KHARITONOVA Y

Yekaterina Kate Kharitonova

161 reviews
Lots of homework Tough grader Beware of pop quizzes Caring Get ready to read Test heavy Inspirational Participation matters Accessible outside class Clear grading criteria Respected Lecture heavy Amazing lectures Gives good feedback EXTRA CREDIT Online Savvy Hilarious Group projects Graded by few things Skip class? You won't pass.
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CMPSC 8
105 / 250 Enrolled
Introduction to Computer Science
Yekaterina Kate Kharitonova 2.5
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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CMPSC 9 Kharitonova Y Spring 2024 Total: 129
CMPSCW 8 Kharitonova Y Spring 2024 Total: 132
CMPSC 9 Kharitonova Y Winter 2024 Total: 262
CMPSC 8 Kharitonova Y Fall 2023 Total: 130
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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 27 Days Ago

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.

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CMPSCW8 . Kharitonova Y A Month Ago

Terrible. Do not take this class with her if you could help it.

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CMPSCW8 . Kharitonova Y 2 Months Ago

Absolutely terrible professor. Doesn't respond to emails at all. The amount of work is almost impossible and you'll be spending all your time on this class alone so hopefully your other classes are easy. It's also most likely she's using fake accounts with fake positive reviews to boost her score on here so beware.

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CMPSC8 . Kharitonova Y 2 Months Ago

Nice lady but there's so much homework for an intro class. Material is delivered way too fast and there's way too much work. Grading isn't really fair and not forgiving either. She's also really suspicious of cheating so be careful. Final proj took forever and was pretty pointless because it entailed a bunch of advanced features, you had to fill in

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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 5 Months Ago

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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 5 Months Ago

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.

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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 5 Months Ago

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

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CMPSCW8 . Kharitonova Y 5 Months Ago

Her lectures do not line up with the quizzes and labs. Expect to spend 5+ hours on labs a week trying to figure it out. The TA hardly spoke English and was unhelpful. She will accuse you of cheating. You will have to learn everything on your own. NOT a beginner class. She drained me of my will to live.

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CMPSCW8 . Kharitonova Y 5 Months Ago

Changed the course outline, having cumulative final instead of final project. Tough grader, will play word tricks and mark you down if you got one part incorrect. Unclear instructions and it's hard to understand what she is asking for. Strongly recommend to befriend your cs friends to understand concepts.

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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 6 Months Ago

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.

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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 6 Months Ago

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.

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CMPSC9 . Kharitonova Y 7 Months Ago

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.

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