Tim Mau - University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professor: Tim Mau

Department: Political Science

College: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS3470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of UoG notable alumni, Tim takes great passion towards political science. His classes are well taught and if you can pay attention through a lecture you pass can with no problem. He is a overall charismatic prof that will give you extensions and a satisfactory grade. Any questions you have he'll greatly answer.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great professor. Public Admin is by far the most boring class but he does as good of a teaching job as can be done with it. Very easy to talk to and approach, always helps out when needed. Explains things very thorougly, overall great guy. Would take another course with him as long as its not as boring as this one

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The content is boring as hell for the most part, but if it were anyone else teaching it, it would be even worse. His slides are kind of confusing but he explains everything thoroughly in class and in all honesty as long as you show up and pay attention you can leave the class with at least a 75%. Also a great guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I respect Mau because he's really just trying his best to teach a really boring and dry course to students who are obviously not interested. That must be tough. Definitely knows his stuff though. I just don't like his overhead slides; they're a bit messy and they're all in caps which is annoying. But other than that, he's a nice guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS3270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have taken multiple courses with Dr. Mau, and this was my favourite. He is unbiased, clear, and very fair. He is always in his office, as well, and makes the time for you if you make the effort to seek it out. The course content is interesting and focuses on a lot of aspects of local government not detailed in typical POLS courses.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• 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:

Really boring course! Midterm and exam are very fair, if you study the major points of every lecture you'll ace it! Lecture is tricky because it's a vague outline for a massive topic, definitely start way early and go to him with q's. Really nice guy doing his best with an awful course. My issue was with the course, not him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mau is a really generous guy. I had 3 essay's due in a week and he gave an extension because I didn't want to have to submit a rushed term paper. He's really understanding of what student's go through and is definitely not out of touch. Topic is pretty dull for the most part and it is hard to follow along with much of the political rhetoric though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• 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 Fair proff. and a secret b-ball star in his undergrad

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• 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:

Great prof! Midterm, assignment and exams were fair. Very approachable and answers his emails quickly. The material wasn't the most exciting but he does a really good job explaining it. He is a really smart guy!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy outside of class but is a bit boring during lectures. Given, the course itself (public admin) was quite boring, but needs to find a way to make it more interesting. Assignments/exams very fairly marked and not overly difficult. Approachable. Class discussions attempted but didn't work too well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS3470
• 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:

By far the best prof I have ever had. He doesn't force his opinions on you which many political science profs tend to do. He gives you the facts then allows you to decide what you think.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS4250
• 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:

Keeps students engaged during lecturers and adds interesting comments during discussion. Extremely fair marker and ACTUALLY tells you where you went wrong on papers. Finally a Prof that does not go overboard on readings. Very manageable, take a class with Mau whenever possible

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS4250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer. Overly critical marker

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS3470
• 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:

Highly helpful and engaging prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS2240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor!easy to get along with. used the text book as a reference but explains all theories very clearly:)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS3470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good lecturer, has his own local show!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL4250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Encourages class discussion, and listens to everyones ideas intently. He is keen on learning his students names, and does not go overboard with the homework. It is not hard to obtain a fair mark if you do the work and participate in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS6640
• 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:

What you see is what you get. Very straightforward and easygoing. Likes discussions about real-world experiences relating to course material.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS3270
• 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:

Very helpful , clear and fair marker

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS3270
• 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:

Nobody goes to class because there's no exams and therefore no motivation to take notes. Course structure is odd and because of that, it is difficult to get interested in the weekly readings. However, the textbook selections are good. Boring overheads (prof. could be more comfortable).