Dale Reed - University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Dale Reed

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is fantastic when it comes to lectures as he is very hilarious and his sense of humor is amazing. But the hardest part of this class was programming projects and Exams (really difficult).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Reed is good at public speaking so at least his lectures are not dry. I felt like there was little room for people to feel like they could explore/be wrong since students are always being assessed for correctness, even with clickers in lecture. I believe this lead to many instances of cheating, some not caught by the professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Phenomenal teacher, he explains everything so well that if you didnt understand it, you simply werent paying attention. Lots of homework thats crucial for your grade, but all of it is pretty useful. Reed explains everything and isnt shy about cracking jokes while he does it (which are pretty consistent actually funny)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Reed is a great person, really funny and knows how to explain things. Majority of this class lies in your projects and tests so do well on those things and you should be fine in the class. START EARLY ON PROJECTS!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

6 projects due within two weeks of each other, his lectures are somewhat helpful (listen to them for they are important to labs), and watch out for zybooks deadlines, they are crucial.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Reed is difficult! Reed teaches us basic concepts, but we are expected to create complex programs with the basics we are taught. Reed should teach in a way where students can confidently create those programs. I mean, have you seen a Doctor do heart surgery being taught only the basics once or do they perform multiple with a mentor first?

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• 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:

Through out this course students were taught how to draw a line, but were expected to create the Mona Lisa when it came to programs. Please teach students well enough, so they can create such programs. Also, there isnt any extra credit besides in lab, so the reviews that say a lot of extra credit is given please scrap that. It has little effect...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Reed constructs this course to be an excellent precursor to higher level programming classes. Lectures are helpful, however this class requires you do a lot of research and work on your own time which helped me learn a lot. He keeps it interesting and has a good sense of humor. The projects got repetitive by the end. Would recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Reed is a nice guy, but he made me hate Computers programming. We have a lecture and a lab, and the material is made by different people as well as the programs. Programs are pretty much reverse engineering games. I feel all three should be insync. The information taught rarely helped. I honestly feel like a Chicken with my head cut off.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, he knows how to teach, very relatable and understands student difficulties. He will provide as much assistance as possible make things understandable but it's up to you whether if you want to pay attention or not.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Funny and interactive lectures

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Reed is definitely the best professor Ive ever had. Very caring and understanding of all circumstances. Keep up with the material and you will actually enjoy this class, otherwise it is certainly not an easy class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Reed really is one of those special professors that stands out for his graciousness and decency. I was surprised throughout the semester for how well respecting he is towards his students and other cultures. THAT SAID , DON'T SLEEP ON THIS CLASS, IT AIN'T EASY AND YOU HAVE TO PUT IN A LOT OF WORK FOR YOUR PROGRAMS AND EXAMS TO PASS.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS100
• 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:

Honestly, I learned a lot of useful things from his class. If you are not lazy, this class wouldn't be very difficult for you. If you want to explore more about Computer Science, take this CS100. It would help you to figure out what you really want. You will be smarter after you complete this class as well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class participation does matter and never replies you emails. A lot of Iclicker questions every class. It's not like a 100 level class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is UNBELIEVABLY amazing. He involves everyone in class, in a non-forceful way. Programs I would say is a 4/5 difficulty, no joke, and I'd recommend starting them early, otherwise you will not make it in time. If you're not an experienced programmer, you should go to him or TA's for help on programs. Tests are also hard, so study!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Reed is a great guy, who is not the greatest of lecturers. On the other hand, he is very likeable and does want you to do your best. The class is a somewhat a jump in terms of rigor, and he expects a bit (too) much from you with the programs he gives but it's all to prepare you for the future classes. Make sure to seek help if you need it

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

5-10 minutes every class. projects were really time consuming, but it was a weed-out class. mediocre at lecturing/explaining concepts. active on Piazza community for the class. tests were extremely confusing, multiple choice, rat mazes, you'll definetly do worse than you think. if you work hard and get good grades on the programs you should be fine

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend. He doesn't even know everything about the material he is teaching, and answers several questions in class with "I don't know". He is not very organized either, and does iclicker questions at random (i.e. he'll forget it for a week then have them everyday another week). Curve is huge though, and it was around 60% for a C.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's one of the greatest Cs professor in uic. Take his class. I think I should give him a higher rating but I'm a tough grade on profs. He's lectures are okay, funny, learn stuff but to me not a lot. Be sure to work on programs as soon as possible (this is to any CS class) cuz u never know how long it takes to debug. Be sure to ask him about progs