AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Nicolai Kalisch

CSCI3 · CSCI16 · CS1 · CSCI1 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Strongly consider him if you want a and questions.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesCaring and accessibleClear gradingWeekly coding workBeginner supportive
  • , and accessible teaching.
  • Grades are very achievable when students follow notes, start programs early, and ask for help.
  • The workload is steady with , and projects, but students usually see it as fair.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

A grades are very reachable for students who keep up with notes, projects, and early programming work, but it is not a free A.

Online reviews make exams sound especially predictable, while and using help.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Computer science itself is not effortless, but , and support make the material approachable.

Online reviews describe easy-to-follow modules, while but strong lab support.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

, but the main success factor is keeping up with assignments and asking for help.

and class attendance more directly, while online reviews focus on modules, notes, and email support.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students consistently recommend him because , and fair when students do the work.

Both online and for modules and in-person praise for lectures and lab help.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grades look fair and attainable, with several A grades and comments that exams and projects are manageable if students follow directions.

Format shift

, while in-person grading rewards early programming work and exact directions.

Workload

Moderate

56/100

Students report weekly quizzes, coding assignments, and projects, but the workload is generally described as manageable rather than overwhelming.

Format shift

Both formats include regular assignments, with online modules and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Reviews consistently praise , and willingness to help students succeed.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize clear modules and fast replies, while , and lab help.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment , and a final, so neither exams nor assignments fully dominate.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, exams, and projects; in-person , and final details.

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

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also highly positive, , and fair but steady programming work.

Main concern

Some lectures can be vague or technical, so students may need to ask questions and read.

What students said

“ and straight to the point”
CSCI1
“Computer science is NOT EASY, but you CAN pass easily if you start your programs early & ask him for help”
CSCI1
“his lectures can be sometimes”
CS1

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very , and exams that match provided notes.

Main concern

Students still need to study notes and .

What students said

“the exams and in the modules”
CSCI16
“His lecture are easy to understand.”
CSCI1
“very wonderful professor, and .”
CSCI3

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally student-friendly because online students say exams match module notes, though and tricky questions.

Notes-Based ExamsWeekly QuizzesMidtermFinalProjects

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a , but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring policy.

MidtermFinalWeekly Homework QuizTricky Questions
“Midterm and . . Tricky questions.”
CS1
“ .”
CS1

Online

Online reviews say exams and quizzes match module notes, but they do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, proctoring, or Lockdown Browser policy.

Notes-Based ExamsQuizzes Like Notes
“the exams and in the modules”
CSCI16
“if you study the module notes and do the .”
CSCI16

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Amazing professor! and straight to the and super sweet.”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting teaching, support, workload, and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“ and straight to the and super sweet.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“10/10 would recommend.”

📈 Effort And Grades

82/100

“Computer science is NOT EASY, but you CAN pass easily if you start your programs early & ask him for help when you get stuck.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lecture are easy to understand.
  • His lectures line up with the textbook & he posts the class samples online
  • his lectures can be sometimes

Theme 2

💬 About Support

  • Always gets back to you for any questions or problems with a nice attitude.
  • . .
  • He's very open and .

Theme 3

📈

  • one or .
  • . Tricky questions.

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

The review count is modest at 9, but comments are detailed, recent enough, split across formats, and highly consistent in positive sentiment.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CS13 reviews
CSCI13 reviews
CSCI32 reviews
CSCI161 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 3 · A 2

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2