Michael L'Estrange - American River College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Michael L'Estrange

Department: Computer Science

College: American River College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While sometimes condescending and mocking towards students, he is not who I have an issue with. Rather, the issue is the "instructional aid" who plagues the back of the class with a disruptive phone, incredibly rude behavior, and loudly answering obviously rhetorical questions meant for the students. Her presence ruins the classroom atmosphere.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is not enough space to contain all I have to say, this class has activated my autism (Asperger's syndrome specifically) beyond belief. I do every assignment in class with excitement. I dread the moment class ends, I wish I could stay for ever and learn more and more about GNU/Linux. I love this class because I don't NEED to talk to anyone.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of my favorite teachers of all time. He has made learning GNU/Linux fun, truly a wizard. I have since given up the bloated operating system known as windows and converted fully to GNU/Linux. As I type this I can feel the freedom flow within me. I feel awoken, L'Estrange has shown me the path to enlightenment, GNU/Linux is the vessel.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The one teacher who actually taught us stuff rather than saying "Here is a book, now go read it and do pages XYZ." Made learning linux fun. Would go off on stories sometimes, but nothing too bad.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

goodluck

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn! Look for a different professor. He will go through his lectures very quick and you will not be able to get anything from it. He doesnt care if you learn it or not.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CISC310
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is very funny and always tells interesting stories. Guess it's good? Think again. The most of the class time he was telling us jokes and stories Also, and the end of semester we had the due right before the final exam for the last 3 or 4 quizzes. He deleted the entire canvas course at the morning, like 10 hours before the final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CISC310
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gets sidetracked a lot sure his jokes are funny and all but gosh...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my fav teachers at ARC. Teaches fast, which I like. He does get off topic from time to time, but I was still able to learn everything I needed to pass the class. I'd take any of the classes he teaches

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CISC323
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't recommend this professor for those who people who do not have information about computer because he always makes hurry. you don't understand what he is talking about he gets off topic sometimes. I is not fair for teaching such hard classes he is good for schools. NOT FOR COLLEGE.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CISN141
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

take class with him only If you have a good background on the subject. He's not available at his office, and does not reply to emails promptly. actually he is among the poorest teacher I have ever met at ARC. I really don't understand why such people are allowed to teach at ARC

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CISN140
• 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:

Good teacher, good feedback, answers questions respectfully and thoroughly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CISN140
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He really doesn't teach. 120 pages of ppt in 40 minutes. Its really hard to keep up with him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CISS341
• 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:

Best teacher at the school. He knows the material and he is very smart. Would definitely take a course taught by him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CISN143
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you've taken CISN 140 and 141, this will seem much easier. A ton of reading in a short period of time. The packet tracer exams are tough. Make sure you do the labs. A great class for those who want to learn Cisco Networking. Geeked-out on the lectures. Loved the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CISN141
• 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 L'Estrange has a wealth of experience that he shares. Loved hearing the stories from the past because he relates it to what's current! Be ready for your brain to hurt from a ton of information in a short period of time. This was the most intense class of the four in the series. Do the Labs, it will make a huge difference.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CISN140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor L'Estrange's anecdotes are great! He delivers a huge amount of information. Plan on a ton of reading in a short period of time because it's all crammed into 8 weeks. Do the Labs, it will make a huge difference. The first of four classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CISCO300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CISC300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class and easy to pass if you show up and do the assignments. He is really funny and usually only talks off task during the time students are catching up. He is helpful if you fall behind as well. The directions are clear to understand but he will say them fast so you have to pay attention. Perfect class I would recommend taking.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CISC300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is cool and funny. Very easy going. It's a pretty easy and basic class if you are familiar with computers. Class goes slow when you have to wait around for everyone to catch up with the material. He seemed helpful for those people who fell behind. He is really sarcastic and offensive to some but I thought he was funny