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Computer Information Systems

Behrouz Forouzan

ANYCOURSE · CIS22C · CIS066 · CIS45A · CIS18 · CIS · CIS67A · CIS66 · DATACOM · CIS018B · CIS18B · CIS15AG · CISD075 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
31/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you can teach yourself and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-Teaching RequiredOutdated MaterialsConfusing ExamsLenient AssignmentsBoring Lectures
  • Recent comments are much more negative than older ones.
  • Grades , but learning quality is unreliable.
  • Online and distance-style reviews , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Getting an A is possible because , but exams and self-teaching make the cost uneven.

Online evidence shows tougher exam risk, while in-person evidence .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

The content is often technical and .

Online reviews stress confusing exams and old videos, while easy-credit experiences.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

Most reviews with .

, though many older in-person reviews do not clearly state a policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Many students warn against the class because teaching support is weak and .

Online recommendation evidence is especially negative, while and time-dependent.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

Assignments can be graded generously, but exams and as strict or confusing.

Format shift

In-person reviews more often mention easy full credit, while and no partial credit.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

The workload is manageable for self-taught students but heavy in , and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention reading, quizzes, homework, and tests; and self-study.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

Students repeatedly describe confusing explanations, outdated materials, boring videos, and limited help despite some older praise.

Format shift

Online reviews are more consistently negative, while in-person reviews include older positive comments about knowledge and passion.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

74/100

Reviews frequently mention midterms, finals, quizzes, and tests as the .

Format shift

Online reviews are strongly test-heavy, while and books.

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

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person evidence is polarized, with older praise for knowledge and but and weak support.

Main concern

Students report , and limited help.

What students said

“as long as you did the work, you got full credit.”
CIS22C
“Literally, just give u pdf with and assume you can finish all the things.”
CIS22C
“The most entertaining CS professor I ever had.”
CIS15AG

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews often , and a need to self-teach.

Main concern

Students say tests and course materials do not line up well.

What students said

“none of that material even prepares you for the Midterm.”
CIS45A
“0 Care for students at all, 0 explanations, 0 help.”
CIS22C
“If you like self teaching, .”
CIS66

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is high because , and reviews do not clearly prove consistent proctoring rules.

Confusing MidtermTest HeavyNo Partial CreditOpen-Book Evidence Is Limited

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and one open-book final, but policies are inconsistent across years.

Fair TestsTough TestsOpen-Book Final MentionedVaried Exam Evidence
“ .”
DATACOM
“The , but the .”
CIS15AG

Online

, and no partial credit, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Confusing MidtermNo Partial CreditTest HeavyNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“It has to be the .”
CIS45A
“No and .”
CIS066

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This data structures class was possibly the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, highlighting teaching, grading, workload, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“0 Care for students at all, 0 explanations, 0 help.”

📈 Grade Effort

68/100

“as long as you did the .”

⚠️

36/100

“none of that material even prepares you for the Midterm.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • his answers to emails are unhelpful and confusing.
  • The lectures were so boring and so useless I actually dropped the class.
  • he has such a low monotone voice that i just couldent watch him

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • as long as you did the work, you got full credit.
  • and do not separate who the really smart students are.
  • You really have to understand the concepts, so you can ace the Midterm and Final.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • It has to be the .
  • No and .
  • and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

There are 28 reviews across many years with detailed and repeated patterns, though older reviews reduce current certainty.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 57
3 out of 53
2 out of 56
1 out of 58

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1 · Rather_Not_Say 1