Michael Dixon - Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Michael Dixon

Department: Computer Science

College: Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CISP401
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His teaching methodology revolves around students reevaluating their assignment work based off his feedback. Get right, get grade. This system contextualizes the "0 or 90" grades as well as the 3% increase to grade cutoffs. Exams are curved in favor of students and students can use notes for them. Exams are long, though. Great professor overall.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CISP401
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If there's one thing to know about Professor Dixon, it's that he really wants and cares that you know the material. Most of the grade in this class came from projects, which you have several "bites of the apple" from to get right. Super helpful outside of class and willing to work with students on any issues that come up. tl;dr Take Dixon to learn.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, he has a weird grading system. And, it's 93-100 to get an A. Not 92 and above. Bs are 83-92.99 and so on...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CISC360
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is lecture-heavy. He has his own teaching material. But, he requires you to use the textbook to do hwk. The book will barely help with his lab assignments and tests. One positive is his tests are all open book. So, if you are good at looking up information. Good for you! But, beware, his test is lengthy but you have a small time frame to finish

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

2) Lots of Hwk and assignments: He lets you resubmit the ones you didn't get a full score. Yet, he is very particular about how you submit them. You need to submit using Doc (2003 version), nothing else. Even the chapter review questions need to be in the format of his way. Copy all the questions from the book paste them on to your word and answer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am writing this not to hate, but to give you guys a fair warning. 1) Grading system: Nope, 90% won't get you an A, you will need a 92 or above to get an A in this class. So, goes for Bs. 82 - 91.99. Thus, you worked really hard and got a 90.7. You still get a B in his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A solid and competent teacher, who focuses on trying to get students to understand the LOGIC that the course material is based on, rather than the wrote memorization of it. This can lead to problems completing assignments, since you are graded on your programs' abilities to do the objective, but he is always helpful when it comes to feedback.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test is super unclear, he will give u 0 credit if u use your own method and u cannot fix it. Just don't take his class, never!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CISP301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can tell why I lot of people give him mediocre reviews, when I first met him see seemed a little weird, but over a week or so you get to see his passion for computer science. He's a little old school and you have to focus hard on what he is saying to understand him, but he really wants us to learn, not just pass the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CISC301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dixon does not use anything in the book or even talk about it. Most of the time he rants about things unrelated to the course and instead of normal grading he only gives out two types of grades, 0's and 90's.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CISP301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's obvious Dixon has a lot of knowledge. But the material he uses is specific and the tutors in lab will not be able to help. The book is useless and only used to do chapter work, not the 5 major assignments. Directions for assignments were unclear for the 2 that impact grade the most. I suggest taking a different Prof. if new to programming.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CISC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dixon seems to push you a little harder than necessary some times but his style of grading assignments is fair. He always lets you resubmit your work after turning it in and getting feedback on it. Work on your assignments ahead of time and get help from him after the lecture if necessary and you should do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CISP301
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So unclear, just talk with himself during entire class, assignment confused, unfair grading, no 70 or 80 just 0, he knows 90 and zero, never ever take any class of him, don't like him, wasted my 3 months with him, don't recommend him!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CISP301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class if your not going to put in the work it takes to be a college student. Dixon isn't a easy professor, but he's fair. I'm taking him again next semester. His class challenged me and I thought it was going to be a blow off class. Talking to people in other classes I learned more. Take Dixon if u want to be prepared for a 4 yr.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CISP301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dixon is a rockstar. I would absolutely take another class w/ him. If you're interested in learning, he's there to help you. You don't have to go to class, but it will really help you be successful. Be sure to plan your life so that you can stay for lab to ask him questions. He is definitely reasonable if you demonstrate that you're working/trying.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CISP401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does nt teach out of the book or follow any structure for you 2 follow along. Does not teach ANY syntax but his projects (5-Difficult)requires syntax. he is still stuck on the design process which was taught 2 pre-reqs ago. Lectures R ALL concepts and definitions, no syntax or design. caters 2 his pre req students. saw him 3x after class nt helpful

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CISC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dixon gets a bad rep for no reason. I imagine most people that dislike him are not ready for college level courses. He is an adult and college level professor. He is Brilliant Clear, concise, tough but fair. More than willing to help an engage with his students. You'd be depriving yourself not to take his class. Take if you'll put in work

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CISP301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Read the book, Take Good notes, Go to tutoring lab, talk to prof, work hard and you'll do fine. Many students complain about his toughness as a grader, but he allows reworked assignments and gives good feedback. I found the tutors really helpful, since they know what he wants which is neatness. Don't give up on the class and remember, Go Ye Forth!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Students BEWARE! Do NOT take classes with this guy! I do not have enough space to list my issues with this guy. He is extremely unclear, teaches obviously outdated techniques, expects you to know topics not covered, he will find a way to fail you. Not a single student finished the final exam!!!! He's forgetful and rude and talks down to students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CISC355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not clear with everything and the class that he usually offers first thing you will understand is. No you don't understand anything at all