Professor: Douglas Torrance
Department: Science
College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIOL1260
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doug is genuinely a good teacher. Biology is a hard class, and he tries his best to teach it. You have 2 modules, same as 1160, so those mostly teach you. He covers the trickier parts and always gives vital info for the midterm/final. Not a hard marker either, he just wants to see if you studied and have a general idea. He just adds any missing inf
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIOL1260
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The class itself is hard, its A&P self directed! I had Nick for 1160 and find that his & Dougs teaching & markings are similar. His lectures help clear any knowledge gaps we had about the material. Explain everything to the point. I had low expectations coming in to the class, but I am glad hes my 1260 prof.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIO1160
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Douglas may seem like he is tough but it's all for good reasons. He does do lectures that helps for the midterms and final exams. If you study, you will do well and he is a fair marker. Taking his class has improved work ethics so much and how to be independent when it comes to school. Just don't give up and work hard and you will do well.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIOL1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doug is rude, humiluates others in class and doesnt listen. Won't teach anything in class, you read the whole text yourself. I get the self-directed approach, however, with super strict marking he could use class time MUCH better. He wants word for word answers from the text... if you use a similar word, youre wrong and lose marks.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He hasn't emailed me back once since the beginning of the semester. I agree that university students need to be self-motivated, but his teaching style just flawed; it seems like he has no interest in teaching. His "lecture" consist of a 45 minute quiz, then he explains an unrelated topic for 15 minutes, and then we go home. Don't take him!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIO1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's not the worst guy to talk to, but his teaching method is hard for most to learn from. Completely self-directed with not too much help. Stay away!
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nasty Prof. Save your time and money and take the course with Nick Inglis!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIOL1160
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I would rather switch schools than take douglas. Horrible professor. makes students feel like crap and just is horrible over all. don't take him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Douglas is the worst prof ever! Sucha rude teacher marks super hard gives you a test and then after the test he teaches you the material when you ask question he makes you look stupid and expects you to know everything. The lad ladies barb and dua are horrible!!!!! Legit make you leave the lab crying very hard course and these people make it worse
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO11601260
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A&P is just tough! It takes a lot of time. Doug expects you to put in the time, when asking him a question speak up and be concise, or you might get a slightly snarky response. I love bio and this class challenged me in a good way. his expectations are crystal clear and he is fair, I emailed him all the time with questions and he always answers!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: 1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doug is by far the worst professor ever. He isn't there for his students at all. The Q and A period was a joke! Most people stopped asking questions due to the fact he wouldn't answer or he would humiliate them infront of the class. Not to mention the nasty lab lady and him contradicting each other on what the correct answers were. Avoid him!!!!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: 1260
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doug's course is very hard to understand at times. He uses a self-directed course method and then asks questions with many answers. Which is fine, but he expects specific answers on those questions. Even if your answers are right, if you don't include the answer he wants he will take marks off regardless. This is unacceptable in self-directed class
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO1260
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I do not know why I took this class. I should of saved my time, effort, and money. Doesn't answer questions. Teaches useless things, which don't help. I want Inglis back. This sucks. When will KPU get rid of this elf? He clearly is too old to teach. It seems like he is using his last few years of teaching to screw over anyone that steps his way.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: 1260
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His class lecture time is devoted to explaining topics he didn't cover from previous week. If you ask a question in lecture, he blurts out a 10 second answer with no explanations. In office hours he insulted me personally, and I left in tears. Entirely self directed course with no help and left me scared to approach him due to his poor attitude.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: 1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Douglas is a great instructor. He takes the "self-directed learning" approach. YOU need to put in time to study, read, & look for the answers yourself.-which is the purpose to retain the information. He is very fair. His expectations & instructions are very clear & precise-follow them, do the homework, u will do great
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO1160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Unless you want to fail, by all means go ahead and take Douglas. He is rude, arrogant and NOT helpful at all!! He's failed MANY students in the past few years. Save your time and money and take bio with Nick Inglis!!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: 1160
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dinstinguish 3 : Doug vs Nick Both: Both are Biology teachers Diff 1: Nick will give podcasts. Doug won't Diff 2: Nick will post slides. Doug won't Diff 3: Nick uses class time effectively. Don't won't Diff 4: Nick teaches next week material. Doug won't Diff 5: Nick won't public shame by posting grades . Doug will.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIOL11601260
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
As a tough marker as he is Douglas is very helpful when the student is dedicated and is willing to help himself learn. Doug is ready to answer questions but he will try to challenge you with a few questions to see if you can think more clearly and he will lead you to the answers that you are looking for. He is an awesome professor.:)
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: 1160
- Grade Received: D-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took BIO 1160, never seen this site before. I'm surprised at the positive reviews, I haven't met a single person who likes him. Lol, I'm guessing that's probably him writing the reviews. Hes a Whimp, got a C, deserved an A
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: BIOL1160
- Grade Received: F
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I feel sorry for anyone in his class. Even if he is your only option, try to avoid him, by any means necessary. Unsocial, rude, and very very hard. People say "Put in effort to do well". Give me a break, even if you put 30 hours in a week, get ready for a 60% MAX if your lucky. The hardest course in university combined with the worst prof ever.
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