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Anthropology

Jim Eighmey

ANTH100 · ANTH110 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
64.29%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you care about anthropology; avoid online unless .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate field expertLecture heavyLots of extra creditDisorganized CanvasOnline heavy workload
  • ; lectures can be inspiring in person.
  • Online sections draw heavy , and .
  • and help grades, but organization and workload complaints are common.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

and help, but tough grading and content load keep an A from being free.

In-person reviews more often call it an easy A with EC; online .

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Content is lecture- and reading-heavy and can feel dense even when grades are recoverable.

Online feels harder due to long videos and weekly assignments; in person is content-heavy but more guided.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Online often has optional Zoom, while as important or required.

; in-person students say lectures and participation matter.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Loved by anthropology-interested students, frequently avoided by those seeking a light GE.

In-person recommendation is stronger; online .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

and , but some students call discussions and quizzes harsh.

Format shift

In-person leniency via EC is clearer; .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

, and multi-assignment weeks.

Format shift

Online workload complaints are strongest; in person is still lecture- and reading-heavy.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Passionate and knowledgeable, but and .

Format shift

In-person lectures praised more; online teaching quality is frequently criticized.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of exams, online quizzes, discussions, and and EC.

Format shift

Both formats use quizzes and exams; online adds heavy discussion and video work.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person, passionate lectures and win over many students despite disorganization.

Main concern

Lectures can feel rushed or unfocused; reading and .

What students said

“The , and I've had a lot. Informative, thoughtful, funny.”
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“ and he provides lots of .”
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“Inspired my major change to Anthropology.”
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Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online is time-heavy with long , and .

Main concern

, and overwhelming weekly load frustrate GE seekers.

What students said

“ were based off of textbook readings and multiple 1+ hour long video lectures.”
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“He is very harsh with grading and so expect to be in the dark about your grade.”
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“ IF YOU ARE TAKING MORE THAN 2-3 CLASSES.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are content-heavy but often supported .

Study guidesQuiz retakesTest corrections3 major examsPop quiz risk

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams come with study guides and .

Study guidesTest correctionsExtra creditLecture-based exams
“ and provides study guides for midterms.”
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“ an exam.”
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Online

Online quizzes and tests can be retaken; work is tied to textbook and long video lectures.

Quiz retakesTextbook-based quizzesLong video lectures
“You and tests, so ”
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“the ”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you're someone passionate about anthropology, you cannot ask for a better teacher. If you're just looking to satisfy general education, I suggest choosing another class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, contrasting passionate in-person teaching with heavy online load. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“The , and I've had a lot. Informative, thoughtful, funny.”

📦 Workload Reality

32/100

“This professor assigns work as if it's the only course you are taking.”

🎁 Buffer

70/100

“ and he provides lots of .”

🖥️ Online Friction

30/100

“He is very harsh with grading and so expect to be in the dark about your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super knowledgable and I learnt a lot
  • Loves what he does and it shows.
  • Lectures were horrible, get ready to read the material instead.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Offers A BUNCH of
  • .
  • the average score of the first midterm was below 60.

Theme 3

🗂️ About Organization

  • .
  • Syllabus Discrepancies
  • our grade in the class

Theme 4

❤️ About Character

  • He has very warm and welcoming presence
  • Inspired my major change to Anthropology.
  • EXTREMELY rude, do NOT ask any questions.

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

28 reviews with and consistent themes on passion, workload, and organization.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 55
3 out of 53
2 out of 54
1 out of 55

Course coverage

ANTH10026 reviews
ANTH1102 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 1 · A 8 · A- 4

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 6

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2