AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

James Powell

CS073 · CS08901 · VB01 · CPLUSPLUS2 · CIS086 · CS08601 · CS089A01 · CS086A01 · CS73 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you can reliably attend, submit work on time, and want a fair class with .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring InstructorExtra CreditAttendance MattersClear GradingSelf-Teaching Needed
  • Students consistently recommend Powell and describe him as caring, friendly, and invested in student success.
  • Getting an A is very achievable if students attend, submit work on time, and use .
  • Some lectures are described as light or hand-wavy, so independent learning may be needed in parts of the course.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very attainable with attendance, on-time work, and , but missing class or .

Online evidence only shows a positive A outcome, while and deadlines drive the grade.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Coursework and as straightforward, though some lectures may require self-teaching.

Online evidence is limited, while in-person , and occasional low-information lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Attendance and punctuality , so skipping or arriving late can hurt the grade.

The ; the online review does not discuss attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Students recommend him because , and .

Both formats are positive, but the students recommend him.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

because is common and expectations are clear, but late work and absences lose points.

Format shift

and , while the single online review only supports a positive outcome.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Work is generally straightforward but , and participation requirements.

Format shift

, while the online review does not provide enough workload evidence.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students usually find him caring and engaging, but one detailed review says lectures can be low-information and require self-teaching.

Format shift

The online review is enthusiastic, while but include clearer criticism of lecture depth.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears balanced across homework, projects, presentations, participation, and tests.

Format shift

In-person evidence describes textbook homework, projects, presentations, participation, and tests; online evidence does not clarify assessment structure.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews show a , and strict participation expectations.

Main concern

Attendance and punctuality affect grades, and some students may need to teach themselves.

What students said

“There is no reason to not pass his classes with an A if you show up, and turn your work in on time.”
CS08901
“You will teach yourself.”
CS089A01

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review is very positive and says the class increased interest in computer science.

Main concern

Online evidence is too limited to judge workload, exams, or .

What students said

“Loved his class Intro to Computer Science.”
CS073

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams appear student-friendly because students describe easy multiple-choice tests, chapter-review content, note cards, and .

Easy Multiple Choice TestsChapter Review QuestionsNote Cards AllowedKnown Test Content

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe easy multiple-choice tests, chapter-review questions, allowed note cards, and advance clarity about test content.

Easy Multiple Choice TestsChapter Review QuestionsNote Cards AllowedKnown Test Content
“ .”
CPLUSPLUS2
“ and note cards are allowed.”
CS089A01

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, Lockdown Browser, or quiz structure.

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“There is no reason to not pass his classes with an A if you show up, and turn your work in on time.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and independent learning. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Prof. Powell is an amazing teacher he makes his classes interesting.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“If you want the his classes are a must.”

⚖️

82/100

“ .”

Theme 1

❤️ About Character

  • and caring and hands down the best.
  • Caring teacher for the students and the community as well.
  • He cares for his students and he will sometimes bring in visual aids for learning.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Effort

  • If you do the work you will pass.
  • With Mr. Powell it is hard to not get an A in the class if you just do the work.
  • Gives lots of chances for .

Theme 3

🧭 and Independence

  • Participation matters in this class.
  • Show up late and .
  • Students have to ban together to be successful.

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because 11 reviews are fairly detailed and consistent, but only one online review limits format-specific confidence.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

8

A 8

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

0

No reported values