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Psychology Sociology

Thomas Allen

PYSC300 · PSYC330 · PSYCH320 · PSYC368 · PSYCH330 · PSYC300 · PSYCH370 · PSYC152 · PYSCH300 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
59/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you can manage deadlines yourself and want a test-heavy class that can be easy with study guides.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEasy testsMixed teaching qualitySlow communicationStudy guides helpTest heavy
  • Many students call the class easy when lectures, slides, and study guides are used.
  • and poor organization or email response.
  • Online reviews are notably weaker because students felt the class was canned and unsupported.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Getting an A is usually manageable because , and straightforward tests appear often, but poor organization can still hurt careless students.

Easy A evidence is strongest in in-person reviews, while but weak support.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Most students describe the content as easy or straightforward, though some sections became .

, while online sections felt canned rather than intellectually engaging.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

and sometimes enforced early, but some students say skipping is possible if they keep up with Canvas and notes.

; online reviews do not clearly discuss attendance rules.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

Recommendations are split because and study guides , and dull lectures.

In-person reviews are mixed but more positive, while online reviews are clearly negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

Dropped grades, , and study guides suggest lenient grading in many sections, despite a .

Format shift

Leniency evidence is mainly in-person; online comments mention easy sample tests but .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Workload is usually limited to tests and study guides, but some reviews mention lots of .

Format shift

In-person workload varies by section, while online workload is not described as heavy.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Students praise and caring, but many criticize boring lectures, poor organization, and weak communication.

Format shift

In-person teaching is polarized, while online teaching is viewed as distant and unsupported.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

, and study guides as the main grade drivers.

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, but .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed, with easy tests and and organization issues.

Main concern

Lecture quality and communication are inconsistent.

What students said

“Gives and they basically give you all the answers on the test.”
PSYC300
“No study guides and tested on things that were never covered in lectures.”
PSYC330

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students report weak engagement, canned material, and .

Main concern

Low instructor presence and poor communication make online sections risky.

What students said

“everything seemed to be "canned".”
PSYC300
“Why teach an online class when you ?”
PSYC368

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally straightforward with study guides, but one review mentions an and .

Study GuidesChapter TestsCumulative FinalTest Heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

64/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and study-guide-driven, with one complaint about a .

Study GuidesLecture-Based TestsCumulative Final
“Gives and they basically give you all the answers on the test.”
PSYC300
“he ended up giving us a .”
PSYC152

Online

Online reviews mention chapter tests and sample tests, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Chapter TestsSample Tests
“The ”
PSYC300

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class is easy, but just pay attention in his lectures and study and you'll be fine.”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“ and .”

📈 Easy A Potential

78/100

“Easy A if you try a bit more”

⚠️ Communication Risk

52/100

“ , and doesnt tell you when assignments are due just keeps you wondering.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is easy to work with, and straight forward.
  • He was the most boring teacher I have taken in college!
  • Stay Away Professor Allen took an intensive 8 week class and made it a 5 week class because it fit his schedule better.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Super easy class if you show up and review notes on your own time
  • and quizzes!
  • tested on things that were never covered in lectures.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Class

  • everything seemed to be "canned".
  • It doesn't even feel like I'm taking this class.
  • He is horrible at replying back emails.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve reviews across several years give , and communication problems.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 50
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 2 · A 3

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1