AI Rate Professor

Biology

Dana Nakase

D00108 · BIO1A · BIO10 · BIOL10 · BIO010 · BIO30 · BIOLOGY10 · ESCI1 · ESCI001 · ESCI010 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.6

The decision

if you want a of a high grade.

Best fit · Easy A HunterBeloved Biology TeacherExtremely Easy AOpen-Note ExamsClear Study GuidesVery Caring
  • Students almost universally praise Nakase as , and supportive.
  • The course is repeatedly described as easy, low-stress, and grade-friendly.
  • Exam policies are unusually student-friendly, with , and reported.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

97/100

Students repeatedly say A grades are easy because exams allow , and workload is light.

The single online review is very easy-A positive, and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

94/100

The course is repeatedly described as , and beginner-friendly, especially for non-biology majors.

Online evidence is limited but very easy, while and clear.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Some reviews say attendance is optional, while others say lecture or activities.

The online review says attendance was not mandatory, while and lab.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

100/100

Students almost universally recommend her because , and makes biology easy to learn.

Both online and evidence from in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

97/100

Reviews repeatedly mention , retakes, grace periods, open-note tests, easy assignments, and .

Format shift

Both formats point to generous grading, with in-person reviews providing extensive proof.

Workload

Featherlight

93/100

Students often , and a light workload for a science class.

Format shift

The online review says the class is no-stress, while light.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students consistently describe her lectures as , and engaging over many years.

Format shift

Both formats are highly positive, with in-person reviews giving the strongest and broadest evidence.

Assessment method

Balanced

61/100

Assessments combine exams, , and study guides.

Format shift

Online assessment detail is limited, while , and presentations.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews consistently , and a very caring professor.

Main concern

Some lecture-heavy content requires showing up and studying, but the grade path is still very forgiving.

What students said

“She allows 1 page of notes for and is very transparent.”
BIO10
“Do the work and pass with an A, and there isn't even a heavy work load.”
BIO10
“Dana gives you every opportunity to succeed.”
BIO10

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

The single online review describes an extremely easy, low-stress class with strong support.

Main concern

Only , so online confidence is limited.

What students said

“The easiest class and I experienced with no stress or anxiety the entire semester.”
BIO30

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is highly student-friendly because many reviews mention note sheets, , and .

Open-Note ExamsCheat Sheet AllowedStudy Guides Match TestsOnline Test AttemptsExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

95/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews clearly support note sheets or open-note exams, study guides matching tests, online , and generous .

Open-Note ExamsCheat Sheet AllowedStudy Guides Match TestsOnline Quiz RetakesExtra Credit
“She allows 1 page of notes for and is very transparent.”
BIO10
“There are 3 ”
BIO10
“she allows a sheet of !”
D00108

Online

The single online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Dana gives you every opportunity to succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“ and simple.”

📈 Easy A Path

97/100

“She makes it so that everyone can pass.”

📝

95/100

“There are 3 ”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are extremely detailed so it's very hard to be lost.
  • and simple.
  • and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This class is very easy, especially for a science class.
  • Do the work and pass with an A, and there isn't even a heavy work load.
  • The easiest class and I experienced with no stress or anxiety the entire semester.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

  • Study guides are exactly like the tests!
  • She allows 1 page of notes for and is very transparent.
  • she allows a sheet of !

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The 42 reviews are very consistent and detailed, though many are older and only one is online.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 539
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

30 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 12 · A 13

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Not_Sure_Yet 1