AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Lalitha Krishnamurthy

INTROLINUX · UNIX · CS2B · INTROTOUNIX · CIS18A · CIS18B · CIS15AG · CIS22A · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
36.36%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you mainly want an easier grade and can learn independently.

Best fit · Self Taught ProEasy AKnowledgeable But HarshSelf-Study NeededUneven TeachingStrict Tone
  • Many students say the class can be easy to pass or get an A.
  • The biggest complaint is rude, harsh, or discouraging communication.
  • Learning quality is inconsistent, with several students saying they had to teach themselves.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Many comments call the class easy or say answers and full credit are easy, but Linux and some stricter sections require real practice.

A, while online reviews are split between easy CIS18A and tougher Linux or weak CS2B support.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

The course content is often described as easy, but fast lectures and suggests.

Online Linux evidence sounds tougher, while many in-person CIS15AG and CIS18A reviews describe easy content.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

78/100

Most reviews mark attendance as , with a few mandatory online sections.

Online has mixed attendance records, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Recommendation is low because repeated comments describe rude communication, poor support, and self-teaching despite easy grades.

Both formats have negative recommendation signals, but online reviews add concerns about missing materials and weak course design.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

Students often report easy A outcomes, given answers, easy tests, or full credit with little effort.

Format shift

, while online reviews are more uneven by course.

Workload

Light

70/100

Many classes are described as easy with simple weekly assignments, though Linux and some programming sections can require practice.

Format shift

Online Linux is heavier, while .

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

She is often called knowledgeable, but many students say her tone is harsh and .

Format shift

Online reviews complain about weak materials and tone, while and rude delivery.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

, and final, with no single assessment type dominating all courses.

Format shift

Online evidence centers on assignments and materials, while .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and strong subject knowledge versus rude tone and weak explanations.

Main concern

Students often report harsh communication and needing the textbook more than lectures.

What students said

“Easy A. Won't learn much other than doing it her way.”
CIS18A
“Professor Krishnamurthy is competent but unacceptably rude.”
CIS18A
“Only for those who want to know something in depth.”
CIS22A

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with some easy A comments but serious complaints about tone, weak materials, and .

Main concern

Online support and materials are inconsistent, especially in older CS2B reviews.

What students said

“She also literally .”
CIS18A
“NO Video, NO Powerpoint, NO Online course materials.”
CS2B
“Please do not take any of her courses I am begging you.”
INTROLINUX

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and final, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or closed-book policy.

Tests MentionedMidterm ReviewFinal ReviewExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and , but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book policy.

Two TestsMidterm ReviewFinal Review
“Two tests total,40% of your grade. The .”
CIS15AG
“ .”
CIS18A
“make sure to ask for midterm and A.”
CIS15AG

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Easy A. Won't learn much other than doing it her way.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting easy grading, polarized teaching quality, and recurring communication concerns. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“She knows her subject, but must be coached as an educator.”

📈 Easy Grade

82/100

“Easy A. Won't learn much other than doing it her way.”

⚠️ Student Experience

36/100

“Professor Krishnamurthy is competent but unacceptably rude.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • She also literally .
  • Pretty easy A as long as you give a bit of effort.
  • even though I barely tried I got full credit on everything

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is intelligent, but lacks in communication abilities.
  • .
  • She helped me a lot in programming.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Tone

  • She belittles students for misunderstanding subjects
  • She embodies everything that a good teacher isn't.
  • Don't let her directness fool you for and welcomes questions!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The dataset has 34 reviews across many years and formats, with consistent repeated themes despite polarized opinions.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 55
3 out of 58
2 out of 57
1 out of 55

Course coverage

CIS18A12 reviews
CIS15AG10 reviews
CIS18B3 reviews
INTROLINUX3 reviews
CIS22A2 reviews
Show 3 more courses
CS2B2 reviews
INTROTOUNIX1 review
UNIX1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

9

A 7 · A- 2

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 1