James McHugh - New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Professor: James McHugh

Department: Computer Science

College: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's really not bad. The work is okay as long as you pay attention to everything he put on the board. Follow his code and you'll be alright. He's really helpful and responds to emails quick. He also gives a lot of extra credit. There's like 6 prototypes and 3 assignments you'll have to do but they're very manageable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely one of the better teachers at NJIT. Sadly he teaches IT classes and I'm a CS major. I did get the privilege of taking his class in IT202 which was an amazing experience. If you have any free electives, I recommend taking this class to help you in the future, especially if you're a CS major. It will come to help when you take CS 490.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Was always willing to help if you needed it and if you performed well in the class it was more than likely that you would be given extra credit. Very nice guy to talk to outside and in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It was my first time learning about back-end programming and utilizing PHP and SQL. He was very thorough and detailed in his lectures, making it easy when you do your assignments and understanding the concepts in general. The first hw assignments are fairly easy, then will eventually build to a working web application. Great Prof, highly recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is heavily based on programming, specifically PHP. Prof McHugh is a fair and informative teacher, however, a strict grader. His lectures are not to miss as the assignments and tests are purely based on the lectures. The lectures are fun and interactive. He is willing to help a student during and after class. I recommend this course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the greatest Professors I have ever had. If you aren't doing well, just talk to him and he will help. Not Worth to drop.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Replies to emails very quickly. If you need help with ANYTHING he will make time to help you but you need to be willing to ask for help. Lots of extra credit and will give you the exact questions to be on the midterm and final. The assignments are all based on HTML, PHP, and JavaScript.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Replies to emails fast. Gives lots of bonus points if you implement extra stuff in assignments. Lots of work, but gives time so they're doable. 3 assignments, 1 presentation w/ 2 page paper. He can be very unclear with his instructions so ask lot of questions. No book needed. Be ready to learn some things on your own. I'd take him again for sure.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework. Three projects based on homework. One 1-2 page report. One 5 minute presentation based on report. Textbook not required. Midterm/final based on review questions. Two quizzes based on review questions. Generous grading with a lot of extra credit. He's there for you whenever you need help. Replies to emails fast.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am really fond of Professor James McHugh's practical and hands on approach to teaching. I have learnt a lot more useful things from his course than i did from most others. I interned at a financial firm and needed to develop a php based user reporting system and this class was a life saver. My friend who took this course feels the same way!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives a lot of assignments to complete, but if you pay attention in class he gives you plenty of time to work on the assignments and answers all questions. If you study/memorize and understand the practice exams that he gives out you will do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Mchugh is good professor he explains till every one know that concept and Assignment will be dependent on small weekly prototype if you do all prototypes as per his instruction then you can easily do all assignments & he always appreciates student if you do extra bonus work in all prototypes & assignment If you work then you can easily get A

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. McHugh teaches this class really well with real world applications. Speedy email responses and always available after classes to help students. The languages and topics taught in this class certainly prepares students for IT302, CS/IT491 the Capstone project. Take him if you want to learn programming and best/standard programming practices.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professor in NJIT. I really recommend you to take this course even though it's not that easy. You would learn a lot what you didn't know. If you have any question about class or assignment, just ask him then you would get an extra credit. Also he has a speedy reply with email. He always keeps listening for your question.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• 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:

I took this class as an elective and I loved it. This class was one of the best classes I have taken at NJIT. The professor is a fair grader. You would learn a lot. Homework is based on what is thought in class. Pay attention and don't get behind are the key to getting a good grade. There is a midterm and a final. Excellent professor and material.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, you really learn a lot. Definitely need to go to class and pay attention to help get the assignments done. He's more than happy to help during class and would always stay after to help. Gives lots of extra credit, exams are not bad as long as you study the reviews. I would definitely take a class taught by him again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor!! He really knows his stuff and is really passionate about what he's teaching. He also wants you to do your best in the class so if you're ever confused or have a question he's always there to help you out. As long as you put in the time, do the homework, and listen in class you should be fine and pass the class with no trouble.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor McHugh is one of the best professors at NJIT. He gives you decent amount of time to finish up your assignments. I learned a lot in his class and assignments were really very interesting. He grades fairly and gives you a lot of extra credits. Go to every class and take good notes. He is always there for you when you need help with anythin

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor James is one of the best professors at NJIT. His lectures were based of him showing code samples and explaining them to show you how they would apply to the real world and in projects. I am a CS major and IT 202 was one of the best classes I enjoyed at NJIT.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: IT202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so helpful and you learn a lot