Ivor Winton - Simon Fraser University

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Ivor Winton - Simon Fraser University

Professor: Ivor Winton

Department: Geography

College: Simon Fraser University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEO300
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely no denying that IW is a highly knowledgable, passionate, and engaging professor. It is a tough class and understandably some may be frustrated that all class material not on exams, but ended up taking so much more away from course than simply completing credit - everlasting knowledge about the world's history. (Ps. I'm not a geo major).

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The textbook is quite expensive but pretty essential to passing! Take the map quiz seriously, it'll definitely help your grade. The lectures were quite interesting. This professor is very enthusiastic about the material, which is awesome! I would definitely recommend this class, but be prepared to work for your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEOG382
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ivor Is by far my favourite prof I've had at SFU. His eccentricity and energy make every lecture enjoyable. He almost treats lecturing as an art form and therefore does not simply reiterate powerpoint slides as so many other profs do. Exams are difficult, partially because he likes to ask a few obscure questions that you didn't bother studying.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ivor is very passionate about geography. He however, is an old school professor and does not use powerpoints or display lecture notes. You need to keep on top of lecture as the material is key to passing. Extremely difficult tests that he is proud of and term paper criteria is vague at best.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEOG382
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lecturer and although he doesn't use slides, the way he present keeps you interested and listening throughout. Personally, I liked not having slides because I pay all my attention to listening and not copy-pasting slides as my notes. Don't miss class though because it is difficult to catch up and yes, he makes you work for a good grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Winton is old school which means you have to work hard for your marks. No freebies. He did say in his lecture that no one will receive an A, which I found a little daunting, however, he is a very good lecturer and keeps the class engaged. You will learn from him but if your looking for an easy class, this is not it. Memorize your 600 page textbook!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't know what these people are talking about. If you read the textbook and pay attention in lecture, there's nothing he puts on the test that's unexpected. He's super enthusiastic, and an exciting lecturer. Don't expect this course to be an easy A+, but A+ is definitely attainable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't let the comments for this class scare you off. It's most certainly not an "easy A," and his exams with destroy you if you don't study. However, Winton is very clear and interesting to listen to in Lecture. He finds email inefficient, but he is very helpful and kind if you attend his office hours and get to know him. Great prof. Great class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a prof that refuses to talk to students after class or during breaks, but then there's Ivor. He just absolutely refuses to accept emails, and honestly he's quite rude. An interesting, passionate, and funny lecturer, but his tests are unfair, and he never has slides. Bring laptop to take notes, and you BETTER read the textbook.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He only give his outline, never have lecture notes, class average is very low, and he never reply emails.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
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:

hes a good teacher and he knows what hes teaching. the problem i had is if youre an engineering student or similar and are taking a set of other heavyloaded courses, this course is NOT gonna help which in that case wont be a GPA booster.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEOG300
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:

Hands down my favorite professor at SFU. What a character Ivor is ... eloquent, passionate, and entertaining! Ivor is old school -- be prepared to work hard and don't expect easy marks. If you are willing to learn then I urge you to take one of his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEOG300
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:

Wanna wake up in the morning? He is sensational and energetic. Simply the most fairest and straight-to-the-point prof I've ever had in 5 years at SFU. To enjoy the class, you better keep up with him. Those who complain are just crybaby slackers who couldn't keep up with his level of competence.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ih, what can I say. The class I guess you can call it straight forward. He always reads his notes in a very quirky way. He does like to play with his vocal strings. map quiz is pretty easy if you are good with memorization. The term paper is pretty iffy, but nothing bad. His midterm/final tho is most likely going to destroy you. Not an easy B even

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Actually a great class, the lectures are very intriguing. Ivor is a funny guy in a quirky way. You need to attend the lectures, he does not use a powerpoint and the outlines he sends out are very limited. Do the readings, they're necessary. And most of all prepare for the map quiz, it is most definitely worth it

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEO100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate about his classes and it shows in his lectures. He has very high standards, but he is fair with his marks. He also has map quizzes, which are pretty much free marks. He gives you the list of all the places he expects you to learn and we have 4 chances to take the quiz. One of the best profs ever.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEO100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I thought Ivor was funny and the lectures were pretty interesting for the most part. There isn't too much work in this course. Study hard for the map quiz and try to ace it the first time. Term paper wasn't too bad. He is a fair marker. Exams were fair as well. Overall, good prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEOG300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I have had. He demands a lot, and is a fairly tough marker, but is fair. You get what you put into the class. I highly recommend his courses.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEOG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ivor is an old school professor. Don't expect to come to this class for an easy grade. Pay attention in lectures and you will do fine. He makes it pretty obvious what to revise for during his lectures. I don't know why people complain so much about the map quiz. You have FOUR attempts to get over 15. Very doable if you put the time in.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEOG382
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ivor is probably one of the hardest markers I have ever encountered during my University education. However, he was one of the best. If you want to get something out of school, take him! If you're not studious though, go take someone else, you won't survive.

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