Terry Pearson - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: Terry Pearson

Department: Biochemistry

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MICRO303
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Terry's retirement is going to be a huge loss for the BCMB department and the entire academic community. His notes are clear, concise, and contain everything on the exam. However, do not expect to ace this course without putting in the effort. Very fair marker, and inspirational guy who is the sole reason I got involved in the world of immunology!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

It's sad that he's retiring, but I thought it'd be nice to write a review regardless. Dr. Pearson is passionate about his teaching as well as his research. He was a part of the lab that made the first monoclonal antibodies, a huge step in immunology. He shared some hilarious life stories in class as well. Reminded me that science can be enjoyable

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terry's a really nice guy and an awesome prof. Only problem with this course is the grading scheme: a 40 percent midterm and a 60 percent final. He said the final would be easy but a majority of the class (myself included) found it to be very difficult. Had a 10 point question that was based on stuff that his notes did not explain clearly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

Terry's the boss! Best professor I have ever had. This class has easily been the highlight of my semester thus far. He's approachable, very friendly, provides clear and concise notes, and explains concepts very clearly. Make sure to have a textbook, though, as his notes can sometimes contradict themselves. TAKE HIM.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MICR200
• 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:

This guy only taught the immunology portion of MICR 200B so we only had him for 5 lectures. However, I learned more in 5 lectures with Pearson than I did with nearly 3 months with Briant. His notes and explanations are easy to understand and crystal-clear. Easily the best prof in the BCMB department. Take anything you can with this guy!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

Excellent prof! I would take any course with him again. Makes concepts really clear and his lectures are very interesting. Really wish he would teach more upper level micro classes. I miss his lectures...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MICRO302
• 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:

BEST TEACHER EVER! He's a great lecturer, and he can actually explain things. He's interested in the material, and he'll break up the lecture with little informative funny stories, which may not be necessary for understanding the concepts, but do grab your attention. Overall, he's the best prof. UVIC has for sciences, possibly the best period.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

Amazing professor. Not only smart but extremely funny. Loved his stories. Very good notes and fair examinations. Wish he was teaching more micro courses.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

Very interesting proff. Great notes and stories.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MICRO303
• 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:

Funny prof keeps the material interesting. I would recommend him to everyone.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

By far the best professor I have had the pleasure to be the student of in my four years at UVic. He combines his lectures with personal stories, which may stray off track, but keeps the lecture from being dry. Midterm and final exam were fair and textbook was optional. Highly, highly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MICRO303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Pearson is a great prof! He's super good to listen to in class and his lectures are super engaging. He's notes are clear and he goes everything 3 times and he so likes to point out. He has great stories and always look forward to going to his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• 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:

one of the best profs in my degree, take good notes in class of slides and also what is not on slides! Dont miss class, he tests some stuff not in notes or text. The exams are easy to do well if you study from textbook and GOOD class notes. Wish I could take more classes with him as he is interesting, laid-back, and easy to approach with questions

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good prof, made going to class interesting. Found tests to be kind of hard - really likes his diagrams. If you're good at memorizing, you should do well in this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOC102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pearson is amazing! He is engaging, clear, and funny and super knowledgeable and intelligent but not cocky like some profs. You can tell he partied back in the day. Take anything you can with him!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MICR303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Really knows what he's talking about it and his method of teaching makes it easy to grasp concepts.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MICRO200
• 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:

Awesome. I hope he is still teaching in the fall so i can take more of his courses.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MICRO303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, good stories, but need to attend class to do well

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOC102
• 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:

WOW! Such a good prof, and a great guy! Personable, and funny. I think he was a hippy at one point. He teaches through funny stories, which makes me remember the class a lot better. I remember everything he taught as if it was yesterday!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH102
• 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:

an AMAZING prof, he made me want to major in biochem. Too bad he only teaches it for about 3 weeks of the class...a really cool guy, super funny, and makes going to class fun