4.8

Preeti Karwal

Biology - University of Toronto at Mississauga

4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
141
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

141

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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141 total ratings

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What Students Say

Her tests and grading are fair and she places great emphasis on developing other skills

BIO477 - 5.0 rating

Lectures are very straight forward and easy to grasp

BIO372 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

36%

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Based on 106 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (44)
A (27)
A- (24)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 133 reported grades
A+: 44
A: 27
A-: 24
Not sure yet: 19
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Amazing lectures (75)
Caring (59)
Accessible outside class (57)
Clear grading criteria (47)
Lecture heavy (32)
Respected (21)
Gives good feedback (20)
Inspirational (11)
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Ratings by Course

BIO477

5.0

(25)

BIO372

4.9

(35)

BIO207

4.8

(73)

bio370

4.7

(7)
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BIO477

2.6

BIO372

2.5

BIO207

2.3

bio370

2.3

Reviews (140)
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A-
May 12, 2023
Would take again

One of the most caring professor I have ever had at UTM. She cares deeply about her students' ability to truly understand class content and make connections between disciplines. She is very approachable and patient, always looking for ways to answer questions. Her tests and grading are fair and she places great emphasis on developing other skills.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
BIO372
Grade: A-
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Lectures are very straight forward and easy to grasp. Professor explains concepts in a very simplified, interesting and logical approach. She is very approachable beyond lectures and an understanding professor when it comes to students work load. Assessments are doable if you put in the work.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal's lecture slides have all the material necessary to do well in this course and they are easy to understand. She gives lots of practice questions before the midterm and exam, so students know exactly what to expect going into an assessment. The assignment is also very do-able. Attend lectures and review to do well in this course.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: Rather not say
May 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal's lectures were very interesting. If you show up to lecture and pay attention, then it is easy to do well in the course. The tests were very fair as well. Overall, she was one of my favorite professors this year and could tell that she really cared about her students and wanted them to do well.10/10 would recommend.

5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A
May 15, 2023
Would take again

Great and caring Professor. Go to lecture, take notes, study them and you will do well.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal's lectures are easy to understand and follow. She relates concepts from previous years to help us grasp the material better. The term tests are fair. Attend lectures and review lecture notes to do well in the course.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A-
May 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor is exceptional. Her detailed lectures are easily understandable due to her easy-going style. She takes the time to ensure we grasp all concepts fully. Tests are fair, focusing on understanding, not just memorization. Best of all, she simplifies complex textbook readings. A gem!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A
May 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal is really interesting and easy to talk to. Her lectures are easy to understand, and breaks down difficult ideas in a manner that is reasonable. She cares about her students, which makes her easy to talk to outside of class. The tests are fair, all you do is attend classes! She is without a doubt one of my favourite bio faculty.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: B+
May 27, 2023
Would take again

Highly recommended! Took this course in fall, and definitely got blessed by this course. Professor is easy going, reasonable with tests. If I am being honest, i missed few lectures in start which dropped my grade, but definietly attend lectures, the test practice sessions are always helpful. do try to get use of office hours and review sessions!

Get ready to read
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor who genuinely cares about her students. I've learned so much from her, you can't go wrong with professor Karwal!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A-
Jun 1, 2023
Would take again

If you get a chance to take molecular biology with prof preeti, definitely take it. I am glad i could take course under her. The tests, quizes, practice sessions are all fair and definitely the slides were perfect from the boring textbook readings. If you want to do well, attend lecture and definitely use her help and practice assignments!

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2023
Would take again

Great lecturer, always asks questions to students regarding course content during lecture to help with comprehension of course material and very approachable for questions of course content is unclear.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Jun 1, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal demonstrated excellent teaching skills and ensured that her students excelled in every assessment. Lectures were clear and comprehensible, with midterms being more than fair so long as you studied the required lectures. Overall, Professor Karwal is a great instructor and I would highly recommend her!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2023
Would take again

amazoing prof, very passionate about the subject and will make material easy to understand. Also lots of hints regarding test and exam.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Karwal was a very nice professor - her lectures were clear and detailed, assessments were designed in a fair manner, and she was always available to answer student questions. She always interacted with students and made sure we understood everything. I would definitely recommend taking a class with Prof. Karwal!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing professor, nothing but good things to say. She was immensely caring about her students. She taught in a manner that was very clear and built upon knowledge from prior courses. The course itself was content heavy but she made it easier to understand and digest all the information. Her lectures are really thorough too!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

Prof Karwal is a great lecturer. She is super clear and was so helpful anytime I asked for clarification. The tests and exam were not difficult at all, especially if you attend lectures. She is helpful in terms of study prep and outlining exactly what would be on the test. I was scared of taking molecular bio but I would definitely recommend her

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 23, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is one of the best biology professors I have ever had! she is caring and knowledgeable. It is clear to see she cares about the success of her students. She explains everything on her slides, and will give you hints about the test. If you attend lectures and ask questions it is easy to do well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 23, 2023
Would take again

She is so approachable and sweet, never made me feel like i could not ask her a question. She would stay back to answer any questions and overall an amazing experience with her. I even remember asking a question about a different course concept and she was so helpful and sweet. Truly an amazing professor!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2023
Would take again

A very caring professor with clear standards. Tests were returned very quickly and were all very fair.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Sep 2, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal is a very helpful prof. she would always take up questions and spend time to ensure her students really understood the content. Her tests are not too difficult if you pay attention in class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2023
Would take again

She is an awesome prof. She explains things really nicely and her tests are pretty fair too.

5.0
4.0
BIO477
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

She's really nice. She isn't easy, but she's actually pretty fair. You should also go to lecture, she's pretty entertaining!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing lecturer and a kind person that really cares about her students. She does a great job in explaining the content and makes time for students after class even outside office hours. She even responds to questions via email 2 hours before the exam, no other prof has done that for me. Take her classes she is the best!!!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO372
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

I had professor Karwal for both Bio372 and Bio477. She was a great professor in both cases. Although the material of the class is heavy, she is always there to help her students and gives detailed lectures about the content. She also ensures her tests are based on what she teaches. She is kind and genuinely cares for all her students.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal is very knowledgeable on the course content and provides deeper insights to help understand each pathways relating to cancer.

5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor and very inspiring to her students. Teaches the subject clearly.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing professor. Her lectures were very clear and provided a deeper understanding of the molecular pathways of cancer. She is also very kind and caring and makes sure all students understand the concepts of the lecture. Her tests were pretty fair straight from her lectures. I highly recommend taking any course she teaches!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karwal has been a great instructor for BIO477. She has been a great lecturer and is passionate about what she is teaching. She cares about her students and always offers her assistance. I would definitely recommend taking any course with her.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal was an excellent prof in many areas. Tests are only on lecture material(slides are detailed). She goes over each point and not just read over word for word. This helps to simply and approach difficult concepts in a different way. She welcomes questions on course material or her research, fostering an open and helpful environment.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

I took BIO372 and now BIO477 with her and she is my favorite professor at UTM. I switched into 477 after finding out she was teaching. She is very knowledgable and passionate on the topics that she teaches, and you can see this when she can answer questions clearly and concisely, referencing new research or even her own lab experiences.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO477
Grade: A-
Jan 23, 2024
Would take again

BIO477H5' was absolutely fantastic! The professor is amazing, one of the best biology professors I've had. She is very supportive, approachable, and caring. The course content provides a great foundation.The grading is super fair too. I highly recommend her class; it's a must-take! Pay attention in her lectures, and you're set for an awesome grade.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2024
Would take again

I took this course in the summer and it truly was one of the greatest courses I have taken. The professor is so knowledgeable, passionate about teaching, and has great teaching skills. She is very approachable, and the grading criteria are very fair. I enjoyed this course and I recommend it 100% if you have a chance to take it with this professor!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2024
Would take again

She is very caring and she helped me with a lot of course materials.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Jan 28, 2024
Would take again

This professor explains and clarifies points very well and she is able keep her lectures interesting while doing this.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2024
Would take again

This professor is extremely approachable and will explain any questions which students have. The lectures are additionally interesting and her grading is fair.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

This professor is one of the best in the UTM biology department. She is caring and willing to answer any questions. She also has a great passion for what she is teaching. The test was fair, and the grading for the presentation was nice. I'll recommend her if you need any 400-level biology courses.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

She's a tremendous professor. Unlike most professors she helps you get a good grade. She isn't stubborn and doesn't adhere to mundane teaching approaches. In this course, I think you'll find that grades aren't a big worry as success is guaranteed if you study a bit. Instead, you find yourself fascinated with the content. Fair tester as well!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Preeti is an exceptional instructor. Her teaching style is not only clear but also engaging, making complex concepts easy to grasp. She's incredibly nice and always willing to help students understand the material better. She is one of the best Biology professors I have come across at UTM.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Prof Preeti is a great professor , she is always very accessible and great teacher in general, her office hours are pretty helpful but her email/discussion board Q/A's are very quick and easy to access. She is very determined to make sure students understand complex problems, what I suggest is, keeping up with the content, as it is easy to slack .

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Lectures were always engaging and she made the learning environment comfortable and enjoyable. I truly admired the way she involved us during lectures, as this made them seem more intimate and allowed better learning. She was also always approachable and willing to answer any questions before/after/during lecture. Her assessments are very fair.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Simply an amazing professor! I would recommend any course with her. Her lecture slides are very detailed, and her lectures are very entertaining! She will go over difficult concepts in detail on the board. Tests were also very fair and represent what was taught. She also always answers questions happily! Put in the work and you'll be fine!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Very caring, fair and dedicated prof! She would always answer discussion board questions, specially before tests, sometimes even at 3 am on weekends :) The course was very well structured and overall fun. She also gave practice questions, also appreciated! I would highly recommend taking a course with her and benefiting from her knowledge.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Very caring and always wants the best for her students. She was always active on discussion boards, even late at night, and responses were quick. Some lectures were heavy content, but easily understood once reading them. I would definitely recommend taking courses with professor karwal.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Karwal is one the most approachable professors you will have at UTM. She was always available to help if content was not understood/confusing. In my case, I was taking 6 courses and could not attend her regular office hours so she arranged to meet me according to my schedule and made sure I received the help I needed.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Amazing

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Karwal is so caring and one of the most accommodating profs in UTM. She is approachable and makes students feel very comfortable to ask any questions either during lecture, office hours or discussion board. Her flexible grading system also ensures students (who study) receive the best mark possible in the course. Definitely would take again!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

She's an ok prof, nothing special to say. She had 3 tests and dropped the lowest test - the tests were quite easy. Her slides say most of what you need to know so missing a class or 2 won't hurt. A little difficult to focus in her lectures, but an overall good prof. I didn't go to office hours so i cant speak on accessibility outside class.

Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Preeti was a great professor who was very clear about what the tests would be like. The tests were very fair and not challenging. It's all based on lectures, which are clear and full of helpful examples. I recommend BIO207 with Preeti to all life science students at UTM.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

I was initially scared to take the class, but I had a delightful experience, Professor's slideshows were organized and detailed (so if you missed a lecture, you would still know the content well) and her replies in the discussion box were very helpful (she once responded to me an hour before the test so that was appreciated). I would recommend!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Apr 26, 2024
Would take again

Love this professor, she is so nice and always answers questions on the discussion board (even late nights). I found that the materials are interesting and the term tests are really easy (just attend class and understand whatever the prof said).The tutorial questions sometimes might be hard(but it works in groups). Finger crossed for the final.

5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

She was very understanding and a great lecturer

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

Really nice prof her lectures were very engaging and midterms were fair. I found the exam much more difficult though.

5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing professor. Very professional and easily approachable. I enjoyed her test-taking as it wasn't ambiguous and straightforward. Careful note-taking and memorization is key!

5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Her explanations are crystal clear. She is way more educated than the courses she teaches and it shows. Definitely take the course with her if you can if you want to actually understand the course. Tutorials every week have a good amount of homework. Tests are easier than the lecture depth and grading scheme is clear. Term Test answers are given.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor and wants you to do well in the course. She will make sure that everyone understands the content thoroughly.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is one of the best professors at UTM! Incredibly caring and empathetic, she considered our busy schedules and gave us multiple opportunities to do our best by only considering 2/3 term tests, and her tests were very fair and straightforward. She would be available literally an hour before the tests and final to answer questions too

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2024
Would take again

The instructor is very engaging, teaches well, very supportive, and very easy to reach. If you are a student that is enrolled with accessibility services I definitely recommend you enrol into her course because she is compassionate and caring towards students that have difficulties with university.

5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 4, 2024
Would take again

she really breaks down course material and everything is clearly laid out in her lecture slides, so even if you miss a day, you can easily catch up. her tests are theory based while tutorial assignments are more calculation and problem-solving, her discussion boards are amazing, use it to your advantage!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal was an amazing lecturer! She was very supportive and engaging and provided flexibility with grading as only the top 2/3 term tests were counted. The tests and exam content focused mainly on lecture material and the tutorial worksheets provided good practice questions for checking understanding.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is one of the best professors at UTM. Her passion and expertise is so evident in the lectures and she explains complex topics in an easy to grasp way. Her grading criteria is very clear and fair. I appreciated the fact that she allows students to attempt 3 midterms and choose the best 2 for the final grade. Definitely enjoyed 207!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 8, 2024
Would take again

BIO207 was a straightforward course. Professor Karwal's slides are organized and easy to understand and her tests are based off of what is on them. This course was one of the easiest to study for and the tests were very fair.

Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Professor Preeti Karwal was one of the amazing professor I had for studying genetics. She has great knowledge about the subject and always makes sure that each and every student understood the concept. Professor provides quick responses at the discussion board for subject related queries. I would recommend professor, would like to have her again.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is an amazing professor! She outlines expectations clearly, and as always avalible to answer questions, reducing the stress of this class. Thank You!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing professor! She outlines class expectations clearly for students to succeed and explains topics in a clear and concise manner. Thank you!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Karwal is super kind and helpful! Highly recommend her for biology courses :)

5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is passionate, knowledgeable, and a caring professor who goes the extra mile to ensure her students understand concepts to the fullest. Moreover, she provides various resources for understanding material, through her term test question banks, discussion boards, office hours, and insightful tutorials.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: B+
May 14, 2024
Would take again

BIO207 is way easier to grasp than BIO206. The term tests and the final were fair and reflective of what was taught in class. Even if you miss one or two lectures, it's okay because of the discussion posts and detailed slides. Tutorial quizzes were harder than the term test so you can practice those and be completely fine for the tests.

Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 19, 2024
Would take again

Prof Karwal made sure that everyone understood the lectures and took the time to explain things. She's was flexible with grading and helped us achieve the best grades we could. She's passionate about teaching. She readily helps students who may be looking for any advice and is easy to reach. I enjoyed this course and would love her as a prof again

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

She covers all the content well and makes sure to repeat content that she believes may be difficult to understand with various examples. She provides lots of resources like question test banks to help student prepare for midterms and finals. She also has a best 2 out of 3 term tests policy which lets your lowest gets dropped.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 28, 2024
Would take again

Ignore all ratings below 5. Probably one of the only professors who cares about her students. IMO you only need to use her lectures to study content, tells you exactly what the content is going to be on.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

She was very nice and approachable. Her tests were focused only on her lecture content. She went over concepts very thoroughly.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: B+
Jun 25, 2024
Would take again

Her tests are fair, not a hard marker. She is one of the best professors at UTM because of her slides and lectures. Her slides are amazing and easy to understand. Her lectures are like maps to organize knowledge properly. Also, question banks, office hours are veryhelpful for students to get aid. She answered the discussion board fast.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing lecturer & a very fair marker. She always gives us extra chances with a best 2 out of 3 term test policy & a best 3 out of 5 quizzes. Even though the course was during the summer she made sure we covered all the content & still did well on the tests. Would highly recommend taking this course with her.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2024
Would take again

Literally the best biology prof at UTM. She is very caring, and is always willing to answer questions (after class, in office hours, and the discussion board). There are always options on tests which is really appreciated. Also, this course is very well structured, in addition to being useful and interesting. Prof has a clear passion for teaching.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is an amazing lecturer! Her lectures are very clear and comprehensive, with thorough slides. Her tests are quite fair if you attend lectures and ask questions. Even though this course was offered in the summer, she made sure we were well-prepared for tests and exam by providing practice tests and quizzes.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jul 1, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal has become one of my favourite professors on campus. Her lectures are always so engaging and she truly cares about and supports her students.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Jul 2, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is such an amazing professor who sincerely cares about her students. She knows the course material extremely well and goes above and beyond to ensure her student's comprehension, both in class as well as office hours. Her tests are super fair and she tries her best for us to achieve the highest possible mark in her class. Fav prof!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: A-
Jul 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is one of the best biology professors at UTM. She is very clear with her expectations and the grading criteria. She ensures that the students understand the main concepts of whatever she teaches. She is passionate about the material and always welcomes questions. Easily one of my favourite professors on campus!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2024
Would take again

Prof Karwal is a very fair and understanding professor. Her slides are concise as well as her expectations for assessments and tests. Midterms and exams are extremely fair, and she drops the lowest midterm which is also a bonus.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is extremely knowledgeable about molecular biology, and she clearly cares for her students. Her lectures are well-structured, it is clear that she has put in a lot of effort into them. I really appreciated the fact that she would give mnemonics to help us memorize the material. She made a lot of harder concepts easy to understand!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Aug 9, 2024
Would take again

Very good professor, provided very insightful and helpful lectures and tutorials. Midterms/exams were also very straightforward.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 16, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is a passionate lecturer who puts effort into her lectures and offers help outside class. She makes her tests very fair and provides question banks for practice.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal was a kind and very approachable professor. She was very quick with responses to e-mails, like within-the-hour type of speed. Her tests were incredibly fair, and she even requested feedback after the second test that she used to tailor the final test in a way that would best help us succeed. She made genetics easier to grasp.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Aug 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is an mazing professor. She is kind, caring, and gives great analogies to make lecture content understandable!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Aug 24, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal was such an amazing lecturer for bio207! I took this course with her this summer and she was so helpful with all my questions. You need to attend lectures to fully understand the topics and you will definitely excel in the course

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal is a great lecturer. She explains concepts really well and gives examples to complement them. Her classes were engaging and interesting. She was also accessible outside class after lecture, during office hours, emails, and through the discussion board. I found that lectures were sufficient for good understanding and performance.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2024
Would take again

I was taught by Prof. Karwal during the summer and really enjoyed the class. She taught the content in a way that was easy for me to understand. Her slides had all the important information and diagrams. The tests are straightforward and easy if you prepare for them.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Aug 27, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Karwal was a great lecturer, and made the Genetics content understandable and interesting! She always explained difficult concepts multiple times, and was easily accessible via the online discussion board. Overall, I am sure that any student who attends class regularly and does the given practice questions will enjoy Dr. Karwal's class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Aug 28, 2024
Would take again

The professor is really helpful and understanding. Her tests are straight forward and the marking is fair. If you put in the effort and attend lectures regularly, you would be good. Would highly recommend this course with this professor.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Aug 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Karwal would go above and beyond to ensure that we assimilate the material and take the most out of her course. She explains everything very clearly and thoroughly, with real-world examples and analogies. She's always open to clarifying course concepts after lectures and in office hours, and is a fair tester too. Would recommend!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: B+
Sep 5, 2024
Would take again

A lot of content to cover and it was fast paced being in the summer, but the prof always took her time to help and answer any questions we had. It never felt like we rushed past the content.

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A+
Sep 10, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is a very professional and caring professor. She explains the material well and emphasizes what needs to be studied for tests. Her tests and quizzes are very straightforward and she is willing to adjust marking if the class underperforms. You are in good hands in her class.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Karwal's lectures are very informative and entertaining while remaining concise. She highlights testable information so you know what to expect on a midterm or exam and what knowledge is good to know. Dr.Karwal is very knowledgeable about the topics discussed and was able to provide greater insight into the world of cancer and the human genome.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Very good professor. She provides very detailed slides and clear lectures so it is very helpful for understanding. We have to memorize a lot, but they are easy to understand. The exams are fair and make you feel that your efforts are worth it. You really can learn sth in this course. I HOPE this professor can teach more biology courses at UTM.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2024
Would take again

She is so good!!! Clear teaching and not difficult tests. I toke three courses with her. Preeti prefers give one extra term test. For example, the highest two will be selected as parts of the GPA, and the lower one will be ignored automatically. In totally, this is one of the best professors I met. Just follow her, you can understand everything!!!

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
bio370
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 26, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, she teaches the material really well and has fair tests as long as you attend class you'll easily do well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A-
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

The professor was informative on the topic that was taught. Very accessible after class to answer questions that arose during the lecture. Respond to email quickly. Lectures contain all the information needed. Individual presentations were an interesting assignment as they got students involved in their critical thinking about the subject.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
bio370
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

She was very interesting and her teaching was actually very engaging and fun.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
bio370
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

Goated prof

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO477
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Preeti was amazing and always there for any assistance needed. She made sure everyone understood the content and made sure we knew what was going to come in the tests and provided sample past tests which really helps. It's definitely content heavy but if you memorize the slides you'll do great!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

Great prof and great course. There is a lot of content, but Prof Karwal is approachable and takes the time to re-explain anything if needed.

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

- Took BIO372 and BIO477 - Content heavy but everything is on the lecture slides - Show up to lectures as there are quizzes that are done either at the start or the end of the lecture - Provides clear expectations for presentations and question banks and answer keys for tests - Genuinely cares about students and very approachable

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A-
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

This course was my favourite course, and Professor Karwal ensured that it was engaging and fun to study - even though it was so content heavy! The slides had everything you needed to study for midterms and exams, which made it easier to study for them; but you could also refer to the textbook if need be. Overall, I recommend her and this course!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A+
Jan 31, 2025
Would take again

Clear grading, fair tests.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO477
Grade: A-
Feb 7, 2025
Would take again

She cares about teaching and ensures students understand the material, even staying after class to help. Lectures are insightful and understandable. Quizzes/Tests are fair, and easy if you follow the slides. Research paper assignment questions she asks are harder, so understand your paper well. She's a great prof, and I hope she teaches more at UTM

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2025

she's not a good lecturer. she talks quietly and only talks and answers questions to the front row of students. her slides can either be blocks of texts or a single picture, and it's all testable. she does not explain the topics well. Whenever she would explain a concept she would go in circles until it's been beat to the ground. tests are easy tho

5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 3, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is a great professor who tries her best to teach the students what they should know. She goes deep enough into the context of the material so that we have a great understanding, all while not overdoing it. The professor also always answers questions outside of class and during the breaks of the two hour lectures!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 3, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karwal does an amazing job at keeping students engaged with lecture material. She will perform small active learning sessions within lecture and explain content in such a way where students are able to connect the course content to other fields. I would definitely take one of her courses again.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

Very Good Prof for BIO27. She explains things very well and she explains things again and again if you do not understand. Attend lecs and you are good!

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 7, 2025
Would take again

She is nice, but sometimes speaks too quietly—louder delivery would help keep students engaged. Concepts could be explained more concisely, as information often feels thrown at you and repeated across slides, making key points harder to grasp. Aligning spoken content with slides more sequentially would reduce cognitive overload and enhance clarity.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BIO207
Mar 20, 2025

She's honestly so frustrating to listen to—it feels like she makes things harder than they need to be. I don't think she explains things well. While the course has the ability to be easy, she makes it more frustrating than it ever needed to be. I wish I took it with anyone else.

5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 21, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Karwal is a fantastic professor who truly takes the time to explain each slide thoroughly. She ensures that students understand the material and never rushes through concepts.She's also very approachable before and after class for any questions, which is really helpful! It's clear that she genuinely cares about her students' learning!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 22, 2025

easy class, you can know all the content in the class but if you make 2 or 3 mistakes in the test, its an instant 60-70. Tests are out of 40

Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor Preeti is as clear cut as they get. Her lectures are straightforward and to the point and her lecture slides reflect her lectures and her tests. Literally just study the slides and attend her lectures and you should be good to go. She doesn't trick you or expect anything big from you. Just what she covers in lecture is testable.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 25, 2025

To be honest, I was expecting way more based on these reviews. This course was mid, I don't like the topic anyway so I guess my opinion is biased. However, she over explains a lot making it really hard to understand sometimes. I would prefer if she engaged with the slides more, and actually explained what it on the slides, not random explanations.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Professor Preeti is a thorough explainer. She ensures that students understand the course content. She structured the course in a way where all students can succeed (dropping one of the term tests and group tutorial quizzes based on content that is covered in thr tutorial). Professor Preeti is great and I hope to have her again!

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO372
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2025
Would take again

Content heavy course, but the prof gives you multiple opportunities to improve. Worst quiz and test grades get dropped.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2025
Would take again

BIO372 is very content heavy. It was a little bit overwhelming to memorize but professor Preeti is very good at explaining the concepts in lectures. Her tests are very fair and she gives you opportunities to boost your grades. I highly recommend going to her lectures and tutorials so you don't fall behind.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
May 3, 2025
Would take again

The professor is accesible outside of lectures during office hours. However, written content questions are suggested to be uploaded through a public discussion board & there are some time mismanagement during lectures leading to some contents are only briefly discussed in lectures. Office hour is a great resource to fully understand these materials

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 3, 2025

Prof Karwal has great lectures in which she explains things very thoroughly and clearly. She also had very fair tests and exams that were similar to her question banks and lecture content. Completely fair, pretty easy, and very interesting class!

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: Rather not say
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Preeti is an amazing professor. Her slides are clear and cover everything you need to study. She makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on. Her tests are always fair and based on what she teaches, there are no trick questions, just what you're expected to know. She's also very accessible through the discussion page.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Teaching style and handling of the course was great. Barely any courses use a system with 3 exams but it was a good system to use and helped a lot. I think the only thing the prof should work on is the fact that she may sometimes use very complex biological terminology that we don't all know the meaning of when explaining some slides.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 3, 2025
Would take again

I honestly loved professor Karwal. Her lectures were interesting and detailed, very dynamic and engaging. She encouraged critical thinking and genuinely cared for us to succeed. Very approachable and knowledgable, in my opinion exactly what a great professor should be like.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof . Preeti Karwal is pretty accessible through discussion board and can reply to students as soon as possible. The Prof has clear lecture slides so you do not have to depend on textbooks. Most important thing is that you attend lectures and Remember to practice Unfortunately, too much weight is given to final exam.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 3, 2025
Would take again

She was a great professor. I honestly found the class really easy as long as you put in the effort. The tests were a reasonable difficulty and if you did the question banks, you would be completely fine. No trick questions. Slides were all you need to know.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

It's refreshing to have a professor who's enthusiastic about what she teaches. The weekly quizzes may seem like a lot, but they're great for practice. She's very considerate, dropping the lowest midterm grade, and is highly accessible through office hours, email, and Quercus. Midterms are fair, each out of 40 and worth 20%, so every point counts.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO372
Grade: A-
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karwal is one of the best professors I've had at UTM. Lectures are clear, well-structured, and everything you need to know is right there in the slides. She made sure we actually understood the content and always welcomed questions. If you're willing to put in the effort and review her lecture slides, you'll do well. Highly recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BIO477
Grade: A-
May 27, 2025
Would take again

I took this as a 4th-year course and honestly loved it. We had a student-led presentation, and the rest of the course involved understanding material through class engagement and peer presentations. It was a refreshing, interactive learning experience. Professor Karwal encouraged critical thinking and made the classroom feel collaborative.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A-
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Prof Karwal is very sweet and helpful. I attended her office hours for some guidance, and she was more than happy to talk to me, and help me out. Her classes and Tutorials are organized very well, and gives you the space to learn, and understand.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO207
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Highly recommend Dr. Karwal ! Lectures were engaging and clear, with great examples. She's approachable, inclusive, and takes time to answer questions. You'll be challenged but also gain a solid understanding of genetics. A fair course with a well-deserved grade.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
bio370
Grade: B
May 29, 2025
Would take again

100% recommend this course with Dr. Karwal. Her lectures were super interesting and easy to follow. She explained complex microbiology topics clearly and always made time to answer questions. She's approachable, kind, and creates an inclusive environment. Great class if you want to learn and earn a fair grade.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

Each lecture covers a lot of information, but the teacher takes her time to explain and the slides are very complete. You don't really need the textbook if you go to the lectures. The workload is not too heavy, just be ready to understand and memorize a lot of information.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO207
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

I would definitely recommend taking courses with Dr. Karwal! The lectures were very complete and she always complemented them with very interesting examples. Dr. Karwal is always willing to answer any questions and makes sure that there is a dynamic and respectful atmosphere during lectures.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2025
Would take again

Took BIO372 with Prof. Karwal and really enjoyed it. She's passionate about the material, and her lectures were clear and engaging. Tests and quizzes were fair, and she was always helpful and accessible. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students doing well.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2025
Would take again

Took BIO372 with Prof. Karwal and really enjoyed it. She's passionate about the material, and her lectures were clear and engaging. Tests and quizzes were fair, and she was always helpful and accessible. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students doing well

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO372
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2025
Would take again

Her slides are amazing, so detailed and easy to understand. She encourages questions, and is easy to reach (I usually did by email). You can tell she really wants her students to succeed and the content is really interesting (if you liked 206).

Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
bio370
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2025
Would take again

The professor demonstrates exceptional professional abilities, particularly in her teaching style and capacity to communicate complex material clearly. Her lectures are well-structured, engaging, and thoughtfully paced, making it easy for students to follow along and absorb key concepts.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
bio370
Grade: A-
Jul 15, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karwal is encouraging and motivating towards her students. If you have any questions, attend her office hours!! It is a lifesaver, she is extremely helpful and will guide you through any concept you don't understand.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
bio370
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karwal is overall a decent teacher. If you had her for 207, 370 is pretty much the same in its delivery, except each test covers like 10 lecture decks. It sounds like a lot, but just read them over and you'll be fine, as her slides are pretty well organized. The lab component is somewhat challenging because little guidance is given.

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