Tark Hamilton - Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Professor: Tark Hamilton

Department: Geology

College: Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tark can sometimes be a bit inappropriate when it comes to joking and stuff but he really cares and makes the class relevant and fun. I really enjoyed his classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOS100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tark is a really nice guy and he's hilarious, but his lectures can fall off the tracks because he loves telling stories. The field trips are actually really interesting, and he's very passionate and knowledgable about rocks and the earth in general.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOS240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tark's labs are long and time consuming, but he's a fair marker. He tends to go on tangents in lectures, but they're usually funny/ interesting stories. He's super knowledgeable and an all around nice guy once you get to know him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOS240
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tark is probably my favorite prof I took every class he taught at camosun and thoroughly enjoyed them, his lectures are super informative, and his occasional off topic rant even more so. I learned far more from him than expected from the course content, and the field trips were so good!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have other options for courses with him, take the other teachers. He makes lots of inappropriate comments and rambles on in lectures. He's not helpful at all when you ask for advice on what to study. I can't wait till I finish GEOS 100 and hopefully never have to see him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are taking his courses for prerequisites or for Geology, he is good choice for you. The material can be a bit dry IF you are not going into this particular field, geology, etc. He has several in class and out of class time field trips to varying locations in lower Vancouver Island like Sombrero Beach, Cattle Pt. He's a good Professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOS100AND110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've honestly taken every single course I can with this teacher, and my friends and I still talk about him now, in our first semester without a Tark class. Favorite teacher I have ever had! He's fun, cares immensely about the topic (and you, learning the topic), and is literally a walking encyclopedia in his field (and even other fields).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tark is fantastic! His lectures can feel a bit overwhelming, lots of info in a short amount of time. His labs are long and can feel intimidating, but they're easy and very informative. When he's talking in labs LISTEN TO HIM!! Overall Tark is a great guy, I can't wait to take more of his classes. Treat him well, Tark is a treasure.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably my favorite prof I've ever had. You'll feel bad because his classes are so easy but he puts so much care into helping you out and has so much enthusiasm. his lab reports are books but they're easier than they look. he will also be offensive to the tumblr crowd so don't take his class if you're lame

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome teacher. I enjoyed the class with him. We go to a field trip every month. He is very easy going. He takes any late assignment. He is very kind and funny. His lecture is very intriguing. He talks many kinds of things and try to make us laugh. I recommend taking this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a dense course. Labs are long and intimidating, but you learn so much. His lectures seem all over the place and his metaphors make no sense, but its worth going to lectures. He's a fair marker. Tests can be hard but he divides your grade by the highest mark. I was just taking this as an elective but now I want to go into science. uh oh

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOS 100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Too smart for his own good, brilliant even. Perhaps assumes students know more than they do, but very fair grader. Teaches at a high level, long labs, fair testing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

long labs 20 pages usually but you get great marks if u finish them. smart cat. love his class he teaches you so much.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tark... where to begin. As soon as you look past his ridiculous metaphors, he presents solid information in a fashion easily understandable (however he lays out his lectures in a bit of a zig zag pattern) He is an encyclopedia on his subject and never fails to uphold a student challenging his ideologies. By far one of my favourite profs.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really good lab instructor. Tells you exactly how to do the calculations and makes sure your data is right everytime. Idiot proof basically.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOSIENCE100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First thing you should know about Tark is that he wants you succeed. He teaches above a first year level though so be prepared to ask questions constantly and get clarification on what the hell he is talking about. Second thing you should know is that his labs are just ridiculous!! This is where working together and asking Tark for help comes in.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I only had him for Chem 120, but he's terrible. His notes are next to impossible to read, his labs have next to no explanation so if you dont read the pre-lab over five times you'll screw up the lab horribly and the lab reports are done without having a clue what your doing. The only good thing is that if you finish them he marks very fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tark is a very nice guy. He is reasonable, if you talk with him. I felt like dropping his class many times. Tark, is extremely confusing though, he (I) never knew where he was in the lecture.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO100240110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

one word (AMAZING)! this guy just makes geology and earth science interesting and fun. tests are a bit hard but he gives you take home tests and study sheets, and he allows you a cheat sheet for all tests! (they actually make you study better), labs are a bit tough in the upper level classes but he is super easy going and friendly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOS240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tark will keep you on your toes. If you come to class and make an effort you will be okay. His labs are time consuming, be prepared. Tark tests are just that, Tark tests, aka, challenging! Tark is the kind of teacher to go the extra mile for his students, he enjoys teaching and this shows. If your in his course and need help, ask, he will help you!