Alan Donald - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Alan Donald

Department: Statistics

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

pretty good prof, entertaining, and stirkingly similar to Dr. John hammond from jurassic park

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: STAT203
• 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:

very funny prof, excellent notes and easy tests! No quizzes, assignments(to be graded)! the only bad part is that there are mandatory tutorials which count for marks..

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is funny, but sometimes it is a bit much! I did get a loonie, so that's a plus. His notes can be a bit unclear, and following them in class can be a bit tricky since the overhead notes are a bit different from the notes online. Even if you don't do great on the midterms you can pull off an A+

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STATS203
• 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:

Great prof...great class...84 average..kickass!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STATS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Splendid Prof! I love his jokes in class! I have never fallen asleep in his class either (altho I still didn't do well in the final cuz math is not my thing) But, if you can, register in his class! Interesting class, fair midterms, great jokes that keep you awake!! The notes are sometimes unclear, but it's good that the notes are downloadable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• 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:

I didn't get a loonie in his class :( . Other than that, best prof who works really hard so students can understand the material. Believe me, this material is boring, but having Alan as your prof makes it a lot better.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STATS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy, and super easy course.. His clarity is decent I guess, but really boring at times even though his jokes help lighten up the mood. One complaint I would have is his semi-unclear notes, its really hard to follow sometimes, and theres just so many notes ...... but if you ask he'll go over it with you until it makes sense. def,great prof

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• 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:

funny, helpful, excited about stats

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

This man is truly amazing. Clear, concise, funny at times..everything you'd want in a prof. He gives loonies to people if they find mistakes in his notes. Has a lot passion for a subject that is really dry. Guaranteed "A" if you have Dr. Donald (you still gotta put in a little effort). No tricks on his exams, very straightforward, open book!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• 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:

this professor is truly amazing. he even remembered my name from a face in the large lecture crowd and i'm not even one of those *ahemkeeners*. very funny, quirky prof, though it seems like his overt-jollyness and good mood is all a major facade. pay attention to it next time. you'll notice some things..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• 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:

This course is so easy!!! Dr. Donald is realy humorous and nice, too. His jokes are really funny!!! His midterms are pretty fair, too. Make sure you do the readings, do the assignments, and go to every lab.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 291
• 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:

Very helpful with inclass questions and has such energy towards STATS. Hard to avoid his good mood from rubbing off on you :) Assignments were LONG but helpful for midterm/exam material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM291
• 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:

Excellent notes and good lectures. Has a sense of humor for stats - good for this kind of course. Open-book exam: just read his notes, read the book, do past exams and you'll do fine. In all, just his notes are worth choosing this prof! Great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM291
• 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:

Funny & friendly person. I like his notes, but some people find them wordy. The most important thing...the open book test: everyone loves it

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STAT203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was quite OK.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STAT203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very very helpful, makes sure u understand the material for the exam and responded emails really quick. Had office hrs and review sessions and practice review questions for exam so there are no surprises.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STAT203
• 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:

very very nice prof. humourous. feel bad for him though because the course material he has to teach is not very exciting. overall he makes with the dry, boring, and irrevelant subject he has to teach. if i had another prof teaching me stats i think i would give up.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STAT203
• 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:

things you need to know: open book midterm and final, online notes = guaranteed A (w/ a lil effort of course! :), it's like a high school course all over again! brilliant prof, who makes sure you understand ABSOLUTELY everything! can't go wrong with this!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STAT203
• 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:

Super easy course with a super nice prof!! Cant believe I finished this course with an A+!! Very organized notes and clear lecture. Donald is a lovable guy!! gotta love him a lot guys!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM291
• 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:

he made sure that his students learned what he taught and learned it well, very willing to help and very approachable; his notes rn't bad but could be better IMO; he has interesting lectures that'll keep u awake and alert