Mark Serva - University of Delaware

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Mark Serva - University of Delaware

Professor: Mark Serva

Department: Business

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Picture this; an interviewer for a tech firm is looking at your grades, and they ask why you didn't get an A in this class. You tell them that you completed all of your web design projects very well, but you didn't get an A because you didn't ask enough stupid questions to get enough participation points for an A in an online class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MISY330
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall nice dude. Class has no exams, he grades of projects and does a pretty good job teaching so you know how to complete assignments. Very strictly follows his syllabus, it outlines his criteria for specific grades, and he does not budge. Attendance is huge, you can go down a whole letter grade depending on how many you skip.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MISY225
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is about Python, so no textbook. he used an online course to guide his lectures. Very group based, but it helps you learn if you dont know how to code. 2 graded homeworks, 2 group projects, 4 quizzes, 2 exams and 1 final. He lets you bring a sheet of handwritten notes to all of these. Very reasonable grader and person. Very easy class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MISY330
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is no textbook and no homework. Very less material for reviewing. He always tricks you during the quizzes or exams even if he said he was not going to trick you. Read everything very carefully. He really taught a lot of things. He is very strict when giving you final grade. Even if you are 86.8/86.9, he will only give you a B. feel sad.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MISY330
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible preparer for the future. Often made us figure out our own problems.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MISY330
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:

Amazing professor probably the best I've ever had, he cares about his students and if you're not doing well he will help you even more. The material sucks because it's coding so it's not just a walk in the park, but if you don't like coding then don't major or minor in MISY.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class a whirlwind, especially at the end of the semester. It was a lot of work and I definitely suffered at times. Dr. Serva is a good professor but most of the class is learning on your own with examples given during lecture. He's there if you need a guide but he will not help you do the actual code. You will be a better coder when you leave

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MISY330
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Serva is definitely passionate about MISY, and it shows during his lectures. He has very clear lectures, and although the material can get tricky, he gives tons of examples and opportunities to practice. Group work is huge because you get assigned a team at the beginning of the semester and work with them every class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Serva! He is an overall great guy and an amazing professor. This was my 3rd class with him and it was just as I expected. He is tougher than some other professors, but you will actually learn. This course is one of the most difficult ones, but he does his best to help you. 2 tests and a final project are the main grades.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not as difficult as everyone says. Dr. Serva is there to help you and will push you to your limit. If you go to class and do the assignments you will do fine in the class. Good luck and have fun with it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MISY330
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class in general is tough. The first half of the semester is really rough, once you get into the SQL, it becomes easier, but still challenging.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MISY225
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Was a great into class. Professor was very helpful to those who put in the effort and tried.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: 330
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:

He is an excellent man and professor. He makes you work for your grades but when you leave his class you feel prepared and knowledgable about the content learned. I would take him for every class if I could. My favorite professor at UD! He is there for his students and generally cares about each and every one of them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MISY360
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Serva knows his stuff. PhD, been doing it for years. He is clear with what he expects and is helpful if you are struggling. But he is constantly busy, and tracking him down outside of class can be difficult. Gives you the grade you earn. Good guy to know at school as well, definitely recommend for any MISY class if you are willing to work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MISY330
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! I have take him for 225 and 330 now and both class have been a lot of work, but the end results are great. He is real here to make you think and learn the material on your own. He is there for guidance. His test can go either way honestly so prepare to study. Also, has a great personality which is a plus.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Serva for all 3 MISY courses he takes, have loved every single class. His group work can get annoying, but it is conducive to learning since it is with such a big group. The material isn't easy (specifically with 350), but he offers tons of help like EC and review sessions. I would take him again if I had the opportunity.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really like Serva. I'v had him for 225, 330, & 350 and averaged an A- in all 3. He's fair and clearly outlines what is expected of you. His lectures can be dull. I am by no means a coding wiz but what he teaches in class is abundantly available online (YouTube, Stack Overflow, etc.) Problems reviewed in class are just like the test problems.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Serva is a very fair professor. He will go above and beyond to help you understand java. 1 exam and 2 projects. If you don't have a full grasp of java YOU MUST GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS, otherwise you will be screwed for the whole semester. I luckily took MISY225 right before this class so this class has not been too hard for me. On track to get an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

School should've definitely made it mandatory to take this course immediately after finishing MISY225. He absurdly expected every student to be a coding pro since day one. When in this class, you're thinking about it all day every day, especially if you're not a natural coding whiz.. Even without procrastinating, I spent hours and hours on the work

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MISY350
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Serva doesn't make it easy but he still tries to make sure you succeed. This class is one of those things that you get or you don't. If you're unlucky enough that you don't understand coding, ask for help. Serva will "help" by basically making you think about it until something comes to you, and sometimes he doesn't even get that far.

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