AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Monica Chaban

CIS54 · CIS132 · CIS133 · CIS57 · CIS13 · CIS134 · 65 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
56.76%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you can attend, keep up, and use , but be cautious with online sections.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing InstructorLots of HomeworkStrict Grader OnlineEngaging In PersonAttendance Matters
  • In-person students often praise her humor, lectures, , and practical learning.
  • Online students report , and stressful tests.
  • The class can reward steady effort, but it is risky for students who need flexibility or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic for , but online grading and heavy work make it far from automatic.

and , while online reviews describe strict grading and stressful assignments.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The material is manageable when taught step by step, but , and .

In-person students often find the class easier through lectures, while online students more often report self-teaching and confusion.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Many comments warn that , and participation are important, with one review citing a .

, while online reviews include required weekly meetings or participation expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

56/100

Students recommend her when , but many online students strongly advise against taking her.

In-person recommendation is much stronger than online recommendation.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

In-person students mention and clear expectations, but online students repeatedly report strict or .

Format shift

as .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and reading-heavy preparation.

Format shift

Online reviews stress very heavy weekly work, while but more manageable.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Her in-person teaching is often described as funny, engaging, and helpful, but online reviews frequently call .

Format shift

Teaching quality appears much stronger in person than online.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and exams rather than relying on one assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews focus more on assignments and timed tests, while , and .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly , and hands-on learning while still warning that attendance and work matter.

Main concern

, and steady work are important for success.

What students said

“Monica was the .”
CIS13
“ , and easy tests.”
CIS13
“Make sure you aren't absent though, if you are make she to let her know before hand. *3 absences = 25 points loss.”
CIS13

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed but lean negative, with complaints about heavy weekly work, strict grading, poor communication, and .

Main concern

Online students often feel they must teach themselves while .

What students said

“These assignments range from 50 to 60 pages of work for things that can be learned with a simple google search.”
CIS13
“You either get full credit or no credit for an assignment.”
CIS13
“For the final exam we had 25 minutes to do 50 questions!”
CIS13

Exam style

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Exam experience varies by format, with online students reporting stressful timed tests and in-person students , and .

Timed Online TestsPop QuizzesOpen Note QuizzesLecture TestsReviews do not clearly prove proctoring

Assessment risk

Varies

49/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Pop QuizzesOpen Note QuizzesFour ExamsEasy Tests
“Pop quizzes but can use notes.”
CIS13
“ , and easy tests.”
CIS13
“4 .”
CIS13

Online

Online reviews mention timed tests and , but do not clearly prove webcam, lockdown browser, open-book, or strict proctoring rules.

Timed Online TestsLecture TestsHard Exams
“Gives you 50 questions within 25mins because she assumes you're cheating.”
CIS13
“For the final exam we had 25 minutes to do 50 questions!”
CIS13
“ .”
CIS13

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I have taken many classes (online and in-person) and Chaban is definitely the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting format differences in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“Monica makes the class interesting which is why I never miss a class.”

⚖️

48/100

“You either get full credit or no credit for an assignment.”

📚 Workload Pressure

32/100

“These assignments range from 50 to 60 pages of work for things that can be learned with a simple google search.”

👍 Recommendation Split

56/100

“ and in class sessions.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is so passionate. I love the class and I learned a ton from the class lectures.
  • Monica is funny and knows her stuff.
  • She goes over the tough concepts in lecture, so don't be late.
  • You basically learn by yourself. There is no help.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you make one tiny mistake on a the assignment, not partial credit.
  • Her class isn't easy but she offers a bunch of about 100 points extra.
  • If you do your work, you will get A.
  • .

Theme 3

🧪

  • For the final exam we had 25 minutes to do 50 questions!
  • Pop quizzes but can use notes.
  • Must attend classes, 4 .
  • Skip class? You won't pass.

Theme 4

💻 About Online Experience

  • Takes days to get back with you about questions.
  • She isn't really thorough on explaining.
  • I was crazy stressed when I took her class.
  • Online/COVID. I'm not a big fan of her.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

65

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

There are 50 reviews across a long time span with rich, consistent format-based patterns and repeated themes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 510

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

14

A 14

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 10