Darin Nesbitt - Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Professor: Darin Nesbitt

Department: Political Science

College: Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLL1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Darin has been a great Professor this term and i am so happy i had the chance to be taught by him. He is very caring and is always happy to help whoever needs it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher, provides enough information AND beyond for what you need for writing papers & exams (e.g. study tips paper, video tutorials, do's/dont do's, writing paper tips, weekly notes for the class!!). I really appreciate him providing all those, made following along easier. Dont miss class, buddy up, ASK questions!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are intriguing and discussions are relevant. He is pretty friendly and nice to talk to. Grading is fair but he makes you earn it for sure! I think the expectations for this class, as an intro class, were much too high! Midterm (a potential of 12 long essay questions), final (14), citations have to be perfect, 8 page paper, 4 quizzes + more

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI2201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The concepts can be tough to wrap your head around but he uses examples and asks us our thoughts. Every class started with a half hour discussion on our opinion on current events. Didn't find him to be a tough marker. Straightforward assignments, nothing comes out left field.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader. Not open minded what so ever. As a POLI teacher that's a huge problem. Seems open to discussion and help outside class but gives little to no help. Worst teacher in 2 years of post secondary thus far. Leaves class early yet complains about shorter class time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI1011
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof with great lectures. You debate during lectures which is fun. Come to class knowing something about the world. Wont edit your work but is very helpful when you have questions. Participation is key in this class, so come to class, listen and be engaged. Doesn't force his views on you. If you take notes right out of the textbook, easy A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI1011
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Save yourself time and dont take his class, he gets pissed if you against his beliefs. He talks for 3 hours its tough not to fall asleep. Hes a hard marker and assigns 10page essay for a beginner class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI2200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 3 of his courses and his passion for Poli Sci is clear in his teaching - 2nd year courses with him are great if you enjoy discussions. Expect 1-3 papers as well as a mid term and a final with 2+ essay responses for all of his courses. Do the readings, engage with the material & you're set!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Darin is a great guy. Friendly and knowledgeable. He's willing to sit down and chat with you about homework, assignments, tests, issues of the day, etc... He can be a bit unclear as far as marking goes but as long as you follow the criteria you should have no problem.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Thumbs up!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI1011
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest graders I have had at Douglas, assigned a 10 page term paper for an intro class. For a political science class he is way to opinionated, and thinks WAY to highly of himself. If you have a different opinion them him on whats being taught keep it to yourself, as he will give bad marks for disagreeing, also he is passive agressive

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Willing to help if you ask for it. Although lectures are not much help, attendance is mandatory. Follow his Midterm and Final review sheet and prepare your answers before time and you'll do well. Let's you know about small quizzes ahead of time. Term paper can be long for an intro class, but start it early and consult Darin for his feedback.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quiz every class and you have to actually read the chapter every week in order to pass them. Skip one class? B for participation. Skip 2? C . Skip 3 or more classes: FAIL participation, even if you were there for majority of classes. Term paper is 10 pgs, it took me 40 hours to do it and I received an A-. Boring lectures, GPA dropper in my opinion.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI1150
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Darin was a surprisingly good professor. Fun lectures and clear-cut assignments.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is terrible when it comes to marking papers. He is by far the hardest marker ever. He wrote on my evaluation of my paper that "I don't believe you should be under any illusions that this was a good assignment" LIKE WHO IN THE WORLD WOULD SAY THIS?! He's rude & apparently when there r a few spelling mistakes youre an idiot & don't know the topic

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I get more information out of the textbook than from his 3 hour lectures, by the end of the class I feel like I've just sat there being talked at instead of learning something. I recommend bringing a binder to his class because he's like the handout king. Not sure why he thinks a 10 page term paper is appropriate for an intro class either.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He often talks in loops/avoids answering a question this way, for the sake of political correctness. However, he will straight up say you are wrong instead of investigating or explaining why. His feedback is nondescript. I am upset with his lack of support, there was much apathy from the class as a result. Classes aren't efficient nor productive.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Darin takes his lectures and teaching really seriously which isn't really a bad thing but the way he goes about it makes you lose interest and and get rather bored quickly. Though he is very knowledgeable but only really focuses on those who speak out a lot in class. When it comes to marking the papers he is extremely hard for an intro class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Darin can be a little scary. He comes into the lectures ready and professional. Hr takes his job seriously. He has strict standards but he is clear on what he wants and is willing to help you if u need it. The lectures are interesting and he uses current events to explain topics. Hes tough but clear. Loved him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Darin is very interested in the material he teaches. Lectures were clear and enjoyable. Read the textbook, it is key to success, notes in class are not as vital. Darin is a very fair marker if you put the effort in.