AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Robert Gillespie

CSIS293 · CIS295 · CSIS294 · CSIS295 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Take him if you want a high-value programming class with , and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExcellent LecturerIndustry Relevant ProjectsCaring MentorFair GradingEngaging Programming
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Gillespie as one of and .
  • but are practical, resume-relevant, and closely tied to lectures.
  • Grades are very attainable because , and assignments support learning.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most reported grades are A-range, and students say and lecture-aligned assignments make strong grades very reachable with steady project work.

Both formats show easy grade outcomes, but online reviews mention .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Programming topics can be complex, but students say , and relevant projects make them easier to understand.

Online students praise code videos, while and assignment alignment.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

as strictly mandatory, but students repeatedly say lectures are important because .

, while online evidence focuses on recorded or video lecture structure.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

because he teaches clearly, cares about success, and connects programming to real industry work.

Both online and especially enthusiastic about mentorship and career relevance.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

Students report , and many A grades, with some labs graded for valid attempts.

Format shift

Both formats support fair grading, and .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

The workload includes weekly labs and larger projects, but students consistently describe it as worthwhile and manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews mention heavier project hours, while or manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Reviews repeatedly praise his , and ability to make programming engaging.

Format shift

Both formats show excellent teaching, with online reviews emphasizing video clarity and in-person reviews emphasizing live mentorship.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

, and practical work, with exams present but not dominant in student comments.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussions plus midterm and final, while and projects.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are exceptionally strong, emphasizing industry insight, caring support, engaging lectures, and .

Main concern

because and missing class can set students behind.

What students said

“The .”
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“Assignments heavily reflect in-class work.”
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“Missing one class will set you behind for weeks.”
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Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are highly positive, praising clear code examples, interesting lectures, responsiveness, and manageable but .

Main concern

and larger projects build up over the term.

What students said

“A code with him video approach using IntelliJ, made it very easy to understand the more complex topics.”
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“Be prepared to put .”
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“ and instructions with code examples.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams exist in some sections, but reviews do not clearly prove strict proctoring, open-book rules, or .

Midterm and Final MentionedProjects and Labs DominantNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention two exams in one class, but and projects rather than exam pressure.

Two Exams MentionedLabs and Projects
“We had weekly labs, 2 projects, and 2 exams.”
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Online

Online reviews mention a midterm and final, but they do not clearly .

Midterm and Final MentionedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“Only other grades are the weekly discussion and ”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This professor was one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and career value. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Excellent professor. Cares about his students and the work he does.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ .”

💻 Practical Learning

92/100

“The without any of the filler.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He knows how to bring out the fun in programming.
  • Lectures are presented in a piece-by-piece, easy to manage straight-forward way.
  • A code with him video approach using IntelliJ, made it very easy to understand the more complex topics.

Theme 2

📈 About Work & Grades

  • but nothing unmanageable.
  • Be prepared to put .
  • made a valid attempt.

Theme 3

🚀 About Career Value

  • He also has an industry window where he spends time preparing the students for interviews and the competition.
  • Personally, I got a job by using his advice.
  • He and overall knows his stuff.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 24 detailed reviews across online and and recent enough to show stable patterns.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CSIS29420 reviews
CSIS2932 reviews
CIS2951 review
CSIS2951 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 6 · A 16

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

0

No reported values