Lovaye Kajiura - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Professor: Lovaye Kajiura

Department: Biology

College: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kajiuras lectures kept my interest. Went to her study sessions. She answered all my questions. Great prof

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I mean she is a nice person but as a professor vaguely goes over material and instead spends more time talking about how to study. Going to office hours is pointless because she just tells you to do your own research and she makes you feel dumb for asking questions. Not the most exciting class and I LOVE biology.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she loves her job and tries really hard. she will also be there for you and help you to succeed outside of the classroom

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1P03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is super nice and has such positive energy! Her lectures are always such a joy to attend! You can clearly see that she cares and loves what she does!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Kajiura is amazing, she is very motivational! I love her way of teaching, but make sure you attend her lectures. Her midterms are pretty easy, and make sure you know every detail from the lecture notes, for example, names of people she mentions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Bio lectures! The fact that she gives us opportunities and advice about academic skills, networking, and careers is great too.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Followed her advice for studying for the test and feel good about it. Glad that I didn't cram and studied early like she told our class to do.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have new appreciation for Bio. She's dedicated and enthusiastic. Follow her advice about academic skills and you'll do great,

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed her lectures a lot. If I had a problem understanding something, she can explain in a different way so that I get it. I found the test questions tough but fair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY1A03
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy explanations and her MC are easier than most, provided you have studied and understand the material. It is always two choices that are completely wrong, two choices that are similar (from which you have to pick the correct answer), and the occasional questions that have options like both A and B, all of the above, or B and C.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very satisfied with Dr K. I learnt a lot from her lectures. She taught in a way that I know will retain it for years to come. Like that she promotes projects that students can get involved with.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• 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:

Her exam was super detailed, often from additional things she said beyond her lecture notes + the videos she made you watch (watch these attentively not passively)! Its not hard to do well for her portion but you do have to memorize all the details! She gives study tips and genuinely wants you to do well but also work for it so stay caught up :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good prof. I used her study advice that helps a lot.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed 1M03... make me appreciate the world a lot more. Like the emphasis on applied knowledge taught during lectures. Focusing on concepts, study skills and applications helps me learn better,

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her exam isn't hard, but its super detailed. Most of her section was pure recall and very little application. Her midterms were easy, you just need to memorize everything. You must look at the new info in the readings and you must go to lectures for her supplementary info if you want a good grade. She is a very nice prof and super helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1PO3
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was an angel of a prof! Super caring and inspirational. It is much easier to do well if you regularly attend the lectures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1M03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't go to her lectures, you WILL NOT get a good grade. Your mark often depends on the notes you make off her speaking and not from the lecture slides. If your notes aren't complete you will miss out on a lot of testable content. She definitely makes you work for the mark but show up and do the work and you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1PO3
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was a great prof, and I took her for Bio 1P03. The course content wasn't very heavy, but she took the time to explain it very thoroughly and answer all questions very respectfully. She really has a passion for teaching, which is always a boost.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Kept my attention in class. Organelle song my fave.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A03
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I had for first year! She would incorporate videos/animations especially during applied lectures which I found helpful. Midterm SAs required you to know the nitty-gritty details from web modules and applied lectures but overall they were fair. Only complaint I have is that she would play the Organelles song one too many times before class