Chris Walpole - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Professor: Chris Walpole

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CPSC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy knows computers. Period. One of the few guys that can explain what happens right down to the transistors. Sure he goes on tangents and his fashion sense is 1/5, but he's a good prof. You must take at least one of his classes to truly experience Comp Sci at U of C.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CPSC409
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

People are going crazy on walpole. My guess is that when it came to studying you didn't study enough! This is an easy course and getting a B+ or higher with almost no work is simple. Study for rouhgly 6 hours for his midterm and 12 for his final (if you haven't done anything the whole semester) and it will be an easy A!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CPSC409
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The man knows his stuff and can tell you things about computers that will either amaze or bore you. He's easy to pass, hard to get an A+. If you enjoy learning about computers he can actually show you how they work, he has a collection of old parts he brings and can describe how every one works, including one he built in the 1970s. Fun course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CPSC425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are passionate about what he is teaching you will find all of his little "ramblings" fascinating and enjoyable. If you are taking courses with Walpole looking for easy marks / options then you should consider another prof. He has lots of valuable information to share, but expect harder assignments with a higher level of understanding.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CPSC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed this class with him, very eccentric man that has a lot of gems to share with his students if you are listening. Extremely knowledgeable and interested in the topics, and helpful when needed. Im glad I got to know him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CPSC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't remember one useful lecture in this class. All the materials I had for exam I got from self study. The question is why did I have to kill 3 hours a week to attend?

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CPSC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely horrific. He rambles on about whatever crosses his mind during lectures. He probably covers actual material related to the course about 30% of the lecture. If you can take this course with somebody other than Chris Walpole... DO!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CPSC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a smart guy, but his lectures are absolutely intolerable. He is perfectly willing to ramble on about whatever crosses his mind, whether it relates to the course material or not. (It usually doesn't.) If you can take CPSC 325 from someone else, you probably should.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CPSC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm sure he's a nice guy and all, but any professor who gives me an ulcer gets a thumbs-down by default in my book. He clarified (read: changed) a major assignment specification on the day before it was due. Apparently, he did so last semester as well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CPSC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An excellent professor! Disorganized at the start but quickly found his stride. Polite and modest, and willing to sit with students and work out problems in person, as well as visit the lab on occasion to see how people are doing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i know hes not a****.....

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CPSC455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Chris is a wonderful guy. His stories make going to class fun and he really knows his stuff - from actual experience as opposed to pure academia.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CPSC455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a real knowledgle prof no doubt...but his tests arnt the greatest..hell give you 100 sample questions what could be on the midterm/final and he chooses 4 and half the questions on the sample he hasnt even covered..youll only do good in the class w/ a good TA or ur a genius

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Staying on topic would be nice...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CPSC421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm taking a Wally minor and I'm liking even more for 421 than I did for 455. Fantastic prof, he doesn't play along with a lot of the retarded politics a lot of other profs get themselves in to. Down to earth & totally genious. To actually want to LEARN something, go for Wally or get the hell out.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CPSC455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good prof. Tells entertaining stories. A good TA is a must. Assignments were actually fun to do and not that difficult.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CPSC455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wally rocks. If you actually care about this stuff, then he's a great prof to have. If you're one of those folks who's just there to get the degree, then you'll be bored with 455.. Walpole is a great prof and I'm really glad I had him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CPSC409
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yes.. it is boring material, but the tests are easy if you can keep up with your reading. Just read the stuff.. Trust me, any little thing you can remember about something will get you the top marks. Very smart prof!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CPSC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best on campus. Consistantly entertaining and fair.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CPSC455
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazingly smart - has detailed minutia stored in his head with almost instant recall. Great guy!