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Anthropology

Kirsten Olson

ANTHR1 · ANTHRO130307 · ANTHR1L · ANTHRO1 · ANTH1 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a and will study for the bio-heavy first half and keep up with quizzes.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring mentorExtra credit heavyBiology first half hardLecture-focusedWants students to succeed
  • Most students earn As with study and abundant , especially in lecture sections.
  • Biology and genetics content early on is the main intellectual grind; later primate material is easier.
  • Lab (ANTHR1L) can feel like a heavy 1-unit course with papers and quizzes, so workload varies by section.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students report As with notes, study, and , but tests and the bio unit still require real effort.

Online reviews stress accountability and process-based grading; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content starts hard with dense biology and genetics memorization, then eases once primates and later topics begin.

Both formats flag the bio half as hardest; .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, but lectures and and some sections mark it mandatory.

Online mixes mandatory and flexible reports; in-person often says she yet lecture-heavy learning rewards showing up.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Most students praise her kindness, passion, and support, though a .

Online and in-person majorities recommend her; negative .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

is common and many grades land in the A range when students complete work and study.

Format shift

; one online review reported no extra credit and strict quizzes.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Lecture but quiz and study heavy; , and weekly work.

Format shift

Online can mean lots of reading and one-try quizzes; .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students , and passionate, with only occasional complaints about pace or dry slides.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize structure and feedback; in-person reviews emphasize personality and lecture energy.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

64/100

Quizzes, midterms, and many sections.

Format shift

Online emphasizes quizzes and module work; .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

as fun and passionate, with lots of and notes-based exams, though the early bio unit is brutal.

Main concern

Lab workload and , and a few students found lectures fast or .

What students said

“She is so sweet and genuinely wants every single person to pass. She gives lots of .”
ANTHR1
“First half of the to memorize around a hundred biology terms or concepts.”
ANTHR1
“For 1 unit, you're doing more if not the same as a 4 unit course.”
ANTHR1L

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections are well organized with , and solid support when students reach out.

Main concern

Some , and strict word counts with little .

What students said

“Professor Olson constructed a well crafted online class that was straightforward and easy to understand with valuable information.”
ANTHR1
“ if you're "correct", just show your process and you'll be fine!”
ANTHR1
“You get one try and you may only review the answers only once meaning you can't go back to study.”
ANTHRO130307

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and slides, with mixed friendliness depending on section policies.

In-person midtermsPop quizzesOne-try online quizzesCheat sheet sometimes revokedStudy from slides and notes

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and slides as the main path; at least one midterm had a last-minute cheat-sheet change.

In-person midtermsPop quizzesSlide and lecture based testsCheat sheet policy can change
“she revoked her own midterm cheat sheet minutes before the .”
ANTHR1L
“Do not underestimate this class and become complacent early on. You must study for tests!”
ANTHR1

Online

and limited answer review, while broader module work remains manageable if you stay consistent.

One-try quizzesLimited answer reviewModule and textbook reading
“She is strict on word count and on quizzes. You get one try and you may only review the answers only once meaning you can't go back to study.”
ANTHRO130307
“her class is not difficult if you just read the modules and textbook materials.”
ANTHR1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Olson is the . She inspired me and made me super excited in learning Anthropology.”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews spanning online and , and first-half bio difficulty. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“She's very fair, down to earth, knowledgable and truly wants her students to succeed.”

❤️ Student Support

88/100

“She is so sweet and genuinely wants every single person to pass. She gives lots of .”

📚 Early-Course Difficulty

42/100

“First half of the to memorize around a hundred biology terms or concepts.”

👍 Recommendation

74/100

“Easily one of the so far.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures and passionate about the job
  • and
  • Sometimes fast lectures or slide-heavy delivery

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easy A if and pay attention
  • Study hard for tests and
  • Lab felt like more work than a 4-unit course

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Kind, inspirational, and accessible outside class
  • Gives tons of
  • Takes academic integrity seriously

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

21 detailed reviews across 2017-2024 with consistent praise for care and recurring notes on the hard bio unit and lab load.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ANTHR111 reviews
ANTHR1L5 reviews
ANTHRO13 reviews
ANTH11 review
ANTHRO1303071 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 6 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3