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Good teacher. Seems genuinely concerned about students. Lacks indepth subject knowledge.

Interesting classes (stories and discussions), but basically just covers PP Slides and tells you what to memorize for tests. Assigned book is worthless!

CD for class is VERY important to do the assignments, you just watch the tutorials and do the projects. they seem to take random points off for no reason so check up on what they take off for and tell them if you think they were wrong, theyll fix it. concepts tests hard but if you get As on the projects you can afford to get Cs on the tests.

Class is pointless, all he did was show powerpoints that he posts on blackboard anyways. Don't waste the money on the textbook; all you need is the CD, which can be found cheap online. Much easier on a PC than a Mac. Watch out for the Access project. And make sure you study for Test 1 especially. Overall, easy class with a boring but nice teacher.

He is a great teacher. Although he reads some of the powerpoints he explains things in detail. Sometimes he will give the multiple choice questions and answers directly from the test. Easy tests and assignments. Definitely an easy A. Highly Recommended.

Definitely an easy A class but he allows no motivation to go to class. Notes and assignments are all online. The book won't do you much good but the tutorial video is a lifesaver when it comes to the homework. No-brainer class.

Pretty good professor. Attending class wasn't mandatory, so I didn't go too often, which is fine if you understand Microsoft programs. When I was there, he explained everything in great detail & answered questions at the end of class. The projects were easy, exams not so much, but overall most everyone got an A in the class.

Took it online. Anyway, don't buy the book, BUY THE CD and make it your best friend. It will show you everything you need to know. Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Assignments. Follow the instructions on BB word for word and you'll get 100 on each assignment. For the concept exams, study the study guides and powerpoints for the chapters. Easy A.

Took the class online but it is still very easy. The CD explains everything you need to do. As long as you follow the instructions you will get an A on all the assignments. The exams are not so hard as long as you study the study guide. Don't bother reading the book, just look at the definitions at the end.

didnt buy anything and still got an easy A. as long as youre somewhat familiar with computers you will get an easy A. not to mention he does all the assignments in class for you.

VERY,VERY,VERY easy professor! He acknowledges that most of the students taking the class are doing it because they have to, so he makes it very easy to get an A. He does all the assignments in class. The tests are kinda difficult, but if you do good on the assignments, which there should be no reason you don't do well, you will be fine! TAKE TAKE!

If you're taking the required computer fluency course, it doesn't matter who you take. Don't buy the book, don't go to class. Just review the powerpoints before the exams and do the projects. It's better if you don't procrastinate on the projects, you can do them all the first week i you want.

Class was VERY easy, however even when there were some questions he always made sure to answer them as best as possible. A very nice guy too, if that counts for anything.

Dr. Gaitros is a great teacher. Intro to programming was my first programming course and made what I thought would be a hard class very easy. He helps out with the assignments in class, so make sure you go (at least) on weeks when they are due. Pay attention and its an easy A

He is awesome. Go to class the week the project is due and you will get an A. Easiest A at FSU.

Awesome instructor. If you will be taking ANY programming class, take his class no doubt. He makes every effort to help and make sure you actually understand the subject matter. He coded for living so he will give you real life examples and how what you are learning is applicable in real life !

He is a super helpful instructor. Take COP 3014, COP3330 and Data Structures with Dr G and you will not regret. You actually learn coding in his class. He has good sense of humor in class. It was a hard class but he was very helpful. Just attend his class and make a little effort. You will actually develop good coding skills.

He actually teaches instead of acting in class. His examples are very much from the real stuff you will encounter when you get out of school. You just need to dedicate some time for this class as CS at FSU wants you to code a lot and don't give you any grade for it. Homeworks take ton of time and not worth anything. Not Dr G's fault. Great class !

Best teacher I've had at FSU. You can tell this guy has years of professional experience as he knows his stuff backwards and forwards. Plus, he's very entertaining and easy to talk to. I'm going into my third year and I've already had him 3 times. Can't wait to take another class with this guy.

Dr G is best programming teacher at FSU. I don't care how much others know or how good they are with such and such applications. That don't help students unless you know how to teach. I learned more with Gaitros then any other instructor.He is really cool and you will be very happy to take ANY of his classes. Dodge all others and take his classes!

He is an awesome instructor ! Take any of his classes and you will not regret. Super helpful in and out of class. Very knowledgable and teaches really good. Grading percentages are painful because of computer science department but Dr G makes it happen for students. Great guy !!!

best professor ever. took him for cop3014 and cop3330 I got an A in both classes. assignments takes forever to finish and only worth 30% but thats not his fault I wish he can teach every single cs class at FSU. take him and u will never regret it.

Take any of his classes without a doubt. He is not in "failing" or 'ruining your academic carrier" business like some(!) other instructors in CS Department. Make sure you attend his classes and pay attention to what he says and I can promise you that he knows it all 10 times better than any other instructor you will ever meet. Great Teacher.

Take him for any computer science class and you will nto regret. He is very helpful and makes sure everyone understands the subject matter. Everything becomes easier if you attend. He does nto take a roll and classes are not mandatory but it helps anyone who attends regular basis. You will make a good grade if you just pay attention a little.

great professor. extremely entertaining and GETS THE JOB DONE

Gaitros is a swell guy.... Honest to God he does all he can to help you pass! I greatly enjoyed his course and I wish it didn't have to end so soon.

very professional academia focused type. Seems like the kind of guy that has already made it himself, and wants to give back to the Comp Sci world by preparing his students for their road ahead

Amazing professor for computer science classes... dont listen to the people commenting about comp fluency, of course that class is a joke. For real comp sci classes he is amazing take him for anything you possibly can

Dr. Gaitros is a wonderful professor. He does a wonderful job explaining the projects with clarity. His tests are straight forward and deals with what you've learned in the classroom. Plus, he keeps class interesting as he is a comedian.

Very easy class. The tests are questions straight from the quizzes, so if you take the quizzes type up the questions so you can study later because you can't go back once you submit them. Assignments are easy and he posts videos to help you along with step by step directions. He's also very helpful if you need it.

He was so nice and helpful, answered all questions immediately through the Facebook group. Actually posted videos of himself doing the work on both kinds of computers. Quizes are so easy and the tests are the exact questions from the quiz so just copy and paste them to a document to save them

He is so helpful and nice! Super easy course. The exam questions are the exact same questions from the online quizzes.

Dr. G's a good teacher, but makes the class boring with meaningless lectures. Don't buy the book b/c we didn't use it once (I rented it and wasted $ I could've saved for other stuff). The class is SO easy - everything's online, optional attendance. He posts videos on how to do the HW assgts. and test questions come from the online quizzes. Easy A!

SUCH AN EASY A. Do the assignments and if you are confused he posts step by step videos on blackboard. Easiest class I taken so far

Easy peasy. He literally does the assignments in class AND if you never show up to class he posts videos showing you step by step how to do them. You are given every exam question and answer before taking it. Word for word. I know zero about computers yet I am getting a 99. Easy (x100) class and helpful guy.

Easy peasy. He literally does the assignments in class AND if you never show up to class he posts videos showing you step by step how to do them. You are given every exam question and answer before taking it. Word for word. I know zero about computers yet I am getting a 99. Easy class and helpful guy.

Pretty easy class. My only complaint was if you messed up on one of the steps on the activities you could get a C on the activities. I don't think the class itself is hard. The test is made up of quiz questions so just memorize those and you're fine.

The easiest class you will ever take. His grading criteria and assignments are pretty clear. The exam is taken directly from the chapter quizzes. It's hard not to get an A in this class. Just follow the instructions one-by-one and if you have any questions he's always willing to answer them.

I only showed up to class twice and got an A. This is one of the easiest classes. There's two exams, no final, 6 assignments and 12 quizzes. All the quizzes are due at the end of the semester. Some of the assignments are a little challenging, but if you watch his videos and read the walkthroughs, you'll get an A. You'll definitely need the textbook

If you get less than an A in this class you should drop out. The test questions are quiz questions. The quiz is open book so use your power point slides. Don't bother buying the book. He makes it clear that this class is an easy A. Take it. Didn't show up after the first class and got an 100% in the class.

You don't go to class. He posts the powerpoints online and you take online quizzes that aren't timed so you can use your book. There are a few basic powerpoint or excel assignments throughout the year, but they're so easy!

This is probably the easiest class I've taken at FSU. Went to one class - the first one - and easily scored an A in this class. He's really clear on how to do the assignments, posting up videos that are super-helpful, and all of the test questions can be found through his "graded study guides." Super easy class.

Convinced this is the easiest class you can take at FSU, went to class the first day and didn't show up a day after. All the assignments are online coupled with an instruction sheet and tutorial videos that hold your hand to get a 100. Exams are pooled using quiz questions and you can take the quizzes three times for the highest grade. EASY.

Easiest waste of time class I have ever taken in my life. You have to try not to get an A. Exams are made up of online quiz questions and assignments are shown step by step in tutorial videos. A TA teaches lectures but honestly you don't need to go.

Gaitros is a pretty good guy. He knows what he is talking about and doesn't get butt-hurt over people not attending lectures. All of his notes are online and his tests are pretty straightforward.

This class is easy. The only reason I didn't get an A is because I turned in papers late. Don't buy the textbook because you will never need it.

don't buy the textbook. do the assignments on time. never went to class because you don't need to. easy A

Easy A! I only went to the first 2 classes and got an A. You have 6 assignments that have videos showing you exactly how to do it, online quizzes (3 attempts, shows you the wrong answers), & 2 tests. The tests are made out of the quizzes so make a quizlet and memorize those! 98 on first test, 94 on second. Textbook is highly unnecessary. Great guy!

This is literally the easiest class at FSU. You don't have to show up for class and the assignments are easy and can be done just by watching the videos and mimicking them step for step. 2 tests, got a 98 on both of them. Take this for a GPA booster. DON'T WASTE MONEY ON THE BOOK! You will never need it!

Class is impossible not to pass. He gives all of the instructions for the assignments in videos so you can follow along and ace the class.

TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE! Easiest A I have ever gotten and it really helped my GPA. Dr. Gaitros posts videos on Blackboard with step-by-steps on how to do assignments so it's pretty much impossible to not get an A. There are 2 tests and there are some quizzes that you have to do on your own time. Other than that it's an easy A.

Dr. Gaitros was my last professor at fsu. Literally the most informational, easy class you could take. His TA's were always answering back within an hour, and he did a great job teaching the course online! Just keep up with the work, watch his videos, and guarenteed an A. Don't buy book, just do graded study guides.. They are the test.

Best decision ive ever made, especially my very first class as an incoming freshman! Such a cute old man, love him! TAKE HIM

If you are capable of following basic step by step instructions while watching a detailed video of the assignment and you have fairly good memorization skills then this class should be an easy A! TAKE IT! Seriously the easiest class at FSU.

Very good class, one essay and some weekly assignments. People say not to get the book but I found that the book was very helpful and especially for the essay, which it guided me through. Makes things much easier.

EASIEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. don't bother going to class except for the midterm,final and last day of class. he records himself doing the assignments that are due weekly. all the answers to his class are online. i ended with a 100 in his class.

Awesome professor. Class was basically difficult to fail, but he made the lectures interesting.

Literally the easiest course I have ever taken in my life. Kindergarten included.

This can be a hard and challenging class, but Dr. Gaitros KNOWS his stuff and he is very good at teaching. DO NOT skip class or you will fail! He can be intimidating to approach, but he means well. The homework is challenging, but essential and relevant to do well on exams. Ask for help during recitations/TA office hours for help! I got an A!

I really really liked this class. He gave clear expectations for grades and subject matter, assigned relevant homework, and worked to help you understand in class. If you aren't getting it, go to class. He's pretty entertaining, ask him about chickens. Seems like a good guy and is experienced in the field. Textbook helps but isn't mandatory.

Professor Gaitros' class is an easy to pass class but you probably won't learn very much while you're there. He's funny and he seems to know what he's talking about, but he just doesn't tend to convey it very well.

Anyone who does not think Dr. Gaitros is an excellent professor likely did not work hard in his classes. Go to class, do the homework and you will learn. Without a doubt one of the best professors in the department, this is my third class with him and would take again.

Good professor, you can learn and get a good grade.

This class has a TON of busy work but it is super easy. The exams are the exact questions, word for word, from the quizzes. The quizzes have an unlimited amount of attempts. Only annoying thing for me is that the textbook is mandatory because it's online and the hw and quizzes are through the textbook. I know it's not a huge deal but almost $200.

The only reason people hate on him is because there is a lot of homework but you do it at your on pace and he will even do the assignment in class sometimes. One of the easiest classes Ive ever taken

Dr. Gaitros is a really good teacher. Sure, the class is lecture heavy, but what else would it be since it is all about computers? There is a lot of homework and it can be heavily piled up and due on one day if you do not take the time to complete before. Assignments are easy, just do them! Does not accept late work. Attendance is not mandatory!

Dr Gaitros is one of the best professors for CS at FSU. This class is fairly challenging, but if you do the work and show up for class you shouldn't have any trouble. I regret not taking more classes with him.

Dr. Gaitros is my favorite professor I've taken so far at FSU. I was really nervous about taking Computer Org 1, since I really struggled with COP3330 (Object Oriented Programming. This class was really easy, and actually very interesting. Definitly my favorite class I've taken. Plenty of examples in class to prepare for the exam. Don't skp class!!

Went to lecture the first week, then hardly ever after that. He will help you with any assignments after class or at office hours. Really easy to get along with, and easy to make an A if you put in the time.

An instructor that figured out distance learning. His course is fine-tuned for online learning and has a concise 5-10 min video lecture on every concept he tests you on without the added fluff. Book is not needed. He will teach you everything you need to know. Comp Org is not an easy course, but he makes it tolerable and even enjoyable at times.

Dr Gaitros is one of my favorite professors I had in my time at fsu. A great guy and great at teaching material. If you go to class, have a good attitude and study you will really enjoy this professor!

His class isn't well organized but he is very accessible, has a lot of resources and answers every question. Gaitross is an expert and he knows the field from previous jobs. He explains the concepts multiple times and in multiple ways. You will definitely have to study to pass his class but it is definitely doable @avg level You will learn a lot.

A very good professor in my eyes. He is very experienced with his work and in teaching as a whole. His class in Object-Oriented Programming was well thought out, the assignments were fair and taught us students the material. His videos on Canvas and on his YouTube channel were a big help, one of the best lectures out there. I enjoyed the class.

His online course material is scattered. However, he is extremely personable and helpful. Show him that you care. Go to his office hours prepared with questions and you'll do fine. You'll be writing a lot of code from scratch so it'll be time consuming and buggy. Gaitros understands that and wants to help you succeed, in class & life.

He is very passionate about computer science! He was upfront about the workload required at the beginning of the class and set clear expectations. While the course is rather difficult if you show interest and ask questions, he will be more than happy to give extensive help to anyone who asks. Amazing teacher!

David Gaitros was a pretty understanding instructor. Many assignments and tests contained typos and errors, but he was willing to make changes and return points if these things were pointed out to him. The weekly coding challenges got progressively more difficult but weren't too challenging. He gave extra credit at the end of the semester.

He is very responsive to emails, exams were really easy in my opinion just watch his videos (not just the ones he posts on canvas, but go on his youtube channel). Assignment descriptions are really vague so depending on your TA it's quite easy to lose points. overall not bad, give yourself plenty of time to work on assignments though

Dr. Gaitros is the best. I took this class online with ZERO prior programming experience, but it worked out for me because his lecture videos are detailed and build C++ concepts from the bottom up, but are also concise and clear enough to not waste any time. I am now in CDA 3100 with another prof but I'm using his YouTube videos to teach myself.

Gaitros' class can be a mixed bag - lectures aren't always the most helpful, but he's responsive to emails and the assignments/exams are doable. Unstuck AI and YouTube videos were key for me. Overall, a solid class if you put in the work.