Course is hard, but doable if you put in some work. Greg is one of the nicest profs i've ever had. He will only get better. Classes are great, but make sure you attend them, or the course gets even more difficult. Greg unfortunately doesn't post the clearest notes online, but is crystal clear in class.

Extremely friendly and likeable prof. Clearly knows his stuff and explains the material very clearly and concisely. Can't ask for much else :)

Great Prof. Explains everything very clearly, and makes everything seem easier. Tries to be funny once in a while.

Great prof! For an 8AM class, he makes it quite enjoyable. Has interesting presentations and teaches content clearly. He is knowledgeable in the subject and tries to keep it interactive.

My favourite prof ever!!!! I think he's a Ted-like professor(if you guys have seen how I met your mother), patient, kind, nice, a little bit dorky(in a good way) and super cute. As for the course, it's not hard and he gave clear explanation.

I had him this year, and I must say he was my most favorite prof for the first semester. His lectures are engaging and he tries hard to be engaging. He always posts cute slides that diverge the lecture a bit but it is what keeps COMM290 interesting. He is eager to help students with any questions or problems. (PROF RECOMMENDED)

Great prof!!!!!!!!! interesting lecture and amazing personality!!!!Got 88 at last although I thought I could have done better

Nice guy, seems genuinely there to help. Very approachable, humble. Slightly repetitive with his lecture material (he posts slides and never deviates so you don't have to worry about taking notes). Midterm questions were essentially similar from past years' (slightly tricky), but the final was ridiculously easy (I scored a 97%). Would recommend.

best prof ever

Best prof ever.

Nice and patient in his office hours, clear in classes. Little feedback on assignments and tough exams!

Best prof i've had at Sauder. Really cares about students and their learning.

As an individual who has never learned statistics, Greg delivers very inspirational thoughts about the content through his lectures. He also cares a lot about his students, not to mention his outstanding and kind character. Great with Excel and computers

Very engaging class, very well-spoken and intelligent. 1010 would again

Excellent engaging lecturer, and always helpful after class. Assignments are challenging and a good reflection of what the midterm and final are like.

Excellent lectures, great at teaching and engaging with the students. Makes funny jokes in class. Tests are tough but manageable.

Best prof I've had. Greg makes a pretty dry course (Statistics) surprisingly captivating. He is remarkably clear both in his explanations and in his expectations. His slides are unique and interesting. There is 100% transparency as far as administration and grading, e.g. "We found that most people got this question wrong, so it won't be counted."

Best prof I've had. Greg makes a pretty dry course (Statistics) surprisingly captivating. He is remarkably clear both in his explanations and in his expectations. His slides are unique and interesting. There is 100% transparency as far as administration and grading, e.g. "We found that most people got this question wrong, so it won't be counted."

This guy has a knack for teaching. He takes really complex materials and dumbs them down so even the lowest common denominators understand. Not much else to say, the material and the syllabus are clear as day and he's a 10/10 lecturer. he doesnt just drone on for an hour, he breaks it up, makes jokes, keeps it light.

Greg is a very engaging lecturer, and does an excellent job at breaking down large problems into manageable sizes, making it easy to keep up with what he's teaching. Very approachable, very relaxed.

Greg is an amazing prof. Good lecture content, engaging and makes the class interesting. He also makes the material seem easy. Definitely recommended.

Greg is a SUPER NICE person. He is gentle and has a great sense of humour. He breaks the materials down into easy parts and teaches them patiently. I idolize him and I wish everyone is lucky enough to have his classes!

By far one of the best professors I had in first year! He took linear programming, something I never learned prior to UBC, and made it feel like a walk in the park. Of course, you still need to pull your weight, but once you do you will do well in this class. BTW, Comm 290 recently altered their syllabus and no longer requires a textbook.

interesting but hard course

Great communication of material. Some exam questions are poorly worded but most are really easy if you pay attention in class. He didn't respond to my question about the midterm over email but in his defence he has a lot of students and I should've probably gone to office hours. I am a math inclined mind and this course was as easy as can be.

He was really helpful in overall. Explains the concept clearly and answers questions during the lecture.

Such a cool professor, really found the balance between teaching his content and interacting with the students. Seems as if he really cares about what he is teaching and always has great anecdotes to go along with his lessons. Only taught half of the term which was a bummer, but his midterm was super fair. He made Excel interesting!

Very very good Prof

Greg is a truly amazing Prof. The classes that he teaches are really hard but he is 100% there to help you get through the materials and really learn. His lectures are organized and informative and he really goes the extra mile in his office hours to make sure you really grasp a concept. Overall, a really amazing professor!

I'm so mad I only had Greg for half of a semester. Love Greg. Love the class.

I had Greg for both Operations and Statistics. He is one of the most caring professors I have had, taking extra time to put together full review lectures for the exams. His classes are incredibly fair, he tells you almost exactly what will be on the test and then it is there (still not easy). in Ops, he used iClickers for participation marks.

Greg was probably my favourite prof. His lectures were entertaining, engaging and informative and he gave us plenty of ways to improve our work. He really got me interested in the course material and was super approachable. He seems like a cool and funny guy and I would definitely recommend him to anyone thinking of taking one of his courses.

Greg is honestly a gift to Sauder. I had him for COMM290 and jumped at the chance to take his class again for COMM204. He is such an authentic and caring person, you feel super welcome/respected in his class. While the content can be dry at times, he brings up interesting examples from his life/the news to make the content more digestable. 11/10!

Here's the sign you've been waiting for - just take Greg's class! You'll thank me later. Greg is such genuine prof, he's super approachable and is scarily good at gauging class interest/understanding. You'll do v. well if you attend class, go to OHs, do practice probs. Thought i'd hate TLOG but now I'm double majoring in it, so it speaks for itself

Honestly the best professor I've ever seen. Never written a review on rate my professor before but writing it for greg is definitely worth it. If you are good at numbers you'll find this course very interesting and easy.

Absolutely my favourite prof at Sauder! Wish I could take more of his classes! He's really good at explaining concepts and making them easy to understand, and didn't make me feel stupid when I asked questions. Would recommend going to his office hours as I found it really helpful. I'd recommend this prof to anyone!

Amazing professor!! Managed to make a difficult course super simple and fun. Really respects students and every lecture is engaging. If you work hard and pay attention, there should be no challenges in this course. Exams are very reasonable!

The best prof I've had this year! He makes COMM290 really easy to understand even though it is a bit of a confusing class. His lectures are fun & he's super nice.

Honestly as a first year with no previous experience with Excel whatsoever, Greg made what was initially an intimidating course super relaxed and engaging. Gives really great lectures that are the perfect blend of entertaining yet effective (he's one of the few profs that actually teaches well lol). Can honestly say he made this my favorite course.

Greg is literally the best prof you can find. His class is highly interactive, funny, clear, makes loads of sense, homework is manageable. Tests aren't bad, problem sets r ok. Knowledgable and amazing lectures.

Absolute deadset legend. Serious yet funny

Great prof who explains concepts clearly and is very available for office hours. The course requires one $20 textbook but is not necessary for Greg's half. Few homework assignments and one midterm that is hard, but very fair. Would recommend!

Greg is a great lecturer, always taking the time to explain concepts and genuinely cares about his students. Hilarious prof and keeps it interesting. Lecture slides are very bare so make sure you attend class.

Make sure to attend class since exams are based off in-class examples. Very helpful prof and cares about his students.

Amazing professor!

Although content can be quite challenging, Greg's a great prof and genuinely wants to help his students succeed.

Easy class, good prof, just make sure to understand each concept before moving on to the next.

Greg was an awesome teacher and made things very clear and concise. He is a really nice guy and is a total dad. His midterm was easy, and he was always willing to help on the assignments. Make sure you go to class and pay attention to get a grasp of the topics, outside of that there was very little work in this class.

Greg is an all-around fantastic prof. His lectures are clear, he is more than willing to help, and his midterm was a breeze.

Fantastic, hot, caring, wants to help. Takes time to chat with students, makes lots of sense. Easy midterm. Difficult exam. Tims part was just hard. Gregs part looked easy, but actually so tricky that I thought it was breeze.

Greg was an excellent prof, made classes very fun to attend. His midterm was quite easy and he's always open for help.

What. A. Dude. Amazing prof. Hands down. Stick with him in any course possible because he knows what he is talking about, unlike many others. Double recommended if u are going to pursue OPLOG, he surely is going to help you a lot. Cool and smart guy, engaging lectures.

The class concepts themselves can be pretty hard to grasp, but Greg is amazing at explaining them and going at a slow pace to ensure that the subject matter really sticks in your brain. He's also so genuine and sweet! Highly recommend going to office hours if you don't understand; he's great at explaining things

According to me he is the best professor. He explains everything so perfectly and makes sure if everyone is getting him. I love to be in his class

Greg is one of the best teachers Ive had. He teaches linear programming in a way that is easy to follow and build understanding even though the material can get tough. Hes a very caring guy, and will explain concepts in different ways to help you get it. Take time to understand the homework and go to his office hours and you should be good!

Amazing prof. Best teacher I have ever studied with.

Greg Werker was a fantastic lecturer and he made quantitative decision making less boring. He is very passionate about his craft and you can see it in the way that he teaches. He cares a lot about his students. His midterm wasn't too bad but I didn't get a great mark because I didn't really study.

The best Prof in Sauder and one of the best in all of UBC. Greg made a dry lecture enjoyable he is far superior to his counterpart Tim Huh who takes over the second half of the course. Greg's half was pretty easy.

Greg was an amazing, genuine prof. He covered class concepts really well and seemed to really care about his students. Workload was very manageable and overall I enjoyed this class. An easy A if you're decent at math.

Greg is an amazing prof! He cares about his students and their learning and has continuously tried to make his course better. I would avoid skipping class because he goes over concepts really well and if you don't know them you won't be able to pass.

He's truely a gem. Amazing professors and his lectures are engaging to students. Enjoyed every lecture and would definitely recommend taking him!

Pretty funny guy and a very engaging professor. Kind of treats the class like toddlers, but what do you expect in a first year course?

Amazing guy! Great attitude and lectures are very engaging

Honestly my fav prof so far at Sauder. There is a course package, but it's like $20. Makes everything clear and doesn't go crazy on exam difficulty. Engaging lecturer, had him first thing in the morning and had no issues staying awake. You will have to go the lectures to understand concepts. Pretty chill and very bearable sense of humor

Gold standard for profs everywhere. Funny and structures the course so that it makes logical sense. Exams are fair.

I really enjoyed Greg's class and his lectures were engaging. The way he structures his assignments and classes are very well done. I did have problems with his group projects though and he did try to make the situation work, but it seemed to have backfired. He tends to want to just let things slide, but this is not to blame him. Overall good prof.

Just an all-round great guy. You won't regret taking a class with him.

Gregory Werker (Greg) is one of the most engaging profs I've had at UBC. He makes an effort to connect with his students and is always open to conversation. His lectures are both very informative and very fun! There is very little ambiguity in his marking, and the grade you get is probably what you deserved. I had him for COMM290, highly recommend.

Greg is one of the best professors I have ever had. He engages his students, and teaches well! Thanks Greg

Wow, if you get the chance to take a class with this guy, or get the pleasure of having him in your standardized timetable, you will be in for a treat. He is exceptional, plain and simple. Keeps you interested and engaged. Makes you want to know more about a course you might not have cared for before.

My first semester at Sauder was tough but my favourite class was COMM 290 because although the content was relatively difficult, Greg made the lectures worth going to. He's a great prof that shows genuine concern for students' learning and the stuff learned in comm 290 is actually pretty interesting (although difficult at times).

Greg is an amazing lecturer! The 290 course is great. If you show up to class and pay attention, you're bound to do at least somewhat well. Greg really explains concepts very well; I didn't have to spend any time outside of class catching up on material. Also, the course package is more useful than textbooks in other classes, but reasonably priced!

Awesome prof all around. Super good guy. Lectures are engaging and fun.

Comm 449 SCM taught backward learning where you complete your assignments first before he teaches the topic and concepts after. He explains operations at a deep level fo thinking which was amazing lectures to learn from. His excel demonstrations were too quick and he provided little notes after class which left me half completed my excel functions.

This class would be super boring without Greg teaching the material. The class is tough, but he does a great job teaching the material so you remember it. The midterm and final can be difficult, but the tutorial videos he posts help you relearn concepts. Overall a great prof, one of the best for first year.

Greg is very good at teaching and makes the material really easy to understand. He teaches all the COMM 290 sections so youll get him in first year.

Over 4 years at Sauder, Greg is my favourite prof. He makes the lectures fun to go to by splitting up time between slides and group mini in-class projects. Greg makes the course material insanely easy to understand and I haven't talked to one student who doesn't feel the same.

Best professor ever

1) transitions & slides ������ 2) Greg is an AMAZING prof and my favorite out of all my first year classes. You can tell by his prep videos and in class lectures that he really puts effort into the classes ( 3 cameras and homemade lightboard). He is super fun, explain things clearly, helpful and just an overall wholesome prof. (min prep work!)

This man is an absolute wonder to behold for first years. Makes an otherwise boring subject seem exciting and engaging and never fails to make people laugh. If you have Greg Werker as a prof, count yourself lucky!

super chill and effective teacher. explains things well enough that you don't really need to study outside of the class

Greg is a really nice teacher who clearly knows what he's doing. He doesn't give a lot of assignments, but he's always available for questions about the course. Compared to a lot of other first year UBC students, he was fully prepared for online school, was clear about things such as exams and made classes engaging.

COMM 290 with Greg was 10/10. With classes being online, he was very well versed in technology and expectations were clear. I thoroughly enjoyed his lectures which were the perfect combo of interactive and passive. I wish he didn't only teach half the course.

INCREDIBLE. You can really tell just by being in his classes that he ENJOYS teaching. So engaging, and extremely good at explaining otherwise very bland materials in a very interesting and simple way. Sympathetic for students and is hilarious as well. Amazing, do not have anything negative to say,

Amazing prof had him for COMM290 best class in my first year of sauder!

Greg is an awesome prof who cares about the students and making the course interesting. Was clearly determined to make the most of online classes and evidently put a lot of effort into prep for classes. Always explains new concepts in simple ways so they're easy to grasp. I would take OpLog in upper years just to have him again.

Greg is the best professor I have had at UBC! He is so passionate about teaching and loves interacting with his students. His exams and assignments are fair and he is always willing to help out when students are confused about concepts. The material he presents is always clearly explained and to the point.

Greg is a great instructor for 290. He brought a whole lot of interest to online lectures, and I actually didn't mind sitting in front of Zoom. His slides are fine but lack detail and clarity, which is why you have to be in class to achieve an above-average grade. I would recommend Greg.

Greg is the best thing to happen to Sauder in 100 years. this man is an absolute gem of a man. His lectures were super entertaining, engaging and he loves what he teaches which makes it super interesting to learn. His homework isn't that bad, and his lectures are super clear. All around one of the best and nicest profs you will have at sauder!

Respectful and cares about students. Interacts in chat and is responsive to questions. Best prof I've had in first semester. Funny guy.

Phenomenal lecturer! Makes content entertaining, brings in real-life and industry experience, and has adapted to online teaching in an amazing way. Linear Programming is made easy by Greg, and if you show up to class, listen in lectures, watch the pre-videos, and do the homework, you'll thrive in this class. 10/10 amazing prof.

his lectures are a lot of fun! I looked forward to his class the most. The course requires one to study and remember concepts, and overall was informative about how OpLog would look as a career.

Literally the BEST prof out there. Greg made classes super engaging even though they were online (thanks covid), with a whole studio set up in his house to make learning more interactive. He makes learning super easy to follow and understand, and I 10000% recommend taking him

He is the KING! He is really fun and engaging. The class environment provides psychological safety to all students to spam the chat. His lecture is really clear too. Perfect. Love him

Greg is amazing! His lectures are great. He's engaging and funny, and he explains concepts very well. The pacing is great as well. His clickers are very useful and the assignments & midterm is very fair as well. Somehow, he makes you look forward to linear programming and operations.

He explains things super well and is also really funny. His midterm was pretty easy. 10/10 would build lego with him again.

One of the best profs at Sauder. No pressure to participate, flexible and generous marking schemes, and geniunely wants to help students succeed. His online course content is miles beyond what most instructors do.

My favourite professor ever.

Greg's class was incredible this term. He was extremely skilled in operating zoom and made sure each class was engaging. There were a mix of live and recorded lectures, but each live lecture ranged from him talking, group discussions and breakout rooms. Superb prof with a couple of dad jokes in his pockets. Could not recommend more!

Dr. Werker is an incredible professor. His lectures are so clear and engaging, and his enthusiasm for the subject is contagious. He's also very patient in answering questions about assignments in office hours. He made this course really fun :)

Greg is an amazing professor who really seems to care that each of his students understands the material, despite the large class. Always willing to explain a concept in more depth if you have trouble and is very accessible outside of class in office hours. He makes the lectures engaging and includes iClicker questions to encourage attendance.

Greg Werker is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His lectures, despite being content-heavy pass by so quickly because of how engaging and hilarious they are. His teaching style is simply brilliant, and so much fun to listen to. Be sure to not underestimate the midterms, and revise the material regularly to do well in this course.

The mid term for this class was way too hard but he is a good prof and the content you are taught is really interesting. Be prepared to put some work in and you'll be successful!

Great prof. Made the material interesting and easy to understand

Good prof, easy class

Greg is a great prof. His lectures are super engaging and he's really funny. The course content he teaches is definitely easier than Tim's content. He is very helpful during his office hours and his very clear with clarifying course content. Great prof overall, tough midterm, but definitely still fair.

Greg Werker is an incredible professor. I absolutely loved his lectures, and his course content was super fun to do. His homework didn't even feel like homework because of how fun it was to complete. 10/10 would take again.

Greg is very funny and keeps students engaged during lectures. COMM290 is a very difficult course though. You think you understand the concepts until you do the midterm and have no idea what is going on as time quickly runs out.

He's funny and good at explaining the course concepts and how they can be applied to life. I felt the homework accurately reflected what was on the midterm.

He is an amazing prof and his lectures are just awesome. Glad to have been part of his class.

Greg is an engaging lecture who has great examples and explanations. The lectures are heavy on material, but, Greg did his best to make it engaging as possible. However, the homework/practice exams weren't the best examples of what was on the test. With that said I almost failed the midterm but ended up ok. Study hard and you will be ok.

The professor is really good. All his classes are really interesting. The course seems easy at the start but gets difficult later. You must attend classes regularly in order to get good marks.

Amazing prof. He explains things very well and uses personal examples with his family! Super easy to reach outside of class and the course is very organised. 100% recommend.

Greg was great, but one thing about this class that isn't as great is that 25% of your work is based on group projects. These can either bring up or push down your grade. But, the lectures are very engaging, and homework assignments are very doable. There is no midterm and the final was more than fair. Great class, great professor!

Greg was great but this course has some issues. Firstly, get ready to read: in total there are 4 group cases and 4 individual cases. The group cases makeup 50% of your grade and so your group matters a lot (you have one group for the first half of the course and another for the second half). This is why the class can get hard, but its still Greg!

He puts an amazing effort in providing materials. He is highly respectful prof:)

I wasn't interested in Excel and graphing courses, but Greg made this one of the most enjoyable courses in first year. The material is organized and easy to follow (although he goes a bit fast sometimes during lectures). Most importantly, students can tell he is passionate and goes above and beyond each class. I love this guy!!!

I hated excel and numbers, but greg made the course so fun, and he actually is there to help you for exams. It is clear his goal is to help students and he makes the course fun. 10/10 teaching

Loved his teaching but didn't love the midterm; still, one of the kindest and most hilarious profs you can have. This course itself is tough on the tests, but Greg himself is a treasure!

Greg is an awesome Prof, he's super funny and you can tell he genuinely cares about making lectures fun and engaging.

Dr. Werker is one of the best teachers I have had in my entire schooling experience. He genuinely cares about what and who he's teaching and presents the content engagingly and excitingly. He loves his iClicker questions and has a fun way of introducing them throughout the class. Dr. Werker was a fantastic teacher, and I'm glad I was in his class.

enjoyable prof, made the course fun and memorable, good at teaching concepts

A truly amazing and passionate professor. Extremely well organized lectures, clear talking voice, and easy to understand. He offers so many resources for COMM 190 for you to prep for your exams. The material is quite easy however the exams can be quite challenging.

Took the course back in 2020W1. In short, Greg is amazing. He puts effort into making lectures engaging, slides are clear, knows what students struggle with and takes extra time to focus on those concepts, exams are representative of the course material and done through canvas (auto-graded). Would say the same about his co-prof (Tim Huh).

Amazing online technology that makes his online lectures seamless. He clearly cares a lot about his class and it shows through his excellent lecture quality. He knows a great deal about linear programming beyond the scope of the course if that is something you are interested in.

Cares a lot about his students' success. Before exams, he usually provides practice and accessible office hours that are in person or over Zoom. Only major downside is how the exam content can be more difficult that practice exams.

Gave so much material to prepare for exams, which I found very helpful. His lectures were so funny and easy to follow, but if I was confused after a lecture I could utilize the lecture recordings posted on Canvas.

Greg Werker is a great professor. Super funny and makes lectures fun to listen to. He gives so much practice material to succeed in the class. Also has recordings of past lectures to listen to and videos of TAs explaining each concept learned in this course. If you utilize all the materials, you will perform well. Final is very hard.

He is incredible engaging and fun while also teaching the concepts very effectively.

Greg Werker was one of my favourite professors. While his midterm and final were difficult, he was patient in his teaching and was willing to answer questions. His lectures are engaging and fun, and it is apparent that Greg loves teaching his students.

Greg is the best prof I've ever had ! Good Class

If you have the chance to take a class with Greg even as an elective, take it. Greg truly cares about his students and always comes to lectures with energy and jokes! Truly is one of the best profs in Sauder.

Greg made statistics one of my favorite classes. Each lecture I would learn something new and he would teach the content in a very straightforward and captivating way. Greg was amazing!

Engaging classes, challenging but doable assignments, and practical hands-on learning. The GOAT of all Sauder professors.

great guy. tough course tho.

Greg is an actual legend of a prof, one of the best in Sauder. Highly recommend.

Professor Werker's COMM290 class is engaging and informative. While the exams can be challenging, he provides ample support materials like lecture recordings and practice questions. I found unstuck ai helpful for study prep alongside the course resources.

Great Guy. I've had Greg for 449, 443, and 290. He knows his stuff. Engages with the class and is understanding. A great professor. Kind of a hard grader. But I'm fine with that.

Greg's the goat. No bad things to say. I also quite liked the course (uh more the first half).

Really liked his incorporation of Excel. How can one do statistics without using Excel? I do feel that the timing was awkward. Spent a whole month on the elementary, basic stuff and completely dashed through the more complicated hypothesis tests at the end. The 2% textbook thing was also a joke.

Greg is a fantastic prof and very engaging. He genuinely cares about your learning and is very supportive if you ask him for help. Highly recommend taking his class.

Greg is a fantastic professor who is incredibly knowledgeable. He puts emphasis on critical thinking and encourages us to use AI in our work. The readings he brings to class are super interesting and highly relevant, too.