Chris Nielsen

HIST12 · HISTORY11 · HIST13 · HISTORY86 · HIST012 · HIST11 · HIST1341 · HIST86 · 29 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 84/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 86.36%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

if you want a and are ready to read and write for the grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing lecturesGet ready to readGives good feedbackCaringClear rubrics

Most , and history lectures; average quality is about 4.5 with ~86% would-take-again.
Expect , and papers, especially in short online terms.
An A is very doable if you follow the and put in steady work; a few students found quizzes or reading load harsh.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students earn As by following rubrics and doing readings, but , and .

Online students more often mention unlimited quiz attempts and ; and papers.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is engaging but regularly tagged get ready to read with , and analytical discussion.

Online short terms feel more intense; and discussion-driven.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

40/100

Some sections mark attendance mandatory and participation critical, while .

and discussion points.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Strong majority recommend him for caring teaching and or tough moments.

In-person praise for lectures is especially strong; and redo-friendly structure.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

, and many As; a few call him a tough grader when expectations are not met.

Format shift

Online comments more often note leniency and .

Workload

Moderate

42/100

, and papers; short online terms feel heavier.

Format shift

Online accelerated sections report .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students , and lectures that make history come alive.

Format shift

In-person reviews highlight lecture energy; and organization.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of quizzes, discussion posts, essays, projects, and .

Format shift

Online leans quizzes and posts; and essay finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students , and a welcoming classroom.

Main concern

Participation and ; a few non-majors found the load or .

What students said

“He is a rare gem. .”
HIST11

“professor Nielsen is a gem on this campus, he is very inspirational and loves what he does.”
HIST12

“This and participation is crucial for your grade”
HIST86

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online sections are organized with , and discussion posts; many call him lenient if you follow directions.

Main concern

Short sessions can feel hardcore with and writing, and a few report tough quizzes.

What students said

“professor Nielsen is really lenient. His course is straight forward. The and easy to understand.”
HIST012

“He also allows unlimited attempts on the !”
HISTORY86

“literally as long as you apply yourself even a little bit you will get an A”
HIST12

Exam style

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; online students report unlimited attempts on exams or quizzes.

Unlimited exam attempts (online)QuizzesEssay finalDiscussion postsClear rubrics

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes, essays, a mini-thesis project, and an .

Essay finalQuizzesIn-class writingParticipation points

“There are 4 essays, 6 quizzes, 1 huge final project based on writing a mini-thesis, and 1 final exam which is an essay.”
HIST86

“Class is made up of , and 3 or 4 in class writing assignments.”
HIST13

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and , and at least one report of .

Unlimited exam attemptsQuizzesDiscussion postsClear rubrics

“He also allows unlimited attempts on the !”
HISTORY86

“Gives quizzes but as many times as needed.”
HIST12

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Where to start professor Nielsen is a gem on this campus, he is very inspirational and loves what he does. He teaches using primary sources to give you a better perspective on history.”
Voice snapshots generated from 29 reviews across online and , and reading load. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“He is a rare gem. .”

📝

80/100

“ and tells you exactly what he expects in the rubrics.”

📚 Reading Load

42/100

“Be prepared to read, think analytically and critically, just as in any other college course.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

82/100

“I absolutely recommend this professor. , and even allows you to fix your work.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

makes history fun
teaches using primary sources
creates a welcoming environment in his classroom

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

an "A" is completely do-able if you make the effort
He also allows unlimited attempts on the !
if you're looking to coast, you won't do well

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

showed me great leniency when my mother passed away
clearly a compassionate person

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

29 reviews across online and in-person formats from 2009-2026 show rich detail and mostly consistent praise with known dissent.

Inside 29 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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2 out of 50

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 7 · A 6

B range

B+ 2 · B 2

C range

No reported values

D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1

Chris Nielsen

x x if you want a x x x x and are ready to read and write for the grade.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Varies

WorthIt

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Quality

📝 x x

📚 Reading Load

👍 Recommendation Rate

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a and are ready to read and write for the grade.

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