AI Rate Professor

Science

Brian Reinbold

PSC52 · PCS50 · PSC53 · PSC5051 · INTROWEATHER · PS50 · PSC51 · PSC50 · 101 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
65.52%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you want an engaged science instructor and are ready to study seriously for difficult exams.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate LecturerCaring And HelpfulExam HeavyTough But FairHigh Effort Course
  • Students often praise Reinbold as caring, passionate, and .
  • The course is repeatedly described as harder than a typical intro science class, with long exams and heavy studying required.
  • Grades can be solid for students who , and use curves or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

45/100

A grades are possible, but students repeatedly , and serious exam study.

Online evidence is mixed between easy pass comments and busy work complaints, while sustained effort.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The material is often described as technical, fast, and harder than expected for an introductory science class.

Online reviews highlight confusing modules and technical labs, while and difficult meteorology content.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

, but many students say skipping class makes exams much harder.

, while online reviews focus more on keeping up with notes, modules, and weekly work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

because , and helpful, but weaker students warn about workload and exams.

In-person reviews are more enthusiastic, while online reviews are , and workload.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

and assignments, but curves, , and clear expectations make it more fair than harsh.

Format shift

Online students mention tough assignment grading, while in-person students more often mention .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

The workload , and major exam preparation.

Format shift

Online complaints focus on busy work and labs, while , and studying weeks ahead.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students describe him as passionate, knowledgeable, caring, and clear, though some online and .

Format shift

, while online feedback is more inconsistent because of modules, lectures, and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Student comments repeatedly center on midterms, finals, tests, , and labs, with exams carrying the most risk.

Format shift

, but online reviews also mention discussions and labs while and finals.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more consistently positive about his passion and support, but they still warn that exams and .

Main concern

, and .

What students said

“Brian is the !”
INTROWEATHER
“Hardest class I've taken at Butte even compared to chem.”
PSC50
“Be prepared to work for your grade!”
PSC50

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with some students finding the class easy to manage and others calling the modules, labs, and .

Main concern

Online students may face unclear modules, busy work, and .

What students said

“His lectures make no sense and his comments just repeat what he said in the lecture.”
PS50
“The work is intense, but manageable if you stay on top of it.”
PSC50
“There wasn't much to do and credit for.”
PSC53

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show long and , but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, or proctoring policy.

Long Midterm And FinalTest HeavyLecture Notes MatterStudy GuidesCurves Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly describe long and difficult midterms and finals, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring policy.

80-100 Question ExamsDifficult Midterm And FinalStudy Weeks AheadGenerous Curve
“This guy gives out 80-100 question midterms and finals.”
PCS50
“If you do and .”
INTROWEATHER
“the but he always gives a !”
PSC50

Online

Online reviews mention long midterms and finals and tests based on lecture notes, but they do not clearly .

Long Midterm And FinalTests Based On Lecture NotesStudy Test Prep
“ .”
PSC50
“Midterm and , and with all the busy work I remembered nothing for them.”
PSC50
“Make sure to really study the easy class.”
PSC53

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“One of the most challenging courses I've ever taken at Butte, but it was so rewarding!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and ; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“He is very passionate about teaching weather and is very communicative and kind to students.”

📚 Course Difficulty

35/100

“For a general ed class, this is very difficult.”

⚖️

48/100

“ but .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

76/100

“ and you'll have a great time.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is a great teacher, and cares about his students.
  • Well structured class, with a .
  • . Excellent. Wish all teachers were this good at their job

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Definitely NOT an easy A, but he is willing to help you get there.
  • You HAVE to put in work though!
  • if you want an easy A.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams And Workload

  • and each test had 100 questions.
  • Lots of busy work to the the big exams.
  • Be prepared to work for your grade!

Theme 4

❤️ About Support And Character

  • He is always willing to help!
  • This Professor is so kind and really cares about the students.
  • He wants you to pass, however .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

101

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years and formats, with consistent themes about strong teaching, heavy effort, and difficult exams.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 551
4 out of 518
3 out of 513
2 out of 510
1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

30 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 1 · A 12 · A- 3

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 7

C range

4

C+ 3 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1