Took CSC 100, 201, 202, and 206 with him. Great teacher, kinda hard but good if your transferring to real college. Usually 2-3 tests and 4 or 5 projects make up grade. He is leanient about turning in projects late.

I would rate Franssell in between Lin and Shaban as far as quality. If you can't get Lin, take Franssell. If you can't get Franssell, forget about taking Shabahn. Franssell is OK.

Extremely good teacher. If you actually need to learn the material, take Franssell.

He is a very good and heplful teacher. He is always willing to help you, both in the lessons and in the excercises.His tests are easy. He often hands out a summary of all the lessons and examples before the tests. You can get A easily if you pay attention to the class.!!

Prof. Franssell is super helpful, super patient, and super nice. Even I, a professional programmer for the last 10 years, learned a thing or two (from the professor, not the book). He is very easy on homework deadlines (but don't delay!). I think I would have learned how to program in this class.

*Will* Stay with you after class to work on something. Lectures =boring. Mr Fransell had a few projects that required a bit more than introductory knowledge of the C++ language, and I thought I deserved an A in the class and came away with a B. After taking his class, I changed my major from Comp Scienc to something else...still have my doubts.

He's a good teacher, and definitely helpful, nice, and patient. His style is low-key, but if you're interested in CSC, he'll keep you interested. The projects he assigned were fun and challenging, and the genuine interest he showed in how we solved the problems showed his love for the field. I learned a lot, and would take him again any time.

I walked into his class with no background of programming, and walked out knowing how to write simple programs. He was very clear and extremely helpful with the programming. He was always willing to help out if you needed extra help!

Lectures can be dull, but he explains the subject well and has a passion for assembly. Very helpful and nice. Tests are not too hard. Will answer any questions and give suggestions for solving a problem. If you need to take a computer science class, take him. He is one of the better computer science teachers at NOVA.

lectures can be boring, and the class is a lot of work. He is very helpful but not exactly clear in what he expects so make sure you ask him to clarify what exactly he wants you to produce in a project. Get teacher and class for some one very interested in the subject.

He's a very good teacher. He pushes you to do well in his class. All I can say is don't fall behind on your Java Prog. because that could hurt you. And whenever you need help, ASK!

You really need to put the work into the projects. He is a great teacher and will help you if you feel lost. Just put the effort into it and you can pass. He is very easy on due dates for projects but make sure you don't fall too far behind. Overall one of the better teachers I've had.

He's a great teacher! Very lenient with Homework. Be sure to go to class on time!! Why? Cause he teaches you the Java stuff in the begining of class So if you miss it you won't be able to do it!!! Pay attention too!! really! Want a good grade then go to class on time and pay attention.

he is very helpful with students. he explains very well. he is so easy with everybody

He's a very helpful & kind teacher. THAT SAID I WARN YOU that you will not learn any microsoft office(class's purpose). He assumes you're a pro and moves right into JAVA, which is fairly difficult an utterly useless unless you plan to study computer engineering... Not for those who just want to know the basis for a prof degree.

Great teacher if you will like to learn programming. Very helpful, I had no idea about programming before I took this class. Highly recommended, but be prepared to work.

i had an A in this class w/c really surprised me. i slack off a lot & it really hurt me in the end. i didn't study his java manual w/c was our final. on the finals week, i spent 5 nights just studying it! b4 he gave us the test he explained everything in class w/c really helped me pass. he's really helpful as long as you're willing to participate.

Very nice teacher, easy going. Did not use the text book much in class because you only really needed it at home. If you put the effort in you should get an easy A.

He's a very nice teacher. If you don't understand something, you must ask! He will take the time to explain as much as he can logically. I can see that he really wants his students to understand how to solve problem but do the best you can but don't give up. He'll do his best to help.

He's a great teacher and nice. I took CSC 100, 201 with him. He taught me a lot. He's always willing to help his students. He's really helpful. You'll pass the course unless you give up. I strongly recommend him.

He is very helpful teacher especialy if he sees the student wants to learn he stays late after the class and help as much as he can. His lectures are not very clear and somewhat boring, but if you read the book and then ask him questions you'll be able to learn a lot. Some of the projects are hard but if you ask for help he'll take you through it.

Good teacher, will help you if you have problems. Easy tests.

He is a good teacher and he can be really helpful if you ask him questions, and if you really don't understand he will write the program for you just to show you how to get it done. Lot of student were staying late after class only because he was finally had to write their assigned program.

I had a really hard time in this class and still got an A. He is an OK teacher. He gives -A LOT- more attention to the girls, so ladies, if you can tolerate the creepiness, you'll get plenty of help. Guys- you're kind of on your own.

He is great. You can learn from him a lot. He is willing to help you if you have a problem. I recommand the students especially those who don't know English well. He understands you and explains the words kindly for you.

While the course content is very difficult, he does a good job of trying his best to help you. He is a really nice guy, and is willing to help you when you have a problem. I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to learn Java.

This guy is great. He really helps out guys and girls, he just nags on the guys a bit more. You are almost guaranteed an A. He barely grades the assignment, if he looks at it and it looks nice its an A, and it doesnt work the other way around so its a wonderful system.

He's the best professor I've ever met so far. Now, I'm taking another professor's class because he's not teaching the subject, and I'm really missing his lecture. His lecture wasn't easy, but I felt I was learning something from it. Most of all, he's a good person, and he's willing to help his students even after class.

Okay teacher ur guaranteed at least a B. u always gotta do the projects but ur grade comes from the final n midterm which he gives u a similar copy before the test... and the programs r kinda hard but u have all semester and he helps u in class... but for an A u gotta know wat ur doing n ace the tests

Awesome professor, intelligent, kind, and polite. Goes through the material meticulously, always willing to answer questions, and offers help after class with assigned projects if needed. The projects are both fun and challenging (you will learn a lot). Paying attention in class and completing the projects is key to passing with a high grade.

Really helpful professor. I took a comp sci class in high school and was so confused with the material. This professor helped me establish a firm root in programming now. I really recommend this guy.

If you want to take CSC 201, this class should be your first choice. Especially, if your a computer science major, his class will give you a base knowledge and understanding of programming overall. The projects are sometimes challenging but he will help you if you ask for it. also the testes were similar to the practice tests he gave us.

easy going smooth guy. he has an unexpectable sense of humor.His class isn't hard yet, since it is computer science and if u r a noob for computers, don't take it too lightly for you may just get frustrated. exams are alright if u study well for them. homework is easy just don't procrastinate. Bbook is ur bestfriend and so as his review sheets

Homework consist of Word, Excel, Access and One power point. Only need for the text book. You will be programing Java, it is a challenge. I recommend bonding with class mates and you will pull through. Final is knowing the basis of programing but he gives you an almost exact copy to study from.

Enjoyed this class on Java, the projects encompass a lot of subject matter. Uses the book as a guideline and for examples, but does go through the bulk of materials in class. Lectures sometimes cryptic, but always willing to help and answer questions. Adds a little humor to the class, overall quite enjoyable. Tests pretty easy with practice exams

The professor just looks at the board and writes for the whole class. Extremely monotonous lectures. He gave two tests- and for both of his tests he gave very helpful review sheets. You just have to study a lot to get an A.

Great professor. Very challenging tests and coding projects, so expect to have to study and code a lot. If you actually want to know and be able to implement the material, go with Prof. Franssell.

The best professor I have ever had. He is extremely helpful. If you want to learn programming take this class.

Mr. Franssell is a good Professor. He is very helpful and willing to take the time to guide you through programming. Though you need to at least study the book if you dont have programming background so when you get the chance to talk to him you at least know what to ask. You need to work hard in his class to get good grades is not an easy ride.

Ok teacher. Lectures about computer history at first, then the rest of the course is intro Java programming. If you have trouble, ask him or another student; otherwise you will be screwed. MS Office homework is not covered in-class, but he expects you to do it. Tests are hardish, so you definitely need to pay attention. Required work, but got an A.

Great professor; if you complete all your work (Which comes out to a small project every week or two), and study for the midterm and final, you'll have an A. Class is 30-70 with lectures, but it primarily consists of you working on your computer. All in all, you'll learn a lot, while not being swamped with work.

Great professor! He is very helpful and fair. If you work hard he will give you all the help you need. He will not give you the answer but guide you there. I had zero previous programming experience, but did well in this class and ended up enjoying the work. I highly recommend taking his class.

Professor Franssell was a fantastic teacher. I have been trying to learn programming for a while, but until CSC 201 it didn't click. Take this class if you actually want to learn Java.

Class is quite challenging, but as long as you read the book you should be fine. There are a total of 8 projects, and they are must be done in order get a decent grade. An A rests on the midterm and final exam, so do good on those. They can be hard, but he gives sample test beforehand so that helps alot.

I had my final today and I went very well. I got home and Had a glass of milk and some cookie. I then opened my programming projects H/W from the previous class(130) and started laughing because I've realized that I didn't know anything about programming. Long story short, if you want to learn Java, this is the class for you! He's very patient too.

He's a great teacher. He cares about his students and is helpful. He goes over each idea by providing examples in class, should you have any questions. Read the book, do the assigned projects which let's you try out the materials learned in the book, and look over the practice tests. You'll do fine.

Great teacher. You will learn a lot, and he makes getting an A easy. I had no programming experience prior to this class, and I really understand it now. He'll accept anything late for full credit, and even help you write the programs if you're struggling...and you'll still get a 100% on it. Also gives practice mid term and final to help study.

Fantastic teacher; truely cares about whether or not his students have a firm grasp on the subject matter before moving on to csc 202. If csc is your major, I highly recommend taking his class.

Prof. Franssell invested a lot of time and effort in helping the students understand the course material. I hadn't studied programming formally before this class and felt that I walked away with an excellent gasp of the basics. His presentation of the material was comprehensive and organized - I felt extremely well-prepared for CSC 202.

In this class you will have to do 10 JAVA assignments, and 10 Ms Office assignments. There are 5 quizzes, and he drops out one exam which has the lowest score. He is helpful, and knowledgeable teacher, but sometimes can be rude too. If you want to learn JAVA, he is a good choice for you, but if you want an easy A, it's better to work hard.

2 tests + 8 projects. He really cares about his students. His lecture is based on the book, and it is boring most of the time. But he is very helpful

Prof. Franssell invented a lot of time and effort! However, he is not an easy teacher. He assigns 8 projects which is hard and you have to figure it out yourself but he is willing to help if you are struggling. Came out with a good understanding of JAVA. If you are a Computer Science major, TAKE HIM!!!!!

Class was super easy! Just two test is what makes the overall grade. Allows you to retake the first test if you didn't do well and the second test was the UNIX test and everyone gets credit for it. I highly recommend anyone who is a CSC major to take him!

Professor Franssell is a very nice, kind and patient person. Class was 4 Ms Office homeworks (easy), 10 programming tasks (little hardish, but you'll be fine) and 5 tests (quite easy) and a final. Overall I didnt know anything about progr. prior to this class but finished it knowing how to write a simple program. I highly recommend Mr. Franssell.

I'm not a computer person. Mr Frannsell made programming interesting & engrossing. His lectures were clear and to the point. We had plenty of time in class to practice programming, and he was helpful and patient. He was clear about class structure & expectations. Grading was more about helping you learn than making you toe a line.

Efficient teacher, great at managing his material. He makes the material very easy to learn by designing activities that demonstrate programming methods, but not too much work. Extremely helpful, sweet, calm, and funny. Class is always fun and interesting. You will definitely learn programming; the best professor to take for this course.

He is very familar with the material he teachs. If you have a question, he will help you. Lastly, you will do well in his class if complete your textbook readings on time.

He very helpful teacher

Most importantly Mr. Franssell loves what he does and teaches students to understand material, not merely attending for grades. Grading is very fair: quizzes, a midterm and final. There are numerous programming problems and projects, but complete & understand(!) these and you will walk out with comprehension and a good grade. Highly recommend him!

EASY A if u show up and at least try !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all the people that haven't programmed before and are whining, TAKE THIS TEACHER AND ASK HIM QUESTIONS! He's very understanding and takes notice when you want to meet and exceed his expectations. I've programmed before and this class was a breeze, but he invited me to help out when the class got stuck. If you want an A, show up and participate

He is awesome! Easy to connect to and very chill- you can leave whenever you want. I was originally in CSC130, but found it was too easy and he helped me bump up.

He was super helpful if you showed interest, if you were there to mess around then obviously he didn't care for you to waste his time further.

Great teacher. Some may find his lectures boring, but I personally enjoyed them. I had no problem coming to class everyday and actually looked forward to coming. He was very nice and met helped me a lot during his office hours and after class. He would stay after to help even though our class ended late at night.

If you want to learn how to program in Java, before taking his 201 class, you should take his 130 class. He'll teach you the things you need to know. He'll give you projects and will definitely make you think to solve the projects. If you don't understand something, just ask; he is always willing to help you during class and his office hours.

You will learn a lot in his class. He is very knowledgable in computer science. The different aspects of computing run together sometimes in his class which can make him hard to follow. His tests are not hard. The subject is difficult if you have no previous introduction to computer science, so it is important to be at every class.

Great Teacher really loves what he does, I had coding experience before so I just blew through the class but he really tried to help everyone.

Professor Franssell is a great teacher!! He has made me fall in love with Computer Science and programming when I was previously terrified and frustrated by it. He REALLY cares about his students and even stays late to help out. Yes, there are lots of programming assignments but thats the best way to learn, and he helps you out along the way!

Professor Franssell is awesome! The best computer science professor at NVCC. He truly cares about your success and is very dedicated. His course will definitely prepare you, especially if you are a computer science major. Take him!

Excellent professor and a great class. The programs are challenging and you have to work hard to keep up, but Prof. Franssell is always willing to help you if you go to him during office hours. This class will prepare you for industry or to continue on for a 4 year degree in computer science. Prof. Franssell really cares about his students.

He is a good professor but the only two things i hated about him is that he can sometimes be a bit mean to students and his class is way too challenging for an intro class. he will give you programs sometimes and then you won't know how to do the programs until later after they are due.

He's a fantastic professor. Tough class, so you've got to do the work. Study hard, and UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS! If you do, the projects will be very doable. 9 projects and two tests(mid and final). He gives a practice test before every test, and the actual test is very similar to it. He's so helpful outside class.If you need help, ASK. Fun class!

Great Professor! very clear during his lectures and is willing to answer any questions. The projects are both fun and challenging (you will learn a lot). He's extremely helpful after class and during his office hours if you have any problems. He truly wants you to learn and succeed. I definitely recommend his class!

Prof. Franssell does an excellent job of helping students develop the critical thinking and analytical skills required to tackle the subject of data structures. I especially enjoyed his in-class visual code walkthroughs & desk-checking. This class works best in tandem with regular textbook readings. I've learned a lot this semester - thank you!

This was, by far, one of the most challenging classes I've taken. However, the assignments and topics covered are what will prepare you to be a better programmer. This class provides multiple opportunities for hands-on experience with coding, and will prepare you for your future if you are ready to put in the work. If you get stuck, ask for help!

Sometimes his lecture might confuse you, but if you ask him to explain it again, he's willing to do it. He also will help you when you stuck in the assignment.

I remember when the light of his real-time vector overhead projector turned on, he said almost instantly, "ooo How does this work?" and figured it out. When we were talking about factorization of really really big numbers, he knew all the famous math guys. I think he's one of those mirror and emulate type of guys.

Great Professor, really helpful in class. Don't skip, do all of the projects, and study for the midterm and final with the practice versions he gives ahead of time.

6 wk Summer term was tough. The projects were challenging and interesting. You will work hard for a good grade. Prof Franssell has high expectations and is not a hand-holder, but he will help you one on one when you need it. This class is not for slackers. Work hard, do all projects, and you will really learn a lot about Java programming.

He isn't uptight which is nice. Assignments and tests are good. Offered retakes on many of the quizzes when the class did badly. Nice guy, very forgiving. Lectures aren't awful.

Professor Franssell works one-on-one with students to help them understand concepts and is very patient. To pass you have to do your part as a student (i.e. doing all the assignments and studying for the exams). The Java Tutorial Packet he gives in CSC 110 became my bible for the class. It has everything you need to know to program in the class.

I really think this professor deserve more. He is a good professor overall. His lectures are clear, he explains things well. Even though the class is a little bit tedious in term of the works you have to do, but if you put work, you will find the class extremely entertaining and the teacher will always be there to help you. Great professor!!!

First half of the semester lectures, second half Java. Not an easy class and attendance isn't mandatory, but it'll definitely help you to attend. Assigns Java projects which you can complete with class time, and he walks helping students all class. If you do the HW and projects, you'll already know all testquiz material. Put effort easy A.

He is a great professor just want to learn! Funny guy and very easy going.

The class was good experience. I enjoyed the project and walking through the code in class. Professor Fransell care deeply about his students. Once or twice when i missed class, he would ask me if everything is ok. I learned a lot about Big O notation, data structure, Safe Queen project. Fun stuff

Great class, easy A if you have taken an intro java class! Professor knew the material well.

Professor Franssell is a great teacher. He is willing to devote the time to helping his students and is reasonable and flexible in his grading system. He gives study guides for his exams and lets you know what will be on the quizzes - there is absolutely no surprise when you're taking a test. If you put in the effort you are guaranteed to do well.

First time taking Java coding with no previous coding experience. Amazing class and you will learn a lot about coding. If you don't do the programs, or let yourself fall behind on them you will have a hard time in this class. If you dedicate the 2 to 1 hour ratio for this class you will pass with an A with no problems.

He comes off as a little intimidating at first, but he's so sweetgreat! Projects aren't tough but they aren't a cakewalk either. He's there to help and WANTS his students to pass. Tests are a little tough, but he gives you a study guide at the beginning of the semester so you always know what it's on. Overall great professor.

He's a great professor and really breaks things down so you can understand everything. The textbook really helped me out because I missed many classes due to work related issues. He posts study guides for exams that were a life saver. Keep up with assignments and put in a decent amount of effort for a good grade. Would highly recommend.

Professor Franssell is an awesome professor! if you are serious about what you're doing then he will definitely help you out. I learned so much in his class and his lectures are always interesting and inspiring. As long as you are serious, you should do well.

Conveys detailed material in an easy-to-understand, concise, and efficient manner. But like any other subject, deeper understanding and mastery requires practice, and in this case, actually spending the requisite time with his challenging assignments. His helpfulness and interest in the success of his students, is what sets him apart. Good guy. A+.

Great teacher. Learned a great deal from this course. NVCC is lucky to have a professor of his skill teaching at the community college level, to be honest.

great professor! intro class that you could tell were way to basic for him so beware of fast pace and do not be afriad to ask question! hes very nice and understanding so just be honest and straightforward and he will help you! the assignments were pretty tough for a first time programmer

This class was challenging but it was manageable. When I was stuck on the projects, I went to his office hours and received a lot of help. He is very approachable and friendly. He cares about each one of his student and sometimes spent remaining class time to help with students' projects. You will do well on the exams if you review his study guide.

Summer course, good teacher. Lots of coding projects. A few tests, but he gives you a review sheet of what he expects you to know. Lots of data structures are taught in this course, however during the summer session we never really implemented them in our code. We mostly just used arrays - so no linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, heaps, etc.

Very easy if you just pay attention and do work on time mid term and final are not hard just make sure to do projects

Good professor. He knows the materials well. He gives you specific instructions on the projects. Not so few projects (10 of them). If you pay attention and ask him when you have questions, you will be fine. A good professor if you want to learn something about computer science.

i had to take csc 200 again even though i was done with all other csc courses .But i really enjoyed taking the class again and yes,The Programming Projects are hard but they are assigned to help you learn . Take the class with Prof Fransell if you interested in learning java and want enter csc 201with strong java basics take this class.

Prof. Fransell is an excellent, dedicated instructor. His class is VERY challenging but if you want to be a good programmer and really learn CS, this is the class for you! Lots of coding projects (he accepts late works), tests are not that hard if you do the projects and review guides. You'll learn a lot from him. Recommended and would take again:)

Good lecturer, doesn't just read from textbook, u'll understand the concepts well. Tests r fairly ez, fair grading on tests. Proj progress from ez to hard as the semester goes. Ez grading on proj, as long as they run correctly, u get credit. I only finished 2.54 proj, and failed the final (cuz of job), & still got a B. So, ez A if u do ur work.

Franssell is a great professor. He really understands the material and is good at answering questions and explains the material fairly well. The only issue I've had is that sometimes his instructions and expectations aren't completely clear, and the class is fast-paced so people new to Computer Science might find it hard to keep up.

I love him. He is really easy, understanding, and he gives words of encouragement. He gave us the due date for each assignment on the first day of the class. But he never rushed us if we couldn't hand in on time. His tests are easy, but you have to understand everything first. However, many dropped out bc he didn't really teach from the basic.

He is a supportive Professor, I can not imagine taking CS 201 with anyone but him. I had a bad 200 level CS. He encouraged his class throughout the semester by guiding everyone with specifically tailored advise. He posts guides for all the projects on his website. If you don't understand anything, he is always willing to help in his office hours.

This professor is amazing . I took him for CSC 200 and 201 and can not say enough about how much he has taught me. He gives 10 projects, but they build on each other and is very manageable. If you slack off you will find his course very challenging, but if you devote the required time every week, you will be an amazing programmer by the end.

Great Professor. He gave his students 10 projects to do in whole semester. The project is not easy, but they are very helpful for students to study at higher level. Students need to read textbook and do the project. If you have any questions, he is always there to help you.

Professr Fransell is one of the best professors that Nova has. He teaches programming with passion. He is going to help you if you are really in to programming. I did not have a good background in 200 level; however, When I took him for csc 110 I really understood a lot. I am really thank full for Professor Fransell. I you want a programmer take..

he is a very helpful professor. sometimes it feels like the assignments are overwhelming but he really helps in explaining on how to do the programs . he wants the students to pass the class with good grade. make sure you did all the homework. he gives an elaborate study guide for each test.

He is a good professor. He knows what he is doing. His classes are easy. 6 exams which are relatively easy if you do all homework.

This was a great introduction class. Professor Franssell would really like you to understand the course. Many projects but they were all pretty fun, and it helps you understand what you're doing. You must do all the projects!

This guy is a good guy, he is smart and is always ready to help anyone who needs it. .. Projects are a little hard though.

Prof. Franssell is a nice instructor. He is always willing to help students. The exam was not hard. He gave the sample take home tests for you to prepare. What you learn from the course is through projects. He assigned about 10 projects. These projects were quite hard, but useful. My programing improved through doing projects. Really recommend him!

If you are new to CS and it's your major, you better take his classes. He goes beyond what's expected of him to help students. There are lots of projects designed to help you practice and understand the concepts taught in class. If you do all the projects, you will get an A. Tests are easy, read the book and do the practice exams. BEST PROFESSOR!!!

Very good professor. Not a difficult course if you have a decent programming background and pay attention to his lectures. Lectures were informative and very thorough. Projects were cleverly designed to help you improve your programming ability. I highly recommend this professor.

12wk. Great class, difficult at first but very rewarding. 4 projs. No real due date, can resubmit, always 100 if completed 3 tests. Easy if you read. You will cover the whole book 30 hours to read all 10 chaps. Attendance not mand but projects are not very clear w/o I skipped 1/2 the lectures, missed a project, D on a test, and still got a B

I took Prof. Franssell for CS 110 & CS 201. When I took his classes, I found his projects hard. After transferring to UVa this Fall, I came to realize that his projects and methods of teaching were the perfect preparation for all the higher programming classes at 4-year colleges. I even checked more than one institution's syllabus to back up my arg

If you're serious about Comp Sci take his class. You get out what you put in. Good Prof but it's a very challenging class. He gives you a lot of leeway on projects, but they are time consuming. He is always available for help or to answer questions.

Mr. Franssell cares a lot about teaching. Learn the material, and show effort in it's application and your grades will follow

Franssell's lectures are boring, but good. More importantly, his advice is helpful, he responds to questions, and he gave us a link to the pdf version of the book! The class is well balanced in terms of difficulty, and the book is all you need to succeed.

His class is not overly difficult. The programs get progressively harder as the semester moves along. Tests are mostly programming or following a trace. Very helpful with coding questions. Enjoyed the class a lot. Feel empowered now that I can program in Assembly!

Professor Franssell is a very caring and knowledgeable teacher. There are 2 tests, 1 mid-term and 1 final, long but he'll wait till the last one submits. Around 7 projects throughout the course (he gives the description of them all at the beginning). And believe me they are easy if you know the basic and he's always willing to help. Learned alot!

He's a good professor, just makes sure to ask questions and take advantage of his office hours.

Really great, about 10 projects due once a week (which by the way he will let you turn in till the final). Tries to help you understand and will answer any question you have. But good god don't slack off. I have to take it again because I wasn't on top of it. He will also walk you through the code if you don't understand. See him outside of class.

The class covers some of the basic Abstract Data Types. To get a good grade you have to stay on top of the projects. The book in the class is a good book and explains the material clearly. The programing required for the class is not difficult, it just takes time. The instruction given was exceptional, the grading was fair.

This teacher is great at conveying the basics of the class. For more advanced assignments, you may have to do additional research.

This is probably the 201 course that you will learn the most from. Some of the projects can be challenging, but Professor Franssell provides you with all the concepts you need to tackle them during class. His lectures helped in understanding the logic behind the code. He is also very accessible after class, over email or during his office hours.

He cares about his students and wants everyone to pass the class. Professor Franssell does not use blackboard at all so if you miss a class you'll have to make an appointment to cover the material. Exam reviews weren't helpful at all.

This dude's a top Prof.

He really wants you to understand the materials and to do well. His lectures and desk-check activities help expand upon and reaffirm knowledge. Understanding the book is made easier thanks to them. Projects are great (tho a bit too easy). Going to Johns Hopkins for a MS degree in the fall and quite confident with the knowledge learned from him.

Good professor, informative lectures, must do projects! They help you learn!

Great intro comp sci class. Would recommend to anyone trying to be comp sci major. Certainly not a difficult class if some work was put in.

Guy knows CS but he is so boring when he lectures so get ready to consult the textbook and the internet to learn some of the CS lessons he teaches. The grades are based mostly on coding projects which take time and effort but he is lenient if you can't turn it in on time. He may be old but he encourages everyone in passing CS.

In this class,if you do projects, you will learn a lot from those projects. Mr. Franssell is boring? Yes it is true, but materials he lectures on class are very informative and important. If you're serious on CS major, you should take his class. I never regret to be in his class (201-202). Study his review sheets before the tests, you will be okay

He did a great job of teaching the material, but also knew when to step back and let the students learn for themselves. He's very lenient on when you can turn your homework in, but you will get your grade marked down if it's late.

It's important really engage in the beginning of the course, as it builds upon itself throughout the semester. I had some programming experience coming into it, but my previous knowledge was unstructured. This class helped round out what I knew. The program assignments given were really helpful, and honestly fun. Would take again.

For those who are really interested in programming and want to start a career on it I definitely recommend to take CSC 200 with Professor Franssell. Since this class is the introduction to computer science is very important to build a good base of knowledge about coding. Some of the projects may be difficult, but you will be grateful at the end.

Professor Franssell is a nice person. someone stole my flash drive, I lost all my projects. However, he still gave me credit. In this class, you may have many projects to do, if you learned everything and read your textbook, they are easy for you. Professor Franssell won't be straight on your project and you will have a chance to make up your test

A very good professor who cares about his students but if you want to slack off, don't bother taking the class. A lot of the negative reviews on here seem like they're from people who didn't actually try to understand the material. The projects were hard, but now that I'm in 201 I'm excelling, because of what I learned in Franssell's 200 class.

The class is basically based on his slides and some pages of the textbooks, and the test is based on the review sheets that he hands out in class. The test is solely on what's on the review sheet, PERIOD! Don't need to do extra work to prevent surprises. There are no surprises. The projects are so easy. I would regret it if didnt take the class :)

Great class. 3 tests including final that you get a review sheet for each one to help you study. Projects might be long but you get enough time to finish them. You learn a lot from doing projects.

He's probably the best professor I met at Nova during two years. He knows the material very well. You'll absolutely learn something from him if you attend the class and take it seriously. He has projects to do but they are not that hard. There are three tests that are based on review sheets. Plus he's always there for you if you have any problems.

Great teacher. Even if you're not good at tests, if you do all the projects you'll be fine. His tests are mostly based on memorization so if you can shine there, you'll get the A.

Great professor. He clearly cares about his students and will take time to go over subjects again to ensure that they understand them.

Professor Franssell is a good teacher. This course not a free ride you really do have to work long hours to understand the material given to you. It is not something you learn your first try. First day of class 30 students by week 3 10 students were left. Need to be able to accept failure while programming and having to try it again over and over.

He explained well and had ample example code. Some say he doesn't really teach coding. I assume they mean teaching concepts and examples is not enough. But coding is hard. So to change this, he would have to work apart with every student, and go through every detail. The purpose of office hours. + had open classes where he would help with projects.

Hey everyone. I had this teacher for fall 2018. I see some people complain. The course is designed the way it should be. This class must prepare you for the real jobs out there and Daniel Franssell does this perfectly. The projects are hard but every single of them will make you progress and get closer to become a professional programmer.

His classes usually follow the routine of showing code examples, concepts, basic computer science terms such as data types, and some in-class time to work on your assignment. If you do not have a basic foundation with programming, you will likely find this class difficult and have to put a lot of time to study and practice.

Prof Franssell is a good professor overall. The only problem I had this semester was sometimes it was not entirely clear what it is we had to do when solving a programming project. The criteria was sometimes vague and it made it confusing what it is we were suppose to do. Otherwise Prof Franssell is a great professor.

He was a good professor. I came into his class not knowing anything about programming so I struggled and had to put extra time in his class. Therefore, I'd recommend him if you have prior coding experience else I'd recommend someone else. It's not hard though to learn coding from scratch regardless of whether you take him or some other teacher.

Test and quiz are exactly like the study guide .He will help you if you ask him for help. However , some of the projects can be hard and take a lot of times , so don't wait until the end of the semester. Also , i learned a lot from the projects tho .

It's easy to see that Prof. F. is very knowledgeable. Hw can be complicated but is fun. Don't wait until the last minute to do it. He uses lots of book examples in class, which is nice because you can refer back to them at home. He is willing to help after class and during office hours. Can be a little tough, but in a caring way. Amazing professor.

Professor Franssell is not the most engaging lecturer but is kind and willing to help you with the programming projects he assigns for homework. If you were late with a programming project, he would let you turn it in for the same credit later. He also let us retake some quizzes if we didn't do too well on them. Study for tests how he tells you to.

Professor Franssell is one of two exceptional professors I've had during my time here. He's available for any questions or help on projects. His lectures can be a bit boring, but if you pay attention and study you'll do well. The exams are based off of his study guides he gives out. A word of advice: start the projects early!

I took his summer class and I learned and understood a lot of the deeper theory about data structure. Projects can be a challenge, but it is very related to the class material and helped me a lot to have a better understanding. can say that he is the one of the best CS professors in my life.

I'll get straight to the point, If you do not have any prior coding experience AVOID this professor. The reason I'm giving him a score of 4 is because although he isn't a outstanding teacher he is the only one who's projects will challenge you, but more importantly really prepare you for a real University CS class compared to other CS .

Class assignments as a whole are very straight forward, although solutions not taught directly in the class are usually disapproved of. The two tests, (Midterm and Final) were near copies of the study guide he hands out a week before. Lectures are standard, just rather bland. !!Recommended outside help for anyone with NO prior CS/Coding experience.

Keep in mind that CSC200 is the intro course, and will determine who leaves and who stays in computer science. Franssell is not the most engaging when it comes to lectures, but project rubrics are straightforward and specific. The first few assignments come from the book but it's better to get another resource to learn from also. (Google)

He does a good job of explaining every subject of computer science that is needed to program with Java at an intro level. He is very chill and is very helpful. You will have to do assignments every week, but it is very helpful and required to do them. He does have quizzes a midterm and a final but he also assigns a textbook is also very helpful.

For my intro to computer science class he was very helpful and tries to help if you ask for it. There is an assignment due every week some of which are complicated, but if you pay attention and read the textbook they are not so bad. He grades leniently and cares about his students. I would recommend him for the intro to computer science class.

Be aware that his wording might be a but confusing at times. Aside from that, his course is up to quality and I have very few, if no legitimate complaints.

Those classes are supposed to be hard for students to prepare the base knowledge before transferring to a university, so prepare yourself! His lecture could be bored and his projects may be a little bit challenged, but Prof is always there to help you to get you through this class. If you work hard, you will deserve the grade you have.

I took all CSC classes with Prof. Franssell and his classes are perfect for who actually want to learn programming. His lecture focuses on what you need to know and the projects would be difficult at the first time but they will help you do coding. You would be prepared for any programming classes in 4 years university after his classes.

I really like his course. This is the first time I took a programming class and this professor made me love it. I will do computer major because of him. The projects are very difficult but you would become good at programming after you did it. If you want to learn coding, you need to take him. I'm gonna take him for csc 201 and csc 202.

Everyone, please take his class especially at the beginning CSC 200, and follow him until you graduate if you want to learn to code and become a professional programmer. I took CSC 200 and CSC 201 with professor Franssell and it is the best decision ever. His projects are challenging but in a good way. You definitely will learn a lot from him.

I really enjoy his projects, which are challenging to prepare you for higher classes and career. His lectures are well-organized, so it is easy to understand. The midterms and final are all about what you have learned in class. I would recommend enrolling his classes early since they fill up so fast.

Professor Franssell is a great choice for CSC 202. His assigned projects are interesting and challenging. His tests are easy if you study the test review sheets he hands out and review the course textbook. He's also very nice and will often stop his lectures to ask everyone if they are still with him.

I know he's old and lots of students don't respect him, but this man is very nice. His assignments and exam are hard for those who don't know about coding before like me. But, the instructions are clear and helpful. You can get an A if you pay attention and read textbook.

At NOVA, I believe he is the best CS professor to take. His lectures can be slow but his projects will really allow you to learn how to program. Pairing his lectures with reading the textbook will really help you progress to competence. He gives lots of help/tips for the projects and doesn't test it rigorously. I say this as a CS major at UVA now.

Only negative is that Mr. Franssell can be slow at times, but I quickly got used to it. I didn't have any programming experience but managed to learn a lot. Expect to learn independently and read the textbook. Don't expect for him or anybody else to hold your hand. You will have to spend time learning the material on your own time.

For all projects, you can turn it in late but it will be either 10 or 0. The project has to compile perfectly and no errors. He can be slow and boring a lot of time but very considerate and will take time to help you fix your program. He is nice and easy-going. As long as you finish all project, you will get a good grade. It is 50% of final grades.

Professor Dan will give you projects to do and you have chances to turn them in until the end of the semester. His class will make your search and learn through Google a lot. But that's how computer science goes I believe. You have to put a lot of effort into it but you gain your skill fast.

I had no CS background before. I took his CSC200 and CSC201, and still plan to take his CSC202. He is so caring, patient and nice. There're about 8-9 projects and 2 exams. His projects are so interesting, you will learn a lot by trying to do them. They're hard, but honestly, how do you expect to succeed in this career without challenging yourself?

It will take some outside effort like reading through the textbook. The assignments are relatively easy, and you are given lots of time in order to complete them. The professor will post lots of helpful review guides and practice test and quizzes that will very much prepare you for everything. The professor cares a lot about his students.