Ken Brealey - University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

Professor: Ken Brealey

Department: Geography

College: University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first Ken seems to be abrasive , but he is actually a caring instructor who respects his students. Take lots of notes and participate in discussions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG130
• 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:

Ken is a good professor, but he does not answer emails very quickly. He tells you what will be on tests, but the tests are mainly on his notes and ones you take in class. The textbook reading did not help a ton. He said he would mark the term assignments pretty fairly, and although I received a decent mark, there were comments everywhere...

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• 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:

Easy going. Funny. Understanding. We watched a lot of films, and I'm not very good at taking notes with movies. But he was very helpfull, always replied to my questions when I e-mailed him. Let us out of class early pretty much the whole semester.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG140
• 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:

Ken is an excellent proff. His lessons are interesting and he has a clear passion for the subject matter. He is very open to questions and comments. His lessons are structered beautifly and he designes them for student success. This course also includes a field trip, all created by Ken.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG131
• 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:

Ken is a great guy and a great prof. My biggest advice to you is to attend all classes, as he often strays away from the notes he gives out, and then tests on it. Next piece of advice is to keep track of all the things he says are "for test purposes". He hints as to what's on the tests all the time. Easy course IF you put the work in.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO140
• 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:

Kenneth was a great prof. He gives excellent notes from which all of his exam questions are taken from. He is very passionate about what he teaches and so you can be sure that he will help you with any questions you might have. His jokes and ties are also great. I'd reccomend him, definitely.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO140
• 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:

super interesting class. Ken is a hardcore geography guy that knows his stuff. The kind of dude you want to hit the bar with. Tests are demanding but by far the most interesting class at ucfv.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO114
• 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:

very professional, some students in the class think their still in high-school, don't know how to apply themselves or study

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG130
• 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:

He has good humor and good intentions, but he talks too fast and rushes through the course (in his defense, he does have a lot of information to cover), and his exams are difficult. Only take his class if you're looking for a challenge.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are more interested in leaving early than learning then this is the class for you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG140
• 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:

He comes off as abrasive but is actually a really nice/good guy. Very fair marker, his tests are only hard if you dont study because he helps you out with what is on them. Would take courses with him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO140
• 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:

Very Abrasive, hard tests, Im changing my major b/c of him!:-(

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very loud, not at all easy to talk to/approach!Intimidating! All lectures are word for word from the class notes w/hardly any extra explaining!I was not impressed

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG345
• 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:

this was a great class and he tells you everything that is going to be on the exams! very clear and fair marker.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

hilarious teacher, very fun, very clear. easy course!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO140
• 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 lectures consist mostly of him ranting about something or other, and half the class sleeping. He does give hints as to what is going to be on the exams, which is always good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG140
• 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:

Very enthusiastic about any subject he teaches. Loves what he does and it really shows. His tests can be difficult but if you listen to hints then you will do great. I think that the most difficult thing about his classes is writing the papers.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG130
• 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:

Listen to hints in lectures, Study his notes, Its a gimme if you try.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ken Brealy is very passionate about geography. He outlines the course clearly, tests are straightforward, and he uses interesting comments to illustrate his points.