Eirikur Palsson - Simon Fraser University

Professor: Eirikur Palsson

Department: TBD

College: Simon Fraser University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BISC475
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had to learn new math skills but Dr Palsson explained the new math at a slow pace so I eventually mastered those skills and realized how important they are in biological research that where models are becoming more important. Dr Palsson is wants to help and is generally accessible, but make sure you do the homework or you may fall behind.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BSC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

as long as u did ur reading, u can get A+ easily

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, has a Phd from Princeton

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

best prof at SFU

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Simply awful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Try to avoid taking the BISC 101 with him. His midterm was so hard and the time was not enough, which he admitted after that. Very low avg. You can still pass the course but not with a very satisfying grade...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible, boring and incomprehensible. His lectures are USELESS. I went in to get a question cleared up which was on the midterm, and he couldn't answer it. He asked me what my TA said!!! :o AVOID PLASSON AT ALL COST

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY hard to understand, mumbled alot and covered completely useless information. His lectures were the most boring I've ever been to. But, his TA's were excellent and helped immensely

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A bit inconsistent at times, but definitely knows what he's talking about and confidently answers any questions. You'll have to work hard on your own and READ THE TEXT BOOK because it's a lot of material. The midterm was very long (no time to think) but fair -- understand the concepts (tutorials are a big help). His cough doesn't bother me at all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

I think his class is not that bad. The midterm was not as hard as people are saying it was.Some of the questions were exactly the weekly questions we do every week for tutorial. Maybe people should just stop relying so much on the prof and actually read their textbook and do some self studying.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

Palsson is an incredibly horrible teacher. He is a pathetic excuse of a teacher and shows no genuine interest. He can't present the material at all and he coughs every few seconds. He is incredibly ignorant and allows only 50 min to write a midterm which was terribly hard. He will change your views on bio drastically. Don't take this course at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

very bad prof, can't understand what he says all the time because he speaks in an alien language. also, he doesn't know what he is teaching about all the time and cannot answer my questions. IMO, he is the definition of a bad professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible, cannot answer any questions. VERY VERY VERY boring lectures

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• 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:

Excellent prof. Text reading is crucial to passing. This is not an "easy A." If you do all assigned reading, attend labs, and take notes, you'll receive a good mark. People complaining of low marks weren't reading the book (I asked around). Some exam questions were straight from the book! The text is your friend. Exams and marking are very fair.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he gotta wake up when he is lecturing.he seems to be very distracted in lectures as once he pointed out that humans have 3 kidneys! overall though, he is a very nice man, he is helpful and passionate about the work he does.i got an A- in his class.i couldnt tell you much about the quality of his teaching as bio 101 is a 2st yr course and not tough

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, a very difficult course 2 teach for anyone, stop being so hard on the man. Coughing didnt bother me at all some ppl will just keep railing on that, dont understand why. read the chapter before coming to class and review the material at his lectures and the tutorials.Point.Blank.PERIOD

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Loved him as a professor. Really knows his stuff and keeps lectures simple and organized. Tough exams but all questions are fair game. More concerned with getting you to understand the material as opposed to just memorizing the textbook. Loved the course

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Though he isn't the most articulate teacher I've known, he's quite helpful when you take the initiative and ask for the help. Office hours are very beneficial, and he's got a sense of humour. A note: BISC 101 is a tough course, no matter who the prof. Read the book, go to office hours.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So boring and computer disabled

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BISC101
• 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:

Took this in Fall 2007... first of all, there is no way that ANY prof can cover all the material in this course in lecture, so it's your own responsibility to go home and read the textbook. His notes are helpful, as they are overview / summaries of the material and are great to study from. The tests are fair, and based on the textbook readings.