Chris Odgers - Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Professor: Chris Odgers

Department: Mathematics

College: Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's not as bad as all that. He is a *very* hard, but not unfair, marker. He has absolutely zero tolerance for slacking. You absolutely do not want to miss his lectures as he is liable to offer coaching for tests in class. If you're strong in math and have a good work ethic you should be fine. If math isn't your thing maybe take someone else.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Chris is extremely unprofessional! Absolutely avoid taking a class with him. His lecture consists of him writing a question on the board and immediately answering it or calling on a student by name for the answer. If you make a minor mistake on a test question he will take off at least 75% of the marks for that question.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Questions in his tests are more difficult than normal instructor did. He usually teach some out of textbook knowledge, but not include in his final test. If you want to take challenge, take his class. He doesn't like student use different way to solve questions, only ways he taught in class. So, you'd better to attend his every classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What can I say Chris Odgers is a smart man but an AWFUL teacher! Some people were just not meant to teach. The reasoning behind my response includes small messy unorganized writing, awful dull attitude, very particular on the method used to get an answer on an exam, loves to deduct marks, sends unprofessional emails, and test dates are never clear.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While technically he is a very good teacher, he made fun of me on occasion and made me uncomfortable in his class. With lots of study time, and paying attention in class (he gives casual hints as to how to gain bonus points on his tests! smart-assery gets you points, as he would put it) you could do very well. Takes work though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very old school style teacher. He will walk in straight to the board and begin. You'll want to sit as close as possible to read his writing as its very messy. He's an unwelcoming person who'll berate you for asking questions. He's a very tough grader, who will look for anything to take marks off. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! I'd RATE 0 if I could.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It helps to participate in class. He explains material clearly, going further if you need help. He E-mails recommended questions from textbook after class, and is not formally assigned. His tests reflect lecture material and textbook, offering bonus questions at the end if time permits. Grade criteria: 50% tests, 50% final. SHOW YOUR WORK!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All tests reflect the lectures to the point where there's almost no point in buying the textbook, it won't help you. Study prep assigned after each class out of the book is easy but the test will be something entirely different. Limited examples he gives in class is not enough for most of the students. Literally not enough accurate study material.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AVOID! One of the worst and most boring classes I have ever taken. miss a class? good luck catching up. He is one of those profs who walk in to class, and straight to the board. Very old teaching style, and grading criteria. Lesson is Question/Answer, little explanation. Tests are long and challenging. Looks for any small mistake to deduct marks.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MA115
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst Prof I've ever had. If math is an even remotely tough subject for you, DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH CHRIS ODGERS. His lectures consist of him solving problems on the chalkboard without explaining anything, and he gets cranky and does another problem the exact same way instead of explaining if you ask for clarification. Waste of money and time!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He would show up, not say a word and start writing on the board. He will answer your questions by simply just writing another example down. Study your ass off or go to office hours if you want a good grade. He ended class early almost every single day as soon as he's done his lesson.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chris is always there for his students if they need extra help or feedback. Truly a great instructor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

A large amount of the class is failing this course. He expects perfection and doesn't care if you understand it or not. Hopefully I never have to take a class with him again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took math 108 with chris after having passed the technician calculus course. He marked me wrong on a question i got right and exclaimed that he didn't like how i got the answer and gave me 2/5. He then used the double derivative, which is what i did, in class to show everybody a fast way. be very detailed and correct for him. great teacher,

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible prof, does not explain things at all, just writes the question and then the answer, no clarity, no actual written notes showing steps and showing WHY its the answer, did not pass because of his teaching skills, DONT TAKE HIM IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH MATH!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 107
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he is a great mathematician but terrible teacher! no feedback! no review! has his own way of grading! no explanation whY! overall an interesting character! stubborn and very very old fashion!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 109
• Grade Received: 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:

Chris turned out to be a fantastic teacher. He is not very friendly and kinda grumpy sometimes, but he is there to teach not to be your friend. He also has a good sense of humour. overall, awesome professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

GREAT teacher. Hilarious, straight froward, doesn't take bullsh*t. If you study, ask for help and apply yourself you will do great. Exams reflect notes taken in class exactly. Attendance is key. I wish he taught all my classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst instructor i have ever seen. He can be a pro mathematicians but definitely not a teacher. He doesn't really care whether you learn. No assignment, No review. All he will do for the course is to spend a few hours per week teaching, a little time digging into your quiz to penalize you, and nothing else. Be careful

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Chris as a professor over 20 years ago and it seems nothing has changed. He knows his stuff, provides clear and concise examples of difficult questions and assesses students on the samesimilar questions. Lazy students or those that struggle with math will struggle with the course material at no fault of the teacher (it is calculus afterall)