3.6

Ian Ross

Criminal Justice - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

3.6
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
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Would Retake
119
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
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Would Retake

119

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What Students Say

amazing criminology teacher

1100 - 5.0 rating

VERY easy to get good mark if you use his study guide

CRIM1100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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62% confidence
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PSYCH2330

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4.5

11002330

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Reviews (119)
5.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Jul 17, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
1100
Sep 6, 2002

amazing criminology teacher. very interesting!!

4.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Oct 1, 2002

interesting class

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Nov 24, 2002

VERY easy to get good mark if you use his study guide!!! =)

4.0
2.0
1100
Nov 26, 2002

gives u test questions...if u study u get an A and one presentation not too hard

5.0
1.0
CRIM1208
Nov 28, 2002

Awesome!

3.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Dec 3, 2002

easy marker, hard multiple choice, looks like micheal douglas

5.0
2.0
1208
Dec 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Dec 7, 2002

makes lectures interesting, very helpful, multiple choice HARD

4.0
2.0
1100
Dec 9, 2002

Easy class - if you study the notes and exam question, ejoyed this class!

5.0
3.0
CRIM2330
Jan 8, 2003

Very smart, & as such can mark U on your knowledge of the subject not the text!

5.0
3.0
CRIM
Jan 14, 2003

one of the most intellectual profs you ll ever get

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Jan 16, 2003

excellent teacher! Gives short answer exam questions ahead of time. Tough M/C

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Feb 28, 2003

excellent teacher, very clear and just follow his course outline and u will get an A for sure

4.0
3.0
CRIM1101
Mar 19, 2003

Great teacher! Very bright, interesting, and really wants his students to do well in his course. If you attend all his classes, take good notes, and do the reading, you should have no reason not to get a good mark in this course.

5.0
2.0
CRIM
Mar 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
11001208
Mar 24, 2003

Straightforward prof. tells u what u need to know!! Gives u the test q's for every test on Day 1 of classes...if u dont study...cant blame anyone else but urself...easy to approach...easy A if u do u your work...no mind games, likes students to do well

3.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Apr 10, 2003

I studied like crazy and answered all his short and long essay questions, yet he took marks off --why? Cannot win with this teacher. Likeable guy, terrible marker. My mark did not represent the amount of work I put into this course, or my brain pow

4.0
5.0
CRIM2330
Apr 15, 2003

Very good prof,very hard course (Crim 2330). You must study a lot, just to pass.So much info to absorb.Recommend only to psychology students

5.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Apr 15, 2003

No Comments

1.0
3.0
CRIM1100
May 20, 2003

he never smiles!

3.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Jun 15, 2003

Mr. Ross is quite arrogant and treats his students like they are stupid 2 year olds. He openly laughed (not jokingly) at my presentation and made fun of my ideas

5.0
3.0
CRIM2330
Jul 2, 2003

gives u ALL the exam questions on day 1. very helpful; tells u EXACTLY what u need to write down for the exams and the paper. just study at least 1 week before the exam and u'll do fine.

4.0
3.0
CRIM2330
Jul 20, 2003

Gives the answers for tests ahead of time so you know what to study. Lots of notes to take down. Makes a boring class interesting and he's funny.

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Jul 27, 2003

Absolutely LOVED his class! Very interesting to listen to. Awesome, awesome teacher. :D Gives questions to his tests for short answer and paragraph questions. Killer multiple choice and T/F though, so it balances out. Still easy to get a good mark. Loved

4.0
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CRIM1100
Jul 28, 2003

Easy..gives you exam questions ahead of time

5.0
2.0
1100
Aug 11, 2003

gives essay and short answer q's on the outline the 1st day of class. fair marker with clear and detailed notes. decent prof to get a good mark with. nice guy. has interesting things to say in class. very knowledgeable. overall easy.

5.0
2.0
12082330
Sep 3, 2003

Dr.Ross is a great teacher. He tells you what you need to know, then you have to study fairly hard, then he'll give you a good mark. Really nice man.

2.0
4.0
CRIM1100
Sep 9, 2003

Man, this guy is hard to understand...he puts stuff on the overhead and then talks about unrelated material, using words that he hasn't defined properly...who does he think we are, grad students? lectures difficult to follow.

1.0
4.0
CRIM1208
Oct 7, 2003

boring textbook, boring & confusing lectures, hard exams, the only plus is that he gives u a study guide, but he doesn't cover all the info needed for the exam

1.0
4.0
CRIM1208
Oct 7, 2003

BORING!!! do not take! confusing and not relevant

2.0
4.0
CRIM1208
Nov 2, 2003

he teaches the course material well, but he is very pessimistic and sad...he talks frequently about death, torture, and human suffering..very cynical fellow..taking his class will probably make you depressed

3.0
3.0
11001208
Nov 15, 2003

His teaching can be very dry, but a really good thing about him is that he gives all the questions before the test. But its upto you to remember it, and make sense of the information. Pretty easy marker if u remember to write what he says in class

3.0
3.0
CRIM1208
Nov 21, 2003

hard class...bonus is that he gives you what you a list to what to expect on tests..very long study guide....lots to remeber...class is boring... guess you need to study really hard in order to get a good mark

3.0
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CRIM1208
Nov 27, 2003

Ross' classes are sooo boring and awful that people in prison should have to listen to him as part of thier punishment. If they did, they would plead for mercy from the torture, and promise to never offend again!

5.0
3.0
CRIM
Dec 6, 2003

Ian is a great guy. His classes require a lot of work but as long as you do it you will get a good mark. Great prof.

4.0
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CRIM1100
Dec 10, 2003

Would be a good teacher for later year students. Too difficult to follow for first years, he never properly defines terms making the course material difficult to understand and grasp. Tests are easy if you are able to remember massive amounts of info.

2.0
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CRIM1100
Dec 31, 2003

good thing about this guy is you get the test questions beforehand....use this to your advantage!

4.0
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CRIM2331
Feb 2, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Feb 8, 2004

Awesome prof. As long as you pay attention and study, a good mark will ensue. A fair marker but not easy.

1.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Feb 10, 2004

his class really hard, don't expected you can get a good marks in his class

4.0
3.0
CRIM2330
Feb 10, 2004

you shouldn't expect to get good grades with such poor grammar....try esl?

5.0
4.0
CRIM2331
Feb 12, 2004

explained in a way that does not allow you to escape understanding

4.0
2.0
CRIM1208
Feb 25, 2004

hes a nice guy, but very passive with monotone voice. great thing is he gives you test questions in advance, overall nice guy, easy marker. now if only his lectures werent so boring and dry

4.0
2.0
CRIM1208
Feb 25, 2004

hes a nice guy, but very passive with monotone voice. great thing is he gives you test questions in advance, overall nice guy, easy marker. now if only his lectures werent so boring and dry

2.0
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CRIM
Grade: C+
Feb 29, 2004

he is very **** against males and he believes in wierd theories which have no scientific basis. virtually everything he says is a load of @$@@...you know what i mean. very unfriendly, very rude..please avoid him

3.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Mar 5, 2004

He treats his students like they are incapable two year olds and that he needs to be mommy to them and take care of them. He thinks all his students are stupid people who are selfish and bratty and unable to do anything themself

5.0
1.0
CRIM1100
Grade: B
Mar 6, 2004

If you get to know him, you'll find he's nice. Fair marker. Decent lecturer.

1.0
5.0
CRIM1208
Mar 7, 2004

He actually encourages his students to be selfish, to lie, to cheat, to steal, to think only of themselves. He seems to lack any morality, though he does have empathy. I recommend you avoid him.

4.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Mar 9, 2004

He gives you the test question in adavance. If you do them and study, you will do good. Not a very hard marker. Easy going guy. Hint: for presentation, make sure you are one of the frist to go up. Better mark that way!

3.0
3.0
2331
Mar 17, 2004

i don't like his tests.....straight memorization!

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Mar 23, 2004

He explains things very well and you can do well if you pay attention. He is very boring though and falling alseep in his class is easier than paying attention. Very cynical, negative person. Unusual.

5.0
1.0
CRIM2330
Apr 1, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
CRIM1208
May 7, 2004

His exams are very easy because he tells you what to study, but you will do poorly if you do not study. He is willing to answer all your questions. His assignments are very fair.

1.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Jun 2, 2004

This guy just expects you to memorize the material and give it back to him on a test without thinking about it. He bans you from thinking for yourself.

3.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Jul 14, 2004

This guy is so boring that listening to him is like watching paint dry or grass grow. He is arrogant and thinks he is always right, though he is often wrong. Boring guy-tries to stay non political but feels strongly banning some abortions/death penalty

4.0
2.0
CRIM1208
Jul 21, 2004

super easy, just go over the study guide and your good to go. nicest guy ever, and makeup exams are a breeze

4.0
5.0
CRIM2330
Jul 21, 2004

this man is brilliant. enough said.

4.0
1.0
CRIM1208
Sep 21, 2004

Lectures are kind of boring but he does make some funny comments. Exam questions are given before hand and he goes over the material very well. If you take a lot of notes during class and do the questions before hand, you'll do good.

5.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Oct 8, 2004

I'm not sure why some of these replies state hes arrogant or treats his students like babies. He's very intelligent and infact he does not give multiple choice exams, incourages learning not memorization. He gives you the questions but wants you to use al

2.0
4.0
CRIM1100
Oct 14, 2004

Hard teacher.Does give test q's in advance but sometimes all the information is not in the material.Boring monotone lectures, hard to stay awake.I agree with the others that he seems arrogant. Not recomended.Dave Lyon much better crim prof.

3.0
5.0
CRIM1208
Oct 27, 2004

Teaching is OK but workload is massive. Unless you are willing to read 6-8 chapters a week, I suggest only taking this course by itself. Teaching method is also very boring and hard to understand.

3.0
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CRIM2330
Nov 18, 2004

Nice guy, but class was v. hard. His notes are useless b/c there R so many technical phrases that u would expect a DR. to know not beginners. He admitted that the text he uses is not used by any other profs. b/c it is 2 hard. seems to think we're all as familiar with psych. as he is.

3.0
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CRIM2330
Nov 18, 2004

Notes R pointless b/c he uses terms that not many people will understand. Assumes that we're all psych. "pros" Text is extremely difficult, as if it were written for people with a lot of experience with psych. his notes/lectures r even harder to understand. Nice personality though.

5.0
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1208
Nov 24, 2004

very knowledgable

2.0
3.0
1100
Nov 27, 2004

I didn't like this teacher at all! Textbook very long and dry.Articles were hard seemed like they were made by Phd's to be read by other Phd's.Half the class failed the first test and most of the others barely passed.Also gives off an arrogant vibe.Very monotone voice and boring lectures.

5.0
4.0
CRIM1100
Nov 28, 2004

I think he is a good teacher, his tests make students think, his lectures are interesting, he lets you know what will be on the test from the notes, usually starts doing that for the second mid term....memorize all theories, and questions

1.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Dec 1, 2004

He is so narrow minded and he always thinks he is right and he never considers any alternative point of view. He openly laughed at me when I suggested there was a relationship between the legalization of euthanasia and the holocaust

3.0
2.0
CRIM11002330
Dec 10, 2004

He can boost you if you show effort. His tests are pretty determinate, so you can study ahead of time. And he's fun!

4.0
1.0
CRIM2330
Dec 19, 2004

Good teacher and his class is really interesting. His two exams and paper are easy.

3.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Jan 15, 2005

It's hard to rate him. Nice guy. Lectures are pretty boring. However, he is a v. easy marker. he gave us 10/10% on a final quiz that we didnt have to write cuz he thought we had other exams in diff classes 2 worry about. marks easy as long u put some effort into it. dont be discouraged bu by the har

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Feb 3, 2005

One of the greatest profs. Class material always explained in interesting ways, makes students think and gives good analogies. All test questions are given in advanced. Recommended

1.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Feb 25, 2005

This guy is as boring as a brick wall, and listening to him is painful. At times he is smart but other times he is just strange.

4.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Mar 19, 2005

Interesting course, take home midterm is an option, assignments make u think ctitically but if you do the work you will get an A. Everyone has an A in his class if they choose to do the work, this is not a class for slackers. Interesting guy, you learn some pretty cool stuff. Good sense of humor

5.0
4.0
11002330
Mar 25, 2005

Sure people can say hes hard for first year students but come on if ur in 2330 or above and you're saying hes hard-drop out! what do you expect? Dr Ross is moulding us to become criminologists.. Oh wait Thats his job! so get used to it. I highly recommend- increase your intellect take Ross's class!

1.0
3.0
CRIM
Mar 26, 2005

this guy is an absolute prick with no regard for his students

4.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Mar 30, 2005

Very clear, knowledgable, and can relate many topics to current local and international events

4.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Apr 4, 2005

Awesome prof!!! Gives test questions before the test and you have the option of doing the test as a take home-can't get easier than that. You do have to work for the mark but he is totally fair and understanding!!

3.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Apr 6, 2005

tells you one thing and then changes mind. tells you what test is about, and then marks you off if you answer like he suggests, hard to get his meaning.

2.0
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CRIM1100
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
CRIM2330
Apr 19, 2005

grat teacher, however the inclass tests are suggested. I did both, and put as much time in to both preparing and studying, he marks easier on the inclass (duh) and expects way too much for take-home ppl. but overall loved his class!

5.0
3.0
CRIM2330
Apr 26, 2005

Awesome! Highly recommend this class!

2.0
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CRIM2330
Jul 3, 2005

interesting subject matter but dr. ross is vague and jumps around alot. gives a mass of handouts but doesn't go over them. acts as if being direct would give something away. prefers to hint and talk around facts. not my kind of teaching style. he is also arrogent but i found that funny at least

5.0
1.0
CRIM1100
Jul 24, 2005

I thought Dr. Ross was an excellent instructor! His lectures were interesting and he shares his own personal experience. He gave us all the questions for both our exams and we had to do a presentation...easy marker. If you actually work at getting the answers, you'll do fine...I split the questions with a group of girls, that was easier.

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Oct 19, 2005

if you want a teacher that is interesting, funny, and gives all the questions to the exams! Take this guy! There is a group project, but that is easy. He hands out a study guide that has the questions to the tests on it! (one to one!) He has had an interesting life..and is very smart

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Oct 25, 2005

good teacher!!

4.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Nov 16, 2005

This guy knows pretty much everything, teaches it in an interesting way. One presentation you have to do. He gives a study guide and tells you which questions are on the test.

4.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Dec 1, 2005

VERY FUN AND INTERESTING CLASS HE GIVES YOU THE THE QUESTIONS FOR THE TEST BEFORE TAKING IT AND NO FINAL EXAM

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Dec 6, 2005

Very intelligent professor. knows his stuff. however, his tests are very long and preparing for them can get quite stressful.

1.0
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CRIM1100
Grade: D
Dec 7, 2005

Beware of what he says,do not beleive all he says.Hard marker,makes fun if you if you are not literate on COW's.Requires a presentation,keeps materials used.Not always clear and scribles all over the overheads,not recomended to take his class.

5.0
4.0
CRIM2330
Dec 13, 2005

Great teacher. Very clear on his expectations. Funny and extremely intelligent. If you wanna do well, go to class and pay attention, its that easy.

3.0
1.0
CRIM2330
Dec 17, 2005

Very ambigious instructor in terms of lecture, and is therefore almost pointless coming to class. The massive pile of notes, text, and internet are the only sources you really need. He gives the answers to exam question beforehand, and consequently his exams are really easy, and can even be done at home.

5.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Feb 16, 2006

Classes are interesting, and he lets you know exactly what he expects on tests! Gives you the questions before hand...all you have to do is prepare and use your time wisely! Go to class, takes notes, and you'll get an A

3.0
5.0
PSYCH2330
Mar 30, 2006

very hard tests

3.0
3.0
CRIM2330
Apr 15, 2006

the material is little difficult, but he gives you all the notes you need, but they are a little unorganized. but he's smart and gives you the choice to write tests in class or take home. good guy tho.

1.0
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CRIM3111
Jul 16, 2006

Do not take Ian Ross. He is the worst teacher, only take him if you want to be clueless the entire semester, teach yourself, and learn NOTHING. I cannot believe they give him classes, especially upper level crim classes. He messed up my GPA big time! I would never take another class with him, avoid him if you can!

5.0
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CRIM1100
Sep 7, 2006

Ross is a great teacher. He knows how to get his point across. I was never board in his class. His tests arn't that hard as long as you keep up with the class. He gives you the questions that will be on the test and pratically tells you the answers in his notes so you never go into his tests anxious, all you have to do is study.

4.0
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CRIM1100
Oct 20, 2006

i had him my first semster... not the best semester for me.. but he was good i liked him... took him again for psyc 2330.. best decision i ever made he is one of the best profs i had... got my first A in his class. he makes the material very interesting and his class is fun... he gives you really good notes and helps you as much as he can

5.0
3.0
CRIM1100
Oct 26, 2006

His class was very interesting and he made the work manageable. He was fair and on track. Would definately take another course with him.

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Nov 28, 2006

He is a good teacher. He gives you all the answers for the tests in the notes. Funny. Informative. Use the textbook alot, and the presentation aint that hard, he was a good and helpful teacher. He also has alot of cool stories he tells and his imitation he use's to teach the class are hysterical. I think you cant go wrong with Dr. Ross, just show u

5.0
4.0
CRIM1100
Mar 15, 2007

Funny

3.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Sep 11, 2007

Extremely hard tests even though he gives you the questions at beginning of semester. His tests consist of like M/C, T/F, essay & short answer. HELLO this is not a second year class why is there short answer and essay questions on a test for a 1st year class? Wouldn't recommend taking his class. If you do end up taking his class be prepared to stud

5.0
5.0
CRIM1100
Mar 9, 2009

He is a good teacher, not easy at all however. You have to study and keep up with the reading to get a decent grade.

5.0
1.0
CRIM1100
May 5, 2009

Great friendly teacher. He knows a lot about current events regarding criminology which makes class very interesting. Basically tells you what to study for tests. His tests are a lot of work to prepare for though, but reasonable if you study. Very enjoyable class!

5.0
1.0
CRIM1100
Dec 16, 2009

The class is easy if you are prepared to do the work and study for the tests.HE gives you the s/a and essay questions in advance before the test.It is up to you whether you want to take advantage of that or not.If you show up to class, you will have most of the questions answered b/c he goes over them in his notes. SHow up to class. DOn't be lazy!

2.0
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CRIM3111
May 20, 2010

super boring and totally pointless class but the class is easy. the exams were open book and the final paper was easy if you wrote on what we talked about every class...that crime is work.

5.0
1.0
CRIM1110
Nov 12, 2010

He's an awesom,e teacher , everything he says is so interesting and his class is really great if yo pay attention and is actually interested in what your learning i think he's fantastic pay attention in class and you'll get atleast a B even if you dont do the reading but Reading id probably best if you want to ACE his class

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Apr 19, 2011

Really cool teacher, lectures were interesting, hes a funny guy. Theres one presentation and 2 midterms. No final!

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Jun 13, 2011

He was an awesome teacher. Very reliable towards questions. He had 2 mid terms and 1 presentation which could be in pairs. He tells you all the mid term short answer questions before the exam. Most of them are 3 part answers so make sure to just memorize. Reading is also mandatory!

5.0
1.0
CRIM3
Dec 11, 2011

I love Ian Ross, ive taken 2 classes with him plus a directive studies class, and i received great marks in them. The classes can get a bit boring,and complicated but he appears to be quite passionate about what he teaches. He is approachable, and talks to you about any concerns or questions you may have. hands down my fave teacher at kwantlen!

5.0
2.0
CRIMR10
Dec 15, 2011

He's an awesome teacher. He tells you what questions are going to be on the test.

5.0
3.0
CRIM4112
Dec 28, 2011

He is one of the best professors. He is consistent, interesting, engaging and intelligent! He is a fair marker and treats students with respect. Overall awesome class!

1.0
4.0
CRIM1100
Dec 14, 2012

Lectures are pointless; all he discusses are the questions assigned for homework. If you want to do well in this class be prepared to teach yourself. Reading is also mandatory as the lectures are irrelevant. Also why on earth does an intro level class have short answer and essay questions? It's ridiculous. Overall this is a pretty boring class.

4.0
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CRIM1100
Apr 16, 2013

Really great prof. you have 2 midterms which are straight forward and he pretty much gives you the answers to them prior to writing it. Also, you will need to do a presentation which doesn't take much time to do (took me a day) and you get to choose a partner or do it by yourself. Really interesting class. LOVED IT!

5.0
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1100
Apr 24, 2013

very knowledgable prof.just memorized everything than you will get goo mark.

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
May 20, 2013

Very sweet professor. He is a very funny prof and makes the class interesting. He knows a lot about psychology and criminology. I ended up learning way more than I expected. Tests are super easy!

4.0
1.0
CRIM1100
Nov 15, 2013

One Presentation... easy exams...Don't expect him to cancel any classes cause it never happens.

4.0
2.0
CRIM1100
Dec 10, 2013

Great teacher. Lets you know exactly what's on the exams, and you have one easy presentation. The class can get a bit long and boring after a while though. Would for sure take a class with him again.

5.0
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1100
Dec 15, 2013

I think this prof was .. the htpp : // double U double U... THE bomb DOT COM

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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62% confidence
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Grade Distribution
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5.0

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11002330

5.0

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12082330

5.0

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CRIM1110

5.0

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CRIM3

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