Pippa Lock - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Professor: Pippa Lock

Department: Chemistry

College: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 1AA3
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best lecturer at Mac; made waking up for 8:30 worth it. My saviour

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very very amazingly good. You can tell she really puts so much effort into teaching so you want to put effort into learning.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO CHEMISTRY

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1AA3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The lady is a saint.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

I really enjoyed this course mostly due to professor Lock

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lock is very clear when she teaches and she makes sure that every single person in the room understands before she moves on which can be repetitive if it's a simple concept or if you already understand. She's very enthusiastic when she teaches. Overall a good first year chem prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

Pippa Lock is honestly one of the most amazing professors at mcmaster. She is very smart, and keeps things simple. She takes you step by step through concepts in chemistry and moves very slowly. and she is very interactive with the class. She also jokes a lot. She also Doesn't proceed until everyone in the room understands. Her passion is teaching.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

Absolutely amazing. She made my first year chemistry experience totally worth it. There were like 300 people in that class, and she ran the class so that faster learners weren't held back and slower learners weren't left behind. Absolutely brilliant in chem and teaching.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

She's such a wonderful person! I regret not dropping in for her office hours because she seemed like a person you just want to get to know. Aside from that, she definitely knows the material inside & out, and doesn't carry on until she feels all 360 students in the room know the content. Her exam was challenging, but fair. So lucky to have had her!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

Amazing professor and an amazing person. Always ready to help you no mattter what and teaches wonderfully too. If you have the option, take her class and make the time to go to her office hours!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1AA32
• 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:

It really doesn't get any better than Dr. Lock. In lectures, she is extremely kind, engaging, intelligent and receptive to questions. She explains everything perfectly and makes me love chemistry. She genuinely cares about her students and seems like such a sweet person. I feel so blessed to have her teaching my core!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ISCI1A24
• 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:

Fantastic! She has lots of office hours and is always willing to give extra help or clarify things.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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: N/A

Comment:

OK. BEST PROF EVER. She is the reason why I started to love chemistry after hating it for so long. She is amazing!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

Fantastic prof. She encourages questions and seems to genuinely care if her students do well. Great teacher and is good at explaining difficult concepts.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

Amazing prof! Explains everything very well, very approachable and wants everyone to succeed. I approached her many times after class for clarification and it helped so much! Even though she is very monotone, if you pay attention it will be worthwhile!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, explains concepts really well, and makes sure everyone in the class understands!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

An outstanding chemistry professor who really does want you to succeed. She goes a little slower than other professors which is great and is great at explaining complicated concepts. She also answers A LOT of questions which helps you understand the concepts even better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEMA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she's an ok prof

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1A03
• 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:

super nice prof, baby feeds you like a high school teacher. very approachable

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1AA3
• 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:

Wonderful professor, very clear and approachable. Makes chemistry non-intimidating. Provides lots of helpful hints. Engages with the class and asks (and answers) lots of questions. Makes an effort to learn students' names. Clear, concise.