David Tarnoff - East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Professor: David Tarnoff

Department: Computer Science

College: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Tarnoff is my favorite professor that I have had at ETSU so far! I feel like, since 2150 sort of follows 1900, if I would've had him for 1900 then that class would have been 100 times easier. He provides ample materials for studying for exams, and has the best and most descriptive lectures you could ask for!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had! I highly recommend taking his classes when they are an option. I had him for computer org and I don't think many people could make such a boring topic as interesting as he did. He feels bad because he thinks he is boring you, but if you really pay attention I promise you will love his classes!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of students like Tarnoff. He is very relate-able and you can tell he works hard to present himself that way. Teaching is great, tests are fine. Not too streesful but not a breeze either. His class inspired me to pursue some electric circuit building. Would recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Computer Organization. Very knowledgeable, very funny and makes learning the material a breeze. He wrote the textbook for the class but gives you the PDF for free. Would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2910
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tarnoff is the man. His server side course is not easy but you will learn the material if you want to make an A. He gives little extra credit, but if you work hard you will do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSCI4900
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tarnoff is a great professor and person. I took him for multiple classes throughout my stay at ETSU. His iOS class set me on a professional career path. He was also a fantastic advisor. I would recommend taking as many of his classes as you can. He is not a classically trained programmer and honestly, it's a nice change.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CSCI4957
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best teacher in the department. Very helpful, tries to bring a bit of humor to otherwise dry material. Willing to take time out of class to explain complex concepts 5 different ways if necessary. If you get the chance to take a Tarnoff class, do it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! He is very helpful and has an interesting personality, which helps keep me interested even when the lectures are not interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ORG001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him for every class that you can, he is the best in the department. Explains things 10 different ways so everyone understands, study guides are last semesters actual test (and yours are very similar.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ORG001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down best teacher on campus. Excellent sense of humor, does a great job covering some complex, boring material. Stops class to address questions. If you have the chance to take him do it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Usually keeps things pretty interesting in class. Doesn't take attendance, but I would recommend going anyways. There are very few assignments throughout the semester.. tests are easy if you look over the old sample tests he posts!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Likes to have fun in class. Learn a lot without too much work. Best part is he post's old tests online with answers for you to study. Highly recommended!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• 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:

I enjoy his class. Tests are easy if you study the provided study guides (ie. previous years tests). Quizzes are sometimes tricky but are rather straight-forward. He makes jokes about computers to keep the material interesting. Great guy!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• 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:

He is an absolutely stellar teacher. Very clear about what he expects and doesn't mind taking time out of class to help with work. Reasonable and keeps lectures at least somewhat interesting with stories. Took him for 1250 and 2150 and he is my favorite CSCI professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

David Tarnoff is a great teacher. Some of the material covered in Comp. Org. is a bit dry, but he makes it interesting. I really recommend taking this professor for any class he is teaching.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Has a lot of experience in the hardware field, and it shows. Really knowledgeable and yet relates extremely well to students. Interesting even when teaching extremely dry material. Self-admitted obsession with NAND gates not a detriment. Wish he taught more courses so I could take him every semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

David "NAND gate" Tarnoff is awesome teacher. Although I found the subject interesting to begin with, he makes the subject as interesting as possible to the rest of the class. He integrates real world applications into his teaching. Looking over the old tests was helpful, so make sure and do that. Quite humorous too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• 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:

Mr Tarnoff is great his classes are useally very enjoyable. Never thought binary would be so easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2910
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Probably the best in the department. He's easy to understand, interesting, and always willing to help students. His website is a great reference even after you've finished his class. He provides you with everything you need to succeed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His teaching methods are very straight-forward and comes right out of the book that he published for the class. His humor is always nice to have when its early in the morning.