AI Rate Professor

Biology

Cole Frazier

BIO20 · MICROBIOLOGY · BIOL24 · BIOLOGY23L · BIOL23L · BIO23L · BIO23LAB · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
73.33%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you can handle a serious lab course and steady studying, but if you need a very gentle or highly guided instructor.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear gradingHard biology contentPop quizzes and practicumsAttendance mattersMixed approachability
  • Most students say he teaches clearly and grades fairly, especially when students keep up with readings and lab work.
  • The course material is inherently hard, with practicums, quizzes, exams, and studying carrying much of the burden.
  • A minority of reviews strongly criticize his tone and support style, especially when students ask questions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Strong students can earn A grades, but , and prepare for quizzes, practicums, and exams.

grade, while the single online review suggests a much harder unsupported experience.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The instructor may make material manageable, but microbiology lab content, readings, and practicums are repeatedly described as hard.

but manageable, while the one online review describes it as very difficult and unsupported.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Several reviews say skipping or being late hurts performance because labs, activities, and .

In-person reviews strongly stress attendance, while the online review .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

and , but concerns about rudeness create real risk for some students.

, while the only online review is a .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Many students describe grading as , but and few high-stakes assessments reduce the score.

Format shift

as fair, while the online review describes him as tough.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Homework may be limited, but , and studying make the workload substantial.

Format shift

In-person workload is study-heavy, while .

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Most students praise his clarity and knowledge, though several sharply criticize his approachability and tone.

Format shift

complaints, while the online evidence is negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Assessments lean heavily toward quizzes, practicums, exams, and and write-ups supporting preparation.

Format shift

, and exams, while the online review only broadly says test heavy.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews , and manageable labs if students study consistently.

Main concern

Students must keep up with , and attendance.

What students said

“ and straight forward lectures.”
BIO23L
“ , but he makes it manageable.”
BIO23LAB
“Show up to class and you'll do well.”
BIOL23L

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single online review is highly negative and focuses , and test-heavy pressure.

Main concern

The only online student felt unsupported when asking questions.

What students said

“This professor was by far the .”
BIO23L
“BEWARE! ”
BIO23L

Exam style

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Exams and practicums are serious and study-dependent, but several students call them straightforward and fair.

Pop QuizzesPracticumsStraightforward ExamsIn-Person Labs and Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention pop quizzes, practicums, and exams that are fair or straightforward when students study, with .

Pop QuizzesTwo Huge PracticumsStraightforward ExamsLabs and Exams In Person
“ but are incredibly difficult if you do not put in the time to study.”
BIO23L
“ and fair.”
BIOL24
“ .”
BIO20

Online

The online review says the course is test heavy, but reviews do not clearly prove .

Test Heavy
“Test heavy”
BIO23L

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Although he is a great prof, the material is inherently hard. Just practice time management and keep up with the readings.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“ and straight forward lectures.”

📚 Course Challenge

34/100

“Although he is a great prof, the material is inherently hard.”

⚖️

62/100

“ and very fair.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • One of the .
  • He made a tough class enjoyable.
  • Doesn't even really teach just expects you to know.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You really have to put in alot of effort.
  • .
  • Not a .

Theme 3

🧪 About Labs and Exams

  • 2 HUGE Practicums, 6 Lab Write-Ups (not hard), and a couple flow diagrams.
  • Two huge practicals but they are straightforward, just show up to class and you will be fine.
  • but are incredibly difficult if you do not put in the time to study.

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews over several years provide enough detail, though the single online review limits online-specific confidence.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

BIO23L5 reviews
BIO23LAB4 reviews
Microbiology2 reviews
BIO201 review
BIOL23L1 review
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BIOL241 review
BIOLOGY23L1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 4 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

1

B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1