Gerard Boychuk - University of Waterloo

Professor: Gerard Boychuk
Department: Political Science
College: University of Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264USGOV
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Boychuk is truly a real gem, I would take any class he has to offer. Make sure you go to class and participate in the simulations. At first, his rubrics might seem vague but make sure you ask questions about it and you'll do well on his papers.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's one of the best professors I've had. Gives great feedback, does his best to understand the students point of view and is a good lecturer. Highly focused on lecture material so attending classes is super necessary to do well
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264
  • 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:
Great professor and very enthusiastic during his lectures. Encourages class discussion and also uses relevant and short readings. His tests take a while to get used to, as they oddly focus on asking you to repeat his own arguments in lecture, rather than coming up with your own arguments. Otherwise, his teaching is nothing short of excellent.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Not good in my opinion. Hard marker, tough on his students, not very approachable.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Boychuck is an amazing professor. His lectures were very interesting, and his exams were more than fair. He pretty much explains what will be on the exam. An easy A.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Not a good professor in my opinion. Classes are long and boring. Tough grader. Hard to talk to. Avoid if you can.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
For a first year class, overly excessive marking, definitely a hard marker. Although I attended all classes, did all the readings, went to tutorials, still did not manage to do as well as I thought in the class. He is clear and organized, but he expects too much for a first year class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CANADIANPOL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Boychuk is amazing, he is very intelligent and explains concepts to students well. He also is very polite in telling you that your wrong haha! Fantastic best professor in the Pol Sci department no questions why he is the chair !
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CANADIANPOL
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best professor at UW in the Political Science department, definitely blows majority of the other professors away. He is so kind and brilliant! Prepare to work in his class though he is a tough marker! Highly recommend a course with him he is one of the best professors I've encountered.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof! Really makes it easy to understand the course, even for people who don't know a lot about Political Science. Offers lots of help, and is very knowledgable in Political Science. No question stumps him, he always has an answer. Great class!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • 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:
Absolutely awesome. Provides informative chats before exams and term papers and is always willing to help out. 10/10 fo shoo :)
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • 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:
Great prof! Obviously he loves to teach and is actually interested in what he teaches. Makes classes worthwhile and interesting. Used course reserves to reduce our expenses. Really helpful, always willing to answer questions. Fair exams. Not a PSCI major but I would take his class again :)
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I didnt really like him. He kindof expects you to know the concepts, even though its an introductory course. Didnt explain very well, and favoured class participation a lot. Wouldnt take another course with him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tells you exactley what will be on exams/midterms. If you study it, there is no way you can do bad, and i don't even like political science. Gives multiple oppurtunities to improve your grade with optional iclicker quizzes/participation. The course is him arguing his viewpoints. Although the readings are dry, Take it!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
so good!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Strangely difficult class. I attended all classes and tutorials, did most readings and ended up feeling the marking was harder for tests and assignments than it should be.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is certainly charismatic and makes his lectures interesting, however his midterm and exam questions are cryptic. The correct answers to his questions are never answers that directly answer the question be posed. This was extremely annoying as a student's inability to infer what he was actually asking could make all their studying meaningless.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is amazing. A professor who is interesting and makes the class interesting as well is what makes one want to attend classes. His exams are perfect too. He doesn't ask you anything you haven't discussed in class or are in the readings. He is possibly my most favourite professor in Waterloo. Don't miss the classes! It's a lot of fun!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI264
  • 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:
He's an interesting prof. His lectures are basically arguments that he's trying to prove. I find he's somewhat of a difficult marker but he gives an outline of what he specifically wants so as long as you follow that you should be fine! Great and interesting class!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI263
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is obviously talented regarding American politics. He comes off as a bit boorish at times, and relies far too much on ACE. Just teach the class like it is-an on campus course. Moreover, his marking is dubious i.e. inconsistent and is lower than what you can expect compared to similar work that you have done in other courses. Good luck.
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