David Levin - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: David Levin

Department: Biology

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL190B
• 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:

You can just skip all his classes cuz all he does is read from the slides and 'try' to answer questions with the answer 'I don't know... that's a good question' and move on. Try to read the book yourself and do reviews, that would be a better[way better] alternative to class. Lab tests aren't particulary easy.. so study hard

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO190B
• 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:

Probably the worst teacher I have had thus far. Lectures were lame and I didnt even bother going. All he did was read the slides and didnt know the material very well. I probably could have done as well a job as him with my knowledge. Worst professor Ive had, but it's not like you can do anything about it. He is 1/2 of the course regardless.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO190B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are pretty boring, but he does have his 'redeeming' points, like dancing in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 190B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Recommended proff. He'll probably never live down the "ape massacre" but at least he made up for it by having easy questions for his section of the final.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO190B
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was alright, a little slow but it was okay. He mostly knew his stuff but he didnt know how to make a test. He screwed people on the midterm if they hadnt put a huge effort into memorizing specific sections. Beware of how he can put little emphasis on a subject but test it heavily.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO190B
• 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:

Levin is by far my favourite bio prof, at least thus far. He's interesting, knowledgable, and even humourous at times. He looks just like Peter Sellers to. Brilliant!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL401B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, see below for more comments. BIOL401B is a bit disappointing though, as many of the steps in the experiment are done as a single gel, membrane, etc. for all the groups, making it less hands-on. You do learn about some interesting techniques, though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO190B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was good, he managed to make it interesting but it was his first time teaching a first year class and yes he did totally SCREW US ALL on the midterm, but now he knows (I hope)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO190B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

-presents the topic well, good notes, well organized, makes sure you understand the basics. BUT watch out on tests! this guy managed to SCREW most of the class when he focoused 30% of his test on ONE small topic--totally unfair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 190B
• 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:

Well I guess its not his fault, but Animal Diversity is hella boring.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO401A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class. REALLY interesting topics and he wasn't afraid to address controversial topics. Very helpful in preparing for midterms/exams. Friendly prof and very approachable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL401A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good class with lots of interesting content. He mainly reads notes directly from slides; doesn't add much. In the end, he encourages class participation and open debate about hot-button issues in biotechnology. He's friendly, approachable, and willing to go the extra mile for the students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL401A
• 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:

Awesome teacher!! Extremely helpful outside of class! I would take any course taught by Dr. Levin

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO361
• 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:

Dr. Levin gives very easy tests, straight out of the coursepack. He is very nice and helpful. He can be boring at times, but he tries to make the material interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL401A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dave is a great prof who helps those who help themselves.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 361
• 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: N/A

Comment:

easy tests but confuses you up until D-day

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO401A
• 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:

Greatest teacher; fair test; interesting course

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL401A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He will make you feel like a complete dumbass if you go in for extra help

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• 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:

Clear and straight forward, tests right from his notes. Two thumbs up!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL230
• 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:

easy tests, very clear, explains EVERYTHING (sometimes more than once)