Bill Cooper - Queen's University at Kingston, Kingston, ON

Professor: Bill Cooper
Department: Business
College: Queen's University at Kingston, Kingston, ON
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
While his teaching style was definitely unique, he has a complete disregard for students' feedback on his methods of teaching, and he is extremely disrespectful to students.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
Cooper's class difficult, but he really made you think about what you were learning. You really appreciate his teaching in second year (see: the new TA who's teaching HR/Ethics) This man really knows what he's talking about. LOVED HIM.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved Cooper, he made you think critically about what you've read and apply it to real life situations. You won't enjoy him if you do not do your readings before class or enjoy participating (he forces you to...) but otherwise the content and discussion is excellent! Case assignment a little unfair but exams were fair. He's also hilarious!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Among the worst profs I've had: arrogant, difficult, rude, unapproachable. Often humiliates students in lecture. Any opinions other than his own, narrow thoughts are degraded. He only has reasonable USAT scores because those who dislike him stop coming to class (and thus dont do the USATs). Single positive aspect is the interesting course content.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You've gotta be ready for this guy. If you're not a complete baby it's easier. For example, the second day he grilled me for about 5 minutes in front of the class, and about two months later he made a rather shocking comment that may make some students uncomfortable. Know that he's a good guy, and you'll do fine. HE CAN SMELL FEAR.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
I liked the fact that he took the time to learn everyone's name but in saying that, he will call on you. As long as you keep up with the readings, are always prepared, and always have an answer ("I don't know" will not do) you'll be fine. Read the preset slides including "reading mindfully". They'll help prepare you for class and the midterm/final.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 131
  • 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:
offensive, rude, but most importanly: hilarious! decent prof, interesting class - readings are ESSENTIAL to success. very smart guy, but lacks judgement (or just doesnt care).
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
You'll either LOVE him or HATE him. I LOVED his class. He's very good at helping you think outside the box and at making you realize there's more out there than money (which are two things we can totally miss in our other commerce courses). If you do the readings and don't mind being picked on, you'll realize he's a great guy! One of my FAV profs
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ORGTHEORY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DO YOUR READINGS. You will get dumped on if you don't. Strange sense of humour, but great man on the inside. Little commerce students should be REALLY HAPPY to have a prof like Bill - - suck it up, work hard, and you'll learn a lot.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MGMT950
  • 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:
Anyone as arrogant as the 1st year commerce student below deserves to be eaten for lunch by Cooper! This is the best prof at QSB! And if you think you are a "bright commerce student" too smart for this class, Cooper will put you in your place quickly! Go to class prepared and be ready to learn something rather than thinking you know it all already!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
Excellent professor... Nothing else compares to his very unique and perplexingly effective style. A very engaging prof and an awesome course; though not everyone sees it that way, you either love him or you'll dread the classes...
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MGMT950
  • 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:
Great class. There's a warm heart behind his hard shell.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
Horrible class... no wonder considering he is a philosophy major taking out his under-achieving anger on bright commerce students.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Cooper is one of my idols. He's smart, funny and makes pretentious first-year business students like myself squirm. Good for him!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome teacher. Do the readings. It's the only way to a) survive class (his cold calls) and b) pass the exams. Very entertaining class. He is a facinating man, and is very approachable and personable. He is passionate and loves what he does - a rarity.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
one of the most memorable profs around
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
He should really teach more. I don't think that im getting what paid for.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
Don't trust the drivel on this site, go and look at his USAT scores. He's average, thats all. (Gee, I wonder where all those 5's might be coming from Dr. Cooper?)
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COMM151
  • 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:
one of the most useful courses that i've taken....watch for the funny antics!!
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