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Political Science

C R Becker

POLISCI180 · PSCI180 · PSCIG180 · PSCI2435 · 65388POLSCI180 · PSCIG180F · POLISCI170 · POLI180 · PSG180 · PS180 · G180 · PSC180 · 103 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you want a very manageable political science class and can tolerate a lecture style that some students find unfocused.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A potentialStudy guides are keyEntertaining lecturesOptional attendancePolarizing teaching style
  • Most reviews describe Becker as entertaining, helpful, and very easy to pass with study guides.
  • The grade path is highly forgiving because tests and quizzes are straightforward and often reviewed beforehand.
  • A meaningful minority says lectures are off-topic, boring, opinion-heavy, or weak for real learning.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Many students report , and even getting an A with minimal attendance.

, while online reviews also show a if students complete the work.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

The course is usually described as easy and accessible because study guides, reviews, and .

Both formats describe manageable material, but extremely easy.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

88/100

Multiple students say lectures are not mandatory or that they attended very little and still earned high grades.

In-person reviews provide the , while online reviews naturally focus on completing work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

and entertaining teaching, but the polarized lecture complaints keep the recommendation below elite level.

Online reviews are consistently positive, while and strong criticism.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

, and pre-quiz review make grades unusually attainable.

Format shift

, while online reviews support a fair and clear grade path.

Workload

Light

84/100

Workload is generally light, with , and final described as manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews mention a balanced but not overwhelming workload, while as very low effort.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students find him funny and engaging, but a noticeable minority says lectures are confusing, off-topic, or opinion-heavy.

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are positive, while because lecture style divides students.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades appear , and finals, supported by study guides and some discussions or papers.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussion posts, a , and final, while and exams.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are mostly and entertaining lectures, but older negative reviews strongly criticize off-topic lectures and weak learning.

Main concern

The main risk is a polarizing lecture style that some students find opinion-heavy or .

What students said

“I went to mmmmaybe two lectures, (not kidding) and got an A.”
PSCIG180
“He just rants about whatever he wants, or bashes those that don't share his beliefs, and uses unprofessional language.”
PSCI180

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive, describing accessible material, useful study guides, fair workload, and a .

Main concern

Online success still depends , and the main assessments.

What students said

“The study guides are a lifesaver - complete them and you'll ace the tests.”
G180
“If you do the work, you'll pass.”
POLI180

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are repeatedly described as easy and study-guide based, though reviews .

Study GuidesEasy TestsOnline QuizzesIn-Class MidtermIn-Class FinalExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

midterm and final, with study guides and reviews making exams easy.

Online QuizzesIn-Class MidtermIn-Class FinalStudy GuidesEasy Tests
“The and at home while the Mid-term and .”
PSCI180
“ study guides and attend review dates.”
PSCIG180

Online

Online reviews mention tests, a midterm, a final, and no quizzes in one course, but .

Study GuidesTestsMidtermFinalPolicy Not Clearly Proven
“The study guides are a lifesaver - complete them and you'll ace the tests.”
G180
“No quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 paper (which is available for you the beginning of the semester), and the final.”
POLI180

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You have to try to fail his class.”

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

📈 Easy A Path

93/100

“I went to mmmmaybe two lectures, (not kidding) and got an A.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“He makes present day politics interesting. !”

⚠️ Polarized Lectures

76/100

“He just rants about whatever he wants, or bashes those that don't share his beliefs, and uses unprofessional language.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You have to try to fail his class.
  • study guides and attend review dates.
  • very easy class!! awesome professor! very fair!

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes present day politics interesting. !
  • He really gets involved with his lectures and he is pretty funny.
  • This professor is when he lectures.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams and Study Guides

  • The study guides are a lifesaver - complete them and you'll ace the tests.
  • He provides study guides for each section, so as long as you complete and study the study guides, you should do well on the tests.
  • He gives you the answers to the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

103

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across a long time span provide strong evidence, with enough detail to identify both the easy-grade pattern and polarized teaching concerns.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 558
4 out of 59
3 out of 511
2 out of 512
1 out of 513

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 4 · A 13 · A- 4

B range

5

B+ 4 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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