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“Study notes religiously to do well on quizes etc”
1109AND1209 - 4.0 rating“Tough marker but willing to give extra credit where its due”
1109 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (106)
funny guy,explains things very well,helpful & nice
Annoying guy, hard too understand, not very smart. Suprisingly difficult marker
excellent organization of class notes, funny dry wit, always friendly & helpful
Very nice, tries to be funny, hard marker, good class notes, hard class though
good proff....funny subtle jokes
A lot of memorization for this class, but he makes it way easier. Great teacher
easy class, great teacher
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he is the best, i never thought i would ace bio, he made it very easy.
Really fun classes. Quizes are pretty easy and he takes the time to answer questions and help the class out. Sets clear guidelines
really knows the subject matter, and jokes during his lectures which keeps me awake, GREAT DUDE!
really good teacher, very helpfull and friendly
Casper is great! he's really funny and if you study the material he gives you each week before the quiz, you will do great. awesome in lectures.
He is great! Smart, funny and he has a vute accent too.
treats the students respectfully
Didn't learn a thing, but he was nice to look at!
This is one of those teachers you take for granted when you have them...then miss them when you get one of the mean ones. He's smart/yet nice and helpful and helps students tremendously with what exactly to study.
Casper is a great teacher - very helpful and fun too. Thanks
casper rocks! though the course itself is not very easy, casper makes it all the better. his teaching techniques are excellent. would firmly recommend him to anyone taking bio.
He really knows how to convey the course material. He's clear and concise, and doesn't beat around the bush. He makes it as straight forward as possible considering the material.
Caspar doesn't waste anyone's time, and he is clear about the course material and his expectations of students. Other professors ought to follow his example.
Casper made bio easy & interesting. weekly quizez are easy and a great help too, Midterms consist of MC& short answers & and an easy essay question. Finals are a bit harder, but if one studies he will pass it.Casper is frndly, coherentand organized(got A-
he is a great ,funny, fair,guy. whoever take this class will pass, if they study hard in their weekly quizes. hie midterm is so easy if you study all the manual bookyou will get a good mark. in order to pass the course you have to read the manual books.
One of the best teachers in douglas! He makes learning fun, is very clear and helpful and knows his shat ;)The Quizzes are fair, as long as you do the reading, which is not unreasonable. I love 'im! I wish he could teach all my classes! ;)
This prof rocks. He cares about helping students succeed. He is interesting. He makes learning enjoyable. He is very easy going. Very fair. Very clear. Fair quizes with clear questions. Excellent.
excellent teacher, always willing to help, very fair and organized. highly recommended
Casper KIck ass! No prof like him
AWESOME Teacher! Hilarious and smart. He is definitely the best the College has to offer. Very laid back, and EXCELLENT Lectures. Easy to take notes. Makes me want to do my best! Please take him if you can. You won't regret it.
Casper is a really nice guy, witty and at ease with everybody. He explains things untill they are understood. I think he's sexy too.
He's witty! and decent looking, but only repeats material once, so if you don't understand and your afraid to ask... don't take this instructor. You don't get alot of class time or lectures. Not as good as everyone thinks he is. Your on your own!
very easy teacher. His test are a breeze. does not really go into depth in subject but you still manage to pass the test.
he is a nice instructor. but he gives so little lecture and explain for just essay questions. you have to study your own for multiple choice. if you study just his lecture and notes. you will be troble on multiple choice. overall, not bad~
Enjoyed his class. He was funny and witty and willing to help you when needed. Tried to make learning about Bio somewhat fun...and interesting. Overall I would reccommend the best prof I've ever had at douglas to anyone...there should be more like him!!!
An AWESOME instructor. class was made interesting and appealing. his accent made it easy to listen to him! Tests and quizzes were directly related to lectures. handouts were relevant and made note-taking a breeze! he was easy to talk to and always ready to help and encouraged people to speak up in class with any questions or comments.
easy, nice and fun teacher..lectures only what is necessary for the course..recommended!!
very nice and hella funny.. so cute with his accent
casper is such a big help, he explains complicated "stories" in a sense where you can relate to them and makes the stress of cramming so much at once such an enjoyment.I would totaly recommend anyone taking any course that he ofers to get him!!!
Great Teacher
I love this guy! He's a great teacher, his tests are easy and he's hilarious! I HIGHLy recommend him!
a really great teacher. he really explains the material well.
Hot! funny. clear. awesome.
kasper behtarin ostade donyast = casper is the best in the world
casper is amazing. even though some of the topics are hard, he makes sure that everyone in the class understands them. very helpful and funny. doesnt teach during winter though, and it's hard to catch him out of class hours. nonetheless, he makes the class very VERY easy! TAKE HIM!
fun,clear,hot..take his class
If you want to get anything out of Bio, take this guy's class. He is very straight forward and a very considerate marker. Make it a pont to go and ask if you don't understand, he goes out of his way to help. He is awesome in the lab and you wont regret taking his class. I strongly recommend Casper.
Quizzes easy, midterm really easy, final was hard or maybe I was just tired of studying I wanted to finish the damn class. Lab final was pretty easy as well. Final exam dropped my grade so do well on the midterm and quizzes. He is an awesome prof pretty hot too :P Sexy Voice
quizzes and miterm were so easy. i got 20/20 on almost every quizz and 87percent on the midterm, but the final i got 54%, and the class avg looked liek it was about 47%. hes easy UP UNTIL the final. he gives u a portion of the final prior to the exam, but he will mark that portion extremely difficult.
He is the best Bio teacher I've had
Casper is a REALLY funny teacher. He's a awesome guy and he made the class interesting. I would recommand him to anyone. His weekly quizzes are REALLY easy and his tests are fair, eveything is pretty much straight from his notes. You'll enjoy the class if you take it with him.
The best bio teacher i have ever had. Gives great notes and explains the material very thoroughly. He has the sweetest accent so it's hard not to listen in class. Quizzes and midterm were easy, havent done the final yet though, heard its hard and im scared!
Biology 1103, the quizzes were fair, the midterm was ok, but the FINAL was hard!!!!!!!!!! barely use the textbook, waste of money. doesnt review for the exam. Covers so much information in so little time. Lectures are good, explains well, but too much information to know with Casper.phewwwww!
been a while; was awesome experience with biology; is interested in what he teaches and makes you want to understand; very supportive; good sense of humour. i liked his accent and found him attractive.
Awesome teacher! Excellent notes, thorough and clear explainations, with an obvious desire to teach so everyone learns. Did really well, right up until the final. But that's written with the other bio prof's...not entirely Casper's fault...but be prepared!
He likes to base his quizzes on his lecture notes ONLY. forget the textbook, don't even bother bringing that to class. He gives a pack of notes to study from. with some minor note taking.DO NOT be fooled by his easy quizzes cuz the midterm and final are BRUTAL! remember they are by the dept. not him. just refer to the course pack and txt for that.
he's a good teacher but i found him a bit harsh when it came to marking. do not buy the textbook!! you don't need it for this course. he gives you everything you need. midterm was hard, class average was around 65%. i have yet to experience his final which i've heard is extremely difficult. no assignments. just quizzes, labs, midterm and final
Very good professor. But be prepared to study religiously!
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Don't take anybody else except Casper-very informative, personally if you've never taken Bio before, Casper is great he makes you want to learn it and makes sure you understand it, quizzes pretty easy if you study, midterm-easy but is a hard marker. As long as you study his notes you'll do fine in his course. Don't need to bring textbook to class
Love his British accent even though I couldn't understand half of what he said during the first lecture. The subject is really dry at times, not his fault, but Casper is a great prof with a sense of humour and he seems to care about his students (always a +). His quizzes were very straight forward and same as his midterm. Take him if you can!
Interesting to listen to. Weekly quizzes are easy; just study straight from class notes. Final was written by dept and much more diff, so beware. Made bio interesting and comprehensible.
He is the best prof. i have ever had.very nice guy.he's funny.very helpful!really know his stuff, and know how to teach effectively! tests are all from what he covers in the class(his notes).tests are NOT hard at all(u need 2 study though). he could sometimes be a pain in marking.but u can get a good mark if u actually put the effort and study
great guy, hard marker
An amazing instructor who will do everything he can to make sure his students succeed. I struggled in his class, but Casper went out of his way to offer his help.
best best best best teacher in the world!.. i was expecting a C and i got a B.. yes.. this teacher is ****ing awesome.. HOT tooo... aweee ill miss this class...
awesome teacher, marks a little hard since he wants a lot of detail, but if u study his notes, you should be fine.. would recommend
got an A- at kwantlen in the same course. then over at douglas an F
he is a great teacher but is very tough. he makes lectures fun, and quiz questions are right from his handouts. but once the midterm and final comes prepare yourself. it is way harder than he prepares you for. also not once did we refer to the textbook
Awesome prof but marks ridiculously hard. Gives an intense quiz every week so don't miss a single class and study the handouts. Wouldn't recommend him if you're not a strong student with great english skills since his quizzes require a lot of detail and clear language. Would recommend him because he keeps things interesting & he's a nice guy.
You may not attend his class or labs - he doesn't care.BUT! You'd better not miss anything - because course is really difficult. Difficult quizzes & midterm,EVEN MORE-final and lab exams!I got A+, but I studied like crazy! and it was hard for me.However Casper is knowledgeable and helpful and even doesn't take care about your mistakes in English.
Nice man,,,HARD marker..Seemed to give little credit for parts you got right..Just looking to take marks off for things missed. He is a GPA dropper. His classes are about 45min then he bolts..If your not strong in Bio don't take this class.
Really good teacher, keeps the class fun (unlike most teachers who talk like its a radio drama show) I might've found it easy because i know my biology, but he explains what you need to know, and he takes marks off on weekly quizzes for things you missed and things you shouldn't have added (that's what teachers are suppose to do :|) :) good teacher
Casper is a nice guy, but he is such a hard marker and does not clarify what exactly he is looking for. He seems to always rush through lecture and let students leave early without gaining very much. I do not recommend a beginner in biology to take this course with him.
I had Casper for both biology 1103 and 1203. I am now in th nursing program and I can honestly say out of all the bios I have taken his class and his notes are the most valuable. He does not have an ego and makes you feel like he really does want you to learn the subject.
Casper is great. I took him both 1109 and 1209 for my nursing program. He is passionate about bio and is willing to teach. I loved how he taught and made everything simple. I would defs recommend him. He is the best :)
Casper is an unreal prof. His lectures are short, straight to the point and clearly explains what he's looking for on exams and quizzes. He's a really fair marker for a bio prof. This guy is a character and has a great sense of humour which makes a tough class a lot less stressful. If you have a chance to take bio with him go for it and WORK.
I went to every single class, review session, and even office hours for extra help. His tests are so hard because he marks for the little details one tends to miss in a class that demands cramming information. I am devastated that I have to retake this course. Class average was 61% for the midterm. steer clear
Tough marker but willing to give extra credit where its due. Good lecturer - engages the class, just don't miss too many. Notes were good - prepare well for the tests and you will be fine.
Casper is a good prof but he is a very hard marker he wants every detail on the quiz or midterm for short answers. But is you have any questions regarding anything he is helpful and will give you a detailed way to answer it. Midterms are really hard get ready to pull an all nighter
Great teacher! Has a sense of humour, always willing to help, and engages the class. Take note of what he writes on the board, it's always helpful. Hard marker, failing this class but if you put in the time, you'll pass !! thanks mr. D
BIOL 1103 is difficult, but Casper does a good job teaching it. He prepares you from the beginning with his quizzes. He marks incredibly hard on the quizzes, but the quizzes prepare you for the final, which are basically gonna be the same questions marked in the same difficulty. Study lots so you can avoid the hell week.
Tough marker on quizzes, but they will help you on the midterm and final. Lecture only lasts for about an hour, but if you have questions, feel free to ask during or after lecture. Study his lecture notes for the midterm - the short answer questions are based on those.
Awesome prof! Makes lecture interesting and fun, and often lets us out very early. Expect to work and study hard for each week's new material. Study early, so you are well prepared for the weekly quiz. Those quiz are helpful to study for midterm & final exams. Ask help when needed, he will help you. Know your stuff well, he marks hard.
Lectures are short, never uses 2 full hrs but still go through all slides. His quizzes are tough b/c he wants specific answers but u'll get the hang of it if u try (used to get 5.5s but near the end I got 9.5s, even 10s); they're also helpful for finals. He is willing to help either after class, study classes or via email. Had a great exp overall.
I had Casper for both 1109 and 1209 Bio, and he is an awesome teacher! Quizzes are 2 questions worth 5 marks and he can be a tough marker. He prefers a lot of diagrams and flow charts and prefers the students to keep answers detailed yet simple. Quizzes are a HUGE help for the final exam! He is hilarious and class usually only lasts an hour!
Casper is an great teacher. Dont lose hope if you fail your first couple of quizzes, its normal. Learn your material and understand how Casper wants the quiz questions answered, and you will do very well. If you can learn from your mistakes on the quizzes, you will do well on the midterm/final as they both use the quiz questions. Study from SLIDES.
Hes alright but a very tough marker. If you aren't great with short answers take a different prof because the quizzes are a big chunk of the mark. Definitely lowers GPA. Hard course.
Casper is by far one of the best bio profs i have taken. He has a very unique teaching style which makes it easier for people to understand, he uses pictures to explain and real life examples. He encourages his students to participate, if you like to sit in the front row be ready to get picked on, he will ask you to answer a lot of his questions
Casper is a very tough grader! But if you get the hang of how he wants his questions answered you will do great. If you put in the time and effort you will do extremely well in this class. Lectures are usually an hour long and even though they do not go the full length Casper does a wonderful job of explaining the content. Amazing prof! Recommended
He is straght to the point in his lectures and doesn't require you to use the textbook. If you need help on something, you need to ask him because he goes pretty quick and ALWAYS ends class early. Make sure you come to class because his lecture notes have blanks that he doesn't post on blackboard. Study notes religiously to do well on quizes etc
Casper is a really nice prof and super funny. He is very picky when he marks weekly quizzes and I wouldn't say they're easy. Make sure to read and understand your notes. The textbook is useless. Class only lasts about an hour or less, so that's nice.
He is a great prof, he is hilarious and tries to make lessons interesting. But he is a tough maker, you have to understand the lesson very well to obtain a good mark.
Pretty good prof. Quizzes were all written questions each out of 5. Class always ended an hour early which was nice
Great prof! i was on the waitlist, however was able to attend some of his lectures and trust me, class was very engaging! I had so much fun just listening to the lectures, because he tries to relate the subjects in ways where students can grasp or make up their own way of understanding the subject. Quizzes are not too bad, just make sure you study
Quizzes are out of 10 (two 5 mark written). The quizzes were a little tricky, but were the main points in the lecture, not hard to miss when he puts so much emphasis on them during class. Although his quizzes were tough they do prepare you for the final. As most of his quiz questions were written questions on the final
Casper is an amazing prof! His lectures are engaging and he makes concepts easy to understand. His weekly quizzes out of 10 can sometimes be tricky (especially since he usually has two different versions and one is always a bit harder). Nevertheless, there is great benefit to them as they prepare you for the final. I would definitely recommend him
Casper is the best professor I've had. He is an amazing instructor and is always willing to go out of his way to help students who show effort. I learned a lot from his class and his lectures were really engaging. The weekly quizzes are difficult, but they really prepare you for the final (which is worth 55%) and make it an easy A.
its biology so any lecture is going to be heavy. casper gives really good lectures, however he isnt the most approachable and hes a really tough marker. he wouldnt be my first choice of profs but i wouldnt not take him either.
Casper is a really good professor! I had him for both Biology 1109 and 1209, and I'm glad I did! Although he can be a hard marker, it really helps you prepare for the finals! I would really recommend him!
this dude is the hardest marker ive ever had. I killed bio 1109 but then I took bio 1209 with him and it killed me. Lectures are very confusing, his notes dont match the lab manual so theres so much different information being thrown around.
His lectures were hard to understand at times, and he also gave out weekly quizzes. those quizzes were out of 10 (2 questions out of 5 each). He's a very hard marker if your answer wasn't identical to his notes he would mark it wrong. He's always available for extra help but unapproachable.
Casper is a really good prof when it comes to explaining his slides. He doesn't just read through them but explains the concept. Make sure to attend his classes because there are certain slides you have to fill in the notes. On the other hand, he gives written quizzes and can be a hard marker but it prepares you for the finals. I recommend him.
Casper holds a lot of knowledge for everything that he teaches and is almost like an open textbook! He likes to engage the class and crack a few jokes here and there. He makes it quite clear what to expect on quizzes/exams, and he never fails to elaborate on the harder concepts. Overall, a great professor who makes a&p interesting!
He loves randomly calling on students which can suck but he is so great at teaching bio. He breaks complex subjects down to the smallest level, uses a lot of diagrams and relates his lessons to real world situations so no matter what kind of a learner you are, you'll understand his lessons.
rude and unapproachable, enough said.
i was vey nice experience to take course with casper. he is really a nice professor. he really cares for his students.
Throws all the information at you in long confusing sentences in his notes, which are over 60 slides , way too much information for a specific topic which makes students more confused and is very unclear of what is expected, tests you on the smallest stuff in quizzes which are way too fast for the content in them. Avoid, seriously!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
62%
Textbook Required
45%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.77 avg changeRatings by Course
1103
5.0
(1)1110
5.0
(1)BIOL110
5.0
(2)BIO103
5.0
(2)BIOL101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
107
4.0
1109
4.0
SCIE107
4.0
BIO1130
4.0
BIOLOSECT
4.0