Paul Resnick - University of Michigan

Professor: Paul Resnick

Department: TBD

College: University of Michigan

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• 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:

Professor Resnick is one of my favorite people in this world. He is like a father figure to me. Yes, his class is hard but its because coding is hard, not bc him. If coding isn't your thing don't take it out on this man. He played the fiddle for us and danced after each exam. He tells a joke at the beginning of lecture each week. Love this man

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Resnick's class is no joke. The tests feel like a series of trick questions and are very difficult to prepare for. The tests seem to test your ability to think algorithmically rather than your ability to execute what you have been taught. If you haven't taken coding before, this will be a VERY challenging class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was definitely a tough class, but it was also really interesting and I think Professor Resnick did a good job of making the material manageable. The final was much harder than the midterm, but in general if you put in the work the class was average difficulty. Very clear lectures, lots of examples, and the professor was very open to feedback.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul Resnick was a good professor, but sometimes he was awkward. During the general lectures - which were mandatory - I often felt like I was wasting time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Resnick's class was complex in the fact that 90% of the material we were responsible to learn was independent and on the online textbook. This is not the best way to begin learning a brand new language, in my opinion. We had a flipped-classroom style, which everyone who I have talked to about it did not like at all. Prerequisite

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Resnick was a nice guy but not a great professor. This was an intro level coding class, and sometimes he would throw things at students were pretty advanced. Also, some of the problem sets were not clear on what you needed to do. The class itself was just unnecessarily difficult at times and I felt lost often, even with discussion and the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't waste time going to the lecture except at the end of the semester when conceptual non python material is taught. Paul is fine, but I learned the majority of the material through the online textbook. The class picks up in difficulty when we move on from RSI and start using the Jupyter notebook so be warned.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SI506
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

People should learn from this man how to create a course. Phenomenal! Lots of respect and admiration for Professor Paul Resnick. He is an extraordinary manager and an exceptionally pleasant personality. People don't realize how busy this man actually is before passing comments about him. He cracks some 'geeky' jokes in class too!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course was replicated for a graduate class but taught as an undergrad class. General concepts with no application to the real world. Grading is different and you are forced to use social media even though it is against your will.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Truly the worst professor ever. The class is incredibly unclear, and he doesn't even teach. You must learn on your own outside of class and lecture is led by GSIs. Could not meet with him once throughout the entire semester.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Arrogant and condescending (even though insists on us calling him just "Paul"), this professor clearly needs some training in getting his ideas across to people while respecting alternative viewpoints. Doesn't bother with homework, group projects, nor participation, he just grades everybody on midterm and final.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class has clear grading criteria and Paul is obviously very intelligent in the field. The exams are easy if you actually do the homework on your own without looking up the answers online. He also offers extra credit and drops your lowest homework assignment. Exams and the final project are worth most of your grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely have to work hard for the grade. Go to lecture and office hours as much as possible. Problems sets due every week and you should definitely study hard for the 2 exams. Final project is going to take a lot of time and he really doesn't help much when you ask. He just makes you figure it out. GSIs are super helpful in section though.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, this is a hard class, but I'm so glad I took it as my first intro to programming, which is difficult to learn and even harder to teach. Resnick did an OK job with that. Take this class for actual learning and don't expect an A without working for it! Office hours were helpful and you learn a lot by helping/collaborating with other students.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm surprised by the comments below; homework problems were fairly easy, and he gave multiple extra credit assignments throughout the semester. Never coded before, never went to office hours and did well. As a social science person, this was the most useful class I took in college, so don't let other reviews deter you!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• 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:

This class is not an intro level course. Spent 30+ hours on the project, and countless hours doing weekly problem sets. I will actually be happy if I get a C.... I have never felt so helpless and frustrated in a class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• 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:

This class was absolutely HORRIBLE. It is false advertised as a beginner's coding class, but it is extremely difficult to understand the concepts without some prior knowledge even if you put in hours of work and effort to try and succeed. Resnick is not a good professor in the slightest because he doesn't know how to teach at a beginner's level.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I have ever taken. The work load is nearly impossible. He skips over the confusing and hard concepts. Tests are incredibly hard and don't follow previous practice exams. Assigned us homework, a final project, AND a final exam all in the last two weeks of the course. Worst teacher ever. DON'T take if you don't need to.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Genuinely cares about his students' success. Yes it's a hard class but that is because the content is hard not because of the teacher. Expect to work and not get an A, but if you go to his office hours you will do significantly better. Really admired him as a teacher and person.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SI106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Resnick was a great professor. He made learning python very enjoyable. The textbook is online and is extremely helpful. He is eager to answer any questions students have and is a super nice professor. I learned a ton from taking this class!