Meade continues to struggle effectively teaching at UCF. He is without a doubt very knowledgeable about Computer Science, and he would be a great person to talk about all types of theory and general topics in conversation. But, when we are trying to do assignments and pass exams, Meade is by far one of the worst at preparing us to do well. The cutoff for passing was a 50%, with 4 dropped assignments out of 10 total (3 labs, 7 Programming Assignments) and 3 tests. Unless you are truly passionate, you will feel lost with his method of teaching and be hopelessly bored watching him try to explain things.

Don't fall behind, because you will not pass this class if you do. There is way too much course material for any sort of slacking. Stay around the curve and focus on the labs and easy assignments, these can set you up early to do well. And don't cheat, he gives negative grades instead of 0's.