Greg Silber - University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Professor: Greg Silber

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CISC210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Silber is a really great guy, tests are open note and doable. He is really setting you up to succeed in every way. This was a little tough as it was the first time this class was taught, but it was still a great experience.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CISC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have been fortunate enough to have Professor Silber for CISC181, CISC210, and CISC220. I can easily say out of all the professors I have had thus far, Professor Silber has been by far my favorite. It is so evident that he genuinely cares and wants us to succeed as computer scientist.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CISC210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, and is known to be the most popular computer science professor at UD. He GENUINELY cares about student success, and I have never met a professor before who will do everything in his power to help the student's learn, and will even change the structure of the course to benefit the student. Exams are not tough, just pay attention.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CISC303
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best comp sci professors at UD. His prime goal is to help you to learn the material, which is refreshing from all the neurotic professors wrapped up in grades and assignments and if theyre class is too hard or too easy. Hes down to earth, funny, and he was really helpful and nice in office hours.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CISC303
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, while he will make you learn the material to pass, he will do everything he can to help you get the grade you want. He doesn't believe in A minuses so he doesn't give them an all exams in both CISC 260 and CISC 303 are open note. (I still wouldn't say that they're easy, but at least good prep pays off)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CISC260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Machine architecture and assembly language and it was a breeze, which was surprising because I actually learned a huge amount. This class taught me more about how computers actually work then all my other classes combined. Silber is a really good lecturer, his assignments aren't too hard but are interesting and teach the concepts well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CISC106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Silber is a great choice. very laid back, easygoing, and honestly wants his students to succeed. The lectures can get long and boring, but the work will be easier if you attend and pay attention to examples. Don't bother buying the textbook, I never opened mine, Google is much more useful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CISC106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an awesome professor that will always help you when you need it

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CISC474
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Silber is a very relaxed professor. All he wants you to do is try and put forth an honest effort and you will do well. This particular class had no exams, only projects.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CISC260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Silber gives fair (and open note) exams, assigns little homework, and is very helpful if you have questions. He's also a really friendly guy who has a good sense of humor. I really enjoyed his class and highly recommend it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CISC260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the man and an amazing professor! Go to class and you will do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CISC220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

10/10. Would take again! Class was for data structures and it has been fun so far. Great lectures and the assignments are fairly straightforward. Exams are easy. He cares about how much you understand instead of killing you on the exams and assignments. But do attend class it can be very helpful for the exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CISC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, he had a lot of industrial experience so you can learn about the real world programming. I've only had the first class so far and I am impressed when he talked about the elegance of code. The class is mostly about data structures and algorithms analysis, I like how he compares how the different implementations impact performance.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't get bogged down by academia, is a very good programmer who can help you with a lot of code despite having lax tests and lectures

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Supergreg! #1!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• 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:

Cool dude. Anyone can learn a lot from him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• 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:

Nice guy hard class exams pretty diffucult if you don't take careful notes take noytes and you will be fine!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• 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:

Greg Silber is the man. His lectures are right to the point and the exams reflect his key topics. Awesome course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• 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:

Fun professor, and is very knowledgable about operating systems. Exams are based entirely on notes so make sure you go to class. Don't bother buying the textbook, I never used it. The only assignments are programming projects and he is very helpful if you're having problems with them.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CISC361
• 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:

Good professor. If you go to class and pay attention you really have to try not to get atleast a B. Projects are kinda tough, but he basically writes them in class. From what i've heard, best prof. for this class.