AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Tom Collins

IS · CIT12 · IS40 · CIT15 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
67/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take Tom Collins if you can handle steady work, reading, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardHelpful When AskedTricky TestsLots Of WorkMixed ClarityFlexible Deadlines
  • Many students say the class is doable if they keep up with assignments and reading.
  • The , and occasional rude or impatient communication.
  • Online reviews are split, while but still warn about workload and exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic for students who do assignments, read, and study, but tests and workload prevent it from being effortless.

Online evidence includes one easy review and one poor review, while In person evidence more consistently says effort and reading are required.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

63/100

The class content is usually described as easy or doable, but and unclear explanations raise the challenge.

Online evidence is mixed, while In person evidence says the course is easy only if students keep up.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

but stricter in some in-person reviews.

Online reviews describe optional Zoom attendance, while In .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Most students recommend him for helpfulness and doable grading, but , and attitude.

Online recommendations are split, while In person reviews lean more positive but still carry repeated warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

because effort can pay off, but tricky questions and disputed test issues frustrate some students.

Format shift

, while In person grading is more mixed.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Workload is manageable but , and group work.

Format shift

Online workload is described as easy in one review, while In person reviews more often mention lots of work.

Teaching experience

Average

68/100

He is often helpful and responsive, but some students find his lectures unclear, boring, fast, or impatient.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is split sharply, while In person feedback is broader and moderately positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

The course appears , and occasional projects.

Format shift

Online reviews mention assignments and a group project, while In , and exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but work-heavy class with , and mixed lecture clarity.

Main concern

Students , and attendance expectations.

What students said

“His class isn't hard but you do need to study.”
CIT15
“- and forever -pop quizzes -not clear on lectures -attendance is required”
CIT15

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews and one confusing, frustrating experience.

Main concern

Online students may need to rely on instructions and recorded material instead of direct help.

What students said

“I took this class online and .”
CIT-15
“ understanding at all.”
CIT15

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is moderate because online work can be open note, but and quizzes.

Open Note Online WorkWeekly QuizzesTricky TestsPop QuizzesStudy Guide

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

guides, and regular exams, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Tricky TestsPop QuizzesStudy GuideMonthly Exams
“Some questions on his tests are tricky.”
CIT15
“The workload was the most difficult thing, you have labs every three weeks, quizzes every week, exams every month, in class assignments, expected reading etc.”
CIT15

Online

Online reviews explicitly support open-note and open-internet work, but do .

Open NoteOpen InternetRecorded Zoom
“Open note and open internet.”
CIT-15

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“This class is easy if you put in the effort outside of class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“He is willing to help students if you ask.”

📈 Effort And Grades

68/100

“This class is easy if you put in the effort outside of class.”

⚠️ Exam Risk

48/100

“Some questions on his tests are tricky.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • ! Extended deadlines so the class could catch up.
  • understanding at all.
  • He is willing to help students if you ask.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Took his summer course and got an A. Definitely .
  • This class is a easy class overall.
  • An easy class if , and read.

Theme 3

📝

  • There is a lot of work like MyItLab where you will learn how to do Word, Excel, and Access.
  • - and forever -pop quizzes -not clear on lectures -attendance is required
  • The workload was the most difficult thing, you have labs every three weeks, quizzes every week, exams every month, in class assignments, expected reading etc.

Data context

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Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 21 reviews span many years, include both formats, and repeat consistent themes about workload, tests, and helpfulness.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 55
3 out of 52
2 out of 55
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CIT1510 reviews
CIT127 reviews
CIT-152 reviews
IS1 review
IS401 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1