AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Jamilya Ukudeeva

GOV1 · POL101 · POLISCI · POLIS6163 · PS1 · PS183578 · POLS1 · POLIT001 · PS2ANDPS3 · PSPS · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating
66/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you can keep up with readings and quizzes, but if you want clearer structure and less self-teaching risk.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHelpful but inconsistentReading and quiz heavyClear in person structureStrict discussion gradingOnline self-paced risk
  • and clearer, while online reviews are much more polarized.
  • Grades can be high, but , and quizzes require steady work.
  • Teaching is praised for helpfulness and clarity, but some students report .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

Many students earned A grades, but online A outcomes often depend on keeping up with reading, quizzes, and picky discussion formatting.

, while online evidence is mixed and often requires careful weekly work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The political science content is usually introductory and straightforward, but short online sections can feel fast-paced and reading-heavy.

In-person reviews call the class straightforward, while online reviews more often describe difficult pacing and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

, but several reviews stress that lectures or class participation are important for passing.

Online evidence emphasizes staying active in modules, while in-person evidence ranges from optional attendance to lecture-dependent success.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

61/100

Students recommend her when they value structure and help, but many online , and self-teaching.

, while online recommendations are sharply divided.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

to picky or tough in online discussion-based sections.

Format shift

Online comments repeatedly mention point deductions, while grading.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

The workload is manageable for steady students but , and exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention heavier weekly reading and quizzes, while reasonable workload.

Teaching experience

Average

66/100

She is often described as helpful and knowledgeable, but reviews , and inconsistent online support.

Format shift

In-person teaching is usually seen as clearer and more helpful, while online teaching receives more complaints about limited involvement.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment commonly combines discussions, quizzes, homework or , and a .

Format shift

Online sections lean toward quizzes and discussions, while , and lecture-based tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews usually describe a straightforward, lecture-based class with , and occasional complaints about boredom or clarity.

Main concern

Some students find the lectures boring or have trouble with communication and clarity.

What students said

“This class was very easy and straightforward and I learned a lot.”
PS1
“Dr. Ukudeeva's PS 1 class was very straightforward.”
PS1
“Unbelieveably boring lecturer.”
PSPS

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are split between easy self-paced success and frustration with , and strict discussion grading.

Main concern

Online students may need to teach themselves and .

What students said

“This class was self-paced and I think that the professor made her lectures perfectly understandable.”
PS1
“ !”
PS1
“you basically have to teach yourself everything because ”
POLS1

Exam style

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Exam evidence varies, with online reviews mentioning quizzes, a midterm, and final, and , and one take-home plus in-class test format.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinalTake-Home Test MentionedPractice Questions

Assessment risk

Varies

63/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

midterm and final questions, and one take-home plus in-class test format, but closed-book policy is not clearly proven.

Lecture-Based TestsPractice QuestionsTake-Home Test MentionedMidterm and Final
“The class was two exams and and .”
PS1
“ . then gives you the same test in class.”
PS1

Online

, and a final, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinalTextbook-Based Tests
“ , and final”
PS1
“ as long as you read the required book well, no skimming.”
PS1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class was very easy and straightforward and I learned a lot.”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

66/100

“ , and will always answer your questions.”

📚 Workload Reality

52/100

“2 very very long chapters to read and 2 quizzes due each week.”

⚖️

58/100

“Takes off points for ANYTHING during discussions (60% of your grade)”

👍 Recommendation Level

61/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • This teacher is a real gem.
  • Jamilya is a great teacher! .
  • Unbelieveably boring lecturer.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easy A. Just did the work and she was an .
  • This was an easy class but ,
  • She grades generously, and if you are not a total noob and study for the .

Theme 3

📝 About Workload and Exams

  • if you do the reading.
  • it entailed two weekly , and final.
  • Make sure to do the homework and study since there are only 2 homework assignments and a couple tests.

Theme 4

💻 About Online Format

  • This class was self-paced and I think that the professor made her lectures perfectly understandable.
  • .
  • you basically have to teach yourself everything because

Data context

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Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

38

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 38 reviews across many years and both formats, with consistent patterns despite some older comments.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 515
3 out of 56
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 3 · 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

5

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2 · Not_Sure_Yet 1