Curtis Minich - Pennsylvania State University - Berks, Berks, PA

Professor: Curtis Minich

Department: Computer Science

College: Pennsylvania State University - Berks, Berks, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Minich is average at best. His demo programs are somewhat useful, but they may only help solve 1 or 2 particular problems. 2+ hour long class and usually strolls in about 10 minutes after it technically starts, but will stay after if you have Q's. He is somewhat prone to go on tangents about things unrelated to the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMPCS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is definitely the most boring person that I have ever had to be around. His lectures are long and unnecessary and it is a wonder as to how he ever got his teaching degree. He teaches so specifically and does not accommodate for everyone of all learning background. 0/10 would not recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC221
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay teacher. Around average. Not too tough but makes you work for the grade usually. The tests are long and unnecessary. Most of the demo programs only show a specific thing though and makes practically useless when working on assignments.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMPSCI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Decent professor. Will help you if you ask for it, and you do learn a bit by the end of the course. Classes tend to run long, and they can get boring when he goes on tangents. You want to make sure to show up though because in class worksheets and quizzes add up for your final grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JAVAAP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

awesome and most random teacher ever!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Pay attention and don't fall too behind. Plus, if you enjoy programming this class should be fun

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JAVA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

teaches what needs to be taught and then some. More Fun in VB, but still pretty cool. Rock on Mr. Minich!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JAVA4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tool. terrible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JAVA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is awesome!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good Guy. Knows what he is doing and does his best to make class fun. Do your part (pay attention) and you will do very well in this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Overall a good teacher. Doesnt like me to much but still does his job. Wishes he was Jeff Lebo.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher take him if you can. Really nice and stays on tasks. Does a good job explaining material really. Wish all my technology teachers were like him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: VB101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

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Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I thought Minich was a good teacher. He looks a lot like Tim Allen. He grades very fair and clearly wants his students to succeed. Gave extra credit at the end of the semester. His three exams aren't too bad and the four assignments aren't bad either. If you put effort into this class, you should get at least a B. Again, a very fair grader.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMPC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr. Minich is a great teacher! While he can get a little boring sometimes, he has uses alot of great examples to illustrate abstract ideas, and works hard to get the class involved. Likes to joke around, which is nice. As long as you do your homework, and take the practice tests, you will do fine in the class. Easy A if you work a little bit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Teacher's examples are horrible, his programs are useless and his assignments are not worth the time because they do not help you learn anything. Stay away from him and take another CmpSci teacher if you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMPSCI101
• 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:

Easy A. His lectures are long, boring, and repetitive. If you have done ANY programming before this class, its a joke. Just don't volunteer, he gets a deep loving for his students that volunteer even if they hate him with a passion

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC201C
• 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:

Easiest A I've ever gotten. His lectures are very clear, but sometimes repetetive and long. Always willing to help you out, or go beyond course material. don't knock his sense of humor, I bet he's the only prof. that will teach you how to...well...take his class and find out. The only person i know that can blow a 3hr class on a single tangent!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMPSC201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Minich is an incredible professor. He teaches well and really enjoys what he does. He's a really smart guy. Even if you dont get it during lecture, he is very willing to help outside class. He keeps you awake for class and he's pretty funny, in a nerd kinda way, but it's comp sci, ya have to be lol

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMPSCI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Does not curve at all. He prepares an excell sheet full of grades and puts the results that the computer gives him at the end of the year.