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Biology

MaryLynne LaMantia

BIOL100L · BIOL180 · BIO100 · BIIO180 · BIO180 · BIOL00 · BIOL100 · BIOG100 · 263 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
86.96%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a high-support biology class where steady note-taking and organization are rewarded.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging lecturesExtra creditOpen-note examsGenerous gradingLecture heavy
  • Most students describe LaMantia as engaging, caring, and unusually good at making biology interesting.
  • Grades are very attainable because of , and easy labs.
  • The main risk is workload intensity, long lectures, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Students often earn A , and easy labs, but they still need good notes and steady work.

Online evidence strongly supports open-note exams and , while and generous grading.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Biology content can be dense, but her clear lectures, resources, and .

Online students feel the lecture load more sharply, while as easy and helpful.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Some labs and Zoom sessions require participation, but many lectures are video-based and due dates appear more flexible than strict.

Online reviews mention Zoom labs and scheduled work, while and attendance more directly.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Students recommend her because she makes biology engaging and provides many grade-supporting resources.

, though online reviews include more complaints about workload and proctoring.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

91/100

, and added exam points make grades very forgiving for students who complete the work.

Format shift

Online reviews repeatedly cite and open notes, while and easy labs.

Workload

Moderate

49/100

The workload is manageable for organized students but can feel heavy because of , and .

Format shift

Online reviews report heavier lecture and assignment pressure, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Most students describe her lectures as , and engaging, with strong support outside class.

Format shift

Both formats praise her teaching, but online comments are more polarized when lecture volume or proctoring becomes stressful.

Assessment method

Balanced

64/100

Grades combine exams, quizzes, labs, assignments, practice tools, and , with exams still carrying meaningful weight.

Format shift

Online sections mention exams, quizzes, labs, flashcards, and , while in-person sections .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, especially for , and practical help outside class.

Main concern

lectures and proctored exams.

What students said

“Her lectures were so , and easy to understand.”
BIO180
“The class is really easy. , and do in-class work!”
BIOL100L
“Lockdown browser .”
BIO100

Remote format

Online

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly enthusiastic, with strong praise for , and easy labs, but some warn about long lectures and proctoring.

Main concern

Online students must manage many lectures, due dates, and .

What students said

“ and open note.”
BIO100
“ and there's a good amount of !”
BIO100
“20-30 ASSIGNMENTS PER WEEK.”
BIO100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often open-note and supported by practice tools, but and mirror requirements add stress.

Open NotesProctored ExamsPractice ExamsExtra CreditPossible Mirror Check

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, proctored exams, Lockdown Browser, and lab finals, but policies vary by section.

Open NotesLockdown BrowserProctored ExamsLab Final
“Lockdown browser .”
BIO100
“lectures and .”
BIO180
“ .”
BIO100

Online

and quizzes, with several also mentioning proctoring and mirror checks.

Open NotesOpen-Note QuizzesProctored ExamsMirror CheckPractice Exams
“ and open note.”
BIO100
“And everything is open notes!”
BIO100
“REQUIRED TO HAVE A .”
BIO100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ and easy, and she gives LOTS of .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Her lectures are so interesting and .”

🎁

91/100

“I and C's on two, and still got an A in the class.”

🧪

78/100

“The but open note.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures are really interesting and clear.
  • Her lectures were so , and easy to understand.
  • She makes online learning very doable.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades

  • , and the simulations are so cool!
  • so graciously.
  • and .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Workload And Exams

  • 15+ HOURS OF LECTURE.
  • The and even though they are open note, I would still heavily study.
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

263

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty recent and detailed reviews across both formats give a strong, consistent picture with a few credible workload and proctoring warnings.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5217
4 out of 522
3 out of 513
2 out of 56
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

37

A+ 7 · A 28 · A- 2

B range

4

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 4