Heres the Breakdown
-two MC tests worth 40% each (based off of the slides AND readings)
-10% Discussion attendance
-10% on two easy papers

he gives 3 bonus points for sona studies and the tests are slightly curved a few points

He covers a lot of material but its manageable
Overall solid class and doable to get an A

Read the textbook and pay attention during lecture. I found flashcards (Anki) useful. Exams were not very difficult as concepts are straightforward (I scored >95% on both) and there are "extra credit" questions. Workload is light to reasonable (once a week lecture + discussion, textbook readings) and there are opportunities for SONA extra credit (3 points).

I've heard it from here and from my own TA as well, take it with Castel. His lectures are engaging and interesting. There are only 2 exams, second exam being non-cumulative. The textbook is well written, probably the best textbook I've ever read. Castel tests from lecture as well as some things from the text which he didn't go over in class, so it is important to read. It's doable as well, 2 chapters in a week.

He was an amazing professor who taught a very interesting course. Reading the book and going to lectures and discussions are more than enough to be successful in this class. Use the techniques that you learned in the class in regards to studying in general and see your decision to take this class pay dividends! Awesome guy.

I took this class during summer session A online. He posted pre-recorded audio clips on each powerpoint slide. We had about 60 slides per class to go through on our own (the class was entirely asynchronous). Very manageable if you're taking more than one summer class. Office hours were very welcoming and I would definitely recommend him as a professor!

Grade Breakdown:
40% Final Research Proposal on a topic relating to course material (4-6 pages, APA)
60% Assessments (3 tests, 15 points each, 5 paragraph style answer questions, 2 hours timed, closed note, lowest test grade was dropped)