AI Rate Professor

Biology

Jason Thomas

BIO29334 · BIO35737 · BIO5HYBRID · BIOL31 · BIO5 · BIO31 · 53 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
84.91%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want a and are ready to study consistently for a demanding but fair course.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAccessible Outside ClassHeavy LecturesCaringFair but DemandingExam Heavy
  • Students overwhelmingly praise his availability, passion, and ability to make biology understandable.
  • The course is not an easy A because , and studying require steady effort.
  • Most students recommend him, but a minority .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Good grades are common, but students repeatedly say you must study, attend, complete work, and use his resources.

Both formats require effort, with online reviews stressing long lectures and frequent exams and and deadlines.

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

Biology and microbiology content is dense, lecture-heavy, and exam-focused, though .

Online reviews describe long lecture modules, while and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

because missing class can put students behind, and some reviews say you must go to class.

, while online reviews still mention class participation and pop quizzes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

89/100

Most students recommend him because , and clear about expectations despite the workload.

Both online and providing broader support.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

63/100

as clear and fair with some , but several students report tough exams, strict deadlines, or harsh grading.

Format shift

Both formats contain praise for and complaints about tough grading, with .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Students often mention lots of , and exam preparation.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize long lecture pages and frequent exams, while , and homework.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students consistently praise his , and engaging labs.

Format shift

Both formats support excellent teaching, especially through quick responses and Discord access.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Grades often involve , and presentations, with exams carrying major weight.

Format shift

Online reviews mention many tests and reports, while , and practical assessments.

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

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and accessibility, while still noting heavy material and strict deadlines.

Main concern

Missing lecture or falling behind can quickly hurt performance.

What students said

“Tons of material to learn for , but if you follow along and use all the resources he provides you will be fine.”
BIO5
“ a lot of important information.”
BIO31

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about access and support, but warn , and lots of work.

Main concern

Online sections can be work-heavy and .

What students said

“Yes, you will have to read and pay attention to the lectures and do the homework.”
BIO5
“lectures can go above 100 slides & exams are nearly every week.”
BIO5HYBRID

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

but generally fair, with some student-friendly features like an open-note final in BIO31 and study resources.

Open Note Final MentionedLab ExamsLecture ExamsWeekly QuizzesNo Multiple Choice Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

61/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention lecture exams, lab exams, quizzes, non-multiple-choice tests, and , but .

Lecture ExamsLab ExamsNo Multiple ChoiceOpen Note Final
“ .”
BIO31
“The and are not multiple choice.”
BIO5HYBRID

Online

if students do not study, and reports or presentations, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Frequent ExamsResearch ReportPresentationExam Policy Not Clearly Proven
“ .”
BIO5HYBRID
“The if you don't study.”
BIO31

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You will definitely need to put in the work to get the grade you want, but it's not impossible by any means.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Very great at going into detail and making sure everyone understands.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

89/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Reality

32/100

“lectures can go above 100 slides & exams are nearly every week.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really knows his stuff.
  • He makes class enjoyable and is a .
  • He made the class so easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Be prepared to study outside of class, this is not an easy A.
  • Tons of material to learn for , but if you follow along and use all the resources he provides you will be fine.
  • Study and you will get the grade you deserve.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • he is accessible 24/7 through Discord and goes out of his way to help you understand the material.
  • .
  • One of the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

53

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The judgment is based on 50 detailed reviews across online and , and assessment.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538
4 out of 57
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 2 · A 15

B range

19

B+ 6 · B 11 · B- 2

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2