Elvin Wyly - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Elvin Wyly

Department: Geography

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Elvin is just bursting with knowledge (check out his CV and be amazed) and he wants to share it all so this course is quite content heavy, but I didn't mind because it truly expanded my horizons. I signed up for cities and left with a better understanding of how the world works. Inspirational guy - definitely visit his office just for a chat!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG250
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily the best prof at UBC. He is actually caring, down to Earth, and human. Every lecture was so interesting and gave some insight about the world. They were thought-provoking and made me think about current events and the history that led to them. After his first few lectures I wasn't sure about the class, but staying in it was a great choice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wyly is honestly the best prof I've had at ubc. He's super passionate, knows everything about urbanization and is kind and easy to talk to. He is always available outside of class to help you out on your research or to answer any other questions you might have and is very reasonable about his marking. Would definitely recommend taking his class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Elvin Wyly is one of the most passionate profs I've ever had. From his lectures, you can tell that just wants to share EVERYTHING he knows in hopes to inspire you. He marks pretty leniently. Also, everything you need to know is in his slides, so you can get an A without going class regularly.. even though it makes him sad when half the class skips.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wyly is an awesome proff, and if I could, I would take more classes with him. Clear grading criterion, very understanding. He just knows SO MUCH and wants to tell you EVERYTHING, so studying is important, as is attending lectures and listening, but it will so be worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Elvin is a great lecturer! His research forms the core focus of his lectures and he is one of the best in urban geography!!! such an enthusiastic academic, must take course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy has super engaging lectures. You won't find yourself dozing off or losing interest in the middle. He's quite lenient with assignments too, and he gives you chances to improve. He genuinely cares about his field of work and he's passionate. The class was easy credit but interesting too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a legend. Take a class of his. Love ya work Elvin.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wyly is a very devoted lecturer and the lectures would be great if they were only for an hour. It's very easy to pass the course without going to lectures, since the mid-term and final were based solely on the lecture slides. Discussions are mandatory though for class participation. The topics in the course are super interesting!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG250
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Wyly is like a french movie. One minute he makes you laugh, the next it's all about passion â€" he’ll tell you something touching about urban injustices that’ll keep you up all night wanting to read more about it. Wyly’s truly passionate about what he teaches, and his passion is contagious. One of the best and most attaching teacher you’ll ever have!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

a very passionate prof. He cares about the students and wants them to learn and be engaged with the material and concepts. take a class with him, its amazing

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Elvin is a really nice prof, he's engaging and is truly interested in the well-being of his students. I just found this class really boring though, the material wasn't engaging enough for me. Also, Elvin talks a lot. You also don't need the textbook so don't buy it, just read it at Koerner.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesomely interesting. Go on his tour of DTVancouver! Will ramble on about anything if prompted, hugely passionate individual. Straightforward mid-terms and final (full MC) which you get all answers from his lovely lecture notes. Paper is very flexible, do it on something you love, and hand it in early because you can edit it and hand it in again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Elvin is a good prof, but an AWESOME person! He gives you three tries to turn in your term paper; he grades it, comments, and returns it to you, and gives you the option of changing it to get a better mark. His midterm and exam are a breeze, and post entire, in depth course notes online.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

it says the text is required but its not, so dont buy it. he is very passionate about urban studies but i found it very hard to pay attention in lecture. but after reading his lecture notes, i found that the material is actually quite interesting. the two projects are marked by the TA and marked reasonably. midterm is easy, final: PREPARE FOR ESSAY

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about urban studies and could go on for days about anything. Engaging lectures and very thorough and prepared lecture notes. One problem is that he doesn't always get to everything in the lecture notes in class which can be frustrating when studying for the final

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• 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 guy, passionate and inteligent

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: URST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wyly is a paragon of what UBC professors should strive to achieve as instructors.Lectures are extremely clear.Projects are extremely interesting and relate to contemporary situations that model real world tasks.Unlike most classes, you won't be asking yourself, "What good is all this work going to do me?" I highly recommend Dr. Wyly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wyly is the best prof I have ever had, and I am in my fourth year. He is everything that a professor should be: good at teaching, good at researching, ENJOYS talking to his students, and goes the extra ten miles to provide his students with what they need academically. His website is a real resource, and his written work is phenomenal.