Karen Atkinson

She's gone now, and that's all that matters :)

Very tough grader. Fair, but no leniancy. Your grade is set in stone pretty much no matter what. She knows her material but can be very moody. I've seen her go off on a few students who didn't really do anything to deserve it. Can't say I'm not glad

Karen is an excellent teacher who has had some radical mood problems. I have seen here freak out on other students, but never had an issue with her. I just treated her with respect and never pushed her. I took 4 classes with Karen and got 4 B's. Tough

Although I failed her class I cannot place any blame on Prof. Atkinson, (that blame would be better aimed at the projects). She is really helpful and has a great teaching style. Make sure you pay attention because she tests on what she teaches, no more, n

Karen goes above and beyond the normal call of duty in teaching. It's a shame to lose her to the private sector. She is always helpful, and will gladly make time for you if you can't make her office hours.

presents material well, helpful outside of class

Extremely good lab instructor. Exceptionaly nice and willing to help you with anything. Doesnt give up until you understand the problem completly. Take her lab.

I had her a while ago and been reading some bad propaganda. She is a good teacher who knows her stuff, if you work hard then she will work to help you, otherwise don't waste her time

Karen is very personable and concerned that students learn.

If you're a Computer Engineer, stay the hell away. She hates you allready. She'll take points off for the syntax of your COMMENTS

Good teacher, knows her material, strict and fair grader.

I had her for a lab. She was VERY helpful.

Often intimidating, but won't refuse to help if asked. Good knowledge of subject.

Seems to know her stuff. On the plus side she is sometimes witty, explains things to a reasonable degree. She seems interested in the subject. Only downside is sometimes she can be a little curt with students.

Teaching quality is adequate but professor has a tendancy to intimidate and make students very uncomfortable

Not that bad of a teacher but she will ass rape you if she doesn't like your code. Plus she is a bitch

I had her for computer science 1. Considering I had no prior coding experience and now I am doing pretty well I think she was a great teacher. Always available when I needed her and even now that I am not in her class she still helps me out.

Great professor, fair grader, and very knowledgable. I would definately take her again.

Very kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. She presents potentially challenging material in a very effective way. Tests are reasonable. Good sense of humor. Highly recommended!

Knows her stuff, but can be a bit sexist toward some male students.

Had Karen for CS4Transfers & CS4. Absolutely loved her teaching style and classes. No problem getting ahold of her outside of class during office hours.

This is the moodiest teacher I have ever had! She appears to be a great teacher at the beginning of the quarter, but slowly she evolves into this...this THING! She is often vicious when approached outside of class; the sound of her yelling at a student for coming into her office outside of office hours was not uncommon.

Her tests are fair, and the first project, though a tad on the incomprehensible side, cannot be blamed on her as it is departmental. Most people can pull out an A or B if they are able to put up with her crap.