Guido Francescato - University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Professor: Guido Francescato

Department: Architecture

College: University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

LOVED this class. Guido was the best prof ever! Definetly take this class for CORE if you are interested in architecture at all

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

The most difficult personality I have ever delt with. The class is incredibly time consuming and I am sure that there are other COREs that fulfill the same requirement with half the time. Also, Guide is not understanding of extuneuating circumstances. There was a death in my family while I was in the class and I had to miss. He took me down a grade

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His tests were pretty easy and each one is cumulative. All class lecture notes are posted online which makes it very good if you need to miss a class or two. It's still good to go to lecture to make the notes really clear. Out of 3, The last 2 assignments were very time consuming and tedious so beware if you don't like drawing. 2nd assignment in DC

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are really boring. A lot of people don't go. The projects in DC are annoying, so if you don't like working outside of class I wouldn't recommend it. To study for the quizzes and tests just look at his notes online. It's alllll there!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff. Lectures can be a little boring but he is a nice guy. The assignments are very time consuming and the tests can be a little tricky at times. But overall the class is pretty easy. Just be ready to put aside some time for the assignments.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Lecture material is on the website, exams are straightforward, and he gives you the exam essays ahead of time. The only thing that sucks is the discussion attendance policy. He takes a letter grade off of whatever assignment you're working on each time you miss a discussion. So go to class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Guido Rocks! Take his class seriously and you will do fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is a great professor, very passionate about architecture& often funny. practice exam questions, notes and slides are online but much more is mentioned in lecture, though it can get boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Guido is a great teacher. He is helpful if you ask him and he knows his stuff. The class at times can be boring, but if you are interested in architecture, its a awesome class to take. Plus all his lecture material is online...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Even though he was pretty cool, his grading style is absolutely unfair. If you do poorly on one assignment, you're screwed for the semester.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Great class, the only bad part is the drawings are time-consuming. If you like drawing and looking at architectural theory and types, you'll love this class. Guido is a great professor, easy to listen to. And has a great Italian accent!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Classes were always interesting, tests were relatively short and to the point. A total of 4 assignments, 2 tests, and an exam made it important to do well on what was graded.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

so smart and extensive knowledge. take advantage of this awesome teacher's experience.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Great Class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

excellent

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is straight bull****

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Assignments are hard, but tests are easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARCH170
• 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:

Guido is great. Good Examples/pictures, helpful and from italy!