Class is very hard. This was my first programming course and I learned a great deal. She was a great instructor and always willing to help.

she is a very good and kind teacher! BUT better attend her class all the time, otherwise...will miss A.

She may be hard now, but you'll wish you had her back again for 136 and on.

She was a great instructor, I wish I had her in my other CS courses. She was very detailed about teaching and grading.

i have one sentence to say for her , havent had a better lecterar in my whole unlv experience except her

Top notch CS instructor.

Great instructor, goes through the material slowly and thoroughly. Extremely meticulous when it comes to grading though.

Inhuman when comes it to grading! Good teacher but you must be a perfect life form to do good in her class! No room for creativity, you must follow EVERY LITTLE detail, her way or no way. No wonder there's only one A- in the class...

She is holds your hand throughout the entire material, and it's easy to understand. Just be prepared when she has you write out an entire program by hand. If you get any little thing wrong she'll dock points. Study hard for her tests!

Good teacher, very easy in the beginning but as the semester goes on it gets increasingly difficult. Grading is a bit rough.

Good teacher. Very tough when it comes to grading.

Class is ridiculously easy if you do the work, and she is a very clear (and very easy) teacher. I have no idea what others are talking about here. They were probably just poor students.

Misch is known as a "documentation nazi" - meaning your programs must be documented thoroughly. She also has pretty hard tests and assignments. But, she is the best teacher you could ask for. Very good. If you work hard, her class is no problem - but, pay attention to details. I took her twice.

Great teacher - though, very picky. Recommended.

Good overall teacher. Straight forward teaching style. Clear and easy to understand. Kind of picky on homework and tests.

Lee is a great teacher. She is willing to help you no matter how many times you visit her. Documentation is her big interest for her classes so set aside time on your assignments to get it done. A high recommendation in my book.

very good instructor, explains everything well and very nice, you will learn a lot in her class but you will end up with a****y grade. very tough on grading, very picky, unfair, big on documentation, watch out!

Very good teacher. Probably would have done a bit better if I had stayed awake in the class... Tests were over the material covered, as were the programs. As all the other said, be careful about your documentation... She hits hard with it.

good teacher

This class is very difficult. Make sure that you document just like everyone else has said. DONT USE variables that don't make sense. Use num1 to describe your variable instead of z or something like that. YOU'LL SEE what I'm saying once you take the class.

She's incredibly competent, clear, and helpful. Covers material thoroughly and always prompts for questions before moving on to other topics. Tests on things covered in class, no arbitrarily hard assignments, but if it is your first CS course, you will need to study hard.

I dropped out of the CS major because of her.

She explained everything well on the board and helped after class. Good teacher.. though... extremely an4l on grading, omg. Better document every single line. My programs were 40% code, 60% /* */ //

this class is hard for beginners but she makes it easy for students. she explains every topic well and in good pace. she is very helpful when u ask questions and when you email her about the homework she will respond with clear answers. the students complaining about her are probably the lazy ones who doesn't do their codes and miss classes.

An incredibly competent instructor whose lectures are lucidly thorough, and clear. Has a talent for explaining arcane topics, and always prompts for questions before moving on. Exacting, but fair. Beware, hers is not a class which allows for slacking.

She's a good teacher. If you think documenting is useless than dont be a programmer. If you're interested you shouldn't have problem in thes class.

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I already had taken a similar class in highschool but didn't want to bother getting my AP results back from the college board. She's straight forward, logical, and pushes UNIX like environments. There's nothing to complain about, BUT, this is from someone who already knows the subject.

Mediocre class. The documentation thing is annoying, but not difficult. This class teaches the ability to drudge through something tedious more than programming.

had my final today, omg very extremely hard. Shes a great prof. as far as explaining the material and the class actually goes at a slower pace than what Id like, however her assigs are very unfair shes always looking for something to dock points off of you and when she finds it you lose even your pants off!Taking CS136 in the summer to avoid her

I took CS 135 over the summer with no previous knowledge of programming whatsover. It was a little fast for me (only a 5 week course), but Misch does a good job of explaining everything. Just make sure you don't fall behind, copy all the stuff she puts on the board, and you should be find. She's a very good teacher, but a really tough grader.

Misch does a great job teaching C++. she covers all the details and strives to teach good programming style. her class is hard, but you will become a better programmer because of it!

Hard homeworks. Great notes. Always available.

Class is very easy if you show up to everyclass and take note. She puts out all the information that will be on the test. The Homework assignments tend to be a little on the hard side. the reason most people fail is because they think they already know how to program in C++ and do it there way. Misch is a very tough grader.

She is a good teacher in terms of explaining the subject but she is a hard grader. The beginning of the class would be fairly easy if u have any experience in C++ but it tends to get very hard in the end. Her way of grading is tough and i don't think that she does the curve. Some of her programming assignments are very demanding for students who ar

Misch gave me an F on my first test....and I actually love comp sci and went to class everyday and took good notes! Her class is difficult even for those who actually give a damn about the class. She's a really good teacher but she needs to ease up on grading.

She's agood teacher but hardcore grader. She can be kinda mean if your not specific in your program questions.

Very tough course if you have no programing experience. She is a tough grader and the work load demand is high. You have to write about a program a week along with a lab with its own assignments every week. This class should be treated as a 5 credit course. Teacher is helpful and always available.

She is hard on new programmers. My previous programming knowledge is what enabled me to keep up. She is very specific in what she wants as far as programming commentary goes and on whether or not a program compiles. She doesn't care as much about the other things. An ok teacher overall.

If you plan on attending every class, there is no need to buy the book. She is extremely specific about what she wants you to know and how she wants you to do the assignments. VERY tough grader. Outside help is a necessity, unless you want to spend a lot of time in her office. She can be too quick in her lecturing, but will help when asked.

Damn this teacher is tough but she is good. Nice lady don't do programs till last minute.

God please ease up on grading. Not everyone is a computer, not every computer is everyone. Knocking off lot of points from simple mistakes unacceptable. Your teaching style is good but first users for programming are not perfect, people needs a relief. Need extra points if possible.

She's definitely not hot. The class was hard. It started off easy, but got hard overnight. She's a good teach and explains things clearly, but the assignments and tests are very hard. I dropped the class and had a B- when I did. I realized it wasn't for me.

She is extremely thorough. Covers every topic with numerous examples. Doesn't use the book AT ALL. She tells you everything you need to know for the class. With only a couple exceptions, the programming assignments are quite simple. Don't be lazy on commenting...she tells you exactly what she wants for complete credit.

notes, handouts, lab manual all given online. lectures are straightforward, and grades are too- NO CURVE. for those w programming background, class is slow but easy. otherwise, you need to spend alot of time compiling. the final has lots of on the spot programming. she is easy to talk to, but is also VERY very very SPECIFIC on program guidelines

Fantastic professor, very challenging assignments sometimes and certainly very strict on grading...but all these people complaining about documentation don't realize that it is the easiest part of the program...and it counts for 30% of the grade..thats free points. I wish she taught more classes because I would take every one in a second.

Having absolutely NO prior cs experience, this was the hardest class of my life. But besides that, Misch is an excellent professor. Really knowledgeable and always willing to help, even when you randomly walk into her office. Though I did feel really dumb asking her questions at times, she always provided helpful answers and thorough explanations.

I took this class in the summer, and even though the workload was slightly watered-down, it was still a TON of work, and the tests were challenging. No curve. She is a very strict grader. On the bright side, she does know how to teach, is very organized, and is helpful. I had made all A's until now (made C+). Just glad it's over. Nice lady.

So a kid by the name of Philip thinks he is a computer enineering major, until he encountered this class last I checked he was majoring in History. If that is an indication of how hard it is.

took her class last semester. As i always said the topics are easy she just likes to make her assignments hard. This is a hard class and once u pass her class it gets a lot easier trust me. she is like the door guardian and weeds out the bad people. Best advice is to read the book which is extremely good and pay EXTREME close attention to she wants

Do NOT underestimate her tests. She is very clear in her lecture but the tests are not easy at all. Study everything she says will be on the test many many times! BTW a huge portion of her tests are programming so make sure u now that going in.. Do not way to the last day to do her programs either, it will not work!

She knows her stuff but her grading can be a bit ridiculous, especially on tests. She also makes the tests worth way more points than they should for a normal programming class. I did fairly well (got a B) considering I didn't study that much for her course, as I already had prior programming experience. But if you haven't, it will be really tough.

The class is organized VERY well, and Lee gives good examples that help with assignments and tests. Pretty tough on test grading, not much for partial credit. I came out with an A having no prior CS experience AT ALL but please note that I'm good at math and very procedural. Also the lab assistant Lakshmi was a great help! Total sweetheart!

good points:She is an excellent teacher, she will explain everything to the letter.She knows her stuff and very clear.Bad points: Very tough on grading, she will take off points if you forget to put your section number. Gives tough and lengthy programs to write special the final project!

Very clear with explaining the lectures. Very hard grader, but she tells you everything you need to get full credit. Do not skim over her specifications in programs and you will be fine. I had no experience in programming, slept, and skipped some classes; still got a B. Feel free to ask her questions and it will be made clear.

Very clear with her lectures. Also very helpful when you go to her with questions. She's tough on grading, but she spells EVERYTHING out that she wants. If you lose points on an assignment, it's not because she wasn't clear with her expectations. She knows her stuff, and is truly interested in you being able to learn the material.

Lee Misch is a very good instructor. That said if you ask a question on material previusly covered, she may get snarkety.

She knows what she is doing. She is VERY clear and easy to understand new material. However, she is a hard grader and makes hard tests. Also, she likes to make unnecessary comments about students with low grades.

never found any Computer professor who is helpful and clear as her. I recommend everyone taking her class, even if you dont have to!

Her tests are challenging, and it is hard to get a perfect score. But that's why they call it a test. paying for the class doesn't entitle you to an A, you still have to earn your grade. Her program assignments are easy, just don't wait 'till 3 hours before they're due to start one. Don't copy from others and you wont be accused of cheating.

Her classes can be boring at times (even if you are interested in the world of programming), but the powerpoints and lectures are very informative. Program assignments and tests can be challenging, but nothing impossible.

She has an uncanny ability to show enthusiasm for her teaching that you don't see from many teachers. She is very pedantic about assignments however and if you do not follow the instructions to the letter she will deduct points and blow up your GPA.

Excellent instructor. All course information is available online. Very clear explanations of topics and concepts. Friendly and approachable.

She does a good job teaching, if you do your work you should know your stuff by the end of the course. She is pretty quick to reply to emails. Her website makes it easy to find any info you missed. Only complaint is that she is that the term brutal does not come close to her grading policy. The smallest error can lead to losing a letter grade.

This class isn't that bad, but she grades really hard. Don't underestimate her tests though! Those guys will ultimately make your grade, unlike the homework which you pour hours into and it doesn't do much for your grade. But hey, they help you learn programming!

She's a great teacher can get mean. She knows her stuff and explains it really well. Her assignments are only 20% and each test is 25%. Do your best on the test because if you fail 1 then don't expect to pass.

Class is simple enough, if you put effort into making your programs. Textbook isn't needed because she provides very good notes that you can look over. A bit of a harsh grader when it comes to the homework she'll always find a way to tak 10 or 20 points off (out of 150). I think she's great, I would take for 202 if she taught it.

I dont know how to explain it but she teaches very good in class but her tests, man her tests are hard. She grades very hard too. I kind of thought to get my minor as cs but she made me change my mind. Im sorry to say but i hate programming because of her.

If you want a good foundation of C++ , then this is the teacher to take. I'm not saying she's an easy grader or an easy class, but she will go over every single detail you need to know to make your homeworks work. Don't be afraid to ask questions. No books are needed, notes are organized, be prepared to code and don't start your homeworks late.

Returning to school after some time, I did not know what to expect from this class. Yeah, it is a bit tough, (in a good way), and I recommend it to anybody who wants to learn c++. I learned a lot and can now program with confidence! The prof is not an easy grader, but is a great teacher.

If you have never used c++ before this class will be hard. The homework will take most of your time. You will learn alot from this class because of the amount of work. The test arent that hard just know your stuff. Be prepared to put in some serious time for this class.

Ms. Misch is a very nice person but a hard grader. Her tests are very hard. Try to make all the homework by yourself and struggle cause on the tests there will be some hard stuff like the homework. Assignments take most of your time but makes you love the subject even more. Try your best and study for the tests in a practical way not memorizing.

Great professor! Her lectures are akin to those I viewed on MIT's website in both claity and thoroughness. Yes, she's a tough grader but it is for a purpose. Since the course is Computer Science, attention to detail is absolutely critical. The assignments prepare one for the tests. Attend every lecture and take solid notes and you'll do fine.

Professor Lee lectures very clearly and provides numerous examples for students to follow. However, she is a strict grader and is always sure to include a few tricky exam questions - so pay attention! She works very hard and will assist you with any problem if you have put forth some effort yourself. I didn't buy a textbook - just use her lectures

Every comment prior to mine is accurate. Good teacher, CRAZY strict grader, & an overall hard class. I hate the people who said the class is easy cuz they must have had some previous programming experience. if you had no experience whatsoever then good luck. this was my 1st time w/ cs and this was an EXTREMELY difficult class for me#SwitchingMajors

Professor Lee is such a wonderful and smart and patient and helpful teacher. She obviously shows passion on teaching and computer science. She controls the tempo and timing very well in each class. Her assignments are very well designed for students to digest the material. Although she is strict on grading, we really learn so much! love her!

She is a great teacher to start learning programming. She explains concepts well and her homework is not too easy but still challenging. Her tests are tricky and even if you have programming experience before taking her class, you NEED to study and know the fundamentals.

She's the only choice for CS 135 but she's a good one! This class basically teaches C++ and nothing else. Lessons (although a little repetitive) are clear and easy to understand. I had no prior experience but I'm doing very well. Don't put hw off! She grades strict and throw in very tricky test questions so be careful. Otherwise it's a good class!

SO... I don't usually do this.. but stay away. I have to say I REALLY REALLY liked her in the beginning. I have taken a CS class before and received an A, and this class I have a D :-( It makes me so sad because I am on the GI bill and have to pay it back. .and i have been working my reared off to pass. It is true she told me to drop. doesn't care

First, I'm not a CS major, I just have to take 2,3 CS classes because it is required. So I had no clue what was C++ or linux, etc. But her lecture is very helpful and clear. People who fail this course, but they are CS major, make me laugh at them. Exam should be okay if you did your homework by yourself, and studied lecture note. just be dedicated

Misch is one of those who will determine whether or not you want to become a computer science major. Do well on her exams and you will do well in the class. Do all the assignments and labs and you'll be fine on the exams. Overall she is an excellent professor. FYI if you ask her question, her response can be kind of condescending.

Misch is an excellent professor. If you fail it's because you did n't go to lecture or did not do the work. She shows you on each assignment exactly what she expects your output to look like, she gives you plenty of time to do the programs and allows days for questions. Misch greatly increased my knowledge and interest in CS.

It's a tough class. I went from knowing nothing to being able to write programs. Explains things extremely clearly. Some HW and the tests are hard but you should do okay if you go to lectures. Best CS professor I've had.

Tests are everything. Material is easy, especially if you have programming background (I had php). Tests are hand written programs, and she is very nit picky grader. You will probably not get an A (only 3 people out of 60 still have an A), but this class is an easy B if you go to class and pay attention. Tues. lab instructor was helpful and patient

Her expectations are very clear, and her lecturesnotes cover all of the material you need to know. She is a tough grader, and gives out very few As. If you can do all the homework you will pass this class. If you want to excel do all the optional homework and make sure you really understand how each program works. Go to office hours if needed.

Professor Misch makes me consider switching my major to Computer Science. Her lectures are clear and very informational. I love that she doesn't fly through the material nor does she go too slowly. Tough grader but she'll always give extra help when asked. I would definitely take her class again!

This course can be tough, but it is fair. She is very meticulous in grading programs and tests and will let you know if you make any mistakes. If you can learn from your mistakes and match her level of detail when thinking about your programs, you will be fine. It's not the most exciting class, but is a great foundation for the classes to come.

Misch is a wonderful lecturer, but if you can't make it to class, all of the class notes are online. She assigns two types of programs, each worth different point values. Expect to have 15-20 exercises and 15 assignments. Tests are tricky, but they're out of 120 points. She will help if you have questions so don't be afraid to ask.

She's very thorough when lecturing so pay attention and do the homework and you'll learn. Class starts off easy but gets progressively harder. Very strict grading. A small mistake will take a chuck off your total which, although unfair, makes sense in terms of how specific programming is. She does get upset if you ask a question she thinks is dumb

Taken this class twice. Lee has super-specific grading criteria in assignments, so be sure to follow the instructions CAREFULLY. She runs some of 'em through a program out of convenience, so if you ever feel unfairly graded(like I have), ask her to double check it manually. Lectures are easy, tests are difficult due to time constraint. You'll live.

This was my second time taking this course, the lecturers are clear and easy. The exams are intense, have to write perfect code by hand if you make a small mistake expect to get 1/2 of your points for small mistakes. She grades unfairly and takes more points then she should. Recommend to take someone else unless you can write perfect codes.

Misch's lectures and explanations are always perfect and crystal clear. Programming is very logic-based, and Misch does a phenomenal job breaking down the thought-process behind each function and line of code. Her grading is very strict and she expects you to follow her style techniques, but her advice is always based on real-world conventions.

Very tough grader but within reason and is available to provide great feedback. Notes available online are amazing and are good review material for any class. Lectures can get boring unless someone asks questions. Be ready for difficult tests where you have to write out code but assignments will help prepare you. Don't take tests lightly

As has been stated many times on here before, she is a very strict grader and expects near perfection on tests and programs. However, I believe that her guidelines are made very clear beforehand and anyone complaining likely doesn't want to study or thinks they already know what there is to know about programming. Tough teacher, but within reason.

Lee Misch made computer science very easy to understand. Her lectures were very thorough in order to ease in beginner programmers. She is a tough grader, but if you truly prepare for her exams you will get a high grade. Just work hard, read the textbook, do all the homework, study for the tests, and you will learn alot and get a high grade.

Great professor! She is a tough grader, so be aware! However, she is very clear if you attend all lectures and will repeat herself, so just listen. Her notes were posted online, so you can always use them to reference. I would take her again but sadly she only teaches CS135!

She helps you become a clean programmer. She comes off as very mean sometimes but that's fine if you are into that like I am. Before taking 135 I had never ever programmed before but she was a very good introduction into it and her notes are amazing!! I find myself reviewing them all the time as I do codes on Leetcode. Defs recommend!

Great teacher and goes at a good pace. If you have previous programming experience, it will give you a nice boost. But, it's at a basic level, so if you do all the programs, you should do well. You may run into debug problems but you can always visit her office. Wish she would've taught 136/202 and 218. The classes just get harder.

Powerful woman who knows her stuff. This seemed to make many of her students (men) try to one up her and make weird power moves. They would flex the most basic knowledge and try to belittle Misch. She wasn't having any of it and I respect her for it. Lots of homework but they are all fair and graded fairly. Challenging class but would take again

Challenging class, but Misch has a no-nonsense approach that commands respect. The workload is hefty, but it's all fair and graded accordingly. Unstuck AI and other study tools really helped with class prep. Would take again.