Maria Piccioni - Ryerson University

Professor: Maria Piccioni

Department: TBD

College: Ryerson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CGEO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend this prof at all, doesn't make it clear what she wants in the midterm, and expects u to write an essay even though it doesn't say that in the question, barely let's u take notes properly by talking the entire time, posts no notes whatsoever ,and deducts a lot of marks even in assignments that should be average boosters,DO AVOID

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CGEO802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Even though I received a B+ she is the worst prof I have ever had in my university career. She gives you one question for the midterm and final worth 30 marks not giving people the opportunity to do well if they don't know that question. If you ask a question via email her responses are asking if you went to class. Overall avoid her at all cost!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO802
• 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:

The professor is really nice and clear about exactly what she wants us to know. Go with her outline because its really helpful rather than reading the entire textbook. She is extremely helpful! The course material isn't hard, but you got to know your stuff and attend class. If you listen carefully in class, you don't even need to read the textbook.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not the greatest. She speaks too fast, and has no power point slides. She shows the textbook on the screen, but never references it, so it's hard to know which section she's covering. Marks extremely hard. Says one thing in class and marks completely different. Even if you include something in an assignment, she ignores it & deducts. AVOID.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CGEO802
• 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:

Maria is a truly amazing professor. She is understanding, kind and SUPER knowledgeable! She presents the course materials with enthusiasm. A pleasure to be in her class. Thank you Maria!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CGEO8023AO
• 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:

She was one of the best teachers I've had in the upper liberals. I loved her class and enjoyed coming to it! She always ensured that we understood the material and kept the most interesting in class discussions I've ever had. I honestly wish I had more upper libs to take her again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CGEO802
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Maria is an amazing professor. Definitely one of the few professors I have enjoyed in the last 3 years. She is understanding, kind and presents the course with enthusiasm. I did not think I was going to enjoy this course, but she made all the difference. I hope I take another one of her classes before I graduate.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CGEO106
• 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:

Excellent Prof! Very knowledgeable, very passionate and dedicated to teaching! My favourite Prof at Ryerson.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• 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:

What is the book called for this course? (GEO 106) From reading these ratings, it tells me that the CGEO course had a text, and the GEO one did not. Hoping it's good, thanks.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very Strict marker.. for a lower level liberal it is quite hard.. i wouldnt recommened it.. although a nice teacher she is not Lenient at all.. was not understanding of our groups situation 60% of the course is group work just hope you end up in a better group than I was in... pay attention in class not a bird course..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a nice prof but she is not clear with the guidelines very strict marker... Was not very understanding of our group's situation.. has her own way and does not like to change that does not use blackboard.. if you take her class make sure you pay attention

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• 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:

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. Yes, she is a hard marker, but she makes it easy to get a good grade. She'll make time to meet with you and she actually answers e-mails. She is always available for her students so if you get a bad grade in her class it is your own fault. In short, take this woman's class, you will not regret it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CGEO802
• 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 instrusctor is one of the best there is, but the TEXT BOOK is not that interesting or informaive.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO802
• 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:

Maria was a great instructor, she uses a variety of examples personal and from other sources that helped me really understand the course material

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO802
• 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:

Maria is an excellent teacher. She knows the material and explains it in a way that is stimulating! The way Maria taught this course actually made me think of switching my major to Geography! I have enjoyed every minute of it. I like that she is straight to the point - she is a quick thinker and leads the class in that way.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO802
• 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:

Maria is an excellent professor, but I would recommend she post her lectures on Blackboard for those students whose English is not their first language. I thoroughly enjoyed being in her class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO802
• 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:

Maria was amazing. I really enjoyed taking this course with her. Her experience and knowledge base related to recreation and tourism brought in a different aspect of the course. I enjoyed her teaching style as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• 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:

Awesome! Great class, great prof!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO802
• 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:

Excellent Prof. Excellent Class. Great to see a prof as passionate as Maria. Take the course. You will enjoy the content and her great sense of humour!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO106
• 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:

Excellent class. Excellent Prof. Take the class, you will enjoy the material and Maria's sense of humour! Its really great to see a prof that is passionate about the subject matter and loves to teach!