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Anthropology

Paul McDowell

ANT121 · ANTHR101 · ANTH101 · ANTHROPOLOGY · ANTHRO101 · ANTHRO121 · ANTHR102 · ANTROPOLOGY101 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

person; online works if you can handle some disorganization.

Best fit · Easy A HunterExtra Credit HeavyOpen Book TestsEasy ADisorganized OnlineLots of Reading
  • , and heavy make an A very reachable if work is turned in.
  • In-person lectures and films are often enjoyable; online sections draw more complaints about disorganization and slow emails.
  • Reading and , but difficulty is generally low.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

, and heavy make an A nearly automatic if you submit work.

Both formats describe an easy A; online stresses multiple quiz tries while in and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

85/100

Content is intro-level with films and vocabulary work; and turning things in, not hard concepts.

Online and in person both rate low difficulty; a few online students found biology-related material tougher without background.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

while several online sections say attendance is not required or weekly chat is skippable.

Online leans more flexible; in-person comments more .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and fun films, though online disorganization and mumbling pull some ratings down.

; online includes both easy-A praise and .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

, and open-book exams make high grades very attainable.

Format shift

Leniency is clear in both formats; online multi-try quizzes and .

Workload

Light

72/100

Homework and , but overall load is manageable with group options and flexible deadlines.

Format shift

Both formats mention reading and assignments; neither describes an overwhelming load.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Many praise interesting films and lectures, but others note mumbling, long lectures, and online disorganization.

Format shift

In-person teaching is better received; online draws more disorganization and email complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and exams, with open-book options and .

Format shift

Online highlights multi-try quizzes and finals; in person highlights open-book tests and homework.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person classes are widely seen as easy and entertaining, with , and solid recommendations.

Main concern

He mumbles and lectures long; some reading and .

What students said

“ and there is so much , it's impossible to not get an A”
ANTHRO101
“I recommend taking him 100%.”
ANTH101
“ , and give you a choice on what you want to answer.”
ANTHRO101

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections are easy with multiple test tries and , but several students call the and slow on email.

Main concern

Disorganization, typos, and slow or .

What students said

“Its impossible not to receive an A in the class unless you don't turn in your work.”
ANTH101
“But if you want an easy A, this is the class for you.”
ANT121
“He was awful. ; .”
ANTH101

Exam style

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Tests are commonly open-book with retakes or multiple attempts and .

Open BookMultiple TriesRetakes AllowedExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

questions and study guides.

Open BookStudy GuidesExtra Credit
“ , and give you a choice on what you want to answer.”
ANTHRO101
“ and there is so much , it's impossible to not get an A”
ANTHRO101

Online

Online exams and and finals.

Multiple TriesOnline QuizzesExtra Credit
“He gives multiple tries in !”
ANTH101
“You get multiple tries on the .”
ANT121

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ and there is so much , it's impossible to not get an A”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 , and online vs in-person differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Easy A Reality

92/100

“Its impossible not to receive an A in the class unless you don't turn in your work.”

📖 Open Book Safety Net

88/100

“ , and give you a choice on what you want to answer.”

⚠️ Online Organization Risk

40/100

“He was awful. ; .”

👍

72/100

“I recommend taking him 100%.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • CAN'T BE EASIER THAN THIS!!
  • If you a fail on a .

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He'll show many films that are interesting.
  • Amazing lectures
  • he's a bit fuddy, but , and tells stories

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • Online class was very dsrganzed and the offers sir dosn't answer emails.
  • Prof is a and online class required a
  • 4 day grace period for .

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Eighteen reviews span many years with consistent easy-A themes, but older sparse comments and mixed online quality lower certainty.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 57
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 1 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

0

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D range

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F

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