AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

John Craig

COSN5 · COSA25 · COSA50 · COSP38 · COSP8 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
94.44%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

where consistent attendance and submission basically guarantee an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterNearly Impossible to FailHands-On LabsPatient ExplainerEasy TestsAttendance Matters
  • Students overwhelmingly call his classes easy A's if you show up and submit work.
  • and is patient with repeated questions.
  • A few older or advanced-topic complaints note sarcasm or assuming prior knowledge.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Review after review says easy A, practically impossible to fail if you show up and .

Both online and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Difficulty averages low; students call content simple, guided, and beginner approachable.

Online NetAcad guidance feels especially guided; a .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

Many reviews say do not miss class because .

; some online sections list optional or not provided.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

About 94% would take again and , and raise-worthy.

Strong yes across formats, with one older in-person COSP8 outlier saying no.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

91/100

and extremely high A/A+ rates with easy tests and homework.

Format shift

Leniency is consistent online and in person.

Workload

Light

84/100

and simple; only occasional older comments mention lots of homework.

Format shift

Online NetAcad and video walkthroughs keep the load light.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students praise patience, industry knowledge, and .

Format shift

Online and .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

34/100

Participation, homework, NetAcad modules, and in-class labs drive .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize ongoing assignments; midterms/finals are often described as easy.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews praise , and entertaining lectures, with attendance often tied to the grade.

Main concern

Pace can feel too fast or too slow depending on prior CS experience.

What students said

“Practically impossible to fail, just show up to class and you'll pass.”
COSN5
“Do the , and etc. easy A.”
COSA50
“Assumes you know the subject, so .”
COSP8

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students say it is nearly impossible to fail if you watch lectures and complete NetAcad work; content is guided step by step.

Main concern

You still must turn work in; skipping everything can fail you.

What students said

“It's pretty much impossible to fail this class unless you don't turn anything in at all.”
COSN5
“The only possible way to fail this Professor seems to be if you make an effort to not turn anything in at all, ever.”
COSP38
“just follow along with his lectures and he guides you through the answers.”
COSN5

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests and and finals described as manageable.

Easy TestsMultiple Choice TheoryOptional Certification PathGuided Homework

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

even replaceable by certification scores, and often easy if you attend.

Easy MidtermEasy FinalMultiple Choice TheoryMOS Certification Option
“CH quizzes, 1 midterm (easy), 1 final.”
COSA25
“Mid-term and Final are moderately challenging, multiple choice theory problems based on book.”
COSP38
“The final is either his final (easy if you show up to class), or the will be your grade.”
COSA25

Online

Online students emphasize guided NetAcad questions and .

NetAcad HomeworkEasy TestsLecture Walkthroughs
“The tests and .”
COSN5
“ or pre-recorded) and answering questions on netacad”
COSN5

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It's pretty much impossible to fail this class unless you don't turn anything in at all.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews, highlighting easy grading, teaching patience, and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🅰️ Easy A Machine

94/100

“Practically impossible to fail, just show up to class and you'll pass.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Wow! This guy is amazing! and slow, classes are lots of fun”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“I wish I would take the rest of my comp classes with him. Deserves a raise!”

📅

35/100

“Don't miss class (he grades for )”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • really helpful if you're ever stuck
  • guides you through the answers

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easiest class ever
  • easy A
  • if you put in the time and do all the

Theme 3

🧪

  • provides hands on activities and it's extremely simple
  • class is about half lecture, half hands-on different databases
  • His COSN 5 class is very hands-on so ask for help when you need it

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Eighteen reviews from 2017-2025 across multiple CS courses with highly consistent easy-A and helpful-teaching themes.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COSN510 reviews
COSP384 reviews
COSA502 reviews
COSA251 review
COSP81 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 10 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

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