AI Rate Professor

Physical Sciences

David Haasl

PSC11 · SCIEN20 · GEOL32LEC · GEOL32 · GEOL10 · GEOGRAPHY1 · PCS20 · C1011 · PCS2 · GEOGRAPHY · GEOLOGY10 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

Take him if , and study from his guides, but if you want a low-engagement GE.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging Geology LecturerLecture HeavyExtra Credit AvailableClear Study GuidesAttendance Matters
  • Most students describe Haasl as enthusiastic, funny, knowledgeable, and able to make geology interesting.
  • Getting an A is realistic with , and studying, but it is not a no-effort course.
  • The main risk is a lecture-heavy style that frustrates students .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

A grades are common and helps, but students , and studying for tests.

Online evidence mentions and clear expectations, while attendance and studying.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

The courses are mostly entry-level or GE science, but the lecture-heavy geology content can feel demanding if students are not interested or prepared.

The online review suggests manageable Zoom lectures and labs, while in-person reviews show more .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Many in-person comments say students , and pay attention to pass or do well.

, while in-person reviews repeatedly make attendance central to success.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend him for engaging teaching and clear expectations, but a minority warn that .

The only online review is positive, while but include several strong negative experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

, and many reported A grades point to lenient but effort-based grading.

Format shift

Online evidence directly mentions , while in-person reviews add study guides, dropped quiz scores, and .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Workload is usually manageable, but , and exams require steady effort.

Format shift

The online review describes lectures and labs without workload complaints, while in-person .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students find him knowledgeable, funny, enthusiastic, and helpful, though and uneven treatment.

Format shift

The online review praises clarity and availability, while but more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Assessment , and recurring tests rather than relying on one method only.

Format shift

Online assessment details are limited to lectures, labs, and , while in-person reviews , and projects.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive about his enthusiasm and knowledge, but , and exams.

Main concern

Students who skip class or dislike lecture-heavy geology may struggle or feel bored.

What students said

“You have to show up to class, do the and DO THE STUDY GUIDES for the midterm and final.”
GEOL10
“Very lecture heavy, if you aren't into geology you will be incredibly bored.”
PSC11
“Classwork is explained well, and easy to complete if you pay attention to his lectures.”
GEOL32

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review describes , and .

Main concern

Online evidence is limited to one pandemic-era summer review.

What students said

“We would meet on Zoom and go through the lectures and .”
PSC11
“ and always gave us, the students an option to earn .”
PSC11

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews support a , but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, webcam use, or closed-book policies.

Study GuidesTests Every Few WeeksQuizzesMidterm And Final Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

63/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

work, and study guides, but do not clearly prove proctoring or closed-book rules.

Study GuidesTestsQuizzesMidterm And Final
“There was 3 tests total, and they were exactly what was on the study guide.”
PSC11
“study for the quizzes and DO THE STUDY GUIDES for the midterm and final.”
GEOL10
“Show up to class, do the homework and and you will pass.”
GEOLOGY10

Online

The online review does not clearly prove the .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“By far one of the . Dr. Haasl's interest in the subject makes the class fun and interesting for students.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Fantastic teacher, funny, enthusiastic, and shows a genuine interest in his subject and his students.”

📈 Effort For Grades

70/100

“Show up to class, do the homework and and you will pass.”

⚖️

72/100

“He gives opportunity for .”

👍 Recommendation Level

76/100

“Take his class!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Haasl has both a great sense of humor and a deep knowledge of geology, which makes his lectures very entertaining.
  • He is extremely smart and i have learned alot about physical science.
  • and as if the students already understand it.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload And Exams

  • There was much of .
  • He gives way to many assignments for just a general ed class.
  • if you don't pay attention to the lectures.

Theme 3

📈 About Grades And Success

  • Classwork is explained well, and easy to complete if you pay attention to his lectures.
  • .
  • I earned an A, but had to study lots!

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 20 reviews span many years, include detailed course experiences, and show consistent themes despite some mixed opinions.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 1 · A 10

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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