AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Dan Calderwood

CIS161820 · 18CIS · CIS12 · CIS31 · CISCIS · CIS18303198 · CISA · CIS16 · CIS98303118 · CIS203031 · CIS30 · CIS1 · CIS2 · CIS20 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want a strong, practical CIS teacher and are ready to work for the grade.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHighly knowledgeableHelpful and responsiveHigh expectationsPractical learningNot an easy A
  • Students overwhelmingly praise his knowledge, clarity, humor, and willingness to help.
  • His courses often require real effort, especially networking and textbook-heavy classes.
  • He is strongly recommended for students who want practical skills, but not for students hunting for an effortless A.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is and follow expectations, but many reviews stress hard work and difficult content.

Online CIS1 sounds easier than expected, while very hard in advanced courses.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Introductory courses can feel manageable, but networking, programming, and textbook-heavy CIS courses are often technically demanding.

The online review describes CIS1 as easier than expected, while as rough or insanely hard.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Reviews mention strict expectations about showing up and not arriving late, so .

; the online review does not establish an .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students strongly recommend him because he knows the material, teaches clearly, and gives practical help when students put in effort.

Both online and in-person evidence are positive, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Grading is clear and rules are strict, but students say effort, homework, and .

Format shift

Online evidence praises clear criteria, while and right-or-wrong rubrics.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Workload is meaningful and sometimes stressful, especially in harder CIS classes, but it is tied to practical learning rather than busywork.

Format shift

Online CIS1 sounds manageable weekly, while and stressful.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students consistently , and highly recommendable despite demanding courses.

Format shift

Online evidence confirms responsiveness, and in-person evidence strongly supports excellent teaching across many courses.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews , and exams, so assessment appears mixed across courses.

Format shift

Online evidence focuses on weekly expectations, while , and Cisco exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and practical learning, but repeatedly warn that some CIS courses are hard.

Main concern

High expectations, strict rules, and difficult technical content.

What students said

“Insanely Hard Class, be aware what you are getting into if you take CIS-30.”
CIS30
“if your willing to put in the effort, his classes are fun, informative and .”
CISCIS

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The online review is positive, saying expectations were specific, help was fast, and the class was easier than expected.

Main concern

Students still need to keep up with weekly expectations.

What students said

“it ended up being easier than I expected.”
CIS1
“he was always available to help - usually responding to emails in a few hours.”
CIS1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam style varies by course, with and another warning that Cisco tests are rough.

Open BookOpen NoteCisco TestsStrict Test Rules

Assessment risk

Varies

67/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

course and rough Cisco tests with strict rules in another, so exam style varies.

Open BookOpen NoteCisco TestsStrict Test Rules
“ and open note”
CIS161820
“The , so they're rough.”
CIS30
“Doesn't Budge on any of his rules for late work, and tests”
CIS98303118

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dan is an amazing teacher.”

Voice snapshots generated from 19 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Dan is an amazing teacher.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“I give him my highest recommendation.”

📈 Difficulty & Reward

62/100

“If you're looking for an easy "A" , but he really knows his stuff and expects you to work hard to learn it too.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His humor and ability to make learning computers fun is out of this world.
  • Dan is a good instructor and VERY knowledgeable in the subjects he teaches.
  • Excellent instructor! .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • CIS30 is a rough class.
  • Insanely Hard Class, be aware what you are getting into if you take CIS-30.
  • You do your HW and it's easy to get an A.

Theme 3

🛠️ About Practical Learning

  • He has just the right combination of lecture and making the students actually accomplish things in his classes
  • and open note, thus emulating how a progrmmer in the real world would go about finding solutions to problems.
  • I have learned a lot from his classes.

Data context

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Analysis sample

19

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Nineteen reviews across many years show a consistent pattern of strong teaching with demanding coursework.

Inside 19 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CIS14 reviews
CIS303 reviews
18CIS1 review
CIS121 review
CIS161 review
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CIS1618201 review
CIS183031981 review
CIS21 review
CIS201 review
CIS2030311 review
CIS311 review
CIS983031181 review
CISA1 review
CISCIS1 review

Reported outcomes

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C range

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