AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Debito Beamer

ETHS18124838 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

unless you are comfortable with , and limited grade-dispute support.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh gradingMixed format experienceHeavy writingParticipation mattersLimited feedback concerns
  • Online reviews are strongly , and AI-related concerns.
  • reviews and one very negative warning.
  • The course can be passable with participation and , but .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Some in-person students say passing is easy with participation, but and major grade damage.

In-person evidence is mixed-to-positive, while online evidence strongly suggests a harder path to a good grade.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The material is not described as conceptually impossible, but the , and writing workload make it demanding.

Online reviews describe heavier weekly structure, while and participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

Attendance and participation seem important for success, but reviews do not prove a .

In-person reviews emphasize showing up and participating, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

Recommendation is low because half the reviews are severe warnings and the and .

In-person reviews are split, but online reviews are consistently negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

18/100

Multiple students , and grade damage from discussion posts or papers.

Format shift

Harsh-grading complaints are strongest online, while .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The course includes substantial reading, discussion essays, papers, quizzes, and exams, despite .

Format shift

Online reviews show heavy weekly work, while .

Teaching experience

Poor

43/100

Some in-person students found him engaging and clear, but online reviews report poor support, limited communication, and .

Format shift

Teaching experience appears much better in person than online.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessments include writing assignments, discussion posts, quizzes, and all reviews.

Format shift

Online evidence lists quizzes, posts, and exams, while and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are polarized, with two students praising engagement and clarity while one strongly discourages taking him.

Main concern

The well to participation, writing, and his grading style.

What students said

“Excellent class, easy to pass if you read the .”
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“ . I highly discourage taking this professor.”
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“If you show up to class and participate then you can 100% pass this class!”
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Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews and writing, AI-detection concerns, and weak feedback.

Main concern

Students report and limited willingness to review or .

What students said

“He graded these very harshly, which significantly hurt grades.”
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“Grade extremely harshly with major assignments failed without clear or .”
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“He believes in an AI app more than his students works.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and exams, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, closed-book, midterm, or .

Quizzes MentionedTwo ExamsWriting Assignments

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and writing-heavy work but do not clearly prove exam format or .

Test HeavyTwo Big Writing Assignments
“There , but so there is zero confusion.”
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“ . I highly discourage taking this professor.”
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Online

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and two exams but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Weekly QuizzesTwo Exams
“Each week required reading a , and taking a quiz.”
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“The course also included 3 discussion posts and 2 exams.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Grade extremely harshly with major assignments failed without clear or .”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, separating online and , and teaching; credibility rating: Medium.

⚖️

18/100

“He graded these very harshly, which significantly hurt grades.”

🎯 Teaching Split

43/100

“Professor Beamer made the class so fun, engaging, and interactive.”

👍 Recommendation Level

34/100

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Theme 1

⚖️

  • He graded these very harshly, which significantly hurt grades.
  • Grade extremely harshly with major assignments failed without clear or .
  • No heart even if .

Theme 2

🧑‍🏫 About In-Person Class

  • Excellent class, easy to pass if you read the .
  • Very fun teacher that created a relaxed environment to learn.
  • If you show up to class and participate then you can 100% pass this class!

Theme 3

💻 About Online Class

  • Each week required reading a , and taking a quiz.
  • He believes in an AI app more than his students works.
  • Then he refused to go over it.

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Six recent reviews give useful evidence, but opinions are polarized and format differences are large.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

ETHS181-248386 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1