Professor: David Edgington
Department: Geography
College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: GEOG380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I liked David. Some lectures are a little boring but the content is pretty straight forward.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: GEOG380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's not exactly the most engaging lecturer (OK, his lectures are pretty dry...), but at least his expectations are clear. He lays out specifically how to structure the paper, so make sure to follow it. His exams are also pretty predictable. If you go to class, he'll tell you some of the questions on it
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: 380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Course content is interesting. Classes are fairly boring and most of the time he just reads from the slides. Found some of the facts he presented to the class to be incorrect as well.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: GEOG281
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Oh Edge. He is the first to admit his 'presentations' are outdated. No theory - this class is basically Asian economic history. The topic itself is interesting but the delivery is just really tedious. Readings are long, dense, and not always relevant, but you'll be heavily tested on them. Bless him, he's very kind, but so hopelessly oldschool.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: GEOG210
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DON'T SIT AT THE FRONT unless you don't mind dozing off or snoring. A great cure for insomnia! Easy stuff, good as gold, boring as hell.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: GEOG210
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a very monotonous lecturer. His Power Point slides had numerous spelling and grammatical errors.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: GEOG210
- 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:
taught half the course with Ian McKendry, two different professors, this prof has a monotoned voice that doesn't really make the class sound appealing at all. although a nice guy and teaches interesting things, his voice is just too dull and never puts the microphone on his shirt so he speaks way too softly
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: GEOG380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
High expectations towards students that was uncalled for, along with no clear outline for students to follow. Not interested in helping students solve problems. But most importantly, overgeneralizes to a fault on issues and topics. Not suitable for teaching intro classes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: GEOG281
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class is taught by two profs.Edgington is such an adorable guy--His lectures are crystal clear and makes a dull subject seem interesting!The problem is the other prof...:s I would recommend taking this class if it weren't for the other guy.Involves one essay and two exams.Nice TAs!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: GEO281
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
People that suffer from insomnia should take this course before going on any medication. He could make a fortune if he sells pillows during class. Class is not that hard if you can stay awake. Most of the material is straight foward.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: GEOG468
- 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:
This course is all about the TERM PAPER and your PRESENTATION on that term paper. Personally, the most research I've ever done for a paper. Lectures have lots of substance, but the prof is not the most engaging. Attendance counts for marks. Assignments almost weekly. One plus: no midterm.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: GEOG379
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: GEOG379
- 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:
Really nice guy! if you're willing to put in a little time into his classes, he'll pick you as his favorite! Has a lot of extra help available. better than A LOT of other profs out there.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: GEOG481
- 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:
The strong part about the lectures is you get an outline for each class session. There is a strong emphasis on papers and presentations for grades. The prof shares his interests although the way he speaks can bore you. I thought he is a fair marker although not an easy marker. I'd recommend it to those interested in studying Japanese geography.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: GEOG122
- 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:
A nice fluffy pillow should be on the syllabus as a prerequiste for the class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: GEO122
- 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:
Nice guy, but hard to understand, very unclear. Midterm was easy,but the final was difficult.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: GEOG122
- 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:
hated the class. contrary to what people say, it is NOT easy. just depends on the person. he was ok. somewhat unclear at times. outlines did help a lot. i don't care for the format of the class. photocopied articles and lectures are NOT enough...very hard
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: GEOG122
- 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:
very unwilling to help students. Don't take this course!!!
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: GEOG122
- 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:
Decent lecturer (not super but you will not fall asleep either) with older data but it is still useful. Slightly easier than average midterm and essay, resulting in slightly higher marks. This was before Lay was also teaching this class however.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: GEOG122
- 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:
He looks a little bit like Mr. Bean :-) The best part of him is he will show you the outline of the lecture when it starts. This helps a lot.
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