Michael Stinson - Central Michigan University

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Michael Stinson - Central Michigan University

Professor: Michael Stinson

Department: Computer Science

College: Central Michigan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CPS340
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:

Stinson is one of my favorite professors. He is the funniest professor I have ever had and is a genuinely nice guy. His lectures were unorganized at times and sometimes we would get a little off topic, but he teaches you enough information to do well in the class and enjoy your time in the classroom.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CPS340
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:

One of the funniest guys I know. His lectures are detailed enough to help you figure out assignments and do well on exams. Highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stinson is a great Professor. His lectures are funny, and he is always available during the office hours. However, the class he teaches is very unorganized, and often you will find yourself wondering what he actually wants on assignments/tests. GA grades everything, and for a University-Level course, I feel that this is not right.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can't speak to his grading, as he had a GA do all of it. Can't speak to his office hours, never went. Stinson is a smart man, he knows what he is talking about. He seems to be more than open to questions in class, which is good. He is more than happy to explain something. He has had extended deadlines and let us redo assignments. He seems to care.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CPS180181
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:

Dr. Stinson is a hilarious guy, and really cares about helping his students pass his classes. He will sometimes go off topic and tell jokes, but he teaches the material well. Be prepared to work on programs that aren't horribly difficult, but aren't easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I appreciate his dedication to his students, but wish he dedicated some more to organizing the class. He presented the material well, but there were some unnecessary hiccups from time to time and I feel that we could/should have covered more topics. He is very happy to talk over the material with you, so you will learn as much as you want to learn.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Michael Stinson is the worst teacher I have seen. He is funny during his lectures, but the problem that he doesn't care about his students. I went to him several times to help me, but He didn't care at all. He is really tough grader. I recommend you to not take this class unless you are in need of it, and there are not other teachers. Good luck..

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CPS180181
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great guy. I would describe him as a man of character.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't care about his students or even if they understand the material. He has no idea what he is doing so don't even bother asking him for help since he can't even do the homework he assigns. WORST teacher I have ever had, don't even know how he got this far without being fired.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stinson is a great guy that breaks up the monotony of Computer Science with snippets of sarcasm. However, projects will be tough and consume many hours of your life. Lectures are confusing especially if you're learning coding for the first time, lots of prior knowledge is already assumed. Class has been unorganized. Jumping around a lot.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CPS180181
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dont take him, he's a great guy but you will not learn from him. Classes like 240 become a nightmare because what you should know by then was not taught to you in Stinsons classes

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great sarcasm in class, pretty good at explaining, but will clarify if you ask.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff and tries to make programming fun. He will help you if you go see him. He even came in on a Saturday to help us study for the exam if we wanted to go.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, really personable which to me makes it easier to learn. If you're struggling, you can always go and see him and he can really help you out. Wish I could have him for all my classes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CPS181
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stinson is one of the best professors in the department. He's constantly joking around with the students(in a respectful way) and getting them involved. His office hours were about 2 hours long, however, he was perfectly willing for one to just walk in and chat anytime he was in there. He's a very personal guy and knows how to deliver a lesson.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CPS180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME TEACHER TAKE THIS CLASS!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CPS180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, if you don't know much about programming you'll have to put in some work, going into the class I had no prior knowledge of programming, and the class wasn't bad, Dr. Stinson is always open and available if you need help I would highly recommend taking him if you get the chance

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CPS180
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Assuming you have a brain, this class is super easy, very boring the first couple weeks but it does pick up. Dr. S is pretty chill and fun. You should also be on-top-of your myprogramminglab homework, labs, and programs. Check the due-dates he sometimes extends labs and programs but be on top of it, its easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CPS180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great, funny guy. The class itself is boring and challenging and you have to put in some effort to learn it. He's always available for extra help and makes the class a lot more enjoyable. Also, the labs suck.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CPS180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an extremely nice and funny professor. I enjoyed going to this class only because he was hilarious, but most of it was irrelevant to the topic. I learned nothing from his notes. I hated this class more than anything, but I liked Dr. Stinson.

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