Friendly professor, however, don't take this class if you have little to no knowledge of C/C++ like me. Assigned programs that took days to complete. His midterm had vague and obscure questions, and was not open book/notes even though the syllabus stated so. Also, there was no assigned book.

Great professor. Is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable. Exams and projects are pretty easy assuming you attend and pay attention in class.

Great professor. Always friendly and willing to answer questions. Exams and projects are pretty easy (though easy, the projects may take a while to complete, especially if you are new to C/C++ as I was) assuming you attend and pay attention in class.

Very knowledgeable instructor. His accent makes it difficult to understand him sometimes. Shows a genuine passion for the class. His tests are difficult, but always covered material he has covered in class or in the reading. Never pretended to have all the answers, but was always willing to offer what he did know.

He's very nice and you will learn the course material well. But be warned, as his tests can be very hard. What he goes over in the review is hardly ever on the actual test.

Explains material very well with lots of example. Gives candy if you participate. Tests are long and require you to know the material well. You are given PowerPoint slides, so you don't need the textbook.

Teaches content,not detailed anal.I took him for non-majors.When I had to take programming for majors,I wanted him again.When I told him,he offered to write a recommendation(which shows your competent and don't have to take the class)if my grade was high enough.He is approachable and available after class for questions. Responds to email that day.

Veerasam tries very hard to teach you C/C++. He listens to his students. He is very lenient, but he expects you to learn. Finish the assignments in a timely manner. If you try and study in this class, you will do fine.

I got a good grade merely because I spent weeks trying to get the assignments to work. He's always willing to help, but I wouldn't recommend his class for anyone who isn't a CS major.

Difficult class for beginners who have no prior programming experience, like me. 5 assignments which can take forever to write if you have little experience with coding (one of assignments required building a Connect 4 game). Tests are difficult (3). Very nice guy and is there during office hours.

Two in one class that is you are learning UNIX and C++ at the same time so expect a lot of work. Weekly discussions and activity are easy points. 2 projects are hard, 3 of them are okay. Tests has bonuses which makes up for the no curving policy.Professor also helpful in office hours. All internship getter material so PAY attention!

He always, always, always responds to emails immediately, and will answer any questions you have about teh assignment. He's a good teacher in that he knows what he's doing, and his class is something you can participate in because you work through lessons as a class with him. The tests, though? They aren't over the material in class.

A great teacher! I had never taken CS before, but his CS 1336 class prepared me really well. He goes through examples somewhat fast, but if you ask a question he will make sure you understand it completely before moving on. His 1st exam might be a bit confusing because of the format, but it is not very difficult! Would take him again!

Is always willing to help and really easy to talk to. I took him my first semester and he made me understand coding! I really enjoy how we program in class to learn, that way we know how to do it when we have homework. Also enjoy that his tests are actual coding like the homework. I prefer doing code then answering questions about it.

He's a great professor, I took him for my intro class as I didn't know C++ but knew had to code because of my experience with Java. His style of teaching is unique but that doesn't mean that it's bad but you need to be on top of the material if you're not familiar with coding. Overall it may be a painful experience but will definitely prepare you.

His lectures are sort of unorganized, but Veerasamy largely makes up for it with his in-class programs. If you code alongside him (which he makes easy to do by going slow and uploading his source files), and actually bother to ask questions, you'll be fine. The tests are on paper, and his grading policy is lenient. He's nice and rather father-like

I thought he was really nice and really tried to help people understand how to program. The material in class wasn't too difficult and he explains what he's doing, because he programs alongside you. I think rate my prof is wrong. His class is not nearly as difficult the reviews might make you think. I learned the syntax/basics of c++ fairly well.

I would seriously suggest him for people who are new to coding. easily accessible outside of class and truly cares about his students. I would suggest going to class everyday, he gives a practices problem at beginning and then teaches a new topic, so going to class and understanding the concept is enough to get 'A'. gave extra time to complete work

Dr. Jey is a good professor and will help you if you have any problems with assignments. The test is easy if you have attended the classes. The only issue is he goes by really fast with the concepts so you might have to do some self-learning to get back on track.

go to class has daily activity for grade and he has password to access them. a lot of practice in class, pay attention no need to read TB. exams(2) 40%, activity & HW 60%. He cares about students and is accessible outside of class. If you actually want kind of real world programs and work, then take someone else.

C++ is a new language for me, so I didn't know what to expect. The only reason I gave him a 4 and not a 5 is because CS1336 is an entry level class, but it is very helpful in succeeding in the class if you know the most basic and fundamental programming principles (variables, booleans, operators and how to use them). Overall though would take again

Very good introductory class. Having no experience in JavaScript, his class made it easy to understand the very, very basics. He uses Khan Academy, so if you are familiar with programming in that, this class will be an easy A.

Dr. Jey 's lectures seem a little fast at first, but they are pretty good after the first few. He is an easy grader and is very willing to help (he often stays long after class to help students with any problems and explains any questions). He is also pretty accessible outside of class. He is also very funny, easygoing, and caring. Great professor!

Took him for CS 1336 & 1337 - wish I could take all of my classes with him. Very kind, will answer any questions. Lots of assignments during class, HW was a reasonable workload and not picky at all about formatting etc. SUPER generous grading on exams. Make sure to ask questions if you have them

Jey is hands down one of my favorite professors. I've had him for 1337 as well. I admit he is a little fast at times with lectures, but he's ALWAYS accessible outside of class. It's insane to me how much he cares. He does give homework every week and has a final and a midterm. Standard stuff. He's also organized and frequently recommends programs.

Had him for CS 1336/1337. Not too difficult but if you are not paying attention and not practicing coding you wont be able to pass.

You can be late on assignements, and he will be very helpful whenever needed. There are about 2-3 weekly assignments, but most of them are pretty much a completion grade. Assignments get harder over time, but he is generous with grading them. He would be a 5/5 only if he didn't give out 3 homeworks a week

If you have no experience coding, taking Dr. Jey's 1337 will be quite tough for you; his lectures are fast but he frequently stops to ask if anyone has questions. He's a super nice, caring, and extremely funny guy. Usually 2 assignments per week, and their difficulty increases dramatically. Also lets you rework the first exam for half credit back.

Veerasamy is an underrated gem. His online lectures have actual value and he doesn't rely on slides to lecture. Projects can be on the difficult side later on but he makes sure students understand it and is willing to extend deadlines. He doesn't review much for exams, but overall he is a caring and flexible professor.

Veerasamy is a great professor. Makes sure you understand the concepts. He keeps students a little busy but doesn't stress them. He helps a lot outside of class. Willing to sacrifice his time to help with assignments.

Dr. Jey is a great choice for 3377 Unix course. While his lectures might be hard to follow at times, he truly cares for his students and it shows in the course. Weekly assignments and bi-weekly activities, with two exams. He is always accessible outside of class and is always engaged.

Professor Veeraswamy is a great professor and he's one of the most helpful that I've had. He has clear instructions and his assignments are fairly easy to complete if you attend the lectures. Additionally, he has many grade opportunities so your grade will not drop if you do bad on one assignment. He also extends deadlines if needed.

There is 2 activities a week and an assignment due each week. Even though it seems overwhelming it's really doable. The last 3 assignment where the challenging ones. Overall the professor does his best to teach all the key points and helps with the assignments. He really does care, so just pay attention and keep up and you will do fine.

Surprised to see this rating is so low. He covers the material well, and gives you the solution for all but a handful of assignments. The online course was awesome as there was no requirements to attend the lectures. Even if you get stumped, submit what you have done and you will likely give full credit. Dr. Jey ROCKS!

Professor Veerasamy is an extremely understanding Professor that cares about his students. He'd extend due dates and would accept late work if the assignment was difficult or if you had a good reason to turn in an assignment late. He would also have extremely beneficial office hours to help with his activities and assignments.

Totally an underrated gem. Was scared to take his class due to many negative reviews in the past but his class was a lot better than expected. He gives a lot of help for the weekly coding projects and is accessible out of class. Only con is that a few lecture concepts were not well explained very well.

Focuses a lot on learning several smaller lessons that come together to help you do the lab every week. Forgiving and understanding. A bit tough to contact outside of class, but other than that he's doing a fine job.

Veerasam takes his time trying to explain concepts in lecture and has many guided examples. He also is very available outside of class to help with homework (which tend to be pretty hard) and will sit there and help you debug. His class is no joke, but if you can stick to coming to class and doing the homework, you should be fine.

Really intense professor, his class has a really heavy workload. Make sure you show up to class every day or have someone that can send you the daily assignments. If you're passionate and trying to take advantage of every available opportunity at UTD take him, if you want a course with average pacing find someone else. Also hope you know C already.

An easy A if you put in some efforts. Coding assignments are the only thing that take your time and they are hard to extremely hard at the end (IPC topics), but is rewarding. He talks about them in lectures and gives code templates, ideas so it's not that bad. Will drop 2 activities lowest scores as well as 1 assignment lowest score.

Participation focused lectures where he shows practical examples of C and Bash on Unix OS. 30% of your grade is in class activities (more or less participation). 40% is weekly homework assignments (100ish sloc each). 30% is two exams, 15% each. Gives help on homework assignments right after each lecture. Exams are multiple choice with bonus points.

He is among the best professors i have ever had. He is very passionate about what he is teaching and i learnt a lot from his class. He helps a lot outside class. I message him sometimes at midnight and sometimes he responds immediately. The class is very fast paced so be ready for that. I went into this class not liking C and i came out liking it.

Dr. Jey is passionate about what he teaches PROS Classes consist of the students coding along and solving problems with him- all of it prepares you for homework. Very easy-going and carefree, and WANTS you to learn. Grades generously and gives extra credit. CONS Fast paced, and he expects you to keep up. Pretty much ONLY much teaches by example.

Best prof for Unix; Helps with assignments outside of class, awesome lectures were he brings practical approach and examples, coding with him helps you learn better than just staring at theory on the slides; got better using command line because of him, he is the GOAT! Exams are easy if you study his lecture slides and examples he provides in class

Teaches well, but his assignments are killer. They're fine at first but near the end they become not doable, unless you ask him questions about every single bit. Still a good experience, but very very hard to get a good grade. Opposite of an easy A.

PROS: Caring professor, When I took him activities were 30% (show up to class and complete a task), answers questions kindly, funny and engaging. CONS: Weekly assignments start getting very hard at the end and material in tests not covered in class. I recommend paying as much attention as you can and asking questions whenever you are lost.

Professor has a lot of weekly activities, which get much harder halfway through the year. He is very accessible outside of class, and is very helpful. You have to make sure to attend class every day because there are almost daily activities. There is a lot of work to do for this class.

Professor Veerasamy understands just about everything you need to know about the material. He is willing to challenge you by giving you a weekend with little help on assignments, but lots of it when you get to his class on the week of the due date. Exams need a little more study guides. Otherwise, do the assignments and you are guaranteed to pass.

Goes pretty fast during lectures but not bad. Tests are hard but grade mostly relies on assignments, which are very difficult and long but class examples usually set you up pretty well (TA and YT save lives). Friendly guy also is a great professor if you're looking to do any side projects or something, as he is involved in cs school activities.

Really nice professor. CS 3354 was really enjoyable with him, and he brought in plenty of guest lecturers to make the class interesting and applicable to the industry.

Overall Dr. Jey is an amazing professor, but I did not like his lectures helpful due to him mostly using examples which he briefly explains and then moves on to the next concept. Grading was 30% class activity, 40% homework, and 30% on two exams. Prepare to spend nights on homework and always start the homework earlier than you think you need to.

the GOAT fr. as long as you don't wait until the day of to do assignments, you will be fine. he is super accessible and if you ask questions it will make sense. he walks you through the daily activities so as long as you pay attention you will learn. also he posts his code after class. probably the best prof i could ask for. highly recommend.

His lectures are more interactive than the average professor. In-class activities (basically attendance) are 30%. Assignments (40%) get extremely hard after midterms, but he gives hints. The two exams (15% each) have very specific questions, but there are extra credit questions that make a good grade possible. Pay attention in class to succeed.

one thing i dont like is that he doesnt introduce concepts well. just jumps into examples without explaining the fundamentals, so its hard to keep up. teach yourself the basics outside class and come to class prepared to learn details from the examples. dont fall behind. start hw early. hes funny and gives food sometimes !! his TAs are god sent

Veerasamy likes to avoid too much theory and jumps into examples directly, explaining as he goes. The class is assignment heavy, and they get quite hard; but he gives you tons of guidance on assignments and almost half the code to start, and he extends deadlines for the harder things. Tests are awkward; you need to understand fundamentals.

I defenetly reccoment this professor, He's always accessible outside the class and teaches the material in the best way possible for the students to understand, Moreover he records the classes so you can also rewatch them if needed. I have to say that the projects are difficult but The professor is always trying his best to help you debugging.

Good overall. Organized class. Exams aren't too bad and aren't worth much. Do the assignments and you'll be fine but it can be hard/time-consuming. Sometimes explains fast (making it hard to know what's going on) since there's a lot of content but he provides Teams recordings and most of the stuff is in the book. Caring and accessible outside class

great professor

Professor Jey is very helpful and tries his absolute best to help everyone in his class. Most classes involve coding with him for participation and I found it really helpful. The HWs are a bit inconsistent, as some are beyond easy and some I didn't even end up finishing because they were so tough, but even still Professor Jey's class was great.

Great professor, don't believe the bad reviews. He is very passionate about learning and doesn't make you feel bad for asking questions. He literally helps you until you get perfect grades for every assignment. The only "con" is that he has daily in class activities that are graded but all you have to do is try and you will pass.

I had this professor for cs2337 (the c++ version of cs2336), but it was not an option on rmp. Professor Jey was really funny, enthusiastic, and passionate about our learning. Assignments were pretty long so don't procrastinate on them on the last day. The test was pretty hard tho but had a massive curve.

Great professor, responds to messages quickly and is always willing to help. Advice for the class: - go to lecture and pay attention, you'll need to do the daily activities and his exams are difficult to study for, you mainly just have to pay attention in lecture - start early on assignments, some of them are very difficult and time consuming

Very nice and caring, enthusiastic about teaching with simple hands-on activities, responds on Teams, records lectures, assignments get more time-consuming but his starter code is useful as a template, and he does his best to help you on questions you have. Exams are be tough, but he's lenient on bonus points. Overall good prof for learning unix

Rather than presenting slideshows like most professors, he does hands-on coding activities and a participation grade. There are also weekly coding assignments which aren't the easiest to complete but easy to figure out since a lot of the code used was also written in class in other programs.

For CS 2337: Dr Jey is a SUPER good professor. He cares for all his students as if they were his own kids! Does in class activities instead of flipping through slides, and the projects were good for the skills we were learning. Test have an insane amount of extra credit, and if you don't get a 100 in this course, it is absolutely on you.

I took him for cs 2337(language is c++) and I would recommend him to others. He covers everything in lectures that you need to know for the exams. Classwork is easy and he goes over the solutions at the end of class. Homework is lengthy but do-able if you understood the class activities. Exams were a little hard but the extra credit is very lenient

Pretty great professor overall. Lots of homework assignments and difficulty varies greatly. Some are very easy and others will take hours and hours to fix. He's very accessible though and his tests are great with up to 10 bonus points. And generally, his tests are fairly easy, except for full-on questions which are oddly specific and difficult.

(CS2337 and CS3377) Lectures are engaging, and Dr. Jey takes a hands-on approach to teaching the material. Class is challenging, but he makes it relatively easy to succeed in the course.

He's a nice guy who cares about his students and exams aren't worth that much. More emphasis on assignments and the material is just hard.

Amazing professor! He clearly cares about his students and allows us all to have a voice in the class. During lectures, he encourages you to code on your own but also helps guide you along the way if you're stuck. It's a great class if you're new to computer science!

One of the best professors, don't be too scared about the assignments later on just try your best. I didn't finish some and got good partial credit. The content is just hard, but his hands on approach makes class more engaging.

You can tell Dr. Jey cares about his students. He is also very patient and helpful. I would definitely take his class again!

You need to go to class to complete the labs which are like 25% of your grade. The professor is really good at teaching and is very helpful.

He may move through the material a bit fast for some, but you can tell he is really passionate about computer science and wants his students to understand the material. As long as you stay on top of your homework assignments and get the labs done in class it should be relatively easy. He also brings treats every class for students!!!

Amazing teacher. He always gives second chances and is lenient on a lot of things. Most of the class is graded on homework and activities, which are easy 100s. The midterm was HARD, though it did have a lot of extra credit assignments. Overall, one of the best professors I've had.

He's a really nice teacher and you can tell he cares about students. He goes faster than the other cs1436 classes, like we were done with all the chapters within like 2 months but its not overwhelming. He's also very accessible outside of class, you can email him literally whenever and he gets back to you quick! Overall really good

Tough class, but the professor makes it engaging with hands-on activities. Assignments can be time-consuming, but his starter code is super helpful. Exams are hard, but he's lenient with bonus points. And unstuck study was a lifesaver for study prep!

Professor cares about his students and tries his best to instill the passion he has for CS in his students. The class can be a little hard with about 2 activities in class and 3 assignments as homework each week. He is also very accessible outside of class. Tests are a little unpredictable. However, you will learn a lot if you put effort in.

The lectures are hands-on and fast-paced. I would say his teaching style is good, although he is slightly disorganized (may just be the large amount of information). Tests are based on lecture content as well as assignments, so understand how the concepts work and review them before exams.

TAKE HIM FOR 2336!! ONE OF THE BEST PROF I'VE HAD AT UTD. gives really good test reviews and is always available in office hours to answer your questions. homework is hard but if you join office hours dr. jey and the ta's will help a lot. finished with an A+!!! just go to class and office hrs, trust

the workload REALLY picks up in the second half. start projects early, go to office hours. if you want to do well on the tests, cram all the info from the textbook and class activities. the prof is very caring and helpful, but the workload is no joke. learned a lot from this class, gained a couple white hairs too.

Dr. Jey is a great professor that teaches with examples instead of just slides like others. The attendance activities help make sure you understand the material and don't fall behind. The homeworks start off really easy and get harder later in the semester, so don't wait to start on them. The exams were alright, and you can do corrections

Amazing professor. He was always super accommodating for anything that came up. He would sometimes hold class from an online meeting with the option for students to attend online or in person. At the end of the semester all classes could be attended online. Every class he brought candy/snacks for the whole class

GOAT, good professor, you will learn a lot and get an A if you just pay attention

Great prof, attend lecture if you don't tests are annoying as he pulls random examples from the classwork into the test without explaining it, so you are expected to remember atleast bits and pieces from lecture.

He is a great guy and seriously cares about his students. He one time said "I wish I could give you guys all 100s." The only thing is that we didn't have any quizzes, so the mediocre lectures were easily forgotten. Otherwise, just a couple coding labs every week and two tests. Also, the back half of the course is basically just data structures.

TAKE HIM! 2 tests worth 20 and 25% respectively, 25% assignments, 20% in clas asignment, 10% project. if you really want to learn how to code, TAKE HIM! if not, then why are you even doing CS? unconventional prof, takes a very hands on approach to the course. explains theory first then implements in code. exams are also very fair, sometimes curves.

He's a great professor, and a very lenient late work policy, but his lectures were hard to follow along and the lecture slides were not very helpful. Lots of hand-on work though, and exams were incredibly difficult, with lots of questions pulled from in-class activities. Exams are curved significantly though, and first exam he offers corrections

Didn't take notes all semester and regretted it. Pay attention to lectures and write notes because its super supplemental for the in-class coding activities. He is super helpful to questions and responds pretty quick on MS teams. Truly passionate about programming, but our class was pretty unresponsive. HW can be challenging but good for learning