AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Jolene Mellas

CIS182 · CIS103 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
31/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you can learn programming independently and do not need much instructor support.

Best fit · Self Taught ProSlow CommunicationSelf-Taught CourseConfusing AssignmentsMixed MaterialsLimited Guidance
  • Online students often report weak guidance, slow email responses, and too much reliance on the textbook.
  • Some CIS103 students found the course manageable and .
  • CIS182 reviews are and lack of beginner support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Grades can be good in CIS103, but weak guidance and and prior comfort with programming.

Online reviews include both an A+ and complaints about survival, while but assignments can be messy.

Is the course easy?

Standard

43/100

The programming content is manageable for prepared students but can feel too advanced and .

Online CIS182 reviews describe dense, unsupported work, while in-person reviews conflict between manageable CIS103 and very hard CIS182.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

70/100

, but online classes and late-work flexibility suggest some scheduling flexibility.

Online reviews provide late-work evidence, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Most recommendation evidence is negative because students complain about poor communication, limited guidance, and .

Online reviews are more detailed and mostly negative, while and mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Some reviews mention quick grading and late work, but comments .

Format shift

Online CIS103 shows some flexibility, while in-person reviews focus more .

Workload

Heavy

35/100

The workload feels heavy because , and outside help.

Format shift

Online reviews stress self-directed work with limited lecture, while in-person CIS182 says assignments are confusing and too advanced.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

Teaching is weakened by slow responses, limited guidance, and assignments that students say do not match their preparation.

Format shift

Online reviews show the clearest teaching concerns, while and poor introductory support.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Student comments emphasize assignments, reading, research, and book work more than exams.

Format shift

Online reviews center on assignments and textbook work, while in-person CIS103 mentions easy midterms and finals but .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and mixed, with one CIS103 review calling exams easy and one CIS182 review calling the introductory course unreasonably hard.

Main concern

and assume too much prior programming knowledge.

What students said

“Midterms and , but the .”
CIS103
“Very hard, would not recommend to anyone who is not a java genius.”
CIS182

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are split, with some praise for and materials but stronger complaints about poor communication and lack of instruction.

Main concern

Students may need tutors, the book, and independent research because instructor guidance can be limited.

What students said

“Professor takes so ”
CIS103
“Assignments are completed on our own with .”
CIS182
“She also allows you to deliver work late which can save a grade when really busy.”
CIS103

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews give little and the final are easy, so overall exam risk appears standard but unclear.

Easy Midterms And FinalAssignment HeavyNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person evidence says CIS103 midterms and the final are easy, but .

Easy Midterms And Final
“Midterms and , but the .”
CIS103

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're not good at CIS or . You won't get much help from the prof.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and difficulty; credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“We have no instructions and guidance.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

28/100

“Poor professor. Stay away.”

📚 Workload Reality

35/100

“Assignments are completed on our own with .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She will teach you the logic of programming as it would apply to any programming language.
  • Completely clueless to what students need to be successful.
  • She does not build you up, but simply throws one to the wolves.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Her class isn't that hard if you like programming, you just have to do your research and read.
  • Midterms and , but the .
  • Very hard, would not recommend to anyone who is not a java genius.

Theme 3

💬 About Support

  • Professor takes so
  • If it wasn't for the tutors in the .
  • She also allows you to deliver work late which can save a grade when really busy.

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because there are only 7 reviews across several years, but the negative themes about guidance are consistent.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CIS1034 reviews
CIS1823 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

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

1

Rather not say 1