AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Melanie Lipman

CIT130 · CAWT140 · CIT140 · CIT105 · COMPUTERS · CIT · CIT150 · CIT160 · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
86.67%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

if you want a very manageable computer class and .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AHelpful and caringLots of assignmentsClear grading criteriaBeginner computer skills
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Lipman as helpful, kind, and clear.
  • The class is usually easy if students follow directions and keep up with assignments.
  • and sometimes require paid Cengage access.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Most students say the class is an easy A if , and .

Both formats support an easy A, but online .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

91/100

The material is basic Microsoft and computer skills work that many students call straightforward or beginner level.

Online and , though online navigation through Canvas and Cengage can feel scattered.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

88/100

Students report being able to leave early, do much work at home, and miss class with communication.

The clearest attendance flexibility evidence comes from in-person reviews, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and the class is highly manageable.

Both online and focused more on workload and software cost.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Rubrics, clear instructions, make-ups, and many A .

Format shift

Both formats show lenient outcomes, though .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

The work is easy but often frequent, especially online sections with many projects or weekly assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize lots of homework more often, while and flexible pacing.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students , and easy to approach.

Format shift

Both formats praise her support, with a few online reviews noting slow or .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grades , and Cengage work, with exams described as easy when mentioned.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize assignments and Cengage, while , and easy tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are mostly enthusiastic, describing an and approachable help.

Main concern

Some students find Canvas, assignments, or .

What students said

“She was the nicest lady I've ever met. and you could leave class early everyday!”
CIT140
“It is a very simple class but it will seem VERY scattered at first with the .”
CAWT140
“ problem.”
CIT140

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews call the class easy and well supported, but often warn about Cengage, cost, and .

Main concern

Online and paid software issues.

What students said

“REALLY easy online class. Ton of assignments, but they literally walk you through step by step.”
CAWT140
“Typically 10 assignments a week, with some taking at least 1h30 to complete.”
CAWT140
“Professor Lipman's class is straight forward, assignments are easy to follow, and her communication with .”
CIT140

Exam style

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Exams are generally described as easy or assignment-based, but proctoring and .

Easy ExamsNo Final MentionedOnline Locked TestsMultiple Choice Tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

tests and multiple choice tests, but do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.

Easy TestsOnline Locked TestsMultiple Choice Tests
“ but locked (still easy tho *cough* quizlet*)”
CAWT140
“ and NOT timed.”
CIT140

Online

Online reviews mention exams based on assignments and , but do .

Exams Based On AssignmentsNo Final Mentioned
“ , so pay attention to each step. .”
CAWT140

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She was the nicest lady I've ever met. and you could leave class early everyday! and classwork was too! easy A forsure!”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“Professor Lipman is a very nice and helpful teacher. and communicates with her students very well.”

📈 Easy A Evidence

94/100

“Easy A.”

🧾 Workload Reality

62/100

“Ton of assignments, but they literally walk you through step by step.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

92/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is a very helpful teacher.
  • Melanie is one of the sweetest teachers I have ever had.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A forsure!
  • The class itself is pretty easy but having a .
  • Following instructions is key to your grade.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload & Tools

  • Typically 10 assignments a week, with some taking at least 1h30 to complete.
  • you also will need to buy an expensive program for this class that is mandatory!
  • Cengage is very picky but it's pretty hard to mess up when the directions are right there.

Data context

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Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

There are 46 reviews across many years and both formats, with a very consistent pattern of easy coursework and strong support.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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CAWT1407 reviews
CIT1504 reviews
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CIT2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 4 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1