Robert Crippen - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Robert Crippen

Department: Biology

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HE IS THE BEST PROF!!!! He teaches the very basics in case people don't have that background knowledge and tries to simplify things as much as possible. Very caring and sweet, knowledgeable on the subject. Easier marker than the TAs for the course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really sweet and caring prof, accesible outside of class through his home phone. Avoid this class if you can, only because it can be tricky, this is coming from a first year English major.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not like him as a professor. We had 8:30am lectures twice a week and if that did not already sound bad enough, hes super monotone, so be prepared for that! Ive fallen asleep numerous times because of it. And im usually not the one to fall asleep in a class. Hes super old school as well. No ppt slides or emails, so good luck with that.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

8 Pop Quizzes through the year on the material from the previous lecture, so don't skip class you might miss a quiz. He sends lecture notes the night before(sometimes early the day of :( ) . Notes can be printed off and brought to lecture or written in lecture. 75% OF ALL EXAMS ARE LECTURE MATERIAL. Go to lecture, its all pretty straight forward.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof is extremely helpful, he doesn't do emails so the best way to reach him is during his office hours or by phone. He provides lots of info through his powerpoints but explains it much better in lectures. Not everything you need to know are on the powerpoint so make sure to attend class! The breakdown was 4 exams, 1 term project and quizzes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Crippen provides lecture notes and additional information that will assist you in getting an A. He provides his personal contact and is always willing to proved guidance and clarification on needed topics. He's one of the best.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader, graded by few things, monotone, thinks everyone should know material easily if they just study or review . I studied very hard in this class but it never usually paid off. The exams are super tricky and as a first year student who has just graduated from high school with the basics if biology, this course was way too hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although his lectures can get a little tedious especially since its the evening class he does not move forward until everyone understands. He waits after class for any student who might have a question. Tests are not bad as long as you study in depth. Does provide notes online and reads. Pop test have 5 easy questions from the class before.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bob's pretty awesome. I hate science, but he tries his best to make it fun. Accessible by phone 7 days of the week!! No other prof does that!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for NATS1675, and I would suggest not taking this course as a gen ed unless you have an understanding of high school Biology. He is monotone and completely inaccessible outside of class, giving his home phone as the only form of contact (will not check e-mail). Additionally, he uses outdated terminology that may be offensive to some.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was great. I had him in 2015, I'm an English major, the last science class I took was tenth grade, and I got an A in his class. Sure he can be a bit boring with 3 hour lectures but overall I felt like I did learn a lot from him. Tests are multiple choice with no surprises. Just go to class and pay attention.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NATS1760
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

hes the best nothing more needed to say

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very long and can be dry but he tries to make it as interesting as possible by pulling out a joke here and there. If you attend lecture and take good notes you'll have no trouble getting an A in this class. Exams are based mostly on what is said in lecture and not the slides he sends out.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I saw the last few reviews here and decided to make an account to defend Robert. I am a slacker AND I am not a science student, and I found this class fair. His tests are not tricky. His assignment was a joke. This guy will repeat the same sentence until EVERY student has it down. He WANTS you to do well. If you fail this class, you're an idiot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches this course as if we're all Biochem majors. If you don't have a strong background in Science, don't take this. The textbook is never used. He uses powerpoint slides to teach but the explanations are not clear.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this prof at all costs! He doesn't explain anything, he just reads and makes you take notes. His tests are rediculously hard and wants to trick you. He doesn't realize this is a Nats course. He thinks everyone in class is a science expert and you already know EVERYTHING! Horrible prof

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This prof needs to realize that this is a Nats course and the students who are required to take this course are not a science major. He teaches you like you already know the material from before and he assumes that the students have a phd in science, Biochem. Avoid this prof at any cost.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doent explain anything in class, he just makes you write notes and he assumes everyone in class is a science expert even though this course is for non-science major. His tests are very tricky mcq and confusing, he tries to fail every student.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this prof! This course is for students who are not majoring in science or for those with no to little science knowledge, yet he assumes everyone is a scientist. He doesnt explain NOTHING, he just reads his notes and you have to write them down. His tests are VERY hard,tricky and confusing , intends to trick and fail students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: NATS1675
• 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:

GREAT PROF! explains everything in a way that even a monkey will understand :). The way he speaks is a bit monotones so it does get boring at times but as long as you attend his lectures, listen to what he says and take notes you'll do well!