Reviews of professor Aaron Van Allen

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Van Allen is very knowledgeable and respectable. He teaches from the heart, the slides just compliment what he's saying. There are a lot of books to read, but if you take this class with friends, it makes the reading much easier and more doable. Most of the grade is a host of quizzes/exams, so prepare to study.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This professor is awesome. He really cares about his students. He gives wonderful feedback and how we can approve. I would take this class again. He also sends out videos each week so we can hear from him, instead of reading the post.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The class has no set structure and grades are made up of a couple of quizzes and exams. Exams are LENGTHY and not enough time is given to complete them without being in a rush! The professor has a bit of an ego in my opinion but seems to care for student's success.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The point of a teacher is to teach, and if most of your students aren't doing well then maybe it is a sign you are not a good teacher. Great speaker and makes a lot of good points, however, tests (different from quizzes) are based on his opinion rather than readings and class lectures!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Van Allen requires a lot of reading, but it is not difficult if you keep up with it. The exams require critical thinking which is good, but other than that the class is very straightforward and delightful. He is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about all of his students. He is hilarious and engaging in his lectures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
There is so much reading assigned every week, utilized for the quizzes and exams. Your only grade is 4 quizzes, 3 exams, and the final. None are cumulative.  He jokes a lot in class. Overall good professor.