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Course materials are dense Emacs notes that are hard to read/annotate. Lec lacks visual structure, and vague explanations with frequent fillers make new topics difficult to follow. It often feels like review for prepared students rather than teaching beginners in low level coding, especially with the fast pace and biweekly quizzes.Rate My Professors ↗
I learned a lot from Gary and felt that the projects really helped me learn the class well. The lectures felt confusing at times but felt that I was able to freely ask him questions.Rate My Professors ↗
Gary is a monotone professor. He simply reads off the slides. He does not seem at all passionate about the topic.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Dahl seems like a nice guy but is incredibly boring. They are structured in a way that is hard to follow and will make you fall asleep. Overall, the class isn't too hard but it has been my least favorite CS course I have taken so far.Rate My Professors ↗
Gary stalks this page and reporting every negative comment to put it down. Btw all the positive comments are written by himself. He complained about it on the lecture, that there are so many negative comments that he had to write a couple of positive ones. This guy is hilarious.Rate My Professors ↗
The course structure and instruction are so poor and confusing that you will not learn anything. There is no point in attending the lectures, as you will leave feeling perplexed. Gary then complains about students not showing up for lectures.Rate My Professors ↗
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COMPSCI/ECE 354 introduces computer system structures and C programming, covering memory, assembly, and compilation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Gary Dahl receives uniformly poor reviews for COMPSCI/ECE 354, with students citing confusing lectures, poor organization, and a lack of subject mastery. Reviewers describe his teaching as boring and unhelpful, noting that he fails to clarify concepts or answer questions effectively. While one student notes he is a stickler for policy, the consensus is that his instruction is significantly worse than other sections.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI/ECE 354 | Machine Organization and Programming |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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