AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Christopher Lee

POL1 · POLSCI1 · POLISCI001 · POLSCI020 · POLSCI2 · POL001 · POLSCI001 · POL8169 · POLISCI1 · POL420 · POLSCIENCE002 · WINTERPOLISCI01 · POLISCI002 · POLSCI002 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
78.95%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want real political science learning and and writing, preferably in person.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHeavy Reading LoadExtra Credit LifelineStrict On AIGreat FeedbackIn-Person Easier
  • In-person sections feel fairer and more Extra-Credit friendly than online
  • Weekly discussions and
  • Students who stay on top of work and

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students earn A grades with , but online AI zeros and heavy writing mean you must work consistently for the A.

In-person reviews more often call it an easy A with EC; and AI penalties.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Intro-level , but volume of reading and writing keeps intellectual load moderate.

Both formats report substantial reading; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Some sections mark attendance mandatory and participation-heavy, while as optional.

Online more often optional; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

79/100

and real learning despite a vocal minority burned by online grading.

Recommendation is stronger in person; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

and help, but tough-grader and AI-zero stories keep leniency only moderate.

Format shift

and formatting than in person.

Workload

Heavy

36/100

Weekly readings, long discussions, quizzes, and a .

Format shift

Online discussion word counts are the main overload; in person still has reading and a .

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Students repeatedly praise clear lectures, passion, and .

Format shift

In-person lecture praise is strongest; online and organization.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

38/100

, and papers more than a single high-stakes exam culture.

Format shift

Online is discussion and paper heavy; in person mixes lectures, quizzes, and a research paper.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In , and easier paths to A with and participation.

Main concern

Attendance and participation matter, and .

What students said

“The in person class is way easier than online. with loads of ”
POLISCI001
“Everything in his class is easy it's up to you to make the grade. All tests and time.”
POLISCI001
“He grades fairly and expects . He also offers .”
POL001

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and feedback-rich but writing-heavy, with harsher AI/formatting enforcement and some zero grades that .

Main concern

Strict AI detection and lengthy weekly discussions can tank grades over minor format issues.

What students said

“Professor Lee is strict, especially with AI, literally any use means a zero.”
POL001
“Lots of reading. . A lot of discussions. Final assignment is a 6 page paper.”
POLISCI001
“ . My advice just look for another professor don't waste your time dear.”
POLSCI001

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes usually track lectures and readings with study guides; format is standard rather than heavily proctored.

Study GuidesAt-Home QuizzesLecture-Based ExamsFinal Paper

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person comments describe lecture-based tests with study guides and .

Study GuidesLecture-Based TestsTake-Home QuizzesResearch Paper
“The and based on the lectures and readings, so success was very achievable.”
POLISCI001
“All tests and time.”
POLISCI001
“One research paper at the end of the class, five easy exams (and )”
POLISCI001

Online

, and papers; few comments detail camera or Lockdown proctoring.

Weekly QuizzesDiscussion PostsResearch Paper
“Lots of reading. . A lot of discussions. Final assignment is a 6 page paper.”
POLISCI001
“the class is weekly discussion (400 words+ 2 150word responses) 4 quizzes MCQ + 1 quiz w 2 frqs + 1 5-7 pg research paper”
POLSCI2

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Christopher Lee was the , and it is not even close. He was so caring and gave the and thrive in his course.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews spanning online and , and grading tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“He is an excellent professor. He genuinely cares about students growth and understanding.”

📚 Workload Reality

36/100

“Get ready to write and read A LOT. quality in the online class.”

👍 Recommendation Split

79/100

“Take his class if you want a good learning experience.”

⚖️

48/100

“He is an . I took him online & his discussion posts were unnecessary.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing at what he does
  • passionate about teaching and knowledgeable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You'll learn a lot if you prioritize it and work hard
  • easy A with loads of
  • not difficult to get the A and communication is key

Theme 3

📝 About Workload & Writing

  • Get ready to read
  • weekly discussion forums require around 3000 words with citations
  • Lots of homework

Data context

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Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

43 detailed reviews across many years with , and online vs in-person grading differences.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 530
4 out of 55
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 4 · A 16 · A- 3

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1