AI Rate Professor

Biology

M Hollenshead

BIO104 · BIO105 · ESCI130 · BIOL105 · BIO103 · BIOL1 · BIO1 · BIO101 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
92.31%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you want a supportive biology professor who makes the course manageable while still requiring steady studying.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring ProfessorClear Study GuidesLow HomeworkQuiz HeavyHighly Recommended
  • In-person students overwhelmingly praise Hollenshead as , and .
  • Biology still requires studying, but she narrows material with outlines, study guides, and .
  • Workload is usually light outside studying, though quizzes, tests, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very attainable when students use her study guides and outlines, but and .

The strong Easy A evidence comes almost entirely from in-person reviews, while the lone online review is negative and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

75/100

Biology can be content-heavy, but students say she simplifies material and focuses on what will be tested.

, while the single online review says the videos were unclear and boring.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

68/100

and exams, but some reviews suggest she is not strict about missed classes.

In-person evidence says students should attend for notes and study guidance, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students recommend her because , and makes biology feel manageable.

, while the lone online review strongly advises against that format.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

She offers , drops some quiz scores, provides targeted study guides, and , though tests still require preparation.

Format shift

Leniency is strongly supported in in-person reviews, while the online review .

Workload

Light

80/100

Students often report little or quizzes, tests, labs, and finals.

Format shift

, while the single online review does not clearly describe workload beyond videos and reading.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Most students describe her as , and able to make biology easier to understand.

Format shift

, while the lone online review sharply conflicts and lowers format confidence.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Assessment is mainly quizzes, tests, lab quizzes, practicals, and .

Format shift

and quizzes, while online assessment details are not clearly described.

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

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive, praising clear expectations, helpful study guides, kindness, and .

Main concern

Students still need to study for quizzes, tests, and practicals.

What students said

“Biology can be difficult, but Professor Hollenshead makes it a breeze.”
BIO105
“she provides study guides and reviews that are exactly like the exams.”
BIO105

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The only online review is strongly negative and says the course relied on boring videos without live Zoom sessions.

Main concern

The single online review suggests weak engagement and little live instruction.

What students said

“She doesnt do zooms just these youtube videos that are so boring”
ESCI130

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, short answer, quizzes, and finals, but study guides make them more manageable.

Study GuidesMultiple Choice ExamsShort Answer QuestionsCumulative FinalQuiz Heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe multiple choice and short answer tests, quizzes, practicals, and a proctoring rules.

Multiple Choice ExamsShort Answer QuestionsCumulative FinalLab QuizzesPracticals
“ answer questions.”
BIO105
“The , but it isn't difficult if you study with the material she provides.”
BIO105

Online

The single online review does not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown .

Reviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Policy

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Biology can be difficult, but Professor Hollenshead makes it a breeze.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and online versus in-person evidence. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“She simplifies material, provides applicable study guides, and is always willing to help.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“If you're thinking about taking !”

📘

70/100

“she provides study guides and reviews that are exactly like the exams.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and and down-to-earth.
  • She tell's you exactly what to know for your tests and final.
  • and precise and there are no surprises when .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • 3 HW assignment but super easy!
  • . I would definitely take her again for another BIO class.
  • The to study.

Theme 3

🧪

  • and fun too.
  • and short answer so you have to study.
  • Make sure to understand results & procedures of exp. as they pop up on the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high for in-person teaching because 31 reviews show consistent patterns, but online credibility is low because there is only one online review.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

BIO10517 reviews
BIO1044 reviews
BIO13 reviews
BIO1032 reviews
BIOL12 reviews
Show 3 more courses
ESCI1302 reviews
BIO1011 review
BIOL1051 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 6

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values