AI Rate Professor

Human Services

James Tapia

HSUR226 · HUSR222 · HUSR241 · PSY145 · HUSR2225 · HUSR215 · HUSR200 · PSY145C · PSYCH101H · PSY101H · PSY101HC · PSYCH101 · HUM242 · PSY100C · HUSR100 · 11951PSY · HUSR242C · PSY101 · HUSR242 · 76 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
78.85%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Take him if you want an engaging professor and can follow directions carefully, but if strict grading and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardInspirational lecturesExtra credit heavyCaring but strictDetailed feedbackReading required
  • Students widely , and care for student success.
  • Grades are often reachable through instructions, effort, and , but and stress.
  • Workload and tests vary by course, with HUSR242C and PSY145C drawing the strongest complaints.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

An A is realistic with instructions, attendance, and , but online grading and .

In-person reviews describe easier paths to an A, while online reviews and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

The material is usually manageable, but and fast summer or online formats raise the difficulty.

In-person classes are described as clearer and more engaging, while online classes require more self-management and reading.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

, while others focus more on completing work.

and punctuality more often; online evidence includes one required Zoom attendance comment.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend him for his care, lectures, and , despite a meaningful minority .

Recommendation is very strong in person and more divided online.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

He offers many extra-credit chances, but students repeatedly say he is strict about format, due dates, and test answers.

Format shift

Online reviews lean stricter, while grading opportunities.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Workload ranges from light discussion-based courses to reading-heavy and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly discussions, reading, exams, and .

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most students describe him as passionate, caring, funny, and lecture-oriented, though some online students found him harsh or unclear.

Format shift

, while online feedback has more sharp negative outliers.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades appear to combine exams, discussions, papers, assignments, participation, and depending on the course.

Format shift

Online reviews mention exams and discussion boards more often; , and presentations.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are much more enthusiastic, describing him as , and .

Main concern

Students still need to attend, pay attention, read, and .

What students said

“his lectures and communication with .”
HUSR2225
“Otherwise, easy A.”
PSY101
“Straightforward, do the work go to class, you'll pass.”
HUSR200

Remote format

Online

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with many strong recommendations but , and stressful tests.

Main concern

Online students most often complain , and .

What students said

“ grade.”
HUSR242C
“each week only consisted of your points / a must do) and 2 exams total.”
HUSR241
“His class is not an easy A but if you make an effort, you can definitely get an A.”
PSY101H

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

online review saying tests were open notes but still required studying.

Open Notes Mentioned OnceHard TestsTimed TestsStudy Before TestsExam Study Guide Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and PowerPoint-based questions, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring rules.

Review Before ExamsPowerPoint-Based TestsTests Require Study
“He does a and basically gives you the things that will be on it.”
HUSR200
“ so make sure to study.”
PSY145C
“the answers for .”
PSY101

Online

Online reviews mention difficult timed tests, open-notes tests in one Zoom class, two-exam structures, and study guides, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring rules.

Open Notes Mentioned OnceTimed TestsHard TestsTwo ExamsStudy Guide Mentioned
“All within 1 hr and 50 questions.”
HUSR242C
“they are open notes, but you still need to study to get a good score on the tests.”
PSY101H
“his powerpoints are "long" but have everything you could possibly need for the exams.”
HUSR241

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Tapia sets the bar high! Above all else he is absolutely amazing, his lectures and communication with .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“He cares about the success of his student and takes pride in his work as a professor.”

📈 Grade Effort

70/100

“His class is not an easy A but if you make an effort, you can definitely get an A.”

⚖️

58/100

“He is very strict on format and how you answer your questions which makes it stressful.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • You can tell he's really passionate in his lectures.
  • Very interesting lectures, and many opportunities for !
  • He shared incredible lectures & personal life stories.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Follow instruction and complete assignments.
  • grade.
  • Do the work & you'll pass.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • .
  • and honestly cares about his students.
  • He gives you opportunity for .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

76

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across many years, courses, and formats with consistent themes and detailed student comments.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 554
4 out of 58
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 55

Course coverage

PSY10110 reviews
HUSR2426 reviews
HUSR2004 reviews
PSY1454 reviews
PSY145C4 reviews
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HUSR242C3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 3 · A 24 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1