Robert Gibson - University of Waterloo

Professor: Robert Gibson

Department: TBD

College: University of Waterloo

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ERS301
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cryptic. The syllabus was poorly written with run-on sentences and improper grammar. The TA was just as confused as we were and no one knew what the assignments were asking.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ERS415
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He prefaced the course by saying that it's more laid back than other EA courses (true). He's tough to follow since he goes on tangents and knows so much. Class discussions require reading/skimming of large documents and the discussions are rather useless since people say the same things but himself/TAs have elaborate viewpoints.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ERS310
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although the material may be dry in the beginning, the course was really eye opening. Bob likes to talk a lot, but he always tosses in witty comments to make sure you're paying attention in lecture. His slides are not overly helpful so it's wise to go to class (if you can stay awake). He also picks really awesome TAs who really improve the course

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ERS415
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unorganized professor, no marks have been posted for the entire duration of the semester. Lectures are taught in a very inefficient manner, where all groups repeat what others said, and you do not end up learning anything. Feel embarrassed that I paid money to take this course, as I did not learn anything valuable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ERS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ERS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

favourite prof ever

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENVS222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bob is awesome, a rare bird.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENVS395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bob is definitley one of my favourite profs, great respect for students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ERS395
• 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:

You can tell that Bob really enjoys talking about this. I do agree that his tangents make it difficult to stay awake in class but he is a brilliant man and makes great arguments. This whole class makes you think about human history, evolution, and progress in a whole new way. I think it's an important class for modern environmentalists.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ERS445
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Compassionate brilliant man. Academically demanding, tough marker, possibly a subjective marker as well. My favourite ERS prof I've had, he's the type that can inspire. KUDOS!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ERS395
• 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:

Prof goes off on Philosophical tangents which makes the class boring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ERS395445
• 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:

bob is an awesome prof. witty and intelligent, fun to talk to. and he has a very nice dog that he brings to school with him. fountain of knowledge, and always willing to help. HUTTAH!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ERS395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I dont like him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ERS395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boring lectures, far too subjective in grading, thinks he is the ruler of the universe. Worst prof I've ever had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ERS395
• 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:

Best course that I've taken in university with a brilliant prof. Very scholarly!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ERS395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

brilliant, funny and helpful. Also academically demanding. A good guy in general. Likes talking.