This teacher is so hot and sexy. He is the best!

I disagree with the other comments saying this class was too hard. I had 1 semester of C++ programming going into the class, and found it to be somewhat time consuming for the labs. However, it was not very hard if you pay attention to the lectures.

Stegman is a great teacher. He actually KNOWS HOW TO TEACH. This is rare for CS profs. Lectures are organized & useful. Labs are challenging, but I learned a ton. He will help you IF YOU ASK. Don't be afraid to raise your hand! Class is hard but worth it.

I took his 221 class, then his 280 online class. For the 221 class he lectured very well, and presented the labs very clearly. If you had questions he'd answer them. For 280...it was online, so it wasn't as good. though he did put up a forum where he'd answer the majority of questions.

Really good teacher, but really hard class.Labs are unnecessarily huge, not too hard, but huge.Ask questions about labs, make him be specific, he is picky. Usually polite & friendly, but has his rude moments. Learn Java b4 taking 221. He expects you to know it. 221 teaches concepts, not programming.

some brats got attitude problems & often miss A LOT of classes Then they get super pissed off & like jerks, write a defamation of character on a nice teacher Mr. Stegman is a good teacher! CS221 class isn’t a free ride, for cop-out “No Brainer” stuff Please take Beginning Tennis But if you’re gearing for the IT world you’ll appreciate his

Mr. Stegman is one of the best profs I've ever had. He knows his stuff & his teaching style is very relaxed. He expects you to have the prereqs and to do the work required in the class. Computer labs are challanging but well worth the effort. When I transferred to a 4 yr college I felt more prepared than the students that had already been there.

Took Stegman's C++/OOP online class. Was challanging but a great class. He has terrific online course materials and you really know your stuff at the end of class. I know someone who sent Stegman an email at 11pm and got upset when it wasn't answered by 7am. Get real. He answers emails, participates in discussion forums, and works with you.

Prof. Stegman was the best CS teacher I had at Palomar. He very knowledgeable and kept his class interesting. He always responded quickly to my emails. The best things he did was to write a book for his class. It was cheaper and more useful. I still keep it as a quick reference during my UCB classes. If you can't handle his classes, you aren't CS.

He's a great guy. He gives extra time on assignments and all you have to do is ask. I emailed him at 9PM and got response by 10PM.

It's a great course he explain a lot about Data Structures very informative his book is Awesome. He makes you think about the problem not by just giving you the answer like some professors,

An enjoyable and challenging online class, I learned a lot. The notes were very good. Most assignments were graded within a week until near the end when the professor seemed to disappear for a bit. Exams were hard, the midterm was online. I would have liked to know what I missed, it would have been helpful if correct answers had been posted.

Notes Are awesome very informative,He actually makes you think about the problem and his Labs are very cool and help you understand about OOP, wish this class was longer, If your serious about CS and want to go to a uni he can help you get ready.

Good teacher. Willing to help if you have a question. Labs wern't all that hard. His tests can be somewhat difficult as they are all fill in the blank with detailed answers. He won't stear you wrong as long as you have a good grasp of programming basics.

I've taken many classes with Richard and love the way he teaches and his personality. excellent teacher. If you have any problems he will meet with you after class if you cannot resolve during class. Just make appointment. Knows his stuff,used to be head of the department. Loves to see students exceed. U can turn in your labs late & get full credit

Stegman is a great computer science professor. He's usually on Blackboard at least once a week to help answer questions for his online class. If you spend time on the labs, participate in discussions, read his notes, the book, and have a good grasp on programming syntax (hint: practice in Notepad before compiling), then you should get an A.

I have taken several classes with Stegman and he has been my favorite professor. He is hard but it also makes students learn a lot. BTW, if you plan to make a career in CS, plan to do about 500% more work than required for a class. Quit being lazy.

Stegman is an awesome professor. I learned a great deal in his class and I don't know if I just understood the concepts well, but his labs were a cakewalk. Just do your homework and complete your labs and the class will be no problem. Midterm and Final are very fair and you get to use a sheet of notes. Answered all of my e-mails the same day.

I enjoyed this class a lot. I did not find the labs to be too difficult although many people did. Tests and final were fair, lectures were interesting and entertaining. This was my favorite class at Palomar so far.

This professor is the best not joke. He know how teach so that all student understand. He gives 3 week for a lab. I think that is too much. He should make it 1and1/2 week.

Amazing professor. Labs are a step up in complexity from previous classes, but do-able. No complaints what so ever!

Fantastic professor. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and engaging. I took Data Structures with him. It was well-organized and informative. Many class meetings were just open time to work on labs, and during these he would always point students in the right direction. He also gave 3 weeks to complete most labs, which was more than enough time.

An excellent course taught by a brilliant professor. If you take this class online you wont gain a solid understanding of the concepts, so take it in-house. Show up to class, pay attention, do your homework, start your labs early, ask questions, and this will be one of your favorite classes. Guaranteed.

Very great class. Lectures were totally easy to follow and class guide was informative. Labs and grading are INSANE though. Not for those seeking easy As. But whatever you do, do not take any of this professor's classes online as it gets real confusing. Was also in CSCI 222 online.

Loved the class. Labs were great a reinforcing concepts. A lot of work so don't wait until the last minute and wouldn't recommend taking online but a great class.

Good professor, great labs that really teach you the concepts if you are willing to learn. The only downside were his exams. He goes out of his way to make sure the exams are extremely difficult. Not sure why, but he seems to get some sort of gratification from making his exams as difficult as they are. Aside from that, great class would recommend.

Cool Professor, will offer help when needed, brought guest speakers from Gen Atomix the labs due 3 weeks, work on them asap and ask questions Labs are weighed more, exams 2nd, homework third. Get good grades on the LABS & just do the homework do the best on Exams they are hard dont halfass yourself they accumulate. these concepts are FUNDAMENTAL.

It's a tough class but he is willing to help. You just need to ask for it. If you take the time out of your day (office hours) he will take the time out of his to help. Not to serous and seems genuinely interested in getting the the student to understand the material. Questions 3 ) .c pointers

I took this class online. It wasn't easy class for me, I worked hard and finally got an A, but was close to getting B even though I took programming languages before. If you want to succeed in this class expect spending time reading (hundr pages), a lot of time writ programs. You will need to take midterm at the library, even its an online class .

Class is hard. There is lots of reading and labs can be intense. Don't procrastinate. Do the reading, and read all of the requirements. Do everything exactly the way instructed and not only will you find the labassignment to be very easy, but you'll pass. Final and midterns are hard, but only 15% of grade. Do the extra credit. Learned a lot.

Took this class online, it was a month long. I was an active duty marine with a newborn, so it was very difficult for me to find time to see the professor or to finish all the reading. It's a lot of reading and a lot of material to learn, YOU MUST HAVE TIME to do well in this class. If you're confused, see the professor or YOU WILL FALL BEHIND.

Personally, GREAT teacher, but stubborn and proud of self. Is willing to help with any questions asked though. Book is required for homework, labs, and understanding of material. Homework every week, lab every 2 -3 weeks. Labs take time; do not procrastinate. 2 tests: midterm and final each 15% of grade. Is pretty meticulous with material. Not bad.

Data structures the best class I have taken at Palomar. Stegman makes the material interesting and introduces the topics in ways that are easy to understand. The labs are a lot of work, but if you start early then you wont have any issues. Just triple check that the lab is submitted correctly to not miss points. Tests are completely fair.

Data structures can be tough to the uninitiated but Prof. Stegman is always happy to clarify. Make use of his office hours if you need help. Make sure you are familiar with Java and OOP so you don't struggle with the labs. Also, pay very close attention to the lab instructions and read his book carefully to make sure you understand the concepts.

This isn't an easy class but i do recommend it. Grab a coffee before class because you will need it! Its hard material. He does expect you to act like a professional, well formed questions, do the foot work yourself, basically things that you should do anyhow. He is a little arrogant but has a good heart. Would take him again.

Stegman was a great professor for data structures, he illustrates everything on the board vs PowerPoint so lectures were very clear. Material was tough though, exams were tough but labs are easy and tons of extra credit is available- do it all! He'll be happy to clarify anything in his office. Only gripe about him was he made us buy his pricey text

Overall, his class was excellent. He is very clear in his materials. Expect to have long hours of lab works (up to 10 hours per lab assignment). Well experienced students in basic programming should not have a problem, but it will be challenging for the first-timer programmers. Make sure to learn basic programming in advance.

Stegman is my favorite professor at Palomar. His online C++ class is very straightforward and interesting. If possibly try to find someone else in the class to compare lab outputs with to help catch mistakes before grading. Also, don't be afraid to visit his office hours. He is extremely approachable and answers any questions you might have.

I am a professional programmer for 25 years, have a BS comp sci and going for an MS too. I had him years ago and saw he was still teaching at Palomar. Yes, it is true Stegman's class is tough because of the subject. It hurt my brain. But, his class was also the most important class for my career because almost every job interview has DS questions.

I had Stegman way back in the '90s and have continued in Computer Science as an engineer and enthusiast ever since. I was energized by his immaculate lectures on data structures. I think it would be a shame if they were never caught on video. He was rather inaccessible, but I respected that and it encouraged me to pay attention.

No issues with Prof Stegman. He was responsive to questions on the discussion board and quick to reply with options for some extenuating circumstances I had. Do the homework, pay attention to instructions. I felt the labs were about practical application and the final more about theory, so go over notes and readings for tests.

Honestly the best Professor, taking his course has over prepared me for cs 211 for cal state San Marcos. Very demanding class but well worth it, take his course serious. I wish I would've gone more to his office hours to questions

Throughout these past few years as a Computer Science major, I have reflected on this class. It is absolutely foundational and Stegman offers a very high caliber course. It is demanding, frustrating, sometimes aggravating, with difficult exams and fair grading. If you're a CS major, this class should be your cornerstone.

I really like Professor Stegman. He is very knowledgable and responded promptly to any questions I had. I took the accelerated 4 week course. For me, this was pretty tough. I had to read, study, and practice material almost everyday. I believe that after taking this class, I have a much better understanding of the basics. //READING IS MANDATORY

You get what you put in. His lectures are very well thought out and the way he teaches Data Structures is incredibly clear. He basically gives you the code in the book through examples and is always available in his office. He loves when you ask questions and are active in the class discussions. This class is meaty, but it's good.

Intersession course. The previous reviews almost scared me away, glad they didn't. His Programming I course was difficult, but stick with it and learn to deal with the difficulty in learning new concepts and it will pay off. I'm in a couple of other programming courses now and feel as though I am more than prepared, he set me up for success.