Pierre Filion - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Pierre Filion

Department: Planning

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fillion is so sweet! He is genuinely passionate about the content being taught. Most of his powerpoints are filled with pictures of places that he has personally visited. He also uploads a recording of the lecture, which is great if you have a busy week. But I recommend going to lecture because of Professor Fillion's charisma.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• 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:

Super engaging! Had the privilege of seeing him again in my third year for a workshop and he hasn't lost his wit!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Filion is so passionate about what he teaches that it is hard not to like him. He is a fantastic lecturer and occasionally goes off on tangents about topics that are so interesting but not related to course material which is good and bad but it keeps things interesting. Overall, the course is very interesting and consists of crucial info.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Filion is so passionate about what he teaches that it is hard not to like him. He is a fantastic lecturer and occasionally goes off on tangents about topics that are so interesting but not related to course material which is good and bad but it keeps things interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• 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:

Such a passionate guy! He makes his lectures interesting and inspires students to love the topics. It's best to show up for class since his powerpoints consist of a lot photos and few words, however he does post podcasts on LEARN. He's definitely made me interested in planning. A++++

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You want an example of an amazing prof? This is the guy for you. Filion's inspiring in his love and passion for the subject. He makes himself accessible, gives excellent lectures, and assigns enjoyable assignments that aren't too easy, are manageable, and are very enjoyable if you take on the infectious passion he conveys constantly for learning an

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! Really passionate about planning and really good lecturer. Funny too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Filion is probably one of my favourite teachers I have ever had. He is an amazing speaker and very passionate about planning. He is hilarious and his lectures are super engaging. Attending his lectures are not mandatory and posts the lecture content on LEARN. Over a fairly easy class, not too many assignments or tests. Read the textbook!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Filion is an excellent lecturer, and his planning history class was a weekly highlight for me. While he does post podcasts of his lectures online, it's best to attend in order to understand the context fully. Grading consists of a group project, term paper, mid-term, and final. Would definitely take his class again!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

"Once I had a American girlfriend... ... I know, everyone made mistakes." Sure it's a two-hour lecture but not the boring one, no assignments just mid-term and final, and a presentation. Ohh and watch out that 15 pages "worth-more-than-final" term paper.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Filion embodies what educators should be - passionate beyond belief, excellent communicators, patient, inquisitive, and encouraging. If I ever get the chance to take another one of his classes, I will definitely do it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• 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:

Really down-to-Earth and fantastic professor! He is extremely cheerful and makes the class laugh. He's funny without trying too hard. He is also really approachable and makes you feel welcome. Even though he records the lectures, I really recommend going to the classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor. Definitely the highlight of my year. Pierre is a down-to-earth kind of grandparent that every body loves. Extremely helpful and he was very sincere. By far, my favourite prof!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best prof! He's very interesting to listen to, lectures well, and he clearly knows alot and loves to teach. It has been 3 years since I've been in his class and I still remember the material he taught. I would even consider doing the graduate planning program at UW in order to have him as a professor again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really cool guy who's actually interested in students' input. Lectures started really exciting, but got more boring as the term progressed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great professor! Very passionate about the content, made it very interesting and easy for students to understand. A great introduction to planning methods, history, and current issues.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Best planning prof at UW

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found the class to be very interesting. Exams were both five essay questions in which we had to choose three. The questions are based from lectures and the book, which are both very different. He was very interesting and an excellent prof

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLAN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was my favourite class! I'm not a planning major but Pierre was just so interesting and hilarious. He puts his lectures on podcast which was very helpful for exams.