Colin Steel - York University - Keele Campus

Professor: Colin Steel
Department: Biology
College: York University - Keele Campus
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is not the greatest teacher, but he is fair in the sense that he marks according to how he explains things in class. Questions on the test were not a surprise. The labs in this course are a lot of work.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO3060
  • 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:
his tests are essay style which I found difficult. he is a tough but pretty fair marker. no slides so you must attend lectures. I found him funny and he goes really really slow so its easy to follow along in lecture and take good notes. labs are not fun at all but you only have to write 4 lab reports. overall tough but interesting course.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great lecturer. He explained things really well. People complaining about no slides are whack, he took complicated processes from the textbook and presented them in such a simplified manner that made learning fun and interesting without too many irrelevant details. This means you HAVE to attend class and if you do you can easily do well.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a great professor, knows his stuff and is very clear when explaining materials. His tests are not hard, but you need to explain them exactly how he explained the concept in class. Re-listen to lecture recordings and you will end up with an A. Extremely interested in the class and would definitely take another class with him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: 3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Listen to lecture recordings. When it comes to tests know the order of what you want to write already (know your stuff well). Studied only his lectures and when in doubt, looked at small textbook sections for clarifications. Got A+. Write like how he explains in class, in paragraph format but straight to the point (key).
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He never puts any notes up so you either record or write down. His criteria for marking is confusing. The tests are hard and on top he marks hard too. DOn't take this course if not needed.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is crystal clear. He has a very broad vocabulary & actually knows what he is talking about. Not the nicest guy - He has a weird sense of humor (I personally found him funny) & he might pick on you if you ask stupid questions. He is helpful when you ask relevant questions. He gives you great tips for the test. Fair but uneasy marker. Nice course
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof, endearingly funny and really grows on you. He makes great diagrams and clear textbook references. Be sure to bring a recorder, it REALLY helps. Always come to class and make notes (he talks really slow) and you'll do awesome. Straightforward tests based on lecture notes. Best of all, class seemed to go by really quick!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Phenomenal prof, not the nicest guy. Very eloquent in his wording, gives great exam study hints. It's not hard to get an A; he's known to give 100% on exams and gives bonuses for filling out name/date/class properly, lol.He made me a better scientific writer. No lecture slides but great diagrams and GREAT explanations! You learn SO much from him.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: A3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tests are from lecture notes and yes he does mark hard hard like English assays. BUT, if you record and listen to lectures after class and write word for word he said you'll b fine. but u need to spend time on his lectures to review and review things. overall, good but wont help you w/ur concerns, questions.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst ever
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
if you got an A+ in animals, dont expect an A or A+ in animal phys. It is really hard to get marks on the midterm, even if think you know everything, you can still possibly end up with a low 70. If you wanna do good, you really have to label the diagrams in ur test and make sure your wording is correct. Also attend all lectures dont bother wit book
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ANMLPHYS1
  • 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:
clear teaching, BRUTAL marking.treats tests like an english exam, no marking scheme and is therefore subjective to his discression. EXTREMMELY picky. wants word for word regurgitation on his notes. treats you like a little kid when you ask questions. yells at class and at you sometimes
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO4310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hard marker...marks wrong even if answers are written based on his notes. Don't expect extra help from him, he can't seem to explain his own concepts more than once!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good prof b/c he's not concerned with memorizing scientific terms. Explains things clearly in normal english, making lectures easy to follow. Interesting, and funny at times. Admits to being a "meanie" in marking his essay-style tests, but he bumped everyone up by 2 marks out of 30 b/c he felt guilty. Would be better if he used more visual aids.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL3060
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hard tests esp when you're used to multiple choice questions. sorta funny, barely writes notes, just talks. Textbook is used a reference, everything is from his class notes. overall...meh
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: OTHER
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The rudest prof I had at York so far.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ANIMPHYS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
why oh why oh why do they get into teaching if they cannot teach? this man is not a qualified educator.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: TIMEKEEPING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he explains concepts very clearly and he is a bit tight marker . some questions in the tests are from last years exam, so get a copy of it.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL30604310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
As a proff, he is very clear and does go over difficult concepts in detail to help students. His tests are fairly easy just as long as u pay attention in class(no crazy studying is needed). He is boring. As a person, he is very arrogant and rude to you.Doesnt help at all. a very disgruntled human
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