Timothy Colburn - University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN

Professor: Timothy Colburn

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the better professors I've had at UMD. Very caring and clearly articulates exactly what you should know and study. Course is heavily weighted towards labs and projects. They take a while to get working but you learn a ton in the process. His lectures are a little tedious but very interesting. If you get the chance, definitely choose him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor, does a nice job explaining the material and how code works. He keeps projects and code as up to dare as possible in ever-changing world. Projects and labs aren't too bad, but they do build on each other, so falling behind could be rough. Can be a little dull and monotone, but overall a genuine and helpful professor. No book!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS1581
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tim is an awesome professor and goes in depth in the subject matter. Overall wish I could keep him as a professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You get as much back as you put into this class. Exams are based exactly on what you learned, reference provided on eaxm2&final, sample questions on the site. Labs/Assignments can get a bit long and are due at 8pm (beware:part time job). Talks way too high level when discussing the lab/assignments that it doesn't help. Good prof, he knows his CS.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

*Scottish Accent* He wields his kilt with courage. And his mother says yeh.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can prove to be difficult to stay focused on, as they are essentially read from a slideshow presentation. Clear and concise responses when asked a question pertaining to the class material. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Buying the textbook is overkill, as all information is given out on slides and on his website. Curves the class grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

please change the exam every one get that before the exam start

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS3111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor for this class, especially since he's into philosophy so much.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't bother buying the book. Everything is on the slides, nicely laid out. He's good at keeping long lectures interesting, and takes time to walk through and explain assignments in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's ok

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS1581
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Honors Computer Science with him. The textbook is free as a PDF. His lectures consist of a ton of slides, but they are thorough which is nice. Easy to ask questions. Assignments teach you a lot and are decently fun to do. He enjoys teaching and it is noticeable. I wish the tests weren't timed though!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good at expressing ideas through his slides and examples. His assignments help you learn subjects better as well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS4531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Cares about what he teaches. Answers questions well. Does a good job keeping class as fun as it can be. Group project was a good experience overall. Learned a lot in this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Book itself is worthless. Slides are from publisher. Basically restate the entire book. Lectures are completely unoriginal and extremely boring. Group project is a joke, you end up doing it by yourself. Tests are poorly written. Ask your TA if you need help; it's a better bet.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS2521
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

had him also for Software Engi and ethics. He teaches better in Software Eng, Exam are hard study your partterms and actionlisteners. in Software Engi memorize everything. Really really hard Exams, but lots of information learned from the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS4531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really is a fantastic teacher, one of the best that I've had at UMD

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher, wants to help you learn.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS4531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot better than CS2511 with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS2511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class as hard, but if you stick with, you'll learn a lot. Very helpful, nice guy.