Marcello Papini - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Marcello Papini

Department: Mechanical Engineering

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

"There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns the ones we don't know we don't know." (Rumsfeld, 2002) To sum up, the unknown known is that Dr. Papini is a great prof with full knowledge in statics.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my fav profs so far. He's super chill and his lecture notes are excellent.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the best professor at Ryerson

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof really, go to his class and pass BUT something I found is that he never emphsizes on crucial aspects of problem solving, he has the same montone voice when explaining an important aspect and a not so important point which can make you think the really important aspect is not as crucial as you think. Seperates elite profs from great ones.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor who really cares about the success of his students. The course is difficult and a lot of work but if you put in the time you can do very well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

*DO NOT SKIP CLASS.* The textbook you use is not made for this specific course; taking the time to read and understand it will NOT reward you on the midterm/final. Attend his amazing lectures to get an actual understanding of the material. If you don't attend lectures, you're asking for a F since hes a tough grader and there's no bell curves.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• 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:

He actually knows how to teach. Gives you blessed notes in the lecture and is a cool guy. Go to lectures! He doesn't post notes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course material was hard, but this dude made it a breeze for me. I have never attended all the lectures of any other prof before. Love the way he teaches. He is really caring and can explain the stuff two three times if asked for. I never even fell asleep in his class. He is the only prof who writes the notes with you. I cried in his last class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy's lectures are actually worth it. Enough to just show up and listen. Funny guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sadly i don't think he takes the Statics course anymore. The guy's lectures are actually worth your time

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BME323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

do NOT be afraid to put up your hand an ask questions. This is how you will learn the best, and frankly he enjoys it when students do this. Otherwise, no talking in class! He is a good professor, use him wisely. If you do not respect him and his class he gets upset which makes perfect sense. Would take another class with him for sure.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course itself is hard no matter which professor you take it with. Marcello is an amazing dude and he knows how to teach and loves what he does. I recommend taking him over other professors for Statics as he is the best one out there. Course is hard but DO THE ASSIGNMENTS AND YOU'll ACE THIS COURSE! (But you gotta work for it)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

exam is super hard, no bellcurves

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome tells you exactly what you need to know for the exam. Other students might try to scare you about the final exam but as long as you listen to him you will be fine. He gives alot of hints near the end for the final exam and pay close attention in lectures. Would not recommend to skip his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MEC430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best profs I've had ever, clear, and explains everything thoroughly.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! The course has a lot of material but he teaches the basic concepts really well especially near the end. Always had a laugh in his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good Prof. He does lots of examples and he's clear about what he expects and what is on the tests. Also a very nice guy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very hard marker. He makes sure that you take this course very seriously, but if you do you will be fine. You can tell that he likes what he is doing very much. He will spend the time to make sure that you will get the concept before he moves on. Unlike other professors, even if you ask that "stupid question" he will still answer you.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really helpful prof but the course is hard its basically PCS 211 on steroids. the course is made up of 2 parts first part very similar to PCS 211 and the second part is really messed but none the less Dr. Marcello is very kind and is willing to help any student that deserves it

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MEC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best prof at ryerson