Mike Losacco - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Professor: Mike Losacco

Department: Computer Science

College: College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His presentations are very clear from which he delivers lecture. But he is a very tough grader and sometimes he doesn't clear the answers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!! If you do, you will regret it. He tells you to pass your code through the validator and you will get an A or B on the assignment, but when he returns it, you will see so many points taken off for small mistakes which doesn't effect the code . Hes absolutely a horrible teacher & doesn't give you 2nd chances of assignments.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• 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:

Great teacher! Losacco is funny but really knows how to teach. His DASH presentation is amazing and every eye opening. Hands down best computer teach at COD. Highly recommend him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The classwork is by no means difficult but he is a nitpicky grader. Losacco is a pretty cool guy and had the whole class laughing several times. Assignments are straight out of the textbook so make sure you get the correct edition or they won't sync.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

hard class lots of labs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class during the summer and Losacco was by far the worst teacher I've had so far. He assigns WAY too much work to do outside of class through blackboard and doesn't even let you know what's assigned. There is a ridiculous amount of reading required for this course and Losacco uses only ebooks which ALSO contain exercises that are graded

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Losacco an incredible teacher his lectures are inspirational and practical. He explicitly tells you what he expects on assignments; however, he's a tough grader. The tests are all opened book which is always a plus. I would definitely recommend taking his class. He teaches more than just computers he teaches you how to live.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Losacco is one of the worst professors I've had at this school. I find him very unhelpful through email, and his assignments are very unclear.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher, who clearly presents the material and the projects are all clearly explained. However, he is a very strict grader. And while he always explains why he takes points off, it is not always for the same things, and can be difficult to predict whether your assignment is correct until after the fact

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Losacco is an amazing professor. His lectures are solid so skipping them is your loss. Losacco tells you explicitly tells you what he expects on assignments; however, he is a tough grader. Tests are open book so take advantage of it. Another piece of advice don't be late to class he can't stand it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good class ,very doable&Professor Losacco really cares about the students. Has a good sense of humor; but values participation in class. Many quizzes/homework but they aren't hard. He does a good job making his lectures interesting in a type of class that could otherwise be very boring. Also, The Dash was really good, definitely don't miss it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think computer class is boring anything to do with computers bore me, but Mr. Lossaco really kept me interested and I actually like the class. I definitely would take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took a lot of online classes and by far he was the worst professor I ever had. He never used to give clear instructions on how to do the assignments. He was a tough grader and always used to take points off for the smallest of mistakes and would never explain where he deducted the points. The tests are easy but wont help if you do poorly on HW.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher!! He is very clear on what he teaches, and we have a blast in class! Best teacher at COD!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's the type of teacher that teaches you about life and applies the subject into the real world. An A in this class is easy if you do the assignments, attend class, and do some reading from the textbook. Lectures based on the book and he provides his personal real-world examples, some of which are hilarious.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Do the hw n ur good! Beware of group projects...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Losacco rules. If you want a legit challenge take him. He's very clear cut. I took it online and found him very helpful. Also, google is your buddy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: INTROINCOMP
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have a lot of quizzes (almost one everyday) but they are never that hard if you read the chapters and do the work. He is a great teacher and really cares about what he teaches. His "The Dash" talk is amazing, make sure you don't skip that day in class. Overall an easy grade if you do the work, just don't slack off.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, very informative and you will learn in his class. Took this online, he responds to e-mails in a timely manner. Responses are direct and to the point. A good amount of work required but is well spaced out with reasonable time-frames given to complete assignments. Tough grader but if you do your work you'll get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, COD is lucky to have him. I would take him again in a heartbeat. He wants you to learn. Doesn't hand you an A like some COD professors. Homework and a test in every chapter. The tests are pretty easy, open book. The homework - do it perfect and use a code validator! Very sarcastic which I think is a good thing.