Matt Healy - Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Professor: Matt Healy

Department: Computer Science

College: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CSCI142
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

In class he's helpful, he knows what he's talking about and he'll answer your questions well but he's a lot less helpful during office hours or at the least less polite. If you have a question in class, go ahead and ask it but for the assignments, get help from a friend or someone else first.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows C++ and expects you to know it too. If you have a general understanding you will do okay. His tests aren't the easiest but he curves a little. Asking him for help results in him either making you wish you didn't ask or becoming more confused.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're on top of things with comp sci he's a great choice. The assignments are going to be the same as any other CS4 class. The difference is that in lecture he'll describe things more technically than other professors. He knows his stuff. To keep up with the explanations you'll want to read the textbook for sure, you'll get a lot out of it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt Healy is the best teacher I've had for the CS intro sequence. His knowledge of C++ is incredible, to the point where he's able to field---and maybe even expecting---any question about the language, no matter how complex or obscure. To top it all off, he's an excellent lecturer with a very interactive approach to demonstrations. Take his class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS42004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a moron for a teacher. He may be smart in the industry but he is a joke of a teacher. Expects you to know everything & was very unhelpful. Avoid taking any core cs classes unless you know the topic beforehand. Ps he's obese, smelly and often does not wear shoes or socks.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSX01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When you are relatively new to programming, it is difficult to understand why healy would expect you to write code as if you had been in the industry for 20 years. Beware of this teach... person who tries to teach. He will insult you, trod on you, make you feel like trash, and then give you a poor grade no matter what. BEWARE

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VERY rude at times. Makes you not want to go see him for help cuz he always makes you feel dumb and doesn't seem to care. Strict grader, expects you to remember every slide in the powerpoint for an exam, even if he spent 5 min explaining a topic. Every time he helped me outside of lecture he was very rude. He also thinks he's funny but he isn't.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CSXCS3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Matt is quite a character. His lectures are corny and funny, he is the most interesting CS teacher I've had. He is a tough grader and expects you to know your stuff. If your an easy going student you wont have a problem, but i dont recommend asking about your grade on anything, he can be a little moody. he knows his stuff. Overall hes a good prof.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Harshest grader I've had yet, and is a "jerk" (replace that with a 'curse' word). Don't take this guy, he'll deduct points from anything just for fun. Plus he's the kind of person who tries very hard to be funny, and never comes close. Not the funny kind either, the annoying like, "please shut up," kind.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A part-time teacher, works parttime or fulltime in the software biz, and has two kids thus his grading seems rushed/harsh/mostly uncommented, and his hours are limited. He's not boring cause most of the time he's in someone's face waiting for them to give a wrong answer. If you must take him, make sure you know other people who know your class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Adjunct, but definitely knows the material (CS4). A good teacher for somebody who's interested in a more in-depth coverage (office hours good too). Bad for people that don't like to pretend they're a block of memory as a concept illustration.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt keeps class fun and entertaining. He really knows his stuff. But he's a pretty hard grader and if you ask him for help one-on-one he's pretty harsh.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS233
• 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:

Healy is a no-nonsense, hilarious professor; class is never a bore. He tends to grade strictly, emphasizing efficiency, but he is fair. Though he may be tough, when you complete his class you will have learned a lot and will be much better prepared for upcoming CS classes. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who wants to work and succeed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS3
• 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:

Wow the other ratings are all wrong. He is the 2nd best cs prof. I have had so far. As a hint, the good cs prof's always wear shorts/sandals, thr great ones take off the sandals while teaching. (Phill White does too, and he's the best)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!!! He is very knowledgable in Computer Science and C++ but he is rediculously harsh. Very quick to take off points without even looking at content. Often interrupts when you ask a question and provides an unrelated answer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very strict grader, knocks off points for everything he possibly can. Tests pretty hard. not a professor, hes a guy with a job that teaches at night for some extra bucks. avoid if possible

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CSIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the easiest teacher, but he knows how to get you to understand material with little out of class work on your part. He says "um..." REALLY REALLY LOUDLY whenever he's between thoughts. Knows his stuff, if your projects follow the directions, you'll ace the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a really good teacher. It's true that he can be a hard grader, but he also makes sure you know what's going on in the class, considering what you're learning will be used throughout the rest of your degree. He can be pretty funny and is willing to help you as long as you if you need further assistance.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A very harsh grader. He will not go easy on you. His classes do not cover everything that is on the test. DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS24
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a great professor, but is an amazingly hard grader. You'll learn a lot in his class, but you'll need to work your a** off.