CIS3355:
Business Data Structures
Fall, 2008
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Pseudonym: shadow Good_PointsThis class has several positive aspects. I enjoy its interactivity in an on-line environment. I feel the material covered is very pertinent to a CIS degree. It is pivotal to understand how a computer interacts with the end user and how information is stored, sorted and searched. Bad_PointsSome of the more discouraging aspects of this class are web updates and grading timelessness. Furthermore, the communication between the TA and professor is inconsistent. When asking questions about assignments, test result, and project, I received conflicting information from both the TA and professor. WebisteCommentsTo improve this class the instructor should focus on a real-time approach to the web-site. When information in provide by the student their should be an immediate impact on the students final grade and the results should be posted on the web-site. Furthermore, when questions are asked, whether it be directed at the professor or the TA, they should both net the same results.
Pseudonym: gato Good_PointsI think that the way the way the course is structured gives a lot of opportunities to do well in the class and also to keep us up to date and not let us fall behind. Bad_PointsI think that there were some problems with the visual basic.net and we couldn't complete program #5 WebisteCommentsI have mo comments
Pseudonym: Flash Good_PointsThe programming assignments seemed to be the best part of the class. It allowed you to put in place many of the learning objectives you read about in the textbook and in class. Once started, the programs allowed you to play and manipulate the information to help you learn. Bad_PointsThere was not that many interesting topics in class. Yes, the instructor would go over the slides, but if he provided more examples, it could have made the class more interesting. Instructor should offer some extra credit for those that attend class regularly as opposed to treating all the same. WebisteCommentsMaybe form some kind of project where groups of 3 could come up with a program on there own and submit it as opposed to tutorials.
Pseudonym: BABS Good_PointsOne of the best part of the course of the class was how passionate Professor Kirs' was about trying to teach us what in the world was going on. Even though we were lost. He has a lot of patience with us especially at the end of the semester when we all seemed to be even more lost or maybe it was spring fever. He kept us motivated even though we were in deep waters with some of the quizzes he gave us.s Bad_PointsThe quizzes got very hard at times. Especially coming so close towards the final, not knowing what to expect until the last week of class. Especially knowing how difficult a comprehensive final would be. The worst part of the course was the not understanding of the new software installed, granted it gave us extra time to finish our projencts, but they were not as easy as first anticipated. I think it was really hard to keep us motivated especially towards the end of semester, but granted I thought Professor Kirs did a great job. WebisteCommentsWhen students fail the quizzes maybe go over that material a little more extensive. Even though the professor does go over the test, I mean really focus on what the class did not understand. Maybe take a half hour or so, to make sure they understand or maybe set up a tutoring session. I know what helped me was getting with fellow students and going over the material. I did some serious tutoring outside of class.
Pseudonym: BABS Good_PointsOne of the best part of the course of the class was how passionate Professor Kirs' was about trying to teach us what in the world was going on. Even though we were lost. He has a lot of patience with us especially at the end of the semester when we all seemed to be even more lost or maybe it was spring fever. He kept us motivated even though we were in deep waters with some of the quizzes he gave us.s Bad_PointsThe quizzes got very hard at times. Especially coming so close towards the final, not knowing what to expect until the last week of class. Especially knowing how difficult a comprehensive final would be. The worst part of the course was the not understanding of the new software installed, granted it gave us extra time to finish our projencts, but they were not as easy as first anticipated. I think it was really hard to keep us motivated especially towards the end of semester, but granted I thought Professor Kirs did a great job. WebisteCommentsWhen students fail the quizzes maybe go over that material a little more extensive. Even though the professor does go over the test, I mean really focus on what the class did not understand. Maybe take a half hour or so, to make sure they understand or maybe set up a tutoring session. I know what helped me was getting with fellow students and going over the material. I did some serious tutoring outside of class.
Pseudonym: valdeledalle Good_PointsThe best part of the course is that the slides are very well done. The tutorial are very helpful for the exams. Bad_PointsThe bad part of the course is that the project are not very well explained. Sometimes, I am lost in what we have to do. We should do better examples during classes. WebisteCommentsThe course could be improve by doing more application on the computer during classes.
Pseudonym: gama Good_PointsThe way the class is structured and how examples are explained. Bad_PointsThe amount of work to do. WebisteCommentsBy allowing students to interact even more with the class
Pseudonym: NEMO Good_PointsI think that the best part of this course was the existence of the web page, and that most of the homeworks were send via email. Bad_PointsMaybe the bad thing was the lot of material that we had to understand for the quizzes. Especially for the third one (5 chapters!!!!). WebisteCommentsThe only thing is that professor look for a classroom with computers for next courses. This will be very helpful for students.
Pseudonym: blue Good_PointsThe best part of course is the grading flexibility. The student isn't always worried about the final grade therefore, the student is able to concentrate on the projects and turorials and other class assignments. Bad_PointsThe bad part of the course are the frustrating projects and the excessive work at the begining of the course. WebisteCommentsThe course can be improved by eliminating so many assignments that aren't worth a lot.
Pseudonym: tyler durden Good_PointsThe course is a very interesting course sicne i now can say i now how the basic inside of a computer works, I have now more than whats inside now i can say i really now :) (more braging rights) Bad_PointsI don't agree with all the usless coding we had to do, C is no longer used and yet the class is tought in it, why not using MS visual studio net WebisteCommentsthe course is a great class excpet the professors energy level can be way to melow sometimes and can put to sleep almost anybody, if the class would be more dymnamic the class would stay more in tuned to it
Pseudonym: Oz Good_PointsI liked that we went over all the material of the course, and that the web page has all these helpful material and resources. Bad_PointsI didn't like the exams format and the way they were graded WebisteCommentsmaybe using multiple-choice exams
Pseudonym: Rosscrop Good_PointsThe Best part of the course is the Tutorial...I think we should have been required 1 tutorial per topic instead of a Question. Bad_PointsNo offence but sometimes the professor keeps a mono tone voice... WebisteCommentsOver all I think the course would be better if we had the course in the computer lab
Pseudonym: Neo Good_PointsThe best part of the course is the CIS3355 web page. Students can access lecture slides, assignments, projects, the textbook, supplementary material, and student information through the web page. Bad_PointsThe bad part of the course is the on-line class schedule. It was updated late in the semester and we were never on schedule. I never knew when the assignments and projects were due, or when we had to submit the on-line questions. WebisteCommentsI think the course can be improved if the on-line schedule was kept up-to-date. I also believe the tutorials were a waste of time. I personally did not learn anything new from the tutorials and creating one was very stressful.
Pseudonym: centuryone Good_PointsThe best part of this course was that I learned alot from the powerpoint slides and the lectures. The slides included examples of the material covered in the lecture. I liked how the class was structured and the professor had knowledge of the material. Bad_PointsThe bad part of the course was that we didn't spend enough time in the lab on our projects. We could have gone to the lab at least one day to try the program out and ask questions about it. WebisteCommentsThe course can be improved by giving us more time to finish our projects and spend more time in the lab during class time. The quizzes can be multiple choice and short problems combined. Use the student questions on the quizzes to improve the grades.
Pseudonym: centuryone Good_PointsThe best part of this course was that I learned alot from the powerpoint slides and the lectures. The slides included examples of the material covered in the lecture. I liked how the class was structured and the professor had knowledge of the material. Bad_PointsThe bad part of the course was that we didn't spend enough time in the lab on our projects. We could have gone to the lab at least one day to try the program out and ask questions about it. WebisteCommentsThe course can be improved by giving us more time to finish our projects and spend more time in the lab during class time. The quizzes can be multiple choice and short problems combined. Use the student questions on the quizzes to improve the grades.
Pseudonym: xam Good_PointsLearning a new language (in this case, programming) it's always interesting and might be helpful in the future. Bad_PointsA bad part of this course is the inconsistency between the professor and the TA. Also, the grades are not posted in a timely manner throughout the semester. WebisteCommentsMore communication needed between the professor and the TA. Need more problem examples. It would help a lot.
Pseudonym: Odyssey20 Good_PointsThe best part of this course was all the new information I learned. Although many things were basic such as bytes and bits, it is really good to review all these topics about how a computer really works. And I really liked all the resources available online. Bad_PointsThe only bad part was the schedule was kind of off therefore caused some confusion, but other than that it was a good class. WebisteCommentsIt would be really nice if we could spend more time at the lab with the C/C++ programs, to get use to and comfortable with programming.
Pseudonym: tjmorena Good_PointsTo me the best part of the course was doing and understanding the assigned projects on C++. Bad_PointsLearning about bits and bytes, even though it is an essential part of C++, the material was very dry. WebisteCommentsIt would be helpful if the course schedule was up to date.
Pseudonym: Iceman Good_PointsWhat I like about the course was the fact that the material was easy to find. Bad_PointsThe fact that there was no points for attendance, I believe that people should atend class. WebisteCommentsTake Roll Call!!!
Pseudonym: Dalma Good_PointsThe best part of the course was doing the projects. Bad_PointsThe ugly part was too much lecture. The examples were good, but too repetetive at times. WebisteCommentsI think going to the lab as a group once in a while would facilitate our learning and break the routine of the lecture.
Pseudonym: catwoman Good_PointsThe best part of the course is that you really learn something. Since this class requires a lot of work you're brain has to be in C++ mode constantly. I really liked the slides they're self explanatory. One that I liked the most was in the first chapters that said "So are you lying about lying??". That one just knocked me off. Bad_PointsThe bad part of this course is that the website is hard to use at first. WebisteCommentsThis course will be improved if the website will be more user friendly.
Pseudonym: kaper91536 Good_PointsI enjoyed the lab sessions and also learning the ASCII tables. Bad_PointsThe projects could have been started earlier to ease the pressure during the closing weeks of the semester. WebisteCommentsWe need more lab time.
Pseudonym: burbridge Good_PointsBest part of this class is that the quizzes are based on the review questions posted on the website. This is very helpful because it gives us an idea of what the quiz will hbe like. Bad_PointsThe bad thing about the course is the website itself. It is very hard to manage it. Sometimes you click to go to one place and you end up in another place. WebisteCommentsImprove the course by having a more organized website, with less grammatical errors and with better links.
Pseudonym: U2 Good_PointsWell once again the best part about this course is that we didn't have to buy a book. Weekly assignments were relatively simple. I guess it's just to keep us busy. Bad_PointsA little more explanation on the program assignments would have been helpful. It felt as if we were already knowledgeable of C++. WebisteCommentsMore hands on work and lab time would help out tremendously.
Pseudonym: angel_sunshine Good_PointsI think the best part is that no need for the final if the overall was "A". I think that the slides were helpful. I did learn a lot through the semester Bad_PointsThe only thing that I did not like that there is not much exercises to practice. Also, there were lots of mistakes in the websites and the practice questions. WebisteCommentsTo check all the mistakes especially the practice questions for each chapter. Another thing is if the quizes could be solved in a group of two.
Pseudonym: ant Good_PointsI really loved not having to buy a book! I liked the way all the material needed to study for the quizzes was available for us and the questions given on the quizzes were exactly the same. The main thing I liked about the course was that I learned a lot! and hopefully I'll like it even more if I don't have to take the final. Bad_PointsOne of the bad things about the course was that I would get so lost on some of the lectures and it was hard to get back on track. Some of the examples given on the board were kind of confusing because two or more were given at the same time (i.e. showing how to do the programs). WebisteCommentsThe course could be improven by correcting all the mistakes on the Sample Problems and Exercises. One of the main problems was having to wonder if I was doing the problems correctly or not and wasting time trying to figure out how the incorrect answer was found.
Pseudonym: Princess Fiona Good_PointsThe best part is that when you walk out of this class you really will have learned material that will be the foundation of your CIS knowledge. Bad_PointsIt is too easy to fall behind. If you get lost in the first chapter you are doomed for the rest of the semester. WebisteCommentsHaving computers in the class and more programming projects.
Pseudonym: Big Dog Good_PointsThe best part of this course was the programming assingments. I was intrigued by the process needed to complete such simple task. I'm sure there's better ways of coding what we were doing, but the basics are always needed to further ourselves. Bad_PointsThe only truly bad part of the class, was not having enough lab time. I feel that it's easier to comprehend the material when we're putting to use as we go. WebisteCommentsMore lab sessions.
Pseudonym: wcc_cfl Good_PointsThe best part about this course was learning a new computer language. I enjoyed watching the code turn into something that is understable to a normal user. Bad_PointsThe bad part about this course was that I didn't feel I had enough explanation when I was actually entering the code. I would have liked to of had something I could reference to in the textbook or even work an exercise with Dr. Kirs so that I could ask questions. WebisteCommentsThis course can be improved by having some more hands-on exercises with the Professor. This way we can see how the program works instead of just seeing the code on a slide.
Pseudonym: Mr. Compact Good_PointsThe website Bad_PointsAll the references, the tutorial WebisteCommentsSame as when at the half point, this course can be quite overwhelming at times.
Pseudonym: Ramodimos Good_PointsThe best part of the course is doing the programs because it challanges your knowledge in html and program building. Bad_PointsThe bad and ugly part of the course is the quizzes because the questions are sometimes tricky and captious. WebisteCommentsI think that the course can be improved if we had more classes in the actual computer lab that way we can work on the programs while Doctor Kirs it explaining the procedures and in this case if we run into trouble while doing our programs, we can just ask Doctor kirs right there in class.
Pseudonym: ronjohn Good_PointsThe best part of CIS-3355 that I enjoyed was the class atmosphere. Prof.Kirs was acceptable to class discussions, and that made the class interesting. It seemed the relaxed learning atmosphere caused us to be willing to help one another throughout the semester. Bad_PointsThe least thing about CIS-3355 that hampered me the most was the questions over the WEB. Though I don't think I'm unique, my schedule this semester was horrific. More than often my good intentions were not good enough. Once I missed a couple questions, it seemed my focus was lost. WebisteCommentsThe WEB cite can be tedious to contend with. Perhaps if the outlay of the contents was more specific locating pertinent material would be less dificult.
Pseudonym: wingnut2005 Good_PointsThe best parts of the course continue to be the useful lecture slides, the programs, and the way the quizzes are set up. The quizzes are straightforward and can't be critizised as unfair. I'm sure its one of the top 3 courses I've taken at UTEP. Bad_PointsThe negatives are that you don't know exactly what you can expect for your final grade until the last minute. Ok, maybe thats not too bad, but, I'm sure future students would like some programming assignments on understanding structs, searching and sorting, dynamic memory, and binary trees. I was kind of disappointed that this wasn't covered in a program because I had a hard time understanding it in class. WebisteCommentsIf there were a way to illustrate linked lists and simplify them, that would be ideal, but, I'm assuming there's no way around it. Also, covering the last part of the course in a program, at least part of it would probably help some students like me visualize what were doing, unless of course this is covered in future required courses.
Pseudonym: CATHEDRAL Good_PointsWhat i liked best about the course is how you explain the lectures. You have a great mind. You are very pacient and sure of yourself. I think you made everybody feel confortable in your class. Thank you Dr. Kirs Bad_PointsSeriously their was no bad/ugly parts in this course. WebisteCommentsI think that this course can be improved if the TA could attend the lab at least two times a week at a certain time to help or answer any questions that the students might have.
Pseudonym: magic Good_PointsThe best part of the course was working on the programs because it was actual hands on experiance with topics we covered in class. Its easier to understand the subjects when we can see how they work within the program. Bad_PointsThe lectures in class were sometimes a little long. It would be nice if we could stop at sometime during the lecture and do some type of hands on exercise to help us further understand what we are going over. WebisteCommentsThe only suggestion I have to improve the class is the one I mentioned earlier which is doing some exercises in class to helps understand what we are going over and to makes sure we are doing it right.
Pseudonym: homer Good_PointsThe best part of taking CIS 3355 is you get to learn a new programing language. Bad_PointsThis class does not have much hands on training, and you do not really taught on how to use the program, which can be very difficult at times. WebisteCommentsmore classes held in the COBA lab
Pseudonym: neirabigeyes Good_PointsThe best part of the course would probably be the resources available to the students in the internet. I believe that the website has a lot of very useful information for us to study from. I specially like the review questions because they are almost the same as the questions in the quizzes. I also like that we have access to the book online. Another thing that I really enjoyed throughout the whole semester was the inclass lecture. I never liked missing any of them because I felt the I could understand everything so much better by just attending the to everyone of them. Bad_PointsI can hardly say anything bad or ugly about the class maybe only that the website eventhough is very complete needs to be updated in certain areas. Another bad thing about the course was that we did not follow the class schedule and it became very hard and confusing to tell the due dates of each assignment. WebisteCommentsWell all I have to say in this section is that the website needs to be updated and that the Dr. Kirs should be a little more clear about the due dates of the assignments.
Pseudonym: Vulcan Good_PointsThe option of not having to take the final. Bad_PointsThe entire course is a disaster. The website is a disaster. There is no structure in the course and there is too many little assignments. There's always confusion in the course. WebisteCommentsNo clue, there is just to much to improve.
Pseudonym: pibe16 Good_PointsThe best part of the course was the projects, even though I did not received full credit for them, which I think I deserve, but it was a good challenge. Bad_PointsThe ugly part of the course were the test, the test were really challenging, you really had to study to make a decent grade let's not talk about getting an A. WebisteCommentsI think it will be good if we had computers available in class, that way we can follow the examples that the profesor is doing.
Pseudonym: Epiph05 Good_PointsThe best part of the class was the online participation. Bad_PointsThe bad part of the class is the fact that the quizzes weigh so heavily on the final grade. WebisteCommentsI think that the class can be improved by distributing the assignments, quizzes and final more. |
