Mike Stock - MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Mike Stock

Department: Biology

College: MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are interesting, but beware he LOVES Darwin. His power points are very brief so you need to pay attention to what hes saying to make your notes. He does like to try to trick you on his exams, and he will quiz you on anything he says in class; even things that don't seem important.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher very knowledgeable and always willing to be more specific or go over something again. Funny in lecture, tests are really long but fair to the material. Make sure you study his notes and attending class is really helpful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of my favourite profs that I've had! He makes the lectures fun by adding his own stories, however, can sometimes get off topic. He only tests on whats been said in class, meaning that you need to attend every class or get in class notes from a friend. Anything he talks about is fair game even if it's not in the powerpoints. So much fun

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

only tests on what's been said in class, that being said make sure you attend EVERY class and write down everything he says. personally found it helpful to record the lectures to make sure i had everything. as most ppl said he has fun facts as bonus questions on his exams. probably would take again

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

a fantastic prof. makes everything very interesting because of his extreme passion for the subject. hilarious. He truly loves to teach and given the opportunity he will ramble hilariously on anything related. His tests are exactly as expected too, no surprises whatsoever - even gave bonus marks. Best teacher ive ever had. 10/10 would take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As someone who struggles with bio, Mike made it easier to get through. I definitely recommend going to class as he gives bonus questions on the midterm/final that you'll only know if you were in class. Do his lecture topic outlines (super helpful for midterm/final)! He often got off topic and loved to tell stories, but I actually enjoyed his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class started out fun, he told us stories and stuff but then I realized his stories were actually lectures? He taught the class as a story so you didn't know what was important and what wasn't. He is an okay prof but his lecture slides are so vague you have no idea which stuff is important and what isn't. His midterm wasn't too bad.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was told that Mike was amazing thats why I took his class but it definitly wasn't the outcome for me. I went up to ask questions and he downplayed me. Also his online slides are absoultly useless and vague. With a heavy class, having those kinds of notes do not help students so be prepared to do extra reading and attendance is mandatory

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Michael stock is a great prof, explain things well and is funny. His tests are fairly straight forward and it should be easy if you have studied. However his slides are useless so its better to go to class and pay attention to what he says. My one complaint about him would that he tends to ramble and gets sidetracked.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mike is a great professor explaining the material in a language that anyone can understand. Biology is a tough course and Mike makes it look easy. I didn't like his exams, the wording is vague and ambiguous. I like structure and his class is not structured at all. Understanding the material won't necessarily give you a good mark.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures tend to go off topic, and a lot of his teachings don't relate to the textbook. Don't miss class, you won't know what's on tests. His tests are easy & have bonus questions of little "fun facts" he talks about so pay attention to his stories even though they seem useless. He doesn't answer emails so if you have questions go see him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved his class! He is very enthusiastic and loves biology! His exams are fair. There are even bonus questions from little things he tells you in lecture. His slides are almost entirely blank so go to lecture! Also he hates cats and botony!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Mike Stock for Bio108 and his online quizzes are heavy on the lecture material. Some of the material doesn't even relate to what is covered in the textbook and seems sort of off-topic.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mike stock is very passionate about Biology. This makes his classes very engaging. Definitely go to lecture. He will tell you little "fun facts" that will be bonus questions on the midterm and final! His power points are filled with images but little text. Taking class notes is required. The exams were medium to hard difficulty.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Agree with what's been said the last few reviews - also, participation matters. He likes classes that ask questions and answer his own questions. Will give a couple of bonus percents to classes he feels earned it at the end of the semester, so make sure you participate in class! (Plus isn't it more fun that way?)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mike is great. He loves to tell stories, lots of times to go with class content. He DOES often go on tangents like others have said, but I tend to enjoy them - he makes me laugh. He tests only on what has been said in class, but that includes random discussions! Lots of little things pop up as bonus questions. Taking again for Zool 250!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a funny guy and his lectures aren't bad. His test are pretty easy but you better know the lecture notes. He gives out bonus questions on the tests and the questions come from what he talks about in class. All in all, I think he's a great prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very passionate, so much so that he gets off topic, however the off-topic and random information finds its way onto the exams so write EVERYTHING he says down, even if it's unrelated. Impress him by showing interest and being involved in lectures. Take advantage of office hours as he goes through material very quickly. Didn't use textbook at all!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mike is a laid back and funny guy, but tends to go on tangents during long lectures. Especially about parasites. Approachable. Classes are mandatory if you want to pass. His pwr points have no detail so you have to write down what he says. ANYTHING he says can be tested on or a bonus question. Final was entertaining to write (goofy answer choices).