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Web Design

Kristian Secor

WEBD164 · ART40638 · WEBD166 · WEBD152 · WEBD153 · CSE40591 · WEBD191 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take him if you want web-dev motivation and , but expect uneven lecture quality and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProGives Good FeedbackCaring But PolarizingProject-Based Web DevSelf-Guided LearningIndustry Experience
  • and industry knowledge, but a vocal minority call him condescending and .
  • Grades are generally easy if and show effort; coding depth varies by course.
  • Online sections feel more flexible and self-paced; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most reported grades are A or A- when students finish projects and communicate; he rarely nitpicks code if scope is met.

; in-person still report As but more tough-grader friction.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

yet self-guided, with real-world tasks that can feel uneven without prior skill.

Online students more often call it easier than expected; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

68/100

Many online sections list attendance as optional, while and some .

Online evidence leans optional; in-person more often mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

About seven in and help, despite recurring complaints about tone and outdated materials.

; in-person recommendations are more split.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

74/100

Students repeatedly say effort and communication unlock resubmits and .

Format shift

Online stresses leniency; a few online and .

Workload

Light

68/100

, though some courses feel poorly structured.

Format shift

Online more often feels manageable; one .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Strong knowledge and tutorials and occasional condescension.

Format shift

Online praise accessibility; and mistakes.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grading centers on websites and projects with limited objective .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize projects; only scattered older tags mention tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and complaints of outdated material, mistakes, and overcomplication.

Main concern

Clarity and tone issues; some feel forced into his courses despite weak delivery.

What students said

“ and passionate about web development. I have learned more than I could have possibly imagined.”
webd191
“Tutorials are out of date. Gives incorrect information. Makes a lot of mistakes and is .”
WEBD164
“Prof Secor over complicates simple concepts and assume industry jargon is common knowledge.”
ART40638

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students often call him knowledgeable, flexible on due dates, and .

Main concern

Some report condescending assignment comments and limited pure coding skill transfer.

What students said

“I thought it would be really difficult but it's easier than I expected. ”
WEBD152
“He's lenient with due dates and grading if you show effort... He's chill.”
WEBD166
“Prof ... comments that offer no help to the student and only belittle the student.”
WEBD164

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mainly project deliverables; reviews rarely describe formal proctored exams.

Project HeavyFew Formal ExamsMinimal Objective Criteria

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and lectures more than exam security details.

Lecture HeavyProject Oriented
“He challenges us with real world, on the job tasks that require us to not only to learn what he's teaching, but also be able to apply it.”
WEBD166

Online

Online comments focus on project submissions and .

Project SubmissionsFlexible Due Dates
“All his web dev classes are self-guided. The ”
webd191
“as long as your product covers the scope of the assignment and shoes what he expects, he doesn't look hard at the code”
WEBD166

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I decided to go on my web development journey in 2024, and cannot express the gratitude I have for meeting Professor Secor!”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews spanning online and , and tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ and passionate about web development.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

70/100

“Strongly suggest professor Secor.”

⚖️

74/100

“He's lenient with due dates and grading if you show effort.”

⚠️ Tone Concerns

35/100

“Prof , as many other reviewers have stated.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures and
  • Tutorials are out of date
  • Self-guided with industry experience

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easier than I expected
  • Doesn't nitpick code if scope is met

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Caring and accessible outside class
  • Condescending comments that belittle
  • Hilarious and dedicated

Data context

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Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Fourteen detailed reviews across 2018-2026 with , and tone, plus clear online versus in-person split.

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 1 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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