Professor
Michael Lens
Most Helpful Review
Fall 2024 - professor lens isn’t a very charismatic individual and blandly reads off of slides. he uses music in the beginnings of the classes for some intrigue, but that quickly tapers off. if you watch a video by strongtowns, citynerd, or not just bikes on youtube & have a lick of history revolving around the 1900s, you’d be more than prepared for this class. bored, even. in terms of grading, sections, and communication, the ta’s are a godsend. very helpful, understanding, and fair. although i may not contest my grades, lens grades very harshly and doesn’t mince words. blithe comments and condescension mark his grading. tl;dr, extremely intro level class, boring at many parts. ta’s are great, lens, not so much. wouldn’t recommend unless it’s required.
Fall 2024 - professor lens isn’t a very charismatic individual and blandly reads off of slides. he uses music in the beginnings of the classes for some intrigue, but that quickly tapers off. if you watch a video by strongtowns, citynerd, or not just bikes on youtube & have a lick of history revolving around the 1900s, you’d be more than prepared for this class. bored, even. in terms of grading, sections, and communication, the ta’s are a godsend. very helpful, understanding, and fair. although i may not contest my grades, lens grades very harshly and doesn’t mince words. blithe comments and condescension mark his grading. tl;dr, extremely intro level class, boring at many parts. ta’s are great, lens, not so much. wouldn’t recommend unless it’s required.