Keith Mehl - Chabot College, Hayward, CA

Professor: Keith Mehl

Department: Computer Science

College: Chabot College, Hayward, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although his class is hard, you will learn a lot from his lecture. A professor you could trust that he seldom makes mistakes in class. No cooperation on homework, but he will help when you have questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best CS teacher at chabot. He is hard and you have to get used to his personality, but he will prepare you 100% to transfer. I took him for 15 ,20 and 21. He gives challenging labs and assignments, but he will help you if you seek help. His tests are nothing out of the blue either, they are based off of quizzes and assignments. Must Study to pass!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS21
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is a really difficult one. It will honestly be very hard for you(near impossible or you) to get an A on any of his courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CSCI15
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy wants you to fail. The subject is already hard and his lectures do not help out at all. This course would be great if you know the subject front to back. Otherwise, you will struggle a lot in this class. And it help out so much if he wrote examples from start to finish and explained what everything does. Will not take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

this man was a very "great" professor. He's an great example of independence. I learned a lot in that class, although his suspenders do seem a little tight, maybe it got smaller as time passed from all the 2 liter pepsis he chug. overall "great" professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A "great" professor, no feedback on homework, not even a single reply on your score unless you look for him. No handout for the class, need to take notes yourself, but the biggest problem is his lecture is usually really confusing. He uses many terms on teaching which sometimes is really confusing. For the exam, optional topic takes 15% of final

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the teacher u won't appreciate til ur actually taking other higher programming classes. He really does challenge u & present difficult material for a reason. Don't let his tough demeanor scare u away. YES, it's hard! But if u truly want to learn how to program, he's ur guy. He blows away all other teachers @Chabot who r boring or too easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you don't already know about computer programming or already know how to code, don't take this class. It's supposed to be an "intro" class, but you go right into programming right away. Even with the book, it's not easy. He definitely knows his stuff and is knowledgable, but I wouldn't take this class unless you're majoring in CS.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

How to describe the way Mehl teaches: One day he was comparing a computer to a car engine. He asked the class "You guys know how an engine works right?" No one knew.. He then went on a 30 min tirade about pistons and cylinders. He's not a bad guy, he knows his stuff. But he couldn't teach a fish to drink water even if his life depended on it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mehl teaches in a style compatible to University level. He expects a lot out of you. Assignment does not get graded or feedback. Feedback only given when asked and during accessible office hours. Grade on class curve but only 1 or 2 A's per class; mostly B or C and yes, there are D and F.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures compose of explaining topics and understanding his code examples. Random pop quizzes throughout the semester. Labs and assignments are tough but Mehl provides help if you ask for it. Tests are fair, if you pay attention in class it won't be anything you've never seen before. Overall a great teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite prof.! Very organized. If you take this class seriously, you'll learn A LOT. Be on time, take notes, review notes (pop quiz every week), ask questions and do assignments. Quizzes and exams are from notes and hw so taking a note and doing hw are crucial. I transferred to a 4 yr uni. and trust me he's still the best and miss his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HW + collaborative labs every wk or 2 wks. (for labs must work w/different partner for each assignmt.) takes off 20% a day for late work. regular pop quizzes. heavy jargon use. explains his jargon w/more jargon! he's difficult to understand. people doing well in his class r those retaking this course & people who already have programing experience.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS15
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid Mehl if u can. Knowledgeable but not good teacher. The most FRUSTRATING class Ive ever taken: No lecture schedule (how do we prepare?); No feedback on HW; Trick questions on quizzes &tests; Goes WAY too FAST & runs over material. But worst of all: HUGE gap between his lectures & assignments. 20% penalty PER DAY for late HW. Not worth it!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a really bad teacher. He himself is very good at it, but cannot teach it. He just expects you to know it. He does not really explain anything and I struggled a lot in his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are a Computer Science major, this is the teacher you need to take so you can become a good programmer. Take this teacher if you are looking more than just a grade. He is very precise, sometimes unclear, with the terms he is talking about. Be ready to challenge yourself when you are taking his classes. He might scare you off but its not bad.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has got to be the hardest professor in all of Chabot, as confirmed by many other CS students. However, if you love the subject and are willing to give up a lot of time for it, then he is the teacher for you. He gives quizzes almost 2-3 times a week and gave a final project during final's week. If you plan on taking 15 and 20 then he is a must.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSCI7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mehl knows the subject very well and so well he is actually kind of cocky. If you finish an assignment early, he would say something beyond the lines of 'i can do that within seconds.' tough grader because he thinks/knows he can do better. computer science is a hard subject so you should expect what you're in for. i do enjoy mehl lectures though

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mehl is a terrible teacher. Halfway in and the class hasn't received any graded assignments. We have no idea how we're doing. Mehl's demeanor and tone discourages questions. I enjoy the subject but hate the class and am worried about my performance. I guess we'll find our about our mistakes when we fail the class? Avoid Mehl if you can.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSCI14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the homework and labs before they're due. Know the vocabulary he's a very technical when he communicates with students. You can figure out the pattern of the quizzes, but you should listen to ALL the advice that he gives you. Great professor and very helpful, but there is a jump in his class when we reach assignment five or six.