Markus Geissler

CISC356 · CISC360 · CISA308 · CISC308 · COMPUTER · CIS310 · MANY · CISC · CISA318 · CISC310 · 151 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 46/100
RMP rating: 3.2/5
Take again: 27.78%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

if you can handle strict rules, heavy detail work, and direct communication for a potentially useful but stressful class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough graderHeavy workloadClear structure when organizedShort-temperedPractice exams help

Reviews are sharply split between students who value clear structure and , and rude communication.
Getting an A is possible in some sections because practice exams, repeat quizzes, and help, but the workload and .
Online reviews are more negative overall, while , and useful resources.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic in several sections , and completing work, but and heavy assignments prevent it from being effortless.

Online evidence includes both easy-A comments and heavy workload complaints, while on showing up, reading, and following details.

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

The content is often described as introductory or straightforward, but , and detailed assignments make it feel harder for many students.

Online students report more self-teaching and content heaviness, while as manageable with attendance and practice.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

42/100

Some sections , while other reviews do not show a strict attendance rule.

Online , while in-person reviews mention pop quizzes and showing up to lecture.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

Recommendation is low because many students report , and excessive workload despite some strong positive reviews.

Online reviews lean strongly negative, while recommendations.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Students repeatedly call him a tough or , filenames, or unclear expectations.

Format shift

Both formats report strict grading, but online reviews describe it as more frustrating because instructions and .

Workload

Heavy

27/100

Many reviews mention weekly assignments, long , and lots of reading.

Format shift

Online workload is described as heavier and more constant, while in-person workload is still significant but , and .

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Teaching quality is highly inconsistent, with strong praise for clarity and resources balanced by repeated complaints about tone, organization, and support.

Format shift

Online teaching is often criticized for communication and self-teaching, while and humor.

Assessment method

Balanced

57/100

Reviews mention homework, labs, quizzes, discussions, practice exams, midterms or finals, so and tests.

Format shift

Online sections emphasize homework, labs, discussions, and quizzes, while , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed, with many students praising engagement and resources but , and attitude.

Main concern

The and a strict tone even when course content is manageable.

What students said

“anyone could easily get an A as long as they complete the reading.”
CIS310

“Easy class as long as you show up to lecture as .”
CISC310

“He marks many points for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.”
CIS310

Remote format

Online

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews often describe , and occasional clear organization for independent learners.

Main concern

, and difficult communication in online sections.

What students said

“ if you can.”
CISC360

“Easy A if you do work.”
CISC310

“the and supports independent learning.”
COMPUTER

Exam style

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because some students report and repeatable quizzes, while others report required Zoom exams or proctored finals.

Practice Exams Similar To Real ExamsRepeatable QuizzesZoom Exam RequirementSemi-Proctored FinalIndex Card Notes Allowed

Assessment risk

Varies

57/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exams in some sections, and a semi-proctored Zoom final in one review.

Practice Exams Similar To Real ExamsPop QuizzesSemi-Proctored FinalHard Final Mentioned

“ .”
CISC

“Exams are easy as long as and study the .”
CISC310

“the .”
318

Online

Online reviews support mixed exam conditions, including Zoom exams, multiple attempts on quizzes, practice-exam-based tests, an index card allowed in one section, and hard finals in others.

Zoom Exam RequirementRepeatable QuizzesPractice Exams Similar To Real ExamsIndex Card Notes AllowedHard Final Mentioned

“ .”
CIS310

“Quizzes were allowed multiple times to score 100%.”
CISC310

“let us use one index card of notes front and back.”
CIS310

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“There is a lot of work but you will learn a lot.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“There is a lot of work but you will learn a lot.”

⚖️

28/100

“He is a and will easily mark you off for minor mistakes.”

👍 Recommendation Risk

38/100

“Teaching is not for him, save your time and money, and take another professor”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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He has a short temper and an impulse verbal abuse intention.
He really sets you up for success, whether you do the work is up to you.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy A if you do work.
The .
He marks many points for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Theme 3

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There was work due every 2 days.
The class was tough, with a lot of weekly assignments.
The , and the .

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

151

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is highly credible because 50 reviews span many years, both formats, repeated courses, and , and communication.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 556

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2 out of 511

1 out of 540

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

B+ 6 · B 6

C range

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

D 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2

Markus Geissler

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Varies

Avoid

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ x x

👍 Recommendation Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🧾 x x x x

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you can handle strict rules, heavy detail work, and direct communication for a potentially useful but stressful class.

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