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Biology

Tamarra Elmfors

BMS127 · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
62/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
4.1

The decision

if you want a strong microbio foundation and will study hard, use review sessions, and chase the curve.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExpert microbiologistHard examsEntertaining lecturesCurve and extra creditAttendance matters
  • She is widely seen as brilliant and passionate about microbiology, especially for nursing-bound students.
  • Exams are hard and dense; curves, , and review sessions are the survival tools.
  • many love the lectures while others call them chaotic or unclear.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A , and usually curves or rather than low effort.

Almost all evidence is in person; the single online A still required constant weekly work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Microbiology content is dense, fast, and .

Online and in-person both describe tough material; nearly .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and skipping class risks failing, with skip-class tags common.

Both formats flag attendance or participation pressure, especially in person.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Students who answered would take her again praise expertise and and mixed clarity.

Online sample is tiny but positive; and frustration.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Tests are hard, but curves, , and .

Format shift

reviews.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Dense lectures, homework, labs, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online also stresses weekly assignments and time management.

Teaching experience

Good

66/100

Many call her brilliant, hilarious, and inspiring, while others find lectures chaotic or .

Format shift

The only online review is glowing; in-person reviews are split.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

and and easy quizzes as support and labs counting little.

Format shift

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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

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person BMS127 is a tough, lecture-heavy micro class with , and strong attendance pressure.

Main concern

and difficult exams frustrate some students despite her expertise.

What students said

“Yes, material is tough and you have to put in the hours studying, but you won't find a better teacher.”
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“ but she gives you lots of homework and .”
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“she just cant convey her thoughts at a level where students can understand.”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

One online BMS127 review praises her passion and humor while warning that .

Main concern

Staying on top of weekly online work without falling behind.

What students said

“Tammy is AMAZING. Her passion for Microbiology shines through the computer.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are difficult and content-heavy, but , and review sessions make them more survivable.

Hard examsCurvesExtra creditReview sessionsHomework as study guide

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and sometimes unclear in scope; curves, , and review sessions help.

Hard testsCurveExtra creditReview sessions
“ but she gives you lots of homework and .”
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“everything is based on a curve and at the end she let us turn in .”
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Online

The single online review does not clearly describe proctoring or .

Weekly assignments
“You need to stay on top of the .”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Yes, material is tough and you have to put in the hours studying, but you won't find a better teacher.”

Voice snapshots generated from 16 BMS127 reviews with one online and . Credibility rating: High.

🔬 Subject Expertise

90/100

“Tami is one of the and an expert in her subject.”

📝

38/100

“both tests and . good luck youll need it”

🎭 Entertaining Lectures

70/100

“this enthusiasm comes across in every lecture, making them super entertaining.”

⚠️ Organization Split

45/100

“she has a chaotic style of teaching.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She truly loves the subject matter and this enthusiasm comes across in every lecture.
  • and shes not very good at explaining instructions.
  • She's enthusiastic, entertaining, and for tests.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Start studying early, do the , ask questions and you'll be fine.
  • The .
  • Work hard and you will do well!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and very helpful.
  • .
  • Tammy is AMAZING.

Data context

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Analysis sample

16

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Sixteen BMS127 reviews over many years with and expertise support a high credibility score.

Inside 16 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
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1 out of 52

Course coverage

BMS12716 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

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D range

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