Melissa Prinzing - Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Professor: Melissa Prinzing

Department: Computer Information Systems

College: Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS0050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She makes you work for it but she is an amazing teacher! Her class was so fun that me and a few class mates actually found going to class everyday really enjoyable. You will learn so much from her! SHE TEACHES YOU REAL LIFE SKILLS!!! If you listen she will prepare for the business world and give you everything you need to succeed! Bravo Professor!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS0050
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved prof. Prinzing's class. You learn a LOT of good stuff. Her class demands hard work and attendance for a good grade. She is caring and understanding, really wants her students to succeed. A lot of chances for extra credit. Her class was fun and very interesting. I wish I could take more classes with her!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS0050
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Fake and forced laugh is the worst part of the class. Exact reason why tenure should not exist. Grades based upon opinion and not tangible rubric. 10k points in the gradebook extremely over saturated. Dont trust the good reviews. there isnt enough char to convey her incompetence. I would say dont take her class but she will be gone in two semesters

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS0050
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Grades down for ridiculous guidelines she seems to come up with arbitrarily. Whenever an issue seems to occur with the program that you take tests on has a glitch, she makes it seem as if it's your fault and then gets angry when you're upset that you lots points due to the defective program. Honestly, it's easy material with a ridiculous grading.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS0050
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prinzing is by far the worst professor I've ever had. She refuses to help students who don't understand and makes them feel stupid. Her instructions for assignments are unclear and she grades way too harsh, I've had points taken off for stuff she said in class was okay. Her lectures are useless and she gives way too much HW. Don't take this class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS30
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Melissa is very nice. This class is extreme busy work that really has nothing to do with the class. Its a very simple class, easy A for sure. If you cant pass this class its becuase you arent trying, which really you dont have to in this class! Easy A!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Be prepared for this class. Although you will learn alot, this class and CIS50 have way too much homework. It is pretty fast paced but the homework is something else.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS30
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst professor ever! Do not take her class. Teaching should not be her career because she is clearly terrible at it. She has a very fake attitude and she is very annoying. Lecturing is the worst with her, I always put my headphones on because her voice just annoys me. The mid-term and final is a joke, completely unorganized and hard to understand

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Easy class? No, but this is college and this is a true college-level course that will prepare you for the job market. Skills that I learned in this class are useful. Yes, she is a strict grader, but if carefully read the project instructions and chapter readings, then you should have no problem getting good grades. Overall, prepare to work hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolute worst teacher I have ever had. If you have the opportunity to take anyone else, take them. She talks down to students and is completely rude. All of her "CAP" projects are so vague. She seems like she does not want to be there at all. All she does for the class is sit up front and treat you like your stupid if you ask a question.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

All of her assignments/tests come with ridiculously vague instruction. Somehow, even though you submit gold, she will take points off in whatever way she can... (even if this means contradicting her own instructions for the assignment). Read the reviews and believe them. Terrible teacher all around.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is the worst professor at Sierra. This class is based off of thousands of points and if you mess up on the tests, your grade will go down immensely. Her directions are unclear which causes low grades. When you ask a question, she never knows how to respond and makes you feel like an idiot. Do not take her, take a different professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Workload is ridiculous...RIDICULOUS . In class, she makes us start 5 different things, but won't allow us to finish, & moves on to the next.. it becomes very confusing. She isn't helpful, nor explains; she expects you to just know. Course point system is like 10,000 points, it's hard to figure out where you are. She's a rude grader/ gives no mercy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst class I've ever taken. Prinzing doesn't teach anything, she is extremely unhelpful and assigns a ridiculous amount of unrelated busy work.She expects you to learn all of the course material yourself and if you ask her a question she'll respond in a rude and snarky manner as if you've seriously offended her. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HER CLASSES. Too much 'busy work" is not helpful refer to the book which is confusing, or has you "research" homework no kidding is 15 week and thats being generous! Also homework due most times within a 24 hr period and is due the day before at 12 midnight. ABSOLUTELY no excuses on absences even with ER Dr. Note!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I SHOULD HAVE PAID ATTENTION TO PRIOR REVIEWS. I THOUGHT I'D GIVE BENEFIT OF DOUBT. SORRY TO SAY, MOST EVERYTHING IS TRUE. TONS OF BUSY WORK (FYE) OCCUPIES MUCH OF THE HW. BE CAFFUL. THERE IS TOO MUCH HW FOR THIS CLASS. HARD GRADER.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

WORST "PROFESSOR" AT SIERRA. Class consists of her sitting at her desk eating while you work on quizzes and projects (unnecessary busy work) that are due in a less than 48hr period. Gives you smart-ass remarks when you ask valid questions. Worked my butt off on projects (3 hrs on them); she gave me Cs when I forgot minor details. Don’t take her!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH MELISSA PRINZING! Yes, it is a very important class with a lot to learn, but she as a teacher is awful. She does not take any late work or excuse assignments even with extensive medical documentation. She makes you feel stupid and laughs at your questions and is no help at all when you don't understand.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't take her class! Even though I got an A in the class but it wasn't an easy A if you're looking for one. I agree with those who left the comments. She didn't have a clear instructions on the assignments. She is really moody. Most likely a self-learning class. And she gave out tons of work. She doesn't have a clear explanation. Not recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She treats the class as if we know just as much as she does, does not help very much refers to the book or handouts, groups students together "one of you will know it", SHE is the teacher She should show us, it is like a online course instead.