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Computer Information Systems

Mary Ann May-Pumphrey

SQA97 · CIS40 · CIS40A · CIS18A · CIS33A · D040 · CIS74 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you can learn independently and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProTough graderHard labsUnclear instructionsStrong feedbackPolarizing tone
  • Many students report , and disrespectful communication.
  • A , and practical assignments.
  • The course can produce high grades, but students often describe the path as stressful and labor-heavy.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

40/100

High grades are possible, but many reviews , and stress.

Online evidence is stricter and more negative, while CIS18A.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

Several students say intro courses feel intermediate, with and .

Both formats show difficulty, but in-person CIS40 has the clearest beginner-unfriendly complaints.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

as mandatory, while others .

Online and .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

33/100

Most recent and detailed reviews warn against taking her because of .

Online reviews lean strongly negative, while ratings.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

25/100

Students frequently call her a and describe severe penalties for perceived cheating or nonstandard solutions.

Format shift

Online reviews stress cheating accusations, while .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Reviews , and assignments that get hard quickly.

Format shift

Online reviews mention test heaviness, while and homework.

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

Praise for explanations, vague slides, and belittling responses.

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly negative, while and severe criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment , and test preparation.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests, while , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

feedback but many severe complaints about workload, tone, and beginner-unfriendly course design.

Main concern

Intro-level students may find the labs and pace too advanced.

What students said

“This is NOT an intro class!! If first time code class, RUN!!”
CIS40
“ and .”
CIS18A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, with , and stressful accusations of cheating.

Main concern

Students may need to learn concepts with .

What students said

“She does not explain concepts well, or .”
CIS40
“If you read ahead and use a concept from another chapter, she will instantly give you a 0 and call you a cheater and say you're a waste of time.”
CIS33A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Some in-person CIS18A exams and quizzes are described as open note or open book, but .

Open Note Midterm and FinalOpen Book QuizzesTest Heavy ReportsOnline Exam Policy Unclear

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and open-book weekly quizzes in CIS18A.

Open Note Midterm and FinalOpen Book Quizzes
“ and .”
CIS18A
“ and quizzes but they're open book.”
CIS18A

Online

Online reviews mention test heaviness but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policy.

Test Heavy ReportsExam Policy Unclear
“ ”
CIS33A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This is NOT an intro class!! If first time code class, RUN!!”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

35/100

“She does not explain concepts well, or .”

⚖️

25/100

“If you read ahead and use a concept from another chapter, she will instantly give you a 0 and call you a cheater and say you're a waste of time.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“There is a quiz and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She does not explain concepts well, or .
  • Her lectures are vague powerpoints based off the book.
  • Lectures were well prepared and complimented by funny / insightful anecdotal stories.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This is NOT an intro class!! If first time code class, RUN!!
  • and quizzes but they're open book.
  • If you're a decent student and keep up with the .

Theme 3

❤️ and Tone

  • .
  • Shes easily irritated and belittle you.
  • She provided and critiquing my work.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews across many years provide enough detail, though opinions are polarized and several reviews are old.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 58

Course coverage

CIS406 reviews
CIS18A3 reviews
CIS33A3 reviews
CIS742 reviews
CIS40A1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 2 · 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

1

Audit/No Grade 1