William Holden - University of Calgary

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William Holden - University of Calgary

Professor: William Holden

Department: Geography

College: University of Calgary

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEOG365
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best pro ever. Hilarious and nice. Provides question bank which is the same as real exams. Just study with the sample questions with his class note, nothing outside of the class material at all, you will get a good mark. Course material not too complicated to understand, just about memorization. Highly suggest taking all of his classes, so fun.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEOG354
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his lectures and his assignments and tests were all manageable and pretty straightforward. He also seems like a super nice guy. His class was my favourite this semester :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEOG354
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a fun and interesting prof. Made online classes actually fun and his stories kept me coming back to class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEOG458
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I have had in university. Great lectures straight forward tests. All tests are straight from his lecture notes. I would recommend to take any class from Holden if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEOG458
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Prof. Makes the class so interesting and fun. And makes his tests and assignments very easy. If you can ever get a class with him take it for sure.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEOG354
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most incredible profs you can take. Lectures are amazing. Very kind and outgoing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEOG354
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holden is the best prof I have ever had! He is so entertaining, his lectures are easy to follow, and he provides really useful examples. His stories about his research are really interesting as he has travelled basically the whole world. He also give really good advice on what places to visit on your next vacation! The labs are super easy too!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEOG458
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wake up just to go to his classes! I loved that course so much and his way of teaching is energetic but not off the walls. I once corrected him in front of the class (I really didn't want to but he made a HUGE mistake) and he took it very well and even asked for clarification on the topic. We need more William Holden's in universities!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEOG251
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Holden is my favourite professor in university. Best lectures, and a hilarious person. Super passionate about what he teaches. Highly recommend taking any of his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEOG365
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken elective courses just because Holden was teaching it, he's one of my favourite people I've ever met. Truly cares about his students and is passionate about his work. Attendance isn't mandatory but it helps the material stick since a lot of the exams are memorization. It's not the easiest class but you learn a lot and it's interesting

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best prof I had all year. You don't have to go to class to get an A but he is so amazing, you want to go to his class. He is hilarious and a really great guy. Would reccomend taking as many of his classes as you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENSC503
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fire it up.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEOG365
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof I've ever had! He literally is the reason I switched into Geography

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is such a good prof! His lectures are very interesting and he is hilarious. His tests are just from questions banks that you get from the beginning of the year. Memorize the specific answers and you will get 90 +

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEOG365
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof i've ever had. I have never met someone who is so hilarious, so passionate, and so caring and willing to help whenever you need it. He will do whatever he can to help you, whether its take you to the printer room and print an entire section of one of his fascinating books he's written, or just to pour you a cup of coffee. Great Guy

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEOG251
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is so funny when doing his lectures. He's super nice too when i went to talk to him to fix my midterm grade, i thought i was going to be interrogated but hes super friendly. you dont have to go to class since all the possible test questions are online and the answers are straight from his notes. the TAs mark labs super easy too. great proff

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEOG251
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof in the school by far. Super hilarious and knows the material super well. He's engaging and interested in what he's teaching, gives you lots of hints for the exams and all the questions are based off of study questions on D2L. Any class you can take with him is well worth it- be prepared that his notes are all handwritten.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENSC201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super funny. Impossible to fall asleep in his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEOG251
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Holden makes me want to change my major to geography. Hes that good. If you have the chance to take one of his classes, DO IT. Showing up isnt essential to doing well in his course as he posts everything you need online, but you wont want to miss his lectures. I always leave in a better mood than when I came. Best prof I have ever had.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEOG251
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had two professors that really marked my school years and Dr Holden was one of them! He is not only a good teacher but a hilarious and great human being. + I was able to find the classroom just by hearing his voice from the other end of the hallway. Get ready to laugh! + if you do the work, you'll pass with an A.

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