4.7

Tijan Nicholson

Computer Information Systems - Grossmont College

4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
98
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

98

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

78

4

15

3

4

2

1

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What Students Say

Great idea with the groups, made me feel a connection with the university in an online environment

CSIS-112 - 5.0 rating

He has a different style of teaching

CSIS-121 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 91 grades
Most common grades:
A (37)
A+ (31)
B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(68)B(7)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(16)
Based on 97 reported grades
A: 37
A+: 31
B+: 8
A-: 8
Common Tags
Group projects (54)
EXTRA CREDIT (32)
Participation matters (25)
Clear grading criteria (21)
Caring (21)
Gives good feedback (20)
Online Savvy (15)
Respected (13)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Ratings by Course

CSIS-112

4.8

(79)

CSIS-121

4.6

(19)
Difficulty by Course

CSIS-121

2.5

CSIS-112

2.3

Reviews (98)
5.0
3.0
CSIS-121
Grade: B+
May 7, 2024
Would take again

He has a different style of teaching. Gives further references to students and have them study beyond the textbook.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CSIS-121
Grade: B-
May 8, 2024
Would take again

He is pretty good he can be very helpful in helping others and is usually available he is also pretty funny and very interested in helping people learn rather than just teach.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
5.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Good professor, values your time, knowledgeable on subject.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
2.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
May 10, 2024
Would take again

I really enjoyed this course and the professor was very helpful with the more difficult assignments!

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CSIS-121
Grade: B+
May 11, 2024
Would take again

The professor was great

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CSIS-121
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2024
Would take again

If you are a first semester student, don't worry, don't be anxious in this class, the professor understands your situation and gives you a chance, and is willing to help the students.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

The course is as easy as you make it. You can study really hard and learn way more then is required to get an A or do and light amount of work and still get an A. Good class discussions, but the course may feel to easy to some.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
CSIS-121
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

The nature of this online class meant you could go the entire class and not interact with the professor whatsoever. The closest thing to lectures were the discussion assignments. He was responsive to messages given via Canvas.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor is fine

5.0
3.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

The class was good. I learned a lot. Some of the assignments seemed to be written for in-person classes and needed a little more clarification for the online class

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Great professor all around.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor led our class through engaging discussions, quizzes, and collaborative group projects. Consistently quick to respond and provided clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Workload was reasonable with well-utilized eBook materials. His excellent communication, accessibility, and organized teaching approach made him an outstanding instructor.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
1.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I want to say this professor is the best professor in the college, I like his teaching method.

5.0
1.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

I do like how this instructor provides very straightforward and easy to understand lectures from the textbook we used in this course. He also provided amazing opportunities to ensure we get the highest grades possible on the tests and quizzes. He is also a very quick responder when asking for help or advise on assignments.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
2.0
4.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2024

This professor seems to largely copy and paste courses from online. Occasional grammar/spelling issues in assignments.

4.0
4.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

The professor's teaching abilities, considering their impact on our learning experience and overall the professor was great and out standing

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

very friendly and relatable

5.0
1.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

He is a very caring and generous professor. He also speaks Japanese well!

Caring
5.0
1.0
CSIS-121
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

This professor is best professor, he is kind, he is teaching method is gread.

5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

The class was pretty easy. I assume most people know how to use Windows, but it's always good taking a course to broaden your understanding. He was really nice and even allowed work to be submitted late, which helped me a lot since I was traveling a lot.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Responds to questions quickly.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Very good teacher. He explained everything in class clearly and was very professional and nice.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

The class was easy yet granted a lot of information. There is no way anyone should fail this course unless you don't get any assignments turned in or do any of the discussions. The professor is very straightforward with the instructions and answers any questions you have as soon as he possibly can. Would take class again.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Lectures are short but informative so it is important to pay attention and if needed take notes.Late work policy is strict so insure that homework is done on time.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Great professor. Very understanding when you reach out to him for any help/issues. All in all great class!

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
4.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

This professor is knowledgeable and passionate about their subject, making complex topics easy to understand. They are approachable and supportive, offering clear feedback and being available during office hours. .

Amazing lectures
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

the professor was amazing i would love to take the classes with him again

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

thank you for everything

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

There was a group project, and the professor allowed me to work independently, due to a disability. This was an online class, and the teacher was responsive to emails.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B-
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Very fun easy class and teaches material well

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

I want people to know about the professor that his class wasn't that difficult. Professor TIJAN gave efficient information so you would know how to do your assignment/homework. What I like that he created for this class was the assignments projecs. Overall, Professor TIJAN made learning easy and engaging, and I definitely recommend his class!

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

He is a pretty good professor and can be pretty funny if you have a class in person with him.

Participation matters
Group projects
Online Savvy
3.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Did not interact with the instructor as much, but they made the class easy, accessible, and straight-forward.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Feb 11, 2025
Would take again

For me personally, I would take this professor again! He was the best professor I have ever had. When he grades your assignments via online classes, he gives you a very nice comment back to you with your assignment(s) after he grades them. Don't be lazy with your assignments and make sure you get them done on time and in a timely manner.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B+
May 24, 2025
Would take again

Great idea with the groups, made me feel a connection with the university in an online environment. Almost made me feel like I was on campus again!

5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor is super chill. He is super easy to understand the material that he gives. I recommend you taking any class that he is teaching. If you have any questions about any of the material that may not make sense to you, don't be afraid to reach out to him. He responds in a timely manner!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 24, 2025
Would take again

The professor is knowledgeable and professional, with a clear and organized teaching style. They explain the material in a way that is easy to understand and are always open to questions. Their use of examples and real-world applications helps make the content more relatable. Overall, they create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 25, 2025
Would take again

Hi is good

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
May 25, 2025
Would take again

Professor actually makes a good effort to provide different topics for your assignments every week for online course. Compared to other online Professor's who seem to copy and paste discussion boards every week. He is also empathic to Students who work full time, go through personal and medical life issues, to accommodate the student.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 25, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Nicholson has a very friendly and caring teaching demeanor. It helped, at least me, get comfortable with the format of the class and focus on absorbing material. I had questions during the course, and he always responded in a timely manner. The material was reinforced in a way that helps comprehension, through visual and hands on projects.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
5.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
May 25, 2025
Would take again

The lessons were clear and easy to follow, and the hands-on projects helped me understand how to use different features step by step.

5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 25, 2025
Would take again

He uses good materials and labs. He is very available, caring, and supportive.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Enjoyed your class.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
3.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
May 26, 2025

While there is a lot of busy work, the instructions are easy to understand.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicholson is great teacher and the modules are easy to follow. He is very communicative and helpful.

5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Good professor, would happily take another course with him being the instructor.

Group projects
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B+
May 27, 2025
Would take again

This professor is good person if you not understand just talk with him and say anything you want I hope this professor helps you.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Cool feller, easy class.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: Not sure yet
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Fun, learning course it was focus on the most current Windows OS version Windows 11.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 28, 2025
Would take again

Overall great

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
May 28, 2025
Would take again

All the modules are organized and clear in expectations. Easy to communicate with if there is any personal situations to emergencies happening. Provides useful material for groups in their final projects production.

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B+
May 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicholson did an incredible job of teaching the material in a fun and accessible manner. No extra busy work other than what was necessary to understand the material. Would take again!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 28, 2025
Would take again

I don't have any feedback from the other students but my opinion of the teacher is that has a very very caring heart for the students and is very compassionate that the students do well in the class. I have not met a nicer teacher in my time.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 28, 2025
Would take again

The professor has a clear and straightforward grading system, making it easy to understand how your performance is assessed. As long as you turn in all assignments on time, you will do well in the course. Assignments are posted well in advance, giving you plenty of time to plan and complete them.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
3.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Course was simple just modules with some discussions and quizzes. There were 2 groups projects that weren't hard but ultimately just depend on who you're paired with.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

good class

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
May 29, 2025
Would take again

The Instructor is kind and professional, I am very happy from him.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

This professor is very nice, not mean at all like the other professors are. reply to email fast and help students that are struggling.

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
May 30, 2025
Would take again

He responds to emails quickly.

Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Good communicator, but the group project at the end wasn't great.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
4.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Fun course.

Group projects
Online Savvy
5.0
5.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Good Teacher

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
5.0
5.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B
May 30, 2025
Would take again

i want to know about the advanced lessons

5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

I liked the regular check ins. Teacher seems to be knowledgeable of how the online classes work and was overall great in my opinion.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B
May 31, 2025
Would take again

His class was pretty fun and I learned a lot about Windows features that I didn't know about or have used before. The main things I would say is keep up with the weekly assignmnets and do the extra credit and you should be good. Easy class.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: Rather not say
May 31, 2025
Would take again

He is a good professor and knows what he is doing.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 31, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicholson is everything you could ask for in a professor—passionate, understanding, and caring. His class was well-structured, and every instruction was clear. He constantly provided reminders and feedback, making the learning experience enjoyable. He replied quickly to my emails and worked with me to resolve issues. I 100% recommend him.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 31, 2025
Would take again

Tijan Nicholson is very much connected with his students and he will respond to your needs if needed.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
May 31, 2025
Would take again

He is a great professor who accepts late work, provides helpful feedback on your assignments, and responds to emails usually within hours or by the next day.

Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jun 3, 2025
Would take again

I get the feeling he really cares about the subject matter, and his students. He seems to want to actually teach, and not just to be there because he wants the paycheck. Works well with students having problems that interfere with their work in this course.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

He was a good teacher workload was very easy and manageable and if you had issues on something and he would work with you. I went to Japan during class, and he worked with me and made it easy to catch up.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

This professor is excellent. If students want to learn more about Windows 11, they should take a class with him.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

He is very fair.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

This professor is top notch and the fact that he's avid anime fan made him even better in my book!

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

The professor demonstrated strong professional abilities this the semester. He was easy to work with and consistently responsive whenever I reached out by email to clarify assignments or ask questions. His teaching was organized and straightforward, material was easy to follow, and group projects encouraged collaboration.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

The other student should respect him and do there assignment

5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

perfect professor

Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025

thank you professor

5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

The professor demonstrates strong professional abilities and is very effective in teaching. His teaching style is clear, organized, and engaging.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

The weekly announcements explained clearly the student expectations.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

If you need to take this class, take it with him because he is the best and you will get an easy A+. If there is any late work, he will accept it, and if there is anything that is not right, he will comment and say redo and submit again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B-
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

really had a great class and thank you for an amazing semester

Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Easy-going professor, not strict at all.

5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Very nice teacher, all discussions and modules are organized well and the work is not difficult. There are a couple group projects, including the final project, but you can do it alone too. You learn a lot about checking for errors within your computer which is helpful!

Group projects
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

I don't know what to say but this professor is performing great when I interacted with and he is reasonable and helpful for my questions.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Guysss, tbh he is the best teacher! Everything is easy and has less homework. No late work accept btw. But there is only 1 homework per week.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

His class is not hard and it is easy CSIS-112 and you will learn a lot in this class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
4.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

He's a professor who explains things clearly, is patient, and makes the online class feel easy to follow.

Participation matters
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

The professor was responsive and understanding. Would definitely take a class with him again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

The discussions and collaborative assignments were the best part. Even though I worked solo at times, the structure encouraged me to stay motivated and organized. The instructor supported my solo work.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

I would take this professor again. Communication was good, the flow of the class was never too much, and it was very consistent, so you knew what to expect. No surprises and good communication.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

It helped make the material more understandable and engaging. Thank you for making the class interactive and supportive.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Definitely a great teaching style to help you understand the course content.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Hardworking and kindhearted of professors

Lots of homework
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CSIS-112
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

This professor was really good at teaching the material and I really liked how he was able to give us extra time when he made a mistake and being able to correct them quickly.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Definitely recommend; online learning was easy to learn material. very straightforward. Yes, extra credit, group projects were fun and simple. very easy going. Ended the semester with an A+.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

the professor demonstrated strong professional abilities throughout the semester, especially in an online learning environment. His teaching style was clear and well-organized, which made it easier to follow the material remotely. He explained concepts in a simple and structured way and used online discussions and assignments to reinforce learning.

5.0
2.0
CSIS-112
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

The professor demonstrates strong professional abilities and a clear understanding of CSIS 112 material. Their organized and engaging teaching style, combined with practical examples and step-by-step explanations, makes complex concepts easy to grasp and fosters a supportive learning environment.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 91 grades
Most common grades:
A (37)
A+ (31)
B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(68)B(7)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(16)
Based on 97 reported grades
A: 37
A+: 31
B+: 8
A-: 8
Common Tags
Group projects (54)
EXTRA CREDIT (32)
Participation matters (25)
Clear grading criteria (21)
Caring (21)
Gives good feedback (20)
Online Savvy (15)
Respected (13)
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Ratings by Course

CSIS-112

4.8

(79)

CSIS-121

4.6

(19)
Difficulty by Course

CSIS-121

2.5

CSIS-112

2.3

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