Peter Toohey - University of Calgary

Professor: Peter Toohey

Department: TBD

College: University of Calgary

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Toohey was probably the best professor I have ever had. He has such a captivating way of presenting himself and has excellent lectures because of it. If you miss a class you're better off getting notes from a friend because the ones on D2L are very bare bones. The quizzes are easy, even if you don't actually read anything yourself. He's excellent!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

hilarious af -- i had him for an 8am class and he actually made it worth it to wake up that early. no final exam, no papers, just 6 or so quizzes that are easy as long as you go to class and listen. don't buy the textbook, just show up and take notes. the GOAT

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing! I had him for an 8 am and he made it not so bad. Listen and take notes in class and DO ALL THE READINGS. The tests aren't too bad. Sometimes he tests you on random little things. Just do the readings and listen in class and you'll be fine

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is perfect, really chill class is really important to make sure you take good notes. really nice guy. Don't think it's easy like 211. show up to class take good notes and study an A should be achievable. Best prof I have ever had!!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved going to his lectures, he makes everything easy to understand and fun to learn. Definitely would take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Toohey was interesting. Tests were usually a tossup, with 35 questions being the easiest things marks ever and then 5 questions being utter randomness. Usually averaged out to about an A. Otherwise I never used the textbook and material was intriguing enough.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were hilarious and taught with enthusiasm. Very understanding and willing to let you make up tests if you have a good reason. Readings could be a bit confusing or long but he always explained them further in class. Worth going to at 8AM on a Monday.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GRST455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy! Email replies very quickly and is open-minded to try new concepts! Very easy maker and gives great feedback. Anticipating a B+/A-

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I've ever taken. Easy A, just show up and pay attention. Tests are super easy and straightforward, word for word what is said in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GRST357
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is genuinely one of the best profs at U of C. He actually makes you want to attend lectures and the materials were interesting. Two papers and for each one you could send yours in and he would give you feedback within a couple hours. The tests were easy too. If you want a funny Australian prof who makes you pay attention and learn pick Toohey!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GRST357
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pure gold

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GRST357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor - one of the most supportive I've had. Content is interesting but his lectures make it even better. Quizzes are decent - as long as you know the plot of the stories it's usually enough to do well. For the essays, he's more than willing to read over your drafts in office hours. I don't rate profs often but he deserves it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GRST357
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good profs at the U of C are few and far between. Thankfully, Toohey was one of the best professors I've had. He is caring and funny, and makes showing up to 9am lectures bearable. He is passionate about the ancient world. Class is fairly easy if you know how to write essays. Highly recommend you take this class with him, you won't regret it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs Ive ever had in my University experience!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GRST357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof, really funny and engaging. His tests are fair and he gives out lots of hints during lecture. Loved this class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GRST327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof, his tests are easy, the course is not too difficult, but it is interesting and it helps having somebody as engaging and hilarious like Toohey as a prof. Hands down one of the best profs in the entire university.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is an easy A and in addition, you get 50 minutes with a funny Australian prof who loves to teach. Quiz answers are all mentioned in class. There is no point in buying the textbook, it's way to detailed when quiz answers are surface level and explained in class. Save yourself the money. Toohey will brighten your day and boost your GPA

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Toohey is a real Australian gem. He delivers material with enthusiasm and his tests are word for word what he says in class, so you don't need to pay for the massive textbook. The final "essay" is 300 words and I think you have to be illiterate to fail it. Super easy class, super cool prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Toohey is a passionate and great teacher, an excellent proff to start my university career with. After GRST 209 I will for sure take another course with him. This is an easy class where there are only quizzes and a really small final paper (like 300 words long). His lectures are quite interestimg, and the textbook used was interesting as well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GRST209
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such as easy class since your entire grade is comprised of 5-6 quizzes and a 350 word essay. The other grst 209 profs had midterms and assignments. Peter is hilarious but very quiet so you need to sit up close. He earned brownie points for figuring out how to use powerpoint. Don't buy the book though.