AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Bill Hammond

CIS099K · CNT117 · CNT105 · CNT116 · CIS116 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if you want a and can keep up without much hand-holding.

Best fit · Self Taught ProEasy A structureSelf-paced online workResponsive helpReading requiredMixed in-person clarity
  • Most positive reviews describe his online classes as flexible, manageable, and easy to pass if work is completed.
  • The strongest fit is for self-directed students who can read, follow instructions, and manage deadlines.
  • A small number of reviews report annoyance or unclear assignment structure, especially outside the smoother online setup.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Many students say his classes are easy A courses if you complete the work, read the book, and manage your own pace.

Online reviews include one explicit easy A, while as easy and flexible.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The content is generally manageable for students familiar with computers, though it requires reading and self-study.

Online and in-person-labeled reviews both point to easy computer coursework, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

93/100

Reviews repeatedly describe online, self-paced work with loose or no fixed deadlines.

The strongest flexibility evidence appears in in-person-labeled reviews discussing online classes, while the true online .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend him for flexible and easy online coursework, but attitude and .

Online evidence is mixed, while poor lecture-based experience.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and flexible deadlines make grading feel forgiving.

Format shift

, but the clearest multiple-attempt exam evidence comes from online reviews.

Workload

Light

78/100

Work is steady and reading-heavy, but students generally describe it as easy if completed on schedule.

Format shift

Online reviews mention structured assignments, while and deadlines.

Teaching experience

Good

75/100

He is often described as helpful and responsive, though some students found him annoyed or .

Format shift

Online teaching evidence is mixed, while in-person-labeled reviews are mostly positive but .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades appear to , and online tests.

Format shift

Online reviews clearly mention homework plus a midterm and final, while and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person-labeled reviews mostly describe online or hybrid experiences as easy, flexible, and helpful, though .

Main concern

Students who need live instruction or .

What students said

“ and good communicator.”
CNT117
“There are no real deadlines for HW or tests, so succeeding in his class depends heavily on your ability to keep up and study on your own.”
CNT105
“ , If we have any (no one knows).”
CNT105

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online evidence is split, with one very positive review calling the class an easy A and one negative review about his attitude.

Main concern

Support style may feel impatient to some students despite strong structure in the better review.

What students said

“4 Excel HW assignments & 1 chapter assignment due per chapter (9 chapters) with .”
CIS116
“He get's annoyed with you very easily.”
CNT117

Exam style

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Exam evidence is student-friendly because comments mention multiple attempts and fairly easy, book-based online tests, with .

Multiple AttemptsOnline TestsBook-Based QuestionsMidterm And Final

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and book-based questions, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Online TestsBook-Based QuestionsFairly Easy Tests
“ .”
CIS099K
“ , unless you didnt study from the book.”
CNT105

Online

Online reviews mention a midterm and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Multiple AttemptsMidterm And Final
“1 midterm & 1 final. For both, you get 3 attempts per question and 2 attempts for both exams.”
CIS116

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I've taken several classes with the professor (CNT 105, 114, 117 & 118 all online)and they are all an easy A as long as you complete all the work.”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and concerns. Credibility rating: Medium.

📈 Easy A Potential

86/100

“4 Excel HW assignments & 1 chapter assignment due per chapter (9 chapters) with .”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Support

75/100

“ and good communicator.”

🕒 Flexibility

93/100

“There are no real deadlines for HW or tests, so succeeding in his class depends heavily on your ability to keep up and study on your own.”

Theme 1

📈 About Grades & Work

  • If you study the book and read his notes, its an easy A.
  • Class was online, but very easy received help.
  • I took the online class, which was fairly easy if you read regulary from the book.

Theme 2

🖥️ About Online Format

  • The on line class is so flexible. You can finish the work ANY time before the last day of class.
  • There are no real deadlines for HW or tests, so succeeding in his class depends heavily on your ability to keep up and study on your own.
  • Overall, if , and keep up with the class, you'll do fine.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • He get's annoyed with you very easily.
  • , If we have any (no one knows).
  • His lecture notes .

Data context

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Analysis sample

10

Recent reviews read by the AI

10

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Ten reviews give useful detail, but many are old and several in-person-labeled reviews actually discuss online classes.

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CNT1054 reviews
CNT1173 reviews
CIS099K1 review
CIS1161 review
CNT1161 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A- 1

B range

1

B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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