Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Yes his version of CS 302 is hard. But he taught me so many useful things and is really inspirational to beginners. It will be a challenge but per say it's worth it.Rate My Professors ↗
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NIKOLAOS PAPPAS
What students say
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Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
One of my favorite professors. He gives really fun lecturers and relates to his students well. If you go to lecture and give him your attention, you'll find this class much more engaging. He's very willing and pleasant to work with in office hours. The projects for this class are hard because they take time. Start early and you'll be fine.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Anyone who says Nik is unhelpful and explains java poorly is taking out their frustration on him unfairly. I think a lot of people take CS 302 for engineering reqs and don't really have an interest in the course, which is why it's so hard. Computer Science is hard, but Nik is engaging and interested in improving his class, something you don't see.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Nick did a wonderful job explaining what is a tough topic for many people. This was 1/3 code, 1/3 problem solving and 1/3 math. If you didn't do the reading, look up help and more info on line and practice, I am sure the class seemed incomprehensibly hard. Nick took these issues in stride and worked overtime to overcome them.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
The worst professor I've ever had. Though he tries to improve his teaching, he just doesn't accept your suggestions and doesn't change. Don't expect too much from his class and choose another professor if possible.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
He is not helpful at all. He gives really hard projects and exams.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with NIKOLAOS PAPPAS
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