# COMPSCI 542: Introduction to Software Security | UW–Madison [View on UW Courses](https://uwcourses.com/courses/COMPSCI_542) ## Dataset ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### repository twangodev/uwcourses ### schema version 6 ### importer version 7 ### projection id 52a78527ff09011d88cb04c7d43867d9fbfec2930bf1dd2ec359ebd2844e0b07 ### observed at 2026-09-07T15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### built at 2026-09-10T19:50:42.743001+00:00 ### courses 8951 ### current instructors 5754 ### limited false ### terms * 1272 * 1264 * 1262 * 1254 * 1252 * 1244 * 1242 * 1234 * 1232 * 1224 * 1222 * 1212 * 1204 * 1202 * 1194 * 1192 * 1184 * 1182 * 1174 * 1172 * 1164 * 1162 * 1154 * 1152 * 1144 * 1142 * 1134 * 1132 * 1124 * 1122 * 1114 * 1112 * 1104 * 1102 * 1094 * 1092 * 1084 * 1082 * 1074 * 1072 ### term 1272 ### departments | subject | count | | --------- | ----- | | AAE | 90 | | ABT | 20 | | ACCTIS | 36 | | ACTSCI | 14 | | AFAERO | 10 | | AFRICAN | 87 | | AFROAMER | 71 | | AGROECOL | 21 | | AMERIND | 53 | | ANAT\&PHY | 7 | | ANATOMY | 2 | | ANESTHES | 8 | | ANSCI | 57 | | ANTHRO | 95 | | ART | 125 | | ARTED | 10 | | ARTHIST | 121 | | ASIALANG | 129 | | ASIAN | 109 | | ASIANAM | 28 | | ASTRON | 38 | | ATMOCN | 69 | | BIOCHEM | 51 | | BIOCORE | 10 | | BIOLOGY | 14 | | BIOMDSCI | 18 | | BME | 66 | | BMI | 41 | | BMOLCHEM | 10 | | BOTANY | 69 | | BSE | 44 | | C\&ESOC | 73 | | CBE | 48 | | CHEM | 101 | | CHICLA | 52 | | CIVENGR | 133 | | CLASSICS | 47 | | CNP | 10 | | CNSRSCI | 50 | | COMARTS | 137 | | COMPBIO | 15 | | COMPLIT | 11 | | COMPSCI | 138 | | COUNPSY | 78 | | CRB | 19 | | CS\&D | 71 | | CSCS | 40 | | CURRIC | 193 | | DANCE | 93 | | DERM | 8 | | DS | 88 | | DYSCI | 35 | | ECE | 155 | | ECON | 145 | | EDPOL | 114 | | EDPSYCH | 97 | | ELPA | 70 | | EMA | 53 | | EMERMED | 17 | | ENGL | 206 | | ENTOM | 40 | | ENVIRST | 148 | | EP | 15 | | EPD | 67 | | ESL | 16 | | F\&WECOL | 60 | | FAMMED | 22 | | FINANCE | 50 | | FOLKLORE | 40 | | FOODSCI | 43 | | FRENCH | 63 | | GEN\&WS | 145 | | GENBUS | 72 | | GENECSLR | 17 | | GENETICS | 60 | | GEOG | 113 | | GEOSCI | 83 | | GERMAN | 82 | | GLE | 48 | | GNS | 38 | | GREEK | 27 | | HDFS | 41 | | HEBR-BIB | 13 | | HEBR-MOD | 10 | | HISTORY | 233 | | HISTSCI | 56 | | HONCOL | 13 | | ILS | 43 | | INFOSYS | 9 | | INTEGART | 7 | | INTEGSCI | 22 | | INTER-AG | 18 | | INTER-HE | 11 | | INTER-LS | 22 | | INTEREGR | 16 | | INTLBUS | 21 | | INTLST | 50 | | ISYE | 83 | | ITALIAN | 53 | | JEWISH | 56 | | JOURN | 88 | | KINES | 128 | | LACIS | 26 | | LANDARC | 61 | | LATIN | 24 | | LAW | 120 | | LEGALST | 48 | | LINGUIS | 35 | | LIS | 89 | | LITTRANS | 78 | | LSC | 52 | | M\&ENVTOX | 7 | | MARKETNG | 62 | | MATH | 153 | | MDGENET | 8 | | ME | 130 | | MEDHIST | 43 | | MEDICINE | 60 | | MEDIEVAL | 32 | | MEDPHYS | 39 | | MEDSC-M | 29 | | MEDSC-V | 41 | | MHR | 68 | | MICROBIO | 45 | | MILSCI | 16 | | MM\&I | 22 | | MOLBIOL | 6 | | MS\&E | 59 | | MUSIC | 165 | | MUSPERF | 126 | | NAVSCI | 20 | | NE | 44 | | NEURODPT | 11 | | NEUROL | 7 | | NEURSURG | 4 | | NTP | 11 | | NURSING | 111 | | NUTRSCI | 65 | | OBS\&GYN | 18 | | OCCTHER | 39 | | ONCOLOGY | 14 | | OPHTHALM | 5 | | OTM | 43 | | PATH | 34 | | PATH-BIO | 29 | | PEDIAT | 26 | | PHARMACY | 31 | | PHILOS | 77 | | PHMCOL-M | 11 | | PHMPRAC | 45 | | PHMSCI | 60 | | PHYASST | 37 | | PHYSICS | 88 | | PHYSIOL | 3 | | PHYTHER | 37 | | PLANTSCI | 52 | | PLPATH | 35 | | POLISCI | 192 | | POPHLTH | 58 | | PORTUG | 33 | | PSYCH | 101 | | PSYCHIAT | 22 | | PUBAFFR | 54 | | PUBLHLTH | 23 | | RADIOL | 11 | | REALEST | 41 | | RELIGST | 90 | | RHABMED | 9 | | RMI | 24 | | RP\&SE | 102 | | S\&APHM | 17 | | SCANDST | 73 | | SLAVIC | 89 | | SOC | 149 | | SOCWORK | 87 | | SOILSCI | 46 | | SPANISH | 83 | | SRMED | 21 | | STAT | 94 | | STDYABRD | 52 | | STS | 8 | | SURGERY | 25 | | SURGSCI | 33 | | THEATRE | 91 | | URBRPL | 60 | | UROLOGY | 5 | | ZOOLOGY | 89 | ## course ### run id 20260907T155543-ce3781c4 ### semester 1272 ### observed at 2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### record version id ce61a464239a21e19d3e76706794713c89eed5bde802978a7b38246f0b97be70 ### course id COMPSCI 542 ### course uid course\_6205df2080c6f734c520ff84 ### catalog version id 21e8a5de058fbfeb8e3ff0ee3a87480731ca7018decd410c62485eeb8034f3c4 ### course number 542 ### subjects * COMPSCI ### title INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE SECURITY ### description Teaches the security considerations that occur during all steps of the software development life cycle: methodologies for designing secure software, programming using secure programming techniques, in-depth vulnerability assessment methodologies, static and dynamic analysis tools for evaluating software security, and system defenses reducing security threats. ### requirements text COMP SCI 400or320, graduate/professional standing, or declared in the Capstone Certificate in Computer Sciences for Professionals ### credit offering ids None recorded. ### llm job id enrich-b6d8f78c1be0d523cf09d00d ### llm output id 46a4a11ac8760aeab9e0aa90703cceb76f53881a15bf85bcd27bc63e9bc62988 ### llm model nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4 ### llm model revision 1355db6a052410cfd62085d94b58866fd0f2c3c5 ### llm task version 14 ### llm search status valid ### llm summary Introduction to software security covering secure design, programming, vulnerability assessment, and system defenses throughout the software development life cycle. ### llm topics * Secure software design methodologies. * Secure programming techniques. * Vulnerability assessment. * Static and dynamic analysis tools. * System defenses. ### llm skills * Designing secure software. * Secure programming techniques. * Vulnerability assessment methodologies. * Using static and dynamic analysis tools. * Implementing system defenses. ### llm assumed background * Python programming, data structures, and software engineering tools. * Advanced data structures, algorithm complexity, and professional code implementation. ### llm search phrases * software security life cycle * secure programming techniques * vulnerability assessment * static dynamic analysis tools * system defenses ### llm requirements status valid ### llm student summary status valid ### llm experience status insufficient\_evidence ### catalog variants None recorded. ### student summary #### context hash a33c9afe9be09614cac8bdb87a8626311266face675bafb19f66439c74ba59f6 #### course id COMPSCI 542 #### current instructors None recorded. #### difficulty workload Historical reviews of Barton Miller: The course relies on weekly quizzes with strict attendance and no makeups. Students report that extra credit exists, but missing quizzes makes high grades difficult, and the quizzes are often vague or harshly graded. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-11-21 06:13:34 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "a5bcb9a45ab145b155615e5d", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NDI1MDc4", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-12-12 04:36:01 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "856e45dcba2f46033986a0fb", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NjIzNjc0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-12-24 20:06:42 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "65c58565995da47ec3039ab6", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg5NDQy", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-01-02 08:51:55 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "82ddf935ae31bcf3c4f29c78", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4ODE5NDUz", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-12-12 18:35:45 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "e80247951461ccff3bd0864c", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQwMjUyOTAx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-12-16 01:39:52 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "673574cd6d4df47e91617520", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQwMzE1MDE0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" } ] } ``` #### errors None recorded. #### historical context Historical reviews of Barton Miller: Barton Miller receives consistent criticism for poor teaching execution, including rambling lectures, lack of explanation, and inflexibility regarding accommodations and quizzes. Reviewers describe him as condescending, unhelpful, and resistant to feedback, with some citing rude behavior from guest lecturers and TAs. While some acknowledge his knowledge, the majority report a frustrating and unproductive classroom environment. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2021-05-04 22:44:35 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "8f59722ccc461db39369e67f", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM0NzA0NjA1", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2021-08-22 15:12:13 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "22b41785734bfa6c588c2849", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM1MDQwOTMz", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2022-05-05 06:46:40 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "a2529e26cc76bd9353e6ea62", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQ5ODEw", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-11-21 06:13:34 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "a5bcb9a45ab145b155615e5d", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NDI1MDc4", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-12-12 04:36:01 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "856e45dcba2f46033986a0fb", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NjIzNjc0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-10-04 16:02:40 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "7d8b629ae2136d893d6be295", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM5Nzg2OTUw", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-12-12 18:35:45 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "e80247951461ccff3bd0864c", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQwMjUyOTAx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2026-05-24 09:59:38 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "39f24ddae86e1f6fd0208802", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQzMTg4MDg0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" } ] } ``` #### offered false #### profile hash e59ddc7389015d0035b68cd195c939d475bf72b959b29cf12eab59b454ccaef1 #### quick take Historical reviews of Barton Miller: Reviewers report a highly polarized experience with Barton Miller. While a few find the course fun and straightforward, the majority describe it as a frustrating nightmare characterized by poor teaching execution and unhelpful instruction. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2021-05-04 22:44:35 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "8f59722ccc461db39369e67f", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM0NzA0NjA1", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2021-08-22 15:12:13 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "22b41785734bfa6c588c2849", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM1MDQwOTMz", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2022-05-05 06:46:40 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "a2529e26cc76bd9353e6ea62", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQ5ODEw", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-11-21 06:13:34 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "a5bcb9a45ab145b155615e5d", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NDI1MDc4", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-12-12 04:36:01 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "856e45dcba2f46033986a0fb", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NjIzNjc0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-12-21 20:44:19 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "91d455457fb4755263f0f60f", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NzY5NTcw", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2023-12-24 20:06:42 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "65c58565995da47ec3039ab6", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg5NDQy", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-10-04 16:02:40 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "7d8b629ae2136d893d6be295", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM5Nzg2OTUw", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-12-12 18:35:45 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "e80247951461ccff3bd0864c", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQwMjUyOTAx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2026-05-24 09:59:38 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "39f24ddae86e1f6fd0208802", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQzMTg4MDg0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" } ] } ``` Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.56 GPA, 75.4% A/AB (n=138 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.42 GPA, 62.3% A/AB (n=122 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.45 GPA, 67.3% A/AB (n=113 letter grades). ```json { "citations": [ { "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_record": { "entity_id": "93eb9b21-f4f8-3060-91ba-e50f9d96a91f", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "grades_latest", "term_id": "1242", "type": "grade" }, { "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_record": { "entity_id": "93eb9b21-f4f8-3060-91ba-e50f9d96a91f", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "grades_latest", "term_id": "1252", "type": "grade" }, { "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_record": { "entity_id": "93eb9b21-f4f8-3060-91ba-e50f9d96a91f", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "grades_latest", "term_id": "1264", "type": "grade" } ] } ``` #### student experience Historical reviews of Barton Miller: Students frequently cite weak TA support, confusing quizzes, and rude instructor interactions as major frustrations. Conversely, some appreciate the engaging course material, participation opportunities, and the preference for weekly exams over a traditional final. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2021-08-22 15:12:13 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "22b41785734bfa6c588c2849", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM1MDQwOTMz", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-10-04 16:02:40 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "7d8b629ae2136d893d6be295", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM5Nzg2OTUw", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-12-12 18:35:45 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "e80247951461ccff3bd0864c", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQwMjUyOTAx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Barton Miller", "review_date": "2024-12-16 01:39:52 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "673574cd6d4df47e91617520", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1174681", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQwMzE1MDE0", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1174681", "type": "review" } ] } ``` #### task hash 74fb0997943e888960bbc9e47db8c4fd12e4292d55c20509d8d89db6a9910f68 #### teaching history BARTON MILLER is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2026. 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"source_identified", "name": "SHIRLEY ZHANG", "email": null, "first_observed_at": "2026-09-06 23:14:58.172943+00:00", "last_observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "grade_statistics": { "gpa": 3.766, "graded": 77, "counts": [ 61, 3, 8, 3, 2, 0, 0 ], "sections": 1 }, "instructor_url": "/instructors/SHIRLEY_ZHANG--instructor_ecdc829f96a13dcf9baedda5" }, { "instructor_uid": "instructor_328b38860c6338f710ebaf4b", "source": "madgrades", "source_instructor_id": "6544687", "identity_basis": "source_id", "identity_status": "source_identified", "name": "ABOLI VIJAYANAND PAI", "email": null, "first_observed_at": "2026-09-06 23:14:58.172943+00:00", "last_observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "grade_statistics": { "gpa": 3.291, "graded": 573, "counts": [ 150, 185, 163, 43, 15, 12, 5 ], "sections": 5 }, "instructor_url": "/instructors/ABOLI_VIJAYANAND_PAI" }, { "instructor_uid": "instructor_5260028d741ea405d9e4c148", "source": "madgrades", "source_instructor_id": "6384220", "identity_basis": "source_id", "identity_status": "source_identified", "name": "JAY CHEN", "email": null, "first_observed_at": "2026-09-06 23:14:58.172943+00:00", "last_observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "grade_statistics": { "gpa": 3.545, "graded": 377, "counts": [ 166, 130, 54, 13, 10, 3, 1 ], "sections": 2 }, "instructor_url": "/instructors/JAY_CHEN" } ] ``` ### grades ```json [ { "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "semester": "1272", "observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "course_uid": "course_6205df2080c6f734c520ff84", "term_id": "1232", "term_name": "Fall 2022", "instructors": [ "Barton Miller", "ELISA HEYMANN", "SAMUEL KOTTLER" ], "a": 51, "ab": 11, "b": 13, "bc": 2, "c": 1, "d": 0, "f": 2, "satisfactory": 0, "unsatisfactory": 0, "credit": 0, "no_credit": 0, "passed": 0, "incomplete": 0, "no_work": 0, "not_reported": 0, "other": 0, "total": 80, "source_aliases": [ "COMPSCI 542" ] }, { "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "semester": "1272", "observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "course_uid": "course_6205df2080c6f734c520ff84", "term_id": "1242", "term_name": "Fall 2023", "instructors": [ "BOYUAN ZOU", "Barton Miller", "ELISA HEYMANN", "PRANAV RAO", "SHIRLEY ZHANG" ], "a": 88, "ab": 16, "b": 16, "bc": 7, "c": 7, "d": 4, "f": 0, "satisfactory": 0, "unsatisfactory": 0, "credit": 0, "no_credit": 0, "passed": 0, "incomplete": 0, "no_work": 1, "not_reported": 0, "other": 0, "total": 139, "source_aliases": [ "COMPSCI 542" ] }, { "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "semester": "1272", "observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "course_uid": "course_6205df2080c6f734c520ff84", "term_id": "1252", "term_name": "Fall 2024", "instructors": [ "ABOLI VIJAYANAND PAI", "BOYUAN ZOU", "Barton Miller", "ELISA HEYMANN" ], "a": 49, "ab": 27, "b": 33, "bc": 6, "c": 6, "d": 1, "f": 0, "satisfactory": 0, "unsatisfactory": 0, "credit": 0, "no_credit": 0, "passed": 0, "incomplete": 0, "no_work": 0, "not_reported": 0, "other": 0, "total": 122, "source_aliases": [ "COMPSCI 542" ] }, { "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "semester": "1272", "observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00", "course_id": "COMPSCI 542", "course_uid": "course_6205df2080c6f734c520ff84", "term_id": "1264", "term_name": "Spring 2026", "instructors": [ "BOYUAN ZOU", "Barton Miller", "ELISA HEYMANN", "JAY CHEN" ], "a": 63, "ab": 13, "b": 16, "bc": 9, "c": 10, "d": 2, "f": 0, "satisfactory": 1, "unsatisfactory": 0, "credit": 0, "no_credit": 0, "passed": 0, "incomplete": 0, "no_work": 0, "not_reported": 0, "other": 0, "total": 114, "source_aliases": [ "COMPSCI 542" ] } ] ``` ### statistics #### gpa 3.504 #### graded 453 #### counts * 251 * 67 * 78 * 24 * 24 * 7 * 2 ### grade conflicts None recorded. ### evidence #### history * 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3.5044150110375276 #### count 453 #### university ##### size 3000 ##### gpa Percentile 24 ##### count Percentile 90 ##### median Count 89 ##### histogram | range | count | current | | ------- | ----- | ------- | | 0.0–0.4 | 0 | false | | 0.4–0.8 | 0 | false | | 0.8–1.2 | 0 | false | | 1.2–1.6 | 0 | false | | 1.6–2.0 | 0 | false | | 2.0–2.4 | 1 | false | | 2.4–2.8 | 11 | false | | 2.8–3.2 | 216 | false | | 3.2–3.6 | 769 | true | | 3.6–4.0 | 2003 | false | #### departments ```json [ { "subject": "COMPSCI", "comparison": { "size": 84, "gpaPercentile": 35, "countPercentile": 72, "medianCount": 137.5, "histogram": [ { "range": "0.0–0.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.4–0.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.8–1.2", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.2–1.6", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.6–2.0", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.0–2.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.4–2.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.8–3.2", "count": 12, "current": false }, { "range": "3.2–3.6", "count": 27, "current": true }, { "range": "3.6–4.0", "count": 45, "current": false } ] } } ] ``` ### terms #### 1232 ##### term 1232 ##### gpa 3.60625 ##### count 80 ##### university ###### size 1216 ###### gpa Percentile 46 ###### count Percentile 57 ###### median Count 66 ###### histogram | range | count | current | | ------- | ----- | ------- | | 0.0–0.4 | 0 | false | | 0.4–0.8 | 0 | false | | 0.8–1.2 | 0 | false | | 1.2–1.6 | 0 | false | | 1.6–2.0 | 0 | false | | 2.0–2.4 | 2 | false | | 2.4–2.8 | 14 | false | | 2.8–3.2 | 174 | false | | 3.2–3.6 | 356 | false | | 3.6–4.0 | 670 | true | ##### departments ```json [ { "subject": "COMPSCI", "comparison": { "size": 50, "gpaPercentile": 57, "countPercentile": 47, "medianCount": 82.5, "histogram": [ { "range": "0.0–0.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.4–0.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.8–1.2", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.2–1.6", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.6–2.0", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.0–2.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.4–2.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.8–3.2", "count": 9, "current": false }, { "range": "3.2–3.6", "count": 19, "current": false }, { "range": "3.6–4.0", "count": 22, "current": true } ] } } ] ``` #### 1242 ##### term 1242 ##### gpa 3.5615942028985508 ##### count 138 ##### university ###### size 1295 ###### gpa Percentile 40 ###### count Percentile 79 ###### median Count 67 ###### histogram | range | count | current | | ------- | ----- | ------- | | 0.0–0.4 | 0 | false | | 0.4–0.8 | 0 | false | | 0.8–1.2 | 0 | false | | 1.2–1.6 | 0 | false | | 1.6–2.0 | 0 | false | | 2.0–2.4 | 2 | false | | 2.4–2.8 | 11 | false | | 2.8–3.2 | 162 | false | | 3.2–3.6 | 394 | true | | 3.6–4.0 | 726 | false | ##### departments ```json [ { "subject": "COMPSCI", "comparison": { "size": 52, "gpaPercentile": 53, "countPercentile": 63, "medianCount": 99, "histogram": [ { "range": "0.0–0.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.4–0.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.8–1.2", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.2–1.6", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.6–2.0", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.0–2.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.4–2.8", "count": 1, "current": false }, { "range": "2.8–3.2", "count": 9, "current": false }, { "range": "3.2–3.6", "count": 20, "current": true }, { "range": "3.6–4.0", "count": 22, "current": false } ] } } ] ``` #### 1252 ##### term 1252 ##### gpa 3.4221311475409837 ##### count 122 ##### university ###### size 1333 ###### gpa Percentile 24 ###### count Percentile 74 ###### median Count 69 ###### histogram | range | count | current | | ------- | ----- | ------- | | 0.0–0.4 | 0 | false | | 0.4–0.8 | 0 | false | | 0.8–1.2 | 0 | false | | 1.2–1.6 | 0 | false | | 1.6–2.0 | 0 | false | | 2.0–2.4 | 0 | false | | 2.4–2.8 | 14 | false | | 2.8–3.2 | 115 | false | | 3.2–3.6 | 431 | true | | 3.6–4.0 | 773 | false | ##### departments ```json [ { "subject": "COMPSCI", "comparison": { "size": 54, "gpaPercentile": 43, "countPercentile": 60, "medianCount": 101, "histogram": [ { "range": "0.0–0.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.4–0.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.8–1.2", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.2–1.6", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.6–2.0", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.0–2.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.4–2.8", "count": 1, "current": false }, { "range": "2.8–3.2", "count": 8, "current": false }, { "range": "3.2–3.6", "count": 23, "current": true }, { "range": "3.6–4.0", "count": 22, "current": false } ] } } ] ``` #### 1264 ##### term 1264 ##### gpa 3.4513274336283186 ##### count 113 ##### university ###### size 1283 ###### gpa Percentile 27 ###### count Percentile 73 ###### median Count 66 ###### histogram | range | count | current | | ------- | ----- | ------- | | 0.0–0.4 | 0 | false | | 0.4–0.8 | 0 | false | | 0.8–1.2 | 0 | false | | 1.2–1.6 | 0 | false | | 1.6–2.0 | 0 | false | | 2.0–2.4 | 1 | false | | 2.4–2.8 | 20 | false | | 2.8–3.2 | 130 | false | | 3.2–3.6 | 343 | true | | 3.6–4.0 | 789 | false | ##### departments ```json [ { "subject": "COMPSCI", "comparison": { "size": 48, "gpaPercentile": 47, "countPercentile": 53, "medianCount": 105.5, "histogram": [ { "range": "0.0–0.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.4–0.8", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "0.8–1.2", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.2–1.6", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "1.6–2.0", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.0–2.4", "count": 0, "current": false }, { "range": "2.4–2.8", "count": 1, "current": false }, { "range": "2.8–3.2", "count": 7, "current": false }, { "range": "3.2–3.6", "count": 21, "current": true }, { "range": "3.6–4.0", "count": 19, "current": false } ] } } ] ``` ### benchmarks #### all ##### school ###### size 3000 ###### gpa 3.6748844121448334 ###### top Share 83.03922029142575 ###### count 89 ##### COMPSCI ###### size 84 ###### gpa 3.5980119721892057 ###### top Share 79.41924631726182 ###### count 137.5 #### terms ##### 1232 ###### school ###### size 1216 ###### gpa 3.575457431972425 ###### top Share 77.33712216234007 ###### count 66 ###### COMPSCI ###### size 50 ###### gpa 3.522872390836507 ###### top Share 74.11555010870671 ###### count 82.5 ##### 1242 ###### school ###### size 1295 ###### gpa 3.595302892737449 ###### top Share 78.36291889885307 ###### count 67 ###### COMPSCI ###### size 52 ###### gpa 3.5206188715369935 ###### top Share 74.2043106737207 ###### count 99 ##### 1252 ###### school ###### size 1333 ###### gpa 3.619494049739118 ###### top Share 79.71442190500672 ###### count 69 ###### COMPSCI ###### size 54 ###### gpa 3.5244021201456657 ###### top Share 75.07938169795783 ###### count 101 ##### 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113, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.4513274336283186 } ] }, { "uid": "instructor_4436cbc94cf4bfeae90c1ba8", "name": "BOYUAN ZOU", "count": 312, "terms": [ { "term": "1242", "count": 77, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.7662337662337664 }, { "term": "1252", "count": 122, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.4221311475409837 }, { "term": "1264", "count": 113, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.4513274336283186 } ] }, { "uid": "instructor_328b38860c6338f710ebaf4b", "name": "ABOLI VIJAYANAND PAI", "count": 122, "terms": [ { "term": "1252", "count": 122, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.4221311475409837 } ] }, { "uid": "instructor_5260028d741ea405d9e4c148", "name": "JAY CHEN", "count": 113, "terms": [ { "term": "1264", "count": 113, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.4513274336283186 } ] }, { "uid": "instructor_a5ce4816b4e19f801fdb80a2", "name": "SAMUEL KOTTLER", "count": 80, "terms": [ { "term": "1232", "count": 80, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.60625 } ] }, { "uid": "instructor_1187c0947b50cc219a99455e", "name": "PRANAV RAO", "count": 77, "terms": [ { "term": "1242", "count": 77, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.7662337662337664 } ] }, { "uid": "instructor_ecdc829f96a13dcf9baedda5", "name": "SHIRLEY ZHANG", "count": 77, "terms": [ { "term": "1242", "count": 77, "sections": 1, "gpa": 3.7662337662337664 } ] } ] ``` ## following None recorded. ## projection ### target 1272 ### gpa 3.516150208958944 ### grades | grade | percentage | | ----- | ------------------ | | A | 54.089519336005196 | | AB | 16.478077811403352 | | B | 19.149402724061243 | | BC | 4.334427787449998 | | C | 4.0065589349909825 | | D | 1.2862757011711827 | | F | 0.6557377049180328 | ### source Terms * 1252 * 1242 * 1232 ### source Count 340 ### same Season true ### historical Range * 3.4221311475409837 * 3.6062499999999997