Laurie Solis

ANTHR101 · ANTH101 · ANTH103 · ANTHR103 · ANTHRO101 · ANTH210 · ANTHR2565 · ANTHRO103 · ANTHROPOLOGY101 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.2/5
Take again: 75%
Difficulty: 2.0

The decision

if you want a low-stress anthropology class, but expect lecture-heavy work and uneven communication.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra Credit HeavyClear Test PrepCaring but Slow to ReplyLecture Based

Most students describe the class as very easy with frequent and .
Teaching reviews are mostly positive, but a small group reports rude interactions, tangents, and .
Online evidence is mixed, with one easy-A review and one very negative support complaint.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Getting an A is repeatedly described as easy because common, and .

Both formats support an easy A, but online reviews mention weekly assignments while , and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The anthropology content is usually described as straightforward and understandable, even in short sessions.

In-person reviews strongly call the material easy, while online reviews are easy overall but .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

88/100

, and extra credit, despite recurring concerns about communication and attitude.

, while online reviews are split between easy-credit praise and poor support complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

because students repeatedly cite easy tests, , note cards, and clear criteria.

Format shift

Both formats show grade help, but in-person evidence gives and repeated comments.

Workload

Light

82/100

Workload is generally light, with some weekly online assignments and group projects but little sign of overwhelming work.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and assignments, while much or not hard.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

, and engaging, but a minority describe her as rude, tangential, or slow to respond.

Format shift

, while online teaching support is more inconsistent.

Assessment method

Balanced

61/100

Grades appear to come from exams, quizzes, assignments, group projects, participation, and rather than one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and assignments plus a midterm and final, while , and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are mostly enthusiastic, calling the class easy, clear, and extra-credit friendly.

Main concern

Some students report rude responses, boring tangents, or .

What students said

“It's an easy A with a lot of oportunities!”
ANTH210

“Gives you a review that's almost exactly like the test.”
ANTH103

“Her class is easy but dang, she is one of the rudest teachers I've ever had.”
ANTHRO101

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe an easy class with , weekly tasks, and mixed support quality.

Main concern

What students said

“LOADS of . put the videos on 2x speed and use powerpoints. youll be fine.”
ANTH101

“EASY A! I took her ANTHRO 103 class as a Short term class and it was hilariously easy.”
ANTHRO103

“She responded to a question about an .”
ANTHRO103

Exam style

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Exams are generally student-friendly because reviews mention note cards, study guides, PowerPoint-based questions, and .

Study GuidesNote Card AllowedPowerPoint-Based TestsExtra Credit on ExamsMidterm and Final

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews support student-friendly exams with note cards, study guides, PowerPoint-based tests, and questions.

Note Card AllowedStudy GuidePowerPoint-Based TestsExtra Credit on Exams

“ and they werent hard.”
ANTHR101

“Gives you a review that's almost exactly like the test.”
ANTH103

“She allows 1 index card for .”
ANTH101

Online

, and a final, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam use, open-book status, or lockdown tools.

Weekly QuizMidtermFinal

“A quiz and an and a midterm and final.”
ANTHRO103

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Prof. Solis is a real gem. , and you're en route to an A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“Great at explaining the subject matter for all students to understand.”

📈 Easy A Signal

94/100

“It's an easy A with a lot of oportunities!”

⚖️

92/100

“She gives a great deal of .”

⚠️ Communication Risk

55/100

“If long time to respond.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She was clear during her lectures, and .
, and you're en route to an A.
Her lectures are all over the place and she takes way too long to grade things.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy A. and they werent hard.
The , and she will give you copies of these if you ask.
and isnt hard.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support & Personality

The professor is very nice and caring!
She is one of the rudest teachers I've ever had.
She responded to a question about an .

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 42 reviews span many years and repeat the same themes about easy grading, , lectures, and mixed communication.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527

4 out of 58

3 out of 53

2 out of 50

1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 8

B range

B+ 2

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Rather not say 2

Laurie Solis

x x if you want a low-stress anthropology class, but expect lecture-heavy work and uneven communication.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Signal

⚖️ x x

⚠️ Communication Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Support & Personality

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a low-stress anthropology class, but expect lecture-heavy work and uneven communication.

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