3.4

Kenward Chin

Computer Science - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

3.4
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
161
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

161

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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161 total ratings

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What Students Say

Kenward is a good prof, however if you are taking a larger class load I wouldn't recommend

INFO1211 - 4.0 rating

The only thing bad in his teaching is that his assignments are too lengthy and its worth of only 5%

INFO1211 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

24%

Textbook Required

48%

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A+: 4
A-: 2
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Respected (8)
Lots of homework (7)
Caring (7)
Hilarious (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
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Reviews (160)
5.0
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1100
Feb 7, 2002

Funny, happy teacher with alot of energy.

5.0
1.0
CMPT
Mar 15, 2002

Awesome Prof

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2.0
CPSC1100
Mar 26, 2002

He gives alot of assignments, but he's a really good teacher.

1.0
5.0
CPSC1100
Mar 26, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
2405
Apr 2, 2002

Wicked Prof

5.0
3.0
24051204
Apr 3, 2002

Awesome, a must have prof!!

1.0
4.0
CPSC
Apr 5, 2002

No Comments

3.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Apr 10, 2002

he is a nice guy, but only cares about his assignments,quizzes and exams

4.0
1.0
1215
Apr 13, 2002

one thing, computer classes are easy to cheat in, lots of assingments!

3.0
2.0
CPSC
Apr 25, 2002

No Comments

3.0
5.0
CPSC
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2002

This Prof teaches allrite but he nneds to take it a bit easy while makin exams

2.0
5.0
CPSC
May 6, 2002

Lectures are fun and make sense. Tests and assignments insanely difficult.

2.0
4.0
DISCRETEM
May 6, 2002

he takes tests and exams way too far and does not teach all needed for asignment

4.0
5.0
CPSC
May 8, 2002

guy has too much fun with his test and exams

3.0
5.0
CPSCMATH
May 9, 2002

way too hard!

4.0
5.0
COMPSCI
May 13, 2002

tests too hard

3.0
5.0
CPSC
May 27, 2002

spends too much time designing tests to make u fail

1.0
5.0
CPSC
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2002

No Comments

2.0
5.0
CPSC
Jul 24, 2002

Crappy teacher. Gets off on watching you fail his exams.

4.0
2.0
CPSC
Sep 2, 2002

Very good. Tests were not hard!

3.0
4.0
1100
Nov 13, 2002

Test are way way too hard!

5.0
5.0
CPSC1103
Nov 13, 2002

Think forward, think backward,think kenward.

1.0
5.0
CPSC1103
Nov 15, 2002

i dislike the fellow

1.0
5.0
1100
Nov 27, 2002

No Comments

3.0
5.0
CPSC1204
Nov 30, 2002

He is a nice guy... but always in a big rush to teach by the end of term

3.0
3.0
1100
Dec 5, 2002

Lame jokes. Assignments put you to sleep

1.0
5.0
1110
Dec 31, 2002

No Comments

4.0
4.0
CBSY1105
Jan 3, 2003

nice guy, hard tests

4.0
3.0
1100
Jan 6, 2003

easy assignments...tough tests....

4.0
5.0
2405
Jan 24, 2003

Class is easy, tests and homework insane.

4.0
3.0
CPSC2405
Jan 24, 2003

Corny and not funny jokes. A total E-Charlie

3.0
4.0
CPSC2405
Jan 25, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
COMSCI
Feb 3, 2003

transformers... more than meets the eye!!!

5.0
2.0
CPSC1204
Feb 6, 2003

Well..... he's a great teacher

4.0
3.0
CPSC1250
Feb 6, 2003

No Comments

4.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Feb 28, 2003

Hard tests/exams, nice guy, helpful, easy assingments, fairly generour marker..bewars of the tests though!!

5.0
3.0
CPSC2405
Mar 10, 2003

Excellent Teacher! Discrete math was actually one of the most enjoyable classes I have ever taken. His jokes, although cheesy, provide a relaxed atmosphere. He explains concepts EXTREMELY well, and his expectations are very reasonable. HIGHLY recommended!

1.0
4.0
CPSC1101
Mar 10, 2003

No Comments

3.0
5.0
CPSC
Mar 19, 2003

Bad programmer and sense of humor. Boring personality. Poor ability to teach. Tends to like to give good ratings of himself. Incapable of thinking outside of the box. Lazy and incompetent at times. Takes weeks to mark assignments and tests. Very narrow mi

2.0
5.0
CS
Mar 19, 2003

Works his students too hard and moves too fast through material. Too much theory and not enough real world experience (if any).

3.0
4.0
MATHCS
Mar 22, 2003

Bad prof. Tests too hard and bad jokes make you want to get up and slap him.

5.0
1.0
1100
Apr 8, 2003

Very easy marker, easy quizes and tests but you have to study for them. Assignments are easy A's. Great teacher and funny.

3.0
5.0
MATH
Apr 12, 2003

No Comments

4.0
5.0
CPSC
May 15, 2003

Stupid professor.

1.0
5.0
CPSC2405
Jul 30, 2003

No Comments

1.0
4.0
INTROTO
Aug 29, 2003

AVOID HIM LIKE THE PALGUE. BORING, STUPID, LATE, LATE, LATE. All you'll end up doing is surfing the net.

2.0
4.0
CPSC
Nov 7, 2003

Terrible professor. I can't believe they let this guy teach cpsc...

5.0
1.0
INTROCOMP
Nov 13, 2003

very easy class. you can sit and email all class and still get an A highly recomended

3.0
3.0
CISY1212
Nov 20, 2003

Good teacher gives a lot of examples, but class moves way too fast, i'm in Neverland during the lectures (Lost). and tests are tuff too

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Nov 24, 2003

Great Teacher. Makes class fun, using Kraft dinner examples! His assignments are supper easy, tests are not really easy- should study. Totally recommend taking him though. Should easily manage an "A"

5.0
2.0
CPSC1100
Dec 1, 2003

Very friendly and humorous! the labs are time consuming and boring, and the tests require studying, but overall an okay course with a great prof

2.0
3.0
CPSC1103
Dec 3, 2003

Hes a really lazy prof. he starts off too slow on the material and then realizes hes behind and then goes way too quickly. He also takes monthes to mark assignments. Unless your are really good with C++, i wouldnt take him ever again

4.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Dec 16, 2003

No Comments

2.0
5.0
1103
Dec 26, 2003

avoid him at all costs. very hard midterms and quizes. takes months to mark assignments.very lazy.

5.0
4.0
CPSY1110
Feb 8, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
2405
Apr 8, 2004

He explains the basics very well, but exams are nothing like it. Avoid him at all costs. He missed a lecture because he was tired. Masacres your tests marks.

3.0
5.0
CPSC1250
Apr 23, 2004

Explains basics very well. But doesn't know how to teach complex topics. Tries to cramp in a lot of info at the end, when he clearly does not have the time. Did minimal explainatation for 68HC11 and threw 2 hard Q's on that in the final.Hard final ok mt's

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Apr 27, 2004

I really liked Kenward, his course is straight forward and his stories are entertaining. All you have to do is keep up on the readings and you'll get an A+, I guarantee it!

2.0
5.0
CPSC
May 13, 2004

Awful, just awful. Has never worked in field

4.0
5.0
CPSC
Jun 5, 2004

All the 100 % positive comments here are done my Kenward. He has no real work experience.

4.0
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INTROCPSC
Nov 13, 2004

He's a very helpful and nice teacher. And not to mention his leactures get boring, but he always has something funny to say to make them a bit interesting. The labs and assignments take up a lot of time, and his test are hard!

4.0
5.0
CPSC2405
Nov 14, 2004

Ridiculously difficult tests.

5.0
3.0
CPCS1100
Nov 23, 2004

Very Funny!!! Tests and quizes are hard but the rest of the class is very easy! He makes class interesting. TAKE HIM u wont regret it

2.0
5.0
CPSC
Nov 24, 2004

Not very good at creating exams. Makes them far too difficult.

1.0
5.0
CPSC1000
Nov 30, 2004

So Gosh DArn boring, only talked about Star Treck, wast of money and time.

1.0
5.0
CPSC1000
Nov 30, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Dec 5, 2004

Kenward has a quirky sense of humour and tries to make the lectures more interesting. Labs and assignments are time consuming. Take down ALL notes in class and read the text and you will do fine.

4.0
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INTROCOMPLIT
Dec 6, 2004

atmoshpere in his class is very relaxed. he's funny at times. labs and assigment are time consuming. take notes and study them. don't get behind on labs. tests and quizes are hard but study your notes and you'll do fine. I did not understand most of the material but i studied anyways and did fine

2.0
2.0
CPSC
Dec 6, 2004

check your god damn e-mail! you're a computer science teacher! PLUS LET US PRINT OUR PROJECTS!

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Dec 14, 2004

Kenward is a very nice professor. He illustrates the subject well, but make sure that you take good notes. Don't take this class as an easy science credit thought because it is very time consuming. If you'd like to learn more about computers however, he is very helpful.

5.0
2.0
CPSC1103
Dec 15, 2004

Kenward is the man. Even though his jokes are kind of stupid sometimes, he really cracks me up. I think he gives the class a good atmosphere. I really enjoyed it and learned alot from him

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Feb 7, 2005

This guy is awesome. I garuantee he'll make you laugh while he teaches. He's definatley a good teacher.

3.0
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CPSC
Mar 13, 2005

Why is it that all of the positive comments all make note of Kenward's "humour"? Stop posting as students, Kenward.

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CPSC1100
Mar 28, 2005

very nice guy....but test are not that easy....won't take it again

4.0
2.0
CPSC1100
Apr 10, 2005

i am a normal person by the way, not a comp nerd. i found this class ok, but too much work.

5.0
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CPSC1100
May 24, 2005

Enjoyable class. Lots of homework and you really have to know what you're doing. This isn't an 'easy A' type of class -- you have to work for it but you can enjoy it. Corny but funny jokes lighten things up. Tests are hard.

1.0
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CPSC
Jul 28, 2005

Cannot teach!

3.0
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CPSC1100
Aug 12, 2005

no, no, if you take this class you will regret it..believe me guys

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Aug 20, 2005

Easiest class IF YOU WORK FOR IT - just get the notes and read and do the easy assignments and you're certain to get a B+ or Higher

4.0
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CPSC1100
Sep 3, 2005

Computer Science isnt that interesting, but Kenward is a really nice, funny guy and makes class interesting. Dont take the class if you plan to slack off,its noy an easy A, there are 10 time consuming assingments,that take 1/30-3 hours but most are easy to do. His quizes are quit hard,but if you study his notes real good youll do fine. I got an A!

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Nov 15, 2005

Awesome Teacher

5.0
2.0
CPSC1100
Nov 15, 2005

EASY!!!!! JUST DO THE WORK!!!

5.0
3.0
CISY1212
Nov 16, 2005

Cool teacher took the class on the teacher’s first attempt. Teacher writes all the notes you need on the board allows cheat sheets for exams.

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Nov 24, 2005

man one of the easiest classes to take, just read the text book, do the homework and albs, they dont take long and tests are pretty straight forward, as well he is a funny guy, jokes are sometimes lame but thats waht makes you laugh.

3.0
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CPSC1100
Dec 29, 2005

LISTEN TO ME. Everything everyone else here says about Prof. Chin is true. He's a nice, funny guy but the assigments are horrifically long and boring!!! That being said, they are also easy. Look, Arts/Humanities students who need an easy Math credit should take this class. I'm an Idiot at Math and I managed an A- only cuz I handed things in late.

5.0
2.0
CPSC1100
Jan 16, 2006

His lectures are ok, he is a really nice guy and will help you if you need it. THE CLASS IS SO EASY! But his assignments can be long but they are so easy who cares. You can easily get an A.

5.0
1.0
CPSC1100
Jan 16, 2006

He is a great teacher, it is so easy to get an A in his class. His assignments are long but still very easy.

5.0
4.0
CPSC1100
Jan 27, 2006

Long assignments. Really hard tests (from the class notes 95%). But overall good prof. He's funny, approachable, and very clear.

2.0
5.0
CPSC1100
Mar 21, 2006

lazy teacher. hard tests, crappy/long assignments. i sugest you do not take him even tho he's a nice guy. not a very good teacher at all.

1.0
4.0
CPSC1100
May 26, 2006

Worst teacher ever, never take him. He takes his assignments and test to serously. One of the worst prof's i've ever had.

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Jul 7, 2006

If you like trees, avoid this class. You have to do stupid little things like change the font on page 4 of a 10 page thing and then print EVERY PAGE. The assignments were horribly pointless, but if you miss a few you lose a grade point. He's not a bad prof. He's an enjoyable person, but horrid course. Kenward=good CPSC=HORRIBLE

5.0
4.0
CPSC1103
Sep 28, 2006

Kenward's a very nice guy. His lectures are usually interesting, and he has a good sense of humor. Although his tests, I found, were quite hard. Even though I didn't very well in this class, I still recommend Chin because I didnt have much interest in CPSC, and he's really good at teaching.

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Mar 15, 2007

Really funny, fair and nice guy. Good professor knows what he teaches and is helpful

2.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Mar 15, 2007

Kinda funny, but really boring lectures. Mentions hockey a few times too often. Tests are hard.

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Jul 4, 2007

Kenward is a genuinely nice guy, and I truly enjoyed being in his class. Was very understanding when I was sold the wrong books and gave me extensions. Assignments seemed like a lot of brainless busywork and a waste of paper. Quizzes and tests were a bit difficult. You should be fine if you do the work and actually take notes and study, though.

2.0
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CPSC1100
Jul 28, 2007

makes you do useless assignments.. tests are hard even if you study.. their are definetly easier teachers then this guy... every time he cracked a joke in my class the only person that was laughing was HIM

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Jul 31, 2007

He's nice as a person, friendly and pleasant. Too thorough with the exercises assigned as homework. We could get the idea without having to waste hours of reduntant repetitive work on applications. Lectures are easy to follow and fun to participate in. He's misleading when you think you're doing better than you are, he doesn't inform you.

1.0
5.0
COMP1100
Aug 13, 2007

this class is susposed to be easy and a good gpa booster if you dont take it with Chin this makes everything hard marks like a mad man and his test are not even resonable the only why to get a good mark in the this class is read the enitre text book on your own or find someone that has takin the class before

5.0
4.0
CPSC1100
Aug 16, 2007

Kenward is a good teacher--very helpful with questions. He's also really good at lightening up the moment, which is a trait that most science teachers lack. I'd take another course with him.

1.0
5.0
COMP1100
Jan 9, 2008

The most BORING teacher you will ever have. Talks and talks and rambles on, gets off topic very easily. Monotone, boring classroom makes what could be a decent course, unbearable. Do not take a class with him.

2.0
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CISY2311
Mar 20, 2008

What can I say? This guy demoralized me from continuing on in the CISY program. Shows up to class late, hands out assignments like he thinks this is the only class we have. His quizzes are like midterms. U have to have some kind of background knowledge in this area or u must devote 100% of ur life to this course, and then MAYBE, JUST MAYBE ull pass

1.0
5.0
COMP1100
Mar 28, 2008

ok his BS. i took his class last summer 07 i got a freakin 48% on the interim so i was like watever as long as i get D not F i dont care.. but wat****. when i got my grade he gave me F.. wtf? how did I got f Wen I only need 2% to make my grade 50%=d. the reason why I was trying to achieve D is becuase i couldnt take his assingment anymre. HE gives

3.0
1.0
CISY2311
Apr 28, 2008

For a 2000 level course, this is way too easy. but i cant believe some of the classmates were still doing bad job on the stupid term project.

5.0
2.0
CISY2311
May 4, 2008

I think he is a great teacher. Attend every class and do all the assignments and there is no way that you will fail. Its really easy to get an A in his class as there are no surprises..He quizzes you right out of the notes he gives out. Read the textbook for clarification of concepts!

5.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Jun 5, 2008

His lectures, if you pay attention, do make sense. He breaks everything down categorically and all his notes, while in simplistic bullet form, do a good job of conveying what you need to know. Unfortunately he does laugh at his own jokes, but he is easily understandable even with a rudimentary understanding of technology.

5.0
2.0
CISY2315
Aug 22, 2009

Great course. He gives excellent notes. Good sense of humor. Tests were hard but only because data structure is not an easy course. Highly recommend Kenward if you want to learn a subject!

4.0
2.0
CPSCS10
Aug 26, 2009

He's a nice teacher. He helps you whenever you ask him for help. Overall just read throughout his notes, you will do gud on the quizzes, and with the notes...read through the book, you can get an A. Assignments and Labs get you lots of marks.

2.0
5.0
CISY1213
Jan 27, 2011

Personally, I hate this prof. / He likes to keep making fun of Microsoft for just showing himself as a MAC guy... VERY ANNOYED.

4.0
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CPSC1103
Apr 2, 2011

Kenward is super nice and is always willing to lend a helping hand; however, he'll show you where the error was made and then he'll just leave without elaborating on it :| He gives heavy course loads making it seem like this is the one & only class everyone is taking. If you have no prior knowledge on C++ programming, I wouldn't suggest him!

2.0
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CISY1213
Apr 7, 2011

Don't take his class... If you do have to take that, too bad!

2.0
5.0
CISY1213
Apr 7, 2011

He thinks he teaches well, but he doesn't. He gives us another midterm one week before the final.

2.0
5.0
CPSC1103
Aug 12, 2011

Don't take him! This guy doesn't know how to teach. He'll make you copy down his lecture notes and make you do tons of h/w assignments that are completely irrelevant to the lecture. Horrible prof.

1.0
5.0
CPSC1103
Dec 20, 2011

he doesnt help you at all gives surprise quiz's and laughs at his own jokes.

1.0
5.0
CISY1213
Mar 28, 2012

He gave us assignment that only one guy in the class got it right and rest of the class still doesn't know the answer.

1.0
5.0
CPSC1100
Jun 12, 2012

Horrible prof, don't recommend him one bit.

5.0
3.0
CPSCS10
Aug 21, 2012

Awesome teacher! Over all, very helpful and great at explaining. Besides knowing his stuff and making sure the students understand as well, he made the class fun and enjoyable.

2.0
5.0
CPSC1103
Aug 23, 2012

He is very nice in CPSC 1100. Don't bother taking CPSC 1103 - (EXPERT) Experience with C++ programming is a MUST! in order to at least pass this program.. He is mostly out of the pffice to get help from. Don't take him for CPSC 1103. At All.

3.0
2.0
CPSC1100
Mar 5, 2013

Kenward is a great prof but gives way too many assignments and piles on homework.

5.0
4.0
INFO1211
Mar 8, 2013

Kenward truly demonstrates enthusiasm for the class, a rare trait among professors. Allowed a 1 page 'cheat sheet' for midterm and final exam. My only issue with him was how many assignments he piled on our class & how long each assignment took to complete. It's as if he isn't aware that we have other classes to attend to and focus on.

2.0
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INFO1211
Mar 10, 2013

terrible terrible and terrible he thinks that you don't have life or other courses that you need to study for. HORRIBLE MIDTERMS AVOIDDDDDD

1.0
5.0
INFO1211
May 3, 2013

do you WANT TO HATE YOUR MAJOR?? take this class with this guy!do you want to ruin YOUR GPA!! TAKE THIS CLAS WITH THIS GUY 55% of the class failed. look in bc transfer and take it in another college or with another professor

5.0
5.0
INFO1211
Grade: D
Aug 29, 2013

Kenward was a very great teacher when it came to giving precise instructions and clarity on assignments. His only downfall was the amount of assignments given and how long they took. Each assignment would take easily 8 hours and would only be worth 5% of your overall mark. It's as if he believes his class is the only one you are taking.

4.0
3.0
CPSC1103
Aug 28, 2014

Good prof! Tests are tough.

4.0
1.0
CPSC1103
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2014

Kenward is an easy going teacher and takes his time to explain everything required to complete assignments. This course is easy in general if you have any concept of logic, if you don't than you're probably in the wrong class. There is a lot of homework though none of it is overwhelming. Expect some trick questions on tests and exams.

2.0
5.0
INFO1211
Apr 2, 2015

The only thing bad in his teaching is that his assignments are too lengthy and its worth of only 5%. Don't get enough time to focus on other subjects. To be specific, don't take it

3.0
3.0
CPSC1100
Aug 9, 2015

Lots of homework except to work hours on homework. Don't take his class if you have more than one class because he treats this as if this is your only course.

5.0
3.0
1211
Grade: B
Aug 28, 2015

Great quality prof. I really enjoy his lectures. He is by far the best professor in the department. I see people complaining about the amounts of homework he gives but we're in university, you shouldn't expect less. Also, his work ethic is awesome and he's pretty understanding if you can't make it to class and need to hand-in an assignment.

5.0
3.0
CPSC1103
Jul 8, 2016
Would take again

Kenward is one of the best instructor I have met! He is well organized, good pepared and extremely patient! He gives very good exampla and deliver his informations step by step! His assignment is well designed! And he has a werid sense of humour (which is good) and the class was fun!

5.0
3.0
INFO1211
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
INFO1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

Awesome guy, he's very responsive in e-mails and straight forward with you about everything. Kenward if you're reading this, you're my favourite prof in the entire program.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
INFO2315
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2017
Would take again

Looking at some of the negative reviews, I get it. Kenward DOES give a lot of homework, but none of it is pointless. He is a very clear, fair instructor. There's nothing on his "tough midterms" that he doesn't cover in class and in the assignments. Don't take Kenward's courses if you want an easy A, take them if you want to learn something.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
INFO1211
Sep 5, 2017
Would take again

Kenward is a great professor. One of the few professors in KPU that I think actually care about his students. His lectures are clear and is willing to help you out if you ask. He gives out plenty of homework and provides feedback. I would recommend anyone who wants to learn to take his class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
INFO1214
Grade: B+
May 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

his lectures are easier to understand, but he is a tough marker. plus, wayyyyy too much homework

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
INFO1211
Grade: A-
Jun 15, 2018
Would take again

Kenward is a good prof, however if you are taking a larger class load I wouldn't recommend. He assigns a ton of assignments which are time consuming to complete properly. We had two midterms, two quizzes as well on top of the many assignments. If you have extra spare time for homework he's a good choice, but if you are tight for time, skip him.

5.0
3.0
INFO2416
Aug 13, 2018
Would take again

Excellent prof. He assigns homework that is somewhat time consuming but really helps you understand how to work with a server OS (with clear directions). His tests are standard MC, fill in blanks and written. He teaches in a way that he takes concepts and conveys them in ways beginners can understand. Highly recommend.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
INFO2416
Apr 5, 2019
Would take again

One of the best profs in the computer science department, really wants you to learn and is willing to help anytime.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
INFO1112
Jan 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't advise having this professor for this particular course. Way too much homework, and to top it all off, his exams are difficult and can often be totally unrelated to the assigned homework. The 12 labs you do will not help with the exams. Furthermore, it is difficult to understand this professor due to his accent. He shows no enthusiasm.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
INFO1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Kenward by far in the IT department is the best teacher you could get. He teaches well and ensures everyone understands his lectures before they leave. Throughout the semester I had many questions via email he always responds almost instantly! He even helped explain a whole chapter over email, he is very caring and kind! I 100% recommend him!!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
INFO2316
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 19, 2020
Would take again

This is my first semester online and I'm impressed by Professor Chin. His lectures are recorded, clear and concise. He talks to you like a colleague, not a student. He makes everything simple, and his labs and assignments feel less like work and more like a learning experience. They really stick with you.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
INFO1211
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2020
Would take again

Make friends with him, do the homework, and it'll be an awesome class. Tries to put things in ways you'll understand, jokes around a lot, gives you a solid ability to build on what he's doing.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CPSC1103
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 28, 2020
Would take again

Chin is an amazing professor. He does give a lot of homework(really easy) but it helps with the exams.I took an online class with him and he went above and beyond to teach us C++. He always respond to his emails within a few hours and provide great feedback. Take a class with him if you have 4-5 hrs to spare for assignments each week. Very friendly

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
INFO1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 5, 2020
Would take again

Amazing professor. I took his class only when i could not take other instructors class whose rating was higher. However, after attending his first class, i was very happy. No other professor could ever teach like him. Gives real life analogies while teaching. His class is fun. I highly recommend to take his class.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
INFO2416
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 14, 2020
Would take again

One of the best personalities I've ever seen in a prof. While most professors are moody and seem like they hate their jobs, Kenward is always enthusiastic and a great guy in general. He teaches well and makes everything easy to understand. Due to COVID-19 he let everyone do their exams in a 3-day span to make it easier for us. Highly recommended.

Inspirational
Caring
4.0
4.0
INFO1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 15, 2020
Would take again

I love Professor Chin's class. Yes, he does assign a lot of work. Don't expect to finish the assignments in half an hour. But he makes dry material about as fun as it can be. You don't need to attend the lectures (he records them in case you can't attend), but I recommend it. Also, he does not have an accent, I don't know where that's coming from.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Get ready to read
3.0
3.0
INFO2416
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 4, 2020
Would take again

Don't expect him to grade assignments quickly, expect him to take 3 months. He's a good guy, however, always willing to help you. Tough marker tho imo. Exams are OK, a bit too lengthy tho. He also gives many many assignments and labs so be prepared for the high work load. I'd take him again, he's good enough. Can improve in some areas as mentioned

Lots of homework
Caring
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
INFO2416
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

I would take him for every class. He makes all the material more interesting, is energetic and you can tell he likes his job. Best professor I've ever had, hands down.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
INFO2416
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2020
Would take again

Kenward is a great guy, makes the class fun and easy to understand. Only thing is that he's a tough grader and there's a lot of homework

5.0
5.0
CPSC1103
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2020
Would take again

He's the best!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
INFO1211
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

Kenward is a very good prof, his lectures are pretty straight forward , he gives good analogy in class makes it better to understand, the only cons i have is he is assignment and lab heavy.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
1.0
INFO2416
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

a fun professor and lectures are also fun will explain the labs and assignments in the lectures exactly how to do it. the labs and assignments are straightforward, it is hard to mess up as everything is explained step-by-step. I would definitely recommend his class, I put not sure for grade since his grading is a bit late but my grade is around A

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
1211
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2022
Would take again

Honestly one of the best teachers so far.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
INFO1211
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2022
Would take again

Chin's instructions are clear, and he explains concepts in ways that allow students to follow clearly. His speech is always very clear. His assignments and lectures are thorough, easy to understand, and, alongside the tests, are very professionally formatted. Chin's only polarizing attribute is that he tends to procrastinate in marking assignments.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2023
Would take again

Great professor with nice and easy to understand lectures, would take again. Not a lot of hw. I'd say the only thing is he tends to mark assignments late, and tests feel a bit long for the time allowed. A cheat sheet is allowed on them though so they aren't bad. Quizzes also sometimes have trivia like questions but both combined are only worth 10%.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
INFO1211
Grade: B-
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Pre-solid prof, allows cheat sheets on exams, quizzes are a bit tricky, and assignments are a bit long but other than that he's good. He cracks a few jokes and makes good analogies about gordon ramasy.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
INFO2416
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2024
Would take again

Pretty nice guy. In my opinion the course I took was a bit of a snoozer but he showed enthusiasm throughout. A bit of a slow grader, but it's not a huge deal. Assignment instructions are extremely clear, and his notes are amazingly detailed and useful. If you put in the time and effort, you'll do well.

5.0
3.0
CPSC1103
Grade: B-
Aug 21, 2024
Would take again

His Moodle is neatly organized, very easy to navigate for notes and examples. Tough topics to learn, but he is very willing to help. Answers emails fast and is very understanding. He does his best to lift our spirits in class, which I appreciate. If I wasn't an Arts major, I would be taking more of his classes.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
INFO1211
Grade: A-
Aug 26, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor. Two midterms, A final exam and 2 quizes. Also assignments and labs which help us to understand the concept itself.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
4.0
3.0
INFO2416
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kenward is enthusiastic and makes the material engaging. The assignments are straightforward, but the workload can be heavy. Using unstuckstudy and other study tools helped me stay on top of the content. Overall, a solid class worth taking.

5.0
4.0
INFO2416
Grade: A+
May 4, 2025
Would take again

Kenward is one of the GOAT teachers at KPU. His lectures were engaging and interesting. Assignments werent that hard and he is very clear on what is expected. Will try to get more classes with Kenward

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
INFO2416
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2025
Would take again

The GOAT of all professors when it comes to KPU. you should 100% take server operating systems with him. His quizzes are easy, and his assignments and exams have very clear instructions. Exams are more like a week-long project. It's an incredibly easy to get an A. I had him online but participation was optional, & he records all of his lectures.

Caring
Accessible outside class
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