Will Evans - University of British Columbia

Professor: Will Evans

Department: TBD

College: University of British Columbia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CPSC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best - it takes a while to warm up to his sense of humour and the pacing of his lectures, but once you do it quickly becomes the most enjoyable course of the semester. He has a sharp intelligence and wit, is super kind and friendly, and has very clear explanations. Would love to take another class with him again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CPSC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For me Will Evans is the best lecturer I've had at UBC. He's very passionate and knowledgeable in his field. He posts his lecture slides as well as a recorded lecture video, so for some inevitable reason you miss class, you can catch up easily. He encourages the engagement of students and gives detailed answers to questions. Definitely recommended.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, highly recommend taking CPSC 420 with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CPSC420
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Incredible lecturer, clear and funny. Keeps everyone engaged and very good at explaining. Challenging but rewarding assignments, fair in assessment. His notes are great! Concerned about students. Taking a class with Will is amazing, can't go wrong at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CPSC221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic lecturer. A shame his lectures were at 8am, though they were still worth attending.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS420
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. Amazing course. I learned so much more in CPSC 420 than I have in any other course at UBC.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CPSC221
• 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:

Best prof I've had in computer science. He's clear and helpful. He has recorded lectures which was great for review. The course was really interesting and I think I've learned the most out of this course in all the compsci courses I've taken. I would definitely take other courses with Will!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CPSC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite profs in CS undergrad. Extremely patient in his office hours and a very approachable personality. Pitiful that I did not have a chance to take his course again as he only teaches CS221 in the undergrad.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS221
• 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:

I plan on taking all my data structures/algorithm courses with Will. He is patient, kind, very smart, and teaches wonderfully. I don't know why people are concerned about his exams - the first midterm is harder (but he scales) and the second is very fair! If your not lazy, you will do well in his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CPSC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really tough exams (class average: ~50%) but Will goes over the material thoroughly and patiently.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's an ok guy. Very nice and all but his midterm slaughtered me. What he covered in class and the questions in the book were not equivalent to the level of the questions he gave on the midterm... geez.. just hope I pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS420
• 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:

Evans is a great, easy going guy. Very clear, and good one on one if you have questions. I undertook 2 directed studies courses with him as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the best course I have ever taken at UBC. He is an incredible instructor. Do not take this course if you struggled with 320 or were not interested in the material.