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Biology

Stephanie Dingwall

BIOL220 · CHEM110 · BIO104 · CHEM111 · BIO105 · BIOL104 · BIO220 · MICRO220 · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating
85/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
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Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you want a strong science instructor and are ready to work hard for the grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear lecturesVery supportiveDetail focusedStrict expectationsHeavy studying
  • Students overwhelmingly praise her teaching, organization, and willingness to help.
  • The courses are challenging and detail-heavy, especially Biology, Microbiology, and Chemistry.
  • An A is realistic, but only with , and careful work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

45/100

Students can earn an A, but only , and consistent attention to details.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The science content is fast, detailed, and demanding even though .

All , and Chemistry reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as strictly mandatory, but students repeatedly say showing up and .

as important for success rather than as a formal rule.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and .

Recommendation and is consistently very positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

She is repeatedly described as strict, detail-focused, and tough on lab reports and expectations.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students describe , and a large time commitment.

Format shift

as heavy but manageable with effort.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently describe her as , and willing to help.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews , and reports rather than one single assessment type.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

classes are demanding but fair.

Main concern

Students must keep up with , and strict expectations.

What students said

“She's not easy, she's a .”
BIO220
“If you want an easy A then keep searching.”
MICRO220
“ and with clarity and is always there if you need her.”
BIO220

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show detailed, fair tests and , but they do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Detailed ExamsPowerpoint-Based TestsLab ReportsStrict Expectations

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and tests based on notes or powerpoints, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring.

Detailed ExamsPowerpoint-Based TestsLab Reports
“just study for and you'll get an A”
BIO220
“all the ”
BIO105
“BE AWARE of what you put on your prelabs and lab write-ups!”
CHEM110

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you want an easy A then keep searching. You are going to work for your grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“ and with clarity and is always there if you need her.”

📈 Grade Effort

45/100

“I got an A but I worked my butt off ALL semester.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

92/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Steph is one of the .
  • She gives very clear notes and .
  • She will go out of her way to help you understand the material at hand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Study study study or you have no chance.
  • One of the few classes on campus that isn't an easy A.
  • Her class is very challenging and requires you to dedicate an large chunk of your time studying.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She actually cares about her student.
  • She's strict but if you just ask.
  • Ask for help and she will provide it

Data context

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Analysis sample

30

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty detailed, consistent in-person reviews across several years give strong evidence despite the older review dates.

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 52
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Course coverage

BIO10511 reviews
BIO2208 reviews
CHEM1104 reviews
BIOL2202 reviews
MICRO2202 reviews
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BIO1041 review
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