AI Rate Professor

Biology

Deborah Shelley

BIO20 · BIOL5 · BIO2021190 · BIO22 · ANAT20 · BIO0004 · BIOL20 · BIO20ANATOMY · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
77/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you want a and are ready to study hard every week.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and availableStudy-heavy anatomyClear but intense lecturesTest-heavy gradingMemorization focused
  • Students consistently praise Shelley as , and helpful.
  • The course requires heavy studying, reading, memorization, and attendance.
  • Grades are achievable, but students repeatedly say this is not an easy A.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

An A is realistic with steady studying and attendance, but many students say it requires serious time and memorization.

Online evidence is limited to one similar warning, while for high grades.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The material is not described as conceptually impossible, but , and .

Both formats describe the course as manageable with study, but nearly .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Students repeatedly say lecture and because exams, notes, and lab work depend on class participation.

The , while in-person reviews strongly emphasize attending class and labs.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend her because , and helpful, despite the heavy workload and .

The one online review is very positive, and workload-related warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

She gives hints, study materials, some , and support, but students repeatedly say she does not hand out A grades.

Format shift

Online mentions , while but demanding grading.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Reviews often mention weekly , and many hours of studying.

Format shift

The online review also warns not to fall behind, but the heavy workload pattern .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students describe her as , and strong at helping students understand anatomy.

Format shift

Online and more confidence from in-person comments.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Assessment , and test preparation, with homework as support.

Format shift

The online review mentions lab versus lecture and study needs, while and quizzes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

anatomy courses are demanding but rewarding for prepared students.

Main concern

Students must , and .

What students said

“This class is really easy if you put in the time.”
BIO20
“There is a lot of memorization and study time required for this class.”
BIO20
“This class isn't an ez A.”
BIO20ANATOMY

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online review is positive but still warns students to study and not fall behind.

Main concern

Heavy studying remains necessary online.

What students said

“Study, study, study. Don't fall behind.”
BIO20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and quizzes, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book rules or proctoring policies.

Lecture ExamsLab ExamsWeekly QuizzesFill-In Lab TermsSpelling Required

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, weekly quizzes, fill-in answers, and spelling requirements.

Lecture ExamsLab ExamsWeekly QuizzesFill-In AnswersSpelling Required
“ as well.”
BIO20
“4 lab exams (models- spelling is a must know)(100 pts each), 4 lec exams (80 pts each), & lab quiz every week!”
BIOL20
“ and you pretty much have to teach yourself.”
BIO20

Online

The single online review mentions tests but does not clearly .

Tests Mentioned
“She's welling to dumb things down if you don't get it during a test.”
BIO20

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She's a great teacher, but she's not going to hand out As for free.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“She was able to break down the materials in a way that allows you to fully grasp the concept.”

📚 Workload Reality

25/100

“This class required more time than most classes for studying and memorization at home, around 10 to 20hrs a week!”

👍 Recommendation Value

76/100

“ and attend ETC and you will succeed.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She breaks down everything!!
  • and assignments but she doesn't just hand out grades.
  • She makes her lectures interesting.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This class isn't an ez A.
  • You REALLY have to work for a A or c
  • Studying is a MUST.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She really cares about her students and want to see you succeed.
  • and .
  • She is willing to help you pass if you are willing to do the work.

Data context

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Analysis sample

44

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 44 reviews span many years and consistently describe the same strengths and workload demands.

Inside 44 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 56
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

26 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 6 · A 9

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1