Mark Cote - University of Regina, Regina, SK

Professor: Mark Cote

Department: Geography

College: University of Regina, Regina, SK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall a very good professor. I took GEOG 121 with Mark this fall and am taking GEOG 321 with him this winter. Mark is a really nice guy that wants to see all of his students succeed, and he is also extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects he teaches. He can be a somewhat tough grader. Class attendance is VERY important.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good prof that obviously knows what he is teaching. Very tough grader, more like a 200 or 300 level course than an introductory one. Would not recommend if you are not passionate about geography.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love Mark! Took GEOG 121 with him and taking GEOG 321 with him in the winter. Very clear on what he expects and will make time for you if you have any questions! Highly recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were nothing special, but you knew what was expected in the class. He has a odd sense of humor but still funny none the less. Would take another class as him as the prof but I'd want to take a class with a little more interest to me.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is always open to questions during class, and questions about the labs. Attendance is really important because he doesn't post much for notes or use a lot of powerpoint, usually just posts graphics if he shows them. He can be a tough grader, but he is also very clear in what he expects. Overall hes very helpful and wants students to succeed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO121
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He didn't seem to realize that some people have never taken geography before.I couldn't understand a word he said 90% of the time and I would sit in the front, trying to understand. Labs are very confusing. It seemed like everyone wasn't sure about what to do. If you are taking this class because you need something with a lab, run!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG421
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mark is awesome. He really wants all of his students to succeed. He likes to joke around and tries to get to know everyone, but gets the job down. Very knowledgeable about the subject. Assignments and tests are very interesting, but still expects you to work for it. One of the best classes I've taken!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• 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:

Mark is a very sweet person and is super understanding. His exams are very hard for a first year class and he expects a lot from his students. He requires two textbooks but the only mandatory one was the atlas. Hard to hear and his powerpoints are not posted online.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100001
• 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:

RUN WHILE YOU CAN. I am being serious everyone, he will make your semester very unpleasant. He uses power points and does not post them, therefore class attendance is a good idea. He also expects your to write down every word that leaves his mouth. His exams are laid out in a complicated and annoying way and are very hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He expects students to have a prior level of 300 going into the class. The written assignment is mark atrociously, cite every sentence or you will fail and do not use "biased sources". He is boring to listen to and does not do well with helping his students out. If you want to succeed in Geography 100 then I would recommend a different professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• 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:

Mark believes students enter his class with prior knowledge of geography. He marks hard. He expects a lot from student. He uses Power Points, but he doesn't post them only. So you better be good at note taking because you need to write down the slides and what he is saying or you are screwed. Also don't buy the textbook only the atlas.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG226
• 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:

super nice, but a very boring lecturer. his tests are based off of short/long answer only, and expects you to know beyond the material. notes aren't posted online either

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

mark is a very nice individual, but his teaching skills are mediocre. he has memorized his entire class and gets very confused if you ask a question (to which he rarely has an answer). the tests are very subjective and marked hard, the assignments take a while but are otherwise relatively easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG121
• 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:

He has a photographic memory & I think forgets sometimes that most people don't. Fairly difficult class, labs are reasonable if you put the effort in and midterm was laid out well. There is a lot of material to cover in such a short time, which makes it difficult to choose what to study. He is very approachable and willing to help whenever needed

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really hard midterm, assignments aren't bad but don't relate much to class material, and the written assignment will make you cry like a little girl. Only buy the atlas.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEG100
• 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:

Nice guy. Easy Assignments. Boring class. tough midterm but an easy final. Only buy the required atlas not the text.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG207
• 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:

He will help you as much as you want. Midterm wasn't easy. Assignments are challenging. Super interesting class. He doesn't post any info about the class online, you have to take notes. Book is useless. The only reason why I still in this class is cuz Mark is a great person.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good guy, good class. Just pay attention to the hockey jerseys. There are bonus marks involved.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• 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:

1st day of class, his exact words were "if you are able to write everything i say and from the textbook, you will get a 75 at best". he's very boring and expects you to know more than is possible. assignments were long & unrelated to class material. 2-part midterm was long & hard (1 part/class). power point NOT posted on URcourses.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG221
• 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:

Mark is an awesome prof! He'll make time for any and all questions that his students have. Although, it is true that he expects alot from his students in the form of assigments and test. HOWEVER, he will give you extra help whenever you need it. Also, he gets a bad rep. for some "quirky" characterisitcs. I think they make him that much better!