Kieran Mathieson - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Kieran Mathieson

Department: Computer Science

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MIS4260
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a web design class. He always makes his own "textbook," which is a website. It started out very easy, and then all of a sudden it made no sense. His explanation of JavaScript was little to no help, the website was VERY confusing, and he is way too picky on grading. He didn't explain JQuery, yet included it in some of his sample code.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MIS3050
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Your scheduled class time is only for the exams and to work with others if you want. Don't even have to show up for class each week. All the work is done online, no "textbook" to purchase. The website you use is really cool and useful. Great for someone with zero programming experience but could be a bit too simple for someone who already knows VBA

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MIS305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I've never programmed before and he made it so easy to learn. I don't understand anyone complaining about his website, it was so simple and straightforward I didn't have to attend class (you show up if you need help or to work together). Good for both beginners and people who already know what they're doing since attendance isn't mandatory.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MIS4260
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken him before, and I just love his classes! This is a web application course, and it's fun! You teach yourself from his website, and he's always willing to help you. He's a super funny guy and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn any coding. His websites are awesome - he deserves an award for how much work he puts in!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MIS305
• 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:

It's a flipped course, so you teach yourself the material and attend class for help. You teach yourself off his website which I found laid everything out very easy. You do exercises to learn Visual Basic. If you find it easy, no need to attend class. I do recommend going to practice exams the week before since you can reuse the code. Funny guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MIS305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kieran truly cares about students and wants you to learn. Coding in VBA seemed hard but if you put the time in to read the textbook and do exercises you won't have a problem learning. Attendance is not required and class time is used for Kieran to help you with your code.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MIS420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Kieran for multiple MIS courses at OU. All of his classes are flipped courses, you read content and teach yourself material outside of class, in class you do tasks and receive feedback from Kieran. He gives great feedback and you learn a lot. I recommend anyone, if given the chance, take a course with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MIS305
• 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:

His class was amazing. If you have any previous experience with coding its will be breeze for you, and if you dont, show up for class and get the help. the course is laid out very nicely for beginners to learn. you will be challenged with the test but the practice test he gives will help you pass! TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MIS300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst professor. Created his own website - makes you do excercises on this website and then create websites based off of the excercises. Didn't learn a thing because you use a program called Drupal. He won't help you unless you beg! Don't need to show up to class. The most unorganized class ever. I did good however, and he was funny! A

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MIS305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are no lectures - this class is teach yourself. Class time is to ask questions & work with classmates. We were required to complete 40 exercises. There are 3 exams & IF YOU WANT TO PASS YOU MUST COMPLETE THE EXERCISES. Kieran does pre-exams before every exam so go to those classes. You can re-use code on exams & use google. Highly recommend!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MIS305
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kieran Mathieson is a great professor. He teaches MIS 305 as a flipped course. Basically he designed his own website and you learn from this website (it is really cool!) that he designed. There are NO TEXTBOOKS. If you never programmed before this is the professor to take it with. Attendance isnt mandatory. He is also really helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MIS420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Funny prof with his Australian sense of humor. He is funny and passes out candy every day. He spends too much time with students so if you ask for help be the first one otherwise you will stay super later after class and possibly not get help that is needed. Otherwise had a great time in the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MIS420
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. You build four websites, and you really learn a lot of cool things. He always brought candy to class and told jokes. There are no tests. The websites starts off pretty easy but the last assignment was pretty tough and involved, but you don't have to worry about writing code, and you can work with another person in the class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MIS300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He taught the class as an online class, using his own online course. It's a good start but he needs to work on it for clarity because it stunted my learning. He also uses somewhat vulgar humor in his lessons and practice problems.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MIS300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor I dont know why anyone wants to complain he is very upbeat of a character and will make you feel awake instead of being in a boring classroom. You do not even need the book, he gives a practice exam "fauxam" before each exam done on the computer all are very simple and easy if you know basic access and excel. You will have fun!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MIS420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class was awesome! took him for MIS420 and He managed the class very well by providing students with help as they needed. Class was 4 projects as long as you have all the requirements, your golden. Highly recommend!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MIS300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is horrible. First of all this is a class where you are supposed to learn how to use Excel and Access. Well we never even opened either of those programs!I got an 87% in the class and that to him translates to a 2.8.He forgets his own requirements for the projects so asking him questions is pointless cause you're gonna get points off

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MIS422
• 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:

Fun class. Very easy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MIS300
• 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:

Mathieson is a great teacher! I have graduated and am now a developer but he was one of the professors who sparked my interest in the field. He is upbeat which made it easier for me to pay attention, rather than some boring monatone professor. Sure he is a bit goofy, but that is a nice break from some boring grouchy profs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MIS300
• 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:

This professor is a nerd, he is not helpful, and there are other professors that you could take to actually learn something from. I wish I could get a refund after taking this class with this worthless professor. You will learn little, but will be annoyed a lot! Exam questions don't reflect important aspects of the course. Bad Professor. Not recd.