Gordon Sinnamon - Western University

Professor: Gordon Sinnamon
Department: Mathematics
College: Western University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2122
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gord is the only analyst at Western. That means he certainly has a strong "privilege" in terms of calling names, such as "cheap-ass". Definitely knows the stuff with a decent humility in his field. I wish I could go out drink beers with him in a bar and "bet" Cantor's and Dedekind's with him, but I didn't study enough for the finals. Beware Ch. 10!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2122
  • 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:
As a friend said "Sinnamon is a god". Well maybe not, but he is a great prof. Friendly and funny, but sometimes impatient. The class is difficult but if you keep up with the reading and focus in class you'll be fine. Exams are proofs that are easier than the ones you do in class. Know the theorems and you're golden. He handled the online move well.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2122
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Sinnamon is great. He has excellent lectures that can actually teach you most of what you need to know. He never wastes our time. Every lecture and tutorial counts, he doesn't dwell on unnecessary material, and the tests (worth 20% each) are done in class. He is one of the fastest profs I've ever had, which is a plus for me, but not for everyone.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500
  • 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:
Honestly one of my favourite math professors. If youre good at math youll be able to follow Sinnamons Calc 1500 lectures and itll be far more valuable than what they do in Calc 1000. Sinnamon shows proofs and explains how theorems work rather than wasting time with repetitive examples.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH4154
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This feedback is specific to functional analysis 4154. If you are taking him for a lower level course ignore this, because I've had him before and he was great. But in 4154 I really struggled. It was the hardest class I have ever taken and I've taken almost every undergraduate math course offered at Western and many in stats, econ, applied math etc
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1501A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very passionate prof, very intelligent and so hard to follow at times. He loves what he does and enjoys his lectures. Given his standards and intelligence, the tests are super tough, yet possible to get an 80% or higher with minimum work.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2122
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Sinnamon is a great professor. But his courses are very difficult and require you to be passionate about learning the subject and willing to do the work necessary to understand the material. It won't be easy, but you will come out knowing a lot more.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3122
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I've had prof. Sinnamon a few times. He comes up with really great homework questions that make you think and understand the material, not typical out-of-the-textbook questions. His courses are difficult though, but great and 100% worth it if you love math and like learning. If you hate math and hate learning you should find another professor
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3122
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gord is my favourite professor that I've had here at Western. His assignments are difficult but he's always available if you need help. He teaches better than anyone else I know. I've learned so much about mathematics because of him, and he's the reason why I've continued my studies in mathematics. He is a genius and explains concepts really well.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Calculus 1500: If this course is optional for you, DO NOT TAKE IT. He literally does proofs the entire class and then expects you to know above and beyond what he's taught on the test. Did I mention the textbook is no help at all? Requires you to attend all of his office hours, but beware, he insults you the entire time.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2122
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
the G.O.A.T himself, real analysis is though but gord makes it accessible to students of all levels. Assignments are very difficult, much harder than any test/text problem and forces student to think abstractly. the 9 hrs of testing in the course is demanding but necessary in a course like this. 10/10
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2122
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Sinnamon is a superb professor. He recognizes that real analysis is difficult, and he provides multiple versions of proofs (not just the textbook proof) in order to help students gain an intuitive understanding of the difficult material. He is funny, and he is available to help you out. Highly recommended!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
40% of marks were quizzes, these were 4 m.c. and 3 long answers, he does love his theorems so make sure you know them very well. 20% was the assignment which you get a full week on which should be free marks if you collaborate. 40% was the exam which he ended up boosting everyone on and were easier then the quizzes. Good prof :)
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2124
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Sinnamon is a funny guy, and his class was enjoyable. However, he is disorganized and it seems like he does a lot of things off the cuff. As a result, his lectures aren't always very thorough. I would recommend him if you are capable of learning on your own, but if you are dependent on a prof. walking you step by step then he isn't for you.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great prof. Very accessible outside of class and definitely wanted his students to succeed.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I'm not sure if anyone reads the ratings as they give a 5 for easiness before selecting. Mr. Sinnamon was fantastic. He told jokes at every lecture, and anytime you needed help he stayed to explain. He took you in whether there were office hours or not. Calculus doesn't come on a silver platter, but it can come with a silver lining. Thank you sir!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a nice man, but he will tell you right from the beginning he hates teaching. He will often teach you basic knowledge about a subject, and then follow with questions that would require a solid understanding of the matter, often leaving people lost. His assignments are manageable but his exams are hard, so really study your textbook!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1500
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing prof! very helpful in office hours. always enjoyed going to lectures
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1225
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Greatest math professor I've ever had, lectures are done via an online notebook so they are accessible if you miss class. Explains concepts very clearly, provides examples that are a little harder than exams so the actual exams seem easy. Great method of evaluation too
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2124
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not a super easy prof by any means, but he is SO helpful in his office hours! If you're doing poorly start going to see him outside of class! Very approachable. Nice enough guy.
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