4.0

Gerald Booth

Sociology - University of Windsor

4.0
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
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Would Retake
118
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4.0
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

118

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
118 total ratings

5

54

4

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3

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2

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1

5

What Students Say

Always fell asleep in his class

SOC101 - 3.0 rating

He could at least PRETEND he enjoys lecturing

SOC101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
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B (1)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(2)C(0)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 9 reported grades
A+: 3
B: 1
B-: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
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SOCIO101

5.0

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Reviews (116)
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48102
Feb 5, 2002

No Comments

3.0
3.0
SOCIOFSE
Feb 5, 2002

No Comments

3.0
1.0
SOC101
Feb 5, 2002

Very boring. Always fell asleep in his class

3.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2002

He could at least PRETEND he enjoys lecturing. ZZZZZZ.

1.0
3.0
SOC100
Feb 8, 2002

he is an idiot!

4.0
2.0
48101
Grade: B-
Feb 8, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
48102
Feb 8, 2002

No Comments

4.0
1.0
205
Feb 9, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
48102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 11, 2002

you rock prof. Booth :)

5.0
3.0
48102
Feb 13, 2002

Dr.Booth is great!

4.0
2.0
48100
Feb 15, 2002

BORING! Never felt guilty about skipping class

4.0
2.0
44205
Feb 26, 2002

power point to the EXTREME! knows what he saying

5.0
1.0
48102
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 4, 2002

best prof ever :)

4.0
3.0
4820530
Mar 10, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
48205
Mar 20, 2002

Best Prof..EVER!

4.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Mar 28, 2002

i caught lots of Z's in his class..but he wasnt that bad...

5.0
2.0
101102
Mar 28, 2002

great teacher as long as Metcalf is there

5.0
2.0
48102
Apr 6, 2002

A great prof. Very fair, and very informed.

4.0
2.0
ANYSOCIOL
Apr 10, 2002

Good teacher, fair but long exams

2.0
3.0
SEX
Apr 10, 2002

No Comments

1.0
4.0
118
Apr 12, 2002

No Comments

3.0
4.0
SEX
Apr 16, 2002

Not an easy mark. Final was killer. Text has great pictures!

5.0
2.0
101205
Aug 7, 2002

he is a very patient and intelligent man, is always there for questions! :)

4.0
3.0
4810102
Sep 16, 2002

good job, Dr. Booth

5.0
5.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2002

Excellent lectures. One of the better professors in Windsor.

3.0
4.0
SOC
Oct 27, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
48101
Oct 30, 2002

Booth is Tha Man!

5.0
2.0
0248101
Nov 7, 2002

good guy

1.0
3.0
48101
Nov 9, 2002

BORING. Useless class to attend

5.0
3.0
48101
Nov 21, 2002

Great Professor, very tough exams though. Is he with Metcalfe?

5.0
4.0
101102SE
Nov 27, 2002

Exams are rough but he curves the marks so the students always win

4.0
2.0
SOC10110
Dec 2, 2002

No Comments

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 10, 2002

Good Prof! Does the best with the course! Marks are made as high as he can.

2.0
5.0
48101
Dec 10, 2002

he puts questions that every1 will get wrong, on his exams

5.0
3.0
48101
Dec 13, 2002

I sleep in class the sex talks are funny, the movie tonights the night

4.0
2.0
101102
Dec 21, 2002

I found his class fair as long as you kept up with lecture and readings.

5.0
2.0
48250
Feb 3, 2003

Awesome class. Very funny guy.

4.0
4.0
48102
Feb 9, 2003

good prof, he can go on and on about everything

4.0
3.0
SOC103
Mar 13, 2003

Booth is the man! Easy good class. However, does not know the details of many topics in class looked at. Anyways, a funny cool teacher

4.0
3.0
SOC101
Apr 1, 2003

No Comments

1.0
3.0
SOC101
Apr 1, 2003

Wow hated the class and totally hated that Metcalf was his side kick for for every lecture... BORING

3.0
3.0
SOC101
Apr 2, 2003

kinda boring.. went throught material really quickly...

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
48102
Apr 3, 2003

Good Class.I like the fact that he tries to get the class invoved in discussions.

5.0
3.0
101102
Apr 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Apr 12, 2003

Loved the course. He has lots of good stories.

3.0
3.0
48101102
Apr 25, 2003

Read the book, use study guide and try and stay awake during class to write down percentages! He's obsessed! I find his comments about girls nasty but overall ok class if u need an elective.

4.0
3.0
SOC205
Apr 28, 2003

No Comments

4.0
5.0
SOC101
Jun 7, 2003

class very long and borning. He doesn't really teach us, it stright from the text book, and his 110 question multiple choice exams are killer.. no lie!!

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jun 17, 2003

His exam is easy enough for people who speaks english well. Although it's kinda challenge for me cuz i'm not english as first language. While having exam, I asked him what are some meanings of the words and he explained very clear to me. Good teacher.

4.0
2.0
43101102
Jun 18, 2003

Best Soc teacher hands down. In Dec. '99 I missed our final exam in 48-101 (got the timetable times mixed up, showed up at St. Denis at 330 when the exam was at noon) and he let me do the same exact exam as everyone else in January!!!

5.0
3.0
48102
Sep 9, 2003

I think he is a great and helpful. I really would hope that Windsor would have more teachers like him. Too bad he is going to retire soon... I will miss him.

4.0
3.0
SOC
Oct 2, 2003

He's a really nice guy, and a good teacher. Some of the sex comments are REALLY boarderline... but class is acceptable.

3.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Oct 5, 2003

Class lectures are long and mostly just clairify the internet notes. He makes too many sexual comments especially ones involving the male ****.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Nov 6, 2003

He is a very nice open-minded guy and also politically correct (always takes the side of the minority when telling a story) Surprised to hear about nasty comments toward females – never noticed any. His exams are not that easy though, somewhat time-consum

3.0
3.0
SOC101
Nov 15, 2003

His classes are SOOOOO boring but his exams aren't that hard! Good guy, but he rambles on and on...

5.0
3.0
SOC
Nov 16, 2003

So helpful, helped me understand work i was unclear about

4.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Dec 2, 2003

He is a cool teacher, but class is boring! It needs more interaction or he needs to be a bit more hyped up. I like him as a teacher but it is kind of dull.

4.0
2.0
48101
Dec 17, 2003

Booth's classes are boring to sit through, but you actually find that you end up applying what you learn in this class. He gives specific clues about exam material near final time. He's pretty cool, for an old guy. :)

5.0
1.0
48101
Dec 29, 2003

excellent i learned alot in his class and did really well on the exam

2.0
4.0
48101
Jan 1, 2004

Was it really important to tell us that when you started teaching at the University of Windsor in 1975 there were 21 professors in your faculty and 20 of them were male and 1 was female. I for sure thought that would be an exam question! You're a good guy

5.0
2.0
48101
Jan 2, 2004

I found Booth to be extremely intelligent and articulate. He definately knows his stuff and is an excellent educator. Personally, i was very attracted to his degree of intelligence.

5.0
2.0
101102
Jan 5, 2004

I'm in my fourth year now and miss taking classes with him and professor Metcalfe. I wanted to drop out in first year but it was my achievement of an A+ in his class that kept me going. He is extremely helpful and truly cares about students.

1.0
1.0
SOC
Feb 3, 2004

No Comments

4.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Feb 12, 2004

I dont know what to say .. his exams are not bad ... but I think students give him way too much credit for being a nice guy instead of focusing on his teaching skills. His lectures are useless in my opinion. Thank God for textbooks!!!

5.0
3.0
48102
Apr 6, 2004

Dr. Booth is an amazing prof! He's hilarious, always such a great sense of humour! Keep up the great work!

5.0
3.0
48101
Apr 12, 2004

Dr. Booth was a very good prof

4.0
3.0
48102
Apr 16, 2004

he's alright. He's straight out of the text book if you don't go to class you can still follow his class and all his lectures notes are on the internet.

5.0
2.0
48101102
Apr 29, 2004

Good Teacher! Cares for students! If you are whitty....you appreciate his jokes

4.0
3.0
48101
May 20, 2004

By far the most boring prof I have ever had. It was a good job he teaches straight from the text so I never had to go to class.

3.0
2.0
48101
May 27, 2004

Does it bother anyone else that he looks like Mr. Rogers, and talks about sex? But maybe he was only like that the couple classes i went to...doubt it.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jul 30, 2004

Very good professor! Seriously, even if you think his classes are boring, go! He gives out so many hints, not even subtle hints, he right out tells you questions/answers on the exams, word for word. Use study guide and textbook website!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Aug 3, 2004

Great teacher, which is difficult in larger classes like intro to soc. He influenced my major (soc). Fair in class & on exams. Very approachable outside of class.

5.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY
Aug 20, 2004

awesome prof

5.0
1.0
SOC
Sep 8, 2004

Its all about memorization. He gives you everything you need. Great classes.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Sep 10, 2004

great teacher and academic advisor

3.0
2.0
INTROSOC
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2004

"The simpsons is the reason that families are disfuntional"-booth. Worst human ever.

5.0
4.0
INTROSOC
Nov 5, 2004

You need to keep up with the readings to do well in the class.

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3.0
SOC101
Nov 24, 2004

Dr.Booth is a very good teacher and easy to understand.

4.0
2.0
SOC102
Dec 2, 2004

funny ... good work ... really great ... totally diff from other soc profs great prof

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Dec 2, 2004

dr.booth is awesome....a great professor that really knows what hes talking about (except when it comes to the Quebec referenda ;)

4.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Dec 7, 2004

Ok...Dr. Booth is a cool guy. He's a decent, fair teacher, and he obviously knows his stuff. But I gotta say....the fact that his voice is so desperately monotone and slow....I find it hard to pay attention. If only he just spoke with a little more enthusiasm (like he does when talking about sex)

5.0
3.0
48205
Grade: D-
Dec 12, 2004

he is a good prof and easy to follow...he somehow managed to make a 3 hour class not seem all that bad...he always has a fun little story or some type of input on what he is talking about...and if he doesn't than his trusty sidekick mrs.metcalf does...they are an excellent team...

5.0
1.0
ALLOFHIS
Dec 15, 2004

I love this prof, and am deeply sadened that I can no longer take any of his courses. If he decides to teach another I would take it in a heart beat. very funny guy..loves his sex...

5.0
3.0
INTROTOSOC
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2005

amazing teacher....very helpful...wish he wasnt leaving at the end of the year

4.0
2.0
SOC
Jan 25, 2005

YOUR OUR BOY BOOTH!!!! You will be missed when you leave this year. Sociology will never be the same at the U. Loved learning about sex from you!!!! Good luck after retirement.

5.0
4.0
SOC102
Mar 2, 2005

Great Prof. had him last semester as well. Him and Metcalf make a great team. Good explanations in class but review for midterm could have been better. Can't wait for the second half of this semester.

4.0
2.0
SEXANDSOC
Mar 17, 2005

THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ARTICULATE PROFESSOR IN THE SOCIOLOGY DEPT. seriously.

5.0
2.0
ALL
Mar 24, 2005

I enjoy taking professor booth's classes, he is great and has a method that is easy to follow. Unforunate that he is leaving, would love to take more classes with him!!! I would recommend any of his classes!!!

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Mar 31, 2005

Love him and Metcalfe b/c they care for their students. Im being spoiled in first year by having them b/c i know others will not be like them. keep up the good work

5.0
2.0
SOC101102
Apr 13, 2005

Great teacher!!! very enthusiastic about the material and he really wants his students to suceed

5.0
3.0
SOC111
Apr 15, 2005

him and that hilarious sidekick of his metcalf make the best team and should seriously reconsider another year here...but since that wont happen best of luck with retirement and go buy yourself a nice sports car!!! ;)

5.0
2.0
AFEWSOC
Apr 16, 2005

Dr. Booth, Please do not retire. The university needs professors like you. I learned a lot in your classes. Thanks for the memories! Enjoy your retirement.

4.0
2.0
SOC102
Apr 21, 2005

not a very dynamic prof, but clear with the materials

5.0
2.0
48102
Apr 27, 2005

The best prof ever... He is so helpful and friendly to everyone and Ive learnt a lot in his class... Him and Metcalfe are a dynamic duo for the class too bad he has to retire... well I hope he enjoys a good retirement after all he deserves it for the fine teaching... well done Dr. Booth ^__^

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
May 1, 2005

I LOVE THIS MAN!!!! :) A great lecturer. Sure, sometimes he can be boring, but c'mon he knows what he's talking about. If you need help, go to his office hours, he'll help you out. Nice guy!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC
Jun 12, 2005

excellent guy

5.0
2.0
02481012
Nov 5, 2005

I love Prof. Booth.. He made all my first year sociology classes good.. He was a good prof.. he knew what he was talking about! He was always so helpful and understanding... He was fair.. The test werent the easiest sometimse but he gaves us hints and he taught the material well!

3.0
3.0
48101
Nov 18, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
48101
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2005

Great Prof.. really knows his stuff! Doesnt like Catholics much, but hes not a PHD in religion! I think he may be an athiest though. But itdoesnt matter, hes a good teacher, and a very intellegent man!

4.0
2.0
48101
Dec 19, 2005

Good guy, lecture notes are on the website, has another prof teach with him. Really easy class to forget about though, I didn't go often because when I did I didn't feel like it was worth my time, the text has a webpage where you can pretest yourself along with summaries.

5.0
2.0
48101102
Dec 21, 2005

This was one of my favourite classes ever. Possibly one of the most compassionate and caring profs I have met. Very informative and interesting lectures.

4.0
2.0
SOC
Dec 21, 2005

Take Soc of Sex.Its a very good course. . Intro to SOC. course was really boring though.It Simplified many concepts to the point of stupifying you. I feel less intelegent after taking first year intro to soc.

4.0
4.0
48101
Jan 7, 2006

Awsome professor! Very caring and helpful!! I am taking 48-102 next semester because he is teaching it! His mid term and exams are fair, and he actually has notes on the website for his clases, which makes life MUCH easier. Take him if you can:) but I think he is retiring soon.:((( that's really sad/....

5.0
3.0
INTROSOCIOLOGY
Mar 23, 2006

He is the best professor I have met yet!! The only sane one on campus, please don't leave us all behind!!

5.0
1.0
SOC01
Nov 21, 2006

HOT!!

4.0
4.0
SOC101
Jul 13, 2007

Unlike everyone else, i thought he was a HORRIBLE professor. Definitely the worst i've ever had in my 4 years of university. He made horrible comments about religions (had i been religious, i would have been extremely pissed!) and he made rude comments about women. I was not impressed with him at all.

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Feb 1, 2008

He was a bit monotone at times and made some not so funny jokes. However, the class was fairly easy that I took. His lectures went by the textbook and the exams in my opinion were of decent difficulty.

4.0
2.0
SOC102
Apr 8, 2009

Very good prof. However, he was very monotone and the lectures were quite boring. He is very fair with marks and gives plenty of hints.

4.0
4.0
SOC102
May 4, 2009

Very boring prof.. he's monotone, tells irrelevant stories.. all his lectures entale are the notes he posts online (he just reads them).. horrible class, but make sure you know your facts (statistics are key)..

5.0
4.0
SOCI101
Nov 9, 2009

He also taught me 102. I think he is an amazing professor, although he is mono-tone he is an amazing lecturer. Booth is very knowledgeable on most of the material in any course he teaches. I would take any Soci course he teaches. :)

2.0
5.0
SOCIO101
Dec 7, 2009

Booth is a good teacher, but boring one in my opinion. He is the type of guy that is very interested in discussing the sexuality and gender in a broader sense... that's cool! He jokes alot with women as well...

4.0
4.0
SOC101
Dec 14, 2009

Knows his field. Slides avail.online if you miss his lectures which just explains in DETAIL (too much detail sometime, goes on and on). Hard to focus with his monotone voice. Too many conversations with front row students when they should be private(not everyone can hear)and continue with course content-holds us back and whole class gets restless.

3.0
2.0
SOC101
Jul 12, 2010

Eh. The few times he didn't go off topic, the lectures were interesting...all the other times, though, lectures were filled with sexual jokes and digressions to the point that I didn't feel the need to go to class. Most things he lectured on was in the book. He was, however, approachable and a fair marker. Wouldn't recommend though.

4.0
2.0
48101
Aug 1, 2010

Guy has tenure for a reason. Knows his stuff and knows how to deliver a lecture great prof

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Aug 28, 2010

Super nice guy and overall good teacher. He's a little boring but some of the material was interesting. Easy class I recommend it as an elective if you want a good grade!

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (3)
B (1)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(2)C(0)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 9 reported grades
A+: 3
B: 1
B-: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.18 avg change
Apr
May
Nov
Dec
Jul
Aug
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

48205

5.0

(2)

48250

5.0

(1)

101205

5.0

(1)

0248101

5.0

(1)

101102SE

5.0

(1)
+35 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SOCIO101

5.0

118

4.0

101102SE

4.0

SOCI101

4.0

SEX

3.5

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