Joyce Coffland

GRART136 · GRART134 · 3 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 31/100
RMP rating: 2.8/5
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Difficulty: 1.3

The decision

Avoid unless you already know basic computer skills and can learn without asking her questions.

Best fit · Self Taught ProImpatient and harshYells in classEasy grade if independentNot beginner-patientScary classroom climate

Coursework and demos can be straightforward for computer-ready students.
She is repeatedly described as impatient, yelling, and intimidating.
if you need little help and want an easier grade path.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Students call it an easy grade if you follow directions and already know basic computer skills.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Demos and classwork are straightforward, though beginners who need help struggle with her impatience.

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Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

available reviews.

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Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Even students who note an easy grade warn about yelling, impatience, and a scary classroom climate.

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

Content difficulty is low and an easy grade is repeatedly mentioned for independent students.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Workload

Light

75/100

Straight-forward classwork and demos suggest a light load when students keep up.

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Based only on in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Poor

28/100

, and intimidation that block students from asking questions.

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Based only on in-person reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Reviews center on classwork and demonstrations rather than formal exams.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

but harsh in tone, with impatience and public yelling as major risks.

Main concern

Erratic, impatient behavior and public scolding make the classroom climate intimidating.

What students said

“She is VERY impatient & yells at students every lecture.”
GRART134

“I would recommend this class if and are looking for an easy grade.”
GRART134

“Classwork and demonstrations are very straight forward, but be sure to know the basics of working a computer as she is not the most patient professor around.”
GRART136

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews focus on lab demos and classwork; .

Lab DemonstrationsClasswork Focus

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person assessment centers on demos and classwork with .

Lab DemonstrationsClasswork Focus

“Classwork and demonstrations are very straight forward”
GRART136

“looking for an easy grade.”
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Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Joyce will violently stab at your screen while screaming at you in front of the whole class. I cannot believe her behavior is tolerated by the school/dept. She is scary!”
Voice snapshots generated from 3 in-person reviews, highlighting harsh classroom climate versus easy grade potential. Credibility rating: Low.

🎯 Teaching Climate

28/100

“She is VERY impatient & yells at students every lecture.”

📈 Easy Grade Angle

78/100

“I would recommend this class if and are looking for an easy grade.”

⚠️ Patience Deficit

25/100

“be sure to know the basics of working a computer as she is not the most patient professor around.”

Theme 1

❤️ About Character

She is VERY impatient & yells at students every lecture.
She is scary!
she is very erratic and impatient

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

looking for an easy grade.
Classwork and demonstrations are very straight forward
I never asked questions as she is very erratic and impatient

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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look to classmates for guidance.
Make sure to ask for help from the TA if you fall behind

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

38/100

Evidence confidence

Only three older reviews exist; tone is consistent on impatience but sample size is small.

Inside 3 stored ratings

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Course coverage

GRART1342 reviews

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