AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Tobias Smith

AJ101 · PS102 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
54/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
57.14%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Consider him for AJ101 if you want a lighter intro, but be cautious in PS102 where grading consistency is a common complaint.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing AJ/PSInconsistent GradingEngaging LecturesReading HeavyClear Criteria When Good
  • AJ101 students often call the class easy with simple lectures, quizzes, and short papers.
  • PS102 reviews frequently , and tough writing expectations.
  • Overall experience depends heavily on course section and student writing strength.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

AJ101 often plays like an easy A with timely work, but PS102 can demand strong writing and still leave grades feeling contested.

Online PS102 reviews call grading easy; in-person AJ101 agrees, while several in-person PS102 reviews disagree.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Content ranges from simple criminology lectures to reading-and-analysis heavy political science writing.

In-person AJ101 feels easier; PS102, including and papers.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

as mandatory, and one student notes excuses for missing lecture are not accepted.

as mandatory in person; online evidence is limited.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

About half the sample raves about inspiration and clarity, while the and communication problems.

Online reviews are uniformly positive; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

and easy; others report inconsistency, tough grading, and unresolved grade errors.

Format shift

; several recent in-person PS102 reviews are much harsher.

Workload

Moderate

54/100

Expect , and a handful of papers rather than nonstop busywork.

Format shift

Online 8-week format packs quizzes and papers tightly; in-person AJ101 workload looks lighter.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Lectures are often called engaging and inspirational, but other .

Format shift

In-person reviews hold both extremes; the two online reviews are strongly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

, and field or reading work rather than pure exams.

Format shift

Online PS102 centers quizzes, discussions, and two papers; in-person AJ101 adds quizzes and mid-length papers.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

AJ101 often feels easy and lecture-fun, while several PS102 students report tough or and poor communication.

Main concern

Inconsistent grading, email responsiveness, and experience.

What students said

“Even if you don't need to .”
AJ101
“The and he is not considerate of students schedules.”
PS102
“Never responded to emails saying there was a grade error.”
PS102

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Both online PS102 reviews are strongly positive, , and manageable workload.

Main concern

Weekly quizzes, discussions, and online format.

What students said

“The and fairly easy in his class. .”
PS102
“ and he is not a . He gives excellent feedback on what to improve on.”
PS102

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment leans on quizzes and ; proctoring tools are not clearly described.

Weekly QuizzesDiscussion BoardsShort PapersClear Rubrics

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and several mid-length papers; no clear lockdown or webcam policy is stated.

Weekly Canvas QuizzesMid-Length PapersField Trips in AJ101
“Just watch the lectures in class, read the , and write four mid-length papers”
AJ101

Online

Online PS102 used two quizzes and and and relatively easy grading.

Weekly QuizzesDiscussion BoardsMidterm PaperFinal Paper
“There were two quizzes and discussion boards each week, with , and one for a .”
PS102

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Even if you don't need to .”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews, highlighting the AJ vs PS split and . Credibility rating: Medium.

⚖️

48/100

“Also be prepared for work that is graded inconsistently.”

🎯 Easy AJ Path

58/100

“Professor Smith is a great Professor and his class is super easy.”

📚 Reading Load

54/100

“There is a lot of reading, but the ”

👍 Recommendation Split

52/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Fun, engaging lectures
  • His passion for law can be heard in his lectures
  • and disorganized

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The
  • Have to work hard to get the grade you want

Theme 3

📬 About Communication

  • also have and
  • Never responded to emails saying there was a grade error

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

64/100

Evidence confidence

Fourteen reviews are enough to see a course-level split, but opinions are highly polarized and online evidence is thin.

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

Course coverage

PS1029 reviews
AJ1015 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 2 · A 6

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1