I love bob. I think he is really helpful and he gives it to you straight.

Bob's a cool guy, and CS 48 is a cool class. you have to be pretty good at figuring stuff out on your own though. I'd Highly recommend him for CS 48 (aka CS 008). but i can imagine that he would be a difficult teacher to have for a real class like CS 148

Bob is a good guy. He teaches the class to make you think and do your own research. The projects are usually as difficult as you make them. He is, however, extremely helpful when you encounter errors.

Hes a nice guy but he isn't easy. If you wait til the last minute to do your assignments you will recieve a bad grade >(

classes are never boring, and always humorous

Bob is a really cool guy. He doesn't throw any curve balls at you. You always know what to expect. The course is a lot of work, but if you do the assignments then your grade will be high. He likes to pick on everyone, but he is a really funny guy. Class is always fun to go to.

fun to be around. made programming seem less geeky

this class isnt that hard if you pay attention and you can copy half of the assignments straight from his notes and just moify a little with little knowledge of web design or just a little common sense. if you have troubles you can email him and hell get back quickly and usually hell just fix your problem for you.a little boring but hes a funny guy

Very easy class if you do all the work and attend class. Friendly guy and pretty funny as well.

Bob is a great professor and very knowledgeable when it comes to web based technologies. His lectures are usually being a mixture of questions, discussion and new topics. His classes are a lot of work though, and he expects you to put in plenty of time outside of class. The class is project based with there only being 4-5 in the semester with a fin

Bob is really funny. He goes off on long unrelated tangents which are fun to listen to, but I would leave class not knowing what was going on. Attendance was mandatory. The projects were not too hard if you put some time into them. He is really friendly and will always help you out with any questions, about the class or about computers.

Bob was great at giving directions and was quick about returning emails. I learned a lot from this course and found that it wasn't too difficult to figure out. Really glad I took this course.

I really like him. He is always in high spirits and is very quirky. I think the class is pretty each, but the exams are a little ridiculous.

Bob is an awesome teacher and he makes learning fun and interesting. He's the life of the class, never boring! He's a real easy going teacher, and sometimes his lectures wander off but they're entertaining nonetheless. His projects aren't hard if you put a bit of time into it. Attendance is mandatory but that's the only down side.

Bob is a cool professor and he knows what he's talking about. If you want an A in his class, don't miss class because he explains how to do the lab assignments before hand. His assignments are a bit long and do require a lot of time but he's there to help when needed.

If u don't have any html/css knowledge, it can be a little difficult as you have to teach yourself from the book. He's very helpful and answers your questions in class or thru email. Has a very good sense of humor and isn't boring at all. The book is very straightforward and he helps you with any problems you encounter. Easy class.

The whole mandatory attendance is annoying since most if not all labs can be done from home. The TA's tend to make mistakes while grading so be careful, and classes can be boring, but pretty easy overall, there is a final project that is annoying, but again easy course if you want to deal with annoying assignments.

I was worried initially by reading these comments, but Bob is awesome. He has a great personality and makes each class enjoyable which is hard to do at a 5:10pm slot. I learned so much from this class and although he purposefully makes the directions confusing so you can ask in class, it's not really that much of a hassle. Easy fun class.

His Lectures are long but he uses fairly good humor and some teasing to break it up. so long as you actually study the amount you need, the homework will be easy. the tests can be fairly trivial so be sure to remember specifics about tags. don't be afraid to ask for help from him or anyone else.

Bob is a great professor, he really sparked my interest in web design and I've gotten pretty close with him throughout the semester. I'm definitely going to take another one of his classes!

Bob is the man. Easy class if you play with the material in your free time.

Bob is an amazing guy. His lectures are great and he is a great person. However, the TA's have the worst grading system imaginable, and really nitpicks for things hurt your assignment grades. I also don't like the whole mandatory attendance thing, but his lectures are enjoyable enough to put up with it.

He is very vague but I think he does this on purpose to force questions. This is one of those classes that you get what you put into the class. It is very easy if you put the time in. It does require a decent amount of work, but infrequently. So if you are looking for an easy A without doing work this is not your class

The books bob assigns are essential to read to pass this class. They are not only great reads but great references. I do have to say if you ever want to web design this class is worth taking. Once again this class is easy but you have to put the time in or you won't pass. The quizzes are a bit tough even when you do the reading.

Bob is the man. This class was really helpful with databases. He makes the class very real world based. He gives you code, you dont necessarly have to understand it, but you do have to know how to manipulate it which is very real world based. the assignments are a little difficult but the ta or bob can help you out pretty well.

Bob is the man. This class was really helpful with databases. He makes the class very real world based. He gives you code, you don't necessarily have to understand it, but you do have to know how to manipulate it which is very real world based. the assignments are a little difficult but the ta or bob can help you out pretty well.

Very fun class. Some assignments are vague but that allows for creativity. Willing to go on tangents to answer questions. Quizzes are short, so its hard to get a good grade. Some days we work on projects in class with TA help, but the time flies & I never got much done. Everything builds on previous material making studying for the final easy

Bob Erickson is an outstanding professor. He genuinely cares about his students and will do anything to help them. Not only is he a brilliant guy but what makes him great is how quirky/crazy/funny he is. I am currently working on an app with a group of students that is non related to the class and Bob has gone out of his way to assist us. Great guy

Hands down one of the best professors at uvm. This man does two jobs at once. He teaches four classes and serves as students major connections for internships. His classes are designed to prepare you for the real world and boy have they. Out of every cs class taken at uvm the Bob classes prepare you the most.

Awesome dude, gives good life/career advice. In class we discussed each others websites. Not much "teaching" in class & you need to read & teach yourself. The few assignments (some group projects) are peer graded & you get good feedback. Exams aren't hard, but not long so missing 1 question costs you. Easy to pass, hard to get a great grade.

Bob is loved and hated at UVM, but if you're truly passionate about CS you have to take a class with him. He loves his students and tries his best to provide them with real world examples. This can get confusing or frustrating for some because the material is relativily tough, but that's life, and he really prepares you for that.

Bob is well known at UVM. Took his CS 008 class. A lot of the learning had to be done in my own time but this expected for most CS courses as you won't learn how to code unless you sit down and crank out a project. He really means the best for his students and has excellent career/ real world advice.

Great professor, learned a lot!

He is the best professor at UVM! So awesome!

Bob is always available to help outside of class.

Offers a fair amount of extra credit

Taken all of his classes but all are very challenging. Really helps you to engage in the material.

I've taken 3 classes with Bob so far, and let me tell you I wish there was more (I am only doing a minor). He is knowledgeable, easy to understand, and clearly explains things during office hours. Funny guy, and pretty fair too.

Bob is a great guy who tends towards a great class if you involve yourself

Great Professor that s willing to help as long as you ask

Tough class, without going to office hours probably would fail

Bob is a chill guy but CS148 is a tough class

Great guy, great class

Bob is the kind of professor that sets you up for real world situations. He's down to earth and funny and wants to set his students up to succeed. Don't procrastinate on his assignments, and make sure you ask questions in class.

Good teacher, classes are enjoyable, projects are very open ended (can good or bad)

Bob is a great guy and very knowledgeable but CS148 is a tough class. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE

Would definitely take the class again

Bob is a good guy and is extremely intelligent. He makes class fun by having a great sense of humor and by picking on kids who act out of line. His class is challenging but rewarding to those who put in the extra effort. Don't expect this class to be a cakewalk unless you are already proficient in PHP and HTML.

Awesome professor who cares about their students.

I've taken all the classes Bob teaches at UVM and have realized that yes the classes are semi hard at time, but it's hard in a good way. His classes require you to think a little harder and you also learn skills you will need for the workforce, which really come in handy.

tough class good guy

Bob is a very nice guy. However, his lecture is a boring sometimes and assignments are kinda hard

Great professor

Bob is very kind-hearted and is a funny guy. He expects you to put in time on your own to try things out and stumble before you fully understand the material and can properly utilize it in assignments. Bob's expectations for assignments are usually not very clear, but he is 100% willing to answer any questions you may have.

He is very helpful. No matter when I go to his office, he is willing to help. Very nice!

He makes class fun and always give us many informtaion about job opportunities. Good professor!

Bob is one of my best professor in UVM. He is so nice and helpful and humorous! He is always there to provide help. The class is a little tough, definitely need hard work. But only if you begin the project ahead and put efforts to it, you will be fine. He is a fair grader. And this class is actually very very useful. So definitely recommend him!

Bob is a wonderful man, if you're not putting in the work for the class, you won't get anything useful out of it.

Bob really does care. It might not seem like it sometimes, but he does mean well and wants you to pass his course. He's wide open for help, within reason. 2AM the day before a project is due isn't reasonable. He's a great guy, and pretty funny too.

Excellent professor -

Bob gives you the tools to succeed both in life and in class but you have to put the work in. A lot of self-learning but web design is so creative you have to have interest to explore new things. 2 tests, only 5 assignments & final project. Assignments NOT equal difficulty. Be prepared to think before you code.

Amazing guy. Would definately take again.

He definitely knows a lot about the subject. He's always willing to help.

He's hilarious and he's always in his office and ready to help students.

He's a great professor. You'll have an amazing time. Just remember to put in the work.

Bob's a funny guy and the class is designed for freshmen. As long as you read the chapters and do a good job on the weekly assignments you should be fine. It can be intimidating at first if you think you are expected to know everything but Bob understands you'll probably only retain about 30% of what you see and he teaches accordingly.

Bob is one of the real old school hippie coders from the time when programing was a fringe major, he loves computer science and is one of the chillest humans alive

Hes alright I would rely more on the TAs for his 008 class tho. Also, attendance is not required so thats really nice. I went once a week got a B+.

Intro to Web Design is one of my favorite CS classes at UVM. Bob is a very good guy who tries his hardest to teach a lot of content in a short semester. The following things are a must, and if you do them, you shall earn a perfect grade: do the assignments, show up, read the book. If you do those things, you will learn a TON of useful information.

I found that the TA's were very helpful when it came to the lab assignments. If you take time to read the textbook, you should be fine. Bob was a helpful resource when it came to solving issues with CSS and the final project. The class is essentially copy and paste, anyone who complains about that being too difficult shouldnt take the class

Bob is great at giving one-on-one help. You need to read the textbook (which is online and interactive) to understand the course material. Everyone on here who is giving him bad reviews and saying that they didn't learn anything definitely did not read the textbook. If you put in the work you will enjoy the class. Bob is a funny and kind as well.

very nice and helpful professor! but this class requires a lot of work. Labs every week. Bob always answers emails and is super helpful when you take the time to meet and you put in the effort! Lovw Bob so funny and nice!!

amazing professor! soooo helpful with any problem and willing to sit with students to fix assignments. very friendly and funny. lovvveee bob. be cool.

Bob is a great professor. I took his website development course and found it moderately challenging. The lectures are very helpful, so they are important to attend. Fridays are lab days, which is very helpful for getting a head start on the lab. I also thought his exams were fairly easy. He also posts lecture videos and extra resources online.

Bob is an excellent professor when you apply yourself and interested in his course. He will go above and beyond if you make the effort.

Professor Bob's class is a mixed bag - it can be challenging, but he's genuinely helpful if you engage with the material. Attendance is a must, and while no laptops in class is odd for a coding course, the lecture videos and unstuck ai tools made studying more manageable.

I found the course incredibly engaging, and Professor Erikson's teaching style was clear and insightful. However, the rigorous nature of the course left me feeling like there wasn't enough time to absorb everything. Even so, I think I walked away with a strong understanding of the material and lots of good skills.