Professor: Ken Otter
Department: Biology
College: University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIO103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ken did a good job of explaining the concepts in memorable/entertaining ways. He had fairly high expectations but was very reasonable. Definitely one of the better profs I've had so far
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIOL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His course was well structured. His material is difficult but he is an excellent instructor that wants his students to do well. He is available to his students and gives good feedback. So despite the level of difficulty, his students succeed if they try. He is knowledgable within his field. I will always recommend this proff.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIOL100
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Was great and provided a laid back interesting learning environment that made it easy to learn and was willing to help you understand concepts in office hours. HE could have been a little more organized and was sometimes tough to understand in the way he explained concepts.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIO103
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ken Otter is pretty awesome! He presents material clearly and does not go too fast. It is important to study hard for his exams because he expects specific details on the long answer questions. He uses a lot of analogies and speaks the same way everyone else does; he does not use a bunch of technical terms. The final was reasonable.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Otter is great. I've always enjoyed biology but he convinced me to pursue it more just by his passion alone. Super helpful and friendly, not to mention insanely knowledgeable.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIOL308
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing teacher. Went above and beyond what was expected. So much hands on experience in his class. He brought in a cougar to work on! He wrote his own book, published it, and is giving it to his students at the cost of printing! His lectures are clear and engaging. When I have questions he is able to answer them every time to my satisfaction.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIOL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Otter is a nice and humorous guy, but his lectures in this course were very boring and his speaking was usually very monotone and hard to follow. He was helpful outside of class if you meet with him. Easy marking on exams. Very knowledgable, just a dry course all around. Do some regular textbook studying and you'll be fine.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIOL100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Says UM way too much. Very monotone and does not make lectures interesting at all. Hard to follow. Was kind of helpful when you asked for help.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ken was a good teacher but the course material he teaches is hard, which is why he has a lower rating.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIOL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His passion for the subject is evident. He's a really nice guy, and he simplifies concepts with really funny demonstrations. Some lectures are a little dry, and it takes some effort to stay focused. The exams are challenging but not impossible, and he provides tons of resources to help you succeed. Great prof overall!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
People don't like him because he is a very hard marker but if you go through the material thoroughly you can do well. He is pretty helpful during office hours and tutorials. very willing to spend time with you.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIOL100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures were boring sometimes, and he was always rushed to get through material. No assignments, but the lab section was marked very hard. Exams were fair, but again were marked very hard.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good lecturer, lots of examples. Helpful too, approachable even on the bus if you happen to catch him. Material is hard for Bio 101, but he breaks it up pretty well. Hard marker, won't accept BS, but does give some feedback on exams IF YOU ASK FOR IT. The feedback was invaluable.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dull, uninteresting manner of teaching. He certainly knows his stuff but has trouble presenting it so that the material is understandable. He is a super tough marker.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIOL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good Prof, uses lots of examples to help you to understand the concepts though the course is a little overwhelming at times, so much to remember.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIOL420
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ken knows his stuff and uses all kind of funny examples to help make the info stick. He's a TOUGH marker so you can't bull-crap on exams, but he rewards good work. He sometimes seems intimidating but is actually super friendly and helpful one-on-one.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible Prof. Not worth your time to take it. Wait for another prof to teach this course. He is unapproachable, rude, and is only there for the money.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIOL308
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
too many "stuff like that"'s and "things like this" need more detail. and try to be real world man.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIO420
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a very rude person and not a very good teacher! He will stab you in the back but be nice to your face! Watch him! Grad students would be best served to avoid him!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tends to ramble a bit, but lots of funny stories
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