ARCH271 | PlanetTerp

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Wayne Curtis ARCH271 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/07/2025	In general, this class isn't the worst, but it's definitely not my favorite elective I've taken. Going to class itself is really boring because Dr. Curtis just reads off of a paper, but he's a nice enough guy and he likes to talk to his students before class if you're open to having a conversation. Workload is pretty light, just three projects that aren't super difficult, although sometimes the instructions were a little weird so I recommend you get clarification on those. There are also 4 quizzes, one for each class module, which aren't bad at all because they are open note and unlimited time. You don't always have to go to class but there are graded guest lecturers sometimes that you have to go to. Overall it's pretty boring but not the worst and you'll probably get an A if you put in minimal effort.
Wayne Curtis ARCH271 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/12/2024	Easy class, show up for like the first 6 lectures, make an impression and then dip out. His packback are literally counting for words, the projects are easy and the quizzes are all online. The final itself is the quizzes so just study those up and you should be fine. Be careful about the sylabus tho. There is a thing where if you miss 3 classes you can get kicked from the class but I know people that didn't attend more than 2 and should be fine.
Wayne Curtis ARCH271 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/26/2023	class isnt bad but lectures are useless. he brings in some decent guest lecturers, 1-2 group presentations/writing assignments. Weekly AI-graded discussion posts based on readings, weekly quizzes on readings and lectures. posted slides are disorganized but manageable, no online resources for help

Wayne Curtis
ARCH271

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/07/2025

In general, this class isn't the worst, but it's definitely not my favorite elective I've taken. Going to class itself is really boring because Dr. Curtis just reads off of a paper, but he's a nice enough guy and he likes to talk to his students before class if you're open to having a conversation. Workload is pretty light, just three projects that aren't super difficult, although sometimes the instructions were a little weird so I recommend you get clarification on those. There are also 4 quizzes, one for each class module, which aren't bad at all because they are open note and unlimited time. You don't always have to go to class but there are graded guest lecturers sometimes that you have to go to. Overall it's pretty boring but not the worst and you'll probably get an A if you put in minimal effort.

Wayne Curtis
ARCH271

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
12/12/2024

Easy class, show up for like the first 6 lectures, make an impression and then dip out. His packback are literally counting for words, the projects are easy and the quizzes are all online. The final itself is the quizzes so just study those up and you should be fine. Be careful about the sylabus tho. There is a thing where if you miss 3 classes you can get kicked from the class but I know people that didn't attend more than 2 and should be fine.

Wayne Curtis
ARCH271

Expecting an A
Anonymous
10/26/2023

class isnt bad but lectures are useless. he brings in some decent guest lecturers, 1-2 group presentations/writing assignments. Weekly AI-graded discussion posts based on readings, weekly quizzes on readings and lectures. posted slides are disorganized but manageable, no online resources for help

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