One of the best professors out there. Really knows his material.

C++ guru for people who have only a cursory understanding of the language

Your lucky to have him as a teacher. show respect

Sexy!

His classes are difficult, but really makes you think. He's one of the only teachers at Fanshawe that really tought me anything meaningful. As for what he does in his spare time I can care less, as a teacher he is a good teacher.

Very easy to understand, ethical and highly approachable.

Always teaches lots of fun and interesting things. Always likes to challenge you to think for yourself, rather then rely on someone else to solve the problems. Very fun classes, also INFO365, INFO370, INFO460, INFO465, INFO260. I think that's all :)

Some people either really like or really dislike Garth.. He's teaching methods are great if you take computer science seriously (otherwise why are you in the program people?) Garth rocks, hands down, -"Gats pain"

what the hell is wrong with you guys? this guy a C++ GURU if there ever was one. focuses a little too much on API vs pure C++ but that is the nature of DX.

He may seem arrogant and I may not like his attitued. However, he is VERY capable of teaching his subjects and I highly respect what he knows. You can learn a lot from this man. I learn more from him than from teachers that I like.

Tends to over complicate things. Is very good at getting his student into a programming mentality. He is a teacher that has an Ego however but he doesn't over do it. As for a C++ guru...maybe to a student he is but to a graduate with a few years under their belt he is only an equal.

Extremely difficult exams; good note-taking skills a must. Very knowledgeable about subject area, and the video game industry in general. Although "Garth Vader"'s courses are acedemically challenging to the extreme, you stand to learn a lot from him.

Took his class in 1992! Just found this rate board, but I remember Garth.

GS: "We noticed that in the classes where I give out a lot of code on the website, the students don't do as well." Me: "So, it's like depriving a planet of sunlight, except at the very top, so that it has to grow or die?" GS: "Exactly." Very tough prof, pay attention, ask every question, and you'll learn a lot more than you expected.

Santor roxorz your soxorz in your boxorz.

Never miss a class, never stop paying attention, ask every question you think of, and you will learn more from this guy than any other prof. Don't pay attention, and you're a goner. And that's exactly how he wants it.

Garth is brilliant. He may not be the best teacher for novices but when you get into the 5th and 6th Semester of CPA you will be glad this man teaches you. Once you gain some understanding of programming you will learn more from this man than anyone else.

Garth isn't afraid to challenge his students. Just attempting to rise to his expectations is a learning experience. He will make you fall in or out of love with programming. One of the most informed and well-rounded profs at Fanshawe.

Best professor ever. This guy ranks up to Bjarne in knowledge.

One of the greatest teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. One of the most well-rounded, logical, eloquent people I have ever known. Without fail, the people who dislike Garth are not very good programmers, and usually drop out or end up in some lesser position. I don't know how much this man makes, but it's not enough.

If you aren't interested in paying attention and doing the work - don't even bother coming to class. He's full of information (not always on topic) and unless you can ask great questions, chances are you won't get an answer. Definitly not a prof for the casual student (or even for some serious ones).

I had Garth as an instructor in 95/96 - I graduated & ended up working at Microsoft for 8 years as developer on Visual C++ compiler. Is he hard - yes. Is he unfair - no. He prepared me for a challenging career which led to becoming Sr Tech Program Mgr with a growing US telecom. I'm thankful for Garth teaching the way he did - nothing is given free.

Anyone who complains about lack of reference material should get the books he recommends or use the MSDN Library. He's hard but fair. You need to try, he will not hold your hand. Yes, he will kick you out if you're off task. Good. Be a good student, and he's a good professor. He doesn't spoon feed code, he teaches us to become programmers.

So ive had this teacher for several classes, and there doesn't seem to be much middle ground. His code could use some commenting, but if you need help he's easily available all you have to do is ask him for help. He's great one on one. Just go to class, ask questions, take notes and you'll be fine

What people don't understand is he is teaching you skills. He teaches you to use MSDN, he teaches you to teach yourself. All you complainers, this is IT. You will be teaching yourself the rest of your lives! Suck it up. Those that hate him tend to suck at programming. He always recommends good books. Best Prof Fanshawe Has.Screw FanLive.Go To Class

Awesome professor IF you attend all classes and manage to take your own notes. Knows his field better than any other teacher at Fanshawe, and is readily available to help students between classes and on break. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, he is the best C++ teacher you could ask for.

The single best professor I have ever had for a programming course. If you're willing to put in the hard work required, he can help you produce incredible code. Whiners and slackers should stay away!

This man will prepare you for your future IT Career. Show up, pay attention, and take notes. Class movement is swift, and content is crystal clear. If you need extra help, GO SEE HIM. He doesn't bite. Also, he likes to talk about what's going on in the industry at the start of class, it really gets people excited :)

Excellent teacher. Knows his stuff, always willing to help if you ask. Moves quickly, but will reiterate if needed. Cares about his student, but some people don't get his dry sense of humour.

Garth teaches CPA classes for a reason. He wants to give graduates the opportunity to develop as programmers. On numerous occasions he has stood up to try and safeguard the opportunities we have to be top tier programming graduates. It's partly because of him that fanshawe can lay claim to having such desirable graduates.

Good Teacher, Though the whole class was geniuses already, can be punny.

This man is a genius. We used to stay after class for hours just to hear him talk. Greatest prof. I've ever had. Not too many out there like him. Can seem like a huge jerk if you don't care about paying attention or doing any work. He won't babysit you and beg you to attend classes. If you don't do your grades he'll let you fail.

Garth is a very intelligent professor, who has the great ability to debug code without even seeing it. He finds bugs that I didn't know existed. Because of this, I found that I would test my code very rigorously.

Great professor. You will NOT do well in his class if you aren't serious about programming. Show up to class, don't be afraid to ask questions, and do your best. Garth respects effort as much as talent.

Hard Subject very well tought

Garth is the most knowledgeable professor in Fanshawe CPA. If you're serious about development he will make you better, if you're not you'll struggle in his courses. Word to the wise: his classes aren't recorded and there are few notes. If you want to do well listen like a hawk, and meticulously record every detail: verbal and code.

His course is one of the toughest I have had so far. He is a genius, but you need to be a self learner, come to the class and help sessions(don't email), work hard and you may not fail. He is very knowledgeable and understands your question and is helpful when you ask questions. People see his course as a filter. Just an advise: study in groups.

Garth is one of the best teachers I have since I started first semester. He teaches more in-depth in C++ and C than other professors who also teach the class

As long as you pay attention and stay on top of projects you will be fine. Don't procrastinate projects!!!!

Very knowledgeable, very polarizing. Fast, but holds weekly tutorials. Teaches things that aren't easily found online, and to think about what your code is doing underneath the hood. Pay close attention to what he says. Sometimes mentions concepts that he hasn't taught. If he does, look it up. Talk to him. He's quite nice and a valuable resource.

I'm out working now as a developer, I had Garth for courses all through my tenure at Fanshawe. If you show up to his classes, and pay attention you will do well. He will teach you how to be an effective programmer in the industry, even if you're not coding in C++ when you're done, the things you learn from his classes will stick with you.

At first I wasn't sure I liked Garth's teaching style. He leaves a lot of his exams up in the air, so you really have to study if you want the best grades. His projects were good and fun, but a lot of work at times. He does prepare you for the real world better than any other instructor, and all of the instructors for CPA2 were fantastic.

All around great teacher. Hear students complain, those are often the students that don't listen, and goof around all class, then do poorly on tests/projects.

I've been working as a developer for years, but Garth was always my favorite teacher and I learned my most valuable skills from him. Learning C++ is a small part of what he's teaching you, once you start working you'll understand he's teaching you how to teach yourself. Without that, you won't go far in software.

Ya he likes to talk about himself but he's the best prof to learn from CPA program. He makes you think and he can answer almost all questions you might have. His design pattern classes were probably the best courses I've taken from CPA

Difficult but incredibly fair, clear requirements on coursework and has a great dry humor.

Garth is very motivating. You can tell he is excited about the industry and cares about producing great programmers. He is also extremely patient and professional, and will answer your questions until the cows come home. He does take a bit of a "tough love" approach, but if you put in the effort, it will pay off.

I graduated Fanshawe in 2018. I am now working for a global communications company as a software developer. I don't write any C++, but whenever I find myself reaching for a skill or perspective from my schooling, it's almost always something I learned from Garth. He's not just the C++ prof. He's the industry prof. I'd pay for more news and views.

Great professor, he's like a living encyclopedia.

I've had Garth every semester since I started the CPA program. At first I didn't like him so much as he is very particular and technical, but I appreciate that he knows his stuff and really cares about students' success. While his projects are difficult, I appreciate that his expectations are clear, which is more than can be said about most profs.

Love him. His brain is pretty incredible and you can tell he genuinely loves teaching. His courses are definitely a lot tougher in the earlier terms but you learn a lot of important concepts that will stick with you. INFO5104 was by far his best course, it was much more focused. Very thankful to have had him throughout the years.

Occasionally he goes on tangents, you can chose to see how relevant it is, or you can complain about it. By the time you understand why you learned something, it may be too late! Just pay attention and read ahead (projects) and you'll begin to see how to use what he teaches. Specifically this course, object modeling is the focus.

There are a lot of lectures, and they move quickly. They're also not recorded, so it's fairly important for you to actually show up and try to follow along if you want to understand what's going on. He also offers weekly help sessions where he takes questions and offers detailed responses.

Honestly enough has been said about how intelligent Garth is or the information packed but often all over the place lectures, but not enough has been said about how how kind and accommodating this man is if you need help. More than just a good professor, he is a very obviously a good person and I am a better programmer for having had him.

Many people have the wrong idea about Garth Santor. Yes, his classes are difficult, but they're incredibly informative, and he's clearly an experienced educator. You won't succeed in his class if you're not willing to put in the work. If you actually apply yourself, Garth is an excellent professor.

If I hadn't taken his classes, I wouldn't be the coder I am today. People cut corners; they don't understand exactly what's going on under the hood. They just copy other people's code. He says “don't re-invent the wheel”, but he taught me how to think creatively and find more than one way to solve a problem. Once you get it, it's invaluable.