Peter McCormick - University of Lethbridge

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Peter McCormick - University of Lethbridge

Professor: Peter McCormick

Department: Political Science

College: University of Lethbridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unless he's talking about constitutional law, he's on auto pilot during the lectures, don't waste your time with it. Read the textbook, hate on the senate and PEI, and you'll pass. Memorize the Const. Act 1982, on the test he had us write out and describe the first 7 or 8 sections.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

McCormick is the Voldermort of Potlical Science, you won't get an A and he does not care

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will not pass your class without the textbook because the lectures and exams are based off the textbook. Keep up with your readings. He is a tough grader and I found his lectures were rants about politics. He does however give extra marks on exams to those who pay attention to the news by answering questions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible class, worst lectures I have attended thus far at U of L. All based on two midterms (25% each) and a final worth 50% and they are crazy hard. Would love to say read the textbook and keep up with class and you'll be fine... but still won't help! Avoid this class and McCormick if you want to keep your GPA from plummeting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was the worst political science class I have ever taken. The material is extremely dry, and you have too read the entire textbook in order to take the exams. Some of the lectures were interesting, but when asked for clarity on what he was saying he would just tell you to read the textbook, which is also the course outline.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would go out of my way to take another class with McCormick. He is very, very knowledgable about Canadian politics and I found it one of those classes that just improves you as a student and a person in every way.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Im surprised to see Professor McCormick's rating so low! He is so passionate about Canadian Politics, and lightens lecture with corny jokes. Learning from him is a privilege - he is a leading scholar on the Canadian Supreme Court, and is consulted on various issues. Tests are straight from lecture. I'm excited to take another class with him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McCormick is great! Lectures are interesting and he is a funny guy. He is extremely passionate and knowledgable about the Canadian political system. Retiring this year, but if he comes back to teach any courses over the next few semesters I would highly recommend taking the opportunity to learn from him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't worry about going to class. The guys lectures are more of his stand-up comedy on politics and not very relevant to the topic. Canadian politics with this man was the toughest thing. The book is a good thing. Plus the guy has terrible writing when correcting essay questions. making it tough to fix any mistakes for future exams

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: 3242
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took a class with him a while back and it was painful, but it's better this time because I knew his lecturing style, once you figure out the flow of how he tells long stories with the bits of information thrown in you're fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was really disappointed with this class.. Looks like I'm not the only one. I got a B. I'm not a POLI major but I've done much better on the other POLI courses I've taken. Way too much emphasis on the textbook, with a lack of direction on what content is important and what isn't. I can't say I'd recommend it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof I have ever had. Lectures were confusing and pointless. He basically just rants about whatever he feels like that day. Tests were entirely based on the textbook. On the last day of class he dropped the bomb that the final was cumulative, where the midterms were not. Easily the worst class ever. Don't take it, or any class from this prof!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a Political Scientist, NOT a professor. He does not care about his students, and is on the verge of retirement. He's entertaining to listen to, and does give some depth and scope to the topic. You MUST read the ENTIRE 700 page extremely dry textbook. Exams are excessive for a 2000 level (cumulative with two essays, worth 50% !) Avoid him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was not worth going to as the tests are based on solely knowing the textbook. Even if he doesnt cover it, everything in the textbook is fair game. This is the hardest class ive taken in my 6 yrs at university because it is so unpredicatable. There is no way of knowing what is on the test because he does not give any direction.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Without a doubt the worst professor I have ever had. While he is a passionate guy, he rambles on, won't lecture on several chapters only to go on to test you on them. And his comments on the tests seem to be written in a foreign language. In approaching him for help he simply says to work harder, or that he doesn't know what to say. Stay far away!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: POLI2200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rants all class with a point form list to keep him on track. Loves to keep talking as past end of class. Tests are difficult and are a mix of text and making sense of his rants. Note-taking difficult and unstructured. He's passionate and interesting, but is at the school for research money, NOT for teaching. Can't read his comments on tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peter is extremely passionate about the subject, but is very disorganized. He can be helpful if you ask questions, but tends to run out of lecture time and the textbook is essential. Lectures are entertaining but disorganized, lots of stories and little relevance to the course when he rants. Nice man, try hard and you'll do well, but not an easy A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: POLI2210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The guy just rants all class, obviously knows his stuff but does not know how to teach. His lectures have no structure at all, try to avoid him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: POLI2240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Attention Peter. 100 word pretentious sentences are the reason academics get a bad name. ... The previous excerpt was taken from Peters book that he uses in Poli sci 2240.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: POLI2240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

confusion about compromise amendments an unfulfilled expectations for reform to the English judicial system clouded the issue, but when parliament created the supreme court, it did not abolish appeals "to the foot of the thrown" in the form of the judicial committee of the privy of the council- a body established in 1833, technically advisory to...

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