Josh Lazar - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Josh Lazar

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS3360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

We had another professor when the semester started, she had to drop the class for some reason and he took over. The class wasn't hard at all. Had about 4 maybe 5 assignments online, nothing google couldn't guide with. Assignments were easy, test were easy. Passed with an 94% A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS4524
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class. Started video PowerPoints then stopped and disappeared for a while. Just focus on PowerPoints. Very late on grading projects. Dont bother asking for a letter of recommendation if you have a good grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS4524
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just posts power points. Started doing videos but then stopped at the 3rd chapter. Poorly structured class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS3360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The only thing he does for the class is record himself reading off a powerpoint. Takes a while for him to reply to an email. If he does reply to an email, he will tell you to ask a TA instead of answering the question you had. Makes you type out math work in a text box in a short timed test.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS3360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Records his lectures even though he's just reading off the slides. Grade is decided by 2-3 programs and 3 tests. Tests are difficult and lengthy, many students run short on time. Really interesting subject matter but during his lectures it's very easy to get confused and very hard to get back to understanding.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is easy. I showed up the first day of lecture and never went again. Buy the cengage access code, go to the first few labs to learn how to use the SAM program, and then you're set. You could complete the entire course in a month if you really wanted to. All it is is learning basic computer knowledge & how to use Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lousy teacher who couldn't care less about his students - just shows up to get a check. Totally unreachable and unwilling to answer questions or help in any way. Should choose a different profession.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

UCF charging students to take this class is a crime. Professor seems fine, showed up on day 1 and realized 2 minutes in that I didn't need to be there and never went again. 3 tests and 3 assignments - literally about powerpoint, word, and excel.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You don't need to go to lab or lectures, although the labs are helpful. The lectures are interesting so if you want to learn, I suggest going. He is a great professor. Very personable and relatable. He talked about very relevant topics. Just buy the access code online. You could finish the course in a month if you wanted to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Alright-- I'm going to give it to you guys straight. This is practically an online course, no point in going to lecture or lab. As a student who commutes everyday, this was vital information that I wish I had before classes began. I finished the whole course in 2 months, around late October/early November; I was very ahead, and ended with an 97.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy online class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He usually talks about his job a lot and also shows a lot interest in the material. The online site where you will be doing all of your work is what matters. He will go over powerpoint slides that will help you on the tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• 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:

This class is the definition of an Easy A. Attending the lectures is helpful, but not mandatory. If you keep up with the online assignment, you don't even need to attend lab. Prof. Lazar seems very nice and is clearly passionate, but his subject is dull and had the class half-asleep most of the time. Textbook is useless, just buy the access code.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS3360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor was completely useless when asked for help, although my TA was AWESOME with feedback. I took CIS3360 online Spring 2013, and I got an easy A. Easily had over a 100%. Easiest class for CS majors, take it online. Assignments and Exams easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• 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:

Josh is an overall pretty cool guy. He tries his best to make computer science pretty interesting. If you buy the book you should do fine as all the exams are online and they are open book.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online, thinking it would be an easy A. Had to buy more than $200 worth of material for the course and was still completely lost when trying to complete the assignments. Since you don't have a lecture, you are forced to guess your way through them.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Forgot to take one of the tests and still ended up with an A. Classes are easy but I didn't go because, well, I didn't want to. Check over those damn LAB assignments and utilize resources when taking online tests and you'll be fine. Too bad you have to pay out the @$$ for the book though, you'll never touched it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• 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:

Definitely knows his subject. Easy online class, I would suggest him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CGS1060
• 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:

Hes a good teacher. The tests however are based off lectures and material in the book he didnt go over. Tests are online and you can use your book, notes, and internet. Recommend. it is a fairly easy class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CGS3175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy and very informative with the subject he was teaching. I think he's a big of a dork, but that's what makes the class bearable to go to. Good guy and good professor. Waaay to easy though. But I won't complain