Gina Boff - California University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Gina Boff

Department: TBD

College: California University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS321
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The questions on the quizzes and the assignments are ridiculous. She makes up everything on her own, nothing from the book, nothing from the practice quizzes. Wants us to treat her classes like a real life job but I'd quit this job on the very 1st day if it was a real life job! We are all failing her classes! She is blatantly rude to her students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS322
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doc Boff gives great video lectures and notes and she obviously knows her stuff however, she is blatantly rude to students in her feedback on responses on discussion boards. She is a vindictive grader. When she "explains" what you did wrong on an exam or assignment, she is INCREDIBLY condescending and disrespectful. NEVER take this professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS352
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very vindictive

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS322
• 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:

Didn't have an attendance grade- until she had a sub for a week she was gone and 50% of us skipped so she made attendance mandatory. Funny and interactive when she wants to be, EASILY annoyed if you don't understand her teaching.. hates repeating herself, really makes you work for your grade. But she is VERY rewarding if you do well in her class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS321
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, well respected, but difficult.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSC322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DocBoff isn't afraid to challenge you, but is also very willing to help you if you get stuck. Very approachable. Do the work; she abhors cheating and will change things up quickly if it is discovered. She genuinely wants you to learn and will help you do so.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall a good professor. Boff always tries to apply the subject to reality. She is very down to earth, she really wants you to actually learn and understand the material. Don't mess with her, pay attention, do your homework, and you'll be just fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shes tough but strict. Do you work, show up to class, dont cheat and you will do fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CSC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class so much! I recommend taking it as a freshman because it will help you throughout your entire college life. It is a really easy class because the book tells you each step for the hands-on exercises. As long as you do what the book says, submit the exercises by the due date, and participate, it's an easy A+. And DocBoff is awesome!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS492
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Made my experience at Cal complete. This is the one you want for Sr. Project.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CSC302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reads directly from Power Point slides and almost actively encourages ignoring her lecture. Each class was completing a tutorial from the book without any real instruction. Hard to tell if she actually had a grasp on the concepts herself. Over all not a good experience.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS322
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

doesn't lecture or each expects students to teach themselves from the book tutors help understand more than the professor does

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very hard to follow at times and can get a bit spastic. Overall, she is more than happy to help you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CSC101
• 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:

Doc Boff is a GREAT professor. She's extremely kind and goes out of her way to help you. You can tell she's here to help you succeed. The only people who post bad reviews about her are slackers who don't follow her instructions. The only time she acts 'strict' is if you ignore her many warnings/instructions and expect her to help after the fact.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS321
• 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:

Doc Boff is a great professor and a wonderful person. I have taken several classes with her and would recommend her for anything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ALL999
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is Dr. Boff. If you are looking to be spoon fed and entertained, DO NOT TAKE ME! I expect you to be an adult, work hard and engage your brain (osmosis doesn't work). I was successful in the CIS profession for 17 years and know how to prepare you to succeed. If you would rather be a punk or can't think for yourself, look elsewhere!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CSC322
• 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:

Doc Boff is sharp when it comes to DB and stuff. Her bark is far worse than her bite. Do your work. Go to class and listen; the rest will take care of itself. I missed like a 100 classes because I was ill and still got a good grade because she gave me generous time to make it up. But, if you are not interested in learning, seek life elsewhere.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSC352
• 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:

Dislike

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the class is online and help is offered but tone is very condescending and at times down right rude. i would not recommend this professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CSC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doc Boff is very knowledgable about Oracle, primarily from being a DB at Bayer. You'll hear about that plenty of times. She likes Mallow Cups. The class is easy but she'll yell at you if you don't pay attention, and if you complete all the work on time you'll do fine. Just be sure to get a good final project or you'll get reamed.