Peter Bowal - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Professor: Peter Bowal

Department: Business Law

College: University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, this course is tough and there is a lot of material to cover. That being said, I think Peter did a great job teaching the course and his lectures were very interesting to listen too. Probably one of the most relevant courses I've taken in my degree so far.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter was a great prof who really wanted you to learn in this class. He was very nice and put a good effort in. There wasn't much that you got marked on, so it was hard to do well. He expects lots of detail in your written answers which I find fair, but can be hard to achieve. Overall a great guy but not necessarily the easiest class to take.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Without a doubt the biggest regret I have in university is not taking this class with another professor. Admittedly I learned a lot in his class but his grading makes it incredibly hard to get anything over a B. Class average was a C on our 48% final exam :). If you don't answer the question exactly how he would... good luck!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BSEN595
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is an example of what the legal profession seeks - hardworking, just, and ultimately fair. This class is not easy - many required readings and heavy papers. You don't get handed marks in any form. But the marks that you do receive are what you worked for, what you deserved. Would take a class again with Peter in a heartbeat.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice prof, encourage people to think, if you really want to learn something, choose him. but if you just want a easy course, don't go with him. The exam is quite hard, class avergae is pretty low. but he is a easy marker on essay, and the essay average is exremely high.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am pursuing an engineering degree. Taking this course has made me rethink my career choice. This professor has been truly inspirational. Never in my life I imagined I would enjoy a law course, ever. Dr. Bowal is definitely not the kind of prof to give away grades to students (may be that is why he has some bad reviews). But he is fair to the core

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Peter is the worst prof I have ever had. He makes me feel very unwelcome and expects you TO BE A LAWYER???? Im not (incase you were wondering) :(... He takes too long going over simple concepts and goes over difficult ones too quick. Half the time i don't even think he knows what he's talking about. Don't take this class its impossible

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peter makes you think. He asks good questions. He's rigorous but he also brings out the best in your learning.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gave the best feedback I have received from any professor. Always says hi even though I finished class with him last year. Amazing professor!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing content. Students should be engaged during in-class questioning as this is the best way to learn as opposed to furious note-taking. Make an effort to talk with him before/ after classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bowal's lectures are interesting, and his stories are fun to listen to. However, readings are very heavy in this course and you will have to dedicate a lot of time into getting key concepts. Fortunately, prof. Bowal lets you bring cheat sheets to exams, which can be your saving grace for the final. Overall solid prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Peter is a good prof but I wish his power points were more specific instead of just a couple of words. It's mandatory to go to class otherwise you'll fall behind. Do the readings before class to understand the material. The midterm and final were extremely difficult but he does allow a cheat sheet, which doesn't help much in my opinion.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really good prof, super hard class. You need to attend lecture to get a good grade and do the readings. Exams are worth a lot and there is a lot of content.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peter Bowal is fine at teaching, honestly people leaving bad reviews don't have what it takes to complete a somewhat challenging class. He really makes an effort to make boring material somewhat interesting. Tests are above average in difficulty but by no means terribly hard. Go to most or all of the lectures and do some supplementary readings.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I seriously wanted to do well in this class, but having Peter as a prof made it IMPOSSIBLE. This man should not be teaching!! There was no textbook and his powerpoint slides were horrible. Going to class was not helpful either because he spoke way too fast and overcomplicated everything. I wish I dropped the class and took it with another prof!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorites. He still says hi when I see him. Some find it difficult because they study off of the powerpoint slides, however that isn't all that is needed. I'll give you some EXTREMELY helpful advice, type your notes and type everything he says down. The questions often come from what he says in lecture and not just what is on the slides.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and lecturer, but his tests are extremely hard. All the material in his tests were covered in class and is fair game so don't miss a lecture. He essentially expects you to be a lawyer when writing the tests. He is very funny as well and his stories are very entertaining.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a really interesting class and I enjoyed it a lot. However, this is a tough class and it has a lot of material. You must attend all lectures in order to do well in the class. The midterm was fine but the final was difficult. Overall, Prof. Bowal is caring and funny. I would highly recommend him and this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is tough with lots of content but it's also the most interesting class I've taken in uni. You really need to go to every class, but Bowal is hilarious, kind, and tells the best stories. To get a good grade, you need to participate in class, do the practice tests, and memorize both Constitution Acts. Awesome class and prof overall.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BSEN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Bowal really knows the law and makes it unforgettable the way he tells the stories. He is passionate and caring, and very funny. If you put the work into this course, you will never regret it. One of the best profs.