Mark Armstrong - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Professor: Mark Armstrong

Department: Computer Science

College: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and just an overall great person. He answered all of my questions quickly and in a way that I could understand! I would love to take him again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CSC261
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does a fantastic job explaining concepts, and knows how to hold a classroom's attention. The lecture notes are far more useful than any other material. You will learn a significant amount more than is needed for the tests, don't be intimidated by the study guides.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CSC261
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough but fair professor, I really loved the way he taught Assembly / Comp org. Always available and helpful during office hours. I found him to be a well rounded individual as well. Pretty lecture heavy. I didn't miss a class, but I think if I did I'd definitely suffer.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing first professor. Only goes downhill from here.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher, however few examples are given in lectures. I've read other reviews saying that he taught straight from the textbook, which really isn't true, he's not using the book, he's using slides that he wrote and then references the book for further reading. The labs are interesting and pair programming is a great way to learn.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• 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 love Mr. Armstrong. He is absolutely my favorite professor at UNCG. He is quick to reply and is genuinely interested in your questions. Sit in the front of class. I recommend having a coding course before taking CSC130, but I didn't take one in highschool and still made an A. Lots of partner work, makes learning the material more interesting.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches directly from the book that you read lol. No outline or example questions given before test and yet the test were tricky.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is actually intro to java. You need to have some experience before take with him. The class is harder than you expect as he teach exactly from the book. No examples.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches directly from the book which is good if you can read book to understand compSci, but is horrible when you need more examples. His lectures are drop dead boooring. the course itself is listed as intro to compsci but in reality is intro to Java. take online beginners Java course before taking intro to cs with him. you will need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Please be prepared to read on your own and study on your own. He teaches totally from the book. The level of the book is like level ten and he gives the test like level ten.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CSC261
• 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:

The professor truly cares for the students and is available and helpful outside of class, as well as gives amazing and informative lectures. The in class jokes are hilarious. He is quick to respond to emails and his grading game is fast.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CSC250
• 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:

This is the best computer science professor in human history. He is so kind and hilarious. You honestly don't feel like just a bag of money to the university. He gives amazing examples In class so make sure to go eventhough he says you're an adult and you don't have to come if you don't want to. He deserves an award!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures reflect the reading material. Although he tends to use a lot of the same examples presented in the book, he goes over them in great detail and thoroughly explains the programming concepts. He is a very solid professor, obviously knows the material he is teaching, and you'll get the exact grade that you earn.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CSC130250261
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The absolute best professor at UNCG Computer Science period. If you can't get it with Mark there's something wrong.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Armstrong is a fantastic instructor! His lectures make concepts easily understandable. Labs can be challenging but if you complete the recommended practice problems you will do fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CSC261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Armstrong is one of the nicest men I've met. Sometimes he tries to teach too much material at once and glosses over important details which he grades pretty harshly. His approach to teaching really only works on those who are dedicated to the CSC major. He's a great man, though and I can't stay mad at him 3

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor should teach EVERY comp sci class!!! Lectures are crystal clear and the book assigned is very helpful. That's half the battle already fixed right there, just make sure to read the chapters, practice your programming at each chapter, and the lectures should actually feel like reinforcements upon what you've already done on your own.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSC130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent lectures and if you read after the lecture, there is no reason you shouldn't have an A. The labs start out tough and get tougher progressively but as long as you're keeping up with the material you will be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CSC261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good man!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSC261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Armstrong is hands down the best college professor I've ever had. He explains the material in crystal clear detail, answers every question clearly, and is always respectful to students. If possible I would take all of my CS courses with him. Tests are tough but fair and he's generous with partial credit and lectures are never boring.