Arthur Hilliker - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Arthur Hilliker

Department: Biology

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

the prof was really easy to understand, tests were not really difficult.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof. Was super accomadting throughout the whole strike. Made it very clear as to what was expected on midterms and final, so no surprises. That being said you should practice questions on your own and attend tutorials.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2040
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved him for BIOL2040 Genetics. Consistently paced lectures, and very clear on what wants to be known for tests. Read the textbook, but according to what he says is relavent. I recorded my lectures and they helped a lot. His tests/exams are fair - put in the time and effort to understand what he wants to you to understand and you should be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice and understanding professor. Always willing to help and understand your situation. The course requires a lot of writing and he helps you to become a better writer. Presentations were very helpful also. Great prof!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot from his course, but was it hard! 2 credit course, but one hell of a workload. He was very caring and accommodating, also very soft spoken. Yet, I still found him somewhat intimidating. Prepare to read lot of research papers and you are expected to understand every word of it. For presentation, pick a topic he is unfamiliar with.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of The best prof I ever had. Thanks for everything, Dr. Hilliker!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have had professor Hilliker for Adv. Drosophila Genetics and selected readings. I honestly learned ALOT and surprisingly became fond of fruit flies!! I highly recommend taking his course. Just make sure you attend his class, and take notes if you want to do well. Overall: He's an awesome prof, and very enthusiastic about genetics.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DROSOPHILA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His glory days are over. Most confusing professor I have ever been taught by and he uses an inconsistent marking system across students. Nice guy but no longer fit to teach. He will teach to you like you're a fly obsessed PhD student. I recommend to avoid.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DROSODROS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing PROF! Very knowledgeable and a great geneticist. Need to take proper notes to do well in his class and attending lectures is a must! overall, awesome Prof! loved his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MBO200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had Dr. Hilliker for several classes at the University of Guelph in the late 80s and early 90s (40-200 Introductory Genetics, 40-303 Cytogenetics, and 40-406 Transmission Genetics). He was clear and consice and very interesting and always found time to help his students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best geneticist on the planet (and the last one, am I right, Dr. Hilliker? :))! It was a great pleasure and a life-changing experience to do the honour thesis under his supervision.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

King Arthur, the true ruler of the Biology department, shall claim back the departmental chair position and rule Farquharson once and for all.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Excellent prof. Initially I found his lectures difficult but I went to the tutorial which most students didn't and found it cleared up my difficulties.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. Really knows his subject. Unfortunately, teaches beyond the ability of most of his students.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to enjoy learning genetics,avoid this 2nd year course taught by him and save yourselves some time.Lectures were extremely boring and tutorials were never helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GENETICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Professor could ever be better than him. He knows too much and as his knowledge is way beyond his students understanding, most of his students usually hate him. Despite his lectures are unorganized, he makes the point well clear and doesn't expect anymore on his exam.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GENETICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures disorganized, use text. Tests fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GENETICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm going to avoid taking any class with him from now on. The course is heavily dependent on the lectures, which are confusing in themselves. He jumps from one thing to another constantly, making the note taking process incredibly difficult.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

wow, genetics with hilliker is a PAIN. he cant stop talking about roundup, its like he's being paid by them to market it. the final exam is totally out of the blue, he doesnt prepare you enough for it.