if you need help, try first and then ask for it otherwise hell ignore you. but if u actually try, he'll do it for u

He really is not as bad as what people say. Don't cheat, and if you do you better not make it the same code with different variable names. 2 friends got busted yesterday. Just read the book, it is much more helpful than trying to understand lectures. He teaches well though, do the work, read before tests, you'll pass with a B or A.

He is really a good professor. The lecture is clear and really helpful. Not as bad as people said.

His class is difficult, but if you honestly try, then it is completely doable for even someone without any programming experience. He's serious, but is very clear when he speaks and keeps your attention. He's a good professor and if you try you can definitely get an A or a B.

He is a really smart professor. His class is hard, but it is absolutely possible for most people to get an A, as well as they tried hard. The professor was really smart. He can view your program in 20 seconds, and fix it right after that. His tests are hard, and in my opinion, too much questions on basic concepts.

He is the best professor I have ever had. He is very nice and helpful. Go to his office hours to solve your problems.

He is a good professor on teaching an entry-level C language. Passion and clarity are his advantages, if you pay attention to his lecture, it's very helpful to understand conception of C programming. Of course it is hard for computer rookie, but working hard and coming up with questions would help a lot. His OH is very worth to go very frequently.

He knows his stuff well. Extremely clear.

The class itself is very easy and straightforward. However, be ready to devote ALOT of time to homework (thankfully there is only 7 assignments!!!) if you are relatively inexperienced with coding (such as myself)!Dr. Crum is a good professor, but homework IS unnecessarily hard.

I came into this class with zero coding experience and now I absolutely love it. Crum is a great lecturer and the homework assignments help one get a better understanding of the material, although they are very time consuming. At first the class seems impossible but if you put the time in to learn, youll do great. Oh and DO NOT CHEAT IN THIS COURSE

A lot of work, but labs and homework are extremely helpful in teaching content matter. Crum is an excellent and clear teacher.

The homework and lab tasks can be hard sometimes

I know a lot of my fellow classmates really give the class a bad rap, but I think it's just because they're finding this class to be pretty difficult. You have to go in with the right attitude and be willing to use your brain when doing the homework. He teaches you everything you need to know, you just need to figure out how to use it.

This is a good class and mandatory for many engineering majors, but Crum can be a little snooty in his teachings.

Crum is a very good professor. He could explain everything in a good way but his homework are pretty hard but if you want to go further to take ECE264 class, you have to be proficient with his material.

Crum is very good at teaching programming. The course is easy if you've programmed before and a bit hard if you haven't. Your grade is almost completely based on the tests which can be a bit difficult.

He does a good job of explaining the material in class. I just paid attention in class, took down notes in the prescribed note packet (did not need the textbook even once). He's also really friendly during his office hours. He genuinely wants to help his students.

Good professor. Explains the materials well and is willing to work with students

Crum is a super nice dude, think dad type. He goes pretty slow in lecture so it's not too hard to follow. Labs and homework can get hard, and they are only worth 5pts each. He's available for help, but be aware your TA grades everything and they could be either amazing at feedback and helping you or not at all.

Crum's full understanding of the C language is very apparent when he lectures. He explains concepts clearly and well. I loved him as a professor - I would have taken any other class that he taught. The exams and labs in this class are difficult, but Crum and the TA's are willing to help. Overall - Crum is a great guy and great professor.

Currently taking this class, the professor gets a bad rep however he has changed, he does an extremely good and detailed job of explaining the concepts presented in the course and speaks clearly. Also, he will pop a joke once in a while.

Not sure why Professor Crum receives a lot of hate. I thought, for the most part, he handled the course well. Was understandable during the lectures and provided examples in a compiler to see how code works. Lecture quizzes were easy points, homework only once every other week, labs are weekly. Overall good prof. Not great during COVID-19 though...

I thought Crum was a pretty good lecturer, and did a good job of explaining things. Exams, on the other hand, were a poor way of testing one's proficiency in programming. Overall, not a bad class but it did have some painful parts.

Crum does a nice job in lecture with explaining things, and he is helpful if you ask questions. The assignments are straightforward and are not horribly difficult. In the times of COVID, the class was not as exam heavy as normal, but the exams are difficult, and not as related to coding. It would be good to decrease the weight of the exams.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!!!!!

Crum is THE BEST prof Ive ever seen:he honed ur will by making intro level course tediouslx;he made u understand theres no end to learn by making the tests asHARDas he can;he cultivates ur circumspection&confidence by making u calc a large iteration BY URSELF(YES U R COMPUTER)in 3mins Qs CANTbe revisited&code Qs alwys goes before def Qs

The tests and quizzes do not really test your knowledge of the code, they test your test-taking abilities. But, the lectures are clear and if you watch them all you will do well in the course.

Although the class isn't great, Crum does a good job during lectures by going through specific examples. He also does a good job answering questions, and I overall enjoyed his class.

I think Crum gets a lot of hate for how his exams are structured, but he is really not a bad professor. His lectures are very helpful and although attendance isn't mandatory, you get points for going. I was doing terrible at the beginning of this course and was able to get an A on the first exam. Go to lecture, STUDY, do Boilerexams practice tests.

CS159 aside, Crum is a very good professor. The course itself is pretty meh but there are a lot worse structured classes you could encounter (like chm 116) so its relatively bearable. Crum himself is a good lecturer however, and likely the best you'll get for this class. He knows what he is teaching and aside from not being super engaging he's good

Crum is a decent professor. His lectures are very boring, but he explains everything clearly. The course itself sucks, and he designed it but if you look at his actual teaching he is pretty good.

I think Crum gets a bad rap on here. I think he is really personable and eager to help, and I liked his class. One tip for the course is to make sure you start the homework early and don't wait for the weekend before it's due to start. Also, use boiler exams to study, and make sure you watch the videos.

Crum teaches CS 159 well, even for those new to programming. The course itself has some tedious HWs and confusingly worded lab quiz questions, but Prof. Crum's lectures cover the content well and he is open to answering students' questions after lecture. He shows many example questions in lecture which is very helpful for HWs/labs.

Honestly I learned more from the labs than the lectures, but lectures were free points so I went. Crum is a fine lecturer, and answers questions pretty well, although anytime other than lecture you'll probably have to ask a TA.

As a professor, he is good, does a good job explaining things and answering questions. As the course coordinator, he's nothing short of awful.

Homework and labs aren't that bad, just start early. Lectures are nothing crazy but Crum explains stuff well and as long as you go and pay attention, you'll get most of the info. Exams have you read over code and find the output as well as answer logic questions which sometimes try and trick you which is slightly annoying. Use BoilerExams as well.

He is very approachable and understanding, and explains concepts at a pace that makes the material easy to follow. His teaching style helps make the content more manageable if you stay engaged in class. He is also willing to provide help outside of scheduled office hours. I would recommend taking this course with Crum.

The course syllabus and exam content is tough on students. But it is not due to Professor. Crum makes it easy to understand. Even if someone takes a different professor, the finals are going to be the same. There is no point bring frustrated towards Crum when he tries his best.

I would highly recommend taking Professor Crum for CS 159 as his lectures are very well organized and he explains the content clearly. He cares about his students and makes it easy to meet outside of class. He also writes the tests so what he teaches is most likely on the exam.

If you have to take CS159, take it with Crum. He is the best for this because of his experience, and he goes very slowly over all the content. The class is not an easy A. So make sure to pay attention and talk to Crum about your problems. Crum is very understanding, and his lectures are great. There is no point in complaining about course material.