Phil Wakefield - University of Victoria

Professor: Phil Wakefield
Department: Geography
College: University of Victoria
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Phil straight up did not teach the class. He would stand in front of computer and read straight from the powerpoint. He did not elaborate on concepts unless a student asked. (also took forever to see a student had their hand up because he would not look up from his computer...). I definitely taught myself the majority of the course
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really tough marker, extremely nit-picky. Makes you pay heavily for the smallest mistakes. At the same time he does not give clear instructions so making small mistakes is really easy. Assumes you know things you don't and you pay for it. The only reason I am not giving him a 1/5 is because he is a nice person.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Taught us things from his thesis that are far outdated (and he knows it...), giving us equations and diagrams and then saying they were wrong. Why not just give us correct information? Midterm was way too hard. Great guy but not so great prof for this subject. Everyone did poorly in this class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Phil was the lab coordinator for GEOG 103. I was extremely unimpressed by the first lab we were to read through because of the amount of errors. Throughout the semester, every single lab was unclear and had countless spelling errors. The instructions wouldn't mention key things we were expected to do and then we lost marks... Awful.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEOGANY
  • 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:
Excellent TA and advisor, more TA's should aim to teach the same way and have the same interest in the material and their students.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG372
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great TA. He explains everything you need to know. Got us very prepared for the midterm and final. Was very helpful outside of class as well. Really cares abouts students in and out of class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG222
  • 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:
Phil could possibly be the best teacher I've come across in my lifetime. Hes a really cool guy, hes funny, and presents the material so that you can actually apply it! Since he is the geog advisor, he really cares about your success. Fun class for sure.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Phil is the man, he is funny. He has an inherent interest in his students. He is great!!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG372
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for a lab TA for Climatology. EXCELLENT. He's so helpful, he covers everything you need to know, and he's enthusiastic about it. Best lab instructor I've ever had.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG222325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Phil is a great example of what university should be about. Teaches what you will actually apply in the real world. I can't say that for any of my other classes. He is super friendly and comfortable to be around. Someone you want to go for a beer with. AMAZING PROF!!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG490
  • 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:
An excellent professor, one of the few profs that can balance academia and common sense. Extremely helpful, he was key to my completion of this course!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing prof, definitely take this class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best prof and the best course ever!!!He is very organized, knowledgeable and always willing to help. Man, I've learnt SO MUCH in the lab which caused me do well in the exams !!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • 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:
Phil rocks. i've had him for at least two classes, and he is still one of the best profs i have had.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG222
  • 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:
A really great prof, I'm sorry you're no longer teaching 222.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG322
  • 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:
Phil's great for Geog 325. He's always enthusiastic and is helpful if you go to him after class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG325
  • 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:
Enthusiastic about the course and knows what's going on in the real world
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 222
  • 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:
Fantastic professor who is expertly knowledgable
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG222
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very enthusiastic and helpful but can get pretty boring
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG222
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof...really knows his stuff and he's funny but sometimes boring
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