Professor Ratings & Grade Distribution Data for Thomas Gambill

Thomas Gambill

Professor (2008 – 2012)
Illinois (UIUC)
Computer Science

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3.7143

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Rated by 35 students

3.10

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across 3 classes

Spring 2012 Schedule

CS 101 - Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

4

The class has two midterms that are difficult only because you only get an hour. There are three machine problems that you have to do out of class. You can do the MPs in groups of up to three people in any section. All of the lecture slides are available online.

Professor rated by: Economics Student on December 10, 2009

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

4

Gambill is very enthusiastic. He is not the best at explaining things sometimes and it seems like he sometimes dumbs things down. Also, he combines his office hours between 101 and 105 so things can get confusing there and he doesn't have the time to sit down and help someone with a specific problem. The tests are not too difficult. Labs vary from really easy and short to long and monotonous. The lecture notes can help a little bit, but you can find all of the information online for free.

Professor rated by: Mechanical Engineering Student on December 11, 2009

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

4

Pros: Never really went to class, but I studied a lot for the tests. Grading is decent. 3 mp's that are hard, but you get to work in groups, and get help. 2 midterms--first one is easy, second is difficult. Practice from old exams! There are a lot, but they do help. Final is cumulative and you really do need to know your stuff. Not incredibly difficult, but if you study hard, there are no surprises or tricks. All multiple choice. 3 extra credit quizzes help boot your grade too.

Cons: Lectures are boring, course packet was not very helpful. Labs and mps are more advanced and slightly irrelevant to lecture material.

Tends to be one of the harder 100 level classes, though no where as difficult as math and science classes like calc 2 or physics.

Professor rated by: Business Student on January 19, 2012

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

5

Pros: Hilarious teacher..looks/talks/acts like a computer buff. Explains everything really well.

Cons: The class could really be difficult if you don't go to lectures but if you do he explains everything really well

Professor rated by: Psychology Student on December 6, 2010

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

2

Pros: Can help you if you go to his office hours.

Cons: His teaching style is incredibly dry and boring. He talks in a monotone voice and literally reads word for word off the powerpoint slides.

Professor rated by: Economics Student on May 27, 2010

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

3

Pros: He's cool

Cons: He teaches CS 105, which sucks

Not too bad of a class expect that although you could get by in the class with the lecture slides, the books are extremely helpful.

Professor rated by: Business Student on May 5, 2011

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

5

Pros: Gives good explanations

Cons: He always makes one of his exams irrelevant to the material learned. Happens every year.

Best bet for taking CS 105 is Gambill

Professor rated by: Business Student on May 5, 2011

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

4

Pros: Funny. Great at explaining through step by step how to write complicated code

Cons: Sometimes a bit short with students. But usually very good.

Professor rated by: Civil and Environ Engineering Student on December 8, 2010

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

1

Pros: ta's are super helpful

Cons: horrible lecturer, not even worth attending. just read the text book and do labs and you can learn the material.

Professor rated by: Mechanical Engineering Student on December 15, 2010

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

4

Pros: Better than the other professor that doesn't speak English

Cons: Knows a lot of information and struggles explaining it to beginners

Professor rated by: Economics Student on April 27, 2010

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

3

Pros: Easy class

Cons: Boring lecturer

Didn't really pay attention to him in lecture and just did the labs and got an A

Professor rated by: Materials Science & Engr Student on September 2, 2011

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

4

Pros: explains well

lectures can get boring but prof. Gambill tries to make it really funny

Professor rated by: Electrical and Computer Engr Student on May 7, 2011

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

3

Pros: Not a lot of homework

Cons: The 3 homework assignments we did have were pretty tough.

Professor rated by: Agr & Consumer Economics Student on December 8, 2010

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

4

Pros: Explans topics pretty well

Cons: Hard to understand VBA if you have no background

Professor rated by: Business Student on November 14, 2011

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

4

Pros: no homework, group projects

Cons: lectures can be so basic that they're boring

Professor rated by: Advertising Student on December 13, 2010

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

4

Pros: Great teaching style. Very entertaining

Cons: The labs were a bit long

Professor rated by: Engineering Student on December 7, 2010

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

2

Pros: great at teaching Excel

Cons: grades drop hard after that unit

Professor rated by: Business Student on May 3, 2011

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CS 105

Intro Computing: Non-Tech

4

Goofy mofo but is a good teacher and is fair

Professor rated by: Finance Student on November 13, 2009

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

2

Pros: Horrible Teacher

Cons: Class barely ever changes

Professor rated by: Nuclear, Plasma, Radiolg Engr Student on December 12, 2010

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CS 101

Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci

3

He is okay. the class isn't too bad

Professor rated by: Chemical and Biomolecular Engr Student on December 4, 2011

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