Geoff Rayner-Canham - Memorial University - Grenfell Campus

Professor: Geoff Rayner-Canham

Department: Chemistry

College: Memorial University - Grenfell Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's just wonderful! Take his lectures if you get the opportunity :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof that looks at the interest of students before himself. If you want a teacher that is clear in exam format, tests and daily quizzes, while having a fun class with useful information, this is the teacher for you! Could not recommend enough.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rayner-Canham was amazing!! Such a funny, down to earth guy. His lectures are so interesting and he is always able to answer questions if you don't quite understand a topic. He gives pop quizzes during most classes but they are a great indicator to him for whether or not he is explaining a topic well enough. Easy A if you study hard!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rayner Canham is the best prof that I have had so far at Grenfell! His lectures are amazing and he makes all the topics so interesting to learn about! His miniquizzes that he has his students complete are a good way to boost your average in the course! He is very particular about spelling and proper formulas but overall a fair grader!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1810
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class. I am an older student who took Chemistry in high school over 20 years ago. You can take this class with zero background and get an A. Just don't skip classes. Text book isn't needed, his notes he posts online are fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1810
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rayner-Canham was an absolute delight. He clearly outlined what he expected of you and never tested anything that wasn't covered. The quizzes at the end of most classes were extremely helpful. If you didn't do well in them, it was because you didn't know the material and had bad notes. There was no "surprise" about them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Geoff Rayner-Canham is my favorite!! He is a very good professor who makes class interesting and fun. He gives "mini-quizzes" often, which help learn and are not difficult for the most part. I would take him again anytime and he teaches the material is an effective way

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gives too many surprise quizzes. Doesn't write good notes so I have to learn all the material at home. Worst teacher I ever had. Perfect marks in high school chem and every other university course I'm taking

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gives too many surprise quizzes. Doesn't write good notes so i have to learn all the material at home. Worst teacher i ever had

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1810
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Doctor Rayner-Chanham! He's the cutest little old man ever and he really knows his stuff. He cracks the littlest jokes in class that aren't really funny but you just got to laugh at them because its the sweetest little things ever. He clearly loves any bit of interesting knowledge wherever he can find it. 40th anniversary- what a champ!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1810
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Recommend this guy for first year chemistry. Hilarious prof, and grading is pretty fair. Would love to take this course again!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Caring man, very into what he teaches. Be very careful with your spelling when writing his tests. Overall a good professor

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1810
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was not sure how I felt about Chemistry before taking this class. But this prof made me fall in love with it, and always kept the class entertaining and interesting. Such an adorable man and truly amazing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY1200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cutest man on earth with the cutest accent. Saved me for chemistry. Was very clear in explaining and his notes were impeccable. Only flaw was the asides... I'm not one to want to listen to "interesting" information if it won't be tested. All in all, one of the best at Grenfell.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy. Is. The. BEST! He is very engaging and clear on what is expected, no surprise and very caring, wants student to do well and if you put in the effort it will surely pay off!! Made me love chemistry!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The only down-side is Dr. Rayner-Canham's thick English accent. After two months you get used to it though, and realize that he is the best Prof in the history of North America. So yeah, take him and you will love you life ... and Chemistry too !

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and engaged with students. Great prof!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great! He's very clear on exactly what you should know for tests and his tests aren't difficult, (if you know your spelling & study the notes and examples from class)! He's also super enthusiastic about chemistry and a really nice person! His classes are also really enjoyable, (even if chemistry isn't exactly your favourite course, like myself)!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY particular on spelling!! Tests are rather tough, meaning it may have random questions, not just calculations! Also has no assignments, therefore there is little practice unless you find it on your own.