AI Rate Professor

Architecture

Ken Zamora

ARCHALL · BEGARCH · ARCH30 · ARCH14 · ARCH1040 · ARCHANY · ARCH12 · ARCH20 · ARCH21 · ARCH3063 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want serious architecture training and can handle strict expectations, workload, and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerKnowledgeable architecture instructorTough graderHigh workloadHelpful if you put in effortStrict about attendance
  • Students , and preparation for transfer-level architecture work.
  • , and careful reading of assignments.
  • A minority of students describe him as rude, nitpicky, or frustrating, especially around questions and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say you must attend, follow directions, turn work in on time, and work hard for it.

Online evidence is mixed with one easy course, while .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

The architecture content is hands-on, fast paced, and meant to prepare students for more demanding programs.

Online ARCH14 sounded easier, but most in-person reviews describe challenging, work-heavy architecture courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Many reviews stress showing up on time, and one review says skipping class can hurt your chance to pass.

, while online reviews do not clearly establish a flexible policy.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and feedback, but concerns about rudeness, nitpicking, and workload lower the confidence.

, while online reviews are split between excellent and very poor.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

32/100

Students often call him a tough or , though they also and fair.

Format shift

framing it as earned fairness and one online review framing it negatively.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Architecture projects, papers, reading, and .

Format shift

, while online evidence is mixed between textbook reading and overwhelming grading complaints.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most , and preparation, but some students find his tone rude or unapproachable.

Format shift

, while online feedback is split by course.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and drafting more than exams.

Format shift

and projects, with only limited exam evidence.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews mostly describe a knowledgeable, , and on-time project work.

Main concern

Students who want a relaxed or easy architecture class may struggle with the workload and .

What students said

“Yes, it is a lot of work but after his class you will know a lot!”
ARCH1040
“He's not an easy A. You better walk in the class & work hard for your A.”
ARCH1040

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are sharply split between one very easy, student-friendly course and one very negative experience with rude communication and .

Main concern

and communication may feel inconsistent across courses.

What students said

“I took this as an online course and got by very easily.”
ARCH14
“The way he grades is also very nit picky, but graded.”
ARCH20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The , but most reviews focus more on projects than exams.

Open Book TestsOpen Note TestsUsually Open Book ExamsFew Exam Details

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

One in-person review reports open-book and open-note tests, while .

Open Book TestsOpen Note Tests
“ .”
ARCH21

Online

One online review says exams are usually open book and fairly easy, with .

Usually Open Book ExamsFairly Easy Exams
“the and fairly easy”
ARCH14

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Yes, it is a lot of work but after his class you will know a lot!”

Voice snapshots generated from 19 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“He really know what he is teaching about.”

📈 Grade Effort

42/100

“He's not an easy A. You better walk in the class & work hard for your A.”

⚖️ Workload Reality

28/100

“Yes, it is a lot of work but after his class you will know a lot!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Awesome guy, very hard working.
  • He knows what he's talking about and he will go out of his way to help you if you are willing to put in the work.
  • He is VERY knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches and has real-world field experience.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He will not hand you an easy grade,you must earn it.
  • Be in class, pay attention and put in time to show for your work and you'll be just fine.
  • The way he grades is also very nit picky, but graded.

Theme 3

⏰

  • Make sure you show up to every class on time.
  • ADVICE:show up on .
  • You need to read the course material and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

19

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Nineteen reviews span many years and show consistent themes , and attendance.

Inside 19 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

ARCH203 reviews
ARCH213 reviews
ARCHALL3 reviews
ARCH10402 reviews
ARCH122 reviews
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ARCH142 reviews
ARCH301 review
ARCH30631 review
ARCHANY1 review
BEGARCH1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1