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Biology

Senanu Spring-Pearson

BIOL40 · BIO61 · BIOL61 · BIOL1 · BIO1 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
59/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
58.82%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you want to learn biology deeply and , and tough free-response exams.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear but demanding lecturerFree-response examsHeavy reading and R codingExtra credit helpsSlow grading
  • Students often respect his knowledge and patience, but the course is not light.
  • Grades , and detailed answers.
  • and posted lecture videos can help, but students still need steady effort.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible with and strong studying, but , and R coding make it effort-heavy.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The course content is challenging because students mention , and detailed written exams.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as formally mandatory, but participation, lectures, notes, and class engagement are repeatedly tied to passing.

and participation expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Students recommend him when they value learning and support, but many warn that the workload and .

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

and exam-score replacement help, but and detailed answer expectations.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of reading, labs, R coding, lab reports, and .

Format shift

The heavy workload pattern appears only in in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students , and helpful, though some find lectures scattered or unhelpful.

Format shift

Teaching evidence .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades are , and a few major assignments rather than many small tasks.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a knowledgeable and coding, and strong exam preparation.

Main concern

The main concern is that grades depend and a small number of graded items.

What students said

“Some concepts can be tough, but using his prerecorded lectures and asking really helps.”
BIOL-40
“Your grade is only based on 3 test that consist of free response questions.”
BIO61
“He teaches pretty good but for such a low level of biology, it is hefty and a lot of work.”
BIOL-40

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.

Exams are mainly free-response and detail-heavy, with little study-guide support but some and score replacement help.

Free-Response ExamsFew Multiple Choice QuestionsNo Study GuidesFinal Can Replace Lowest ExamExtra Credit Available

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews clearly describe mostly written or , Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policies.

Free-Response ExamsNo Study GuidesFinal Can Replace Lowest ExamExtra Credit Available
“ and no study guides.”
BIOL-40
“ !”
BIO61
“The as they are ALL written responses, no multiple choice, and he expects precise answers.”
BIO61

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you want to learn, this is your guy.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Dr. Spring Pearson is an excellent teacher and has an answer to almost any question.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“He teaches pretty good but for such a low level of biology, it is hefty and a lot of work.”

📝

32/100

“The as they are ALL written responses, no multiple choice, and he expects precise answers.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor is very kind, willing to help, and .
  • and has a good sense of humor.
  • The way he teaches isn't direct enough for my style.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • There is plenty of , so .
  • Your grade is only based on 3 test that consist of free response questions.
  • As long as you take thorough notes and do the .

Theme 3

📚 About Workload

  • LOTS of textbook reading.
  • Although this is a biology course, you will be doing computer coding for most labs.
  • and study meticulously, and you'll pass...

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen detailed reviews span many years and show consistent , and exams.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 53
3 out of 53
2 out of 54
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 5

B range

3

B 2 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

1

D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1