AI Rate Professor

Microbiology

Polly Parks

MICRO30 · BIO10 · MICR33 · MICRO33 · 61 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
80.33%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Take her if you want a but may feel strict.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring but demandingClear science explanationsReading heavyHelpful study sessionsMixed grading fairness
  • Most students strongly praise her care, clarity, textbook, and study sessions.
  • Microbiology is demanding and reading-heavy, while Bio 10 is often described as easier.
  • A minority report strict grading, unclear expectations, or rude communication.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students earn A grades, but comments repeatedly say the A , and following expectations closely.

Online Bio 10 sounds easier and more flexible, while .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Bio 10 can feel easy, but , and often described as hard.

Online Bio 10 reviews are easier in tone, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

Attendance and study sessions are strongly encouraged, and one hybrid Bio 10 .

reviews, where study sessions are helpful but not always required.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

85/100

Most students recommend her because she is caring, clear, and .

Both formats are mostly positive, but and in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

She offers and open-note assessments in some sections, but several students call her strict or picky.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and leniency, while in-person microbiology reviews .

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Students , and multiple assignments.

Format shift

Online Bio 10 is more manageable, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Most reviews say she explains difficult science clearly, cares deeply, and gives strong support through study sessions.

Format shift

Both formats praise her support and clarity, though a few in-person and online reviews describe her as vague or harsh.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Reviews , and discussion participation.

Format shift

Online sections mention discussions and online exams, while , and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews praise her teaching and support, but repeatedly warn that , and careful exam preparation.

Main concern

Workload and .

What students said

“MAKE SURE TO READ THE BOOK!”
MICR33
“ and will assign 6 things all due the same day that take an hour or 2 each.”
MICRO33
“Prof Parks is amazing. Tests and as long as you pay attention.”
MICR33

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive, with Bio 10 sections, and one strongly negative grading complaint.

Main concern

Students must keep up with lectures, study sessions, and .

What students said

“The , and easy if you actually do the hw.”
BIO10
“It's a really hard class, but if you watch the lecture and .”
MICRO33
“STAY AWAY! she stated we will get full credit for participation in discussions.”
MICRO33

Exam style

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or open-book assessments and other difficult written or .

Open Note ExamsWritten ExamsOpen Book FinalStudy GuidesLecture ExamsAt-Home Multiple Choice Exam

Assessment risk

Varies

67/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams, an open-book final, practicals, and study guides, with difficulty varying by class.

Written ExamsOpen Note Quizzes and ExamsOpen Book FinalPracticalsStudy Guides
“ .”
MICR33
“Tests and as long as you pay attention.”
MICR33
“There are 5 lecture exams, 2 practicals, 1 project (Unit 7), 1 open book final, 2 unknowns.”
MICRO33

Online

Online reviews clearly mention open-note exams in Bio 10, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Open Note Online ExamsStudy GuideNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“The , and easy if you actually do the hw.”
BIO10
“Taking good notes and attending the zoom study sessions is key to getting a good grade.”
BIO10
“ as if she taught it thoroughly.”
MICRO33

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Parks is the must have Microbiology professor at this school.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“She has written her own textbook, and it simplifies even the most challenging lecture material.”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

“Her class is heavy, so be prepared to read a lot.”

⚖️

58/100

“She isn't a but and also kept track of.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She goes above and beyond to make sure her students understand the material.
  • She created the book for the class and she breaks everything in the book down to where it's very understandable.
  • She knows the subject really well and explains it so .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Put in the effort and you will do well!
  • Don't skip class,if you do, you will miss a lot of important information.
  • I really enjoyed my class with Professor Parks. She's knowledgeable in her subject and I feel as if she is always there for her students.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • .
  • Very knowledgeable but .
  • STAY AWAY! She is good in making you believe that she cares.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

61

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across several years, courses, and formats provide rich evidence with consistent positive themes and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 545
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

MICRO3321 reviews
BIO1018 reviews
MICR3310 reviews
MICRO301 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

31

A+ 8 · A 23

B range

9

B+ 5 · B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 3