Computer Science 161 - Fall 2020

Instructor Nicholas Weaver 286 respondents
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 6.0 / 7
Gives lectures that are well organized 4.1 / 5
Is enthusiastic about the subject matter 4.8 / 5
Identifies what he/she considers important 4.4 / 5
Has an interesting style of presentation 4.5 / 5
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 4.3 / 5
Encourages questions from students 4.7 / 5
Is careful and precise in answering questions 4.5 / 5
Relates to students as individuals 4.7 / 5
Is accessible to students outside of class 4.7 / 5
Is friendly and helpful to students during office hours 4.7 / 5
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 4.6 / 5
Gives exams that permit students to show their understanding 4.5 / 5
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 4.6 / 5
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 4.2 / 5
Pace of the course is too fast 3.0 / 5
The required text/notes are beneficial 4.3 / 5
Workload is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 3.0 / 5
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 6.3 / 7
TA John Yang
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TA Catherine Lu
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TA Peyrin Kao 270 respondents
Rate the T.A.'s overall teaching effectiveness 4.8 / 5
Helpful in understanding course material 4.8 / 5
Is well prepared 4.8 / 5
Communicates ideas effectively 4.8 / 5
Appears to have a good knowledge of the subject matter 4.9 / 5
Answers questions accurately 4.8 / 5
Encourages questions and/or classroom discussion 4.8 / 5
Is aware when students are having difficulty 4.8 / 5
Is accessible during office hours 4.8 / 5
TA Hannah Yan
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TA Ben Hoberman
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TA Sid Bansal
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TA Nicholas Ngai 270 respondents
Rate the T.A.'s overall teaching effectiveness 4.7 / 5
Helpful in understanding course material 4.7 / 5
Is well prepared 4.8 / 5
Communicates ideas effectively 4.7 / 5
Appears to have a good knowledge of the subject matter 4.8 / 5
Answers questions accurately 4.7 / 5
Encourages questions and/or classroom discussion 4.7 / 5
Is aware when students are having difficulty 4.7 / 5
Is accessible during office hours 4.8 / 5