AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Richard Baum

POLSCI1 · POLS1021 · POL505 · POLI1 · POLISCI1 · PSCI1 · POLS1015 · POLIT1 · POLISCIENCE1 · POLS01 · POLS1017 · POLYSCI1 · POLS1 · POL1 · 83 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
87.1%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you like lively lectures and , and participate.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging LecturesStudy GuidesLecture HeavyFair but Note-DependentFunny and Caring
  • Most students praise his humor, stories, and ability to make political science engaging.
  • Grades are usually fair if , and use study guides.
  • A minority report , tough essay grading, or feeling shut down in discussion.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is realistic with , and study guides, but essays and .

Online evidence sounds easier and more manageable, while and note-taking.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The content is usually made understandable through stories and examples, though fast lectures and political discussion can challenge some students.

Online reviews describe clear recorded lectures, while and discussion pressure.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

as mandatory, but many students say lecture notes are essential for passing.

Online students could use recordings, while in-person students repeatedly say skipping class hurts performance.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Most students recommend him because he makes a required political science class interesting and .

Both formats are recommended, but online reviews are .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

63/100

, but essays can be graded tough and the course is often based on few major items.

Format shift

Online reviews mention simple tests and essays with notes, while .

Workload

Moderate

66/100

There is , and exams, but lecture preparation matters.

Format shift

Online reviews call the workload manageable, while , and a few high-stakes assessments.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students find him knowledgeable, funny, caring, and engaging, though some describe his lectures as .

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for recordings and clarity, while because of heavy lectures and discussion style.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades are mainly driven by tests, essays, study guides, and lecture .

Format shift

Both formats rely on tests and tests and essays.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but more mixed, emphasizing engaging lecture-heavy classes with attendance and note-taking as the key to success.

Main concern

Some students find the if they dislike discussion-heavy classes.

What students said

“Everything you need to succeed in this class is in the lectures.”
POLS1
“He will give you study sheets but will rarely bring questions from it.”
POL1

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very positive, with recorded lectures, manageable workload, and .

Main concern

Students still need to attend or watch Zoom lectures and .

What students said

“The work is not overwhelming and is at a very manageable pace with other classes.”
POLS1
“if you miss a zoom meeting he records the class and .”
POLISCIENCE1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and some essay components, making them manageable but not automatic.

Lecture-Based TestsStudy GuidesEssaysTake-Home Essay Component

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and some take-home essay components, but do not clearly prove closed-book or strict proctoring policies.

Study GuidesLecture-Based TestsTake-Home Essay Component
“Expect to write 2 short take-home essays as part of .”
POL1
“ .”
POLS1

Online

, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policies.

Lecture-Based TestsEssays
“his test are based on his lectures, so if .”
POLISCIENCE1
“the tests and essays (4 total) should be rather simple.”
POLS1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Everything you need to succeed in this class is in the lectures.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“His lectures are interspersed with interesting stories and a great sense of humor.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

86/100

“ .”

⚖️

63/100

“Hes a and you are given the prompts at least 2 weeks before the due date.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Baum makes political science really easy to understand.
  • He gives amazing, interesting, funny, and lectures that make it not necessary to read the book.
  • He lectures heavily and expects everyone to keep up.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • As long as grade in the class.
  • He gives . Easy to ace the tests.
  • He is very tough in .

Theme 3

🗣️ About Class Experience

  • The purpose of the class is to get you to think critically.
  • If you like lectures this is your class.
  • if they don't share Rick's opinion, they're made to feel of .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

83

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years, with consistent themes , and grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 543
4 out of 518
3 out of 59
2 out of 56
1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

11

A 7 · A- 4

B range

8

B+ 2 · B 6

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Not_Sure_Yet 1