Michael Bachman - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Michael Bachman

Department: Computer Science

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best IT professor I have had at Towson University thus far. COSC236 is not an easy class. I took Bachman my second go around. He explains the concepts that will be on exams clearly and has an organized way of teaching. There is a decently large work load but I wouldn't expect anything less from this type of course. Such a nice man! Take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• 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:

He SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• 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:

If you have no background in programming, you will have a difficult time. However, even if you do not, you will need to work very, very hard. He is an excellent professor and caring. He wants to make sure everyone succeeds.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bachman is a character... He is very odd and can be really condescending sometimes. There have been times when I've participated in the lectures and he completely tears my comments apart. When he lectures -- he talks about nothing -- but he gives pop quizzes, so you have to go. His class was easy, but dealing with his attitude wasn't.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have ever taken at TU. He is very organized has deep knowledge in the subject. Usually summer classes are difficult to handle but he made it interesting, easy to tackle. DO NOT SKIP THE LABS!! I Felt excited every single day to go to his lectures. He is humble, caring. If I had opportunity to take him again I would love to!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professor I have ever had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He takes the time to make sure you understand the material and goes over everything with you. He actually cares and wants to make sure you succeed in the real world. Everything is clearly outlined and detailed in the syllabus. Expect 14 labs, 2 group projects, a quiz every Monday, 3 exams - which includes the final. The class is what YOU make of it

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor, I literally had to teach myself. He wastes all of your lab time going over lab instructions, that you won't have time to do the lab in the lab! I always had to take it home, on good days I'd only have 20 minutes at most to work on it... He weekly gives "pop-up" quizzes and BS group work, but you'll know what is on tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for 236 and thought it was pretty easy. He gives quizzes instead of checking attendance which can be a double edged sword. He is pretty willing to help you if you have trouble with the homework. All the exam questions are based off worksheets or past labs. Only complaint I have is occasionally he will get carried away with stores.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• 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:

This guy is straight terrible, wont teach anything, expects 25 pages of notes to be read before class, and gives quiz's based on the notes. You have to learn everything on your own and if you don't understand the material he refers you back to the notes. Java isn't that hard but taking it with him makes life horrible. STAY WAY !!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bachman is your best option if you plan on taking Computer Science 236. Quizzes are given once almost every week and there are three exams in the class. You will be coding programs using a program called Dr Java and also doing group assignments. He never included content on quizzes and exams that he didn't already provide and lecture to the class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You could be a great java programmer and get borderline passing/failing grade on your quizzes and exams. He wants you to code to his criteria, despite the fact that coding can be done different ways and be correct each way. He's longwinded - first giveaway is his welcome email he sends to you. If you don't code to his liking, expect alot of red ink

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nitpicking

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are already awesome at Java coding then you will do fine. If you have no experience in Java coding you need to take COSC 175 (C++) first. I didn't and I am STRUGGLING. Professor Bachman is an awesome guy and he really knows his stuff. He does give you any and every resource available. Don't waste your money on a book. We never used it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a good professor! Wasn't the best at c++ in COSC 175 but he makes the transition to java not bad at all. Actually cares how the class is doing and truly wants you to understand the material. Labsquizzesnotes are very helpful. You do have to put some time in to understanding the material but that's with every programming course. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher! He actually cares about your overall success in the class and your overall understanding of the material. Labs are easy, quizzes are easy (just pay attention when he reads his notes), and tests are a little difficult but nothing unexpected. Final was difficult, but he curves it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COSC236
• 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:

Professor Bachman is incredible precise in his judgement. He is obsessive over details, which as a programmer is extremely necessary. He will make you a better overall person by the time you are done with his class. His exams range from super easy, to super hard. But he always grades based on the class' average. TAKE HIS CLASS YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COSC175
• 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:

TAKE HIS CLASS! You have to work so I wouldn't say it's an easy A, but if you care about the subject it's enjoyable and easy. Changed my major because of this class. Had fun with the labs. He explains everything so thoroughly. Class is kind of long but take Bachman! I got 100% :D

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COSC175
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful and informative. Gives students every opportunity to earn an A. Great class. Immediately signed up for his COSC236 class as well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COSC175
• 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:

He is really an AWESOME teacher. just pay attention and attendance is not mandatory... but I prefer to show up every class. TAKE HIM !!! Hes the best teacher!!! I would take with him if he teaches other classes.