Steven Newmaster - University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professor: Steven Newmaster

Department: Science

College: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1070
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he was a somewhat good professor, his midterms were insanely difficult and none of the questions were clear. Although homework was assigned, it was not taken up in class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1070
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great at explaining concepts and makes them clear to understand! Very helpful outside of class. Midterms are hard, long, and all application questions

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Newmaster is a great guy, always willing to answer questions and is very clear and easy to follow during his lectures. Biol1070 is also the easiest of the main 3 biology classes, but Newmaster (with Jacobs) was really good. Would def recommend taking the class or taking a class that he teaches.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1070
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Never has a bad day. Consistently good teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1070
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Friendly guy who knows his stuff and is pretty good at explaining it. Related a lot back to the real world. Rambles a bit sometimes, but overall gets the point across... you can tell he's just trying to make sure he's got everything out there. Midterms and final were tough, but only due to the complexity of the concepts in the course itself.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! You do not need the textbook at all! The profs treat you like children but don't offer any help at all with assignments. Really horrible structuring of the course. They made a very interesting topic ridiculously boring.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very enthusiastic during lectures, and very helpful afterwards. I did not enjoy the class, but it was a pleasure to attend when Professor Newmaster was teaching.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Newmaster is passionate about what he likes. But class is not very good, and very boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Though BIOL 1070 is a complete joke. Funny and interesting to listen to. I'd love the opportunity to have him as a prof for a better course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very interested in the material he teaches; however, the course is quite the joke.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BOT3710
• 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:

Awesome prof! Really made me interested in the material (with plenty of interesting stories along the way). Going to miss this course, but hoping to carry what I learned with me into the near future.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BOT3710
• 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:

To begin with, Dr. Newmaster is the man! He's an amazing lecturer, and presents relevant yet still interesting material. He helped teach valuable taxonomic skills and I would recommend his class to anyone!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BOT3710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Steve was my best prof at Guelph. His enthusiasm spreads like wildfire. He hooked me up with my first MNR job inventorying plants in the northern boreal forest. He is so approachable and I have actually developed a friendship with him that will last beyond my undergrad. Even if you are unsure whether you like plants you will after taking BOT 2030!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BOTONPLANTS
• 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:

Great teacher! Very knowledgeable about the subject. Class learning is hands-on and practical for later use. If you get a chance and are into plants (who isn't) take a class from Professor Newmaster.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 20303710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good prof, very interested in suject matter, enjoys teaching. Also very absent-minded. Fair tests, projects, course work. BOT2030 was a fabulous course!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• 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:

Good prof, good teaching style.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• 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:

Passionate, enthusiastic and inspiring. He made biology enjoyable and I looked forward to his lectures!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• 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:

Great teacher. Very enthusiastic. Love his teaching style. Go BNN!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BOT2030
• 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:

He is the best...His enthusiasm is contageious, I am hooked on plants now. Couldn't decribe a better prof or a better course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BOT3710
• 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:

is extremely helpful and approachable. i thought he did a wonderful job managing a class full of people with tons of plant experience as well as plant dummies like me. definately got me interested in plants...great stories.