Jim Staples - Western University, London, ON

Professor: Jim Staples

Department: Biology

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO2601
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Decent prof, lacks clarification in his lectures but overall teaches them well. Just be aware to not ask him questions or post on the forum because he is very rude over email.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO3602
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are easy to understand, and have a clear flow to them. Seems intimidating at first, but once you understand how he tests your knowledge, it's easy to do well in class. Course was an easy 90 for me.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO3602
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting course material presented in an enthusiastic manner. Explains things very fluidly so each concept makes sense, making it easy to remember. Although it says you need the textbook, going to lectures and making good notes are all you need to ensure a good mark.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 3602
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great prof. clear and organized. his enthusiasm makes you want to learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO3601A3602B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favourite prof! If you can't follow his speed, then maybe you shouldn't be in the course because he goes at a great pace and his notes are ALWAYS clear. He makes a point of telling you the important things that will most certainly be on at least one exam. His exams are fair and reasonable. I loved him! Plus hes a total babe

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I've had in my 3 years! Can be a little rude.. but thats just if you ask stupid questions..Great lectures, fair exams. Tough Marker

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome. He was always there for help. His exams and marking was a tiny bit hard, but it was still fair. Lectures we very enjoyable and fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO351A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof, Fair Exams, Lots of material so you have to stay on top. Overall great guy, very flexible, very accomodating.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO351A
• 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:

A great prof. Really makes things interesting, and I like the way he organizes the course by different environmental pressures. A lot of material, but if you stay on top of studying you'll come through.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO351
• 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 Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO022BIO272B
• 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:

don't expect any good responses to your emails.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO351A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Little squirt. Very rude in emails. Needs to learn some manners. A prof is supposed to help his students, and no question is stupid if one doesn't understand. Very dissapointing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very arrogant. Walked around thinking he was better than the 800 kids in front of him. Went through his notes way too fast to prove his superiority, than shocked us all by giving a very, very easy test. Not a good prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO022
• 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:

my favourite out of the four bio022 profs.explains well, knows his stuff, good notes, and a nice man. EASY EXAM!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't find him amazing. He stood at the front of the class and thought he was better then us. He moves very quickly through his notes, which I found to be unclear and not detailed enough. He isn't horrible, but not super either.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO022
• 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:

Physiology was nicely taught. Though notes were somewhat disorganized, notes were my responsibility anyway. Exam was too easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

awesome prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really knows his stuff. Enjoyed him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO022
• 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:

could move slower through the course content. very interesting. fair final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO022
• 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:

very fair final!