Thomas Homer-Dixon - University of Toronto - St. George Campus, Toronto, ON

Professor: Thomas Homer-Dixon

Department: Political Science

College: University of Toronto - St. George Campus, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: UNI260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Homer-Dixon is no longer at U of T. He is really knowledgeable and his lectures are very interesting. His tests are quite tough (but fair - there aren't that many surprises) and he certainly has high expectations. Willing to go over questions and help students, but not always very approachable. Knowledge of current events a bonus- pop quizzes

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So the story with him is the following: years ago he was ridiculed by the IR community and I think he's finally made a name for himself so he's still reeling from that high. Hence his arrogance. Hope this helps.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: UNI260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very good

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: UNI260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was amazing, and if you work hard and do your readings you'll get a lot out of it. I finally felt like I was in university -- we had challenging, interesting readings and debates. THD is fantastic... unless you're lazy. But then why are you in university? Do the work and his classes will be among your favourites.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man gives a whole new meaning to the word "ego-maniac". He has done some good work, but he vastly overexaggerates his importance. The class ended up being more about "who said this, who said that" and what he thinks about the issues than about the actual issues themselves. I wouldn't reccomend the class, there are better ones out there.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

pretty arrogant and full of himself. Seems to take his course and his importance a little TOO seriously.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: UNI360
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the one professor who may be bright but still puts actual fashion photos of himself on his website - actual glam shots, no really! And when the press talks about him they actually refer to his sports car and yes they used to announce his "availability" too. An "outrageous" ego. Unless among his "chosen" you will not enjoy his wisdom.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Always available for office hours (but book ahead), tough and expects major effort. Made me work hard but worth it - learned more here than any other course. Passionate about his work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: UNI360
• 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:

Comes off as arrogant, and probably doesn't care about his students much (only about himself and his book!). But gotta admit, he is brilliant and definately knows his stuff.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a bit aloof at the beginning; too much information but knows his stuff. very intersting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL
• 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:

arrogant, unpleasant, and incompetent

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: UNI360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

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