AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Carol Olsen

CISA306 · CISA308 · BUCTE101 · BTECH101 · CIS · BUSTE1539 · COMPUTERS · BUSTEC101 · JOURN330 · CISA305 · BSTC304 · CISA315 · BUSTE101 · BUSTE304 · CIS1 · CSIC302 · CISC302 · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

Olsen is a top choice for students who want a , and a strong chance at an easy A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterPatient and helpfulVery easy classOpen-book examsClear expectationsCares about students
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Olsen as , and highly supportive.
  • Most reviews say her classes are easy or very manageable, especially when students complete the assignments.
  • Online reviews are mostly positive but include , and time-consuming work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Many students explicitly call the class an Easy A, especially when assignments are completed and .

Both formats support an easy A, though online reviews include more warnings about tedious or picky assignments.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

91/100

The course content is repeatedly described as , and beginner-friendly.

In-person reviews are more uniformly easy, while online reviews are easy for many but .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

78/100

Attendance flexibility varies, with some comments saying class attendance is not needed and .

Online evidence mentions on-campus finals, while can be flexible.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend her because , and makes the class manageable.

, but and more consistently enthusiastic.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

82/100

Most students , and fair help, though one online review calls her picky.

Format shift

In-person reviews lean very lenient, while online reviews are mostly lenient with a few stricter assignment complaints.

Workload

Light

78/100

Most reviews call the workload easy or manageable, though some online students describe weekly lessons and assignments as tedious.

Format shift

In-person workload is usually light, while online because students rely on book lessons.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise her patience, clarity, kindness, responsiveness, and ability to help beginners succeed.

Format shift

In-person reviews are extremely strong, and online reviews also .

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

, and hands-on exercises rather than only exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, homework, and finals, while and exams.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are extremely , and easy to learn from.

Main concern

The main concern is occasional detailed requirements, but most students find the classes easy and supportive.

What students said

“Professor Olsen is the most patient and thorough professor.”
CISA305
“Is tooooo easy. You can come or not come to class and you can pass with an A.”
CIS

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are , and fast help, though some students found the work tedious or picky.

Main concern

A few online students and .

What students said

“Very simple and easy class. Easy A.”
CISA305
“Too much work and time consuming for 1 Credit class.”
CISA308

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally student-friendly because , and multiple attempts.

Open BookMultiple Choice FinalUnlimited Quiz AttemptsNotes AllowedOn-Campus Final

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

92/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention open-book finals, unlimited quiz attempts, notes on exams, and .

Open Book FinalUnlimited Quiz AttemptsNotes AllowedMandatory Campus Final
“4 quizzes which are online and open book!”
CISA305
“lets you use your notes on all the exams.”
CISA315

Online

Online reviews support open-book final evidence and an on-campus test, but .

Open Book FinalMultiple ChoiceOn-Campus Test
“The and you had too create an excel table with data.”
CISA305
“ and based on text so make sure you read.”
CISA305

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Olsen is the most patient and thorough professor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“She is there for you when you need help and doesn't leave any student behind.”

🏆 Easy A Signal

94/100

“Very simple and easy class. Easy A.”

❤️ Student Support

97/100

“She cares about the success of each student.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • !
  • She is very nice, patient and .
  • She is there for you when you need help and doesn't leave any student behind.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Her class is very easy.
  • Easy A if you've ever used Word before.
  • almost impossible to fail the class

Theme 3

📝

  • .
  • choice/True false questions and an easy exercise problem.
  • class.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 40 reviews across many years are detailed and strongly consistent in praising her teaching and accessibility.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CISA30516 reviews
CISC3024 reviews
BUSTE3042 reviews
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CIS2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

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

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1