Wow!! What a man!!

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Looks like Howdy Doody. other than that, he's an average prof. helpful at times.

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Does not stick to his own schedule... Otherwise good

Likes to insult students and TA's during class. He does overkill on the FourSquares() class.

He is a fair and challenging prof. If you really want to learn, take him

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His arrogance can only be compared to his stupid office hour policy.

He is a very good teacher. You have to do tons of work though. He makes you learn the material and ask tons of questions. He intends for you to ask tons of questions. If you don't want to work alot don't take him, but you get tons of out his classes.

Great!

This is the best professor so far that I know of, they way he teaches is superb, everything will be in ur head for semesters to come

Wonderful teacher. None better. Take a class with him and learn lots of new things!

By far the best professor I have seen so far. Look forward to taking CSE 115 with him this upcoming semester.

Had him last semester and now this semester. Loves to teach, easy to understand, tests are bearable. Overall a good teacher

My favorite professor. Very approachable and funny in a nerdy way. Gotta love Fonzy

Carl is definitely my favorite professor, did not have him this semester but I had him last and will have him for CSE116 next.

Good guy, good prof, you just have to make the effort.

Shows u how to code very clearly. Make everything easy 2 understand. And very helpful during office hr. If you goto class and listen, you will be all Ok. Takes students comments into consideration as he tries best to help them understand. This class has increase my konwledge of java from 1% to 99%.

Just study the material/code and its easy.

Really smart guy but needs to learn how to teach so that 95% of the class doesn't fall asleep. I didn't learn much in 116.

I came into CSE115 thinking that Java wasn't going to be too hard. Thanks Prof. Alphonce for proving me wrong.

Alphonce is great. His exams are weird and his class is boring. I guess it's a hard subject to teach. Easy grade if you're willing to do the work.

I hate Java with a passion. And yet, it's still more calming that my idiot TA (Ben). Get Sara for a TA if she's still one.

Kick Ass

Fabulous!

Just pay attention and you'll do fine. Very helpful during office hours, but the line is long so get there early.

He is good at teaching and has many good examples. recommend him for people that have intrest in computer science.

Alphonce is a good guy, as long as you come to class prepared. The TAs are all decent - I don't know why Ben has been getting bad comments, I think he's by far the best one there. He's smart, organized and very approachable

He does push a LOT of Java stuff which can be difficult at best, ESPECIALLY if you have no prior programming experience. But him and the TAs are usually very helpful and will explain away until you walk away with only a slightly confused look on your face.

I don't think he's a very good lecturer, but I don't think he's terrible either. Too many people in the class are absolutely clueless as how to code to say he's a good professor. He speaks very clearly and is generally consistent in terms of his expectations. He's very willing to help you if you can get into his office hours, which you probably won

I learn alot in his class. I notice that if I stop just a little from paying attention to him, it would just ruine me from understanding the material. So, it's like you have to pay direct attention all the time to understand the material fully.

Fantastic. Lower level students may have trouble with him since he sometimes can be abstract, incredibly helpful and clear. Cannot recommend him enough.

The class is infinitely more difficult than 115, unless you have a good team to work with. Even still, the exams are pretty tough and the peer evaluation thing can really screw you over. He is a good teacher and always willing to help you out if he can.

One of the better teachers in the CSE department. He was very quick to respond to a question if you posted it to his newsgroup.

Carl is a good teacher who is willing to help when he can. Ask questions! Team work can screw you over, and that is the only bad part. Take this course with no more than 15 credit hours, This course is difficult and requires a lot of outside time (for me it was about 20 hours a week).

Things aren't too bad if you can remember every single word and thing he says, though if you don't have a supernatural mind, you will get lost, and quickly, unless you have prior experience in programming.

He has nearly weekly 'exams', which sometimes have very abstract concepts on them or easy comprehension (code wise). The labs start off really easy, but become extremely difficult towards the end of the course (last two labs are almost impossible if you do not have a good understanding of coding from scratch). Lectures are worthwhile & required.

He's easy going as far as teaching is concerned. But when it comes for grading...he's strict...oh yeah. You have to know your work to the dot to get through his exams

Carl is an extremely good professor who is very enthusiastic about the subject he teaches. Neither does he put his status in the department above his undergraduate classes. I learned a great deal from him in 115 and look forward to other classes with Carl.

So enthusiastic, you gotta love him!

The best teacher I ever had.

If you truly do not understand nor want to take time to understand CS then DON'T consider ANY 116 class. If you really want to learn the elegance of Java and already understand most of the basics then its a enjoyable (although somewhat time consuming) class. Group projects can be unfair but peer evaluations can balance it. Not for casual students.

You can tell he loves what he does. Always has interesting things to say and very good teacher. Guys genius!

Alphonce is a Hard but fair. Tests and Labs are usually hard, especially labs, sometimes to hard. Some students fail, even after 3.5 years of cs curriculum. Being so he is one of the best professors I have ever had. I learned more in his class then the prior 3 years of cs.I love CS, and struggled but I learned a lot and it worked out in the end.

He is crazy. Very nice guy and a great teacher, but if you take this class you better not have a life outside of his class and be a prodigy. Good luck.

Alphonce is a very knowledgeable and helpful professor, but should be teaching higher level CSE courses. Labs are easy, and he gives some hints to test material, but test questions can be confusing. Textbook was only used once for a lab. An A is not too hard to get, but the course took more outside time then I expected.

Ohhh boy, Carl Alphonce... what can I say about the man I had for 3 separate classes? (115, 116, and most recently 305). DON'T expect to slack off in his classes and do well, but you will learn a ton if you put the effort in. Exams are very tough, yet assess what you've learned pretty well. Gives nice hints on the labs if you ask.

Not the easiest class in the world but pretty good teacher. I had a test average in the 70's and still got an A. Get a good group for the project, go to his office hours, and you will do fine.

Alphonce is such a good professor. Some people really hate him, but I feel like most of those people also drop out of comp sci. He has office hours pretty much every weekday, holds review days before exams, and is very clear on his expectations.

Great Guy. Really Helpful. If you don't cheat like most people do you will learn a ton. CSE115 wasn't hard, barely any time outside of class/lab.

Alphonce is one of the coolest people in the department, but his class can be nearly impossible to pass if you don't get a good group. I'd recommend asking Joe the TA for help, he'll harass you but will eventually point you in the right direction...

Carl was a mad cool dude. Class was super hard, had to drop. But the teacher = awesome. TA's for this class were a bunch of morons as well.

Over all good professor.

Alphonce is a great prof. If you pay attention, regularly attend class, and study quite a bit prior to tests, you will do fantastic in this class. The tests are "critical thinking" tests, so you wont get by with pure memorization. Tests are 56% of grade, and labs(extremely easy to get a 105% on every one) are worth 44%.

He's a great guy and really wants you to do well. If you've never had any programming experience before expect to spend a good amount of times on the labs(especially the later ones). The tests were fair in that he actually tested what he taught, so attending lecture is helpful though not required since he posts the slides online.

Dr. Alphonce knows how to teach computer programming. His tests are fair, but a bit difficult. If you really study and learn the concepts, you will do fine. No text book and no homework other than the labs, which are easy. Bonus points for early labs are a plus. Knows how to answer questions to guide you in the right direction. Favorite prof!

Good professor. Tests were pretty easy I thought. The project can be a pain if you get a bad group. He keeps lectures (fairly) interactive and interesting. If you can understand the examples in class, and have a basic ability to program, you will be fine. I did not open the book the entire class and got an A. Try to program outside of class.

Dr. Alphonce knows his stuff. He makes the class interesting and tries to keep the class alive with his jokes. Tests are somewhat difficult if you don't understand the material. Project is a pain if you have a bad group, but overall the class is fair. Just study, and understand the material and you will do fine. Highly recommended CSE professor!

Carl is very nice, but for the love of God, don't use your cellphone in class. He'll take it away like you're in Highschool. Emailing him did little, but the TA's are generally awesome to help you with stuff. Projects aren't difficult, just make sure you complete them before you have to do them in lab. Group project seemed disorganized.

Dr. Alphonce is a great professor. He is very interested in what he is teaching. That being said, if you haven't had any prior programming knowledge, the class can be a bit of a struggle. Tests are tough, but manageable if you study.. hard. Labs are tough but your TA is there to help and guide you through.

This class should be fairly easy with prior programming experience, and moderate with no experience. Make sure you pay attention during every single lecture!!! Zone out during even just one and your life will be a lot harder. Didn't need to study that much, because I attended every lecture.

Pretty good professor. I had no prior programming and I thought it was a breeze. The pace is such that a snail would think it slow! The only problem with this is that the beginning programming assignments are so easy, they hold your hand, and then of all a sudden, the last lab they leave you out on your own. Good prof!

Alphonce was the best cse teacher I have had so far, if you pay attention in class and understand material, you should get an easy A

Great class. Much more difficult than 115 but if you study outside of class you can do well.

He has a unique and very good method of teaching and focuses on the concepts. I received a grade of A in his course. Attendance in the class in not mandatory, but strongly recommended. TA's are very helpful. I just suggest this course by Alphonce, to the diligent students.

Awesome professor. Very clear teaching style, personable, and helpful!

Basically an "Intro to Java" course. Decent teacher, but lectures fell behind schedule. Frustrating for me because I had recitation early in the week, so none of the labs made sense to me because we hadn't covered the material in lecture yet. No textbook, but he posts lecture notes and slides on his website. Study them, they're very useful.

Alphonce teaches you real skills you need for real programming jobs. He's not some garbage teacher who dances around anything that won't be on the test. My warning to you is not to take this class if it's not your field of study. It's not easy, and if you don't like coding, you won't come out with a B.

Dr. Alphonce is the most helpful and caring professor I have ever had! he really wants you to learn. Plus, when our first exam average was low, he blamed himself and not his students! His projects can be demanding and his expectations are high, but if you have determination and fairly good programming skills, you can easily do well.

The best professor you will ever have for CSE.

Awesome Professor. Lectures are super interesting, exams are ez pz, and he's a really down to earth guy. Love him.

U'll be taught java,generally speaking-only theory taught,no hws/assignment-most students have prior experience so everything is covered pretty fast-test are easy for those, who have prior expernc for others,don wanna tell-think twice before taking the class if you don't have experience

This teacher is a great teacher who will teach one almost anything they need or want to know about computer science. He gives very fair tests, but does not hold your hand and walk you through them prior to them. He is probably the best CSE teacher one will ever have,but don't expect to float through his class(es)!

Good, precise teacher. We learned a lot of details, but it felt like we didn't get a lot of help with learning to design programs; practice outside of class is necessary. I disliked the Finches we used at the end. Having to learn to design a full program while using robots that are unpredictable and inconsistent with limited access isn't helpful.

Had him for 2 semesters for 115 and 116. Had no experience in coding but he taunt pretty well and was able to understand in the end. His exams are common-sense because of the hints he has in the question. But if you do bad in your midterms, you could always get a higher score in the final than the midterms and he would drop andl 3 of them.

Lectures are helpful. You gotta do the work. Labs play off material covered in lectures.

Pretty straightforward. If you don't see how labs relate to lecture you're not paying attention: labs make you do exactly what lecture covered.

He is extremely dedicated and expects you to be, too. If you're new to programming (Java is your first language and you've only taken 115), then you will work pretty hard in this class. Labs are timed with no notes- I'm decent at programming but had to prepare for them quite a bit. He's great at preparing materials and giving extra help as needed.

It is difficult for me(a beginner to code)because he believed his materials are easy to understand. I need to change the way I think in the break so that I can prepare for CSE116. He is very helpful to my questions and I regret did not find out his old tests earlier. His TAs are useless,why should I find them if I SHOULD KNOW THAT- GOD COMPLEX TAs.

Great professor and teacher. Education is his research interest and it shows. All course material is extremely well prepared. He does a great job of offering a challenging class most students can still do well in.

Alphonce is one of the easier professors you can have in the department. If you put enough efforts, you can get an A. He really starts from the beginning, so it's ok even you don't know everything about computer science.

If you have a mind for thinking abstractly about solving problems, much like a computer would, you'll love his course. If not, you'll struggle. The man is impeccably organized. If you've ever had a prof who wasn't, you'd know how valuable that is. 115 will take a lot of your time, but it's worth it. Office hours are always packed-- make an appt!

Taking his course is actually an examination on your career of cse. If you find that his courses are difficult, then change your major. If you do good in his course. Congratulations, you are a qualified cse student

Moves quickly through material but is very organized with his presentation. Can be funny if you like his sense of humor!

This man is the best professor you can ever have!!! HIS CLASSES ARE HARD. But, he makes himself available for help and answers all questions asked online. Work hard, study, ask questions, go to office hours. He is very very dedicated to helping his students. I wish more professors at UB were like that

Best computer science teacher I've had so far. He explains very well by drawing diagrams and going over the code step by step. Big classes but he always answer student questions. Keeps us involved in the course. If you find this teacher not good, then you should know - CS is not for you - because as I already said - best teacher in that field.

I struggle with programming but as long as you put the work in, he is more than willing to help you succeed. He challenges you but nothing crazy. He is really about education and learning as opposed to just earning a grade. Exceptional professor.

Very helpful teacher always approachable and open to answering questions. I have enjoyed his classes overall. I think 116 was a bit more enjoyable than 115.

I think the class was chalenging at first but after the first exam it got easier. I would suggest that you try and learn some java before you take this course for some help.

Hard class but you will learn a ton doing it. Don't take it with a whole lot of other classes as the assignments in this class will take most of your time up.

Great class. Everyone hated the assignments but at the end of the semester I thought that they were definitely worth it. The course is comprehensive and I learned a ton. Would definitely recommend this class with Alphonce to anyone.

Alphonce is great! He is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful provided you take advantage of his office hours. In other words, if you put in the effort, he'll put in the effort. Also, take a bunch of practice exams before the test and you should be golden! The format and content of his exams are consistent throughout semesters.

Alphonce is awesome! He is really the first professor you have as a cs or ceng major and he is really helpful if you seek his help. If you don't ask for help he will assume you don't need it. Exams and labs are tough, but fair.

Easy intro to CSE class. They really try to transition the freshmen into college life which makes it a breeze for upperclassmen. Tests are easy if you pay attention in lecture and don't require much effort. Labs are simple and apply what is taught in lecture.

Doesn't do a good job in simplifying things.... and if you are under the assumption that he's going to teach you to code?! Forget about it!

I took this class last semester, and had Alphonce again for 116 this semester. He'll answer questions in class, or a few just after class. Go to office hours or email him for an appointment if you need help. Awesome prof, love his classes. Nerdy references in lecture, but not everyone will get them. Tough, but totally worth it, you learn SO much.

I had experience with Java prior to this class, and the class will be a breeze if you do too. If you don't it's definitely still possible to get an A you'll just have to put in more work than some others.

Had him a few semesters ago. Projects are pretty long but very helpful and really improve your coding skills. Also had him for 115116 and those classes are a breeze if you had previous coding experience but if you were like me and didn't then you will have your work cut out for you.

READING ON YOUR OWN TIME WOULD HELP YOU SUCCEED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, HELPFUL BUT HIS OFFICE HOURS ARE QUITE PACKED

DON'T LET THE GROUP PROJECT DETERMINE YOUR ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, GIVE IN A GOOD AMOUNT OF TIME AND LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! HE SOMETIMES FOCUSES TOO MUCH ON HIS DATA STRUCTURES, USE TEXTBOOKS AND ONLINE LINKS FOR MORE GENERAL WAY OF IMPLEMENTING DATA STRUCTURES. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY BECAUSE HE TAKES CLICKER QUESTIONS

Dr. Alphonce I find is a relatively good professor in what he teaches although I have previous programming experience walking in. I believe Alphonce's purpose of doing his style of teaching which in my opinion teaches the hardest first and the easier later is because he wants to get people who aren't dedicated to their major out now.

Everyone has a story about Professor Alphonce. He does a superb job of teaching while keeping it interesting. If you come into CSE-115 with no previous programming experience, there are times where you will feel hopelessly lost; however, if you sit up front and take good notes you will have the tools you need to excel. That is my Alphonce story!

Although some students dislike him, professor Alphonce is the best professor I've had all semester. His class is difficult for some, but he's always willing to take time during, or outside of, lecture to help students with their problems. It really shows that he knows his field. Also, he's low-key hilarious.

Prior experience with his class is important. Not mandatory, because you can spend extra time learning the language, plus his grading policies are very fair. His practice exams are very different from the actual exam, so don't just study what is on the practice exam

He did an excellent job on lectures... he tried his best to clarify computer science to science, he likes to talk a lot during the lecture while showing the powerpoint slide, and most of the time when he's done talking about that topic, he will just move to the next slide. so it is normal to miss some slides.. Office hour recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prof. Alphonce is clearly passionate about the subject. Attend classes and answer clicker questions ( they count towards your grade!). Initial labs are easy peesy but at a certain point, you have to put in a LOT OF TIME towards your lab. Go to office hours- he really does help! Great class but you have to put in a lot of effort!

Dr. Alphonce gives well-prepared lectures and organizes the course clearly. It starts off at a slow pace, but picks up extremely rapidly toward the last few labs with a steep learning curve. A large amount of out-of-class work is required for topics glossed over or not covered at all, but there are quite extensive options for help.

He is a really good professor! Easy A!

His lectures can be a bit dry, but don't skip them because he does clicker questions. He teaches mostly theory in the lectures. Pretty much all coding practice comes from recitation. The projects are of moderate difficulty and if you don't know any CS you will learn a lot if you do them. An A is not hard to get with a decent effort.

Just an aside: I entered this class with prior Java programming knowledge. The labs were easier for me (105% on every single one of them) and the exams were fair. He gives clicker questions in class, and is willing to help you when you need it - just shoot him an email and he'll respond very quickly.

He expects students to have a Java experience prior to the class. However, he is very helpful and he try his best to explain the lessons even some parts are not clear enough. His labs are tough from about Lab 6 on. Never skip class since you're gonna use Clicker to answer questions almost every session. He's good though.

Alphonce is a good professor who really cares about his students. At times it may get tough to believe that but it is true, later on his methods of teaching make sense. His lab assignments are easy for most of the semester and get harder at the ends but teaches important lessons in terms of programming and figuring things out through trial.

His classes have taught me "how to think like an engineer" In computer science and in life (I guess) not everything is given to you nor should you expect it to. You have to look things up yourself. You have to be resourceful. You have to ask for help. That's why I believe his class is the best prep for how the major is going to be.

Great Professor wish he taught more courses.

He's a good professor, I started 115 with no programming knowledge and did well. Alphonce does a good job of explaining concepts in class and maintains a lot of helpful resources his personal website. The low ratings are from freshman who don't realize you have to do independent study outside of class to be successful in college.

Class seems easy until it hits you like a brick wall about halfway through. Without previous coding experience the class will be a struggle as it is almost expected for the later labs the concepts not taught in lecture are to be known.

Alphonce is a solid professor, but expects quite a lot from his student. The class starts out so easy that you think you can skip and get an A. Don't be fooled, though. The class gets much, much harder, and the only way to study for his exams are to read through your notes (reading his powerpoints is NOT enough). Group project took 100 hours

Makes you work. Fails cheaters.

Great professor, actually cares about his students. Lectures are straight forward and he provides lots of outside of class resources. Lectures are recorded. Answers everyone's questions without being condescending or insulting. As you start taking more classes in the department you'll realize how rare that is.

Sit in the middle front of the class, it's hard to hear & see in back. Labs are due 1 week after the recitation. Advice: take recitation after tuesdays(exam day) so you have less to worry about. He's very approachable and very open to helping students. As for classes I recommend you go, because it is easier to understand in class.

Carl is brilliant but almost too brilliant to teach this class and therefore expects all his students to learn at an advanced level. Labs can be extremely difficult but he is always willing to help. The problem is that his labs test higher level logic rather than the introductory fundamentals of computer science.

This guy loves to give you logic puzzles which makes lab and coding exercises a lot more brutal and confusing. However, if put in the efforts, they help to hone your problem solving and reasoning skill, two essential skills for all aspiring Software Engineer, through the roof. Labs and exercise are very rewarding if you are able to figure them out.

You'll see a lotta haters, most of them being people who are unwilling to put in the time and effort outside of class. He's a lovely person, usually funny and really good with his subject. If you're in CS for the fun and not the money, you 'll love this course coz it is hard which is what made it fun for me. Grading isnt too rough.

Must understand the core concepts in the class and everything else just builds off of them. The final exam is a lot harder the mid terms so do well on the midterms so you can use the midterm grading option. The labs can be very vague in terms of knowing how to put something into code and there is no collaboration so try to start them ASAP

As long as you go for classes and spend sometime revising the material, you'll be fine . The exams are fair. Lab 8 onwards is tough . Overall it was an ok class . You might need to spend sometime learning stuff on your own if you have no prior experience but it's not impossible to do well if you don't have experience.

Dr. Alphonce really works hard to make sure you're prepared for the coming material in the Computer Science curriculum. I'm a senior in the undergrad program now, and I'm so glad I had him to start out with. Take the class with him if you can help it. You will have to put in the work, but if you don't want to do that, why are you in college anyway?

You're expected to work hard, but he really does a good job setting a good foundation for future classes. Some people will say they didn't like this or that, which I was also participated in, but looking back he was the right choice to teach the intro courses.

Alphonce knows what he's talking about, and is very good at delivering the material to students. His lectures are pretty dry though, so sometimes it's hard to stay engaged. Labs will get increasingly difficult, until people start crying by the last two. so try to have some prior experience in java if possible. It is completely possible to get an A.

Great Introduction to Computer Science professor. Fair grading. Reasonable expectations. Plan on spending a lot of time in the lab.

This course is difficult. That being said he is there to help. He is very responsive to emails (emailed me back after midnight) which is very helpful when trying to do homework. Making an appointment with him is very beneficial so he can explain the land and homework.

Carl is one of the best professors you can have for introductory to Java. He makes class fun, easy to learn, and does a great job with explanations. Class may seem difficult, but that's only because there's so little time for people to process things they learn about Java. Assignments are reasonable and not hard if you follow along and practice.

I am in CSE115 which alternates between alphonce and another professor. Alphonce is an alright teacher, he explains things fairly well but you have to teach yourself. You have like 3 hours of lecture a week, in order to actually do well and learn java you NEED TO GET THE BOOK and do the work on your own.

I was worried about taking this course, but Alphonce is actually a good & caring professor. The class isn't that beginner-friendly, but it's not that hard, either. Just don't try to solve your 2 week assignment the day before and you'll be fine. Disclaimer: I took some programming courses before, but we passed what I know in the first few weeks.

Hard,but you learn a lot

Super chill guy. Very easy going. You will get a lot of help from his office hrs.

I had no prior knowledge of Java when I started the class. Prof was willing to make an appointment to discuss class content and he always answered emails. He taught well in lecture and he did not read off the slides, which was helpful. The class is difficult, but with that being said, if you work hard you will get a lot out of it.

I took his class in fall 2016. The lecture and project are very difficult if you have not programming experience before. But he curves a lot on final: 10 question on final and only count 8 with highest score. he also decreases the letter grade for 6 points. that means everyone gets 6/100 on total score for free.

The hysteria around this class is overblown. Granted, I came into this class with some programming experience, but there was a lot that I didn't know going in and just about everything in this class was reasonable and doable as long as you actually put the effort in outside of class. Alphonce is a good dude, his classes are clear and concise.

Professor Alphonce is pretty good, just focus . However be careful about the theory your points can go down there if you are not careful enough. Do theprojects also and then you should be fine, all the very best to the upcoming students taking his class or CSE 115.

I had Dr. Alphonce for Fall2018 CSE, the first class of the redesigned curriculum, and I thought he was a pretty solid teacher. Lots of people whine about it being too hard, but it was a CS class and for nearly everyone their first experience at a college courseload. Amazing at explaining concepts simply, would definitely take another class by him.

He's such a caring professor. I had him once as my professor and he yet he never refused to help me during subsequent semesters even though my CSE profs changed. He is down to explaining things to you from any CSE class. Major respect for this man.

Dr. Alphonce truly cares about his students. He inspired and encouraged me to continue with Computer Science despite my doubts. Not only is he understanding, but he also taught the material in a way that is understandable, even for someone who came in with no coding experience. He is definitely a large part of the reason I'm still in this major!

Carl is a good teacher although there is a lot of homework and work along with taking his class. If you put in enough time you will do well.

good professor

Carl is a great intro professor for CS, he knew his stuff and always reminded students that if they need extra help to go to office hours... which you should! As long as you're paying attention and care about the class you'll pass easily.

If you email him at 2:00 am he will likely answer you within minutes. He really cares about his students especially if you reach out over email or in office hours. The content is made so that while it is very easy if you have some intro knowledge of computer science, it will be a bit difficult for someone going blind into CS.

He's a genuinely good teacher who loves teaching students and is above all consistent. If you have prior programming experience, you may not be challenged. If you don't, expect to devote a fair bit of time to the class. That being said, the resources are there, the TA's are helpful, and Alphonse teaches the concepts very well.

The projects for the class are difficult, especially for beginners. Go to TAs for help as much as possible. Many students had to spend hours in TA office hour finding out why their code was wrong and to try to finish up projects. The tests were kinda difficult but if you understand the concepts you got this.

Alphonce cares; Hell go out of his way to answer questions (granted, theyre relevant). But, I learned more from lab than his class. I cant do slides as a hands-on learner. And after coasting on my limited knowledge the first few weeks, I was at office hours. All. The. Time. My TAs were godsends. You will NEED them for the project. It hits hard.

Coming with some basic knowledge of dictionaries, loops, conditionals, and arrays; CSE 115 wasn't too difficult. There's a clear grading policy, and it's very easy to get an A as long as you put in enough effort. Attend recitations, labs, and don't be afraid to ask your TA's for help. Everyone, including Dr. Alphonce, wants you to succeed.

Alphonce is a really great guy, and this was a great class! This was definitely one of the best classes I have taken and it teaches you a lot of valuable skills that you will actually use in the real world as a software engineer. I felt some of the requirements for the LEXs/Projects could've been explained better, but other than that no complaints!

Best professor for CSE220. Very patiently and use different ways to help students understand lectures. He teaches with his heart and real concern for students.

Alphonce was great.His lectures were pretty good and he was funny too. The slides were helpful and he explained them really well in lecture. The Top Hat questions were a good way to keep kids coming to lecture and make sure you understood the lecture.The actual course had a MASSIVE difficulty spike around late october-early november tho so be ready

Clearly lays out expectations, speaks clearly, as long as you put effort into the class you should be fine.

Expectation are very clear from the beginning of the semester. Carl is a great lecturer and always made sure to answer questions in and outside of class. The slides were vague sometimes but going to office hours will make up for it. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on understanding some concepts, especially if you have no previous CS experience.

Professor Alphonce is by far my favorite professor, not only does he explain concepts so well and thoroughly, his lectures are actually enjoyable. It's always to the point. He is also accessible outside of class and is extremely helpful during office hours.

Great professor, although those new to cs might have to self learn some concepts. Carl does a good job explaining concepts however he does not always explain in high detail unless you ask. Likes to make jokes that usually fall flat, although I cant tell if that's because its a CompSci class or because the jokes aren't that funny. I liked them.

Carl was such an amazing and kind professor. He's very reassuring in his emails if you ever have questions/concerns in the course. I would recommend him to anyone as he's one of the most approachable professors. His responses are timely and effectively answer your questions.

Best class you will take as a computer science student at UB if you want real-world skills. Carl is beyond helpful and one of the kindest profs you will come across.

Great professor, great class! Go take CSE 306!

One of the best CSE professors!! His lectures and explanations are super helpful and is super reponsive to piazza posts!

CSE 306 was by far one of the most useful courses I have taken. Professor Alphonce is very caring and is always very clear about the expectations in the course. You get a lot of hands-on practice with various tools. Definitely a must take.