very good class

He goes a little slow, but that is good for people who have never done any prog.

Little slow, but helpful

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A little slow but thorough

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teaches good and he'll answer your questions

slow, but puts class notes online

Good teacher, some ppl say he was slow going, but i found him to be a good teacher that was always there to help when you needed it

Good instructor. Very helpful. He likes to answer student questions.

Presents good material, open to any questions.

very intelligent

I took several classes from this instructor and found him to be the best. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, and fun too. If you want to learn programming and truly understand the fundamentals, take a class with Dr. Auyeung!

Cute!!!

Nice guy, knowledgeable but panders to people who don't want to study, therefore people in his classes are there for the easy A. Class moves so slow you'll want to slit your wrists. No work to speak of, so slackers will be happy but others frustrated.

Tak is a very good teacher. He gives everyone many opportunities to get extra credit. He explains (in-depth) how to design the logic for your programs, and uses lots of examples. A+++++++ Teacher =)

A brilliant guy, very knowledgable. Willing to help you in any CS class, even if he is not the teacher! Dr. Tak takes time to help students, even records and posts all of his lectures on his website! Also, and easy A.

Very nice in depth explantions of the topics. As long as you do your part (ie attend class and work on the assignments) Tak will help you all he can. Class room atmosphere is nice and relax without being crazy. This was the second class I've taken with

Tak is a very thorough professor and makes learning easy in his classes.

COOLEST TEACHER EVER!!! I've always regretted not being able to finish a class with him due to outside circumstance. I have never seen anyone type so fast. Is very clear, helpful, and EXTREMELY enjoyable!

Very very smart guy. Hang on his every word, ESPECIALLY when he goes off-topic.

very good professor, very accomodating, nice guy!

I found the profesor a easy person to get along with, and he made the class interesting. I learned a lot of knew terms, that I never knew before. I will miss this class.

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no physical textbook, only his "ad-hoc", created-on-the-fly online "book", which is ultra-terse & not too helpful. no homework is given, only periodic, very difficult assembly language "assignments". homework of easy-to-moderate level difficulty should be given to reinforce concepts, but none are offered. bad teaching style.

Dr Tak's lectures are very good; well supported with examples and recordings. The assignments are long, but doable. So start them ASAP! as Dr Tak says, "procrastination does not reduce the workload." A good understanding of "c programming" will be helpful while doing assignments.

Very Organized, Respectful, and will Challenge the good student

A relatively easy class if you understand the concepts. Exams are fair and at the same level of difficulty as that of the practice tests. However, homework is not offered on the regular basis and that's the only weakness of the class. Otherwise a good experience.

Dr. Tak has an easy manner, is personable and shows deep interest in the subject matter. I would, however, recommend more practice assignments (ungraded) for each chapter subject matter. It would engage the students during the in-class discussions and overhead demonstration. The use of the online assignment and grading is a useful tool.

Tak was a very good teacher. I was impress with his skill and teaching method. his classes informed alot about computers. i plan on taking 1 or 2 more classes from him. He is a great teacher

Dr.Tak should introduce more homework assignments in the course.Also he should start quizzes.Overall he is a very good and helpful prof.

VERY GOOD CLASS, EVEN BETTER TEACHER

Hard grading system - minus points for wrong answeres on tests. I thought the homework assignments difficulty jumped a little too far with the last 2 assignments and I wish he took a day to explain a 'make file' more. I had never seen one prior to this class, and still not clear on how all that goes. Overall-very talented teacher I would take again

Tak seems incredibly smart, but that class is boring and dry. If he could make it more interesing, that would be good. He should ask students what they do know instead of what they do not know. When he asked if we had questions, I was so lost, I didn't even know what to ask.

I think if I had not already taken a programming class I might have failed. The no textbook is hard if you don't know what your doing already.

His test are very short (only 15 MC questions) so take your time. Assignments can be tough, but if you have the guts to approach him then he can prove to be very helpful. Reading his modules and doing further research on topics on the web is your best bet. Although tough, he's a good guy and a great teacher.

Very good online class notes, and a conversational teaching style. Very receptive to student comments, and has actual industry experience.

In Spring 2007 CISP-310, I enjoyed Dr. Tak's personality--humorous, patient, intelligent, gregarious. I found the tests difficult. I found the assignments worthwhile. I learned a lot about open-source.

His assignments are difficult and very challenging, but you'll take a lot out of them. 1 assignment takes over 10 hours. Despite how difficult his class is, he's really laid back, which is nice because it makes him all the more approachable. His lectures are hard to understand at times, but he always takes the extra mile to ensure you get it.

No textbook, all notes are provided online. He elaborates on everything and explains, with examples and visual diagrams, how everything works. Material builds, though, you have to learn the material or you'll fall behind. Exams are difficult and cover hard/rare cases but he prepares you well for them. Very helpful in debugging your own programs.

Very tricky tests. Every assignment is crucial to final grade since there are only like 10. Look at exams in detail because there are numerous trick questions. Had no computer programming experience and he was very good at explaining the concepts.

On-line class. No text - used his own notes along with references on Perl from the internet. His notes were good, but specific examples were missing and this led to confusion on several of the concepts like objects, forms and sessions.

He's a good teacher. Tests are pretty hard. I appreciate the fact that he uploads the notes he takes in class online for his students to review. No textbooks were required for CISP300 so it saved me alot of money. He's a teacher with real world programming experiance so he knows how to teach the course.

Excellent technical instructor. Really makes you think logically and work through problems. Very helpful with students and fair. Expect to work and study, but also get a lot of the class.

Strict on attendance. Grades on a low curve. Can pass with a 37.5%. Goes over alot of material in class. Uploads his lecture and notes online (on a website). Pay attention in class because if you dont, you might get lost. Only about 3 exams and one final. About 5 homework assignments. Exams are tricky.

This is one of the rare classes where you REALLY have to pay attention in class to every detail. He teaches from his own notes. I felt the notes were OK, but I learned most of the material during lecture and homework. If you put in the effort and do the hw by yourself, you will understand everything. For me, it was a pretty fun course!

He does a great job of taking a relatively boring subject and applying it to real world. Ex: The text book talks about applications (boring). So he shows you several opensource applications and how you can use them (fun). You end up going home and downloading 100% of the programs from class. Side note: There are few tests/hw but didnt bother me

Well first of all, he bores you to death, theres only like 3 or 4 homework assignments and 3 tests, which all compose your grade. Although, he really knows his stuff. He has great material, it's just making it through the boring lectures that'll get to you. He uses no book and all the material is his own notes. Class is easy if you pay attention.

Good teacher, he knows programming very well. Class is pretty easy if you just pay attention and listen. But the lectures are dreadfully boring, not because of the teacher but just because of the subject. Had hard time staying awake. I would recommend him.

Very knowledgeable and quirky guy. Typical computer nerd. That being said, I like the guy. Good classes. Don't take it if you are just looking for credit. Classes are challenging.

Tak is a good teacher and really knows the material; take his class if your serious about programming. Unfortunately he's also one of the hardest teachers on campus. The only thing that makes passing this class possible is he realizes how hard it is, and curves accordingly. Likes to put puzzles on exams.

Dr. Tak made a boring topic rather interesting. However, his teaching style needs some work. Homework was always straight forward and fairly easy. Exams were on a whole other level. I felt either more/harder homework needed to be assigned to better prepare us for the exams. He does curve, but I think he just ask for too much on his exams.

Hard class, but professor is very good man. I like him very much. Very knowledgeable and smart person. Will help you anytime. I would recommend him.

ARC should be glad having Dr. Tak. Assembly language is the hardest language. Dr. Tak did an awesome job explaining all concepts with easiness. He chewed all information that our brain easily ate it.

He is great, explains everything very clear, gives great examples, and makes jokes that fit the topic. ARC should be proud do have him as an instructor.

Some of the concepts in this class were difficult but it wasn't too bad. Tak is a good professor. He'll answer any question without being condescending. Would recommend him for this class.

Dr. Tak is super smart and brings so much insight into the classroom it's invaluable. This is not an easy class, and he will not give you a watered down version to make it easy. There are no dumb questions in his class. He records his screen and audio for the lectures so you can view them again at home. You have to work your tail off in this class.

Tak is really organized. The fact that exams take up 80% of the grade in the class can be scary, but in a way those exams are the perfect way to keep a good grade. All you have to do is listen in class, do the homework and take notes.He doesn't throw many curve balls, but when he does he makes sure it's something we can figure out. GREAT PROFESSOR.

Tak is a great teacher! I had an A throughout the class, but the final is 40% of your grade and I failed to prepare and narrowly missed my A. All of his classes are recorded and can be re-visited on youtube at anytime. Does not grade on effort, just your logic. Either you understand the material or you don't.

Will answer your questions in as many ways as possible until it clicks. So far Tak is my favorite CS professor by far! He can be a little odd sometimes in his thought process but is constantly attempting to make his classes better for the students.

Very tough. Learned a lot. That being said, most people might find this class useless since they won't ever program in assembly again. So you might want an easier teacher if you're just trying to knock this class out. But if this stuff interests you, definitely take Tak. Side note learn to debug. Important for HW, and it's useful af as a programmer

It's obvious he's very knowledgeable and he's very willing to help. The concepts are hard and confusing and his tests are super difficult even though it's open notes. He has a HUGE curve though. I think it's doable to pass the class, but if you're shooting for an A it's going to be hard. No textbooks, just his lecture notes online.

Dr. Tak teaches this class with a lot more rigor then is strictly necessary. Does not grade assignments quickly at all, 80% of assignments were left ungraded until a week after final. Invaluable skill set can be picked up in his class, highly recommend taking this alongside some easy A's. Take detailed notes and keep them organized open note exams

He is a great teacher. He will work with you on whatever you need (if you ask the right questions), and he even took time out to write sample programs, record himself editing them, and putting them on Google Drive to help me out. He conveys the material efficiently and makes sure students understand.

He is one of the few that teaches with the appropriate collegiate rigor for upper division transfer. While ppl. complain about the diffic. of his exams, no instr. should just inform of what will be on an exam with a few var. altered. Critically expand on the resources he provides by generating potential exam q's that still rests on those concepts.

Dr. Tak really prepares students to transfer to a four year. His tests are difficult, but this is characteristic of the field, not done on purpose but rather to prepare. I also really appreciate how he is continually improving his teaching strategies, like formatting his modules in a more student-friendly manner. Knows his subject back and forward

Tak's 310 class is one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. His tests are challenging and give you subject matter that is harder than the assignments. That being said, he does teach the subject well. I learned so much more about computer hardware and why programming works than I did before, and it makes other programming classes seem easy.

I'm going to be brutally honest here. If you are planning on going to UC for cs then you need to take Tak because he is the ONLY prof at ARC that will prepare you. at UCD the exams are like his, and I am glad I had his to lean back on. It only gets harder and Tak will help you succeed go to his oh and take the work he helps you with on exam day.

Tak is the professor you take if you really want to learn the material. He's knowledgeable and goes beyond the curriculum. Most of your grade will come from his exams, which can be tough if you don't prepare. But he's a fair grader and your grade will reflect how well you know the material. If you want an A make sure you study the practice exams.

Can be tough. The way he structures class makes success depend on you putting in self directed work on your own. He writes tricky tests, but he's good about giving partial credit. The min % to pass is pretty low. Extremely slow grader. Lectures at a level that is often confusing for beginners but he's willing to answer q's. Helpful office hours.

Class is difficult, especially if you struggled in 360. Reviews on here that attack character are vindictive. Professor Tak cares about his students, just go to his office hours. Compsci is a hard major, even more so after you transfer, I believe this class does a good job of preparing you.

I have officially transferred out and in my 2nd semester at CSUS & came back to write this review. Taks class is difficult. It is a MUST that you study outside of class, however if you're taking CS seriously, I recommend taking him if you can and toughing it out. Put in the effort and I promise you will thank Tak and yourself later down the road.

Check out his lectures on YouTube, someprofs . Assembly is tough. His course is hard. The only thing harder is failing his class (seriously). You needed an overall grade of something like 35% for a C. IMO, he was the most rewarding and engaging Professor I encountered at Los Rios. He opened my eyes to how much more proactive I need to be in CISP.

I took 440 and 310 with him and trust me Professor Tak is one of the best professors at ARC. I'm currently on my second semester at Berkeley studying EECS and I realize now that Professor Tak prepared me most for classes like cs70 and cs61c here. If you like CS, you will find his classes very interesting (especially 310 is amazing)

Professor Tak is a great professor, although the lectures are a little overwhelming /heavy but if you put in the work and ask good questions you should be able to pass. He really does take forever to grade assignment but want his students to succeed. So be prepared to STUDY, I recommend with a group && have your notes organized for exams.

Tak is not a good lecturer. He takes too long to grade, and his lecture notes are subpar. BUT, one thing I did appreciate A LOT about Tak's classes is their rigor. I'll be transferring to Berkeley this fall, and out of all CS courses I took in ARC, Tak's classes were the only ones that got me on my feet. THIS outweighs all the disadvantages, IMO.

Admittedly this class was stressful throughout. Tak will constantly push you and force you to think critically. Yes, at times you will be confused, but never lost. Tak provides all the material you need. Study hard and you'll gain a lot from this class. If we wish to succeed as computer scientists, we cannot afford be lazy thinkers.

Prof. Tak is an incredible professor, he is also one of the most difficult but you have all the tools to pass his class. Not only will he work with you but he makes you work for that grade. Keep on top of his lectures and really chew on them. If you work hard in his class it will prepare you for classes ahead and make them seem easy.

Professor's Youtube - Someprofs. Assembly isn't an easy concept. My uni is forcing me to retake; Tak's method is far superiors at illustrating how everything comes together. He taught me more about Computer Science than any of my professor. Be for warned though, it's difficult to get an A but even harder to NOT get a C.

His material is very condensed, so I recommend students to rewatch his lecture videos and take time to really consume the information given. Exams were definitely different and difficult compared to what Im used to. However, he tries his best to help his students in the best way possible, and I really appreciate that about him.

The material is tough. His style is not for everyone and that's OK. Look at his YT "someprofs" to get a sense. The class was tough but I learned more about CS concepts than I have in any other class. He was responsive, patient, and kind in explaining, but it took a lot of effort on my part to understand. Other CS topics made a ton of sense after.

All you need to do for 310 is watch his YT video lectures a day before your lecture. Then, practice those concepts the day after the lecture. Practice the material everyday and you will easily pass. 37.5% is passing. It is difficult to get an A but it's borderline impossible to not pass unless you literally do not try at all. Take Tak! He's awesome

The class was online, and the professor teaches in a style that requires that you read the material beforehand in order to understand the things he is discussing during the lecture. First few weeks I made the mistake of not reading ahead and wound up very lost, but if you ask clear and specific questions, he will give you an in-depth answer.

Although we learned really complicated and abstract concepts, the homework and exam questions were easy to solve. Tak always walked us through examples to really reinforce our understanding. Honestly, most of the class was just pattern matching and proofs. Also, he is super accessible outside of class, as I have gotten help on weekends at 10pm.

Tak does assembly language weird. He teaches you how things are represented by bits and THEN goes into assembly programming. Also, he teaches his own RISC processor language. Tak is a great lecturer who can bring things together, but his labs/homeworks and exams are VERY difficult. To do well, you need to spend a lot of time outside class to learn.

Spend at least 7 hrs studying the material/week. Do that and you'll pass easily. It is really all about associating with the material as much as possible. He really wants you to figure out how you study best. Lots of UC transfers have found his courses to be incredibly beneficial when they transfer.

Tak is obviously very knowledgeable about his subjects, and he expects his students to be the same as they learn. If you put in the time and effort, you will be able to at least pass. The only drawback is his notes can be hard to understand at times, but he is very accessible outside class to assist you.

Dr. Tak is a very tough teach, but he is well within reason. He is extremely knowledgeable and he expects you to research topics on your own. He will give you plenty of information on key terms to look up and items to research. If you expect to be spoon fed information, this isn't the class for you. It mostly for your own discovery in CS.

I would have to say that Professor Tak is not very good at teaching. If you struggle a lot with learning primarily from applying what you've barely learned, then consider not taking him. I give him a 4/5 because the material he teaches in 310 is phenomenal, and he expects a lot from his students (in a good way). He goes deep into topics.

Highest quality class ever! Dense course text but he does walks through it. Really "spoon-fed" us. YOU also have to "chew and swallow." Studied ~1 hour per class. Imposter-syndrome going on, e.g. "Sounds so simple, but I don't get it. I must be the only dumb one." Maybe Tak could do group stuff to ease the atmosphere, so it's more comfy to engage.

Tak is a great professor. enthusiastic and engaging. That being said, 310 is difficult. There is a massive amount of material and due to curriculum changes, it is a bottom-up approach now so be prepared to dive into computer architecture. He throws curveballs in every exam. no homework. Course grading is crazy lenient. 62-86% is a B in his class.

Tak's lecture style is methodical & abstract, which can be difficult, but rigorously prepares you for upper div CS. He records every lecture - see his YT page @someprofs. He knows his stuff & is very kind/helpful one on one, but his class takes work. You will be far more prepared than with other instructors, though, so plan your time accordingly.

Professor Tak is one of the best computer science professors that I have ever had. I needed to take this course at ARC while attending Sacramento State as due to class availability. I have had a good amount of Computer Science professors and compared to all of them, Tak is the best. I felt I learned more from him than any other professor.

Although the class is graded almost exclusively with curved exams, Tak is a great teacher and explainer. He's always making sure that the class understands, and will stop the lecture until they do. In addition, he always reviews the last semester's exam a week before an upcoming exam, both are usually very similar meaning I was always prepared.

Tak's CISP310 class is challenging but rewarding. While his lectures can be abstract, the rigorous material prepares you well for upper-division CS. Use Unstuck AI and the recorded lectures to supplement your learning. It's tough, but the effort pays off.

Tak thoroughly goes over concepts and is respectful of people's questions. Sometimes the explanations can feel too complex and I'm not sure if it's a problem with me or if it's something that can be simplified/better visualized. The exams are basically puzzles so be prepared for that.

Is 310 challenging? abso-FREAKING-lutely.. Will you have to retake it? Probably, I did. There's a ton of note taking. There's a ton of memorization. Why? Computer Science, baby! You saw the class name "Assembly" and you honestly thought this will be easy. BUT! Tak is there. He offers office hours. If you make a Class Discord, he joins and responds.

Tests are HARD and the material is his own; You can't use GPT to pass this course. Be prepared to STUDY if you aren't comfortable with the abstract. Tak is very good at explaining the concepts he teaches and making them understandable to students. Occasionally I would get a pointed response back from a question, but he generally seemed to care

Tak is a genius, and is good because he is bad at teaching. To pass you are essentially forced 1) to learn how to read obscure PhD notes on a janky toy RISC processor with minimal resources 2) to learn how C compiles. Tests (80% of your grade) are like a ridiculous puzzle to solve. Very high difficulty, very high reward.