Richard Helmes-Hayes - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Richard Helmes-Hayes

Department: Sociology

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an atheist and makes that very clear. While I am for everyone sharing their opinion, he goes out of his way to make sure you know he thinks God is nonexistent and that it would be stupid to believe in him. For his exams, just memorize whatever he said. If you can't make it to class, he puts up slides and old podcasts of himself, which is okay

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The Prof is great, he is very knowleadgable. He knows his stuff. There are no papers, only 2 term test and a final exam. You need to memorize the material. The TA does all the marking. He is great though with any questions you may have.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not a good prof

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. really knows what he's talking about. Material seems really boring, but if you dig deeper and actually try to understand what he's saying it is interesting. Easy 80-90 if you go to class. No textbook needed, lectures only.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dry and boring teaching style. Very little discussion and engagement with students. Complains about the lack of interest from students yet is rude and intimidating when people do get involved.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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:

Great prof! Attendance is absolutely mandatory, don't be tricked by anything being put online. His slides were perfect for memorizing - and memorization is a must for exams. He won't give any surprises. He is also completely willing to help with material.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult Marker. Attend EVERY class and MEMORIZE everything. Very repetative and can be rude. No text required. No online notes either.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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:

Slides and lecture topics are easy to follow. Defines everythin for you. Real great prof.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

incredibly rude! material is incredibly easy tho.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

excellent prof. he made the most boring subject on earth interesting. attendance is mandatory if you don't want to fail. take good notes, memorize them and you'll be in good shape.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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:

Excellent person, excellent teacher, difficult marker. Made theory interesting, and I actually learned something about the course. Textbook is a waste of time. If you want to do well, you need to attend classes and write down everything that he says. For a required course, he made it enjoyable. He is a very misunderstood prof

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC000
• 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:

very boring...no online notes

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If anyone can make classical sociological theory interesting, its this prof. The material at times was somewhat confusing, but his method of teaching and knowledge on the subject helped quite a bit and made it easier...he also explains everything VERY thoroughly to make sure you understand...overall excellent prof

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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:

Helmes-Hayes is the man. The lectures were easy to follow and very interesting. There were no suprises on the mid terms or exam. I would take any other course tought by Helmes-Hayes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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:

Being one of the only 1st years in his course, i got a little scared off. However, its really not that bad, required readings arent necessary, i never read them and did just fine. Basically memorization is key.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Regret taking it, wasn't even a requirement, Prof is not bad, he cares and he is always willing to help...it's boring...fekt bad because he tried making it funny...didn't work. MEMORIZE but try and understand it..we wants to see that.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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: N/A

Comment:

not bad for a mandatory class..it is pretty hard...lot's of memorization...make sure u go to class n spit back everything he tells u on exams

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• 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:

Required SOC class, I'm not overly interested in theory but he made it bearable and somewhat interesting. Clear expectations, wants to see that you know the material so there is a lot of memorizing but at least he's clear about it....

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

kind,interested in students, receptive to comments