AI Rate Professor

Science

Jameson Henkle

CD17 · GEOL1225929 · GEO12 · GEO37285 · PE17 · GEOLOGY12 · GEO5 · GEOL1 · GEOL12 · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if you want an engaging science professor and can stay on top of steady weekly work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate lecturerCaring and encouragingHomework heavyClear expectationsManageable grading
  • Students consistently praise his passion, kindness, and ability to make geology and oceanography engaging.
  • The , and projects that punish procrastination.
  • Grades are usually strong when students keep up, but late-work and workload complaints are real.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is very reachable if students complete the steady work, but it is not effortless because , and readings are frequent.

Online reviews include both easy-A comments and heavier workload complaints, while as worthwhile.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

The material is usually understandable and engaging, but science content can be information dense and fast moving.

In-person lectures seem clearer and more engaging, while online sections can feel more compressed and assignment heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly say showing up is important to pass and understand the class.

, while online evidence focuses on participation and assignment completion.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Most students recommend him because , and makes the subject interesting despite the workload.

, while online recommendations depend more on tolerance for weekly work.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

Grades are generally high and several students say doing the , but zero late work and .

Format shift

Online grading has clearer complaints about late work and stress, while as fair and manageable.

Workload

Moderate

43/100

The workload is steady and sometimes heavy, with , and projects.

Format shift

Online reviews report the heaviest workload pressure, while management.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly describe him as passionate, caring, knowledgeable, and engaging.

Format shift

, while online praise is mixed with workload and communication complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment , and exams rather than relying only on tests.

Format shift

Online sections lean more toward weekly assignments and quizzes, while , and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are strongly , and memorable field or lab experiences.

Main concern

, and manage a steady workload.

What students said

“he clearly cares about the material and his students and wants you to pass and leave his class knowing the material.”
GEOL1
“This professor is very passionate when he teaches, while it's very lecture and note heavy I found no issue to follow along and understand the topic.”
GEO5
“Show up to lectures to pass!”
GEOL12

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive but more split because several students found the workload stressful and sometimes unforgiving.

Main concern

Online , and quizzes.

What students said

“I would describe the class as more work than 4 classes.”
GEOL1
“just get it done and you will get the points”
GEO5
“His course was so easy and I enjoyed his lectures!”
PE-17

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, tests, and exams based on lectures, but do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Weekly QuizzesTests From LecturesStudent-Made Study GuidesSome Test Heavy Sections

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams based on lectures, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Lecture-Based ExamsStudent-Made Study GuidesFour Tests
“ ”
GEO12
“4 tests but he gives you all the information you need”
GEOL1225929

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and tests but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policies.

Multiple QuizzesLong TestsWeekly Chapter Tests
“With multiple 60-question quizzes and ”
GEOL1
“tests average about 80 questions”
GEO5

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He cares about his students a lot and ! He's awesome!”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“A genuinely fun and engaging professor that just loves Geology.”

📚 Workload Reality

43/100

“There is a lot of homework, but it's manageable with enough time”

👍 Recommendation Value

86/100

“If you are thinking of taking his class then DO IT! he's an amazing professor.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject.
  • This professor is very passionate when he teaches, while it's very lecture and note heavy I found no issue to follow along and understand the topic.
  • Great teacher who seems to care.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • overall, easy class if you study a lot and .
  • If you manage your time well, it is very doable.
  • just get it done and you will get the points

Theme 3

⚠️ About Workload

  • He gives a ton of homework.
  • I would describe the class as more work than 4 classes.
  • The workload is a little heavy in the later weeks but it's able to be completed in 1 day.

Data context

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Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

45

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 45 reviews span several years, include both formats, and show consistent themes about teaching quality and workload.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 4 · A 21 · A- 3

B range

14

B+ 5 · B 8 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

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F

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