Les Burtnick - University of British Columbia

Professor: Les Burtnick
Department: Chemistry
College: University of British Columbia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM201
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His notes are amazing and very informative. This course is very easy but you have to put in the effort. Burtnick is an amazing professor. He tells you exactly what you need to know. Pay attention in class, review notes regularly, and do the practice mts and it's impossible not to get an A. He's also very kind and approachable if you need help.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
While lectures can be slightly dry, I found classes to be useful and the exams were fair.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher who didn't know how to relay his information to the class in an effective manner. Was boring and unhelpful.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Burtnick is a good instructor; he was very clear about what we were expected to know, and gave good notes. He was also quite helpful during his office hours. The course was quite easy as well, but not terribly interesting.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I found Dr. Burtnick to be a , kind and decent teacher. Yes, he sometimes gets lost in his own derivations and the class is boring (phys chem), but he tries hard to convey all the important concepts and is very willing to answer questions. The course isn't too hard.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Contrary to what these other guys say, I think hes a pretty decent teacher. I think the first years just have not met a truly BAD teacher. If you guys think hes bad, you won't know what will hit you later on. He is pretty clear on what he expects you to know, and explains it pretty clearly when people have issues with it. Much better than expected.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A nice approachable person, however just couldn't hold the attention of the class, especially over the Quantum Mechanics Chapters
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • 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:
He only posts 1 or 2 slides every chap, which is useless to prepare for midterm/final. It would be smart to go to other prof's lectures/work with a study group if you wanna pass the final. And honestly, going to his class was a waste of time. Watch out for his in-class quizzes as it is tougher than you expect.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
omg.the worst prof ever.I didnt understand him at all. He is very unorganized and notes are inconsistant.He is no help too.I tried to ask him questions,but it only made me more confused.He puts u off.He will be like we learned that in class,and u should know tht by now.I hve to take other prof's lectures in order to learn the material.DONT TAKE HIM
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures very confusing and poorly explained. PPT slides not posted on Vista so copy down the notes and try and make sense of it later. Notes are not good! Textbook = Useless + Expensive. Do the problem sets and go see TA's for help. Prep 101 is a HUGE help for exam prep. Overall, prof is boring, course is boring, midterm = medium, final = HARD
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • 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:
work hard, i didnt put in my best effort and it showed in my mark , now i just don't know if it was b/c i had a really bad prof or i didn't work at it, cuz he sure aint da best
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures are useless because he won't post his notes on Vista. So if you want to go back and review them, you can't. Plus, neither the textbook or his lectures teach the material well. Both are meant to be supplements to your learning, not teachings.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SCIE01
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's very cute. Likes to walk from one side of the class to another when teaching. He has very interesting exam questions; makes you think. Not the most interesting class; especially the physical chem section! But overall fair. I liked him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMISTRY121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Prof! Gets his points across and very organized. Very informative and he's got lots of offer!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SCI001
  • 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:
Not the most exciting class, but very clear and helpful notes provided; is ready to help when asked.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM205
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
crappy text book (don't get it), boring lectures, too many notes (bring a lap top), hard midterm (highest mark in a 250 person class was 76%), if you don't already understand your physical chem then you'll have a hard time in the course unless you work extremely hard and do all the questions (with out looking @ the answers first)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM205
  • 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:
Les Burtnick is a good teacher. He can be kind of boring, and he does teach fast, but if you pay attention in his class you will pick up a lot. As with any course, if you work hard you will do fine.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Burtnick is the nicest professor ever; he had NEVER got mad with us. His midterm was very easy (I got 100% but screwed the final due to careless mistakes), but make sure you do all of his problem sets. Btw, you may rely on his notes without that crappy textbook. But so much notes to copy, gotta write FAST!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome prof - clear notes and fair exams given. Best prof to take for this course!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Burtnick is a fair prof; too much writing in class, but good notes. Do the problem sets!
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