Very clear cut on assignment due dates, and expectations on assignment. He checks in with students often to know how they are doing on assignments. Also, he provides challenging questions in discussion. Very hot.

So d time teaching class. Lab time is assigned, but really don't need to attend. Midterm, labs, 10 page paper on anything related to computers and a final. Pretty easy class for anyone with a clear sense of direction. It is not too time intensive. Lectures are easy to understand. He does not like people talking over him. Funny Canadian guy, eh!

Professor Eiselt is one of the best professors to take. His lectures are well-organized and are thought-out. He clearly goes over material as well as encourages class participation. He is also pretty funny, making random jokes at times.

Great teacher for those who have never done any coding before. (Otherwise the class may be a little slow ) He's very clear and pretty funny. The tests are a little difficult, just make sure you attend lecture and then either play around with Python outside of class or attend discussion. The homework is a little lengthy but actually pretty fun.

Midterms are 10 mc and 1 code you need to write down. Final is 16 mc. Feel like midterms are harder. Final is ridiculously 16 mc, many people finish them in 20mins. And they weren't too bad. There are 6 assignments throughout the quarter. They weren't too bad, though the very last two got a little bit tougher. Also, he posted every lecture.

His lectures are very clear, but ECS 10 is not an easy class. You need to keep the work and read unless you will fall behind. 7 HW assignment, 2 midterms, and a final is what your grade is composed of. Def recommend, funny dude

He's an awesome guy, really sweet and very funny. Don't procrastinate. The workload he gives builds, and if you don't attend to it right away it'll bite you. There were 7 homework assignments, 2 midterms, and a final. He puts up practice tests that are nearly identical to the actual tests. Really easy and really fun.

His witty sarcastic remarks gave me life. Never laughed so much in any lecture, and this is ECS50 - nothing to laugh about. But even though the material is though, he does his best to make it easy. I don't have a deep love for computer science, but with him, I think that could change. Would 100% take again! Nothing but love for this hilarious guy.

Great lectures and very organized. midterms are tricky, make sure you play around with codes and spend time on your homework. Final is easy 16 MC. HW help you understand the concepts! i really enjoy this class

Good professor to take for an intro class for sure. A really good lecturer, he's very clear and explains things well. The TAs are also really helpful during lab hours so definitely go if you're confused about the HW. The midterms are a bit tricky, but the sample midterms are helpful in preparing for the exams.

Kurt is an excellent educator. He definitely knows how to relay knowledge to his students in an easy and fun way. The midterms are a bit tricky at times, but his final exam was extremely easy.

Makes funny jokes occasionally. Teaches Python pretty well. Tests are made up of a rather easy free-response program and some relatively tricky multiple choice questions (be sure to read the code carefully). You don't really need to read the textbook, and it's free anyway. Homework could be puzzling, but nothing impossible.

Open notes midterm/final, labs, 10 page term paper. I appreciate prof's effort to keep us interested in the topic - though it's an extremely dry subject for those who do not care about this subject area. Do not have to attend lab unless you need help. Easy A as long as you put some effort into it.

Very energetic

Professor Eiselt made programming in Python more fun than a chore. He's hilarious in class and his exams are arguably easy (open notes, one handwritten program, and a few tricky multiple choice questions). Lots of homework as well but nothing too impossible. If given the chance, I would definitely recommend taking this class with him.

Professor Eiselt is a quality instructor. 2 midterms + final + 10 homework assignments, very doable work load. Last two programming assignments are challenging but there is plenty of help from the TAs. Midterms are VERY tricky, but similar to the practice exams. The final was MUCH easier than the midterms. The curve is really good too.

I don't have any coding experience. His lectures are not very clear sometimes for the very beginner, so go to every discussion! His lecture is more like a review for the past materials. I study by myself most of the time, but his tests and final projects are not so hard. All tests are multiples choices. Do the practice and you can ace the tests.

AYE KURT! Great professor, funny guy. Took in Winter'16. This was my first programming class and I had lots of fun doing the programs. Work with friends or you'll go crazy. Things were pretty easy up until the final program. He lets you bring one sheet of notes for midterms/final but honestly you just have to understand the material to do well.

Kurt's hilarious, fun, and very good at teaching! His class went at a good pace and the homework did help you learn coding. The only thing I didn't like about his class was how much the midterms were weighted. His exams were pretty tricky and since they were out of ten multiple choice question, a stupid mistake would cost a letter grade.

Easy A for ECS50, tests were straightforward and programs weren't over complicated.

Nice guy that had very useful and humorous lectures. The last assignment was a bit tough but not impossible to do. Tests were fairly easy. Good for people who have no programming experiences. Recommended class!

He has amazing lectures and is super clear. Also, Eiselt is super funny guy. His tests questions are tricky but not difficult. The final is way much easier than his midterms.

Very good class for ECS students. EASY A for those of you who needs 'A' for upper division course. A lot of reading and summaries for each article you have to write, but once you do them and participate well in class, you already have at least C. Term paper is also big and there is presentation. You better do this one well.

Best professor at Davis I had so far! He is organized and clear with the material.

Homework were not bad at all. I got a B in the class for slacking off on the last homework. I got an 85% on the final. Midterms are similar to practice midterms. He's pretty funny in lecture and does a good job teaching. I would take him for any ECS class. He also has a good curve. An A is achievable in his class.

Funny, easy going, and helpful. Posts practice tests/ midterms. The main catch for this course was to just read the book, many many times, and you'll be fine! I got a 70% on the first midterm since I didn't know this, but ended up bouncing right back after knowing this!

Pretty standard 2 midterms, and a final. HW's are about medium difficulty and length

Eiselt's ECS 10 course convinced me to switch my major to Computer Science. His lectures were great--they gave us pretty much everything we needed to know to succeed on the homework and exams. He's a really fun guy, and he knows his stuff. The homework was usually pretty easy (and fun, at least for me). And for the exams, KNOW PRINT VS. RETURN!!

Class is purely python, so skip if you are even slightly competent in coding. Lectures are funny and insightful, and the homework is a breeze.

I thought the class was fine considering it was his first time teaching this class. His lectures were clear and his homework was okay. In terms of the final exam that everybody is complaining about, I thought it was easy. My guess is that people who are complaining are those that never came to class b/c 2/3 of the class never came to the lecture.

His class is primarily focused on the lectures and he only tests on them. If you go to class or even just read the slides very carefully the exams are easy. As long as you understand what points he is trying to make in class, the exams should be straightforward. He doesn't give out much work so make sure to double check homework and exams.

Kurt is an amazing teacher and he keeps the class's attention with his humor and jokes. Make sure to read the book and do practice problems for both the midterms and final.

Since it was his first time to teach this course and we had campus closure, he may not be able to express all his ideas. His lecture slides are long but very useful for exams since they contain lots of conceptual questions on slides so prepare your 5 pages cheat sheet! Programs are doable and interesting, but I don't like the tests so much.

He explains concepts step by step, and sometimes more than once. He is also very funny and makes multiple jokes throughout lectures. His midterms were challenging and his final was very challenging. I did not anticipate my final grade to be as low as it is. The homework was a bit challenging, but there was not much of it.

Taught concepts well, tests were not terrible, slightly disorganized

Awesome professor. Very knowledgeable and funny. Clearly cares about the subject matter and his students (though he will roast a few kids from time to time). Additionally, 32B may be one of the most useful CS classes you could take. Definitely recommended.

Languages taught are Java, Haskell, Prolog, & Erlang. 5 HW (1 BNF/EBNF, 4 prog), midterm, noncumulative final. Lecture & slides were enough to do assignments. PDF slides are quite long, but is more complete than the other prof. The hw wasn't too tough, but I think the Prolog sudoku solver question was too hard. Notes were allowed during exams.

Eiselt is one of my favorite lecturers I've had. He's so fun, and his lectures give you all the info you need to be successful in his class. The homework was pretty easy. But make sure you are prepared for the exams since he gives you BARELY enough time to finish! And don't go a SECOND over time or else he'll rip your exam away and give you a 0!

He cares student a lot during the spring quarter with the pandemic. Assignments are easy and they teach you a bit about python. His slides are very long and sometimes hard to find useful information. I think this course will be much better if teaching in person.

I took ECS50 remote with Eiselt. One of the best remote profs in my opinion. Lecture videos are clear, homeworks are do-able if you understand lecture- same goes for exams. 50% of the grade is homework which is really nice! Eiselt is pretty funny which is extra nice in comparison to typically very dry remote instruction. I would take him again!

The class w/ Prof Eiselt was very straightforward: clear lectures, doable homework, helpful in both OH/through email. The tests may seem hard if you didn't read the book, but if you do what you're supposed to and read, they weren't bad. Exam grading can be harsh if you are not careful. I learned a lot and found new appreciation for this subject!

He is really nice that he answered every e-mail I sent. The exams are full of definitions and concepts, which are my weakness. Although I read the book for several times, I still cannot answer most of them correctly. Fortunately his lectures are great because it is very clear. Homework and codes in exams are related to the lecture.

Lectures were clear and understandable, homeworks are pretty easy if you just watch the lectures and skim through the textbook. Same goes for the exams. Overall, great guy and great lecturer. Would definitely recommend

After all the bad reviews on here I wasn't too excited to take this class, however it ended up being my favorite class I've ever taken. Eiselt's lectures are clear and make the concepts easy to understand. If you want a more in depth understanding of the concepts, go to office hours! Be sure to brush up on your Python before you take this class!

Open note exams, homework is totally doable if you start early! I felt like he was very fair and kind. Not the most in-depth lectures but enough to be able to do the assignments.

easiest class for cs electives. Professor got jokes every class, chill and approachable. Lots of readings everyday and daily reading quizzes so don't slack. otherwise, this class a must take.

Not sure why there are so many bad reviews on here, but I took ECS 170 with him last spring and loved the class! The lectures were really engaging and funny and the homework was actually relevant to the class and subject which I find is pretty rare. One of the favorite classes I have taken so far!

Professor Eiselt is good at making the class interesting to students. He gave a curve in the end, letting me obtain an A!!!

Friendly. Gives animated lectures - cracks jokes and actively tries to keep your attention. Very helpful slides. Allowed two pages of notes for exams. Exams felt a little challenging, but totally fair. Homework assignments were mostly short and simple - aimed to practice coding in the new languages rather than complexity.

he was....alright. decent lecturer, medium difficulty hw, exams were a bit more difficult than the hws. doesnt do +/- grading and threw in a 2% curve at the end.

Doesn't record lectures but the slides are descriptive enough if you have to miss lecture. Exams are challenging but fair. He never actually posted his office hours, so I was unable to ever talk to him in-person. He was very responsive over Piazza, though. Homeworks are challenging but doable with a couple hours of dedication.

Hilarious professor. His lectures are fun to watch. The slides are pretty detailed. Homeworks are very doable, and his AI policy is lenient where we are allowed to use it if cited properly. It definitely makes understanding class material easier. Cheatsheets allowed on exams. The exams themselves can be difficult, but not too bad.

Clear lecture as well as slightly challenging assignment. However, some exam questions could be really challenging and hard to make preparation.

Not bad. Lectures are organized & structured nicely, although maybe slightly long. He is very knowledgable, and every engagement i've had with him has led to a better understanding of topics. Homework is valuable practice. Below reviewer doesn't participate or engage in-class, and had a bad first midterm. Rating was 4.1 before the below rating.

If you went to lecture or looked at the slides before the quizzes and exams, its straightforward. 2 double-side paper note sheets. Lecture itself was very interesting to listen to and content was laid out clearly. Homework correlated to discussions. Caring guy, fair grading system, great TA. Don't let the negative minority influence your decision.

If you went to lectures and actually understood the homework, you would do well in this class. He truly cares for his students and wants them to succeed. Don't slack on lectures because his questions are based on whether or not you showed up and paid attention.

Very solid class. Allows everyone to talk. Reading heavy, but that's the class's nature.

Took him in summer. Very well run class, fair tests and quizzes, fair homework. Could've gotten an A had I not slacked on the final.

Professor Eiselt's lectures are well-organized, and he is knowledgeable. The homeworks are valuable practice, but the exams can be challenging. Using unstuck ai and cheatsheets helped me prepare effectively.

It was mostly self taught but the materials are very conceptual so I guess that's how it's suppose to be. Nothing surprising in tests and quizzes. He doesn't record the lecture but lecture slides are VERY specific (like some of them are 100+ slides). I would like to take him again.

Surprisingly fun class. Professor Eiselt is funny and it helped to keep my attention during lectures. He goes over thoroughly, step by step with diagrams and explanations. Exams are very heavily based on lectures so pay attention in class (or go through lecture notes) and you should be fine.

Eiselt made learning CS fun, which is a feat in itself. I do feel like he rushed some of the concepts at the end unfortunately. Your experience will depend on how hard ECS 32A was, so if you come from an easy prof consider doing extra practice. His lectures were interesting and pretty understandable. The curve at the end of the class was godly too

Funny and caring prof. The lectures were straightforward, although slow in the first half, but if you study the slides you'll do well on the quizzes and exams. He also allowed cheatsheets on exams and online help on hw and is very helpful when answering questions. The class was more theory based than practical coding though, so not very applicable.

One of the most eye opening class at Davis, would totally recommend taking it with Professor Eiselt. Lots of reading and quizzes, in class discussion is big part of final grade.

Very lenient and includes a curve. Allows AI use, likeable guy and most class got A's and B's.

I liked him and learned from him.