Harold Foster - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: Harold Foster

Department: Geography

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Foster is without a doubt interesting, funny and informative. However, he is quite eccentric and can (can, not always) make bold claims about health based solely on his opinion or scarce sources, so be weary of his medical advice. Easy course for this level, attend class as he has no online notes, and get past exams from zap.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

thanks Harry

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472
• 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. Foster is going to save the world. Best class I have taken so far at Uvic. His lectures are interesting and funny. Buy his old exams from zap and memorize them and you'll ace the final. GOOOOD MORNING!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good prof, classes are interesting. Make sure you print off old final exams from Zap because it's not what you'd expect. When he gives you all those examples in class, write them ALL down, because that's what your final is!! You don't have to read the textbook at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472
• 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:

I recommend this class. It is very interesting and relatively easy, just make sure you have good notes. I think Harry (Dr. Foster) is hilarious and he makes the material enjoyable, even when it is about the death of thousands of people.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG473
• 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:

I found this class VERY interesting-one of the few students >30 yrs old and health is of primary importance. He really knows his stuff and I would love to take ANYTHING he has to teach. If you want to know what the environment is doing to your health- this is the place! Next...Geog 472.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472473
• 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:

Nice easy finals in both classes, if you can bear to make it through all the lectures that is. Two words --> Selenium Rules

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY472
• 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:

Great guy, relatively easy class, keep on top of the lecture notes or find them from someone else you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 472473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good class to take , fun and easy

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG377
• 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:

Passionate about his topics

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy knows his disasters. He is a really smart guy. But he doesn't really care about or remember his students. An interesting fellow.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting subject matter, and it is based largely on his own research, so he talks passionately about it. Just sit back in class, listen to his stories because they are good. But take good notes and study from the old exams and you're money.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MEDAPGEO
• 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:

Dr. Foster was given Doctor of the Year by the International Orthomolecular Society. Stands to reason he knows what he is talking about. Old exams a must for studying. Essay for midterm is easy. If you find this hard good luck in life...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MEDGEOG
• 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 prof. and a great guy. But get old finals to study for the final.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG472
• 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:

Great class! It was all very interesting-make sure you go to class and write down everything he says...not too much work, which is appreciated.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG473
• 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:

hands down the worst prof i have ever had in any university course. doesn't teach material other than his own research which is so out of touch with reality other university professors laugh at him. complete waste of time, but more importantly money!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, but extremely interesting. I will never think of nutrition the same way again! Very helpful and insiteful. Not very clear on what he wants in his essays: kinda leaves you guessing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG473
• 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:

WOW! A MUST for all GEOG students!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MEDGEOG
• 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:

Great guy. Learned a lot. Betcha won't be able to think about selenium the same way after this course.