Christopher Lowry - Brigham Young University - Idaho

Professor: Christopher Lowry

Department: TBD

College: Brigham Young University - Idaho

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a fun guy and really knows his stuff! He likes to show off his photography. The course is hard because there is a lot of content. YOU NEED TO HAVE A STUDY PLAN TO GET A GOOD GRADE. Use the tutor. Downlaod kahoot and make an account, the questions he uses show up in the tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH384
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved brother Lowry. Im sad he doesnt teach more classes that I can take from him. Hes very caring and wants you to succeed. Hes very thorough in his explanations. Be sure to ask questions and dont be shy if youre confused or youll struggle

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH370
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lowry is very caring and he can be pretty funny sometimes but I did not enjoy this class very much. Don't take it if you're not interested in neuropsychology. It is one of the hardest classes I've had to take and despite how hard I worked, I did not get a good grade. His tests are very difficult and they make up most of your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH384
• 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:

No homework, only quizzes, exams, and a few case studies. You need the online version of the book so you can take the quizzes. Make sure you have several hours available to read. Take the Kahoot quizzes on the app on your phone so you can review them for the exam. Retake the quizzes and Kahoot questions for the exam (they WILL be there).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH370
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He really knows what he is talking about, but his lectures are TORTURE. Very monotone voice that made everything he said put me to sleep, very hard to stay focused/ interested in the material. Exams are 80% of your grade so make sure you study ALL the vocabulary in the assigned reading if you want to do well. My advice, take this with someone else

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH370
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Brother Lowry. This was the most difficult class I have ever taken, but he is so good at what he does. He is kind and cares about his students, but never lowers his standards. There are no outside assignments. Just tests and quizzes in class, so there isn't much room for mistakes. Definitely not a class you can slack off in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH384
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Look, we all know behavioral neurobiology is a difficult subject. Don't take the class thinking that you're going to get an easy 'A' like your other psych classes. Given that it is a naturally difficult subject matter, don't expect it to be easy. More so, do not complain when you don't get an A, because it will be 100% your fault, I promise. READ

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• 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:

A caring professor, he wants you to learn. As long as you read the chapters and focus on the objectives of each section you'll do fine. There's a lot of reading and different things to know, it's easily overwhelming. Definitely a chance to learn humility and self-forgiveness. Study often.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brother Lowry is an amazing teacher. He will really work with you to go over the material but understanding it is on you. You are given chapters to read and make sure you understand before you get to class. COME WITH QUESTIONS. If you don't understand the material, go see the tutor and listen to him about the flashcards. I didn't till mid-semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved his class! Concepts were difficult at first, but things went smoother when I actually read and prepared for class. Some don't like his class because they expect to be given the answers for exams, but if you have a desire to learn and come to class with concepts that aren't clicking, he'll explain it great and you'll get more out of it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brother Lowry is a phenomenal teacher. He teaches in a way that helps you make sure that you know the material. However that is contingent on you doing the reading and completing the objectives. The objectives are your friends, as long as you complete and study from them you should do fine in the class. That being said this is a really hard class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH384
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff and expects you to do his homework so you know yours too. When he says study the brain slices, DO IT! He does a vlog thing to explain the stuff that isn't in the stuff - watch them! Class time depends on the students, if you have no questions there isn't really a class. That said he is a great guy and really wants to help you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH370
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lowry is a great professor. He has high expectations for his students. His classes require heavy reading. His exams are difficult but he curves so you just have to do better than the rest of the class if you are worried about the grade. Lowry doesn't worry about grades so much. He is reserved at the beginning of the semester but will warm up.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH384
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brother Lowry is one of the most caring professors on campus. I see quite a few people were cynical of the fact that he doesn't teach everything in on the test in his lectures. Welcome to college people. You will have to read the book in addition to coming to class, but Brother Lowry will help you if you make an effort to get help. Great Teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel bad for all the negative comments I see here, but I have to agree that his classes arent the best. He knows his stuff pretty well, but doesnt cover even half of it in class and since theres no study guide his exams can be hard. Hes sick a lot too so we missed many classes this semester and theres no substitute.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think he doesnt like teaching very much. You can see he tries to be nice and answer all the questions but gets impatient with some (dumb)questions. Well, if he wishes to stay on topic he should prepare a lecture. If hes only relying on students to come up with questions and bases his classes solely on that then he should expect dumb questions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brother Lowry is funny and knowledgeable , if you have questions about the text he knows how to answer them really well. I wish he would teach all the important stuff like that, not only answer questions though. His tests are extremely hard to study for, there is so much to cover and he doesn't have a structured class so it gets confusing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Get ready to learn on your own or find study partners. Going to the tutor or meeting up with brother Lowry can help (and he is willing to help you), but it's hard to make up for his classes (horrible). He seems tired and doesn't look very motivated. He is nice and funny at times, but sometimes I think he doesn't really want to be there.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have to say, he is a terrible teacher. He doesn't prepare anything for his classes. I understand we need to come to class prepared and bring questions, but this is the first time I see a professor who doesn't give an actual lecture. He really knows the stuff and is a nice guy and all, but should be working in a lab instead of teaching.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH370
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pop quizzes. Chapter objectives (outlines) due for every new chapter, THEY ARE GRADED HARSHLY. I studied for HOURS weeks before the exam and I would still fail. I went to the tutor and attended class. It was very complicated. He is a genius and I feel he expects us to be, it made it hard to listen to his lectures/do well in his exams.