A very nice guy. I never knew what was going on but he let us use a cheat sheet on the mid term and I have high hopes that he will for the final. Pretty easy class. One down fall is that we have a research paper for it. Oh and he takes attendance. But its really not that bad.

Really nice guy. His background in industry really come through which is useful when you're a computer science major close to graduating. The class is a lot of work but the grading is not bad at all.

Nice guy, boring subject. Some days attendance is mandatory, you watch quite a few movies, and all the homework you get is with a group and is fairly easy. The midterm was open book and we were allowed a 2pg cheat sheet. I never read the books before the test but recieved over a 100 b/c of a curve. There is no final, but a huge research paper.

Easy teacher! He grades easy and allows a cheat sheet on some of the tests. The subject can be boring at times though. Also he gives out homework each week, but it is SO EASY, you can do it 30minutes before class most of the time.

Great teacher. Easy to follow. Nearly all assignments are group assignments, and since he lets you have 8 people in a group, you don't have to do much work. Somehow teaches pretty well. Is at times disorganized, but he knows it, and he apologizes. Highly Recommend.

Pretty easy class. There's just a lot of busy work compared to other classes. Just be sure to well on those smaller assignments and you will be set. The midterm is easy and there's no final.

Class was very easy. just show up and watch movies... no need to take detailed notes. NO FINAL!!! but there is a midterm. Prof is cool and down to earth!

Hard class, but he does a good job at getting you prepared for the exams, which usually reflect homework and projects. The optional text books are really good for the tests. Projects are hard at first, but get easy once you get used to the type of work you'll be doing. He is always available and answers emails promptly. Offers extra credit.

Very nice professor!!! Extremely helpful! Easy group and individual assignments but a lot of them. Still very easy class though! Open-book midterm, no final, 6-10 page paper and group presentation. A lot of videos during class. TAKE HIM!!!!

Probably one of the most down to earth professors I've met. He is a great teacher and answers questions well and with ease. Class has hard parts but for the most it's incredibly easy. Take him!

Dr. Yacobellis is a nice guy. His class can get boring, and attendance is mandatory, but he knows what he is talking about. He is always willing to meet with students who are having trouble outside of class. His class is an easy A if you show up to it.

Although Yacobellis is a very nice man, his class is so incredibly boring. It is vital to pay attention to his programming slides, but it is hard because they are so dry. He puts all of his slides online. He keeps quizzes simple w/ EC and makes it very very easy for students to get an A. Quizzes and exams are open notes. Pay attention at all costs!

If you're a CS major, this class is a gpa booster. If you're not, you can still get an A if you with little effort. Yes, he'll put you to sleep, but as long as you have your coffee, you'll actually learn a lot and may even find the class interesting. His tests and quizzes are not hard at all and he usually allows notes and the book.

Yacobellis is the man. He is extremely intelligent and helpful. If you can't get an A in his class, you shouldn't be a CS major or minor

If you have some background in Computer Science, you're not gonna have any problem with him.

Great guy, super liberal professor. He co-wrote the online textbook he teaches for 150 with Dr. Harrington, so he definitely knows what he is talking about. All tests are open note open book. You can pretty much use anything except for a computer. The bulk of the class is taught off his powerpoints and lecture notes which are all online.

Dr. Yacobellis is a smart and very helpful teacher. Drink some coffee before class though because it is difficult to stay awake. Midterm and final are open book/notes. There are usually quizzes before class but he emails you to remind you and you are allowed to bring notes. Very friendly as well!

It is a very easy class if you just show up. Practically all tests are open note or book. An while he says there are pop quizzes, he emails about them the weekend before and tells you what to study.

This class is the easiest class I've taken so far. I got a 100 on the first test, and I only knew 20% of the material from simply listening to lectures and doing the occasional homework assignment. That's because he only tested us on that 20% we learned, and not the rest from the ppt and book. Only downside is that the class is REALLY boring

Class was very easy and he gives a bunch of extra credit. However, if you don't at least pay attention to the things he lectures on and the homework assignments, it's easy to fall behind. Other than that, if you don't get an A, you should probably switch your major.

This man literally gives you the A the minute you walk in the door. He's very nice and is quick to offer help if you need it. Tests are carbon copies of the practice tests, which you can use on the actual tests. Unfortunately, he talks very slow and has a dull voice, so lectures tend to drone on for awhile. Regardless, he's still a good professor.

Did EVERYTHING correctly. Grading was based upon holistic performance over the entire semester rather than just two exams like most professors. He put more emphasis on going all out to make sure his students understand complicated material. Puts everything online so that it can be referenced later. A true mentor. Please take.

Doesnt really teach but you dont need to be taught for this class. Use the book, make friends, go to tutors. There are a lot of assignments every week about 4-5 but theyre usually all very short. Exams were soo easy exactly like the study guides because the class wasnt doing well. Allows a cheat sheet. Use projects to study for exams. Easy profesor

Real good dude, will help you out when you need it. His voice is kind of quiet so if you have trouble focusing, definitely sit in the front. His 170 class is super easy, he gives you practice exams that are identical to the actual exams. In fact, I would say the only things that test whether you've learned the material are the homework.

Dr. Yacobellis is a great man. It's very hard to understand the material without supplemental material and online material.

He is an amazing professor. He replies right back and very active. He cares about students and gives his 100%.

Great guy, interesting course material. Always open to answer questions, answers are clear and make sense.

amazing professor! Lectures are long but he's good. Grading criteria was clear and do-able. I learned a lot even though programming stuff always goes right over my head. He knows his material and teaches it extremely well.

Incredible professor always willing to answer questions but don't think you can just walk through the class without putting the work in.

One of the best professors out there! He takes time to explain everything and is not a tough grader. He will gladly help when you ask him to do so.

Easy Professor, basically gave out the A on the first day of class. He's really nice but is monotone and can be boring at times. His class is homework based and lab based but they are extremely easy. He basically gives the exams before hand through his practice exams. Also the exams are open book, open notes, even open online! Good GPA booster !

SO AMAZING! I learned so much in his class, almost every homework has an opportunity for extra credit, make sure to do them! Attempt them even if they are hard, he will give you partial credit most likely. Really cares about his students, and is very understanding. Two exams and a final, final group project is fun and a good grade booster.

He's great! He does give a decent amount of homework, but on the bonus side, there's a TON of extra credit on both the homework and the tests! He's not a hard grader at all and it's a really chill intro to java class that I totally recommend!

He's a nice guy. A good strategy for this class is to listen for about 30 minutes, take notes, and then go ahead and start working on your assignment. You won't really learn the material, and if that matters to you, keep track of what he's trying to teach and then find information online. Tons of EC, light grader, so at least your grade's fine.

Yacobellis is great! If you need help he is always willing to help and is very nice. There is a lot of homework each week, but it helps you learn the material. Make sure to take notes during the lectures so you learn the material. If you just sit there, the material will fly over you.

Professor Yacobellis' COMP170 class follows the same structure as the other 2 professors- MyLab, Labs, Assignments, and Exercises every week, along with a few quizzes and 3 exams. Overall, the work was doable, and if you watched the Panopto lectures, attending class wasn't that necessary. Lots of extra credit (especially at the end of the semester)

You dont really need to go to class to pass, i went to maybe 3 classes in total and ended with an A. Just do the homework and use the textbook, turn it in on time, and you will be golden. Professor Yacobellis is honestly kind of boring during lectures but email conversations with him are great. Very knowledgeable about programming languages.

Dr. Yacobellis is an absolutely outstanding professor! His class is largely lecture/textbook based, and the course progression is gradual--very, very helpful in an intro comp sci class! Weekly homework/labs, three exams (he prepares you very well for them), and a final project, so very doable work load. If you get a chance, take him!

This class was not as difficult as I expected it to be. There are weekly homework where assignments can be hard to complete but if you attend class you can easily get it out of the way or have an idea of how to complete it. Prof Yacobellis is sweet and willing to help especially as someone who did not have coding experience. Take him if possible!

Super helpful, a little bit of a bore while lecturing though he lets you join class from zoom and you have all your work till the end of the semester long laid out for you if you so chose. Id say actually try to comprehend what you are learning and don't just copy and paste everything from online, they know when you cheat.

Primarily group project based with a few tests and a couple quizzes. Very interesting course if you genuinely want to learn more about OO development, would highly recommend it! Challenging projects however you walk away having learned a LOT. Dr. Yacobellis is also very helpful if you are stuck and extremely friendly, so definitely ask questions!

This class is a lot of work. You have two homework assignments a week, two labs a week, and a quiz on Sunday. Towards the end of the semester, you have to do a big final project and presentation. Super kind guy and always willing to help.

Professor Yacobellis is a knowledgeable professor. If you come to him asking for help, he is always willing to help to the best of his ability. Although his talks in a monotone manner which can make class become very boring and hard to pay attention. He allows students to attend through Zoom which is helpful. The class itself is very difficult.

Easy class. Lot's of EC opportunities. Attendance is mandatory but only 5% so I didn't go often. Still learned a decent amount. For our final group project, we built a simple Android app in Java. Choose good partners. 4 tests 3rd is optional ec. A few easy quizzes here and there worth 2%.

Great professor. You need to go through pre lecture notes! Also TA's are great to access and reach out to when asking about questions regarding labs and hw. He is understand and cracks jokes. He is quiet but a good lecturer regarding info on topics so sit in the front! This class is what you put in is what you get out! three exams including a final

COMP170 is a grind. Class is practically asynchronous as Yacobellis lets you join through Zoom. All class material online. Lots of assignments throughout the semester. DON'T FORGET TO DO THE WEEKLY QUIZZES; it's a huge part of your grade but easily forgettable. Very important to read textbook. Relied on outside help too much and left feeling uneasy

this class is A LOT of work. theres 1-2 assignments, 1-2 labs, and 1 quiz per week; 3 exams and a final project. BUT, it really helps you learn JavaScript and because its graded by a lot you can fail 1/2 things. Yacobellis is honestly great and very helpful throughout the class. he always gives clear, helpful answers when you have questions!

Dr. Yacobellis' teaching is straighforward & informative. He will just present his slides then give 30 min to complete labs in class then teach again. There is A LOT of hw. People have mentioned it on here. The book helps but PLZ read the chapters on time or even ahead of time. They really do help! TIME MANAGEMENT will be your friend.

This class was easy as long as you know the deadlines to the projects. Submit them on time and the grading is not too harsh. There was a huge jump in projects in the middle of the semester. But they're pretty responsive and accessible in receiving help. The test and quizzes are not too bad either. There is alos extra credit opportunities.

I had Dr. Yacobellis for 170 and I wasn't too fond of him. Then I had to take him for 313, and my opinion of him change drastically. He's a great professor, and I think he enjoys teaching people who are actually interested in CS. Lot of extra credit opportunities.