Lemieux, Patrick  

Said it was his first time teaching the course... explains weird behavior. Not well structured. Spent a lot of time asking dumb questions and waiting 2 or 3 solid minutes before moving on. Asking for book values? Who brings there book to lecture? Homework is holistic and takes about 6-9 hours a week to do well. Keep in mind. Exams are conceptually heavy so practice less computation and looking up values and review lecture notes and homework. He also drops subtle hints on important concepts to remember. Also had him for fluids were he was always on ball and awesome. Betting it was just first time shakes.

I was excited to take thermo 2 after taking thermo 1 because I think the applications of thermo are interesting and I might want to do stuff with it in the future....this class made thermo into hw I dreaded doing. First off, this guy is obsessed with this “online learning” crap, aka a bunch of wileyplus homework (you have to pay extra $60 for it). Half of the homework is on stuff that we have never covered!! Like WTF? I legit spent hours every week trying to do homework and it was absolutely a waste of time because he only ever tested us on the easiest material (cool I guess, I didn’t feel challenged in this class at all though). This guy is so hard to get through to ask questions as well—be prepared to be made to feel dumb if you ever ask a question. Every time I asked something I was answered with the sassiest tone I have ever heard a professor speak...it just made this guy so unapproachable. I would not recommend him on this reason alone—professors should be approachable people and you shouldn’t feel uncomfortable to ask questions, which is all I felt this quarter. (I am not someone who is afraid of professors, but I know there were several people in my class who did not go to office hours because of this reason). On the bright side, he is funny and relates the material to industry stuff which is important for ME classes

He is a nice guy, but his lectures are dull, and he insists on conducting his lecture on his tablet, which frequently crashes. The class grades eachothers HW. He is also adamant about using the discussion tool on blackboard for all class matters, which led to some major problems, in the form of him not posting HW solutions and punishing all of his classes when a student took it upon themselves to post them. His HW assignments are nothing like his test questions, however his tests aren\'t totally unreasonable. He hints at possible exam questions in the lecture through reading assignments. Is he the best instructor for this course? Not in my opinion. Would I take him again? Probably not. He\'s not the worst though, and seems like he wants everyone to pass, which I did, barely.

DONT take this professor!!!! He\'s terrible in lecture! He spends most of his time going over the derivations of the equations and it\'s such a waste of time when he could be giving actual examples as to how the equations work. Instead, you learn how to apply all of equations and concepts in the homework. However, if you have difficulties and decide to see him at office hours, you won\'t have much luck. Getting help from him is like pulling teeth. He\'ll ask you a concept question related to the question you\'re asking him about and he\'ll simply wait until you come up with the right answer. Let me just say that I wouldn\'t be at office hours if i knew how the concept worked. And if I knew how the concept worked, I wouldn\'t have trouble on the homework... Here are a couple of other problems I have with the guy. He\'s always late. He\'s been known to change office hours on the fly. He doesn\'t use email and only responds to some Blackboard posts. Lastly, he changed the final times so that he could have the test all on the same day. It didn\'t happen to me, but he managed to screw a lottt of people by essentially having a Wednesday common final time. For most of the people in his classes, that meant that they had to take an earlier exam and take a fluids final and a mechanics of materials final back to back! two midterms, one final collectively worth 90-95% of your grade. Good luck if you\'re unlucky enough to end up with him.

Lemieux obviously knows his stuff, and for higher level ME classes where you get to work more closely with him I\'m sure he\'s great, but for ME 341 (Fluid Mechanics) he was horrible. Perhaps it was because it was his first time teaching fluids... I don\'t know. He definitely does not recognize student difficulties, as he scheduled his final at the same time as as the CE 204 and 207 final, forcing about 30 students to take his alternate final right before CE 204/7. I barely survived.

Very dull lecture that was not very helpful for learning fluids. I have learned more useful fluid material in other classes in the first couple days of class that took him 3 or 4 weeks to get across.

Lets just say I learned more about fluids the first week of CE-336, Water Resources, than I did all quarter with Lemieux. He definitely knows what he\'s talking about, but has no idea how to teach it.

I just wanted to give an update for this class. Lemieux has definitely made some changes since the previous posts. (1) The grading is different. It is based on weekly quizzes, two midterms, and a final. If you do the homework (not graded) then the quizzes are really easy. Some of the questions will be more difficult than questions on the quizzes and tests. The midterms and final are more difficult, but with the curve, you will survive. (2) The lectures have less derivations. He definitely still talks about them, but you aren\'t tested on them. (3) If you need examples, he meets for a problem session outside of class where he gives you a problem, and you can ask questions. The questions given are similar to what will be on the quizzes. (4) He is helpful in office hours. The more you go, the more he will help you because he sees that you care. You will still need to read the book for this class, which sucks, but he has made a lot of changes to make the class better.

Dr. Lemieux must have made some changes since the previous comments because I though this was an excellent class. Your grade is based off of 7 quizzes (2 of which are dropped) for 10% of the grade, two midterms and a final each at 30%. Also, if you mess up a test majorly, you can replace your score with the one you get on the next test if you score at least 20 % higher. If you do the homework, you will be well prepared for all the testing. One complaint that is often voiced about this class is that there are too many derivations and not enough examples. It's a mathy course. You need the derivations. Just do the homework, if you get stuck go to office hours cause they're helpful, and the concepts and applications will make sense.

I went into this class unsure of what to expect due to reading his Poly Ratings but it seems he has done some work to correct his earlier flaws. Homework is not graded and quizzes make up 10% of your grade, with 2 Midterms and a final each worth 30% of your grade. If you improve on your previous midterm score by a factor of 1.2 you get that previous midterm "ratcheted" up to your next midterm score. I scored a 58/100 on Midterm #2 but got an A on the final so I ended up with 2 Midterm A's and a B. While he doesn't officially curve his class an A ends at 80% so everyone effectively gets a 10% curve. Lemieux was a fair professor who listened to our feedback, when he gave out a midterm course eval and we all requested less derivations in class he moved the derivations onto blackboard to allow more time in class for other things.

Lemieux is a way better professor than this rating gives him... He's a great teacher and a harsh grader but has a fair way to deal with low class averages.

Professor Lemieux is by far the best ME professor i have had at poly and possibly the best professor ive had overall. I was scared of how he would be at the start of the quarter because he has such a bad rating but he made a lot of changes to this course. Weekly quizzes based pretty much straight off the homework, with two midterms and a final. All tests/ quizzes were fair with no suprises. Great class, great teacher you will leave the course with a great background in fluids.

As said in some of the other posts, professor Lemieux has really made some changes to this course. Quizzes are based on the homework, so if you do the homework quizzes should not be a problem. His 2 midterms were harder and his grading seemed a little harsh, but that's how it is with the majority of the ME professors I've had. Plus, his ratchet policy was awesome. (If you improved by 20% of your previous midterm score, the old one would be replaced). It is always nice when a teacher recognizes that you're trying harder and improving, and when one bad test will not determine your grade in the class. He also had weekly "tutorial" sessions where students could practice problems and ask questions. Online video solutions and derivations were posted on blackboard that also helped a ton. Overall, a great professor who really cares about his students learning the material. If you have the option of taking him, don't look at the older polyratings, look at the newer ones because he has really improved! If he's willing to give students a chance based on improvement, why shouldn't you?

Good: Professor Lemieux is an awesome teacher. The best thing about him is that he is really passionate about the material which makes all the difference in an instructor. He heavily emphasizes theory, derivations, concepts, etc in lecture which can be tedious at times but it really, really helps the understanding too. Another great thing is that he really utilizes blackboard to great effect. EVERYTHING from the class goes on blackboard (and is organized in a useful way) which makes studying for tests really straightforward. He even posted a couple of video lectures for the lengthier derivations so that we wouldn't waste too much class time. I expect that he will do more in the future. Also grading scale is 10% lower; >80%=A, >70%=B, >60%=C, >50%=D. He also does an optional study session the evening before each midterm where we usually work on last quarter's quiz for that week. It helps to give you an idea of what to expect on the quiz. Bad: The tests are REALLY, REALLY hard but he has a really sweet ratcheting grading system where you can replace a previous test score with the next one if it is increased by 20%. That allowed me to get an F on the first midterm, but still get an A in the class. It makes it so that one bad test doesn't ruin your entire quarter. Grading: Two Midterms and on Final, each worth about 30% of the grade. These three are very, very difficult tests and he is a harsh grader. But they are fair and shouldn't have any surprises if you do the homework. In addition, there are weekly quizzes on each Wednesday which are supposed to reflect the homework (usually they are exact problems from the homework). Homework is lengthy, but not collected which helps, but I seriously recommend you do the homework. If you do the homework, you will pass the class. Period. Keep in mind that the homework problems are usually much more complex than you will see on a test, but it helps with concepts that make the tests and quizzes easier. Tips: -DO the homework. I slacked off at first and my quiz scores showed it. -Take the first 3 lectures seriously. They are mostly review on units and systems of measurement, but they turn out to be very critical concepts later in the quarter. I found myself repeatedly going back to re-read those lecture notes. In all one of the best professors I've had at Poly. I would definitely take one of his classes again.

I liked Lemeiux. He was this crafty little French Canadian dude who was nice and pleasant every lecture. He's a pretty good lecturer, and his homework-based quizzes usually feel pretty fair. With that said, the little S.O.B. can be kind of sarcastic, in a dickish way. Actually, that's what I liked best about him now that I think about it. You probably should do all the homework every week and the reading helps. But I don't like words, so I got a C. Boo.

I thought that Professor Lemieux was very fair and really taught the material well. I was able to complete most the quiz and test problems by going over the lecture notes and online lectures. Go to his review session and you will probably get a better grade. It is definitely worth it. One of my favorite professors.

Professor Lemieux was definitely one of the best professors I have taken at Cal Poly. Extremely knowledgeable of the material, and clearly has made a huge effort to make the class accessible with online video lectures and worked through problems for review. He does the lecture using a tablet and a template that he fills in as he goes often asking the class for what should come next to check for understanding. If you plan on not paying attention in class then this might not be the professor for you as there were some awkward incidents of students being called out without any idea what was going on. Overall Lemieux did a great job of making this an interesting and informative course. The tests can be difficult but he has a system where if you're able to improve 20% you can replace a poor test.

Lemieux doesn't collect homework so if you're on top of your own studies that's a plus because you won't lose 10% for not hitting weekly deadlines. Midterms were both pretty easy, and involved nothing but steady state, steady flow problems (i.e. no integration). The final however, was almost completely non-steady state problems, which was a curve ball because Lemieux didn't assign or teach any non-steady state problems. The best part about Lemieux's teaching was the videos he posted on polylearn - they explained the most important and most difficult concepts very well. I didn't really learn anything in lecture though, he is not the greatest face-to-face professor in my opinion.

One of my favorite instructors. Brilliant and on ball. Well structured and helpful in office. Very keen on group participation for good impression so be sure to raise your hand once in a while. Homework is holistic review of all material and since there is only one exam, mastery of the homework corresponds to strong exam performance. Exams are mostly conceptual so spend time on homework and thumb the book. Also, he is funny about giving test questions away in class under his breath or when material is repeated so attendance and attention is rewarded. Also, exam ratcheting is very useful is you mess up a midterm.

About Lemieux: He is the nicest professor and will do anything he can to ensure that you succeed in his courses. For my class, ME 343, he held two additional optional "tutorial" sessions per week in which he would allow students to try and solve a practice problem themselves and then would walk them through it after. He was also very helpful in office hours to answer questions. Finally, for ME 343, he made use of his "ratchet" grading policy which allowed you to replace your first midterm score with the second midterm score if you do 20% better on it. I believe this policy applies for the second midterm to the final as well. About ME 343 specifically: This class is slightly intimidating at first. I thought I was going to have to put in about 20 hours per week once I saw what the material was the first week. Stick with it though, don't drop just because it seems hard -- it gets better. My class had 4 lectures per week, and we would have a quiz every week. Quizzes are worth 5% of the total grade, and he takes your top 5 quizzes out of 8 total, so it is fairly low pressure, and does well to keep you on track. Participation makes up another 5% of the grade, which is basically a PolyLearn "quiz" which says "did you read the material? Y/N". The rest of the grading is 3 exams, each worth 30%. Homework is assigned, but isn't checked -- I would recommend doing it just to stay on track, though. He also pulled some fairly similar questions from homework onto his exams. The exams are not too difficult -- 2 or 3 questions each with lots of partial credit (and the "ratchet" policy as described earlier). I enjoyed coming to class every day because everything you learn is so practical and applicable. I definitely would recommend Dr. Lemieux, he is one of my favorite professors I have had here.

Lemieux is one of the most dedicated professors I have ever had. 2 midterms, weekly quizzes (lowest 3 or 4 dropped), and weekly hw that is not turned in but covers the quiz material. Hw also was assigned with problem answers, including the extra problems he wrote himself, and solutions posted after the quiz. Most importantly he held two weekly tutorials, this means two extra hours a week where he isnt being paid. Take this dude!

Dr. Lemieux is and awesome professor. He is a great example of a professor who actually enjoys teaching and genuinely wants to help students succeed. He sees teaching as a skill that can be improved, which translates to a very effective and refined method of instruction. As others have mentioned, he puts in a lot of time outside of class making instructional videos, hosting tutorials, posting of ALL the lecture notes, ect. He is extremely transparent when it comes to the material that will be tested and what he expects from you in general. ME 343 is more overloaded than other ME classes so having a teacher like Lemieux is critical because otherwise you will drown in the amount of material you have to cover in this class. If you're someone who gets conceptual, formula based material quickly, this class will not demand much time. This school needs more teachers as dedicated as Lemieux.

Dr. Lemieux is the best professor I have ever had in my educational career. Words cannot describe him. He cares about the students, and make sure that we understand the material. He is extremely smart and knows the materials by heart ( He answers questions very fast; his mental process is very very fast). I had him for ME 341, ME 343, and cannot wait to have him for ME 444 next quarter. The entire ME department acknowledges him as the best. Chapeau monsieur Lemieux!! It is a pleasure having him as a professor. I still don't understand, and cannot believe how students throw bad comments on Polyrating!!!

Lemieux is one of my favorite professors at Cal Poly. I had him for Fluids 1 and Heat Transfer. He is a very, very good professor. He lectures clearly and thoughtfully. He is well prepared and gives lectures by writing on his tablet which is projected on the screen. This means that he is actually FACING the class while he lectures which I appreciate. He makes a point to learn most peoples' names. All of those things are the marks of a good professor. What makes Dr. Lemieux a great professor are two things: 1) He provides additional tutorial sessions in which he helps whoever shows up work through a problem or two, helping to point out key concepts etc. This was very helpful to me because I generally don't go to office hours because I don't have specific questions and this provides a scheduled time to just get a refresher. Amazing! 2) The ratcheting grading system. Lemieux has a system where you can replace a bad midterm score if the next one is 20% better than the last. This means you can get an F on the first midterm and still get an A in the class. Saved my butt twice. However, I suspect that he makes the first midterm a little extra hard to focus students on the rest of the course. Lemieux is worth using a priority to get.

Lemieux gives students a lot of opportunities to succeed. Though ME343 wasn't easy with Dr. Lemieux, his two extra Study Seminars each week (in addition to Office Hours) were great prep for the weekly quiz and midterms. Each exam was very fair--questions were very similar to the quiz and Study Seminar questions. As long as you attend lecture and the Study Seminars and stay fairly engaged, you'll be fine. HW is optional. Lemieux's grading scheme also is very helpful: I underperformed on Test 1, but had the opportunity to replace my previous test with a stronger subsequent exam. Lemieux also had a great sense of humor. It was pretty dry, but hardly condescending.

Lemieux is an absolutely wonderful professor and one of the best in the ME department. He demands a lot from his students; however he offers a ton of help both in office hours and an extra hour tutorial each week. Heat Transfer is difficult and extremely dense so if you do not read EVERYTHING in the book, then you will have a difficult time. That being said, if you put in the work there is no reason that you should not get an A.... have a superb knowledge of HT. In addition, he offers a lot of grade boosting opportunities!

Patrick Lemieux employs a very generous grading system. Unfortunately, generosity doesn't equate to being a competent lecturer. I'm content with the grade I received but all quarter long it felt like it would've never been possible to achieve. It wouldn't be the end of the world if I had to take him for another class.

This professor literally gave me daddy issues from how often he told our class he was “disappointed in us” for not reading the book

Lemieux is okay. The best part about this course was when he passed out a mid quarter review sheet for us to give feedback, and he slightly pivoted to improve based on that info. He is so smart that it is hard for him to really understand why we don't already know controls. You will definitely need to read the textbook, maybe even an extra textbook with more examples. Class is hard but manageable if you put in work.

His dorkiness rivals even that of Thorncroft, but this guy is the bomb. Really passionate about engines and very knowledgable. He is new to instructing, so he is not the smoothest lecturer, but it is worth it. If you ask a question, he won't give you a direct answer, rather he likes to stimulate your thinking process and let you figure it out yourself, but without demeaning you or making you feel stupid.

This guy is a great professor. He is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He does expect quality work out of you, especially when it comes to the labs. If you do not turn in a clear and comprehensive report he will nail you to the wall for it.

The research project is a shitload of work. Apart from that the class is okay, the material covers basic knowledge and will not provide in-depth information.

Positives: PL is very knowledgeable about internal combustion engines. He has industry experience designing them. Negatives: He isn\'t a very good teacher. When changing an assignment from what was on the syllabus, he would change it three or four times, each time getting more confusing, until even he didn\'t know what it was we were supposed to be doing. We had a homework assignment that was to be due on a friday. He then changed it to a monday, then (5 minutes later) added to that assignment a question he posed rhetorically in class the day before, then (next class session) changed it to being due the following week, with three additional problems. He frequently assigned homework to which there was no answer (in this case, calculating BSFC for a particular engine, without access to dyno or fuel consumption data. Impossible to calculate without those two things. Full Stop). When the school changed a monday schedule to a tuesday, which cancelled lab for one half of the class, he proposed rescheduling in the most inconvenient possible way. Oh, and for lab the first week, he didn\'t know when it met, so half of the crashers were screwed straight off the bat. If you\'re taking ME 444, you\'ll have Lemieux, so prepare for his disorganization early and you\'ll be fine.

As others have already said about him, Lemieux is very enthusiastic about his class and the topics. He is very knowledgeable about all wind turbines and is very connected to the wind turbine industry. He cannot teach though. He has know idea how bad a teacher he is and there is a huge communication problem. We were never sure what he wanted out of our projects or what to expect from his tests. Also, between ferlough days, guest lectures (four or five over the quarter) and class presentation (each week a team gave an hour lecture) he didn\'t do all that much teaching. The class was not what the class description said it would be and learned only one chapter out of the book we bought for the class. All in all I was very dissatisfied with the class as a hole and Lemieux as a teacher.

What else is there to say? Fine person, nothing interesting. Class was meh... Blah, blah, blah... Fine person.

Lemieux is the man. He figured out pretty early on that we didn't have a very extensive fluids background and adapted to ensure that every one of us was on the same page (there was only like 8 of us). He is dedicated to making sure every one of his students succeeds, and you don't find that in a lot of professors at this school. We had a few homework assignments that were super straightforward as long as you paid attention in class, one in class midterm that was way too long to finish in an hour, and a take home final. Lemieux saw the grades on the midterm and realized he had put too many questions on there, I mean he only teaches this class once a year so I really can't blame the guy. Would highly recommend this class, especially if it's with Lemieux. If you're 21 btw ask about going to happy hour he might take you to Milestone at the end of the quarter.