John Currie - Humber College, Toronto, ON

Professor: John Currie

Department: Accounting

College: Humber College, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He does not lecture, but chooses to take up the homework in class. If you learn best by teaching yourself - it is possible to do well, but with great difficulty. Textbook and participation is mandatory. Allows you to go over past material if you use his office hours. Very hard teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach very well in class, you have to learn everything yourself. He just takes up homework and picks on people in class for the answer even if you don't know it. No cell phone use in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall he is a nice professor but if you're not use to teaching yourself materials don't take him. He doesn't do lectures each class he takes up homework that you are assigned every week which are about 20 each week. You don't learn anything with him. And he won't help you in class only his 'office hours". Take another prof for this course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a really nice person, but for someone like me who is dyslexic and has ADHD, I do not enjoy when we dont do lectures. Instead, we were given homework and to take it up during the next class. Hes a genuine person, but not the best teacher

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• 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:

Difficult course material, doesnt teach anything. Save yourself the time and trouble, just choose another professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most of the class expected him to just ''teach'', however, if you pay attention the homework questions were all relevant. Also the quizzes alone which are very easy were worth 20% of the overall grade. If you do the homework, and go to the accounting center after class and once more another day, you will pass. *just a different way of learning*

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• 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:

The worst prof I have ever had. Doesnt teach course material, instead assigns 30 questions for homework and takes them up during class. You dont get enough time to complete the exams or in class assignments. He doesnt teach you how to use the calculator either. Extremely hard course, so if you want to pass and do well, choose another prof.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• 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 states that he will do ZERO lecturing... so instead he just takes up the homework every class... if you don't do it get ready to be shamed in front of the class for not knowing the answer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I still can't believe how hard this course was for me. This professor is awful... if you want to pass BACC 152 be aware that you will have to do a lot of self study since he doesn't teach you anything. His lectures are so boring and he treats students as we were children, always picking on us. I don't recommend this professor at all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• 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:

Barely any course accessible course material, makes absolutely no use of blackboard,speaks jibberish in class for those who are new to the subject, doesn't care to actually help his students that are struggling. Class time needs to be more productive- he is basically a homework taker-uper and will ask you to save your questions for his "office hrs"

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• 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:

Horrible experience. Wondering why there are mixed opinions? That's because some students are okay with teaching themselves an entire course. If you are not one of these students and hope to be taught- DO NOT take this 'teacher'.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• 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:

Does not give NEARLY enough time needed to complete in class assignments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, hard course material. Make sure you read and practice the assigned questions prior to class. He has OFFICE HOURS, which you should use if you are struggling. He does not use a lot of formulas, which is GREAT if you are a visual learner!!! Participate and ask questions during class for clarification.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BFIN350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I struggled with the material but John went above and beyond to help me. He sat with me for hours after class going over my tests and any problems I had. Not many teachers really make the effort to ensure you understand the material. Take advantage of his office hours. Also gave friends chances to boost their grades to be able to pass and graduate.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

meh

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!! He teaches you things that are not practiced. Had him in the summer for 4 weeks for the introduction of accounting, when the second teacher took over she had to start completely from scratch with us because what he was teaching isn't right!!!!! The ones who have him for an entire semester go to the next class confused.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

john currie is a funny teacher! however if you want to pass you need to read the textbook! ALL OF THE CHAPTERS don't miss class unless you know the material very well be prepare to learn on your own and he hates cell phones

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you know the basics of accounting he is a good teacher but be ready to work for your marks. You must read the chapter before class and try the questions that are going to be covered in class before hand. He doesn't give lectures but goes over those questions and makes everyone answer questions during his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BACC152
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad teacher, but expects you to know everything and do the work PRIOR to the class. His lectures are very powerful and teaches you the concept before taking up questions. Tests are ok, just the use of a Super T was confusing and especially the last part in which was a bit challenging. Overall, would recommend for future classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BACC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's not terrible but don't expect this to be an easy A. Participate at least every now and then all you'll be in his good books the rest of the semester. For people who aren't strong in accounting (like me) you will appreciate that all his test are multiple choice! Definitely prefer guessing rather than leaving something blank!