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Michael McNellis

PHIL205 · 3 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
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Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you can work independently, but avoid if and constant grade visibility.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHelpful When ResponsiveSlow RepliesStrong LecturesHard LogicGrade Uncertainty
  • Students generally liked the lectures and .
  • The biggest risk is inconsistent communication and delayed grade updates.
  • , and practicing regularly.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

You , and practicing, but the class is not a free A.

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person, even though every comment describes taking it online.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

Logic is repeatedly described as tough or hard to understand.

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person, with no authoritative online review count.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

The reviews describe online access but .

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

Students like the lectures and help, but communication and grade delays create real frustration.

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person, though the bodies refer to online delivery.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

50/100

Reviews do not show harsh grading, but .

Format shift

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Students , and practice work to succeed.

Format shift

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Lectures and support are praised, but response delays reduce the overall teaching experience.

Format shift

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person, despite comments describing online sections.

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

Homework and practice are mentioned, while .

Format shift

All authoritative reviews are counted as in person.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person-counted reviews describe an online-style class with good lectures but unreliable communication.

Main concern

Students may wait too long for replies and grade updates.

What students said

“great online class. online is tough but mcnellis was great.”
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“So long as you read his lectures, do the homework and practice work you will do great.”
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“ unless being frustrated is not a problem for you.”
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Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove the .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

policy.

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Great lectures, but that is it. Took forever to get a response from the teacher if I got on at all.”

Voice snapshots generated from 3 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and communication. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“Logic is a hard class to get and I think he did a really good job at teaching the subject.”

💬 Communication Risk

42/100

“Took forever to get a response from the teacher if I got on at all.”

📈 Effort For Success

58/100

“So long as you read his lectures, do the homework and practice work you will do great.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • very cool teacher.
  • Great lectures, but that is it.
  • he did a really good job at teaching the subject.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Work

  • online is tough but mcnellis was great.
  • Logic is a hard class to get
  • So long as you read his lectures, do the homework and practice work you will do great.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Communication

  • He was not consistent in responding to questions towards the end of the semester
  • NO one EVER got a grade update to see where your grade stood until the last week of school
  • unless being frustrated is not a problem for you.

Data context

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Analysis sample

3

Recent reviews read by the AI

3

Lifetime ratings

48/100

Evidence confidence

Three detailed reviews are consistent about strengths and weaknesses, but the sample is small and old.

Inside 3 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

PHIL2053 reviews

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