AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

John Blyzka

CIS1A · CIS99309 · COMPSCI1 · COMPSCI2 · CIS1 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him only if you can learn independently and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf Taught CourseWeak CommunicationZyBooks HeavyLots of HomeworkLenient Points
  • Many students say the .
  • Grades can be easy in CIS or , but the learning support is inconsistent.
  • Online reviews are much harsher than in-person reviews, especially on communication and lack of lectures.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

An A is very reachable in several CIS and assignment-based sections, but computer science students still report heavy self-teaching and weekly work.

Online evidence is split between easy CIS grades and , while but harder C++.

Is the course easy?

Standard

47/100

CIS content can be straightforward, but C++ and ZyBooks-based programming sections are often described as confusing and self-taught.

Online reviews emphasize confusing ZyBooks and lack of instruction, while hard C++.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

Attendance policy is not consistently described, though and several classes rely on weekly online work.

and weekly modules, while in-person reviews do not clearly prove a .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

but warn against him when they need teaching, feedback, or quick communication.

Online recommendation is polarized and often negative for CS, while but still mixed overall.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

64/100

Several students report easy A paths, freebies, unlimited tries, , or lenient support, but others cite tough grading and .

Format shift

Online grading is polarized between easy CIS points and abrupt CS outcomes, while in C++.

Workload

Heavy

33/100

Many reviews mention weekly assignments, labs, reading, and .

Format shift

Online reviews repeatedly mention weekly homework and labs, while but sometimes call it straightforward.

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

The dominant complaint is that students must teach themselves because , and communication are limited.

Format shift

Online students are much more critical of absent teaching and slow replies, while and non-teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grades appear , and online assignments rather than major exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize assignments and reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and mixed for computer science, with easy assignments in some classes but limited teaching in others.

Main concern

Some in-person students still say he does not teach enough and relies on online materials.

What students said

“ and projects, but they were easy and straightforward.”
CIS1
“This was a hard course - C++ is not easy”
COMPSCI2
“you will lean nothing, bc he doesn't teach.”
CIS99309

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews often describe a self-taught class with weak communication, heavy weekly work, and .

Main concern

Students repeatedly , and reliance on ZyBooks or Cengage.

What students said

“Not one single lecture the whole semester.”
COMPSCI2
“This class is an easy A though, and you'll be fine.”
COMPSCI2
“easy easy A summer class was great keep up with work and youll get A”
CIS1

Exam style

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Reviews mention quizzes and project exams, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or .

Quizzes MentionedProject Exams MentionedExam Policy Unclear

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and project exams, but they do not clearly prove closed-book exams or strict proctoring.

Project Exams MentionedQuizzes MentionedExam Policy Unclear
“ and exams are the project exams that provide exact examples and multiple attempts.”
CIS1

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and one test-heavy tag, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Quizzes MentionedExam Policy Unclear
“just makes you use zybooks and ”
COMPSCI2
“ .”
COMPSCI1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Not one single lecture the whole semester. Be prepared to teach yourself because you aren't going to receive any help.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

35/100

“All he does is throw you a Zybook and a and tell you GL.”

📈 Grade Value

70/100

“This class is an easy A though, and you'll be fine.”

📬 Communication

30/100

“doesn't communicate at all, doesn't answer emails ect.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Textbook was the teacher.
  • Not one single lecture the whole semester.
  • , just gives you an online textbook to learn off of.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This was a hard course - C++ is not easy
  • easy easy A summer class was great keep up with work and youll get A
  • and projects, but they were easy and straightforward.

Theme 3

📬 About Support

  • I was able to get help during online office hours.
  • the prof fixed a few problems

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The 28 reviews span several years, include both formats, and repeatedly identify the same strengths and weaknesses.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 54
1 out of 59

Course coverage

CIS112 reviews
COMPSCI29 reviews
COMPSCI15 reviews
CIS1A1 review
CIS993091 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

26 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 3 · A 13 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 2