Mark Cochrane - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Mark Cochrane

Department: English

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mark is a really good prof, and helps his students a lot. Hes actually a funny guy too, yeah hes a tough grader but all english profs are tough graders. The examples he teaches in class are very similar or exact to the ones on his exams/final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures too long; homework assigned and due prior to professor explaining how to do it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mark is really good professor. Always willing to help and cooperates. Very generous with giving you some extra time and makes his expectations very clear before every test and section. Should definitely take him if you wanna improve your writing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

just one word worst prof..

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Want to fail take mark. Otherwise, take another professor

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly hardest course ever. 2 semesters ago he failed 90% of the people. he takes 1 mark of your report for every grammer and punctuation mistake. He writes all over your essays for every mistake he finds, and deducts a mark for each one. He failed my essays only based on Punctuation mistakes. Must avoid, choose any other teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mark was a very nice guy. He gave us in total 3 papers to work on, which was given ALOT of time to be finished. He thoroughly goes through the handbook, where assignments (very small) are assigned. Two tests, one counts as a final. Group things only occurred when we were peer editing, but otherwise a funny teacher who really gives feedback!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I honestly don't understand how people can fail his class. Yes the subject is boring but its easy to pass. He tell's you what he expects and provides you examples of essays to mirror. If you fail maybe its because you didn't pay attention. There were no surprises and everything was straight forward with what he wanted.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst instructor I have had so far. His classes were so boring that I actually fell asleep a couple of times! And I was not the only one. I honestly had the chance to drop the class, but I thought I can make it through. Seriously the worst mistake of my university life.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cochrane is very boring and monotone. He gives too many weekly assignments! As if we do not have any other classes to study for. Other than that he seems nice but still AVOID him if you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI1100
• 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:

There was no suprises and he was very precise on what he needed from us in order to attain the grade we required. I would recommend his class! :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This prof is seriously boring. He is very monotone, and does not engage the class at all. I ended up dropping the class because his marking his hard and isn't clear about what to expect.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID HIM AT ANY COST!!! he expects us to be professional 4th year english students. He is not helpful at all and does not hand back assignments until 2 or 3 weeks later or says he will email them back and forgets. Extremely hard proff he should not be teaching a 1st year english course!! i will never take a class with him again !!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1204
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Has a quiz every class, even on the same day as our first exam. We felt not only rushed and stressed but we all barely finished it in time at 10pm even though class ended at 950pm... Excessive reading on irrelevant course content which he would then test your memory. So boring, talked for 3 hours straight -.-

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you looking for just a pass, then take his course. You will not get higher than a C+ and he voices that during his first class. He's not interested in talking with students and helping them succeed. When you do ask him for feedback he implies you should already know how to do the work and if you don't then it's your loss. Avoid.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: R50
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He talks ALOT and half the time its random. refers to the textbook and his preference -take note on what he says he likes and doesn't from the textbook. Marks will be given for techniquesstructures he prefers..

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mark is a good prof - if you like English (if not avoid). Many weekly readings & quizzes. 3 In-Class Essays, 2 At-Home Essays. Clear in his expectations & willing to prolong due dates. Very smart and interesting guy & his class will improve your writing (dissects every piece of writing you hand in). Fair marker, would take again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Gives out lots of homework, but it's not difficult if you read the textbook. Lectures are interesting and fun, he's nice as a person and approachable. Will help if you need itask. However, very strict and nit-picky about grammar.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Engaging prof. There are weekly assignments but useful, good for preparation for essays and exams. Definitely would take another class with him.