Francois Pitt - University of Toronto - St. George Campus

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Francois Pitt - University of Toronto - St. George Campus

Professor: Francois Pitt

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Toronto - St. George Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course was well-organized and well-taught with interesting assignments that challenged your mind. Very helpful during office hours and on Piazza. Not a bird course. Tests were tough and caused some stress with the time constraint, but he was open to student feedback. I didn't take MAT137 before this course but I think it would've been helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, teaches concepts very thoroughly and answers questions well. On the other hand, his skills at coordinating a course weren't so great and he did not seem to fully grasp the feedback of the course from students. I think this was his first time coordinating this course, so I am hoping he'll improve at this in the future.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the most disorganized class I have ever taken at UofT

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very clear in his explanations and I love his energy!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes you work for it. Really have to wrap your head around with proof structures. If you miss early, it will be hard to catch up.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CSC236
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Francois was a great prof for CSC236. He really made the new online class format enjoyable, and his lectures were always engaging and quite fun to attend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CSC373
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

CSC373 is a hard course in its nature. He uses the traditional way of teaching by writing on the board which really forces you to follow in class and take notes. He is also very patient and understanding.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CSC236
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof! He explains concepts very well and teaches at a good pace. So friendly and helpful when you ask him questions. You can tell that he really cares about his students and what he's teaching :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CSC236
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Enjoyed his lectures, tests are normal.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CSC236
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for csc236, so far the best professor I had at explaining concepts

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CSC236
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Francois is probably the most energetic and clear professors I've had! It's very easy for CS profs to get lost in the details, but Francois keeps a good pace in lecture and is very good at what he does. A bonus: he actually cares about students. He posts links to mental health resources regularly, and is very approachable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CSC373
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best profs I've had at this school, but this is probably the hardest course I've ever taken. Lectures are great, and office hours are great too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is the one of, if not only, the best prof I've ever had. (Technically I didn't even had him for CSC 165 but I always go to his lectures. His is . an awesome lecturer, and he is always there for you when you need help, even for the mind consuming problem sets. He made the hell year for first years in U of T CS a lot easier.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CSC263
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There are 4 types of professors, there's bad, okay, great but flaws, and amazing. Then I took a course with him and realized he transcends these and has his own top category. He truly is the best teacher I've ever had, bar-none. How someone can teach while sick with enthusiasm and make insane topics crystal clear is beyond mortal comprehension.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CSC263
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Do you ever have that one professor or teacher that completely changes your life? The one person that actually makes you feel like "wow, education is empowering"? Francois Pitt is that professor. He shone a light as bright as his personality upon the confusing chaos of data structures and made me actually understand what I was learning. 10/10

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CSC373
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof, very detail and clear on the material, he knows his stuff really well, super helpful as well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CSC373
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A superb lecturer who teaches difficult material at a gentle pace. His assignments and tests are very challenging though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CSC373
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor. Tests are extremely fair and he encourages you to learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CSC165
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

We need more professors like this guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CSC263CSC373
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good at explaining things, a nice lecturer all around. The one downside: course work, especially tests, are difficult andor way too long. I wouldn't judge his easiness based on CSC165 (unless that's your course of interest)

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