Ted Pawlicki - University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Professor: Ted Pawlicki

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this sb just bu ying gai dang teacher. Qiu dou bu hui teach ni ma bi de csc240. Everyday shang ke say la ji hua. ni chou ni mom ne? Everytime having classes is hua shui, you tmd is a teacher not a fish, hua ni ma bi de water. plz UofR ci tui him ba! Go home chi shi dou bi teaching qiang.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst professor at University of Rochester. I could learn more java programming through an online python course. Talks more about his wife than java. If this is your first time coding, don't let this class deter you from further programming.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are relatively useless. Easy class to do well in. Just do the assignment and self-study and you'll be fine

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• 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:

He is the worst professor at this university and sadly he is the only one who teaches CSC 171 for both semesters. I can honestly say that its is not a "Introduction" class its more like review for people who already know java. During lecture all he talks about is his wife then briefly cover the material. The two assignments each week are difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Stopped going to class midway through the semester. Got an A. Self study, learn from the TAs and online, and you'll be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is really quick for an intro course, especially for anyone without any prior knowledge in Java programming beforehand. TAs & Google are your saviors. Read recommended books; they are more useful than Ted will ever be. Ted is at least fairly lenient with extra credits for projects, so work hard on those. It is rough, but not impossible.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lecture is extremely useless. You can come to his class and laugh and do other things, but you will not be able to see the whole code and you won't learn much. Go to TAs, they are better.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his class. If you want to major CS, and come to UR for fall semester, just explore the first semester and hopefully some other professor will take CS171 next semester. He cannot teach and just assumes you have all the knowledge you need for Java EVEN THOUGH ITS AN INTRO CLASS. He is bad for your self esteem and your future in CS. AVOID

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He cannot teach. Period. Don't waste your time in his lectures, go to CSUG, go to CETL, get a upperclassman willing to help and use the internet to learn. Read the books, and you should be able to learn by yourself

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have no prior exp with Java, don't take this class. This man will not teach you anything and if you're very very lucky you will get a good lab and workshop TA who will guide you. He doesn't go over basics even though it's an introductory course and you're not supposed to have prior programming experience.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst class I ever had. This was supposed to be a introductory class. He teaches as if he's reviewing everything we already learned. Horrible class AVOID if you can

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CSC240
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am not sure how Pawlicki has managed to keep a job for so long. It's currently week six and he has not even made a syllabus yet. And No Ted, sharing your course "calendar" spreadsheet with wrong dates is not a syllabus. It's evident that he does not read the textbook-provided slides before presenting, which would be okay IF he knew the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Well he is a fun inspiring mentor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't get swayed by his political views. He is passionate about CS and manages to convey what he wants. He can be a bit boring at times but the labs and workshops are super helpful if this is your first time coding. Oh, and attempt extra credit.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I couldn't understand what he was saying. His lectures were not in logic. If you want to take this course, be ready to learn by yourself.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Please learn Java before you register for the course. Your TAs and workshop leaders are your saviors for this course. If you have no prior coding experience, you can avoid the lectures, but I would definitely attend the labs and workshops for practice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Too bad CSC171 is required for CS majors and only Pawlicki teaches intro. If you have no java experience, the course will be a nightmare! Lectures are absolutely useless (I stopped going to them) and the labs are very confusing and stressful. Then the midterms are very difficult... Avoid this professor or learn java on your own. Beware

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSC171
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher- lectures are complete nonsense and the homework is frequent and difficult. This is supposed to be an intro class and it doesn't describe anything in detail. I had no prior coding experience and the class is geared towards students who have lots. Do not take this class with Pawlicki if possible

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS171
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Truly awful professor. The worst professor I have ever had. Waste's students time during lecture rambling about random things which are not going to help us learn computer science or do well on tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSC1712
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible guy terrible professor