just read HIS notes...not soembody else's!

My easiness rating had nothing to do with him, just the course. Helped me a lot

great prof

if you've taken programming before this class is a joke, kinda rude

not a bad prof

the best prof in programming,,,,he owns

Awesome teacher for programming. He seems to like what he's doing, and that really helps.

hes very helpful and a good teacher. only problem: the exam is too hard and discouraging.

explains everything really well, good examples, but he only explains it one way so if you don't get it he can't answer questions very well

A good prof. Explanations are simplistic, so if you understand programming at all before starting this class, bring a pillow. Prompt responce to questions via email. Hint: make sure to do the last assignment, even if it doesn't count!

Explains how to think up/understand algorithms very well. Explains the possibilities, why one way works better than others and why others wouldn't work. Shows good examples in class. Only warning is that on tests bad logic will result in mark deduction

Good man!! But not in setting Papers though.

One of the best professor's I've ever had. Thank you for your great effort in teaching sysc2002 w03

Good guy , nice guy. Go to his classes, and try to follow and do the assignments :)

pretty good with examples. SLightly edged out by marshland.

He was my prof one semester and he was a colleague student the next. <he told me that ever since he's a student, he's been making his final easier>

Very good teacher. Knows how to explain if you follow him in class, no need to study for finals. Recommended!

This guy's got good examples. You won't mind him as a teacher, Marsland teaches better maybe, but Bryant tells jokes.

He's a very good prof, but gets some bad ratings because he teaches 91.166 which always has some students that hate (or don't know how to) program and get mad at the prof because they failed because they didn't do the assignments. Study, you'll get an A.

A good prof, though you have to work hard in this course. Doesn't tolerate slackers.

Very helpful, if you don't understand something, he'll explain it to you clearly until you get it. Classes I find run rather slowly though. And his assignments are very helpful.

Good teacher. His assignments are very useful and practical. He explains things well and his use of **** people in his example are great. One thing nice about him is that he can speak english - a gem in engineering!

One of the better teachers i've had in first year engineering. Explains his stuff well.

THE KING OF 202!!!!!!!!!!!!

Took 1606 with him and Marsland with no prior prog'g exp. and did great. I'm in 2002 now, and seeing what I'm used to: concise English and lots of examples, though sometimes confusing. Wish he'd use the projector more, though, Ian-Marsland-style.

prof. Byrant is such a n00b, how many years of computer experience does he have?? 10 years?? why can he just use ctrl C , ctrl V damn it for copy and paste!!!! damn it!!!

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EXCELLENT prof!!!! In my first year in the Engineering program, I would for sure place him as best among all others. Being a beginner in C++ programming, I mastered it by the end of the course only because of him. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended!

eum~he understands everything.and he supposes you understand everything as well as him.when asking him questions,sometimes he only has 3minutes ethusiasm.after that,he reacts arogantly.but anyway,this is software.can not keep pace with softwarers.

I disagree with you Mark, he's a good prof damnit!!!!! You just don't understand him like I do... Kids, I highly recommend this guy. He's kind, generous and very understanding. He knows his sh*t and if you don't believe just ask him.

this guy is amazing he was the best teacher for the first year so far.. he's pretty fair

Speaking of ass, this person is talking out of theirs. He's all about making the students understand the material. Just go to the next 204 lecture and you'll see his class room is filled to the****, because everyone knows he's the best. Well, almost everyone.

Prof Bryant explains things better than any prof I've had before. I knew nothing about programing and he explaind it very well. I found when asking him questions 1on1 he was not very helpfull but after his lectures I didn't have very many questions. Would go out of my way to take his courses again.

Heard he's not good with responding to questions. So long as you've had some previous programming and attend class so you know whats going on he's pretty good.

by far the best programming prof, makes it really clear and teaches it the same way he teaches 1606 and 2002, which is really helpful if u've taken him b4

Actually people... I've never taken programming before... had not even a clue about it, and I'm actually finding it very straight-forward. These people that write all this crap about him "assuming students know how to write programs" are either lazy or are projecting their feelings of scantiness onto Bryant.

This prof is great, his classes are fairly interesting, he explains things very well. You have to take this class, but its a good mark booster.

Really loves and has a passion for teaching us the material. That's more than you can say for many profs.

As a teacher, he's amazing and no one can disagree with that. He's very cynical/witty, but he knows his stuff. As a person, he's one of the most insensitive profs at CU. He would put ppl down before midterms/exams. So my advice: go to his class & DO the assignments. But do not talk to him outside of class or try to answer his questions in class :P

good instructor, really gives a 100% effort in imparting the course material. encourages questions in class, not hesitant to go back to explain something to someone. overall, after 3 years with this guy, he's a good and fair prof.

Class was somewhat straight forward, but the assignments were time consuming. The guy is smart, but he can seem like a jerk. He can teach a class, just don't go for one on on one with him. He'll put you down some way.

John wanted you to follow, his style so it is easy to correct your work. I don't think so, we are engineering students, we are thinkers. What? Engg?ALso, he will explain like one function in class, but his assignments needs more functions. He should give our assignment in point form for clarity. His statements sometimes are misleading. Tough..

He seems to try pretty hard but its a class thats difficult to teach. I didnt find him too bad but most students dislike him as a prof. He makes this class way harder than it has to be.

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His notes are pretty decent, with lots of examples and very clear. This is good because they are your textbook! Apparently he used to be a giant jerk but ever since he started taking a second degree while still teaching he mellowed and became more sympathetic. Good prof for learning-by-lecture. But don't go talk to him one-on-one.

Incredibly AWESOME! He has an amazing and a rare ability to explain difficult concepts in simple terms, which makes it easy to understand the course material. Had him in ECOR 1606 as well, where he was also great. Never had a problem with him-was always helpful and nice. I must apologize for all of this undeserved negative feedback. Ignore it!!

wtf is going on in this class??? honestly

Reallw good prof...he tries his best to impart the material to students...he seems really excited abt the subject, which is motivating

Not a bad prof, his analogies are hilarious, there's no textbook (only course notes for about $15), and he's a rude **** (a bonus!). Definitely cares about teaching. If you make sure you fully understand all assignments, you should get an A+

great prof....

HAHA, this little man is now taking ECOR 3800 with another 300 of us as a student. He's picking on the course prof. every single lecture. PPL got mad and shouted at him to shut up.I had him for ECOR1606.I had to say that he's quite clear and actually got me interested in programming.This course really needs practice.

This is a very tough course if you have never done C++ before... John knows what he is talking about and is very helping.

Great prof. He receives a lot of unneccessary negative comments, but he is actually pretty good at imparting the course material. His midterms and exams are very fair. Just do the practice ones and you are more than prepared.

good prof, boring topics

Very good professor. Doesn't like stupid questions, but, if he sees you're trying, he will spend as much time as necessary to help you out. Learned so much from him. Assignments and lab midterm/final are fairly easy marks; written midterm/final ARE challenging, but DO EVERY ASSIGNMENT TO LEARN (even if you don't need the marks), and you'll do fine!

I had no problem with this prof -- I don't know why all the hate below. If he sees you are putting in the effort and doing your part, he will do everything he can to help you with an assignment. Very knowledgeable man. This is engineering, folks -- it WILL require consistent work to do well. Would take another class with him anytime!

I got an A+ in this class -- just do the assignments (best way to learn) and you will succeed! Written tests are based heavily on them. Bryant spent half an hour in one lab just with me helping me debug my program.

Did anyone notice that Bryant wrote his own course pack instead of forcing students to buy an expensive textbook AND that he created a learning program (C--) to help people get acquainted with C++? This prof is an educator and not a businessman like a lot of other profs, and he has my respect. Just do your work, and you will succeed!

Really smart and nice prof. Easy exams but a little hard of the assignments(but best way to learn!)

Knows material very well. This may be a dry course, but attendance and assignments help a lot. Study from the lecture slides and write your own code. Easy A+.

assignments have nothing to do with lecture notes. Exams are easy, the dudes nice in my opinion but many others dont like him.

Good prof and knows his stuff very well! I had Prof. Bryant for two classes now and have no regrets. VERY helpful if you see him and ask for it -- will work with you to make sure you get the material down pat. Just do the assignments and study from the slides / old tests, and you will be more than prepared for the exams.

I failed the course my first time around, but it was entirely my fault. I didn't pay attention in class and slacked on the assignments. Although the assignments are hard, they aren't worth much and are meant to help you learn. Now in my second try, the course is much easier. I pay attention, and John loves to help his students during labs.

This class is just so hard you either get it or you don't. But he is a really good prof he cares about students and he wants people to do well.

Very helpful during the lab sessions if you are lucky enough to have him. Clear cut lessons that quickly explained and provided sufficient examples to solidify the concept. He is a handsome man. The End.

This is the type of course where you need to keep up with assignments to get good grades. He tells you this from the get go! People don't listen, which is why they do badly - and take it out on the prof. Lectures may not be riveting, but he teaches you exactly what you need to know. Go to class, take notes, do the assignments, and you'll do great!

Had him for Ecor 1606 got an A, Ecor 2606 got an A+ and sysc 3600 got an A+. Very good prof, knows how to impart material into your head and go outside the box at times. You need to think outside the box for his exams. Had fun!