AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Joanne Strickland

COMSC110 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
90%
Difficulty
1.4

The decision

if you want a very flexible, low-stress intro programming class, but expect .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra Credit HeavyFlexible DeadlinesRecorded Optional LecturesZybooks Based
  • Grades are very easy because of , flexible deadlines, and low-pressure assignments.
  • Most online reviews praise her kindness and flexibility, but some students say .
  • concern about busy work and unclear explanations.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Getting an A is very easy if students complete the Zybooks work, with many reviews citing , flexible deadlines, and low difficulty.

Online evidence is strongest for a free or easy A, while busy-work complaint.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The course content is introductory and usually easy, though learning depth depends on how much effort students put into Zybooks and practice.

, while in-person reviews describe easy beginner-friendly programming content.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

95/100

Lectures are repeatedly described as optional and recorded, with missed meetings not treated as a major issue.

Online reviews clearly support optional attendance, while in-person reviews focus more .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students strongly recommend her for kindness, flexibility, and , though a few warn that deep learning may be limited.

Online and , but negative comments in each format focus on shallow learning or busy work.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

96/100

because students cite , flexible deadlines, and easy A outcomes across many reviews.

Format shift

Online reviews give the clearest evidence of and deadline flexibility, while .

Workload

Light

78/100

Most students describe the workload as light or manageable, though a .

Format shift

Online workload is usually light through Zybooks, while work.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Students usually find her caring, funny, and helpful, but several say the course can rely too much on Zybooks or self-teaching.

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for recordings and support but criticized for Zybooks dependence, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grades appear driven mainly by Zybooks assignments, labs, projects, and , with .

Format shift

Online reviews heavily emphasize assignments and Zybooks, while and only a few tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and flexible, though one review complains about busy work and weak learning.

Main concern

One in-person review says the class has busy work and .

What students said

“This is a very easy, related-paced course.”
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“ . you get A but learn nothing.”
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“She makes the course very easy to understand for people with no coding backgrounds.”
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Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students describe a very flexible Zybooks-based class with , and easy grades.

Main concern

Some students feel the course relies too much on Zybooks and may not teach deeply.

What students said

“She also doesn't "believe" in due dates, as essentially it was a self-paced course.”
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“If you want a free A and .”
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“ and recorded, and she goes through the coding content.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

but points to student-friendly testing, including allowed materials and .

Certain Materials AllowedTake-Home Tests MentionedPractice Test SupportPolicy Not Fully Proven

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and one take-home test comment, but they do not clearly prove a .

Take-Home Tests MentionedPractice Test Support
“goes over practice test that .”
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Online

Online reviews only clearly say certain materials were allowed during testing, with open-book policy.

Certain Materials AllowedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“You are allowed to use certain materials during testing.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“To fail this class you really have to not do anything. Easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and learning depth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“Professor Strickland is caring and nice.”

📈 Easy A Signal

96/100

“To fail this class you really have to not do anything. Easy A.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“Take this professor.”

Theme 1

📘 About Format

  • We used Zybooks which is an interactive textbook for assignments and labs.
  • and recorded.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Grades

  • There are several chances to get .
  • it's not hard to get an A.
  • If you want a free A and .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Learning Depth

  • You don't learn ANYTHING.
  • Just ask her questions otherwise you won't learn anything.
  • . you get A but learn nothing.

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 20 recent reviews cover both formats with , and Zybooks-based learning.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

COMSC11020 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 9 · A 7

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2