Richard Moreland - University of Pittsburgh

Professor: Richard Moreland

Department: TBD

College: University of Pittsburgh

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very straightforward. Class is mandatory as questions are almost all lecture based, but he tells you exactly what is going to be on the test and what you need to study.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest professor ever. GO TO CLASS because he doesn't post lecture slides. Take good notes and memorize them because his tests are entirely memorization. His only trick is that he throws a random question from the textbook readings - don't discount the small details. He loves those. Also pay attention right before the quiz - gives you all answers

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH
• 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:

Great teacher!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a decent lecturer and uses video clips and pictures to keep things interesting. Attendance is mandatory, he does not post lecture slides online. This class is very difficult becuase of the tests. There are four and each one consists of 20 short answer questions that he expects you to answer with verbatim anwers from the class. Not an easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You need to go to class. He's a funny guy and very straight forward. He lets you know what's on each exam. Very fair. Each exam is short answer, so you might have to change the way you study for each exam. Overall, I'd recommend it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good guy, gives out practice exams similar to inclass exams, regrades and even grades practice exams. However, grades are determined only by exams, and all exams are open ended - if you're in engineering like me and took this as an easy A, definitely try something else! still, very good class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• 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:

You need to go to class since he does not put his notes online. The subject is interesting, and Moreland varies the content in powerpoints, using video clips from movies etc. Tests are all short answer. The textbook is rarely used. Class before each test is a review and Q&A, and if you write down what he says to study during this class, you're set.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory - he doesn't post notes online. He's to the point & gives good examples. Exams are short-answer (open ended) but you have access to practice exams & he literally goes through the notes & tells you what to study. Not an "easy" A but if you study & know the material, it's not hard to get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Lecture IS mandatory; his notes aren't posted online and you must take very detailed notes on what he says in class. His exams are all open-response, and there is a lot of material to memorize, but his questions are straight forward and he tells you what you need to know beforehand. Very willing to help. Book isn't necessary.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really likes Freud and you must take very detailed notes to do well on tests. Other than that, he's a really amazing professor. I had surgery mid-semester and he was accommodating and friendly. His tests definitely require studying, but they're not too hard. Email him or the TAs to clarify any questions you have and you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really cool class. I enjoyed his lectures and it's the only class I would not skip. He doesn't post his lectures online and you need to hear how he elaborates what is on the power point. He was slightly awkward, brought up sex anytime he possibly could, but he is funny and honest. His tests are essay question and it is the pickiest grading ever!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY0310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An alumni recommended I take Dr. Moreland. Great suggestion. As the others before me said, the tests grades are nit picky as it gets. The lectures were entertaining and easy to go to. The tests come STRAIGHT from lecture and MAYBE one book question at max. I'm taking him for an upper level course so of course I would recommend him to others.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moreland is a really smart guy. He knows the material he teaches real well, and conveys it in a clear manor. The problem is, with only 4 tests per semester so there is a great deal of information to learn per exam. Also you need to express everything in the exact same wording he used in his lectures. If you're smart, you should manage a "b"

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

GO TO CLASS AND TAKE NOTES. Period. The tests are pretty hard, but he does give a study guide before them, and they're very similar to that. However, he/the TAs nitpick the answers like crazy. They're looking for very specific answers. The book is mostly useless, but a few questions on tests are found only in that. Classes are kind of boring.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Personality Psych. Clear, concise, must take good notes, tells you exactly what you need to know for the exams. Gives you a quiz after reviewing exams that boosts grades. Go to class, take good notes, and study=A. Amazing teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found Dr. Moreland's lectures to be very interesting. He had great examples to help us to better understand the material. Some found his tests difficult, but if you have good study habits (or if you are particularly good at memorizing things verbatim) then you should do fine. I would recommend him for anyone interested in psych.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The tests can be difficult, do not miss the lectures, plan to study more for psych of personality then other courses

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class and great professor. Although he can be a little intimidating, Professor Moreland is always willing to ask any questions you may have (just don't ask them twice). Lectures were interesting and very well organized. Tests were tricky, but fair. The practice test was a good guide. It was nice to be challenged.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

really nice if you need help, extremely approachable. print out the practice exam and bring it to every lecture with you- he will answer each question in order and it makes studying much easier. as long as you attend the class and review the material as you go along, it shouldn't be that hard. also he's funny

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY0160
• 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. Moreland is an excellent lecturer. His lectures are fun, interesting, and very clear. His tests are challenging, but if you put in the time they are not bad. I highly recommend him to anyone!