Michael Passer - University of Washington

Professor: Michael Passer

Department: TBD

College: University of Washington

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, an extremely easy class. Although extra credit is available, it really isn't necessary. If you are a diligent note-taker and reader, it shouldn't be hard to receive a 4. As for Passer himself, he's a great guy who generally cares about his students, and he goes to extreme lengths to make sure everyone understands and completes assignments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Michael Passer is seriously one of the best professors I've had. He is so passionate about Psychology, but also about the success of his students. I had him for Psych 101 in Spring 2020, and he still tried to be available for office hours or meetings after class through Zoom. He doesn't try to trick you on exams. Lots of dad jokes. Overall, amazing

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH209
• 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:

His tests reflect the content of his lectures very well. His teaching is very clear.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC209
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Passer was okay. He assigns a decent amount of homework, but he provides detailed instructions on everything (sometimes TOO detailed). It's important to go to labs and sections because it's worth part of your grade. Don't be afraid of his classes! His exams are pretty easy and you don't really have to read the textbook, skim for vocab!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Passer is an amazing professor who explains things very clearly. His lectures & exams are straightforward. I highly recommend taking him because he's very caring of students and actually wants you to do well!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is basically mandatory because of the use of PollEv for in-class participation. Although as a person Passer is great and funny, his style of teaching lends itself to become a race to copy down all the notes before he changes slides. The class videos help with engagement, but the overwhelming textbook reading makes up most of self-study.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, each 40 point. Lectures every day. If you go to lecture every day and take notes, do the readings thoroughly, and do the extra credit, guaranteed 4.0.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Although the topics during the first 2-3 weeks were rather dull, after the first exam the lectures became much more interesting. The class was very easy - as long as you go to lecture, take some notes, and make sure you know all the vocab from the textbook chapters assigned, you should be fine. He uses PollEv and provides easy extra credit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor, easy classes. If you have test files it is literally impossible to get less than a 3.7

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Read the book, do the online assignments, and go to the review sessions and all will go well. You can change your GPA +.3 by doing extra credit, so do that. Dr. Passer has great content organization, active lectures, and a passion for psych101.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Having Mr. Passer as one of my first professors was a nice way to ease myself into college, his class isnt hard as long as you do the readings and take notes in lectures. Launch Pad helps too. Even with large lectures he appreciates participation from students!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. you have to read the book by yourself and because he will ask about stuff from the book that wasn't mentioned in class. He works hard and makes sure you understand the material. Makes you want to major in psych.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a brilliant prof. But notice, his exam is harder than lecture, make sure you read the textbook pages before exam. And do the extra credit, it really helps!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC209
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Uses his own book but claims re receives no profit from it. Dull, boring, tries to joke but normally fails in his delivery. Highly unclear grading expectations, and his TAs are worse (or at least mine was). He may love research, but he fails at infecting students with anything more than severe apathy. One of the least enjoyable classes I've taken.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Passer is a good lecturer, but this is a boring class . Lectures are dry, but pay attention because class material is fair game for the midterms and final. There is a lot of reading in this course; check the syllabus for when readings are due. Instructions for the homework assignments were very confusing and wordy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC209
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Funny, intelligent, and sensible. The class is very boring but he makes it tolerable. Tests are doable if you go to lecture and actually read the textbook (seriously, read the textbook). The homework is doable too but don't wait until last minute to finish it since it can make or break your grade. Would definitely take him again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While the class content seems very basic and easy, the three tests (which compose most of your grade) are primarily on specific terms and definitions, making it way harder than necessary. The lectures are alright, and you can tell that Dr. Passer is pretty knowledgable, but several lectures are spent watching hour long videos that are not relevant.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were very predictable. Professor Passer delivered information very factually and stuck closely to the way the textbook presented information. It wasn't the most exciting but at least I knew that all the material was relevant for the tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your entire grade depends on 3 tests. Test content is based on lecture material so you must attend class. Much harder than other psych 101 classes but enjoyable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

overall easy class, but lectures can be boring sometimes. It's good as long as you do the readings and keep up with lectures.