Karl Oyster - Tidewater Community College

Professor: Karl Oyster

Department: TBD

College: Tidewater Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You must work hard in this class however working hard isnt necessarily going to guarantee you a good grade. He is hard to follow and his test do not always relate to the lectures in the text book.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took psych101 and abnormal psych215, got A's in both. He tells you first day he teaches as if this is an upper level college course. He doesn't baby you. You have to work for your grade. He does ramble but the stories go with the class . Those giving him a poor rating and got a bad grade didn't do the work, sorry just saying. do the work, get an A

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Karl Oyster. Solid psy201 prof. Understands, cares, and has genuine interest in teaching psychology. He was adamant about a reading/studying method called sq4r that I applied and it did help. He does go on tangents and ramble often which was annoying sometimes. I studied a good amount weekly and scored an A. Exams are online which means open notes

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked him. He made me want to switch to a psychology degree!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Classes are fun and engaging. He tells a lot of stories to relate to his lectures that make you want to listen and understand the material rather than reading the book and take notes. He is very harsh on attendances, miss more than 3 classes and he will drop you from his class. Also no cell phone or youre out. But great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSH201
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

All lecture is off PowerPoints. Book you use, but when doing tests they don't match what's in the book nor Power Point. Not very fun, and doesn't make a lot of sense. Had a D the whole semester with no absences. Just saying.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSH201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is very nice but there are four exams which are difficult. I would not take this class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He reads off of a power point the whole time. He doesn't really teach you anything. All the exams are on blackboard, so you're able to google all the answers. I did that and still received a D in his class. The tests are hard, nothing matches the criteria he taught us, nor does it match the book. We NEVER used the book in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

didnt learn a single thing

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY200
• 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 I would recommend this professor to anyone who is interested in psychology there were a few things that he could improve on. He often forgot which classes he taught certain material during the course and would often reteach us the same material over and over. Other than that he is extremely knowledgeable concerning psychology and grades cool

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didnt feel prepared for the tests from just the lectures alone. I felt like there were some left over knowledge that i wasn't getting from class alone, when it came time for the test i felt a bit ambushed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!! He uses an outdated textbook for his tests, and his lectures will NOT prepare you for the test. I studied, I read, I took my notes, and even googled answers, and yet my final grade is still a D. For your sanity and GPA do not take his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seems to be someone I'd enjoy talking about psychology with but not one I enjoyed learning from. Lectures were based on slides which, despite teacher's assurances, did not adequately prepare me for tests. He was also rather disorganized, often repeating material or saying one thing and meaning another. Was generous with attendance bonus points.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You get extra credit for showing up to class. Didn't follow syllabus. If you're interested in psychology he might be more interesting to listen to but i don't know. His attention will easy slip away from the slides. READ THE BOOK TAKE YOUR OWN NOTES, you won't get by on lectures unless you google all the test answers. No cell. Don't sleep.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for psy 201. Literally show up for class and you should pass. 4 exams then a final (all online), attendance is a must and there is no homework or quizzes. He also has a great personality if you like to laugh. Also tends to get off topic.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only teacher at TCC that I regret taking. His test are not update to the current book you use in class. His test were made back when he first became a teacher at TCC (and that's all he grades off of) I've never study so hard for any class I've had and I love Psychology but I work my butt off for my C. Would not recommend him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He makes the information WAY more confusing than it needs to be. He gets off topic constantly. You have to be able to teach yourself because he barely teaches. You have to straight up ask for him to give you the material because otherwise you won't get it. You MUST read the textbook. The tests are brutal. You can't miss class practically EVER.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: D10B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gets off topic alot

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you dont like to study or read dont take this is a real college course test are not easy and ppt is supplemental but he is a good teacher he is not a babysitter

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Psych major here. I enjoyed the class & passed with an A, but I would not recommend if you don't genuinely want to learn the material. He does talk a lot & it's true the tests don't match the lectures but read, study, & show up to every class & you will be just fine. Since psych is my thing, I enjoyed learning from his experience.