Richard Hoagland - South Puget Sound Community College

Professor: Richard Hoagland

Department: Computer Science

College: South Puget Sound Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hated him the 1st MONTH, 3 him now. I was so irritated with the way he talked to the class, almost yelling at random intervals to keep attention. However, lecture is clear & he gives you all answers. THE BOOK IS HEAVY AND WILL DISCOURAGE YOU. Focus on his panopto lectures so you can pause him & take time to u/s. Oh he also is retiring this sem.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS142
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Programming is hard, but Prof Hoagland provided lots of support for learning.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class unless you have at least 2 years of programming experience. I took the class to save money and instead of saving money I wasted it. I ended up teaching myself oop and paying hoagland to sit in front of the class and mumble for an hour

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: OOP142
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class unless you already know the material beforehand, He does not teach, he sits at the front and types in a bunch of code and if you are not sitting in the front row you cannot hear him. Best advise is to take this course at another college.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His classes are really tough if you don't know anything about programming before going in and there's no step by step instructions to help you learn. I would really try avoiding him as a professor if you can unless you're already a seasoned programmer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS184
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hoagland isn't that bad, he just doesn't seem to care. His tests can be hard as he presents some code that was never used in class or assignments. He just reads his lectures and tells you when stuff is due. Very boring, hard to get a response through email. He will help but only after you have looked everywhere else and then only briefly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't learn the way he teaches so it makes learning hard, but when it is face to face help he seemed to really care.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows his information but he is NOT a good teacher. He fails to explain things in a clear manner, is rude to those whom ask for help, or do not understand something and little is learned from the class. I'm scoring well because I'm a quick study & look elsewhere for help. I learn little from hi teachings. I do NOT recommend this professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS142
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is extremely difficult unless you enter the class with a prior knowledge of scripting. Hoagland is not very helpful and will tell you to look at your book for help. Explains the material as if you know everything already, do not expect an easy A. As a matter of fact, don't expect an easy B. I understood more by going to a tutor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS142
• 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:

Assuming that you're willing to read the material Prof. Hoagland is great. If you want to sail through with an easy A look elsewhere.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had! Do not expect him to be of any help to you during the course. His "lectures" are nothing more than choppy random bits of info he's reading off a worksheet. Do not take Mr. Hoagland! Seems to expect you to know everything right when you start too D:

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JAVAA
• 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:

Teaches everything you need to know. Makes sure there are plenty of help and handouts. The more code you see, the better you will be. Nice, and easy to go to his office and ask for help. Challenges you to make you better.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CISD
• 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 knows what he's doing and has been doing it for a long time. He hammers in key points and offers tutoring sessions. If you like dry humor and moderate pace in a computer language course, you should enjoy his class. -Rory

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Though he seems to know the material, he is an awful teacher. He offers help but tends to rush through it in a very disinterested fashion. Answers questions condescendingly. I get the impression that he is burnt out and needs to retire. If you can, seek a different instructor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

By far the worst "teacher" I have ever had. This instructor does not teach, only copies examples off of the internet and has you do them in class but gives you the answer anyways. His tests and assignments are copied off of the internet. He can't answer easy questions, in turn he will just refer you to google. WORST TEACHER AT SPS.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CSE160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches to those who already have experience with code. I was expecting an entry level class but what I got was a higher level one. His lectures are messy, vague, and are rushed. He's not a mean guy, but he never seemed to care too much about actually teaching. If you are new to computer science, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. You will struggle.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DOES NOT TEACH. All he does is hand out notes and worksheets. The w/s are fill in missing code but he has it completed displayed on the projector. the w/s are only worth 30pts. tests are hard and home work is moderately difficult. YOU MUST TEACH YOUR SELF. ONE OF THE WORST TEACHERS I HAVE EVER HAD! The book is bad too. Good Luck u need it! >:(

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach. Make sure you get your book and read it. Friends with programming experience always help too. Don't rely on Hoagland for any help at all. In fact if your really need a professor to talk to go see Randy Riness.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took him for into to programming and as previous posters have said teaches as if you should already know programming. If I did I wouldn't have had to take programming. I got so behind but got help at the end. I turned in all the labs and homework but still failed yet my partner passed. kinda funny that we turned the same work.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Subsituted informative lectures with literally 15-20 handouts in the first 2 days! When I approached him for help on a lab, he helped me with ONE line of code and than stayed on the other side of the class there after. I felt cheated that he shows up to teach (frequently late) and then just gives out a ton of materials and thinks his job is done.