4.8

Charles Arthur Molson

Mathematics - Queen's University at Kingston

4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
160
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

160

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What Students Say

I wish charles was my grandpa

STAT263 - 5.0 rating

I would get lit with this man

STAT263 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

17%

Textbook Required

43%

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95% confidence
Based on 62 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (26)
A (13)
Not sure yet (13)
Grade Distribution
A(39)B(7)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(15)
Based on 78 reported grades
A+: 26
A: 13
Not sure yet: 13
A-: 10
Common Tags
Hilarious (52)
Caring (40)
Respected (25)
Inspirational (23)
Amazing lectures (18)
Amazing lectures (16)
Gives good feedback (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
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KNPE251

5.0

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4.9

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4.7

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4.7

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Reviews (160)
4.0
3.0
STAT267
Jan 22, 2003

No Comments

2.0
3.0
STATS367
Apr 4, 2003

Might as well just read the text book cause thats all he does. Oh and his TA is a little egotistic.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jan 4, 2004

Best prof ever! Shows genuine concern for his students, and makes an effort to maintain a positive learning environment. He is a really funny guy and he makes early morning classes worth going to.

5.0
1.0
STAT367
Feb 3, 2004

AMONGST THE BEST PROFS AT QUEENS!

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Mar 4, 2004

This guy is FREAKIN AWESOME! I have nothing bad to say! He made me love a class I thought would be boring. He's just as great in person too! One of the best profs you'll have here!!!

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Apr 11, 2004

Wow... what a prof. Really funny guy, plus he rocks at teachingm and his term tests are really fair. Nice job C-Mo!

5.0
1.0
STAT267
May 25, 2004

awesome, very nice, funny guy. can be too repetative at times...slight overkill.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 23, 2004

Chuck Molson has made a class that would otherwise be boring and useless (statistics) fun, interesting, and very useful. He's done it by being a funny, enthusiastic, and approachable prof. with nothing to lose. Down to earth and a real gentleman, too. Wish him all the best!

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Nov 4, 2004

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

Chuck Molson rocks my socks.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

A truly great prof; he makes statistics interesting and approachable.

5.0
2.0
STATS263
Nov 8, 2004

great stats teacher

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

I think everyone deserves at least one chili pepper! You are the best prof ever!

5.0
1.0
STATS263
Nov 8, 2004

He is awesome! So interesting to just sit and listen to - I never fall asleep in stats 263!

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

Chuck Molson makes this class fun and worth attending just to hear his random stories and how they apply to statistics. He is a great prof. and very helpful if you are having troubles understanding the concepts. Plus the online quizzes as gimme marks are awesome!

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

He's a great prof. Interesting course.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

Rox your sox, I like the music in class :)

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

DR. MOLSON IS ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS THAT I HAVE EVER HAD. HE IS A VERY NICE PERSON AND PLAYS GOOD MUSIC DURING CLASS.

3.0
2.0
STAT263
Nov 8, 2004

Prof. Molson is a good guy, but the course is anything but. This has felt like one of those mile wide and inch deep courses, where you don't really learn anything other than which formulas to use. Could've really used more class time on the "why" instead of the "how"

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2004

I knew right from the first day when we discussed Prof. Molson's sandals and how they related to statistics that this would be a good course. I haven't been let down.

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Nov 10, 2004

"Embarrassing father"-type sense of humour sometimes; makes stats interesting and is very good at teaching the material.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Nov 17, 2004

You make stats interesting (hard to believe)

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Nov 23, 2004

GREAT guy. Has made a class that I dreaded an enjoyable experience.

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Nov 23, 2004

He is a great stats prof.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jan 7, 2005

Excellent prof...somehow managed to make stats interesting. Always in a good mood and knows his stuff. Definitely one of my favourite profs.

2.0
5.0
STAT367
Mar 6, 2005

all i know is i couldn't be more bored by stats. i'm not a fan of his weekly webCT quizes cause (a) webCT is really screwed up this year (b) cause its purely a right/wrong marking scheme. it would be nice to know where i'm going wrong! the tutorials arn't used at all, we should do quizes then

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Apr 9, 2005

Absolutely loved him!! Couldn't imagine a better stats prof, never missed the class.Loved his music and e-mails about randomness! Definitely very caring about the students.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Apr 19, 2005

Molson is teaching material none of us will use and knows it. However he manages to show us how important statistics are and create an interest. Great lecture environment; loved the background jazz. Midterm and exam were walks in a very easy park. Very good looking chap.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jan 6, 2006

Amazing prof!

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Jun 8, 2006

Great prof, great guy. Don't get me wrong, stats can be pretty boring. But Chuck Molson is a real character, and definately makes the course bearable for people majoring in other subjects. Evaluations were very fair, he genuinely cares about students, and will respond to your questions promptly.

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Jun 9, 2006

i'm in love...

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Sep 20, 2006

Fantastic prof! Took some rather dull and basic material and made it decently interesting. Once I left university and started doing research, I realized how important this course was and was glad he was the one who taught it to me.

3.0
5.0
STAT263
Aug 31, 2009

if your not good at math, don't take this course! he overworks you with the weekly quizzes, which don't prepare you for the midterm or final, yet still require a sufficient amount of time. goes on and on how the class is so easy yet our class avg. was in the low 60's. AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Nov 6, 2009

Professor Molson is one of the best profs at Queen's! He genuinely cares about his students and makes statistics interesting and easy to learn. his grading is fair, he is funny and always in a great mood. Everyone loves Chuck Molson!

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Dec 6, 2009

Charles Molson is amazing. He actually makes Stats, a relatively dry course, fun to go to. He has some pretty humorous expressions, and he always is eager to help students. All in all a great prof!

5.0
2.0
STAT236
Apr 16, 2010

Chuck Molson is my hero. That is all.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jun 22, 2010

Chuck Molson is one of the best profs I've had at Queen's. He was very approachable & willing to help. The weekly quizzes are helpful & if you don't understand why you got questions wrong he's glad to help! If you actually try at the quizzes & do old exams before finals you will be golden. Molson also makes the classtime very enjoyable w/ his humor

5.0
3.0
STATS263
Jan 12, 2011

Chuck Molson may not be the smartest guy in the world, but dang can that man teach!

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Sep 6, 2011

Chuk Molson has to be one of the best profs at Queen's. Genuinely cares about his students and wants them to pass. And he is all kinds of funny haha

5.0
2.0
STATS263
Sep 25, 2011

great teacher

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Oct 24, 2011

I LOVE Chuck Molson. He did what I thought no one could do--he made stats relatively painless. Just pay attention in class, do the quizzes and non-assignments, and put some effort into the class, and you'll do well

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Dec 2, 2011

P(best prof ever)=1.0

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Dec 7, 2011

Great prof. Interesting especially when off topic. I would love share a few pints with this guy.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Dec 11, 2011

He's such a great prof, but it's statistics...tough to make it interesting enough to not fall asleep during the lecture. He's always making good jokes and telling funny stories, nice man. Study the material, stats has a clever way of being hard without seeming like it..

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jan 11, 2012

The best Prof ever.Do the online quizzes and go to the lectures, you will be totally fine in the exam.

5.0
5.0
STAT263
Jun 10, 2012

He's somewhat entertaining, but I found that the material had been too "dumb-ed down" and that it was reminiscent of the way high school is taught rather than university. Do the quizzes and understand how to do the problems on you're own and the exam will go fine. Just don't expect any appearances of why the methods work, just how to do them.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Jun 22, 2012

Absolute legend! He loves the course and teaching it. Funny as hell. This course is really, really easy if you're good with numbers and can show up to class/read the textbook. Seriously, do these things and you can get 90's for sure.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Dec 7, 2012

One of the best professors at Queen's. He loves teaching and he loves stats so it makes the material a lot easier to learn. Don't miss the Halloween lecture.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jan 18, 2013

Absolutely an amazing professor. Very helpful and you can tell that he really cares about his students.One of the best teachers I've ever had!

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Jan 29, 2013

The man is a LEGEND.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Apr 13, 2013

When Sam Gamgee refers to the good in the world worth fighting for at the end of the second Lord of the Rings movie, he probably has Professor Molson in mind. Brilliant, genuinely hilarious teacher who stole Alan Alda's voice.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jun 27, 2013

Chuck Molson is the most entertaining prof I've ever had. The exams are more than fair and there are so many practice ones on exam bank. He really keeps you entertained in class and shows random YouTube videos sometimes, so make sure you go to every lecture. Overall fabulous man.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Jul 26, 2013

This professor is my favorite so far. I took the course in the summer and we used his lectures. He really knows what he's talking about. Go to the lectures, read the notes, do the non-assignments and you will be good. Don't confuse yourself with the textbook though, his notes are more than enough, guaranteed :) .

5.0
1.0
STATS263
Nov 22, 2013

Molson is my favourite prof at Queen's. His teaching methods are very effective, and he genuinely wants students to excel in the course. I wish there are more professors like him...

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Dec 7, 2013

Very clear, and actually does his best to make the class interesting, and succeeds much better than expected. Exam is quite fair, and he provides everything needed to learn the material.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Dec 20, 2013

One of the only professors who wants AND actually makes it possible for students to do well. Doc cam transition music playing

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Feb 13, 2014

I wish charles was my grandpa

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Apr 15, 2014

Dr Molson is one of those people who you can tell is just a genuinely good human being

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Jun 17, 2014

Teaches like a good high school teacher. Lots of examples that make you think, interactive, you can just listen and it makes sense. Makes the class very interesting. You can tell he really cares and is a very good man. Course layout is perfect as well. STAT 263 highly recommended

5.0
2.0
STATS263
Aug 6, 2014

I'm terrible at math and was dreading this course (needed a math course) but Prof. Molson made it awesome! So funny (much needed for a dry course early in the morning)and genuinely cares. Don't miss the Halloween lecture!

5.0
3.0
KNPE251
Dec 11, 2014

Prof. Molson was an AMAZING prof and teacher. His lectures were hilarious and a highlight of my week. Too bad he had to teach a poorly designed course. Would love to take another class taught by him!

4.0
3.0
263
May 3, 2015

Dull course, Fair Assessments, Good teacher, Great lectures, Amazing human being. Would love to sit down and and just chat with the guy.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Jun 30, 2015

1010 would date

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Nov 30, 2015

I'm not excited about stats but this man is amazing!

4.0
2.0
STATS263
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2016

I would take another one of Professor Molson's classes for the sole purpose of having him as a prof again!

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Feb 4, 2016

Professor Molson is a awesome man! He is super nice and helpful!!

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Apr 5, 2016

Nice prof, very interesting prof.

5.0
3.0
STAT263
May 5, 2016

Extremely helpful, such a wonderful man. I had some mental health issues during the semester, but did not tell him until right before the exam. He accommodated my exam and made sure I was able to perform to the best of my ability. When I got a poor mark (my fault not his) he then continued to help me appeal to change my grade to a CR

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
May 15, 2016

Truly an amazing professor. Really seems to care about his students. Charles is the man!!

5.0
4.0
STAT236
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Chuck Molson deserves an award for making Stats one of my favourite classes this semester. A true master of his craft.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
STAT236
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The signal-to-noise ratio was too low in lectures.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

It is usually difficult to feel like a prof genuinely cares about each and every student when the class sizes are as large as they are at Queen's, but after the very first lecture I felt like I belonged in Dr. Molson's class. The online quizzes were helpful, but the final was worth 60%. Do the non-assignments every week and you'll be just fine.

Inspirational
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

chucko is a pretty sick character definitely should be a talk show host 10/10 ill miss you my dear

Hilarious
5.0
4.0
STAT236
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor. Made statistics enjoyable, something I never thought was possible. Do the non-assignments he posts and you'll do great. He really cares about his students which cannot be said for most professors.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Jan 12, 2017
Would take again

Best Prof in Queen's! He is very nice like my grandpa. I don't like math but he made me love STAT 263!

5.0
3.0
STAT236
Jan 24, 2017
Would take again

This guy is hands down the best professor I've ever had. He genuinely cares for his students and wishes for their success. Honestly, Molson is the professor that every professor should aspire to be. He makes such a dull subject sound interesting and fascinating. If i ever make it big and have to say a thank you speech, this guy will near the top

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Feb 16, 2017
Would take again

One of the best profs I have had thus far in my undergrad

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B
May 30, 2017
Would take again

The most memorable and probably best prof I had during undergrad. He has decades of experience teaching stats, so he's seen it all. Lectures are straightforward and clear. His best quality is that he's realistic. He understands the majority of students aren't passionate about stats, and just need the credit, and he really tailors his class to that.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Aug 9, 2017
Would take again

I took this course because i had to and i've never been good at anything math-related. My plan was just to suck it up and try to pass. Turns out though, Prof Molson makes stats make sense - and even kind of fun. Suffice to say i was dreading this course but i did well and actually really enjoyed it... and i feel like Prof Molson is the reason why.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

I respect a guy who makes stats actually enjoyable

Hilarious
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Nov 25, 2017
Would take again

Great Prof, couldn't be more pleased with him. I would definitely take a class with him again. Also very funny.

Respected
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B+
Mar 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I'm a bit surprised about the amazing reviews. The lecture and the corresponding slides did not help me do anything more than scratch the surface of the theory behind what we're doing, 99% of any kind of understanding came from doing the homework/tutors. Might as well have not attended lecture. Fav prof ever? Y'all need to attend more classes.

TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Mar 19, 2018
Would take again

I would get lit with this man

4.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2018
Would take again

Nice Prof! All of his emails start with a quote. The last question of his final is a little tricky, about half of the questions are taken from Chapter 12. DO PRACTICE EXAMS!!!

5.0
2.0
STAT367
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

Most caring prof at Queen's, genuinely has an interest in statistics and wants to convey his knowledge in a fun and inviting manner.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Grade: A
May 1, 2018
Would take again

favourite instructor to date. lectures were interesting and comical.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B+
Jun 19, 2018
Would take again

best teacher I've had so far at queens!! He is the nicest man and really cares about his students, if you attend lectures you will do fine in the course. He is very helpful during office hours also

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
4.0
STAT263
Grade: Incomplete
Jul 18, 2018
Would take again

While a good professor who puts genuine passion and effort into his lecture videos, he is prone to rambling on and stumbling over words which can be extremely distracting. Perhaps in a face to face environment, this is less of an issue. For the online course, I think he would be better off like MATH 121 videos and have a concise script.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Jul 29, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor, but I still found the class content a little difficult. But that is probably because I am not the best at math. Make sure you do the recommended homework! Other than that, the professor is awesome and really funny.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

Funniest Gem of a Professor, Love u Grandpa Chuck

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Oct 16, 2018
Would take again

He is awesome! !

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

What a gem. Not only is he very endearing and passionate about his students actually doing well, but flexible for issues that may arise. Very hands on teacher and willing to go the extra mile to help his students understand the course work!

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

The best professor by far I have ever had in undergrad. An incredible human being. I highly recommend watching some of the lectures he has about life and academic failure on his site as well as strike up a convo with him in person.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Literally one of the absolute nicest people I've ever met. Took this class as a dumb first year and struggled but he was super supportive and wonderful throughout. Even if I wasn't great at the content, he completely changed the way I think about statistics and the way statistics affects the world in general. Absolutely amazing. Love him.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

very passionate about the lecture

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Loved taking his course! My grade went from a D to an A+ in just three months once I applied myself. Molson is very communicative and encouraging, providing students with all the resources needed to succeed.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B
Jul 15, 2019
Would take again

Probably the most entertaining teacher at Queens.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STAT236
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2020
Would take again

I have never had such an amazing and wonderful teacher. Last math class I took was in grade 10, so STAT 263 was a bit of a challenge. However, Charles' kind demeanor, jokes, and jazz music, inspired me to persevere. It's true what they say, a good teacher makes all the difference. Go to classes, use the resources, and watch your grades rise.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2020
Would take again

Best prof at Queen's, hands down! My first year started horribly and my marks drastically dropped in comparison to my grade 12 marks. Molson sent out an email after a bad midterm with a video explaining his journey to become a math major and it really lifted my spirits and motivated me to get my marks back up. 10/10 recommend! Classes are great!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor Molson is an amazing man, and he truly inspires you with the dullest subject (in my opinion). I was not an enthusiastic student about statistics, but I'm glad he was able to change my opinion on that. He is very helpful, caring, passionate, and hilarious. What more could you ask for??

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Had a great time in this course because of him! I found his lectures to be funny and captivating. Even though it wasn't mandatory, I ended up going to all his lectures. You can tell he really cares about his students, and not only their grades, but also their wellbeing. Definitely would recommend!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: C
Sep 20, 2020
Would take again

Probably the coolest and most understanding professor I've had at Queen's. Seriously wants you to succeed.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Dec 29, 2020
Would take again

Amazing prof, makes the lectures super interesting

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

An absolute saint. Truly a kind, compassionate and understanding person who is forthcoming with his hardships as a university student -- and yet was able to overcome this and excel. A professor like Charles Molson comes around once in a lifetime, and I am truly honoured to have learned under his instruction!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2021
Would take again

Professor Molson is a fantastic teacher and makes stats interesting. You don't need to go to his lectures as he posts everything you need online and prints copies of his slides, but I end up going to most of the lectures because he's very engaging and explains material well. Tests are fair and he helps you prepare by posting old exams and solutions

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Chuck is the kindest and funniest professor I've ever had. He always brightens my day despite being stuck in an 8:30 statistics class. The content of this course is quite boring and tedious, yet Chuck still manages to make it enjoyable. I would 100% recommend Stat 263 with Chuck.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

Easily the sweetest professor ive ever had. Makes my heart swell. Hes a gem

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

It has been 2 years since I have taken his class and I still think about randomly showing up to one of his lectures because I miss his teaching so much. I even wrote a review two years ago and decided he needed another one. That man is the best teacher alive.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

The best prof I've ever had. This man in so charismatic, he was able to make lectures so enjoyable making you always want to attend. He is kind and understanding and truly cares about everyones success. If he taught other classes I would take them all, I could only hope to have a prof like him again.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Chuck is such a king, by far the nicest professor I've had. He truly cares about his students success and does everything he can to give the best mark possible. He knows stats is a boring subject but still manages to make lectures fun. The final exam is worth 60 or 90%, but if you study the past exams and ask for help you will do great!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2022
Would take again

A great class, with an amazing prof you can tell cares. Glad I got to experience it in person as Prof. Molson made my first fully in person uni class a real treat. Doing the homework in his class will be quite beneficial. Loved the class and the prof. Would go to his zoom lectures this sem just to hear him say "lurking variable, mwahahaha"

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT236
Grade: B+
Feb 5, 2022
Would take again

very nice prof

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Mar 4, 2022
Would take again

Professor Molson is the best prof you will ever have!!!!! He cares so much about his students and takes any question that is posed by a student to the highest standard, and he wants you to understand. Some of the topics may seem difficult and hard, but one little meeting with him either after a lecture or in an office hour will clear it all up!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B
Sep 14, 2022
Would take again

One of the most dedicated professors I've seen, truly cares about ensuring the success of the students. He wants you to understand the content and it shows in the way the lectures are taught and the clear and concise explanations given when questions are asked.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Sep 29, 2022
Would take again

One of if not the best at Queens

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2022
Would take again

Such an amazing prof, definitely go to his lectures when you can. He is so fun to listen to

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2022
Would take again

He is simply awesome I want to have him for all my courses

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

Best professor ever! He genuinely cares about his students and will respond to all your questions and make sure you understand the material if you ask. Lectures are never boring, Molson is hilarious. Would take his class again. 10/10 prof

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Jan 3, 2023
Would take again

One of the best profs at Queen's.

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2023
Would take again

Take the course, takee thisssssss course!! Thank me later

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2023
Would take again

Nice guy, just doesn't feel like I learned very much. He goes over a ton of content, pretty fast, without any intuitive explanation. Not sure why he's rated so highly. The class average, despite some kind of curve/boost, was quite low, so a lot of people are both not learning anything and struggling in the course.

5.0
4.0
STAT263
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2023
Would take again

He reminds me of my Grandpa and I love my Grandpa. He never gives up on students and legit wants them to do well.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
263
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

Plays blues at the start of every class and will happily take time to teach you anything you didnt understand at the end of lectures. Havent had a better prof yet.

4.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
May 13, 2023
Would take again

This class is hard because of the fast pace, but Professor Molson is a very good prof and his lectures are entertaining. It is hard at times to separate his jokes and learning materials but he posts lectures online and gives many practice exams with answer keys. His actual exams and term tests are very similar to before making this class easier.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Awesome Prof, really cares and makes it his life mission to make this difficult class bearable, the weekly quizzes are fair and easy, the midterm and exams are easy since they are all the same format as previous exams. So as long as you do a bunch of old exams and midterms you will do well. Overall Top Tier prof, Would love to take his class again

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2023
Would take again

The lectures were very entertaining and I highly recommend you go in person. Prof Molson is funny and sweet and I looked forward to going to his lectures. The material isn't hard as long as you do a couple of the textbook questions and do all the practice exams he gives you. And he will help you with any concepts you don't understand!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

A really awesome prof, after taking this course, I decided to learn stats as my second major

5.0
3.0
STATS263
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2023
Would take again

This has been my favourite prof at Queens. He is very caring and passionate about teaching, he makes his lectures engaging and keeps it very light hearted with jokes and blues music every class. He posts the recorded lectures in case you cannot go, and will go out of his way to help you understand, also encourages you to ask questions in class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Chuck Molson is a god among men. Genuinely the sweetest, kindest person you'll ever meet, encourages questions and makes you feel like a million bucks when you ask one. Almost-weekly quiz, midterm, final. But you really do need to practice. I made the mistake of not practicing bc I understood the lessons- don't be me! Great course: better prof!

Hilarious
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2024
Would take again

Prof Molson is by far one of my favourite professors I've met at Queens. He's always available during office hours and us the most easy person to talk to. He's understanding, exceptionally caring, and funny. Definitely recommend taking STAT 263 to meet Professor Molson (as a bonus, you get to learn a lot about statistics too!)

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2024
Would take again

Probably the best prof at queens.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Feb 1, 2024
Would take again

let me start by saying. what an absolute legend of a man. He makes his class so enjoyable, and I actually get up to go to his early classes. You can tell he's really passionate about what he is teaching, and super approachable if you have any questions. The material is easy if you do the work. Honestly the best prof at Queens. What an absolute gem.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 8, 2024
Would take again

I love this man, I would jump in front of a bus for him. Genuinely an icon

Inspirational
5.0
3.0
263
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

He loves his job so much and you can tell. He is so excited every lecture to share what he knows; it is truly heartwarming.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
STAT236
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2024
Would take again

He is just the best. It was a privilege to be his student. Don't take him for granted. Go to class. Appreciate him.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 19, 2024
Would take again

Simply put, amazing. He is a true gem with a heart of gold. Appreciate him and attend his lectures. He is a master at teaching and bringing smiles to people's faces. I only wish we had more professors like him. If you ever have the opportunity to be taught by him, make the most of it because you will miss it!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
2.0
4.0
STATS263
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2024

Really nice and entertaining prof, but he is so overrated on here. He zooms through the slideshows and does not explain the content. I am someone who is a very strong math student (Got close to 100 in math 121) and am finding it very difficult to understand the content from his teaching so far in the course.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2024
Would take again

Very engaging and funny prof. Makes going to lectures fun and worthwhile. Lectures are also extremely important if you want to do well in the class. Later content is more difficult, but by far my favorite/best prof so far at Queen's. I want him to be my grandpa.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2024
Would take again

Professor Molson makes this class so enjoyable. He's passionate, approachable, and genuinely cares about students' learning. unstuck study was a great tool for practice questions alongside the textbook.

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Nothing but good things to say about Prof Molson. It is a privilege to have had him as a teacher. Our final exam is tomorrow and I'm getting a little bit too comfortable with the idea of failing just so I can take his class again. Queen's is lucky to have him :)

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

THE ABSOLUTE GOAT. Best prof I've ever had so far and while I am positively SCREWED for the final, I brought that upon myself. You could listen to this man speak about math for hours and he's also super chill when you talk to him in person. Just be sure to keep up on the course work because if you don't, the final will absolutely make u cry.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

He is by far the most engaging, supportive, understanding, and intelligent professor I have had during my 3 years so far at Queen's University. Ain't nothing better than listening to his curated oldies playlist with him before a lecture. I wish he was my dad.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I loved this prof. He is an absolute beauty. If you attend class and keep up with the material by practicing the material he gives you will succeed in his class. Great professor

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2025
Would take again

Awesome prof, lectures weren't boring, and the material was pretty straightforward if u are good with math

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Actual GOAT, probably curved all the exams for everyone to pass LMFAO

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Feb 10, 2025
Would take again

Loved Chuck! Lectures aren't mandatory but worthwhile as he's a very enjoyable lecturer and makes concepts clear. Exams and quizzes are straightforward, so as long as you stay on top of coursework it's a bird.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
STAT236
Grade: A+
Feb 10, 2025
Would take again

Loved Chuck, super friendly and cares for students' wellbeing and academic success. Lectures aren't mandatory but worthwhile as he goes over key concepts and quiz questions. Exams and quizzes are straightforward and manageable.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Mar 7, 2025
Would take again

lectures are posted online so u don't have to go but they're acc enjoyable. He explains everything clearly and sometimes he'll start talking abt smth random but he's funny and good at teaching so idc

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Mar 9, 2025
Would take again

When I took his introductory stats class in the first year of my first semester, I was a bit scared for my first day. Boy, was I wrong! Chuck teaches the class with his own books, and they are great! I was able to get a nearly perfect grade in the class because of this. He is such an amazing guy, and will chat to you personally about any questions

5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Mar 9, 2025
Would take again

The person who said they got 100 in math 121 but found him difficult has never heard the age old joke that you're either a calculus or statistics person. Of course, that joke is a lie, and Prof. Molson teaches this class in a beyond easy way. I got 100 on his midterm and around 90 on his final exam, only the last page of the final gave me trouble.

5.0
2.0
STAT236
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2025
Would take again

The GOAT cares about what you learn, wishes nothing but the best for you.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2025

seems like he was once an extremely good teacher, but he rambles on, tends to stumble over his sentences and goes far too quickly through the slides and concepts, making it hard to keep up. likely a result of age, but I disagree with other comments that he is currently an excellent teacher, although i will be fair and say it is clear he cares.

5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

molson my beloved

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

MOLSON MY BELOVED :heart: i came into this class to take it as a credit becuase it is required for some paths in computing but left sad becuase i might not have another class with him. he is so chill, funny, and all around good person, you can gell that he enjoys what hes doing and i would die for a teacher like this.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

THE BEST prof you will probably ever have at Queen's. He explains all the material very clearly and if you do the homework questions the exam is super easy. He told us to just do old exams to study for the final and the problems were almost identical. 10/10

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT236
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

His lectures were so enjoyable and he is so great at explaining topics.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Very fair professor. Rounded my 89.42% to a 90% so I could finish with an A+. Best prof ever. Just learn the material and you will be fine.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2025
Would take again

Amazing experience! Very interesting and funny lectures and very generous grading system.

Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
STAT263
Oct 23, 2025
Would take again

My best and favorite prof, too bad he is longer with us. The true "Normal Man". I will truly pity those who will study math at queens without Chuck.

5.0
3.0
STAT263
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2025
Would take again

One of the best professors at queens. Rest in peace Professor Molson

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