David Pheanis - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Professor: David Pheanis

Department: Computer Science

College: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 2002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He made us work hard, but it all paid off in my career after graduation.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• 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:

Dr. Pheanis is an excellent professor with high expectations. He provides an environment that makes you want to put in the work to succeed. This is a good class to help you decide whether you have the passion for a career in software/firmware development.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CSE522
• Grade Received: 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:

I had 4 classes with Dr. Pheanis. They were the most challenging but also the most rewarding classes in the 3 degrees I earned at ASU. A couple of his classes required 20 hours a week of work outside of class to get an A, but I can directly attribute much of the success in my 20-year career to what I learned in those classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I had. I have utmost respect for his 'genius' and his teaching methods. Definitely one of the hardest classes I ever took, but I'd take another of his classes in a heartbeat.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CSE421CSE521
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

CSE-421 and CSE-521 were by far the best classes I have ever taken. As the classes progress, you palpably feel yourself getting smarter with each week - provided of course that you work A LOT. If all you want is to sleep through a class and get a credit, forget about Dr.Pheanis, there are other professors who specialize just in that.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSE431CSE438
• Grade Received: 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:

He is an amazing mentor and professor with deep-industry experience. The problem solving he teaches allows one to tackle anything. His classes require a lot of work and will teach you how to think out if the box. Very smart and straight forward. The best professor I ever had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CSE421CSE52
• 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:

CSE-421 and CSE-521 were amazing classes. Dr. Pheanis is an amazing professor. His classes are extremely hard, but if you listen and put in the work, you will succeed!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• 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:

CSC 421, years and years ago

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CSE521
• 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:

One of my best professors ever. Took CSE 421 and CSE 521 from him. His class is not easy, but if you stick with it and do the work, you will learn a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. It was the hardest class ever. Don't take it with a full load

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• 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:

Great teacher, you really earn a grade in his class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• 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:

This class seperates the best from the rest. As many other reviews here suggest, this class, and more importantly this teacher, were the most valuable in the Computer Systems Engineering required coursework. I couldn't agree more. ASU made a whopping mistake pushing Dr. Pheanis out.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• 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 had at ASU - about 4 years ago. While I was there, the department seemed to be trying to find some way to force him out. It seems they since succeeded since he is no longer teaching. Without him, my ASU Computer Engineering degree would mean nothing to me. Great professor and great person. I'm sad to see he is gone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was the best class I've taken at ASU. I actually learnt some material.. and worked for my grade. Even after getting a lousy B I was relieved. Dr Pheanis is amazing. By the way, I'm a CS.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the hardest class ASU has to offer as long as it is being taught by pheanis. He is a great guy and you learn a lot, but you social life will be shot taking this class. You will never leave the lab. Good luck getting sleep when you take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The ego on this guy is incredible. He thinks he's god's gift to the world. Although he teaches well, he thinks its his personal duty to weed out the weak. Be ready for a torturous amount of work from this sadist.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSE421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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