AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Wendell Fishman

CISW410 · CISW300400410 · CISW308 · CISC305 · CISW304 · CISC306 · CISA340 · CISW400 · CISW300 · CISW402 · 99 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
79.49%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take Fishman if you want a work usually pays off.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHelpful and responsiveClear assignment guidanceExtra credit friendlyMostly easy AMixed online organization
  • Most students describe Fishman as , and quick to help with coding assignments.
  • Grades are usually manageable because , and many students report A grades.
  • A minority of reviews complain about outdated materials, unclear online organization, or weak technical depth.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Getting an A usually requires completing assignments on time, but , and forgiving project grading make the reward strong for steady effort.

Both formats support an easy-A pattern, with online reviews mentioning more often and and fair grading.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The because examples and , though some advanced classes still require time and practice.

Online students more often call the materials easy to follow, while but sometimes say the content is too basic.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

, but participation and in-class work appear useful rather than purely punitive.

Online evidence does not focus on attendance, while , and lab time as part of learning.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Students usually recommend him because , and makes web development assignments manageable.

, though online reviews show more split opinions about organization and technical depth.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

Many students report A , and fairly easy grading, though a few call him tough or .

Format shift

Online reviews give the clearest evidence for and easy grades, while and clear criteria.

Workload

Moderate

66/100

Assignments require steady work and coding practice, but most students say the workload is manageable when they do not wait until the last minute.

Format shift

Online reviews mention projects, homework, quizzes, midterm, and final, while in-person reviews describe regular class work and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most comments describe Fishman as , and helpful, despite a recurring minority complaint about outdated or overly simple material.

Format shift

In-person reviews praise lectures and examples more, while online reviews praise responsiveness and structured materials but include more organization complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

56/100

Grades appear to rely mainly on projects and , and presentations depending on the course.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention projects, quizzes, midterms, and finals, while , and hands-on labs.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are also strongly positive, especially for , and , though a few students found the content too simple or unsupported.

Main concern

Some in-person students felt the material was too simple or not strong enough for professional preparation.

What students said

“He offers several opportunities for , assignments are clear w/ examples of the assignments.”
CISA340
“Professor Fishman provides course content in a clear and concise manner.”
CISW300
“Contents are too simple, no use at industry.”
CISW410

Remote format

Online

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive, with strong praise for , and manageable grades, but some students report outdated links or confusing course organization.

Main concern

Some online sections had unclear instructions, outdated materials, or .

What students said

“CISC 305 was the easiest A I got.”
CISC305
“Offered like candy, which was awesome, and responded when I emailed.”
CISW400
“The links he provided were outdated and broken.”
CISW400

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show a mostly standard assessment setup with projects and assignments carrying major weight plus some quizzes, midterms, and finals, but .

Assignments With Midterm And FinalProject-Heavy GradingSome Difficult TestsEasy Final Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and final tests, presentations, and , but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Midterm And Final TestsPresentations MentionedChallenging Tests
“ and .”
CISW300400410
“ .”
CISW300
“ and hands out.”
CISW300

Online

, and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policies.

Quiz MentionedMidterm MentionedFinal MentionedProject-Heavy Grading
“The final grade is composted of , and !!).”
CISW400
“ as well.”
CISA340
“The class consists of 7 or 8 projects, a , and a final.”
CISW400

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ , but assignments require time and effort, so DO NOT wait till the last minute.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“ , but assignments require time and effort, so DO NOT wait till the last minute.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“ Los Rios Community, Thank you Professor for all the work and great lectures you've given me.”

📈 Grade Value

88/100

“CISC 305 was the easiest A I got.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Fishman provides course content in a clear and concise manner.
  • He always outlined the assignment clearly and offered help if we got stuck.
  • Class presentations are really good.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • CISC 305 was the easiest A I got.
  • and easy.
  • This was an enjoyable class, but required work.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • .
  • The links he provided were outdated and broken.
  • Content are too easy.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

99

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is credible because it uses 50 reviews across many years and courses, with consistent themes despite some polarized outliers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 569
4 out of 510
3 out of 54
2 out of 54
1 out of 512

Course coverage

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CISW40010 reviews
CISW41010 reviews
CISA3405 reviews
CISW3083 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 4 · A 20

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

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