Ernst Leiss - University of Houston

Professor: Ernst Leiss

Department: TBD

College: University of Houston

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The least effective professor I've ever had. He flat out refuses to answer questions sometimes, and when he does answer, be prepared to either endure some verbal abuse first or end up more lost on the material than you were before you asked. Lectures are meandering and topics don't follow any kind of order so prepping for the material is impossible

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I bet anyone if they can show me any other professor better than him in CS Department.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• 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:

Take him. You won't regret it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COSC3340
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

four exams included final. no hws. book is completely useless to read. when he writes on board don't understanding anything. no curve no extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COSC4371
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad class. Kinda tough, but he's not a bad professor. Virtually no office hours, and won't discuss class material in office hours.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COSC2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Currently i am attending his lecture India. His way to interact with student is awesome . Ya his lectures are somehow difficult to understand sometime but the way he teaches is really really good. His sense of humor is too good. Algorithm knowledge is way good

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COSC3340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class. However, easy test-graders. His lectures are difficult to follow and he constantly asserts his intelligence in the classroom. Don't ask dumb questions, he will put you on the spot. The exercise sets takes a long time, but he does so so you can have good practice. Didn't get much out of the course, but hey its a theory class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the assignment is hard,thats reasonable. The exams are like homework,but still hard. Ok acceptable. But the professor will not answer any questions outside of the class,not even the problems from his book and notes,saying that they are content question which left u alone with no help even if you want to learn. No curve. good luck if u want to take

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The textbook did not help at all. His lectures were boring and did not make any sense. The assignments are incredibly difficult and he does not seem willing to help his students out at all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COSC3330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful and very easy to learn material its mostly like math so just practice you can make A if you just work right enough. Exams are good not that hard

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It doesn't get better than Leiss. I highly recommend this guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COSC4371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Leiss for web security in Spring 2015. There are 3 HW's which are all theory and one research paper with presentation. Just 1 exam which is kinda difficult as it is not 100% same as HW. Overall very easy class with less amount of work. Those student who are tired of programming, take this class. Just write paper to pass this class!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

1010 Would Leiss Again! This dude is absolutely amazing, and he gives tremendous amounts of extra credit if you visit him during his office hours. He likes to tell people that he doesn't have office hours but the truth is he does for those that perceiver enough to actually go to them. He'll even boost you up a letter grade if you visit him! :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COSC3340
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

When we look back 10 years from now we're all going to reflect how this guy single handedly made us amazing Computer Scientists. The topics that I've learned in his class has prepared me for the real world more so than any other professor in UHCS. If you are lucky enough to get the opportunity tot make this guy, then DO IT. You won't regret it. :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

OMG TAKE THIS GUY, HE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Leiss is a real gem to have if you're lucky enough to get him. He rarely teaches and when he does his classes fill up fast. He is the best professor in the department, mainly because of how helpful he is during office hours. I would HIGHLY encourage you to take his course. His exams are open notebook and he'll help you make an A!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COSC3340
• 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 by far the best professor in the CS department! He must of completely changed over the years. He's super passive, helpful during office hours, and is quite funny. You won't experience the best UH has to offer if you don't take Dr. Leiss.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COSC3340
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You can't get much better than Yung Lice. He motivates his students to learn and loves when people visit his office hours. I did so bad on the 2nd exam and he dropped it just because I showed diligence by approaching him about it. I would TOTALLY take this guy again if given the chance. We need more people like Leiss in UHCS.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I can't imagine taking this class without Dr. Leiss! He's super helpful and loves visiting with students during office hours. If you have any questions simply shoot him an email and he'll respond swiftly. Hint: Bake cupcakes if you want an extra 10 points added to your grade at the end of the semester. Works every time. :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COSC3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the BEST professor in the CS department! He makes it his mission to ensure that you receive an A in his course. He's super gentle and sweet, if you visit him during office hours he will help your grade out. I can't imagine UHCS being the same without him. Dr. Leiss, WE LOVE YOU, NEVER LEAVE EVER! :)