AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Masoud Samani

CS2A · CS1B · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
67/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take him if you can learn from modules and , but if you need highly guided coding instruction.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPatient and helpfulModule-based teachingMixed grading fairnessLow-to-moderate workloadIntro C++ depends
  • Online reviews are mostly positive, , and reasonable labs.
  • Negative reviews , and weak teaching in some sections.
  • The course can reward effort, but students without programming background may not find it easy.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

63/100

A or A+ is possible, but students say and beginners may need steady effort or outside support.

Online reviews show a clearer path to high grades, while and includes a hard-lab warning.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Intro C++ is manageable for prepared students, but labs and programming concepts are not a breeze for beginners.

Online reviews call it rewarding but not a breeze, while and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do not provide a , though participation is tagged once and lectures or modules appear important.

Neither online nor .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

65/100

Students recommend him when they value patience and organization, but concerns about module-based teaching and .

Online reviews are mostly recommended, while and avoid-at-all-costs experiences.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Some students describe average or , but and answer-sheet-based evaluation.

Format shift

, while in-person evidence ranges from .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Online students mention low workload and adequate lab time, but assignments and and steady pacing.

Format shift

Online reviews suggest lighter workload, while when not well explained.

Teaching experience

Average

64/100

He is often described as patient and helpful, but several reviews criticize reliance on Loceff modules and .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is mostly positive, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

The course appears to use labs plus a midterm and one online section.

Format shift

Online reviews provide the clearest assessment evidence, while and modules.

Luni fit check

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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

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person evidence is sharply mixed, with one student calling him helpful and somewhat lenient while another says he barely teaches and the .

Main concern

In-person students may need to rely heavily on Loceff modules or outside videos.

What students said

“ .”
CS1B
“he never teaches in class but rambles on about m loceff modules.”
CS2A
“his labs are taken from loceff and are very .”
CS2A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly favorable, with students , and reasonable workload, though one review criticizes grading and module use.

Main concern

rather than code reasoning.

What students said

“Lectures were straightforward, assignment feedback was very precise and workload was pretty low”
CS2A
“ and properly for good marks.”
CS2A
“He grades your assignment based on the answer sheet instead of seeing what you did in your code.”
CS2A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and final, but do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring policy.

Midterm MentionedFinal MentionedLabsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and modules but do not clearly prove exam format or .

LabsNo Clear Exam Policy
“his labs are taken from loceff and are very .”
CS2A

Online

and final but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Midterm MentionedFinal MentionedLabs
“ and ”
CS2A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class isn't a breeze (unless you've programmed before) and what you put in reflects what you'll get.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

64/100

“He was a and expand on topics when needed.”

⚖️

55/100

“ and properly for good marks.”

👍 Recommendation Split

65/100

“Great professor, would definitely take again (I was in his introductory C++ course online).”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures were straightforward, assignment feedback was very precise and workload was pretty low
  • and timely responses for questions and help for labs.
  • he never teaches in class but rambles on about m loceff modules.

Theme 2

💻

  • and properly for good marks.
  • There was also adequate time for each lab.
  • his labs are taken from loceff and are very .

Theme 3

📈 About Fit

  • It can get boring if you know the jist of programming already but it doesn't get too bad.
  • This class isn't a breeze (unless you've programmed before) and what you put in reflects what you'll get.
  • Try not to fall behind.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

73/100

Evidence confidence

Six reviews provide useful format-specific contrast, but the and polarized comments limit certainty.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CS2A5 reviews
CS1B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 2 · A 2

B range

1

B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

No reported values