AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Loc Lam

CIT44 · CIT10 · CIT040 · COMSC075 · CIT044 · CIT020201 · CIT20 · CIT50 · CIT020 · CIT130A · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
87.1%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

professor with clear work and a very realistic path to an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and AccessibleEasy GraderBeginner FriendlyClear ProjectsUsually Easy A
  • Most students describe him as , and strong at making programming approachable.
  • Grades are usually easy with , and many A outcomes.
  • A few reviews criticize weak teaching or , but they are outliers against a very positive pattern.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

An A is usually easy because doable, and many students report low difficulty.

Both formats support an easy A, with online reviews especially highlighting easy grading and and lenient deadlines.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Students repeatedly describe the courses as easy, straightforward, beginner friendly, and .

Online classes require more self-discipline, while and structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

and sometimes important, but reviews do not prove a .

, while online reviews focus more on managing deadlines and Canvas work.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him for , and effective for beginners.

Both online and , though each format has a few isolated complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Students repeatedly call him an easy grader, mention or deadline flexibility, and report many A grades.

Format shift

Online reviews strongly mention easy grading, while and .

Workload

Light

82/100

, and manageable weekly work, though some courses include regular quizzes or projects.

Format shift

Online workload can require self-discipline and reading, while as doable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Most students describe him as , and able to make coding less stressful.

Format shift

Online reviews praise responsiveness and feedback, while and support.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment , and finals rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and projects often, while , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews , and straightforward assignments, with a few negative outliers.

Main concern

Some students say attendance and practice matter, and a small minority .

What students said

“He creates an environment where people learn and do not stress out .”
CIT020
“He extends deadlines whenever needed and is lenient with late work.”
CIT44

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are highly positive overall, emphasizing , and supportive feedback.

Main concern

A few online courses require self-discipline, reading, and .

What students said

“Coursework is relatively light and around 3 hours a week for a summer course.”
CIT044
“Whether you want As or you actually want to know the knowledge, he is the one.”
CIT040

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is generally student-friendly, with open-book or simple quiz formats mentioned, though as hard to study for.

Open-Book QuizzesShort Simple TestsCanvas TestFinal Study GuideOnline Midterm

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

final in the classroom, online midterms, and study guides close to the real exams, but do not clearly prove strict proctoring.

Open-Book QuizzesCanvas In-Class FinalOnline MidtermFinal Study Guide
“ , so open book.”
CIT040
“ ”
CIT044
“ because his study guides are basically the same exact as the .”
CIT10

Online

Online reviews mention open-book timed quizzes, short simple tests, daily quizzes, and a difficult final study guide, but do .

Open-Book Timed QuizzesShort Simple TestsDaily QuizzesFinal Study Guide
“Only had 5 , and 5 projects”
CIT130A
“ and simple too!”
COMSC075
“the final study guide he posted had 500+ review questions”
CIT10

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Whether you want As or you actually want to know the knowledge, he is the one.”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“He creates an environment where people learn and do not stress out .”

📈 Easy A Potential

93/100

“Easy A class.”

👍 Recommendation Level

94/100

“No matter the class, take him.”

⚖️

94/100

“Professor Lam is an and willing to answer any questions you have.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is energetic and passionate.
  • everything that's in the text he will teach you in class and leaves no stone unturned.
  • He is a and he will help anyone.
  • He relates the so it's really easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Coursework is relatively light and around 3 hours a week for a summer course.
  • Easy and straight forward class.
  • Pretty easy class-- mostly just memorization.
  • He's an .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support and Character

  • Professor Loc was super understanding and accommodated me through my mental struggle.
  • He'll extend the due date if you need it, just make sure you let him know during class.
  • He answered all your Questions thoroughly.
  • He's a and will patiently help you if you ask for help.

Theme 4

🧪 About Exams and Quizzes

  • Only had 5 , and 5 projects
  • and simple too!
  • , so open book.
  • the final study guide he posted had 500+ review questions

Data context

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Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-one detailed reviews across both formats and many courses show a strong, consistent positive pattern with a .

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 523
4 out of 55
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CIT0207 reviews
CIT0447 reviews
CIT105 reviews
CIT0403 reviews
CIT130A2 reviews
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CIT442 reviews
COMSC0752 reviews
CIT0202011 review
CIT201 review
CIT501 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 4 · A 18 · A- 2

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

2

Not sure yet 2