AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Rick Penaflor

CS073 · CS101 · CS8673 · CIS · COMPUTER · COMPU4001 · COMPCS89 · CS86A · CS89A · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
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Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you want a supportive, patient computer science instructor, but advanced programmers may find the class too slow.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring MentorClear ExplainerBeginner FriendlyLow ChallengeMixed For Advanced Students
  • Most students describe him as caring, patient, and invested in student success.
  • The course content is often seen as easy or even too basic for experienced programmers.
  • A few negative reviews say advanced students may feel bored or learn little.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Grades seem easy because several reviews call the classes low-challenge and one says students learn little but still get an A.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

85/100

The course appears beginner-level, with but too little challenge for experienced programmers.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do not clearly describe attendance rules or .

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, but .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

, and genuine care for student success.

All because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

because comments repeatedly describe low challenge and one directly says students can get an A.

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Workload

Light

82/100

Workload appears light because the course is repeatedly described as easy, spoon-fed, or not challenging.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Teaching is mostly praised as , and motivating, despite a few sharp complaints from older reviews.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

Reviews do not .

Format shift

All , but the method is not clearly proven.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are mostly positive, with students praising his patience and support while some advanced students found the classes too basic.

Main concern

Experienced programmers may feel the course is slow and not challenging enough.

What students said

“Dr. Penaflor is awesome, he wants to help all his students.”
COMPUTER
“His classes are not challenging and therefore, bore me to death.”
CS89A
“You learn nothing from him but you'll get an A.”
CIS

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove the .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

format or requirements.

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dr. Penaflor is awesome, he wants to help all his students.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, difficulty, and student fit. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Dr. Penaflor is an excellent, dynamic, inspiring and and learned a lot!”

📈 Easy A Potential

88/100

“You learn nothing from him but you'll get an A.”

🧭 Beginner Support

85/100

“I'm very grateful that Professor "P" waits for ALL students.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and wants you to pass.
  • Dr. Penaflor is an excellent, dynamic, inspiring and and learned a lot!
  • Really passionate about his topic and about student success.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Dr. Penaflor practically spoon feeds you with the material.
  • His classes are not challenging and therefore, bore me to death.
  • You learn nothing from him but you'll get an A.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Fit For Advanced Students

  • Both classes are a complete waste of time if you are in any way familiar with programming.
  • I didn't learn anything new from his classes.
  • Doesn't actually teach.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

There are 11 reviews with consistent themes, but they are old and .

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

COMPUTER2 reviews
CS0732 reviews
CIS1 review
COMPCS891 review
COMPU40011 review
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CS1011 review
CS86731 review
CS86A1 review
CS89A1 review

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