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Biology

Mufadhal Alkuhlani

BIO20 · BIOL5 · MICRO31 · BIO31 · 2021SP · BIO5 · BIOL20 · BIOL31 · BIO21 · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
44/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
57.78%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you are ready for a demanding biology course with , and mixed lecture clarity.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy workloadHelpful if you work hardTest heavyMixed teaching clarity
  • Students consistently describe Alkuhlani's biology courses as hard, work-heavy, and exam-focused.
  • Positive reviews say he cares, provides resources, and rewards students who study seriously.
  • Negative reviews report unclear , and a need for self-study.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

37/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say , and strong self-discipline.

Both online and work, though online has some open-note and easier assignment comments.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

29/100

Biology and anatomy content is memorization-heavy, fast, and often made harder by unclear lectures or .

Online and in-person reviews both describe difficult content, with and lecture clarity.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

, and online meetings are required or essential for passing.

Online reviews mention mandatory lectures and attendance, while and not missing labs.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Students recommend him if you work hard and ask for help, but many advise against him because of , and .

Both formats are polarized, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Many reviews call him a , and assignment format affecting scores heavily.

Format shift

Online reviews mention picky exams and no late flexibility, while and .

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students repeatedly , and extensive studying.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work, with and online reviews adding weekly meetings and assignments.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

He is praised for caring and providing resources, but many students say lectures, directions, and explanations are .

Format shift

Online reviews are mixed but somewhat more forgiving, while in-person reviews and lab confusion.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews heavily emphasize , and test preparation over lighter assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews mention lecture exams, lab quizzes, and mandatory meetings, while and lab tests.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a demanding professor who can be helpful and but frustrating for students who need clearer lectures or .

Main concern

, attendance pressure, and unclear teaching.

What students said

“He prides himself on being a and barely got a B-.”
BIO5
“Great at teaching and very helpful.”
bio21

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are mixed, with some praising resources and open notes while , and tough exams.

Main concern

Online students still report high expectations, mandatory sessions, and .

What students said

“He will not hand you an A, so you have to study and work hard.”
BIO20
“ .”
BIO20

Exam style

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Exam friendliness varies because some reviews mention open notes or note sheets, while many .

Open Notes In Some ReviewsHard ExamsSpelling MattersLecture ExamsLab ExamsNotes Allowed In Some In-Person Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and allowed note pages, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring requirements.

Notes AllowedHard ExamsLab ExamsTwo FinalsTest Heavy
“He did allow a page of notes and gives objectives on what is on the exams.”
BIO5
“The and if you are a fresh out of high school student, ask your classmates about the materials cause he wont help you.”
BIO20

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention open notes in one course and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or standard proctoring policy.

Open NotesEssay Style ExamsSpelling MattersLecture ExamsLab ExamsMandatory Online Lectures
“Open notes on everything which is a plus.”
BIO20
“First 3 exams are essay style & he's particular so you have to go above & beyond to receive full credit.”
BIO20

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He will not hand you an A, so you have to study and work hard.”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“He tries to teach you, but if you don't have strong because you will end up trying to learn so much information on your own.”

📚 Workload Pressure

22/100

“You need to study this class 24/7 to be able to get a good grade on any of the .”

⚖️

28/100

“He prides himself on being a and barely got a B-.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • His lectures aren't great, and , and no heads up on due dates for lab reports make it tough.
  • Great at teaching and very helpful.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He will not hand you an A, so you have to study and work hard.
  • Took him for 21A and 21B. Got an A both semesters.
  • I would not recommend this professor to anyone who has a life.

Theme 3

🧪

  • This class consisted of paper, an oral presentation, and online homework.
  • 2 quizzes a week, 1 lecture and 1 lab.
  • For the blanks, SPELLING MATTERS & select all that apply.

Data context

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Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 45 reviews across both formats provide detailed, , and exams.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 57
3 out of 53
2 out of 57
1 out of 510

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 4 · A 8 · A- 3

B range

11

B+ 1 · B 8 · B- 2

C range

9

C+ 4 · C 3 · C- 2

D range

2

D+ 1 · D- 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

3

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