Dillon Parmer - University of Ottawa

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Dillon Parmer - University of Ottawa

Professor: Dillon Parmer

Department: Music

College: University of Ottawa

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

AVOID! AVOID! AVOID! Expectations are unrealistic and never hands out study guidelines! Excessive readings making you read 5-10 pages from the textbook twice a week and making you have a quiz twice a week, one for every reading. The only good thing about him is that he's flexible with hand in dates for project. The absolute worst prof I encountered

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The only somewhat normal thing about this class are the lectures, which aren't bad. Way too much reading and studying requirements before each class (twice a week) for a test you will most likely fail anyway. I don't have much time to practice my instrument, since I have to spend that time memorizing irrelevant "contributors" to Western Music.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Parmer is not only a shocking professor, but a shocking person. His class expectations, as everyone says, are absurd. He believes no one should get A's in university and bombards you with questions that are so obscure you have to dedicate yourself fully to a MANDATORY PROGRAM REQUIREMENT. "The textbook and my lectures cannot be used as resources."

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Parmer is easily one of the worst profs Ive had at U of O, everyone should avoid his class and just enroll in the French History. He is an excellent lecturer but completely throws you off with tests and quizzes. Never takes accountability for low average of class. Also believes no one should get in A+ in uni. Avoid his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

While his lectures were engaging and interesting, taking his class was one of the most stressful things Ive ever done. His grading expectations are ridiculous. Im learning French so I wont have to take any more of my required courses with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MUS3334
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Pros: Great lecturer, makes the content really interesting. Loves opera. Cons: Really tough grader with unreachable expectations. Says no body should be getting A's in University. Be ready to study hard. Do all your readings paying attention to every detail (even pictures). Do your listenings every week. Takes notes in his lectures. Study group.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Unnecessarily difficult Almost my whole class failed a midterm with him. But you will learn with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had. While this class destroyed my GPA, I also learned/retained so much and it reignited my passion for music history. Doing detailed notes of the readings and the listenings/notating the scores by yourself are a must. There is no way you will get a good mark without doing the work. Go to his office hours!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MUS3334
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

absolutely brutal final exam.... like actually terrible. I've never cried studying for an exam before but here I am. I did the readings and I'm pretty at risk of failing this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Parmer is a great lecturer and his classes are very interesting. However, you need to make sure you do all the readings and study very hard for his exams. He's definitely a tough grader, so be prepared to work harder than your other classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MUS3333
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I want to cry every time I walk into his classroom. Marks are based heavily on tests. Must do readings every week or you will fail. I don't think he understands the concept that not everybody knows everything about music (like he does) and he assumes you know a lot of pieces off by heart. Not everyone comes from high end music schools.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MUS3332
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tough class but great proff. He communicates the material efficiently and effectively. Study groups are a great tool in his class. Also follow his suggested not taking scheme, the class is geared towards this format. Try re-writing your notes after class. Helps alot in his course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MUS3334
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

In all of my many (10+) years of university, I don't think I've ever had a prof with such a bloated ego. His double standards are astonishing: hand in anything late and you instantly fail the class (the only excuse is death), but he arbitrarily cancels classes without warning or explanation. Ego aside, Parmer is reasonably good at teaching.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MUS2334
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

okay so everyone seems to dread his class. but really, he uses the bellcurve, so what happens is everyone fails and then is bumped up to a c. this means, if you actually do the work and know how to study, you'll get an A. sure the exam material doesnt always reflect the text or lectures. if you do well on the papers, then you're fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MUS2993
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Anyone who doesn't like Parmer just wasn't smart enough to realize that he's got a master plan! If you work hard you'll pass and you'll remember what you learned. His exams aren't as impossible as people say, just study as hard as you can don't go overboard and be relaxed when you write it. Ignore his mix and match because they are only worth 10

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MUSICHISTORY
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

smartest prof. in the department. I not only learned and retained course material but also learned great reseach and essay writing skills. An inspiring man if you don't mind being challenged.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MUSIC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i think the correct word is hypocrite

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: LALALA
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

ummmmmmmmmmmmm talk about a a sentence running allllllll the way to barbados maybe i should type like that it is easier but i would get an F in Parmer's class........

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HISTORY
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

a very bad a good scholar but he is v teach narrow minded teacher doesn't have his own ideas only follow books allows no personal development for the student he is a smart man but he should start thinking independently will make a big deal out of a tiny mistake

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MUS
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nobody said anything about homework..."Thou dost protest too much"...

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