Caryolyn England - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Professor: Caryolyn England

Department: Computer Science

College: College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for 1450+2541. She is a fair grader. Either you understand the material or you don't. She is lenient grader if you show that you at least sorta understand the topic. She gives you plenty of time to finish the hw and she provides time during class you can work on it. Sometimes her lectures are a bit dry but that's CS for you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher which seems some what odd because most online teachers I have had at COD have been terrible (almost full time online student). Her linux class was rather simple and each unit she provides you with an exercise & instructor notes which have most of the assignments answers.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS1400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor has a genuine interests in helping her students succeed and has a high level of integrity. The classes she teach can be challenging, but she is easily accessible, very knowledgeable, and more than willing to help. She comes off as a little unapproachable, but is anything but, and is very willing and able to help her students 1 on 1

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS2541
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She taught me very strong fundamentals to succeed in programming. Her feedback is the best I've gotten in the department. The class can be difficult but she is fair with her grading standards. Very nice as well

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Like 2542, Linux is a hard class. I hadn't used it much before this course. You really need to pay attention to learn the material. England does a good job of giving demonstrations and feedback. This isn't a class you can show up to twice a month and still get an A. But with England, you have a fighting chance. I would recommend reading the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS2542
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the hardest class I've had yet. Prof England is the best CS professor at CoD. She is both very knowledgeable and good at explaining topics and answering questions. This class is inherently hard no matter who you take, I can't say it enough. Other profs had 80% of their class fail. My class had a C+ as the lowest grade with mostly A's.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS2542
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor England cares so much about all of her students. She really puts time into planning lectures and teaching the material to the fullest. The instructions for the labs that are assigned are 100% clear on what needs to be done unlike other CS professors I have taken. I would definitely recommend professor England over any other CS faculty.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor England has a strong computer science background. She's very helpful in demonstrating the use of Linux. However, by the time we got into scripting, it really felt challenging. I personally felt like we didn't spend enough time learning scripts. Felt like it went too fast. This class isn't super hard, but it will get you thinking.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS1400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Very caring and explains everything clearly with plenty examples. She does offer a few chances for extra credit throughout the semester. Labs make up most of the grade and they are take-home labs, so you can spend as much or as little time as you need to get an A. 10/10 I plan on taking her again for C++.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS1400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She posts exactly what you need. You get the chapter you're supposed to read each unit and then she gives you plenty of additional resources to choose from to make sure you understand the unit. Assignments are straightforward and as long as you use the resources given, it should be easy to grasp. She gives great feedback on assignments.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Miss England is very tough grader. she moves really very fast on class. she don't care if her students are keeping up with her notes. her responses were not helpful. it was big disaster for me. do not take this class. do not take her class based on rating.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS2541
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grading scale was not by 10% increments (85-93 is a B). Would have gotten a higher grade if not for that. There is no comments when returning assignments. Just highlights the areas you got wrong. No feedback.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a wonderful professor. Her exams are closed everything! Responds to every email within a couple of hours. Lab due every week. She will push you to the limits with your knowledge. In her own way she will make you study. I learned a lot from her. Must pay attention and walk away with an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS1400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a wonderful professor. Her exams are closed everything! but the weekly quizzes are not. Lab every week. This class is more of a design class. Flowcharts and pseudocode are her main targets. She will push you to the limits with your knowledge. In her own way she will make you study. I learned a lot from her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS2541
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor England is a great instructor. Her classes typically consist of lectures and in-class labs. She may also give a few intense programs that are due every few weeks. However, she's helpful, responds to emails on time, and is accessible outside of class during office hours if you need additional help

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS2571
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor England is one of the best CS instructors at COD. She has a strong grasp of the fundamentals of Java and that shows in her lectures. She expects well written code but isn't overly pedantic like some professors . Programming assignments are moderately challenging while exams are tough but she does offer extra credit to offset exam scores.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Miss England is very unclear. She expects you to know a lot of the stuff before class. Gives out difficult labs and is a tough grader. Also moves really fast when writing a script. Would not recommend her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beyond expectations!! Offers plenty of help during labs. If any questions just ask. Resources, Powerpoint lectures and examples are given. Great feedback on assignments. Very helpful! Tough class but rewarding in the end.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class well structured! Plenty of resources!! & help. Crystal clear lectures. Goes over examples & really explains the concept to make sure u understand. Gives good feedback on assignments & tells u exactly what u did wrong. If u need help shes there for u. Def take again! Well worth it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS1450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, is clear in her directions and assignments and really goes the extra mile to help her students. Don't take this class online, as it's a very difficult online class. Is quick to respond to emails and helps provide extra information and resources to help you understand the material. What a teacher should be.