2.8

Anthony Austin

Computer Science - Seneca Polytechnic

2.8
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2.8
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Difficulty
2.8
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Would Retake

128

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128 total ratings

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What Students Say

the worst teacher i have seen in my whole life

INT322 - 1.0 rating

Seemed to me lazy, not competent, not even that honest, arrogant and not an IT professional generally speaking

INT322 - 1.0 rating
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57%

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77%

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Reviews (126)
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INT120
Sep 10, 2001

No Comments

5.0
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OPS330
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2001

The biggest Unix geek in the world. He is my Hero

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OPS240
Grade: C
Sep 27, 2001

zealous

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OPS330
Sep 28, 2001

The only bloody teacher who can actually remember my name!

5.0
3.0
OPS330
Oct 4, 2001

great teacher

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OPS240
Grade: D
Oct 24, 2001

big looser

5.0
1.0
INT120I
Nov 21, 2001

Great teacher

5.0
3.0
OPS240
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2001

No Comments

5.0
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OPS240
Dec 14, 2001

Not hard to look at

5.0
2.0
OPS240
Jan 21, 2002

Heard he was tough, but loves his geek t-shirts

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INT120
Feb 22, 2002

No Comments

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OPS240
Mar 6, 2002

No Comments

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OPS240
Apr 13, 2002

The **** was tough but now I have a great job because of it :)

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OPS240
May 3, 2002

No Comments

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OPS240
Nov 5, 2002

just remember, ROOT=GOD

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OPS330
Nov 11, 2002

No Comments

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OPS235
Nov 25, 2002

Unix GURU KNows his Stuff; He Cracked by god damn ROOT password

5.0
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OPS330
Dec 7, 2002

No Comments

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OPS235
Dec 14, 2002

There are people who pretend to know unix, then there are people who do. He does

1.0
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OPS330
Dec 17, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
OPS235
Jan 7, 2003

u cant fail his class I know, I tried He likes 12year old scotch....

5.0
2.0
OPS330
Jan 13, 2003

one of the most knowdlegable teacher in the school, a **** load of credentials

5.0
1.0
OPS235
Jan 17, 2003

smart guy, needs to de-stress, always shaking

5.0
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OPS235
Jan 20, 2003

very very very smart approchable sexy

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OPS235
Feb 12, 2003

Great Guy, does need to de-stress, get's excited over linux.

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OPS235A
Feb 20, 2003

No Comments

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OPS235
Feb 25, 2003

Probably needs a unix-detox. But I wouldn't take it from anyone else.

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OPS235
Mar 19, 2003

Has an excellent grasp of UNIX. Malodorous at times.

5.0
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OPS235
Mar 19, 2003

No Comments

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OPS235
Mar 26, 2003

Lovely boy

5.0
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OPS235
Apr 1, 2003

Hate his tests, but he is sexy

2.0
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OPS235
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

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OPS235
Apr 7, 2003

Friendly guy, definately knows his stuff, but very difficult to approach for asking questions sometimes.

2.0
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OPS235
Apr 18, 2003

he knows the unix...but he needs more organization as a teacher ...he has full of stress...easy marker

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OPS235
Apr 27, 2003

Not only did he teach, he also makes you learn on your own. Great teacher, one of the best so far.

4.0
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OPS235
May 1, 2003

He makes us learn many things not only in college but also pursue us to attend the seminar which are useful to our courses. (He is cute too)

4.0
2.0
OPS235
May 1, 2003

He is one of the best teacher that I ever have had.

3.0
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OPS235
Jun 2, 2003

Occasionally difficult to approach. Excellent knowledge of UNIX but should improve his command of LINUX (my opinion only,...)

2.0
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OPS235
Jul 17, 2003

Didn't find him a very good teacher. Not sure if he's qualifed to teach UNIX let alone anything else.

4.0
3.0
OPS235
Jul 20, 2003

Good techer, Knows his stuff.

5.0
2.0
INT620
Aug 7, 2003

Interesting material. He has a passion for security and hacking. Good prof! Kind of a SkEtCh!

4.0
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INT620
Aug 13, 2003

He is an ok teacher. A little nervous at times. And well he's not cute, who thinks that?

2.0
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OPS225
Aug 17, 2003

neva had him..he helped thro CnsCtynet...knows his stuff..can be a bit boring...but fair with questions on the tests and exam..HAS HIS MOOD SWINGS...be carefull of those

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INT620
Aug 20, 2003

His teaching methods are unsure but may be the result of not knowing the course material.

3.0
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INT520
Nov 2, 2003

No Comments

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INT620
Nov 4, 2003

I always heard of the concept of promoting people to their level of incompetence but I never thought I'd see it.

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OPS235
Dec 1, 2003

Good teacher. Definte mood swings. Easy to understand.

2.0
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OPS235
Feb 2, 2004

Boy, has he ever let himself go! I had him for another course and things have really gone down hill.

2.0
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OPS235
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 23, 2004

I question his knowledge, skills and credentials. He is unable to answer questions and the information he provides is often very simplistic and sometimes wrong.

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2.0
COS220
Mar 2, 2004

He seems a little bi-polar but pulls it off most of the time. Too much coffee before class.

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OPS235
Mar 4, 2004

Good guy, perhaps a little neurotic. His grandfather was vice-admiral of the Irish navy which is a good thing. Seems to suffer from a chronic case of BO.

4.0
2.0
OPS235
Mar 12, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
OPS235
Mar 18, 2004

No Comments

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OPS235
Apr 8, 2004

An okay teacher, but just doesn't seem to know his stuff.

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OPS
Jun 22, 2004

a serious head case.. not somebody to learn from

3.0
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OPS235
Aug 27, 2004

Wouldn't want to eat a sandwich in his berth!

3.0
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OPS235
Sep 6, 2004

No Comments

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3.0
INT322
Sep 20, 2004

Man this guy is a nut, needs to chill out but all in all seems like he really has something to teach.

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INT322
Oct 14, 2004

He knows his stuff, but he really needs to learn how to explain it, and more importantly, he needs to have the wish to explain it.

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INT322
Oct 21, 2004

Professor Austin is lacking in both intelligence and ability. In fact I question the fact that he's an authentic professor. I was under the impression a doctorate was required in order to call yourself that. This course is a sham.

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INT322
Nov 11, 2004

The worst teacher possible! Can not explain anything. Gives vague answers to questions just to get rid of you. Tells lies to minimize his workload. If you possibly can, avoid him.

2.0
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INT322
Nov 19, 2004

Excellent professor. I Asked simple questions and received equally simplisitic answers. Somewhat evasive about his qualifications. Often absent during office houts. Who cares - I got a B-!!!

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OPS235
Nov 20, 2004

Hey you guays - stop giving Professor Anthony such a hard time. He is great and he even helped me fix my bike. Nice guy and also tells a good joke. Too bad I failed but I would take the course again!

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OPS225
Nov 21, 2004

Can't understand the negative commentary - I found him professional and personable. He gets my endorsement.

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INT322
Nov 24, 2004

You need to understand the teacher before you judge them . He is a very knowlagable prof . stop saying**** about him .

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INT322
Nov 28, 2004

his teaching his big bull****..He deserve to live in a bull farm.those who are in austin int322 class are wasted money these comments are for those students who are taking next semister int322,with becareful.don't take this course if he is teaching.he spoiled the reputation of seneca college.

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INT322
Nov 29, 2004

Worst teacher at Seneca (most are fantastic). Might be the worst teacher I've ever had. That being said knows more about linux/apache/perl/networking then anyone I will ever meet. However that does not a good teacher make. Please get a job in industry, your doing more harm then good.

5.0
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INT322
Dec 13, 2004

He is a knowledgeable and nice person. If you attend his classes and study regularly, you can learn a lot from him, and you won’t have so much problems. I found him much better than other int322 teacher. I am happy I took int322 with him.

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INT322
Dec 15, 2004

Still fails to accurately identify the colour of the Boat House at Hereford. Can't remember whether he graduated from MIT, Stanford, Princeton or Berkeley. Workmanlike lecturer.

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INT322
Jan 7, 2005

No Comments

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INT322
Jan 7, 2005

No Comments

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INT322
Jan 8, 2005

Does not know how to teach.

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INT322
Jan 28, 2005

Terrible teacher with a minimal grasp on the course material. Frankly I'm surprised he's still employed based on the overwhelmingly negative posts on this site. Obviously Seneca is desperate for educators and will take anyone who knows how to turn on a computer.

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INT322
Feb 15, 2005

shocking lack of teaching ability. won't even answer questions about material he's unable to explain properly in the first place. absolutely useless.

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INT322
Feb 17, 2005

whoever wrote the comment below is completely out of touch with reality. mr austin is completely incompetent (even when he is here) and cares nothing about his students. what planet are you living on?

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INT322
Apr 1, 2005

he's just learning ASP.net in INT422 in my class. Stay away from him, i took him last semester and got a C. Hes a lazy little man and will give u lots of multiple choice questions that you could only know if you read and remembered everything in the book. He's also bad at programming.

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INT322
Apr 11, 2005

He has no clue about the course, doesn't know how to teach. If you ask him something, instead of clearing he will confuse you. Stay away from him.

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INT422
May 4, 2005

Excellent taste in wine. Highly accomplished whistler. Always ensures that the collars and cuffs match.

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INT322
May 6, 2005

I don't what the fuss is all about. Professor Carbuncle is a capable instructor as long as you stay away from his oozing sores.

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SENECAYORK
Feb 23, 2006

At least he's better than Jack Wynberg was as I have heard from previous CPA students!

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INT322
Mar 13, 2006

No Comments

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INT
May 17, 2006

Professor Austin is brillant. He makes a pretty good picket captain as well.

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INT322
May 18, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
INT322
Jun 22, 2006

SO THAT’S WHAT YOU THINK OF ME…ERR THE TEACHER..i think he's great

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OPS435
Dec 8, 2006

Awesome teacher. Easily my favourite teacher I've had so far. Makes Unix/Linux fun. Gives hard tests, but overall, not too bad.

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INT322
Dec 11, 2006

this guy is ok, just dont piss him off....i watched him flip out at like 3 guys in my lab class cause they were idiots....just be nice to him...

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INT322
Apr 16, 2007

he is a bad human being, so can not be a good teacher, so much anger and pride filled in him

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INT322
Jun 11, 2007

ugh. no help. thinks too highly of himself. credentials?? like none. don't waste your time in his class.

3.0
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INTABC
Jul 26, 2007

Credentials ? teh guy sets up networks in Mowali or something like that in his spare time. Give me a break. Pain in the butt but good

2.0
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INT322
Oct 19, 2007

Professor Austin makes Benny from LA Law seem like a genius.

2.0
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INT322
Dec 7, 2007

He is the worst professor that I had seen so far except "Kassim". Be aware of him.He only concerns his paycheck.He is no help(he pretends to help), Class is intersting(Sorry,I am not three years old), Knowledge(I am not a idiot yet). Last word, Seneca gets rid of him for our goods

1.0
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INT322
Jan 14, 2008

A roude guy, not qualified to be a professor. No one likes him. Don't forget to view you exams, alway makes mistakes.

1.0
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INT322
Feb 3, 2008

Can't organize a coherent lecture to save his life. He's a hopeless muddle.

1.0
5.0
INT322
Mar 27, 2008

He is the worst teacher I had meet in my studying life. He taught nothing in class. And he gave students marks according to his mind not according to students' answer.

2.0
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INT420
Sep 17, 2008

This Guy has issues.. Someone shoukd send him to therapy. Thinks very high of himself yet has nothing to back this attitude. Seneca should consider getting some better qualified professors. Just because you are a geek does not mean you can teach a computer course.

3.0
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INT322
Oct 19, 2008

Not reasonable and clearly has issues. Talks off topic and about himself more than course material. Not recommended.

4.0
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INT322
Dec 22, 2008

This guy really didn't teach the class anything. He just directed us to sources of knowledge. The class was easy enough that even though he didn't teach, you could still get an A. Just read the online notes AND GO TO THE WORKSHOPS!! That's where I learned everything i know about Perl.

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INT322
Jul 8, 2009

I disagree with what these people say. Yes, he can be a real jerk. But when he talks to alone, he is good. His bad side is mean, his good side is l33t

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SEC520
Aug 24, 2009

Anthony, overall, is a good guy. Looking at the ratings on this site, it seems he took a turn around 05-06 and for whatever reason, you need to look at reviews back then to know he is a good prof. His drinking problems should be irrelevant as his student. Yes, it can affect you, but if you get this far, you got to teach yourself by then.

5.0
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INT322
Sep 18, 2009

He is a very cool guy. He cares about his students and also wants them us to grow intellectually. He tries as much as he can to create a passion in his students for the course and beyond it by bring out that hidden creativity in all of us.

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INT322
Dec 17, 2009

Appropriate that his initials are A.A., I think that says it all. Avoid him at all costs or he might breathe on you.

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INT322
Jan 25, 2010

He takes advantage of that he is teaching a mandatory class. I am sure that if INT322 wasn't a required one most of students wouldn't take that course just because he is the instructor. He is ABSOLUTELY USELESS in Helpfulness category. He is a self-respected, unfriendly, one of the worst teacher at Seneca. And a bad marker.

3.0
3.0
INT322
Feb 10, 2010

Based on what I've expereinced in his class so far I can only assume he got his degree from clown college. For god's sake he thinks that a Kernel is the person who started Kentucky Fried Chicken. Spends too much time in class bragging about being a picket captain (whatever that is). Avoid if possible.

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SEC520
Mar 8, 2010

No problems. Great teacher. Learned in his class, thou always room for improvement.

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INT322
Mar 13, 2010

Two things: 1. I didn't know Seneca allows monkeys to teach people, and 2. I didn't know monkeys drank. Totally useless as an instructor, how can he continue to be allowed to teach???

2.0
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INT322
Dec 16, 2010

should of dropped when i could...thank god he not teaching int322 anymore

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OPS435
Apr 5, 2011

The Lectures were bad. Only gave us past resources and old power points. He is a good guy but he cant teach and cant organize himself reliably.

2.0
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OPS435
Apr 5, 2011

Cant teach... his lectures are never clear, Labs are hard to understand, Comes to class sometimes unprepared, such as lectures and examples. Avoid him at all costs!

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INT322
Jun 23, 2011

usually drink, obsessed with Perl and avoided teaching PHP completely. he grades based on his current emotions some people got an A on their last assignment because he was tired of marking assignment and said people should thank him for being easy on them while others lost marks for adding features while stepping out of the box

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SEC520
Nov 11, 2012

Looks are deceiving, in a good way. Prof. Austin seems like a very difficult professor, but this is untrue. He teaches in a way that encourages the students to want to learn the material. Mind you, some things are difficult to learn completely, but if you know what you're up against and apply yourself properly, any student will succeed.

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ULI101
Aug 1, 2013

He does not know the subject matter well, and he can't even explain the things that he DOES know. He also likes to tell us how lucky we are to have him as a teacher... strongly suggest avoiding him if you can.

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INT322
Dec 10, 2013

It was a disaster to take his class. He is absolutely useless. Always drank even in class, teaching without any points, lap and assignments are not related to his teaching. If you want to study php all by yourself, you can take it. Otherwise do not take his course.

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INT322
Dec 11, 2013

Ask anyone who has taken 322 with Anthony and they'll tell you more or less the same thing; this man's lectures are an absolute joke, no exaggeration. He rambles about all sorts of stuff unrelated to the subject matter and you won't learn a thing. Expect to self-teach yourself all the course material. He also takes forever to mark anything.

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INT322
Dec 25, 2013

Seemed to me lazy, not competent, not even that honest, arrogant and not an IT professional generally speaking

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INT322
Feb 12, 2014

In some cases reminds me, likely just me, of this wikipedia definition: a script kiddie [..] are individuals who use scripts or programs developed by others to attack computer systems [..] who lack the ability to write sophisticated hacking programs or exploits on their own, and that their objective is to try to impress their friends

4.0
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INT322
Jun 13, 2014

Anthony is the teacher I remember most from Seneca. Maybe not the best at spoon-feeding you but INT322 is an easy course and he is an interesting guy.

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INT322
Sep 9, 2014

Unique mix of lack of specific knowledge and misleading information. the worst teacher i have seen in my whole life.

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INT333
Sep 18, 2015

Boring. Lack of energy. Making me sleepy. he lets student down. Had better don't choose his course.

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INT322
Oct 14, 2015

He may a good teacher if you good as self-study. His lecture is too long and his voice will make me feel sleepy (espeacially when I have the 8:00 am class). Many students said that he didn't helpful because he doesn't show how to do it clearly. Usually don't reply your email.

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INT333
Grade: A+
Jan 30, 2016

EXACTLY: Unique mix of lack of specific knowledge and misleading information. the worst teacher i have seen in my whole life. lack of specific knowledge: He can't your question clearly most time: TA in the Lab class is far more better than him. lack of specific knowledge: He said : the linux utility "awk" acctually modify the file , a Joke!!!

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INT333
Jun 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not very enthusiastic about teaching, and difficult to pay attention to due to the lack of enthusiasm. Expects everyone to remember everything he says in the lecture, even if he mentions it only once. He is not approachable: one time a student asked him a question and he threatened to fail him for asking a fairly reasonable question.

2.0
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INT420
Grade: B+
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I have literally learned nothing from his class and just learned from youtubing topic of the week. True story.

2.0
4.0
ULI101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

In his class be ready to sleep because of he can spend 1 hour to just tell you specific sentence and this sentence going to full of with "Aaaaggh, yes we gonna do aaagh"

Get ready to read
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
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4.0
ULI101
Nov 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Talks in a quiet monotone voice and if you sit at the back you can forget about seeing anything on his slides. Very boring lectures. He never uses the Blackboard system to post grades. The only upside is that he doesn't care about time limits in class tests.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
ULI101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is not a tough grader, the quizzes are not difficult, also keep an eye on him when he talks about tests, because he will give some helpful tips. The topic is not that hard, but it takes time to learn and memorize things. He is not a helpful professor so be ready to work on your own.

1.0
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ULI101
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

77%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
A+ (2)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(0)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 10 reported grades
A: 2
A+: 2
C: 1
D: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (2)
Hilarious (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Tough Grader (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INT120

5.0

(2)

INT120I

5.0

(1)

OPS235A

5.0

(1)

OPS330

4.3

(7)

OPS240

4.0

(9)
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INT520

5.0

OPS

5.0

INT422

5.0

OPS235A

4.0

INT333

4.0

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