Reviews of professor Richard Laird

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I found myself literally falling asleep because this professor is super boring. this professor doesn't really try engaging with his students. although he gives minimal hw and his tests are super easy. he doesn't give any makeup work tho so keep that in mind. and I went all semester wo a textbook but its needed for hw.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very disrespectful professor, but the lectures are very interesting and engaging. Only 3 exams, but they are very tough and he doesn't give much time. He grades on technicalities. There is also one major paper, but he gives plenty of time. Just stay on his good side and follow everything in the assignment to a T.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professors only grades in the class were 3 tests. The class was so boring the only thing he did was read off his textbook blankly staring at the students the whole time. I would definitely choose not to take this class and I should've looked at these reviews before I did. Any other professor would be a better option.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
MOST UNPROFESSIONAL MAN I have ever encountered in my life. He will let past experiences with students determine how he treats you and the rest of the class. He is extremely paranoid about certain situations and its sad. He also doesn't answer his emails when confronted on important situations. Textbook is a joke, don't waste your money, avoid him!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You'll learn a lot from him. I'm a pre-nursing major, but I find all his lectures interesting!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The most dull, and boring class I have ever taken. If you want to drop your GPA, be my guest and sign up for his class. Is he knowledgeable? Sure, but I don't think it's worth sacrificing your grade. So technical with such minor mistakes and barely gives time on the tests. Only 4 grades total (3 tests and an essay), no homework and hard to pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I love listening to his lecture discussion. He is lecture heavy, but that's the point of being in school.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The most boring class I have ever taken - hard to stay awake with his dry statements that often devolve into a topic unrelated to the curriculum. The tests are so difficult that no amount of studying can prepare you: there is a lack of time to answer the questions and he tacks off points (majority of points) because of minor technicalities.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
very great prof! loved having him, for each test he would make a study guide of the list of things that will be on the test. an all around great person.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He cares about his students. You have to make effort on your side too. His powerpoints are amazing, you won't even need the textbook. There are 4 exam and you will pass with good notes and if you do the review sheet. There's one research paper only and its super easy. Easy on attendance but don't skip everyday as you will be out during tests.