AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Azamat Sakiev

POLS25 · POLS1 · POLS11 · POLS2 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
46.43%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if , and accept strict no-late no-extra-credit rules.

Best fit · Self Taught ProTough GraderStrict DeadlinesPolarizing TeachingGraded by Few ThingsParticipation Heavy
  • Reviews are sharply split between caring insightful mentor and .
  • Online POLS1 often means biweekly quizzes and .
  • In-person sections stress participation, few high-stakes items, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Many earn B or A if they meet deadlines and few graded items, but and no block an easy walk-in A.

Online reviews more often describe easy quiz-discussion paths; and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is standard political science with and lecture, not conceptually elite but not free either.

Online sections feel lighter in workload; , and denser lecture.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

38/100

and dock absences; several online sections report optional attendance.

In-person evidence leans mandatory; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

About half would take again; supporters praise insight and lectures while and .

is truly quiz-light; in-person is more divided.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

, and missed exams tank the course.

Format shift

Online has a few not-harsh claims; and inflexible.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Often graded by few things (quizzes, discussions, papers) but , and .

Format shift

Online POLS1 is often lighter; some in-person POLS25/POLS2 mention many papers.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Some call lectures amazing and insightful; .

Format shift

with harsh personality complaints; online is more about format confusion.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of quizzes, exams, discussion posts, participation, and .

Format shift

Online leans quizzes and discussions; and papers.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person classes reward participation and reading but , and students who need hand-holding.

Main concern

little mercy or .

What students said

“ . Family crisis and personal issues don't matter to him. He does not provide .”
POLS1
“he is . I had an exam ruined by outstanding circumstances and .”
POLS25
“If you want to teach yourself, take this class with Sakiev. If you actually .”
POLS1

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online POLS1 is often but still polarizing on engagement and .

Main concern

Some report zero useful feedback and .

What students said

“truly this was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken the every 2 weeks and then a small quiz every 2 weeks as well.”
POLS1
“online class, super easy. Just a .”
POLS1
“The toughest grader I've come across in 5 yrs of college. .”
POLS1

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes carry heavy weight; culture.

Multiple-choice quizzesHigh-stakes examsFew graded itemsNo extra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

crises and little ; format details beyond tough grading are limited.

High-stakes examsNo retakesTest heavyNo extra credit
“ .”
POLS1
“ and poorly worded however they make up most of your grade (30-40%)”
POLS1

Online

Online sections emphasize biweekly or weekly quizzes plus discussion posts; and not clearly open-book.

Weekly or biweekly quizzesDiscussion postsMultiple-choice exams
“The , and discussion posts. Quizzes and exams are entirely multiple-choice and straightforward, no issue there.”
POLS1
“The course consists of , and 3 exams.”
POLS1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you want to teach yourself, take this class with Sakiev. If you actually .”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews (11 online, 17 in and format split. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

28/100

“The toughest grader I've come across in 5 yrs of college. .”

📚

48/100

“If you want to teach yourself, take this class with Sakiev. If you actually .”

🖥️ Online Easy Path

70/100

“online class, super easy. Just a .”

🚫 No Safety Net

25/100

“ . Family crisis and personal issues don't matter to him.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He gives great lectures and takes time to make .
  • Class was formatted confusingly. Professor was and .
  • mainly have to teach yourself (decent amount of reading + usually a 48+ pg slide deck)

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • he is
  • Not a hard class at all.
  • Incredibly tough grader. Makes it

Theme 3

⏰ About Deadlines & Flexibility

  • Just be sure to turn things in on time, he is strict about deadlines and there is no .
  • Family crisis and personal issues don't matter to him.
  • There's a no latework policy but he gives you 1-2 weeks on assignments.

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

28 recent detailed reviews across online and in-person with .

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 511

Course coverage

POLS119 reviews
POLS254 reviews
POLS113 reviews
POLS22 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 1 · A 8

B range

12

B+ 2 · B 10

C range

2

C+ 1 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2