Yes his MC tests are detailed. Yes you have to study. There are 400 people in this class. He can't just "give" 300 people an A with easy, answer so obvious tests. You'll get an A if you work hard for it. "Detailed" Notes and use of WebCT, better than what alot of profs do for you. He's kind and fun to listen to. But study hard; not an easy one.

Creasey was so much better than what I'd heard. Excellent notes & he's a good lecturer. Hard tests? You bet- some of the most malicious M/C I've seen in 3 years. Only tests out of the notes which is nice, but could ask any little detail, so study EVERYTHING. A very demanding but certainly possible class. At least he's more interesting than Beauliea

Just wrote midterm1. What are you ppl talking about?! Study the notes he gives you and you will do fine. His questions are fair although some do make you think harder than others... but than again, isn't that the point?!

Excellent teacher...great notes that were easy to understand...and he is very excited to teach and help students learn. He is extremely approachable and will help you for as long as you need..study and you will do really well!! One of the best in the biology department i've come across!

Don't mind the other reviews; he's a good teacher. Text rarely used; you could prob'ly get away w/ just using one in library. Lots of material to memorize, lots of obscure stuff, but presented clearly. Clearly enjoys the subject and makes it interesting. Keep up, study hard for tests and you'll be fine.

A fast-paced course. About a chapter of the text book covered per class. Although the classes could be mundane at times, he was interesting enough that I never fell asleep in his 8:30 am class. If you want to do well in this course, READ THE TEXT BOOK! The midterm covered things that were not explicitly covered in class, but were in the text.

Excellent professor. I have never fallen asleep in his class because he always makes you think in lecture instead of droning out information. His videos are very helpful for summarizing key points and seeing relationships between topics. Tests are rather difficult, but fair. Highly recommend despite bad press.

Good teacher - very interesting, and makes the class fun. Study a lot for tests and you will do well: there's a lot of memorization and processes to understand. Helpful outside of class if you can book an appointment. Don't expect class or tests to be easy.

The class was spilt into two parts..each with a different prof. Ill admit creasys part was way better. However, it still wasnt that great, definitly alot of work needed to be put in, and unless you absolutely love plants and fungi or have to take this course as a pre-req..dont take it.

He is tough but fair. It is necessary to go to lecture and read the textbook to get a reasonably good mark in his course.

Really great professor! His tests are hard but he is very available outside of class time to help you. Make sure you understand all the notes and you'll do well in the class.

I don't understand why people say bad things about him. He's actually not that bad. His notes are very clear and organized, which I liked. Although his mc Q's can be tricky (It's either you know the concept very clear or don't know about it at all), his tests are fair enough if you study his notes and read the text.

Bit of a boring lecturer. You can skip his class so long as you print off the class notes and read the textbook. His midterm was harder than expected though, his m/c choice questions are tricky! Seems like a fairly friendly guy. Satisfactory.

Creasey uses his own course pack notes that you print out. He very energetic and enthusiastic lecture that I really enjoyed. He was very clear in lecture and was easily available during office hours. The course was pretty hard for first year, but his lecture was really good.

I thought Creasey's print out notes were very helpful, but filling in the blanks was the only thing that kept me awake during class. The midterms were easy enough too, but if you skip a lot like I did, make sure to read the text and fill in the blanks in his notes.

Not nearly as bad as his reputation.... I found his teaching style useful!

Has a really bad reputation, but is a good prof. Doesn't pull any surprises on midterms or exams; what he teaches is what you get. Text is kinda useless except to clarify points made in class. Also, profs don't get "investigated" for hard tests, and Creasey's are some of the fairest I've taken.

He's awesome. The guy wins teaching awards for a reason that's very clear once you take his class. The only thing I would get him to do is warn students on the first day that they absolutely need to know the details of everything and understand it completely if they want to well. He gives you all the tools to do well, you just have to use them!!!!!

I like him!

Not bad prof, can be a bit grumpy in class, especially if cell phones ring. Doesn't seem to like students to ask questions in class.

I'd reccommend him, even though hes pretty tough. He tries to make the material interesting, and as long as you know everything he puts in the coursepack, and what he comments on in class, you should be set.

Tests were fair and the lectures were filled with interest tidbits that helped you pay attention. He makes his own coursepacks which replace the textbook and makes studying easier. His tests were easier than 190a, there are no "two of the above" answers, the lab still sucks though.

I had heard not very good things about Creasy's class prior to taking it but it seems as though he has smartened up. He was an alright professor.. could be rude to a few students at times but I found his Exam to be very fair. Not too hard not too easy. Everything on the test we had previously learned so there were no surprises.

I had him for 190A so I knew what to expect. To my surprise, he was a lot better in Bio 225. Maybe because he enjoyed teaching the course more, but I felt he had a concern for the fairness of his tests and his students.

I really enjoyed having Creasy as a prof. I never really personally saw why everyone dislikes him... He seems like a nice guy and his tests are difficult yet fair. Overall, 225 was an awsome course

A good teacher you can see why he won awards for his teaching. His tests were tough but reasonably fair. Really a funny guy reminded me of the comedian THAT CANADIAN GUY

Not a terrible prof, his reputation is much worse than the actual experience. Listen carefully, don't ask stupid questions and you won't feel bullied! He was good about clearly answering questions that haven't already been answered. Exams are detailed but if you go to class and understand the material then you'll be fine.

Sure his tests are ridiculously hard.. but so is the subject material. Great teacher in my opinion

He does know his material very well. He will hit you with some pretty difficult terms. He expects you to be at quite a high level of knowledge going into the class. Study up! He uses short hand for much of his notes and when it comes time to study the notes will be confusing. Take notes in class and study the textbook. Not impossible.

What can I say, Creasey is Creasey haha. I like his teaching style and the way he organizes his notes. It can be ridiculously detailed sometimes, so study for his tests. Don't expect to breeze through this course, it's meant to weed out people who aren't serious about biology. A good prof in my opinion.

Creasey's a good teacher, strong speaker, nice dude, and FAIR. If you're lazy and you don't show up to class (first-years?) then yeah, it's gonna be hard. If you show up to class and study reasonably hard, you're going to do reasonably well. Simple simple, there are no surprises.

Definitely better as a second year prof than a first year prof. All he really wants is to be listened to without any interruption whatsoever. Classes are boring as heck with many people using the hour and a half to catch up on sleep. Tests are fair enough if you manage to memorize every word on every page that you are given.

Creasey is a good prof... you just have to give him a chance. Yes, there is a lot of information and he expects you to be very familiar with it, but it's definitely doable. If you skip classes expect to pay the price, but what do you expect?

intense. very clear. lots of material, really expects you to know your stuff. not particually interesting but a good teacher all the same. great notes.

Creasey...I'm sure he's a nice guy in real life but his teaching is amazingly terrible. When going through his notes(which are actually good) he circles every little thing on the paper, making it impossible to know the important stuff. He also uses pretentious language, using words that few understand and which don't convey the point any better.

gives great notes, and explains concepts very well. Although you are expected to know alot, as long as you put the time in and study his notes, there are no tricks. What you see is what you get.

He's a good teacher and lecturer..make sure you go to every class. Make sure you learn how to study for his class...write cue cards and memorize everything. Also, I agree w/ the comment a couple below me...once you have Romaniuk...you'll wish for good ole Creasy back!

His lectures are awesome, you pretty much have to attend if you want to do well.

The amount of material in the notes was overwhelming at first, but they were extremely helpful. After taking biochem with Romaniuk I definitely miss Creasey's notes. His tests were kind of tough, but they were fair.

Although everyone else hated him according to this site, I actually liked him! I though his tests were fair, and I thought they were consistent. Every test I wrote I spent a similar ammount of time preparing, and got practically the same score on all 3 which was nice. He was always helpful in office hours... maybe i caught him on a good day?

Although Dr. Creasey first comes across as an abrasive and arrogant person, once you have proven that you take his course seriously, do the work and are not willing to put up with his b.s. he becomes extremely approachable and helpful. Aside from which his lectures are always clearly presented, professional and extremely helpful if you are prepared

Loved the class. Very interesting. Make sure you know the little details (he loves testing those). Very good lecture slides (didn't use textbooks just learned from the notes). He likes people when they come to his office and at least know partially what you are talking about (study beforehand).

Creasey is easily one of the best professors UVic science has to offer. I like everyone else struggled with his class in 190A but I now realize the reason I struggled and moaned was because I didn't put the work in. First year's stop complaining just do the work.

Don't become swayed by the poor reviews for Creasey on this site. This class has a lot of complex processes to understand, but Creasey teaches in probably the best way possible. His notes summarize the key ideas, which is much better than reading through pages and pages of the text. His midterm was very fair. If you study you will do well.

Before starting Creasey's class, I was told he was extremely hard and his midterms would drag you to hell. But fortunately this was not the case. Creasey is extremely helpful and his notes are great, though he does tend to go crazy with arrows sometimes. The only way you can fail his class is if you don't study. Review everyday and you'll do great!

I think he is a good prof. There is a lot of info he has to cover so it does feel like he is throwing a lot at you, but he goes over everything you have to know which I think is nice. Also, at the beginning of his notes he has a check list for all the concepts, and at the end he had previous exam questions for you to do

he is THE hottest man alive

Despite previous ratings, this prof was one of the best I've had. He was really prepared for his lectures and his notes were clear and detailed. Midterm questions were very similar to the practice questions at the end of the chapter so we knew what and how to study. He really loves what he does and you just have to respect that or get kicked out.

I HATED Creasey for Bio190A, I did very very poorly and in turn was dreading Bio225. Fortunately, it has gone much much better! I now realize that it was MY fault I did so poorly in 190A, I simply did not study enough/correctly. I still believe expectations are too high for a 190A but Bio 225 is do-able with more studying. Beware of the lab!

Charismatic man. Insanely difficult exams.

I read these reviews before going into this class and i was honestly terrified to take this class. I didn't think it was that hard though. I see people who have said that they studied for days before the final and didn't do well but i only studied for a day and i got through it fine. There were some fairly obscure facts but i would have to say it w

I think that Dr.Creasey is a good prof. He is abit hard to approach during office hours. But we got to understand he is a human being too, he have like thousands of students going to his office hours than he would have no time for himself. Dr.Creasey help me alot. He is a nice human being. I can understand his frastruction with students. If you wor

Had Creasey for 190A and thought it was really hard! Then I went into 190B and 225 and realized just how amazing Dr. Creasey is. His notes are really thurough! The tests are not hard if you put a little effort in... read the textbook pages before or within a few days of the lecture!! Got an A+ on both midterms with ~2 days of studying each!

Don't get me wrong, Creasey's exams are a bit on the difficult side, but his notes are AWESOME and if you study them you WILL DO WELL!! I didn't even crack my textbook and still got an A. So anyone complaining about how hard the tests are... welcome to university. Once you take a bio class with a really terrible prof, Creasey will seem like the man

His tests can be difficult since with him, anything said is free game. Study throughly and you'll do fine. Pay close attention to what he says as well!

Creasey is the best prof I've had. Students need to appreciate just how much effort he's put into making our notes FOR US. Treat them like gold!! Yes they are long but they explain EVERYTHING you need to know. He's also hilarious, I'll never forget how to remember "kinky" phospholipids (LOL), or 5'-3' DNA synthesis. I hope to have him next year!

Yes there are a lot of material, but his notes are very helpful. Very good prof, really knows his stuff.

I don't know why people hate on Creasey. He really knows his stuff, his notes are very good, and he is great if you need extra help outside of class.

I had a wonderful conversation with Dr.Creasey about what it means to be a Jahova witness today and I'm so glad we're going to be in heaven together. If you can take a class with him you should! and also you should ask him about his thoughts on heaven. he's so wise.

I don't get why everyone hates creasey for 190. I really enjoy his lectures and I think he is so excited about what he is teaching. Compared with Dr. Gregory's lectures its an amazing change! Tests are hard but if you study for then properly then you will do well. this is university, its gonna be slightly difficult sometimes.

I thoroughly enjoy Creasey's lectures. He's into what he's teaching, and that makes it easier for students to get into it, too. He really knows what he's talking about. He does take his time with his lectures, so some material isn't covered, but he doesn't test you on it. Rarely has issues with organization in his notes.

If you don't like to pay attention in class and you don't know how to study for a university level course, avoid Creasey. If you're a level-headed individual who understands that YOU are responsible for your grade, you'll enjoy his class. He knows his stuff and is excited to teach it. He's also pretty funny, so the material is memorable as well.

Great Prof! Didn't like for 190, but fabulous for 225. The tests are not as difficult as those in 190, and his notes are all you need to use to do well.

Dave is so passionate about his field of study. If you are struggling with this course do not hesitate to go to him for help. His tests are hard, but they are pulled straight from the notes! The text helps a lot to elaborate on the material that's harder to grasp.

very clear, excellent use of computer presentations. Great for office hours and does want his students to do well. His tests...well they are a bit ridiculous. They seem to avoid the obvious terms and he seems to just tests you on the smaller details that are hidden away in his notes. I would definitely recommend spending more time on the notes

I had him for 190A and his notes are pretty good. very detailed so it is a lot to study. Am scared to take 225 in the fall with him, but seeing a review saying how him/her didnt like Dave for 190 but did for 225 makes me feel a bit better. His tests are very detail-oriented. not just basic concepts, like at all. so just study those huge note books

I have to agree with the comment before, the quiz rules are very wierd. He sets about a 30 hour time frame or so to do the quiz, which could FOR SURE result in ppl not doing it, cuz i ran into someone who couldnt in the time frame. Other than that, he provides SOLID notes (very smart and helpful). But the tests arewordy and detail oriented (tough!)

His notes are thorough and he is very clear on what he expects you to know. The only problem is that "what he expects you to know" is "everything". Test questions are weirdly obscure. But he's much easier to listen to than some of the other Bio profs, who have a tendency to drone. Don't spend the whole class talking, though!

There are no words to describe the magnificence of David Creasey. He is the most quirky individual you will ever have as a professor - so dorky, so hilarious. He has low patience with disruptive students and hates questions. His midterms/exams have some very specific questions about very obscure facts, but are overall fair.

MARVELOUS teacher who clearly loves what he studies and even more, imparting that knowledge. DR. CREASEY, YOUR COURSE PACK NOTES MAKE MY LIFE! Can you teach my other professors how to teach? Tests are fair, just listen in class and study the facts.

Creasey is a fair professor. All the questions he asks can be found within the notes he hands out. You dont have to go to class to learn but make sure you copy the notes he adds as a lot of his questions are from there. Anyone who says he is too hard doesnt know how to learn as it is a relatively easy course being first year.

He is a very straightforward and to the point teacher. He tested on details, details, details. Broader concepts were often ignored, which I found to be unhelpful. As long as you read the textbook you should do fine on his tests.

He is better for 225 than 190A. Seems to respect us/care more about class and material. Course has 2 midterms (10% each) as opposed to 1 (better chance to do well). Also has online quizzes (10%). quizzes were a bit cheap at times in terms of timing, but helped my grade. Labs are fairly easy, just assignments are hard to understand (cont'd)

(cont'd) just ask TA for clarifications. Material more focused than 190A so knowing details is necessary so you expect his tests to be the way they are (still sometimes a lil cheap in how detailed). He even offered up an extra online quiz as a chance to "boost" ur mark (only counted 4 out of 5 quizzes). Overall, 190A=poor, but 225=pretty good.

I recommend going to Creasey's office hours, and drawing out the material. He is an extremely dedicated teacher, and his help brought me to love the course. This teacher offered endless assistance for students throughout the term because he truly wants you to succeed.

Great Professor, fantastic notes puts effort into finding interesting extra materials, for example videos, to show in class.

I really hate seeing all these people saying how hard Creasey is for 190, it really wasn't that bad! Sure there is a lot of stuff to know, but don't blame Creasey for that. I think 190 is meant to be a little hard to weed out people who aren't really interested. Creasey's testing style does a good job of preparing you for 2nd and 3rd year exams.

Some things Creasey said or did was hilarious, which made him interesting to listen to. It's a lot easier to catch the extra stuff he says if you print out his notes beforehand. Writing everything out will cause you to miss most of the important stuff he doesn't write down.

Well, 400 raters can't be wrong. My only honest advice to those thinking about possibly majoring in Biology or those who are just interested in the subject is to take 150A&B at Camosun and transfer them to UVic. Much much smaller classes and the courses have a lab componenet. If you end up taking them at UVic, well, good luck! You'll need it.

I took Bio 190A, 190B, and 225 with Dr. Creasey. It's true that he tests the small details, but he writes very clear exam questions and once you get used to his testing style, his classes become pretty easy. Easier than many higher-level bio courses.

Most people are not used to his teaching style. In general lecture notes simplify the textbook material. In Dave's classes it's the other way around. You will use the book (and Wikipedia) to understand his lecture material. If you can get over this concept and if you can handle it, you are guaranteed an A. Not an easy A but an A nonetheless.

In my opinion he is often misunderstood by others. He is passionate about his subject and so he goes into a LOT of detail, but if you are truly passionate about biology more detail wouldn't bother you. Yes, expect to work hard for an A, but it's rewarding in the end. I'm not a biology major but I'd take one of his courses again.

Here is the thing: He gives difficult notes lectures and practice questions, but his final exam is SO EASY compared to all those things he teaches about..So as long as you are on track, you'll do fine in the exam. Many people are probably intimidated by his notes and lectures so they stopped trying, but keep till the end and you'll get an A ;)

Dr. Creasey is very knowledgeable and gives incredibly clear lectures. I had him for 190A, 190B and 225, and he has proven to be the best prof I've had at UVic. People complain about him being too picky with details... get real, its biology, and details are important.

I don't care what anybody says, Creasey is a great professor. I'm not good at biology but his notes were very helpful and clear. Study his notes, and you'll pass the course. His midterm was easy for me, but the exam was hard due to the prof change half way through. I can't wait to have him for 225!

Best lecture notes I've encountered. Extremely helpful outside of class, and a very nice guy. What's with all these bad ratings?! So undeserved.

I don't understand the bad rap this guy always gets. This is my third year in a row with Dr. Creasy. Every year I've found him to be helpful and engaging. He seems to really love what he teaches. However, you do need to know your stuff for the exam and read the textbook, but for anyone taking a bio major he's a great prof.

For all those people that rated Creasey low, you are wrong. You were probably sitting up in the back row not listening to anything he said. I found him very insightful and he is extremely interested in biology. He also answers any question that you give him and if he doesn't know then he will find out. Creasey is awesome!!!!!!!!!

Everyone take note! The Creasey has evolved! After his bout of probation, his last mideterm was a piece of cake! Yes he may still put you to sleep each class with his monotone voice, but if you can stay awake he covers everything you need to know and in his notes. Sure his notes may be overly thorough, but there is no more need to fear Creasey.

Probation!? Univ doesn't put profs on prob for teaching. And believe me Creasey is far from being a bad prof. Textbook use minimal. Don't buy it. Find a free copy online. 225 will put your study skills to a test. Never miss classes! Review his notes on a regular basis or you'll forget stuff. Course requires more time & effort than 150s and 190s.

Great at explaining things, wonderful in class lecturer, writes horrible, annoying tests which focus on extremely specific details.

I don't know what everyone's problem with the midterm was, I thought it was extremely reasonable. So what if he's detail oriented? Biology is about the details! I thought he was extremely clear in lecture and about what would be on the midterm. Can't wait to do more classes with him.

Creasey is a fine professor. Midterm was NOT that hard. If you study it, you're good to go. He can get a little boring in lecture but definitely explains things well and has detailed/helpful notes, I rarely used the text for his half of the class. I'd take another class with him.

Approachable, Good lecturer. However, the amount of information he expects you to know is way too much. He made the 2nd midterm cumulative with the first one and the final cumulative too. Study hard if you want a good mark. Exams are all multiple choice, but not easy at all.

His midterm is detailed - very detailed - but fair. If you showed up and studied well, you'll do okay. His lectures are a little slow, but very clear. I was uncomfortable asking him questions in class; he answers them, but he seems annoyed about it. He definitely knows his stuff, but I don't know if he really likes teaching.

Very smart guy and makes cell bio as intersting as possible but expects you to know a LOT of material!

I did not enjoy Creasey as a prof when I had him for 190A, so I was naturally dreading having him 225. I was pleasantly surprised! He was very interesting, engaging and I've seen a more passionate professor; his love of cell bio was contagious! Tests are challenging, but not unexpected, he has some of the best notes out there. Great prof!

Creasey in 225 was way better than 190! He truly made the course more interesting and went out of his way to make us interested. I didn't realize he was sick for 190 may have made him more moody. make sure to know the material in and out, creasey's multiple choice will get you.

I liked him. He was good at his lectures and his voice was relaxing to listen to. His notes ARE the course so get a good grasp on them and you will be fine. It is pretty much work and there are a lot of lecture notes, but the topics are rather straight forward. Pay attention in class.

I don't know why Creasey has gotten such a bad rap in the past. Though he wasn't particularly engaging, he was clear in lectures and in outlining his expectations for students. As long as you study his notes very carefully and keep up in the reading, his tests are straightforward and doable.

Great prof, He takes all the guess work out of studying. Extremely detailed course notes that walk you through the material. Required text readings are outlined for you and only help you achieve a stronger grasp of the material. Provides a great class structure that allows you to utilize study time efficiently, Please teach more Upper level classes

People exaggerate how hard the midterms are, they are much easier than i expected. all you need to do if read his notes, he basically types anything you'll need to know, then do the study questions and you'll pass. I would go to class though b/c he likes to draw in many compounds and formulas that are on the exam. Don't listen to all the hate

A good teacher. Very clear in explaining his notes. Reasonable midterms and final. The lab portion was 40% and it sucks for people with horrible lab TA's!!

Creasey was amazing! He was easy to understand and even after missing many classes, study his notes and you'll ace the exams.

Creasey is tough, a lot of stuff you have to remember. He's a good teacher though, and he doesn't ask you anything unreasonable on his tests. You just have to commit to learning in his class, and know the lecture notes really well.

People can hate all they want, but I love this man. I have had him for Biol 190A/B and 225, and my god is it ever easy to get a great mark in his class. All 3 classes I got A's. Just completely memorize his course pack notes, no need to even buy the textbook. Everyone needs to stop their complaining, this guy knows his stuff and is very passionate!

Excellent prof. Had him for the first half of this summer's BIOL 190A class. Crystal-clear explanations, gave a fair exam, and is an all-around great guy. Super helpful in office hours and his passion for the subject really has a way of rubbing off onto you. Definitely recommended. He's got my full respect as an instructor. Can't wait for BIOL 225!

He was a pretty good teacher and helps if you go in to talk about him. A lot of people didn't like him because the topic was boring and he goes through it pretty lecture style-esque. BUT he tries to make it more interesting and jokes around a bit. He really hates people who talk in class. Overall I liked him!

By far the most caring prof you'll encounter. Asked for some generic help and was sent away with a handful of mind-mapping materials such as pencils erasers and paper. Sometimes the lectures can seem over your head but if you make the effort to have some dialogue with him when you get stuck, you can't help but do well.

If you wanna do good in his class just know his notes and the little details. He likes to test on peoples names and some dates and sizes. He is a good prof in that all you have to do is study his notes. He has the best notes because all the info is there you don't have to go searching for info. He is helpful if you go and see him and ask questions

This prof is the most amazing prof I have ever had. In bio 190A he wasn't the most interesting, but in 225 he is incredible. I didn't have high hopes for cell bio but it turned out to be my favourite course. Dr. Creasey is super interesting and fills the classes with neat real life examples. I never look at the clock in his class.

By far the most amazing prof I have ever had at uvic. In 190A he wasn't the most interesting, but in 225 he is incredible. He fills the classes with real life example that make you want to come back. I never look at the clock in his class. its easy to do well in his class if you put in a bit of time. He is a credit to UVic.

Some of the notes were just a clutter of information and abbreviations were constantly used which were confusing and hard to remember but the "Dave-Diagrams" he came up with to help remember things were super helpful. It would have been better if there wasn't as much "self-study" items.

His course is definitely not the most interesting but he really is a good professor. He knows his stuff well and is very helpful if you go to see him. While his tests are tough, they are very fair and you will never see a question that was not in his notes.

He knows his stuff inside out, the guy is really smart..straightforward notes and tests are straight from the notes. The tests are very detailed though, you must have the proper time to study in order to get an A+

Extremely nice guy. Through all his health issues, (once apologized to me for having to eat during office hours because he had just returned from chemo), he is very helpful. Yes, his tests are hard, but they are exactly based on his notes. If you study well, you can do well! Thanks Dr. Creasey!

Pretty good prof, but you have to expect to know a lot of information. The final was pretty hard

Creasey doesn't get the credit he deserves. I previously took 190, didn't study enough for his tests, and then blamed my frustrations on him. Now in 225 I understand how amazing his notes are and how good of a prof he is. TAKE THE TIME TO STUDY and you will learn a lot. He has gained my respect slowly but more than any other prof at UVic

He's a nice guy one on one, but isn't very sympathetic to those who don't prioritize his class. Exams are straight-forward as long as u pay close attention to his notes.

The class was very straightforward, and can be very helpful if you go to his office hours. Sometimes, the class gets a little boring, especially when Creasey goes off on a tangent.

Creasey is a great instructor. You can tell he loves what he's teaching. Don't be too intimidated by what people say about him, he gives very nice detailed notes and if you study them the tests are easy to get a good mark in. The Lab section is a little hard though.

Creasey is seriously so nice, wishes all his students well, and knows his stuff inside and out. However, his classes are dry and his tests are painfully detailed. Study hard (ie memorize his notes)and you should be fine.

Creasey is a great prof in my opinion. He is very smart and his tests are tough but fair. I never found a test question that wasn't in his notes. Spend your time studying the material from day one and you will do fine. Delay to the end and you are screwed.

so passionate and knowledgeable about his material. very nice and kind. can rush through, but will gladly stop to clarify if asked. class taken in summer and so quite dense and fast paced, but prof helped make 8:30 AM classes in the summer worth it. attendance is absolutely necessary. provides useful notes too.

I guarantee that 95% of these poor ratings are from students who didn't study enough, did poorly, and are blaming him for their failures. Creasey is an awesome prof. His notes are easy to understand, his explanations are very clear, and his tests are straight out of the notes so they're easy to study for. He is REALLY helpful in office hours, too.

Awesome prof and mentor if you are interested in biology/biochemistry. He will test directly from in his lecture notes (especially the questions he puts in them that are unanswered). If you show interest in his material when you visit him in his office he will provide excellent guidance. Yes he can be meticulous, but such is science.

Creasey is a great prof and a wonderful human being. Even with his many health problems, he sets plenty of time aside to help students. Tests are hard but based exactly on his notes, so it is very possible to do well. Knows his stuff!

Dr Creasey is a fantastic person who knows his stuff and communicates it well. Tests are quite tough but note packages are given out and he clearly emphasizes the especially important (ie. testable) material.

He will reintroduce certain subtopics throughout the course and cover other parts only once so you must study to do well. This course had lots of material so don't cram for tests He puts in lots of time to help his students during office hours. He is a serious person and passionate about cell biology, but he is not condescending.

He genuinely cares about conveying the course content to students so they can understand. One of my favourite bio profs.

Dr Creasey is a wonderful person and a great prof. He really cares about getting the info across to his students. He is a busy person so make appointments with time to spare if you need to, but once you have an appointment with him he will do his best to help you out.

What a great prof! People will say his tests consist of random small facts (I used to say that) but if you just study his tests are fair and have good questions.

Dr. Creasey is the best. He even scaled our tests up 4.4% each!

People who complain just don't study. Guy gives interesting lectures, and if you like the topic, you should like his lecture. He is sick alot, but still works hard to make sure his students are learning.

First off - yes, Creasey has a reputation as being difficult, and this reputation is well-deserved. His tests are detail oriented and challenging. But WOW. This guy KNOWS HIS STUFF. Motivates you to LEARN. Completely changed my perspective on Molec. Bi, best class. Best Prof. Going to try and get him nominated for a Teaching Excellence Award!!

Absolutely excellent prof. The only reason his ratings are low is because people right out of highschool take his course, dont study and fail.

Very detailed notes but an average prof. Very helpful in office hours but dont bother asking questions during lectures. Exam questions arent all covered in the notes so be sure to use the text book.

His notes are amazing, sometimes even too detailed. Sometimes notes are slightly unclear (clarifies in lectures). His speech isn't the greatest though.

Honestly, one of the best profs at Uvic; but he teaches 1st year so people don't realize that yet. He gives every thing you need to know on a silver platter; no need for the text or other sources. His exams are super easy if you just learn what he tells you to, and nothing is unpredictable.

I honestly don't know why Creasey has such a low rating. I'd say I'm a pretty typical student and I thought he was great! Super passionate and excited about the material which keeps things interesting. Yes, he tests on details, but he will never ask a question that isn't answered in his notes. His tests are extremely fair!

Creasey only taught 2/3 of the course due to medical reasons but I thought he was a good prof. He knew the material very well and did a great job of explaining the concepts. His midterms were very fair and he did not try to trick you. This is not a difficult class so if you go to lecture and go over the material you can expect a good grade.

The most helpful prof i've had. Only pay close attention to his notes not the text. Goes over his slides very thoroughly.. hard to do badly in this class. I would advise going to class and not reading the assigned reading unless you need more clarification

Dr. Creasey is amazing!He is passionate about the stuff he teaches and it definitely shows.

His notes are very clear and indicate exactly what you need to know. The class itself is quite tedious and the lecture material may be dry but if you put in the effort to memorize the material you will do well. As in most first year science courses it is all memorization.

After my cell biology credit failed to transfer, I ended up having to take it again. Thought I would sleep through it - not with Creasey! Creasey is probably the best instructor I have ever had. He is fundamentally passionate about both teaching and biology - if he comes off as strict, it is because he has very high standards. Would take again.

I had Creasey for 190A and 225. He was a lot better in 225 in my opinion. He's really passionate about the material and the tests are very fair if you attend lectures and take good notes. The textbook is next to useless since tests focus on his notes which I found very clear. I will definitely take another class with Creasey given the opportunity.

I don't know why Dr. Creasey has such a low rating, because he is an amazing professor. Yes, his tests are quite tough and are detail-oriented, but he tells you exactly what you need to be studying (and tough tests should be expected for a university biology course). The lectures were great and he is such a kind and helpful man.

Dr. Creasey is approachable, kind, and understanding. He respects the students and makes the material relevant. His notes clearly outline the concepts that he wants students to know and he gives lots of hints about the exams. Actively engage in class, study the notes, use the textbook if you want to know more, and you should get at least an A-.

Creasey is a great prof, just make sure you are willing to put in the necessary effort. Exams, like many biology courses, require thorough knowledge of the material.

Creasey is one of the most caring profs you will ever get. His tests are SO detail oriented, but once you know what he wants on a test, you can get A+ no problem. Memorizeunderstand all the notes he gives you, and pay particular attention to the stuff he writes down. TEXTBOOK IS USELESS. DONT BUY IT.

I really enjoyed Professor Creasey's lectures! I found him endearing and super caring for his students. He has a really bad rep for going into too much detail and making tough exams, but once you get used to his style of testing, it's easy to predict what you should focus on. Make sure to write down all his detailed lecture notes!

Great prof.

If you actively try to understand his notes, you will get an A+. It can be helpful to study with somebody else so you can determine exactly what he means since some of his sentences and shorthand can be a bit confusing. You can tell he just wants everyone to know everything he knows about biology.

Really fair teacher, he lays out what is expected and really goes over the material. its hard to get an A without putting in some effort but I barely studied and got a B+. Really nice guy when you go to talk to him.

My favourite professor of all time

he gives out study guides, if you do them, you will do well on the exams. Lots of office hours that you can go to, and he welcomes students not during these times as well. You also don't need to buy the textbook, save your money, he tests based off of his notes.

Creasey did a lot of work with his notes and study questions to help us succeed in this class. Although the diagrams he did in lecture were sometimes confusing with a lot of info to retain, he was a good prof

Great professor. You will never find a midterm or exam question for which the answer can't be found written explicitly in the lecture notes.

Honestly I really liked David as a teacher, very respectful, knew what he was talking about, always on point. I don't know why he's so low

I would nominate Dr. Creasy for a Harry Hickman Teaching Award. This guy expects nothing less than excellence - and he will demand it of you. But, with time and effort, you and truly excel. I started off with a minimal interest in cell biology, and left with a passion for it.

A lot of people don't like Creasey, but be cautious about the lower rating on here because a lot of students also love him. I found his class challenging, but also very easy to study for. He gives excellent notes, and everything you need to know for the class is in them. Sometimes he's more specific than is ideal, but otherwise very fair.

Yes, he's tough. Yes, you must attend lecture. Yes, you will work hard for your grade. You will be thanking yourself when you've made it to med school and you can still recognize and characterize bullous pemphigoid from Dr. Creasey's lectures, and you know the cell inside and out. His lessons stick, and they prepare you for down the line.

David Creasy seems like a genuinely nice guy, and he's a great lecturer. His course structure leaves something to be desired (peer-graded essay questions and missing information/typos in exams are frequent frustrations), but you WILL learn quite a bit. Just don't expect to come out with a perfect grade.

Amazing professor.