Russ Tront - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: Russ Tront

Department: Computer Science

College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMPT454
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Unclear about the instructions and cocky

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMPT371
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best instructor I have ever had. Period.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMPT250
• 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:

The worst prof ever in my university life. His assignments are useless and unclear and his exams are so long that you wont be able to finish it on time. He copies notes from other profs which is so annoying and he sends tons of emails like essays which is frustrating. tbh I would never take any class with him again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMPT250
• 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:

The worst prof i have ever had in my life. Always give unclear assignments to us, and then sent us tons of emails to make changes. He failed 55 students in the 1st midterm, only 20 students passed(11 of them are in 50-60%). His lectures, notes and exams are unrelated. He always expains things in a complicated way. I won't take his courses anymore

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMPT250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most of the students from the class fail their 1st midterm. His exams are extremely long. His instruction of the assignments are always unclear.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMPT250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wow. I can't think of a better prof than Russel in my university experience so far. It's not any one thing but if anything, I'd say it's the way he makes it easy to listen to his lectures and the way treats students. Very flexible. Sometimes not clear on what he's going to test you on, so you gotta read a lot, but can't complain at all.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMPT104
• 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:

Best professor I had at SFU. Love him dearly.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMPT275
• 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:

Practical prof, practical experience. One of the best prof in my university life.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMPT212
• 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:

Looks like Bilbo Baggins, but was a great prof...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• 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:

Dr. Tront is an incredibly smart man who was very passionate about what he taught and his tests were fair. I hope he's enjoying himself at EA :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS212275
• 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:

An excellent prof. Too bad he's gone now.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the best professor at SFU, ... supposedly. How depressing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMPT475
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He the best prof in Cmpt Sci, period. Too bad he's gone :(

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• 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:

he's a good prof. Very smart. Too bad he's leaving teaching to work for EA. Wish him all the best!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• 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:

What a great guy! Very funny during lectures, and always willing to help students. He can get a bit arrogant, but deservedly so - he knows his stuff.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CMPT275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You'd better memorize all coursepacks and books before heading to his final, if you want a good grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• 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:

Hard Midterm and final. His assignments are good for understanding of the course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMPT101
• 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:

He is funny!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CMPT370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teaching is fairly thorough. But, he is very arrogant and cocky.