Peter Carrington - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Peter Carrington

Department: Sociology

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC428
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His syllabus was straight forward. You know exactly what he wants and he gives you space to really create a paper on the topic you want. No extra stress. Extremely knowledgable and funny professor!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the worst professors I have ever had. For one, he is so monotone. Needless to say, it is impossible to stay awake/pay attention during a 2-hour class of that. All he does is read off of the PowerPoints so really attendance doesn't benefit you much. He tests on minuscule statistics rather than actual concepts, which is frustrating.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would say his tests are fair (practice questions included), but do require memorization (dates, legislation, specific #s from charts + graphs). Final exam is extremely fair - although they're not the same questions as the practice final, they're quite similar. Surprisingly, my views on juvenile justice are more liberal after taking this course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC428
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was actually interested in the discussion topics and did not feel pressured to talk because of my participation mark. He will give you a good participation mark as long as you come to class and and do the readings (unlike other legal studies seminars).The essay was long (5000) words worth 60%, but you're able to choose your own topic.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC428
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice prof and cares about his students. I took a seminar with him and as long as you participate in discussions or just send him notes that you made on the reading, he'll give you participation marks for it. Also really easy grader. Great prof!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Carrington was a clear professor so it will pay to attend his lectures as he clarifies the material. The textbook assigned was not necessary in order to do well; I did not open it once throughout this course. He did tend to leave awkwardly long pauses for questions, however, he simplified the material in a way which was easy to understand.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC226
• 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 really enjoyed this class. The material is really interesting and I found the testing extremely fair. Carrington may not be the most emphatic professor but he does an excellent job of delivering the information. Definitely recommend this course

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a person, he is a nice guy. As a professor, he does seem to drone on at times. However, he is understanding and makes his tests fair.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC228
• 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:

BORING. The definition of monotone. Reads from his own power points, talks about random points that are also boring. If you can stay awake in his class you're amazing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the prof was clear n passionate about his area of study. but this course doesn't fit to be a sociology course in my point of view because other than a few lectures on soc theories, the rest are psych theories, statistics and legal procedures. lowered my average a lot. grading seems to be tough. i recommend taking 222 if ur interest in legal studies

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard to understand and follow

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC228
• 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:

Extremely boring. Took DE and regret doing so, his voice is extremely monotone. I would recommend not taking this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC321
• 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:

Soc 321 was wonderful as a distance ed course. Assignments useful for preparing for the exam as they were all multiple choice. Exam tested what you expected which was great! Audio lectures concise and easy to understand.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC228
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC222
• 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:

This prof focuses on random statistics instead of general patterns on tests. His voice can get very annoying.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC222
• 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 prof is very clear and concise, but I can see how some could find him boring. If you are interested in the subjects he is a very good prof. I took an on campus class, and a distance one and they both followed the same structure. his tests are very fair and easy to write.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC228
• 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:

Please put more into your lectures, some enthusiasm or something. Monotone. Very nice prof but too easy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Can't sleep?...This is your answer!