James Denniston - Appalachian State University

Professor: James Denniston

Department: TBD

College: Appalachian State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Denniston is a really laid back guy and his lectures a pretty interesting. He uses good and applicable examples that you start to really see in everyday life so it helps facilitate learning, even outside of the classroom. I didn't read the textbook at all and that was a bad move on my part, so definitely do that.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teaches through stories and examples. It worked really well for me and I learned A LOT. Have to pay attention and take notes though.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't have the best experience with this teacher. He a cool professor, but the his teaching skills weren't to my expectations. He has a very draggy voice that makes you bored and his PowerPoints aren't the best for information so BE PREPARED to listen to his voice in class. Lastly, his surprised pop Quizzes didn't get me anywhere in the class because they usually were tricky and uninformed. Overall, not having him as a teacher again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Denniston is a really good professor. Information can be hard to grasp. However, he is always available to clarify information during office hours. Tests are very difficult. He gives an optional final, that can't hurt your grade. If you do better on this, he replaces previous test grades. Interesting class, but study hard!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 3202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is honestly the best professor I've had the privilege of taking at App. The man is very intelligent and gives great real world examples. His tests are really not bad if you actually study for them and he'll help you on the side if you need it. Highly advise taking this course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was great. I had a waiver ( No Stats or PSY3100 prereqs) and it was still do-able. It was over the summer so it was fast paced, but do-able if you study. He's not going to hand you an A but if you study and read what he says to, it's not bad. 3 tests, 3 assignments. He engages the class and gives lots of examples. I'd take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 3214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard but he gives an optional final! Pop quizzes he sometimes warns you about but the questions are easy to miss, leaving you with a 610

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very boring teacher. He assigns maybe 3-4 out of class assignments and the rest of your grades are tests. His class is very much a struggle and his power points are somewhat unclear. I would suggest taking another Psychology class if you can.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYPOL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is hard for people that struggle with the biological side of psych but he's brilliant and very helpful. The class should be renamed to Animal cognition.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• 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:

Dr. D is great! The class is incredibly easy if you supplement his lectures with the assigned readings- most people obviously didn't do the readings and were seriously struggling come exam time, while I was kickin back. Seriously awesome teacher- one of my favorite in the department

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• 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:

Great guy, very interesting to listen to. Clearly enjoys and is passionate about what he teaches. He clearly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Tests are difficult and I found my self wondering where some questions came from. But assignments help buffer your grade. I would highly recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love Dr. D. He is the kind of professor that involves you in his lectures which make them much more interesting. People keep saying his exams are difficult, but it's a 3000 level psych course. They aren't going to be a piece of cake! Study and you will do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY3214
• 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:

He was a great teacher and funny. I will recommend him for Principles of Psychology!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

interesting topics are covered, but tests are so hard it makes the class not as enjoyable. I went to class always and studied a lot for all tests but barely got a B.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYLEAR
• 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:

An excellent teacher who made me very interested in the behavioral science.Good examples, fair tests, and easy note taking. I would not suggest skipping class - attendance is not mandatory but you're going to need to be there.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY3100
• 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:

Nice guy!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY2700
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Denniston is a good teacher, he is very hard. He reads off the slides, and gives good examples, but what you went over in class is nothing that is on the test. Super hard class.. AVIOD this teacher....

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He tries to make the classes interesting and uses good examples. Although I found the class interesting the tests are killer. I read the book and only missed two classes and only made a B. Most of my class ended up with C's. Just be prepared to try very hard and not come away with an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Super boring material! Good professor but I would stay away from this class.... Waayyy too much material to cover in 3 exams. he's a nice guy...very helpful if you go to him during office hours. Still though--I completely regret taking the class--I read the book, came to class everyday, and did all of my study guides and am making a C :-(

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PRINCLEAR
• 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. Denniston is not a bad professor, but my gosh was the material boring. I have been conditioned to fall asleep when I hear "CS" and "US". Dr. Denniston knows his stuff and gives pretty good examples. I would avoid Principles though...