AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Rick Hrdlicka

CIS000N · CIS1 · COMP5825 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you want a useful, clearly organized CIS course where steady assignment completion is strongly rewarded.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AHelpful instructorClear gradingLots of assignmentsOpen-book support
  • Students overwhelmingly recommend him and describe the course as fair, useful, and easy to pass with completed work.
  • The workload can include many assignments, but and .
  • Online reviews are especially strong, praising organization, flexibility, and helpful communication.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Students repeatedly call it an easy A because assignments, open-book work, late flexibility, and .

Both formats support an easy A, with online reviews stressing flexibility and and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Most students describe CIS1 as straightforward and easy, though a few say the pace and .

Online reviews call the course manageable, while but still accessible.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

66/100

, and assignments, but several reviews suggest much work can be completed at home.

Online reviews show flexible pacing, while only path to success.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and makes useful CIS material manageable.

Recommendation is very strong in both formats, with online students especially praising organization.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students cite , and chances to skip the final with an A average.

Format shift

and in-person open-book support.

Workload

Moderate

56/100

The course has many assignments and labs, but most students describe them as manageable if started on time.

Format shift

Online workload is manageable and weekly, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Students consistently describe him as , and clear, with only one older review reporting weak support.

Format shift

Online and reviews emphasizing organization.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades appear driven mostly by Cengage/SAM assignments, labs, quizzes, and but less dominant.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize assignments, while in-person reviews , and final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, and grade-friendly, though some mention many assignments or fast pacing.

Main concern

Students who delay assignments may get overwhelmed by the amount of work.

What students said

“Do the work and you will get an a.”
CIS1
“Easy A class!”
CIS1
“There are A LOT of assignments.”
CIS1

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students describe a and helpful communication.

Main concern

The course still requires keeping up with weekly assignments.

What students said

“ and thoughtful.”
CIS1
“ and manageable.”
CIS1
“ if you missed the due date”
CIS1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

open-book or group testing in some in-person sections and strong review support.

Open BookGroup TestingStudy GuideFinal Skip PossibleTake-Home Exam Questions

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews explicitly mention open-book or , and possible final exemption.

Open BookGroup TestingStudy GuideFinal Skip Possible
“allows group/open book testing”
CIS1
“Everything is open book except the midterm and final.”
CIS1
“He if you have an A average”
CIS1

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, Lockdown Browser, midterm, or .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Do the work and you will get an a.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“The lecture was amazing, and all of the work was due in Cengage (SAM).”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“ . ”

📈 Easy A Potential

94/100

“Easy A class!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very enjoyable and not understand.
  • He was easygoing and always willing to help.
  • He spends alot of time .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • There are A LOT of assignments.
  • and manageable.
  • Do the work and you will get an a.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams and Grades

  • Everything is open book except the midterm and final.
  • Nearly everything is done at home.
  • He and get full credit.

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

87/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 22 reviews over many years with , and assignment-heavy structure.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CIS120 reviews
CIS000N1 review
COMP58251 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 4 · A 5

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1