AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Rafael Diaz Valdovinos

CSCI1 · CSCI2 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
57.14%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

Take Diaz Valdovinos if you want a relaxed path to an A, but if .

Best fit · Easy A HunterVery easy gradingRelaxed classClear grade pathWeak online communicationLimited teaching depth
  • Students generally say getting an A is easy because and .
  • Teaching quality is mixed, with in-person reviews more positive and online reviews much more critical.
  • This is a better fit for students who prioritize an easy grade over deep CS learning.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Most students earned A grades and repeatedly describe full credit, forgiving grading, and a .

, but online evidence is more conflicted because teaching complaints are stronger.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Assignments and labs are described as simple and relaxed, though .

In-person reviews make the class sound easier, while online reviews say communication problems create confusion.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

70/100

Reviews do not clearly prove a , and the class is generally described as relaxed.

Neither online nor .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

, but not for students who want strong teaching or confident CS guidance.

, while online reviews include severe warnings about learning quality.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

95/100

Students repeatedly say he , and rewards effort generously.

Format shift

Both formats show lenient grading, with the strongest full-credit comment coming from online reviews.

Workload

Light

80/100

, and low difficulty, though one online review reports a late work surge.

Format shift

In-person workload sounds consistently light, while online workload has one concern about a late deluge of work.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

He is kind and relaxed, but students , and limited CS depth.

Format shift

, while online teaching feedback is sharply negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

One detailed review says the grade is based mostly on exams, with simple book-based assignments supporting the course.

Format shift

Assessment-method evidence comes mostly from in-person reviews, while online reviews .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews describe a relaxed, forgiving class with but somewhat boring or limited lectures.

Main concern

Students may earn strong grades without receiving especially engaging or deep instruction.

What students said

“You will get an A in the class if you follow directions.”
CSCI2
“ .”
CSCI1

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are and serious complaints about communication, technical clarity, and late workload.

Main concern

, and weak teaching support.

What students said

“Very laid back, will give full credit”
CSCI2
“Definitely not a good course if you actually want to learn.”
CSCI1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention exams as a major grade component but do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, webcam use, or .

Mostly Exam-Based GradingExam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but it does not clearly prove exam format or strict rules.

Mostly Exam-Based Grading
“Grade ”
CSCI1

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam .

Exam policy not clearly proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“You will get an A in the class if you follow directions.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: Medium.

📈 Easy Grade Path

93/100

“Very laid back, will give full credit”

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“ .”

⚠️ Learning Risk

40/100

“Definitely not a good course if you actually want to learn.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You will get an A in the class if you follow directions.
  • .
  • in order to get a good grade.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Little hard to understand his lectures but otherwise a .
  • .
  • Not the most passionate, but very relaxed class.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Experience

  • Shows up super late to office hours, and he wasn't able to answer a simple question.
  • His typing - and
  • There was a deluge of work three weeks from the end.

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Seven recent reviews provide useful evidence, but opinions are split sharply by format and by student priorities.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CSCI14 reviews
CSCI23 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 6

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

0

No reported values