Hard class, random quizes just hurt!! Poor cs10 students, if i had this guy teaching cs 10 i would have quit the major. You guys need kelsey lick back, greatest cs teacher ever.

Good teacher, power point slides make lec a bit dull, but the in class exercises were engaging enough to be usefull. Cares about the students, yet he may be a bit boring. Overall, I would recomend him.

No, the class isn't meant to be easy, so all those people complaining are those who were not willing to do the work. He MAKES you do a ton of work so you know everything to the last detail, but he doesn't make it simple. If you keep up with ALL of the assignments and readings, the final is a breeze.

Ok personally I really really liked this class and how he taught it! I thought it was fun and he is one of my favorite teachers at the University so far! Most people obviously disagree. I did my work and got an A! helps if you really think the material is cool, AND GO TO CLASS OR DONT COMPLAIN!

Class was pretty easy but then again it was CS10. I here people don't like him in other courses like CS61.

Sometimes he goes a bit overboard in toughness, but his lectures are extremely well organized and clear. He's also an extremely nice and helpful guy, get to know him! Keep up with the material and study past quizzes/tests and you'll do fine.

He is by far the best prof to prepare you for CS at UCR. If you cannot hanlde him then I advise you to switch majors.

Linard's CS6 class was one of the funnest courses I took my first Qr during freshman year. The lectures, i really missed alot, but i absorbed alot of the content with the online materials, and the labs.

I recieved an A+, that means it was easy. People who do not pass are stupid. STUUUPIIIDDD!!! (this means you!) Linard is awesome and so Australian (I think).

This class was useful considering how much I am dealing with logic and microcontrollers nowadays. Dr. Linard did not make the class difficult, the only problem is that people don't want to read in the class. Keep updated with the reading and lecture, should be a good class with a good professor

I personally really liked Dr. Linard. Really laid back, funny guy. The class is pretty boring, but he makes it pretty fun. On a Friday evening lecture, only a few of us showed up so Dr. Linard took those of us who went to class to Getaway Cafe for pizza and coke instead of class. Very nice teacher.

He is a white lovable person. Always helpful. I definetly thought I learnt a lot in his class. Just read the book befor the class and go to his lectures, this makes everything easy and the final will be a piece of cake. Study old test and you are bound to get an A in the class, if you put some effort.

I've taken CS12 twice and CS61 once with Linard. His termonology takes a bit of getting used to (but it makes a lot more sense in CS61). I highly suggest finding a way to take both classes at once because I had a much easier time taking 12 after taking 61.

Yes, Linard's tests are difficult and yes you won't do well in the class unless you spend a LOT of time programming out of class. Lab work is tough and requires mastery of the material to get an A.

If want to learn the material (and are willing to do your work), then Linard is excellent and will faciliate your learning much more than most professors. He is very articulate and precise with his explanations which makes his lectures extremely worthwhile. I never took any notes, just paying full attention in every lecture, and I got an A.

I liked his lectures they were always interesting but sometimes he would get lost in thought when hes thinking too far ahead of himself making it hard for him to understand. Sometimes hes a bit late or forgetful about assignments and homeworks but he gives us extra time to compensate for the time lost.

Linard is cool and very helpful if you want to learn in his class. I don't know why people seem to complain about him... You can ask any question on the forums and he will respond within a day if noone else does. His quizzes can be tricky but just study the ones that he gave the previous quarter from moodle and you'll do fine.

Many students think prof. Linard is hard and mean. He's actually a very understanding teacher. Always willing to help, and available during his office hours. He may be intimidating(could be the accent). He is very insightful and fully helps you understand the concept. If you're trying to learn rather than just getting the grade, take prof. linard!

Depending on my mood, I have varying impressions of my class with this Prof. Sometimes I think that his asides were a distraction to the more mundane aspects of C++, while at other times, I regard his tangential anecdotes as constituting the most interesting things I have learned taking programming-for-dummies intro courses. In summary: do the HW!

Although he can't type fast, he knows a lot about computers. I don't understand why people always complain about his typing ability. So it's slow, so what? He's been around for alot of things alot of us haven't been around for. He knows the history of computers like the back of his hand. He is a computer sage and he's got my respect.

Why such a bad rating? The material is hard in CS, it's not his fault. Linard won't teach you specific implementations, and he shouldn't, because it's important to get the concept not the syntax. It's a hard class, and he gets concepts across well.

Linard is a great professor. The material is hard, but he explains things as clearly as they can be explained. Failure in his class is only because of students' laziness. Also, stop complaining about his physics background. Dr. Linard has worked on computer systems since the 1970's, which is exactly the stuff you learn in CS 61.

After reading the stuff on here, I was worried going into this class. Overall, it's tough and does require lots of time. Putting constant regular effort into this class is a must, and doing so will get you a passing grade. Go to AEW it helps A LOT! Linard is ok in lecturing, but late in posting assns. and grades. The 1st half is harder than the 2nd

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His lectures are excellent, his quizzes and tests very appropriate in that they cover only material discussed and are clear. Grading is fair. The only problem for my class was that at times things we needed to know to complete assignments were not covered in lecture, and he does not go along with the book. The assignments took a lotof effort.

He is pretty clear, and very willing to help out of class. He is, however, somewhat boring.

In retrospect, Linard is OK. After talk with my old ta (Ben), he set me straight. Cheating is common, almost always detected, sometimes provable. After reading the comments here, and hearing stories of how bad people did, I imagine they probably deserve whatever grades they got.

Decent teacher for intro cs. Expect setting aside 3- 8 hours a week in addition to lab, studying and doing programming assignments.

Professor Linard is really sweet. He cares about his students and is very animated in his talks. I don't know much about computers but he helped me. Watch out though, the labs can get hard ! esp. if you don't know anything about computers. but overall, very kind professor.

Not a difficult class. If you do the readings, attend a decent number of lectures and listen in lab, you're pretty much guaranteed an A. Assignments are easy. He's an easy grader and even drops lowest homework, reading and quiz scores on final grade.

His class is without a doubt an extremely challenging class, but his intentions are only to ensure his students are proficient in what is taught. All he is doing is weeding out the incompetent engineers because if you can't pass his class, you obviously can't make it as an engineer. Whiners need to shut up and wake up to reality.

Linard is a thorough professor who really knows his stuff. His class is definitely challenging, but he provides the information needed. The class just takes a lot of work.

He was a tough professor but he knew what he was talking about. This class takes a lot of studying but it is well worth it. If you take the time to listen and really try in all the assignments and labs you will come out of the class learning a lot. I enjoyed the class even though it was tough.

Already exposed to computer science, this class is pretty easy. The concepts are all the same, jus learning a new language. During lectures he gives your the basic knowledge, then expects you to read the rest. The course can be hard at times, but he has a forum to post questions and he's good at answering them quickly.

Very good professor. He knows what hes doing completely, and is very willing to help you if you ask him. He does have a bit of a short tolerance for people who dont listen, often getting a little annoyed when people ask questions that have already been answered or that are written in the directions. Not easy, but neither is CS

This is the 2nd course I've taken with professor Linard. He is always fair, and enthusiastic about the material and provides a comfortable learning environment. The class isn't easy but it is possible to earn an A.

A teacher that is possible to learn from is the most accurate statement. Honestly if you just attended every class you woul probably pass with doing harly any homework, he gives you every answer in his lecture. He could be more relatable though, he keeps talking about C++ making you shoot yourself in the foot.. overall a good teacher for CS

The toughness of this class really depends on who is teaching it. Linard, I thought was a good teacher, but i think thats b/c the classes i took taught by him I already knew the material. He goes over the material pretty quickly, says it once and expects you to understand it.The lecture HW is tough and the programming hw can be complicated at times

The programming assignments are hard. You will NEED help if you have no experience. His lectures don't cover anything you couldn't learn even better off the internet (Really, the lectures are useless.) However, the tests are easy. Go to the midterm and final review sessions because he and Miller are evil and will try to trick you on many questions.

The class is pretty tough, I busted my ass to get a B+, had had Miller been teaching it, I would've, no doubt, received an A. If you go to class, and do the homework you should get a decent grade. The programming assignments are a bit tough, but if you don't put them off until the last minute you should be okay. Quizzes every Week,

Lectures are useless. Only the ones right before a break or a midterm/final are useful (test questions given). He's an meam, but he can teach one-on-one very well. Programming assignments are hard and long. Start immediately. Sample finals beyond useless. Anything he says "Don't worry about", he's lying. Go to office hours or call him out on it.

I had to try pretty hard to get a B- in the class. Weekly quizzes are pretty hard except the first three and the last one. The programming assignments are doable, but some take a long time. He has a policy where you have to get at least a C or higher to pass the class and you have to get at least 8/10 on 6/8 of the assignments to pass.

Great professor. Very clear at what he is teaching. You have to understand the material to understand what he is teaching. Memorization alone will make it hard. He has a profound genuine interest in what he is teaching. Humorous as well. 10/10 rating.

I got an A in this course, but it wasn't that easy. 60% of your grade is based on the midterm/Final. And those had a few tricky questions. I loved the assignments and his webcast lectures were great. He is a fair teacher but challenges you. You cannot slack. But you can get an A if you are intelligent and work hard. Honestly, great professor.

His class is hard but he cares a lot about it. He doesn't have the best way of expressing that, so it comes off as condescending half the time. When i or my friends talked in office hours, he was more than agreeable, much moreso than he rubs off in emails. Go to office hours instead of emailing when available.

Took the online CS10 class. Yes, you have to work hard, but the prof is very patient and extremely helpful, and the supplementary online materials are great as long as you keep up with the work. The class may not be for everyone but the professor breaks things down as simply as he possibly can. You're not going to do better with another professor.

This class in general is pretty challenging. Tests are weird, but I feel like getting the assignments is more important, the actual coding. People complain about him not being "helpful" but i got the feeling that with CS you pretty much need to be able to get it on your own, which is what I did. If you're lazy you'll easily fail his class!

Love the guy. Very sweet. If you participate the class will be much more fun.

This class is easy if you put in the effort! Reading the book after lecture will help. Also if you sit in the front of his lectures, and actually pay attention without falling asleep you will understand this course. Study hard for his weekly quizzes, treat them as weekly midterms, and you will do final because they are essentially the final exam.

Great teacher with engaging lectures. If you pay attention in class and do your best to focus on the general concepts he goes over rather than the nitty gritty details you'll do fine in this class. The only reason that people have trouble with this class is because they approach it the wrong way with the "I'll just memorize everything" mentality.

Brian cares about the material he teaches in this class, and he cares about the students. he gives enough opportunities to ask questions and does his best to explain the material. Many misinterpret his frustration when they repeat the same question, as him calling them out on being stupid. Put in the hours like any CS class, and you'll excell

Overall, much better then most people will tell you. Doing well is totally possible if you give the class a reasonable amount of time. Linard and the GSIs where all very helpful.

Has a bad rep for being mean and unreasonable for exams, and I beg to differ. He's only gets upset if you are disruptive/rude or leave early (let him know before class and he'll be understanding). Attendance is "taken" by in class exercises that counts for points. Midterm/final was pretty much a review of the homework, so stay ahead on those.

Prof. Linard is very no-nonsense. You won't pass the class by being on your phone all lecture, and since he wants you to succeed, he will call you out on it. He will certainly go the extra mile to help you, so long as you do your due diligence as a student. A good professor overall who emphasizes precision and clarity.

He's a professor extremely passionate about his subject, but very cynical of his students and very strict about behavior in his lectures, so he comes off negatively. However, he's actually much better than what most people would tell you, and the class is not hard if you make an earnest attempt at the homeworks and quizzes. Beware the final.

Having had Linard for both CS010 and CS061, I feel like I've had a good amount of experience with him on both easy and hard material. There is honestly nothing "wrong" with him if you put in a fair effort. Part of the problem is simply that CS061 is difficult to really comprehend, and not just learn; the prior of which is needed to succeed.

Great lecturer! Try not miss too many lectures as they are a great resource. All the necessary information to succeed in the class is posted on Piazza. Be prepared to work long hours and be sure to really commit to understanding the material and not just completing assignments for the sake of completing them and you should do just fine.

Honestly one of the better professors I've had so far. Speaking to a lot of peers, I find that people don't succeed because they simply DO NOT pay attention or study. Instead, they try and get through with the bare minimum. Just put in effort into the class and you'll see what an amazing professor he is, seriously, and you'll be more than fine.

I had Linard during the great corona crisis of 2020 and he was honestly probably the best prof I had that quarter. He was very accomodating of his students and greatly lightened the load of the final as a result of the circumstances. His class was far from easy but he did a legitimately good job of explaining the material.

Come on guys. This professor is very good. He really made me care when I wasn't motivated and now this is honestly the only class where I feel I've mastered everything. I know some people might not appreciate how he can be stern at times, but if he really did not care about your success, he wouldn't do that. Was an amazing experience.

Kids will always tell you hes difficult but he explains everything great. How bout you stop complaining, and actually go to class and take notes like a student should. He does answer your questions unlike the one rating says, hell be vague if you repeat questions or something he literally just went over. It happens countless times. PAY ATTENTION