John Stasko - Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Professor: John Stasko

Department: Computer Science

College: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stasko is a good professor, although the class is challenging. He writes his class notes on paper and uses a document camera in class, but you have to listen to him to understand the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors I've had at this school. Amazing lecturer, has strict grading guidelines, extremely fair. He is so good at explaining the material while not making it boring. His tests and homework are extremely fair. One of the best professors here.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I withdrew the course at first and retook it with Stasko next semester and so happy with my decision. He is the best in explaining things. Sometimes he pulls out dad jokes as well. Would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best freshman CS prof at Tech. Homework can be strange. Lectures are incredible;.Stasko is a Java legend, we are his disciples. Everything he explained I understood the first time (except generics, but they're weird tbf). Tests are VERY fair and accurately test what is taught. If Stasko doesn't get 100 on his test, he gives back points. Good jokes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Clear lectures, useful material (coding in Java). Doesn't post notes. I found the textbook very helpful (can find pdf and he posts optional problems from text). Homework is every week there isn't a test. Spent about 5 hours on each - start early! Wish I made it to more recitations but they aren't necessary. MUCH easier than CS1371.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clear material explanation, very helpful. He is easy-going as he mixes up his lectures with dad jokes. Tests are fair, but the class really picks up around Test 2, so make sure you do not fall behind. The recitations definitely help, but dont shy away from lectures either. Great professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just an awesome professor. If GT had more profs like him, we could easily surpass MIT on the ranking ladder.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Stasko's class! His lectures are clear and helpful, so much easier than learning it on your own. He doesn't post notes, so you do actually have to go to class. He's a reasonable guy, and very articulate. Your grade is based on 3 Tests, homework, participation, and final. Homeworks require approx. 5-6 hrs a week. Would recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Stasko is a really efficient lecturer and clearly communicates material in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. His exams are fair, and if you do the homeworks (which count for about 20% of the grade anyway) and study, the exams won't be an issue at all. Stasko posts practice problems from the texbook, but they are optional.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stasko is by far the best teacher for introducing Java. You will learn a lot about the subject in this class at a quick, yet understandable pace. The tests aren't hard, they are just tricky at some points. The homework is actually fun to do and the lectures are easy to follow. Great Professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stasko is incredibly good at breaking down computing concepts and keeping your attention. He is very enthusiastic in the way he teaches, and I personally had no trouble paying attention in every lecture because he made them so interesting. Totally worth coming 15 minutes early every day to grab a good seat.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stasko is a really solid lecturer. I'm not someone who focuses easily, but he held my attention. Definitely knows his stuff. The course isn't easy by any stretch, definitely practice inheritance/polymorphism, but if you study a fair amount you'll learn OOP basics pretty well. Textbook is easy to find the pdf for online.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stasko is amazing at explaining concepts and his lectures are really clear, informational and interesting. Tests are fair but slightly tricky and weekly homework is straightforward.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stasko is very good at putting computer science concepts into understandable human language. Very clear at teaching and always hints at what will be on the test. His participation grade is from 4 ungraded pop quizzes so go to every lecture and you'll get an A. Textbook was helpful but unnecessary. Very straightforward class, very achievable A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stasko was a true meme lord. His lectures were entertaining and you could really tell he cared about how his students were learning. He explained everything clearly and always made sure there were resources that students could look at if they had trouble. 10/10 professor!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• 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:

Consume whatever stimulant you need to do so, but if you don't stay 100% focused during lecture you will feel the pain. If you can stay 100% focused, his amazing lectures guarantee your A in the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests can be challenging but very fair, covers exactly what he said he would. Attending lectures is essentially required because they are so good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Stasko knows how to engage the class and sometimes makes funny jokes. Only con I can think of is that it's sometimes very hard to see his handwriting especially in a terribly designed large lecture room and that HW isn't very challenging. He doesn't pull any tricks on tests, tests are very fair and matches the lecture contents very well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Literally best professor ever. Teaches so well and keeps students interested.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best CS professors I've had. He's really enthusiastic about his lectures, and going to class is an enjoyable experience.