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MICHAEL SCOTT

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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LAW 760
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Excellent class. He's an expert in his field and knows what he's talking about.
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POLIC101N · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 5/5
Good class. Bad Exam. Gives easy grade early to get good evaluation. Very hard curve in the final for everyone.
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Classes with MICHAEL SCOTT

LAW 760

Role of the Police in a Free Society

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Examines major problems in large urban areas and specific aspects of the police function, including authority, discretion, and accountability.

No offering record · Fall 2013

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Michael Scott

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2009–Fall 2013 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2013LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Fall 2012LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Spring 2012LAW 990Directed Research
Fall 2011LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Fall 2011LAW 854Clinical Program
Fall 2010LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Fall 2009LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Fall 2009LAW 990Directed Research
Fall 2008LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Spring 2008LAW 991Directed Reading
Fall 2007LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Fall 2007LAW 991Directed Reading
Fall 2006LAW 760Role of the Police in a Free Society
Fall 2006LEGALST 692Senior Thesis

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