Awesome

Professor Ritchey is awesomely an enthusiastic teacher. He responds well to emails. He's helpful and his class is an educational one. However, the workload is insane. Expect to put in eight hours on each homework after the first three or four. I can describe the homework like a massive puzzle that's fun. But, without TA's help, you will not pass.

Awesome

Prof. Philip is probably one of my favorite professors ever! He can be strict with grades and reviews at times, but all he wants is for students to do their best and learn. Outside of class, he's still eager to help, and his lectures are amusing. During COVID, he also managed the online transition extremely well. I'd take him again in a heartbeat!

Average

He is well-organized (he creates an agenda for each class session), has interesting in-class activities, and gives his lectures his all. It's difficult to do both at the same time because he talks and codes so quickly. The majority of my learning came through zybooks, labs, and hws. Don't put off doing your homework; it starts out easy but quickly becomes difficult.

Awful

Professor Ritchey failed me without any explanation, even though my code was passing on to my system.

Average

Honestly, Professor Ritchey is the worst lecturer on earth. I know all about C++ and I'm confused by his explanation. He doesn't really help with homework. He just redirects you to Google your question and leave him alone. On the other hand, his grading criteria are quite clear and if you mess up, it is on you. Just don't miss school and don't procrastinate.

Poor

Professor Ritchey's class is an introductory one. However, he wants to teach the class as if you have been programming for years because he doesn't want to bore the advanced students. He writes the toughest test questions and is a tough grader. He can be intimidating at times too. On the other hand, he's very knowledgeable about the course and is willing to help if you ask him.