Current instructor
Original student reviews · all captured dates
I loved the course. Not that you will become cybersecurity expert after taking this course, but it challenged me enough and got me excited. There is too much variation in the difficulty of the homework assignments. It will be good to improve them, or make the grades proportional. Rahul is approachable and very passionate about the topics.Rate My Professors ↗
It is not an easy class, but you'll learn a lot from his lectures. Some lectures that are not very well done. He should add more materials in the slides, given that there is no textbook. Over all I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. He is a great instructor. I don't know how could someone said it is an "easy A"!Rate My Professors ↗
Unnecessarily hard class. Focused more on coding rather than actually teaching security concepts. Don't take Rahul, he's not worth it.Rate My Professors ↗
Easy but outdated content most of which is irrelevant. Currently taking CS 542, Software Security with Prof. Bart, which is another recommended security course. Take Barts security course instead, hes way better than Rahul and provides content that is actually useful and modern.Rate My Professors ↗
Hes not terrible like the other reviews are saying but his teaching style is quite mediocre. Definitely not up to the quality standard of instruction Id expect from UW-Madison.Rate My Professors ↗
I enjoyed the course overall. It's not very difficult course. I like the assignments and the exam. Especially the midterm stories. No final! Loved it. Hate see the negative reviews. Attendance is optional,Rate My Professors ↗
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COMPSCI 638 covers selected topics in computing, with content varying by instructor and offering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=81 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026COMPSCI 681 is an individual study course for senior Computer Science majors to complete honors theses under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
COMPSCI 698 is a directed study course for juniors and seniors to conduct projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
COMPSCI 699 offers directed study projects for junior and senior students arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026COMPSCI 790 is a Master's Thesis course for graduate students, focusing on independent research and thesis completion.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
COMPSCI 899 is a pre-dissertator research course for master's graduates preparing for doctoral dissertation work under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
COMPSCI 900 is an advanced seminar covering recent research across various aspects of computer science.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026COMPSCI 990 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 638 | Undergraduate Topics in Computing |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 790 | Master's Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 799 | Master's Research |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 899 | Pre-dissertator Research |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 900 | Advanced Seminar in Computer Science |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI 990 | Dissertation |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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