AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Patrick McClanahan

CS42 · CSW38 · CSP17 · CSP31A · CS56 · CSN60 · CSP43A · CS11 · CS042 · CSN40 · CS011 · CS32 · 53 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
92.45%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

chill, supportive, and grade-friendly for beginners and majors alike.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyBest CS ProfessorFree EbooksEasy Stress-Free ClassesCaring MentorHilarious & Laid Back
  • Students repeatedly call him the and a career-changing mentor.
  • Courses are widely described as easy As with quizzes, labs, discussions, and .
  • , and occasional outdated materials.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

90/100

Massive A and A+ reporting plus constant easy A language for quizzes, modules, and extensions.

Both online and ; online comments are especially explicit about stress-free As.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

81/100

, and programming with and guided labs.

Online self-paced modules feel easiest; in-person is still chill but .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

52/100

Online is often flexible, while and .

Online evidence leans optional or module-based; the grade.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

and students beg others to take every CS class with him before retirement.

Praise is near-universal in both formats, with only a small online minority dissenting.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Students cite extensions, lenient scoring, free materials, and .

Format shift

Online reviews stress leniency; and easy work.

Workload

Light

76/100

, and reading rather than crushing projects.

Format shift

Online is mostly modules and Netlab; in-person still light with early class outs.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Students call him best-of-all-time for , and mentorship.

Format shift

Both formats praise teaching; online critics mainly want more practice or fresher materials.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of quizzes, discussions, labs or programs, midterms, and .

Format shift

Online courses document quiz, assignment, and ; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews highlight entertaining , and highly approachable help.

Main concern

and some prefer fully online hybrid options.

What students said

“ as many CS class with him as you can. You'll thank me later.”
CS011
“ an easy stress free class.”
CS11
“Easy A.”
CS011

Remote format

Online

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students praise free ebooks, clear , and and exams.

Main concern

A few say it is too easy to learn deeply or that grading and videos lag.

What students said

“His course was extremely easy as long as you followed the format of the module.”
CS11
“he provides a free , and he cares about his students”
CS32
“TOO EASY. Easy A+ but I didnt learn well, bc little practice.”
CSP31A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and or prior quizzes, with study guides and flexible deadlines.

Quiz-Based FinalsStudy GuidesMultiple AttemptsExtensionsNetlab Labs

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and flexible assignment timing.

Study GuidesEasy AssignmentsExtensions
“ , and helps you whenever you need it.”
CS11
“ ”
CS11

Online

, and finals students call easy and well-supported.

Easy QuizzesFinal Based on QuizzesNetlab LabsTwo Attempts
“ , and took before. Quizzes have 2 attempts.”
CS11
“ , and . Overall easy class”
CS42

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Patrick McClanahan is an exceptional computer science teacher who has earned the title of " ."”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 CS reviews across online and in-person formats, emphasizing mentorship, ease, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“He has a unique talent for explaining complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.”

👍

94/100

“ as many CS class with him as you can. You'll thank me later.”

🅰️ Grade Ease

90/100

“Easy Peasy!!!”

❤️ Mentorship

93/100

“he not only changed my mind on Tech but helped change my entire colligate/career.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • chilliest professor out there
  • Amazing professor!
  • Teaches computer science in a way to make everyone understand

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A
  • stress free class
  • Overall easy class

Theme 3

💻 About Course Materials

  • provides a free ebook
  • Uses Netlab for lab assignments
  • Get ready to read

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

53

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews with very consistent praise across many CS courses and both formats yield high credibility.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 542
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

35

A+ 10 · A 25

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2