Cort Steinhorst - University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Professor: Cort Steinhorst

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had came into the class knowing C++ from CS 1336, but he understood that many of us were in this category and gives the first few weeks for grasping JAVA concepts and refreshing our memory. His tests were open book/open notes and he graded fairly and consistent. I'm glad I took his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful, I had no Java experience prior, so first program was difficult, but professor helped translate it from C++ to Java. Exams are open book & simply writing programs. bring copy of chapter examples to class to add comments, since they aren't provided in the code. Fair grading, if your code works, it's right. Office hours also helpful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you don't already know Java don't sign up for this class. No practice programs are assigned and he just tells you to look up code online. I have never had trouble in a programming class before this. If I wanted to learn how to program from the internet then I wouldn't pay hundreds of dollars to learn from a professor at a university.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expects you to know coding fundamentals from 1336. If you don't have coding experience you're pretty much doomed, projects are not too much off the topic but the last one kicks you bad. I wouldn't recommend him as i didn't learn in his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS1136
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Saw him the first course meeting only. The TAs are ok but may or may not be there to help you. 1336 is separate so their advice may not be the best for 1336 assignments. The tutoring lab is completely useless (dont know how to do assignment or too busy to help you with small things). Find a private tutor if you need help.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not that good of a professor. With the caliber of other professors at this college I expect more. His homeworks were always pushed back in my class. He did not prepare the students to the projects that needed to be done. He did little explaining of the reasons behind coding a certain way. If you actually want to learn to code then go elsewhere.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not an extremely interesting class, but i had prior java experience before. He lectures and uses the pverhead alot and likes to play with the programs in class to see what will happen. You can ask questions and learn alot. Overall good class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy Class but Boring Professor...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

very good teacher! would recommend for any java class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was very disappointed with him. Did not enjoy lecture, although I went in order to understand the homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Provides plenty of examples, but they are of little use if you don't already know what you're doing. Not recommended for beginners.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an excellent teacher. I found myself learning quite a bit in class and he does several examples in class. The programs were pretty difficult for me because I had no Java or programming before. The tests are all open book but weren't easy. He is very nice and super helpful. I was happy with my C.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS1136
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had him for my CS lab but I don't think I ever actually saw him, but his TA's were very helpful.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS1337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Well, I came into his class thinking he was somewhat easy (a lot of my friends recommended him). BUT I thought the subject was hard and they way he taught and his test made it even harder. You either like him or you dont. Going to class is pointless. I didnt enjoy the class very much.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS1336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

excellent, clear, available

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS1136
• 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:

Probably one of the nicest, most helpful teachers I've had in a long while.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS1315
• 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:

excellent

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS1315
• 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:

If you already know how to program, Steinhorst does not require attendance, yet the assignments allow you to sweep away any cobwebs. For those that are new to programming, he is a good teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS1315
• 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:

Very good Prof.