This class is VB.NET. If you've had any prior experience with programming, this class would be very easy for you. She is very nice and willing to help you with your programming projects.

Very active teaching style. A great teacher, and fun class. For tests and quiz, You won't see anything that haven't been covered in lecture. The last lab was a little harder, but it could be made up by other labs and quiz. Take her class.

Mrs. Pape is always smiling and very enthusiastic about the material. She tries different ways to make her students understand the class. If you take notes in class and read the book you should do fine.

Mary makes this class a breeze. It's an easy A. She doesn't even have an attendence policy. WOOT. For those who find her hard, they're the ones not in class, not taking notes, not doing the work, not reading. Shoot, I showed up 2/3 of the time, and I still have an A.

easy A. all you have to do is review some notes and the book before tests. a lot of the material on her tests are repeated. she's kinda weird tho. whatever, it's an easy A.

Mary Pape explains things very clearly. Her lab assignments are challenging, yet she's very helpful. She actively involves students in homework and review. I highly recommend her class.

she is very good

You can miss two labs and still pull a B. Her classes can be boring, but her labs are more interesting than most beginning classes. She has an attendance policy, but is lenient if you can't make it. Programming isn't my thing but I would recommend taking her class if you are interested in the field.

She is nice.She do many work to make sure us understand Java. She can teach many different language. However,I don't think she is good at Java.Her Java skill is limited in lecture. Her lab is easy but always confuse. You need ask her to understand requirement. If you have good C/C++ foundation, this class will be easy A. If not,you need work hard.

This is an overview of Microsoft Office which I didn't, and still don't know well. Do what she asks and you'll get an A. Easy tests, projects & labs - requiring little to no work outside of class (aside from final project). Easy work load.

Boring class, yet easy. Quizes, labs, and tests are not difficult at all. Term project is long, but not difficult to do, IF you have great group members. Highly recommend this class.

an excellent teacher.. gave me perfect on all 6labs coz it was easy to do.. i did good on all tests too. Im loud in class and she doesnt care as long as u do ur stuff! nice, helpful, courteous i duno wat else can describe this wonderful woman

Not a bad teacher. In CIS 15BG, we wrote hands-on assignments together in class and then rewrote similar programs as homework assignments. She keeps you focused in class, but sometimes her lab assignments don't make sense. I'd take more classes from her in the future.

Easy class, didn't study at all and still got a B int he class. Teacher is somewhat helpful. Labs, quizzes and final was not difficult at all. Overall great teacher

very nice teacher

helpful teacher, but annoying b/c she acts 'young' and 'teeny' ...otherwise, easy A. 6 labs-easy & to the point, 3 quizzes, 1 midtrm, 1 term proj. do the work exactly how she wants it. study from what she tells you to before each exam and somewhat listen to her lectures and you're set. attend class for particip pts. overall easy course in general.

Good teacher... Easy grader however, tend to have attitude problems

She is a wonderful teacher. Although we have more assignments and quizzes, you will have fun during class and you also learn a new stuff every time. She is a tolerant teacher. I love her class so much. Just keep doing home work, be prepared for all the quizzes, midterm and final A is yours.

althought she likes to act young and sweet, she is reli nice and a easy grader..tests and exam are easy if u study! i think the term proj is a little bit stress but if u prepare things early i think u will be ok =)

Easy tests and nice to me but not to my friend. She definitely plays favorites. She walks you through the term project and all lab assignments, but everything is so shallow that this shouldn't be a class. Don't bother buying the textbook you don't need it, just borrow it from a friend in class and read the keywords.

I liked Ms. Pape because she teaches beginning C very well and is very clear with the concepts. The programs and tests are very simple as long as you have read the textbook. The last program on one dimensional arrays was a bit harsh but doable. The online lab work is a breeze and you should be able to finish it by reading the textbook.

she is an easy grader, but the class was too easy that i couldn't learn anything. actually you don't really need the textbook, if you study her powerpoint and attend the class , then you would be fine

I love Mrs. Pape. She is very friendly and helpful. Homeworks, labs, midterms and finals are all easy. Just do not skip too much sessions. I also take her for CIS 14A. I always talk to her and ask for help. She always answers your questions until you fully get the idea. No better professors.

One of the best classes I've ever had, took her for Visual Basic as well. Very clear on what needs to be done, very understanding and lenient with grading and let's you re-submit labs until you have it perfect or near it. Wish I could take her for 15BG but she isn't teaching during the summer so oh well. Very nice and fun class, highly recommended.

she is the best!!!!!labs are hard but she is helpful......quizzes are easy and midterms are easy too, you just have to attend the classes and pay attention to what she says........actually pretty straight forward and she is awesome!!!!! take her if you can!!

I guess I haven't studied enough. Mrs. Pape is great, friendly, helpful, yada yada yada, but her labs really make you THINK. If you're taking CIS15BG, make sure you read everything prior to the lectures the next day. She has high expectations for anyone at this level of computer science.

i took CIS3 with her, and her class was too easy, so i didn't learn anything from the class maybe taking other CIS classes with her would learn more she is actually a very helpful, nice and friendly woman

I like her class. It was nice. I also got to learn from our term project because I was doing most of the work/ with another girl. we had three people back anyways, it seemed like two.

Awesome teacher! Very clear and energetic teacher; made me love computer science. She is extremely helpful and make the concepts very clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend her, take her if you are willing to study hard and get an A+ for-sure!

I took a FORTRAN class with this instructor. She is very approachable for questions, and has a great attitude. I found her lecture to be very clear, and not too difficult. I recommend this teacher for any programming class.

5 quizzes (a little tricky), 2 midterms (only allows notes during midterm), 7 labs. 3 labs require you to think quite extensively (takes time), 4 labs are applications of concepts taught in class (fairly easy). She puts emphasis on important concepts (makes you understand how it works), but small mistakes when teaching can cause quite a confusion.

She is a nice person, she smiles everyday and every time she looks at you (this made me nervous sometimes). Her labs are easy. And you have to pay attention to what she is doing in the class. You will not learn much with her, but you can recieve an easy A or even A+

Straight forward quizzes and tests, but the labs are tricky.

I loved her class. It's very straightforward. The tests and quizzes are very straightforward since she tells you what's going to be on them. I barely used the textbook, twice at most. Try to go to class since she tells you what going to the test/quizzes. Just do all your work and you'll be fine. She gives lots of extra credit too. Got an A :]

She is the most amazing teacher! Helps you learn the material and is extremely helpful! The labs are interesting and get you to think and work. Exams are pretty straight forward. I loved the group project; she's a fair grader. Just loved her class!

Really nice teacher with lots of smiles. Quiz & test are really easy. Lab is a little bit challenging, but really helpful in understanding the material. Doesn't have lab time in class, so need to work on lab at your own time. Her office hour is a little short, but she's good with email. Strongly recommend her :)

Her class is not easy, but you do learn a lot if you put in the effort and time required. Her labs are very extensive so expect a lot of time spent on them. Overall, it was a good class and I enjoyed it a lot. Her quizzes and tests aren't very hard if you understand the material.I recommend her if you don't mind putting in the time and effort.

She explains everything and gives you plenty of time to do everything. Pay attention, do your homework and spend some time on it. Easy A. She gives extra credit.

Took my first CIS class (C) with her, and she's definitely one of the more useful CIS profs out there. She gives thorough explanations, but also gives assignments that are somewhat difficult if you're new to the whole coding scene. I'd recommend her to a first-time CIS student.

She is a wonderful teacher. She is very easy to work with. She is clear in her lectures and brings a fresh air of positivity. Mary, if you read this, don't change a thing!!

This was my first computer programming class, and I found it really easy under her (which is good). She has a weird sense of humor. Beware that she doesn't really respond to emails well.

Brings a lot of energy to class. Never a day where she wasn't cracking a joke or smiling. Warning! she will sass! Good teacher overall.

I took java before so i thought it was easier than it should be, but I learned a lot too despite that. Also, Mary is the nicest professor I have had in the last five years of my education, she is just great. Didn't see her pissed or not smiling once all quarter. She spoiled me for future quarters with her fabulous personality lol. Take her!!!!!!!!

Half the students got As at the end. Can use notes on midterms and final. Labs are hard sometimes but if you get them done, you're good for the midterms and can get an A easily. She gives extra credit if you submit labs early. She answers emails. Very cheerful in class & good teaching method

You can definitely learn a lot from her lectures however, you need to work and study really hard in order to pass with a good grade. The tests are CLOSED book, so you really need to study. On the tests, there are problems where you need to create algorithms to solve a given problem. Assignments are fairly difficult. Not an easy class, or an easy A.

First day of class I was so confused on what we were doing. She just jumped into things without explaining anything, and then AFTER she was done, she explained what she why she did it.... I didn't write anything down because I had no idea what she was doing... other than that, she's an ok teacher... acts kind of silly sometimes with a weird voice.

Best cs teacher ever. end of story

She is really awesome. Do the labs and you'll be fine. I got an A in both of her classes, and I didn't do much in class. She gives extra credit for many things, so you can easily get more than 100% on her labs. Also, her tests are very similar to the quizzes, and you can always bring notes.

She gives great feedback and is willing to explain stuff. Honestly, be ready to work in this class: study for the quizzes (closed book), read the textbook (will be helpful with both labs and quizzes), and do the labs (start early - getting stuck with no time to ask questions is tough).

Gives clear feedback, and if you mess up on a problem she'll give points back for creative/efficient solutions, good formatting, etc. Answers questions well and quickly. Great teacher, recommend to anyone.

Her lab assignments are quiet hard, but really helpful since they help you to understand the concept by practicing and she gave us hints. U're allowed to use notes in the 2 midterms and final. There are a lot of small exercises along with codelab. She gave extra credit for submitting labs early and readable codes, so try to maximize your chance.

She was dealing with some personal issues this quarter, but she still managed to do her job right. She quickly responds to emails, and gives extra credit for turning labs in early. She allows you to have a page of notes for midterms. Small exercises along with assignments are posted on Canvas, make sure to check in once a day.

If you submit your hw earlier, she will give extra point. She gave extra credits in the end, that's how i got A+ instead of A. Really appreciate her help when i have doubts. However, her lab assignments are hard. I can't understand some of the instructions, which pull down my marks, but she will give you several times to resubmit. Good!!

- If you do all your assignments on time and turn it in early you get extra credit. -Cares enough to give you reminders - grades sameday (unheard of with other professors) - Getting good grades on both midterms and turning in all your assignments, you can still bomb the very difficult final and still get a decent grade. - I respect her.

She's a solid choice for taking online computer science classes. She's knowledgable in the subject and provides videos on most subjects to help her class further understand the subject.

Professor Pape is really not as bad as her average rating would suggest. Great assignments with many requirements and you can submit it multiple times in case of mistakes. There is also extra credit if labs are submitted before due date. Make sure to ask for help if you're falling behind!

Professor Mary Pape is an excellent instructor. She is available for office hours if you need assistance or want to clear something up. In addition , she equips you with all the materials needed to succeed in the class. Her rating should be way higher than this!

Pape is a true icon. Took her class online asynchronously, and thoroughly enjoyed listening to her lectures. Submit assignments early n she will give you feedback n let you resubmit. Often gives extra credit points for submitting early n for good code. Class is very gradual and assignments build off each other. First-time coder on track to get a A+

Best professor I've had for a STEM class. Can be intimidating, but very helpful. Class format is perfect for me personally; mostly self-study with an interactive textbook, then truly learning through practical experience (whether labs or other smaller assignments). Submit labs early, with a chance to receive feedback, resubmit, and get full credit.

She is amazing. Assignment instructions are so clear. Which is so important for asynchronous courses. I recommend taking her class if you are ready to devote some time and learn to code.

You can learn a lot from her. Go to her office hour if you need help. You can receive extra credit when labs are turned in early. Her class requires HARD WORK, but to tell the truth, all the labs and test questions are reasonable if you put time into it. She gives good and fast feedback for all the labs.

Great option if you want to learn and get a good grade! If you submit a coding assignment early, you will get extra credit and the ability to re-submit it if you don't get full credit. Class uses Zybooks. Quizzes/exams can have some tricky MCQs. She posts tutorial/lecture videos that are quite useful, especially for labs. Probably best CIS 22A prof

She gives extra credit points for turning in work early! There isn't much hand-holding in this class other than her comments telling you what's wrong with your code. Most of the time your code will not be what she wants so she'll give you a -1 score to get your attention. After 2-3 Attempts will she then give you full credit.

Overall, it was a great course. She sometimes gives you -1 just to get your attention. Grade rubrics can be a little clearer but she is responsive, EVEN ON WEEKEND! Extra credit for 48h early submission. The material is honestly quite easy if you practice (much as people like to complain about it on Discord, it's coding, have to do it anw).

Professor Pape is an instructor who cares for her students, but she can be unclear at times. Oftentimes, the labs' instructions were hard to follow. However, as long as you complete the work early enough, you get extra credit and the opportunity to resubmit for a new grade. In her feedback, she will detail what she expected from you in the work.

I really enjoy this C++ course. I will study this before my Math1C and PHY4A. This motivated my interest in programming which I am not good at. Sometimes the project instruction or feedback may require some time reading and understanding, but I enjoy all the projects in this class, such as payroll, stock investment, ect.

This was taken asynchronously. Easy access through office hours/email. Most learning is based on zybooks. She gives extra credit for early lab submissions or making your code look cool. I got extra credit early in the quarter for making my signature design look cool when output. She's a picky grader for labs, especially with writing comments.

To get a good grade you have to study (by writing codes). Go over the slides and videos that are not graded but are necessary to do the labs. Labs are most important. DO NOT RELY ON ZY BOOKS. ZY books are way more difficult than her lecture videos and practice problems. The prof was passionate about teaching, went over the codes that students wrote

Mary's introductory C++ class was solid and well-organized. The interactive ZyBooks textbook was engaging and useful, and assignments always came with clear directions and grading criteria, with chances to re-submit if necessary. Also accessible/helpful outside of class. Overall I really enjoyed this class and would definitely recommend.

Mary's C++ class was well-organized, but can be challenging for beginners. The ZyBooks textbook and hands-on assignments are key to doing well. Unstuck AI and ChatGPT were helpful for study prep.

She is a good educator. She gives meaningful feedback and lets you resubmit labs(which many professors don't). Her hands-on assignments and lecture slides/ videos are helpful. (They are protocols for labs) gives EC for early submission. There are so many horrible CS professors out here; her class is at least fair. Litte bit unorganized tho

Many opportunities for extra credit (eg attending an orientation zoom meeting, submitting labs/assignments at least 2 days early), gave feedback pretty quickly within a day usually, there are opportunities to resubmit some assignments, the quizzes/midterms/final weren't too bad, watching her videos and following along with the code is very helpful

Compared to many CIS professors, she's very fair. If you submit labs and assignments early and there's something wrong, she'll allow you to fix it (usually tell you what's wrong) for a 100% + 1 extra credit for turning in early. Only thing is that she makes you do Zybooks weekly, which is fine if you just split it up throughout the week.

Great professor for CIS22A. I learned a lot in the class through the labs and coding assignments and she gives good feedback. Some typos here and there through the course materials which can make you feel a bit confused at times, but great experience overall.