AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

David Edery

CIS70 · CIS22 · CIS68 · CIS5825 · CIS1 · CIS72 · 29 lifetime ratings

AI rating
32/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
23.53%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take David Edery only if you can , and stay on top of assignments.

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-taught courseRude feedbackHeavy homeworkClear rules for independent studentsInconsistent support
  • Many students say they had to teach themselves and got little useful help.
  • Grades can be good if students follow directions, keep up, and work independently.
  • The biggest complaint is rude or discouraging communication, especially when students ask questions.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

57/100

An A is possible for students who keep up and follow directions, but weak support and .

Online students mention easy grades only when they already know the material or keep up, while attendance and following directions.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The content is not always conceptually hard, but and self-teaching make it feel harder for beginners.

Online reviews emphasize self-teaching and , while in-person reviews vary from easy Office work to .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

In-person reviews repeatedly say attendance counts or skipping class hurts, while online reviews do not show a .

Attendance strictness is supported mainly by in-person reviews, with .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Most recent and detailed reviews warn against taking him because of poor support, rude communication, and .

Both formats include negative recommendations, though in-person reviews have more older positive comments from students who liked his direct style.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

50/100

Grading can produce high grades when directions are followed, but , and point losses.

Format shift

Online grading is described as inconsistent but sometimes easy, while , and compliance.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and falling behind quickly.

Format shift

Online reviews stress book work and assignments, while but with more claims that it is manageable.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

Students frequently describe little instruction, unhelpful answers, rude comments, and self-teaching despite a few positive older reviews.

Format shift

Online teaching is often described as minimal, while and rude.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and finals rather than relying on one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention assignments, quizzes, projects, and finals, while , and exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are split, with some students finding an easy A and homework while others describe rude, unhelpful teaching.

Main concern

, and handling his direct style matter more than lecture support.

What students said

“ and make sure to arrive in class on time. Easy A as long as you follow directions.”
CIS1
“If you ask a question, he makes you feel stupid.”
CIS1

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews mostly describe , and mixed grading outcomes.

Main concern

Students often report little teaching and .

What students said

“There are not any lectures or really teaching of and read from the textbook.”
CIS68
“If you can keep up, easy A.”
CIS22

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and finals, but do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring.

Quizzes MentionedFinal MentionedStudy Guide MentionedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and study guides, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Exams MentionedFinal MentionedStudy Guide Mentioned
“Expect and .”
CIS1
“be careful his study guides are not enough for final.”
CIS68

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and finals, but do not clearly prove webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Online QuizzesFinal MentionedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“The quizzes and , but they are poorly done and confusing.”
CIS68
“Class is heavily based on book work, and the .”
CIS22

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Had to because a lot of his material is out of date or just plain wrong.”

Voice snapshots generated from 29 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“There are not any lectures or really teaching of and read from the textbook.”

👍 Recommendation Risk

28/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Pressure

30/100

“If you don't do the behind.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Had to because a lot of his material is out of date or just plain wrong.
  • I can't really say much as everything was self taught, I had little interaction with this professor.
  • He does not speak clearly or yet he gets mad when people do not understand him.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you can keep up, easy A.
  • Easy A as long as you follow directions.
  • Do what he says, and you will pass the class with an A.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Communication

  • If you ask a question, he makes you feel stupid.
  • Rude and sarcastic. At time didnt seem to care.
  • Totally rude and goes on and on the first 15 minutes of class about being on time.

Data context

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Analysis sample

29

Recent reviews read by the AI

29

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The judgment is based on 29 reviews across many years, both formats, and repeated detailed , and communication.

Inside 29 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 56
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 59

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 5 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1