Alec Aitken - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Professor: Alec Aitken

Department: Geography

College: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor, it's really clear that he has a lot of knowledge and enthusiam about the subject. His lectures should definitely be attended, as he greatly elaborates on the material presented in the slides, making the material much more understandable and eas to study.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most disorganized prof I've had, posts lab assign until a day before your lab time gives you the wrong assignment to complete from what your lab instructor wants,5-6 hrs for each assign-labs you don't have adequate time to know what to do- midterms gives you 6-7pgs for what "going" to be on exam is about 14% whats on exam, dropthisclass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alec is caring and a great prof. I can't see why anyone would rate him bad. He is a very informed guy and has to bring his knowledge down to meet a 100 level class. He cares and wants you to do well in his class. He is accessible out of class and his lectures are awesome. Go to class b/c he explains his slides and makes it well worth it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

talks way too fast to even know what the material is about, is helpful after class to clarify, but end up getting more confused. out of 44 slides (powerpoint) when at the lecture- he marks every side as *on midterm* not joking. he doesn't clarify anything in class, it is better to just learn it yourself, or get a tutor to help you understand ever.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lab portion of class for tough for me :(

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof! He teaches this course with passion, and clarity. If something is going to be on a test, he makes it blatantly obvious that it will be. I would definitely recommend this prof!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had. Very personal and helpful. Gives lots of clear hints throughout assignments. Very easy to do well in this class with him as a prof.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is really enthusiastic about the material. You can tell he puts a lot of work into his slides and knows the material inside and out. Knew names of students even though it was a big class. His tests can be hard but he marks them fairly. Would love to take another class taught by him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROF AT U OF S HANDS DOWN. I hate geography & id honestly take a class about dirt with this guy! So nice 1 on 1 & helpful. Gives clear test requirements. So easy to do well. Im first year & Id follow him through his classes my entire degree which has nothing to do w geog. 10/10 deserves teacher of the year. Greets you by name in 200 kid class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

My favourite prof, very passionate about what he does and got me super interested in geography. tests include lots of diagrams and short answer, he emphasizes the understanding of concepts rather than memorizing of words. highly recommend a course with him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alec is, in my opinion, the best prof at the UofS. He is very enthusiastic about what he does and it shows in his lectures. Notes are posted but he adds additional information in lecture, but material for exams is highlighted. Very approachable both in and outside of class time, always willing to help students out.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best prof I have had in my two years at the U of S. He gives 100% in every lecture and expects the same out of his students. Going to class is important. He drops hints about what exact material will be on the test. If you are paying attention, it makes it way easier to study. Passionate and fair. Hope to get him for other classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far my favourite prof at the UofS. He is excited to be there each day and it shows in his lectures, and he is always willing to help students out outside of class and office hours. Notes are posted but more notes are added during lectures, he makes it clear what will be on the exam but you need to know specific details. Overall great prof!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG351
• 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:

Best professor ever! Very passionate about what he teaches and really cares about his students.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof at the U of S!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Tough but fair. Be very specific in your answers and wording. Attend as many classes as you can. Gives you the notes but you MUST add information!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• 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:

There is a lot of material in this course, but it isn't completely difficult. His exams are pretty lengthy and hard, but he is pretty clear about what will be the focus. He is very excited about teaching the material and it makes lectures interesting. His humour is a bit different than mine, but I appreciate that he tries to funny and friendly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• 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:

Awesome Prof! Exams are hard but he gives you pretty good clues as to what to expect on them. He is very helpful and an overall nice guy. He also has a lot of experience in the field, which is nice. Overall, I would definitely recommend him. Beware the case studies though, they are a lot of work!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG120
• 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:

FABULOUS Prof! Actually maintains my attention (and that's saying something). Super interesting lectures, go to class and you won't have to study too much. Posts notes beforehand but you'll have to add things here and there as they're a bit vague. Beware the case studies, they are a LOT of work and only worth 5% each. Highly recommended prof though

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

In my 4th year university opinion, Alec is the best prof in Arts and Science at the U of S, if not then in the whole university! He cares about his students, he wants to get to know you, and his exams are extremely fair. I am not saying that his classes are a breeze, but if you go to class, he explains everything clearly, also chooses good texts!!