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Anthropology

David Jacobsen

ANTHROPOLOGY1L · ANTHRO1L · ANTHRO3 · ANTHRO115209 · ANTHROLAB · ANTHRO1LAB · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
89.66%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

David Jacobsen is a top-tier choice for students who want an engaging class with strong support and a very realistic path to an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra creditCaringFun labsAmazing lectures
  • Students overwhelmingly describe him as , and passionate about teaching.
  • The course is widely described as easy or straightforward, especially when students attend and complete labs.
  • , and helpful support make high grades very attainable.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

High grades are repeatedly described as easy with , and basic completion of work.

Online reviews say tests and quizzes are manageable, while potential.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Students repeatedly call the labs easy, straightforward, fun, and extra effort.

Both formats describe accessible content, with and hands-on learning.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

as a strict rule, but many students say showing up for .

Online reviews focus more on completing work, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him for , and easy but meaningful class structure.

Both online and much broader.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Students repeatedly mention tons of , and easy A outcomes.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and study guides, while in-person .

Workload

Light

84/100

Most reviews describe simple labs, limited assignments, manageable quizzes, and straightforward work despite some note-taking or .

Format shift

Online reviews mention notes and mini quizzes, while easy lab work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

97/100

Students consistently describe him as , and one of their favorite professors.

Format shift

Both formats praise teaching, with in-person reviews giving extensive support for excellent classroom experience.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades , and participation rather than only exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests, quizzes, and study guides, while and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews , and an easy path to high grades with attendance.

Main concern

A and he can be intense or go off topic.

What students said

“Literally the easiest class ever.”
ANTHRO1L
“Show up, do the .”
ANTHRO1L
“He gives out a ton of and will go out of his way to help you.”
ANTHRO1L

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe helpful teaching, funny presentations, manageable multiple-choice , and .

Main concern

The main concern is some note-taking and .

What students said

“ .”
ANTHRO1LAB
“If you do the work you will get an A.”
ANTHRO1LAB
“He makes his presentations funny and fun.”
ANTHRO115209

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

guides, manageable multiple-choice tests, and clear preparation cues.

Study GuidesMultiple Choice TestsMini QuizzesFinalEasy Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and labs, but do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, webcam use, or closed-book exams.

Study GuidesQuizzesFinalLabs
“ and a final.”
ANTHRO1LAB
“He gives you study guides for each.”
ANTHRO1LAB
“He gives and study ”
ANTHRO1L

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention multiple-choice tests, a , and mini quizzes, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Study GuidesMultiple Choice TestsMidtermFinalMini Quizzes
“ .”
ANTHRO1LAB
“its a total of 3 or 4 test multiple choice.”
ANTHRO1LAB
“For his mid-term and for you.”
ANTHRO1LAB

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Show up, do the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

97/100

“Jacobsen is extremely energetic and has a real passion for teaching.”

🏆 Easy A Potential

96/100

“Class is an easy A.”

❤️ Student Support

96/100

“He gives out a ton of and will go out of his way to help you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes his presentations funny and fun.
  • Powerpoints are amazing and keep you engaged.
  • His passion is infectious.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Literally the easiest class ever.
  • Show up, do the .
  • If you do the work you will get an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character And Help

  • He truly cares about his students, and wants you to not only pass, but pass with an A.
  • He never hesitated to help anyone.
  • He is genuinely friendly, as well as, a great professor!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

38

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is based on 38 reviews over many years with unusually consistent praise and , and teaching style.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 10 · A 16 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2