Gordon Goldsborough - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Gordon Goldsborough

Department: Science

College: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4374
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found this course to be kind of tough. There were some aspects that I had enjoyed, but there were a lot more that I didn't. Gordon is VERY picky on tests and on reports. However, he was fair in that if you did better on your second report/final he will disregard the previous mark which was what saved my grade. Not an easy A in my opinion.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2380
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Goldsborough was one of the most memorable professors I have had. His lectures are not only clear and concise, but has many interesting facts and anecdotes thrown in to make learning about algae intriguing. While I found myself inadequately prepared for the lab test, the other tests I knew exactly what to expect.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4374
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! His passion shines through the lectures and he clearly is a knowledgable guy. The field work was interesting and the lab component was useful to learn about methods used in the field. References not required in labs was unusual, but allowed to apply own knowledge and understanding to a subject, not someone else's. Easy exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wetland ecology field course was lots of fun. HIGHLY recommended. Tweeked my interest in Manitoba wetlands and I learned a lot. This course is dependent on group assignments so you have to be able to work in a group! Goldbourough went off on tangents sometimes too much, but they were always interesting

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite prof in the university. The field work for this class was generally fun, but it really depends on who is in your project group. His lectures are clear, but he tends to go off into tangents. I don't mind this though because they are often interesting and if he doesn't cover it in lecture, he won't test you on it anyway.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TOX1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teacher did try to focus on interesting topics, however he would often go on long-winded rants about the environment. He rushed through material at the end of the course as he took several lectures to talk about things like water conservation, antienvironmentalism, or recycycling. Course was half his opinion and half science.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very clear explanations and interesting topics. It was one of the first 8:30 classes I didn't have trouble staying awake in. Attend class as he does test on information he talks about that may not always be in the notes. Overall very interesting class and a great prof. Exams were very fair.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Incomplete notes are not a sufficient motivator to get me to come to this class. The teaching duo of Gordon and Annemieke is incredible in that they're both incredibly long winded and hard to listen to. They spent 75 minutes explaining the -one page- syllabus; material that would take anyone else 10 minutes. The lectures followed the same trend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 22218
• 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:

I find it really hard to have sympathy for those who complain about his notes being incomplete. If you attend class, you will get the remainder of the notes and will do great on the exams. If you're one of those people who never attend class, dont bother taking this course. you will fail. I thinks he's a great prof. The material is interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOX
• 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:

This is a class for his contradictions: He whines about golf, big cars, exploiting the Earth, but he does it too in the name of "science". Whatever. His notes are incomplete, there is no text, and hes boring. He treats you like a 4th grader... useless course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 22218
• 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:

Fun & Informative course! Gotta take this course to know juz how good it was. His Review class is a must to attend ;) Exam was very fair to students who attend his classes diligently. Way to go, Dr.Goldsborough!! =)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 22218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A very interesting, helpful prof. Down to earth and full of knowledge which he is able to communicate surprisingly clearly to students. Final exam review session very helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 22218
• 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:

Great prof. Good course to take.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 022218
• 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:

Super helpful fuuny prof. Loves what he does. Full of unique info that keeps students interested. Take his class if you get the chance!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WETLAND
• 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:

great prof, other profs at the U of M could learn from this guy, very organized and has fair exams, really makes you like what he is teaching,

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENVIROSCI
• 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 taught me that peanut butter is deadly.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 128100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Superb teaching style. Passionate about his field of expertise and really amusing sense of humour.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 128100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very cool teacher!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENVSCI
• 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:

Passionate about the environment. Ask about the brown butcher paper story!