Donna Kastner - California State University Fullerton

Professor: Donna Kastner
Department: Computer Science
College: California State University Fullerton
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC481
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
There is no curve or weights. You have to go to class to understand the material to be able to do the homework, which imo is time consuming and difficult. She is pretty boring so paying attention is tough. Be prepared to write a 10 pg paper or do an implementation on an AI subject. Exams are based off hw and reading an excerpt of the book in class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC481
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is worst professor???sorry reader.No explination at all.She just read the book.Tough exams
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC311
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This teacher is really pathetic. She is never available to her students via the email. She reads directly from one textbook and does not even talk about the other textbook. Then she expects us to be accountable for the material in the book that she does not even lecture out of. This teacher had no control over her class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC481
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is one of the worst in CSUF. Maybe is is good for lower level classes but for AI (481) she was pathetic. She would just read the textbook day in and day out without actually explaining the contents or lecturing on it. Her HWs are hard and also her exams because she NEVER explains ANYTHING! Avoid her at all cost!!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is so boring. If you get stuck on a lab, dont bother asking her for help the person next to you is more likely to know what to do. Didnt go to class during lectures, but went for labs. You just get your work done and that's about it. Easy but boring.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pretty easy class. The material is boring if you're not into technology, but as long as you show up to class and listen to what the articles are about, you should be good. Papers are really easy if you're straight-forward. Midterm and final are open book so that's easy too. Pay attention to the test review and you're good to go.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CP313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A total boring class, but an easy A. Show up to class. You don't need to buy the Fire book, there's only 1 question on the midterm and the final. Both tests are open note. She requires a five page paper, but it's pretty easy, try new technology.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great instructor. As a poly sci major, found the class very easy. Three group presentations, three current topic essays, a debate, midterm and final. Great class, learned alot.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Firstly, Dr. Kastner is has a DOCTORATE in the field, so I HIGHLY doubt that she doesn't know what she is talking about. She is very clear, very helpful, and very friendly. Easy grade in any class you take with her. Computer Science students at CSUF are lazy dumb ****s
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is kinda boring, but if you read the book and do the labs you will be ok.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This wasn't an interesting class, but it was very easy. Just pay attention in class, participate, and you will get a good grade!! She was very nice too!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CS313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class was great. Actually discussed current topics and didn't just lecture to us all day.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ugh! When learning assembly language, it helps to have a professor who knows what she's talking about. She lectured and answered questions straight from the book, and gave HUGE homework assignments with minimal help. Not enough time on tests, either.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Please do not take this teacher if you care about your education. She teaches straight out of the book, and even refers to it when you ask her a question. You'll learn more by reading the book on your own, and gaining your own understanding.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
All she does is read the damn book. When asking questions, she reads the book for another two minutes seems to answer the question but really is avoiding the question. b/c she doesn't have an answer. Also some test questions are not even motioned in book
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CS241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst teacher of my life. Knows less about the subject than I, or any other student does. We learn together. BORING AND UNKOWLEDGEABLE.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CS321
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Anyone that talks bad about kastner, is more than likely just a below average student. Her lectures are boring, but mostly due to the topics discussed, come on! the history of CS, whoa thats gonna be exciting. Shes a good person, and very helpful,take her
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CS321
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely boring. Struggles to connect with her audience. Reads the overhead slides in a soft, monotone voice.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She get's a bad rep for being bland and boring, but this class is easy. Mainly lecture and group presentations almost every Friday on various topics. You don't need to show up everyday, but it helps. 10 Question midterm and final straight out of the book.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CPSC121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
her lectures are dull and boring, and she has no clue what she is saying half the time. all she did was read from a powerpoint program and nothing else. two words pleasant dreams
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