He is very forgiving and he makes it real easy to get a good grade in his class. He gives out extra credit, maybe 6 homework assignments, no final, and the midterm is easy!

He teaches very well and eassy to understand and he is very friendly and nice and patient. You can come to his office or computer lab ask him any question, he w explain to you very carefully and make you understand quicly.

The best teacher I ever had. He is very helpfull, willing to help all the time. If Math does not come easy to you. He is the guy to take! You are going to make the class for sure and you will learn a lot. But It is up to YOU, he will not be your MOM. You need to look for help then he will help You. He treats you like an ADULT.

Nice professor, but very easily gives in to student demands. Quizzes and assignments are really easy and all you really need to do is read the book. Tests are almost exactly like the quizzes so not much to study there. Kind of wish we learned more than what the book had though. Overall, nice guy & laid back. Will help outside of class if needed.

Math is not my strongest points when it comes to my studies. I heard horror stories on how Math 55 is hard and alot of work which IT WAS! I needed alot of help and late into the class I needed to make up some work because of low grades. Mr. Traugott was able to take time to help me with what assignments I needed help with and he was also able to l

he is a excellent teacherand i suck at math

I can just say that he is a GREAT instructor. Honestly I would take his class again. HIGHLY recommend him.

You dont need the book. Basically you need the code to access coursecompass. You will do 98% of your work there and then you come to class once a week to do quiz. It is not an easy course but you can do it! Math is my worst subject and he passed me. He is a cool teacher and is always willing to help.

Had him 4 Intro to Game Concepts. Most people dropped, not because of him, but because they were too lazy to do any work and show up(class full of gamers lol). Overall I'd say he's a very helpful teacher, but goes tangent occasionally. He's also very forgiving when it comes to turning work late. Just do your work, he really wants students to pass(:

He is the best math teacher!! he is very friendly...he wants u to pass!!! he helps u out a lot! i had him for summer n being with one teacher everyday for several hours gets tiring! but he is very cool! the BEST teacher!!! His test and hw are easy! the final is open book n notes!!! I recommend him! i would take him again!!!

He is a great teacher!!! Very helpful!!!! He makes things easy, explains them well, and hes always there to help! Since I am really bad at math, I managed to get a B in his class. Despite doing bad on my tests and quizes..I GOT A "B"! So take himmm!!!!!

Great teacher, one of the best i've had at this school and trust me, there are ALOT of horrible teachers here. But traugott is one of the best, clearest, and friendliest ones.

mr jonathan is probably the best instructor i have met in my schooling thus far...

Decent teacher. Homework was reasonable and if it was too difficult, he had office hours every day except weekends. Expect to rely mainly on your book and to really understand the homework he gives or the tests will really mess up your grades. No excuses, since it's a hybrid course. You have to attend every class or you miss many in-class assignmen

Teaches essential and makes it interesting. At the time I thought he was teaching me unneeded topic and extra information but this "extra" has come in handy more than once. Very good math teacher - recommended.

Mr. Jonathan Traugott is probably the best instructor I have met in my schooling thus far... He is a decent teacher, Very Helpful, Friendly nature, Homework was reasonable and if it was too difficult, he had office hour to ask questions. I had gotten all A's in my math classes until now. Very good excellent math teacher - recommended.

he is the best teacher ever.he teaches you how to think intuitively.he breaks down all the concepts for you so you can understand it better.he kind of funny too.he is always willing to help and talk to students.

I have him for OO Programming in Java. Pretty cool teacher. Usually assigns a chapter every week. He often pushes back assignment dates. He is not always clear on assignment specifications, but he is also a very lenient grader. His lectures were obviously not planned and usually consisted of him messing around in Java. Very approachable.

This is hands down the best math teacher at Chabot. He is extremely helpful, gives you extra credit points just for attending office hours which is always available to you. He uses Math XL so the textbook really isn't needed. He does all he can to help you pass the class. He use Blackboard so you can keep with your grade. Very much recommended!

I can't stress how great this teacher is. He is always available in the math lab, the final is made up of your old tests. He has a TA, I had him for Math 65 and 55. I wish he was teaching stats. He was so clear, funny, he really cares about his students. We sometimes played math games. He encourages you to ask questions and coming to office hours.

No midterm but test on every chapter.Final.Lectures available online.Helpful and extra credit if he is visited in his office for help. Provides at least 1 practice test.Allows 1 cheat sheet both sides.Takes attendance. If you come to class, do homework (MathXL), do the practice test, you will pass the class.Personable and approachable teacher.

He is a good teacher...just disorganized. Offers a lot of extra credit.Test are somewhat hard.He is there to answer any questions, but seems like he puts the tests together right before class. i didnt do so well in the class but would still highly recommend him

Mr. Traugott was super cool when I had him for this course(Intro to Game Program Concepts)! He really gets involved with work when he can't solve it on the spot. Really awesome and laid back guy! Easy to get over 100% too! A+ teacher!

You may be tempted to, but dont zone out during class. While it is kind of difficult to pay attention, he does mention things that arent in the textbooks that will be on tests. Tests start off easy, but get harder as the semester continues. Very helpful teacher.

His lectures are disorganized and made up on the spot. Knowing C++ before taking this class will save your life. You can always ask him questions during his office hours and he's fine with helping students and does a superb job of it. The class really isn't that hard if you already know C++ and it's more of a review.

it's the hardest class in Chabot but the teacher is willing to help every time you go to his office. you can got an 'A' if you show him you work hard for the class by go to his office ask. he is kind and helpful. DON"T BE AFRIAD TO ASK!! well the final is hard but he did curve and give enough extra credit. if you don't study u it is hard to get 'A'

it is a fun class and you will learn a lot about programming in java and a sense of graphic design. it is a easy class. there are many extra credit so you will get out with 'A'. the exam are easy if you study the practice exam. he allow the class to have one to two sheet(s) of note. TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT GOOD GRADE 'A'!!!

His online class was easy and simple, but there is a TON of work that take forever to finish. When I take his tests, I open a tab and search for the answer. The answers are all over the internet. If you do your work, and cheat the tests like me, you will get the A

Lenient grader. Traugott is hands down the most "chill" CS professor at Chabot. This was my second time taking this course (withdrew the first time) so the topics were much easier to pick up this time around. He gives out quite a bit of extra credit along the way and the midterm/final weren't difficult, if you pay attention in class you're fine.

Very kind-hearted professor that genuinely cares about his students. If you have any inquiries via e-mail, he responds promptly. He is extremely helpful as long as you are willing to learn.

Really cool guy. He basically makes sure students try and learn whereas his grading is pretty flexible.

He is a wonderful teacher.

I took Professor Traugott for CS20 and CS19A and both classes were enjoyable. He live-codes during lecture so you can see how to actually implement various fundamental ideas in CS. The assignments he gives afterwards are relevant and fun and you use the concepts you learned in class. If you do the assignments properly, you will get an A.

I took csci 8 with Jonathan. It was an online class but he helped me through the technical difficulties I had. I fundir-me his class early and I got an A so I would highly recommend him if you are good at Microsoft office and can finish the assignments early. If you are technically handicapped, take his fall class. Summer is for the proficient.

Good professor, you can get by without reading the book. If he sees that his students are struggling he will slow down and offer a good amount of extra credit. Would recommend taking.

Great professor! Genuine about helping students learn. He had notes on Blackboard to refer to and is fair with grading. Discrete math was a difficult topic to grasp, but the professor's explanations made it better

Cool and understanding professor. He has office hours outside of class and sometimes wears a cool hat. Tests and quizzes aren't too hard if you make an effort to understand the material. Recommend this professor

One time I missed a lecture and a quiz because of work; he let me take it right when I told him! Grades quizzes with detailed explanation and will let you make mistakes so, you better TRY! HARD! His lectures go into explaining all that will be on the homework and in the textbook chapters with example code and explanations. Pretty cool. Respect him.

He is very chill, I recommend him if you working and studying at the same time. he post the hw for the whole month and you can do it at your own pace, he never cancel class but he makes it optional as open lab, so if you have questions he is there to help you. And the material of the class is quite useful.

After reading all the reviews, I was pretty hesitant at first about taking this class. But I went from knowing little to no C++ to be pretty good at it. A lot of the negative reviews here are from students who are used to cheating their way through or just taking easy classes. Professor Traugott is very happy to help those who want to learn.

Professor is very friendly and helpful. I always received help when asked and felt very comfortable in class. He explains things very well in a sense that you can easily understand the materials. His lectures were awesome. I've learned a lot from him.

Get ready to do some hard work if you are taking his class. I spent hours on his assignments. I believe he will prepare you well for the higher level courses. He's not a tough grader but you need to do well on the tests to get an A. His lectures are good and the tests are easy if you know the materials.

I think Professor Traugott is awesome! I enjoyed his class. He's very good at explaining the materials. His homework assignments really helped me understand. If you want to learn something and care about learning, I recommend taking him!

He's helpful, acknowledgeable and smart. I had wonderful experience with Professor Traugott. The subject in CS 20 is very hard but he made it easy for you. Follow his lectures closely and spend some time figuring things out on your own then go to his office hours to talk to him, you will do great in his class!

I am taking Professor Traugott's class this summer. He's a wonderful professor. This class is self-paced. It gives me a lot of space to learn the materials on my own schedule. He's very supportive. He gives students extra support with my assignments during his office hours and you can private message him for help on discord.

Professor Traugott is most lenient professor. He's very friendly, really cares about his students learning and it shows. I enjoy his class. A fair mount of assignments but it all helps you learn the material. The materials is very straightforward and well-organized! Will take his class again!

Oh I love how this class gives you a lot of flexibility. If you have already taken CS 14, you won't have any problem with CS 19A. The assignments are on CodeLab. You get unlimited trials for each question. There are quizzes, but it's based on the materials. Overall, this class is very organized and easy. Highly recommended!

Great lectures! The best professor I've ever taken at Chabot. You will learn a lot from him!

Traugott is a very chill professor. His class is fairly easy. He posts lecture recordings and notes. I think it's useful for us to go back to review. He gives practice exams so you know what you need to study for the tests. He's very responsive and replies all my emails and messages. Overall, I think he's pretty good!

This class had a lot of interesting assignments. It was helpful for me to learn the materials. Professor always stays after class to help us. He's the best! He canceled class a few time because his wife was sick. Other than that, he was always on time for class.

Professor Traugott is accessible outside of class and does a good job at communicating.

Highly recommended! Awesome lectures, super helpful during office hours!

Good practice in computer knowledge.

The class is well-paced. He illustrates the content that you will need to learn during the labs. The course is structure in a way where problem-solving is the key to succeeding. Don't be shy to ask, he is more than willing to help if you politely ask for directions or tips to solving a certain task at hand. Note: Quiz will be written so practice.

Awesome professor! Had lots of help from Professor T.

Professor is a really good teacher. I would definitely take him again! He cares about his students' learning. I've learned so much from him. He helped me whenever I needed. He is a fair grader. You will get a 0 is you cheat. He catches people who cheats and copies code. People left negative reviews for him because they got caught.

Meet up with once a week just to do a lab, good for self learning, homework once a week and mid term and final exam

Professor Traugott's class requires self-learning, but the textbook and Unstuck ai tools can really help. Attend labs and stay engaged - you'll learn a lot. Overall, a rewarding experience if you're willing to put in the work.

Traugott isn't the perfect professor. No one is! But I respect him. He's a good professor. I just wanted to say something fair. If you aren't happy with the class or grade and leave 20 bad reviews on the Professor, you should go talk to him directly, instead of writing unhelpful reviews repeatedly. I believe anyone will make the effort to change.

Took the course online over the summer. Very easy if you already have very limited experience with programming. Only thing I didn't like was announcing the final a day before - might have just been that its a course adapted for summer.

He is very accessible outside class time. I mean he has 4 office hours a week, in person and/or online. Sometimes, he can't make it to all of them, but hey, life happens. Sometimes, he's late because life happens. His lectures are great though, I thoroughly enjoy the way he teaches. Simple and to the point. There's lots of labs and lots of quizzes.