4.2

Bernadette Carlin

Computer Science - Camden County College

4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
78%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

78%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

67

4

6

3

4

2

4

1

10

What Students Say

She is an amazing teacher who responses to emails promptly and marks all quizzes and assignments

CSC101OL - 5.0 rating

By far the best professor I've had in college

CSC101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
B (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 26 reported grades
A: 18
B: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Respected (16)
Participation matters (12)
Caring (11)
Clear grading criteria (9)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (8)
Gives good feedback (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
Lots of homework (4)
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Reviews (91)
2.0
5.0
CSC101
Oct 7, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
COMPUTERLIT
Jan 19, 2005

This lady is very understanding. I would not have passed this class without her help. She knows her stuff and teaches great. Take her class.

5.0
2.0
CSC101
Mar 30, 2005

Great teacher. Cares about her students and gives extra help.

5.0
4.0
CIS206
Mar 30, 2005

I heard that this teacher expects you to work hard. She is a great teacher - one of the best I've ever known. She really can teach! She takes time in class, as much as possible to give us extra help. She is always willing to help students outside class time.

3.0
4.0
CSC101CSC181
Apr 7, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
CIS206
Apr 10, 2005

work hard and u will do great... excellent professor... easy to get along with and approachable with problems even non class related ones...

5.0
2.0
CIS181
Apr 14, 2005

great class and good instructor - takes time to help you when you get lost

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Oct 22, 2006

Great teacher. Great class. I highly recommend her. You learn alot.

5.0
1.0
CSC101
Mar 13, 2007

THIS IS THE BEST TEACHER I MEAN SHE REALLY CARES FOR HER STUDENT EVEN ONLINE ONES TAKES HER TIME TO CALL YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE A MESSAGE AND IS WILLING TO GO THE EXTRA MILE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEEDS PICK HER IS YOU WANT AN A

1.0
5.0
CIS101
Jul 6, 2007

Online class: Prof does not respond to e-mails. Reads your emails, then doesn't answer them. Unclear with directions on assignments and exams. Not helpful. Does not answer your questions. I did not get anything out of this course, its a run through, but you don't get enough work to actually understand.

5.0
2.0
CSC101
Nov 5, 2007

Neat and kind.

5.0
2.0
CSC101
Feb 14, 2008

This professor is an excellent online instructor. She is always there when you need her even though it is an online class. She answers every question you ask.

5.0
2.0
COMLI101
Feb 18, 2008

Neat lady who knows her stuff u will like her class

5.0
1.0
COMPL101
May 15, 2008

Great online class - Material good - Prof responses to every email with help!

5.0
3.0
CIS181
Jul 9, 2008

Excellent experience.

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Jul 21, 2008

Great online experience -knows the computer and knows how to teach - good at responding to students.

5.0
3.0
CIS206
Sep 17, 2008

Informative, knowledgeable, helpful....You will learn alot in this class

5.0
3.0
CIS206
Oct 1, 2008

U work hard and U learn alot. Fair to all.

1.0
4.0
CIS206
Oct 2, 2008

It would be nice if a teacher taught. She doesn't though. She just rambles on all class about things she doesn't fully understand and then gives projects on things she hasn't taught.

5.0
2.0
CIS206
Mar 26, 2009

Good teacher...works with u... answers emails...cares about students...

5.0
1.0
CIS206
Aug 11, 2009

If you are willing to learn, she is an awesome teacher! The class was very interesting and infomative. I learned more than I expected to learn. She teaches, give examples and knows the computer field.

5.0
2.0
CIS206
Sep 2, 2009

If u attend class and keep up with the assignments, u will succeed. Awesome teacher! Is there for u. A+ in helping students!

5.0
1.0
CSCHB101
Oct 29, 2009

she was so nice and very funny. the work was very easy and she was understanding about almost anything. she difinitely knew what she was talking about to. I would recomend her for computer literacy or any other class.

5.0
2.0
CIS101
Feb 18, 2010

Kind and patient...really cares about every student

5.0
2.0
CSC101
Feb 23, 2010

One of the best teachers on campus. I recommend her to all. Works hard with students to help you to understand.

4.0
2.0
CIS181
Mar 4, 2010

really knows how to explain things and cares about the students

5.0
3.0
CIS206
May 6, 2010

Awesome class, awesome instructor! Take it and you won't regret it.

5.0
1.0
CIS101
May 16, 2010

Nice teacher but alot of people dropped her class 4 sum reason all u really got to do is do the work and open book quizzes its not hard

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Jul 2, 2010

Even though I took her class on-line, she was very helpful and responded to all e-mails. Her assignments weren't hard and the quizzes were open book. The only problem I encountered was that she was marking me down for missed assignments, even after checking that I sent them through. Maybe an internet problem, but nonetheless I liked this course.

5.0
2.0
CIS206
Oct 27, 2010

Teaches good, nice manner, fair, make us think out of the box. I would take her for another class. Good person, cares about every student.

5.0
1.0
CIS206
Oct 28, 2010

Good teacher, good with students, good with computers. Fair and caring. Take her class.

4.0
1.0
CSC101
Nov 30, 2010

Took her online class as long as you keep up with the assignments and quizzes it's pretty easy. Most of the assignments are pretty useful to learn how to do.

5.0
3.0
CIS181
Nov 9, 2011

Student centered - knowledgable - great instructor -

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Jan 10, 2012

Good teacher - marks all assignments - knows her computer - nice with students - take her course to learn something!

2.0
3.0
CSC101
Apr 23, 2012

Great person, very nice. However, she's not such a great teacher. Had to ask her numerous times for help, but was still ignored. We didn't accomplish anything in class at all. Learned 90% of material on my own. Took the hybrid course...maybe she's better when its strictly an on-campus class. I wouldn't recommend.

5.0
3.0
CIS102
May 19, 2012

Great Instructor. Helpful and cares about her students. Explains things and then has you do them. Knows how to teach.

5.0
3.0
CIS101
May 21, 2012

This professor really knows the computer and knows how to help students. The course is not a breeze. You have to come to class and keep up with the work. She wants college work from you. Treats you as a mature adult. All assignments are explained and listed on the Internet in case you forget. There is no guessing about what you need to do.

5.0
3.0
CSC101
May 23, 2012

I took the hybrid course which was great. It was fast paced. You came one day a week to class instead of 2 and the rest of the work was online. The work was explained by the professor and what we had to do was listed online. We could do the work when we wanted as long as it was completed by the day we came to class. I recommend this course.

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Aug 9, 2012

First online course I took. Teacher was great. Course was filled with things to learn about computers. I recommend this course with this teacher-very responsive to emails and very helpful to students.

1.0
3.0
CIS102
Aug 25, 2012

She is a bad teacher. Tries to teach computers but barely knows how to use one. I knew about her terrible reputation before taking this class but she was the only option. Avoid her if you can.

5.0
1.0
CIS102
Feb 16, 2013

Great Professor. Knows the computer. Patient with students. Fair with grades. You have to do your assignments to succeed.

5.0
2.0
CSC101
May 8, 2013

Great Teacher! Always willing to help. Sees you even when she does not have office hours. Knows what she is teaching. I recommend her.

5.0
2.0
CIS206
May 9, 2013

I have had Prof Carlin for 4 classes and would take her again. She is one of the best teachers on campus. She knows the computer, she helps anyone who needs it, and she really wants everyone to learn as much as they can in her class.

5.0
3.0
CIS206
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2013

Excellent Professor! Caring and helpful. Knowledgable about computers and challenging. This is a 2nd level course so she doesn't hold your hand. You have to work to earn your grade but she isthere to help you and guide you.

5.0
2.0
CIS206
Dec 18, 2013

Good teacher - treats students fairly - teaches clearly - encourages everyone to learn

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Jan 10, 2014

Wonderful, Amazing, the Best Professor ever! I wish all instructors were like her. I took her online and she was awesome. She answered emails in a timely manner and was very understanding about unforeseen situations. She wants students to succeed but she is not easy. You have to earn your grade! TAKE ANY CLASS SHE TEACHES!!

5.0
3.0
CIS206
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2014

Great course and great teacher! One of the best in the college. Learned much about office applications which I hope to use in the future

5.0
3.0
CSC101HB
Jun 5, 2014

I recommend this class and teacher. I was not very good with computers before I took this class but I know them now.

5.0
3.0
COMPUTERLIT
Dec 18, 2014

awesome teacher!

1.0
3.0
CSC101OL9
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 29, 2014

Comp Lit - Not very responsive to emails. Did not grade most assignments making it impossible to know where you stood in regards to grades or progress. Apparently waiting until last day to provide final grades. She seemed to have little interest in teaching this online class in comparison to other profs I've had to date.

5.0
2.0
CSC101OL9
Jan 13, 2015

This professor is one of the best online teachers I had. Her sessions, lessons and assignments are clear. She responds to emails within 24 hours. You know what you got in a quiz as soon as you take it. She marks everything you submit. She likes students and wants all to succeed but you got to do your part. You have to work to earn your mark.

5.0
1.0
CPULITCIM113S
Feb 24, 2015

Prof Bernadette is a great teacher. She definitely cares about her students. She doesn't give out free grades, but if you pay attention and do your work you will pass.

5.0
2.0
COMPLIT
May 22, 2015

Great teacher. Was willing to help all students in class and out of class. Really knows how to make computers easy to learn but you have to do your part.

5.0
3.0
CSC101
Oct 28, 2015

Most definitely the best teacher I've had. Over the summer took a six week class, had to work hard but definitely mastered the computer concepts and software taught. Really prepared me for my future in the business world. Tests are straight to the point, extremely caring professor. Would take again in a heartbeat!

5.0
4.0
CIS181
May 23, 2016

She knows what she is talking about and can teach it to others in a way that you can understand. Really wants everyone to learn.

5.0
1.0
CSC101
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2016
Would take again

If you follow the book and do your assignments, you'll pass. This was the easiest online class I've ever taken and Professor Carlin gets back to you within a day if you need help. I highly recommend her!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
CIS101
Nov 8, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher. Is willing to help all students in class and out of class. Answers emails promptly. One of the best teachers at CCC.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
CSC101OL2
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The class itself is super easy. All you have to do is follow the directions in the book. Don't expect to get grades back though. I think I only got grades back on 2 out of 20 assignments. She's pretty rude through email too. Ended up with an A anyway.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CSC101OL
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Carlin is a lovely lady who will go that extra mile with you as long as you are willing to put forth the effort. I had her as an online and in-class instructor. She is an amazing teacher who responses to emails promptly and marks all quizzes and assignments. She is easy to contact and approach.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
2.0
CIS181
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

This is coming a from a completely lazy individual, I think that her classes are a bit trivial. Surprisingly, it actually makes me want to be faced with a better challenge.

5.0
4.0
CIS181
Feb 8, 2017
Would take again

Take her if you really want to learn! She is very good teacher. Take the class seriously. You will get from the course only as much as you put into it. The course is challenging and you have to work but if you do the work, you succeed.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
CSC101
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2017
Would take again

By far the best professor I've had in college. Took a fall online course, had to work hard but definitely mastered the concepts she taught. Really prepared me well for the computer world. Tests are straight to the point, and she is extremely helpful. Would take again in a heartbeat!

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
COMPL101
Oct 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

THEE WORSE! Curt, and unhelpful. Don't expect your grades or any feedback. You teach yourself. I would never take anything with her name on it again.

Get ready to read
4.0
4.0
CIS206
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

One of the best computer instructors I have had. Gives help when needed. Cares about the students. Wants everyone to succeed but makes you work for it. Grades things promptly. I was without a book and she lent me hers until I got my own.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
CSC101
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

Best online teacher I have had so far. Grades quickly, responses with help fast, will help outside of her office hours, and gives good feedback. Very understanding - when my daughter was rushed to the hospital - she gave me an extension of 3 weeks to complete my assignments. I will never forget her kindness during this stressful situation.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
2.0
CIS206
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

She isn't very helpful. If you have a question she tells you to ask a friend, but she wants everyone to do as good as they can. And she isn't very technical for being a computer professor. A lot of assignments but they aren't too difficult. Would take again.

5.0
3.0
CSC1010L9B
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Carlin was a really nice Professor. She assigned a lot of work, but it was easy if you read the chapters and followed directions. She had a very large online class and she posted grades fast. For being an online teacher she responded very fast and was always willing to help if you needed it. Highly recommend her.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
CIS101
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING, CARING, FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL!! She is by far the BEST ever!! I wish all faculty were like her. Her lessons are clear. She is organized and knows her computer. She marks work and returns it quickly. I can not say enough good things about her! TAKE ANY CLASS SHE TEACHES!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CIS181
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

Prof Carlin is a great instructor with a sense of humor. It is nearly impossible to fail. If you want to pass the class, put in the time and effort. She gives endless opportunities if you are willing to work. She is VERY approachable, cares about the students and wants them to do well. I had her for 3 courses and I would take her again.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CSC101
Grade: A
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had in College. She really cares about the students. She knows computers and wants everyone to learn.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
CIS206
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

Very kind and helpful. Knows the computer and how to teach. I highly recommend her.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CIS101
Grade: C
May 18, 2018
Would take again

She's super rough around the edges, but is very willing to work with you if you ask! All you need to really do is go to her with problems, concerns, or any feedback you need on your work and she is extremely helpful when you need it!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CIS102
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

Had her for this class years ago and the skills she taught the class helped me find employment. I use what she taught me every day at work. Great teacher

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
CIS206
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher, adviser, person. Gives help when needed. Will work with you when you have a problem. Very understanding and pleasant. Makes learning enjoyable.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
CIS181
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Professor Carlin cares about her students and wants you to succeed. Be sure to listen in class. Make sure to do all the homework and ask her any questions you may have in class. Very personable & approachable, makes learning easy and enjoyable. Exams are easy if you follow the lecture material, and do your homework.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CIS181
Grade: A
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Carlin is great! Her class made Linux interesting and fun. She was clear and very positive that you can do this. We should have more professors like her at CCC. She is the BEST! However she makes you do your part as far as homework and quizzes.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
1.0
CIS101
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

It was a good class, you will not pass you don't do the work but its online so its no reason to miss, other than that good class

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CIS206
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Professor Carlin is great, I've had her 3 times now! She makes learning easy. Lots of group work. Very Caring. Keep up with the assignments and you will do well.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
CSC101
Dec 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

NEVER TAKE HER ONLINE. She never answered one email, doesnt put grades in, you never know how your doing in the class, AWFUL. If you are not 110% comfortable with microsoft, then dont take her.

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
CIS206
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Nice lady, truly. I love her as a person; shes witty and sweet. However, her grading criteria are never clear, instructions are very vague, and tbh the entire class was taught by the students. Shes unreachable outside of class so dont bother emailing.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Group projects
2.0
3.0
CIS101
Dec 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Assignments were tedious. Grading criteria is confusing. You wont know exactly how youre doing in class until the final grade is posted, which takes a LONG time. Getting in touch through email is difficult. Students almost entirely teach themselves.

Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CIS101
Jan 22, 2020
Would take again

I am taking Carlin in the same online class as the below student. Carlin is a kind teacher and responds with help almost as soon as you email her. She thanks you for emailing her. Her class is organized and clear to follow. She marks your work almost immediately. She seems very experienced in computers. Take her class. You will like it.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
CIS181
Jan 22, 2020
Would take again

Ms Carlin is very personable & approachable, makes learning easy and enjoyable. Tests are easy if you follow the lecture material and you do your homework. This is my second time I had this teacher. She is fair, kind, and knows what she is talking about. More teachers at CCC should be like her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
CIS181
Feb 13, 2020
Would take again

This lady is great. Well defined grade policy, marks work quickly, you earn the grade but she helps you when in need. Good teacher and respectful to students. I wished more instructors were like her at CCC.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
2.0
CIS105
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2020
Would take again

Class is very clear what is expected. As long as you follow the plan and do the work you won't have a problem. Gives concise feedback on assignments. Only downside is that she is a very slow grader.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CIS101
Grade: B-
May 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Poor comunication and very harsh, slow, and inconsistent grader.

5.0
2.0
CIS105
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

When I found out this course was online due to COVID I was nervous because computer courses can be hard. Prof Carlin is one of the best professors at CCC. Her course layout was excellent with videos that explained the lessons. She is very kind. She responds quickly to emails . Marks work fairly. She is awesome!!! Highly recommend !!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
CIS105
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

Probably the best online class that I have ever taken. Prof was easy to contact & very personable. The course work was very straight forward & there was never any confusion on due dates or what assignments needed to be done when. There was A LOT of work but there was always ample time to get it in & it was never suffocating. 10/10 Highly recommend

Respected
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
CIS105
Grade: A
May 28, 2022
Would take again

This professor is amazing, always answer emails, even in the weekends. She always try to help her students with anything that they need. For example, I had a problem with my name on canvas and my email (it was totally different from my legal name) and admission didn't do anything about it after I told them. Later, the professor solved the matter.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
1.0
CIS102
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2023

I would have liked a more progressive policy for handling formatting issues. If you attach the wrong file, thats it, you can not correct yourself. I caught a mistake I made and emailed the same day as submission (days before the assignment was due) and was told it wasn't accepted. All other professors I've had give you a couple chances to submit.

1.0
5.0
CIS181
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2024

This professor is horrid. Although I passed the class, she made it super difficult. She assigns work with little to no direction to what she actually wants when turned in, and because of that, students will get a 0 for something too small for her to read although it's perfectly fine for anyone else. On top of that, she won't let you fix anything

Tough grader
Hilarious
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
B (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 26 reported grades
A: 18
B: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Respected (16)
Participation matters (12)
Caring (11)
Clear grading criteria (9)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (8)
Gives good feedback (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
Lots of homework (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.41 avg change
Feb
May
Dec
May
Aug
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

COMPUTERLIT

5.0

(2)

COMLI101

5.0

(1)

CSCHB101

5.0

(1)

CSC101HB

5.0

(1)

CPULITCIM113S

5.0

(1)
+13 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CSC101CSC181

4.0

CIS181

3.2

CIS101

3.1

CSC101HB

3.0

CSC1010L9B

3.0

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