Ted Obuchowicz - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Ted Obuchowicz

Department: Computer Engineering

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is funny and patient. his notes are clear and his lectures are interesting. Easy midterm, not very easy quizzes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOEN228
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Weird teacher. Would not say he's bad but the fact that his exams are open book helps a lot. I recommend printing all of his notes at the beginning and just following through them during class and adding personal notes. Knowing Ted's notes well will help you a lot come the exam as the time is limited.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOEN228
• 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:

He is awful in explaining, his handwriting is bad and messy either in his notes or on the board. He is confident in teaching while he leaves you with many questions in mind! He is a real tough grader, the course is itself a pain, try to take it with the only otherproff in winter.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOEN228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor but his teaching style will not suit for everyone. I personally didn't like it but at least he teaches students well. Open book open note exam and you can access his (very bad writing) notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just put some time into it and youll be really happy you did ;) class time is key

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm not saying the prof is bad but this course is very tough (especially if its your first time) C++ IS NO JOKE. I wasted a lot of time going to the class and trying to grasp the content. Read the chapter prior going to class so not everything will seem like gibberish Study from day 1 This course is not something you can do on the last day

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

What a wild ride! Took Mech 215 previously with Alejandro, and he was about as engaging as my text on analytic geometry... Ted loves what he does, and is truly a rock star of C++... I was 20 before I had a computer... taking his class at 30, with absolute minimal computer knowledge I can now program in C++, so what does that tell you?

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOEN228
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teachers in the department. This class is basically new to all SOEN students, he assumes you've already seen what he's talking about and jumps straight into subjects you've never seen and expects you to know what he's talking about. Doesn't explain well and doesn't even introduce what he's going to talk about. Terrible, dont take.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mick and Keith used to drive me nuts but now I kind of miss them and him also! He can seem harsh and strange but he is a gentleman and cares about you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COEN212
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor, he makes the material seem so easy, barely used the textbook because I understood everything in class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COEN212
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a unique personality. Funny comments during class. I would take again !

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COEN212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very unique teacher, loves the rolling stones, clearly kind and very intelligent, but sarcastic and hilarious.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best prof of my entire degree! Attend class, participate, and he will really recognize your effort. Cool personality, unique approach to teaching. Quiz and midterm are fair. The final is written my three different profs, so I can't really comment on it. All to say, if you have the chance to take Ted, do so! He's great!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He tries to make the class unique by throwing change to students (which I find kind of rude) playing the rolling stones, and speaking with a very nasty voice. Good lectures, easy quizzes and midterm but please take the class with a more normal person.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COEN243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid him. He doesn't cover topics very well. Fills the lecture time with repetitive examples. You'll be better off taking this course with a full timer. To be fair, he's not the worst instructor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very funny and knowledgeable professor, but it's sometimes difficult to follow in class due to his writing. However, all of his notes are available on computer lab. If this is your first programming class, which was the case for me, try to grasp the basics early and practice a lot. Coding requires patience and daily practice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOEN228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher but tends to be condescending if you ask stupid questions. Lectures were fun with a good atmosphere. Tests were doable with a bit of revision and notes were available during the exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COEN243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't write clear notes on the board and doesn't teach well for beginners. He is teaching as if everyone had a base in programming.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really dedicated person on teaching properly concordia students c++ Highly recommended for mech 215 This course is a really hard course and Ted tries his best to help students to understand the course material However you should practice a lot if you want to receive a good grade on his exams Best teacher at concordia but the hardest as well

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MECH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hi i just want to say that I am co-op student at mechanical engineering. I took mech 215 last fall with Gordon and I received a D which means failure. I repeat mech 215 with Dr . Ted in the winter and I received an A minus . Honestly Ted is an amazing teacher. Seriously students have to complain about Gordon's teaching style .