Al Marshall - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Al Marshall

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The material is mostly topics beyond CS. Even though his lectures are fun, you should still be taking notes on small details because he might quiz you on them. He can contradict himself sometimes so take the things he says with a grain of salt. He can be narrow-minded and petty so be careful when questioning him as he could sound belittling.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• 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:

probably the best teacher at the uofM's department of CS

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Essay driven course. Basically an arts class (idk why it's not a W course). Really interesting lectures; I'd come to class just for his lectures. He seems genuinely interested in teaching he could care less about the grades and I appreciated that. I came from an arts background and flew through this course. He really liked my writing style.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMP3040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He taught communication skills and you could tell that he used everything he knew in all his lectures. I expected a course on technical communication to be dry and boring but it was exactly the opposite. The prof is energetic and a fantastic speaker. Without a doubt the best professor for the course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMP1270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I was hoping for a little more consistency and presence online when trying to reach the Professor, but the best way to approach him is still office hours. Nevertheless, the topics and the project were comprehensible and easy to apply.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You either love him or hate him. If you go in with an open mind then you're much more likely to enjoy Comp4620. Pros: Very good and fascinating lectures (time flies), very easy to talk to outside of class, super helpful during office hours (go see him). Cons: Very hard marker (make good arguments and know what he wants!). You get what you put in.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMP1270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is the best

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

My name's Landon I don't want to hide behind anonymity. Al Marshall is an intriguing individual but a horrible educator. Philosophy and English minors will like this class but if you are a fan of programming beware. I skipped almost all of the classes. my advice is go to class and work on your laptop so you do not miss the quiz material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Al Marshall is a train wreck of a man. He has hilariously entertaining issues that will be touched on in most of his lectures. It's very easy to derail him with a simple comment. Have fun with the class, have fun with Al, don't take it to seriously he seems to assign grades arbitrarily.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most boring lectures, nothing related to computer science you are used too. He can speak for hours without getting tired and most of the lectures are just his thought on professionalism. which you will be asked to answer a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMP1270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

simply the best

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMP3040
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I have ever had. Classes are not boring at all. I would love to attend this class even if I wasn't enrolled in it. Just fantastic!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMP4620
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Al's lectures are very entertaining because he makes a mini show out of each, incorporating anecdotes and news. The good ends here. He takes very long to mark works and his grading is arbitrary. During his office hours, he tends to ramble (up to half an hour!) about random things rather than answering students' questions. Can act arrogant and vain

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMP1270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Weird guy. Keeps egging the class to hack him because he is so sure that he is unhackable.. Also contradicts himself throughout the semester if you listen carefully to what he says. Just dont lose any easy marks with your assignments and take the extra time to make your reflection an actual essay. You will lose EASY marks that could cost you an A+

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMP3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst educator I have ever had the misfortune of encountering. Yes, he was upbeat and "fun" but he was is incredibly narrow minded which is sad for someone who claims to be an academic.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMP3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best prof so far. His lectures were really interesting. He was clear, interesting and entertaining. Very helpful in office hours. In my words PERFECT. I am glad I took his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMP1270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy! He really was personable and kept things interesting. Went and seen him in his office and got caught up just chatting for a hour about computers and websites. Best Prof Iv Ever Had.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMP1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME guy! Explains concepts first, then language. Good at explaining. Fair grading. I never went for help after class but friends said he's a bit of a jerk, but I like his humour. He remembered my name years later, too.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMP2140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My experience is the same as a lot of other people. Al seems like a cool guy in class, but when you go ask for help, he makes you feel like the most useless and unintelligent person on the face of the earth. It is definitely easy to feel inadequate in his "holier-than-thou" presence. On the plus side, his lectures are upbeat and notes are pretty go