AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Mike Wallace

CS165 · CS110 · COMSC110 · COMSC165 · COMCS120 · CNT104 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
85/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want a low-stress CS class and can handle some independent learning.

Best fit · Self Taught ProEasy ASelf-study requiredCaringLenient gradingMixed teaching quality
  • Most recent reviews are positive and describe him as , and easygoing.
  • The course is often an easy A, but several students say .
  • Older in-person reviews are much more critical about organization and teaching depth.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Getting an A appears easy because many students earned A or A+ grades and , and straightforward work.

Both formats support an easy A, with online and low stress.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The material is usually approachable for COMSC110, but students who want deeper and self-study.

Online reviews describe a clear and easy introduction, while and organization.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

90/100

Attendance appears flexible because and another says online attendance was not unnecessary.

, while converted-online evidence says he did not require unnecessary class attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

, but not for students who need strong structure or deep preparation.

Online reviews are mostly positive, while teaching quality.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

Students repeatedly describe easy grading, A outcomes, benefit of the doubt, and grades based on straightforward ZyBooks or labs.

Format shift

Both online and .

Workload

Light

84/100

Workload is light because students mention , and low stress.

Format shift

Online workload appears especially light, while but .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Recent reviews praise his support and clarity, but older , and weak teaching depth.

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly positive, while and older criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment , and tests rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize ZyBooks and tests, while , and finals.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and , while older reviews criticize organization and teaching quality.

Main concern

Some students feel the class lacks depth or leaves them behind for later CS courses.

What students said

“Take him if you want an easy A. if you want to truly learn.”
COMSC110
“ but ”
COMSC110
“You will ”
CS165

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students report an easy, low-stress course with , but one review says access is limited and .

Main concern

and rely on ZyBooks or textbook material.

What students said

“Grades were solely based on ZyBooks so a very low-stress course.”
COMSC110
“He requires some self-studying for sure, but if you want an easy A, .”
COMSC110
“You can pass the .”
COMSC110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests and quizzes as manageable, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Tests From LecturesTextbook HelpsWeekly QuizzesNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes, homework, and a final, but they do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, or .

Weekly QuizzesHomework From TextbookFinal Mentioned
“ and homework is information from the textbook which he doesn't discuss in class.”
COMSC110
“examples help with .”
COMSC110

Online

and helped by textbook reading, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or final policies.

Tests From LecturesTextbook HelpsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“You can pass the tests by just watching his lectures, but I would say that .”
COMSC110

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Take him if you want an easy A. if you want to truly learn.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy A Signal

92/100

“He requires some self-studying for sure, but if you want an easy A, .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ and good teacher on potentially difficult concepts while delving into what is necessary for further computer science classes.”

⚖️

88/100

“On the other hand he is an and gives you the benefit of the doubt.”

🧭

74/100

“You will mainly need to read and self study the whole course.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Grades were solely based on ZyBooks so a very low-stress course.
  • The and the material is easy as well.
  • Easy as 1,2,3. For real he is good!!!

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He guides you in the right direction and gives examples but he doesn't really like C++.
  • No BS with his teaching and gets straight to the point, but is happy to clarify or .
  • Professor Mike is a good guy, but he is not good at teaching.

Theme 3

📚

  • He requires some self-studying for sure, but if you want an easy A, .
  • and homework is information from the textbook which he doesn't discuss in class.
  • You will mainly need to read and self study the whole course.

Theme 4

❤️ About Support

  • Prof. Wallace was by far the most caring and supportive professor I've had.
  • Really cool and easygoing professor. Knows his stuff and wants to help.
  • , and responded to emails promptly.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Eighteen reviews across online and , though opinions vary by year and course delivery.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 52
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 5 · A 5 · A- 1

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

0

No reported values