David McCaughan - University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professor: David McCaughan

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS1250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Simply amazing if you get into the zone of his jokes. He really shines light upon what you may not noticed around you. As long as you attend the classes and read whats to be read or maybe extra, you're bound to score the class quizzes, except a trick question or two. Just go to class, its fun once you're part of it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS1250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is probably the most down to earth professor you will ever have, and that is why people respect him. His rants make his lectures 1000% better and after lectures you can ask the guy anything. Most likely the best computer science prof at Guelph.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Always goes beyond the course material to teach you valuable things. He is hilarious and has one of the best teaching styles I have ever seen.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS1250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sarcastic and cynical in a way that makes his lectures enjoyable and worth attending. Believes in what he teaches and is very approachable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS2750
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

McCaughan is probably the best CS prof at Guelph. If you see that he's teaching a course, you should probably take it (2750, 3110, 4650). Not only is he hilarious and irreverent, but also knows his stuff really well. He encourages those who put in the effort. He will not take kindly to you if you skip class and don't put in the required effort.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS2750
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dave has got some of the most entertaining lectures I've ever attended, although he is not for the feint-of-heart. I can guarantee he will insult you. He is surprisingly approachable, but you need to be able to take harsh criticism. All of his assignments are useful and teach you a wide array of useful topics. Over, great prof, but hard as hell

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS3110
• 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:

One of the best profs I've had. Assignments weren't easy, but they were interesting and fair. Nice* guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS2750
• 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:

Great Prof. Not to say he is easy, his assignments are challenging, but realistic and a great tool to help you become a better programmer. He is an amazing lecturer, he is crude, funny and informative. AND if you're lucky enough, You may even get to watch power puff girls as a last class bonus. Great Great Prof, Highly reccommended!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS2460
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He's the cheeze to my macaroni.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS2520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rude, abrupt and arrogant. What a great prof, doesn't BS anyone and is by and far the most approachable prof I've had. Knows his stuff and believes in what he teaches.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• 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:

MY Favourite professor. Ive never had a professor as good as him. He is an amasing lecturer, keeps the class interesting. Time flies by in his class. Very charismatic and FUNNY guy, couldnt stop laughing in his classes. Assignments were fun.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• 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:

Cool Prof On Campus. Intelligently Insults everyone, but very nice and approachable, as well as very easy on tests and exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's part of the supposedly cool clique of comp sci profs... very highschoolish... needs to get a life and not look down on students so much

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him last year, and he is the BEST prof I have ever had. He made the class interesting, and i loved his humour. He's a great prof =)...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent prof, very funny, very helpful. Loved him as a prof, too bad the course was boring as hell. But a good prof non the less, he tried his best to make it interesting!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• 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:

One class I did well in. Assignments take a while, but they're not hard. Great prof, made class fun by telling jokes, always telling us to become hackers and have some fun with your computer. Enjoyable class overall.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice person and a nice prof. knows his stuff and does a decent job of teaching it. The second-best CIS Prof I've had (next to John Morton)!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've had so far in my program...Anyone who complains should be sent back to high school or pre-school as the case might dictate.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Give me a break. He treats us like we are idiots.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Knows stuff about computers inside out, swears in class to keep you interested. His multiple choice exams are a joke - EASY COURSE & PROF!!!