Reviews of professor Mark Becker

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Becker makes lectures interesting, and he gives lots of real world examples. This was a very neuro-heavy class so it was really difficult but Becker's explanations made topics easier to grasp. I used the book & study guides to prep for exams and still didn't do well on essay Qs so he gave me tips during office hours. He's caring & helpful!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Becker was a really good professor. He was very enthusiastic and passionate about the class. Definitely recommend reading the textbook. His quizzes and exams do have questions from the textbook that will not be discussed in lecture. He does post his slides online, but recommend going for him to explain studies.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I took him for PSY302 NOT 402. I truly thought his teachings were INCREDIBLE, but those exams were SO NICHE. The labs are 25% of your grade, and exams are 75%, not extra credit either. I thought his lectures were fascinating but when it came down to his exams, it was a completely different language. If you are a bad test taker, do not take this.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Hilarious and amazing professor, helping make the early lectures more bearable. Gave great examples and labs that helped understanding of topics. Exams are multiple-choice and not easy, so studying and attending/listening to lectures is very important. Would definitely take another class from him.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Becker is by far one of the best profs I've had. I've never been super into the physical/neuroscience-y part of psychology, but he even made that part of his class interest me! He even took a day out to talk to us about grad school and told us all about his gap year abroad. Dr. Becker is awesome, totally recommend!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
My favorite professor by far. Dr. Becker was so accommodating and made lectures so interesting. He is clearly a very intelligent individual and was able to give many real life examples to make some of the harder topics make sense.  Provided a curve to exams if needed. Lectures are important, If I could take a course taught by him again I would.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the smartest professors I've ever had. Sometimes his lectures can be long and monotonous but his labs and examples help with understanding the material. He is willing to meet with students to help them through class. His tests are challenging and hold most of the class grade, but studying the right material makes them easy, he curves as well

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
PSY 302. Dr.Becker is an amazing professor.The exams are all in person, no open note. However, when you ask for further explanation on any topic, he will go out of his way until you understand the content. Yes, attendance isn't mandatory but you need to listen to his lectures in order to pass the class. They are super informative & interesting.