His teaching is excellent.

Doesn't always collect homework. One of the fairest graders I know of.

Very effective in presenting the material. Exams match the material presented in class. He grades very fairly; gives you the benefit of the doubt.

A great and highly underrated instructor. I've taken many of the undergraduate courses at CSUS and, without a doubt, rate Krovetz as one of the best in this department. He moves through the material quickly, but keeps the course interesting and challenging. If only more instructors were as competent as he...

Probably the most intelligent prof I've had so far in the comp sci dept, but I havn't had many. Class pace is brisk, Krovetz's mind is sharp. He might be related to Gary Busey (young G.B.), based on looks only.

Good professor overall. His quizzes are hard as hell every now and then. The class is graded in a rather strange way too, but I'm not complaining about it. 40% of the grade is on the final, which is how I like it to be honest. Takes 55% to get a C in the class. Homework can be hard but he helps if you ask for it.

Awesome teacher. Very helpful.

The difficult concepts are explained clearly and with good examples. This is by no means an easy class but you will learn quite a bit if you do the homework, the reading, and show up for class. All three are required to really learn.

He is my favorite computer science professor by far. I have taken lots of csc courses so far and the other professors just dont interest you like he does. He presents a challenge but gives you the right material to work it through. Highly recommended!

I got an A but it was NOT easy. I changed my major cuz of this class. 3 Exams (no final), lots of online HW, & 5 projects (1st is easy, then after that it's hell). 1st exam was super easy, 2nd is hard, 3rd is harder. He's nice & always available to help, but there's just a lot that you can't really ask for help on & have to figure out on your own.

He admits the class is hard and you have to read the book, and he is NOT lying. Initially the class seems easy, up until you reach the massive difficulty cliff in the third chapter. He does his best to help in the lab and for the homework (on his course forums), and does a great job at it. Mainly, you're on your own. Fun personality though.

Very hard class. You must read every chapter ahead if you want to know what the lectures are going to be about. and start on "practice its" early because its going to build up.. the projects and tests are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. For our second test, mostly everyone had below a 10 out of 20.

Great Professor. He is straight forward and will tell you exactly what he expects from you. The hmwk is online but takes a lot of time, so do not procrastinate. He explains everything in class and will help you during lab or office hours. Yes, you have to read the textbook and do the homework... this is college people grow up and become adults.

Dr. Krovetz is a bro. Hands down. CSC15 is your level one programming course (after you take a logic course such as CSC10). He teaches you the ins and outs of Java programming. He is a really nice guy, and is more than happy to meet during office hours. be sure to read the book thoroughly, and I would sometimes even read ahead. Good luck, have fun!

Overall a great professor! Really explains the content well, and is really good at rephrasing what he says if you don't get it. If you put in the time to do the homework and take notes in class, you should do fine.

Very cool professor. Go to class and ask questions if you don't understand. Must read ahead before going to lab, but everything is straightforward. I'm looking forward to taking CSC28 with the same professor.

Cool teacher, help a lot for international students. humor sense but kind of heavy programming works. not hard but take time.

best intro teacher you will have hands down. His class is tuff but if you actually do your work and do not plagiarize you will have a much easier time down the road. Hands down this guy knows how to teach , best instructor i've ever had in my life. Super easy to talk to and knows what he is talking about.

Great lecturer. He used Piazza and any question asked was answered fast and accurately.

This professor is one of the best I've had at Sacramento State. He's very knowledgeable in what he teaches and he provides plenty of resources to help you learn. He uses an online environment for questions and is quick to get back to you. I greatly recommend Krovetz!

If you aren't familiar with Java (only taken csc15 wo other programming experience) you will need to be present for every lecture, no assigned reading but unless you are a programmer you will need to. Challenging but not absurd amount of homeworkprojects. Good teacher if you put in the effort. Easy A? Not here.

Mr Krovetz will make you work for your grade. You will leave with great java skills. We have assigned pre-labs (are not tough) that help greatly with the actual labs. No quizzes only midterm , projects, and final. The projects are the hardest part and we are normally assigned 3 weeks to work on them. **GIVE YOURSELF time to work on them!

If you apply yourself and pay attention then this class is rather easy. But if you don't take notes, or at least reference the book, well good luck. The biggest challenge in this class is the projects. Whatever you do, start them the minute they are assigned, or you will regret it later.

You do need to pay attention. Read the book before the lecture so that the concepts are less confusing when he lectures. He'll answer whatever questions you have. The projects aren't easy, but they are fun and challenging. Your course grade is solely based on the three exams, which is pretty harsh. You will learn a lot in his class, though.

Biweekly Homework / Quiz combos. Show up to class to take notes, and DEFINITELY ask questions if confused. Utilizes Piazza online forum tool, and he responds REALLY quickly. All the homework assignments build off of eachother, so be sure you're understanding the material before moving on to the next assignment. Hard class, but great professor

Take this class if you want to leave with solid programming and testing/debugging skills. I took this knowingly that it would be challenging. Since this is my major, I wanted to be good at it in the field. This is a continuation of CSC15, so I would definitely recommend brushing up on it before taking this class since there's a lot of material.

Really you should just go to class every lecture and pay attention because those concepts will be on the exams. His current grading system is kinda wack so just do really well right from the start of the semester and you won't have to worry much later on. He doesn't give much feedback if projects are wrong so just debug a lot. Study for the exams!

3 exams(easy-medium) 5 projects(medium-tough).You need to spend lot of time in testing and figuring out the perfect solution before submission. Prof. teaches really good and helps you with all questions(including practise-it qns).Always available during office hours. Has extra hours for helping out with any doubts. Be systematic & you will be safe.

BEWARE: This class is math heavy. Tests and quizzes are 80% of your grade. Make sure you do the homework to do well on the quizzes. One quiz about every 2-3 weeks. Excellent lecturer if a bit fast. Programming assignments must work correctly or you get 0 points (very strict about this), but will let you turn in corrections for half credit.

Easy to understand professor, Homework is very challenging, Tests are difficult. It's not that difficult to pass, but lots of studying.

Professor Krovetz provides really great explanations and illustrations of complicated topics. He is also very responsive in regards to posted questions or concerns. He is a very tough grader, though, and can be rigid regarding homework specifications, but you will learn a lot.

Very fast and helpful responses on Piazza. When it comes to homework, the specifications for what is expected is clear. If you can't code using what that you should've learned in CSC130, that is a problem with you. The programming is not harder than DS&Algs. When the class went online, he posted VERY helpful info sheets and how-to-study guide.

Really nice guy, but can be difficult. Also has a weird grade system: 55% or above is a passing grade on anything, and he drops 2 lowest quizzes, BUT the final is 40% of your grade, and you can possibly fail the class if you do bad on it. Just study all his material hard and ask questions on Piazza and you should have a relatively easy time

The people who do bad in Krovetz's classes are the people who don't go to class. He really wants to help the students. He always asks if there are questions before a lecture. He is always available within minutes on Piazza. He explains complex topics really well. It seems this semester he went easy on us because of Covid. Overall, great experience

Wasn't as bad as I thought he was going to be but in no way an easy-A class if you don't work for it. Just do the homework and study it well and you'll be okay. Has zoom sessions so you can ask questions on homework, and there's piazza to ask as well where he responds frequently. Although this class may have been easier because it was online.

This is one of the best CS professors at Sac State. If you take this class be prepared to learn. He does not hand out As and makes you put in the work for this class. He is a tough professor but you will learn ALOT in his class and it is definitely rewarding. Take this professor if you want to learn. Be ready to do the work for the class.

Krovetz definitely knows his stuff when it comes to 152, but the material is very tough and his quizzes/tests require you to basically know the material inside-out and every which way. If you can dedicate enough time to the class and understand the material, this class is interesting and engaging and provides information on an important topic.

Ok, admittedly, difficult class. He provides in depth lectures, supplemental lectures, some reading to help fully understand the material. But this class is tough, so work with people on assignments. I don't think you can ever prepare for his programming exams, you might leave an exam with none of your programs running, effectively a 0%. Good luck.

His class isn't the best, but it is better than Phoulady or Shobaki. The exams were probably the worst part of the class, but if you study well and I really mean study well, you should be okay. Just do what you should be doing, and you may just pass the class. Some assignments may be hard, but they are doable with the right guidance and effort.

This class is a difficult class all around. Assignments are challenging to a point but you get plenty of time and chances to get them right (free points). Midterms and Finals are the deciding grade but you can have a 8.5x11 cheat sheet, both sides. Out of all CSC135 professors, Krovetz is your safest bet (from other's experience). STUDY GROUPS HELP

Professor Krovetz is a difficult professor, but he is a good one. His lectures really try to help everyone understand, he takes breaks for questions and goes over something again if there is a question. He has many ways to talk to him outside of class via office hours, emails, or a site he uses called piazza.

Some reviews are outdated as him and the dean have listened to student feedback. Really nice and accommodating professor. His lectures are easy to follow, you can check your hw, and you get unlimited quiz attempts. But exams are so much of your grade that missing 1 out of 4 problems hurts. Easy class to pass, but hard to get a high grade.

2 midterms worth 45% and 1 final worth 35%. HW worth 20%. Krovetz is great, he makes confusing topics easy to understand. Don't thing I would have done as well in the other profs class. Hard to get an A but you will most certainly pass the class (55% for a C-) if you do all the homework and honestly try to learn the material.

Great professor. The topic is not easy but his lectures are easy to digest.Students only need a 55% to pass the class which is a very generous cut off. If you visit him in his office hours with questions he is always happy to help you. Overall, if you are willing to put in the work and is consistant about it then you will do great.

It's a tough class but it is very doable if you put in the effort. As others have mentioned, the grading scale is very generous so there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to pass. Make it a priority to attend lectures or else you'll get lost quickly. Do the assignments and quizzes. Those will prepare you for the exams.

The class is difficult, but Krovetz teaches the material extremely well. He is by far the best professor I have ever had. He provides all the material and tips needed to succeed in the class while still leaving room for students to learn through hard work which is important. He curves generously, so your score will fairly reflect your effort.

Krovetz upgrades his curriculum every semester, so old reviews are pretty much outdated. He is your safest bet when choosing a 135 professor. Just be careful on the first midterm, as you will be docked hard for even minor errors. Tip: For written stuff, understand the basics well, but also try to understand all edge cases, especially for machines.

Krovetz is a really great teacher. There isn't a textbook used for the class, so it is important to show up to class to succeed. His grading scale is fair (85% is an A). Unlike other professors he has a programming part to the class, which I liked because it was in Python. The material for this class is just hard, so be prepared to study.

if you want to pass 135 you should take him. 55% is a C-. the class is hard, but if you really study (even study with another person or a group), you'll pass.

Professor Krovetz now uses Python for this course and I will admit it is not the easiest subject to digest. If you come to lecture, you will likely understand a lot of it. It takes a lot of practice to become confident on exams. Keep up with material and you will learn a lot. If you slack off and cram everything into a day, don't expect to do well.

Don't mistake this class for an easy class because it is not no matter the teacher you take it with. However, Professor Krovetz has amazing lectures in which he goes into detail about specific topics or algorithms. Tests are worth 80% of your grade so make sure to not slack off because you will struggle on the tests. Definitely recommend him.

135 is one of the trickier CSC courses regardless of your professor, but Krovetz makes the concepts a bit easier to understand in his lectures and is easily accessible outside class, via office hours or Piazza. However, beware of the programming tests as even minor mistakes can cost you since he grades them mainly using a script he writes.

Probably your best choice for 135. The class is challenging regardless who you take but Krovetz does an amazing job breaking it down. Quick grading, programming assignments are run through script with score based off test cases. Cheat sheet allowed for all quizzes/exams. Consistent hw every 1-2 weeks. Solid curve. 55% is passing

Super nice guy and his lectures were explained very well. His midterms were okay but his grading was very easy. Probably one of the most well read professors here on campus.

Krovetz is good, I will say he gives you enough materials for you to learn, always ask questions and take notes when you are attending the lecture. You will need them as note on test and final exams. The exam is harder than homework but if you study you can pass. Your grade reflects your effort. The clever people gets A, I am not so well yet lol

If you can take him, do it! He's reasonable and a great teacher.

One of the best CS professors I have had at Sac State. His lectures are amazing and he explains difficult topics easily; if you attend class regularly, pay attention, and study before the homework and midterms, you will do just fine in this class. Best part: he is obviously passionate about what he teaches.

The kind of professor that makes you feel like you're getting your money's worth going to college.

Attendance wasn't mandatory but his exams were 95% based on his lectures and 5% on hw. Fortunately, he recorded his lectures. Make sure to pay attention and understand the concepts as best you can. He doesn't offer much flexibility on grading, especially on coding assignments. Still, if you want to learn the subject he's the best option.

Ted Krovetz is a great professor, teaching interesting material. I am awful at prepping for and taking tests, which is a HUGE deal in this class, it is clear what he is looking for and very little participation credit is given if your answer is completely wrong. I recommend that you study all the ungraded homework to get the best results!

Asynchronous: I failed the first time I took this teacher and it wasn't his fault.

The material is very theory heavy, and he does a good job putting it into plain english and code. His lectures are interesting and he provides lots of materials to prep you for exams. Your grade is almost entirely based off the exams, which have tricky, but not terrible problems. I learned more in this class than any other CSC at CSUS.

Krovetz is a great professor - his lectures are informative and he genuinely cares about student success. While the class is challenging, using resources like Unstuck study alongside diligent studying can really help. Definitely worth taking this class with him!

10 or so take home homework MC quizzes, 3 coding homeworks, 3 exams/midterms, 1 final. All exams are pretty difficult (50-65% averages). Minimum passing is 55% for C- grade. Krovetz is a great professor and definitely challenges you. Many struggle but an equal amount also breeze through this class. DO NOT FALL BEHIND, clutching not recommended.

Does a pretty good job for very difficult material. Takes a good amount of work to keep up, but he provides a lot of resources to help (lectures, videos, reading).

One of the best CS professors on campus. He has a solid grasp of the material and explains it well in lectures. Prepare for exams as they are 81%~ of the grade, my methods were watching lectures ahead of time and studying the Graded HW. In short, you should succeed if you take your time with the lectures and apply it in practice problems.

CSC135 is just a hard class. Krovetz as an individual professor is great. He'll answer your questions if you present them properly. The new class format is wonderful because all the topics are covered in online videos through canvas so you only need to show up for exams or if you have questions.

CSC 135 is a difficult class that starts off relatively easy but ramps up quickly. Professor Krovetz provides recorded lectures, practice problems, and practice exams which were very helpful. Since the class is test-heavy, it's important to have a good understanding before exams, but it's easier to catch up if you fall behind