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Biology

Jacqueline (Jackie) Duvall

BIO11 · BIOL10C · BIO011 · BIO10C · BIOL011 · 57 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you want a and can handle steady group work and homework.

Best fit · Effort For RewardGroup Project HeavyCaring Biology ProfLots Of HomeworkHands-On LabsClear Rubrics When Present
  • Most BIO11 students find her kind, engaging, and fair if they keep up with group work and .
  • frequent SoftChalks, projects, and participation can feel heavy for a GE.
  • Exam style varies by course, from open-note reflections .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

66/100

As are common when work is submitted, but volume of projects and participation means the A is not free.

In-person BIO11 feels more free-A for consistent students; online and BIO10C can require more careful effort.

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

, but , and genetics problem-solving add real work.

In-person students often call BIO11 easy; some online and genetics reviews .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

Many reviews say attendance or in-class participation is essential because activities and .

Online has less seat-time pressure; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and fair structure, while a minority warn about workload or .

In-person BIO11 recommendations are strongest; online BIO10C is more mixed.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

Students often call her fair and flexible with partial credit, though a .

Format shift

In-person reviews lean more lenient; a few online genetics reviews allege tough or .

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Lots of , and weekly group tasks are the most repeated complaint.

Format shift

Online reviews especially stress heavy projects; and lab work.

Teaching experience

Good

73/100

, and engaging activities, while and less worksheet churn.

Format shift

In-person BIO11 teaching praise is stronger .

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

BIO11 leans labs and projects with reflection-style assessments; BIO10C can add quizzes and exams from study guides.

Format shift

In-person BIO11 is project heavy; genetics sections mention more quizzes and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person BIO11 is popular for , and doable As if you participate and .

Main concern

Missed , and partner quality can swing the experience.

What students said

“ , and . I don't usually throw out the phrase easy A, but this class is an absolute breeze if you're on top of your work.”
BIO011
“Classes are 3 hours long, but most of it is activities which makes the time pass quickly.”
BIO11
“She's not great at explaining, drags one problem out for an entire class, and honestly doesn't prepare you well for the exams.”
BIO10C

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

but amplify workload complaints and some clarity issues around SoftChalks and due dates.

Main concern

and occasional unclear instructions or late grade release frustrate some online students.

What students said

“The work is long and hard so be aware, but I hate Science and she made it fun.”
BIO011
“Stay away from this professor for the sake of your mental health and GPA.”
BIO10C
“She makes it very easy to both learn and succeed in genetics and she removes the pressure of intense exams”
BIO10C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

some BIO11 sections minimize traditional tests, while genetics uses clearer but .

Open Notes ReflectionsStudy Guide ExamsGroup ProjectsWeekly Quizzes In Some Sections

Assessment risk

Varies

64/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person BIO11 often uses open-note or written assessments and group projects; BIO10C uses study-guide-based exams.

Open Notes ExamsGroup ProjectsStudy Guide TestsIn-Class Activities
“ and .”
BIO011
“ are straight from her powerpoints, so there are really no surprises.”
BIOL10C

Online

, and heavy projects more than strict proctoring tools.

Untimed QuizzesReflection FinalProject Heavy
“The , but go to her office hours if you get stuck.”
BIO10C
“ (?).”
BIO011

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Please don't listen to the other negative reviews. Truly, Professor Duvall is a gem at PCC! She is incredibly sweet and cares so much for your success.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting group-based biology teaching, workload intensity, and . Credibility rating: High.

🧪 Hands-On Learning

78/100

“You actually do stuff every class rather than just listening to the prof talk, and topics are pretty interesting.”

📚 Heavy But Doable Work

34/100

“There is a lot of homework so be ready to put in the effort. If you do the work, you can easily get an A.”

💖 Student-Centered Care

80/100

“She's one of the . Super passionate about biology and her students.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and connects class activities directly to what will be on the tests.
  • Her unique teaching kept me engaged.
  • Makes bio very doable. Lots of though.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Really easy class! That's coming from someone who is not a science major
  • If you want an easy A and don't expect anything revolutionary or .
  • A lot of and assignments.

Theme 3

👥 About Group Work

  • Get to know people the 1st week and lock in with hard working people
  • Make though or .
  • she grades everyone separately.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

57

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews across BIO11 and BIO10C from 2018-2026 show stable themes around care, group work, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 510
3 out of 54
2 out of 52
1 out of 57

Course coverage

BIO01117 reviews
BIO10C15 reviews
BIO1111 reviews
BIOL0115 reviews
BIOL10C2 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

31

A+ 9 · A 21 · A- 1

B range

8

B+ 2 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

1

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