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Eric Niderost

HIST12 · HIS21971 · HISTHIST · HIST12CA · HIS721971 · HISTSECT · HIST8 · HIS7 · HIS8 · HIS8A62 · HIST7A · HIST7 · HISTORY7 · 79 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
53.85%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you can handle lecture-heavy history, detailed note memorization, and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProLecture HeavyNote MemorizationTest HeavyDisorganizedMixed Recommendations
  • Students split sharply between finding him interesting and .
  • Success depends heavily on attending lectures, taking detailed notes, and memorizing material for tests.
  • The course often has few assignments, but and sometimes include unexpected details.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible with , and memorization, but and surprise details make it unreliable.

Online reviews describe fewer graded items but organization issues, while and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The content is not conceptually extreme, but lecture volume, memorization, and .

Online difficulty comes more from confusing modules, while , and exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

35/100

Attendance is not always formally mandatory, but many students say .

In-person reviews strongly tie attendance to success, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

54/100

, but many warn about disorganization, dry lectures, and exam surprises.

Online and centered on Canvas and in-person complaints centered on lectures and tests.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Some students report easy passing, but no , and points off papers limit grading leniency.

Format shift

Online grading is by few items, while and one paper.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

There is , but , and essays create steady study pressure.

Format shift

Online reviews mention readings, discussions, tests, and essays, while and .

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

He is knowledgeable and sometimes engaging, but many students describe him as unclear, dry, disorganized, or .

Format shift

Online teaching concerns focus on Canvas clarity and lack of videos, while and test alignment.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Most reviews , and one paper, with few regular assignments.

Format shift

Both formats rely heavily on tests, though online reviews also mention discussions and Canvas work.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews describe a lecture-heavy class , and exams.

Main concern

Lectures can be dry or disorganized, and .

What students said

“Easy A ”
HIS7
“Sometimes, he even tests us on information that isn't in the lectures.”
HIST8
“LOTS of note taking.”
HIST8

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with some students liking the pacing and , and limited video instruction.

Main concern

Online organization and communication can be weak.

What students said

“Good class - well paced. You learn and don't get stressed with too much load.”
HIS7
“This teacher has no communication at all and when they post hws and .”
HIS7
“zero zooms or video lectures.”
HIS8

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because tests are common, heavily weighted, and sometimes include unexpected details despite study reviews.

Multiple Choice TestsMidtermsFinal ExamFew Graded ItemsStudy Guide Review

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly describe multiple-choice midterms and proof of open-book or proctoring rules.

Multiple Choice TestsLecture-Based ExamsMidtermsFinal ExamStudy Guide Review
“There were 2 midterms a 6 page essay and a final.”
HIS7
“All multiple choice.”
HIST7
“MEMORIZATION is the key to passing.”
HISTORY7

Online

, and multiple-choice tests, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

QuizzesMidtermsFinal ExamMultiple Choice Tests
“2 midterms, 2 quizzes, 1 discussion, 1 final, and 1 essay.”
HIS721971
“all the .”
HIS8

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Easy A ”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“He is well rehearsed with history and has written plenty of articles and a couple books.”

🧠

45/100

“Sometimes, he even tests us on information that isn't in the lectures.”

📚 Workload Pattern

55/100

“LOTS of note taking.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great professor! Just be prepared for taking lots of notes.
  • His lectures are long and it makes a few students sleepy.
  • , and it was funny because he would poke fun at different perspectives.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A
  • No offered in his class.
  • Tests are heavily weighted (50% midterms, 37.5% final, and 12.5% essay).
  • If and memorize them, you will pass easily!

Theme 3

🖥️ About Online Format

  • Good class - well paced. You learn and don't get stressed with too much load.
  • This teacher has no communication at all and when they post hws and .
  • syllabus and modules on canvas are difficult to read, not the .
  • zero zooms or video lectures.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

79

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The 50-review sample spans many years, includes both formats, and shows consistent themes despite mixed opinions.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527
4 out of 518
3 out of 512
2 out of 514
1 out of 58

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 6

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 2

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3