Professor: Roy Turkington
Department: Biology
College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: 303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Thanks
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIOL304
- 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:
AWESOME :) Not a huge fan of ecology, but really liked this class. Not too hard if you read and come to class. I thought he had interesting lectures and he knew how to keep our interest, throwing in jokes and relating info to our generation!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIOL230
- 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:
His lectures are clear, interesting, and easy to understand. He's got a sense of humor and is overall a great prof.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIOL230
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He makes topics very interesting.He is keen to teach and keeps you glued to his lecture.His lecture notes are very helpful and you should use them to study for exams.Go to class he tells you what's on the final and midterm.Very helpful.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I switched to Ecology from Cell Biology because of him. Excellent professor! He cares about the world and his students. The number one teacher I have ever met.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Such a nice prof! talks about interesting material. very interesting person and is full of life.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hands down the best prof I have ever had at UBC. He actually cares about his students, and makes his class so entertaining and informative, you never want to miss it!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing prof. Definitely my favourite. I never get bored in lecture (which is saying something) and I always pay attention because he tells the best stories. Some say the other sections are easier but I've had him for both ecology sections and although my marks are just ok it's definitely worth it!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for 303 and 302 (304 and 305 next year) and he is AMAZING! My favorite prof so far. I am completely rearranging my schedule to take one of his classes next year. He makes you want to go to class, and while he does get off topic his stories are highly entertaining. Go to office hours and review sessions (he tells you what's on the exam)
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr Turkington rocks! He is so funny and makes you want to come to class. His notes make good sense and are posted online, but he says very important things (ie. midterm material) in class. Sometimes he gets a little off topic, but it is all in good fun. Really important to go see him and go over things if you don't understand. He will remember you.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO302
- 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:
Dr. Turkington is great! Ecology became my favourite course because of him. He's funny, helpful and cares about students! His material is more straightfoward than Goodey's and he's not out to "get" you! Take ecology with this guy!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Get in, take BIOL302, thank your lucky stars Roy (however easy/a bad prof/whatever he may be) is teaching 1/2 the course, get out. I liked Roy and going to his lectures, and GO TO HIS REVIEWS, he tells you what's on the exam (his portion). You'll probably need it (see the review below this one, he IS sympathetic).
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This prof artfully hides the fact that he can't teach with his incessant humour. Freq-dependent selection is the basis of multiallelism. But Roy decides it simply explains that sheep eat clovers (sarcastic applause). He even tells you what's on the midterm because he sympathizes with your hours of pointless studying. High five UBC, high five.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIOL303
- 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:
GO TO THE REVIEW SESSIONS. i got an A on his midterm solely because of the reviews. also jot down the things he says will be on the exam during class (they really will be on the exam!). great lecturer. take roy's section of 303 or you'll be sorry- at least you can do well on the midterm (roys material) while you'll choke on the final (wayne's)
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIO303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
To get a B: Go to class, make notes of his presentations, attend his review sessions (he hints as to what questions will be on the exams)To get an A: Feaking eat, breath, and live ecology.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he seems to care about ecology a lot, and his notes make sense only if you pre-read them. he's ok.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Turkington is a great prof. He is the only reason i was interested and was able to pass the class. I worn you DO NOT MISS HIS REVIEW SESSIONS. He basically give you the exam. I highly recommand him.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302303
- 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:
Fantastic prof. Absolutely recommend him. Too bad he's on sobatical next year.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIOL302
- 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:
By far the only redeeming factor about this course
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: BIOL303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved his class! So interesting. I didn't fall asleep listening to his lecture! Final was hard b/c goodey made almost all of it. But if you go to his lecture, you'll understand materials well.
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