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Biology

Erin Calkins

BIO100 · BIO1OO · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
2.7/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Workable for organized students who study lectures and quizzes, but expect mixed support and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardLecture HeavyPop QuizzesMixed SupportProctored ExamsHeavy Online Labs
  • some find her flexible and caring; and crushed by exams.
  • Online summer labs can be extremely long (45-page labs) with little quiz guidance.
  • Exams and weekly quizzes matter; one review flags proctored testing as a if you struggle with tests.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Some students earn A- with study guides and effort; and .

Online reports both easy flexibility and harsh first exams; and an A- lab success.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Content is introductory bio but , and .

Online difficulty swings more (easy class vs 45-page labs); .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Reviews split between mandatory and and format.

Online and reports.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

40/100

; outcomes hinge on section, lab load, and whether you need strong instructor support.

; in-person has both yes and no with a .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

50/100

and flexible deadlines appear for some; tough grader tags and .

Format shift

Online notes and deadline flexibility; and drop.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Assignments can be easy, but , and especially 45-page online labs raise the load.

Format shift

Online summer lab load is the main workload spike; and lecture pace.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Helpful lectures and ; dismissive or fast for others who needed support.

Format shift

Online and a single pattern.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of , and exams; one review stresses proctored tests.

Format shift

Online emphasizes exams plus huge labs; , and proctoring.

Luni fit check

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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

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

to unhelpful lecturer with proctored tests and fast pacing.

Main concern

Limited help for struggling students and .

What students said

“she flat out asked me if I had even turned in any of the . She wouldn't even give me the time of day to meet with me over Zoom”
BIO100
“she may go too fast on her lectures so pay close attention... and there are ”
BIO1OO
“She is always willing to answer and , and shes pretty funny too.”
BIO100

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online BIO100 ranges from flexible and manageable with study and a first exam average near 50%.

Main concern

and extremely long lab write-ups with little study guidance.

What students said

“the and the study guides helped if you completed them and out them into quizlet to study.”
BIO100
“The average score on the first exam was ~50%, which most of the class felt majorly unprepared for”
BIO100
“45-page labs are you kidding me? There is also 0 guidance on what to study for the quizzes.”
BIO100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and weekly quizzes matter; at least one review reports proctored testing, while .

Proctored ExamsWeekly QuizzesLecture BasedPop QuizzesStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and at least one explicit claim that testing is all proctored.

Proctored ExamsWeekly QuizzesLong ExamsPop Quizzes
“ if you struggle with test because it is all proctored.”
BIO100
“ and there are , so study!”
BIO1OO

Online

Online reviews mention exams and , but first exam averages near 50% and little quiz guidance in summer lab.

Study GuidesLow First Exam AverageQuiz Guidance Weak
“The average score on the first exam was ~50%, which most of the class felt majorly unprepared for”
BIO100
“There is also 0 guidance on what to study for the quizzes.”
BIO100

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you struggle with test because it is all proctored.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews (3 online, 3 in , and . Credibility rating: Medium.

📊 Split Student Experience

48/100

“ and she was very nice about it and gave me a plenty of time”

📚

42/100

“45-page labs are you kidding me? There is also 0 guidance on what to study for the quizzes.”

🧪

42/100

“ if you struggle with test because it is all proctored.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Support

  • and gave me a plenty of
  • She wouldn't even give me the time of day to meet with me over Zoom
  • She is always willing to answer and , and shes pretty funny too

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The average score on the first exam was ~50%
  • 45-page labs are you kidding me
  • and there are

Theme 3

📝 About Assessment

  • it is all proctored
  • Beware of pop quizzes
  • the study guides helped if you completed them and out them into quizlet to study

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Six reviews across online and in-person from 2017-2025 show mixed but detailed experiences; sample is moderate with some contradiction.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 50
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

BIO1005 reviews
BIO1OO1 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

2

A- 2

B range

0

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C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

3

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