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Philosophy & Social Sciences

Lance Simmens

POLSCI31 · POLSC3075 · POLI3075 · POLYS31 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
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Difficulty
1.5

The decision

poli sci if you show up, skim the book, and want a .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy ALaid-back attendanceExam retakesExtra credit availableKnowledgeable in politics
  • Students repeatedly call the class an easy A with retakes, , and book-based tests
  • and deadlines, and brings real political experience
  • Students who already know politics may not learn much new content

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

90/100

Students report easy As , and exam talk in class.

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Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Multiple students call it the easiest poli sci class and say familiar American politics content is low challenge.

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Is attendance flexible?

Optional

84/100

Students say he and deadlines if you communicate.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

, and willing to help you pass.

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Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Retakes, , and pass-focused support make grading very student-friendly.

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Workload

Light

82/100

Students say showing up, reading, and basic prep is enough; course work is described as fairly easy.

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Teaching experience

Good

84/100

He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and helpful, though advanced students may find little new material.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Comments emphasize exams based on the book and lecture, with readings and class discussion support.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person poli sci students describe an easy, supportive class with retakes, , and .

Main concern

Content can feel basic if you already know American politics and government structure.

What students said

“Easy A, . I got a rlly high A and I only skimmed the book.”
POLSCI31
“Just show up and read and you'll get an A. He's really easy and very nice.”
POLYS31
“Prof. Simmens is great and goes out of his way to make sure you pass his class.”
POLI3075

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams can be tough but are book-based, often previewed in class, and and .

Exam retakesBook-based testsLecture-covered questionsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students report book-based tests, class discussion of , and .

Exam retakesBook-based testsLecture-covered questionsExtra credit
“Easy A, . I got a rlly high A and I only skimmed the book. Talks about most of the .”
POLSCI31
“Majority of the class failed the , so he gave a . He also and deadlines... Also gives .”
POLI3075
“ but based entirely on the book and some of the lecture.”
POLSC3075

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Just show up and read and you'll get an A. He's really easy and very nice.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 and supportive teaching. Credibility rating: Medium.

🅰️ Easy A Path

90/100

“Easy A, . I got a rlly high A and I only skimmed the book.”

🎯 Teaching Support

84/100

“ and anything you need help.”

📅

84/100

“He also and deadlines, so if you have a problem turning something in talk to him.”

👍 Recommendation

88/100

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Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Just show up and read and you'll get an A
  • Easy A,
  • the course work is fairly easy

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Intersting prof who has a lot of experience in politics
  • Lance Simmens is a very knowledgeable instructor
  • he's really enthusiastic

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • goes out of his way to make sure you pass his class
  • Also gives

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

60/100

Evidence confidence

and support, but the sample is small and older.

Inside 6 stored ratings

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Course coverage

POLI30753 reviews
POLSC30751 review
POLSCI311 review
POLYS311 review

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