AI Rate Professor

Biological Sciences

OS Kim-Rajab

BIO2 · BIO3 · BIOL3SCHOLARS · BIO15 · BIOLOGY3 · BIO3SCHOLARS · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
70.73%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want a strong foundation and can study lecture notes like a full-time job; avoid if you need an easy science GE.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerAmazing LecturesTest HeavyMandatory AttendanceTough But FairLecture Memorization
  • Clear, passionate biology lectures that convert non-science students into fans.
  • Grade , and consistent study of lecture notes.
  • ; missing class or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

As are common for diligent note-takers, but and there is no free A without heavy study.

Almost all evidence is in person; the one online review still calls the class challenging.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

, and dense lecture memorization make this a demanding intro bio.

; online sample is too small to soften that picture.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Attendance is repeatedly required; .

; online sample still marked attendance yes.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students who put in work recommend her for teaching quality despite difficulty and .

; the sole online review is strongly positive.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

42/100

Many call exams fair if you master lectures; and trick-question complaints remain common.

Format shift

In-person views split between fair-if-you-study and harsh; online sample mentions .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Weekly quizzes, long lectures, labs, and .

Format shift

Workload pressure is documented almost entirely from in-person and hybrid sections.

Teaching experience

Excellent

84/100

Dominant praise for and real care for students who engage.

Format shift

Teaching praise is consistent in person; the single online review agrees.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

than homework.

Format shift

; online evidence is too thin to contradict.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person and hybrid BIO3/Scholars sections dominate: , and .

Main concern

, and zero tolerance for falling behind.

What students said

“There is a , and missing class means a zero. The course includes five 45-question exams based on lectures.”
BIO3
“This is by no means an easy class but you receive what you put in.”
BIO3
“100%the ! It's clear she cares about her students + loves what she's teaching.”
BIO3

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Single online review is strongly positive on care, clarity, , and challenging but .

Main concern

Only one online review limits how much can be generalized.

What students said

“Cares about her students, gives . .”
BIO3

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and demanding; historical comments also cite Proctorio and strict quiz timing.

Multiple Choice ExamsWeekly QuizzesLecture-Based TestsProctorio Reported HistoricallyNo Makeup Quizzes

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Weekly timed quizzes and ; some older sections mentioned Proctorio.

Weekly QuizzesFive Large ExamsLecture MemorizationProctorio In Some Terms
“The course includes five 45-question exams based on lectures.”
BIO3
“She uses Proctorio and but If you memorize her recorded lectures you will do well.”
BIO3SCHOLARS

Online

Only one online review; it does not clearly document proctoring details beyond a challenging, study-heavy class.

Challenging ExamsExtra Credit
“The class is challenging, pay attention to lectures and study. You will pass.”
BIO3

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This is by no means an easy class but you receive what you put in. Purely relied on the lectures to study and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (49 in person, 1 online), emphasizing lectures, exam load, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“100%the ! It's clear she cares about her students + loves what she's teaching.”

📚 Course Difficulty

28/100

“This was the hardest class I've ever taken but really rewarding.”

🧪

36/100

“There is a , and missing class means a zero.”

👍

72/100

“ . Kim enough.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures are so fun, hands on, and it feels like you're actually learning.
  • Her lectures cover everything, so I didn't need the !
  • One of the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Seriously, study consistently and memorize material to earn a good grade.
  • , but if you study, you'll be fine.
  • Not an easy A, you have to work for it by actually studying for the exams.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Rules And Risk

  • Quizzes are in the first 5 minutes, no makeups if late.
  • Skip class? You won't pass.
  • She uses Proctorio and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

69

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with , and attendance; only one online review lowers format balance.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 549
4 out of 58
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 57

Course coverage

BIO330 reviews
BIO3SCHOLARS14 reviews
BIOLOGY32 reviews
11971 review
BIO151 review
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BIOL3SCHOLARS1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 1 · A 18

B range

10

B+ 2 · B 8

C range

0

No reported values

D range

2

D+ 1 · D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2