B J Thorson

BOTANY · BIO190 · BIO100 · BIOLOGY · BIO195 · BIOLOGY100 · BIOL100 · BIO000 · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
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Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

if you want an engaging biology class with strong grade support and manageable effort.

Best fit · Easy A HunterVery easy AHelpful teacherFun lecturesExtra creditExam reviews

Students repeatedly describe him as fun, helpful, and easy to understand.
Getting a high grade is often described as easy if , and reviews.
Biology content can still be challenging, but his support makes the class manageable.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Many students say an A is easy with , and .

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Biology is not effortless, but his notes, reviews, and .

All course-easiness evidence comes from in-person reviews; there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

90/100

One review says students can miss many classes and still get an A, .

no online evidence.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and .

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Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students repeatedly mention , curves, easy A outcomes, and support that helps people pass.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

82/100

Work is manageable because tests focus on notes and mock exams, though biology still requires studying.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students consistently describe him as , and willing to slow down.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Comments , and exam review more than major assignments.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, review materials, and easy grading path.

Main concern

A few students say biology still requires studying and his personality may not work for everyone.

What students said

“He provides , do it!”
BIO100

“He's easy. you dont have to show up half the time and you can still get an A.”
BIO100

“He class is super easy, and if you dont get it, he will stay on the subject until you do.”
BIOL100

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams appear student-friendly because students report , and a curve.

Mock ExamsTests Based On NotesExam ReviewCurve Mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

help, and curves, but do not prove open-book or proctoring policy.

Mock ExamsTests Based On NotesExam ReviewCurve Mentioned

“He gives out mock exams that R similar to the test, but are EXTRA tricky.”
BIO100

“ though & will help ppl pass his class.”
BIO100

“He gives you copies of his lecture notes, and the .”
BIOL100

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“He's easy. you dont have to show up half the time and you can still get an A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“He will .”

📈 Easy A Path

94/100

“i don't think i learned anything from this class but i still got an A!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

95/100

“ , and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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and makes a subject that could be very dry, quite interesting.
He will .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

He provides , do it!
He's easy. you dont have to show up half the time and you can still get an A.
Study (unlike me) and an A is easily obtainable.

Theme 3

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He gives out mock exams that R similar to the test, but are EXTRA tricky.
He gives you copies of his lecture notes, and the .
he goes over everything right before the exam and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 26 reviews span several years and show consistent themes, though some comments are old or vague.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

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B J Thorson

x x if you want an engaging biology class with strong grade support and manageable effort.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Beginner

Optional

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Path

👍 Recommendation Rate

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🧪 x x x x

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

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C range

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if you want an engaging biology class with strong grade support and manageable effort.

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