Professor: David Lyon
Department: Criminal Justice
College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- 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 Lyon is amazing! The way he connects concepts are brilliant. For the midterms and final, you get study sheets for each chapter. Loved writing the paper in this class, really had a lot of fun with it. Just know that he is a firm but fair prof. Don't expect him to serve you everything on a plate. Put in some work of your own and you will do well
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dave is a great prof. He makes concepts that seem challenging easy to understand and he is always available if any student needs help. He is funny and makes the lecture engaging. Highly recommend!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- 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:
Amazing prof. Funny, engaging, tests are super clear and easy. He really cares about his students!! Gives study guides for all tests and papers.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Got 97-100% on all exams in this class and just under 90% on the paper....I think he marks tougher on papers than most profs but exams he tells you exactly what to study. This class had lots of material so don't think you can get by with just a little studying. If you can't grasp the content through his teaching style you just might be stupid.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2230
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've taken classes with Dave twice now an he is incredibly clear in his direction and explanations. He is very fair, but not forgiving. A true professional. His finals and assignments are very content heavy, even though at a glance they may look like a breeze. (I think he used to be a lawyer so his wording is just very dense). Favourite prof yet.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- 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:
One of the best at KPU. Makes sure assignments are clear to us; only 1 in this class so do it as he says and that'll boost your grade. He gives sheet's to help study for exams, so no surprises there. Show up, participate, take notes and enjoy the class. When help is needed, he's there to help, just an email away. The textbook is needed.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor. I've taken him 3 times now. He can be a tough grader but that should be expected. Don't half ass your assignments, cause he will notice. Overall, great during lectures, and its not dry at all. Fav prof at KPU.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- 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:
Dave is an awesome prof, he really cares about his students and the content that he is teaching. Even though I wasn't a fan of the content of the class he made it about ten times easier to learn. If you want to pass, follow the outlines he gives you, study ahead of time and don't skip class and you will do great.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- 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:
Attendance and participation is worth marks. He's really specific on his exams, so they're quite difficult in terms of long answers, make sure you know everything about the questions he gives. Lectures are fun and amazing, there's a 10-12 pg paper he assigns that's due in two parts
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- 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:
Actually the best prof at KPU! Take his class!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed the class and found the matter interesting. Dave tells you what is on the test and you just have to know the matter. He was flexible about where I took the final exam, ended up taking with another class due to scheduling conflicts. I learn a lot and would take other classes by him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- 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:
If you pay attention and use study his objective sheets you will have no problem. There are no surprises on the exams. He pretty much tells you exactly what they will be on. He uses both lectures and textbook examples in the exams. If you participate you will ace that part of the class. Lectures are very interesting and interactive.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dave is an awesome prof! I have taken him a few times now. Dave is passionate about what he teaches. As well, he outlines tests and paper criteria very thoroughly so nothing is left in the dark. His lectures are always interesting and easy to follow along with. 10/10 would recommend!
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is good as they get. He does care about you. He gives you many chances to discuss concerns and ask questions. Show up to class! His tests are very easy if you listen to his lectures. He explains thoroughly. He prepares you well for his tests. He is also somewhat funny too. Only con is that he talks as if he memorized a script for the class.9/10
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: CRIM2330
- 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:
marks way too hard. Lecture is way to dry. do not recommend. ..
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- 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:
Dave is really good at teaching. He knows his stuff. He is always willing to help. If you study the material you will do good on exams and papers. If anyone is interested in working in the Criminal Justice System, I would recommend taking his class because he knows the ins and outs.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dave is a great teacher, the course content is a bit boring especially in a 3 hour lecture but makes it fun and interesting. His tests are hard though, and is a very tough grader on assignments.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1101
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
David Lyon is an amazing professor in my opinion. He is very clear in what he expects, he keeps your interest in lectures and prepares you for the final exam with giving the long answer questions which may be on the test. Be prepared to do at least one group project in this class. He is always available help is needed during his office hours.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- Grade Received: D
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is the hardest marker out there. You will get no higher than a C+ in his class unless you're like a brilliant paper writer and some sort of Einstein ! He marks way too hard. You think you've done well but when its marked its like uhm screwed!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: CRIM1107
- 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:
Excepts way too much from on papers and projects. Work load is sometimes too much.
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