interesting lecture, easy marker based on the contents, cares about use of grammar tho and semi colon !

Tests are fair! He's a great and interesting prof!

Great guy - funny, engaging and makes his lectures diverse and fascinating. Very impressed since this is his first time teaching this course. Tests are easy, textbook unnecessary but you do have to study details to get an A. Definitely recommend.

Really enjoyed his class. Made the lecture material funny and interesting, even when it could have been really dry. I barely had to study for the final, his lectures made it easy to remember all of the material. Definitely recommend.

Funny, nice guy. 2 midterms and final exam, all non-cumulative and multiple choice. Tests mostly from lecture notes but you need to read the textbook's details to get the best mark. Occasionally tests on things from class. Simple and straightforward study matter!

Ugh. Kinda boring and I'd say he doesn't know a great essay when he sees one.

Great professor! Posts notes online, so do not have to attend lecture, fair exams, would take again! Looks at the wall when lecturing though.

Great prof overall! Engaging during lecture, responds to emails relatively quickly and is easy to approach. Would recommend

seriously an underrated prof, Brassard is good at what he does. concepts are clear and lectures are well paced, two midterms and a final which are fair

Loved Jeff's class! Especially his overview on media representations of youth through the years, which was almost a whole week of getting to watch fun videos. His enthusiasm for the subject is infectious. Though the short answer on exams requires a lot of list memorization, questions are fair. Would take another class with him in a heartbeat!

Everything you could want in a prof. Good lecture slides that he uplaods the day before the class, engaging during the lecture and well-structured straightforward exams. Tests mostly on lecture material and a little from the textbook. Definitely a GPA booster if you show up for class, plus he keeps the lectures fast-paced and engaging!

Great, engaging prof who made boring stuff easy to listen to; great sense of humor. Fair exams (very common sense); lectures are optional but he makes it worth going to even if class is in a terrible location (i.e. education building). 3 non-cumulative midterms and no papers! Textbook not needed. Take this class!

2 papers, a presentation, and class participation. Gives great, constructive feedback for what he expects out of your presentation. Very knowledgeable in his field, but is good at explaining concepts. An A is attainable if you put in a bit of work. Solid Prof. Take him

Really good prof and fairly easy class. Exams are cey fair. Would recommnd this

Brassard is great and easily one of my favorite professors! He takes time to know his students, he's very understanding and he is hilarious! His lectures go by fast and are engaging! I would definitely suggest taking a class with him!!

Many readings and a few short papers, he was an easy marker and was very knowledgeable in this area. You only had to attend class every once in a while to grasp the material. He was super understanding and tried his hardest to be funny.

Could give better feedback. Overall he's great.

Great prof, makes lectures interesting. You can tell he is super passionate and knowledgeable about the content he teaches and that he truly enjoys what he does. He was extremely quick in handing back papers and tests, even though they were all written out. (We're talking 2 days to mark 50 papers for just 1 out of the 4 classes he taught.)

FOR SOC 376, it didn't give me that option. Jeff is awesome. He is super sarcastic and salty in the best way. Posts slides and readings. 2 papers, in class midterm and take home final. Talk to him, he is super nice and tries to get to know everyone. Understands that students have a lot going on so he is pretty chill.

Im so glad I had him as my prof. He was the first professor I had ever been comfortable talking to, and I am very greatful to have had the time to know him. I would love to take another course with Professor Brassard.

I had him for sociology of youth this semester and really enjoyed his class. His slides are entertaining as he puts in a lot of pop culture references and videos. Jeff also tries really hard to review previous concepts before each class. Textbook is definitely not required, I didn't even buy it and got a solid mark from the slides.

Jeffery was an amazing prof for SOC100. However, his tests were sort of tricky and poorly worded. I loved him as a prof, he was so kind and hilarious!

By far the nicest prof I've had. He was super funny and made most of the lectures really enjoyable and used relevant, real world issues that made it easier to understand and relate to the topic. Midterms were fairly straightforward if you studied and understood the topics. Always kept students updated on office hours. 100% recommend for soc100.

A literal diamond in the rough! He's hilarious in an absolutely cheesy way, and super enthusiastic about the material he teaches. You don't have to go to class since he posts all the slides online, but he keeps things interesting and honestly it was one of the few classes that I was more than happy to attend. 100% recommend.

Honestly he's a real jem. He really cares about his students more than willing to help you if you dont understand something, non-cumulative tests, treats everyone with repect. He posts his note online but I went to every class anyways because his lectures were great and he made good use of class time. 10/10 would take again.

Jeff was great, he got a little behind on lectures so he just cut some topics off the exams, instead of making us learn by ourselves! Hes a real gem, I appreciate him wanting us to succeed. I didnt need to go to class as he posted all the slides. Not an easy A if you dont study, but not a hard class at all.

Dr. Brassard is a great professor. His lectures are engaging, and hes a funny guy! With that being said, towards the end of the semester I didnt attend many classes. I was able to do well in the course without attending his lectures or having to read the textbook. This class is mostly common sense. 2 midterms, 1 final all worth 33%

Loved class with Dr. Brassard, and would recommend any class with him! super easy going, and makes everything interesting. as much as I was learning I was having a grand time as well. if the opportunity is to arise; take a class with Jeffrey! would recommend going to lectures; although materials are available from classes not attended.

Good prof. Exams s are all multiple choice, fairly simple and based mostly on lectures with some textbook questions. He can sometimes get carried away during lectures but overall class is fun and interesting. Also he does kahoot for review which is great.

Dr. Brassard is extremely eager to engage his class and is very knowledgeable. He is very laid back and clearly hopes for all of his students to succeed in his course. Very generous about review and is clear about what will be on the exams. A great professor and a great person.

Great guy. Cares about his students and loves to joke around with them. Treats his classrooms like high school classes, that is, he is very laid back and easy-going. Graciously gives out extensions on any assignment or paper. Pretty awesome lecturer, makes any topic interesting.

Absolutely amazing! Super laid back, very approachable, and great at explaining concepts. Also makes some pretty funny comments from time to time. He also gave our class free snacks on the last day.

Such a great prof! It's not mandatory to show up for lecture since his notes are always posted, but his lectures are so amazing so you may as well. 3 exams, each non-cumulative and very straight forward questions. He's honestly a real gem, take a class with him before you graduate!

I ABSOLUTELY LOOOVE, Dr. Brassard! He genuinely cares for the well-being of his students. He is pretty flexible with deadlines -- which was super helpful to me given my crazy course load! He is super engaging and is always excited to talk to students regarding course material. TAKE THE CLASS!! The best prof ever!

Took the Soc 100 night class, it was good. Dr Brassard is very funny and gets carried away but its all g. He gives out kahoot practice questions that often show up on the real exams (3 exams total, all equal weight non cumulative. Yes that includes the final). **BUT He doesnt explain why a question has a certain answer during in class kahoot

One of the best professors I have ever had. I really enjoyed his lectures and attended every class. He has a review class before each exam which is really helpful. Exams are clear and straight-forward.

This class is all papers but he makes the lectures really interesting. He really was easy going during the online switch with COVID and I think he is the nicest prof I have ever had!!!! He helps you in or out of class and is funny.

He is very nice and explains concepts well. The class consisted of two midterms and a final (all were multiple choice). His notes are very good! As long as you study his notes, you will do well in the course.

He makes sociology of religion super interesting. He knows what he's doing and is super passionate. Exams were a bit hard as they were weighted heavily per question and it was timed. He's tech savvy which is a bonus for transition to online classes. Listening to his classes were never boring - it's almost like I'm listening to a podcast lol.

Jeff Brassard was a great prof. Definitely my favourite sociology professor by far. Looking forward to taking more classes with him in the future.

Jeff is a really great prof who is super understanding, especially during the pandemic. His class format was recorded lectures with biweekly Zoom q&a sessions. Two midterms and a final, mostly MC with some SA. I would say hes really fair with marking and his lectures are pretty interesting. Hes also a pretty funny guy overall so it made class fun

Dr. Brassard is a great prof! I have taken a few of his classes and he is one of the most engaging professors I have ever had. He has also been fantastic in his shift to online learning this year.

Professor Brassard is amazing. I love the humor he adds in to his lectures! Definitely take a class with him if you have a chance. You can tell that he really does care for his students and I really appreciate that.

Made the lectures super interesting and funny. He tends to ramble off topic sometimes but usually it's about something hilarious. Honestly, didn't put a ton of effort into the class because the exams were super easy. Usually he tested off things directly stated on the slides. Went into the final with an A+ with minimal effort.

funny all-around great prof!! Definitely recommend. Not a hard grader, and very reasonable exams.

Jeff has been one of my favourite prof's at the U of A so far! This class was an easy A, 2 midterm's and non cumulative final. His online lectures were very informative so I barely used the text book for this course. There was bi-weekly zoom meetings where you could ask questions but attendance was not necessary. Easy GPA booster

Took 321 and 363 as electives this term, got at least an A in both. Both had relatively light course loads. 321 had closed book exams so it was a decent step up in difficulty. While Mc had a few really tricky qs, exams were very reasonable in general. Jeff struck me as a very caring person, but a bit disorganzied at times (probably covids fault).

Dr. Brassard is a wonderful prof! His lectures are informative and his commentary is always interesting so it's hard to not pay attention. 3 exams, all short answer in fall 2020. 5/5 prof would take again!

Dr. Brassard can make any topic, no matter how dry, interesting and enjoyable. His lectures are super informative and easy to get through as he interjects humour and stories throughout. The course consists of three exams (two midterms and a final), all of which are non-cumulative and open book. Amazing professor overall!

Brassard is a diamond in the rough. Great professor who knows how to deliver a lecture that is interesting and filled with his own personal touches and jokes. He is an entertaining professor who makes even pretty dull topics quite engaging. Very accessible with answering questions and his tests are very fair. 10/10

I would take a bullet for this man. Dont buy textbooks for his class!! Super easygoing and will help you to get the grade you want. Classes are really easy as long as youre willing to pay attention. Grades very fairly. Hes a gem, super funny. Jeff, I know you read these so I want you to know I love you.

Absolutely my most entertaining prof. The lectures were really interesting and he had entertaining anecdotes. Class was split into 2 midterms and a final. All non-cumulative. I would definitely take one of his classes again. I wish I had had him for SOC100.

Very funny prof who relates to his students. Lectures are quite interesting but there are a lot of them and his exams almost exclusively test on them. Course was 3 non cumulative exams (multi choice and short answer) worth 33% each so you have to study hard. Honestly worst part was that he uses SmartExam monitor (no open book). He's ok overall tho.

Jeff is one of my favourite professors at u of a! This class was quite interesting as we learned about how catholicism and pop culture. We watched short clips of movies, music, cartoons, tv series and media. Would recommend this class to anyone! No readings

Overall he was an amazing prof, his lectures were very entertaining and easy to watch. The textbook is not required and he wont test on it. Made online learning very manageable, also his tests were not cumulative which was nice.

Genuinely the kindest professor I've had at U of A. He's been extremely kind and has answered any questions I've had swiftly. He has a lot of lecture videos but he makes them engaging, so it helps me connect with the content better. If you have the opportunity, take this class with him!

This is an amazing class and I can't recommend it enough. Dr. Brassard is easily the most down to earth professor I have ever had. We were marked on two midterms and a final (short answer). The lectures are amazing and he puts a ton of work into the slides and making class entertaining. I'll definitely be taking more classes with Dr. Brassard!

There are only two midterms and one final which are all non-cumulative which was nice but don't rely on his reviews for studying. They only have about half of the key things you need to know for the test. He doesn't use the textbook at all so don't bother getting it. Overall he is a nice guy and has funny stories and I would definitely recommend.

I took soc 100 with Brassard in 2019 fall, three years later when I was searching for an elective I saw his name and immediately signed up. His exams are all non-cumulative and have info straight from his slides. The slides are very short, organized and straight to the point making it easy to study. I highly recommend.

Awesome professor! Despite what he says, he IS really funny and his lectures are super engaging. Seriously, he's such a great speaker. The material is super interesting as well! Lots of cool topics involving crime. There were 3 long exams throughout the course that were pretty standard. You don't have to memorize dates and names which is nice

Dr. Brassard is a great prof! He is super funny. Exams have about 30 MC and 4 SA, and sometimes it takes a while for him to mark it. However, he does lots of review (including Kahoots!) There is a textbook, however he does not test on anything he doesnt say, so as long as you go to lectures you dont really need it. Highly recommend!

Jeff is the best - I would die for this man. Take SOC100 with him if you want a really solid foundation for sociology in the future. Tests are straightforward if you study. No textbook which is awesome. Protip: play the kahoots on his kahoot profile from past years, sometimes he uses questions from his kahoots on tests ;) I LOVE YOU JEFF

SOC 315 is definitely a boring class. Thankfully, Professor Brassard made things a heck of a lot better. I loved his anecdotes during the lecture videos; it helped connect the concepts we were learning to real life situations. Mini lab assignments every week so you do need to come to lab sessions.

Brassard is a great professor, and I hope to take another class with him. While he would go on tangents at times, he is clearly dedicated to the topic, and makes lectures engaging. He is a very laid back, and caring guy. When I messed up, he was really forgiving, and willing to help. His kahoots are good review, and make the difference. A+ for J!

Dr. Brassard is an amazing prof. I will admit, he goes off topic but it circles back around and makes the course interesting. He tests on what he says he will and his questions are easy. Due to COVID he recorded all his lectures but also gave the option to show up in person. He let us directly give feedback, and even responded to the funny ones.

Clearly cared about students. Gave the option to go in-person or watch online. Always made me laugh every lecture. Told funny stories. Great course and light work load. Fair exam questions. Thanks Jeff if you read this, I was happy to take your class this semester!

Dr. Brassard is a very easygoing man and an awesome prof! His exam questions are very fair. He has a good sense of humour. I looked forward to coming to class everyday. Workload is very light. There are 2 midterm and a final which is non-cumulative.

He is super nice and caring, his exams are non cumulative which are nice. I had to put in more effort than it was intended to understand the concepts though. He does go off track a lot but his lectures were funny!

Dr. Brassard is a great prof. I enjoyed his lectures and his section review lectures were *very* helpful for the exams; some of the review questions were word-for-word on the exams. We were graded on 3 multiple choice, non-cumulative exams. You can tell that he is passionate about his subject and I would gladly take more of his classes.

Really enjoyed this class, he was very funny, so nice and clearly interested in what he was teaching. His review classes were helpful and lots of the questions on the practice tests were very similar to what was on the real tests. The only grades came from 3 non-cumulative tests, so there isn't much homework and the tests were straight forward.

I loved Professor Brassard, so much so that I am in two more of his classes for the Winter sem. The only thing that sucks is the class is two midterms and a final. I wasn't on my game for the first midterm, so even though I did pretty well on the second one and the final I still ended with a B+.

Jeff is my favourite prof in my 5 years of Uni. He genuinely cares about your wellbeing, and gives you every chance at success. Anyone considering any of his classes... just take them. You won't regret it!

Best sociology prof at the u of a! His exams are very fair, and does a lot to keep you engaged in the class. He has a good sense of humour!

I have taken many classes with Dr.Brassard and I am enrolled in a couple more in the upcoming year. Definitely take 315 with him if you need it as a requirement. I have also taken Soc 377 and Soc 321 with him. They can be tough because there is 3 tests, 33.3% each so if you mess up, you're SOL! But, he's a nice guy. Questionable jokes, but nice.

I have taken a few courses with Jeffrey now and I can confidently say he is one of the best professors at UofA. He is very caring, understanding and fair towards his students. Not only this but he has some of the best lectures you will listen to and always provides a clear expectations of what he wants from his students :)

If you are looking for a fun easy 100-level course this is your man, I took this class in fall 2021 and he was honestly the best. He cared lots for his students and made his lectures so fun. His midterms were very easy and even had some questions from his kahoot on them. You'll have 3 midterms and that's it, very easy and enjoyable

Comes across as a naturally funny and charismatic guy. He has a lot of slides, but he takes breaks to answer any and all questions (and makes a few jokes) and these question breaks prevent lecture fatigue. Also doesn't make you buy the textbook, posts every slide on eClass, and makes fair tests. W professor.

I absolutely love him!! I have taken SOC 377, SOC 321, and SOC 376 with him. If you attend his lecture for SOC 377 make sure to write lecture notes because the midterm was all short answers so you need extra stuff to write about to prove you went above other students in the class.

As usual a great class! Mostly focused on christianity and western perspectives of religion which he warned us it would. I am posting to advocate that he stops using slido, people wasted so much lecture time asking personal questions. with PEACE & LOVE I paid so much money to hear him lecture please keep your creepy questions to yourself

Genuinely the only reason I wanted to come to campus. best prof ever. Super engaging and made the content super interesting. Midterms are chill and its a great course if you have a busy schedule. Absolute king!

Honest to god the worst part about his lectures were the students. Anyways, Brassard is an amazing lecturer, constantly trying to make the class more interesting. Fair exams. Will clarify if certain concepts are important and testable. Honestly just a really nice guy.

Often ran out of time in lecture but answered all questions. Very fun and easy course. Exam questions are repetitive.

Seriously the best. If you care enough to memorize his lecture slides, and do the kahoot practice, its an easy A. I didnt attended his lectures much, simply due to the amount of annoying questions that first years would make, but he uploads the slides before class anyway. Dudes cool.

Super funny guy, class is always fun and I laugh at least a couple times each class. Explains the material in a way that's easy to understand but still interesting. You can tell he's passionate about the material. 3 non-cumulative open-book exams with 5-6 SA questions each.

I have taken multiple classes with Brassard but for some reason I couldn't get this class. I went during office hours and he knows who I am therefore if a prof remembers a student = caring prof af. Went to every class. Study more for first midterm since it will save you

As long as you go to class and write down every single thing he says you will do good. If you just follow the slides and don't add anything you'll fail or get a 65. It was all open book and written questions. I would take this class again if I could

Easily one of the best professors I have ever had. Very fun lectures, was helpful during and after class, tests were easy if you just listened in class and took notes.

Very engaging and funny. 3 exams non-cumulative, open-book, written. But do not be fooled into thinking that means you can skip and still get a good grade; he can tell. Try and take notes in class, it shows you paid attention and attended. ~20/~100 students came to class all semester and it sucked to see cuz he is such a caring prof

Dr. Brassard is one of the best professors in the Arts Faculty. He has fair exams of which he prepares student for throughout his lectures. His assigned readings are fascinating and his lectures highly educational!!!

One of the BEST profs I have ever had. This class was such a grade booster and very easy. He makes class engaging and inspirational. He's funny and caring about his students. Genuinely listened to what we had to say in class. If you can take this class with him please do! Its easy and you'll have a good time. Learned a lot from him and this course.

if you don't go to lectures, don't expect anything above a B-. I have taken his classes since 2021. This class was open book test, but you need to put information that you have attended the lectures in the answers or else he grades you not the best. He honours people that puts in an effort. 30% = final, 2 midterms. 10% = participation

Such a nice and funny lecturer! Drops in a lot of pop culture examples and keeps things interesting. I also took Youth, Crime, and Society with him which I would recommend more highly than Sociology of Youth (especially if you're in Crim). Love Dr. Brassard!!

Really interesting course with a great professor. To do well you need to attend class but anything on exams was discussed in class, often him telling you exactly what to put down. If you are open to having discussions and participating, the class is super awesome!

Great prof for soc 100. Unfortunately, your entire mark is 3 equally weighted tests, but they're not hugely challenging. He also provides great practice exams and kahoots before each test, which are helpful. The material can get a bit dull, but he at least has a nice, non-monotone voice

My all-time favourite professor at the UofA. SOC 321 didn't really have interesting content but he MADE it sooo interesting and jokes around 70% of the time which makes the class durable. Everything on the exams came from the notes and was 100% fair. Probably the only professor on campus that actually matches his exams to what the teaches.

An absolute gem. Makes lectures entertaining, very knowledgeable, always adding updated research to his lectures. 3 x timed open book exams, no readings. Very reasonable workload, but you'll learn lots and enjoy it too. Also super approachable. Highly recommend.

Really fun and great professor. Recommend taking CHRTC 241 over summer if you want a chill semester but still want to get credits done. Hilarious in his lectures and I love the pacing of each week- super considerate on how students have commitments outside of the class during summer, so his asynch classes each week are never heavy. Great prof!

often jokes in class and makes material interesting to both listen to and read.

Amazing professor, very accommodating to outside circumstances, course format is easily manageable. Would definitely take his course again!

His lectures are joy to attend as he is the funniest professor I've ever had. The topics in the class are essentially common sense and the course is fun and easy.

The best professor I've ever had! He is so funny and engaging. His lectures are always so fun and interactive and he is always ready to make you laugh. 100/10 would recommend. Easy elective if you're looking for one.

What a great guy

Great Proff! Understanding, nice to have online recordings and in-class options, makes a boring subject interesting... what more could you want? A refreshing teaching style compared to many of the other professors at the UofA.

I love love love Dr. Brassard's. He is passionate about what he teaches and it's clear that he puts a lot of time into researching topics to provide a variety of different perspectives. His tests are fairly straightforward + some hints few days prior to the exam to prepare answers for certain questions. Super nice guy and an interesting class.

Very lenient and chill as a professor. Lectures were often entertaining but still educational. Really enjoyed this course and did not feel like anything was unfair or done poorly!

Brassard is super funny and entertaining. Content was a little dry for me but it depends on what subjects you like. Brassard tried his best to keep it fun and light. Might consider taking another sociology class just so I can be in his class again even though I'm not a sociology major. 3 tests that are weighed equally. If you study you'll be ok.

Jeff is such a good guy! He makes lots of pop culture references and jokes that keep the class engaged. Tests are very straight forward and exactly was is taught in lectures. 10/10 would recommend!

Really easy and fun class. He always made class so fun and entertaining. If you can take SOC100 with him def do! exams are easy and fair and are directly from what he teaches in class. Grade booster of a class tbh. A pretty straightforward class.

Absolutely amazing. My 4th class with Dr. Brassard, and never disappoints. So funny and engaging, no readings, manageable workload and you leave having learned a lot. 2 non-cumulative exams with 30 MC and 4 SA. 6 mini lab assignments are graded for completion, and you get feedback, 2 major labs combining work done in the mini labs. Highly recommend

He is the backbone of the Sociology department of UofA. Honestly, I would screw up my schedule just to be in his class. He's so sweet and his lectures are super engaging. He has a slide in his lectures where you can anonymously ask questions, which is super nice and convenient. His lectures are recorded online, which is another bonus.

This class was one of my favourites this semester. The lectures are recorded and dr. Brassard is funny and engaging and you can tell that he cares about the material.

Dr. Brassard was amazing, one of my favorite courses I have ever taken so far. He if funny and makes lectures easy to go to, and he livestreams them online so if you are unable to attend you wont miss anything. He is very passionate about the subject and is clearly caring of his students!

Brassard is an amazing Professor who always comes to class and is someone highly respected. Knows his stuff and his jokes are always nice to hear. Missed a midterm and although he took quite a while to respond, gave me unlimited time to redo the test online. Best proff, especially for an intro course.

LOVE HIM! Took this course was all online and open book. Weekly discussions posts for grades. Watch all the videos and copy every word he says = you'll pass with flying colours.

Overall, great professor! I highly recommend taking his class for Soc 100. He cares about his students, and tests are very fair. He also makes lectures interesting and uses good, easy-to-understand examples.

Mr. Brassard is hilarious and I found his class enjoyable even though the course can be a little dry at times- not his fault just the blatant truth about introductory courses. His exams were fair and he recorded his lectures which is super helpful when you miss lectures/ want to go back and listen again. Thank you for a great semester!

A great professor! Posts lectures online, makes jokes, and had a non cumulative final. He always posts practice questions, half of which will also be on the midterm or final. His only flaw was his dislike of Taylor Swift.

Even thought I said I would give a 0/5 rating and say "great prof" lol I think he deserves more than that. Hands down the best prof in the soc department. So incredibly nice and very informative. For a class as boring as methods Jeff was the best pick as he's extremly funny.

Dr. Brassard is an amazing prof, literally if you have the option to take him, TAKE HIM! His midterms & final are literally so easy, half of them are straight from the practice questions. The exams are very fair & not crazy. All his lectures are streamed online & put on YT! He's responsive to emails & easy to access out of class! 100% recommend.

Best prof i've ever had! The content is dry but he tries to make it as entertaining as possible. 2 non cumulative midterms, 2 major written labs, and mini labs that were pass fail, just hand it in and you're guaranteed the mark. Lecture were posted online, great for refreshing content for exams. Just study hard, and the course is an easy pass.

Best professor I've had so far. He makes the lectures very entertaining and keeps students engaged the entire class. He posts lectures on youtube a few days after the class, so if you cannot make it it is not the end of the world. Your mark is based off of two midterms and the final, all non-cumulative, which are all super easy if you study.

Easily one of the best profs I've had. Lectures were engaging and easy to follow. You get participation marks for writing in the class forum. Exams are open book, written questions, and his marking is very fair. Overall, both a really good prof and an interesting class that I'd recommend to anyone!

Best prof I've had thus far. Lectures are always fun and the content is engaging. He would record lectures so if you couldn't attend, you didn't miss anything. Tells you exactly what to study for the exam, gives good practices questions that he goes over, and all the exams are open book and equal weight. Highly recommend both the prof and class.

I am an international student and do not know about religion, but ultimately, I achieved an A -. This course is exciting and very simple. As long as you read his PPT and videos carefully, you will do well. Compelling content and is an amiable professor. If you are looking for a simple 300-level course, this course is perfect for you.

The course was graded solely on 2 midterms and a final, weighed evenly. He uses a textbook but there's no need to read it as skimming the lecture slides will prepare you well enough for the class. Personally, never went to class or studied and did just fine because he's made it an incredibly easy class to pass. Good to take with a heavy workload.

Fav Prof ever. He's really funny and has an interesting class. He records all his lectures and posts them on YouTube. He is not one of those self important professors he is easy to talk to and really good at answering questions. I wish he focused a little more on other religions in this class other that Christianity but that is his area of study.

Best professor I've ever had. It's such a shame the content is so dry and boring because he's truly hilarious. I literally had to take my inhaler because I laughed so hard, which caused him to laugh. The whole class was in tears. You pretty much only have labs and 2 exams. Pretty easy workload. Amazing prof hands down.

He is the most understanding professor at UofA and his lectures are genuinely fun to watch. He livestreams and posts his lectures on YouTube so you don't have to come to class. His exams are the easiest thing I've ever done. Reading the notes is enough to ace the midterms but lecture videos are also quite helpful to understand.

Best prof I've had. I would actually take another class with him even though I used to have no interest in sociology or Arts courses. This class is very much worth taking and YOU will definitely not regret it. 100%.

Great simple professor! He is really funny and makes a lot of jokes, which makes the class more enjoyable for sure. Content is simple and very base-level. Not a difficult class at all! I totally recommend Mr. Brassard for Sociology courses! I never contacted him directly, but he seemed very approachable!

Very collegiate type of course. Discussion based, critical thinking used. 3 midterms 30% each non cumulative and 10% participation marks that were gimmies. If you pay attention in class and take notes of what he says, you will do great without much work outside of class.

Simply a hilarious, kind, and accommodating professor. He makes all his lectures lighthearted and gives the option of online or in class attendance. 3 exams, no homework.

It is by far one of the simplest 100-level courses that I have taken. If you cannot attend lectures, he livestreams and posts them. All we had to do in the class were 3 non-cumulative, straightforward multiple-choice exams. He is also hilarious and tells very interesting stories. I would highly recommend the class to anyone.

Super nice & funny guy, easy lecture content, does not require textbook. He livestreams/records lectures for all his classes so in-person attendance not necessary. 3 equally weighted non-cumulative exams. Exams are 5 SA Q's (6 for final) with slight time crunch. Exams are reasonable but wording on Q's can be vague, so hard to know what answer is.

All lectures were recorded and posted online. Exams were super easy if you watched the lectures. He is also a pretty funny guy, and does his best to make a boring subject feel more interesting to listen to. Definitely recommend!

This man is the GOAT. Take his class!

No one should give him a 1 star rating because this was the easiest course I've taken even though I am a science major. 10000% would recommend him. Super easy to approach and understanding. The most understanding prof I've seen in this entire university

He tries his best to make a boring course interesting with his humour and sarcasm, which I enjoyed. He also records all his lectures which makes attending class accessible especially when I was busy or sick. For soc 100, all his tests were multiple choice and you got to know your mark as soon as you hit submit on eClass.

Lectures are recorded, and I recommend watching them/attending and taking notes, since his slides are a little sparse. Other than that, super easy course, fun lectures, and all exams are non-cumulative and multiple choice, so this class is an easy A. You just need to make flashcards lol

Professor Brassard makes this otherwise boring course enjoyable with his humour and sarcasm. Lectures are recorded and accessible online, and exams are straightforward multiple-choice. I found unstuck study a helpful study tool alongside the free course materials.

Really great guy, class had a midterm and a final which were super easy. Only bad part is the lab portion, lab assignments are super easy you get 100% as long as you write something basically, but then you get to the major lab and you know nothing cause you've gotten 100% on all the labs, the TA and Prof both grade it super strictly!

Nice guy, but don't be fooled by the online lecture option. Showing up will help your grade. It's a smaller class so being present gets you a notch up the average. Basic psychology. The second midterm content was much more interesting than the stuff on the final (loads of graphs), imo.

Best Prof I've ever had. Tests are doable as he gives you practice exams that are very similar, and all lectures are recorded online if you dont want to go in person. Def recommend taking for soc 100

AWESOME PROF!!!! thought the two midterms and final worth approx 30-35% each was gonna be a pain but if you are on top of notes (which are posted w lecture vids) and do the practice questions- you'll do great in the class. prof just uses practice questions as the actual questions for midterms and exams are non cumulative. really funny prof too!

Didnt do well on my first midterm, was incredibly understanding, offered to avg my 2nd and 3rd midterm marks to help make up for it. Very approachable supportive passionate about subject. Lectures are well-organized, explains concepts in a way that's easy to understand. Exams were straightforward, practice questions appeared on the actual midterm

I took this class as a requirement, and now I'm enrolled in 4 other classes just to have him as a prof again. He's funny, down to earth, and really knows his stuff. Plus, he livestreams/records all of his lectures. Material is clear and there are practice questions plus labs to help you practice before exams. I LOVE JEFF!

This guy rocks. 2 midterms plus a final, each were about 5 short answer questions and open book. But, don't think you should only use the slides - listening to/attending lectures really helps you get that full understanding and therefore better marks. Super interesting class, and a great prof!

One of my favourite profs so far

Fun prof with entertaining lectures and seemed very willing to help everyone out

the best prof at the uofa genuinely. his recorded lecture videos are all you need for success. the class is non cumulative, and the exams are extremely easy (I got 88 on the last one when I literally finished the notes that morning). The practice exams are super helpful since some of the questions will appear on the actual exam.

Upside: He has a playlist on YouTube of all of the lectures for this class, so you don't have to worry about missing anything if you can't come to class. Lots of mini projects, but you get 100% if you just submit them. Downside: The exam written questions are kinda hard, and he's obsessed with furries and fur-sonas to almost an alarming extent. :)

His lectures are super easy to follow and are recorded so also very accessible! Definitely would recommend being highly familiar with terms and theories, and doing the practice questions he posts to help with midterms and final. I would also recommend reading txb to help build up confidence with content and clarity if you have time.

Dr. B is an amazing prof! He records all lectures and posts them on YouTube. The only grades are from 2 midterms and the final but open book and online. There is practice questions for the exams and he gives a clear breakdown of the units that will be tested on. They are also non-cumulative. I am taking another class with his next year

Brassard was an awesome prof. The class is graded by 3 tests, that were open book and online, slight time crunch but manageable. His lectures were super engaging and funny, and I found the class very easy and fun. Definite grade booster. Take his classes!

I got this grade with barely studying and just doing the practice tests the night before. His lectures are engaging and he's a funny guy. Would recommend.

I had four other classes this semester so I was genuinely so overwhelmed overtime. But this class was honestly the easiest thing I've ever done. A lot of the concepts were really just common sense, and Dr. Brassard made the exams strictly related to the lecture videos, which was incredible! Would definitely take another class with him if I could.

Great prof, very nice and funny. Records his lectures on youtube, very clear grading criteria. 5 mini assignments, 2 major assignments, 1 midterm, 1 final (non cumulative). Boring class though, mostly a requirement.

This guy is great, I really enjoyed this class too. Lot's of group discussions and really interesting material. The workload is fair and if you attend class you should be solid, highly recommend.