Have taken courses with Tamara twice now and is definitely one of my favorite first year profs. We had 4 guest lecturers (all lawyers she knows) come talk to us and that was le awesome. Tests were fair.

Very clear. Great guest speakers, and EASY TESTS! Study the powerpoints and you'll do well. Short paper in tutorial.

Awesome teacher, you don't need the textbook. Just study her powerpoint notes and you will do extremely well and also she posts them online!

Very enjoyable course. If you attend class and study her lecture notes, which are extremely detailed and organized, you will do well. Use the textbook for an additional clarification source. Overall, if you put in the effort, you will be rewarded, if you don't, then you don't expect a good mark.

One of the fairest profs I've ever had. Put in the effort and you'll be rewarded. If not, don't expect to do well

Tamara is by far my favourite prof. Her side comments on how the CJS is failing us are hilarious, and she openly welcomes discussion of topics and questions in class. TA Denise was bad.... Just bad. Love Tamara though, I would take any class she teaches again!

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Really great lecturer - 2 hours passes so quick and I'm not even super interested in law - took it as breadth. Easy exams too (if you spend the time to study) - lots of memorization though. She's super niceapproachable and it's great to have a tutorial with her.

Great prof. She has a law degree but chooses to teach so you can tell she is passionate about her subject and she knows her material well. Her lectures are great because she is very knowledgeable and funny. Her exams are fair as long as you actually put in the work and study. Would definitely take another class with her.

She is very good at public speaking, gives out detailed notes and encourages questions. Lectures were very clear and informative. Textbook was necessary to explain harder concepts. Exams very fair. Course content was pretty interesting. Unfortunately, the TA was boring and a tough marker which made tutorial almost unbearable.

Tamara was a fantastic lecturer and really engaging overall. We had some great discussions in our class and the exams were simple and clear if you attend class. The textbook however was fairly supplemental to the class and if one attended lectures, that would likely be sufficient. Overall Tamara is hilarious, fun, and intelligent. Highly recommend.

I would definitely take this class with her again. Best prof I've ever had. Emailed me back every time consistently, and gave me extra help when I needed it. She is so funny and awesome, her lectures were a breeze to go through. Don't really need the text, all the tests were on her lecture notes.

Tamara is an amazing prof, she's funny and makes lectures super fun and enjoyable. Her class was super easy, it's pure memorization. The paper and presentation though were graded a bit more harsher than I thought they would be, but I guess the feedback was fair enough.

Great lectures, but goes fast so you need to do your readings before class. Really helpful if you go see her and pretty clear about the evaluation. Loved the course material and Tamara makes sure she uses current events to spice up the material. Definitely would take a class with her again.

Tamara's class was so very interesting, she is super knowledgeable, lectures were awesome with videos, guest speakers, and interesting subjects. There will be three papers to write, 2 six page papers, and eight to ten page paper, as well as a final written exam on two essay topics. Overall great marker, and awesome prof.

The textbook for this class is pretty dry but professor O'Doherty is incredible! She is so aware of social issues and always goes out of her way to educate her students on more than just the mandatory course material.

Great prof, amazing lectures, exams were fair but get ready to read!

Great prof! So knowledgeable. Delivers information very very clearly and well. Easy to listen to her talk. Knows how students feel and what's going on in our society. Gives good feedback in office hours. Being knowledgeable is also her biggest downfall, she gives SO much information in lecture, hard to digest and know what to study!

Definitely one of my favourite professors. She does fly through lecture slides at a faster than average pace, but if you pay attention it really isn't a problem (plus she posts all her lectures in canvas beforehand). Keeps her lectures interesting and links material to current events. The class is definitely tough and heavy on readings, but do-able

She is great! Very information heavy but it is so worth it. Exams are hard but doable if you study. The term project is also very interesting in you enjoy legal discussion.

Tamara is an amazing prof. CRIM 135 can be a very boring class but Tamara does a great job at making the content a little more enjoyable. She is passionate about what she teaches and I would definitely take another class with her.

Fantastic lecturer. Gives detailed notes with fill in the blank sections. Lecture is definitely advised to go to because she covers everything in the textbook as well. Don't need to read the book at all as long as you attend and take good notes. Tutorial assignment is marked fairly easily. Tests are completely fair, no surprises.

Her classes are always interesting - amazing prof! Exams are almost always based entirely on lecture notes, so study the slides well. I find her exams to be a bit difficult but many people disagree so it depends on the person

LOVE HER

Tamara is a fantastic great professor, but her classes are hard. You actually have to work consistently and study in order to receive an A. I didn't do any of the readings for this class, they're irrelevant. The lecture notes (posted, btw) are your bible. Memorize them and you'll do great. Good luck!

Tamara is very passionate about what she talks about in class and is always ready to answer any questions a student might have during lecture. She keeps class interesting with videos and a guest speaker. Take notes in lecture or read the book.

She is a very talented individual. If you want to go for Criminology, she should be on the top of your list. She is fun. She makes the material really easy to understand. But the exams are really tough. She is a hard-working professor and she has the right to test us in that manner. FINAL is toughest!! It is like 50x more than midterm.

This was my third class with Tamara. Amazing prof. Really passionate about what she does and cares for her students. This class had no exams and was very unique to what i've ever done before.

She is by far the BEST professor I have ever had in any criminology course at SFU, and shes super funny which makes the class 10x better. Her notes are fill in the blank and very detailed. Read the notes a few times and you will do well on the exams. Dont bother buying the textbook rather go to lecture and study her notes thoroughly for the exams

I took 335 last term with Tamara and it was definitely one of my favorites of my degree. The course isn't easy, but it's totally possible to do well if you attend lecture and know the tests and cases. This was my fourth law-related course, so I was familiar with what law classes ask. I thought Tamara was easy to listen to and super fair.

I had nothing but good experiences with Tamara. I thought she was one of the best in the department.

I've taken 3 classes with Tamara (crim 135, 230 and 335) and I have YET to find a better prof than her! She is extremely knowledgeable - basically a human encyclopedia when it comes to law. She explains concepts thoroughly in lecture, but expects you to put in work as well! Super funny, respectable and very kind + approachable.

By far the best prof in the department, hands down. Dr. O'Doherty provides critical explanations of crim in the real world besides the traditional theories. If you hated 300 & 101 like I did 302 actually utilizes those traditional methods and gives context to modern applications. Clear guidelines and cares about her students. Recommend this course!

Tamara is inspirational. She was a phenomenal lecturer and made me look forward to classes. While she has a clear bias in her field, she is very upfront about it and ensures that other perspectives are also clearly outlined. While there can be a bit of information to know, assigned readings and course materials are interesting and easy to go over.

Unbelievable prof. I can not believe that others in the Crim department are not like her. It would make the program here at sfu a lot better for all if that was the case. Cares a lot about her students and actually shows that she wants her students to succeed. I hope she comes back every semester so I can take more classes with her.

Tamara is the best crim prof at sfu I take classes because shes teaching them. Her exams and assignments are always fair and her lectures are very interesting as she always brings in humour and real world examples! The TAs she uses are usually good too.

Great prof was also quick to respond to emails and questions. She always went to office hours and offered to explain concepts in depth but only to the point of being deep enough for the context of the course. the way she does lectures is by giving us a word file of all the text in the slides and making us fill in blanks she leaves in the word doc.

Easily one of the top profs at SFU. She cares so much about your learning experience and provides super clear notes and lectures, making the readings essentially optional if you show to lecture. Very friendly and helpful in office hourstake advantage of them!

Tamara is the most knowledgeable and kind professor we have in the crim department. Not only is she an amazing professor, but she teaches the lecture material in a way that is easy to grasp and helps you learn to have a critical eye. Her classes are not easy per say, but if you put in the work, you will be rewarded.

Loved this class. One course that I actually wanted to attend. Lots of reading, and definitely a law class, but if you like law, take the class.

Took CRIM 230 online and was really scared when looking at the marks breakdown, but, upon actually taking the class Tamara made the class easy to follow and was very helpful if you emailed about an assignment or wanted clarification was very accessible. Tamara holds office hours prior to major grading components (exams and assignments).

I loved her, she is so nice and helpful. You can tell she wants her students to do well. Keep up with the readings. Her lecture videos were helpful and the assignments were not hard. I hope I get to take her classes again.

Tamara was a very kind professor who made the assignments easy to follow. The class had long chapters to read each week, but weekly work was minimal. Very interesting and comprehensive course.

She is without a doubt one of the most caring professors I have ever come across. I bombed the midterm, and I had alot going on, and she made the effort to connect with the students that did not do well to see how she could help them do better, and how she can tweak the course for next semester. Exams are hard but I'm doing it during a pandemic soo

Tamara is one the best profs in the Criminology department at SFU, she knows what she is talking about and is easy to reach out to. Her classes are not easy, but she gives you all the information and resources you need to do well. Ask her for help, it will help your grade by a ton.

Offers optional zoom sessions (recorded) to answer student questions and concerns regarding course content, upcoming exams and assignments. She tries to clarify exactly what she wants for assignments and exams, although her courses may seem daunting at first, she puts in immense effort in helping students. Would definitely recommend Tamara!!

Tamara is my favourite professor at SFU, she's an amazing person! I have taken 2 courses with her and I am hoping I can take more and work with her in the future. This course is very easy to understand. She includes guest lectures from real sex workers to give personal experiences that compliment the material and make it easier to remember.

an actual angel! if you have the chance definitely take a class with professor o'doherty! she provides great feedback, makes online classes very interesting and interactive, and is very accommodating. she's definitely the best prof at sfu :)

Tamara is by far one of the best profs I've had. She puts in her best during lectures and elaborates in a way that is easy to understand and incredibly engaging. I recommend that every crim student take her class at least once, she's so brilliant. The assignments are also very straightforward and as long you use her slides the exam should be easy.

Amazing professor who lays out everything that is expected clearly. Exams were open book and Q&A sessions were held before all exams and assignments. Also offered a syllabus quiz where, if taken, allowed a 48 hour extension on any assignment

I highly recommend Dr. O'Doherty and CRIM317. She brought in 4 guest speakers who were instrumental to our learning. Readings are interesting and essential to learning. Assignments require solid effort but if you take your time you can get a good grade. Come into this class with an open mind because you will challenge your biases about sex work.

I took two classes the other one was Human Rights, both classes were graded on papers. She sets out clear guidelines for her papers so if you just follow those you will do really well. She also really likes when you use course materials which is nice because then you dont have to do too much outside research. Just follow the guidelines.

A really great lecturer who provides accompanying notes. The course subject is a bit hard, but it's not unreasonable. Assignments & readings have helpful guide resources. TA Jocelyn is the nicest person in the world. I'm pretty worried about the final exam, and am not sure it will go well but I would still like the course if it didn't.

Prof O'Doherty is a very caring and fair professor in terms of what she expects from her class. Two memo assignments, a take-home final exam and a tutorial presentation were great in terms of demonstrating your knowledge in the course. I thought it would be hard, but the course contents and Jocelyn (our TA) made it great and fun. Would recommend.

Don't expect to get a good grade in this course if you aren't ready to work for it. If you show up, engage with the class material, do the readings and participate, you can expect to do very well. Probably the most I've "learned" in any CRIM course at SFU. Tamara truly cares about her students and the content she teaches.

Best CRIM class! Very knowledgable and passionate professor. Lots of readings and lecture topics, but she provides her own lecture notes to help you as much as possible and guide you on upcoming assignments. Loved having no midterm and a take-home final! Highly recommend.

Dr. O'Doherty was amazing! She made the class fun and engaging with weekly highlights lectures to make sure you understand the material. Also, the assignments are straightforward and easy to do well on if you take the time to do it. Overall amazing class and a great professor. Definitely recommend taking this class with her!

Tamara is a great prof, she gives great lectures and makes the course content interesting. Assignment and exam grading is pretty logical and straight forward. Theres a mandatory tutorial section with participation factored into the final grade, and youre expected to read the textbook before lecture (about 30-40 pages a week).

I initially dreaded this class because I thought it was a cheesy social justice course, and because of my poor performance on the quiz at the start of the semester. It was worth 20% of our grade and should've been so easy if I studied. Luckily I did very well on the papers and final project. In the end, this class changed how I now think of Crim.

Tamara is an extremely caring and kind professor, though that does not take away from the fact that her course is really difficult. There were close to 100 pages of reading per week, and the assessments were marked extremely hard by the TA.

The course content and the way the course was structured were very easy to understand, and I appreciate how savvy she was in creating the Canvas pages. Dr. O'Doherty is also very kind, approachable, and understanding. However, she and the TA's mark quite hard, so I probably wouldn't jump at the opportunity to take her again.

Tamara was a fantastic professor! She's very accommodating if have a disability. You can really tell she cares about the success of her students. She is enthusiastic and passionate about what she teaches so her lectures are engaging. Feedback from the TA is helpful. Fun class if you like law. 10/10 for me.

Amazing prof for this course! Lectures engaging, content pretty clear and interesting. Allows cheat sheets for tests ( midterm and final ) and tutorials were very chill with one presentation that's 5 minutes only - don't even have to present - you can upload audio of you talking. Would definitely recommend !

Surprised to see negative reviews, genuinely no complaints. Lecture topics were interesting and straightforward. Graded on two papers, quiz, midterm+final. Final is the hardest part as you memorize sources for two essays, though not difficult you understood the material. Very forgiving class, all work was spread out and she provided lecture notes.

Course is challenging, due to the extensive volume of cases and legal terms. Can feel overwhelming given the amount of material. However Tamara played a crucial role in making these concepts more accessible. She breaks down difficult topics into digestible, manageable portions, and making the material reletable. I highly recommend Tamara as a prof

Tamara is so kind and respectful, really putting in the effort to support all students through extensions, advice, and feedback. Assignments were fun and engaging, and I genuinely learned so much in this course through the lectures, assignments, and readings. Overall very fun, 10/10 professor, would take a class with her again