Son Pham - California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Professor: Son Pham

Department: Computer Science

College: California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMP182
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TAKEN FALL 2017 AS A PROGRAMMER AND COMP SCI MAJOR After taking this professor for one semester, I highly recommend that IF YOU ARE NOT A COMP SCI MAJOR/ EXTREMELY INTO PROGRAMMING, THIS CLASS WILL BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. His quizzes are rigorous and his projects are twice as hard. I love programming and can attest that this class is difficult

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this professor on Spring 2015 and you should avoid of talking his class. He doesn't specifically gives details on the assignment nor the lab group projects. Also he expects you to know all of these materials (his way) and if you ever ask for help, he'll just get mad or embarrass you in front of the class. Please take my warning and trust me

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMP182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an extremely difficult professor. But if you love Computer Science and want to learn he's one of the best professors to take at CSUN. Highly recommended. He is also really funny and actively tries to help his students during the lab portion of the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMP182
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can be a little hard to understand at times, but you can tell he is very bright and knows what he teaches inside and out. Codes all of his online tests himself, and provides you with more than enough time to practice. The tests are exactly like the practice so there is absolutely no surprise. Watch out for due dates since he can be very unclear.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMP182
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult professor and his exams are poorly written, but you will learn if you're willing to put in the time. He expects a lot from his students, and will answer questions if approached. Read a book on programming, practice, practice, and practice if you want to pass. There are no hand outs, and you will have to work.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teachers I have ever encountered. He completely obliterated my desire to care about the computer science field for years...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid Pham, Melara, and Putnam and you'll be great

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Out of all the COMP classes i've taken, COMP 110 with Pham was the hardest one. I took it again in the summer and got an A. I really put in the time but felt like I wasn't getting anywhere with this professor. Even the counselors know that he's far below mediocre. Be careful of the tests, he may even use a non Java language to test the concepts!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pham is the hardest professor I've ever had. Most people are intimidated to ask him questions. He's not one of those professors that cares if you pass or fail, but if you know how to ask questions and do work outside of class you will pass. Hardest class I ever took. Bad Accent and the HARDEST grader

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Trying to learn a subject like this from him is nearly impossible due to his strong accent. I'm not saying that lightly either. Hes funny at times, that's about the only positive thing I can think of regarding his class. The curve is insane, its about 50% is an A. AVOID if possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take his class only about 10 people pass this class on average!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is one of best professors I had. I learned so much from the fisherman and and soldier analogies he make. Don't listen to others who gave him 1. He is an amazing professor, and this review is to show how much i respect him as professor of computer science. Long live fisherman and the soldier!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just nope. All there is to it. Shouldn't be allowed to teach. Don't risk taking any classes with him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was not clear at explaining and his speech creates a barrier between class. Should not be allowed to teach Comp 110 and without proper book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take this class at a community college instead. Do not take any chances with this teacher, waste of time, effort, money,etc. He is a horrible teacher who should be provoked of his teaching credentials. Great example of why our education system is a horrible one.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does not teach. The book is awful and does not help either. Take the class from other professor and use a different text.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an excellent programmer. Teacher? Not so much. I have previous experience with this level of intro CS, so I was fine. However, he can be VERY vague when giving directions. COME TO CLASS. Test content is based on what he covers in class, but TB is helpful. TA is your best friend. 2 exams, 2 projects, 7 in-class quizzes(+2 bonus). Stay for help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst Professor I have ever had. He is unclear and unpredictable with assignments and especially exams. His expectations are over the top for an intro class. On top of this, he is unfriendly and will not answer students' questions properly. PLEASE take this class at a community college or elsewhere, your life will be much easier.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He made this class very difficult and expects a lot from a class that is supposed to be an introduction. I failed this class the first time and dropped out, I took it in the summer with a different professor and got an A! My counselor even told me that he's not a good professor, I should've listened.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you get him just drop. Doesn't teach, very unorganized, language barrier, etc. Will make you want to drop your major. I don't know why they still keep him around.