Maria Weatherby - University of British Columbia

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Maria Weatherby - University of British Columbia

Professor: Maria Weatherby

Department: Social Science

College: University of British Columbia

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: FMST312
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great GPA booster if you want a break from writing and want to memorize simple terms and concepts. Lots of common psych concepts (e.g. Freud, operant conditioning etc.). Lectures are SO easy - she gives handouts then fills out the handout for you during lecture - all you have to do is copy and memorize the info. Easy readings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: FMST312
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Maria last year, she was nice! Midterm, final and 5% participation mark. If you aren't good at test taking, not recommended. If you are great at memorizing, easy GPA booster. The exams were 150 marks ish, so you must know every little thing and all written. However she says which questions are on the exam! (at least when I took it she did)

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

fmst210 is not an easy class and Weatherby makes sure of it! my class avg was 65% which says a lot. only a handful of students will consider this a true GPA booster so beware!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FMST312
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love her lectures so much. She's a great professor and teacher. She is also a very nice person who tries to encourage her students outside of class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: FMST312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took FMST 312 as an elective, this prof is extremely hard. DO NOT take this as a GPA booster.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as an elective and I can firmly say that it was the worst decision of my life!!! Her lectures are extremely boring and she doesn't post slides and asks very specific questions covered only in the lectures on her exams so if you skip you'll probably end up failing. The MC questions were also very tricky and difficult. AVOID HER!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

FMST 210 is a really fun, interesting course plus it's really easy to get an A. Maria tells you what are on the exams and her questions are super straight forward. All you have to do is just memorize the lecture templates, and do the independent questions on your own time. Course is non-cumulative too which is even better. Loved this course!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure for other courses with her, but if you take FMST 210 with her let me tell you, even if you do all the work, attend lectures, and study for the tests, and even through all that, at most you'll get a C. Do not take this class as a GPA booster. And the course is basically all on the scientific method and theories, not even on families...

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I find myself half asleep during her class no matter how much coffee I drink. I've never forgotten to take lecture-only notes until this class. She might give you the gist of what's going to be on the exam, but her MC questions are phrased terribly. Her class made me sad. Not a GPA booster unless you study real hard . Also not fun at all

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DOESNT CARE, TOUGH GRADER, EXPECT TOO MUCH,

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is really nice and makes the material easy to understand. Even though she points out a lot of what you should know for the tests, the tests aren't easy. Also not a good grade booster.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She tells you what she expects from you (literally tells you what's on the exam) and all she asks is for you to bring templates to class. This is an easy course to get an A as long as you go to class and take notes. She also gives lots of examples to go with her lectures to help you remember concepts. She can get off-topic but I don't mind that.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are really boring, I find myself about to fall asleep every class, but you have to go every class because she basically tells you what's on the exam. If you study off exactly what she says you'll probably pass, but if you aren't a great memorizer don't expect a stellar mark.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Family Studies 210 thinking it would be an easy class to get done in the first summer semester. I just finished first year taking no soci or psych classes and didn't think a course like family studies would need previous knowledge. This is only a GPA booster for 3rd or 4th year soci/psych students. I worked so hard and still got a D.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

put in the effort ... you'll do absolutely fine! Maria was awesome. I loved her down to earth attitude. I loved how she related stuff to real life. Enjoyed this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: FMST312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Maria is the best man, so relatable and makes class fun and keeps you engaged at all times. This is one of the classes at UBC where you actually get to relate to real life situations. Exams are not bad if you keep up, she makes VERY clear as to what her expectations are, so failing is not an option. She is pretty hot also, so makes class easy ;)

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Maria wasn't bad. I found the class enjoyable, although she talks about her nephew so much it took me a few weeks to figure out that it wasn't her own child. Exams were clearly outlined, take this class if you will actually study, if you don't, it would be easy to fail.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: FMST312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is THE WORST. She acts like she's super nice and wants you to succeed, but she is the hardest marker I have ever had in university. She tells you what will be on the test but when you answer with the answers given in class, she "wants more". DO NOT take this course as a GPA booster. Unfair marker and unrealistic expectations on the test.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very clear expectations for exams, if you did well in PSYC 101/102 you will do well in this class too. Tests are not cumulative, but she is a very picky marker for short answer. You need to go to class as she doesn't post answers online!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: FMST210
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her course is very structured and her expectations are honestly crystal clear: she outlines clearly what she is looking for if you want to do well on the tests. That being said, she is a bit picky with short answer so be sure to explain yourself clearly. Also, for her MC tests; 1 advice: pay ATTENTION TO DETAILS (in the IQs) and study EVERYTHING :)

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