Debbie Wheeler - University of the Fraser Valley

Professor: Debbie Wheeler

Department: TBD

College: University of the Fraser Valley

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Debbie is extremely poor in teaching simple concepts. I would refer back to previous biology classes I've taken to understand what she was trying to teach. LOTS of work. I often had quizzes, tests, assignments and midterms due on the same day. Extremely tough grader and no feedback at all. I had to work VERY hard for an A-. Do not take her course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: B10111
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't think she even marks with the intention of students earning a good grade. Even with well-thought-out work and tons of peer-editing ,as well as her personal input my grade was still mediocre. Knit picks every little detail despite this being an intro to bio class. Perhaps she is better suited to year 3 & 4 students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolute joke. All she does is read from power points, doesn't actually teach the class. Explains concepts like you're a 4th year Bio major which makes it difficult for students fresh outta highschool. Lab - doesn't demonstrate and expects students to grasp it right away. Saw many students confused and lost most of the time

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Debbie may come across as cold at first but she really just wants her students to understand the material fully. Don't expect to sit back and get a good grade. She can tell how hard you worked and what you know and will give points accordingly. Play nice with others, no nonsense in her labs.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO111LAB
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is knowledgeable and teaches well, however her marking is insanely hard, and gave lackluster feedback on midterm and exam to know where to improve. Be prepared to spend hours on lab reports as well, she has very high standards on them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO111LAB
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Debbie was pretty good for Bio 111 Lab. When it comes to assignments she is fairly generous with her marking, however her mid term and final exams are hard. I studied for both and couldn't crack 70%, but got 91% on lecture exam so that says something. She does explain things thoroughly and will always help you outside of class and replies to emails

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Requires so much work to be submitted. All the online components, that are auto marked I got 90 - 100%, anything subjective that she marks were near failing grades. Her notes provide no information. Answers questions with more questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Debbie is a great prof. You will learn a lot from this class which will be super helpful for the Mcat. Lots of people complain about the tough marking, but she is VERY clear on what will be on the test (gives you the exact questions). The trick is to carefully read the question and to not give unnecessary information. And be good at memorizing !

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid if you dont want to destroy your gpa! She is a hard marker!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

makes you work for your grade so youll learn a lot from this class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she is good. even though she is a tough marker, she wants students to do well. will give you extensions, makes lots of office hours available, will adjust weighting of midterms and such. And the tough marking is necessary since she tells you exactly what will be on the test. If she was super easy going on the marking, then everyone would get an A

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she is not good

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Debbie is a tough marker!! If you write too much on the exams - you lose marks and if you write too less on the exams - you lose marks!! Its a lose - lose situation with her as a teacher. Avoid if you don't want to damage your gpa!! She is brutal!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I cant believe she has been teaching for so many years and still doesnt understand its a first level course!!!! Chilll out on the brutal marking!!! I dont understand how she sleeps at night ��

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The questions on exams are predictable and Debbie is approachable + funny. However, she is a very tough marker. Left the first and second midterm feeling confident, but only got a B-. But this can be majorly avoided by really reading the question CAREFULLY and knowing everything in detail. Course is interesting, but prepare to feel overwhelmed!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SHE IS SUCHA HARD MARKER. AVOID IF POSSIBLE. I am not a bio student.I would study 4-5 days for a midterm worth 5%.Left the midterm feeling-I JUST NAILED IT BUTTTT ended up getting 60%! And she doesn't even show you the midterm afterward AND the final is cumulative. Her class is boring and her jokes are lame!! AVOID if you don't want to kill ur gpa

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Debbie is a very nice professor. She makes her classes interesting, and she is funny. However, this class was overly difficult. She is a tough grader and expects you to learn concepts quickly and on your own. I would not take a class with this professor again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO111LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Debbie is hilarious but a really tough grader. She expects you to know your stuff and know it well- which is probably a good thing. Her exams are very long and extensive- did not have enough to finish my final for her class. Other than destroying your mark she is a really good prof- as long as you know the material.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Debbie's okay. She wants very specific things for her assignments and tests, so there is no possible way someone can get 100 on anything. All tests are written, and one of our averages was 49%. She's easy enough to pass, but don't expect a great mark.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's knowledgable, but isn't very good at putting the information into a beginners understanding. Looks for very specific answers on assignments and tests, and doesn't give very many marks for partially right answers.