Prof. Biritwum was a great teacher. He gives a ton of extra credit and as long as you read the chapters and pay attention in class then you'll pass the tests. I actually learned a ton from this class considering I knew little to nothing about computers prior to this class.

Richard is a great teacher. The four hours in the class are really long, bit Richard keeps it fun. He is very humorous. The class is pretty simple so long as you read and do your work. I've learned a lot of different things about computers that I didn't know and all thanks to Richard.

Awesome Instructor, who explains concepts succintly enough for any average student to undestand. He cares, and spends time with students. He shows great concern when students are not motivated and appear to drift. He spent time with each student and gets to know them, their family and personal challenges. He tailors the class to our strengths.

I took his 4-hour class and during the night time, and it was definitely reading heavy. Make sure you take some time to read the course material; computers are very detail-intensive. He helps out a lot, and the tests are pretty much what you'll read in the book. He's funny, really mellows the class with some of his stories. Awesome teacher.

He is seriously the best professor at AVC! He will always help students and try his best to clarify and give students chances. To pass his class you need to be on time and do the work and try. Even after taking his class I keep in contact with Mr. Biritwum because he is like a mentor. Take his class ! I recommend it !

Very patient and extremely professional at a time when some students weren't respectful. Very intelligent, funny and helpful. I learn a lot from him in the class and by doing the due assignments. He always answers my e- mails in a timely manner. He deserves a rating of outstanding.

He was helpful, encouraging and very optimistic.

I love this class. I took CIS 101 with this teacher during summer 2014 and enjoyed his class so much I had to take another one. He gives clear, precise instructions. plenty of time to get work done, and a clear syllabus. He is easy going, funny, and makes class fun. I highly recommend taking this his classes!

Really great teacher! I have taken two of his courses! If you try hard and participate in all classes, do the homework, and activities you will pass! Recommend this teacher if you need a computer course!

great and smart guy; a real pleasure to learn from!

Helpful teacher, responds to criticism well, funny, and tries to get to know his students and to get them to participate.

Computer classes can be individualistic in that the student does the work and the professor is there to help and answer questions. It was not so with Professor Biritwum. He was very engaging and passionate about teaching his students of the importance of cyber security and how even as basic users we can take measures to protect ourselves online.

He is very interactive. He creates a friendly environment which makes it easy to stand up and make presentations. He is very straightforward, it is easy to ask for help when needed. He really takes his time to make sure we understand the material.

This instructor is a master in computer science and is passionate about teaching the ins and outs of how technology works. He is interested in seeing every student do their best to succeed, and he is very in tune with the class. His lectures are interactive and participation matters. You must do the work and be present to do well in this class.

Professor Biritwum is very enthusiastic about his work. He is a very knowledgable man. He tries to help every student as much as possible. You get homework once a week and it is very helpful to learn the material.

good teacher and very helpful with everything. Thankyou Mr.B

The class has a lot of homework but this help you to learn a lot and gives you steps to continue learning through other classes or courses. The professor is a good listener to the students and is good making the class a little funny sometimes, so you don't get bored in class. Im glad I took this class with him. It's worth.

Professor Biritwum's class was very hands on. He makes the students do the exercises in the book so they can learn the various programs such as Microsoft Excel and Access. If you pay attention you will learn a lot from this course. He also wants his students to succeed.

Professor Biritwum assigns practical work and has clear expectations. You will learn a lot and all of it will be useful.

Work hard and you will pass.

Good professor but kind of a lot reading. If you hit the books hard you'll be fine.

This professor is very good at what he teaches. Very helpful and really care about his student, he wants everyone to pass his class. the class has a lot of homework but is easy homework. He takes his time and explains things over and over if he has to until you understand. Love this professor !!!!!!

Professor Biritwum is one of the best professors that I've had at AVC. He really goes out of his way to make sure his students succeed for the future. His lectures are great. He has a way of making a 4 hour class feel like a 2 hour class due to it being fun to be in. If you want to take a computer class, you'll definitely want to take his class.

Richard biritwun was Very helpful and cares about his students Learning and gaining knowledge about the course that he's teaching.

This professor is AMAZING! He is one of my favorites on campus. He wants you to learn and to be ready for the real world, not just getting homework done and passing the class. This is not difficult, get your homework done early, study a little, and learn Microsoft programs really well then you will succeed.

Easy A! All you gotta do is pay attention to what he says in class. Taking notes helps quite a bit. If you need to boost up your GPA a bit, take his class regardless of your major. You can learn useful information especially if you're going into computer science/engineering, IT, or business. He's really funny and may roast you if you talk too much.

Very smart, encouraging and supportive to all students. Enthusiastic towards learning, always ready to give great advice, not only in the class but in life. If you show your desire to do well in his class he will help you to make sure that it happens.

Professor Biritwum is one of the best instructors I've had at AVC. He is a subject matter expert that is more than willing to share his knowledge and respected because he makes you earn your grade. His approachable and mentorship style of teaching provides the perfect atmosphere for learning.

Great teacher. A lot of self learning but he will help you get through it. He has no problem giving extra credit to someone willing to work hard. He will pass you with a good grade if he sees you put in the work and turned everything in.

He is an amazing prof. After the first exam, i didnt do so well and it made me really upset, it affected me a lot so i went to talk to him. I told him that i might drop because it was hard. He helped me understand and i worked hard, the midterm and the final were actual codes we presented in class and i got an A. i was really happy! i recommmend!

One of the best professors at AVC. Not an easy class, but he is there to help and answer any questions. He notices those that participate and put in the work. Do the homework, pass the tests and you'll pass the class.

A great professor who puts effort getting to know his students' education goals and accessible outside of class if you need help. He gives a good amount of work, just don't fall behind. Do your part by putting effort and dedication in his classes and you'll pass. He'll even throw in EC if you're a hard worker and take the class seriously.

His class is really easy. As long as you do your work, you will pass the class.

Very good teacher and humorous. Class is easy just do the homework and you will be fine. Try and participate in lectures.

He works well around lectures that are assigned to the homework. Works with hands on strategy for an increase in knowledge. Definitely a good choice if you want to learn about some computers and even java script!

Really cares about what to take from the class for future use. Funny and charming

He is very understanding but wants the work done. Great professor. Wants to make sure you understand.

Take Prof. Biritwum!!He's the best prof I have ever had at AVC. I came into his CIS 101 class without understanding anything about computers, yet alone programming. I thought I would be overwhelmed. It was an AMAZING class, he cares about his students, if your having trouble he'll go out of his way to help you, if you prove you want to be there.

Prepare for work! and prepare to learn! Professor Biritwum is kind, caring, insightful and most important has a high concern for your participation. Do the homework, do the extra credit, and pay attention. the test are usually focused from the homework but it is VITAL to participate in class to better understand.

Teaches you a wide variety of computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Database. Also provides you knowledge on how to proficiently use a computer. You get to create a webpage as well.

very caring and understanding teacher, as long as you maintain good communication. covers material in an easy understandable way and also very funny

Professor Biritwum, is a good teacher, he is kind, respectful, and tries to help his students whenever he can. He gives a bit of homework, however it is not that difficult, just read and answer the questions at the end of the chapter. The test are based on the homework, so as long as you read and studied, you should be good.

Gives lots of homework, but teaches you many things that you can take with you into the real world.

Everyone needs to take CiS 101. So much valuable information to anyone and Mr. Richard is a great professor. Do all your work and don't be lazy and you will do well. I highly recommend you stop by his office as he offers a lot of insight and valuable information.

Biritwum is a caring teacher who wants you to succeed. He is funny and makes jokes but also wants you to get something out of the class. No quizzes, homework from the book. You have to have the textbook. Awesome guy.

Fun class, good material. Make sure you do the homework and the tests will come easy. Has many labs with excel, HTML, word, etc but take an hour to do each assignment and you should be good. Assignments are tedious more than anything, not difficult if you just work on it.

Very easy to follow compares things in class to real life situations so you can get a better understanding of things.

Learned a lot about this subject, very well when it comes to discussing problems you have with this subject. Very understanding of outside issues that can cause to turn in an assignment a little late, but make sure you're active in class.

Great professor, amazing class. First part of the semester focus on the book learn the basics of computer technology. Second part of the semester more hands on, you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, also how to program a code. Easy class as long as you do the work and dedicate to it. You will need the BOOK!

Great class to gain more understanding on computers if you haven't already had the chance to. Gives great feedback and cares about how his students do.

He is an amazing professor and although the class can be difficult, as long as you keep doing your work you will be fine.

He's not bad. Missing a class wouldn't hurt your grade, but you would be behind in a few assignments

Good professor, Stay on top of your work and Participate in class. He is willing to go the extra mile to help his students. I would take his class again. He makes his lectures interesting and fun. Hilarious.

He is an overall great teacher and makes sure his students succeed in his class.

Intro class and he understands that, very hard and specific requirements but is easy going and caring if you spend the time and effort to meet up with him

Class is never to boring till you get to the programming portion but overall a great class. Would take again.

Great professor, there is quite a lot of homework but it it easy to finish as long as you have the book. Is willing to help out if you run into anyproblems

The class was fun. I learned a lot and i didnt expect to learn code but im happy that the professor did show us how it worked.

Really pushes you to do better and teaches very thoroughly. Good teacher.

Mr. Biritwum is an amazing teacher who is funny and caring

Prof. Biritwum is a really laid back teacher. You use the book for the first part of the course for homework and lecture and then the last few weeks you learn how to create a few websites through JavaScript. Pretty Easy, but make sure you go to class. He is real serious on people showing up.

Great class that gives you a general understanding in computers, programming and computer applications. During the beginning of the semester the class begins by going through the chapters of the book, the second part of the class is the more hands on which includes creating websites using java script. Class is extremely enjoyable. Recommend!

He's a good person and you can tell he actually cares. He'll work with you if you show him you actually care and put in effort.

Biritwum is an amazing professor. He works with you to make sure you're on the right track to succeed and understand. This is an easy class as long as you do your work (It's not hard). I'm definitely taking him again for as long as I'm at AVC! I've taken Co Sci professors at two other colleges, and they don't even come close to Biritwum's class.

Good class to take if you are considering pursuing education related to computers or programming. There is a fun HTML and Javascript assignment that is good for people new to programming. Getting an A is possible as long as you put in the work. He also provides lots of extra credit opportunities and really cares about his students. Would take again

Professor Biritwum is a really laid back teacher. You will use the book for the first part of the course for homework and lectures. The assignments can be turned in whenever, just has to be before midnight on the last day. The whole second half of the class, you will be creating websites through JavaScript. Real easy class, just show up!

Great professor to take for CIS 101, very caring and material is easy if you do it. Talks about material outside of the textbook which helps a lot and keeps the class interesting.

There is a lot of work but its worth it because it really teaches you more about computers. He is very helpful and kind. He is only hard because he wants you to succeed and knows that out in the real world life isn't easy. A professor that cares very much for his students.

Had some boring lectures every now and again, but that's to be expected. The hand-on stuff was interesting though, but they're mostly there at the beginning and the very end. Still, didn't regret taking this professor.

Dude is pretty chill, the class is pretty fun, very social. He prepares you for the next steps after the class. Nice guy, would recommend to anyone who is taking a CIS class for the first time. One major complaint tho, the test and what he lectures are not exactly parallel.

I really loved this teacher. He is my favourite teacher this semeter. He was very easy to work with. He took my problems into concideration when it came to the homework. He is very understanding.

Helpful to where you want to go in life, offers many options in and paths for different fields

Really cares for your personal development, will work with you outside of class to help further your education goals.

He is the best CIS 101 teacher to take because he makes the class so fun.

Boring lectures, easy assignments, friendly instructor. Get the book before the first day of class for brownie points! would recommend

professor Biritwum is an amazing teacher who really cares about his students. i would really recommend taking him his class is not as hard as it seems. a few assignments but you get to learn a lot.

I enjoyed taking this class. I learned a lot about software , hardware , and how they work together. I feel more confident about electronic gadgets, and look my computer in another perspective. I discover to enjoy the potential that it offers for me.

I took this class to understand computers better and I was not disappointed. Professor Biritwum was great. His class was full of information and lots of examples that can be used in every day life. Not only does he advice you how to continue but he also will guide you what to take. If you want to start somewhere I would suggest you begin here.

great teacher, truly cares about students! Apply yourself and you can definitely get an A. Plus he had a fresh haircut each and everyday

Mr. Biritwum is the best professor I've taken at AVC. Not only does he make computers but he also cares very much about every single student. Easy class is your show up and do the work.

He's a good teacher and goes in detail about the topics he's discussing. One of the best at AVC.

Great Professor. Really cares about the course material and the success of his students. 10/10 would take again.

Great Professor! Really cares about his students, and it is an easy class if you apply yourself!!

He is a very caring and understanding professor. He explains anything if you have questions and he can wait for late homework. Lectures are sometimes kind of boring but he can also be fun.

The most understandung teacher, I have ever met. Hes very enagaging with his students, so dont be afraid to ask questions. He also makes lectures very fun and even spreads some words of wisdom about life

Be prepared to learn things you didn't know about computers. Tests are based on material from the book, Involves a lot of typing at the end of the semester with coding assignments.

Is a good teacher will clarify on anything you many not of understood the first time. Gives you a well rounded experience with computers that will have you feeling like you're better immediately.

Professor reviews every chapter in detail and guides you through labs (creating your own website, Excel, MicrosoftWord, PPT). Be ready to read because there's chapter assignments and discussion which depend on your grade. Professor Biritwum is very inspiring, he shares his personal experiences of his career to make sure his students exceed in life.

Professor Biritwum always has a good attitude and is always enthusiastic for the days lesson, some test questions can come off as confusing and the html portion can be a headache but overall a good experience full of information

A real down to Earth Professor and full of passion on what he teaches. He takes the time to help you every step of the way.

He's a great professor, and I don't know what to say else about him

very informative class and teaches well.

Good teacher he cares about the material and will try to set you on the path to success. The work is simple as long as you apply yourself it should be an easy pass, Nice glasses.

He is a great professor, goes out of his way to make sure you thoroughly understand the topic, also very helpful in planning your future after taking the class.

the gut really cares, he gives life advice to students and helps out as much as he can. I thought he was funny and made the material really easy to grasp. I would recommend him.

I was able to enjoy lectures in this, my first class, more than I expected to. I enjoyed most of the class aside from the grading style. He only reveals your grade to you at the end of the year, so I was a bit panicked until then.

Let me start by saying two words "AH-MAZING!!" I absolutely ENJOYED his class, Mr. B is really kind & CARING towards his students, he truly wants you to progress. Show up to class and don't miss more than once, PARTICIPATE and show him you care to learn and you'll pass the class with an A! GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS !! TAKE HIM FOR CIS 101

He has an amazing class that doesn't put a lot of pressure on you and allows you to work at your own pace. Be prepared to do a lot of ZyBooks work and group projects that you present to the class. The final project itself wasnt too bad and completing the class is a breeze.

No boring lectures! Instead, students complete the zyBooks homework during class. Tests involve a take-home project and a presentation. Easy to pass if you finish zyBooks. Unfortunately, he isnt very knowldegeable about C, so you have to rely on other sources if zyBooks doesnt explain something well (but that is pretty rare).

Had him for several CIS classes and he's been awesome! At first, you may be confused on why he doesn't tell you your grade in the class, but it's because he gives your final grade mostly on your participation and effort put into doing your work- even if you find you're not the best in quizzes/coding. If you try, you'll pass! Uses Zybooks

Awesome teacher, fairly lenient, just have to be honest and communicate with him. He's very understanding and gives cool lectures.

Lots of textbook work in the first 75% of the semester, then you'll get lab work on HTML and JavaScript. The textbook work is your opportunity to make an impression because doing the bare minimum on this work is what is the norm. In class participation will ensure the professor knows your name, being a SME will make the prof. call on you less

Richard Biritwum is a great teacher, even though assembly language can be quite confusing, just reading the book and asking him questions whether in class, by email, or in office, will go along way to understanding the class and passing with success.

very funny, easy learning curve the x86 assembly language is fun, after chapter 4 the class was easy, I think that Professor Biritwum is a great professor

Truly awesome teacher, one in a million.

Very nice teacher! This course is really easy taking it by him. To receive a passing grade just literally do ALL YOUR WORK. He is very understanding when it comes to personal life and not being able to make it to class. You should come to class, because you will miss in class assignments due. He responds to emails quickly.

He's very funny and tries to help you as much as possible. The only time that it is rough is when there is a lot of work to turn in but as long as you keep up with it, it is so easy.

His class is really, really easy. Make sure you do your assignments and you'll be fine. He'll tell you what to fix before he gives you a bad grade. The exams are all multiple choice 50 questions. If you ever need help or just wanna discuss something he's always up for the conversation. Great professor, very passionate, would take again.

Great learning Experience!! Great Professor!!

Really an amazing professor, very caring, uses zybooks, I always take Biritwum if available. his classes fill up very quickly. there is a lot of zybooks work but time management is important. the best professor i have

A Nice man, wants to see all of his students succeed. Easy class if you can think with some logic.

You'll be using your textbook for a lot of the homework but its pretty easy & straight forward. Read the book and answer the questions. This will make up the first 75% of the course. The last 25% of the course is learning how to make websites using JavaScript and html (very hands-on). Great professor, well respected, and learned a lot.

His class has a relaxed atmosphere that contrasts how hard programming may be for some, and I appreciate this. He encourages group work often and doesn't like a stale, solo-driven group of students. In my discussions with him, he expressed that lectures are a drag for students, and I agree; my programming skills benefitted from this environment.

I had an amazing experience in this class, and yes, I would like him to be my teacher again. He explains the assignments very clearly, he inspired not just me, but many students to pursue their dreams. The assignments are easy to understand, and he always explains how to do and complete the HTML work in detail. This class is fun and awesome.

Just like the C++ course I took previously, his class has a relaxed environment, making for easier work in contrast to the difficulty of learning programming. Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, he was willing to lend extra help to those that need it through online calls, and it confirmed to me how considerate he is. Nice guy, definitely worth taking.

Mr. Richard is a great teacher who provides his students with the knowledge that will prepare them for their career. Also, he is organized, explains concepts well, and wants to help his students.

Professor Biritwum is an shining example of a teacher who cares about where his students are going. The textbook content (Which is mostly through zybooks) is easy with a few group exams scattered throughout the semester. There isn't many lectures though, so be prepared to be working through zybooks for most if not all of your set class time.

Professor Biritwum is a good professor, and very knowledgeable on Computer Science. Most of CIS 101 is reading out of the book and taking quizzes on what was read. He does some lecturing but the majority of the content is from the book. He does get unreasonably irritated when you ask questions sometimes, but he's mostly nice. (and funny too)

One of AVCs best profs. He cares about his students and made the class interesting during the Covid qt. Need book for 1st part of class then learn HTML. He keeps in touch with students and wants them to succeed. That is a rare trait these days. Will take him again

I took this class during Quarantine and highly recommend him. He is very dedicated to helping his current students & his past students. His personality is very laid back, caring, and has a great sense of humor. When it comes to asking for help, he is more than willing to help. As long as you take notes and do homework, you'll be fine.

The class consists of grinding out zybooks which was very tedious. This class is great for people who like to independently learn since there is no lecture. You have a TA as a resource and youTube videos. As long as you do the work you'll get an A. This class isn't for students who need to be spoon-fed to be taught.

My first intro to Java & really learning how to code. I did this course online w/ zybooks. There is an option for in person. I opted out due to my schedule. Not much lecture. If you think you might need help I would go in person. Show up & do your work & you will pass. TA help available. Mr. B has an inspiring background. Learned a lot! Thanks!

Professor Biritwum is an amazing Professor, perhaps one of AVC's best. Very laid back class environment which he answers questions if asked, and he's easy to get ahold of by email. Very clear also on what he wants in the assignments. You do use Zybooks, but you don't live off it. I would definitely take his class again.

Professor Biritwum is great with other classes, but it seems to me he kind of struggled when I had him for Assembly. He just seemed all over the place. Didn't grade many of the assignments, wouldn't point out correct answers on his tests that were marked incorrect and vice versa. I'd take him again for another class, but not for Assembly.

Don't listen to the bad reviews, The class is so much fun. Depending on how you are, it might take you some time, but you'll eventually get it. It took me some time and I got help from him and the tutor when I needed it. He doesn't teach but I feel programming is a self-learning concept. I miss the class already and can't wait to take another class

Expects students to be self-directed and motivated. Does not lecture. Will provide help either himself or through a TA, but you'll need to be able to teach yourself for the majority of the work using Zybooks, YouTube, etc. Very personable and cares about his students, but does very little handholding.

Great

Good teacher, he doesn't lecture a whole lot but he is there to help when you need it, his CIS 111 and 113 class both use Zybooks. The 113 class doesn't give any info in a specific language so its up to you to look up how stuff is done for the projects. Really good fun class and teacher. Gona miss having classes with him.

This is my second time taking him but this time for Data Structures. He doesn't lecture but he is there to help you and you should be able to complete a lot on your own. Don't listen to the criticizers, programming can be hard but manageable. Data structures wasn't as hard as beginner's Java in my opinion, and you should be able to pass.

Professor Biritwum is an overall amazing professor. He gives you your homework at the beginning of the semester, and it is on you to space everything out and complete your homework. Besides the first exam, the other exams are just programming projects that you and a partner complete together. His teaching style isn't for everyone, but overall 10/10

This was my third and possibly last time taking Biritwum and, as always, he is a wonderful professor. This time around, our class did fall a little behind, but it's normal because it's assembly language. It's not as hard as java for example but what I like about Biritwum is you can go at your own pace. He doesn't pressure you and he show he cares.

Richard Biritwum is a great professor, he really puts his soul into his lectures for CIS 101. He takes his time to explain what is on his tests. As for his labs he does not proceed until everyone knows what to do next. He is caring and understands if you are late or can't make it for class as long as you email him ahead of time.

Great teacher who truly wants to see his students succeed

More for independent proactive learners but will always work with you one on one or there will be a tutor in the classroom. Encourages us to help each other and will give advance concepts to study if your done with all the labs. The only way you can fail this class is not asking for help and watching cat videos during class.

Professor Biritwum has a unique teaching style that requires self-motivation, but he's very helpful if you engage with the material. unstuck study, ChatGPT, and zyBooks were all great study tools that complemented the class well.