AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Chris Ferbrache

IS79787 · DS21 · DS23 · CIT15 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you can work from guides and study materials, but be cautious with online sections because the experience varies sharply.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear when engagedStudy-guide examsMixed online experienceReading and discussion workloadPotential easy A
  • Students are split, with strong praise for and serious complaints about some online courses.
  • when students use study guides and do the work.
  • Online reviews are polarized, ranging from excellent , and poor grading complaints.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A can be attainable through study guides, practice, , and steady work, but online workload and .

, while online evidence is split between clear support and heavy or frustrating requirements.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The and guides, but statistics, math, readings, and accelerated pacing still require effort.

In-person reviews make the course sound more manageable, while online and frustrating.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Reviews do not show a , but and some in-person reviews call him flexible.

Online , while in-person evidence includes direct comments about flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

He is recommended by students who benefit from guides and , but poor online experiences lower confidence.

, while online reviews are highly polarized.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

62/100

Students describe fair , and , but online complaints mention tough or nitpicky grading.

Format shift

, while and sometimes described as nitpicky or tough.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload ranges from no homework in , homework, and paid software assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews describe more reading and , while and study guides.

Teaching experience

Average

66/100

and support, but negative reviews describe poor online structure, scripted materials, and weak lecturing.

Format shift

, while online teaching feedback is sharply divided.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Several reviews emphasize tests, exams every two chapters, practice tests, and study guides, though online courses also include readings and discussions.

Format shift

, while online evidence adds homework, discussion boards, and readings.

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

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and grade-friendly when they study the guides and tests.

Main concern

Some students say lectures feel more like note review than active teaching.

What students said

“Does such a great job at explaining the material detail by detail”
DS23
“ , so make sure you know the material.”
DS21
“do the study guides and you should get easy A.”
DS21

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with two students praising clear guides and lectures and two , and support.

Main concern

Online sections , and independent problem-solving.

What students said

“He has amazing lectures that make everything so clear and easy to learn.”
DS23
“be ready for the reading.”
DS23
“He makes you buy access to Cengage Sam which is 119.00 and he goes over non of it.”
IS79787

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally study-guide based and standard in difficulty, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Practice Test Before ExamStudy Guide Aligned TestsTests Every Two ChaptersWorst Test Dropped

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe test-heavy grading with study-guide-aligned tests and one dropped test, but .

Study Guide Aligned TestsTests Every Two ChaptersWorst Test Dropped
“he did an exam every 2 chapters”
DS23
“ , so make sure you know the material.”
DS21
“He makes the guides and you should get easy A.”
DS21

Online

Online reviews mention practice tests and exams, but do not clearly prove webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book rules, midterm format, or .

Practice Test Before Exam
“then had a .”
DS23

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Put in the work and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

66/100

“He has amazing lectures that make everything so clear and easy to learn.”

📈 Grade Path

72/100

“do the study guides and you should get easy A.”

⚠️ Online Risk

48/100

“forced to spread out all your posts and comments to simulate a "real conversation" or else you'll get docked.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Does such a great job at explaining the material detail by detail
  • I'm so scared of math, but he made it easy.
  • He .

Theme 2

📈

  • The hw assigned is great prep for the exams
  • , so make sure you know the material.
  • Study that and you will pass.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Experience

  • be ready for the reading.
  • He answers emails quickly when you have a question or are stuck on something.
  • Its all scripted.

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Nine reviews give useful detail, but opinions are polarized and span different courses, formats, and years.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1