Wei Chau Xie - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Wei Chau Xie

Department: Civil Engineering

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIVE222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's such a smart man! Super caring and super knowledgeable about the course! He has a lot of subtle tricks but he explains things so well! 10/10 great professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIVE105
• 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:

Very organized, he cares a lot about his students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENVE221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs in UW!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIVE105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof ever in the history of civil eng. His dedication to students and the course is commendable. Hope he reaches more heights. :)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIVE105
• 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:

AMAZING prof. goes through every problem step-by-step in great detail and really knows what he's talking about. very clear diagrams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIVE105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Calculates examples all class, doesnt explain the concepts. Assignments are brutal and take forever to complete. Gets angry when people ask questions. Diagrams on the board are beautiful, but overall hard, tough course because of the lack of my understanding. P.S Ta's werent very helpful either...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENVE100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most hilarious lecturer that I have ever had. Awesome Prof. I worked hard and got 105 percent in his mid-term. Frankly, I hate his bonus which made me over 100 percent again and again. I hope that I can take his classes in my upper years.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIVE127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great prof. He is one those profs that notice if someone is working hard or not. He is very fair and considerate. I don't remember him doing anything without having a good reason for it. He is still the number one prof in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the university.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIVE127
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed his classes, definitely helped me see questions in a different light. Fairly good at explaining concepts which I found difficult to understand from videos online etc. Overall excellent prof, 1010 would take again, hope to have him upper years.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIVE127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever, maybe not quite but either way incredible. Definitely wold take courses with him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIVE222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He explains everything step by step clearly. You need to solve examples to be able to pass the course. Relatively easy exam.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENVE221
• 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:

Wei-Chau is absolutely incredible. His board notes are like fine works of art.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS127
• 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:

Amazing prof, hard exam

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIVE222
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! Love him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIVE222
• 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:

CIVE 222 - Differential Equations. It's Wie-Chau. He's great. He does a very good job getting you to see what is going on in each step. Some difficult applications, especially in the first set but he does a good job explaining. He points out tricky integrals that he will use on his tests so make sure you know them. Provides very hand formula sheet.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENVE221
• 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:

Easily the best, and most fair prof I have had in my undergrad.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIVE222
• 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:

Wei Chau was blessed with the gift of Teaching...he is a rarely incredible deliverer of course content and does uselful and relevant examples in class. This is the 2nd course I've had him for and it's again the best!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENVE221
• 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:

AMAZING! He cares about his students doing well and his explanations are very clear.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIVE127
• 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:

Amazing prof. Crystal clear in every aspect. Helps you whenever it's needed. Wants to see his students do well. Wei-Chau's the MAN :D

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENVE221
• 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:

Great prof, knows what he's talking about, very thorough, clear diagrams, colour-coated notes, fair exams, just make sure you do the assignments. I MIRACULOUSLY got the highest mark in math since middle school in his course (advanced calculus). Just do your work! Oh and if you haven't heard, he makes PERFECT CIRCLES.