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“Hands down, Bill is the best professor I have ever had”
BIOL151 - 5.0 rating“Bill is an amazing professor”
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His testing methods are confusing and difficult. To his credit though I think it's a case of having too much material to cover in too little time.
very nice guy, gives too much material on exams but very helpful. one of the best teachers in the school
Great person. Very hard class, but I believe there was too much material for a non-major course. Am not a science student, but Bill made it fun, he handed out candies! Give him a chance, you might be surprised at how he'll change your opinion. Ask questions, he will always help
HE IS AWESOME!! Class is hard though... like others said, there is too much stuff to learn in very little time... but he really knows what he is doing... and yeap... his tests are a bit freaky... but if you study you'll do great!!
nicest prof i have ever had. makes learning fun, and keeps the whole class interested. We need more profs like him!
Watch out for his exams where he gives you the questions in advance and they are 15 mark questions. The final I just wrote the exam was the whole thing... even though 10 of the 16 questions he gave us he called optional. Otherwise a very easy teacher.
best teacher ever!it's a hard course but he made it so much fun because he's so passionate about what he's teaching. He wants you to do well and will help you whenever and will give you tons of opportunity to bring your mark up!! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
so awesome...wouldn't wanna take biology with anyone else!
Great teacher, i i really liked this guy. the course is hard though if your not interested in bio. overall his tests are pretty sketchy but his teaching is second only to one other bio teacher i have ever had, and he was an award winning teacher. if you can have him as your prof do all that is nessary to get him as your prof
It could have been an awful class. Way too much material to cover in too little time, but he did the best he could, by taking out as much material as was possible, while still covering all the topics. And the candies helped too. I thoroughly enjoyed his class. (the candies helped too) :)
best teacher i have ever had at camosun. totally willing to help out the students and he is very approachable. tries as best as he can to try and accomadate everyone. very smart teacher, knows his stuff, and if he makes a mistake, he will admit it, unlike some profs who think that they are always right. great teacher!!! highly recommended!!
WoW.. all i can say is WoW. He's amazing! Really cares about his students doing well. He really knows his stuff, and loves talking about it. He's an all around fun guy to have as a teacher and I recommend him for anyone who's taking Biology!
Best teacher hands down at Camosun, he has tried his hardest at helping all of the students in every way.If you get a chance to have this teacher enjoy.
One of my best teachers
He is the best teacher you would ever have if you take his class. Lets put it this way for you, if you want to get A take this class. Just work hard and you get A for sure.
Very accommodating to the students. Thoroughly enjoyable lectures and labs -but of course the material does not come easy so work is required on the part of the student.
Well experienced in his field, inspirational as a teacher.
Loveable, enthusiastic, eminently qualified, helpful, but some strange beliefs, defensive and not THE best teacher: simply reads his own verbose ppt slides in lecture. Tests are fair and they conveniently stick to text material.
Tests were more than fair, he goes out of his way to accomodate students' needs. Enthusiastic and approachable ... lectures rather wordy. I'd definitely take another class with Bill.
very good teacher, goes out of his way to help you. very enthusiastic teacher. a lot of assignments and quizes, but trust me they are for the benefit of the student. by far the best teacher i have had at camosun.
Bill is unreal. He has such a genuine passion for his subject, with vast experience in the field that he incorporates into his teaching. There is no end to his hospitality to interested students. He'll go out of his way to help you EVERY time. Sincerely fantastic prof and inspirational to me.
open, helpful. Such a nice guy, the only thing intimidating about him is his vast knowledge on so many subjects. He holds some views that are may not necessarily be condoned by the college, but he won't go into them unless you push him to, or sufficiently distract him (which is easy). Tests are from the book's testbank; hard, but he gives bonuses.
Great teacher.. no surprises on tests. If you put any effort into the course you'll do well.
Bill is an amazing teacher, he has a wonderful passion for biology. his tests are very fair and he is a fair marker. Bill's courses require alot of work, but he gives bonuses on almost all assignments. Bill is not very helpful in labs, but they are pretty straightforward, read them before lab!! I would love to take another class with Bill!!
Bill is an amazing teacher!! He is clear and straight forward with what he expects for test, assignments and labs. Bonus marks are an added plus!! If you work hard, you'll get a great mark!
excellent teacher, lectures seem a little long but assignments are easy, lots of bonus marks, and test questions are pretty much given to you (lab tests kind of hard, they all are), you just have to make sure you really memorize them. Great teacher, I'd take his class again. :)
He in an awesome teacher the class was hard but he made it fun also and helped us learn the material better. tests are hard but he will tell you what to study. my fav teacer i've ever had!
Hands down Bill is the best teacher i have ever had. You will learn and enjoy this class. If only other teachers were as dedicated as this man.
What an outstanding teacher. He really goes above and beyond for anyone in his class.
Expect alot of work, for not a high percentage value (assignments and tests require large amounts of effort for only about 10% of a grade). The tests are extremely easy if you study.
An amazing human. Yes, yes...he is an EXCELLENT professor, great class and all that. But what truely sets Bill apart from the rest...is how much he cares! Simply incredible.
If you are after a good grade, this is the teacher you want. Bill doesn't teach though - you do the work, you learn it from the text, he will reward you - this way he doesn't have to teach - he can talk about 'other' stuff during class.
Bill is a great teacher. If you know how to work on your own and put in a reasonable amount of effort, you will be rewarded by him. He's simply a caring individual who is a GREAT prof to have. Really supports you and gives you ample opportunities to do well and receive bonus marks! He was the best prof I've had!
Amazing prof!! Class average was a B+. Highly recommended.
Bill is an amazing biology prof! He is totally passionate about what he does and has put in a lot of his personal time to research the feild. He loves to expand the classes knowledge and trys to answer as many qstns as possible. He gives out bonus marks ALL The time, you just have to be willing to put in the time to do the work. High recomendation.
Amazing. He wanted us all to succeed so bad. He goes miles above and beyond. An incredibly intelligent, think outside the box type of man. Encourages students to question the status quo. Truly amazing.
One of the best College teachers i ever had! Bill personally saved my college career by being such a lenient and helpful professor
He is very passionate, smart and quite funny. You do have to work really hard, and spend lots of hours studying and his assignments are not easy, but he makes it worth it.
Absolutely the most amazing teacher ever! He is my idol! Helps a lot with midterms/final as you know what is on them. He has changed my life!!!
I loved Bill's class. Super nice guy. Understanding and works hard to teach you the material.
Bill is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He has made me question the way I live my life and encouraged me to be a better healthier person. It's a shame he is retiring. Bill, you will be remembered
Bill is just awesome, ladies and gentlemen. He's very passionate and will teach you a lot (especially about nutrition..) He is BIG on bonus marks, and if you put in a little effort you can easily get 90+ in the course.
Most amazing person ever. His generosity, his passion about nutrition, his wonderful energy fills the classroom over and over. He is the main influence for me to pursue Naturopathic Medicine. His compliments are as sincere as his smile. I wish him the best for all his future endeavors as he is sadly putting the chalk down. Take care Bill :)
Bill is so passionate about what he teaches, it amazes me. I have never come across a teacher with so much enthusiasm at his age and I am grateful to have been given the chance to learn from him. He genuinely cares about his student's success in school and in life. There is much that can be learned from this man and I'm saddened to see him go.
This man is not only the most amazing professor I've ever had, but he is so incredibly inspiring to me. He openly shared his experience with battling cancer and his knowledge about nutrition and health is better than any doctor will ever give. Bill is hands down the best prof I've ever had and I'm sad to say he's retiring
By far the best prof I have ever had. Not only passionate about what he teaches but will provide you with any information surrounding topics get can find for you. He is extremely knowledgable
The most amazing teacher I've ever had! Never had I met anyone so passionate about his job. His classes are very engaging and fascinating. Bill goes above and beyond just teaching, he will help you out when needed. If you want to do well in his class, keep up with your readings and stay on top of assignments. Best part is he gives out bonus marks!
amazing personality, very respectful towards students, interesting person, big humanity, huge heart
The greatest man and teacher I have ever encountered in my entire life. I highly recommend anyone and everyone to take Bills class, you will not regret it. Has a huge heart, cares about his students and is extremely passionate about teaching. This class requires effort but Bill will give you the tools you need to succeed.
Most amazing prof you will ever have. Coolest guy. A lot of assignments, but he will provide you with everything you need to get a good mark on test. Never met such a sweet heart. He is the grandpa you've always wanted. If you can have him as a teacher appreciate the time he puts in! My favorite class.
Bill is a pretty chill, he really cares for his students and wants you to succeed! His exams and midterm relates back to the practice exams he provides.. Study hard for lab exam, like actually study! The assignments are helpful, but as the semester went on the assignments got longer and longer, that I was still awake at 4am doing it...
Absolutely LOVED Bill. Definitely one of my favourite teachers, and would take his class again. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. AND there is chocolates!
Bill is awesome. He's passionate and inspirational. He expects you to put in the time, but if you do he rewards you extremely well.
I have been in many, many different classes through my undergrad and graduate studies and found myself back at school taking biology! Well, Bill is by far, the most caring prof I have met... and, he is passionate about teaching, learning and life. LOVE HIM!!!
Where do I even start? BILL IS THE BEST! He is like that super cool funny and loving grandpa you never had! He does a very good job at keeping his lectures engaging and focused. Sure his assignments are long, but they really do help you learn and are extremely beneficial when it comes to the exams! Best thing of all, he really wants you to do well!
One of the best professors I've ever had. Lectures are engaging, doesn't just read off the slide, provides information you can relate to in everyday life. A plethora of knowledge this man possess, I would go up to him asking him questions about skeletal musclebodybuildingmuscle hypertrophy etc etc. Make sure you study hard!
Absolutely amazing! Such a helpful wise man who has plenty of expeirece to speak from, it was an incredible experience to have him as my prof and will listen to his advice well into my career!
Bill is a phenomenal teacher. He makes the content fascinating and he tells us stories about his life, and nutritional info which is very interesting! He is basically a nutritionist! Learned so much from him about medications, diet, food, ect. Super helpful and I even got the chance to teach my family the intriguing things bill taught us!
Bill is an amazing instructor whom I have learned a lot from this year. He gives a holistic perspective to health which is refreshing in our world. Though I don't agree 100% with all of his views, he sets a good platform for you to research and explore on your own. As for his class, if you do the work, you'll pass, and I guarantee you'll learn.
Never before have I encountered a teacher such as Bill. Although the material was plentiful and required much brain power, he somehow made it manageable, with his never ending support and amazing feedback. I wish him much luck with any path he takes from here on out. I will sincerely miss him, as I know many, many others will too. Thanks Bill.
Bill has motivated me to work hard this past semester, he really makes learning fun and exciting. His class was always the one I looked forward to throughout the day. He also incorporates a lot of helpful health, diet and supplement lifestyle tips on top of the course outline&criteria, I feel blessed to have had such an awesome Prof!
He knows what he is talking about and will help clarify if needed. His assignments and quizzes are very clear. He is very inspirational. He makes you want to go out and enjoy life, and will help you learn to take better care of your health.
Best teacher I have ever had. He truly cares about each student and I learned a lot! He tell you exactly what to study to succeed.
Hands down, Bill is the best professor I have ever had. He is caring, helpful, and makes sure that each and every one of his students are able to do the best that they can. Not only did I learn the course and material, but I learned about life. Bill taught us about health, life, and to appreciate the important things. No one will ever measure up.
bill gives interesting and fun lectures and if you do the work, you will get an A. work requires many, many hoursweek but it is easy to do well. he can be unclear and gives unhelpful and rude emails if you ask for clarification. overall: bill is great, long assignments, easy exams, lots of bonus marks, unhelpful emails, frustrating and enjoyable.
Bill is a really nice man, his emails and instructions are somewhat unclear and can come across rude though. His lectures are fun but irrelevant in passing. Lots of long hours to do assignments but if you do the work an A is achievable. Tests are straight forward and he tells you all you need to know to do well! Student feedback is limited though.
Bill is an amazing professor. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do when I started school this year and his classes inspired me to major in biology. I would take his class again just to for the exceptional experience. I will miss this class and will keep this experience close to my heart.
Bill was an easy to learn from prof who provided such interesting material! I have learned more in this class than I have in my other courses (and that says alot!). I wish I had taken this class earlier on as I now use it as the basis for living my life. Thank you Bill, you are truly an inspiration. Kind regards to you!
Easy to get an A, do the work and the grade just falls into your lap. Bill is an extraordinary character, I enjoyed every lecture.
Bill is awesome.. so many chocolates given out during lecture!! He gives you everything you need to know for the quizzes, midterms and exams. The assignments are long but do the work and you'll do well.
Bill is awesome. He is approachable and teaches in all ways possible. He makes class enjoyable.
Great Teacher, he gives homework and you will be rewarded for finishing it. If you put in effort you will pass his class with a good mark. Great teacher.
Will assign unreasonably lengthy assignments/tests weekly in addition to lab write ups. Expect 40-50 hours a week spent on this class alone. Responds rudely and unhelpful to emails and questions. Does not provide clear guidelines to achieve full marks for assignments. Is lively, enthusiastic and does want you to learn, despite all this.
Bill is great and super helpful. He wants you to do well, and will help you achieve this if you want it. Lots of homework, but is lenient with timing and doesn't dock marks if late. Sets everyone up to do well (practise tests) as long as you do the work you will do great. Grading criteria is very clear. Posts his lectures on D2L.
Bill is awesome! The content he teaches is so interesting. Nothing bad to say honestly, as long as you love biology, you will love this class. Even if you don't, he will make you love it.
Did not enjoy Bill's classes. He took his lectures as an opportunity to expound his opinions on dietary supplements and holistic medicine. He seems to be becoming anti-science and seems to be trying to encourage everyone to go back to the land rather than engage in scientific inquiry. This was a terrible introductory biology class.
He's a neat guy and a good lecturer. Gives a completely unreasonable amount of homework. Nno time to focus on any of my other classes. The homework assignments are too broad and don't allow you to focus in on what's important. 30h/week of homework on one class? I like the guy, but he makes me hate my life, and I'm an A student. Never ever again
Bill's a nice person, but sometimes can be rude when you ask him questions. I'm currently taking 5 courses and I find his class to be really difficult. He gives crazy amounts of workload, assignments that take hours every week, weekly quizzes, and huge tests. He puts on material on the quizzes, assignments, and the EXAM he hasn't even gone over..
Posts exactly whats going to be on the exams and quizzes. Gives everyone little chocolates for trying to answer. Don't ask too many stupid questions though
Bill is an amazing prof. He gives a lot of homework, but they are the same long answer questions for the exams. The weekly pre-lab quizzes are a lot to study for, but he gives you the exact diagrams, multiple choice q's and vocab that he will ask for. He is upbeat in lecture, wants everyone to do well, kind, understanding and a generous marker.
Fairly rude when responding to answers, seems unorganized (forgets that he's assigned hw or postponed due dates), and generally not very responsive.
Bill is the best. He is my favourite Professor at the college. He gives lots of homework, but if you do it it will pay off I got an A+ in this class. If you are interested in Biology this is the class to take. Bill is approachable, kind and caring. This man is a very warm caring person, I considered him my mentor in the time I was in his class.
Worst prof experience I've ever had. The expectations were insane. Weekly 10 pg assignments. Weekly quizzes to memorize 4 pics. This was manageable IF THIS WAS UR ONLY CLASS. Halfway through the semester we got a new prof and the expectations completely changed. The entire class was usualy confused. Lab data never worked out. I want my $450 back.
Bill assigned weekly homework assignments that required 12 hours of work each, weekly lecture quizzes before each lab , he reads to you instead of teaches, he is not someone you can rely on if you have questions and often got mad if you asked him any, and labs were unclear. Will never learn from him again.
Bill is overall pretty nice and he is funny too. However, his assignments were much too time-consuming and no criteria was given. I only did the first one. Fortunately, they are less than 1% each. Quizzes every week with diagrams and definitions. Lab exams easy if you study. Hard to study for lecture exams, not much info given on them.
Bill is a great teacher who will go the extra mile to help you learn the content.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
57%
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Predicted Grade
A-
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BIO
5.0
(1)BIOLOGY126
5.0
(2)BIO126150151
5.0
(1)BIO152
5.0
(2)BIOL230
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
BIOLOGY080
4.0
BIOL151002
4.0
BIOL126
3.4
BIO126
3.3
BIOL150
3.2