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Anthropology

Richard McGrail

ANTHROPOLOGY · ANTH02 · ANTHRO2 · ANTH2 · ANTHD002 · ANTHD00201 · BIOANTHROPOLOGY · 14 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
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Difficulty
1.6

The decision

if you want a low-stress anthropology class with and can handle loose structure.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy ACaring ProfessorLenient GraderInteresting IdeasLoose Organization
  • Most students describe the class as very easy to pass with .
  • He is often seen as caring, helpful, and intellectually engaging.
  • The main weakness is unclear organization or broad assignment directions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Students repeatedly say the class is an easy A because and .

Both online and reviews giving much stronger repeated proof.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

83/100

The course is intellectually interesting but usually described as easy, light, and manageable.

Online evidence calls it thought-provoking but easy, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

61/100

Some reviews mark attendance mandatory, while as mainly useful for participation and grades.

, while in-person reviews conflict between mandatory and not mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Students recommend him because the class is easy, he cares about students, and the material can still be engaging.

Online and in-person comments are mostly positive, though .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

93/100

Multiple students say almost everyone can get an A by doing the .

Format shift

, while in-person evidence directly says he is chill and laid back.

Workload

Light

88/100

Workload is usually described as a few assignments, essays, responses, readings, or a .

Format shift

Online workload includes a , while as very light.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

He is seen as caring, helpful, and knowledgeable, but some students find lectures boring or .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is highly positive, while but more mixed on organization.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

24/100

Assessment appears to rely mostly on essays, responses, readings, and a .

Format shift

Online evidence mentions a final group project, while , and assignments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

caring support, lenient grading, and occasional confusion from weak organization.

Main concern

Directions can be broad and .

What students said

“TO EASY! and get the class over with.”
ANTH02
“ and easy though.”
ANTH02
“Easy A class if you show your interests.”
ANTH2

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

The single online review calls the course easy, engaging, and thought-provoking but dislikes the .

Main concern

The if teammates do not contribute.

What students said

“Easy class, but thought provoking and engaging.”
ANTH2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do , and assessment appears mostly assignment-based and student-friendly.

Easy QuizzesFinal EssayGroup Project FinalFew Assignments

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention easy quizzes, essays, and few assignments, but do .

Easy QuizzesFinal EssayFew Assignments
“ .”
2
“5 page final essay.”
ANTH02
“ .”
ANTH02

Online

The online review mentions a and does not clearly prove proctoring, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Group Project Final
“ ”
ANTH2

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The concepts he teaches are very interesting. It made me start to question the things around me that I once took for granted. While the course is an Easy A, he doesn't give a lot of direction in the homework.”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and organization. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Easy A Signal

94/100

“Pretty much everyone gets an A for doing them.”

❤️ Student Support

78/100

“He will bend over backwards to help you out as well.”

⚠️ Organization Risk

61/100

“my only issue with him is his organization.”

Theme 1

📈 About Grades

  • TO EASY! and get the class over with.
  • Easy A class if you show your interests.
  • Easy A!! Jus do the essays and you'll get A grade that easy!

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor McGrail really knows his stuff
  • Easy class, but thought provoking and engaging.
  • lectures are boring

Theme 3

🧭 About Structure

  • he doesn't give a lot of direction in the homework.
  • His organization is a sham
  • the syllabus changed a few times, but to benefit us.

Data context

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Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

14

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

There are 14 reviews with , but the sample is old and includes one severe outlier.

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 4

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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