Ross Shaw - MacEwan University

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Ross Shaw - MacEwan University

Professor: Ross Shaw

Department: Biology

College: MacEwan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO101
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:

Ross Shaw is a great prof! He is pretty hands off, so if you work well independently I would definitely recommend him. His lecture notes are excellent and his assignments are pretty easy and straight forward. Make sure you read the assignment instructions carefully and do the required readings and quizzes for practice and you will do great!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO107
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:

It was a really fun class. You can attend his weekly live session for a clear understanding of the topic. After each quarter quiz, you can ask him for a review so he can go over it with you and help you understand.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIOL101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ross Shaw is a pretty chill teacher. He isn't overly involved though. Most of the content was textbook reading and note taking from the online lecture. His assignments are easy to understand and if you put in the work on them you'll get a good mark.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIO101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There is not much to say on Ross only because he was a very hands-off prof. It was mostly independent note taking from the textbook. However, the 5 assignments in the course were easy to understand, and he was a fair and easy marker. Overall a decent prof, but like I said, if you want a more involved prof I would pick someone else.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIOL101
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:

The works given was clear and straight-forward. Dr Ross Shaw is also quick to reply to any emails sent to him. It's fairly easy to score marks as long as you complete all the given quizzes and assignments. Overall 10/10. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIOL361
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ross is quite nice and funny so his lectures are usually pretty entertaining. He LOVES groupwork though so be prepared if you take Marine bio... multiple projects, test prep and in-class discussions in groups. He got us a guest speaker as well, which was cool. Unfortunately the class was cut short by covid and we didn't get to finish everything

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was a very hands off prof. We had five assignments and several quizzes, but the quizzes were open book and you had multiple attempts. He didn't leave any feedback. Not a bad choice if you don't mind working independently.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ross Shaw was a great professor. His lecture notes were amazing and super clear & to the point. His assignments were simply and easy was to bump your overall grade. He is very reasonable if you need extensions as well. His tests were a bit tough, but if you study and pay attention they are certainly manageable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO101
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:

gave only 5 assignments that were pretty easy. He was an easy marker as well. No lectures, you just read the textbook and do the practice quizzes. midterms and final exam were really easy as well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He has the best powerpoints, that are simple and visually appealing. He never makes you feel dumb and is honestly a really genuine person whose always there to help and wants the best for his students. Nice guy and great prof. His lectures are entertaining and he gives breaks, he prepares you for exams and midterms with practice ones

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Ross' classes. His lectures were sometimes dry and scattered but his exams make up for it. If you study the notes he reviews, as well as the practice questions at the end of each topic, you'll do just fine!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross is an amazing prof! His notes are exactly what his exams express. He doesn't care if you show up or not, but I highly suggest attending the class as what he tests you on are the notes that are NOT on the online powerpoint. He does very well at explaining a very heavy content course. Would 100% take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ross is amazing. Best biology prof ive had. He makes lectures entertaining and if you go to class, you wont need a textbook. His midterm question are sometimes the same as his unit reviews! If need bio, take his classes!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross was an amazing prof for bio107. It's a tough course, but the way he explains things really sets you up for success to pass. Get ready to study your butt off because cell biology has a lot of memorization involved. If you skip class make sure you have a friend in the class because his online notes aren't defined or elaborated on. Don't skip tho

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ross will always be one of my favourite profs. He's super fair and always makes sure you're prepared for midterms and final. He tells the odd Dad joke which is always nice.. If you skip this class, its not the hardest to keep up, but make sure you have a friend to give you the notes since his online notes aren't defined/elaborated on.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such an AWESOME Bio prof! He is a very nice and funny person as well. His lectures are interesting and they give clear content about what will be on the midterm and final (attendance is recommended as exams are solely lecture-based). He also posts useful practice material to prepare you for exams on Blackboard. Overall, I 100% recommend!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIOL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shaw gives out very easy to understand lectures, even without any Bio background. He makes concepts easy to understand, plus he's hilarious and makes his students laugh. Your grade is based on two midterms and the final but the content is very fair as long as you go to class and study. He is very accommodating and helpful to those who need it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

care about how you works based on research datas and be willing to help all the time. Great professor and lectures.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO107
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:

Best professor I've had so far. period

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard to follow in class, rambles on from one thing to the next and back. He says its very important to write what he writes on board but when it comes to study, its no help or very vague. He forgets to mention a lot of things in txtbook. Does not reference the textbook. Examples given for practice arent whats on exam, study from txtbook.

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