AI Rate Professor

Biology

Joshua Parker

BIO11B · BIO11 · BIO34537 · BIOL5 · BIOL43419 · 11A · BIO3 · BIOL11A · BIO3A · BIO5 · BIO11A · BIOL3 · 60 lifetime ratings

AI rating
23/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
29.09%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you want a high-pressure biology course and can handle fast lectures, strict testing, and heavy independent study.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderLecture HeavyTest HeavyFast PacedRude Or Intimidating
  • Students consistently describe Parker as very knowledgeable but extremely demanding.
  • Many reviews say lectures are fast, unclear, or , requiring heavy self-study.
  • A smaller group of motivated STEM students say his rigor prepares them well for future classes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Some students earn A grades, but they describe needing intense studying, lecture focus, outside resources, and tolerance for .

Both formats require heavy effort, with online reviews especially emphasizing timed assessments and independence.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

22/100

The biology content is fast-paced, lecture-heavy, and often described as above introductory expectations.

In-person students stress fast lectures and difficult labs, while online students stress painful modules and timed tests.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

15/100

Reviews repeatedly say missing lecture is dangerous because exams and .

, while online reviews show strict pacing and assessment windows.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

30/100

because they find the course stressful, unclear, strict, and sometimes rude.

Online reviews are more negative overall, while but real group of students who value the rigor.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Students repeatedly call him a tough grader, though , and occasional .

Format shift

also reporting point deductions and harsh quiz rules.

Workload

Heavy

24/100

The workload is heavy because success , and outside resources.

Format shift

Online workload is described as hard to navigate and time-pressured, while and .

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

He is knowledgeable, but many students say .

Format shift

In-person reviews are polarized, but online reviews lean strongly negative about communication and support.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

, and comprehensive finals rather than low-stakes assignments.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize tests and quizzes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but mostly warn that his classes are difficult, lecture-heavy, and stressful.

Main concern

Students must attend, record lectures, study heavily, and tolerate a strict communication style.

What students said

“expects u to know everything in lecture.”
BIO11B
“He sets you up to do well in .”
BIO5

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative overall, citing rude communication, timed quizzes or , and little support.

Main concern

Online students often felt unsupported and pressured by timed assessments.

What students said

“he made all the rest of us only have 20 minutes for 25 questions quizzes.”
BIO3
“Be prepared to be very independent”
BIO11A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

with little time to think and high study demands.

Timed QuizzesTimed TestsLecture-Based ExamsComprehensive FinalTrick Questions

Assessment risk

Strict

18/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe , and comprehensive finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Lecture-Based ExamsLab PracticalsComprehensive FinalTimed Quizzes
“mini tests and a .”
BIO11B
“There are 5 exams and 4 lab practicals.”
BIO5

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention timed quizzes and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Timed QuizzesOne Minute Per QuestionLecture-Based Tests
“only have 20 minutes for 25 questions quizzes.”
BIO3
“Tests are 1 min per question so no time to think.”
BIO11A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Trust me, .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

35/100

“very smart, but does not communicate info well.”

🔥 Course Difficulty

22/100

“Expect graduate-level rigor for this course.”

⚖️

28/100

“hes a and his quizzes are strictly about what is discussed in his slides and lectures.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • lectures are all over the place and all audible so i had no clue what the hell to write down.
  • His lectures are , bring a recorder.
  • Lectures are fast paced but impeccable.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Dr. Parker really makes you work for your grade .
  • Bio5 was the hardest class I took all semester.
  • The , but mostly everything is from lecture.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Experience

  • Just a very stressful environment.
  • . and is super rude.
  • if you're up for the challenge.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

60

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 reviews with detailed, repeated, and consistent evidence about difficulty, testing, lectures, and communication.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 512
3 out of 510
2 out of 511
1 out of 520

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 3 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

8

B+ 1 · B 7

C range

6

C+ 1 · C 4 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

11

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 6 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1