Tom Haffie - Western University, London, ON

Professor: Tom Haffie

Department: Biology

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why everyone hates on him... basically 30% of your grade is 100% if you get perfect on the skills sections (which isn't too hard) and do the mindtap and owl quizzes. He's giving away easy marks. Of course he has to make his tests harder to balance it out. Tom really gets it and understands that we're all struggling. luv ya

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

change the name of bio 10001 to riddles 1001 because I cant see any difference. Secondly, if you want to become a dr, I sincerely beg of you with your best intentions in my mind, to never come to western. I went from a 95+ gr 12 avg to barely a 50 in his class. Not saying everyone will fail, but this man is an evil entity hired to destroy ur gpa.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof, probably one of the best teachers I've had. His test questions are really hard, but if you read it thoroughly and actually understand the topics that he taught, you'll do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

solidified my major in chemistry

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1000A
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TESTS WAY TOO HARD, LIKE UNCALLED FOR.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His test questions are written to challenge your thinking. If you can understand the questions, there's really not that much content on the midterm. He has very clear outcomes from each lecture to base studying off of. There is a lot of homework involved but doing it means less studying later in my opinion.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am super UnHaffie coz of Haffie's midterm questions

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't get why Western still lets this dude teaches. The amount of workload to do well in his course is insane, his tests are hard, and the way he emphasizes slow thinking really annoys me.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1001A1002B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Got 78 in his class and now I'm a fourth year medical student - I just remember he was super condescending.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1001A1002B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, I hated this class and will happily never take it again. It was also the most valuable course I've taken. If you can get through this class, you can get through any other course and it'll also be ridiculously easy in comparison.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

amazing prof- really gives it his all. he inspires as he teaches and is truly a master at multiple choice and mastering ideas by going outside of the box.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can be boring, and he's not very approachable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1001AND1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Tom Haffie is an amazing prof. His lectures are great and I truly believe that he is a great example of how an interactive - yet lengthy + heavy - course should be taught. His exams are definitely hard and you'll be told countless times to "think slow" - so make sure you KNOW THE CONTENT and are able to understand what his questions say!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1002B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PRO: emphasizes learning and understanding, lots of grade cushioning (labs, mindtap) CONS: -conceited attitude - disorganized lecturing style -over emphasizes the simplest concepts and then rushes the difficult ones -exam questions not that CONTENT difficult but phrased poorly - didn't answer actual good questions in Q&A

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1001A1002B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor who emphasis the valuable skills of thinking and understanding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO1001A1002B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom places emphasis on learning strategies, and on complete, clear understanding of the material, as opposed to remembering facts. The texts are wordy, and if you do not do your readings, and go over "outcomes", you will not pass. The Thurs -Tues cycle of classes will take up your weekend, since the assignments are scheduled over the weekend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1001A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Worst prof in my entire undergrad

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1001A1002B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good prof. He puts a lot of effort into teaching and making the material more accessible (Mindtap, Skill Development Modules, etc). His lectures are very good (recorded as well) and is very, very clear on what is needed to be known for an upcoming test. Just make sure to study the meanings behind concepts (definitions almost never matter)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO1002B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Fantastic lecturer, however can have very difficult examinations. The course itself contains a lot of work and assignments however he gives you a lot of room to recover. To study for exams or midterms follow the outcomes he posts and you will be fine. Beware of the multiple multiples. Think slowly

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1001AND1002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Usual people who don't like him are people who genuinely don't value the course or don't want to work for their grade. He gives you amazing opportunities to increase your grade, shifting weighed marks in your favour always! He cares about your success and about you actually learning something. I want people like him for every class.