Zoe Dennison - University of the Fraser Valley

Professor: Zoe Dennison
Department: Psychology
College: University of the Fraser Valley
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC367
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Beyond confusing. The classroom structure makes it super easy to miss information (EVERYTHING, is done on discussion board). And when you miss information, she doesn't let you correct. Test alerts are also on short notice - and easy to miss if you work full/part-time. Course is heavily discussion based, and discussion criteria is hard to follow.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PYSC280
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
What makes her so difficult is she is a horrible marker. We had an drawing assignment & she told me in the comments my dendrites were to big - even though she told us we would not be marked on are ability to draw. She gives 20 seconds per M/C, FIB & matching question on quizzes & exams - which is extremely hard & she marks very difficult.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I found Dr. Dennison to be an excellent professor. I struggled differentiating between the various types of research, she was great in helping me understand the concepts. I found her online lecture notes to be engaging and concise. I appreciated the clear guidelines on what to study. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed taking her class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSY102
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Zoe is a tough character. However, I figured out that as long as you ask her lots of questions, take interest in her cats and make the effort to speak with her after class she will warm up to you. Be on time, engage with her, show that you care (even if you don't) & you will be ok. The workload honestly wasn't that bad and I'm not a strong student.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was definitely a hard class to take online. Be prepared to read long and wordy lecture notes. Zoes quizzes are really difficult and the class average for the quizzes were low too because of how hard it was. She also doesnt give a lot of time to do the quiz so you really dont have time to think. She is nice and has office hours though.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures are very heavy and hard to follow along, there are very specific details included in them that are expected to be known for quizzes and tests. Quizzes and tests are fairly difficult, but helpful study guides are given and correct answers to quizzes and tests are also given. Not an easy class, and will have to work to get a good grade.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
if you've ever taken a university class that is actually hard you'll know this isn't a hard class. do the reading and homework and you'll probably do good on the tests... one of the only profs that actually has a helpful syllabus with accurate dates.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lots of reading. Extremely specific quizzes that some students will struggle with. Hard to keep focused while reading her lectures as they are very wordy. Will test on specific examples so you can't make up your own if you want to receive marks. Does post answer keys to quizzes and study guides which are helpful for exams.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am so disappointed to see these bad ratings! Zoe is great! She has office hours often and will answer any questions. Yes, there are weekly tests but if you did the reading/notes you'll be fine, honestly, and there are a TON of bonus marks available. Her notes are also filled with interesting examples and funny anecdotes. Loved it!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC383
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fair assignments and super interesting content. Zoe is great and very knowledgeable. Not an easy a, but so worth the work
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH202
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This teacher is suppose to be head of the psych department but based on the methods she uses to teach she does not care about the true world application of learning. It's an onsalught of discussions, ridiculous mini exams (that consist of fill in the blanks that are vague and can be misconstrued) and projects that are graded with all or nothing.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC202
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Zoe seems incredibly passionate about what she does, but also seems to expect that her students are masters in the subject with fully photographic memories. Tests every single week on tiny details and examples that she included in her 30K word module notes. Don't bother coming up with your own example, if it isn't her's you'll be marked wrong.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC383
  • 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:
Does not actually teach the class and this profs notes suck so bad. Literally I am teaching myself this course.. Do not know why I am paying to take a class from this prof.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC102
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
No lectures were involved. The course is organized through modules and each module has 1 quiz worth 4% (multiple choice) and 1 assignment (usually fill in the blanks). This class is easy, but its a bit time consuming. You get to retake the quizzes as many times to get 30/30. Quiz questions are re used on exam. Textbook is free and online. No tests.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH101
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had Zoe for both Psyc101 and 102 in the same semester. She was encouraging and always open to help outside of class. Good amount of reading on top of the weekly lectures but quizzes are set up so it's possible to see your understanding of the content and work on it (unlimited attempts, all multiple choice and the final pulls from this content).
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC367
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Zoe is definitely a tough prof, she has very high expectations of her students and expects you to put in maximum effort. However, she is fair. If you are willing to do the readings, participate, and most importantly, put in effort, you will do very well.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSY102
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Strict at first. Likes those who ask questions, participate in both class and after hours. Communicate lots and build a relationship with her. Do the quizzes as much as possible to get the best grade. Take LOTS of notes especially on what she says. Miss a class then fall behind! She really cares about those who give a rip about the class
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH367
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's easy to go from getting As and Bs literally in her class to suddenly getting an F because she changed her mind on how she is judging your work. Emphasis on APA, but her own version of it. Her grading is unpredictable and seems to be attributed to however she feels that day. The amount of reading she expected each week equal to 2-3 UL classes
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSY102
  • 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:
Every week you have a quiz based on the textbook, but you can do it over and over until you get 100% sometimes there are assignments every week as well, which is only 10 questions, and they are all fill in the blanks from the textbook so super easy! Exam is worth 47% of your grade so be prepared. i loved having her as a prof, definitely an easy A!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC102
  • 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:
Literally worst prof I have ever had. Don't take any classes with her. Nothing but stress, ridiculous tests each week. Does not specify what she wants, blackboard is all over the place you can't find anything.
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