Russ Sowell - Tulsa Community College

Professor: Russ Sowell

Department: TBD

College: Tulsa Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a fan. Didn't offer much help in class and his help before and after class is him telling you what to do rather than helping you understand. Condescending and I'll be sure I don't take a class with him again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2843
• 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:

I took Russ's Java, C, and C++ classes. He cares about you and your grade. He explains everything within the chapter and usually assigns an assignment a week that is due the following week. He has 3 tests the entire semester and he even allows you to use an enhancement sheet(cheat sheet). I would take any of his classes again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2473
• 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:

I have over 200 hours of college credit. Dr Sowell is the best instructor I have ever had.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CSC2473
• 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:

This was my first programming class ever, and this professor is perfect for first timers. He truly cares about student success. The material isn't difficult, but it was completely new to me, and he really helped me gain a solid grasp of the intro course material. I feel confident about the advance course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLANG301
• 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 proffessor! loves teaching and it is obvious. awesome at explaining assignments. about 2 assignments a week.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the best computer teacher i've had. He tells you what ever line of code does. Usually has 1 programming assignment a week. He gives you enough help in class to get you going - then you try it on your own. He's always there to help if you can't get it to run right. Gives extra points on the tests when everyone screws up.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2843
• 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:

Russ is an amazing teacher. I have completed his C and C++ classes. He's a gentleman and a scholar. He truly is a master of his craft...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2473
• 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:

I had NO programming experience before this class so most of the time I had no idea how to do the homework. Russ was really great to help me with whatever I didnt understand. I always did as much as I could then he would help me with the rest of my homework. He's a really great teacher (can be boring in lectures but also funny) & VERY helpful. :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMPII
• 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:

A very good instructor. One that will take time with a working adult. I would take another course by him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2743
• 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:

Russ is an excellent teacher and really cares about his students. Yes, his lectures can get a little boring sometimes but he covers the material well. You definitely must show up to class and do the homework. As long as you do, you can't fail; he won't let you unless you just don't care enough to try.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CPROG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his C programming class. He is an excellent teacher, but he can be boring and very dry at times.Definitely buy the book, though. He uses it on a daily basis. His programming assignments require you to actually put forth an effort and USE THE LANGUAGE.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CSCI2473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Russ is a decent teacher, but he can be painfully boring at times. I would recommend him if you are very interested in the subject because you will most likely need to re-read a lot of material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CSC2473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, very helpful as long as you ask for it. Assigns 2 programs every week which become very hard as the semester progresses. Test are rather hard but gives you everthing you need to study. Overall I would recommend Russ but be prepared to work hard on all the programs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CSCCPRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Works hard to teach his class. Tests were sometimes challenging (yet not impossible), but perfectly fair. My only complaint: overuse of the phrase, "What do you think about that"? Not being critical, but it makes me feel like a parrot in training.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CPROG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Russ is a great teacher. Knows his subject inside out. Enthusiastic and caring.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS2133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had for C++-First prog. class I had taken. Best prog. instructor I've had. Knows material & how to teach it very well. Prog. assignments are helpful in learning-a bit hard at times, as you are new to language. Only downside-never uses computer to write code. Not a huge problem, as he does a great job writing it out & using book. Highly Recommended.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLANG
• 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:

I took Russ for C Language. He is a very enthusiastic teacher. You can tell he loves to teach, he is geniunely interested in the subject and he wants you to succeed. I had a tough time getting some of the material towards the middle of the semester and he was very helpful. VERY willing to help. If you want to LEARN take Russ Sowell!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSC2843
• 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:

I thought Russ was a good teacher. He's always willing to stop and go back to help you understand. This was C++ and it was fairly easy for me but you must have a decent grounding in C first (I program in C for a living). Russ teaches C also so that ought to do it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMP1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome, awesome, awesome teacher! Loved everything about his class. Super, super dude!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSC2843
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took his basic class too (see my note from 11/06) This class would have been easier if the programming assignments were broken up a bit more. Reading the book is a must if you are to complete the assignments, and I was unable to complete 1 of 5. Struggled to make a low B. The book was VERY well thought out.