance isn't mandatory, it's a good idea to be there as much as you can!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2220
• 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:

One of the best profs at Dal. Material is a lot to learn and remember, BUT its all from the book-->which is very interesting as well. He makes lectures soo interesting that you feel going every Tuesday and thursday 8:30 am just for class. Very helpful, and understanding. Easy marker, but you need to work a lot

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2090
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DOCTOR JUNUS IS THE BEST! Super hard marker and expects A LOT from students....but then again, what do you expect doing science at the university level? Amazing professor, really knows his stuff - lots of clinical expecience as well!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• 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:

DR. JUNUS IS THE BEST! He is so passionate about psychology and I never missed a class because his lectures were so interesting! Best professor at DAL by far!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Most amazing prof!! Class is super interesting and he is so passionate about the material. It is easy to do well in the course but it involves A LOT of work. I am sad it is over.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• 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:

The class is at 8.30 am and I went to every one of them because of Dr. Junus. He is an excellent prof and teaches the material so well, I learned a lot. There is a huge paper for the course instead of a final exam - but you learn a lot. I am planning to take more courses with Dr. Junus.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• 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:

Brutal. It's an intro to development course... not an abnormal development course - which he thinks it is.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2090
• 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 great prof. love the way he teaches the material. can get a good mark in his class