Robert Benavides - Collin College, McKinney, TX

Professor: Robert Benavides

Department: Computer Science

College: Collin College, McKinney, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COSC1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor, and really organized. Everything was straight forward and no surprises. Professor want everyone doing good in his class. Follow his instructions and you will pass the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COSC1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Turn everything in on time, get an A! You can begin early in the semester to have a lighter workload at end of semester. Best Wintermester class I have taken!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ITSE1311
• 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:

the course has a bunch of busy work imo. the prof clearly states what he expects and gives you multiple chances to make an A. hes also really good at responding to emails its almost like he sits in fron of the computer most of the day lol... not saying this class is an easy A but if you do the work you shouldnt struggel.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ITSE1311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best professor, and really organized. Follow his instructions and you will pass the class. Communication is excellent.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ITSE1311
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked how clear grading criteria and due dates were. Everything was straight forward and no surprises. You definitely need a textbook for the Web Programming classes, so get it as soon as possible. More importantly, this professor cared enough to share Career Coaching information and job listings throughout the semester. Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Benavides is old school. He lays out everything in the syllabus (labs, exams, etc) so just follow that, and you should get an A. Labs are based off the book chapters, and are fairly straightforward (come to class for help). I think his rudeness is mistaken for being super blunt and sarcastic; he means well, but his methods can cause frustration.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy, I've taken both his intro to programming and html class. EVERYTHING you need to know to make an A+ in his class is in the Syllabus. No surprise quizzes or test. Make sure you get a copy or PDF of the book he ask for. Other then that do the labs and tests and you should be good.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He tries to discourage you from becoming a programmer. On the first day we all said what we were majoring in and he degraded so many people and told them they were taking the wrong route and that they would not successful. 3 people ended up walking out of class that day and he told them not to come back. Would not take him again, ever.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COSC1300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you can ignore the corny jokes and inappropriate comments youll be fine. He gives you so many resources he pretty much spoon feeds you the information. He can be snarky at times but overall he gives it to you straight. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Do that and yourre guaranteed an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ITSE1311
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy and his class is not hard. Just show up do your labs and you are good

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ITSC1305
• 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:

Prof. Benavides is a great teacher at Collin College! His lectures are full of knowledge and experience that he is more than willing to share with his students! The homework and exams were fairly easy at my skill level, but I still learned a lot concerning the material being taught. I would definitely take this professor again if given the choice.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked him. He's more my age, so I got his sarcastic humor. While other students in the class grimaced and seemed to run to their safe space, I just laughed along with him. I'd have to say, though, that the assignments were too easy, but this was an intro class. I'd take a class with him again. Totally.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a really funny teacher. He can sometimes joke with students. There are four labs and four tests including the final. He helps during the labs in the class and may do some type-in so if you are not there, you may have to do it on your own. Be sure of watching the videos he posts for better understanding of the subject. Very fair and easy clas

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He tries a little too hard to be relevant with the class, he's okay as a professor. He tends to go the opposite of what programming teachers would encourage and wants you to code his way or he'll deduct points on your labs. He is VERY cocky and begins class with existential talk or will try to discourage you from becoming a programmer

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He tries to be funny, but really never is and its just awkward. If you can read the book, and understand the first couple of homework assignments, you honestly don't need to show up for the lectures. I only showed up for 3 and made an A. He is a good instructor if you don't understand the code though. Tests are straight out of the book and online.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So the beginning I didn't know anything about java and really didn't learn anything from him. The book helped a lot though and was kinda goofy which made it fun. Lectures consist of the first 30 minutes of him trying out stand up comedy then some basic information. Questions that are not part of the class will go unanswered. Thanks you-tube.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is an easy A, but don't expect to learn much. He holds your hand through the more challenging labs without having you come up with any of it on your own. Tests are taken at home and you can keep retaking them until you get the grade you want. Lectures are long and boring. This class didn't prepare me at all for java ii.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. His grading criteria is pretty clear as well. Not a very hard grader. Does not like stay long after class. Lectures are boooring. He tries to be funny but could hardly make you laugh. There are 7 labs and 4 test in the entire semester and he does most of the labs with you. Interesting class at beginning but boring at the en

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COS1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an "NO EXCUSE" type of dude and I like that. People forget we are in college and no one cares about your excuses. He's constantly reminding you about your assignments. Everything is beyond detailed. He is definitely a smart man. He's REAL hardcore so READ, USE the videos provided & whatever knowledge you have before you ask him a question.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COSC1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely no make ups unless your family member died. I had my backpack stolen. Got a police report and all, still wouldn't let me remake a lab. "Give me a break" was his reason for anything and everything. He expects you to understand instantly, if you don't be ready to made fun of. He wastes a lot of time during lectures complaining.