4.6

Gerry Palmer

Law - University of the Fraser Valley

4.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

61

4

20

3

1

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3

1

1

What Students Say

Good humour to keep his students engaged

BUS261 - 5.0 rating

By far the best prof I have ever had

BUS261 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

57%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 35 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 8
B: 3
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Amazing lectures (18)
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Reviews (86)
4.0
3.0
BUS261
Feb 22, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Feb 28, 2002

The funniest instructor I ever had

4.0
3.0
BUS261
May 13, 2002

Very funny guy

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Oct 17, 2002

Hillarious! He gives great examples of things! His tests are great!

5.0
2.0
BUS261
Oct 30, 2002

Hallarious! Especially for a lawyer! His examples make it really easy to learn

5.0
2.0
BUS261
Nov 8, 2002

coolest funniest teacher ever! hilarious examples, fair tests, very entertaining

4.0
3.0
BUS261
Dec 2, 2002

this lawyer is extremely funny. Make sure to study for his tests!!

5.0
3.0
BUS261
Apr 25, 2003

Funniest lawyer/teacher I've ever met, knows his material, makes it mostly unboring

5.0
3.0
BUS261
Nov 28, 2003

LOVED this course. Laughed A LOT. Even think a pee came out at times. Learned lots about business law. HIGHLY recommend this course, even if you're not a business student. Don't come on a full bladder.

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Dec 12, 2003

Awesome teacher, if their were more law teachers like him I'd take that evil surgery that remove all your sense of ethics and go to Law school! ;)

4.0
5.0
BUS261
Apr 3, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
BUS261
Apr 7, 2004

Very clear in the material that is important to study, very fair but you still need to know waht your talking about. Very entertaining! Made the class very interesting, great stories.

5.0
3.0
BUS261
May 18, 2004

He was awesome. Very funny class and was very willing to help out everyone in the class. Made for a very enjoyable class.

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Jan 26, 2005

Fairly easy class. Don't even bother buying the book. Everything that you might need is covered in his notes.

5.0
2.0
BUS206
Mar 23, 2005

He teaches the criteria then gives a real life example so it's easier to understand the context of the subject. He also has a great sense of humour while teaching so it's fun. The only class I actually looked forward to going to. Highly recommend his class. Very enjoyable! :)

5.0
3.0
BUS261
Apr 30, 2005

awesome prof, no boring classes, he actually makes class enjoyable, tests are fair, and if you have a question he answers it clearly

4.0
1.0
BUS261
May 6, 2005

Good notes - easy course -just study the notes. Slow marker.

5.0
2.0
BUS261
May 26, 2005

One of the best teachers I've had. Class is always entertaining yet informative. Tests and quizzes are fair althoug marking is usually slow. Great sense of humour.

5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2005

Excellent instructor. I thought this class was going to be boring and was not looking forward to it. But he totally changed my mind and I enjoyed it a lot!! He gives clear notes, very good examples, and best of all he has a great sense of humour. You will have a good laugh every class.

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Mar 2, 2006

Gerry is hilarious, and a great teacher. Loved his sense of humor.

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Nov 27, 2006

Gerry is a pretty funny guy. uses great examples to explain some fairly boring subject matter (although some of his examples turn into giant overblown stories that make no sense). Make sure to study for his exams, or you will get burned.

2.0
3.0
BUS261
Mar 6, 2008

hes a funny guy. although he does insult my class ALOT he really belittles us, calls us stupid cause we don't do good. hes funny that's all ill give him

4.0
4.0
BUSLAW
Jun 5, 2008

He is funny, nice and makes class interesting. On the down side he is unorganized in teaching and doesn't teach according to the text book which makes studying hard. Tests and quizzes are an unpleasant surprise.

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Mar 24, 2010

He is an awesome teacher and makes the class very interesting. If you pay attention to the class and his examples you will probably do good in the exams. One of the best teachers H have had.

2.0
4.0
LAW261
Apr 10, 2010

Funny teacher but teaching method is horrible. Doesnt use the textbook and tests and quizes are not what you expect, very unorganized always late

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Apr 20, 2010

Midterm easy and final he tells you what to study and you don't even use the book other then the cases he assigns in the end.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
May 7, 2011

Gerry is hilarious. He kept the class laughing constantly. He is a bit disorganized, but he's an easy marker.

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Jul 5, 2011

I just love this guy!!! He helped me a lot! I'm an international student who happens to know nothing about the business laws in Canada and this guy help me with everything he could

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Sep 30, 2011

Awesome teacher! He is hilarious! Had a great time in this class and got an A+ too! Will try to take an class he is teaching!

5.0
2.0
LAW104
Nov 1, 2011

Great person, great class.

5.0
3.0
BUS261
Nov 1, 2011

Easy going, keeps everyone interest level high. Great personality.

5.0
3.0
BUS261
May 6, 2012

great teacher. tough course but he is very helpful. funny too

5.0
4.0
BUS261
Jul 6, 2012

He is hilarious. It is a tough course that should be incredibly boring, but he some how makes it interesting. He actually makes coming to class entertaining.

5.0
2.0
BUS261
Apr 26, 2013

Gerry is the best professor I’ve had in years, very funny and easy to get along with. His assignments are reasonably easy if you follow along, but the tests can be quite tough and require lots of memorization. Even though they’re not easy, he tells you exactly what will be on them and what to expect. I would recommend him to anyone interested.

5.0
2.0
BUS261
May 10, 2013

Gerry is by far the best prof at UFV and the best prof I have ever had. It should be the boring class you could ever take but he makes it incredibly interesting. I was actually excited for his classes. I laughed harder in some of his classes then I've ever laughed before. It's tough but with some hard work you can get a good mark. I got an A+...

2.0
2.0
BUS100
Oct 27, 2013

Gerry is an easy going guy who is easy to get along with and tries so hard to be funny that you can't help but laugh with him. Unfortunately the material is dry, and he is so knowledgeable of it that he seems to forget students don't know it as well as he does. He often skims over topic rather than helping you make good sense of them in class time.

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Nov 25, 2013

AMAZING PROF! Gerry is a funny guy and likes to joke around with his students. Tests are fair, but its law if u understand the material its easy plus he tells you exactly what's going to be on the midterm and final. Favourite business prof at UFV

5.0
3.0
BUS261
Apr 26, 2014

Gerry is a great teacher - incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. Attendance is mandatory if you want a good grade because he teaches some things that aren't in the textbook; however, he only tests students on things he writes on the board during class.

4.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2014

Gerry is by far the most hilarious professor I have had at UFV. He is extremely knowledgeable and tells interestinghypothetical stories to support his teachings. Class participation is a must. TESTSQUIZES are based on the material he writes on the board - so write everything down and readstudy that material.

5.0
4.0
BUS261
Mar 17, 2015

Gerry is the most hilarious prof you will ever have, almost guaranteed. His quizzes and tests can be difficult. You need the textbook a little bit, for the cases in particular. While attendance is not obligatory, I'd strongly suggest going to every single class and staying the entire time. Gerry sometimes teaches differently than the textbook.

4.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2015

Funniest prof I've ever had. Gives really great examples that you'll easily remember for tests, and he really knows what he's talking about.

4.0
4.0
BUS261
Dec 17, 2015

Gerry is the Funniest Instructor I have ever had!!! His comedic timing is on point. The is a lot of course material to cover, but make sure you note EVERYTHING he says. The classes are usually long, but they are not dry and he usually throws in a lot of stories and real life experiences. Definitely take him! but study because it is a hard course!!

5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2016

Hands down the best professor I have had so far at UFV. Take this course with Gerry. I can't say enough good about him. Attendance is not mandatory but if you don't go to class you won't pass. His lectures are amazing though, so it's unlikely you'll find yourself wanting to skip.

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2016

I could not have made it through an evening class if it wasn't Gerry instructing. He is hilarious and makes even dull topics entertaining.

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2016

By far the best prof I have ever had. Tests are hard but if you study enough you will do well. I would take the class again just to listen to his lectures. You're the man Gerald.

5.0
1.0
BUS261
Grade: B
Apr 12, 2016

good prof

5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Best prof. Takes a potentially boring class and makes it awesome. Tests are based only on in-class material. If you study hard you can really nail them. Not much homework, readings are mostly optional. Seriously, take this guy if you can.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Mar 10, 2017
Would take again

One of the best Business Professors at UFV hands down. I took this as an evening class (I typically fall asleep during these ones) and Gerry made the long lectures engaging. Read the book, study moderately and you should be able to get an easy A. He has some of the most hilarious yet relevant stories.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Apr 20, 2017
Would take again

Gerry is the most amazing professor. He is hilarious and his stories that he tells in class really help when it comes to studying/writing tests. He makes the class go by quickly and is approachable. Tests are hard, so study for them, and read the chapters he tells you to. Sad to be out of his class!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
May 8, 2017
Would take again

One of the best teachers I have ever had. He is one of the only teachers I have had that makes all 3 hours interesting and bearable. His stories are hilarious and help when it comes to studying. All tests are written, but if you study, they shouldnt be hard. The midterm is the hardest thing you will do in the course. Overall, amazing teacher!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
BUS261
May 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Just make sure you pay attention in his class and keep your pens and notebooks ready in order to pass, midterms and finals will decide your fate

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Oct 28, 2017
Would take again

Gerry is a fantastic professor. His lectures are not only hilarious but completely relevant and relatable. If you don't show up to class and don't take notes, you will not pass. This is one of the best courses I have taken at UFV. Gerry has been teaching this course for 20 years plus and recite any part of his course verbatim.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2017
Would take again

Gerry has taught this course about 1 million times and you can tell. He very clearly outlines what you need to know, gets through it efficiently and with some humour. Take notes in class and don't skip, your grade relies on the tests which are based on what he writes on the board. Make up situations to remember laws.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

One of my favourite profs I've had at UFV! The class is all lecture, but Gerry knows exactly what he's talking about and makes his lectures funny and engaging. As long as you attend every class and take diligent notes it's fairly easy. I recommend voice recording the lectures to go back and review before exams, as they are all written.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Gerry's entertaining lectures are interesting and he uses humour to connect class content with real-life scenarios. You only have to study what he writes on the board, and if you do, you will be well prepared for the quiz and exams (so don't skip). I primarily studied with flashcards containing definitions and examples and I ended up doing well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2017
Would take again

He's an excellent professor and is able to keep his lectures somewhat interesting and fun. He knows the stuff well (practicing lawyer) and is straightforward about everything. This helps when it comes to the quiz, midterm, and final.

Respected
Tests are tough
Would take again
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Grade: B-
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

Super funny and interesting!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Mar 8, 2018
Would take again

This guy always has funny examples and makes it easy to understand the terms and subject overall.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Gerry is my favourite professor at the university, hands down. Very enthusiastic and passionate about his work and keeps you entertained throughout every lecture. Really smart guy always making me laugh, loved his demeanour. The class itself requires heavy studying as law is no easy endeavour, but Gerry made it super fun. Thank you Gerry.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2018
Would take again

Good humour to keep his students engaged. Not much feedback, though. I wish there was on-line practice material for his class, but he is old-school and not computer-savvy. A tad disorganized, but he is clear about what is important to study.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Jul 4, 2018
Would take again

He is one of the best prof in UFV. The classes were really intresting and funny. Gave clear instructions. Very enjoyable class and I learnt a lot.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Oct 15, 2018
Would take again

The best professor I have ever had! He is so funny and gives amazing examples and makes things really easy to understand. He also will tell you how important it is to do the weekly reading so you dont waste time on a section that is pointless.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Amazing Lectures, Great Personality to learn from, Very well educated

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Amazing Prof. Teachers the material to his students and actually cares about the material unlike so many other profs. Such a great teacher and awesome to learn from. Be ready to take notes every class, but they are all very useful. Answers questions perfectly. If you do not understand something he will explain it until you understand it. The best.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

Best prof. I just wanna take every course with him. Super funny!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
LAW261
Grade: A-
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

A real gem!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

Gerry knows the material passionately and lectures by heart. He tells vivid and hilarious examples in succession to demonstrate difficult legal principles and makes understanding the content very easy. You'll have to read the material and you'll have to come to every class if you want an A, but he tells you what reading is priority and class is fun

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Gerry is amazing. Has Hilarious lectures and gives absolutely great examples. Exames and quizes aren't multiple choice though making them quite difficult.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

He is hilarious and gives amazing examples that makes it easy to remember otherwise boring stuff.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Gerry's lectures are hilarious and easy to understand. All tests are short answer and cases so you have to memorize definitions. If you take good notes, you don't need the textbook to succeed. Although, the mandatory assignment is based on questions from the textbook. He is a fair marker. Defs one of the best profs at UFV.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

Gerry is amazing professor. Although attendance is not mandatory but to get good grade you really have to attend the class as some of things he teaches are not in book also. Be prepared for heavy lectures as it is law. The midterm will be hardest of all the papers and he will provide improvement assignment to improve your scores on midterm.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Feb 28, 2020
Would take again

Gerry is probably the best professor and HIGHLY recommend taking courses from him!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

10/10 would recommend. He is old school (everything done by paper and slightly disorganized) but well worth taking. He lectures using examples and stories that draw you in and get you thinking. He somehow made a 8:30am Saturday lecture something you wanted to attend. Tests are moderate, but he is very clear on what to study. Would take again.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BUS261
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Gerry was an amazing prof! His lectures are amazing and he uses funny examples. He's great with keeping the class engaged and the material sticks because of the examples he uses. Course load is pretty light and the material and assignments are interesting. I would 100% recommend taking a class with Gerry, definitely one of my favorite classes!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 3, 2021
Would take again

One of the better lecturers at UFV. He only loses points because he provides literally zero feedback and takes longer to mark than any other prof I've ever seen. Few assignments which aren't too hard, but exams are challenging due to lack of time. Some concepts will only be covered in lectures and not in the book, so attend and read.

4.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2021
Would take again

Gerry is a great professor that makes his lectures engaging and entertaining. Tests are only based on topics covered in class so attendance is important. The only downside is that he is so slow to grade assignments and when you do get them back there is no feedback, it is just a grade. But if you pay attention it is easy to get a good grade.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BUS261
Grade: C+
Jan 13, 2021
Would take again

only three assignments and two exams, open book cuz of pandemic so difficult, written answers, he gives fun lectures with wild examples like ralph the bull inseminating cows, makes a boring subject very fun, funny in a sarcastic way, wants students to succeed, cool guy

1.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't hand back assignments. If he does (months later), there is no feedback. Doesn't answer emails. Made our final exam a 'quiz' and gave us less than 24 hours notice to prepare for it or schedule off work (asynchronous class). Lectures mandatory, as well as reading or good luck with the homework. Wouldn't recommend him, at least online.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2021
Would take again

Hands down the best prof I had at UFV, lectures are very engaging/funny. He is however an extremely busy guy and terrible at getting grades back to students, I only had about 2 thirds of my assignments back going into the final with no feedback. Very hard to get response over email or text as well. Although the course couldnt be presented better.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS261
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Really good and funny prof, will make you chuckle with his humour. An otherwise dry subject. Attend all his classes and make good lecture notes as all questions in the exams are directly related to his lectures.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Best professor at ufv with a great sense of humour. Although attendance is not mandatory, you need to attend classes as some of the stuff explained in the class is not present in textbook and is also important for exam.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
4.0
BUS261
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2023
Would take again

He is hilarious and gives great lectures. His lectures and notes are super easy to understand. He explains difficult concepts quite easily. The book, however, overcomplicates most of the concepts. Another downside is that his exams are question heavy and tough to finish on time.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: B
Sep 28, 2023
Would take again

Great Professor, lectures are full of funny examples. The textbook wasn't really needed, recommend taking notes of his lectures, tests are similar to that. The only downside is he is old school, he will print off your test, hand mark it and scan it back to you, so it does take time to receive marks back. Other than that, great professor.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

He's super knowledgable, makes everything seem easy to understand, he gives a lot of examples which will be on the tests. Moreover, he's really funny, makes me laugh every class. The class generally is not hard, but obviously you should pay attention if you want to get a good grade.

4.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 26, 2024
Would take again

You must listen to him carefully in class to clarify the concepts. the case studies asked in the exams are almost the same as the ones he makes up in the class to let us understand the concept.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BUS261
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Best prof I've ever had. Lectures are funny and his stories are so helpful in understanding the concepts. He doesn't use slides and gives great verbal examples. You 100% should attend class or cause reading the textbook will be confusing, boring and not helpful. Just take notes in class and be specific on exams and you'll do great.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

57%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (8)
Not sure yet (8)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 35 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 8
B: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (26)
Amazing lectures (18)
Skip class? You won't pass. (15)
Respected (13)
Get ready to read (5)
Amazing lectures (4)
Gives good feedback (3)
Lecture heavy (3)
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Improving

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BUS206

5.0

(1)

LAW104

5.0

(1)

BUS261

4.6

(78)

BUSLAW

4.0

(1)

BUS100

4.0

(3)
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BUSLAW

4.0

LAW261

3.0

BUS261

2.7

BUS206

2.0

LAW104

2.0

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