Derek Eberts - Brandon University, Brandon, MB

Professor: Derek Eberts

Department: Geography

College: Brandon University, Brandon, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG180
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My worst grade for a course so far in university. I think it's the annoying overuse of textbook material that makes the class hard. It's very frustrating when all of your marks come from exams (based only on textbook material), and there are no assignments or lab work. His slideshow notes are terrible - they contain only words and no explanations.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. Tests are irrelevant to material discussed in class and picks one-liners from the textbook that aren't important. WOULD NOT discuss this course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Needs to be more things marked not just tests

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof. Terrible, sexist prof. Makes jokes or comments and then spends 10 mins explaining he didn't mean it to be sexiest or racist. Lectures suck, all he talks about is his life and things from Toronto. Has biased opinions that he will share. Tests are complete bs. Puts stuff on there we've never discussed, you have to read every word in text

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: URBAN265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was not a fan of Human Geography however Urban Geography was my favorite class. Was very interesting and he used multiple relevant examples. I would definitely take another class in the 200300 level with Dr. Eberts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Worst class I have taken at BU. Professor not engaging and tests were not relevant to exams. Most test questions were insignificant facts etc. Sitting through the 80 minute class is extremely boring. Hardly worth attending since the lectures barely reflect the tests. Very disappointing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Terrible prof! Worst class i've ever had, there was no point in attending class as he never talked about anything related to the course. Loses track of what he is saying and frequently has to read out of textbook or his notes. Refers too much to Toronto area where he went to school. Tests are b.s., noone ever knew what to study. Students beware.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG365
• 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:

This class was a lot of fun to attend. The lecture notes were a little confusing at times. overall I would recommend it to anyone.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG180
• 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:

Very helpful if you have questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Inredibly boring

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STUDY455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Unbelievable. Left class for a dentist appointment and expected us to sit around and wait for over an hour for him to get back.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He talks about such b.s. sometimes and things that weren't relevent to the class. His tests are aweful! just make sure you read the textbook!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO180
• 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:

I found Dr. Eberts to a very helpful. Although at first he may seem hard to approach once you talk to him he is fine. His Second and Third year classes are much better than the first year ones as he is more interested in the subject he is teaching.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG283
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class lectures somewhat interesting but mostly dull. FAR too much focus on Toronto/Ontario. Assignments marked hard and often accompanied with useless/thoughtless comments. Exams quite difficult and don't adequately represent lecture/textbook material covered.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WORLDREGI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

somewhat boring but has his random funny times which you dont expect and hes super nice to talk to. you learn a lot in this class and the tests/exams are really easy. good class overall

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

What a useless man, worst classes ever. Very dry lecture, test are impossible plus you have to deal with his snide little comments when you recieve assignments back. Avoid his classes at all costs

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WORLDGEO
• 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:

the worst prof ever!!cocky, rude not helpful arrogant....a complete ass

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CANADAREGIONAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I think Eberts is really knowledgeable but NOT very approachable. His tests arent bad but he doesnt really help you out at all with notes, since he basically just talks about pictures. I also dont like his comments about people leaving his class, what if there's an emergency?!? and why do you care?? its not your problem if they dont wanna learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GLOBALIZATION
• 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:

He's an okay guy, with an interesting lecture. But on tests, he picks the tiniest detail to test you on. Plus, there was a 50% midterm and a 50% final...what's with that?!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG179
• 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:

Knew his stuff and made the class interesting. Not very approachable.