R Bodell - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: R Bodell

Department: Economics

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of my first year profs... this guys sounds like he doesn't want to teach when he teaches.. not approachable - his lecture slides that has 'extra' info for exams are quickly taken away most of the time. he doesn't ask if everyone has finished copying notes before moving on - he simply says "speed it up".... course textbook/slide all the way.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON645
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best prof ever. The class is actually much more useful than any other econ courses I took if you actually step into the real world. He doesn't want to make it a nightmare for you during the exam, he cares more about whether you learn anything that is useful. Little theory, but very interesting comments on the current economic situation.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good Prof. He is very approachable and told interesting stories in class. He was also a very easy marker. You will learn alot about the whats going on in the world and less theory compared to other econ courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Unique course content. Very interesting lectures. Taking this course will help you become a better speaker and writer in addition to the knowlege you will gain from the content. This is an easy course and the assignments are excellent practice for future independent research.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON355
• 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:

Very interesting class. I loved it! He would tell very interesting stories. I really enjoyed this class. Overall, the class is kinda easy compare to other econ classes. Great prof!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fell asleep in all his lectures. Just can't keep my attention. His midterms are easy if you study.. I didn't learn anything from his lectures you can basically just study all on your own. Not very approachable

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok, I used to be a math major, and wasn't that bad at it... but ended up with a 63% in his ECON math course. Something seems a little wrong with that. Bad for people who don't want to follow all of his rules, and who know how to do the stuff a better way already.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher, Excellent Distance education Flash presentations, Hard demanding course though, with lots of assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

This was the hardest class I have ever taken. Avoid at all costs, especilly if you aren't a math student and happen to take the course with 90% math students. He goes way above your head and doesn't give you solid examples. His exams are extremely hard and you end up guessing most of the time. The o

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• 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:

AMAZING PROF. lectures are clear, textbook is useless. Go to him for help during office hrs or after lecture, he is very helpful and will clear up any confusion

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• 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:

best prof i have had on campus, i wish he taught ALL my courses!!!! he is a great lecturer, keeps you entertained, explains well and loves his job!I couldn't ask for more! :D

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• 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:

I think he's the best teacher I've had here, very thorough and he adds interesting anecdotes that make math seem more relevant and interesting, I really enjoyed attending class and the exams were fair.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

easy course.make sure u submit ur assignments at his office(he loses them). harsh on exam checking,deducts marks for not writing "therefore"?key to success:buy his distance ed CD,go to class for assignments only!+ know everything about crick

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a guy. He knows his stuff, but unfortunately he makes up marks depending on what you look like. If you are a girl, expect a great mark, if you are a guy- expect a random mark!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Rare for a university PROF.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you are a girl and pretty, he loves you. If you are a guy, whatever you do whoever you are, he hates you!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

LAZY PROF... I needed to ask him about a course I wanted to take (and that he was teaching)... he had no idea what I was talking about. I waited 45 minutes outside of his office to talk to him, and he only gave me 2 minutes of his time!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lazy and unapproachable!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 211355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

womanizer

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ask questions and be inquisitive, and his rough demeanor will disappear