Simon Gadbois - Dalhousie University

Professor: Simon Gadbois

Department: TBD

College: Dalhousie University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NESC4160
• 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. Gadbois was amazing during this seminar. He let us completely mold the class around whatever we were interested in and was extremely fair with marking. He asks you questions because of genuine interest and to stir conversation rather than as a "gotcha", which some profs seem to do. He's very kind, intelligent, and cares a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Gadbois so much that I decided to take his animal behavior class. Any issues with him relating to PSYO2000 is because the material itself is weird. I find his tests difficult with some very specific questions and the labs are what helped my grade. You need to attend class for specific examples that will appear on test but lectures are great

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gadbois is the best prof Ive had so far at Dal. One of the few profs that is actually engaging and makes class enjoyable, even when the material is dull. Attendance isnt taken, but if you skip class you will fail - as his lecture slides are supplemented by what he says in class. Hes also hilarious which makes class more enjoyable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I've had by far. Really helpful and is patient and happy to re-explain concepts that were misunderstood directly in class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

best prof at dal. very caring of students but you MUST attend class to do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you dont show up to class, I guarantee you will fail his class. No doubt. That being said, Dr. Gadbois is by far one of the best lecturers not just in the department, but at the university, so youd be a fool to skip class anyways. Hes not teaching PSYO 2000 anymore, as he is moving on to other classes. Glad I got to take the class with him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable and passionate, and pretty nice once you get to know him! Exams are quite in-depth, but if you study the slides really well and pay attention in class (he's an engaging lecturer) you're going to get a good grade. You just need to be willing to put in the time. Be sure to note any examples he uses!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gadbois is super interesting and is very knowledgeable about the field. His exams are VERY detailed. So takes lots of notes during class. Need to write down examples and minor details that may seem insignificant if you want to be well prepared for the exams.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was unsure of Gadbois due to having taken PSYO 2000 with him the previous semester, and wanting to cry during the final. My unease was put to rest when I attended his lectures, his pure enjoyment and expertise in the field was evident, and it was a pleasure to be a part of his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gadbois his hands down one of my favourite professors. He is so passionate about his field of study, and if you're actually interested in what he has to teach and say, there's no reason why you shouldn't do well in his class. He is hilarious and may seem unapproachable at first, but he's honestly a real swell guy!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

for PSYO 2160 Animal Behaviour, it was rough. Simply put, i would not recommend him as a prof, teacher or tester. He is knowledgeable and no doubt a good researcher, but some profs need to learn to teach and test on relevance to the topic/ course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gadbois is a good prof and tries to make the material more interesting by adding a lot of anecdotes. He can talk about one slide for 20 minutes and you really have to pay attention to what he is saying in order to do well in the class. The exams were slightly difficult, more so if you don't attend class and take notes. Will not use textbook.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gadbois' exams focus mainly on the lectures so it is important to attend class. That being said, I attended every class and still found the exams difficult. You really need to pay attention and scribble down every word he says because the slides alone with minimal notes are not enough. Don't bother getting the textbook because it isn't helpful

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gadbois is a great guy and great prof, although I wasnt fond of his approach to this class as Im someone that likes to listen rather than viciously scribble down notes. His exams are very lecture heavy and if you study the textbook you will fail. Hes funny and approachable yet intimidating but Im still going to take more classes with him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYO2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs Ive had! He is hilarious. Attendance matters in his class & exam grades definitely reflect this. Online slides have minimal information. He makes it very clear what you need to know & uses lots of psych/neuro related examples. Textbook suggested, not required. Exams are easy/fair if you go to class. Takes attendance for bonus.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NESC2160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Okay, whats not to like about Gadbois? He is hilarious in the kind of way that only an expert in the subject matter can be. Youll find yourself laughing about story he told in class when it Johns your memory during an exam. He is so good that I almost didnt take the advanced class when I heard he wasnt teaching it that year! Absolutely amazing

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly Gadbois is a great prof. Lectures are funny (makes material easy to remember) and he's very clear when explaining. He can come off as arrogant but he's actually very helpful and approachable. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NESC2160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, but this class was based 100% on exams and midterms. Going to lectures is mandatory because he puts a lot on the exams that is only in lecture .

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a good prof! If you review your notes you'll do great on tests. He's hilarious and engaging and that French accent isn't hard to listen to

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: NESC2160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Simon Gadbois is a fantastic teacher, is caring, and is extremely humorous during his lectures. Makes the course very interesting and the tests were fair. Be prepared to take excellent notes,and reviewing the slides helps. Do not skip classes. Brings his research experience to the class and this adds depth. Recommend this class.