A strict, intense, yet very enjoyable professor. Highly recommended.

A bit fanatical. Classes can be difficult but well-taught and explained.

very superb teacher, highly recommended. excellent teaching skills, but kind of mad :)don't ask him a lot of question or he goes crazy at you.

Very hard teacher but overall very helpful and teaches very well.

Great Teacher. Good Teaching style. Really gets on you if you're falling behind.

Really motivational teacher, will help you out if you need anything. Bad: He is a pretty hard grader when it comes to tests and demands perfection because we all know(in the real world you can't have mistakes)--quote from allison. But overall hes' good.

Mr. Allison rocks. he's so into what he's doing. he wants all students to fully understand the fundementals, and know what's going on in the real world. Don't do sloppy work, because he will basically tell you "I can't hire you".

Took Allison last semester, he really knows his stuff. Not just only an engineering teacher, but also your coach, motivating you to do your best!

I learned more in this class that in any other that I've taken at csulb. I finally get the feeling that I'm a computer scientist. Allison not only knows his stuff but he genuinely cares that his students become the best.

he has been of the best teacher i've ever seen.they say he is hard but not really. his tests are very straight foward. he teaches really good. he explains really good. and he is very motivating. TAKE HIME you'll love him

Allison makes sure that you get off with a solid start from the beginning of your education only if you REALLY care about your future/field. If you have a fragile personality, do not take him because he will break you in. Be confident and you will do fine

Good teacher, explains well. HOWEVER, he can be very over the top sometimes. Lectures through the whole lab and then some. He almost always keeps us 15-20 minutes past the end of class, which is very rude & disrespectful of student's schedules.

Question for the last guy: Are you sure you're not thinking of HILL?

Arguably the best teacher i have ever had. Class is hard. u learn a lotta other stuff other than the normal course work. THE BEST!

excellent teacher!!! What he did to the students just because , in my view, he wants you guys/gals to be good! that's it! He forces students work hard but he doesn't abandon students. He is very helpful teacher if you show your willingness to work hard

Tremendous energy and enthusiasm for the subject, Allison is ideal for the job of teacher. However, understand that signing up for an Allison class is signing away every last waking moment. Allison demands the best from his students, which is in it's way refreshing, but can easily be one's undoing.

what do you think? HMMM...he's awesome!!! He doesn't discourage, it is something we call "constructive criticism"...if you can't handle his class, "it's ok, that just means that "it's not in you yet"...HAHA...overall, he's cool because he is interactive as a professor...his labs are oober fun!!!

this is so far one of my favorite teachers at CSULB. He is very smart, understanding, and willing to help you learn. He is very enthusiastic about teaching and helping you understand his class. He does require you to work though, so if your a slacker don't take him. :-)

Probably the best professor at CSULB, Period. Like many others have said, he is very enthusiastic and he actually cares about you learning the material. He seems to have a great answer to any question you throw at him, no matter what the subject is. Definately recommended for 201, 301, or 440.

Reminds me a little of coach Bobby Knight.Tough,hard on ya,yells,intermidates,but he does that to make other succeed in life.Go for him for help, he will help you, just depends on his mood. Good mood good teacher, bad mood you better get out of here.You love him or hate him.

Great teacher with a lot of passion for subject. Intense lectures and homework. Test grading is not hard at all, just do better than half the class and you get a 'B.' He grades based on a median.

This is jack kalmeta and i love this teacher! <3

I dont know what these other comments are all about but Professor Allison is by far the best professor at CSULB, and I am not an A student. YOU WILL LEARN ALOT in his classes. The way he grades tests isnt that good but you can get a B if you try and he knows your trying. Recomendation A++

Dude rocks! Those negative comments are obviously from some underacheivers who haven't been in college long. Just a little comparison with other Prof's tell the real story. Allison really motivates you to do your best based on who you are. He seems to understand many different kinds of students and is able to reach them. Extremely organized.

Expect to memorize quotes, goes off topic, talking about football, doesn't lecture from the book. Strict on rules, especially for late homework. His exams are hard, grades on average of scores, if above, passing with a B. Do all the Homework assigned, and use his office hours. Expects a lot out of his students!

If you're not willing to work hard, you will not pass/like this class. He will call on almost everyone to answer questions during his lectures and if you don't know the answer, he'll call on you again to answer the next question. He grades on a curve, which makes it easy to get a B.

Great teacher, his class is fun and interesting. it does not get boring. he's a good lecturer and very motivative. he's very clear and understanding. But he is also tough on tests and rules, he's a cool nice guy, but also strict.

Took this fall 03 I believe...Abrubt style but you will learn I gaurantee it .....Everything is clear and pretty much goes with test. No suprises....Read your notes go to class and study and you will do fine.

Professor Allison is a tough teacher, but he's really good at motivating you to push youself to your full potential. I learned alot, maybe more than I learned in any of my engineering classes. He makes you work on a senior project that requires a power p

If you want to know how computer engineering works, take this guy. He'll make you work hard but you'll learn your stuff GARANTEED. If you're the flaky kind that just wants to pass a class, don't take his class.

Best teacher EVER! Works you hard... You learn your stuff.

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best among the best!

Mr. Allison has finally gotton his act together and has not exploded during class. He has controlled his temper and his teaching is just wonderful. I know his senior project is going to be tough, but he has me so motivated to do it it is not funny. This is like the only class this semester I really care about

Wow! Now that it's over, I cannot believe how much I learned in this class. Allison somehow makes the difficult concepts easier to understand. I've got a major addition to my "portfoilio."

im a cs major, therefore not needing 301, neither did i take him for 201.. you learn A LOT in his class, he breaks it down really clear in lecture so you only need to review outside of class maybe a week before midterms/final.. you do not need to "self-learn" anything in his class, which is a plus :) ClassWasNotAsHardAsIThought, knowUrVerilog!

Excellent teacher. One of the best I've had in my college career. Would recommend to ANYONE who wants to learn the material from an enthusiastic and approachable professor. Class can be demanding, but it's absolutely worth it.

Loved this class! If you want a Professor who is clear, concise, and relates to the students, take his class! I'm definitely taking him for 440!

I have taken him for 201,301,440 in a row.The course material gets better and better and he will start treating you more like an adult.If he insults or is hard on ya, take it as a compliment.I finally got the hint why he was so tough on me because I was the better student that wanted to learn.GASA,get ahead stay ahead.

Now that it's all over, I'm proud of how much I improved this semester. In the beginning, I was a little intimadated by how intense Prof Allison was, but now I can see why. He is totally committed to his students and spent incredible amounts of time with us "after hours" to help us learn to debug our designs. I learned soooooo much this semester.

he teaches very clearly. he doesn't really help students in lab because after his lecture you should be able to do what is asked. you don't need to study. just pay attention and do your labs/hw on time and you will get an A. one thing that's bad is the fact that he is disrespectful to other instructors by constantly going over his time.

Not a class for slackers. He will call on you during class; don't fall asleep! His lecture notes explain the materials very well, so you don't even need to read the book. Grades tests on a curve and curves again at the end of the semester. Easy class to get a B in if you put in a little effort.

He is as motivational as he is enlightening. Devotes a portion of his final exam to learning meaningful quotes, which shows he cares for his students to succeed. I wish to refer to him as Coach Allison. Oh yes, I also actually learned computer logic along the way.

One of the better professors we have in our department. Lectures have substance and meaning and will clarify more than the book ever will. Allison is dedicated to educating the students and can seem intense, but he makes comp.engr. seem so easy--and it is. I definitely enjoyed his class and love the enthusiasm that he brings. Take him and learn.

Allison is the best teacher in the Computer Science department. His classes are not easy, but his way of teaching makes it all worth it. To get through his class is an accomplishment that you will enjoy.

Appears difficult at first, but thats not really the case. If you are serious about CE, you have to take him to pass the next level. If you are CS, he is ideal, but if you are looking to for a lazy way likely to just get a C, if you truly love CS/CE then he is the perfect teacher. His tests are not hard at all just do labs and homework, guarantee A

Out of all the 201 professors out there, Allison is surely the one you want to get!. The class is hard, no doubt about it, but his lectures are great and understandable. Please bear in mind that this guy will call on you not once, not twice, heck not even thrice so be sure you know some of the material before hand.

An excellent professor with clear explanations. A word of warning though, his homework assignments are long and stressful. His labs are good. Make sure you are the first to be demoed for a lab every time, if not you WILL stay over, he spends a long time with one (or a group) of students. Don't get the book, his notes cost $5, and they are good.

Very clear and enthusiastic. Highly recommended to those who want to learn the subject.

ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS for CECS courses! I TOTALLY recommend him!!! CLEAR ON HIS LECTURES.... MAY SEEM HARSH BUT HIS TEACHING IS WORTH IT AND MAKES YOU UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING HE TEACHES...HE USED TO PICK ON ME ABOUT 7-10 times A DAY but HE WOULD DO IT TO MAKE SURE I WOULD UNDERSTAND HIS LECTURE.

440 is one of the toughest class in the CECS department, but a rite of passage for all who take and pass it. Since this class is senior level, Allison stops babying you and expects more out of you. Have to be diligent to get an A. Final project was super time consuming but tests are similar to homework or what is in lecture PDFs--no curve balls.

if you are CE student,you will regret u didnt take 201 with him,because u will have hard time to catch up in his 301 if u had 201 from other guys. he is not very helpulf in a way that he wont give you the answers, but expect you to find the answer yousulf

I took this Spring 2010 and Professor Allison's class was demanding and it took alot of time to work on both the labs and the homework. I got a B in the class and felt like I accomplished something out of it. He gets to know you on a first name basis so make sure you're paying attention as he will call on you. Looking forward to CECS 301 in Sp 2011

He is a GOOD teacher if you're willing to learn and spend the time and effort to do the time-consuming labs. Midterms were straight out of the homework and lab. He might pick on you, he picked on my half of the room. He warns you: "The first 5 weeks are the worst." He was right, then it was a breeze right after. Good luck + get a study group.

THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD HERE AT CSULB. This is the professor you want to have when you're a CE major. His notes/hw/labs are extremely relevant towards what we need to know as CEs. He will not only teach you the material but coach you into becoming a better person who is ready to compete with other highly credible schools to get that dream job.

If you can't handle the heat and pressure, of say just being called on by a Professor then get out of the class and change majors to liberal arts. His lectures are superb, but IT IS first and foremost YOU that has to make it the best. This isn't kindergarten anymore learn to be 1337, no more of this not helpful to demanding bullc....

The first few weeks seemed tough. He is strict on his grading policy, but the way he teaches is amazing. His enthusiasm and motivation greatly helped students. Although this is a tough class, if you study hard and pay attention and are able to do all the labs by yourself!! you will do fine. Textbook is not required, he gives you everything.

Not an easy class. You have to start from right now; review all you 201 material.Do HW asap never the last minute..read his notes 3 times.one before lecture and twice after.Get a good lab partner or else you will regret it.test are like hw and labs.Make sure to go to his office hours.he will know your name within 2 weeks and he will pick on you

The man is strict, passionate about his subject, and genuinely cares about the quality of education his students are receiving. When I had my first class with him last semester there were times he made me want to quit. But I never did, and ultimately I realized that he is EASILY one of the greatest professors I have ever had. Tough but Fair.:-)

Professor Allison is an amazing lecturer. He is passionate in what he teaches and makes his presence known in his lectures. I'm glad to have taken him for 3 courses now. Like in 201 and 301 his lecture notes are thorough and he goes in great detail. Final project is intense, plus he records the design review presentation so that's always fun haha.

Hands down, the best professor in the CECS department! It will be a lot of work, but definitely worth in in the long run

Honestly best teacher I have taken for my major. He knows his material well. He sells all his lecture materials and we didn't even use the book. His test are pretty much from his homework and labs. Find a good lab partner, this will significantly help with your grade. Also form study groups with other students. That helps also.

Amazing professor. I had him previously for cecs 201, and decided to wait until spring so I could take 341 with him. I'm not going to lie, you will have to work hard and put a lot of time into this class in order to succeed. If you pay attention in class, do the homework legitimately, and read the book, you will do just fine.

Loved this class. Learned so much throughout the semester, not an easy class so be sure to study and do all the hw. He called on me alot, but it help me understand the material more. P.S find a replacement for Dale White !

Professor Allison not only teaches you the material,but also the real world. It is true when you look for jobs, you compete against students from highly credible schools. Do not be intimitaded being called on. He is making sure you understand the materials. Grades by median. Above is B. Exams are basically HW and Labs. Pop quizzes, so study.

If you didn't have him for 201, the first 5 weeks will be catch-up-hell. You will learn A LOT in this class. It is taught like a 4 or 5 unit class. Make sure you understand every single thing you turn in, it will be on the test. This class WILL consume your time. Even though half of the labs are partnered, they will mostly take 10+ hours. 95% pass.

This class is a lot of work especially the senior project, and I mean you will have to put aside your social life, and etc. for that semester. If you take a break one day or even an hour you will fall very behind, seriously. Better be sharp on your verilog, there is no time for review.

He treats you like how CE majors at UCLA would get treated by their professors. You will come out the class feeling that you deserve the grade that you get. Don't be intimidated by him when he calls on you he is just trying to make you feel what its like to be in the hot seat at job interviews, because they do ask you questions like the ones he ask

The material that is taught in this course is not hard. However, this class is very time consuming, so you must manage your time well. Also, make sure you find a good partner for labs because that will make this class a lot easier. His exams are straightforward and his homework prepares you for his exams quite well. Just put in the effort!

This class with professor Allison isn't very hard and assignments are pretty straightforward. Go to class to get insight on homework/ labs and you're all set. Discuss subject matters that are difficult for you with others as well as Allison. Truth is 301 is really easy labs are pretty self explanatory and midterms are easy just limited time to do.

Expect difficult and time consuming homework. Ask questions inside and outside of class and make full use of your lab time. I will definitely "get your money's worth" for this class. Choose your lab partners wisely and DO buy the CD ($10 for it, but it is WAY better than a textbook). Of course you will need a Nexys board for this class EFFORT!

Great teacher Mr Allison is. He brings out the best in you. I didn't complete a couple of homework assignments because I procrastinated and overlooked the difficulty, but if you do well on the labs and tests you should be good. DON'T FORGET TO SKIM THE MATERIAL BEFORE AND AFTER CLASS. Like he says, "Always be prepared, this is your field."

Great professor. Inspirational. Must be interested in learning computer logic design if you want to pass. Does grade on a curve where half the grades are A's and B's while other half are C's, D's, and F's.

This course is a lot of work but the difficulty of the class comes towards the end with quizzes and the final. I didn't attend much due to other issues but the teacher review many topics to help. Overall a good experience.

His course is more difficult than if you took another professor, but the material and professional skills as a computer engineer gained from his course is much more than other professors. He treats his class/projects as if u were in the work field. His lectures are inspiring to anyone interested in the field of digital design. Highly recommend!

He uses every minute of class time. He crams so many topics into a small amount of time. Be ready to work for an A. DO NOT procrastinate, especially in 440. The 440 project will take at least 40 hours of work. Start early. He is there to help, though sometimes his help isn't so great. Ask questions, ask for clarification, and remember the quizzes.

Prof Allison's classes requires a lot of energy and effort from the student but it is all worth it. The only reason I wasn't behind on his projects was starting 2-3 weeks early, even 1 month before the Final Project was due. Great lecturer and professor. Just a little difficult to ask questions to, but is still definitely helpful.

Allison is that teacher that High School teacher's tell you don't exist- he cares. He has office hours every day, in which he always helps you the best he can. During class, he calls on everyone constantly to make sure the class is understanding what's going on. A lot of people don't like that, but it definitely pushes you. Awesome teacher!

Allison has been one of the best professors I've had in my college career. I've had him for 301 and now 440. This class is definitely tough with a lot of material. Lectures will last both lecture and all of lab time, but you learn more information in this class than most others. Be thorough and start on all the projects early and you'll be fine.