Alastair Robertson - Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Alastair Robertson

Department: Economics

College: Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MACRO360
• 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 economics proffessor ever. Had both 2nd and 3rd year macro with him. Explained everything step by step. Really he;ped in my reseacrh about the neo-classical growth model. Moreover, he is a real gentleman.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON249
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really great Prof. Extremely knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches which makes his classes very interesting. His classes are also interesting because he gives you lots of real world examples, which is a helpful application of what he teaches

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EC000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took 140 and 250. Thought he was really good at explaining things, went slowly, and made sure everyone understood. Never made you feel stupid for asking a question and was delighted when anyone participated. It's econ so it's not easy, but going to his classes and reading the text beforehand made his class/tests doable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, by far the best out of any Macro lecturer.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EC260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great Prof, probably the best macro teacher at the school. I would take any class that he teaches. Yes he doesn't know how to work the microphone, and he talks quietly, but just take a seat at the front and enjoy the lecture.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EC290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I don't see why so people complain about this guy, I got an A in his class because he was clear and an expert at economics...Remember he chose to do this and has been doing so for a very long time, You are lucky to have him as your prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He could never figure out how to work the mic, was monotone and quiet, stuttered and stopped a lot, and was overall boring. Couldn't control the class either. He made a boring class that much harder to sit through.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EC290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

amazing PROF ya business kids cant complain they take easy econ. robertson has very fair exams, probably the best prof of econ, especially in second year. your lucky if robertson graces your presence. he means well and knows his stuff.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't seem to like students very much... once in a while you'll catch him smiling if someone answers a questions right. I dont think hes a bad prof but his lectures are pretty dull.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Some harsh comments below wow... I see ppl in EC250 are complaining that its too hard... well a 60% avg. seems normal since EC250 is the easy economics that business kids take. Business kids complain about everything, its why Dr. Keller retired last year from teaching business stats. Take the real econ courses like 290 and 390,then u can complain

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EC250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Economics at Laurier is just bad... I can't blame him soley for the boringness of the lectures, look at what his profession is!! I think this class was a lot harder than it should have been, obviously the teachers are not doing their jobs properly. A 60% midterm is not my ideal average for a class of 200-- do something about it, don't fail people.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EC250
• 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:

Knows his stuff... but has very poor communication skills. Is afraid to make eye contact with students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He sucks bottom line.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MACRO
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

You idiots, he knows his stuff you obviously don't

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Complete idiot. He has no personality. He is so arrogant and yet so dumb. He uses overhead projectors because his techical skills like his teaching skills are outdated. He is the Chair of Eco because Laurier sucks and because noone wants that job.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON290
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EC290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can't understand a word he says. Hate the overhead...want to/and did/sleep

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EC290
• 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:

solid prof.. you hardly notice that you learn so much. preprinted lecture notes are awesome, too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EC290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EC290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Too easy for an average university students...I'm not stupid, duh!!??