AI Rate Professor

Biology

J Scott Bender

BIOL22 · MICRO022 · BIO22 · BIOL022 · MICRO22 · MICRO23 · BIOL31 · BIO0031 · BIO31 · 213 lifetime ratings

AI rating
49/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if and put in many hours daily; otherwise look for another section if available.

Best fit · Self Taught ProLecture HeavySelf-Teach RequiredTough GraderTest HeavyDisorganized Lectures
  • and often misaligned with messy slides, so and textbook work.
  • Labs and , and some students report curves or .
  • motivated self-starters can pass, while many call lectures unhelpful and the instructor unapproachable.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

As and , but most say you need daily multi-hour study and self-teaching to earn a high grade.

Both the two online and and heavy effort for an A.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Anatomy and micro content is dense, lecture-heavy, and paced so students must fill gaps outside class.

Difficulty tone is similar online and in person; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

, and skipping hurts because labs and participation still matter.

A , but and online comments say mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

, while many urge avoiding him if any alternative exists.

Online reviews lean more negative; in-person reviews are mixed but numerous.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

Tough grader tags and harsh lecture exams dominate, though .

Format shift

Online and ; labs graded by assistants are often easier.

Workload

Heavy

26/100

Daily studying, long readings, many slides, quizzes, labs, and .

Format shift

In-person comments detail the load most; online .

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Some call him caring and thorough with , while , and unhelpful.

Format shift

; the few online reviews are largely negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

and and quizzes as secondary boosters.

Format shift

and in-person comments.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

labs often easier, lecture exams brutal, and and rude-disorganized.

Main concern

tough, test-heavy grading.

What students said

“Unless you have a lot of time to teach yourself the . His lectures are .”
BIO22
“if you put in lots of time & effort this class is manageable dont listen to the reviews.”
BIOL31
“Stay away from him!!”
BIO22

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online comments describe a , and low instructor help.

Main concern

risky if you need guidance.

What students said

“His hybrid class is pretty much self teach yourself. when i would ask for .”
BIO22
“His lectures are so . If you have a job is not an easy class.”
BIO22

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and ; labs are easier, and some sections get a curve.

Closed Notes Lecture ExamsMultiple Choice Plus EssayLab PracticalsOccasional Curve

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

multi-choice with tricky wording, plus lab practicals.

Not Open NotesMC Confusing OptionsLab PracticalsExam Curve Sometimes
“It is so be prepared.”
BIO0031
“ because all the options sound correct but you have to pick the MOST fitting.”
BIO22

Online

Online reviews call lecture exams extremely hard with little clarifying help.

Hard Lecture ExamsSelf-Taught Format
“ .”
BIO22

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Unless you have a lot of time to teach yourself the . His lectures are .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (2 online, 48 in , and polarized tone. Credibility rating: High.

📚

48/100

“You really need to read the textbook and teach yourself with this professor.”

🧪

55/100

“ , but the .”

⚠️ Polarized Recommendation

48/100

“Professor Bender is probably one of the !”

🔥 Heavy Daily Effort

38/100

“If you want an A, you have to put 5-6 hours PER DAY.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are .
  • .
  • and can be condescending when you ask questions

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It is so be prepared.
  • .
  • An A in this class is almost unattainable.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He is a snarky professor that grades tough.
  • He always posts announcements on Canvas reminding students of upcoming tests
  • answer questions and is kind

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

213

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews across recent years show consistent themes , and polarized teaching quality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 574
4 out of 543
3 out of 531
2 out of 535
1 out of 530

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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 4 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

12

B+ 4 · B 7 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

4

D+ 1 · D 3

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

16

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Incomplete 3 · Not sure yet 5 · Rather not say 3