AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Timothy Mosher

HIST2 · PS1 · PS7436 · PS7331 · SUMMERPS1 · PSPS · PSPS1 · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
55/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want an engaging but strict political science class and can handle tough writing standards.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate LecturerTough Essay GraderLecture HeavyStrict AttendanceHelpful When Asked
  • Students often praise Mosher's passion and political knowledge, but the experience is strongly polarized.
  • The main grade , and writing precision.
  • , and long lectures require steady commitment.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

Getting an A is difficult because , and writing quality even when students understand the material.

The Easy A judgment comes mainly from in-person reviews, while the single online and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

The course content is introductory political science, but students say , and serious attention in lecture.

and pace in detail, while the online review gives no useful content evidence.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Reviews repeatedly warn not to miss class, be late, or submit late work.

; the online review does not clearly discuss attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

and learning value but hesitate because of , and long lectures.

In-person reviews are mixed but detailed, while the single online review is clearly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

because essays are repeatedly described as hard and focused on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and MLA format.

Format shift

the online review also tagged as tough grader.

Workload

Moderate

43/100

The workload is moderate to heavy, with , and compressed summer pacing mentioned often.

Format shift

Workload detail comes from in-person reviews; the online .

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Teaching is often described as passionate, knowledgeable, funny, and helpful, but several students found him boring, intimidating, or unwelcoming.

Format shift

and strong criticism, while the single online review is negative about communication.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Grades appear to rely on both exams and papers, with , and reading.

Format shift

Assessment evidence , while the online review does not clearly describe assessment structure.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are polarized, with strong praise for passion and knowledge but and long lectures.

Main concern

score well in.

What students said

“ and but he makes politics fun and interesting.”
PS1
“Hard to make an A because he is soooooo (too much in my opinion) into correcting your spelling and grammar.”
PS1

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The only online review is negative and cites poor communication and an unwelcoming tone.

Main concern

Poor communication and low warmth are the main risks.

What students said

“Poor communication. Unwelcoming.”
PS1

Exam style

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In-person reviews suggest standard exams with some student-friendly supports such as a notes page and , while .

Two Midterms And One FinalPage Of Notes AllowedExam Essays Given BeforehandVocabulary Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention midterms, a , and some supports such as a notes page and .

Two Midterms And One FinalPage Of Notes AllowedExam Essays Given BeforehandVocabulary Tests
“This teacher is very good your grade and and two papers”
PS1
“He also give you the great teacher.”
PS1
“the and he lets you use a page of notes”
PS1

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove the .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He was helpful and . If you ask as with most people:if you ask they're if you don't ask. I learned a lot and he brought up my interest in politics or government which ever way you want to see it. though .”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, highlighting recurring themes in , and fit. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“ , and happy to answer and inspire questions.”

⚖️

32/100

“Hard to make an A because he is soooooo (too much in my opinion) into correcting your spelling and grammar.”

👍 Recommendation Level

58/100

“If you want a great introduction to the world of .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Extremely knowledgable and inspirational about politics, local politics, and influential about going out and doing something for yourself and community.
  • Mr. Mosher was funny and kept things very entertaining.
  • This teacher is boring and tedious and he drones on ad nauseam.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • and but he makes politics fun and interesting.
  • English major, but expect to be graded harder than your English professors).
  • The core of and he grades heavily on if it is MLA format.

Theme 3

🧭 About Fit

  • If you want a slacker class and don't care if you learn anything look elsewhere.
  • .
  • Spare yourself and pick another teacher.

Data context

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Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium-high because 25 reviews span many years and repeat the same themes, but only one review is online and many reviews are old.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 57
3 out of 52
2 out of 54
1 out of 53

Course coverage

PS117 reviews
SUMMERPS12 reviews
857061 review
HIST21 review
PS73311 review
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PS74361 review
PSPS1 review
PSPS11 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 1 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

3

C+ 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values