Stephen Gilbert - Orange Coast College

Professor: Stephen Gilbert

Department: TBD

College: Orange Coast College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hadn't I known how to code before taking his class I would've miserably failed. The class was easy at the beginning of the semester then it turned into online class, I stopped watching his lectures thinking it would be an easy pass. Oh boy was I wrong, thank god he has make up exams. DO NOT MISS A CLASS. He's also the best CS teacher I've taken.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Homework due before every class plus a pre-class quiz, which can take several hours do to so make sure you have time. 10 programming exams, 4 midterms (fourth is final). He gives you 10-20 practice problems before every exam and the exam is generally two functions from the practice set, so just practice and it's an easy A as long as you put time in

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I could not have asked for a better professor! Took Java with him over the summer and I learned a lot in 6 weeks. He is accessible outside of class and answers all questions posted on discussion board. Take him before he retires! The weekly programming exams are 40% of your total grade so make sure to keep up with the reading/hw for practice. 10/10

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CSA150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I guarantee you all. Finding another professor better than him is very hard. We are lucky to have had him teach us.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CSA150
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gilbert is the man. I would suggest knowing C++ BEFORE you start this class because it gets HARD. I am truly thankful I got to be in Gilbert's class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy programming and like learning things on your own while taking courses to better you self and learn more don't take this course you will not be able to be creative in anyway. It is a really easy class but it kills passion for programming.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you do not have a drive to learn and work hours on coding. Very fun class and very great prof. He likes to throw you in the water before helping you swim, but you will get the hang of it. There is hw before every class but depending on how easy it is for you, it can take anywhere from 30 min to 6 hrs to complete. Awesome!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's rare to find a teacher who has all of the following attributes: extremely knowledgeable about the subject, teaches it well, and best of all, kindness.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CSA170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't slack off, this class have a lot of homework. Practice the exams and the problems and you do fine for the programming exam. Go over the self check to prepare for the midterm and the final. Offer 2 make ups for programming exams. He answer every question that you have and explain concepts very clear. But he type very fast.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was a lot of work, from homework to quizzes to in class assignments and his clicker questions. He does respond and will help you but to get by in his class I suggest you make a study group. There are 10 exams, homework and quizzes assigned everyday in class. Midterm/Final is extremely harsh so be careful. Again forming a group will help

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pros: _Great materials, prepare you for UCLA and UC Berkeley cause i'm self-studying their materials concurrently. Reading is a lot but i think it's fair, he summarizes main points in books. _Hard materials but easy A IF YOU DO THE WORK. _Fast response on piazza _Caring Cons: _He types so fast, so sometime i cannot focus on what he says.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely the worst professor I have had in my experience here in OCC. He's lazy, boring, uncaring, non supportive. He gives a ton of readings and hard homework with stupid instructions that I always have to ask for help outside of the class. I will never take this professor again. Take C++ elsewhere if nobody substitutes him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's VERY knowledgeable in CS. However, he teaches as if you already know advanced terminology when he lectures, leaving you feeling lost a lot of the time. With that being said, if you do all the homework and the study problems for exams, getting an A isn't a difficult thing. Just think his lectures could be better.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's really not that hard to do well in Professor Gilbert's class. Just remember to: -study all of his practice exam examples -review all end of chapter study guides - reread his in class lecture slides He's a great Professor, as long as you work hard, there's no reason you shouldn't do well in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everything you learn will be through the readings he gives. I suggest you don't slack off in dealing with the programming exams. Though they might start off being really easy, they quickly become more challenging. If you study the practice exams he gives out, however, they become a lot more manageable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, provides lots of practical examples that are both challenging and rewarding. If you're serious about computer programming take Gilbert, you won't be disappointed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

(Bloody character limits) Take if you want to understand how things work. Good prof for actually learning the material. Great reading, do the reading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love his class. Took Java, now CS150. He is very clear in explaining what he wants from a student. His lectures are ok; it can be a little challenging to understand everything thoroughly (you have to read the chapters prior to attending class). Extra credit: 5% on total grade. He knows his stuff and is very well-respected. Take him but study hard

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Gilbert for CS 132 & CS 150 and got A's in both. He's a good professor & isn't too easy but not hard. Frequent homework and quizzes, but if you put in the effort they're pretty easy and you should get an A in the class. He goes out of his way to choose either free or very cheap textbooks for us to use, which I really appreciated.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to succeed in his class, do all the PRACTICE EXAMS + PRACTICE PROBLEMS. You should utilize Piazza more often because it will save you from making mistakes on the actual exam. He does not answer any questions posted on Piazza over the weekend, which is kinda annoying to me. However, he's a good professor overall. Recommended!