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Foothill College · Biology

Karen Moody

BIOLF040A · HUM10006 · BIOL010 · BIO40C · 40B · 40C · BIO40B · BIOL40C · BIOL1B · BIO40A · 40A · 37 lifetime ratings

AI rating
36/100
RMP rating
2.7/5
Take again
42.11%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you are comfortable self-studying through disorganization and can protect your grade by tracking every requirement carefully.

Best fit · Self Taught ProDisorganizedMixed GradingSelf Study NeededUnclear LabsSome Easy A Paths
  • Reviews are highly polarized, but the dominant complaint , and poor communication.
  • Many students still earn A-range grades because , and lenient moments can make the grade attainable.
  • Online reviews are more negative overall, while and strong praise.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

A grades are common and sometimes easy with , but disorganization, strict lab rules, and .

, while online reviews describe heavier work and stricter exam friction.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The biology content can be manageable, but , and self-study demands make it feel harder than it should.

Online reviews emphasize confusion and homework, while and difficult labs.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Several reviews indicate missing labs or class hurts badly, and .

In-person reviews give the clearest attendance risk, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

Students are sharply divided, but the high volume of warnings about organization and communication keeps the recommendation weak.

Online reviews are mostly negative, while and strong avoidance advice.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

50/100

Some students call her lenient and easy, but , and inconsistent expectations.

Format shift

, while online reviews lean stricter and less forgiving.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

, but lab work, study guides, quizzes, memorization, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention a lot of homework, while , and test preparation.

Teaching experience

Poor

36/100

The main pattern is , and inconsistent explanations despite some caring and engaging moments.

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are mostly poor, and in-person reviews are mixed but repeatedly cite the same organization problems.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Reviews mention lecture exams, lab practicals, quizzes, assignments, labs, study guides, and finals, so .

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, quizzes, and finals, while , and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are mixed, with many students calling her disorganized and unclear while , and makes A grades attainable.

Main concern

The biggest risk is inconsistent communication, delayed grading, and .

What students said

“She is a poor and, displays no passion or interest in her chosen profession.”
BIO40A
“you literally cannot fail this class unless you payed 0 attention.”
BIO40A
“ and showed favoritism towards students from her previous classes.”
BIO40B

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, citing , and restrictive exam navigation.

Main concern

Online students may face unclear instruction, heavy work, and .

What students said

“no , a lot of .”
HUM10006
“ and cant go back to it after.”
BIOLF040A
“Professor moody is a mess.”
BIOL1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

reporting easy slide-based tests and others reporting restrictive online exams or difficult lab practicals.

One Question at a TimeCannot Go BackLecture ExamsLab PracticalsStudy GuidesEasy Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exams, and study guides, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring policy.

Lecture ExamsLab PracticalsLab ExamsStudy GuidesExtra Credit
“ which are very short.”
BIOLF040A
“Her lecture study guides and for the tests.”
BIO40B
“ and she likes to time students for 1 min and 30 sec .”
BIO40B

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and a , but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or Lockdown Browser policy.

QuizzesFinalOne Question at a TimeCannot Go Back
“ and final.”
HUM10006
“ and cant go back to it after.”
BIOLF040A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are a self learning student this is your class - she does provide a study guide.”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

36/100

“ . .”

⚖️

50/100

“She would make you feel like she grades easy at the first few weeks then suddenly starting to grade very hard, subtracting marks on small little things.”

📚 Workload Reality

45/100

“no , a lot of .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is a poor and, displays no passion or interest in her chosen profession.
  • . .
  • I really enjoyed this class. I found Professor Moody's lectures and labs interesting and engaging.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Overall, easy class and A grade is attainable.
  • She would make you feel like she grades easy at the first few weeks then suddenly starting to grade very hard, subtracting marks on small little things.
  • Her class was relatively easy.

Theme 3

🧪

  • if you notify well in advance, because she will just give a 0 and no way to work ahead.
  • and .
  • which are very short.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

37

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-eight reviews across online and , and consistently polarized evidence over many years.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 56
3 out of 54
2 out of 510
1 out of 511

Course coverage

40A7 reviews
BIO40A7 reviews
BIO40B6 reviews
BIO40C5 reviews
40B3 reviews
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40C3 reviews
BIOL1B2 reviews
BIOLF040A2 reviews
BIOL0101 review
BIOL40C1 review
HUM100061 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 4 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 1 · B 5

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2