He is an amazing professor. Really taught you how to use Java in a modern way without the need of a textbook. It is an easy class if you do all the assignments and quizzes as well as attend lab and lecture. He notices when students go above and beyond on the weekly exercises. I recommend this professor to everyone, especially beginners.

He is by far one of the best professors I've ever had, he truly cares for his students and them learning Java. The class doesn't have tests, just about 3 weekly assignments that are super easy and very straight forward. I've learned a lot from this class, and I look forward to going to class. I'd take him again!

Great professor, his class was one of the best ones I took during the semester. He wants you to learn Java and he is always ready to help outside the class. No final exam, but there will be group projects during the semester as well as the final project. Definitely recommend!

Dr. Lightfoot is such a good guy. He was always available to help us out, didn't believe in exams (yay), and was just overall a super sweet man. He even played jokes on us during class. He has a cybersecurity background which made the class interesting as well. You will have group projects, and go to class - there isn't a textbook. TAKE HIM!

Honestly the easiest class I've had at A&M so far. All of the coding projects are really interesting and if you're guilty of being easily distracted in class, lots of the materials can be googled and helped with stackoverflows. 1 coding project and 2 easy group discussion every week, and NO EXAM. Take him!!

Weekly coding assignments account for the majority of the final grade, and they're always doable. There's also 2 weekly "quizzes" where you write a paragraph about certain topics, and 2 group projects. Dr. Lightfoot (and his graders) are generous with extra credit on homework assignments if you go above and beyond. Attendance is 10% of the grade.

Dr. Lightfoot is undoubtedly my favorite professor/living being on the planet. He genuinely cares for every student and will go above and beyond to help with any question or concern. The class itself was not too difficult, and Dr. Lightfoot made showing up at 8 a.m totally worth it. The second day of class, he played the Game of Thrones theme song

Attendance is graded because there are no exams. Weekly coding assignments were manageable and he loves using quizzes where students find different sources about a topic and write 2-3 paragraphs for a response that all students can view in the ecampus class forum. He is friendly and is passionate about this class. Absolutely loved this class!!

This class gave me a really good overview of the different aspects of computer science. We did a lot of different projects where we learned java and the basics of html. The weekly assignments were fairly easy and didn't take that much time to complete. Professor Lightfoot enjoys teaching this class and you can tell. Go to class, attendance matters!

As long as you do the work, you will get an A. He groups us together for projects, and we are never on our own. The labs allow us to get our work done with the help of TAs. The hardest part of this class is getting the homework done, as there is a lot if it, but it's all for good practice, and you will be well on your way to learning Java.

No exams. Attendance is mandatory. Weekly exercises and weekly discussion boards. These exercises look complicated but once you get the idea of the assignment, it is a breeze. You can make up for full credit if you fix your mistakes. Lightfoot is an amazing professor. He cares and helps all the time with the assignments.

Dr. Lightfoot is one of those gems who really cares more about you learning than a grade. No exams for this reason. He wants his students to appreciate the material, so there are assignments that allow for personal research on how coding is used everyday. The projects are fun in my opinion. He started every 8am with a music video!! Great professor

Professor Lightfoot is the best professor I have ever had. This class was in no way easy but he made it enjoyable. Anytime that I emailed him or met with him in office hours, he explained things very clearly and did more than enough to help through assignments. Would definitely take again!

Professor Lightfoot is a really awesome and understanding guy. If you try in this class you will do amazing. If he's an option make sure you take him! He goes through topics really well and is always ready to help you if you just email him.

this professor is amazing. hands down one of the most caring professors I have ever had. I have had very few professors I genuinely felt comfortable asking questions to but he was one of the best. the class itself sucks but with any other professor its the worst class imaginable. got a D taking it with another prof and an A with lightfoot. take him

Professor Lightfoot made sure that the transition to online learning was as seamless as possible, while also having in person classes. You have 2 weekly in class assignments and codding homework. This was manageable compared to ENGR101. I went into this class dreading codding and ended up enjoying this class. 10/10 recommend him.

Loved him. Made everything easy to understand and there is clear grading material. Lots of extra credit. If you don't pass it is because you are lazy.

Really caring and inspiring professor. The class is one of the most important and useful classes for CSCE students. 3 group projects. Definitely a lot of work but its interesting. The only negative was that there were too many deadlines and it was difficult to keep up. He is a really great guy though and helps you in every way he can.

He's built different. Awesome guy all around, very inspirational and has great stories to share with his students. He cares deeply about his job and he's always finding ways to improve.

Prof Lightfoot is honestly the most caring professor I have ever had. He was always enthusiastic and willing to help. He once met my group and I at a coffee shop because we were struggling with our project. Attendance is optional but you should definitely go and participate. I'm awful at programming, but Lightfoot made this class enjoyable.

Great guy, plenty of insights to offer from time in industry. Good at keeping class organized, clear grading criteria. Expects regular attendance and participation, but lectures were interesting enough to be worth it in my opinion.

A really good prof! He prioritizes your learning over grades. This grading system was based off of points and so you could choose what grade you get based on what you do. I learned so much more from him than any other prof. Hes also a really nice guy.

One of the best profs I have had in college. Very nice guy and his 111 class has one of the best grading environments. There are no tests and optional assignments to raise your grade. First class that felt like learning was actually prioritized over just being tested.

Prof. Lightfoot is the sweetest man- he's always kind, and quick to extend grace if you weren't able to finish homework on time. He clearly cares that you learn the content. He's a good teacher, gives lots of extra credit opportunities, and the projects are super interesting. Learned a lot and had a blast at the same time! (Just stay on top of hw)

Lightfoot is hands down the best professor I have had so far at A&M. The grading system is the best and allows you to get an A even if you miss a few assignments. If you have to take a coding class and don't enjoy coding, I 100% recommend taking this class. Best professor ever.

Awesome prof! Grading scale is very forgiving, you would have to try to not make an A in this class. Would recommend this class x10000.

After taking him in the summer, it is evident that he is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's so patient and thoughtful when teaching challenging material, and he tries his best to make sure you learn the proper material. Great guy!

First time 412 was taught in years. Learned a lot and got valuable experience in AWS. Definitely helped me in interviews. Lightfoot is adaptable and changed the class with any feedback he received throughout the semester. Not too hard to get an A and you learn interesting info. The reading can be difficult at times but you will come away with a lot

Professor Lightfoot saved me from wanting to change majors. This course helped me understand coding so much better than before and I actually had fun doing his assignments and challenging myself by doing the extra credit. He shows lots of good step-by-step examples and if you are ever struggling, he and his TA's will are very kind and helpful.

Prof. Lightfoot is the best professor I have ever had. I was hesitant about the course since I am not a comp sci major, but his lectures were both entertaining and easy to follow. He truly cares about his students and their learning and his grading system is pretty forgiving. He is a great guy and will always be willing to help.

Prof Lightfoot was absolutely amazing! I took this course over the summer this is definitely a weed-out class but Prof Lightfoot was insanely understanding and helpful. He prioritizes your learning above all else. If you're taking the course make sure you are in contact with your TA's because they will explain so much. Homeworks are really hard too

I wish all the professor gonna have the teaching style like him. I really enjoyed this class!

Robert lightfoot, great guy. The class is project heavy and more intense than I originally presumed. This class focuses on Java, which is not widely used, so I would recommend CSCE 110 instead to learn Python, very popular. If you take 111, getting an A is very achievable but it will take consistent effort just based on how the class is structured.

Take this professor!! Professor Lightfoot makes it incredibly easy to make an A in this class, and he is also just a nice guy! There was quite a bit more work than I anticipated, but he and all of his TAs are willing to help. By the end of the semester, you can pick and choose what you do. I wish I could have Professor Lightfoot for every class!!

If you can take Lightfoot for 315 then do it. We had some organizational issues in terms of project requirements and quiz hiccups this semester, but he's very understanding and makes it easy to get an A as long as you show some effort on the major projects. Only thing is that lectures are kinda pointless/boring even though attendance is required.

I love Dr. Lightfoot. Even though attendance was mandatory, I was still excited to come to class. He is a very friendly guy and has lots of industry experience. He bridges that invisible barrier between a mentor and a college professor. His class organization was top-tier and it's obvious that he's passionate and really cares about his students.

This guy cares about his students. If you get the time and opportunity talk to him about your projects. He gives very helpful advice and is very reassuring of your work. I would love to take his class again.

Loved Professor Lightfoot! I didn't know anything about coding and I learned so much in this class. Now I really enjoy coding and I'm excited about computer science. The weekly assignments can be a lot, but if you manage your time correctly they aren't bad.

Very good class I took it in Fall of 2022 and learned a lot from this course. We did 2 group projects which created point of sale systems using React, Java, Javascript. You learn about development methodologies such as Agile Waterfall etc. The prof is very nice, caring and easy going. Only negative is the reading assignments. Robert is a good prof

Amazing prof! Grades on a points system so one could be done with the class and have an A by the 12th or so week of the course. He is clear on what to do to do well in the class, and the TAs are extremely helpful. The codes are also fairly easy and can be done within a day. Best teacher I've had for any CSCE class.

Took this class with Professor Lightfoot in Singapore so it was condensed into 3 weeks but we still did the entire curriculum. Pretty easy class in comparison to other upper CSCE electives and actually a really useful and interesting class too. Lightfoot is a great professor that you could learn a lot from. Attendance is mandatory but worth it!

He listened to student feedback and made adjustments to make the class better for us throughout the semester. While at first the textbook discussion approach may seem annoying to most, I really did learn a ton of information on cloud computing, and still do! Easy A if you do all of the assignments.

A lot of these other reviews are misleading. Yes, if you get below an 80 on a quiz, he will automatically give you a 10. But you can RETAKE the quiz and get a 70. Do the work and you WILL get an A. Rubrics, however, are very vague sometimes and it gets very frustrating, but ask, and he will clarify. All he needs are clearer instructions.

Professor Lightfoot is an amazing professor! If you have an option for CSCE classes, I would definitely recommend this class. The workload is very manageable and routine which makes it easy for planning purposes. Would definitely recommend going to class for live follow-along coding, it makes it SOOO much easier to learn. NO EXAMS!!

Prof Lightfoot and his course is amazing. I had no experience coding but this class helps. Weekly homeworks were mid/difficult but the TAs were SUPER helpful so go to their office hours or talk to them during lab. Go to labs--they will serve as a cushion for when you do badly on quizzes or dont do hw. i hate perusall i never got 5s on quizzes

I LOVED Professor Lightfoot. The class was challenging, but the way Lightfoot taught made me really enjoy computer science. The TAs were also extremely helpful and caring. There is a decent amount of work every week, but if you pace yourself, it should be fine. There are occasional attendance tickets that are based on the code we do in class.

Prof. Lightfoot is a thoughtful and adaptive professor in csce 111. Without the burden of exams my comprehension of Java and coding via actual projects has surmounted what ENGR 102 attempted to teach in regards to coding. If you are new to code like I was, take csce 111 with Lightfoot. Side note: all of the TA's were very hands on and helpful.

A good amount of busy work for textbook reading and discussion questions. There are a few chapters to read but you can skim it and a reading quiz. Homework assignments are very easy and if you get confused he and TA's are always there to help. 2 lab assignments a week, super easy. Best Comsci Credit to take, very easy and class optional final exam

I have had Dr. Lightfoot for two different classes. He is a nice prof and grading criteria has always been clear. I learned a lot in his Cloud Computing class. Projects weren't difficult but still provided a learning lesson. Content was interesting and the class is pretty easy. Quizzes and exams required a lot of writing.

I loved Lightfoot's class. It is a lot of work, but I learned a lot. Stay on top of things and reach out to the TA's for help, because they were very helpful. Do the projects at the beginning (scavenger hunt, youtube videos), because those are the easiest ones and worth a lot of points. I didn't do them and ended up having to do harder projects.

Solid professor. There were no tests for the class, which was super nice. The lectures were very helpful, so definitely attend them. The textbook and reading quizzes were annoying, but everything else was great. I definitely would recommend taking him!

Coming from a poorly structured Python class, I learned a lot this semester from him. However, it's a lot of work, if you don't stay on top of it. Lectures & labs are really helpful to complete the assignments. Lightfoot & TA's are there to help anyway they can! Optional final, if you do easier stuff at the beginning of the semester & throughout.

This class is hard regardless of your prof. The course is not designed so that you will be taught in lecture, rather by doing the projects. Expect stringency, not pity. The projects are hard and take 10+ hours of work a week to get a B. Getting a good group is more important than the prof for this course.

Lightfoot is an AWESOME prof. With amazing TAs! He made the class fun, but it's still not a walk in the park. He is caring and will extend deadlines if you ask. Go to class he will code some of the hw there, and there are group projects. If you work hard you will get the grade you deserve. Written while wondering what comp sci class to take next.

Dr. Lightfoot was a great professor, and he made Cloud Computing an enjoyable class. The readings provided a lot of content, but the projects were immersive, and we learned a lot of useful material for understanding different frameworks, tools, and technical concepts. I definitely would recommend this class for an upper-level CSCE elective.

Lightfoot is a great/funny professor that cares about his student's learning. If you get to know him he is respected and understanding. 315/331 is a very tough class that requires many hours of dedication and sometimes it seemed overwhelming and for the most part disorganized. If you finish your projects on time and learn then you will get an A.

He gives cookies at the end of the year! so worth the lack of coding knowledge!

I took Lightfoot abroad for this class, which is really the way to go. The course content is exactly the same as in a regular semester, so it's really fast-paced, but all doable. If you make an effort and try, you should have no trouble with his class. Take the time to get to know him and you realize he's EXTREMELY fair.