Worst Prof I have ever had. Disorganized and unwilling to communicate. She even missed her own designated quiz time for once. Everything becomes so messy under this remote condition. Just avoid her for the best.

I respect Dr.K's passion about the class. But her lecture just makes no sense. The lecture is little related to the lab, which makes it hard to understand the lad concept. Besides, she post grades of labs at the end of the quarter. You have to figure out the answer which you did nearly two months ago. Obviously she can do much better.

She was really disorganized and released grades really slow. Labs were a lot harder than what she taught in class.

prof K is really awesome, she is a real cutie ;). I've struggled mostly on the labs, which takes forever to finish and I did not know what I was doing. honestly I have no interest of cmpsc (no motivation) and ended up switching from FMS to econ in 2nd week. 82% ave lab and 77% ave on exams, still got a b+ so totally doable. emphasis on labs. do hw.

Prof K is a nice person and she is passionate about what she teaches. Her lectures serve as a decent intro to concepts but the labs are much MUCH more difficult. I learned a lot more from brute-forcing labs and reading online resources than from going to lecture. Did not have any prior coding experience. Textbook used for HW. Self-studying is key.

She is really nice but didnt do a great job of teaching CS8. It was her first time teaching this course and it was obvious as she was very disorganized and didnt do the best job of explaining concepts in class.

You can tell from the way that she lectures that Prof K is very passionate about CS. Unfortunately, she is still quite new to teaching and it shows in her lack of organization and poor lectures. Despite this, she is very accommodating for students who are struggling and generously provides extra points and curves to make things easier.

You can tell Prof K is super passionate about CS. She is so kind, intelligent, and understanding. Did her best to make sure we received the best grades possible. This is her 1st time teaching CS8, so it's really disorganized. Concepts in lecture are doable but labs are 20x harder. Go to office hours, go to lab, read the book, and make friends!!

One of the most genuine and nicest professors you will meet. With that, she is not a good CS8 professor. She makes concepts confusing and her notes are not well put. The labs are extremely difficult and expect things you haven't learned about. This is definitely not taught like an intro course and I wish I took it with another prof.

Its like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde but if both of them were evil. She started 4 projects and forgot about 3 of them, making 1 a completion grade (after I spent 8 hours on it). I'm only giving her a 2 because its her first year teaching this class but avoid it if you can get any other prof. She also has an army of TAs called 'the team'. BEWARE

The main problem with Prof Kate is that it's clear she's more used to teaching coding than data science. Most of the quizzes, labs, and assignments treat data as a means to the end of learning code. Then, when many people do poorly on the midterm project, she acts surprised. Unclear grading, somewhat disorganized and unresponsive. Otherwise okay.

is obsessed with frat guys only gives them good grades. I wonder where she was last night.

Her lectures mainly focused on helping students understand the concept rather than learn how to actually do the coding because the homework covers that. She's a sweet professor and wants to help her students. Tests are by hand but the labs might be a little challenging.

9 labs that took forever and never what she taught. 1 midterm and final that were alright altho final was way easier. Can be a bit confusing when lecturing. She seems like a nice person but i just had a hard time learning from her.

Very fair class. There is a good amount of homework and labs, but are really doable if you start early and go to office hours. Lectures are very helpful, she explains everything very clearly and thoroughly. Easy if you're willing to put in the work

Prof K is by far the best CS professor I've had. Teaches very clearly during lectures, uses I-clicker. Materials are structured to help students visualize codes (using graphs) to make it easier to understand the way the codes run step by step. Form a study group, make sure to do the assigned readings, and practice self-explaining concepts.

Professor Kharitonova's CMPSC9 class can be challenging, but manageable if you stay on top of the labs and use resources like the textbook and office hours. I found unstuck ai to be a helpful study tool alongside the class materials. Overall, it's a rewarding course if you're willing to put in the effort.

Had her for 8 and 9, review focuses on 9. Labs were important but very difficult; later ones took many hours to complete. Professor was a little quiet in lectures but explained material decently. Curved grades at end of course (twice, I'm pretty sure). Exams were tricky but doable; focuses on lab concepts.

I really liked Kharitonova! I think there is a lot of overhating towards her. Going to lecture is very important, and you will for sure need to go to understand concepts if you want a high grade. Labs can also be a bit strenuous at times but if you start early it is not that big of a deal. She is a very sweet professor

Very overhated professor, lectures were very clear and helpful and grading is fair. Labs get slightly involved/difficult later in the quarter, but if you get started early and go to office hours for help, you can finish them easily and learn a lot from them. One midterm and final, each will be doable if you read the textbook/pay attention.

Passing this class is very doable, get started on the labs early, and read the textbook. Lectures are helpful, I don't understand how some people here say they aren't. They clarify topics in the reading and often show you how to do the labs for the week. Just pay attention and hold yourself accountable. Struggling is part of the learning process.

Terrible. If I could give negative stars I would. Doesn't respond to emails. Not sympathetic at all. Didn't curve and refused to do so despite being a couple points away from passing the class. Not understanding and doesn't teach well at all. I've had some bad professors but they are saints compared to her.

If you read the assigned chapters and complete the labs early then the course isn't too difficult. The TAs hold office hours almost every day and to help hold yourself accountable you can go sit in the classroom where they're holding office hours to work on your labs (that's what I did). Prof emphasizes topics on tests so you know what to expect.