This is CSB|SJU's evaluation form. I've written down the entire array of comments for the course, so they of course run the gamut. Giving you only a selection of comments would make it look better, but they wouldn't be representative. This gives a sounder idea of general student satisfaction.
CSCI 210 is the lower-division computing systems course, covering compilers, operating systems, assembly language, and CPU architecture; majors typically take it in the fourth semester of their curriculum. This was the off-semester, so there were only 10 students in the course.
5 Very strong 4 Strong 1 Moderate 0 Weak 0 Very weak
3 Very clear 4 Clear 3 Somewhat clear 0 Unclear 0 Not provided
3 An exceptional amount 7 A good amount 0 An average amount 0 Little 0 Very little
2 Excellent 5 Very good 3 Good 0 Fair 0 Poor
WHY did you rate this course in this way?
Learned a lot. Was constantly challenged but not worried about failing or doing poorly.
It was hard, but rewarding.
It would have been excellent if not for its historical bent.
5 Excellent 5 Very good 0 Good 0 Fair 0 Poor
WHY did you rate the instructor in this way?
Very intelligent and helpful.
Carl is very knowledgable, helpful, and friendly. Always willing to help, but doesn't allow you an easy solution without you getting it.
He went through material quickly, but made it easy to understand, so I feel like I learned more in this course than any other.
Always willing to help students, good clasroom instructor.
He spent a lot of time on the class.
Give a little more guidance on the labs. Sometimes I would be going down the wrong path and Carl would just let me continue. This is probably necessary in the learning process, but it is frustrating all the same.