Possibly the best CS professor in UCF. Writes helpful notes, great speaker, and does grades based on class average and SDs.

Arup for the win! Unlike Intro. to C Programming, you will probably want to have the book for Intro. to OO, because the exams contain material which forces you to reference the API, unless you are extremely familiar with it already. The exams are fairly difficult, but as usual, Arup adjusts the grading scale to match the exams' difficulty.

This class was a lot of work, but you learn the material. I finished with an A, but I still feel his grading scale is lazy and unfair. Everything is graded relatively which does not allow everyone to pass with As. Over half of the class received Cs. The assignments take a lot of time, but are really helpful. Do not bother buying the book.

very like-able person, but was disappointed with him this semester. grading was bizarre with no correlation to effort and assignment value had no relation to amount of effort to complete. i enjoyed the material but did not appreciate the vagueness & lack of communication in assignments which often lead to poor grades due to his pass/fail mentality

This is a hard class and he can be a hard teacher, but he is much better than almost all CS teachers. He cares about his students and will help you whenever you need it. Curves the tests which is great. This class is pretty hard compared to CS1 so you need to put effort into it, but he makes it easier. Got a B which isn't bad considering I'm lazy.

Good lecture notes, but all the math on the tests got really annoying.

Pretty nerdy, yet cool guy. He's very knowledable. If you go to class, he does a great job at explaining the material. His tests are fair. He "curves" your grade at the end of the semester. I think a 74ish will get u a B. This is a tough course, but he makes it really clear. I recommend him over any other programming proffesor.

Arup Guha is the bomb. He makes programming so easy and you will learn alot. If you already have programming background in C then don't take the class because he goes at a kind of slow pace which is good for beginners. I def would recommend him and for any other courses!

best teacher in cs dept. as easy as cs gets, which is not that easy.

One of the best professors I've ever had. Courses are challenging, but fair. Really speaks clearly and at a pace that is easy to follow.

Awesome guy. Very funny and provides detailed, thorough examples of concepts. I have no prior experience with programming and, though I find the class very challenging, it is nothing you can't pass with at least a C, unless you aren't trying.

Nice guy. Fun class. gives money to volunteers. exams aren't too bad but need to reason over questions a couple times, he sometimes likes to trick you. overall great professor

Good guy, drank with at a tailgating event (gave me free beer), test are hard, and tricky. Dont try to share work, really smart guy he will catch you.

So, this is my second class with Arup, and he is a pretty good instructor. Dumbs the lectures down enough for people like me without a strong CS background- explains everything in (sometimes excruciating) detail. Love his style of teaching,and would definitely take his class again.

Cool guy, seems like he has a lot of fun in the class. Uses a curved grading scale based on the class average. Programming assignments can be challenging, but you should expect that anyway. Definitely take Arup for every class possible!

Awesome Professor!! He is extermely clear and he simplifies EVERYTHING so its very understandable. Is funny at times, but always cool, and never loses focus off teaching. Definetly take him over any other professor for ANY computer science class. Tests are kida hard and some easy, but thats expected.

This class was hard for me. But keep in mind I had no previous programming experience and very little interest(took it b/c I had to) compared to other prof he's prob the best teacher, but he's test are Hard. 2test plus final and 6 programming assignments. Dont buy the book, everything for his class is on line.

This guy is the man!

I've had Guha for 4 different classes now and his methods go across all of them. He's not easy, by any means, but he is the first professor at UCF I've felt TRULY cared about his students. He's brilliant, very personable, and is just an all around good guy. I don't care what grade you get, you'll walk out of his class having learned something.

Lecturs are very personal, this guy isn't a concrete face, actually has personality. Don't need the book or really need to attend lectures, class was pretty easy. If you've already taken upper division math courses and have an engineering/mathematics mindset, you'll do fine. If you're a retarded business or IT major then you'll suck.

He is very helpful. Maybe a little too helpful. He will sometimes come late to class because he was helping students in his class. He does not show up to every class mainly because he is sooooooo busy. I never used his book although his test used open books. I still ended up with an A. Just attend class and he spoon feeds you the material.

If you have experience with C (or other programming) this class will probably be easy. If you haven't had any it can be very tough at times. His tests are tricky, get use to the way he likes to ask output and tracing questions before your first test. Programs are easy in the beginning than get difficult, and take alot of time to write.

He is a great lecturer and gives hard homework, but you are guaranteed to learn in his class. He is extremely clear in explanations.

Arup is one of the best professors I have come across in my three years of college! He is clear and goes at a great pace. You MUST go to class though. It's not that bad, I'm sure you can endure it. Go to TAs for help on assignments. Grading is very fair!! He sets his own grade lines depending on the class's performance. Go to cs.ucf.edu/~dmarino. You'll find past grades, comments from students and everything you want to know about arup! I definitely recommend this professor! Take him!

Arup is one of the best teachers at UCF. His homework and tests are difficult because he forces you to think in depth about the material he goes over. I got a B in the class and I wouldn't consider myself an efficient programmer. This class does require hard work, but you will learn.

Arup is without a doubt the most interested Professor I've had. He genuinely cares about his students and his interest in the material is infectious. It's not an easy class, but that's not his doing - it's tough material. Curves generously, but not so much so that you can't try. No textbook use. Take Arup, it's really that simple.

This class was SOOOO hard for me. I tried very hard, and thankfully I passed. Others had no problem, but I am sure they had more programming experience than I did. The tests are majorly curved. He is super nice and helpful. Make sure you visit his office reg. if you are in one of his classes.

Arup is the best professor I've been taught by so far. He makes his tests challenging to ensure that students study, but he has an extremely fair curving system. If you're struggling, he will go out of his way to break down something step by step. Definitely looking to take more classes with him. TAKE HIM!

Great professor. I didnt have any programming experience but passed with an A. Provides clear examples in class and plenty of practice programs online. Dont be stupid tho, he challenges you with his tests so dont assume its enough to just go to class. pay attention in class, take time on the hw, and review concepts by messing with some programs.

There is a saying about this teacher. "If you are a CS major, you will appreciate him. If not, you won't." He expects a lot of you, you need to work hard, but if you are interested in computer science, he will get you to where you need to be. Great professor. He cares a lot, and his grading is fair, despite how hard his tests are.

I'm an EE major and came in with no programming experience. I had no problem with the course. It was a lot of fun, actually. Mr. Guha makes the material interesting, gives it to you in easy-to-manage chunks, and is always clear. I walked out of his lectures ready to apply what I'd just learned, and I even found myself programming for enjoyment.

Excellent teacher. Really cares about his students and wants them to do well. You will need to study hard for his exams. As long as you do more programming than the homework you should be fine.

gotta love arup! hes great. i will take any classes he teaches. very clear on what he wants. his exams were half multiple choice and half frq (open book), easy if you did his review. his programs were challenging but really helped learned the material. if you go to class, you will get a good grade. if not, you'll do fine if u do the programs right.

Once again Arup is a great CHALLENGING teacher but you definitely learn something which is what i like about him. Assignments were with a partner. Test 2 was the hardest. Curved class-85 was an A! Had extra credit opportunities. He did the comm. service thing again which was good to avoid an extra assign. learn about history of cryptography in here

He is hard to follow when introducing new concepts.The speed when introducing new material is way to fast. Since he does not follow the book, its pretty much useless to waste money on it. If you don't have a laptop to take this class, don't take it as its nearly impossible to take notes by hand since this is all coding.

Fantastic professor. Challenging, you have to go to class and pay attention to master all the content, but quizzes the first few weeks ensure students keep up at the beginning. Six assignments (could do community service rather than the last) that were extremely challenging, but satisfying to complete. Curved the entire class at the end.

Took honors intro to c class. If you don't know anything about C coming in, you will get lost at some point. He teaches new concepts very quickly. Nice funny guy but be prepared to work your ass off for an A. Tests are open book, helps very little

I've heard a lot of good things about Arup and I was not at all expecting anything to be true, but he really is one of the best teachers in CS (I think the best). He isn't easy but it doesn't matter because he makes you want to learn and do well. Every class is interesting, though I may be biased because I actually liked discrete one.

Very nice teacher.

Really nice teacher.

He is brilliant and he presents the material very clearly in a way that is easy to understand. However, he sort of disappeared during the latter part of the semester, which left many students hanging. Still earned a B with little effort.

When you take a few classes in comp sci you will realize Arup is one of the few professors that has excellent teaching skills.

Hands down the best instructor you will find at UCF. Lectures are incredibly insightful, coursework is challenging but in the most brilliant sense of the word. You will learn, grow and become a better person taking any of his classes. Look for him whenever possible if you're serious about a Computer Science career.

Had Arup for Intro to C and CS1. Both courses moved very quickly, but his lectures were very helpful and his assignments really taught you the material. Every CS1 class (whether he's teaching it or not) uses his sample code in the lectures. I would highly recommend you take him for any and all classes you can.

I've had this teacher for multiple classes, and he is by far the most knowledgeable and helpful professor I have interacted with thus far. He has high expectations for his students, but he also gives them every opportunity to fulfill them and personal assistance when needed.

Prof. Guha is probably the best prof. I've had so far at UCF for two main reasons:clarity&accessibility. Lectures&text are clear & interesting.Text overlaps fully with lectures.Half each exam is closed book/tracing;the other half is open book/code writing.Prof. is also very accessible by office hours&e-mail,&has abundant material/past exams on Net.

The lectures are very well organized and he does a good job covering the basics of each topic. However if you haven't had any previous experience with programming (like I have) don't count of his help. He will answer only small, quick questions (in his office). Which is reasonable with a class of 200.

If you like programming then his class will be a breeze. His lectures are well planned and he is very approachable. The assignments get difficult very quickly so attendance in class is highly recommended. All notes and examples are posted online which is always a plus. Overall good teacher.

Awesome guy! Lectures are fun, and he bases all the programs around his wedding planning which is humorous. Very reasonable grading, I'm taking him again this summer, definitely recommended.

Teacher knows how to teach and explain ideas to students in simple language.

Arup is an AWESOME teacher. He's fun, reliable, smart, and interesting.

Fully awesome teacher! Comp Sci 1. Probably one of the best you'll get at UCF for Comp. Eng.. The tests are HARD and the assignments can take time but aren't too hard. Use the correct compiler to not lose points. He has crisp english and is really good at explaining things. Curves the test grades and offered extra credit. I got a B. Recommended!

Arup is a really great professor if you are considering taking him. He knows how to lecture and help students understand the material. Programming Assignments are very difficult so be prepared to start them very early before the due date. Also his tests are extremely difficult, and can also be very tricky so make sure you read his lecture notes.

Class was more for math & CS students but as IT I passed with a B. Good amount of coding & professors goes over tons of math proofs that you won't need for exams to pass but it helpful. Clear instructions and kind professor. Huge curve at the end (C- = 59) so you almost can't fail. I highly recommend Arup.

Great professor, really smart and really knows his material. Has a tendency to go off on tangents a bit, but they are at least interesting and relate to the material. I've taken 4 of his classes, and I'd recommend him for any class you can take of his. The classes are hard and you have to work for your grade, but you come out knowing something .

There are two types of IT students, programmers and non programmers. If you aren't a programmer, good luck. I hate everything about programming and this was like learning Greek even after taking C. Arup is fast paced and 80% of students fall behind in his class. If there is another professor more lenient on the programming aspect, take them.

Programming assignments are not exceptionally hard however the test cases he has the TA's use to grade them have a lot of unexpected input values. Unfortunately for major assignments you are restricted to using C (some TAs even grade with C89). I figured out shortly after the final that a lot of his test questions are taken from the foundation exam

This class wan't easy, and I entered this class with very little programming experience, but I was able to get an A with a lot of hard work. Arup is a very good teacher, some of his lectures are interesting, he sometimes gives examples using people and hands out candies to those who volunteer. His archived notes and code helped me out a lot too.

Arup knows his crap and literally wrote the book other teachers use. He explains things well and offers help when you need it. Great guy and I would definitely take him again. I got an A relatively easy with little prior programming exp. Just do all the assignments and study what he tells you to. Remember that practice makes perfect!

Excellent, dedicated teacher. Willing to work with you for as long as it takes. Incredibly clear and demonstrative lectures. The assignments and exams were great for learning the subject. Exams were too long at first but he adjusted them as the semester went on.

Brilliant and exciting professor. He uses clear examples to explain everything. His tests are super hard and he makes you work for your grade, but he curves the class a lot, and is always there to help you out. Best Computer Science professor I've had yet.

DONT TAKE. EXTREMELY VAGUE IN LECTURES AND GIVES THE MOST COMPLICATED EXAMPLES FOR ASSIGNMENTS. THE LAB IS A JOKE JUST TA'S DOING MEANINGLESS EXAMPLES THAT DONT HAVE ANY BEARING ON ASSIGNMENTS. LIKE I SAID DONT TAKE CANT STRESS ENOUGH.

Very helpful teacher. Very difficult tests, but a 50 is a passing grade in his classes, so don't drop. Also a complete babe. I went to class every session just to see him

Do not panic if you fail all of the tests. His curve is good enough to help pass the class. I took him for Discrete, and I will be taking him for Computer Science. If he was bad I would not recommend him for myself again.

Homework assignments are super hard (60% average), thank goodness the first two tests are easier in comparison (got C on both). The final exam (test 3) is as hard as the homework assignments though. Definitely do the community service extra credit. Make sure to attend test reviews and go over your notes before the test. Also, very nice grade curve!

This class itself is particularly difficult, but he is definitely willing to help you at his office hours. The homework assignments were worth 2% of your grade each. The exams were difficult, but study hard and you should be fine. Also, there is a nice curve, so don't worry too much when you get a 48% on your first test like I did :D

Helpful professor, but stubborn on the grades. Webcourse quizzes never submitted them even though their was proof of me starting them and I got 4 zeros for them. Also gives practically no pts if it does not compile even if you have 90% of the code. Hard tests but huge curve.

I took COP 3223 with him online, and COT 3100 in person. He is the best CS prof at UCF. His HW and tests are challenging but they really teach you the material. I wish I had been able to take him for CS1 as well but he wasn't teaching it that semester.

If you try hard you'll be very good at programming fundamentals. Programs aren't fun unless you geek out over math. He's a brilliant programmer, but is also full of himself, has a cult following, and his classes attract trolls. Don't be fooled by the fanboys, he's not the only competent professor here. Don't think you have to take him.

Great Teacher. Took for Discrete Structures. Probably top 3 teachers in regards to CS. Knows his material and also enjoys teaching.

Professor Guha definitely knows his stuff and can be a great teacher but the big problem is that his TA's grade everything. Yes they go by his criteria but I swear they're out to make students' lives miserable. When he grades assignments I do fine but when they do I get less than an 80 every time (TA's sign comments when they grade online).

Arup is the best CS professor I've ever had. I skipped ahead taking this course; it wound up being 1) the most interesting class I've ever taken and 2) the hardest class I'd ever taken up to that point. Know your stuff inside & out for exams, it will not be a regurgitation. That said, you will learn a ton and Arup's lectures are really interesting.

Very good teacher. Assignments take a while dont underestimate. Difficulty wasnt too bad. Slight curve at the end. Im super happy that I now have a solid C++ foundation. Would recommend!

Arup is a great lecturer in a small class like the one I had with him. He's always available for help, and he's going to make sure you learn along the way. This particular class seemed to be a hodgepodge of random (but fun) topics, but he still made it worthwhile.

Arup is the definition of how an educator should be! He is always motivated and positive. Always there for you if you need him. Gives very good feedback and cares about his students. Don't expect his class to be easy but you will learn a lot from him. However, he is very generous with grading.

If you ask a CS student past hisher first semester at UCF who their favorite teacher is I can put money on the fact that his name comes up. That's the case for a reason. This dude could teach a donkey how to write C. Keyword teach. Your grade will not be handed to you but if he notices that you're working and that you care, he WILL reward you.

Great professor, difficult class for beginners. This class is difficult, but it needs to be because it only gets harder so a good foundation is essential. Expect to read and study a lot and learn even more. Always there for you, and very helpful if you ask. Great experience, but expect to work for it.

This class was difficult but he tries his best to explain it and does a really good job. This was my first coding class so it was impossible for me, but if you have a base for coding you'll do fine. He's been teaching this class for many years so he knows what he's doing and he is incredibly helpful and incredibly nice.

Arup will teach you what you need to know. He stays focused on the material that will help with the foundation exam and your development as a programmer/engineer. He's thorough when it comes to explaining the fundamentals of each topic. Assignments are graded a bit harshly, but the tests are fair. Everything he does is fair.

He is super cool professor. He knows how to engage students and tests their knowledge. Definitely needs study and understanding concepts. His homework and tests are interesting. I would definitely recommend him if you want to deepen you knowledge in computer science!

You CANNOT skip class, and you must start all the work ahead of time. If you put in the work, Professor Guha will be one of the greatest teachers you will ever have. The students that do not put in the work, and miss labs, and do not hit the ground running will not pass.

Assigned a program almost every week. Don't procrastinate: Read the problem, mull it over for a day before trying to write it. You need to work consistently to get it. The tests are paper and pencil: he will ask you to write programs. Use study groups and the CAVE. His grades are based on the class averages. He's reasonable and approachable.

Really good at explaining things, uses analogies a ton.

Guha is a great teacher. Everything GOOD you have read about him is true. But behind the scenes, you're in for a surprise. After every question you ask him, he'll respond with "Did you even read the question?". He's disrespectful. He seems nice during class but during office hours, it's the complete opposite.

He's the great Arup. Tests are not easy, but you will be very prepared for the foundation exam if you can do them. His lectures are fantastic.

Tbh, Arup isn't that bad. His posted notes are crazy clear, and his lectures are crystal clear. The assigments are more difficult than the exam, but Arup's grade distribution scale can allow for even a 50% to be the bare minimum for a C. CS1 isn't what Arup uses to weed out CS majors; it's the FE but if you take that seriously, you should pass.

I feel that he sometimes goes through the material too fast, leaving much of the class in the dust, but I understand there are a lot of topics to cover in a short period in time. That being said, I've worked through most of the previous F.E.s and the questions on his tests are at the same level or easier in comparison. I recommend him if ur CS.

Hard Material. Not like any other Math you've taken. Arup was amazingly animated and had a genuine love for the material which helps keep it interesting. Went through examples in class and tried to get you thinking about problems differently. Test were beyond hard. HW was definitely a challenge. You won't know what the pass cutoff is till EOS

As a beginner programmer, this class was really, really hard for me. Having the textbook is helpful but not required. The homework is pretty difficult, usually took me a few days of thinking it over before getting it right. Tests are hard, but he creates the grading scale based off of the class average. Be prepared to work hard.

Arup is a great professor, but makes his classes hard. His grading philosophy is that he wants you to learn, not worry about grades. He curves, but doesn't tell you the curve line, so you don't ever know how well/bad you're doing. Tests are hard and don't match lecture examples. You're expected to learn things on your own. Gives extra credit.

I personally don't like Guha as a teacher and the only reason I would recommend him is because of his GODLIKE curves. A 48% was the C line for our discrete class and I put in 6/10 effort and got a B in the class. Same for his CS1 class.

I really like Arup's philosophy to teaching. He purposefully makes the content of the class just a bit harder than everyone else's class. he has a giant curve at the end of the course. I enjoyed his lectures, he's very passionate about teaching and computer science. I was stressing the whole time but ended up doing pretty well in the class.

Very good teacher, I feel as though I learned a lot from him. His lectures are quite good but require you to practice on your own outside of class for full understanding. Some assignments were above the scope of class which was annoying but should help in future classes. He is a fair grader and accurately tests comprehension. Tough but worth it.

Go to class, do assignments, be near the average of the class and you will pass.

Easily one of the best professors I've had. Yes his classes are tough and you will definitely earn whatever grade you get in there, but it's 100% worth it. Go to his office hours! He will help you not only with the assignment, but with explaining his reasoning behind his teaching methods and overall with CS if you're in that major. Worth the effort

Arup's a fairly difficult teacher. He tends to move quickly, and expects you to study outside of class. That said, his lectures are excellent and he's very good at helping out with specific topics you're having trouble with. He also often curves his classes.

This guy is amazing at teaching and pushing you as a CS student. If you struggle in the classes he teaches, it's because your knowledge of the language being used in that course is not up to the standards you need to take the theories to code. I recommend anyone take him as long as they are CS majors because any course taught WILL be challenging.

Yeah its hard. He makes you work for it. But he curves EVERY class he's ever taught so his grading can be a little opaque but its almost always to your advantage. Google him and you can see the in class grades you needed to get a B or A in his course. So its hard but he rewards hard work with high marks (in the end).

Honestly wasn't that bad. I've heard mixed reviews and my class was extremely divided on how they felt about him but I loved him. He did a great job at teaching and I can actually code now (completely new to programming). His homework programs were always an easy 100% for me, however, his tests were difficult. Most in class got an A (84%+)

Arup really knows his stuff. If you can attend every lecture and are willing to work to get a decent grade (B/C), you should be fine. Actually you'll get rewarded if you do end up with a high C, as it will probably be curved up to an A. I got an 82 in my Discrete class, and his A cuttoff was somewhere in the mid 70's.

Class size is smaller and material is easier than his other courses. No text book required, but you're better off having one. Programming assignments are alright, can be done in pairs. Exams are math heavy, but the past ones are accurate for what to expect. Group research paper and presentation due at the end. Extra credit for community service.

often left class and tests feeling like i have learned nothing. he is a really good professor imo. he just expects you to be very sharp with material from previous math courses. i barely passed, but he has been so helpful in office hours to try to get me to understand material. just work hard & he will help u pass. class kinda confusing for non cs

He teaches well and I had little trouble. However, it can be difficult to ask him questions, and he sometimes seems condescending. He is also a picky grader, so make sure your work is how he wants it. If you have no coding experience, he may be tougher to learn from. If you do, he will hold you to a higher standard. Tough, but not unfair.

Really a neat class if you're interested in competitive programming. Good for practicing interview questions & such, I'd recommend it. Note that it isn't really easy, and the second half of the class is group-based, so you gotta hope you get into a good group. Guha can be hard but he really wanted everyone to do well.

People will say his course is horrible and so difficult, but if you put in the effort you'll do good, that being said, it is a grind nonetheless.. I consider myself a normal person and I received an A, like its doable guys, people that get bad grades don't try to understand the material. Guha is smart, and he provides you with a lot to study from.

Mr. Guha is a good professor. I feel like he gets a bad rep due to the difficulty of the class, but there's really no escaping from that; it's a VERY hard class. Make sure to show up to class, everything he says is important. His exams are very challenging, but still possible. Grading scale is heavily curved at the end of the semester (C was a 48%)

3362. To pass you roughly need a 50. You need to show up to class everyday if you dont want to do poorly. Guha is notorious for giving you no time to take a test and making crazy hard questions. Make sure you submit assignments correctly or you will get a 0. No textbooks needed. Group HW. Cheat sheets on last few exams. With that, still very hard

People like to Bash on Arup for being too hard or whatever, but In my opinion if you put in more than minimal amounts of work for his class, youll do fine. Go to class, read his lecture notes on his website, and go over previous semesters exam questions to study and you will pass the class. The curve at the end of the class is very generous too.

Prof. Guha really has this amazing energy and enthusiasm that he brings to lectures. Though this class was incredibly difficult, he gives a lot of partial credit and curves the class as a whole at the end of the semester. He has great resources from his past classes available to students and they are great to use to practice for quizzes and exams.

One of the best professors I had so far. Complex topics are explained very well and with relatable explanations. Professor has a good understanding of what he teaches. Tries to prepare students for jobs, exams, etc. Gives challenging questions that make you think creatively. Shows creative problem solving in class. Interesting lectures.

Arup is a cool guy. He went to MIT so he knows what it means to be competitively taught, thus he also wants to pass on that type of teaching. He will challenge everyone in the class, but he is still fair with grading when it comes to it. During the covid19 crisis, he was also effective in dealing with cheaters / online classes.

Practice!!! Really tough, high expectations. I passed with an A without the curve so its possible. His lectures are great and you can easily contact him. He links to all his past course material which you need to use for practice. I had a part time job and 3 other classes, so if you want to excel you will need to 10+ hrs dedicated for this class

He expects you to work hard, but he gives you all the tools you need to succeed. His website has tons of material from past semesters, study it thoroughly and you'll be ready for whatever he throws at you on the test.

Easily the most fun and unique class I've taken at UCF. Guha is a great professor and extremely knowledgeable about the subject. The bulk of the class is essentially cracking codes either by hand, or by writing tools to assist you (brute-force). However, if you don't put in effort to actually learn the material, you will do poorly.

Discrete is definitely a hard course, but Guha is a great professor for it. He may not give you the answer you want, but he will definitely teach you all you need to know about the class as well as a lot about yourself. I really recommend him as a professor.

Tough professor, makes sure you get the grade you earn. His grading scale fluctuates every semester, so at times you feel a bit blind with grades. That said, the content of the course is very interesting and engaging. If you enjoy breaking codes and problem solving, take this class. HW questions don't always line up with what we're quizzed on.

I really like Guha. I also had him for intro to discrete, and as long as you either pay attention in class or go through his notes (which are all posted online) and put effort into the homework you'll do well on the quizzes or tests, there's never any surprises on them. He actually enjoys the subjects he teaches, and it shows.

Great teacher! He truly does care and knows what he's talking about. That being said... the class is just plain hard. You have to understand problem-solving in order to pass this class. If you just write the correct answer you get a 1/8, but a wrong answer with logically reasoning gets you at 7/8. A massive curve at the end by 2 letter grades too.

A good intro course for Python and he is good at explaining the basics. The lectures were long and somewhat fast however they were recorded over zoom and saved to go back and watch later. He's a very nice guy but the homework given each week was a coding project and towards the end even with watching the lectures were different than what's taught .

The dude is extremely smart but the class was very hard. He is very good at explaining things and you can tell he is one of the smartest CS professor at the school. The material is really difficult towards the end because it gets very theoretical. The programming HW is near impossible to get a 100 on but everything else is doable. Very caring guy.

Dr. Guha is the best CS professor at UCF in my opinion, this class is very similar to his other classes. There's only homework, quizzes, and a final exam. Don't slack on the homework as the grade can really catch up to you. Study immensely for the quizzes, and don't fret about a low grade he always changes his grading scale!

This class was very challenging. Professor guha is definitely one of the better CS professors at UCF so take him! There were four quizzes and a final exam. The quizzes were challenging but doable if you put in the effort to study and pay attention in lectures. We also had mandatory study groups that were 10% of our final grade for the course.

Guha is the best prof I've had in the CS program thus far. Yes the class is difficult, but so is CS in general. If you find yourself struggling on Assignment 0 then it means you need to brush up on your Intro to C stuff. The people complaining in other comments were never at office hours. Guha is always ready to help.

Problem solving class is just basically leetcode questions. Class is hard but he curves appropriately so as long as you're around the mean for the class you'll do fine. Definitely one of the best teachers in the CS department since he makes you actually do work.

Guha teaches very engaging lectures, and posts many notes and example programs for studying. However, the assignments/quizzes are challenging and have hard deadlines, so spend LOTS of time on them and stay on your toes. His class may also be too fast and less forgiving for newer CS students, so if you're confident, take him and you'll learn a lot.

Very good professor that genuinely wants his students to learn. The homework assignments and tests are very hard but he gives many resources that help out a lot. Curves the grades at the end of the year so that a C is around a 50% so it's not hard to pass but he will make you work for a B or an A. You will learn a lot but will have to study a lot.

Lectures are really interesting and you will learn a lot but the Homework is extremely hard. Most of the course is breaking encrypted code and it can be very frustrating at times. Tests are surprisingly way easier than homework assignments so you will probably get a better grade on tests. Guha curves the grades so that a ~50% is a C.

It's easy to pass this class (~50% = C), but getting a B / A requires lots of time & effort. The ten HW is worth 1/5th of the overall grade so, getting a 90%+ average will carry your grade. His lecture style is fast. Depending on your math affinity, TA help might be needed. Many questions are prior math competition ones or around that level.

Overall, Guha is a great professor and genuinely wants his students to learn. His lectures often go fast, and his homework assignments and exams are very challenging, but he posts a ton of resources on his website to help you, and he is always very helpful in office hours. If you're up for a challenge and willing to put in the work, take him.

He forms mandatory study groups. Meet 1 hr/week. Honors has a final project with little guidance/grading criteria. He's intentionally vague because he grades "relative to your ability" or something. Luckily, Honors gets the huge curve from the standard class. Tip: Learn LaTeX asap! You're in CS. Google is your friend. Search "LaTeX tutorial"

His homeworks are very difficult and really get you thinking, he has a lot of notes up on his website and publishes the in class notes he writes. His lectures are not mandatory but you would not pass class without attending them.

Class is hard but easy to pass. Teachers like this are generally what make your students become better. Highly recommend if you actually want to learn.

Arup is pretty good. The class is very tough and requires creative thinking to solve problems. Honors section has an additional final project which is time-consuming but not too bad. Tests are pretty tough, but there's a good curve at the end of the semester. Overall, he's a good guy and he's very accessible to provide help outside class.

Dr. Guha is a great professor for those who actually want to learn. I recommend going to his office hours and attending all lectures. Do the homework and review all the resources provided and you will pass.

Mr. Guha was an awesome teacher this year! His work isn't to hard or easy. He is super inspirational and I would definitely recommend him for others interested in taking CS1. Keep it going Arup!

Professor Guha is an awesome professor and I would definitely recommend him. He is awesome! He can be tough at times but he is still amazing

DSA was never an easy course, any good school will make your life a living hell taking this class, not just UCF. Guha was a great professor, very knowledgeable about what he teaches. I have no complaints. I know it isn't easy, but it is what it is, CS was never intended to be an easy major. No pain no gain.

Professor Guha is a great teacher, but the class can be quite intimidating. He wants everyone who takes the class to be challenged so assignments and tests can be difficult. However, he curves the grade so that 50% to 45% is usually a passing grade. I would highly recommend hit to anyone who truly wants to learn the material.

Out of all the possible CS1 professors, take Guha. He is an amazing professor who cares about his students. Also, he is the one who writes the foundation exam so you will be the best prepared out of everyone else because his exams/tests are basically foundation exam questions. Hard class but easiest with Guha.

I really enjoyed this class with Professor Guha. It's definitely not an Easy A but it's not hard to pass either. If you put enough time and effort, you will surely pass easily. He is super well organized, he puts everyday notes in his website and is easy to find. Study previous quizzes from his previous semesters, they are all in his website!

Tough class but i enjoyed it. Guha is a good professor

I studied DSA online at Princeton and MIT before taking this course (for LC purposes). And Guha has a very similar teaching style to the top professors at the top school. He's so passionate and knowledgeable. It is tough, but it is the way it should be. I'm taking CS2 with him. His class was the only one that I felt my money was well spent on.

CS1 is a difficult class. I feel like I have learned a lot from Guha. Yes, his homework and tests are difficult; but if you put in the time and effort you can do well. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I highly encourage you to show up as you can gain lots of info from him. Take him if you are CS. He will help you pass the FE!

Most of the class was based on 5 quizzes and 1 final. Homework is quite difficult; a few questions will be easy math and the rest will be code-breaking. If you are into Cybersecurity, this class will be interesting. Show up to class as you might get hints on the homework. Learn Java & Python as these will make doing the code-breaking a lot easier.

Guha is an amazing beacon of not watering down CS concepts in education. CS is hard and he refuses to hide it from anyone. He is very considerate about grading (as he grades on a a bell curve) and he has resources on his website, so given enough drive anyone can succeed in his class. It is tough but very manageable (my Senior) year.

Where to start..Professor Guha is an amazing professor but definitely not for everyone. He is not an easy A but with enough effort you will surely pass the class and learn a lot. He pushes his students to the max because he knows CS major is hard and want to prepare them for the outside world. He will give you all the tools to do good in his class.

If you care about learning and want to pass the FE no matter what, take Professor Guha. He will make sure you finish the class having a clear understanding of every single topic. However, his assignments and exams are incredibly difficult. If you do not care about your GPA, this is a great professor, otherwise take another professor.

Builds on skills from COP 3503. Homework is much easier than COP 3502, however, tests seem much more difficult. As long as you cover material from class you should easily be able to get a B. Attend lecture as he might hint what things will be on the exam.

Great professor overall: if you want to learn take this class, enough said.

Great professor, super smart. If you want to make sure you learn the material and pass the Foundations Exam, take him. He gives very detailed lectures and is open to answering your questions. Don't take his class with other hard classes. Only issue I had was with the TA. He decides grade cutoffs at the end of the semester but they are quite fair.

Very clear on policies and resources. Occasionally references a textbook but the textbook is purely supplementary and online. He gives us access to all his past class resources: quizzes/homeworks/lectures/notes and even the class grade bands and grade spread. Hard material, but will answer all questions thoroughly. Lenient with certain deadlines.

He's a teacher who cares about the content he is teaching, which means he makes it difficult on purpose. Little homework. For some reason, he has projects that involves code and grades it based off that. If you like the subject, take him, if you don't care, don't bother. He's not worth the effort if you don't like this type of math.

You can tell how much Guha loves math / CS, and he really tries to relay that to his students. I think he's a great professor overall - very intelligent, clear course outline, great at teaching. Only downside is there's a ton of content to cover, so his lectures are VERY fast-paced, but he'll almost always stop and answer questions that arise.

Guha is one of the best CS professors you can have. It's clear he has an immense passion for math, which makes his lectures very engaging. His TA's office hours are very helpful and gives credit for them. He assigns one homework per week (not hard if you go to lectures). His exams are not that hard, just go over previous exams and you'll be fine.

I recommend Professor Guha to high-level students. He is very knowledgeable, so he covers content quickly. This makes him more difficult, but it can be worthwhile because students will learn more. There are two types of exam problems: some are straightforward, and others require intuition and a creative step.

He is an amazing teacher and good grades will be achieved as long as you pay attention in class and attend lectures. Though there are many tests and lectures, he really makes sure that you understand the topic and he gives good feedback. He is also easily accessible if help is needed.

Amazing professor who has passion about what he's teaching. Resources are all available online, including past exams. His lectures do move quickly, but given the amount of topics to cover, the pace is fair. Assignments are good and engaging, but most weight goes to tests. Tests require a lot of creativity & understanding of topics. You will learn!

Tough. Engaging beyond 110%. Strict but fair professor. Not for the light-hearted. Peak university level class.

One of my favorite classes! Great for practicing coding and algorithms. Can be a bit challenging given the time constraints of the weekly "quizzes" (i.e. competitions), but you can get 80% partial credit over the weekend for any missed questions, which is pretty generous. Heavily curved, and passing is virtually guaranteed if you put in the effort.

Best Professor of my 4 years of studying for mechanical engineering. I took this class as an elective and it was insanely hard but I learned more than I have in any of my classes by far. I am considering systems simulations masters due to how well he taught this course and how much I learned.

This guy is good at teaching, but the course material in COT3100 is hard. DON'T skip classes just because there's notes online, you will not understand it nearly half as well as if you just went to the lecture and paid attention. People will complain about the class being hard and those are the guys who didn't try to learn at all.

Gives little extra credit on assignments and exams. Study early for exams at least 2 weeks. Take his advice of studying 12+ hours and writing 3 practice programs weekly. If you're stuck on a concept, utilize his office hours as he explains them well. Be sure to understand programming assignments. Ask good questions in lecture. Helpful LA sessions.

Great professor! Though exams were tough (with the class average usually being around 50%), assignments and lab grades helped boost my grade. The professor does offer extra credit opportunities so pay attention. He does not like to repeat himself about it. Make some friends and don't procrastinate. An A is very doable. You will learn a lot.

The class was really hard and the exams were brutal, but I do think he really cares about students and wants you to really learn C deeply. He gave out a lot of extra credit and you should definitely do all of it. He also curves like crazy. I wouldn't recommend taking him if you aren't a CS major, though.