Professor: Derek Smith
Department: Geography
College: Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: GEOG3021
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best University courses I have ever taken. Super nice guy that really understands what he is teaching. If you really engage with the class, you'll learn not only about the material but you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: GEOG3021
- 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:
The best prof Ive had at university. Not a 'bird' course but if you do your work you should get an A. Very interesting topics that he discusses thoroghly. Sometimes I wonder how much pot he smoked when he was younger due to his ramblings and use of 'ummm' and 'you know'
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1000
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
his teaching style is not rushed at all when goes though lectures. makes the class atmosphere not stressful which is a bonus
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1020
- 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:
Sometimes topics get dull, but he can explain, answer questions.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1020
- 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:
amazing prof. He is very willing to get to know you and always willing to help.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
His half of the class deals with interesting issues, but most of it seems like common sense... :S... He plays all kinds of great music at the beginning and during breaks. Pisaric's half is more interesting and challenging and fun, but this course if good for background info and a basic knowlegde of terms in cultural geo. He's a great guy though
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His half of the course is so easy. You hardly need to study for the exam at all.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: GEOG4301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic prof! Actually cares about his students' success. Would recommend taking any class he offers. To the people above that complained about the classes having too much cultural geographic content - what do you expect, he's a CULTURAL GEOGRAPHER!!?
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
Very nice prof. The exam was easy enough and he allowed plenty of time for comments and questions during the lecture.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
first year classes generally suck, and this one was no exception. boring lectures, too much cultural geog for my personal interests. but as a prof, very helpful guy, very nice. and funny as hell on the field course, between the ****enness and the singing and piano playing:)
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: GEOG101
- 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:
Renaissance man. I wouldn't be surprised if he played the cello, spoke Russian, and could repair a transmission. Great class. Very nice bloke.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: GEOG305
- 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:
Labs were great, lectures were BORING.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
Very nice guy. He explained the material very well and had to be the most unopinionated and unbiased person I have ever meet. He seemed constantly in fear of offending someone meaning he left the whole religious geographic section out of the course.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
Was very impatient and unhelpful with a friend when he needed assistance. Lectures were OK.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: GEOG4301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
fun, although this class is more for cultural geog. students...but he's a cool prof.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
Although his assignments could get a little tedious and even challenging, i think the lectures are EXTREMELY interesting...he uses lots of visuals and explains them very well. I think the prof is REALLY smart and knows what he's teaching
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
I'm pretty sure I've already taken this course...in grade 9.Seems like a cool guy though, and sort of looks like Tim Robbins. spooky.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: GEOG494
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ok
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: GEOG1001
- 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:
Seems like a good prof that explains and goes over all the concepts in detail. Don't care for most of his music that he plays before class though...
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: GEOG101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
101 is a terrible class to begin with. He's an advisor and runs field camp. He's actually a really interesting guy and very helpful
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