Carl McFarland - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Professor: Carl McFarland

Department: TBD

College: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Dr. Mcfarland's class a lot because he kept it interesting. This is a very tough class and you have to study if you want to pass! His tests cover his lecture and his book and he will test you on things he says but doesn't put in the PowerPoint so make sure to pay attention in class! He gives a ton of extra credit which helps a lot!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very tough. He doesn't like to help students, so you see him in class, and then, you're on your own.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McFarland lectures on part of what the book says but tests you on the full text. If you don't read the book, it will be very hard to make an A. However, he does give extra credit for doing research surveys and interviews. These extra credit points raised my average by about 10 points. Pop quizzes are for bonus points but are given randomly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!You will not pass if you do not go to class, he gives pop quizzes randomly, and you cannot make them up at all. Overall this is a great class. Read the book, look over the supplemental assignments, and take good notes and you'll be ok. Pay attention to his lectures the things he say ,NOT PUT IN THE POWERPOINT, WILL BE ON THE TEST!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

This class requires a lot of reading and focus but it is impossible to fail. Test questions are pulled from lectures, powerpoints, study guides, and supplemental instruction. It is best to attend every class because he gives extra credit when you least expect it. Oh, and he will call you out if you are not paying attention! Funny guy!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McFarland was awesome. His lectures are very interesting and complement the textbook. His test questions draw from both lecture and the text so it is necessary to read and come to class. I notice those who complained about the exams played on their phones during lecture and didn't touch the book. He offered extra credit so an A is easy to earn.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's hilarious. But him and his class are awful. Avoid his class at all cost!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY202
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, beautiful (literally) would take again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Try to avoid this class if possible. Long lectures, tons of reading, and pretty hard tests. Take notes on lectures, especially on the real life examples that he gives, and do all of the extra creditparticipation points and you can get a decent grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

McFarland was better at making be feel insignificant and dumb than teaching. He idolized some students, ignored others, and hated most. His tests are these awful projection tests where you get to read the question for like a minute before the next question. If he tells you to not study something, do it anyway. He sucks like that.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have mixed feelings about Dr. McFarland. He is a very funny and engaging teacher, but the class is very difficult. He gets off topic a lot, and is sometimes difficult to follow. You HAVE to read the chapters and study study study if you want to make good grades. I'm not sure if I would take his class again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this teacher at all costs. He is a disgrace to UAB and the psychology department. He won't round up your grade and he lectures on one section of one chapter while he tests you on four separate chapters. Terrible terrible teacher. Trust me and stay away.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AVOID THIS TEACHER

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 101INTRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid taking if possible. He is a really nice guy and a great teacher. The problem is hes tests are 50% book material and 50% lecture. If you do not read every word of every chapter, it's going to be a ruff course. He does give a lot of extra credit and drops lowest test so you can pass w/o trying. If you want an A it is not easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

He makes this class very easy to pass by dropping your lowest exam and giving extra credit. That can raise your grade by a letter. If you sit in the back it will be hard to hear. But both his lectures and the book are very helpful. If you don't have time to study both, you can still make a decent grade. Mock exam questions show up on actual exam.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McFarland's class can be difficult sometimes. However, he gives lots of extra credit and he drops your lowest test grade. Make sure you go to class and really pay attention to his lectures. Also attending the SI sessions are very helpful. I would recommend taking his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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. McFarland's class was difficult at times but very easy to make a good grade. His lectures are very interesting. Make sure to pay attention in class and go to SI sessions. He gives lots of extra credit that boosts your grade a whole letter grade. The class is not hard if you put in the effort. If you try you will definitely make at least a B!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1012D
• 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:

McFarland is a very good teacher whom is passionate about his field. His tests are very hard, but if you pay attention and study you will do just fine. Make sure you do the extra credit! Lectures are very informative and interesting. Sit towards the front and pay attention.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

His tests are confusing! He gives horrible lectures DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this class was awful, its hard to bare and you never learn what you need to know for the test in class. I would advise you take this class online. On the other hand he is funny