Franco Marino - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

Professor: Franco Marino
Department: Criminal Justice
College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a tough, pragmatic professor but only because he wants his students to really understand the profound concepts in the course. He makes you think deep about the information he gives you and on top of that his lectures are interesting and speaks with the passion. Warning though, his tone changes when he lectures and it catches people off guard.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The subjects we discussed isn't supposed be rocket science. Somehow he made it seem like that tho. Best to not answer questions in his class as if your not percised on word for word with the correct answer, you won't be right.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is possibly the worst prof at kpu. One of the hardest markers, I've had. Do not take him trust me, worst decision I've made!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is my second class with him. He is so knowledgable I thought I would learn a lot... BUT.... HE LITERALLY WENT OVER THE EXAM WITH THE CLASS AND LAUGHED SAYING HE KNEW WE WOULDN'T GET THE ANSWER RIGHT BUT WANTED TO SEE WHAT WE WOULD SAY... It's not impossible to pass with a B but you won't get the grade you deserve no matte how much you study.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Get ready to cry taking this class, Franco makes you feel stupid. For a 1100 class- I would not suggest a student who may have ANY type of anxiety take this class. I studied hours upon hours and still had to withdraw after the mid-term. Save yourself the sadness/stress/anxiety/time and take it with another professor. PLEASE
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • 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:
Such a horrible prof. Does not teach well enough and complicates the teachings
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1208
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Franco knows his stuff, but he doesn't know how to teach in a way that doesn't further complicate it. 1208 is a hard class to begin with and the exams and assignments are much much harder than what is practiced in class. For 1208, do yourself a favour and avoid taking this class unless it is with a well rated prof.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Franco is the best instructor i found at kwantlen. His lectures are amazing. Youll have to put a lot of effort and do the readings before hand.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I found he knew his work well and delivered good lectures. I didnt like how he spoke to students - he came off condescending & rude. I found his grading to be nonsensical and unfair. Would not recommend.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1208
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Franco seems like a good professor but he doesnt know how to teach properly. His lectures are dry and boring. Get ready to do 3 cumulative exams, 2 take home assignments & 1 m/c exam. He doesnt explain how he wants the take home assignments done properly, nor does he talk about them in class, he emails them to you. He comes off as rude sometimes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Never take him people. He is a horrible instructor. Dont even listen to students about their problems. He preferred to ignore you, if you have any questions.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You have to put in the effort, but you'll do very well if you do the readings! People who don't like him generally just aren't willing to put in the work. A great teacher and available to help you outside class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Franco's class overall, can be a challenging course as his teaching delivery can be complex and sophisticated. However, I came in during his office hours to get help and read the textbook daily and repeated reading the chapters 2-3 times. Once you become friends with the prof and get to know him, he will give you good grades! Great semester!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really awesome, very knowledgeable instructor. VERY difficult so I wouldn't recommend unless you're willing to work for it, but if you're driven and passionate about Crim I 100% recommend. If you don't come to class and don't read the textbook you probably won't pass but definitely worth the time if you do!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He seems like a nice guy but he is a HORRIBLE teacher. 5 exams, 1 project, irrelevant lectures that come with mandatory attendance. If you want to teach yourself the textbook and then be tested on obscure parts of the chapters, Marino is your guy. If you're in the mood to have your GPA, mental health, and patience lowered, take his class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This guy makes a first year criminology class into some sort of Harvard Law school class. His tests are just full of open ended questions. His tests are way harder than they need to be. Avoid this guy.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1208
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
just a horrible prof, and expect your GPA to drop significantly.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CRIIM1208
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This man has issues. Why do students keep willingly put their GPA's on the line with guy? Strong warning: do not sign up for his classes. Save your trouble and wait a semester. It's simply not worth the mental energy trying to pass his class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He doesnt know how to deal with students and in the class of allmost 60 student didnt even pass a single one. Most student were so depressed that they didnt even came for final exam
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CRIM1100
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Never take class with this professor, he will not pass you even if you work hard ,
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