AI Rate Professor

Philosophy

Doug Borcoman

PHIL101 · PSY101 · HUXP501 · PHILO170C · INTROPHIL · PHIL100 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
80/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.4

The decision

, but do not expect fast communication or a highly involved instructor.

Best fit · Easy A HunterVery Easy ALenient GradingLow Instructor PresenceInteresting When EngagedSlow Communication
  • Students repeatedly describe the class as very easy and highly grade-friendly.
  • Teaching quality is split between engaging content and complaints about poor communication or limited presence.
  • The more than close instructor interaction.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

95/100

Most comments describe an easy A with minimal effort, especially if students complete basic participation, quizzes, papers, or discussion work.

Both formats support an easy A, with stronger evidence from the 11 in-person reviews.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Students repeatedly call the material very easy, though a .

The lone online review says the class was interesting and easy, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

as strictly mandatory, but some reviews tie success to attending class and participation.

Online evidence mentions participation and deadline flexibility, while and .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

, while communication and instructor presence keep the recommendation from being enthusiastic.

The online review is clearly positive, while negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

because many students say an A is easy or nearly guaranteed for completing basic work.

Format shift

Both formats support lenient grading, with .

Workload

Light

84/100

Workload is generally light, built around participation, quizzes, discussion, papers, or simple class tasks.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions participation and papers, while as extremely easy.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Some students found him clear and interesting, but several others describe poor responsiveness and little instructor presence.

Format shift

Online evidence is positive, while and serious communication complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Assessments appear to mix quizzes, discussion, papers, participation, and on exams.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions participation and papers, while in-person reviews , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, but it also includes repeated complaints about weak communication and minimal teaching presence.

Main concern

Several students say he is hard to reach or absent from the course.

What students said

“ if you need an easy A! very very very easy”
PHIL100
“You absolutely will NOT receive any emails from this guy..no matter how many you send him.”
PHIL100

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

The online review is very positive, citing clear , and flexible paper deadlines.

Main concern

.

What students said

“An easy A, the biggest thing he is looking for is class participation.”
PSY101
“ and easy to contact through the phone”
PSY101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, discussion boards, papers, and some midterm or final questions, but do .

QuizzesMidtermFinalPaperDiscussion Boards

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes, test-bank questions, a midterm, a final, and papers, but .

QuizzesMidtermFinalPaper
“Tests from companion site, true/ .”
PHIL101
“ , and paper.”
PHIL100

Online

The online review does not clearly describe exam format, proctoring, webcam, open-book rules, or .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you need an easy A! very very very easy”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“He knew what he was teaching, conveyed the material well, and kept the class interesting.”

📈 Easy A Pattern

95/100

“ if you need an easy A! very very very easy”

⚠️ Communication Risk

45/100

“You absolutely will NOT receive any emails from this guy..no matter how many you send him.”

Theme 1

📈 About Grades

  • It was an easy A for sure :)
  • , but an easy a for sure
  • seriously everyone should get an A in this class.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The teacher kept the class interesting.
  • Great teacher, class is easy, it got me interested in the subject.
  • Doesn't really ever pop in on the .

Theme 3

📬 About Communication

  • returned all emails within one day.
  • .
  • You absolutely will NOT receive any emails from this guy..no matter how many you send him.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

There are 12 reviews across many years with consistent grade-easiness signals but mixed and older teaching-quality evidence.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

PHIL1006 reviews
PHIL1012 reviews
HUXP5011 review
INTROPHIL1 review
PHILO170C1 review
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PSY1011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

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B range

0

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C range

0

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D range

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

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