Frank O'Brien - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Professor: Frank O'Brien

Department: Political Science

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

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POSC3820
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is definitely scholarly, knows his stuff, and respected by students. he is not obnoxious as some profs i came across just because they have a Masters or PHD. however, I think, his distribution of grades is not exactly the best. i enjoyed his lecture, even though it was a boring 2 h and a half, he manged it well with his knowledge and jokes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 3210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good prof, makes class interesting and is willing to help you, and you don't need the textbook.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 3210
• 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:

Francis O'Brien is the definition of a gentleman and a scholar. He knows the material very throughly and makes the class engaging and interesting! If you have the opportunity to take a class with the man I highly recommend it! P.S. You don't need to by the book, the notes are all you need to study.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI3210
• 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:

Francis (not Frank) O'Brien is awesome. Took Intl. Law Mon. nights 7-930, he was interesting, funny, and engaging. Has an LLM. in Intl. Law from Cambridge so he knows what he is talking about. Kept things interesting even during the long class. If you are into Law/Intl. relations and have the option of a class with him, take it! Do work, easy marks

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC3610
• 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:

Such an amazing professor!! His class was so interesting! He is such an intelligent lawyer and knowing so much about his field of interest. His sides are very important as well as his little drawings, and he did refer to the textbook on the final exam. A lot of information to retain, but worth it if you're interested in society and law course!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC3820
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just because one is charismatic does not mean one is a good professor. O'Brien is witty & knows his material, but was hard to get in touch, forces you to attend class for slideshows that he wont upload online,gives much harsher grading that don't fit with 3000 level POSC courses, and does not return a majority of marks until the day of the final.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC3701
• 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:

BEST PROF EVER! He is so funny and makes those long classes bearable. His exams are always fair and he makes the course content super interesting. I've taken three classes with Frank and loved all of them. You Rock, O'Brien!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice professor, he makes class interesting for sure. But he is an extremely hard marker. If you want a good mark I suggest taking another political science course or for those ibba students definitely another international elective. Almost impossible to score 80 or higher. Ive heard from many people who have taken courses with him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POSC3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Friendly guy, approachable, but an awful grader. I'm an A student and have worked hard, but I barely pulled off a B.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is AMAZING. I cannot add anything more than what was already said. He is suuuper nice and hilarious and really makes the course interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to class. He only uses the notes and there is no need for the book. Memorize everything in the notes because it will be on the test. Even the most obscure details. Extremely helpful. Doesn't talk down to students even though he has a Master's in Law. Great asset to the political science department.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POSC3720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

good prof ... i foung him a hard marker ...espially on the paper... overall pretty good

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POSC3521
• 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:

Very good prof! Everyone should take a least one course with him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSCLAWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love him! He is the best/hottest prof at MUN!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POSC327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to his all his classes and take good notes, he is very clear in his lectures and encourages discussion. Three words for this professor, HOT, SMART, and HOTTTT!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC3521
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he's a smart man and teaches very well...his jokes are a little dry and if you can deal with the annoyance of having rnc cadets in the class (they are the most obnoxious people...they never shut up) you should take his classes...and he's extremely hot

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POSC3521
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although the course material is pretty dry, he makes the lectures as interesting as possible. He doesn't give too many notes and if you pay attention in class you will do fine. His jokes are corny, but he's so handsome! Definitely take a course with him if you can.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

not bad, but it makes me wonder why he doesn't actually practice law? he seems like he would make a mint practicing and probably makes peanut teaching. why frank why

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POSC1020
• 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:

He is a teacher you actually want to listen too. He makes the course fun, with a bit of sarcasm and such. EXCELLENT prof!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ALLTHREE
• 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:

Excellent prof!! Best lectures. May go a bit fast but is willing to repeat if necessary! He is by far the best of the department! Too bad he only teaches 3 courses! What an intelligent man! And his jokes! Never missed a class!