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BIOL22 · BIOLO22 · BIOBIO · BIO22 · PHYS5317 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 94/100
RMP rating: 4.3/5
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Difficulty: 2.7

The decision

if you want a supportive biology professor whose exams reward consistent studying.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear ExplanationsHelpful and PatientPowerPoint-Based TestsFair ExamsStudy-Driven A

Most students describe him as kind, helpful, and focused on making physiology understandable.
Tests and , and covered material.
An A is very realistic with , and steady studying, but not with no effort.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Getting an A is very achievable because tests follow PowerPoints and notes, but students , and study.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Physiology content is naturally tough, but many students say he makes it understandable and predictable.

Only in-person reviews describe course difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

88/100

Students broadly recommend him because , and makes difficult biology material manageable.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

Grades appear fair and predictable because , though one review .

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Workload

Moderate

68/100

The workload is manageable but , and textbook review.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews discuss workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Most students describe him as caring, patient, and clear, despite a small number of complaints about boring or .

Format shift

Teaching .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Assessment , and lab-related work.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive, with students praising his patience, helpfulness, and predictable tests.

Main concern

A few students found lectures boring or unclear, and success depends on attending and studying notes.

What students said

“He really took the time to make sure everyone understood the material.”
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“If you want an easy A and !”
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“Exams and ”
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Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams are usually standard but student-friendly because they closely follow PowerPoints, notes, and covered material.

PowerPoint-Based TestsFrequent QuizzesMostly Multiple ChoiceNon-Cumulative Final

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams based on PowerPoints and notes, with one review saying the .

PowerPoint-Based TestsFrequent QuizzesMostly Multiple ChoiceNon-Cumulative Final

“There are but if you study you will be fine.”
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Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you want an easy A and !”
Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“He really took the time to make sure everyone understood the material.”

📈 Effort and Grades

82/100

“Taking notes and .”

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72/100

“ and there is little note taking required.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He is so smart, and such a great teacher.
and will clarify concepts that .
He makes TOUGH material, easy.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

If you want an easy A and !
I worked my butt off in this class but hard work pays off in this class.
If you study the powerpoints and never miss class you will do fine.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

Exams and
if you read the , and power-points.
Go off his notes and you should be fine!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 18 reviews across several years show , and study expectations.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510

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Course coverage

BIO229 reviews

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PHYS53171 review

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🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Effort and Grades

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

📝 About Exams

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