Boris Zhorov - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Professor: Boris Zhorov

Department: Biochemistry

College: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hard to understand. random questions in readings. DOES NOT FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT FOR UNDERSTANDING COURSE MATERIAL. I met with him personally and he was very rude, so be very understanding that the class is very packed and your questions may go unanswered.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• 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:

No assignments or labs made this a great course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DR. ZHOROV is a great professor. Sometimes he can be boring, but most of his classes are entertainig. Writing his tests is like running away form the tiger. He makes some funny analogies like that. He likes to drink Vodka in a Nestle Pure Life bottle occasionally. The material isn't too hard. Study and you'll do well. Good Luck.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boris has difficulty with the english language. He tends to make mistakes on his midterms and then assigns these questions as a bonus mark (which is the fair thing to do). However, he does test on random yet specific points from his lecture. In addition, his examples used in class are not helpful (i.e. the hand in glove). Well done Boris!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

no comment

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boris is the man. The material taught was very interesting and the tests were fair. Study hard and you should do fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

tests were poorly designed in that everyone was stuffed into one room and sitting together. I personally saw three separate groups of people cheating and none of them were caught, makes for unfair grading.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• 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:

If you are able to completely understand his words and at the same time atay awake, you may be able to make a use of his lectures!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

SUPER EASY CLASS - if you want to do good just memorize the slides ...don't even have to read the book too much. Would have liked to see him walk around or move away from the podium at least ONCE. But he was pretty funny with all his stories and analogies "what would u do if a tiger jumped in through the door??" ya...worth taking for an easy A

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOC2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Classes were sooooo boring, and tests were ok. Exam was really easy! Lecture notes are direct and pretty much all you need to do well in the course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's nice enough, but sounds like Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally" when he's talking crazy and saying "Would you like to partake in my pecan pie..." Ya, he's hard to understand, but the tests are very fair in my opinion. Notes are so easy to follow that you don't have to go to class really.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• 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:

He has lost his vim for teaching the course unfortunately. He recites far too much from his notes and was far better when he stood away from the podium and just talked as he did one class when the projector broke. He can be funny and the course is interesting at times but also quite dull.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ok this guy is retro russian, he has done this so many times hes just reciting the lectures from memory, the accent is kinda funny, i mean for god sake cant someone tell him we dont pronounce the "ed" after every word! unwilling to help, and donsnt believe students know anything about biochemisty.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• 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:

Boring

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

accent is way too thick, can't understand

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

nice guy, but GOOD GOD! Sir, you seriously need to learn how to use the overhead projector properly!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHE2EE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Boris. He's an amzing teacher, and I love the tiger anecdotes. Come on, guys, the material may be boring, but that's the nature of the course. I'd take anything he teaches.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

doesnt at all test on overall knowledge simply memeorization of tiny facts, such as enzymes name in a specific cycle really cute though, hard to understand at first

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This prof tries very hard to ensure fairness in testing. The student comes first to him. Lectures are at times tedious and and other times interesting.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 2EE3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

True Renaissance man, very diligent and helpful