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Biology

Robert Tibstra

BIO52 · BIOL5 · 11A29383 · BIO26932 · BIO43431 · BIOLOGY5 · BIO3 · BIOL523485 · BIO5 · BIO11A · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
93.18%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want an engaging biology professor and are willing to keep up with reading, labs, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and approachableEngaging lecturesHard examsExtra creditReading required
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Tibstra as caring, funny, knowledgeable, and willing to help.
  • The class is not effortless because exams, reading, labs, and .
  • Grades are , and support, so effort usually pays off.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

An A is very possible with , and , but it is not a free A in the tougher biology sections.

Online evidence is somewhat easier but , while , and harder exams.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The biology content is manageable with clear lectures, but , and .

Online reviews describe more self-study, while , and test difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

Several in-person reviews say labs, participation, or .

Attendance pressure is clearly supported in in-person reviews, while online reviews do not clearly prove a .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students recommend him because , and usually helps students succeed if they work.

Both formats are mostly positive, but and personality.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

, but , dropped or lighter-weighted items, and helpful support make outcomes more forgiving.

Format shift

Online reviews mention extra credit and extensions, while and grade supports.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is steady because students mention , and , but it is usually described as doable.

Format shift

Online work is often called tedious or chapter-heavy, while , and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Most students describe him as , and genuinely invested in student success.

Format shift

, while online reviews are positive but sometimes say lectures matter less than the book.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades , and participation rather than one single assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, exams, and papers, while , and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews praise his lectures and personality while warning that exams and .

Main concern

and .

What students said

“ but the .”
BIO11A
“ and so is participation.”
BIO3

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online and flexible, but the work can feel textbook-heavy and tedious.

Main concern

Online students may need to rely heavily on the textbook and .

What students said

“Simple easy online class.”
BIO5
“ but all the info comes from the hw and the book.”
BIO11A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

some online and BIO3 exams are easier, but many in-person BIO11A and BIO5 exams are described as hard or content-heavy.

Hard ExamsMultiple Choice Online TestsPaper ExamsLab and Lecture Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring details.

Paper ExamsHard ExamsLecture ExamsLab Exams
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BIO3
“The exams, though, are hard.”
BIO11A

Online

Online reviews mention online multiple-choice or tricky exams, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Online Multiple Choice TestTricky Exams
“The , but it was multiple choice and it was online.”
BIO5
“ but all the info comes from the hw and the book.”
BIO11A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I took him for both 11A/11B and he is one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 44 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“He really cares for his students and making a genuine connection with all of them.”

📚

55/100

“The exams, though, are hard.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 Teaching Style

  • Straightforward lectures, follow the reading objectives and you'll be good for the exams.
  • He is very knowledgeable and charismatic.
  • His jokes also help you remember things.

Theme 2

📈 Difficulty and Grades

  • You will have to put in work but you can definitely pass as long as you try.
  • If you apply yourself to this class, you'll pass.
  • and easy-going. The exams, though, are hard.

Theme 3

❤️ Student Support

  • He understands that life happens and he helps you out as much as he can.
  • Don't be scared to ask questions, as he is willing to help.
  • and overall was very kind and easy going.

Data context

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Analysis sample

44

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 44 reviews span many years, include both formats, and consistently describe the same strengths and .

Inside 44 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 528
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 3 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

11

B+ 4 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2