AI Rate Professor

Biology

Bob Kalpin

BIO40C · BIOL40BC · 40A · BIOL40A · BIO40A · BIO40AC · BIO40ABC · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
67.44%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Take Bob Kalpin if you can handle test-heavy anatomy and , but if you need a warm teaching style or grading buffers.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTest HeavyClear ExpectationsContent DenseFair If PreparedPolarizing Style
  • Students often say the material is heavy and .
  • Many students still earn A-range , and textbook details.
  • Reviews split between strong praise for and sharp criticism of rude or discouraging interactions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

A grades are common, but students usually describe them as , and attention to detailed course material.

Online evidence is more stressful and proctored in some reviews, while fair if you study.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The course content is information dense, and study materials are clear.

Both formats describe heavy content, but online .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

38/100

Attendance is reported as both mandatory and not mandatory across reviews, with .

Online attendance varies by review, while as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

Many recommend him for fair structure and strong preparation, but and attitude keep the recommendation from being universal.

, while online reviews are more divided and include stronger warnings.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

as fair and clear, but there are few buffers because quizzes and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention strict exams and limited , while if you prepare.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students repeatedly mention heavy , and exam preparation.

Format shift

Online students stress self-study and fast quizzes, while , and dense material.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

He is often praised for and explanations, but some students describe him as .

Format shift

In-person teaching gets stronger praise, while online teaching has more complaints about boring videos and limited interaction.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Grades are heavily driven by quizzes, midterms, exams, and a smaller role.

Format shift

Both formats are exam heavy, with online reviews also mentioning weekly quizzes and Canvas-based materials.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but fair class where exams matter most and preparation usually pays off.

Main concern

Students who are weak test takers or .

What students said

“Tests and quizzes for 90% of your grade so be aware.”
BIO40A
“If you're willing to put in the work, you'll succeed.”
BIO40ABC

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply split, with some praising organized Canvas materials and , and proctoring.

Main concern

Online students repeatedly mention test pressure and .

What students said

“Quiz each week 20 MCQs in 10 mins.”
BIO40A
“Proctorio software in use as well.”
BIO40A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The overall exam risk is high because , and strict formats in some online sections.

Test HeavyWeekly QuizzesNo Cheat SheetProctorio MentionedHigh Exam Weight

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but reviews do not clearly prove webcam, online proctoring, or open-book rules.

Test HeavyHigh Exam WeightMidtermsLab Exams
“tests/quizzes are 90% of your grade”
BIO40A
“60% of our .”
BIO40C

Online

Online reviews mention , and one explicit Proctorio report.

Timed QuizzesNo Cheat SheetProctorio MentionedLecture Exams
“Quiz each week 20 MCQs in 10 mins.”
BIO40A
“Proctorio software in use as well.”
BIO40A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're willing to put in the work, you'll succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and ; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He takes the and .”

📘 Workload Reality

35/100

“Requires so much of your time and hard to balance with other class and priorities.”

🧪

35/100

“Tests and quizzes for 90% of your grade so be aware.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He takes the time to make sure students understand the concepts
  • .
  • Don't listen to the good reviews. By far the rudest professor I've come across.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you're willing to put in the work, you'll succeed.
  • Anyone who is present and studys can easily earn an A
  • If you're not a

Theme 3

🧾 About Exams

  • Quiz each week 20 MCQs in 10 mins.
  • The
  • so make sure to study.

Data context

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Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 43 reviews across many years, with , and teaching style.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 57

Course coverage

BIO40A25 reviews
BIO40ABC11 reviews
BIO40C2 reviews
BIOL40BC2 reviews
40A1 review
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BIO40AC1 review
BIOL40A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 7 · A 16 · A- 6

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

6

C+ 2 · C 3 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2