Dax Urbszat - University of Toronto at Mississauga

Professor: Dax Urbszat

Department: TBD

College: University of Toronto at Mississauga

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His course was easy but Dax was such a bad professor. His lectures consisted of reciting lines directly from the textbook so there was no point in coming to class. If you ever go to his office hours he will disrespect you and talk down to you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good lectures. Makes you understand the material in lectures throughout interaction with students and interesting tasks, always provides great examples and stays on topic. Excellent orator. Practicals are also super cool and interesting. TAs are a blessing, care about you and your understanding of the topic. Hard but worth it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY100Y5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He makes lectures really interesting with stories, which makes it easier to remember information. Lecture was never boring. Tbh, get the success package and practice old questions and you're good to go

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• 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:

By far my fav prof of first year. He was funny, kind, and made lectures interesting. Didn't open the textbook once so don't buy it. Just find the proper success package and you'll do amazing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• 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:

One of the best profs I've ever had, he made concepts so understandable. I was kept interested in what he had to say during class, even though lectures were 2hrs long. Can tell he really loves his job which made students love psych too. Before this course, I didn't enjoy psych at all BUT now I enjoy it so much that I'm enrolled in a psych major!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good lecturer however you have to go to class because he tends to elaborate a lot and talk about stories based on his slides. The tests are fair as the multiple choice comes from the readings, and the short answer is only from his lectures. To score well on lab tests you have to take good notes during all labs.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOTS of reading. I think we read about 16 or 17 textbook chapters in total, about 30-40 pages per chapter. There were 6 lecture/textbook tests and 2 lab tests, all of which you would fail if you didnt read the textbook or if you skipped lectures and labs. Professor Urbszat gave very interesting lectures though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• 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:

Dax is an amazing prof, the beginning of the course is gonna drag cause its all sciency but after that, its good. Get the success package by searching on the utmreddit and you're literally good to go. Most of the final exam is from this large 1000 page doc but if you study the textbook, you'd be good to go. you need to ve very specific for lab test

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took PSY100 as an elective, worst choice ever. I would recommend against taking this course unless it relates to your major. Lots of reading, boring labs. Professor is nice, course is not.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY100Y5
• 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:

really makes the lecture entertaining and enjoyable. has a wide range of knowledge and ability to add on besides course material and makes the lectures very engaging. makes me want to change program in order to take his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this course if you aren't majoring in psych (or related). Lectures are interesting, but the course is not worth it. Lots of textbook readings. Sure, the success package will make it easier, but the course is time-consuming and a waste of time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dax is the reason I continued with psychology. Hes great at keeping the class engaged and tells great stories that really help you understand/remember the content of the lectures. My favourite prof at UTM!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Looking back, Dr. Dax inspired me through his genuineness and passion for the field of Psychology.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY100Y5
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

amazing prof. his slides are short and to the point and he tells interesting stories. he gives additional information during lecture so you should show up to the lectures.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY100Y
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dax is very intimidating and will make you feel bad about your life choices in lecture. Although, his lectures are engaging, with many stories and jokes. Tests are a breeze if you have the success package, as he reuses questions from previous years over and over, you don't even have to attend lectures of read if you have it. Good prof overall

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a true legend, his texts are based on lecs and the textbook and are fair, and his analogies and stories really help you understand and remember concepts. hope to have him again soon!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dax is definitely one of the best profs out there, anyone would be lucky to have him. His lectures are awesome cause they're rarely boring and he shares really interesting stories. For the most part, the content's pretty intriguing, but get ready to do the (lengthy) chapter readings as the class is test heavy. Overall, super awesome class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor !! I'm so glad that I took this course with him

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• 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:

easiest class ever

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dax is a great prof who genuinely cares about students' success. Don't be intimidated to talk to him after class/during breaks, because he is very open to questions. Even with the success package, I'd still advise doing readings and studying lectures to get the most out of the course and enjoy lectures. As Dax says, you are only cheating yourself!