AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Tom Murphy

MATH118 · MATHMATH · MATH170 · CS251 · COMP280LISP · COMP252 · COMP251 · COMP280 · COMPARCH · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
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Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you want an and are ready to ask questions when the material gets challenging.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHelpfulEnthusiasticFunnyChallenging MaterialSometimes Confusing
  • Most students praise him as helpful, funny, enthusiastic, and .
  • Several reviews say the material is challenging and , and questions.
  • A minority warns that .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Grades seem fair if students pay attention, ask questions, and do the homework, but the course is not a low-effort A.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The teaching can make material engaging, but students repeatedly call the content challenging and .

All .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Reviews do not state a , though comments imply participation and attention matter.

, and attendance rules are not clearly discussed.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and enthusiasm, but he is not ideal for students who need very structured instruction.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

64/100

Students describe him as fair and helpful, but not as an .

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Workload

Moderate

48/100

Students mention homework and serious challenge, but not an overwhelming workload.

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Workload .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most reviews praise his enthusiasm, humor, patience, and help, with a .

Format shift

Teaching .

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Comments mention homework and learning through practice, but .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews exist, and assessment structure is limited.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and enthusiasm while noting challenging material and occasional confusion.

Main concern

Some students may struggle if .

What students said

“The subject itself is not easy.”
CS251
“He's smart and skips steps when solving problems .”
MATHMATH
“He is always willing to help no matter what.”
COMP251

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but do not clearly prove the .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven
“He also showed me how to use pressure points to relieve a .”
COMPARCH

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Pay attention, ask questions, do the homework and you will be fine.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Tom Murphy was very helpful and a great instructor.”

📚 Course Challenge

46/100

“Take Comp-280 for a serious challenge.”

⚖️ Effort For Reward

62/100

“Pay attention, ask questions, do the homework and you will be fine.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Prof Murphy is really enthusiastic about what he teaches, so much that you become more and more interested.
  • He'll answer any questions you have and will break down anything until you understand the concept.
  • Interesting material, fun classes, amusing guy.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The subject itself is not easy.
  • The material is really challenging but is a great feeling when you accomplish what you finish!
  • Very helpful teacher. Take Comp-280 for a serious challenge.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Fit

  • He's smart and skips steps when solving problems .
  • So if you need a teacher to .
  • A though, so be sure to ask .

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven reviews across many years provide consistent positive themes with enough detail to identify both strengths and risks.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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