Lorne Bennett - University of Guelph

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Lorne Bennett - University of Guelph

Professor: Lorne Bennett

Department: Geography

College: University of Guelph

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEOG2000
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lorne is phenomenal. He is by far the funniest professor I've had. He constantly makes jokes and keeps the class involved. He explains things pretty quickly, but if you ask him to explain it he's more than happy to. Very approachable and he's always happy to help.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEOG1300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice prof and a very funny person. However, his lectures are very confusing, he talks way too fast, and his lecture notes are not the best. Study for the midterm and final because both are very hard. Labs are very hard as well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEO1220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bennett was mediocre at best, he gave terrible notes with only captions on them which made it impossible to skip one class, so be prepared to use your textbook. Prof Bennett was also very unorganized in his lectures he would jump from topic to topic really fast making him impossible to follow at times. Beware of the final.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEOG1300
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lorne is a fantastic professor. He makes night classes worth going and actually enjoyable. His lectures are clear and he's often witty with his sense of humor. This course is pretty challenging however. The labs are absolutely brutal and math heavy unfortunately. The midterm was also brutal. Just be prepared to study. Overall a great professor!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEO1220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PROS: He's funny, and I think he certainly keeps the class more engaged with his humor. CONS: He's a very disorganized lecturer. He shoots through slides like there's no tomorrow, often leaving you unsure of key points. He also makes you purchase ($35) "TopHat", an online medium through which he asks you questions (you don't want to skip class).

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEOG1220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bennet is hilariously witty and very knowledgeable, as well as passionate about his teaching. His lectures are way more interesting than the textbook, and he gives hints about the exam in class. Going to class and participating will make this course much easier and much more enjoyable for any student.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEO1220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

skip class and u will succeed in all other courses (because u have extra study time). Bennett is extreamly confusing. It is hard to pick out the important points in lecture. Majority of 3 hours was spent talking about a woodpecker..... ? Textbook is lifeline.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEO1220
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Went to half a class was too bored to go back

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEOG1200
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Unpopular opinion, wasn't a big fan of him. I feel like his lectures were very disorganized and had trouble teaching myself

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEOG1220
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Makes a three hour lecture a good thing

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEO1220
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Halarious prof, which makes for really interesting lectures. His exams are tough though and he does make you work for the grade. Go to class and take good notes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEO1220
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bennet is able to keep everyone's attention during a three hour lecture. He often walks around the lecture hall and throws in sarcastic jokes throughout the lecture. Would totally recommend talking any course with Bennet.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEOG1220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lorne is probably the funniest prof I have ever had. He covers pretty well everything in the textbook, but it would be smart to go to class because there are some examples he says in class that ends up on the midterm (and bonus marks, so take note of stupid facts). I am in his 3 hour night lecture, and he makes it go by so quickly. Awesome prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEOG1200
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really good class and the teacher is witty and fun to hear from. If you need an elective take this course!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEOG1220
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:

Prof Lorne is a legend. His lectures were enjoyable to attend. My class was a night class but he kept us awake. He is very engaging with his students and often walks around and almost lectures to you directly. He likes to ask questions. Tests are mostly based on lecture material. Reading the text will definitely help but it is not essential.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: 1220
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this to boost my average. He's funny but so unclear and gave a hard midterm with random questions. Terrible prof!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEOG1220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is HILARIOUS. I had a morning class with him and he certainly was able to keep my attention with his interactions and jokes he would make in his lectures. Fun guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 1220
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He posted almost nothing in terms of lecture slides and would go off topic in class. Funny guy but hard to understand. The class would only ever be 23 full.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: 1220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

What an excellent professor. If you attended class and took notes you will do well. Hilarious man who can pretty much raise passion for the environment in any student. I will do everything i can to take him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEOG1300
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:

Greatest professor to ever grace this campus with his presence. Absolutely hilarious, plus he really knows his stuff. Best class I've had so far. Just know his favourite clay type is 'smecktite'... hahah

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