AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Steven Siedschlag

CIS420 · CISCIS1 · CIS3 · CIS · CIS50 · CISX · CISNTWK11 · CS1 · CISNT420 · NAAABB · CIS08332 · CIS1 · CIS193815 · CIS4 · CISNTWK12 · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
95.24%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

if you want a fair, practical CIS class where steady homework usually leads to a strong grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardKnowledgeable CIS ExpertEasy A With WorkCaring and HelpfulLecture HeavyClear Grading
  • Most students describe him as knowledgeable, caring, and helpful.
  • Grades are usually easy if , and .
  • Online reviews are mostly positive but include one severe complaint about poor communication.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Getting an A is very realistic if students keep up with , and weekly assignments.

Online reviews call it easy but workload-heavy, while are completed.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

The content is mostly introductory CIS work, but , and lecture-heavy delivery add effort.

Online reviews emphasize simple course structure, while and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

skipping hurts while online work allows more pacing control.

Online evidence supports flexible pacing, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him for , and a caring teaching style.

, though online has one strong negative communication complaint.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

84/100

Students often report easy A outcomes, resubmissions, multiple attempts, and forgiving deadlines.

Format shift

Online reviews mention resubmissions and easy assignments, while and high grades.

Workload

Moderate

56/100

The work is manageable but often includes lots of , and weekly assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews more often call the workload lengthy, while as steady but not hard.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Most students praise his knowledge, caring attitude, practical examples, and willingness to help.

Format shift

and help, while online reviews are positive but less consistent on communication.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades , and occasional tests rather than exams alone.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize weekly assignments and quizzes, while , and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise his knowledge, humor, helpfulness, and practical lectures.

Main concern

Some students find lectures boring or too dependent on TestOut videos.

What students said

“ and actually cares about your education!”
CIS50
“Be sure as most of his courses focus on that.”
CIS50
“Very boring class as he mostly played the Testout videos for us, which we could've done at home.”
CIS50

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online classes are generally easy and straightforward, but and weekly work.

Main concern

One online CIS50 review reports poor instructor presence and .

What students said

“Overall, great class and an easy A if you pay attention!”
CIS1
“His class was a breeze and I learned a lot.”
CIS1
“Professor Siedchlag was MIA in the course.”
CIS50

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews suggest quizzes and tests are usually manageable, but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, or Lockdown Browser rules.

Easy QuizzesTestOut-Based WorkFew Clear Exam Details

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes as easy or test-heavy, but do not clearly prove closed-book or .

Easy TestsTest HeavyQuizzes Not Hard
“ and u have multiple tries to get the grade you want.”
CIS4
“the quizes arnt that hard if you study hahah”
CIS50

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and a final as easy, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Easy QuizEasy FinalWeekly Quizzes
“Quiz and !”
CIS1
“some weeks there will be a quiz but super easy to find answers for .”
CIS1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ and actually cares about your education!”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“An amazing professor who knows a lot!”

📈 Easy A Potential

88/100

“Overall, great class and an easy A if you pay attention!”

⚖️ Workload Reality

56/100

“Be prepared for A LOT of reading though.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • fun) so you're not lost in the dark.
  • He talks about his experience which helps a lot.
  • Great Professor knows his stuff; thou he can easily go off on tangents

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Just don't procrastinate & you'll get an A.
  • easy class just do ur hw and ull be fine in class
  • Work isn't hard, most the time its highest grade of all attempts

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • Professor Siedchlag was MIA in the course.
  • Very boring class as he mostly played the Testout videos for us, which we could've done at home.
  • This guy is horrible - he lacks communication skills because he doesnt communicate, he doesn't return emails.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 46 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show , and teaching style.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 530
4 out of 511
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 7 · A 11

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3