Paul Tymann - Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Professor: Paul Tymann

Department: Computer Science

College: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CSCI101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taught code at consistent pace for first half of semester, then sped way up, left people w/o coding backgrounds behind. Lectures weren't super interesting but were fine. Vague requirements for projects, if you're unclear on a project ASK HIM DIRECTLY, it helps a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Going into his Princ. of Comp. Sci. class, I had no prior knowledge of coding whatsoever. But there are weekly labs and lectures that make coding not so difficult to understand. Explains things clearly and is extremely helpful. If I liked computing at all, I'd take one of his classes again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everyone says this guy is great which is why I took him, but I really didn't think he lived up to his reputation. Yes, he's funny and enjoyable in class, but that doesn't necessarily help you learn, especially not well enough for his test questions. If you haven't had any programming experience before RIT, take someone who will actually help you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is in love with java! This may be good if your taking CS1-3, however it sucks bigtime in PLC! He spend the first 5 weeks talking about our project which was in java, and then crammed all the other stuff @ the end. I didnt get a grade back untill week 7! This is not cool.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMPSCI2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing! GREAT TEACHER. Funny, interesting, etc. Pretty easy as long as you do well on the tests which are all based on his PowerPoint slides.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Some how he was able to cover almost the entire JAVA language in a quarter and still remain fair and clear. His tests and assingments whill not simple are compleatly fair. He is also more then willing to help you if you need it. If you get the chance take his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CSFORAP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul T. Tymann is the mortal incarnation of Thor, God of Thunder. Also possibly the God of Male Pattern Baldness.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CSFORAP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, a great guy too, he's smart and funny and really nice. Glad to have him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great guy, intersting, helpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 4003232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting professor. I actually didn't fall asleep in his 8-9 am class. Presents the topic very clearly. The only thing is that he goes a little slow.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMPSCI2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Very entertaining. Does tend to lag in completing topics. This has caused a few problems. But otherwise not bad at all. Doesnt make class boring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teaches you what you need to know, AND manages to be highly entertaining.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best CS profs at RIT. He's fair in grading, clear in presenting coursework, and entertaining.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Professors I have ever had