4.1

Walter Peace

Geography & Earth Sciences - McMaster University

4.1
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4.1
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.0
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

Peace is a great professor

GEOG1HB3 - 5.0 rating

Seriously best professor

GEOG1HB3 - 5.0 rating
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Textbook Required

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Reviews (92)
4.0
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1HU3
Mar 20, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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GEO2HU3
Grade: B
Mar 21, 2002

No Comments

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1HU3
Mar 22, 2002

No Comments

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HUMANGEO
Mar 28, 2002

Great prof, stands out in my mind.

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2HU3
Mar 30, 2002

course is ridiculously easy. good prof, but cares too much about his diction.

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GEO1HS3
Apr 9, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
1HU3
Jul 8, 2002

No Comments

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GEO2HU3
Sep 16, 2002

Peace is War!

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GEO1HS3
Sep 29, 2002

Boring, too much overhead but they're useful

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GEO1HS3
Nov 26, 2002

we were all like copying machines, poor attitude to students behind the scene !

3.0
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GEO1HS3
Nov 26, 2002

Rushing Material is his habit, everyone's like copying machine. Easy course tho

5.0
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GEO2HC3
Nov 29, 2002

a wonderful prof...thanx

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USGEO
Dec 19, 2002

Lectures are a bit dry, but he is a really nice man.

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GEO1HS3
Dec 19, 2002

Nice guy, but rushes thru the lectures too quickly

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GEO1HS3
Dec 28, 2002

Hard Exam.

4.0
2.0
GEO2HC3
Dec 29, 2002

BORING!!! Too much useless info, like word origins... who cares?

5.0
2.0
GEO1HS3
Apr 2, 2003

Easy class, lectures are a bit of a blur. Overall good.

5.0
1.0
GEO2HU3
Apr 5, 2003

A really great professor. Very easy to approach. The lecture material is straight-forward and easy to understand

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2HU3
Apr 27, 2003

I think he is pretty crappy!

4.0
2.0
GEO2HU3
Apr 29, 2003

Super easy exam... although Im lucky I knew BIG AWK... nice guy

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2.0
2HU3
May 8, 2003

Too much information and lots of stuff to copy. Hands were so sore after every lectures. Likes to give bonus questions that isn't related to the course in mid-term and exam.

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GEO2HC3
Sep 16, 2003

Dr. Peace was an excellent professor. His lectures are interesting and the material is very straight forward.

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GEO1HS3
Sep 18, 2003

Oh Walt is a great guy, hes pretty sexy, very intelligent and has something about him that makes me smile..

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GEO1HS3
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2004

good class, lays out everything you need to know for the midterm and final. Assignments in tutorial were helpful to boost your mark.

5.0
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GEO3HF3
Mar 8, 2004

I got an A+ in his class.

5.0
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4HF33HF3
Mar 9, 2004

Dr. Peace is one of the greatest profs in the Geography department. He is helpfull and approachable whenever you have questions or concerns about his course or any course in the geography department. McMaster needs more profs like Dr. Peace.

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GEO1HS3
Mar 30, 2004

The course material is interesting, the ta's are really helpful and friendly and his teaching style is easy-going and laid back. One of the best prof's I've had so far.

5.0
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GEO1HS3
Mar 31, 2004

Dr. Peace is the greatest! His lectures are interesting, and easy to follow. He is easy to approach and is able to answer any questions! He is humerous and fun loving. Great class! Even if you aren't in geography this class is worth taking!

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GEO2HC3
May 12, 2004

He looks like Ken Hitchcock, the head coach of the flyers. Good guy!

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GEO1HS3
Jul 25, 2004

Dr. Peace was an awesome prof. I learned a lot in his class. It was very easy-going and he was very clear on each topic. The TA's are very helpful too.

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GEO
Oct 29, 2004

Easy prof. An easy 10 at least.

3.0
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GEOSOMETHING
Dec 6, 2004

I took his class a while ago but i remember that he wasnt very helpful and the group work thing was crap. Crap. But i saw him at SC Dairy and he seemed like a normal person so props for that. Ice cream is yummy.

4.0
3.0
GEO1HS32HS3
Dec 6, 2004

Peace is cool, gota love the bonus marks on the exams.

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1HS3
Dec 9, 2004

What is where? Why there? Why care? bahhhhhhhhhh Good prof nevertheless

5.0
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GEO3HF3
Jan 5, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
GEO1HS3
Jan 14, 2005

Dr. Peace is my idol! I loved him as a prof! I took his class last term, and switched my schedule so I could take 1HU3 this term! The course is interesting, and Dr. Peace is a brilliant man who enjoys to share his knowledge with everyone. Dr. Peace also inspired me to take geo as my minor. Thanks!

5.0
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2HC3
Jan 18, 2005

No Comments

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GEO1HU3
Feb 1, 2005

Dr. Peace is the best prof I've had at university. He makes sense of what needs to be taught and is always approachable. Thanks to Dr. Peace I've decided to get into GEO as my major. Thanks Dr. Peace!!

5.0
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1STYEARGEO
Mar 31, 2005

Best prof, i had in my classes. Help me grade for engineering. Thank-you sir.

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GEO2HC3
Apr 6, 2005

Very easy tests, but horribly unorganized and technologically handicapped. Drove all the way from Toronto to pick up an essay mark and did not have them prepared as he mentioned in class. Breaking promises as a student is one thing, but as a professor is completely unacceptable. Horrible.

3.0
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CDNGEO2HC3
Apr 24, 2005

The tests were relatively easy. Essay topics I found to be vague and poorly marked. The exam was pretty much like the test. Overall, not a really hard class, but not very very easy either.

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GEO2HC3
Apr 25, 2005

If you are in the Geography program and want an easy A, take this class! Its basically 1HS3 repeated but with more of an emphasis on Canada (obviously)........however, if you have never taken a GEO course before, it will be more of a 7 or 8 class

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GEO2HB3
Jun 6, 2005

By far the most boring prof I've EVER had. Fair enough marker but lectures are painful.

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GEO2HB3
Nov 25, 2005

I was interested in this subject until I took this course! He is extremely ineffectual and should give up teaching before he ruins other students academic careers! By far the worst professor I have ever had. Awful, awful, awful!!!

5.0
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1HS3
Dec 16, 2005

boring as all hell...but he knows his stuff and the class was enjoyable...give him a break

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GEO1HS3
Dec 16, 2005

Peace is subtle and hilarious! I always wonder if he knows he is funny. I love his lectures, his style of writing and his clarity is perfect. He could calm down with loving Hamilton. Another city could be much more interesting! One of my favorite professors .

4.0
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GEO1HS3
May 26, 2006

EASY CLASS BUT BORING LECTURES

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LOTSOFGEO
Jun 21, 2006

Great prof....Dr. Peace doesn't get enough credit from the university. He works harder than probably the majority of profs at mac and he should be promoted...not to mention any names, but people in the department do not deserve the position given to them

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GEO1
Aug 21, 2006

Dr.Peace is probably one of the best profs at mac. he is so smart and knows his stuff. his lectures are very old schoool A LOT of writing. the textbook was the biggest waste of money for 1HU3 and IHS3. never opened it once and got As in both classes. dont buy the textbook you will never use it..all exam questiosn come from lecture notes!!

5.0
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GEO1
Aug 29, 2006

GEO 1HU3 and 1HS3. He is an awesome prof. You can easily get a 11 or 12. His assignments are dreadfully simple and the exams aren't too bad, just read your notes and pay attention to some of the quirky stuff he says in lecture. I love that he focuses on Hamilton, that's where the school is so I find it very appropriate. Easily one of the best profs

2.0
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GEO1
Dec 18, 2006

not only were his lectures ridiculously boring (a repeat of GRADE NINE material!?!?) but when approached for advice outside of class he has no time for his students, is very unhelpful and stand-off-ish. when approached in person he left in a rush, and he never responded to emails. veyr easy course but made me HATE the subject. terrible.

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GEO1HU3
Dec 21, 2006

Extremely Boring lectures, my boringest class! Material requires studying. Assignment mark is totally dependent upon TA. Only way to get lecture notes is by going to class. Skipped lecture means no lecture if u dont have friends. Too much effort required, group projects, assignments, test etc.

4.0
2.0
GEO1HU3
Jan 3, 2007

Going to class is a great idea. Little details will show up on tests, and you will only know the correct answer if you attended lecture. He is good enough so that you should not need to dread going to class. Assignments were not difficult, nor was the test/exam.

2.0
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GEO1HS3
May 29, 2007

Can you believe it? He actually taught the same lesson twice and didn't realize it. Why? He clearly does not care anymore. You are going to pay the price if you get him. No lecture notes provided for missed classes. He cares little about his useless TAs. The guy is lazy, old and doesn't care. Useless class! Class-size was 600+, WTF! Terrible!

4.0
2.0
GEO2HC3
Jun 17, 2007

Don't need to attend lectures as long as you have the notes!!! Uses alot of questions from old midterms and exams, so make sure u have them!!!! overall, very boring prof. but easy course (Geo 2HC3)

1.0
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GEO1HS3
Jul 28, 2007

This dinosaur is still teaching. He'll add an "H" in the middle of words that don't have one. I suppose this is to convince us he is intelligent and/or sophisticated. This guy is a slacker. There is no learning involved here. He just babbles the whole lecture. He relies on his crappy TAs. Boring and useless!

4.0
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GEOG1111
Sep 19, 2007

I find it quite funny that undergrads flip out if complete notes are not online, and complaining about attending class. Grow the heck up, you are in university. You are not entitled to an A, you are not entitled to lecture notes. You all wonder why everyone hates undergrads

5.0
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GEO1111
Oct 4, 2007

I can't believe what I'm reading about Peace! I'm in 4th year and he is the best prof I have ever had. No other prof cares as much about his students then this guy! In one class he took a weekend out to walk up and down the lake to help the class on a project.Hands down, best prof ever. He actually cares more about his students then his research.

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GEO1HS3
Oct 26, 2007

i dont know what you guys are talking about. this guy is amazing. hes NOT a slacker and he is actually a very likeable guy. he clearly cares about his students, and makes geography interesting. Peace over Mercier any day. take his course, read the notes, do the assignments, go to labs. Theres your A right there

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GEO1HS3
Dec 28, 2007

DR. PEACE IS MY FAVOURITE PROF. you can tell he loves teaching geography & he is funny at times. his lectures get kind of boring but his courses are very easy! just make sure you have the lecture notes and you'll be fine for midterms/exams. textbook is extremely useless..don't buy it. HANDS DOWN DR. PEACE IS AWESOME!

5.0
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GEOG1HS3
Feb 12, 2008

This guy is the best prof in Mac. He speaks clearly and loves to reply students questions.

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GEOG1HA3
Dec 7, 2008

Amazing prof. Well respected from many students.Very clear on concepts and extremely knowledgeable in his field. Loves to answer questions from students, and has a dry humor to keep everyone interested! If you attend lecture and listen to him, the midterms and exams are a breeze!

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MANYGEO
Dec 9, 2008

Very passionate about geography and teaching. Hands down one of the best profs i have ever had. He is very old school, no posted lecture notes, etc but regardless he is great!

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3.0
GEOG1HA3
Jan 18, 2009

Dr. Peace is a GREAT speaker. He appears to be passionate about the course. I was never bored in his class and I don't even like Geography. You have to attend the lectures to get notes or get it from someone else. The test and exam were at random...you literally need to know every single detail from the notes and text.

3.0
3.0
GEO1HA3
Jan 24, 2009

Boring as hell

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HB3
Apr 9, 2009

Dr. Peace really cares about his student's understanding the material. The labs can be time-consuming but not very difficult and if you put the work in, it's easy marks. As long as you study from your notes and read the text, an A is not out of the question.

4.0
1.0
GEO2RC3
Sep 24, 2009

Excellent lecturer. Makes very clear what you need to know, and explains things very well. Decades of experience, and it shows. Course is very straightforward and easy.

5.0
2.0
GEOG1HA3
Nov 8, 2009

He's pretty concise, but tests are random

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HA3
Aug 12, 2010

He's a really great teacher and I enjoyed going to his lectures. The lectures match exactly to the assigned chapters from the text. Also the Labs have nothing to do with the content of the lectures. I also took 1HB3 with him and it was the same deal. Also the Geog TAs aren't as good in these courses as TAs Ive had in other faculties.

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HA3
Sep 26, 2010

Man, what a great prof. His tests aren't extremely hard, he teaches at a perfect pace, and the best thing about him..his voice! His voice is crystal clear, you can understand everything he says, and that is why he is the best prof at Mac!

5.0
2.0
GEOGALL
Dec 25, 2010

Very interesting professor and challenges you to think. Also a very good lecturer. He is hands down the best professor in the geography department.

5.0
2.0
GEO1HB3
Jan 26, 2011

Epic. Reminds me of my dad.

5.0
2.0
GEOG1HA3
Feb 1, 2011

Great professor! Reminds me of a grandfather figure. Was a very easy class with a fair amount of work to do in labs. Exams are really random though, and some questions are irrelevant to the course.

4.0
3.0
GEOMANY
Apr 19, 2011

This man is probably one of my favorite professor's at Mac. Tries to make class enjoyable, great teacher and very helpful, and he's got one of the greatest moustaches I've ever seen.

5.0
2.0
GEOG1HG3
Sep 20, 2011

Great Prof, a little stand-offish though

4.0
3.0
GEOG3UP3
Nov 10, 2011

Had him a few times. His notes are awful and lengthy.

5.0
2.0
GEO1HA3
Nov 25, 2011

Very clear speaker, gives good notes. Tests are very fair and are based mostly around the notes he gives in his lectures which you should attend because he does not post notes online.

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HA3
Dec 1, 2011

Dr. Peace is an excellent professor. He answers all questions and his lectures are precise, thorough and related to the required readings. Some lectures may be dull, however, he is passionate about his job and does it well. Overall, he is the best professor I had this year.

1.0
5.0
GEO2RC3
May 28, 2012

Does not post Power Point notes on avenue. Keeps talking but still does not give enough time for students to write down his long/boring lecture notes. Very professional though. Tries to be funny though.

5.0
2.0
GEOG1HB3
Jun 12, 2012

Dr. Peace is a great professor. He is very clear when he speaks and often uses examples and tries to relate his teachings to current issues. His tests are very fair and are based mostly on lecture and some textbook content. He only posts the skeletons of his notes online so it is best to try to attend class.

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HB3
May 11, 2013

Seriously best professor! The man is real passionate about Geo and it shows through his lectures. His examinations are also not difficult at all which is a bonus. Halloween was da best! The only thing is that the powerpoints are partial and you have to fill the rest in from the lecture and it is too lengthy to be handwritten. A laptop is A MUST.

5.0
1.0
GEOG2RM3
Jun 21, 2013

I had him previously for geog 1hb3 and I have to say, speaking for both times, he is one of the best profs I have had at Mac. 2rm3 was especially good because it felt like a high school class where peace marked our work and the class was small.. The class was really interesting and most of it is because peace made it interesting.

5.0
2.0
GEOG1HA3
Jul 11, 2013

Really knowledgeable, his expertise is lost on most unfortunately as they didn't seem to care about the material. It was a summer course, mind you.

5.0
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GEO1HA3
Dec 26, 2013

Very good lecturer/teacher that can explain very well. Even though I wasn't initially interested in the course, he made it very much worthwhile and interesting. Fair midterms, those that study well will surely get high marks (no tricks, at the same time if you slack it'll show). Cant sleep through his class if you want to do well

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HB3
Jan 18, 2014

BEst prof ever. He is really nice and helpful. I decided to minor in geography because of him. Highly recommend any class with Peace.

5.0
1.0
GEOG1HB3
May 8, 2014

Dr. Peace is an amazing professor! He is passionate about what he teaches, has reasonable expectations for students, and is approachable.

5.0
2.0
GEO2RW3
Aug 25, 2014

great prof who is passionate about his classes

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GEO1HA3
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2014

His notes on Avenue are pretty much empty, you have to go to lectures to fill out the blanks. The lab of this course is awful. U have at least one assignment in lab and at least one assignment due next lab. There's also a 20% assignment that requires group work. Ur destine is decided by your TA. GOOD LUCK ON GETTING A GOOD TA!!!

3.0
3.0
1HA3
Dec 18, 2014

Okay, so. Dr. Peace can be boring- but super interesting in certain topics. I skipped class half the semester and finished with a 9 I think. Super easy course, but its assignments are really tedious.

5.0
3.0
GEOG1HA3
Dec 19, 2014

Dr. Peace is an amazing professor! The class is not difficult at all, but it does require you to work. There are a few little homework assignments and 1 large assignment, as well as a mid term and final. The tests are not hard if you study; if you don't study, it will definitely show! I can't wait to take many more classes with Dr. Peace!

4.0
2.0
GEO1HA3
Jan 1, 2015

Dr Peace is a good prof but you have to watch out for the random questions he puts in his tests, especially on the exam multiple choice. Assignment 2 is a project that is done in pairs and requires you to go to a place in Hamilton and make a tour book. You have to go to the location or you lose marks for not having a photo. Sketch maps were awful.

4.0
2.0
1HB3
Jun 1, 2015

Great prof, easy class - best combination out there. I went to 5 classes, loved them all (it was at 8:30, hence the attendance) and ended with an 11! 1010 would recommend.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
B (1)
A (1)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
B: 1
A: 1
Not sure yet: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.66 avg change
May
Aug
Nov
Dec
Jan
Jun
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HUMANGEO

5.0

(1)

USGEO

5.0

(1)

GEO3HF3

5.0

(2)

4HF33HF3

5.0

(1)

GEO

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

MANYGEO

4.0

GEO2HB3

3.5

HUMANGEO

3.0

4HF33HF3

3.0

GEOSOMETHING

3.0

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