4.7

Dave Meston

Management - Toronto Metropolitan University

4.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
97
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

97

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97 total ratings

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What Students Say

He knows alot about OHS

OHS718 - 5.0 rating

Hard market for term papers, but other than that a cool guy

MGT528 - 5.0 rating
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Online Classes

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MGT528
Dec 11, 2001

Hard market for term papers, but other than that a cool guy.

5.0
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MGT401
Jan 29, 2002

a striaght shooter, but a little bit corny at times

5.0
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MGT120
Mar 6, 2002

Cool Guy. Makes learning fun & easy.

5.0
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MGT100
Mar 14, 2002

One good prof... very fair and very funny...

5.0
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MGT100
Mar 28, 2002

Dave Meston rocks! One of my favorite profs at Ryerson.

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 1, 2002

one of the best profs in the business program

5.0
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MGT
Apr 3, 2002

Amazing prof! Explains well, knowledgeble,fair,best biz prof at Rye

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 7, 2002

HARD marker. Seems easy going but he'll get you. Overall, nice Prof.

5.0
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MGT401
Jun 13, 2002

DAVE ROCKS!!!

5.0
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CMGT528
Aug 22, 2002

Dave was a tough marker but fair, also very innovative.

5.0
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MGT
Sep 5, 2002

He's an excellent prof, he's friendly, and he is good at teaching. Take him!!

5.0
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MGT528
Sep 7, 2002

My favorite prof, good guy, knows hi stuff. Keep kickin ass Dave.

4.0
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MGT401
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Sep 7, 2002

Answer questions in class, he'll always agree Yeah, sure . Excellent Prof.

5.0
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MGT200
Sep 12, 2002

wicked teacher! he remember's your name! very nice guy!

5.0
1.0
MGT528
Sep 13, 2002

very helpful, considerate and enthusiastic teacher

5.0
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MGT750
Oct 16, 2002

Respects us as mature adults and not kindergarden students.

5.0
2.0
MGT528
Nov 22, 2002

Dave rocks! Best prof @ Ryerson!

5.0
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MGT805
Dec 27, 2002

Good course, even better teacher! Enthusiastic about what he teaches.

5.0
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MGT
Jan 4, 2003

BEST TEACHER. I've taken him three times. Take his class if you get a chance.

5.0
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QMS102
Jan 7, 2003

Amzing stats teacher....he uses additional material to get the point across

5.0
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MGT528
Jan 11, 2003

Funny, easy marker, makes class interesting.

5.0
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MGT200
Feb 4, 2003

great prof, gives you real world examples and experiences, not just theories.

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MGT200
Mar 20, 2003

I LOVE YOU DAVE!!!

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QMS102
Mar 28, 2003

He's nice and he's very fair, but he's not clear and it's hard to understand his instructions sometimes. He cancelled out final assignment after a bunch of people had already done it and didnt even give us bonus marks or anything :'( Wasnt very pleased...

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MGT528
Apr 30, 2003

dave is one of the better profs in rye. he's down to earth.

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MGT
Jul 24, 2003

Dave is an excellent Prof. He is very fair and you will learn alot.

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MGT
Sep 12, 2003

Dave is an excellent prof. He'll actually teaches you things that are relevent. He's very approachable and very helpful. One of the best profs I've had.

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MGT401
Oct 28, 2003

Dave is a great Prof, makes class interesting and funny. Helps everyone understand the course material.

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MGT750
Oct 29, 2003

Dave is the best thing Ryerson has going for it. You couldn't ask for a nicer human being, let alone a Ryerson Prof.

5.0
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MGT
Nov 6, 2003

God bless you Dave. If all profs were like you, I would have actully learned something, and gotten an A to boot. Take him any chance you get!!!

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MGT401
Dec 9, 2003

Great Prof!!! and extremely helpful!

5.0
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MGT401
Dec 24, 2003

Great prof in every aspects! Great sense of humour. Makes class interesting! Easy marker! You're the man Dave!

5.0
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MGT401
Dec 29, 2003

really nice guy who likes what he does. may not use business examples but he uses examples that everyone understands. really tries to accomodate everyone who has problems. definitely a worthwhile prof.

5.0
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MGT401
Dec 31, 2003

Very good prof. He really tries to put text material into real world examples. His test are fair and there are no surprises.

5.0
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QMS202
Jan 1, 2004

He is the best prof you can find at Ryerson. Do the homework and follow the handout and you'll do fine in his class.

5.0
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MGT805
Jan 2, 2004

Dave is a great Proffessor who makes classes and the material interesting and funny. Has genuine interest in making sure that everyone understand the course material and concepts.

5.0
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MGT401
Jan 4, 2004

Best professor I've had. You get a lot of choice on your tests. If you go to lectures and tutorials he'll clear everything up. If you want help you get it. His stories are actually helpful.

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MGT401
Jan 4, 2004

110% improvement from TRUBIC. Great man, excellent teacher. Every question and answer is accepted and credited. Very knowledgable. He will remember your name, and see you as person, not a number. Highly recommended!!!

5.0
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MGT401
Feb 18, 2004

This Prof rocks!! He makes things understandable, his tests are relative to class, and he'll help you if you ask and makes the effort to allow you to understand and do well.

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 15, 2004

great prof, informative and relevant lectures. one of the most influencing profs at ryerson

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MGT401
Apr 23, 2004

This ain't friends! - teach me something. I can watch TV for my lectures too. Health & Saftey, - wow, boring beyond belief. I didn't get one thing out of this course.

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MGT750
May 2, 2004

Consulting is a great class if you want to learn about business. Dave provides great detail in the real business world. Lets you off a bit early too, he understands the life of a student. Thanks Dave

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MGT528
May 4, 2004

GREAT PROF AND IS REALLY HELPFUL. CLASSES WERE INTERESTING AND THE TEST REFLECTED BOTH LECTURE AND TEXTBOOK MATERIAL.

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MGT401
Jun 20, 2004

Tells you exactly what you need to know. Never need a textbook for his courses. He is funny and charismatic (for a prof) and makes the most boring topics a little less painful. And a great guy to boot!

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MGT528
Aug 30, 2004

What can I say? He is great!

5.0
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MGT401
Oct 7, 2004

Dave is great. He uses real examples that are understandable and funny. He explains everything really well and is charismatic for a teacher.

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MGT805
Oct 28, 2004

GREAT PROF. Really nice guy, not only knowledgeable in his field, he actually cares about his students and helps them a lot. I thoroughly enjoyed his classes, very interesting, good use of visuals and theory. Funny guy too - kind of has that "Dad" sort of quality to him, smile with his eyes.

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MGT750
Nov 18, 2004

Guys, Dave is without the shadow of a doubt, one of the best professors at Ryerson. Knowledgable, down to earth and probably the funniest professor at Ryerson. I can't go a class without tipping over from laughter. I don't look forward to going to many other classes like I do with his.

5.0
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MGT401
Dec 12, 2004

I can honestly say Dave is the best prof I have ever had. Nicest guy, prepares you well for tests and exams, and his tests are fair. I wish he was my prof for every course.

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MGT401
Dec 17, 2004

Out of all the Operation Management profs, this guy was the hardest.All we did was MATH and none of what we did all year was even on the final. Very unorganized and not very clear. Made the second midterm really hard on purpose b/c the final was too easy. Anyways,don't take this course with this guy

3.0
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MGT401
Dec 17, 2004

BEER!!!! Just buy this guy a 24 and he'll love you just as much as he loves his MATH!!!! BEEEEEER!!!

5.0
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MGT401
Dec 27, 2004

He's a really nice guy. Tests are fair, and give part marks. Ask him anything, and he is more than willingly to respond. He is also credited for giving a lot of suggestions to improve the 2nd ed of the text. This guy knows his stuff, provides you with real life examples, and you will learn something

5.0
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MGT805
Dec 27, 2004

Great prof ever!! Intersting lectures, easy participation marks, but challenging cases.

4.0
3.0
MGT401
Dec 27, 2004

Knowledgeable, and treats students with respect. He tells you what you will need to prepare for tests/exams, however come test time, it may be a bit tricky. I've had easy tests & hard tests from him, so it's hard to tell...

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QMS102
Dec 29, 2004

BEST PROF EVER!

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MGT401
Jan 2, 2005

i love this guy!!!

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MGT401
Jan 5, 2005

so much better than Trubic...some topics were a bit dull, but he made them interesting. he got kinda easy with the presentations. i didn't do as well as i wanted to, but he and whistance-smith are both pretty good.

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MGT401
Jan 6, 2005

Amazing!! relates alot of material to beer which is a good way to keep students awake. Very interesting class... marked easy for presentations.... Get him for management!

5.0
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MGT401
Jan 28, 2005

Dave is a really great professor who conveys the course material well. He is extremely approachable and is an overall great guy. The math component of the course can be tricky if you do not do the questions he assigns. But overall, the course is very worthwhile and you do learn a lot.

5.0
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MGT528
Feb 13, 2005

I've had Dave for several other classes, and he's awesome! He really makes dull topics interesting, and is very kind and funny. This guy rocks! What a great Prof! He and Bailey are my top two faves ever!

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 14, 2005

Great Prof, despite what he may say you can tell he's teaching for more than just the pay check. He's happy to help students and prepares you well for what is on the exam.

5.0
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MGT802750528
Apr 18, 2005

I am definetly a fan of Dave's had him first in second year and then each ear after that ... awsome man... makes even borring stuff interesting ... and is very down to earth ... take his class u won't regret it! Definetly one the best profs at Ryerson...

5.0
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MGT528
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2005

Dave teaches the subject well and does his best to make the material less dry and boring. Just be prepared to work hard on the Assignments/Projects.

5.0
1.0
MGTOPERATIONS
Jun 11, 2005

Great prof, one of the few that knows what he's talking about. He's a no b/s kinda guy, he teaches that way and expects the same. His class was informative, and a pleasure to be in. Also, he doesn't waste time with the nonsense in the textbook. If you get him for any class, consider yourself lucky, so far the best prof I've had at Ryerson.

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MGT528
Jun 15, 2005

AMAZING Prof!!!! Best I've had. Makes boring topics more interesting.

5.0
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MGT528
Jun 19, 2005

Amazing prof! Explains very well. Relates everything to real life. Easy to understand his examples. A fair marker. Very helpful!

5.0
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MGT750
Aug 18, 2005

This is by far the best Prof. I've ever had. And I've taken 5 courses with this guy, and I've never been disapointed. Brings lots of industry experience to supliment the text. Sometimes a hard marker, but always fair. Go to class, you stand to learn a lot (except for the class presentation - then you can miss it).

5.0
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MGT750
Oct 19, 2005

Dave's such a good guy and a good prof. He's a straight-talker, no BS. He gives you practical, real-life knowledge that you will probably use one day. One of the few great profs at Ryerson that make your money worthwhile. His tests are usually just multiple choice, just work hard on the assignments and show him you're learning something.

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MGT805
Dec 28, 2005

not easy, but an amazing prof. you wont feel cheated.

4.0
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MGT805
Dec 28, 2005

Dave is such a nice guy. He really goes out of his way to accomodate you. If you ever are late in handing something in..just email him, he's really understanding. Really good guy overall. I had a few classes with him. Great Prof

5.0
1.0
MGT
Jan 3, 2006

This teacher is great. He is so friendly and helpful. He is the best teacher at ryerson. If you have any questions just approach him. He made me really enjoy what he was teaching and I learned a lot from him. He makes everything interesting.

5.0
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MGT528
Feb 23, 2006

Great Prof, Class are fun and interesting!! He uses real life examples, great guy

5.0
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MGT528
Mar 15, 2006

Great Lectures!! Very helpful in assignments and on tests. Very approachable, a GREAT Prof!!

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 11, 2006

Nice guy but we aren't engineers, we are management students.

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 17, 2006

Great Prof!, Interesting Assignments, great teaching style!!

5.0
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MGT750
Apr 27, 2006

This prof is the best i have ever had in university. I highly recommend everyone to take him. He is very helpful and you learn a lot from him. He cares about his students and teaches relevant stuff. He's the best!

5.0
2.0
MGT805
Apr 30, 2006

This class was amazing!! great prof...Dave is the man....clear, concise, make the class fun. tests are good...not hard...but not easy either....he makes you want to learn and so many experiences he shares with the class...one of Ryerson Business's best profs!! (better then Manjuris and Tissenbaum!!)

5.0
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MGMT528
Sep 11, 2006

Really good teacher. Never used a textbook for his class. Read the handout and take notes and you'll do fine on exams. Very easygoing. fun to learn with.

4.0
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MGT750
Jan 9, 2007

great atitude, makes it fun to come to class. No text needed but gota take good notes even though he will give you handouts of his lecture

5.0
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MGT528
Mar 13, 2007

I love Dave. He's the nicest prof at Ryerson. Don't buy the text for this class.

5.0
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MGT528
Mar 13, 2007

WHO DOESN'T LOVE DAVE MESTON? HE ROCKS!! THE BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE! EVER! I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TAKING HIS CLASS! IF ONLY ALL PROFESSORS WERE LIKE HIM :)

4.0
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CMGT528
Apr 15, 2007

He is GREAT...no doubt...already enrolled in another class of his for Spring 2007...some teachers could learn a thing or two from this one... :)

5.0
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MGT528
Apr 29, 2007

GREAT Teacher. I enjoyed came to every single class.

5.0
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MGT528
May 15, 2007

Meston, is a great teacher. We didn't use a textbook for this class b/c it was outdated. Therefore, attendence was manditory so we could get notes. However, there should be a new text coming out for Fall semester. He knows gets the students involved in discussion, so it's not a one man show. He's laid back and is a great teacher.

4.0
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MGT522
May 18, 2007

awesome prof, come to class and take notes and you will do really good. Also, he is not a boring prof so you will enjoy his class

5.0
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CMGT528
May 25, 2007

Have nothing bad to tell about this Dave. Helpful, streight-forward, respectful. Ryerson needs more people like him. I didn't buy the book (very expensive), but did very good anyway.

5.0
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MGT528
May 31, 2007

Dave is, by far, the BEST prof on this planet! He is so brilliant at what he does, you don't even care if it's an 8AM class and you hafta wake up at 6AM, you'll still go to every single class! A BComm isn't truly complete without a course taught by Dave. I suppose Ryerson would hire more like him, but there's simply NONE like him :) You rock, Dave!

5.0
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MGT405
Nov 12, 2007

probably my most impactful prof - real life lessons that hold value. very inspirational

5.0
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MGT750
Dec 18, 2007

Listen, you will learn the materials thats for sure. However he marks hard on assignments and midterm. Overall i got B- in his class. Would i take him again NO!

5.0
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MGT750
Jan 2, 2008

Dave is absolutely amazing! If u cant get above an A- in his class, YOU'RE the idiot, not him. He marks extremely fair & he is the most kind, intelligent, real-world, down-to-earth Prof u will ever meet. To last rater, u got a poor mark perhaps due 2 ur own laziness. Dave delivers above & beyond excellent teaching. So its ur own fault if u mess up.

5.0
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MGT750
Jan 8, 2008

Dave is one of the best professors at Ryerson. Strongly recommended! Take him and you will not regret! Thank you Dave, you are the BEST!!! Hope to take more classes with you!

5.0
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OHS718
Apr 25, 2013

Meston is a cool guy. Took his class online but it was very straight forward. Dont let the massive textbook (paperback) scare you! Alot of the stuff is repetitive and if you get the basics of the course, you will do well. 1 Midterm online mostly M/C, couple SA, 2 easy assignments, 1 final in class. When you finally meet him, hes really cool!

5.0
4.0
COHS718
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2016
Would take again

Great stories. Real world application. Great prof

5.0
4.0
OHS718
Sep 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dave is a knowledgeable man and is very generous about marking papers. He knows alot about OHS. Awesome professor. His tests are not easy but you can bring up your marks with assignments.

4.0
4.0
COHS718
Dec 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Nice professor but tests are very hard :(

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COHS818
Jul 23, 2022

2 assignments, 2 exams (one midterm one final), homework and participation. he marks the assignment pretty easy, but his exams are no joke. they are confusing and complicated. Requires you to read the textbook, questions from the hw he assigned, and his lecture notes. Ill be happy if I get at least a B- in the course lol.

Get ready to read
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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
Rather_Not_Say (1)
A+ (1)
A (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
Rather_Not_Say: 1
A+: 1
A: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (2)
Test heavy (1)
Tough grader (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.11 avg change
Jan
Apr
Jun
Sep
Dec
Jul
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MGT528

5.0

(25)

MGT120

5.0

(1)

MGT100

5.0

(2)

MGT

5.0

(7)

MGT200

5.0

(3)
+14 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MGT120

4.0

MGT405

4.0

COHS718

4.0

COHS818

4.0

OHS718

3.0

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