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Biology

S Itaya

BIOL032 · BIOL031 · BIOL32 · BIO031 · PHYSIOLOGY · ANATO31 · BIO32 · BIOL31 · BIO31 · BIO032 · 200 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
40.91%
Difficulty
4.4

The decision

if you want a brutal science foundation and can dedicate most of your semester to this one class.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest-heavy anatomy/physioFill-in exam riddlesBrutal failure rateSelf-study intensiveStrong for hardcore premeds
  • Courses are extremely hard with grades driven almost entirely by a few high-stakes exams.
  • Survivors say the foundation is excellent for nursing and advanced science paths.
  • Many students report , and little assignment cushion.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

14/100

An A requires massive weekly study and still remains rare because grades rest on a .

; the one online review also stresses unconditional commitment.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

12/100

Huge content load, complex application questions, and cumulative exams make the course intellectually crushing.

In-person anatomy and physio reviews dominate; online also calls for total commitment.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Many students say and skipping leaves you lost, even .

; online does not clarify attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

41/100

hardcore learners love the foundation, most others warn to run.

Recommendation split and physiology experiences.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

16/100

Tough grader with his key, and high fail rates.

Format shift

; online does not reverse that picture.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

Students report 30 to 40 plus study hours weekly, constant lecture review, and no life outside the course.

Format shift

Workload intensity is documented almost entirely in in-person comments.

Teaching experience

Average

44/100

He is respected as expert and available outside class by some, but many call lectures monotone and unhelpful.

Format shift

In-person opinions are deeply split; the single online review is more positive about gatekeeping standards.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

92/100

Grades , and a cumulative final with little homework cushion.

Format shift

; online does not describe alternative assessment.

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

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person anatomy and physiology students describe extreme exam pressure, heavy memorization, and a sharp split between life-changing learning and .

Main concern

High fail risk when grades rest on a .

What students said

“The hardest class I have ever taken- even after going through a BSN program.”
BIO32
“This is basically a self taught class with a .”
BIO032
“I wish there were assignments to help with the .”
ANATO31

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online review frames him as a gatekeeper who demands total commitment with no handouts.

Main concern

No soft landing; pass only if you commit unconditionally.

What students said

“Committing yourself unconditionally is the only way to pass.”
BIO31

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, highly specific, and leave almost no room for recovery.

Fill-in examsFew exams onlyCumulative finalsRiddle-style questionsTest heavy

Assessment risk

Strict

18/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

multi-select none-of-the-above, cumulative, and paired with lab exams.

Fill-in the blank4 exams dominate gradeLab exams same dayCumulative finalSelect all or none
“ . your grade is and .”
BIO031
“The tests have at least 6-7 chapters included per test!!”
BIO031
“Gives out only 4 test for the whole semester. His multiple choices are select all correct answers or right none.”
ANATO31

Online

The single online review gives no clear webcam or to pass.

High commitment required
“No handouts. Glad Dr Itaya guards the gates of the premed program.”
BIO31

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Quit your job and study 30 hours a week! Good Luck!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, mostly in-person anatomy and physiology, highlighting exam intensity and polarization. Credibility rating: High.

🔥 Extreme Course Difficulty

12/100

“This was by far the hardest class I have ever taken, I thought I was a first year medical student.”

📝

16/100

“Your grade is based on only 4 tests.”

🧠 Hardcore Foundation Payoff

70/100

“that gave me such a strong foundation for nursing school and physiology.”

🚫

41/100

“Save yourself time and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is incredibly mono tone
  • He records lectures and
  • He is very deliberate in his lecture and lab

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Our average class grades for and Fs
  • Out of around 70 students who started the semester, only less than 30 remained

Theme 3

❤️ About Support & Character

  • He is ALWAYS willing to help answer questions
  • offers many help sessions on his own time
  • when you go up to him to

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

200

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years show , and polarized outcomes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 547
4 out of 538
3 out of 536
2 out of 539
1 out of 540

Course coverage

BIO03112 reviews
BIO3210 reviews
BIO318 reviews
BIO0327 reviews
ANATO313 reviews
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PHYSIOLOGY3 reviews
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BIOL0311 review
BIOL0321 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

7

A 7

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 2 · B- 2

C range

3

C 3

D range

3

D+ 1 · D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

9

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1