AI Rate Professor

Broadcasting

Tom Briseno

BRDC · BRD120 · 123AB127 · BDRC123 · BRDC123A · ALLOFTHEM · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.2

The decision

If you want broadcasting or a chill elective with a mentor who .

Best fit · Easy A HunterGenuine and supportiveOpen-notes examsIndustry connectedHilarious lecturesEasy A if you pay attention
  • Near-unanimous 5-star praise across broadcasting courses.
  • Exams are open-note and heavily review-based for easy success.
  • Mentors students for real radio jobs and success beyond class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

, and A+ reports make high grades straightforward if you show up.

All evidence is in-person.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Difficulty averages near 1 and students repeatedly call classes easy and fun electives.

All evidence is in-person.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

85/100

; success comes from paying attention when present.

All evidence is in-person.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

; students beg him never to retire.

All evidence is in-person.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

92/100

Open-note exams and while still expecting mature work.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person.

Workload

Light

88/100

, and ; widely described as easy.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Conversational lectures, real industry stories, humor, and constant willingness to help.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Midterm and ; little talk of .

Format shift

All evidence is in-person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person radio and broadcasting classes feel conversational, easy, and .

Main concern

He expects mature college-quality work and will not tolerate disrespect.

What students said

“Usually gives out a midterm and a !”
BRD120
“Just pay attention for an easy A.”
BRDC123A
“Even helps you get jobs in the industry.”
ALLOFTHEM

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Midterm and and often cover exactly what was reviewed in class.

Open NotesMidterm and FinalClass Review Before Test

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

95/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and final; he reviews answers the class before the test.

Open NotesPre-Test ReviewEasy A
“Usually gives out a midterm and a !”
BRD120
“Everything discussed in class was what was on the Midterm and Final.”
BRDC123A
“he'll give you all the answers the class before the test.”
BRDC123A

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Tom is one of the most genuine and insightful professors I have encountered at Ohlone.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 , and industry mentoring. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“His lectures are like conversations in which he invites students to share their opinions”

📗 Easy A Path

94/100

“Just pay attention for an easy A.”

👍

98/100

“I hope he never retires I don't think they could find anyone better to teach the course.”

🎙️ Industry Mentorship

92/100

“Even helps you get jobs in the industry.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • very casual
  • uses real life examples and stories
  • he's really cool, the classes are easy

Theme 2

📈

  • you can use all your notes!
  • he'll give you all the answers the class before the test
  • Just pay attention for an easy A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • wants you to succeed
  • Not the least bit intimidating
  • Great teacher and friend.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

11 consistently positive reviews from 2002-2019 with shared themes on open notes, support, and industry help.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

BRDC4 reviews
BRD1202 reviews
BRDC123A2 reviews
123AB1271 review
ALLOFTHEM1 review
Show 1 more courses
BDRC1231 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values