Rob Nash is one of the best I've had in a while. True he side tracks a bit, but always finds a way to connect it with Java. If you don't understand something, Nash explains it well. His background with video games makes this class more interesting. Wish you the best Nash!

He was a guest speaker and I was one of his favorites so I enjoyed the class a lot. So just be one of his favorites and you'll be okay.

Great teacher, very energetic. Uses real world applications to highlight code examples. He's easy to talk to and very willing to help with any questions.

Very entertaining.

Awesome teacher and friendly person. Read the textbook before coming to class and do the assignments early on and you'll do well.

Cool guy. Definitely makes you want to go to class

I wish you all the best

Enthusiastic and eager to help students, assuming students put in the effort.

He is hilarious, great enthusiasm for such a dull subject... especially when this is a prereq class for a ton of majors! Very helpful during class, has great availability after class for extra help! I recommend him!

Try your best to take him! He is one of the best, if not the best, professor in the department. He is very helpful when he is focused, but goes off topics sometimes (think of them as examples as per what he is trying to explain). He is very helpful and eager to teach his students!

I had taken this class previously and hated the subject. Nash was so clear about how everything works when using Java language. He actually teaches compared to other CSS professors who mostly write things on the board. He has a great sense of humor and is very helpful. I am taking him again for CSS 162 now. One of the best for this course.

Great person and teacher - very fun. Doesn't hover over assignments and works with you to answer your questions. Very open and interesting - engages the class to help you learn! Encourages partner work and is very "chill" when it comes to learning. Let's you use what is best for you!

Very entertaining professor and makes class fun to go to. Homeworks and tests never change much. If you have brests you will pass the class!

Rob is brilliant for sure, but mildly scatter brained. I find it endearing; many others would not. That being said, he's fair in his testing and expectations so if you come to class you'll pass his tests. Very easy on the eyes, too :)

Best teacher I ever had. He will be there for you if you show hard work and participate in class. His exams are long and hard, but he makes sure we understand the material. I wish all the teacher were like him. If you ever have opportunity to take his class, please: "Make it so!"

He really cares about his students and is passionate about teaching, but he's not good at teaching. I needed other students and the book to teach things to me in order for me to learn. I went to class every day and didn't feel like I learned much from him. If you find an alternative way to learn then this class isn't difficult.

If you read the book first, lectures will be helpful. If you don't read, the lectures will be confusing. Tests aren't bad if you know how to do the homework and labs well. He will keep you laughing and learning all quarter! The key to success in this class is reading and practicing code!

1st time I took 161, I had Lin and I got a bad grade. 2 quarters later I had Nash and almost got a 4.0. I had pretty much forgotten most of the stuff I learned in my first run through. With Nash, I hardly opened the book, he gets distracted, but use that time to type the code haha. HW is worded badly, but If you understand then you're totally fine!

CSS is difficult, but if you put in the time, effort, and don't shy from asking for help, you'll do well. In my class he often had hw due BEFORE teaching the material, but if we told him that, he would often extend the deadline. The final project takes DAYS to complete. This class is no joke. I got a 4.0, but that was my top goal that quarter.

Rob Nash is an excellent instructor. He was my first introduction to CSS at the University and managed to make a difficult subject very digestible. His lectures are entertaining and there are no surprises on his tests.

Rob explains computer science like a human. In explaining concepts, he is unparalleled. His organization on the board was hard for me to follow, and the 'nuts and bolts' part of my learning suffered in lecture. Supplement with actually doing the reading. Ask for help when you need it; he's not a mind-reader. When you ask, he's got you covered.

Great teacher, funny. Tests are long, but not too bad.

422 is tough: it's packed with dense material & moves at a fast pace. I can't imagine myself doing well in that class with any other instructor. Rob truly cared if his students learned and went out of his way to motivate and accommodate different students' needs. His lectures were engaging, & he made this difficult class enjoyable. Fav prof :)

Nash is the only option for 161 and 162. I've heard nightmares about these other profs. If you're willing to put in the effort and time and actually want to learn something you must take Nash. A little bonus is the hot blonde he sometimes brings in to answer questions during tests. He actually tries to make class interesting and usually succeeds.

He takes forever to grade, but he's pretty reasonable. Lectures are interesting and he explains things well. Unless you're a savant, you're going to have to put in some work.

N warned us that 342 is the toughest class in the CSSE program. The students blaming the TA for their poor performance disgust me. N works hard to prepare us for our careers, yet the reviewers below feel entitled to passing just for paying tuition and showing up to class? Take the advice N gave first day of class- read the texts, code every day.

This was a really material-intensive course. Nash gives a lot of assignments, lots of practice, and really hard exams. It was a sprint to keep up with the pace, and very challenging reading assignments expected before every class (+-100pgs). This course is required and Nash is as good as anyone who teaches it. Good relationships w/ students.

He is excellent at making the subject matter interesting and at motivating people. He's like a stand-up comedian in teacher form. He'll make analogies that are memorable, which helps me learn, especially if they're funny. He does tend to play favorites, so I'm a little biased. He'll call out in class the students that scored well on exams.

Nash is by far my favorite professor at UWB. Why? He really cares about his students and is open with them, making the class a very relaxed, yet still engaging, environment. The subject itself is challenging but the in class examples make sense to even a newby. The assignments he gives are very similar to test questions, and tests are curved.

So I've taken 161 2xnow because it is by far the most difficult class I've ever encountered, the first time I took it was with another prof and she was of no assistance EVER. Nash really turned that around, he made himself available and always went the extra mile to make sure you were where you should be. The content is intense but he simplified it

Lectures are hilarious - you definitely won't fall asleep in class. They ramp up in speed, so type fast, or get notes from a friend. Despite being an intro, this is still suited to those with basic understanding of programming - concepts like pseudocode weren't even touched on. HW is challenging, but reasonable. It'll stretch your brain for sure.

I struggled with his lectures because he tangents all over the place due to ADHD. I also have ADHD so this was really difficult for me. He is an amazing guy and really cares about his students though. Went above and beyond to help me. His lectures were hilarious and if you don't have problems with distraction, he keeps things super entertaining.

Rob Nash is a great professor who clearly knows his lecture material. Despite hardware being notoriously the hardest CS class in the program, he often adds a comedic touch to his lectures (get ready for puns & Florida jokes) which helps lighten the atmosphere to an otherwise confusing and headache-inducing series of topics. Be prepared to study!

Professor Rob is amazing. He makes you work for your grade but the end result? You'll become twice as best as you were before the quarter start. He's goes above and beyond for his students but some grading evaluation are unclear. Would take again definitely.

Fun lectures, but goes pretty fast through slides. 1 Homework per week, code feedback almost entirely by an automated grader/robot report. Tests are all free-response, no multiple choice. Grades usually come back after 1.5-2 weeks for homeworks. Gives homework solutions in lecture, would recommend going to class.

Professor Nash makes his lectures purposefully entertaining and has a unique way of rewarding students for paying attention through reaper points. I think he presented an arduous topic in an entertaining way. It was a lot of material to cover and my only critique was that I wish feedback was more prompt with student questions and assignments.

His lectures prepare you for his homework, and his homework prepares you for the tests. I... didn't really read the textbook, but the first couple I read were not very dense, like a course reader, and was free. Heads up, network and get a study buddy; it's slightly a math class and you'll want someone to bounce your reasoning off of.