David Gaitros - Florida State University

Professor: David Gaitros
Department: Computer Science
College: Florida State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COP3330
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doesn't teach, terrible structure to the course, and TA with an inflated ego. Avoid this class, because unless you have a lot of previous experience coding C++, then you will struggle greatly. Google is the only thing keeping me afloat, and even then it is a struggle. Grading is ridiculous and emails are left unanswered.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COP3330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His class isn't well organized but he is very accessible, has a lot of resources and answers every question. Gaitross is an expert and he knows the field from previous jobs. He explains the concepts multiple times and in multiple ways. You will definitely have to study to pass his class but it is definitely doable @avg level You will learn a lot.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COP3330
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Went into this class with high hopes after reading these reviews. The most important things about an online course are clarity & organization. This class has neither of those! Material is all over the place & often times you will spend too much time trying to figure out what he even wants. Made an A+ because I can program but beware, Gaitros SUCKS!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CDA3100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr Gaitros is one of my favorite professors I had in my time at fsu. A great guy and great at teaching material. If you go to class, have a good attitude and study you will really enjoy this professor!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CDA3100
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
An instructor that figured out distance learning. His course is fine-tuned for online learning and has a concise 5-10 min video lecture on every concept he tests you on without the added fluff. Book is not needed. He will teach you everything you need to know. Comp Org is not an easy course, but he makes it tolerable and even enjoyable at times.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COP3014
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Gaitros is a good teacher. You will get an A if you go to every class including recitation. You do not need to know anything about coding before. He will teach you. He gives out lots of code in class, which is nice. As a person he is not super nice... Often times he seemed to not want to be there and was somewhat disengaged.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COP3014
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Taught the class like you already knew the material. Definitely not a good class to take if you dont know anything to begin with. Doesnt really teach it like an intro course. The test were decent, but the homeworks were hard and the TAs didnt grade hard on them.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COP3014
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class is not an easy A. Go to class, read the textbook, take notes, go to professor and ta hours the want to help you just make time to go.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CEN4020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Essentially no feedback. A decent amount of assignments but they were straightforward and easy. He isn't a hard teacher to do well with, but I had two issues with Dr. Gaitros. First, he repeatedly ignored discussion board questions. Second, he conflicted with the book a few times, which matters when there aren't lectures to learn the material.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CGS2060
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Went to lecture the first week, then hardly ever after that. He will help you with any assignments after class or at office hours. Really easy to get along with, and easy to make an A if you put in the time.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CDA3100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Gaitros is my favorite professor I've taken so far at FSU. I was really nervous about taking Computer Org 1, since I really struggled with COP3330 (Object Oriented Programming. This class was really easy, and actually very interesting. Definitly my favorite class I've taken. Plenty of examples in class to prepare for the exam. Don't skp class!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COP4710
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr Gaitros is one of the best professors for CS at FSU. This class is fairly challenging, but if you do the work and show up for class you shouldn't have any trouble. I regret not taking more classes with him.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CGS2060
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Gaitros is a really good teacher. Sure, the class is lecture heavy, but what else would it be since it is all about computers? There is a lot of homework and it can be heavily piled up and due on one day if you do not take the time to complete before. Assignments are easy, just do them! Does not accept late work. Attendance is not mandatory!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CGS2060
  • 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:
Just do all the assignments on time and you will pass!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CGS2060
  • 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:
The only reason people hate on him is because there is a lot of homework but you do it at your on pace and he will even do the assignment in class sometimes. One of the easiest classes Ive ever taken
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CGS2060
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class has a TON of busy work but it is super easy. The exams are the exact questions, word for word, from the quizzes. The quizzes have an unlimited amount of attempts. Only annoying thing for me is that the textbook is mandatory because it's online and the hw and quizzes are through the textbook. I know it's not a huge deal but almost $200.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COP3353
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures are okay at best, and dull and sleep-worthy at worst. The homework assignments and online quizzes were very easy, as you can look up the answers or test the commands out for yourself. His TA who did the grading made mistakes sometimes, but email him about this and he will fix them. To do well you need to practice the commands often.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COP3353
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Most of the homework assignments are pretty difficult. He doesn't teach as if it is an INTRO class. He just assumes that you will know everything because he does. Only thing helping would be going to office hours but with one TA available one day of the week it is kind of difficult. Would not recommend taking this professor.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COP3353
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Super hard. He knows everything and teaches it in a way expecting everyone to know it too. I attended all lectures and am still completely lost. Homework assignments are incredibly difficult, and both he and the TA are very hard to reach by email. Office hours are not helpful either. You will pretty much have to figure out everything on your own
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COP3353
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the worst classes I have taken this semester. No passion for teaching at all.
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