Robert Parsons - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Robert Parsons

Department: Physics & Astronomy

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS170
• 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:

Great teacher, to bad he retired. My most enjoyable class yet at UBC. Superb teaching style and very fair tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS170
• 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:

Of all the professors I've had, he's by far the BEST professor I've had. Very nice guy. All he does in lectures is solve problems in the homework problems. Easy A. Too bad, he's retired now., I'm gonna miss him

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Was a great prof. Didnt let me speak in class but then no prof really does. Very precise and Cool in approach . Too bad he is gone now

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

VERY GOOD/GREAT GUY

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. First lab professor I had that gave clear, helpful answers instead of trying to give a cryptic responce.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best physics prof i have ever had.Very nice guy.Very helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and clear about what he wants from you!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Clear and fun in class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Parsons seems very interested in his students success & understanding. He's very helpful, friendly, and tries hard to make sure everyone aces his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice, humerous ( maybe too humerous) prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good prof. Very personable and nice to students. Lectures are well-prepared and clear.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Grate Prof. Very helpful and everything.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's just like a high school teacher!!! You'll love him

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and easy midterms. What more could you ask for in a physics prof?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy stuff.... Actually TOO easy.....

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor, nice person. He really knows his stuff and makes the textbook material interesting and understandable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Parsons has great website with exams + notes. Seems interested in teaching. Exams are not hard, and he doesn't teach badly either.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very helpful with the lab, has excellent website maintenance, keeps everything up to date on his website, unlike don witt

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

of 25-30 profs over 5 years this guy was my fave, the best