Prof. Raymond is really nice. Always willing to sit down and help you with the program. He's also funny. The course isn't easy but it isn't to hard either. Easy to get an A or B in.

Very helpful instructor! If you have any questions he will really take the time to help you with it and explain concepts further. Tests are not super easy but are manageable if you go to class and understand the assignments.

Explains the material well, is helpful if you ask him.

He is a good teacher - he structures his lectures well and all the labs and assignments are directly related. Plays up how tough his tests will be, but he prepares you very well for them even if you have no previous experience. He's very helpful when you have questions, but not that approachable - he comes off pretty mean-spirited a lot of the time

Good teacher, a little confusing at the beginning because the class moves pretty fast, but eventually you'll understand that Kim is actually sane and does a very good job with all his lectures. His office hours are always helpful and his labs/midterms are relatively easy.

Lectures are to the point and he provides everything you need to know for weekly homework. Homework can be challenging but you can ask for help. My grade was a B because I got screwed on a single question on the midterm that accounted for A LOT of the grade. Heard Kim is better than other ITP168 professors and is better at explaining Matlab

Sometimes grading takes a while, think this depends on TA? When you're struggling this professor provides the help you need if you take the time to attend office hours, definitely fast paced. Don't be surprised by 0 points for partial work on labs, but he made this clear in class.

Ray is awesome. Everyone here is just soft.

Ray's not mean, just very straightforward/blunt; he does try to scare you with the rules talk on the first day, but he's understanding on grading disputes. Also, his answers to in-class questions tended to be vague but he was super helpful in extra help. I already had some coding experience so the first half was super easy, though.

Professor Kim is a great professor! Lecture can be a bit boring sometimes, but it is super helpful for the labs. Go to his office hours to be successful in class!! He will explain difficult concepts to you and walk you through the code. You will get a zero if your code doesn't run, but this is basically the standard for any coding class.

Straightforward and incredibly caring; stops frequently during lecture to ask if anyone has questions and answers them no matter what; don't recommend taking this if you're looking for an easy time, C++ takes *lots* of time to understand and to complete some homeworks - if you struggle, go to office hours. Inspired me to pursue a minor in ITP.

Great class and very knowledgeable professor. The learning curve for this class is very steep but it is possible to do very well if you are motivated! Professor Kim and the TAs are extremely helpful for both labs and homework assignments. The lectures are very clear, concise, and structured.

Best CS teacher I have ever had. He seems cold at first but he is a big softy. Show up to every class and ask questions. Grading rubric is clear and fair. If you do all the HW and Labs you will pass

Kim is a great teacher but this class is geared towards people that already can code/has way too much busy work for a 2 unit class. two labs and a homework project due weekly. this class is a breeze if u can code. if not, be ready to struggle. office hours and piazza are helpful. midterm and final arent too bad, and he makes study material avalible

He's a great professor and the content in the class is not difficult. The only reason it feels hard is because he assigns labs at the end of every lecture which are due within 24 hours. The class can take up a lot of time which could be used for studying for other classes. Otherwise this class is great! He really just wants us to know Matlab well.

Literally best professor ever! Yes, he gives a lot of work for a 2 unit class but it helps and it is very doable if you aren't lazy. Go to lecture because it helps with the labs. Go to office hours!!! He is an awesome person and he helps so much with understanding the concepts.

His lecture presentations were simple and concise. The slides were so good, I still refer to them till date. It is absolutely a lot of work, but he was probably the best guy to prepare you for it. His office hours were super helpful for assignments and actual advice. My experience in his class convinced me to minor in Computer Programming.

I'm not quite sure why he has bad reviews on here. All around great professor and person. He is very accessible online and after class. He is a fair grader and clearly outlines what is expected. This semester, I noticed a mistake on the grade of final, and he was happy to regrade it for me, making the difference between an A and A-. Enjoyable class

This class is a lot of work for two units, but tbh that's on the department. You really do learn an insane amount in this class. Difficult if you don't have coding experience, but office hours are really helpful especially from TAs who answer the questions on Piazza (you'll know who they are). I got an A w/o coding experience, but it took effort.

A lot of work for a beginner coder, but I know Matlab is important for an engineering major. Spent a lot of time especially at the middle of the course, as homework gets difficult, but then as I get along with Matlab, it becomes less time-consuming. Raymond responds really quickly on Piazza. Make sure you use this resource to your best.

Raymond Kim is hands down the best prof I've had and I didn't even go to office hours regularly. The class isn't too hard and the setup is dead simple so there's no surprises. He doesn't curve but the average is an 85 which is good. You can finish most assignments in an hour or so. He's the reason I switched to CS so you'll have a great time.

Course structure and expectations are very clear from the start. Prof. Kim is a great lecturer with a serious but kind attitude. Loads of work for a 2-unit class (2-3 assignments per week on average), but it's necessary to build fluency in MATLAB. Exams are written to yield an 85 average, and TAs do most if not all of the grading for the course.

Class is tough, but Prof Raymond is very helpful. Highly recommend going to office hours. He's good at explaining and breaking things down for you. Every week there's hw and labs, but he would cut them down before a project is due.

Coding in general is difficult, and the assignments that Professor Kim gives are somewhat difficult, but if you go to his office hours, then he can walk you through them really well. Overall, the class is what you make of it. Put in good effort and pay attention, and it won't be bad.

This class isn't extremely difficult but it is very time consuming, especially for a 3 unit course. There is one homework and one lab each week, as well as a midterm project and final project. Office hours are helpful, and he is very willing to help you answer questions or figure out the best way to go about your project.

Professor Kim did an excellent job of teaching Python to beginners. He was super patient with students and explained concepts in ways which were easy to understand. Youre graded on weekly assignments and labs, 1 midterm, and a final project. Overall a pretty manageable class!

I had zero prior coding experience and truthfully struggled a bit in ITP115. But Prof Kim was amazing-- encouraging and motivating all through the semester, even through Zoom. He explained everything thoroughly and efficiently, and never made me feel dumb even if I asked a thousand questions. Definitely one of the best professors I've had!

This is a very introductory level class. Professor Kim helps you learn the material by showing you how to do in real time on Python. Weekly labs and assignments. One midterm and one final project. Every ITP115 class has the same assignments and test, so it's very standardized. He waits for students to answer his questions before he moves on.

Professor Kim seems scary at first, but he is actually pretty nice and a good instructor. The lectures can be boring, but he effectively walks you through all the concepts you need to know. All the readings and homeworks are intuitive and doable if you put in a few hours a week. Don't procrastinate on the poker game homework! Would take again.

This class can be tough if you do not do the work but as long as you are a good student you will have no problem with this class! Good luck and enjoy the class,

People usually blame Raymond Kim for their grades, but it's just the course. He's a good lecturer who explains everything in an easy-to-understand way. And, he has a youtube playlist explaining everything he teaches in class. However, this class is very hard for a 2-credit course. The best way to succeed is to not be a beginner programmer.

Raymond is pretty chill and the class isn't bad if you at least took AP Compsci or worked through freeCodeCamp's 3-hr python intro. The lecture is on zoom so things can get slow if your local tryhard decides to not participate. Watch the ITP video playlist for all you need to know, lecture helps tie some stuff together but isn't always helpful. GL!

Steep learning curve but he is very accommodating + helpful. Def attend office hours, he can solve issues that took me hours in minutes. Lots of assignments in the beginning of the semester that he grades kinda harshly. Workload drops off when mini and final projects are assigned, and he is much more lenient on grading with those. Would take again!

Professor tries his best to make lectures interesting/engaging, but you don't need to go to class to succeed. The assignments are quite hand-holding.

Very difficult class, but not an awful guy. He taught decently well and everything you had to know for assignments, zybooks was also very helpful. The grading, however, was extremely difficult, and there were times when points were taken off for unstated mandatory instructions in the rubrics which was annoying. Understand it is basically 4 units!

This teacher is the GOAT! He's an absolute legend a gem IN the USC ITP department. People who say his class is hard are just lazy or SP-ED (Maybe both). It's really not that hard. I've never taken an ITP class but if this is what they are like they're a complete cakewalk. He just doesn't like late work, but this professor is an absolute rocket.