Simon Lin

CIS101 · COSCI208 · CS130 · COSCI243 · CS136 · COSCI201 · CIS120 · E3368 · CS201 · COSCI234 · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 76/100
RMP rating: 3.6/5
Take again: 73.08%
Difficulty: 2.6

The decision

Take him if you can follow detailed instructions and , but if workload matters.

Best fit · Effort For RewardExtra creditClear gradingLots of projectsOpen book examsMixed teaching

Many students find his classes easy A , and .
Workload varies sharply by course and term, with some students reporting too many assignments and strict project details.
Teaching reviews are polarized, ranging from caring and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

83/100

Many students earn A , and open-note or open-book exams, but workload can block effortless success.

Both formats include Easy A evidence, though online short-term courses show more workload and timing complaints.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

CIS101 and similar courses are often described as straightforward, but , and .

Online and harder experiences tied to compressed or advanced sections.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

72/100

Some reviews say Zoom is optional or , while others mention participation or .

, and in-person reviews mention lenient attendance but .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

and , but repeated complaints about workload, exams, and organization lower confidence.

Recommendations are positive in both formats, but and online reviews make the overall advice conditional.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, resubmissions, and , though some students call him tough or strict about details.

Format shift

Both formats show leniency through and resubmissions, with stricter complaints appearing in both.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Assignments are often manageable but can be frequent, detailed, and heavy in summer or winter terms.

Format shift

Online compressed terms show heavier workload, while in-person .

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Students often praise his feedback, kindness, and , but several describe him as .

Format shift

Online reviews are generally clearer and more assignment-focused, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades , and finals, with exams sometimes carrying heavy weight.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, projects, and exams, while and open-note exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews show a broad and harsh complaints about disorganization, exams, or lack of help.

Main concern

Support and organization are inconsistent across courses.

What students said

“Easy A tbh, he lets you turn in and lets you resubmitted till you get a perfect score.”
CIS101

“ .”
COSCI234

“Holds your hand every step of the way, .”
COSCI208

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed but often call the class easy with , and open-book or easy exams, while some complain about heavy workload and .

Main concern

Online workload and or project-heavy courses.

What students said

“Took this course for Summer 2023, easy A.”
CIS101

“Gives a lot of work.”
COSCI201

“ and tests, but for the because they are shorter.”
CS136

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam style is often student-friendly because , but short timing and narrow windows create risk.

Open book quizzes and testsOpen notes for exams and quizzesEasy examsShort exam timeOne-day exam window

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

some classes, but also include complaints about exam timing and exam design.

Open notes for exams and quizzesOpen book quizzes and examsExams are bulk of gradePoorly timed exams

“also open notes for exams and quizzes.”
CIS101

“Since its open book for the quizes and .”
CS136

“ be fine.”
CIS101

Online

Online reviews support open-book quizzes and tests in CS136 and easy exams in CIS101, but and one-day unlock windows.

Open book quizzes and testsEasy examsShort test timeOne-day exam window

“ and tests, but for the because they are shorter.”
CS136

“He DOES NOT give enough time on the tests.”
CIS120

“The , but he unlocks them for only one day, so you have to make sure to do it that same day.”
CIS101

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Easy A tbh, he lets you turn in and lets you resubmitted till you get a perfect score.”
Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“He would let us turn in and fix them, so you can get an A if you work for it.”

📈 Easy A Evidence

83/100

“Easy A tbh, he lets you turn in and lets you resubmitted till you get a perfect score.”

⚖️ Workload Balance

50/100

“Even for an eight-week course, I felt it was just too much work.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Professor Lin is the sweetest &funny like a grandpa vibe!Great teacher!
Holds your hand every step of the way, .
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Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Took this course for Summer 2023, easy A.
Easy A tbh, he lets you turn in and lets you resubmitted till you get a perfect score.
.

Theme 3

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and tests, but for the because they are shorter.
He DOES NOT give enough time on the tests.
For winter semester since its short he gives out two quizzes in a day due the same day, a week.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-six reviews across both formats provide detailed, consistent themes, though opinions vary sharply by course and term.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512

4 out of 54

3 out of 53

2 out of 52

1 out of 55

Course coverage

CIS10113 reviews

CIS1202 reviews

COSCI2012 reviews

COSCI2342 reviews

CS1362 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 5 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

C- 1

D range

D+ 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1

Simon Lin

Take him if you can follow detailed instructions and x x, but x x x if workload matters.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Varies

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

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

📈 Easy A Evidence

⚖️ Workload Balance

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🧪 x x x x

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

Take him if you can follow detailed instructions and , but if workload matters.

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