Graham Walker - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Graham Walker

Department: Geography

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'm a senior Human Geo major struggling in this class because the exams are unnecessarily specific. Mult choice exam format really doesn't work for me despite being pretty learned on the subject. It's hard to prioritize memorizing obscure geography facts over my upper-level classes. His Australian accent is cute though.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good workload, go to discussions, they're worth 35%. Take this if it's a social science requirement, easy A. The prof is old & adorable, he's always so happy. Exams are multiple choice, true/false. TAKE NOTES IN LECTURE, a lot of the tests are very specific, but just take notes on vocab, read the book for political understanding. Drops lowest exam

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walker's lectures are unorganized, outdated, and don't have a theme. Discussions were unnecessary. The tests are tricky and very specific. However, he is adorable and if you just read the textbook and go to lecture you'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy. Only an easy class if you actually pay attention and read the book. Discussion were fun and easy. This was probably my favorite class at BU just because Professor Walker is just so adorable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a senior, Walker is one of the worst professors I have ever had at BU. He is a nice man who clearly loves his subject, but he is a terrible professor. His lectures consist of a string of random points, rather than having actual cohesiveness or content themes. Exams are obscure & specific, don't actually test knowledge of overall themes/concepts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I slept through nearly every lecture, did half the reading, and got a B+. If you actually care about your grade, pay attention in lecture and you should be golden. Also, while the tests are straight out of the textbook, they're mostly common sense.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

lectures are boring and repetitive. tests are straight out of the textbook. discussion was unnecessary, yet entertaining. easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor i have had yet at Boston University. Tests are not catered to anything useful whatsoever and are a waste of time, so is this class. Built for IR majors, but required for education majors.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Walker is decent, but he's kind of old (70s) and it makes him out of touch. Lectures aren't that interesting, and he's been using some of the maps/articles since he started teaching (in the 60s. wtf). Exams are ridiculously easy though. The TA is an arrogant jerk and discussion is useless, but mandatory. Easy A but the class could be so much better

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• 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:

I really didn't enjoy this class that much...the lectures and discussion get boring and I fall asleep sometimes in class...The exams are fair, just work closely with the textbook and materials he hands out.Generally not a bad class, but I wouldn't recommand if you don't have any interest in geography.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Walker and his Aussie accent were a delight to my spring semester! The class, though sometimes dragging, is original and creative. A 3 ring binder is a must because he hands out a ton of papers. His exams are very easy multiple choice so long as you've read the material and been to class. His class is catered to those who attend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GE202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever! smart, sweet and funny.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Beware of the impossible pop quizzes!!! You will fail them...unless you cheat, in which case, you'd still fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY
• 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:

Professor Walker was so sweet and funny! His class was very good, well organized and I learned quite a bit. Loved his jokes about Julia Roberts! "I sweat, Julia Roberts glows!" Then he giggled! Great guy!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GG202
• 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:

The best professor I ever had in CAS. Very nice and cares about how you do. His classes are fun and everything is presented very clearly.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GG201
• 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:

This guy is fantastic, he does cut early in the summer, I would definitely recommend his lab course over the summer about atmosphere. The labs are supposed to last 2 hours 2 nights a week, but he just gives you a 3 page worksheet to complete, really easy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GG201
• 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:

best professor ever!! so cute too! I wish he was my dad

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GG201
• 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:

Walker is amazing. He is clear, funny, and interesting. Take either 201 or 202

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GG202
• 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:

Great guy!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GG
• 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:

he does evertyhing to teach you aynthing. He is very nice and he cuts early during the summer courses.