Suneuy Kim - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Suneuy Kim

Department: Computer Science

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS157A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first few weeks move a bit slow, but then it picks up from there on out. Grading is very picky on exams; final will replace lowest exam grade (if higher). Lectures move pretty quickly - be sure to ask questions if you need to. Kim is available in office hours and, though I did not attend any, I can see this was a mistake. Read, do hw, ask q's.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS157A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kim's a great lecturer and teacher, especially when it comes to explaining theoretical concepts. However, her exams are tricky and she grades a bit strictly at first. But, she does curve in the end. She also replaces the lowest midterm score with your final exam score if you score better, so don't worry too much about failing one midterm.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Suneuy Kim is an inspiration. She's incredibly caring about her students and genuinely wants you to succeed. Always approachable. Answers every question. Very clear lectures.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to class and pay attention in order to well on her tests although attendance is not mandatory. One drawback i see is she is not really helpful through emails if you want to ask questions. However, she is helpful in her office hours. The group project is realistic and fun to do

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• 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:

If you attend lectures and take good notes, all you'll have to do is skim the textbook. 4-5 coding assignments and a group project. Midterms/final are mostly handwritten coding problems, but she allows an 8x11 cheat sheet (no code allowed, though.) Gives study guides for midterms. No random quizzes. One of the best in the CS department.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS157A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kim's CS157A is much easier compared to her CS151. Homework is all online with answers posted on many githubs. Group project takes a large chunk of your grade but was graded easily. Just don't wait until the last minute. Midterms and Finals are mostly based on her lecture slides and should not be too difficulty if you understand the slides.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS157A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kim is hands down one of the best in the CS department! Professional, caring, and knowledgable. Her lectures are packed with info so attending class is important. The pacing of her lectures can be inconsistent- Be sure to pay attention or you'll easily miss something. Easy midterm, difficult final, and group (of 3) project that could be solo'd :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took her summer session course. It was intense because of the short 10-week time span. Programming assignments are very time consuming, but you learn a lot from them. Exams are tough, and she deducts quite a bit for minor mistakes (triple-check your answers). Groups are assigned for project. Curves class grade if necessary, but doesn't announce it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• 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 the best professors I've ever had! She cares so much about her students and encourages everyone to ask questions frequently. Her hw assignments were very time consuming and tedious but really reinforces the material taught in class. Tests aren't hard as long as you study and come to class. One group project at the end of the semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot of the concepts have been discussed in CS46A&B as well as CmpE 131. I wish she would have focused more on GUI and interesting programming techniques, but given she uses a book from Horstman you can't expect much. Mispronounces technical terms and bangs on the white board. You will hear her say "Focus" a lot, homework is ample, so start early.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS157A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kim has a sweet and endearing personality that helps carry you through the material. Lectures are organized well but take notes because the slides alone are not enough without her added commentary and notes. Tests are challenging but fair - make sure you study the slides and examples from lectures. 2 tests, semi weekly hw, 1 group project.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• 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 enjoyed Dr. Kim's assignments and lectures. Her hw assignments are not difficult, they are just tedious but they apply well on what we're learning in class. Her exams are not too bad, they're based on lecture notes and you get to have a cheatsheet which is convenient. Loved the group projects. I learned so much in this class. Thanks Dr. Kim 3

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best lecturer and professor at SJSU! This is the only class I really learned in Spring 2016. She respects her students and treats her students equally no matter what level you are. She makes me feel so good after the exam although her exam is super long and hard. She tried her best to help you especially at the end of the semester.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very very good lectures. Class is extremely fast paced so don't even consider skipping class. Assignments are extremely time consuming so make sure you start as early as you can. Exams are also extremely challenging. You really have to work for your grade. She is at the same time a very motherly and kind person so use her office hours!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• 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:

She is such an amazing lecturer! Her lecture notes are very clear. She introduces knowledge clearly and gives very good examples. Coding assignments perfectly reflect the content and also is helpful for exams too. I am an EE bachelor to pursue CS master and taking her class as prerequisite. I am very glad to take this course, it worth the time!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is such an amazing lecturer! She can go pretty fast at times, but if you pay good attention in class, take good notes, and study/understand her lecture notes, you will do just fine in her exams. Coding assignments are challenging but completely doable. I learned a lot in her class and I love her teaching style!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kim is a great professor, lecturer and person. She's very helpful, thorough and always willing to answer questions. Assignments provide almost no hand-holding and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you finally complete them - you will not want to put them off till the night before due date. Tests are also challenging but rewarding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very fair and helpful. Very organized and no surprises. There is a group project in the end, in which you have about 6 weeks to do. She assigns the groups so no-one ends up alone. Highly recommeded.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely agreed that Kim is one of the betterbest CS professors on campus. Her lecture notes, grading, and assignment expectations are all crystal clear. You'll have to work hard to earn an A, but you'll also learn quite a lot. If you get stumped, make sure to ask her questions: she's a nice person! 4 HWs, 2 midterms, 1 group project

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the better teachers in the CS dep. There's a lot of content and she goes through it thoroughly; open to questions at anytime and is very approachable. Tests can be difficult. Asmt's are reasonable and relevant. She gives you every opportunity to succeed if you work for it, if you fail you may need to rethink think this major. 1010 WTA