AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Chad Simmons

CS104 · CS128 · 3 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

if you already code somewhat and can handle a demanding, fast intro CS load.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderFast-PacedHeavy ReadingWritten ExamsKnows Material
  • Intro CS feels unusually hard with fast lectures and
  • Homework and and time-consuming
  • He knows the material deeply and answers questions well when asked

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

, and written exams mean high grades require heavy sustained work.

Online review is positive on lecture clarity; earn.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

18/100

Students call it the hardest intro, with , and .

In-person CS104 drives the difficulty signal; online evidence is thinner.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

CS104 reviews mark attendance as not mandatory, so flexibility is high for those sections.

Online CS128 listed attendance mandatory; in-person CS104 listed it optional.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

Students respect his knowledge and help, but the pace and workload make him a poor fit for grade-focused beginners.

Online recommendation is strong; in-person views are mixed and cautionary.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Tagged tough grader with written tests and .

Format shift

; hardship emphasis from in-person.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Lots of , and .

Format shift

Workload details mainly from in-person CS104.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

and , but speed and missed beginner details hurt many students.

Format shift

Online lecture praised; in-person pace criticized.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

and labs combined with all-written, non-multiple-choice tests.

Format shift

and labs most clearly.

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

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person CS104 is described as a very hard, fast intro with , and written tests.

Main concern

Pace and workload overwhelm beginners; pass/no pass is suggested if grades matter.

What students said

“Hardest intro class . Goes through material very fast, it is hard to keep up.”
CS104
“He assigns A LOT of reading and .”
CS104

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

One online CS128 review praises a .

Main concern

.

What students said

“Professor Simmons provided an excellent lecture on pass by reference / pass by pointer and the entire class was able to follow easily.”
CS128

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are written-answer with no multiple choice, paired with and .

Written Answer TestsNo Multiple ChoiceTough Homework

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

choice; labs get very hard near the end.

Written Answer TestsNo Multiple ChoiceChallenging Labs
“The and no multiple choice.”
CS104
“The are very challenging and time consuming.”
CS104

Online

Online review and reading load.

Tough GraderHeavy Reading
“Professor Simmons provided an excellent lecture on pass by reference / pass by pointer and the entire class was able to follow easily.”
CS128

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Hardest intro class . Goes through material very fast, it is hard to keep up.”

Voice snapshots generated from 3 reviews (1 online, 2 in-person), stressing pace, workload, and expert teaching. Credibility rating: Low.

⚡ Pace & Difficulty

18/100

“Hardest intro class . Goes through material very fast, it is hard to keep up.”

📚 Workload Load

22/100

“He assigns A LOT of reading and .”

🧠 Content Mastery

58/100

“Great teacher! He definitely knows the material he is teaching.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Simmons provided an excellent lecture on pass by reference / pass by pointer
  • He is very helpful when answering questions either in person or .
  • he may move too fast or overlook small details that a beginner programmer might want to know.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The and no multiple choice.
  • if your grade matters.

Theme 3

🧪

  • He assigns A LOT of reading and .
  • The are very challenging and time consuming.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

3

Recent reviews read by the AI

3

Lifetime ratings

38/100

Evidence confidence

Only three reviews across .

Inside 3 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
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1 out of 50

Course coverage

CS1042 reviews
CS1281 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

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B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

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D range

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F

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No letter grade reported

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