AI Rate Professor

Earth Science

Kristen Sneddon

ENVS116 · ENVS115L · ERTH115 · EARTH115 · ERTH111 · ENVS115 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

GE if you want a low-stress A with interesting lectures.

Best fit · Easy A HunterExtra Credit MachineEasy Science GECaring MentorOpen-Note FriendlyNo Textbook Needed
  • Nearly impossible to fail with massive , retakes, and open-note quizzes.
  • and textbooks are unnecessary for most sections.
  • In-person students praise her warmth; some online students note .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

, retakes, open notes, and flexible make-ups make an A the default if you complete the light work.

Both formats report easy As; while in person stresses and retakes.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Content is beginner science GE level with and low intellectual intensity for most students.

; a few online reviews found quiz answers hard to locate in materials.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

88/100

Most students , though showing up is appreciated for .

; online relies on weekly quizzes rather than live presence.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Near-universal take-again sentiment for a kind, flexible professor who wants every student to pass.

Recommendation is strong across formats; in person is .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

93/100

Tons of , retakes, study-guide bonuses, and late-work flexibility make failing almost impossible.

Format shift

Online is mostly open-note and easy; a couple of .

Workload

Light

82/100

Typically weekly quizzes, occasional discussions or a .

Format shift

Online is quiz-and-discussion light; in person adds light in-class work and a short presentation or project.

Teaching experience

Excellent

89/100

Students , and invested in everyone understanding and succeeding.

Format shift

; online quality is still solid with a few communication complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Weekly quizzes and , or presentations.

Format shift

Online leans quiz and ; in person mixes quizzes with projects and in-class work.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Kind, funny lectures with options, and very manageable workload for science GE credit.

Main concern

A few older reviews felt content stayed too basic or .

What students said

“she gives so much , her lectures are really interesting and so funny. I ended the class with a 118%”
ENVS115
“All the exams and , and you .”
EARTH115
“Take Sneddon's class if you need an easy A, for your science requirement.”
ENVS115

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Weekly open-note quizzes and sometimes discussions or group Zoom meetings; exams are often open book and untimed with retakes, though a .

Main concern

Occasional slow email replies and .

What students said

“Theres a and thats literally it, 2 attempts, open note.”
ENVS115
“The and untimed and .”
EARTH115
“they're not proctored so you can use notes/textbook. Not a lot of ! Easy A.”
ERTH115

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and retakes, and are described as straightforward rather than trap-heavy.

Open NoteOpen BookRetakes AllowedUntimed Online ExamsNo Strict Proctoring Mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams and bonuses, and are framed as easy to pass with effort.

Lecture-Based ExamsRetakesStudy Guide BonusExtra Credit
“All the exams and , and you .”
EARTH115
“If you complete the study guide for tests, you get 10+ points on your overall score.”
ENVS115

Online

Online exams and quizzes are repeatedly described as open note or open book, often untimed, sometimes with multiple attempts, and not proctored.

Open Note QuizzesOpen Book ExamsUntimedMultiple AttemptsNot Proctored
“everything is .”
ENVS115
“The and untimed and .”
EARTH115
“they're not proctored so you can use notes/textbook.”
ERTH115

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Take Sneddon's class if you need an easy A, for your science requirement. She gives so many opportunities, it's almost impossible to fail her class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 27 , and light science GE workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

89/100

“Professor Sneddon is the and understanding teacher I've had.”

🅰️ Easy A Reality

94/100

“You will literally receive an A if you show up and pay attention. Gives so much !”

👍 Recommendation

96/100

“Honestly, if out. She was the best!”

📚 Workload Lightness

82/100

“Theres a and thats literally it, 2 attempts, open note.”

Theme 1

❤️ About Character

  • the and understanding teacher I've had
  • wants the

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • One of the easiest classes ive taken in my life
  • it's almost impossible to fail her class
  • Easy A

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • her lectures are really interesting and so funny
  • and is extremely passionate
  • Don't buy the textbook!

Data context

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Analysis sample

27

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

27 detailed reviews spanning 2016-2025 with consistent easy-A and .

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 57
3 out of 56
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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ERTH1154 reviews
EARTH1153 reviews
ERTH1112 reviews
ENVS115L1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 12 · A 10

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

1

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