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Sociology

Mike Danza

SOC04 · SOC104 · PSY5 · SOC3 · SOC1 · SOC01 · SOC4 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
93.33%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you want an engaging sociology class and are willing to keep up with steady writing and discussion work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear but work-heavyCaring and responsivePerspective-changingWriting and discussion focusedBetter in person
  • Students usually praise Danza as , and genuinely engaging.
  • A high grade is realistic, but students repeatedly say the , and participation.
  • Online sections carry more , and workload than in-person sections.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

A grades are common, but students say , and notes rather than coast.

Online evidence stresses time-consuming weekly work, while as more rewarding.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

The content is understandable with Danza's help, but students describe abstract thinking, heavy writing, and active learning expectations.

Online sections feel more lecture-heavy and self-managed, while and direct support.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

as strictly mandatory, but , and class discussions make showing up important.

and showing up more directly, while online comments focus on keeping up with lectures and assignments.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

83/100

Most students recommend him because , and clear, though workload and online structure create hesitation.

, while online reviews are positive but more workload-sensitive.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Grading is generally fair and sometimes lenient, but and the need to meet expectations.

Format shift

Online comments include tougher grading concerns, while and leniency.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

The course , and discussion posts.

Format shift

Online workload is the , while but more often described as worthwhile.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students repeatedly describe him as , and able to make sociology meaningful.

Format shift

In-person teaching reviews are stronger, while online teaching reviews praise him but note long or vague lectures.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Assessment , and projects rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Online sections mention quizzes and discussion posts, while , and active learning.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are stronger, , and rewarding classes with real work required.

Main concern

Students who expect to coast may struggle with , and active learning.

What students said

“This class was the sole reason i finally understood statistics after trying several times.”
SOC3
“ if you expect to "coast".”
SOC4
“Hard class, but very interesting.”
SOC04

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly positive but warn about long video lectures, frequent discussions, quizzes, and .

Main concern

Online students need strong self-management because the workload can feel heavy and lecture-driven.

What students said

“ .”
SOC01
“Class is overall easy, just have to put in the work.”
SOC01
“His online class isn't hard but sometimes he did kinda forget about us .”
SOC01

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, Cengage tests, and a , but they do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring policies.

Quizzes After LecturesFinal ProjectCengage TestsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes every class, Cengage tests, and papers, but do not clearly prove closed-book exams or .

Quizzes Every ClassCengage TestsPapersNo Clear Closed-Book Evidence
“Has a quiz every class so, make sure you are taking notes.”
SOC01
“ and I can tell you it was not fun.”
PSY5

Online

, and a final paper or project, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Lecture QuizzesFinal PaperFinal ProjectNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“all of .”
SOC01
“ .”
SOC01

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class was the sole reason i finally understood statistics after trying several times.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“ and what you will receive from him.”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

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👍 Recommendation Value

83/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are fun and informative and he is always there if you have a question or need help.
  • He uses peer to and ideas from the book relevant.
  • His way of teaching is interesting and fun.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • you definitely have to work for your grade.
  • Class is overall easy, just have to put in the work.
  • He isn't that bad if HELL!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He is willing to help outside of his office hours and will even include you over zoom if you are sick but do not want to miss class.
  • He is also available to help his students when needed and .
  • he cares about his students a lot, and if you need any leniency.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 24 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show consistent themes about teaching quality, workload, and grading.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 58
3 out of 53
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 3 · A 7

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

0

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