AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Richard Perkins

COMPUTERS · CIS13 · CIS3 · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
76.92%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you can keep up with weekly work and want a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardGenerous Extra CreditFunny and CaringHomework HeavyClear Study GuidesMixed Responsiveness
  • Most students praise his humor, care, study guides, and .
  • The class , and exam preparation.
  • A smaller but serious set of reviews reports , and LockDownBrowser concerns.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very reachable because of , study guides, and clear tasks, but most and exam study.

Online evidence is mixed, while and clear paths to an A.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

69/100

The content is usually straightforward computer literacy work, but Access, Excel, textbook details, and .

Online students report easy modules but , while if they keep up.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Attendance is not clearly described as strictly mandatory, but class activities, study help, and .

; online reviews do not clearly prove a strict attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

, and generous, though communication and self-teaching complaints lower confidence.

, while online reviews split between excellent support and ignored messages.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, dropped grades, study guides, and many A grades point to .

Format shift

In-person reviews provide the strongest evidence of leniency; online reviews also mention but .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

, but repeated comments mention lots of , and studying.

Format shift

Online reviews mention time-consuming labs, while in-person reviews range from light .

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Most students describe him as , and helpful, but a meaningful minority report poor teaching and slow communication.

Format shift

, while online reviews show stronger communication risk.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and exams rather than relying on only one assessment type.

Format shift

Both formats mention assignments and and group work.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive, emphasizing humor, clear expectations, , and help, while and tough timed tests.

Main concern

The workload and exams can punish students who fall behind.

What students said

“Offers a LOT of .”
CIS13
“ and timed.”
CIS13

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with strong praise for live Zoom support and but serious complaints about slow replies and .

Main concern

Online students may need to solve problems without quick instructor help.

What students said

“So glad Prof. Perkins did live Zoom lectures during COVID when most teachers leave you on your own.”
CIS13
“ .”
COMPUTERS

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because some students describe easy study-guide-based tests while others report timed, tough, or .

Study GuidesTimed TestsLockDownBrowserWebcam MentionedComputer-Based Tests

Assessment risk

Varies

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention LockDownBrowser, webcam, timed tests, computer-based exams, and study guides, so and sometimes strict.

LockDownBrowserWebcam MentionedTimed TestsStudy GuidesIn-Class Computer Tests
“response lockdown browser + webcam.. for the weekly quiz”
COMPUTERS
“ and timed.”
CIS13

Online

Online reviews clearly mention LockDownBrowser in one complaint, but they do not consistently prove webcam use or open-book exams.

LockDownBrowserStudy GuidesLowest Exam Dropped
“students had to install Respondus Lockdown Browser on their computers.”
COMPUTERS
“ and Kahoot reviews).”
CIS13

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Hes funny and will answer any and all questions you may have. Just do all the hw and study for the exams and youll get an easy A!”

Voice snapshots generated from 44 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“The if you have any questions.”

📈 Easy A Potential

82/100

“Just do all the hw and study for the exams and youll get an easy A!”

⚠️ Workload Risk

55/100

“CIS13 is a lot of work, but it can be done and you learn.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Perkins is one of the chillest professors out there.
  • He genuinely cares about his students and .
  • he's nice but he does not teach... why am i paying for this class.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload and Grades

  • Offers a LOT of .
  • There's a lot of homework and studying, but if you stay consistent—or catch up—you can do well.
  • You're given 10+ hours worth of homework a week that's worth 10 pts.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • He gives a study guide for each exam (there is 4) and even does a kahoot review.
  • and timed.
  • response lockdown browser + webcam.. for the weekly quiz

Data context

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Analysis sample

44

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 44 reviews across many years with rich, repeated themes and both positive and negative detail.

Inside 44 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 58

Course coverage

CIS1338 reviews
COMPUTERS4 reviews
34381 review
CIS31 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 7 · A 15 · A- 5

B range

6

B+ 4 · B 2

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

2

D+ 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1