AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

John Sicklick

COSN210 · COSN10 · COSS270 · COSS273 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a supportive, practical instructor; check workload carefully in advanced security sections.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaringHands-On LabsFunnyClear FeedbackCybersecurity Focus
  • Most students find him caring, funny, and supportive in IT and cybersecurity courses.
  • Workload is usually video and classes.
  • A few reviews flag disorganization or , but grades stay mostly strong.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

Many students report A grades with simple video quizzes and labs, though advanced sections require more work.

; the limited online sample is mixed on logistics more than grade harshness.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Intro networking and , while advanced cyber work can get challenging.

In-person intro courses sound beginner friendly; course reviewed.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

and groups, but some sections accept late work and flexibility.

In-person attendance is commonly expected; one .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

and practical teaching despite a couple of organization complaints.

In-person recommendations are strong; online and deadline issues.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students often call him understanding and an .

Format shift

; online sample is too small for a different pattern.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Intro classes use simple videos and quizzes, but advanced security courses .

Format shift

In-person advanced COSS reviews report heavier multi-platform homework than intro sections.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Students praise caring support, humor, and practical cyber teaching with occasional organization gaps.

Format shift

In-person praise is strong; online reviews split between fun labs and .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Grades , and projects rather than pure high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize labs and videos; and a midterm.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students mostly praise caring support, fun cyber and networking teaching, and fair grading, with .

Main concern

Advanced COSS sections can feel overloaded and .

What students said

“Professor Sicklick, is a real cool dude!”
COSN10
“The this professor!”
COSN210
“ . Avoid this professor!”
COSS270

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

one student liked LinkedIn Learning videos and .

Main concern

online section.

What students said

“Watch videos on LinkedIn Learning and . Class was fun.”
COSN210
“I was NOT aware that he still continued the class even through spring break that he didn't clarify.”
COSS270

Exam style

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Assessment mixes video quizzes, hands-on labs, and .

Weekly quizzesLabsMidtermLinkedIn Learning videos

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and at least one midterm, with external cyber platforms in advanced classes.

Weekly quizzesMidterm examLabsGroup projects
“Quizzes weekly and a . Lots of labs and make sure you participate in group work.”
COSS273
“Some of the learning sites like TryHackMe, HackTheBox”
COSS270

Online

Online work centers on LinkedIn Learning videos and .

LinkedIn Learning videosLabsStep-by-step instructions
“Watch videos on LinkedIn Learning and .”
COSN210
“the as .”
COSN210

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The this professor! Thank you for showing me how important it is to have Kali Linux installed, how to code and among other things having a passion for cybersecurity.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews across IT and , and occasional organization issues. Credibility rating: Medium.

❤️ Teaching Quality

80/100

“Professor Sicklick really cares about his students' success.”

👍 Recommendation

80/100

“ !”

🛠️ Hands-On Learning

78/100

“Watch videos on LinkedIn Learning and . Class was fun.”

⚠️ Organization Risk

35/100

“ . Avoid this professor!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Sicklick, is a real cool dude!
  • His teaching style makes class both fun and interesting
  • Very funny and interactive

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • His HW and you can go back in the video
  • Very understanding and an
  • He will bombard you with assignments

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • if you need help, he's only a question away for anything
  • he had no problem with helping me out
  • He works with you if you need to miss class or turn in something late

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven reviews with mostly consistent praise provide a useful signal, but the online sample is tiny and advanced-course complaints create some variance.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1