AI Rate Professor

Biology

Robert Fredric Kalpin

PHYSIOBIO40B · BIO40C · 40B · BIO10 · BIOL10 · BIO40A · BIOL40C · BIO40ABC · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
78.79%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Take him if you can keep up with dense biology material and , but .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear grading criteriaTest heavyHelpful resourcesCaring but demandingStudy-guide focused
  • Students usually describe Kalpin as clear and .
  • The course is test heavy and rewards steady studying rather than last-minute effort.
  • Online reviews are much harsher, mainly citing dry lectures, heavy content, and Proctorio stress.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

A grades are common, but comments repeatedly say they require serious studying, lecture review, and .

Online evidence shows a higher effort burden, while reachable through study guides and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

The , and often described as hard even when the professor explains it clearly.

Online reviews stress dense self-study, while as hard but more manageable through lectures and resources.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

as mandatory or say skipping class makes passing much harder.

Online attendance varies in the data, but in-person .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and resources, but a vocal minority warns about strict grading and difficult exams.

, while online reviews contain the sharpest negative experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Grading is usually seen as fair and , but and carry major weight.

Format shift

and more often, while online reviews include tougher grading complaints.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Students report weekly quizzes, dense lectures, labs, and many hours of outside study.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize self-study and heavy content, while but structured.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

, and resourceful, but online students more often find lectures dry or insufficient.

Format shift

Teaching quality is rated much higher in person than online.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

85/100

Grades , and finals rather than large projects.

Format shift

Both formats are exam-heavy, with online reviews also mentioning quizzes and a .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly and if students attend and study hard.

Main concern

The course is exam-heavy and not forgiving for .

What students said

“ guides (as long as you do them thoroughly).”
BIO40A
“Class isn't easy however if you put in the work you will get a good grade.”
BIO40C
“The hardest class I've taken at De Anza so far.”
BIO40A

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed but lean harder, with , and one clear Proctorio complaint.

Main concern

and handle stressful testing conditions.

What students said

“The dull, dry, monotonous lectures didn't work for me.”
BIO40A
“He uses PROCTORIO which makes testing HORRIBLE (anxiety-wise)”
BIO40A
“My success in class was directly related to the time I put in.”
BIO40ABC

Exam style

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The exam setup is consistently test heavy, with online evidence of Proctorio and in-person evidence of lecture and lab exams, but reviews do not .

Test HeavyMixed Multiple Choice and Written QuestionsLecture ExamsLab ExamsOnline Proctorio Mention

Assessment risk

Varies

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and lab exams, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or closed-book policy.

Lecture ExamsLab ExamsStudy GuidesMultiple ChoiceShort Answer
“There are 3 lecture and 2 lab exams.”
BIO40A
“The and written questions.”
BIO40A
“straightforward, 50 multi-choices from slides,lectures & 6 short questions in study guide.”
BIO40A

Online

Online reviews clearly mention Proctorio in one BIO40A review and , and a final.

ProctorioMultiple ChoiceEssay QuestionsQuizzesFinal Exam
“He uses PROCTORIO which makes testing HORRIBLE (anxiety-wise)”
BIO40A
“25% of .”
BIO40A
“ and quizzes are based 90% on lecture and 10% labs.”
BIO40ABC

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Class isn't easy however if you put in the work you will get a good grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Bob really took the time to break everything down and made sure the class understood everything.”

📈 Grade Effort

56/100

“Anat. and physio. isn't an easy A but with his help you can get an A.”

🧪

85/100

“Grade and exams.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • complex topics easy "to digest".
  • and answers them clearly.
  • Bob is an incredibly helpful and caring professor.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • A minimum of ten hours each week outside class is necessary to pass.
  • This is bio, its gonna be lots of work!
  • You need to know everything he said to do well.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams And Grades

  • His tests are very straightforward and it.
  • The and written questions.
  • He provides study guides but barely help for the exam.

Data context

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Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 43 reviews across many years, with , and high study demands.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 57
3 out of 56
2 out of 50
1 out of 56

Course coverage

BIO40A22 reviews
BIO40C9 reviews
40B3 reviews
BIO40ABC3 reviews
BIOL40C2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 4 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 2 · B 7 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2