Alvin Simms - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Professor: Alvin Simms

Department: Geography

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG4260001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do the work, go to class and you get decent grades. Very smart man you just need to know the right questions to ask him, so read the text book. His labs are long but you will realize they were worth it when you get out into the workforce. Only bad thing about these courses is they need to touch a little more on the programming aspect of GIS!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2194
• 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:

WORST PROF!!! doesn't know how to teach what so ever. don't take his course. i think he's mildly retarded or something.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fair when it comes to tests but some assignments were a little long.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brutal prof, the course was bad too...he just couldn't care less about his students. AWFUL avoid if possible...one of the worst profs at MUN.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: G3260
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great person, but very bad professor. To suceed this course you have to ask questions all the time because it is difficult to follow his courses, especially the assignments which should take only 3 hours to do but instead takes 20 hours. Insane...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG3260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of work. Show up to class, stay ahead on readings and do the work and classes are easier.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not that bad of a prof.he likes to go fast and not that helpful..although, the last part of the course is easier than the first part, If you do bad at the beginning of the course, just work hrad and you will succeed!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure what to say about this prof. He seems to lack concern for student's progression and understanding, though he does know his stuff. Not a bad prof, but not overly helpful either.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I found this professor to be very unclear. He assumes knowledge that students taking this type of introductory class do not have. He flew through a large amount of info in this course. I did not enjoy this course or professor even a little.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 32602195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

knows his stuff goes verry fast and can be confusing but I would rather be taught by someone who challenges me and is really into what they do than someone who makes it easy but is dull. Pay attention and might notice he is very funny!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 3260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgable, needs to slow down a bit.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Way to fast with the notes!! I like to be able to jot down and listen to what he says about things-not possible with this guy. He thinks everyhting is so easy, and it might be, but he makes it hard.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY
• 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:

Good prof

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• 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 can't teach it to the student

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG3260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

knows the material too well to explain it in students terms

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Flexible, good fella, often difficult to understand

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very unorganized, knows his stuff but can't teach it at all