AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Jennifer Parrish

CIS36B · CIS22C · CIS36A22C · 36A · 22C · CIS36A · 36B · 112 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
80.39%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want strong CS instruction and can keep up with labs, quizzes, and group work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear lecture videosHeavy labsAccessible helpFair but work-heavyGroup projects
  • and office-hour support.
  • The main downside is a .
  • A grades are common, but students usually need steady weekly work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

74/100

Many students earn A grades, but comments repeatedly say the A , and projects on time.

Online evidence shows more easy exams and , while and harder labs.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The , but data , and group projects keep the course from feeling easy.

Online sections feel more manageable through recorded lectures, while and live pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

67/100

, but several online and in-person reviews mention required tutoring, participation, or attendance.

Online reviews are mostly flexible but include required tutoring in some cases; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Students usually recommend her because she teaches clearly and helps in office hours, despite the workload.

Online students recommend her as a solid structured option, while exams feel harsh.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

72/100

Grades are often high and criteria are usually clear, but exams and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention easy or quiz-like exams more often, while and fewer grade items.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Students repeatedly describe two , and many hours of weekly work.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work, with online reviews especially focused on ZyBooks, labs, and asynchronous group projects.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Her lecture videos and office-hour help are widely praised, though some recent and reduced organization.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize recorded lectures and email help, while but more pacing pressure.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and finals, with some sections making exams a major share.

Format shift

Online reviews mention labs and quizzes heavily, while and finals carrying large weight.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews also praise teaching quality, but they , and the need to know Java or stay on pace.

Main concern

and unforgiving if students fall behind.

What students said

“Midterms and finals are worth 60%, so make sure to study hard for them.”
22C
“ .”
CIS22C

Remote format

Online

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise clear recorded lessons and support, but , and some proctored or in-person testing.

Main concern

and vague instructions can make the online class time-consuming.

What students said

“If you do the work, expect to breeze through this class”
36B
“The workload is heavy and ensure you review the .”
22C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam friendliness varies by term, with some easy quiz-based exams and older or weight.

Quiz-Based ExamsPractice-Like MidtermsZoom ProctoringProctorioIn-Person Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exam weight, and Proctorio or Zoom in some sections.

High Exam WeightDifficult ExamsProctorioZoom Proctoring
“Midterms and finals are worth 60%, so make sure to study hard for them.”
22C
“heavily proctored with zoom and proctorio”
CIS36B

Online

Online , and older Zoom or Proctorio testing, so the policy varies.

Unproctored MidtermQuiz-Based ExamsZoom ProctoringProctorio
“the and unproctored”
36B
“uses Proctorio and Zoom for tests”
CIS36A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Take her if you want to learn. Great teacher. You need to work hard but . ”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

Teaching Quality

82/100

“Her recorded lectures teach the subject clearly.”

Workload Reality

34/100

“Be prepared for a HUGE workload.”

Recommendation

82/100

“ !”

Theme 1

About Teaching Style

  • Lectures are short & straight to the point! Easy to understand.
  • Her lecture videos are great for .
  • .

Theme 2

About Workload and Grades

  • There are and an .
  • The workload is heavy and ensure you review the .
  • If you do the work, expect to breeze through this class

Theme 3

About Support

  • She is always accessible via email and .
  • and open lab.
  • She always made sure I understood stuff.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

112

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across online and in-person formats from 2020 to 2026 with consistent themes about teaching clarity, workload, and labs.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 576
4 out of 513
3 out of 514
2 out of 54
1 out of 56

Course coverage

22C19 reviews
CIS22C12 reviews
CIS36B7 reviews
36A6 reviews
36B3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

33

A+ 12 · A 16 · A- 5

B range

6

B+ 5 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 5