T.G. Lynch - University of Delaware

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T.G. Lynch - University of Delaware

Professor: T.G. Lynch

Department: Computer Science

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked him. Although the class was mostly asynchronous, if you go to the office hours he is more than happy to talk about the subjects or help with anything. There is tons of reading, you basically have to read the whole textbook during the semester, but you can make it with our reading most of it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The TA grades way too harshly for what this class in for. And Professor Lynch gives out hard exams that require you to write a essay.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand the other comments here. Lynch is really easy on his students. He said on our first day that "in the 10 or so years I've taught this, I've had 10 students fail." Homework is easy. His exams are like hard Jeopardy! questions: Tricky, but there's usually a hidden clue that makes it somewhat easy. TA is harsh on grading; M. Frazier.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lynch is not a great professor. The homework he gives is not that hard, but the exams are awful, even with them being take home. The exams are more of an English essay than an ethics exam, so the grading is quite off. Unfortunately he has been the only one teaching 355, so there isn't much of a choice when it comes to choosing another professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He did a good job of lecturing, but he doesn't have much enthusiasm so it can get boring. Half of the time when a student gives input he just says "ok". The assignments are very time consuming because they are essays, but if you do them on time you should be okay. Make sure your grammar is good.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's really not that hard of a class. You just have a lot of readings. The midterms are a lot to write but other than that it should be managable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good teacher. As long as you read (which there is a lot of) you will do fine. Quizzes and presentations are easy, but the exams are tough. Questions can be hard to understand, especially if you haven't read the book or paid attention in class. Oh, and sit in the front so you can hear what he's saying.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lynch is ok. He cares about the course material. However, there are many annoying accepts about the course. Two take-home essay exams, which involve 4 papers in 3-4 days, as well as copious amounts of reading and about 12 quizzes throughout the semester on the reading. Additionally, there are group projects which are with random teams.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a terrible teacher. The tests are essay questions with vague prompts and arbitrary grading. He gives quizzes often and takes attendance every day. To make sure the entire class doesn't fail he makes the presentation cake and he tacks on points to your grades. I would avoid if possible, but he won't let you fail if you show up.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CISI101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great teacher. work is easy but need to pay attention and read the book!!! True or false quizzes everyday and take home test on the final. take if want an easy B

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thought this would be a good class, but he was a bad professor. During class discussions, all he says in response to peoples questions is, "Ok..." It's not helpful. Lots of painful group work. Quiz at beginning of class each day -- don't be late! Grueling essay exams that are terribly formatted. Nice guy, but don't take him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good guy not trying to fail anyone, class average in past year's have been 85~, take-home exams or essay exams closed book. Attendance is basically mandatory because there are 2 question T/F quizzes almost everyday related to the reading. Just do the easy readings, exams require very little study, and project is an easy "A". Easy group A!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CISC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had this guy during the winter session, and could not imagine taking a full semester class with him. Hes a SUPER nice guy, but a horrible instructor. His lectures consists of reading DIRECTLY off powerpoints. Overall, the class is an easy A or B, just read the text, and the daily quiz's are cake.Tests are not easy, but fair.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Entire class is based on daily T/F quizzes on reading, 2 exams and a oral presentation. Quizzes are easy, I never read and still did well on them. Exams are hard, but I didn't do the reading so...and the oral presentation is CAKE! Shouldn't get less than a B in the class if you pretend to know what you are talking about.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
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:

Overall boring class with a very few interesting topics. Exams are alittle tricky. You will spend a good amount of time actually trying to decipher what the heck hes asking for. MAKE sure you keep up with the readings!!! (Usually around 150-200 pages per week, which is often very dry). Presentations are easy (grade booster). Class average = 87.3

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He takes this stupid crap way too seriously. Dumb class. He waits for an eternity for someone to answer a question. Don't expect to do good on the exams, his questions are weird. Also, never misspell anything, he'll take 25% off for dumb things like that.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are like a flatboat trip along the River Styx...hellish. Wait for the famous 'hesitations.' Presentations are easy but exams(particularly the final), are impossible. Very very ambiguous questions and expects an answer that has little relevance.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dear god what an immature ****. After years of schooling a prof should be above taking his dislike of a studuent out on their grade. I questioned him and argue some of his statistics in class, and coincidentally i failed BOTH exams. If taking, kiss ass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice guy but he just makes it too hard to get an A for a class that is should be easy to (I got A-). He gives out 1 A a semester and his grading is very subjective. Overall he was a good guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CSCC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boring material. Come to class and do the readings and you'll be fine. Easy work.

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