Raymond Baird - University of Texas at San Antonio

Professor: Raymond Baird

Department: TBD

College: University of Texas at San Antonio

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY2543
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm heartbroken that Dr. Baird is retiring. He doesn't read slides - he actually teaches. He's immensely knowledgeable wo ever being pompous. So cute & has the best sense of humor. Material is subtle & tests are tricky but he's extremely helpful. Overall, such a good man. You'll use what you learn in all aspects of your life, forever.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1023
• 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:

I failed all his tests because they were HARD! He is not an easy professor. Thankfully, however, his final saved my grade. He has two tests as his final and the cumulative one is straight from the online tests he gives us so its a matter of memorizing the answer and youll be fine!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY2543
• 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:

I took this prof in the Fall of 2013 and never rated him, but I had to come back to do so. He is AMAZING! Yes he is difficult, but if you truly want to learn the info please take him! This has been both the hardest and best class I have taken at UTSA. If you put forth the effort, you will reap the benefits! Best professor at UTSA!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class was very difficult, if you think the exams will be a walk in the park, then you are wrong. You really do have to study hard for this class, I wouldn't say take a lot of notes because he would only use like 3-5 questions from his lecture. The book is a must! Reading the chapters will really help you pass the class and do really well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very lively old man :) he's pretty funny and I really thought his class was interesting. Test are super hard if you don't at least read some of the chapter. Use the course mate and do the practice questions, some are on the test. At least read the vocab too. His lectures are based on the book so if you miss a day just read the chapter.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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's a cool teacher, really funny. he gives you extra credit for going to class and his lectures are interesting. the tests are hard and based on the book and class. over all a good class just harder than what i expected.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

He curves his test so that you can actually pass them. He is a very funny professor and quite entertaining however he tries to teach theory of psychology in an introductory class. Very difficult to get an A in this class, and his tests leave you feeling very defeated. Good luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

He is alright. Just study & see what kind of questions he makes therefore you'll be le to predict what he is going to ask on his tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY2253
• 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:

Take him! Go to his office hours, read the book..you will pass. He is so funny, and the most lively old man you will probably ever meet. However, you won't pass if you aren't willing to take on a little personal responsibility.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

Good teacher, but you will not really use his notes you will use the WORKBOOK instead, it is a must to have it he uses a lot of the questions from there on his tests. easy class if you study the workbook, Funny teacher. Take him he is SWEET&FUNNY.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

He is awesome! He's very animated with his lectures and gets more animated as the semester goes on! His lectures AND the book's material make up the tests, so the book is necessary if you want an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE! Especially at 8 am. He is a great person, but his lectures are boring. I sat in the front of the class and fell asleep numerous times. The class is very challenging as well, you have to study alot to make an A. He beats around the bush alot and doesn't give you any straight answers. Just take another prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

TAKE HIM. i had him at eight am and managed to go to class everyday. he is so funny and interesting! his lecture material is RARELY on the test but he gives 15 extra points for attendance. STUDY THE WORKBOOK its like 90% of the test. hell tell you he only takes a few questions straight from there, but hes lying. i got an A due study the workbook!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, the guy is utterly brilliant. He's funny as well. However, he doesn't post anything on BB. He uses a different book than every other PSY class. He doesn't have slides, but very simplified outlines he will put on the board which you must write down and elaborate on. It was pretty tough, you must read and take lecture notes, tests are mixed

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

Really great guy, helpful, and super funny!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

Not going to lie this class was tough... You have to read, you have to goto class, and you still make a B. Straight up I tried really hard, went to every SI, and I didn't get an A. My SI saved me

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY2543
• 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:

Very boring. It's like he's been teaching the class with the same techniques for years. People would literally fall asleep in class just a few feet away from him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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's really nice! And he really gets into explaining the information and giving examples to help understand concepts. He gives extra credit for going to class every now and then, and about 20% of the questions on tests are straight from the psych study guide book. However, sometimes he skips over info in lec to see if people are reading the book.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1013
• 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:

Dr. Baird's intro to psych class is amazing! I took him during the summer and I have a high C low B, the final is comprehensive. You do have to do the study guide and read- but as long as you do the study guid you will do FINE! He implements alot of curves- so show up- attendence alone gives you a 1/2 a grade point. Take him he's a great instructo

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY2543
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to study really hard for this class. The first test I kind of looked over my notes and read a little of the book, and did not do well. You have to do some outside research in order to do well on the tests. Does not give back tests, just the grades. The final is comprehensive.