AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Patti Koenig

CMPSCI111 · CMPSCI236 · CS002 · CS111 · CS52 · COMP111 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
78.13%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Take her if you want a supportive intro CS professor and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and accessibleFlexible deadlinesBeginner friendlyProject heavyMixed organization
  • Most , and flexibility with deadlines.
  • Grades are usually very attainable, but .
  • A minority of students report and weak lecture structure.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very reachable because grading is flexible and supportive, but students and .

Online reviews stress deadline flexibility, while but mention more workload complaints.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The material is beginner-friendly for intro CS, but and require steady practice.

Online and cluttered resources, while in-person students more often describe challenging but .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

70/100

, and several reviews emphasize flexibility, online help, and working at your own pace.

Online evidence supports flexibility, while recommending lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students recommend her because , and .

, but online reviews contain sharper disagreement about lecture quality and organization.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

because , and project support are repeatedly mentioned.

Format shift

Online reviews most strongly support lenient deadlines, while and extra time.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

The workload is project-heavy and can pile up, but most students describe it as manageable with steady effort.

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews sounding more overwhelmed.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most students find her caring and helpful, though some say lectures and .

Format shift

Online reviews are split between clear support and disorganization, while recent severe complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

The course , and assignments rather than exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize assignments and no tests in one course.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also mostly positive, with students praising her caring style, fair expectations, and project support, though recent .

Main concern

Workload and organization can become frustrating if .

What students said

“Her lectures were fantastic, and what set her apart was her willingness to go the extra mile to help with projects and assignments.”
CMPSCI111
“ ”
CMPSCI236
“there is so and assignments left as of the .”
CMPSCI111

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are mostly very , and beginner-friendly pacing despite some complaints about disorganization.

Main concern

Some online students say lectures and Google Doc materials can feel cluttered or unhelpful.

What students said

“Late work was accepted for full credit far beyond the due date, and .”
CS111
“Very well paced for beginners, but challenging as well.”
CMPSCI111
“Her lectures are almost never helpful, all of the course material is thrown together in a cluttered google doc.”
CMPSCI111

Exam style

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Exam risk appears low because reviews focus on projects and assignments, and .

Project-Based AssessmentFew TestsNo Tests in Some Sections

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person evidence suggests a project-heavy structure, including one review that explicitly says there were no tests.

No Tests in Some SectionsProject-Based Assessment
“ ”
CMPSCI236
“The tests and as they were based on the material she taught in class & the homework.”
CS111

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove a and mainly describe assignments, projects, and .

Assignment-Focused
“The .”
CMPSCI111
“easy A but bad”
CMPSCI111

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Hands down the . and easy to understand, and she is always accessible outside of class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“She's one of the clearest and most helpful comp sci teacher I've had so if u make a mistake on any questions, and she's always there to help after class I would for if I could!”

📈 Easy A Potential

86/100

“overall if you put in the effort and stay on task, you will get an easy A!”

⚖️

88/100

“Late work was accepted for full credit far beyond the due date, and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures were fantastic, and what set her apart was her willingness to go the extra mile to help with projects and assignments.
  • She is very knowledgeable, informative, and friendly.
  • and just demonstrates how to slap code together.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload and Grades

  • The .
  • Super easy class
  • there is so and assignments left as of the .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She was able to help us with assignments if we ever got stuck.
  • She will also work with you personally if you don't understand the material.
  • she takes the time to sit with those who need it.

Data context

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Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 32 reviews span many years, include both formats, and give detailed , and workload.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 9 · A 16

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3