Carl Gutwin - University of Saskatchewan

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Carl Gutwin - University of Saskatchewan

Professor: Carl Gutwin

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Saskatchewan

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
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:

One lab, quiz and medium/large-sized assignment each week. Instructor set up a Discord server which he was very active on, even on late nights. Very helpful and cares about success. TAs were also very active and caring. Textbook was free.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
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:

The course was really good and the prof was excellent. Would definitely take from him again

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was online and all the lectures were videos - but these were good and he organized everything really well. I was lost a few times but he helped a lot when I asked questions

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carl spent many hours every week on Discord helping students right up to the assignment deadline at midnight. He went way beyond what he had to do and he was always super helpful. It's on you to watch the videos but he was always there to help with even super basic questions. I learned a ton in this course, Carl is highly recommended

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class, learned alot

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good organization week by week

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CMPT140
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:

While Carl is good at explaining concepts in his lecture videos, if you have any questions regarding the material do not expect much outside help from him. When I met with him he was rude, took a condescending tone, and didn't bother to explain material further; rather, he dismissed me and told me to review text. Your learning is not his priority.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really nice prof, one of the best course I ever took. The assignment is little bit tricky but full of fun.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Carl as a person. He's funny and approachable, not much more you can ask for. However, I found the class (especially assignments) pretty difficult. What bothered me the most was that I'd put a lot of work into an assignment, and not get marks for attempting it. But ultimately I'd definitely recommend him, just expect to work hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best classes I ever took. The lecture is organized and normally half of the class was spent on the concept and half was spent on demonstrating the concept. The assignment is fun and he will give plenty of class time explaining the specification in class. Learned a lot.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really know his materiel and deliver it well

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall good, interesting lectures.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CMPT880
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Gutwin is not as good a teacher as he is a researcher- still yet he is one of the best instructors of Comp. Sci. His class was interesting, very indulging, and extremely beneficial.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He shows a lot on how to design UI and even codes in class. However, he is too strict on marks. If you are expecting a higher mark, it is not your choice.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CMPT481
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy and lectures are generally pretty fun (if you like youtube). I don't always agree with his marking though... I've had him for a few classes and his marking on tests can be arbitrarily hard relative to other comp sci profs.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CMPT381
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gutwin has a nice sense of humor and breaks up his lectures nicely with coding examples and videos/demonstrations. I think the course itself tried to cover too much and was vague at times.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CMPT281
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 Prof! His lectures are really interesting and entertaining.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CMPT281
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CMPT111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you've never programmed, this class may be tough...i suggest you go to class if you haven't coded, as they go through it fairly quick.But I took this all in high school, so it was just a review. If you put effort and time into assignments, you can get thru with a respectable grade with not alot of effort or headache. Overall, I liked him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CMPT111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very helpful! all sorts of opportunities to boost your mark in the class - challenging assignments, but overall a great class and great prof

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