Toby Gustafson - University of California Riverside

Professor: Toby Gustafson
Department: Computer Science
College: University of California Riverside
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The assignments are normally 1-4 per week, they just take a long time. He provides good feedback in email or in office hours. He provides a mathematical way to calculate your grade and has a very clear syllabus. Good teacher, I made simple mistakes on the tests and wasn't cautious about wording in them which left me a lower grade than desired.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Toby makes this class so interesting. I'm not a stem major but I found CS008 to be so fun, I loved doing the labs and he gave opportunities for extra credit at the end. No finals just three midterms so basically 3 tests on 3 chapters each. Definitely, an Easy A but you learn a lot, he's so chill & understanding if majority is lost.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Gustafson is very concise and organized in his lectures--as we rarely go overtime. He also has a pretty funny dry-sense of humor. The professor is reachable through email and usually replies in about a day. Both the MyIT labs and CS8 Labs are manageable and require-trial and error. There is only 3 midterms, so make sure to study for those
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • 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:
This class was one of the easier courses I took last quarter. Make sure to study the slides he provides in lecture (that's what he uses for his midterms). Do not procrastinate on the labs and exercises and you will pass!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • 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:
Hilarious professor with informative and passionate lectures. Very obvious he knows his stuff and is willing to help students out, especially in this global state. Super understanding and grades solely on labs and exams. Do the labs ahead of time and you'll only have to study for the exams. Super easy class and chill professor
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly loved this class even though I am a POSC/GSST double major. All the material was very interesting and extremely useful for everyday use in terms of general knowledge about computers and internet safety. Professor Gustafson also has a great sense of humor that keeps students engaged. Just do your work and you will do well.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The class material is straight forward, even if you're not familiar with computers. The lectures are interesting and the labs can be difficult to navigate at first but once you figure it out, they're easy and sometimes fun. 3 midterms and no final. Would recommend the class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easy class with a boring professor. As long as you attend and pay attention it will be okay. Material is straightforward and basic computer knowledge. The textbook is required but I barely used it because his slides do a good job covering everything. He also gives great real life examples.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CS8
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The only thing I liked about this class was the labs. All of the labs were so interesting and the coding was actually fun. Everything was easy except the midterms. In the first midterm I failed it with less than 50 percent because I studied all of the wrong things then got Bs on the last two finals. He is rude but this class was easy besides tests.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Pretty easy class, the only thing kinda hard would be when you're stuck on the labs. But there was no final, only three midterms. Weekly labs and quizzes
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took him the quarter before the rona hit and it was so easy. I wish he taught other classes other than CS8. The coding hw is kinda time consuming but its pretty easy. Easiest elective class you can take.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are recorded and uploaded online. Tells you exactly what will be on the midterm and final, all you have to do is review what he says and you'll be fine. There is two labs due each week these can take up to 3 hours to complete, but there is no discussion, you work at your own pace. He's funny and makes everything so that everyone passes..
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easy class as long as you pay attention and read the online textbook! He gets straight to the point of what you need to know. Labs are a bit time-consuming but they are easy with very specific instructions, so it's hard to not get 100% with multiple attempts too.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL176
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really not a tough GE. You just answer one question a day for participation and then have to write a few analytical/opinionated papers. He really want to give you an A. He straight up says "I want to give everyone an A." Cool class to lean more about LA and art/novels/films about LA.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easy class. You mainly have to show up to the lectures before the midterms, take notes, and study that. This class isn't effortless, you still have to do some work, but if you do the bare minimum you should be fine. A good class to take for breadth.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
3 midterms, no final. 4 html labs (not too hard, nothing that you have to make from scratch, detailed step-by-step instructions given). Pearson myITlabs that teach you microsoft powerpoint, excel, etc. Offered extra credit, and was an understanding professor, extended deadline for us for some assignments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Live Zoom lectures featured good explanations and jokes. He is very considerate about students' situations. There are 3 exams + 9 quizzes and multiple labs. Labs can be difficult but were mostly easy. Easily understandable material and clear grading and organization. Easy A.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Since I took this in an online format it was pretty easy. You've got 4 HTML/CSS labs as well as MS office labs as well. There are 3 midterms no final noncumalitive. Overall very easy if you follow syllabus and lectures.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Overall, great class. Keep in mind you do have to pay over $100 for course materials, though. Lots of labs, but due in a reasonable amount of time. They're pretty self-explanatory and easy to complete. End of chapter quizzes for each chapter; there are three midterms and no final. Tests are based on lectures so pay attention or review his slides.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CS008
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easy Class, easy A. He's old school in the way he teaches and has a lot of good insights on the material. The content itself isn't too demanding either and he cracks a couple of jokes in lecture. He tells you what to study for midterms / tests in the prior lecture. Guys super chill
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