AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Michael Castillo

CIS · CIS01 · CIS68 · CSI1 · CIS1 · CISPROG1 · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating
67/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
41.67%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take him if you can stay organized and self-directed, but if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardHomework HeavyRead The BookClear When EngagedAttendance MattersMixed Helpfulness
  • Many students find the class easy if they read, attend, and .
  • Workload and carry heavy weight.
  • Teaching and fast lectures with limited support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic, but students repeatedly , and not missing major projects.

Online reviews warn about Zybooks and heavy projects, while and doing every assignment.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

The material is often described as easy or introductory, but it can become technical and fast-paced for students who fall behind.

Online students report more self-teaching, while in-person students report clearer lectures but .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Several in-person reviews say skipping class causes students to fall behind or fail, while online reviews do not show a .

; online evidence focuses on asynchronous work.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

56/100

and independent, but many warn about workload, support, and .

Online reviews are sharply mixed, while but include strong warnings.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Grades can be good, but missed projects, major exams, and .

Format shift

Online reviews show the clearest grading-risk complaints, while if completed.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Workload ranges from manageable to heavy, with repeated mentions of lots of , and assignments.

Format shift

Online workload centers on Zybooks and projects, while , and exams.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

, and passionate, but others describe fast lectures, limited patience, and weak support.

Format shift

, while online students rely more on materials and feedback.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Students mention homework, projects, quizzes, a midterm, and a .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize Zybooks and projects, while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews mostly and helpful, but , and note-taking are important.

Main concern

Students who miss class, fall behind, or need lots of help may struggle.

What students said

“Read the book and you'll probably do good on Homeworks”
CISPROG1
“Either you get it or you don't.”
CIS1
“You'll get an A in this class, but it's more effort than other professors so make it easier on yourself”
CIS1

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with some calling the class easy and manageable while and high-stakes projects.

Main concern

Online students may need to teach themselves through Zybooks and keep up with many assignments.

What students said

“The work was manageable.”
CISPROG1
“The main work is through Zybooks, so yes, you will be teaching yourself.”
CIS1
“He hands out an atrocious amount of to complete.”
CIS01

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and , while projects and homework often matter more than exams.

MidtermFinalTests Based On MaterialProject Weight

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and tests based on lecture or chapter material, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

MidtermFinalTests Based On QuizzesLecture-Based Tests
“mid term 50 points and final 50 pts”
CISPROG1
“He makes the .”
CIS68
“Everything he lectures about is exactly what you have on the test.”
CIS1

Online

Online reviews mention tests and exams as not difficult but do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Not Difficult TestsProjects On Canvas
“ and and you will do well in his class.”
CISPROG1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You'll get an A in this class, but it's more effort than other professors so make it easier on yourself”

Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Great professor! but can get hard at times because of how technical things can get.”

📚 Workload Reality

45/100

“A lot of .”

⚖️ Grade Risk

55/100

“I was supposed to get an A in the class but missed 1 project and it dropped it down to a C”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is very easy to understand and .
  • Professor Castillo is an okay professor. He talks really fast and talks while writing what you need to write on the board.
  • Either you get it or you don't. If you can't keep up there is no help.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Read the book and you'll probably do good on Homeworks
  • Just keep up with the homework and study hard.
  • You'll get an A in this class, but it's more effort than other professors so make it easier on yourself

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • The main work is through Zybooks, so yes, you will be teaching yourself.
  • The work was manageable.
  • His class is set up well and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

30

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty reviews across many years and both formats provide strong evidence, though older reviews are more positive than recent ones.

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 55
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CIS119 reviews
CISPROG14 reviews
CIS2 reviews
CIS012 reviews
CIS682 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 6 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values