Clayton M. Johnson - California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA

Professor: Clayton M. Johnson

Department: Computer Science

College: California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS4170
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

With out a doubt the worst computer science professor I have had at eastbay. I was able to identify several incorrect statements in reference to state machines. When I presented my work to him and proved I was right my grade began to suffer even though my work was correct and matched other students work. This is a terrible education I received.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS4170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Difficult to read his writing, discrepancies in grading between students with the same answers and process, terrible explanations, way too much homework. Uses grader but refuses to review graders work in events such as this you will be unable to report him due to him being the chair of the department. Over all I would rate the professors a F-

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS4170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This teacher is one of the better teachers here at CSUEB. He writes things on the board and explains things clearly. Exams are easier than homework but he is not so nice on partial credit, so do try to get the exact correct answer. He also smiles when he talks, and no, not in a good way. I think he is slightly crazy. I'm not kidding.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS4170
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Don't think anyone should take him. Assignments are as listed on the on syllabus. Only thing I can take away from this course is that I felt like I was robbed of an education. I barely passed but its not worth it. Good luck to anyone who has the money to spend on this professors classes. Just a shame.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS6260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

8 assignments, 1 midterm, 1 final. Students grades were different based on similar answers but ill leave that aside. I would not recommend this professor if you have trouble deciphering other people's hand writing. If you do choose him best of luck you will need it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS4170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There were 8 assignments, 1 midterm, and 1 final. If you understand the assignments, you should do well on the midterm/final. He tends to go through things fast during lecture, and his handwriting can be unclear. However, his grading criteria is fair. Complete the assignments on time and review them before the midterm/final, and you should be good.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS4245
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

1 midterm 1 final and 8 assignments. Attend his every class and do write notes, do your homework and it easy to clear his class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS6170
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not miss class or you will be screwed every lecture is different. I though this professor would be easy because he would explain things well and expected the difficulty because of the work load no its not either in both cases he is the worst at teaching he explains things in a complicated way when all you need is a yes or no answer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS6170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is composed of 1 midterm 1 final homework. Down to the itty grittys He tries his best but his lectures are hard to follow. His writing is very difficult to follow. He doesnt explain things well. Will answer questions but doesnt offer much explanation if you can take another class you should its not easy and you may not learn much.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS6170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are well organized, clear, interesting and lot of topics were covered, hence take away from this course was hands full. He is very skilled and clarifies doubts patiently. Assignments will be a mix of easy, difficult, challenging and tricky questions. But, Mid-term and Final exams are fairly easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS3340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think Dr.Johnson is one of the best professors at CSUEB. His lectures always stayed on topic, his examples were clear and useful, he gave precise expectations on all assignments, and graded consistently and fairly. I think he took a difficult topic and made it as simple as possible for us. I would definitely take another class from him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best Professor in Computer Science,CSU East Bay.Knows his material well and has an awesome style for teaching.Very enthusiastic and passionate about teaching.He is hard but very fair.One professor who understands students.You will not regret taking his courses .An excellent Grad Coordinator who gives you proper guidance on the courses you must take

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS6260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is the amazing professor i have ever seen. Of course he is hard..you need work like any thing. ya but if you smart work,you need to do his assignments thats all he wants.. In his teaching style people feel he is so much fast so your mind shd match with his style. othrwise you cant do it. also hard for grading . he wants 100% perfection.thats al

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS4245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy knows his stuff. I actually got a D and am retaking it next quarter, but that's because I barely studied and didn't do all of the homeworks. He has an agenda for each class period, he's very straight forward and grades quickly. Unfortunately, he hates admitting he's wrong sometimes and he's such a stickler with his stupid rules.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS3430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Johnson is the best prof at CSUEB! His lectures are the best and understandable unlike other profs that eat their words. An A+ for prof Johnson!