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Biology

David Fretz

BIO80 · BIO01 · BIO1H · BIO · BIO1L · BIO1 · 328 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
59.85%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you will study learning objectives hard and type notes; skip if you need hand-holding or .

Best fit · Effort For RewardLearning Objectives = ExamTest HeavyMemorization FocusedHilarious but IntimidatingSelf-Study Friendly
  • Exams and , so diligent memorization often yields high grades.
  • Lectures move fast; typing notes and .
  • Online ; in person is more manageable for prepared students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

If you memorize learning objectives and type lecture notes, many students report As; slackers and weak memorization struggle hard.

objectives; online reviews more often stress proctored timing as the A barrier.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

58/100

Content is mainly biology memorization with a , but volume and speed make it feel tough without steady study.

Both formats rely on memorization; online pacing and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, but skipping lectures is risky because notes and objectives come from class.

Online and in-person both vary; many still say attend or watch lectures carefully.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

; fans love the clear exam path, critics dislike personality and test pressure.

Positive recommendations cluster among students who used learning objectives; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

, but exact wording and harsh lab standards frustrate some.

Format shift

Online proctored timing feels harsher; definitions.

Workload

Light

62/100

; load is mostly lectures, quizzes, exams, and .

Format shift

; online still feels heavier due to timed exams.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Passionate and often funny with a , but fast delivery and short temper hurt the experience.

Format shift

In-person humor and clarity get more praise; online support and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

, and lab practicals with .

Format shift

Online and ; online comments stress proctoring more.

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

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person BIO1/bio80 students who lock in on learning objectives often report easy As; critics cite fast lectures, mean mood, and heavy memorization.

Main concern

, and if you miss class.

What students said

“his class is seriously a free A. His study guides (learning ob) is LITERALLY word for word the exact ”
BIO1
“the exams and ”
bio80
“ ! Undoubtedly the life”
bio80

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online BIO1 is polarizing: strong students call it fair with learning objectives, others report proctored timed exams, condescending emails, and high stress.

Main concern

and limited email support.

What students said

“No time to even think during a ”
BIO1
“Only gives you 50 to 55 mins for exams that have 60+ questions some being written all proctored”
BIO1
“All you and look at the learning objectives”
BIO1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams closely follow learning objectives, but they are high-stakes and online sections are often timed and proctored.

Learning objectives match examsTest heavyProctored online examsExact wording required

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and ; several note no final or heavy memorization rather than surprise questions.

Learning objectives = examLab practicalsMemorization heavyExtra credit on exams
“Each learning objective is basically word for word the ”
bio1H
“impossible to get a bad grade in this class. The Learning objectives are exactly what's on the tests and quizzes”
bio80
“He basically tells you exactly what will be on the test, plus provides a full page of ”
BIO01

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention proctored exams with tight time limits and written responses requiring his wording.

Proctored examsTimed examsShort essay questionsLearning objectives study guide
“No time to even think during a ”
BIO1
“The , and ”
BIO1
“Learning objectives helped tremendously. ”
BIO1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“if you are not getting an A in that class you are not putting in any effort at all. the exams and ”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting learning-objective exams and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity Path

68/100

“ his learning objectives exactly”

📝 Easy A If You Memorize

78/100

“his class is seriously a free A. His study guides (learning ob) is LITERALLY word for word”

⏱️

35/100

“Only gives you 50 to 55 mins for exams that have 60+ questions some being written all proctored”

👍 Recommendation

66/100

“don't listen to any of the bad reviews”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures are a bit boring
  • Super funny guy
  • Goes through notes EXTREMELY fast

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • learning objectives ARE the study guide
  • easy A but can be stressful if

Theme 3

💻

  • No time to even think
  • must be his wording only NOT the book

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

328

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across years with consistent , and mixed personality make the pattern reliable.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5159
4 out of 556
3 out of 542
2 out of 524
1 out of 548

Course coverage

bio8022 reviews
BIO118 reviews
bio1H7 reviews
BIO1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 9 · A 12 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 5

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

14

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 9 · Rather not say 4