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Nicholas Gessler
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I took professor Gessler for his Honors 67 Artificial Life and Culture class. I found the class to be very interesting. Professor Gessler was very concerned about student learning, and did a good job teaching students of all different levels how to program and about the various ALICE topics. I would definitely recommend professor Gessler in the future, especially if he is teaching any cryptography classes(there are rumors)
I took professor Gessler for his Honors 67 Artificial Life and Culture class. I found the class to be very interesting. Professor Gessler was very concerned about student learning, and did a good job teaching students of all different levels how to program and about the various ALICE topics. I would definitely recommend professor Gessler in the future, especially if he is teaching any cryptography classes(there are rumors)
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Artificial Life, Culture, and Evolution has been my favorite class out of the ones I've taken during my first three years at UCLA! It touches upon evolutionary programming, cryptology, building simulations, and many other interesting subjects that have only recently entered our world thanks to technology and computing. The class is also designed so that even people unfamiliar with programming can learn without difficulties, while others with experience can work on a project that further pushes their limits of creativity. It is also likely to provide ideas and resources that could let you explore areas that would be otherwise difficult to find on your own. At the same time, Nick Gessler's guidance, knowledge, and amiable personality greatly complement the social community aspects of the class. It's a pleasure to find a professor who really does care about what you have to say!
Artificial Life, Culture, and Evolution has been my favorite class out of the ones I've taken during my first three years at UCLA! It touches upon evolutionary programming, cryptology, building simulations, and many other interesting subjects that have only recently entered our world thanks to technology and computing. The class is also designed so that even people unfamiliar with programming can learn without difficulties, while others with experience can work on a project that further pushes their limits of creativity. It is also likely to provide ideas and resources that could let you explore areas that would be otherwise difficult to find on your own. At the same time, Nick Gessler's guidance, knowledge, and amiable personality greatly complement the social community aspects of the class. It's a pleasure to find a professor who really does care about what you have to say!
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I thought professor Gessler was one of the best professors I've ever had at UCLA. I took him for Anthro 137 and I did not know one thing about programming, but he was very patient with all of his students and every single student presented a project that was developed with Borland's C++ programing. His T.A., Dave, was phenomenal also. They were both extremely helpful and I asked them for a LOT of help. They were both willing to meet me outside of class or an hour before class or after. They were extremely helpful in making the computer programming easy. The class was very exciting and one of the things I admired most about prof. Gessler is he didn't have us spend a lot of money on a lot of different books. A lot of times he brought copies of reading material in to the class. He was very organized; I always knew what was expected of me ahead of time and he was ALWAYS available to help; during class and after class hours. I would highly recommend students take his class to get a breath of realism and a professor that is just a great down to earth kind of guy. He might even invite you to go hunting with him for meteorites; the guy really cares about his students and there are no tricks or surprises.
I thought professor Gessler was one of the best professors I've ever had at UCLA. I took him for Anthro 137 and I did not know one thing about programming, but he was very patient with all of his students and every single student presented a project that was developed with Borland's C++ programing. His T.A., Dave, was phenomenal also. They were both extremely helpful and I asked them for a LOT of help. They were both willing to meet me outside of class or an hour before class or after. They were extremely helpful in making the computer programming easy. The class was very exciting and one of the things I admired most about prof. Gessler is he didn't have us spend a lot of money on a lot of different books. A lot of times he brought copies of reading material in to the class. He was very organized; I always knew what was expected of me ahead of time and he was ALWAYS available to help; during class and after class hours. I would highly recommend students take his class to get a breath of realism and a professor that is just a great down to earth kind of guy. He might even invite you to go hunting with him for meteorites; the guy really cares about his students and there are no tricks or surprises.
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I was glad to meet a great professor at UCLA. I really enjoyed attending his computer class. Even though I did not know about programming at all, he always helped me closely. Always I could see how he cared and considered of students' learning. At the same time, he always encouraged students. I had a great time to attend his lecture because I learned 'compute programming' a lot!!!! I really want to say "thank you" to him. In addition, I really recommend to take his class. YOU WILL ENJOY CREATING YOUR OWN PROGRAMMING AND YOU WILL LEARN A LOT!!! When I get a chance, I definately will continue studying of computer with his lecture^^\305B
I was glad to meet a great professor at UCLA. I really enjoyed attending his computer class. Even though I did not know about programming at all, he always helped me closely. Always I could see how he cared and considered of students' learning. At the same time, he always encouraged students. I had a great time to attend his lecture because I learned 'compute programming' a lot!!!! I really want to say "thank you" to him. In addition, I really recommend to take his class. YOU WILL ENJOY CREATING YOUR OWN PROGRAMMING AND YOU WILL LEARN A LOT!!! When I get a chance, I definately will continue studying of computer with his lecture^^\305B
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DESMA 189 was one of the most fun, engaging classes I have taken at UCLA! Professor Gessler\355s course is innovative and distinct, combining programming (Borland C++) with arts/media design as well as social science. One of his class demonstrations, for example, included little human figurines mounted on stepper motors, which were programmed to \354meet and greet\356 each other. In fact, I looked forward to going to every lecture because he would have a different demonstration each time, ranging from a wind chime that would *ping* when hit by solenoid rods (it could actually play the scales) to a telephone that would display the photo of whichever student\355s name was being dialed up on the computer screen. In addition to each demonstration at the beginning of every class, Professor Gessler would also eagerly introduce us to new mediums\363like fiber optic cables, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and many other devices we could potentially use in our own projects. And, I really enjoyed the demonstrations on cellular automata and the video in which various computer generated organisms evolved. Not only are subjects, which Professor Gessler teaches very unique but so is his approach. He gives his students a lot of freedom to be creative, yet provides enough guidance to ensure the student is not lost, helping each student find and develop their own interest (I considered an incredibly refreshing break from the typically rigid social science classes). In the very first class, for example, Professor Gessler made clear that the structure of the class was flexible and would be adjusted to accommodate our interests. Further, Professor Gessler is exceptionally understanding, generous and patient. As a Political Science student, I had no idea how to program when I entered his class. But, Professor Gessler devoted a great deal of time and patience to me. He spent roughly one to two hours with me each week outside of class to help me learn C++ and figure out very basic things\363such as how a stepper motor works. And, I feel the evidence of Professor Gessler\355s excellent teaching is evident through the finished work of his students, which included a fern that would seek light while unrolling its leaves to Christmas lights that would flash at different speeds depending on how it was approached and\363not to forget my project\363a fiber optics flower that would spin at various speeds and directions and change colors depending on one\355s distance to the infrared sensors. And imagine\363I had no previous programming experience! I strongly suggest you take at least one class with Professor Gessler before graduating at UCLA. I guarantee a wonderful, fun learning experience!
DESMA 189 was one of the most fun, engaging classes I have taken at UCLA! Professor Gessler\355s course is innovative and distinct, combining programming (Borland C++) with arts/media design as well as social science. One of his class demonstrations, for example, included little human figurines mounted on stepper motors, which were programmed to \354meet and greet\356 each other. In fact, I looked forward to going to every lecture because he would have a different demonstration each time, ranging from a wind chime that would *ping* when hit by solenoid rods (it could actually play the scales) to a telephone that would display the photo of whichever student\355s name was being dialed up on the computer screen. In addition to each demonstration at the beginning of every class, Professor Gessler would also eagerly introduce us to new mediums\363like fiber optic cables, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and many other devices we could potentially use in our own projects. And, I really enjoyed the demonstrations on cellular automata and the video in which various computer generated organisms evolved. Not only are subjects, which Professor Gessler teaches very unique but so is his approach. He gives his students a lot of freedom to be creative, yet provides enough guidance to ensure the student is not lost, helping each student find and develop their own interest (I considered an incredibly refreshing break from the typically rigid social science classes). In the very first class, for example, Professor Gessler made clear that the structure of the class was flexible and would be adjusted to accommodate our interests. Further, Professor Gessler is exceptionally understanding, generous and patient. As a Political Science student, I had no idea how to program when I entered his class. But, Professor Gessler devoted a great deal of time and patience to me. He spent roughly one to two hours with me each week outside of class to help me learn C++ and figure out very basic things\363such as how a stepper motor works. And, I feel the evidence of Professor Gessler\355s excellent teaching is evident through the finished work of his students, which included a fern that would seek light while unrolling its leaves to Christmas lights that would flash at different speeds depending on how it was approached and\363not to forget my project\363a fiber optics flower that would spin at various speeds and directions and change colors depending on one\355s distance to the infrared sensors. And imagine\363I had no previous programming experience! I strongly suggest you take at least one class with Professor Gessler before graduating at UCLA. I guarantee a wonderful, fun learning experience!
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