Luc Varin - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Luc Varin

Department: Biology

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you actually pay attention is class and try to understand what he is saying his exams are extremely reasonable if not somewhat easy. He will always throw 1 hard question but if a lot of students get it wrong he will remove it and if the average grade is less than 70 he curves it. Tells you exactly what you need to know, even the exact question

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Phenomenal teacher, the best I've had at Concordia so far. Very involved and concerned in student's succeeding. DO NOT miss the tutorials, they cover everything you need for the exams. Go to the lectures, you won't be tested on them directly but they are important to understand what the heck is going on. Difficult class though

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are ok, it's more important to attend tutorials where he'll work through the problems repeatedly. He holds review sessions right before the exam and also has lots of office hours, so he's pretty available. He likes to joke around, but he gets irritated when people are late or ask a question after they clearly weren't listening.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny and very nice guy. Made class a delight to attend. He explains really well and focuses exactly on the important stuff you need for the midtermsfinal. His tutorials are extremely useful and you should definitely attend!! Do the practice problems. He's very approachable, helpful in classone-on-one. If you need the course, take it with him!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL523
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is the best teacher in Concordia U, he cares a lot about his students, very helpful and very nice. I enjoyed his lectures a lot. A little bit of a tough grader though but very fair especially when you work hard, highly recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was one of the best I've had at Concordia. He is very passionate about the material. I can honestly say this was one of the first bio courses I actually enjoyed. pen book tests and tutorial info is very important. Very approachable and always helps if you have questions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• 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:

This professor is TRULY AMAZING! He is such a great guy, very passionate, brilliant at what he does and always there to help. Exams are exactly like tutorial (make sure to attend all classes and tutorials and understand the material!). He is explains very well and encourages his students all the time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• 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:

One word.... AMAZING! He's the best teacher. If you don't understand one concept of the course or a certain part, he'll go over it as many times as you want until he's certain that everybody understands it. Very helpful, always encourages students to go see him, and very funny. If you take his advice and do as he says, you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• 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:

He is an awesome teacher! The class is definitely tough but he definitely wants the entire class todo well! If the class isn't grasping a concept he blames himself! Awesome class but you need to work hard to do well!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• 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:

Respect for this professor! Classroom conduct is something this man values a lot! He is very polite, but his anger can be very subtle behind his politeness. If you understand the material, his exams are super easy. However, if you don't know the material, you're in for the toughest exams ever! It's either you know, or you don't know.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• 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:

Just Awesome!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I've had so far. If you go to class and the tutorials, and practice problems then you will do well. This is a problem based course, very little theory. If you need help he will always be willing to stay after class, or make time for you. Interesting course taught by a great prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SUCH A GREAT PROF! best teacher I've had at concordia by far. This is a hard course, but he makes it comprehendible. Gotta work for the grade but if you do you'll get it and he'll be there to help. He's so nice, adorable accent, funny.... only take 367 WITH HIM (i'm heard the others profs suck!)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's such a nice teacher! His french accent is so cute! He really wants you to understand the concepts and will repeat if you do not understand. Amazing for a science professor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• 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:

He is one of the kindest and best teachers I've had in Concordia.The concepts of the course are not easy to understand,but if you work hard, you will make it through.Highly reccomended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. You have to go to class. If you don't you will be lost and you will hate him. If you do, the exams will be a joke.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher!!!! Not as good as people say. Juts bear it, and pray for it to end.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take this course (367) with him if you don't mind a B+ or A- but want to understand the material really well, and remember it. Take it with Doiron if you want an A+ but don't mind memorising the material and then core dumping it all. He's the much better prof, by far - he's clear, understandable, explains well, and wants you to understand.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! You get it when he explains, and he wants you to get it. Will explain repeatedly if you don't. Midterm and final based on tutorial material mainly,so go. He can be moody at times needs his cigarette, but approachable. Material a bit dificult, but he is a really great human being and cares about the students. Best prof by far!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO367
• 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:

Either u hate him or like him. He is moody though.