AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Robert Loya

COMSCI1 · CIS1 · CS1 · COMPSCI1 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
19.35%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you can learn independently and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-taught courseHarsh grammar gradingLots of homeworkWeak coding instructionNo makeup work
  • Most reviews say students teach themselves from textbooks, Zybooks, or the .
  • A recurring complaint is strict grading on spelling, grammar, formatting, and minor mistakes in a computer class.
  • Some students report and helpful support, but the dominant pattern is low recommendation and high frustration.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

Many students earned A grades, but comments show the A often comes from self-teaching, heavy work, and strict formatting rules.

Online reviews especially stress harsh grading, while .

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The course material is introductory, but poor instruction and itself.

Both formats report self-teaching, with online .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

, though some reviews mention weekly Zoom lectures, early deadlines, and in-class quizzes.

Online evidence mentions Zoom and deadlines, while class.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

24/100

because they feel they learn little and are graded harshly on minor issues.

Both online and minority of positive experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students repeatedly report zeros for small spelling, grammar, deadline, or formatting mistakes.

Format shift

reviews.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Reviews often describe lots of , and awkward deadlines.

Format shift

Both formats mention heavy work, with in-person .

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

Most comments say he reads slides, relies on outside materials, or leaves students to teach themselves.

Format shift

Online reviews are more consistently negative, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades appear , and exams rather than one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and discussions more, while , and quizzes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

but lean negative, with repeated concerns about self-teaching, lots of homework, and .

Main concern

The class can reward independent students, but many say lectures and help are not enough.

What students said

“This is a self taught class.”
CIS1
“Youre pretty much learning everything by yourself.”
CS1
“One of the nicest teachers I've ever had and .”
CIS1

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly , and confusing or irrelevant assignments.

Main concern

Students say coding instruction is weak and .

What students said

“He does not teach, only grades based on spelling.”
CIS1
“I ended up teaching myself, and got an A.”
COMSCI1
“Get ready to be taught by Zybooks and not the actual professor.”
COMSCI1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and exams, but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, take-home, or strict proctoring rules.

QuizzesLabsExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and course exams, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring details.

Beginning-Class QuizzesExams
“he has you take a ”
CIS1
“Labs and Exams, however, were somewhat easy if you already have programming experience.”
COMPSCI1

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and exams but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, take-home, or strict proctoring rules.

QuizzesExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“ as well.”
CIS1
“Labs and Exams, however, were somewhat easy if you already have programming experience.”
COMSCI1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you don't have the time to teach yourself don't bother taking this class”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation patterns. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

30/100

“He does not teach, only grades based on spelling.”

⚖️

18/100

“He'll give you a zero on a ”

📚 Workload

28/100

“Overall, youre gonna be spending a huge amount of .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Get ready to be taught by Zybooks and not the actual professor.
  • He reads from a
  • This is a self taught class.

Theme 2

⚖️

  • This professor thinks this class is an English class and will give you a 0 for one misspelled word.
  • He gives zeros for minor mistakes, like misspelling a word.
  • No late work accepted or you can't correct your work.

Theme 3

📈 About Effort & Grades

  • I ended up teaching myself, and got an A.
  • gives a lot of homework..but
  • Do your work! Professor Loya gives you plenty of work but also plenty of time to finish everything.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-four reviews across many years provide a large sample with consistent complaints about teaching, workload, and grading.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 55
1 out of 520

Course coverage

CIS124 reviews
COMPSCI15 reviews
COMSCI13 reviews
CS12 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 1 · A 7 · A- 3

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

6

C+ 4 · C 1 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1