4.7

Ken Naumann

Biology - Langara College

4.7
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
90%
Would Retake
169
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4.7
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.6
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4.7
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90%

Would Retake

169

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What Students Say

Noone can replace him

BIOL1115 - 5.0 rating

Nauman is a very animated teacher, so his lectures will not put you to sleep

BIO1115 - 5.0 rating
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49%

Textbook Required

53%

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Reviews (169)
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3.0
BIO1115
Nov 5, 2002

Challenging and interesting. Excellent teacher!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Nov 8, 2002

sense of humor, but the exams are quite challenging

3.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 9, 2002

Challeging. HARD!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Nov 10, 2002

fun teacher, nice guy, tests are written and kinda hard

4.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Nov 11, 2002

Really good teacher, not too bad to look at, interesting stories

5.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Nov 11, 2002

Clear, challenging and interesting

4.0
3.0
1115
Nov 11, 2002

im so sad hes not teaching 1215. i think he secretly works for CBC radio

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Nov 20, 2002

he makes biology interesting! the BEST teacher i ever have!

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Nov 27, 2002

the sweetest pfor you could ever have

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Dec 6, 2002

the best prof i ever have

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Dec 14, 2002

a cool guy; and the notes r so clear !, the tests come right off them

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Jan 24, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIO1190
Jan 27, 2003

He's the best!!! I would recommend ppl to take him

5.0
2.0
BIO1191
Jan 27, 2003

Short and to the point, excellent notes given

5.0
3.0
BIO1190
Mar 2, 2003

Excellent teacher. clear notes. knowledgable and funny too

5.0
1.0
BIO
Mar 17, 2003

It's a great talent to speak at the level of an undegrad when you are as smart as Ken. Really cares about everyone.

4.0
2.0
BIO190
Mar 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
INVERT
May 22, 2003

Fun and funny teacher. Tests are almost pure vocabulary so take good notes. Lectures always prove entertaining (basal disk crawl) and informative. Gets you to look at the world differently.

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Jul 22, 2003

he's the best. excellent lecture, and note.

5.0
3.0
BIO1191
Aug 15, 2003

A great teacher. Lots of fun to be in his class.

5.0
3.0
BIO
Sep 15, 2003

great teacher...he always brings in examples of organisms or whatever he's teaching in if he can. passionate about his work.

5.0
2.0
INVERT
Nov 2, 2003

THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! obviously puts thought into how to present information in an absorbable format.

5.0
4.0
BIO1215
Nov 16, 2003

He's simply the best. Extremely clear notes. Obviously you have to study for this course. I've studied an av of 21 hours in one week for a midterm and ended up with a C+.

5.0
3.0
BIO1190
Dec 20, 2003

tests are fair..good teacher and yes he is a cutie!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Jun 5, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIO1191
Jul 29, 2004

was really good at pulling out the main info from the course and didn't overload anyone with frivelous details. notes were very clear, plus he's funny.

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 15, 2004

Ken is awesome. His notes are clear and concise, and his exams are very fair. He's also very warm, fun, and approachable... plus he's cute! If you have a chance to take one of his classes, you should!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 28, 2004

Ken is unbelievably clear and organized. He's ALWAYS prepared for his classes and is very helpful when you ask him questions or have concerns. Definitely go for his class!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 29, 2004

Ken is a graet teacher who always has his class notes at hand. He makes bio fun and he brings in different things fo the class to look at which are relivant to the class. if you need help he is there and as long as you study for his class you will do fine. watch out for the lab techs tho.

5.0
1.0
BIO1115
Dec 12, 2004

Ken is a professor youll be glad to have. enough said

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Dec 17, 2004

Good easy teacher!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
BIO1215
Jan 25, 2005

Ken's AWESOME. Notes are consice and easy to understand. Laid back. Straight forward quizzes, fun lectures. You won't fall asleep in class. He makes bacteria seem interesting!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Feb 18, 2005

Ken is probably one of the coolest teachers around. He makes learning very easy, hes got a good sense of humour and tons of cool stuff that he brings in to class. If you study whats given to you the tests and quizzes are no problem. Super nice and extremely helpful. Clear and concise notes.

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Mar 22, 2005

I guess there's really nothing bad at all to say about this teacher!! He's so nice and charming that going to his classes are not boring at all! Hes so cute when he tries to imitate organisms that he's teaching! i highly recommend this teacher for biology!!! His notes are fantasic and HE"S SO CUTE!!

5.0
2.0
BIOLOGY1115
Apr 5, 2005

THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAVE!!! I LOVE HIS CLASS SO MUCH.VERY HELPFUL AND FUNNY!!! DEFINETELY RECOMMEND HIM..THE BEST PERSON AND TEACHER EVER!!!

4.0
4.0
BIOL1215
Apr 27, 2005

NOT SURE WHO MARKED OUR FINAL EXAM BUT THE END RESULT WAS NOT GOOD. HE TAUGHT US FOR 1 WEEK WHICH WAS PLEASENT BUT HE DIDNT GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO DETAIL THE MATERIAL THAT HOEKSTRA AND HE WILL EXAM OF THE EXAM. I STUDIED SOOOO HARD FOR THAT EXAM AND I DIDNT COME OUT WITH A JUST MARK

5.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2005

Dude, this guy is friggin awesome! Very laid back and chillaxed but loves what he studies. He's definately got enthusiasm for his subject and is very knowledgable and helpful - very clear concise notes. He makes your studying and class time easy and enjoyable

5.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Oct 11, 2005

Ken is a great teacher!!! He gives very clear notes (w/handouts as well!!) His tests come from notes.. No need to study from textbook anymore! He is enthusiastic in teaching and gives the class a "mystery" item everyday to guess! I'll be taking him again for sure in Biol 1215... Tests can be a little tricky but just study hard and you'll be fine.

5.0
4.0
BIOL1215
Dec 8, 2005

Ken is an awesome instructor. He teaches with enthusiasm. You'll soon find yourself interested with invertebrates. If he doesn't know the answer to a question, he'll give you a scientific guess, base from facts, etc. You have to come to class to understand the lessons. Recommended if you're hard working since exams are on the tough side. Will take him again (InvertBio).

5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Dec 13, 2005

Ken is a great teacher. I just had the final exam yesterday. It was fine. Though I ended the course with a C+, i do not regret taking this class with him at all. He is the best bio teacher there is. Too bad i could not get into his bio 1215 class. Im gonna miss ur class Ken!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Dec 19, 2005

Ken is an awesome teacher, one of the best I've ever had. He's a teacher who is really into teaching and knows his stuff. Every class he shows us these "Mystery Items" and talks about them. Funny guy. Tests are fair. I was a little disappointed with my mark cause I only got a C+. If you study hard you'll get an A.

5.0
2.0
BIO1191
Feb 18, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
BIO1215
Apr 26, 2006

He is a very enthusiastic teacher, and cares about his students. I didn't really like the tests - he asked too many questions that forced you to extrapolate from the material, which is more of a test of your imagination than your knowledge. But overall it was a good course.

5.0
2.0
1191
Apr 26, 2006

Ken is an awesome teacher. He's funny and makes the class interested. His tests aren't too bad (of course if u study) but I'm a lil disappointed w/ his final.. But I really did learned alot in his class b/c of his teaching style and that he never makes u fall asleep!!! So, be glad & consider urself lucky if u can reg in his class.

5.0
2.0
BIO2450
Sep 1, 2006

Ken is an amazing person. He is a great prof and you will not regret taking his class. Lectures are fun, notes are as clear as day, exams are fair, labs are spilling with extra info... I could go on, but you should just see for yourself!

5.0
2.0
BIO2450
Oct 30, 2006

BEST TEACHER EVER! Take him for 1st year if possible. 2nd year Invert is a blast! Recommend it to anyone. Class is always exciting, and labs are all hands-on. Plus, you get to go to Bamfield, which is insane. Most interesting class i've ever taken.

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Nov 10, 2006

He is great. he explains everything clearly. And he will answer your question well. He is nice too. And he is fun in class. Also, he will try to make the class more interesting by explaining something outside the material course but not put it in exam. Just for fun! I recommended this teacher

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Nov 12, 2006

GREATEST TEACHER EVER!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 14, 2006

amazing! he makes you want to learn. He makes everything fun and interesting. He is really good at explaining things as well.

5.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Nov 30, 2006

soooooooo good. He made everything clear and fun and very interesting. He changed the way I look at teachers and inspired the whole class. I feel like giving him a presant

5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Dec 5, 2006

AWESOMEST BIO TEACHER EVER!!! he even has a phd too.

5.0
3.0
BIOL1190
Dec 6, 2006

An awesome teacher. Really goes out of his way for his students - he's interested in his students' success and most of all understanding of the material. Oh yeah, he's kind of cute to watch for the 1 hour and a half or so.

5.0
1.0
BIOL1115
Dec 7, 2006

Just take his class n u will know what he is all about...full of wisdom!!!

5.0
1.0
BIOL1115
Dec 15, 2006

Ken is awesome. His notes are so clear that you don't need to read the textbook. Tests and quizzes are easy as they are taken directly from the notes. Lectures are interesting too. I highly recommend this guy.

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Jan 9, 2007

Ken is so awesome! He makes all the lectures exciting and entertaining. Difficult concepts become so clear because he is great at his job. He is easy to talk to and truely loves his job! His tests were great if you study and is a fair marker! I definately recommend Ken for everybody.

5.0
4.0
BIO1215
Feb 20, 2007

will love to take his class over and over again. clear easy but do pay attention in his class and study hard and u will do good. is helpful and willing to help if needed. and is flamin hot!

5.0
3.0
BIO1215
Apr 13, 2007

I loved this Guy best teacher ever. tests are just like his note but make sure you go to classes lots of inclass stuff which might come on exams. CLASS IS INTESTIN AND I DIDN"T MISS ONE.

4.0
3.0
BIOL1215
Jun 18, 2007

Ken's great. I liked his class. There's a LOT to memorze though but that's about the course, not the teacher. He made clear notes so it's easier for us to learn. He's a fair marker. I recommend him!

5.0
5.0
BIOL1215
Jun 21, 2007

SOO HOTT! Mostly showed up to class just so that i cud gaze my eyeballs out at him! that aside, he is an awesome prof..inspirational, knows so much and obviously loves what he is doing. read his notes over and over, dont need the text at all..but do attend his lectures..so know it inside out. quizzes and test will b fair if u study the notes

5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Nov 14, 2007

He is seriously the best teacher ever!! He make bio so interesting and brings in mystery objects to almost every class. I have learnt more about geography from his bio class than in my geography class!! I wish he taught all my courses. Go to class b/c tests are from notes (if he tells you something will not be on exams, it won't!!)

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Nov 16, 2007

he's the best bio teacher and i'm not going to take any other one's bio course except KEN's!!!! Tests are like his notes and u do not need text books at all...funny guy and his course is so helpful!!AAAAAAA+++++++++ instructor!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Dec 10, 2007

Ken is one of the best teacher I ever had...he is extremely helpful... he always bring something interesting to show the class....His classes are never boring....one great thing is you do not have to study the text book..just study his notes and you'll do good....

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Dec 11, 2007

good!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Dec 14, 2007

It really doesn't get any better than this prof!! I am taking another one of his classes!! weeeee

4.0
4.0
BIOL1215
Apr 3, 2008

His class lectures are interesting and he's very interesting to watch. It's crucial that you get all his notes from his in class lectures and study them really well and you'll do very good on his exams and quizzes. His notes are extremely clear and easy to read.

5.0
1.0
BIO1115
Aug 6, 2008

Excellent! Even, that doesn't completely say it about Mr.Naumann... he's beyond words... just GREAT! Always with a smile on his face... of the likes of those cute disney characters! I hated Bio for being an all memorization course, but Ken's fairytale like teaching makes it all a breeze. Crystal clear notes, easiest exams!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :).

5.0
4.0
BIOL1115
Dec 18, 2008

Took BIOL 1115 with Ken and he really made the subject matter interesting and I looked forward to the 8:30am class (which says something in itself). Unfortunately, he wasn't able to finish teaching the class that semester and we ended up having Cam Macdonald and Anoush Dadgar who were far less knowledgeable or interesting. Take Ken if you can.

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Feb 8, 2009

Interesting course. Great teacher! Made the whole lecture interesting and very engaging. Tho the lecture is 2 hrs long, it doesn't tire me at all. He has a very clear way to explain things. Always look fwd to attend his classes. Bottom line..Highly recommended!! :)

4.0
2.0
BIO1115
Apr 7, 2009

Ken is awesome! his notes are great and easy to understand. even though the class was 2 hours long, i really enjoyed it. ken made it fun. plus he's so cute! he always showed us random cool pictures of the places he travelled to and his wife and daughter. TAKE HIS CLASS or you'll regret it!

3.0
4.0
BIO1215
Feb 8, 2010

feel hard, some questions are not clear

3.0
5.0
BIO1215
Apr 13, 2010

test is so hard. question sometimes is not clear and straightforward. it ruin my interest in the biology.

5.0
1.0
MATH1215
May 3, 2010

awesome prof, I took two classes with him. His notes are clear and there's no surprises on his exams. All exam questions are based on his notes. only downfall is if you miss a class you HAVE to get the notes off someone. He's also good looking. if you're gonna take Bio, take it with him. He's great!

5.0
3.0
BIO1215
May 8, 2010

His notes are clear, structured, and fairly easy to comprehend. All of his test questions are directly from his notes. The only thing is that you have to take notes in class so attending class is pretty important. As a person, he's super nice and very helpful. I would take another class with him.

4.0
2.0
BIO1215
May 19, 2010

Ken is a great prof. His notes are a streamlined version of the text. he picks out all of the important parts of the text so you dont memorize stuff you dont need. attendance is mandatory though. you need to go to class to get the material that will be covered in the exam. He is extremely helpful and it is possible to get a good mark.

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Jun 23, 2010

Ken is a fantastic teacher. My classes with him were 2 hour classes and every time he said "okay let's end it there today" I was always ready to go another 2 hours. He explains things well and is very willing to help with any question you might have. Can't wait to have him again.

5.0
1.0
BIOL1215
Aug 18, 2010

Awesome intsructor, loves to answer questions in class, text book not really needed. He likes to bring samples to class to see if you can classify them properly! I can't wait to have him again!

5.0
3.0
BIO1215
Nov 19, 2010

the best Bio teacher I ever had. His notes are great and I always have a great time in his class, very nice and helpful not bad looking either.

5.0
2.0
BIO1215
Nov 25, 2010

Awesome teacher, his notes are compact and to the point. Nice guy. I would take his class in a heart beat.

5.0
3.0
BIO1215
Dec 1, 2010

Great prof! He always seems to have an interesting story that makes even the dryest material seem very cool

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Dec 22, 2010

Ken is a really good teacher, I would absolutely take another class with him. Lectures make sense and he often has cool things like fossils to pass around. Also, he let us know we didn't need the latest edition of the textbook: Thanks, Ken, for saving me $150!

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Feb 12, 2011

One of the best teachers I've had at Langara. No need to buy the expensive text book. His notes are clear and understanding them is all you need to do well. He's so nice, easy to talk to, helpful, passionate. I'm not strong academically, but I've been getting good marks in his class. He keeps things interesting and fun. Definitely recommend!

5.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Mar 31, 2011

The best biology teacher I've ever had! Ken explains everything clearly and thoroughly, and adds jokes to his lectures which spices up the class! He is willing to dedicate all the time in the world to help students with anything they want! You don't even have to buy the textbook; his tests are straight from his notes! No killer questions on tests!

5.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Apr 21, 2011

Best bio teacher ever. His notes are crystal clear, at least to me, and he explains everything in full. I never studied the textbooks, only his notes that he gives during lecture and I did fine on the tests. You can only get the notes in class though so attendance is sort of required. I would definitely take him again!

5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Apr 23, 2011

Excellent Biology teacher. If you understand and remember what he puts on his notes/handouts, you will do well (never had to look through the textbook).

5.0
2.0
BIO1
Nov 12, 2011

I honestly believe that he should teach all the biology courses offered in Langara. His notes are very organized and through, and very easy to study for the test.

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 29, 2011

He is always happy. He could be talking about gross bugs that live in your skin and have a smile from ear to ear. And he is always dressed sharp which is nice. Good teacher!

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Dec 15, 2011

Ken is fantastic, take him! His notes are perfectly distilled, no excess. I only used the text as a reference for more detail. Everything that we were tested on came right from the notes. Good humour, and interesting anecdotes. Brings in fossils almost every class. Also, he's a very fair (maybe generous) marker, which helps.

4.0
3.0
BIO1215
Mar 27, 2012

Quizzes almost ever week based on the most recently learned chapter or section of lecture notes. Both exams and quiz questions are directly out of lecture notes, knowing how to explain and connect concepts helps a lot when writing exams. Very straight forward. Textbook only used for its pictures and for definitions and to fill out lab manual.

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Jun 24, 2012

Ken is just simply amazing. He is so knowledgeable and explains everything in ways that EVERYONE can understand.you cannot get good marks in this class without studying, but Ken sets it up so that if you do study, you WILL do well. Best teacher I have ever had.

4.0
4.0
BIO1215
Sep 12, 2012

A good teacher but not for the faint of heart. His final is really interesting though, as it makes you really put what you learned to practical use. He really has a passion for what he teaches though and it shows. Does a lot of hands-on examples of what he teaches in class, which helps. He is laid back, but his quizs are rather brutal.

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Nov 26, 2012

I took Ken for 1115 and 1215. His classes are always interesting and the notes are very clear. The weekly quizzes really help with studying for the midterms. He is always avaliable to ask questions in the labs. Take this prof if you want a good mark in Bio. If you study his notes and review you'll do well.

5.0
2.0
HSC1140
Nov 27, 2012

This is my 1st semester and he is the kind of teacher that makes you feel empowered. Just finished my last day of class today, and I'm starting to miss this teacher... that's something i don't get a lot, if ever

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Nov 29, 2012

Greatest teacher I've ever had. Very organized, very fair marker, teaches really well, brings fossils every class which he collected himself then asks students to guess what they are. I love the way he maintains his eye level with whom he's speaking to, and his smile is always sincere :) quizes every week, midterms, finals, all based on notes.

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Nov 30, 2012

I wish he could teach all biology courses in Langara! He's not only an awesome instructor, but also a very nice guy! Sometimes he puts pictures of his summer vacation with his wife & daughter at the end of the slides :) very organized notes, explains things in plain simple English, ask him any questions or he'll be disappointed :)

5.0
1.0
BIOL1215
Dec 5, 2012

study off his notes and you will do fine. nice guy

4.0
4.0
HSCI0000
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 2, 2014

No textbook! His quizzes are purely based on notes so you'd better take good ones and attend class. He's approachable, on topic, flexible. The exams are hard, but you shouldn't fail them as long as you attended class. Assignments are easy, just follow instructions

5.0
1.0
BIOL1115
Apr 11, 2014

Simply amazing professor!No textbook required and everything on the exams are from his notes. I only wish he was teaching more the higher level biology courses

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
May 21, 2014

I only had ken for one class first year, but now in my third year he still asks me about my day when I run into him in the halls. He is so interested in teaching it's unreal. He does a great job at it too.

5.0
2.0
1115
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2014

Great prof, very enthusiastic, great lectures. Follow along the lecture and the tests are a breeze

5.0
3.0
1215
Nov 26, 2014

His notes were great and fill in the blank format so you don't have to write everything down. He keeps the class interesting and tells stories as well as brings stuff into classes like fossils to see. Clear with what he wants. would take again

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2014

Excellent class. I would definitely take a class with Ken again. Really passionate and thoughtful in his lectures and explanation. Show up, participate, study.

5.0
4.0
BIOL1215
Dec 16, 2014

Ken is awesome! I found this course a lot of work, but I didn't mind because Ken's lectures were basically like watching the best documentary films ever. I loved his biology jokes. He's passionate, kind, well-spoken, fair, and awesome! My familyfriends are not sick of my biology facts yet. He helped me find my passion! Thank you, Ken!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2015

Friendly, informative and interesting. Cares about what he teaches and it shows.

4.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Mar 6, 2015

Ken is a great instructor. He makes tough lectures sound easy and encourages to ask questions if you don't understand something. He brings a lot of interesting fossils to class and tells lovely stories about them. I highly recommend taking classes with Ken, especially if you never used to like biology. Believe me, you'll enjoy it!

5.0
2.0
BIOL1215
Apr 29, 2015

Ken is brilliant AND a great teacher. His lectures were so clear (and funny) that I barely needed to review my notes for quizzes - just had to brush up on names. Pay attention to the lectures, and labs will go much better for knowing "why" you're doing them. Also, passing around 2bil year old fossils like it's no big thing? COOL!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
May 1, 2015

Ken was a great instructor and this course was very interesting. I went into this course hating biology from high school, but now I'm planning on taking a course in mathematical biology. It's no surprise that he won an excellence in teaching award. Thanks Dr. Naumann (and yes, the fossils were neat).

5.0
1.0
BIOL1115
May 6, 2015

awesome teacher. Noone can replace him.

5.0
1.0
1215
Grade: A-
Oct 7, 2015

Great prof, engaging lectures Clear detailed notes, easy to learn from

5.0
2.0
1115
Oct 8, 2015

His lecturing skills are phenomenal. He doesn't just babble using jargons (which we're trying to learn in the first place! coughproffscough!!) He explains everything in layman's terms first and then explains what bio 1115 equivalent is, or vice versa. He has weekly quizzes that are clear cut, if you were paying attention in lecture easy 10/10.

5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Nov 6, 2015

Best prof I've had. He's super knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches and explains things in super simple terms, which a LOT of profs don't. His lectures are awesome and he gives fantastic examples to what he's teaching that makes it easy to relate and also extremely memorable. Such a nice guy as well and loves showing off his family!

4.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Nov 7, 2015

Ken Naumann is a brilliant professor.

5.0
2.0
BIO2450
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2015

Best biology prof. Inspired me to continue my studies in bio so now I'm majoring in bio. Tells awesome stories that tie into the lecture so u can remember them on the exam. Exams are fair and he helps a lot. He's funny and very clear with excellent lecture notes. Don't need a textbook. Easy to get A in this class with him. He's just awesome!!!!

5.0
1.0
BIO2450
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2015

Ken is an amazing Professor. His lectures are memorable & His knowledge is endless. If you get a chance to take his class you will not be let down. You will be engaged and excited about biology for years to come. Keep being awesome Ken!!!

4.0
4.0
BIO1115
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2015

His multiple choice questions are tough. A little on the tricky side, weird wording of questions. I managed to get an A with no textbook. Know your stuff and pay attention to the outline in the beginning of the notes, make sure you can explain all the points. He is great when it comes to lab time. But I would not take him again.

5.0
4.0
BIO1215
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 5, 2016

Amazing prof! Highly recommend!

4.0
2.0
BIO1115
Apr 4, 2016

I love Ken! So glad I had the opportunity to be in his class. His tests are easy and based off his notes. I should've studied harder, but that was my fault. He teaches so well and is very engaging. He truly cares about his students. Being in his class always brought a smile to my face. HE'S AWESOME!!!!

4.0
3.0
HSC1140
Grade: B
Apr 4, 2016

He is a great prof, would take him again. He really loves what he is teaching and cares about his students. I thought he would be an easy marker, but turns out he actually is quite a tough marker on tests, but easy on the assignments. He tends to get moody sometimes when he is tired, but I don't blame him. all in all, I did enjoy his lectures!!

1.0
5.0
HSC1140
Apr 13, 2016

Thought his class would be easy BUT I was WRONG. He is a very hard marker especially on exams. Make sure you study your ass off for his exams. Also attend every class for notes or rely on someone to give you the notes because you will need them! His lectures are boring.

5.0
1.0
BIO1115
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2016

Ken is a very nice and enthusiastic teacher. He states very clear what he expects from you, just attend classes and focus on his handouts, you will get an A+ like I do. No need to read the book or Launchpad. He always welcome you in his office and explain questions using vivid examples so very clear, funny and easy to remember. Good GPA booster.

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: A+
May 21, 2016

Amazing. Probably the best professor I've had in post-secondary, his lectures are clear and engaging and he makes acing his class entirely straight forward. It's clear that he is passionate about the subject and material and that makes learning it 100x easier, if you have the option TAKE HIS CLASS!!

5.0
2.0
BIOL1115
Grade: A-
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

Ken teaches the material very well. For and biology course memorization takes time to study but the lectures and note packets Ken provides makes it super easy to study the correct material. The quizzes are super straight forward from the notes and exams are the same way. Send some time studying and you'll do very well.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIO1115
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Ken is a great prof. Shud be everyone s favorite. Soooooo amazing n interesting lectures. Bestest prof. Must to take. Grab him as soon as u can. Gud luk

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

The most amazing biology class ever had. Passes out fossils or materials to give us a wider sight in biology. Very consistent and gives clear instructions. Sometimes he tells you not to copy sth on the board and asks u to do it at home by urself, which can efficiently gain a better understanding of the materials.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIOL1115
Grade: B-
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

If you thinking of taking Biology courses, take Ken! I had him for the first semester at Langara, and his lectures were amazingly good! He inspired me to study more biology and I really enjoy it. His exams are hard, I have to say. You need a lot of preparation for them. But he's always there for you to help, and he's one of the greatest bio prof!!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed his lectures. The way he teaches makes this tough subject easy for u.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2017
Would take again

Ken is an amazing professor. He covers a lot of material in each lecture but he makes it very interesting and entertaining. His passion for biology is so evident that it's almost contagious. He's very helpful and patient during office hours as well. Take him if you can, you won't regret it!

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
May 1, 2017
Would take again

Ken Naumann is an amazing professor. I found his lectures fascinating and the note packets he provides make it easy to stay organized an on top of the material. He is also very clear about what to expect on exams. I would definitely take another class taught by him.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2017
Would take again

Dude. Do it. Nauman is a very animated teacher, so his lectures will not put you to sleep. There's a lot of material and the tests are a little heavy, but trust me you'll do fine as long as you take good notes and study. I genuinely enjoyed his lectures and I hope you will too :)

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
BIOL1115
Grade: B-
Jan 1, 2018
Would take again

His quizzes/midterms were harder than I thought they'd be. He's amazing at teaching and his lectures were very, very good but I didn't really like him or the class for some reason.. Everyone else seemed to have a blast though! :)

Amazing lectures
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

He is a fabulous teacher!!! Makes the lectures super interesting and interactive.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Mar 25, 2018
Would take again

Ken is a very caring professor who is opened with questions that his students ask. Hi explanations and responses to the students' questions are so clear and thorough. He gives weekly quizzes (not very hard) on his power point lecture notes and you will be able to answer them without any difficulty as long as you review your notes regularly

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

Amazing Prof. Very passionate and knowledgeable about biology. He breaks down big concepts and explains it clearly. Review your notes regularly and you will be fine. I recommend taking his classes :)

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor, would love to take more classes with him .... great stories and lectures.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

Take Ken! His lectures are so engaging he makes the most boring topics somehow fascinating and hilarious. His weekly quizzes keep you on top of the workload and the note packages help a lot when it come to reviewing for exams. Only con is he is tough marker and looks for specific wording of things.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

Beeeessssssst proffff everrrrrr. He is very good at explaining the material. He always answers your questions. He is honestly really good.

5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

He's an amazing, compassionate, and understanding professor. He's always willing to help students out and his lectures and slides are detailed and interesting. His quizzes and exams are off of his (fill in the blanks) notes, and I have not used my textbook at all. He brings different bones and fossils to class and ties it into his class. Super fun.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO1115
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

His notes are very helpful and understandable. Weekly quizzes keep you on top of the material. Test can be very difficult if you dont understand the lectures/notes because most of the test is written. Nice personality encourages questions to further extend knowledge.

5.0
1.0
BIO1115
Grade: A-
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

best prof ever. you don't need a textbook, he provides notes but you have to attend all of his classes (his classes aren't boring) to stay on track. exams are quizzes are straight forward right out of the notes he provide. Dont skip his class, study off the notes and you should be able to get a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HSCI1140
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

very enthusiastic professor, good lectures, encourages tons of participation and poses tons of theoretical question to prompt debate. Overall great prof, definitely take a class with him if you can. Gives you a study guide (thought the study guide is basically everything on the notes), study it and you'll ace his tests, my lowest test mark was 92%

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

lectures are interesting and inspiring, he's really good at breaking complicated definition into smth familiar to u. Notes r provided with blank so participation is necessary to fill in whats in the class. Tests and quizzes r based on what he said in the lecture even the smallest thing can be asked so be aware

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 2, 2020
Would take again

such an awesome biology teacher! if you have to take biology, take it with Ken!! lectures are engaging and fun. we had weekly quizzes to make sure we were understanding the material. very helpful!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

If you want to understand and not memorize biology he is an amazing teacher!! comes up with great ways to explain complex topics and does weekly tutorials to go over any questions follow with weekly quiz which usually are based on lecture workbook questions. study the notes given for midterms and youre good

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Nov 22, 2020
Would take again

In one sentence: HE IS THE BEST

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 30, 2021
Would take again

Ken is really amazing! This is my second time taking the course because clearly, my first professor wasn't good at all. This is a heavily loaded course so your professor does matter! He provides fill in the blank notes and makes sure you understand the topic rather than memorize it. DO the workbooks for an easy pass. Just great!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Ken is the best! He knows everything in detail. There are weekly quizzes, which are not very hard. Two midterms and one final exam, that was harder than expected.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIOL1115
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

he's the best! weekly routine of watching videos and filling out your notes and workbook, also weekly quizzes, so you can keep up with the materials and wouldn't struggle as much on the exams. they're a bit trickier than expected but not too bad! 10/10!

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIO1215
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

best bio prof I've ever had! attend the tutorials, pay attention and take notes and you'll do fine. ALWAYS do the workbook questions, they help so much and sometimes he'll give the same/similar questions on exams. lectures are enjoyable to watch and not super long, overall super chill 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIOL1215
Grade: A-
Sep 6, 2021
Would take again

Ken is an incredibly knowledgeable professor and his lectures were very interesting. I found this course very difficult as there was a lot of material to study for exams. It takes a lot of studying but overall a great course and professor.

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
BIO1118
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

ken is hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had. he's passionate about ecology & it really comes across in his lectures, which make them a lot more enjoyable. it's a memorization-heavy course, but he makes the content interesting (even brings in fossils & other cool stuff to look at) & weekly quizzes have similar questions to the exams.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BIOL1115
Jun 17, 2022
Would take again

The best bio instructor at Langara

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
1115
Grade: A-
Mar 29, 2023
Would take again

He is a great professor but a little hard marker. His lectures are very interesting , if you want to have a good biology class with interesting fossilised rocks and shells in class, go for him.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
1215
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2023
Would take again

Ken helps make the class more enjoyable, entertaining, and lively! He brings in fossils or little items each week to try and engage the class! There is a lot of material to be covered but feel free to reach out to him if some things aren't clicking right away. Make sure to do the workbook questions as he puts similar ones on the test!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
3.0
3.0
1215
Grade: B-
May 6, 2023

Lecture notes are not very Microsoft-word-friendly. Would definitely recommend using a tablet or printing the note packages entirely. Marking scheme is inconsistent (got 5/10 changed to 7.5/10 on a quiz after comparing my quiz paper to other similar ones). Told us to keep answers in point-form/concise then docked marks for answers being too short.

Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2023
Would take again

I love biology and I loved this class. Attendance isn't mandatory but you'll fall behind in note packages if you miss a lot. It is very note heavy but bio always is. Weekly quizzes really help to stay on track. Very funny and brings a lot of enthusiasm to each class! Would def recommend taking his courses!

Hilarious
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
1115
Mar 12, 2024
Would take again

Best professor in the world

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2024
Would take again

He is one of my favourite professors in Langara. He gives notes with a small amount of wording with the main ideas which is very helpful as a study guide. Also, he is very nice and helpful in terms of asking questions and going to his office hours.

Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
BIO1115
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

Ken is such an amazing individual Biology 1115 and 1118 with him has ben such an amazing adventure. He is precise with his notes and does not give unnecessary information. His questions require you to apply the knowledge learnt from class and he never asks anything not to do with what he teaches.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Ken's classes are engaging and focused on understanding, not just memorizing. The weekly quizzes keep you on track, and his comprehensive notes make studying a breeze. Definitely try Unstuck ai for extra prep - it's a lifesaver!

3.0
3.0
BIO2450
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2024
Would take again

No quizzes. 15% midterm, 30% lab, 25% final exam, 15% seminar project where you solo present a topic of your choice. Notes are fill in the blank & aren't posted. He provides a study workbook/guide for each chapter which is similar to his exam questions and what you can expect. Lectures are good, he likes to bring specimens for you to view.

Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

Ken is literally marvellous. I would have him as my bio college prof in every life if I reincarcinated. He truly cares about his students and is a super geek for biology. His lectures are really fun and he uses great examples to visualize more complex topics. I'm probably a bit biased since I love bio myself but he really teaches well!!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

Ken is fantastic! He's incredibly passionate about Biology and uses examples for each term so that it is easy to follow! The classes are very subject heavy, and he doesn't print the notes packages, which is a bit of a nuisance, however his immersive lectures make up for it! I highly recommend him for anybody needing a biology class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIOL1215
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

He teaches just as great when he taught 1115. Though 1215 was a lot more heavier than 1115 I had to double my study for some units. If you do have him as your prof, pop by his office frequently and ask him questions. There were times that I wish that I asked him but never did. He's very kind and always willing to clarify anything.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
INVERT
Grade: C
Aug 19, 2025

you know what to expect

3.0
5.0
BIO1115
Oct 30, 2025

This prof is pretty good however, he will use up ALL the time he needs every lecture.. sometimes going overtime. His notes are fill in the blank (use ipad or print a notes out) but make sure before every lecture you are awake. He talks pretty slow.. make sure to stay awake! and always make sure to STUDY for weekly quizzes! would take again but idk

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO101
Grade: C
Nov 26, 2025

Marks way too hard

Tough grader
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
BIO101
Grade: C
Nov 26, 2025

Every week you'll get a quiz Goodluck he marks hard for no reason and isn't consistent.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
BIO1115
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

Ken is an an amazing and enthusiastic prof. His lectures are very important, he explains concepts very well and ensures that students gets a well understanding. His weekly quizzes are very helpful as it ensures you to always be on track. Although his midterms are bit hard, by doing his workbook questions and note package questions, I got an A+.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
1115
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

He is GOATed and rightfully so. Super passionate about teaching. Bio is a lot so don't expect good grades from just doing nothing. He's chill and super knowledgeable about his fossils. Do not skip any classes, he uses every single bit of class time to do lectures. Would recommend

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1115
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Ken is an amazing Biology professor who ensures you understand the material he teaches. He provides great analogies to explain the functions of cells and is overall an engaging teacher during his lectures. His quizzes are straightforward, but his midterms are somewhat tough and require more detail on specific processes. Overall, an amazing prof!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
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