Julian Skolnick

MABS408 · COMP9903 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 72/100
RMP rating: 3.8/5
Take again: 75%
Difficulty: 2.7

The decision

if you want a flexible, project-based class, but if you expect highly structured direct instruction.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizing teaching qualityProject basedHelpful for motivated studentsEasy gradingOnline demos

Most , and real-world knowledge, but two recent MABS408 reviews say the class relied too much on YouTube videos.
Grades look easy, especially for website-building courses, but learning value depends heavily on the student's expectations.
Online reviews are mostly positive, while because they include both strong praise and sharp criticism.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most reported grades are A-range, and one student explicitly says the class is an easy A if you complete the basic website work.

Online evidence contains the clearest easy-A claim, while but more mixed learning satisfaction.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

73/100

The course work appears beginner-friendly and project-based, though students seeking deeper website-building instruction may find it shallow rather than rigorous.

Online reviews emphasize simple Wix and demos, while more examples.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

70/100

and creative projects, but recent negative reviews lower confidence.

Online reviews are mostly recommended with one severe complaint, while and disappointment.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grades are mostly A-range and comments suggest completing projects is enough to succeed.

Format shift

Online evidence most strongly supports lenient grading, while but comments are more divided.

Workload

Light

76/100

Workload sounds manageable and creative rather than heavy, with no repeated complaints about excessive work.

Format shift

Online reviews describe manageable creative work, while workload.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students describe him as caring and knowledgeable, but recent reviews criticize shallow instruction and feedback.

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for demos and troubleshooting but criticized for YouTube reliance, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

Reviews mainly describe website projects, assignments, feedback, and demos, with .

Format shift

and assignment-based assessment rather than exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are split between praise for real-world experience and .

Main concern

Direct instruction and .

What students said

“He is truly a Hidden Gem at CCSF's Business Dept.”
COMP9903

“ and superficial.”
MABS408

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly positive and , and manageable creative work, with one strong complaint about relying on YouTube videos.

Main concern

Some online students may feel they are teaching themselves through videos.

What students said

“If you want an easy A, this is your class.”
MABS408

“He's an attentive, caring teacher who answered all our questions & .”
COMP9903

Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove the structure.

Exam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, proctoring rules, open-book status, midterms, or .

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, .

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you want an easy A, this is your class.”
Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He's an attentive, caring teacher who answered all our questions & .”

📈 Easy A Signal

84/100

“If you want an easy A, this is your class.”

⚠️ Learning Value

70/100

“I felt like I could have learned from YouTube by myself; it was a waste of time.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Exceptional teacher and teaching methods, catering to all learning levels.
and great advice .
and gives braod overview but not enough examples.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

You can BS your way through the class.
The workload is not overwhelming, but will improve and inspire your creativity.
If you want an easy A, this is your class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

He answered my emails but did not answer a few of my questions.
He pays attention to every student and is patient.
He is truly a Hidden Gem at CCSF's Business Dept.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Nine reviews across several years give useful but polarized evidence, with recent criticism reducing consistency.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56

4 out of 50

3 out of 51

2 out of 50

1 out of 52

Course coverage

COMP99035 reviews

MABS4084 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 2

B range

B 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Pass 1

Julian Skolnick

x x if you want a flexible, project-based class, but x x if you expect highly structured direct instruction.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Signal

⚠️ Learning Value

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Support

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a flexible, project-based class, but if you expect highly structured direct instruction.