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Computer Science-C.S.I.T.

Sue G. Krimm

CIS101 · B · CS575 · COSC575 · C116 · COMP575 · COS575 · INTROCOMP · CSIT575 · COMPUTERSCI · COSCI575 · CIS120 · CS116 · COSI533 · 118 lifetime ratings

AI rating
32/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
34.88%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Avoid unless you already know C++ and want a harsh filter-style intro; most beginners report frustration and drops.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderLecture HeavyLots of HomeworkConfusing LecturesStrict Specs
  • and say she expects prior programming knowledge in intro courses.
  • Heavy labs, quizzes, and and .
  • A minority of CS-serious students praise rigor and C++ fundamentals if they already know code.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

and lab specs, and heavy study, not minimal effort.

Both online and ; a few online CIS101 students still got A with full effort.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Intro C++ is taught at advanced pace with and and test load.

Online and in-person both describe high difficulty; some CIS101 sims feel easier than CS116 labs.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and skip-class-you-wont-pass style expectations.

; online still tracks participation and deadlines tightly.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

30/100

Would-take-again near 35% and fans.

; recent online reviews are largely negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

25/100

Tough grader, points off for not doing labs her way, and grade cliffs on missed sections.

Format shift

Harsh grading appears in both formats; online adds MyITLab and textbook-section zero issues.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of , and rigid multi-part labs.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy load; online adds expensive Pearson tools and simulations.

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

Frequent reports of , and teaching as if students already know the material.

Format shift

In-person has a louder positive minority on feedback in lab; online is mostly negative on clarity.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Tests, midterms, finals, and graded-by-few-things labs drive grades more than light busywork.

Format shift

; online mixes labs, MyITLab, quizzes, and finals.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

many say stay away and self-teach, while a few hardcore CS majors call her the best at Pierce for real programming skills.

Main concern

Tough grader who belittles questions, test-heavy filter class with many withdrawals.

What students said

“stay away! making me almost give up on computer science!”
CS116
“She's intense, direct, and bordering on brutal, but the payoff is incredible as long as you put in some effort.”
INTROCOMP
“Take her class if you are really good at programing otherwise get ready for a disaster.”
COSCI575

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews stress , , and harsh grade swings on missed work.

Main concern

Slow communication, rigid lab specs, and .

What students said

“ because and too confusing.”
CIS101
“Imagine having an A all semester then suddenly your grade drops 15% because ”
CS116
“The least communicative teacher I've had.”
CIS101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are often hard and specific; only occasional cheat sheets make them less brutal.

Test HeavyPop QuizzesCheat Sheet SometimesIn-Person FinalsSpecific Multi-Choice

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals; a few cohorts allowed a small cheat sheet.

Hard Midterms and Finals3x5 Cheat Sheet AllowedTest Heavy
“There will be super hard midterms and final, but no advantages.”
COSCI575
“3x5 cheatsheet was allowed for our exams.”
COSC575

Online

Online students mention quizzes, tests, and harsh zeros on missed online textbook sections without clear proctoring details.

Pop QuizzesTest HeavyOnline Textbook Sections
“Beware of pop quizzes”
c116
“you missed one assignment in her online text book and she marked the whole textbook section as a 0”
CS116

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“stay away! making me almost give up on computer science!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 , and a minority rigor-fan theme. Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Teaching Quality

30/100

“ , and the quizzes also. .”

📉 Recommendation Rate

30/100

“ !”

⚖️

25/100

“Complains about your scores constantly. if you miss one”

📚 Workload Intensity

28/100

“crazy amount of assignments and long quizzes”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She's very rude. She does not help and expects you to know some programming.
  • The way she teaches is like you are supposed to know the material already
  • she teaches as if it's an advanced course

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Half of our class dropped it with W
  • If you put the time and effort into the work/simulations, it is a super easy class

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Belittles the entire class
  • She is unapproachable and never there for office hours
  • This woman is the embodiment of C++ as a programming language

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

118

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews spanning 2014-2025 with detailed comments and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 514
3 out of 522
2 out of 523
1 out of 543

Course coverage

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CS11610 reviews
CIS1017 reviews
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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

38 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 2

B range

10

B+ 5 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

14

Drop/Withdrawal 10 · Not sure yet 4