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Biology

Susan Macleod

BIO20 · BIOL22 · BIO23 · BIO22 · BIOL20 · BIO21 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
22/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
42.42%
Difficulty
4.4

The decision

if you want a rigorous, high-pressure biology course and can handle strict expectations, heavy work, and direct criticism.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy workloadStrict attendanceTest heavyPolarizing
  • Students agree the course is demanding, test-heavy, and requires major time investment.
  • Many negative reviews describe harsh grading, condescending tone, stress, and .
  • Positive reviews say she is knowledgeable, prepares students well, and rewards disciplined students who want a serious science foundation.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

30/100

An A is possible but requires intense studying, punctual work, participation, and .

Both formats describe high effort, with in-person reviews giving much stronger evidence of and strict participation.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

15/100

Students repeatedly call the , and time-consuming.

Online reviews also call it difficult, while , presentations, labs, and intense study demands.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

8/100

Attendance and participation are strict, with students saying you cannot miss class and participation affects the grade.

, while online reviews mention participation but less specific attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Recommendation is low because many , and overwhelming demands despite some strong positive reviews.

Online reviews are limited and mixed-negative, while in-person reviews are deeply polarized with .

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students frequently describe her as picky, tough, harsh, and very specific about wording and formatting.

Format shift

, while online reviews mention difficulty more than grading detail.

Workload

Overwhelming

14/100

The workload includes frequent quizzes, , and major exam preparation.

Format shift

Both formats describe heavy work, but in-person reviews provide the , and lab demands.

Teaching experience

Poor

32/100

She is knowledgeable and can prepare serious students, but many reviews report condescension, intimidation, disorganization, and .

Format shift

, while online reviews show difficulty with some support and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

The class is strongly exam- and quiz-centered, with tests, weekly quizzes, practicals, presentations, and graded participation.

Format shift

, and presentations, while online reviews mention test-heavy structure with less detail.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly polarized but consistently describe , and difficult tests.

Main concern

The and a stressful classroom style that many students find intimidating or disrespectful.

What students said

“ .”
bio21
“Lecture heavy. .”
BIO20
“studying is a MUST she gives you a lot of work”
BIO23

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews describe the class as difficult and participation-heavy, with some but little flexibility.

Main concern

The main concern is that the course remains very challenging online and may become harder over time.

What students said

“STUDY STUDY STUDY! This is a difficult class!”
bio21
“She was okay at first, but gradually gets harder and harder.”
BIO22
“Currently in the class to say it's challenging is an understatement.”
BIO22

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because reviews mention difficult tests, , and strict grading.

Test HeavyWeekly QuizzesShort Timed ExamsNotes Allowed MentionedNo Clear Online Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

24/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention difficult tests, weekly quizzes, practicals, very short exams, and one comment that notes are allowed on exams.

Weekly QuizzesShort Timed ExamsDifficult TestsNotes Allowed MentionedPracticals
“ ”
bio21
“ but its things u don't even learn in class idk.”
bio21
“The , but she gives study guides.”
BIOL22

Online

Online reviews say the course is test-heavy and difficult, but do not clearly .

Test HeavyDifficult ExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“Currently in the class to say it's challenging is an understatement.”
BIO22
“Test heavy”
BIO22

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you are looking for an easy grade with .”

Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and teaching style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

32/100

“She is setting you up to be successful for your future programs.”

📚 Workload Intensity

14/100

“Requires every bit of your time.”

⚖️

18/100

“Correct answers get marked wrong if they aren't worded exactly how she wants.”

Theme 1

🧪 About Difficulty

  • This is a difficult class!
  • to say it's challenging is an understatement.
  • Not an easy course if you are taking multiple classes.

Theme 2

⚖️ and Exams

  • .
  • The , but she gives study guides.
  • Be ready for weekly quizzes and .

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She genuinely wants you to pass
  • Condescending remarks are made consistently that are disrespectful.
  • You will definitely learn from her

Theme 4

🚨 About Recommendation Risk

  • Avoid if possible.
  • !
  • If while you can

Data context

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Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-three reviews across recent and older terms provide rich, consistent evidence of , and polarized teaching style.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 53
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 511

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 2 · A 2 · A- 1

B range

14

B+ 3 · B 10 · B- 1

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

3

D 1 · D- 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3