AI Rate Professor

Biology

Scott Porteous

BIO11B · BIOL11B · BIO4 · BIOLOGY1 · BIO3 · BIO11A11B · BIOLOGY3 · BIO11A · BIOL3 · BIOLOGY4 · 90 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
87.88%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you can handle scattered lectures in exchange for a supportive professor and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardFunny and engagingExtra credit heavyDisorganized lecturesStudy guides helpCaring professor
  • Most students praise his humor, care, and passion, but .
  • Grades are usually very attainable because and is common.
  • The course can include labs, papers, field trips, and , so effort still matters.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very realistic with , and , but students still need to complete the work and study for exams.

Both formats suggest fair grading, but the strongest .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

The biology content is usually manageable because , though lectures can be scattered and some major courses require real studying.

Online comments mention some confusion, while if students follow guides and attend.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, but , and participation can matter for passing or doing well.

, while online reviews mainly mention recorded lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him for being funny, caring, helpful, and .

Both formats are mostly positive, but and detailed.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

because students repeatedly cite , accurate study guides, easy exams, and many available points.

Format shift

, while online reviews also mention reasonable grading and .

Workload

Moderate

63/100

The workload is not crushing, but , and weekly tasks can pile up.

Format shift

and paper workload, while online reviews give less detail.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

He is widely described as caring, funny, passionate, and helpful, but his .

Format shift

Both formats praise his care and personality, but online reviews include sharper criticism of lecture organization.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear to come from exams, labs, assignments, notebooks, papers, participation, and rather than one single category.

Format shift

, while online reviews give limited assessment evidence.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive about his personality, field trips, study guides, and , with repeated concerns about disorganization.

Main concern

Lectures often go off topic or drag, so students may need to study independently.

What students said

“He offers so and that you are guaranteed an A!”
BIO11B
“ and his lectures are all over the place.”
BIO11B

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students generally found him caring and helpful, though one .

Main concern

Online lectures can feel unfocused and .

What students said

“Nice guy, but .”
BIO3
“He records his lectures, so just in case you miss class, it will be posted.”
BIO3

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally standard and study-guide-based, with Browser policies.

Study GuidesMultiple ExamsComprehensive FinalLab ExamsExtra Credit

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and usually manageable when students use study guides, with some lab exams and a comprehensive final mentioned.

Study GuidesMultiple ExamsComprehensive FinalLab Exams
“ if you study everything he puts on his study guide.”
BIO11B
“2 exams, final and 2 lab exams.”
BIO11A

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove the format.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He offers so and that you are guaranteed an A!”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“He is an amazing professor. I was terrified of taking a biology class.”

📈 Grade Value

88/100

“Do the study guides and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures keep you entertained and he is so funny.
  • and his lectures are all over the place.
  • Great lectures, and like any other class if you do the work you will pass with no problem.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Study the material and actually do the test reviews because they are accurate to the exams.
  • Offers to help you out.
  • His class is easy, and .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He truly cares for his students and really wants each and everyone to learn.
  • He is always there to help or answer questions.
  • He works hard to make sure his students understand him.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

90

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include detailed comments, and show a consistent pattern of praise plus disorganization concerns.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 569
4 out of 512
3 out of 57
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

BIO320 reviews
BIO11B15 reviews
BIO11A7 reviews
BIO11A11B2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 6 · A 16 · A- 3

B range

9

B+ 1 · B 8

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1