Best teacher ever! The notes are very clear and he is very clear on what you need to study for the exam especially if you listen in class. The first were exams were very easy and had an average in the 70's. The final had a lot to study for and probably had an average in the 60's which is still good for a University course.Highly recommend this prof

Absolutely amazing! His examples are great, and he adds really memorable details and important information. He also gives hints at what concepts are important for the exam. Highly recommend him!

Meillleur professeur que j'ai eu à l'université ! Très clair et passionné par la biologie et par l'intérêt des étudiants à apprendre. Il apporte beaucoup d'exemples et anecdotes interessantes. Il est facile de l'écouter et d'apprendre avec ce professeur.

C'est explication sont clair. Il répond bien aux questions. Ces examens sont durs et précis

Amazing prof, extremely helpful when you email him. Such a nice guy, funny and knows what hes doing. Dont study 1 day before the midterms like I did, bad idea. The final exam has a lot of material covered so get studying ASAP

Nicest prof ever. He's great at explaining everything and his midterms and exam are very fair. He's funny and really knows what he's talking about. I would definitely recommend taking his class, he's amazing.

Un des meilleurs enseigants que j'ai eu. Ces exemples sont très pertinentes et ses attentes sont claires.

tres bon prof! il explique sa matière. la correction des examens ne fait pas toujours justice, mais j'ai eu bcp plus pire comme prof de bio (petit-turcotte). c'est pas tres facile de predire a quoi il s'attend comme reponse dans ces examens

Obsede avec ses poissons-plats mais un merveilleux prof qui veux que ces étudiants réussissent! Trop gentil, répond bien aux questions, donne des points extra aux examens aux cas ou que les correcteurs/TA font erreurs!

Just know your powerpoint slides and it's an easy-ish A

Il est un excellent prof de Bio. Ca parait qu'il aime ce qu'il fait et il adore partager sa passion avec nous. Tu sais toujours à quoi t'attendre de lui.

Tres interessant et comique :) jadore qu'il captive les aspects visuels en incluant des videos pertinant :)

Excellent prof! Il est vraiment passionné de ce qu'il enseigne! Ses cours deviennent longs parfois mais il fait souvent des blagues ici et là et ça rend le cours plus intéressant :) Il est très sympathique et toujours prêt à répondre à tes questions à son bureau ou par courriel. Ses examens sont difficiles mais il s'agit juste de bien étudier!

Good teacher, always available to answer questions, evaluations are relatively easy as long as you study.

In all, a very good professor. He makes the material very interesting and includes relevant videos that keep the class interesting. He answers questions and replies to emails promptly. His classes are never dull. I recommend this class for anyone who needs to take Biology. His tests are built on the sections of the notes he refers to, no surprises.

Really good prof. Highly reccomend his class. Even though the corrections done on the exam are not always Just, his bonus points make up for It? Besides That prof Is ALWAYS available for help no matter what. Really patient guy, and wants his students to really succeed. One of the best profs. Highly reccomend. No need for textbook.

Excellent professeur. Il vulgarise très bien la matière. J'ai beaucoup appris dans ce cours de biologie.

awesome prof, made every lecture fun and energetic.

Passionate about what he teaches, interesting class, pretty straight forward about what we'll be tested on, bit of a tough class but if you pay attention then you know what you're in for. Very personal with his students.

Prof vraiment intéressant et centré sur sa matière. Il est très professionnel et sait s'adapter à ses étudiants. Très bonnes explications. Matières des examens centrés sur les détails. C'est un excellent prof de biologie :)

Class is fun but midterms are hell! They tell you to understand everything in class yet all he wants are the ''mots clés'' which is nonsense

Really nice prof. You should go see him during office hours. For the class, you have to know the slides by heart and the key words. Midterms and final are horrible though, they can really destroy you because if you don't explain it the way it was written in the slides, you're screwed. Again, don't forget mot-cles!

Favorite Teacher to date! I actually look forward to going to his classes. His multiple questions can be pretty tricky, but his development questions are often things he spent a long time teaching. Listened well in class and only studied 3 hours in total for the mid term exam and passed with a good grade!

Great teacher, great class (if you like Bio). He's really involved in what he's teaching.

Great class with what I would call the best prof !

He is really passionnate about his job and cares for his students.

tough grader, tough tests

Il est fantastique! Très passionné! Je recommande ce cours à tout le monde! Vous devez tout de même concentrer et bien étudier pour passer. Il est très claire, précis et donnes de nombreux exemples. Matière dans l'examen est directement lié aux cours en classe. Il poste les notes sur Blackboard et les enregistrement du cours.

I took this class knowing that I was going to struggle through it bc it wasn't in my native language (English), but Chapleau always posted the recorded lectures and assured me that I could answer midterms and exams in EnglishFrench. He's passionate about what he teaches, lectures are long but can be interesting, and he bell curves! Best prof ever.

Professor Chapleau is amazing! He's got a great sense of humour and an obvious passion for biology. As a professor, he cares about the students and his bell curves are golden. The TAs are tough graders though, so make sure you study well and pay attention in class! If he spends a lot of time talking about something, it's probably on the test.

Questions are more application-based. He wants to you understand the concept and doesn't put too much emphasis on memorization. Personally struggled initially (FI student), but he's very approachable and helped me to understand how I could improve. Definitely glad I took this as my course in french.

Very passionate about the subject. Made me want to learn more and to do well in his class. Lectures are always fun. He seems to really care about the students and does everything he can to make sure they do well.

Chapleau was a great prof. The way he explains things in class is very clear and he makes sure that you understand. However I didn't have much interest in the class, the subjects covered weren't particularly interesting to me. Also he does hint a lot at whats going to be on the test, so attend lectures!

This professor is amazing. His lectures are interesting and he is super engaging as a teacher. Pay attention to his examples, they are without fail the bulk of his examination material, he'll also give you hints. You defintely do not need to go to his lectures, because he posts the podcasts.

A+ He is very knowledgeable about the topic and often uses his own experience in the field as examples. His lectures are well prepared and he's fun to listen to, he doesn't just read off of the slides. By my favorite of two teachers since middleschool. The tests aren't that hard if you study, but watch out for trick wording. Would retake the class.

Very enthusiastic and passionate professor whoever the exams and final are corrected based on a very strict word bank

Meilleur prof!! Excellent! Best! Extraordinaire! Concepts are essentials! Professor Chapleau is always there to answer emails and answer questions to help students

Absolutely amazing prof; very passionate about the subject. I found the material to be really interesting. The TAs were quite hard on us, and they definitely make you work for it. Pay close attention to the lectures, take notes on what he says that isn't on the slides. As an FI student, his speed and accent were difficult but you get used to it.

Absolutely LOVED his classes! Chapleau made me want to study more and be more involved. Studied a lot and did really well in my exams. Would recommend it to anyone interested even ever so slightly in Biology. Need to memories a lot of the key words as mentioned below but also really need to understand the concepts. Finished the class with 80%.

His class is not extremely hard but just be ready to put the work in. He does look for key words in his exams but is not unreasonable as some people have suggested. The words he looks for are essential to have a good understanding of the material. With some good studying it's possible to do very well in his class. Finished with a 94%

As a French Immersion student, I was nervous taking Biology in French but Chapleau is very clear and his lectures are not boring. His exams are fair , make sure you study the examples he provides in class. He also posts lecture recordings so listen to them again before the midterms and exams

Best prof I had in my first year!! Incredible lectures (even if you're not that interested in biology), lots of picturesvideo examples to aid in his explanation. However, to do very well, you MUST take your own notes since not everything he says is on the slides. For the tests: UNDERSTAND the material, don't just memorize.

Great prof! I absolutely loved him. Very clear when he teaches and his passion just shines through his lectures. Would definitely recommend!

Dr. Chapleau connait vraiment son sujet et est vraiment dynamique. Il explique toujours les concepts à l'aide de 3 exemples pour être certain que l'on comprend bien en plus de répondre rapidement à ses courriels. Il affiche la structure des examens sur blackboard et indique quels chapitres étudier. Il est juste dans sa façon de corriger les examens

He's so passionate about everything he talks about. It makes his class a lot more interesting than it would have been otherwise. Exams are pretty straightforward, lots of multiple choice questions. The textbook is humongous and pretty useless.

Amazing prof! Best I've had first year. His midterms are very easy if you took proper notes during the class. Passed with a 95!

Francois knows what he's talking about!!

Funny lectures. He really knows his stuff and he's immensely passionate. I rarely get bored during his classes. He's pretty clear on what he wants on his midterms. Doesn't try to fail you.

Great teacher. Really seems to be passionate about the content of the course.

Il est le meilleur professeur que vous aurez!!! Il est passionné, il te dit exactement ce qui va être sur le test et il est très clair et facile à suivre. Il est tout simplement incroyable. Tu ne vas jamais t'ennuyé dans ses cours. Inutile de dire que je reprendrais ce cours sans hésitation.

J'ai adoré Dr. Chapleau ! Il est vraiment intéressent et passionner pas sa matière. Gros cours quand même, examen long et un peu difficile. Besoin de beaucoup d'étude. Je reprend son cours n'importe quand :D He really care for his students ! :)

Il est passionné pour la biologie et l'environnement. Il fait beaucoup de liens avec l'actualités et avec beaucoup d'exemples. Assurez vous d'être bien organisé et de vous tenir à date dans vos choses. Les labos sont très facile et aide incommensurablement à la moyenne. Le cours sert de connaissance générale, afin de mieux comprendre la science.

The teacher is great you need to take notes though and go to class because things he mentions in class once or twice will be on the exams. He is fair but if you study two days in advance you won't do good. He talks quite fast but is super interesting and funny. I strongly recommend this teacher.

You have to understand to have good grade and exam are not super easy. He is really passionate by biology. Best teacher of my semester.

C'est un très bon professeur. Ne pas sous-estimer l'usage du manuel (qui devient utile surtout pour les examens). Les détails sont assez importants pour le cours. Le cours est beaucoup plus intéressant grâce à son énergie positive face à la matière. Bref, très bon professeur.

Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Take notes in class (I recommend printing the ppts 6 a page and taking notes around them). Know EVERYTHING on the ppts and his explanations/anecdotes, and you'll do great (you really need to know details though)! As an immersion student, he was easy to understand. Only used the textbook for the practice mcqs.

Bon proffeseur, il connait bien sa matière et nous la transmet bien. Si vous reviser vos notes vous aurez de bonne notes garantie.

He is an extremely nice and passionate prof, but I found that his exams were hard. There is a lot of detail to know and his style of teaching is very different from the norm, and I personally found it very hard to focus in his class because of it. Nice guy, but be sure to know EVERYTHING that's on his slides and write down what he says in class.

This was by far my favourite prof, he is amazing. It's important to go to class, his tests are composed of everything seen in class, I didn't find the need to use the textbook. I would definitely recommend this prof and take more of his classes, he is amazing.

Great prof. There are MANY chapters to study for the final so start studying as soon as the second midterm has passed. Posts his lectures online so that's good but there's no video. Ppts have words missing.. He posts the ones with the words after a bit but don't count on that, just attend class because sometimes they're posted too late. GREAT PROF!

Very passionate prof and definitely here to help. You will need to study for the exams.

Vraiment un bon prof

son cours est très intéressant! il parle très vite, mais si tu poses des questions, il va t'aider assurément. je vous conseille de prendre ce cours, mais vous allez avoir besoin d'étudier pour les examens, ils contiennent beaucoup de matière

I absolutely loved this class, and the teacher! M. Chapleau gives amazing lectures, is so passionate about his material and great at communicating it. Power points are extremely useful, the textbook is not necessary. Exams are pretty basic, you know what to expect. This was my favorite class by far, I would definitely take it again!!

hes so cute like a lil old grandpa he's so nice and cute and ssooooooooooooo passionate about the stuff he teaches! its all so fascinating!

He is a really good prof. Truly cares about his students and answers his emails super fast. Be prepared to take a lot of notes. Lectures are interesting because of his passion of the subject. The multiple choice questions can be tricky, you need to study in advance. The PowerPoints alone are not enough you need to take a lot of notes.

The most passionate prof ever. He knows his stuff and is very respected. He's happy to be there and really wants you to pass his class. Bit of a heavy class but hey it's Bio. He podcasts each and every class. Didn't buy the book. Great prof !

Wow. un vrai professeur passionné, enthousiaste, énergique. Dans une classe de 400 élèves, il répond aux questions et il VEUT que nous réussissions. Il met tout, mais vraiment TOUT, sur Blackboard. Étudier en écoutant ses balados est un plaisir. Il est inspirant, attentif et relit même les concepts avec des exemples personelles de sa vie! 100%

He is a really good teacher. Not boring at all. Lectures are fun and easy to understand. He gives a lot of hints of what is going to be on the exams so pay attention to those!

Really good prof, just hate how he bashes religion but other than that, he is a good teacher. Do not buy the textbook however, it is useless.

Maybe you'll find him weird at the beginning because he talks a lot about fish, but damn you will learn so much crazy stuff! To be honest you don't really need to go in class, everything is recorded. But don't study at the last minute, 'cause there's a lot of things. It's not hard, but you need to understand. Tests can be tricky.

Un très bon prof, très impassioné et alors facile à écouter. Ses diapos sont assez alors vous n'avez pas besoin du manuel de cours

My favorite prof ever, he's very clear and interesting, knows his material and his lectures are interesting :)

He really was an awesome teacher! He always had an example for every concept in the course which made it very to understand and study.

There is a LOT to cover. But his lectures are funny and great to listen to. He is very passionate and he cares about making sure you know your stuff. Don't buy the book. You don't need it. Read his slides and listen to his podcasts, show up for class and ask questions.

Super passionate about what he teaches and uses tons of examples. Don't buy the textbook, you won't use it at all. Go to the lectures, he tells you in detail about what will be on the exams. If you can't make it, they're all recorded as podcasts. Awesome prof!!

Favourite prof! He explains things very well and emphasizes the things that are important and will be on the exam. Content is straightforward and I love how he focuses on general concepts rather than pointless details. If you speak french then definitely take this course over bio1130 with Houseman!

Chapleau is the most amazing prof I've ever had. He is very inspirational and wants his students to succeed. However, you do have do meet him halfway by trying to understand the material by yourself before going to see him for help. He uses tons of examples, which illustrates the concepts very well. This guy will make you fall in love with biology!

He's passionate about what he's teaching, so when he's giving a lecture, the lack of monotony alone gets you engaged and ready to learn. He gives out indications on what will be on the exam, so write it down when he gives hints. He gives lots of examples too, which helped me learn way better than just focusing on the theory.

BEST PROF AT UOTTAWA BY FAR. He is super passionate about what he's teaching and it definitely comes across in his lectures. Make sure to take a lot of notes and listen to the podcasts again if you need to, he covers everything really thoroughly. Barely needed the textbook. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. LOVE HIM

En gros, j'ai aimé le cours. Il est passionné par la matière et ça paraît. Vraiment, le seul point faible de la classe c'est que ses examens porte majoritairement sur des petits détails vu en classe... De plus, dans la description de cours, ils disent que la matière est faite pour ceux n'ayant pas de background en biologie, ce qui est faux...

This prof is the most likeable guy I've ever met, I would take any class he teaches! Bio1530 is super easy if you like biology and if you show up to class.

Le meilleur professeur que j'ai eu de toute ma vie. Ses cours sont EXCELLENTS!!! Il inclus plusieurs exemples et beaucoup de photos dans ses Powerpoints ce qui facilite l'assimilation de la matière. Assiste au cours, prend de bonnes notes, relie tes notes, écoute les podcasts et tu vas bien réussir. Il est drôle, respectueux et gentil.

Super great prof, very fair exams and easy to listen to!!

Great prof! My science-y friends highly recommended him, and he gave a solid introductory course. Very tough class if you did the minimum of science in high school, but a really good teacher who made it worthwhile. Gave extra marks to compensate for correction errors, and was very clear with expectations.

Dr. Chapleau is such funny prof. He's very enthusiastic about what he does, and he's very respectful and knowledgeable. The intro to bio class content is so boring, but he makes it something a little easier for you. He tells you exactly what to study for midterms and he will almost never deviate from that. Focus in class, and you'll be fine.

Amazing teacher, very clear and knowledgeable. You can tell he knows what he's talking about and loves to do what he does. Highly recommended for first years !!! Biology is now my favourite subject.

Great Prof!!

Knowledgeable, enthusiastic

I literally switched my program to Biology because of him. He made me fall in love with Biology. Awesome prof, a real gem.

Chapleau is a great prof! He's so obviously passionate about his field of study which makes it very enjoyable to learn from him. Lectures are not mandatory, but highly encouraged, as he often uses examples from his lectures in his midterms and final.

Chapleau is hands down the best prof out there. His lectures are amazing because he's passionate about what he's teaching. Taking good notes is really important because his midterms and final are based on what he says, not whats on the powerpoints. There's no assignments other than labs. So happy I got the chance to have him as a prof.

Huge fish guy, loves his fish. All around good prof, makes you care about what he's saying. Exams aren't easy, but he gives a 5% mark boost for "possible marking error and variance in TA marking". I'd take one of his classes again.

Really great prof. Exams are tough but offers bonus marks for possible marker errors. Loves his fish too!

Really great prof, he is passionate about what he teaches (especially anything involving fish) and he got a big round of applause after every lecture. Would recommend.

BEST BIO CLASS BY FAR, the prof is just amazing. Wants student to do well and provides all knowledge and tools to do so. Gives easy to understand examples and exams are super super fair (unlike bio 1140) Makes 830 classes so much fun, you will not regret taking this course

Bring coffee to his morning classes... I ended up sleeping in half of them because of the lights are dimmed and he has a VERY soothing voice. Great prof though, he has fair exams and adds bonus marks. Study, understand the concepts and be able to explain them with his examples. TAKE GOOD NOTES

Very good teacher, his classes are always interesting and he has such a passion for the course and material he covers. Some lectures can be boring depending on the material but most of the year you will find yourself engaged with what he says. DO attend class if you want to do good on the exam and do take good notes. Midterm marking is precise

One of the best lecturers I've ever heard, easily captivates the audience and the only class this semester I felt compelled to attend, that being said he posts all slides and audio of him talking online so its really not necessary. This man loves fish and its hilarious. Tests are marked on the harder side.

Best professor I've ever had. The course is pretty fair, expectations are clear, and the content associated with the course can be hilarious. Pay attention during lectures and take notes and you'll be perfectly suited for the exams. Bonus: You'll learn to love flatfish.

Amazing! He is passionate about what he teaches which motivates students to pay attention. Rarely used the textbook; most of the test content was based on what was taught during class. A lot of the information is not on the PPTS (slides are very general) so listen well & take really good notes. Actually enjoyed his lectures. Highly recommend!

An incredible prof who is very genuine and happy to teach. Lectures contain examples that aren't in the slides that will appear on midterms and exams so attend lecture! The material is reminiscent of high school biology so it's not too difficult but there's a large volume of material to study.

He gave a lot of extra extra points especially for Hardy Weinberg modules. Great guy; TAKE NOTES IN CLASS! super accessible

Im halfway through 3rd year, and still looking back at how amazing his lectures were. In first semester of first year, I took his teaching style for granted. Its only after that I realized how much of a gem he is.

This prof is amaazing! For every concept he teaches, he provides many cool examples! This man is so knowledgable about this course and FISH. He made me fall in love with this class. His exams are fair and only tests you on things he says in class. The key to an A+ is so listen to his podcasts word for word because he requires specific responses.

A very boring subject which is more of a personal qualm than anything against the prof. Very engaging and interesting lectures though it does all seem to eventually dissolve into memorizing tons of definitions and events before the mid terms and final

very good and fair prof. cares about his students, however it is very difficult to score good marks on the midterms/exams as the ta's are difficult to please. highly recommend.

Engaging and interesting prof. Midterms are a bit tricky as the TAs who mark exclusively look for keywords, but he tries to compensate by giving some boosts. The exam was ridiculously easy and he even gave boosts on that. I recommend this prof greatly, as he really does care for the success of students.

Very fluffy human. Go talk to him if he can because he will make your life much easier through his explanation. His podcasts are super useful and his slideshows give you everything you need.

Professor Chapleau is fantastic professor especially for a first year class like biology. He explains everything really well and adds many real world examples to make sure everyone gets the concepts. Studying is super important in this class along with taking your own notes of what he says because he usually tests on that and his notes.

I absolutely recommend this professor. Hes the best. Two midterms and a final. The MC is a bit tough, but if you study youll do well. Be consise in your written answers. Doesnt use textbook; records lectures; clear in his expectations. If you want to succeed, write down good notes during the lectures, and just study those. Hes so awesome!

Absolute legend of a prof. Crown jewel of the bio department. To all first years, enjoy what biology really is all about with him while you can; 1140 with turcotte will just be brutal.

Great prof, but don't be fooled by the fact that he records the audio to his lectures; go to class. A lot of the material on exams isn't on the powerpoints, you have to be there to get the link between the powerpoint and what he's saying.

Best prof I've had so far at uOttawa. Excellent lectures and very fair midterms. Posts everything on BrightSpace (including videos) and is super accessible outside of class. Highly recommend using his podcasts to study and not just the slides.

Hands down best prof. He loves fish and is a total dork about it. Super chill and his lectures were just so fascinating. If you love animals and evolution, you'll love this class. Exams were easy and he even gives a bonus for "TA errors". Gave a 7% bonus to everyone for the final. Real gem.

Un des meilleurs professeurs que j'ai eu de tout mon bac. Passionné par son sujet et super bon enseignant! Il faut absolument aller au cours car 50% de son examen est sur ce qu'il DIT et DÉMONTRE en classe. Réécouter les balados des cours aide ÉNORMÉMENT pour l'étude.

By far one of the best bio prof I've had! His exams are reasonable if you study well in advance, and he takes them up in class too. He usually says more than what's on the slide shows, so anything he says is far game for the exams. With that being said, quite a few of his questions on the exams are from examples he talks about in class.

This prof is actually too blessed. Literally curves every exam (we got a 10% boost when the class avg was already higher than other courses). I honestly don't know how you can take this class with Chapleau and not get at least a 98.

Loves fish- will tell you about his studies, and he relates it to the material which is super great! Makes podcasts of his lectures, but still, GO TO CLASS. Exams are based entirely on what he says in lecture, the textbook is supplementary.

This was a very interesting class and a very interesting professor. Beware though, many things that are said in class ae vital in the exams and he doesn't tend to refer to the textbook. Loved his lecturing and loved the fish!

Amazing prof. He's very caring and gives out so many hints about what to look out for on the exams. Exam content is based on what he says in class so make sure you listen to all his lectures.

You don't need to attend class, but you will want to! He makes every class very interesting... material only gets boring near the final. He makes learning easy! He records lectures. It's an easy pass and he is a sweet guy. The grade you get depends on your TA for the midterms. Final was an easy pass!

Please please please appreciate this professor and enjoy his class because that is the only happiness you will get before you have to face the devil of Petit-Turcotte in BIO1140. He is an amazing professor and knows how to teach biology the right way. Truly loved his class.

Great prof! he's eccentric (weird yet funny love for fishes) and passionate about what he teaches. Lectures were never boring for me. The class of BIO1530 is kinda heavy but he recordes podcasts and is always available. Get ready to read though and make sure you understand the theory, if so you can pass with a great mark!

If you love anatomy with a passion, this class is for you. Very heavy as an elective, but very interesting course material. There's a 3 hour lab per week - if you want to succeed the lab exams with a good grade, extra time spent in the lab is required. All the tests were fair, but don't underestimate them. EXCELLENT, honest and caring professor.

Chapleau is great! His classes are very interesting and his passion for the subject is clearly evident. Gives lots of bonus marks as well. Only negative is that this was his first time teaching the english course and some test questions were unclear and not all material was conveyed as effectively as it could have been.

Great prof who loves fish and makes his lectures very interesting. Also, his exams were very fair. Pretty much everything that he says during the lecture will be on the exam (or at least whatever he spends the most time on). No tricks and very straight forward marking scheme and he sometimes adds an extra 10% to your exam grade. Highly recommended!

My favorite class first year! Chapleau often brought weird specimens along in his bag to show the class and made his lectures as interesting as possible. Would take another class with him any day!

Chapleau is such a sweet and quirky man! I loved coming to his class and listening to all of his stories. His tests were fair, and he told us what to expect on them. You can tell he is passionate about the subject, and he was happy to answer questions outside of class. He made first semester really enjoyable for me!

AMAZING prof!! Made the topic a lot more enjoyable and is truly passionate about what he teaches. Midterms and final are based on lectures - he posts podcasts and powerpoints so take thorough notes to do well in his course! Is very funny, caring, and is easily accessible outside class. Would definitely take him again!

CHAPLEAU IS A BABEEE, super fun lectures, he is very clear about what will be on the exams and the course is pretty easy if you study a bit or read the textbook. Super interesting cause he uses his real life experiences with biology to teach

only bio prof so far that made bio enjoyable! he's just the sweetest man and is sooo knowledgeable. This class is an easy A if you go back and listen to his podcasts word for word

Amazing prof, interesting class. You don't really need the textbook, other than for further explanations in the event that you missed something in class. Absolutely cannot skip class, what is on the pptx is not sufficient. The key words are super important for the midterms and the final.

Chapleau is my favourite prof in university. He is so kind and super into animal biology which is funny. He has so many weird stories about his field experience as a biologist but honestly thats what makes him so likeable. Also records his audio from his lectures which is so amazing come test time. He wants you to do well which is unique here..

Best professor I've had so far, the guy literally got a standing ovation at the end. Also probably the easiest course I took so far. I RECOMMEND this guy is a real 10/10

So sweet and funny! Transitioning from high school to univesity science is hard, and he's the first uni prof to actually give the class study tips and advice. Take good notes in class, and use those key words on exams (lots of memorizing). Very caring and wants all his students to succeed. No assignments, just midterms.

His lectures are more entertaining than television. Hes very funny and you can really see the passion he has for what he teaches (especially when its about fish). The only thing to be aware of is that he goes on on interesting tangents that will be on the exam. He barely wastes time with the lectures. He also posts them which is awesome.I love him

Makes lectures interesting with his amazing sense of humor and examples (his examples will be on the exams so make sure to go to class or get these examples from friends). Also gives hints about content of exams and seems like a really fair guy overall who actually wants his students to succeed.

This prof is absolutely amazing. I realized how amazing he was when I was studying for the second midterm and I realized that I had retained 90% of the content he taught in the lectures. Of course I had listened to his podcasts but I only had to listen to them once. His slides and examples are very clear and memorable.

C'est le meilleur prof que tu peux avoir en 1ere année

He is an awesome professor! Super engaging, and very approachable. His midterms/exams are totally based off his lectures, so if you go to class then they will be very easy to study for. Would definitely recommend!

Chapleau is one of the best profs at uOttawa. He cares about his students and wants them to succeed (he curves too!) He keeps lectures interesting with videos and demos and is passionate about what he teaches (ESPECIALLY fish). Go to class or listen to the podcasts, his examples WILL be on the exams. Honestly, 11/10 recommend this course with him.

This professor actually cares about teaching and wants you to get something out of his lectures. You have to actually attend class because the professor tests not only on powerpoint material but spoken material as well. A good guy overall though.

I really enjoyed his class! All the lectures are recorded and posted online along with the powerpoint used in class (attend class anyways). I didn't use the textbook at all. His class notes and lectures is all you need to succeed. He also add 5% -10% on to each exam grade to cancel out possible marking errors by TAs. He often talks about fish...

He is a really good teacher but all of his tests/midterms are based on the stuff done in class, not the powerpoints. you have to go to class to be able to pass the midterms/final because he gives examples that are not on powerpoint. Gives bonus marks which helps if you do not do very well. do not buy the textbook was not any help/did not use

Chapleau is a really passionate guy. His lectures are quite interesting and he really cares for the subject of biology. He does hint at possible test questions. Having said that, I found his tests to be extremely hard; especially his multiple choice. He posts podcasts of all his lectures giving you leeway to miss class. Fair, but tough course...

Best professor I've had this year, even though I didn't really like biology. You could tell he cared about his subject matter and his students doing well. I went to talk to him for help with exam preparation at it was incredibly helpful. I suggest going early in the year to talk too I'm about what he wants on midterms / study notes.

François Chapleau is an amazing prof, the class is very content heavy but if you keep on top of your studying and give yourself enough time to study you should do just fine! His exams are pretty difficult and the multiple choices are tricky with little details. He somehow makes the class interesting.

The best biology teacher in this whole damn university. Bottom line, you wanna pass with bio 1130 and find a love for biology, take this course with Dr. Chapleau. The feedbacks are great, the exams are easy of you prepare and TAKE GOOD NOTES IN CLASS. P.S - you gonna learn a lot about fishes ��

He is a great professor in my opinion. I did not attend the majority of lectures, which was a mistake on my part as he provides a lot of info from his lectures alone. The good thing is that he records all of his lectures, and posts them online. The only marks you receive are from midterms, labs and finals.

Honestly the best prof. He's very thorough during lectures and adds info that isn't on the slides so it's important to attend lectures. Very clear on what he wants you to know for the midterms and final. Textbook is recommended as a resource but not required. Obviously wants his students to succeed. Also very passionate about fish.

-Makes you work for an A+ but is completely possible. You must understand most of the concepts and know how to apply them, and obviously memorize as well

Make sure to attend class and take good notes. Exams are mostly based off of lecture notes. Great prof, and the lectures are very interesting and packed with information.

Lectures were great at beginning of semester, got a little boring towards the end. Overall, awesome guy. Reuses questions from old midterms. Multiple choice questions were weirdly worded, long answer questions were weirdly graded. No homework, and relatively information light. Annoying testing, average course, great prof.

Dr Chapleau is an amazing professor, he is very passionate about his field and his lectures are very interesting. He is well respected and always around to give you feedback and help you succeed. He is very devoted to his students and is hands down an amazing teacher, I highly recommend him if you're looking for a biology prof.

Make you sure attend class and take notes since that is mainly what the exams are based off on. The TAs mark the exams pretty hard, so make sure to be specific in your answers. He is a really nice teacher and he also LOVES talking about fishes.

Chapleau is one of the best profs at uOttawa! His lectures are engaging and his exam questions are taken straight from his slides, which he posts online (he will even tell you exactly which slides to study from for each midterm). If you go to class and take decent notes, you can easily get an A+. He also boosts the class 5-10% for each midterm.

Chapleau is a prof that goes above and beyond for students. You can tell he is passionate about the material and wants you to learn. He is always cracking jokes and makes lectures easy to understand and enjoyable. The lectures are all recorded so you can skip every class and get an A+. He also gives bonus marks on every midterm and the final!

Hands down the best educator I have ever had. My schedule never worked with his office hours but he always made time to see me. He is passionate (especially about fish) and it really makes the class an enjoyable experience. Do NOT take this man for granted--he cares so greatly for all his students&looked so happy at the exam, smiling at everyone:)

Best Professor in University, very passionate about what he teaches!!! If you put the effort you can easily get an A+. Listen to his podcasts and write everything he says. A lot of time and energy but definitely worth it!

He's great

HIs lectures are a lot of fun. The issue is that the tests are harder than you think. He gives a lot of free marks so it makes up for it. Overall great guy, not exactly a bird course for a science credit if that is what you are thinking.

Easily best prof I've ever had. No need for textbook, slides and notes are sufficient. With that being said, you need to show up to lectures and take down notes. Examples he spends most time on ARE going to be on the tests. His podcasts are a great way to prepare for tests.

A man with a voice more soothing than Bob Ross. A blessing? You might ask. But beware, for it is so easy to be trapped under the spell of that majestic tone and fall asleep, only to find yourself waking up at the end of lecture - disappointed of yourself, for missing out that comforting vocal. But wait! There's a podcast online, an ASMR unmatched o

Great guy, very french, who loves fish. Don't buy the textbook, I never opened it. Labs are a joke so easy mark boosters. His midterms/exam are multiple choice + short and long answer questions. He gives trick questions so read carefully! Lots to memorize, so study in advance, it's not a class you can cram for (from someone who tends to cram...).

Chapleau is a great guy who makes the class interesting and engaging. Take detailed notes of the examples he goes over in class because they WILL be on the midterms and exams. Not a bird course but you are guaranteed a good mark if you make the effort and attend the lectures.

Chapleau is an amazing prof! He makes lectures engaging and interesting and it is clear that he cares about his students. If you go to class, pay attention, and take careful notes of what he says, you are guaranteed to do well. Highly recommend taking a class with him throughout your time at the university.

Show up to every lecture and take detailed notes. Use a laptop! All the plebs with notebooks won't be able to catch up with this G of a prof. Pay attention, he literally tells you what examples are important and they WILL show on the exam. Don't bother with a textbook, just know his lecture notes AND what he says are crucial to pass.

Make sure to take notes during the lectures.

Great prof

A well known LEGEND. Not many people dislike going to his class! He is VERY intelligent and can answer any biological type question. In addition, Chapleau has an amazing sense of humour and is very fair, so be prepared for a good time! One noteworthy detail is that the second midterm is much harder than the first so don't get too comfortable!

I LOVE CHAPLEAU!! I am in Biology, and taking his class made me love the subject even more. The second midterm was super hard, though the final was a lot easier than what I was expecting. He is a great guy. Take notes in class, because what he says is just as important as whats on the slides.

Best bio prof in the world :)

He's an amazing prof! Lectures were interesting and you could tell that he is passionate about biology (especially fish). Study everything that is on the slides and everything he says, including examples. Final exam was a breeze, but was VERY content heavy; we had to know all 18 chapters seen over the semester. Definitely NOT a bird course!

Great lecturer, providing very detailed examples to help with understanding. Generally a difficult first year course b/c tests are heavy on short answer questions and his grading criteria are VERY specific. You have to take good notes and make sure you thoroughly understand all big examples enough to be able to write about their specific details

funniest man i have ever met, literally not one bad thing to say. a million good things. uottawa should feel lucky that he graces this institution. love love love francois

Chapleau is an amazing professor. He's accessible, he really goes into the detail with each concept and he goes over the exams afterwards which I think is great. His exams are fair, but not easy. However, he gives bonus points on all his exams which kinda compensates. I found the second exam was the hardest and the final the easiest honestly.

A real gem. His marking was definitely fair and he gave bonus marks to everyone to account for possible TA marking errors that boosted each evaluation by about 5%. Passionate about his fish and makes the course content really interesting. Speaks at a good pace and is easy to understand. Also loved the discussions we had about science and religion.

really interesting teeacher, really passionate about biology. Love him a lot

Amazing

This guy is SO sweet, cares about you and his field, excellent teacher, goes over everything thoroughly & properly. He can lose himself talking about fish sometimes but listen closely cause most times the examples & side notes are on the exams.

Absolutely AMAZING prof! His lectures are detailed and interesting; you can tell that he is really passionate about his field. He voice records and posts his lectures online, which makes reviewing for exams a lot easier. Exam questions are often scenarios that we have gone over in class. All you need to do to pass is pay attention and study.

Every single word that came out of this mans' mouth was gold. He was never boring, I ALWAYS listened in lectures because I never felt like I was learning. It truly felt like I was listening to someone tell me a story about evolution. His exam was amazing, I literally ENJOYEd doing the exam which I don't think a lot of people like doing.

THE BEST PROF EVER. IM NOT EXAGGERATING. Dr. Chapleau made the lessons throughout the semester into this seamless story that kept his students clinging to his every word. Every class was so incredibly interesting. His midterms and exam had no surprises (they were actually fun to write). Attend class, take good notes! BEST. PROF. EVER. Enough said.

very cool professor i fell in love with fishes because of him would take again 10/10

get ready for "NONE OF THE ABOVE" multiple choices, most annoying stuff ever, but he's really nice that he records lectures in english and french and posts slides online, and will tell you exam content and structure a week in advance

Chapleau is the best prof I had during first year.

Chapleau is a good prof, the only problem is his midterms can get sneaky, especially with the multiple choice. He also has a lot of examples on the midterm that he explains in class, so you need to either go to the lectures or listen to his podcasts.

This man is an absolute gem. His lectures are interesting and he is very intelligent in his field. His exams are mostly concept based and about what he says in class. Make sure you study mostly the examples given in class rather than the specifics.

A really great prof. Would recommend going to class and taking notes on his examples. He only tests you on what you learn in class and it is mainly concept based. Relistening to the lectures helps learn his examples as he posts the audio on Brightspace. Only issue is that the TAs aren't great markers but he gives out bonus marks to make up for it:)

He's a sweet guy! Professor Chapleau is very approachable and friendly. Make sure you pay attention to what he says during class because that's 10000% more important than what's on the slides.

Really good prof, GO TO CLASS and write down EVERY exemple! he'll even tell u this at the beginning of classes cause a lot of his midterms is about what he says in class. He wants very specific answers for his long answer questions cause he looks for key words in ur answers, so without a certain word, u dont get a point! Have fun :)

His French accent can be a bit hard to understand but his lectures are very thorough :) if you just go to class and review your notes, its an easy A! (if you listen closely during his lectures he gives clues about what will be on the short/long answer part of tests) only hard thing are his multiple choice q's but he gives out bonus marks

such an AMAZING prof. Although the course is content heavy and sometimes super hard to stay awake in class, he taught so well. Even just going to class and listening without taking notes helps for midterms/exam. He is so extremely fair at marking and gives extra points. Go to class if you really want to do good. All his lectures are recorded as wel

Very good lectures and podcasts for his lectures are posted on the bright space. Unfortunately, the ta's who mark all the midterms grade solely based on specific vocabulary words in your responses. So understanding the concepts is worth nothing without the specific terms. His multiple choice are also extremely specific and are based on things said.

Dr. Chapleau was my favourite prof this semester. He's clearly very passionate about biology which makes his lectures very interesting. His exams (specifically the multiple choice section) are difficult, so don't procrastinate studying. Make sure you study and memorize ALL of the examples he gives in class. Would definitely recommend!

Chapleau is a great prof! He explains things very well during the lecture, shows videos, live demonstrations, and many examples to ensure his students understand the concepts. You do not need a textbook for this course, his midterms and exams are all based on what he says in class. He posts podcasts of every lecture, so if you miss a class, its ok!

Chapleau is a vey knowledgeable in the subject matter taught and reflects that very well. However I found sometimes he could go rambling on and I would lose the main idea he was trying to get across. Labs are free points that should be taken advantage of. On his midterms get ready to see lots of none of the above and they were very hard, covers all

THE BEST PROF AT UOTTAWA HANDS DOWN! He is VERY clear on what he wants you to know! he wants you to understand the main concept and not necessarily the details. Make sure you listen to the podcasts at least once because literally everything he says is important. He gives good hints in class so pay attention. Put in the effort and you will get an A+

My favourite prof at uottawa by far. The man bell curves every single exam in order to give people a fair mark as he understands that markers can be tough. Hated the course so much but he made it very interesting. No textbook required. Second midterm very tough but final was the easiest. Good luck, try hard and you are guaranteed a good mark.

Amazing teacher, very passionate and really interesting. Tested on the small things he says during lecture. Pay attention in lectures, study mainly off your notes and you'll do great!

Chapleau is one of my favourite professors I had first year. He gives really good lectures, and also posts podcasts for you to listen to after class (I still recommend going to class for a good grade). His multiple choice is specific, but if you put in the effort, getting an A is really easy!

He's very passionate about what he teaches. He brings a lot of personal research into his class which helps with understanding the material and concepts. For the tests, read the questions carefully, they're usually traps!

Easy class but have to work for it. He's amazing at teaching and available outside of class. Also he's a very good speaker.

Chapleau is great but make sure to listen VERY CAREFULLY and literally write down very specifically. He asks things so specifically. Don't even buy the textbook he tests you on what he says in class. So you only need to go to class. tbh I only listened to his podcast because I found it more efficient. Up to you tho. But overall great.

Honestly the best first year prof ever. His classes are super interesting, and his obsession with fish is adorable

He's clearly passionate about the class. Explains concepts clearly. Provides lots of examples in slides and some in class which are not explicit in notes. Midterms ad exams based on content of the class. The questions are not difficult (except for tricky mcqs). The difficulty is being able to answer all questions and properly within the time limit.

Prof Chapleau was extremely passionate about the course material, and he also had a good sense of humour. The two midterms and final exam is fair if you study for them (and you only really need to study from the slides, not the textbook). However, I don't recommend taking this class at 8:30am.

Chapleau is passionate about the subject and pretty funny. Attendance is mandatory, he grades on what he says in class so write down literally everything he says. If you study well you should do fine, but those multiple choice questions WILL get you. He did take off a few MC questions after more than half the class got it wrong so he does care.

Where to start? This man is like the new generation Bob Ross... such a soothing voice! But don't fall asleep, he has everything you need in the slideshows, and you might miss some stuff. Online was fantastic, such interactive Powerpoints and he's always there to answer an email or comment. Love the guy!

the best prof ever, although this is my first semester I love his teaching method and how he brings te example

Dr. Chapleau is amazing. His lectures are very interesting, although they take a while to get through. Beware though, he talks very fast! All of the exam questions are based on the lecture content, and they are very fair. He gives you opportunities to improve your grades, and on top of everything, his voice is so soothing to listen to!

The best first year prof. His enthusiasm for biology is infectious!

Great teacher but makes you work hard

MCQ are precise.

His online lectures are pretty interesting and this prof clearly makes an effort for his students. Only bad thing is the amount of content is insane. Be ready to write notes non-stop during every lecture.

Great prof. 2nd midterm was harder than 1st, but both were fair. Lectures are interesting but he talks really fast, so you have to pause the video every 2 milliseconds to write down what he says. A lot of the specific things he says are on the exams too, so be aware of that. Your hand will have a cramp by the end of each lecture!

Great guy, very knowledgeable, teaches well with many examples. His online lectures consist of pausing and rewinding every minute to write down everything he says. You can study for days and still get a bad mark on exams because the TA's mark horribly (they look for key words rather than proof of understanding). MC are tough. But he gives bonus:)

He's so passionate about what he teaches which is really nice, however, his voice is so soothing it's hard to pay attention especially when he talks about bacteria or phytoplankton. His tests are very hard, especially the multiple-choice questions that are extremely tricky and his graders for the written questions are extremely unfair. Good prof.

Prof Chap made the material very interesting and his videos were very enjoyable to watch. But you gotta really study for his midterms and know the material well, cause he likes to throw trick Q's.

Every class is an Infodump, but Chapleau gives a lot of examples that tie into his personal life or with the area around uOttawa. Professor Chapleau is adorable and passionate. The only thing is the mark scheme is very picky about wording. Unfortunately he signed the petition supporting the prof who said the n word in class, so he's problematic.

BEST PROF EVER

Francois Chapleau made handling the online semester seem like something he was born to do. He made some of the most interesting and captivating powerpoints I have ever seen from a teacher, which in turn made his lectures very easy to follow. He also provided a very reasonable workload, and kept good communication with us throughout the semester.

Chapleau was one of the better profs I had this semester. He knows his stuff and explains concepts clearly, however, his lectures are quite long and content heavy. Make sure you write down everything he says, as most of the material on his midterms had to do with specific examples he talked about in class. Overall, solid prof.

I love the passion that oozed from his soul. He loves fish. Pescatarians will love this class, because he loves fish, and so do you. He wants us to save the fish. Fish 4 life. Seriously he is fun to listen to and he obviously is a great prof, but his exams are tricky and hard. Just like trying to catch a fish.

I don't understand the people saying he is monotonous. I have never met a professor who is so animated in gestures and vocal tone as Dr. Chapleau. Sure, there is a lot of content in each lecture, but I was never bored. Rather than simply lecturing, he turns everything into a story, which I found really helpful and easier to memorize than facts.

The people who are doing science and think he has way too many details in his lectures should probably rethink their degree. This is ORGANISMAL BIO. Of course there are details. His lectures and examples are very interesting and while time consuming to get through, don't get boring. The best first year prof by far. If you have him, be happy!

Professor Chapleau did a great job transitioning to online learning! He posted video lectures that were thorough and engaging and it really helped to keep the class interesting. His tests were hard but fair. The course is content-heavy but he is very clear about what is expected and if you study enough you'll be just fine!

Chapleau is a really good lecturer and yes you need to take notes on what he says and not just rely on the ppts. MC can be pretty tricky so read CAREFULLY. I see people complaining abt "key words" for short ans, but those words are vital to the answer?? like if you arent including them what are u doing? Too bad he supports the petition tho

Cleary very passionate about biology, but mostly fish. Examples he talks about are very important - make sure to take plenty of notes during lectures. He is very good at explaining concepts and making them interesting & applicable. Exams are tough but clear and fair.

Il est évident que Professeur Chapleau est très passionné de sa matière. Bien que le cours était en ligne, il a travaillé avec l'équipe BIO1530 afin de produire des cours captivants et fluides. Je dirais que le cours comprend beaucoup de contenu, et il n'y a pas beaucoup d'opportunités de pratiquer avant l'examen.

Out of all the profs I had this semester, Chapleau handled the switch to online the best. Tests were open book. The time was tight - so you had to study and know your stuff to not be flipping through your notes wasting time. But that's completely fair! He put so much extra effort into his lectures. Real gem. Take good, detailed notes and you're set

Chapleau was by far the best prof I had this semester. His lectures were pretty fun and you really don't need the textbook because all of the midterm and exam content was based on what he said in class. It's best to take notes of every little thing he says in the lectures because his multiple-choice questions are pretty hard and very specific.

MUST attend class and write down EVERYTHING he says because it shows up on the midterm. His tests are kind of long, so you have to understand the material, even if it is open notes (you'll fail otherwise). For his class, don't memorize, rather understand all of the examples he gives you, and USE THE KEY WORDS IN LONG ANSWER Q'S(otherwise no points)

Cares about success of students. Lectures were youtube vids so it was easy to pause and go back whenever I wanted. He used a green screen so the videos consisted of the power points and him on the side explaining and pointing to things which was more engaging than the audio recordings of other profs. Could have worded questions on the exams better

He's very passionate about what he teaches which makes lectures more interesting. He also gives out bonus points which makes a big difference in your final grade! Great guy, would definitely recommend him as a prof.

one word: AMAZING very caring and teaches the material in a very easy to understand way. replies to emails very quickly and really care about his students' success. make sure you watch ALL THE LECTURES. this is where all exam/midterm questions come from!!

He can teach there's no doubt about that; however, very picky on tests & exams. Make sure you know key words & really expand & make connections (some things on grading rubrics which we got after I didn't even know were apart of the answer). So be very careful, but amazing lectures & easy to understand.

His lectures were always very engaging, and he's clearly passionate about what he teaches, but I often found that the material lacked cohesiveness. It was also always tough to tell what was important and what was not. Exam questions are pulled from the fine details of his lectures, so be careful of that.

Very passionate teacher that gives interesting lectures. The only downfall with him is the exams and the grading, and it is a very big downfall. His exams expectations are ridiculous. You need to use specific key words and will not get points if not used specific points. His multiple choice don't test your knowledge but how easily he can trick you.

*online* His lectures were long but very informative and entertaining! He's a good prof, interesting content and always links his explanations to personal experience. That being said, WRITE DOWN LITERALLY EVERYTHING HE SAYS as his exams consist of very specific questions about random stuff.

Online He is one of the best, I really missed his lecture I loved the way he take about natures, I encourage you to take this prof he is amazing ��, but you need to take a lot of notes in his classes

This man & his love of fish! Such a gem. No prof puts this much effort into their lectures. While content was often boring, but he did everything he could to make it fun and he is so passionate! The exams were hard, study like they are closed book. He also gave everyone 3/4 bonus on exams to account for "marking error".

I loved his lectures and had a blast learning by watching his videos, which are well-made, too. You do need to take a lot of notes, though, and his exams can be very tough. Other than that, he's an amazing teacher who explains his concepts really well! His love for fish makes my heart very happy, too!

Hes really passionate about what he does the lectures are really interesting and he does know how to make the class interesting He listens to the students and is ready to make change according to what is needed However, hes a tough grader. The exams are pretty straightforward to the lectures but one little mistake will lose lots of points

THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!! hes so amazing and his lectures are so helpful. We share the same views and i wish i can give him more than 5 stars !!!!

King Midas must have touched Dr. Chapleau, because he's solid gold. I looked forward to every lecture. The BIO 1130 team put together a great online course. The lectures were smooth, though you have to pay attention, he tests you on his stories, which you may forget to write down because you're so engaged. Tests are tough, tricky MCs and keyword SA

At the beginning of the year I disliked him ngl but this guy is extremely intelligent and knows how to explain things. Take a lot of notes, memorize every keyword and story and learn to be time efficient in his exams. A lot of controversy went around about this prof during the year and a lot of it is untrue.

Chapleau was super enthusiastic and made most material more engaging than it probably should be. Tests are very specific so be sure to hit every major point you can think of for a given question. The tests were open book but you are given so little time that you can't really search through your notes effectively so do study.

Dr. Chapleau was easily the best teacher I had all year. His lectures were always interesting and of great quality. He put lots of effort into making his prerecorded lectures during the pandemic. The tests were fair but be sure to listen to all the videos. Best advice, he marks key words so pay attention to the words in bold on his slides.