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Computer Information Systems

Delia Garbacea

CIS22C · 22C · 022A · CIS26B · 22CH · CIS22B22C · CIS22B · 22A · 22B · CIS22A · 220 lifetime ratings

AI rating
66/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
66.3%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you are self-motivated and want to learn, but if you need live lectures, light workload, or easy exams.

Best fit · Effort For RewardExtra credit heavyZyBooks drivenTough graderLots of homeworkCaring but polarizing
  • Many students earn A-range grades because of and , but the effort cost is high.
  • Teaching quality is polarizing, with praise for feedback and care but criticism of ZyBooks-heavy self-learning.
  • The course is much better for self-motivated programming students than beginners who need live guidance.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

67/100

and many A-range grades make an A realistic, but , and exams require serious effort.

Online reviews include both easy-A claims and severe workload complaints, while as earned through effort.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The , and timed exams become difficult, especially beyond introductory material.

Online reviews stress self-study and , while and material that ramps up late.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

and optional reports.

Both online and in-person reviews include mandatory and .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and learning, but many others warn that the course can feel unsupported.

, while online reviews are more polarized and include stronger complaints about self-teaching.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

56/100

is common, but , and exams.

Format shift

Both formats mention and tough grading, with online reviews more often complaining about hidden answers and .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Many reviews , and long hours of homework.

Format shift

Online reviews include the strongest workload warnings, while and homework.

Teaching experience

Good

69/100

She is often caring and , but many students dislike the ZyBooks-heavy and .

Format shift

, while online reviews more often criticize the lack of live instruction.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Grades appear to rely on , and participation activities.

Format shift

Both formats show a mix of assignments and exams, with online comments giving more detail about quizzes and timed tests.

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

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more positive overall, praising feedback, care, and , but , and uneven teaching clarity.

Main concern

The workload and if students fall behind.

What students said

“You need to put in the work for an A, but you'll also learn a lot.”
22C
“VERY ZYBOOKS and ZyLabs heavy.”
22A

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply split, with some praising feedback and while many complain , and tough exams.

Main concern

Online students often need to learn through ZyBooks with limited live teaching.

What students said

“no teaching whatsoever, just zybooks.”
22B
“Put in the effort, ask for help from her, and you'll succeed!”
CIS22C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is mixed, ranging from open-note or hidden answers.

Timed ExamsMultiple Choice ExamsOpen NoteTake-Home CodingHidden AnswersPractice Quizzes

Assessment risk

Varies

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention , and short timed exams, but do not clearly prove webcam or proctoring rules.

Open NoteCanvas Quiz-ExamsMidterm And FinalShort Timed Exams
“ and open note.”
22C
“The and short timed.”
22A

Online

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes, take-home coding , and hidden answers, but do not clearly prove webcam or proctoring rules.

Weekly QuizzesTake-Home CodingMultiple Choice ExamsTimed ExamsHidden Answers
“ and and the mcq section)”
CIS26B
“ and give little time”
22B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You need to put in the work for an A, but you'll also learn a lot.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

69/100

“She is always here to help if you reach out to her.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“Very difficult class. be ready to spend upwards of 15-25 hours a week for assignments and understanding.”

⚖️ Grade Tradeoff

67/100

“You need to put in the work for an A, but you'll also learn a lot.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her in person lectures are actually very informative.
  • no teaching whatsoever, just zybooks.
  • .
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Easy A and GPA booster if you also need to take 22b and 22c for transfer.
  • You need to put in the work for an A, but you'll also learn a lot.
  • but she works with you.
  • The and short timed.

Theme 3

🧩 About Workload And Format

  • VERY ZYBOOKS and ZyLabs heavy.
  • There are , and .
  • .
  • The !

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

220

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across multiple years and formats provide rich evidence, though opinions are strongly polarized by course level and learning style.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5137
4 out of 531
3 out of 520
2 out of 516
1 out of 516

Course coverage

22C9 reviews
22A8 reviews
22B8 reviews
CIS22A7 reviews
CIS26B5 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

35

A+ 18 · A 14 · A- 3

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Rather not say 3