AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Phil Whitney

COMPB5 · COMS10 · B20 · FINANCE · COMSB3 · COMPB10 · COMPB21 · COMSB5 · B2 · BSADB40 · ENG60 · COMB2 · COMSB10 · BSADB20 · B11 · COMSB2 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
88.89%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him if you can keep up with reading, quizzes, and detailed instructions, but if you need a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear CriteriaTest HeavyHelpful When AskedStrict GradingReading Required
  • Reviews are mixed but lean positive, with many , and helpful.
  • The course is often test-heavy and and exams are emphasized.
  • Some students report , and a poor experience in tougher courses.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

An A is possible and sometimes easy, but , and earning the grade.

Online evidence is more exam-timed and polarized, while .

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Some students call the material manageable, but others say programming or business courses move quickly and .

Online reviews emphasize textbook-driven work, while and confusing instruction in harder courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

One in-person review says attendance is listed as mandatory but flexible for strong students, while most reviews .

, and online attendance is not meaningfully discussed.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

, and fairness, but strong negative reviews warn about strictness and confusing expectations.

Online reviews are more divided, while and generally more favorable with notable exceptions.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

54/100

and can be lenient, but several students describe harsh, exacting, or .

Format shift

Online reviews mention dropped quizzes and exams but , while and harsh grading complaints.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload usually involves reading, quizzes, discussions, tests, and sometimes lots of .

Format shift

Online workload is mostly reading, discussions, quizzes, and timed tests, while and projects in some courses.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students , and clear, but a minority describe him as .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is polarized, while but still includes strong complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly mention quizzes, chapter tests, timed exams, mid-course exams, and finals more than projects.

Format shift

Online assessment is strongly quiz and test focused, while , and projects.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and mostly positive, but several students describe strict grading, fast pacing, or .

Main concern

The class can become difficult if students .

What students said

“The class isn't difficult. just read the textbook, do the .”
B2
“He's cool. Lots of homework. Read the textbook or you won't survive.”
COMPB10
“Impossible to get an 'A' in his class.”
BSADB40

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are polarized, ranging from easy and well-structured to harshly timed and confusing.

Main concern

Timed quizzes and exams can punish students who do not read carefully.

What students said

“His tests are all timed so make sure you have read the .”
COMB2
“You EARN the A it is not given.”
BSADB20
“Super easy and chill teacher. Took him online and .”
COMB2

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes are often timed and reading-heavy, with some dropped scores but .

Timed TestsTimed QuizzesDropped Lowest ExamFrequent Chapter ExamsOne Page Notes Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

46/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes, some very short time limits, and one note allowance, but do not clearly prove closed-book or .

Frequent ExamsMultiple Choice ExamsShort Time LimitsOne Page Notes Mentioned
“Every 3 chapters, there will be an .”
B2
“he does not give you enough time to complete the quizzes and tests (42 seconds per question).”
BSADB40
“We got to use 1 page of notes for our tests.”
COMSB2

Online

Online reviews clearly mention timed tests and quizzes, dropped low scores, and textbook-based questions, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Timed TestsTimed QuizzesDropped Lowest ExamTextbook-Based Questions
“His tests are all timed so make sure you have read the .”
COMB2
“ , and 4 discussions which are all passable if you read the book and study for it.”
BSADB20
“You don't get and quizzes.”
BSADB40

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Just do the work and you will be fine. He helps you as much as you ask.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He's fair, and gives good instruction and feedback.”

📚 Workload And Tests

48/100

“He's cool. Lots of homework. Read the textbook or you won't survive.”

⚖️

54/100

“Gives lenience allowing for simple mistakes to be overlooked.”

👍 Recommendation Level

74/100

“I will be taking his BSAD B40 course next.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • . He makes sure you understand things.
  • Knowledgeable and excellent teacher
  • Tough Professor. care.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • You EARN the A it is not given.
  • Impossible to get an 'A' in his class.
  • The class isn't difficult. just read the textbook, do the .

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams And Work

  • His tests are all timed so make sure you have read the .
  • Every 3 chapters, there will be an .
  • Lots of homework. Read the textbook or you won't survive.

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

There are 34 reviews across many years and both formats, with enough detail to show consistent strengths and recurring risks.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 5

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

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No letter grade reported

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