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Professor Parrell was a great professor! He is open to feedback and questions. I was confused about a test question I answered. I emailed him, and he gave me points back because the wording of the question was confusing. Very content-heavy class - pay attention in class and do the practice tests. You have to get a 94% or above for an A, which sucksRate My Professors ↗
Okay, let's be clear. Dr. Parrell (aka Dr. Par-Swell) is smokeshow. I googled him and apparently he is a world class frisbee football player! Anyway, the class was hard but seeing him kept me coming. to class.Rate My Professors ↗
Engaging teacher. The class is hard but he gives you all the materials you need to succeed.Rate My Professors ↗
So many exams/midterms (5) and a cumulative final- however, they are all online/Honorlock. Besides that, Professor Parrell is a great teacher. Lectures are engaging, a little overwhelming, but very informative. Online labs and quizzes help prepare you for the exams. Exams are multiple choice, some short answer, and labeling diagrams.Rate My Professors ↗
Class was hard but he made it easy to learn. I found myself wanting to learn in this class. Only take if you are a CSD majorRate My Professors ↗
Fair and flexible class. Multiple exams, all online, so that each one covers less content. The class is straight memorization, but there are many optional resources to exceed. Work for each unit not due until the night before the exam. Study off of the study guides and learning objectives. Dr. Parrell is friendly, helpful, and responds quickly.Rate My Professors ↗
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