4.5

L.D. Cheatheam

Computer Science - Austin Community College

4.5
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

95

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Great class and very interesting because professor makes it that way

CIS1305 - 5.0 rating

Show up to class, do the assignments, get an A

COSC1301 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (5)
B (4)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 5
B: 4
B+: 3
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Respected (4)
Caring (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
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Reviews (95)
3.0
1.0
COSC1301
Oct 5, 2005

He doesn't really know what he is doing.We have been having class for a month and he just taught us what the Bold button does.

3.0
1.0
COMP101
Jul 29, 2007

No Comments

3.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jul 29, 2007

No Comments

4.0
2.0
COSC1301
Jul 29, 2007

Even though attending class is not mandatory I still did. The Professor was very friendly and knowlegable of many thing that had to do with computers.

4.0
3.0
COMP1301
Jul 30, 2007

Mr. Cheatheam is a very friendly teacher, who took extra time out of his own plans to provide me with more time to take my test. He gave help when needed, took questions, and was patient. very sweet man.

5.0
3.0
COMPSCI
Aug 3, 2007

Mr. Cheatheam was a great professor. He gave help when needed, more time on tests if needed, and great advice for the assignments. Although attending class is not mandatory for the professor or student, he proceeded to for the benefeit of his students. Thanks Mr. Cheatheam, your help was greatly appreciated.

5.0
2.0
COSC1301
Dec 12, 2007

He was very helpful and easy to get along with so made the class a lot easier and funner to go to.

5.0
1.0
COMP1301
Dec 19, 2007

Was a very fun class . .only work we did was extra credit, you know what that means. tests were pretty easy as well. great professor

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
May 7, 2008

I wish every teacher in ACC was like him. One of the great prof i ever had. If you wonna make an A, all you need to do is attend his classes. Test are same as review, there is no way you can fail the test. Trust me if I can pass his class with an A, I am sure any one can do it.

4.0
3.0
COSO1301
May 9, 2008

Umm.. lets see here just do the work in class and if you do that you'll be fine and is pretty easy but its time comsuming if you have a comp. at home you can work on it at home so it was cool

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jul 30, 2008

do the work you'll get an A

5.0
2.0
COSCN
Aug 1, 2008

I really learned a lot in this class and am so glad that I took it. My work seems to be a lot easy as I am so much more comfortable on a computer than I was prior to the class. Thanks so much for being so patient and always answering all of my questions.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Aug 6, 2008

very professional. made course easy to understand.

5.0
2.0
PC1301
Aug 14, 2008

Good class

4.0
3.0
COMP1301
Aug 22, 2008

It's a pretty easy class the way he did it... I liked that it was pretty much just us working and occasionally he'd come in to show us powerpoints to better explain things

5.0
3.0
COSC1301
Dec 11, 2008

Awesome teacher, really nice, ready to help at any time. Laid back. The only way you won't get an A is if you don't want to.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 17, 2008

Pretty easy class... the only work he gives is extra credit, which is pretty long, but if you do it you will get a good grade. tests are easy... I stopped with the e.c. during the middle and still got an A

5.0
2.0
COSC1301
May 26, 2009

Very professional, helpful, & knowledgeable teacher. He lectures & then lets you work at your own pace. You are free to look up test answers online & attendance is not mandatory. class starts out pretty basic but gets more intresting as you go along. Try not to miss class when going into Access.

5.0
3.0
COSC1301
Jul 30, 2009

great teaching!

5.0
2.0
COM1301
Aug 26, 2009

Loved the class.You have to keep up on your work though. very helpful not a hard class.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 13, 2009

My first class in many years and it made it very easy to get back into the swing of things. I would recomend it.

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Dec 13, 2009

good teacher

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 14, 2009

Very nice and goes above and beyond to help his students.

4.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 15, 2009

I found this class very easy but pretty helpfull at the same time, If you have computer experience of any kind it will be easy for you too, but even if you don't its a good class to take just to learn Microsoft 2007.

4.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 16, 2009

Professor Cheatheam is very understanding, patient and willing to help. Not the most thrilling class I've ever taken, but that was more the subject matter. There's not many ways to make Microsoft Office mindblowing, haha!

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 29, 2009

Class very helpful teacher is laid back and informative. There is no way you cant pass this class!!!

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jan 11, 2010

AWSOME Teacher! If you can not make an A in this class you are crazy!!!!!!! Easiest class ever. I did all my Projects in the first two weeks and didnt have to do any more the whole semester

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jul 29, 2010

great

5.0
2.0
COSC1301
Jul 29, 2010

Great class. Always helpful and patient with students. He made it easy to get through. in a short amount of time

5.0
4.0
COSC1301
Jul 30, 2010

A very good teacher. I will use my new skills for a long time to come. thank you.

5.0
3.0
COSC1305
Jul 30, 2010

Great Teacher, always there to help you....

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Sep 7, 2010

Very nice. Always there to help.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 2, 2010

Very Nice and Friendly. Will help with any problems

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 2, 2010

Very easy class. He will help you if you have any questions.

5.0
1.0
CIS2010
Dec 3, 2010

Good,Work you can get an A.

4.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 3, 2010

Proff is great. He doesn't make attendance mandatory and gives some extra time on assignments when needed. Also, he's very patient.

5.0
1.0
PERSO1307
Dec 6, 2010

great teacher

5.0
1.0
COSC1300
Dec 7, 2010

Great teacher. Easy to learn with. Very nice and patient.

5.0
3.0
COSC1300
May 25, 2011

Very informative and helpful. Always willing to take the time necessary to guarantee a students success in the classroom. I would very much enjoy taking another course with Professor Cheatheam. Thank you for a great semester!

5.0
2.0
COSC1300
May 25, 2011

Very nice and patient - gives reviews with reference sheet as to where to find the answers if you do this review sheet then you should be able to do good on the test.

5.0
2.0
COSC1301
May 25, 2011

awesome teacher, very funny and helpful

5.0
2.0
COSC022
May 30, 2011

He was a great professor. If you do the work study for tests you should have an easy a. He will help you anytime you are having a problem. He is great.

5.0
2.0
COSC1300
Jun 15, 2011

Mr. Cheatheam is an awesome Professor. He is very easy to talk to and he is always willing to go the extra mile to help his students. He is laid-back and has a lot of knowledge.

5.0
3.0
COSC1301
Jul 20, 2011

I really enjoyed the computer science class taught by Professor Cheatheam. He provided real life experiences,and stories. I believe he has had a wonderful, blessed life and I was very interested to listen to him. Professor Cheatheam has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He genuinely cares about his students success. COSC 1301-Intro to Computing

5.0
3.0
COSC1315
Jul 28, 2011

best teacher yet

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jan 17, 2012

He is a nice laid-back professor, and this BCIS 1305 class is sooo easy! He gave you test review questions that are exactly as the one on the test! I guaranteed that you can't fail his test if you do the test review! Lab is easy simple work that doesn't require a lot of time. Got a easy A!

5.0
2.0
CMPTR1301
May 8, 2012

He's awesome, would defiantly recommend this class to those trying to knock out one of their gen ed courses.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
May 10, 2012

Very sweet teacher. Laid back and very helpful.

4.0
1.0
COSC037
May 29, 2012

Very easy and always explains homework. The reviews he gives is the test basically

4.0
1.0
COSC1301
May 30, 2012

Pretty laid back teacher and his assignments are a breeze! The tests are super easy (he gives you the review and if done, easy 100) and the final was even easier than the tests during the semester. You definitely learn little things about Word/Excel/Access/PP that you probably didn't know existed. Recommended!

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jun 8, 2012

excellent and helpful professor

5.0
1.0
BCIS1301
Jul 10, 2012

Easy. Do the work

4.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jul 10, 2012

Good teacher. Attendance required to take quizzes. Make sure you do the test reviews! Exams are exactly like reviews

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jul 10, 2012

He's a very helpful professor, if your in need of help.

4.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jul 16, 2012

Kind and funny professor.. easy to get to

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jan 29, 2013

clear and straightforward lectures and assignments.

5.0
1.0
BCIS
May 17, 2013

very easy class

5.0
1.0
COSI1301
May 20, 2013

Good Teacher will answer any questions you may have. This is a intro class so it was boring for me because I already had computer skills before taking it. That being said I still picked up new ones and recommend anyone who has limited experience with computers to take this class.

5.0
1.0
INTROTOCOMPUT
May 20, 2013

Very straight forward teacher, he followed his syllabus to the T, and he was extremely helpful and willing to teach. He knows his book and even goes over the subject matter with the class and is helpful if a class is missed. Definitely recommended. I gave it a low interest rating due to it being something already known but still a nice refresher.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jun 3, 2013

He is a very helpful professor. He is willing to help; however the class was very boring due to the fact that most of this is a refresher. In all honesty this is a class you will need to review the review before taking the test (NOT 5-10 minutes before class).

2.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jun 3, 2013

Decent instructor, but probably has not taught a 5.5 week course before. He seems confused on some material and constantly uses up valuable class time to discuss things that he is interested in, but have no value in this class. Several times in this semester so far he has used up our lab time to discuss invaluabe interests.

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jul 2, 2013

Great teacher! very easy! take him.

5.0
1.0
BCIS1305
Jul 2, 2013

This teacher rocks! He knows a lot about Microsoft Office and computers. This is a refresher course so it was easy. Come to class, do your labs and study for the test and your golden!

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jul 26, 2013

Prof. Cheatheam is awesome. He offers a wealth of knowledge and he's the most helpful Prof. I've had. Take his class and boost your GPA.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Jul 31, 2013

Professor Cheatheam is a wonderful Professor. He is extremely helpful and assist you in everyway possible to help you pass the course and your exams. I highly recommend him for anyone. This class was a very easy class and very helpful.

5.0
2.0
CIS1305
Aug 7, 2013

Great class and very interesting because professor makes it that way.

5.0
1.0
COSO1301
Dec 16, 2013

This Professor is the best!!Do his study guides for his tests and memorize it, the tests are straight from the study guides! If you don't pass his class with an A you've not tried at all! He is the easiest teacher I have ever had! Wonderful!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 16, 2013

Great professor! Very clear, polite, and organized. Easy class, but great refresher course for me.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Dec 17, 2013

He is really nice and helpful. Ireally recommend this class

5.0
1.0
INTROCOMP
Apr 17, 2014

Take comp with this professor. He is really helpful and he wants his students to excel. If you do not get an A, you are not trying for sure.

5.0
1.0
COSC
May 14, 2014

He is very helpful

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: A
May 14, 2014

Super helpful. Nice professor. Really too smart to be teaching this class. He really wants everyone to succeed and gives multiple chances on everything.

5.0
1.0
BASICCOMPUTING
Grade: B
May 15, 2014

I love this professor! Knows his material well! He is always will to help you out and stay after class with you. Over all he is a very relaxed teacher

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: A
May 15, 2014

The class was very practical & easy to follow. Do your work and you'll get a decent grade in the class. The professor was always willing to help the students who needed it. I would highly recommend this class!!

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: A
May 15, 2014

Do your part and you'll get a decent grade. The professor was always willing to help students that had issues. A very practical class that I will be able to use in many areas of my life. I would highly recommend this class.

5.0
1.0
COS126
Grade: A
May 15, 2014

very helpful. A every discussion in class is meant to educate- and is very good.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: A+
May 26, 2014

Show up to class, do the assignments, get an A. I am in the computer industry and worried this would waste my time. However, I picked up several tips using Microsoft Office that will help in my professional work.

5.0
2.0
INTROCOMP
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2014

Easy A if you're willing to listen. Always ready to help, even after class. The material follows the syllabus to a T.

5.0
1.0
CMPTR1301
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2016

Very good instructor very help clear and does everything to make he's students succed in the future very great guy would love to take him again in the future...

5.0
1.0
CMPTR1301
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

Easy A if you pay attention in class and do your homework

5.0
1.0
CMPTR1301
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2016

The teacher was very helpful and understanding of any issues. He made a point to show examples and apply knowledge we learned.

3.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2016

Mr. Cheatheam is a very nice teacher. However, lectures can be long and grading can be confusing at times. Coursework is simple. Open-book tests.

5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: B+
Jan 15, 2016

Very good Instructor and very helpful. Show up, listen and learn and you will pass. Laid back style of teaching, but pay attention.

5.0
1.0
COMP1301
Grade: B+
May 13, 2016

Mr. Cheatheam is a good teacher. Grading is flexible but the software used for the class could be better. Easy A if you show up and try but if you just show up you are likely to still make a B. Do all the assignments and you will pass.

5.0
3.0
COSC1301
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Cheatheam was a outstand prof! always has something cool to talk about and has been wonderful to attend his classes

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
COSC13607
Grade: B+
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

He's great!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
COSC1301
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

There is a lot of work. It's not hard but it fallows the program in book and online. Stay on top of work and your golden. Professor has been in the field for a long time so he has a lot of relatable material for the class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
BCIS1305
Grade: A+
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

The class was easy thanks to the professor very kind and hillarious if you take this professor the lectures he makes are very entertaining

Respected
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
CMPTR1301
Grade: B
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

Great Teacher , learned alot..

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
COM1301
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

He is a great teacher. I was able to finish all my assignment in class. He gives review question and open book test.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CMPTR1301
Grade: B
Feb 3, 2017
Would take again

Super easy and fun class. Learned a lot of little secrets about Microsoft's programs that I didn't know before. Great professor and would defently take his class again

5.0
2.0
COSC1301
Feb 6, 2017
Would take again

Overall a great teacher. Will help anyone who needs help and will make sure that everyone understands what is going on.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BCIS1305
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Lectures over text book material, than a lab in class over Microsoft Office. Hardest thing is the online Pearson MyLabIT garbage that is unfair and unforgiving. 4 group projects that require a presentation to the class over a specific scenario, so don't be shy and lazy. 3 tests, multiple choice, then Pearson online garbage. Awesome professor!

GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
5.0
1.0
COSC1301
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2018
Would take again

Professor Cheatheam is a real gem, he will help you when you need it and genuinely wants people to understand the lessons in class.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BCIS1305
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2018
Would take again

Knows his computer applications. Good lessons and lecture pacing. Get group 3.

Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (5)
B (4)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 5
B: 4
B+: 3
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Respected (4)
Caring (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.09 avg change
May
Dec
Feb
Dec
Jun
Aug
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

COMPSCI

5.0

(1)

COSCN

5.0

(1)

PC1301

5.0

(1)

COM1301

5.0

(2)

COSC1305

5.0

(1)
+22 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COMPSCI

3.0

COSC1305

3.0

COSC1315

3.0

COMP1301

2.0

COSO1301

2.0

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