PSYC 4200

cool class. class attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged. tests are more or less right off of the lecture slides and supplemented by the book. tests are challenging, but fair. this class requires that you understand the overarching concepts but also some details about neurotransmitters and neural plasticity.

Alev is amazing. Probably one of the top 5 professors at this university. Highly suggest her to anyone interested AND motivated to take a course in neurobiology/neuropsychology. She is not easy, but if you put in the time, you'll be fine.

Great class especially if you are a Neuroscience or CogSci major. Alev is super nice, accessible and a fair grader.

Great class to take. Alev Erisir has a bit of an accent, but she is a really great teacher.

Dr. Erisir is a great professor. She really knows what she is talking about and the topics she talks about are very interesting. The second midterm is harder than the others, but I would still take this class if you are interested in neuroscience!

Prof. Erisir can be hard to understand in class and the lectures can get very dry--however she is very helpful during OH and really wants to get to know the students. The 1 credit practicum lab had unnecessary (time consuming) group projects and assnts every week, but were easy As. Midterms got much harder and was difficult as slides only showed pictures not explanations. Careful note taking and preparation necessary. Although difficult and sometimes dry--recommended for anyone interested in higherlevel neuro.

Not TOO hard of a class if you enjoyed (and remember) topics from PSYC220. Just make sure you answer and UNDERSTAND all the questions she gives you on the study guide and you're set. Pay attention in class and you won't have to read the book. Also, Prof. Erisir is one of the nicest teachers at UVa; she's always willing to help you out in office hours. Highly recommended if you're interested in neuroscience and/or enjoyed PSYC220.

great prof, really easy material.

The practicum is pretty useless, and a time sink. As are the extra credit assignments. Class is good if you want to see the interface of cell bio and psychology, and the ptsd/pharmacology stuff was very interesting. For me at least, and easy A(+).

I wouldn't call this an easy class, but it certainly isn't that difficult. Professor Erisir is a great lecturer. She has an Eastern European accent, but she's never hard to understand. She likes to use test questions that were major examples or studies covered in lecture, so pay attention! Pre-lecture quizes and rehash assignments can be annoying, but they're a good way to know if you understand the material (and can also end up being test questions). The practicum activities were also pretty fun. Kaycie is one of the best TAs I've ever had! She makes practicum really interesting and provides fantastic exam reviews. If liked PSYC 2200, you will love this class!