AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Esmaail Nikjeh

CSCI1 · CS2 · CS3 · MATH60 · MATH060 · CS1 · CSCI2 · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
97.67%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a , and highly supportive professor who makes difficult CS material manageable.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExceptional teacherCaring mentorExtra creditClear examplesFair but effort-based
  • Students overwhelmingly describe him as one of the .
  • He makes hard programming material , and real-world connections.
  • Grades are fair and often boosted by , curves, late-work flexibility, and second chances, but students still need to keep up.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

85/100

An A is very reachable because he offers , curves, second chances, and flexible support, but students still need steady effort.

Online evidence mentions frequent homework and labs, while and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Programming and math concepts can be challenging, but , and support make them manageable.

Online evidence says he covers a lot every class, while in-person evidence says difficult material becomes understandable through his teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

52/100

Attendance and participation matter in several in-person reviews, though some late-work and support flexibility reduces the strictness.

Attendance evidence is almost entirely in-person, while the single online .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

because he teaches clearly, cares deeply, and helps students succeed.

Both formats are positive, but the and much more detailed.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Students repeatedly mention , curves, second chances, accepted late work, and fair exams.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide most grading evidence, while and .

Workload

Moderate

56/100

Workload is manageable but real, with , and progressively harder CS material.

Format shift

Online review reports homework and lab every class, while but consistent work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

97/100

Reviews consistently praise his , and ability to explain hard topics.

Format shift

Both formats praise teaching quality, with in-person reviews offering overwhelming confirmation.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment includes , and occasional reading-based preparation.

Format shift

Online evidence emphasizes homework and labs, while , and assignments.

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

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing clear lectures, , and fair expectations.

Main concern

The material can become difficult, and students still need to attend, study, and complete work.

What students said

“ and getting .”
CS1
“ and has a passion for it.”
CS2

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online review is very positive and , and interest in and labs every class.

Main concern

The online evidence is limited and and lab every class.

What students said

“There is homework and lab every class and ”
CS2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally described as reasonable or curved, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring rules.

Reasonable ExamsCurved ExamsStudy From NotesChallenging Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as reasonable or challenging with curves and study guidance, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Reasonable ExamsCurved ExamsChallenging Tests
“ and reasonable.”
CSCI2
“ .”
CS3
“The . You really have to study the lectures to be prepared.”
CS3

Online

The online review does not clearly describe exams, proctoring, webcam use, open-book status, or Lockdown Browser.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“THE . . His class will change the way you feel about school and life.”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

97/100

“ and has a passion for it.”

📈 Grade Support

85/100

“ and getting .”

❤️ Student Support

98/100

“He actually cares and is willing to go out of his way for you to succeed in his class”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are crystal clear, informative, give the impression that he truly cares about every person in his class
  • He took complicated subjects and broke them down so that anyone could understand them.
  • He teaches at a reasonable pace that allows you to grasp the material.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • of course you will have to put in the work for a good grade but he will make sure you have all the tools
  • .
  • A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • One of the greatest teachers that I have ever had. Interactive and supportive. Witty and humorous. Fantastic.
  • He cares for your success. !
  • . Always gives opportunity to succeed and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-six reviews over many years are detailed, consistent, and strongly positive, with only a few critical notes.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 544
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 3 · A 24

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2