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Biology

Chris Sullivan

BIO431 · BIOL430 · BIO430 · BIOL431 · 74 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
63.51%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

Only take Sullivan if you can study daily for a flipped A&P course and can handle a .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFlipped ClassroomExam Heavy A&PWorkbook DrivenPolarizing StyleStudy-Every-Day
  • A&P is extremely hard and .
  • Dedicated students who live in the workbook often pass and praise his organization and passion.
  • Many others report rudeness, google-it answers, belittling, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Grades come almost ; an A demands daily study of workbook and lab packets.

Both formats are hard; online positives still stress heavy commitment.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

18/100

Anatomy and physiology volume plus flipped self-teaching make this among the hardest prereqs students report.

; online still called very hard.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Attendance is repeatedly mandatory and setup.

In-person is strictest; online still expected engagement and deadlines.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

: motivated students recommend him strongly; others say run.

Online sample is more positive; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

28/100

Tough grader tags dominate; grades rest on a and .

Format shift

; some online praise thoughtful finals.

Workload

Overwhelming

22/100

Daily workbook, lab memorization, and for most.

Format shift

Consistent across formats; flipped prep is the bulk of the hours.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Half the class praises clear workbooks and passion; half says he does not teach and can be dismissive.

Format shift

Online pandemic reviews skew kinder; .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

90/100

, and a final with minimal graded homework.

Format shift

and in person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and helpful; others call the and the tone rude.

Main concern

Exam-every-two-weeks pressure, lab practicals, and .

What students said

“ . EVERY day he . Has "flipped classroom" for lecture but really it's self taught.”
BIO431
“It's not hard to get an A if you put in the time and effort. Offers a little bit of .”
BIO430
“Really rude guy. All the bad reviews about him are correct.”
BIO430

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Pandemic-era online students mostly liked his tools, responsiveness, and .

Main concern

and flipped prep even online.

What students said

“Dr. Sullivan is the best! Theres no surprises with this class. Its a difficult course and requires lots of studying, commitment, and dedication but Dr. Sullivan gives you all the tools you need to be successful!”
BIO430
“Uses flipped lectures so you have to work outside of class ahead of time. on my iPad. Recommend.”
BIO430
“Took 431 online during the pandemic and it was difficult but the professor was amazing and helpful.”
BIO431

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Frequent high-stakes lecture and and packets dominate the grade.

Exam HeavyLab PracticalsWorkbook-Based QuestionsFlipped Prep RequiredLittle Homework Buffer

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and biweekly lecture exams are the main grade drivers; questions track workbook and packets.

Lab Exams HardestLecture Exams From WorkbookExtra Credit Sometimes On Exams
“ and the questions are based off everything in the workbook.”
BIO430
“Run. This professor gives exams that are heavier than average finals EVERY 2 WEEKS”
BIO430

Online

Online BIO430/431 , and heavy study without clear proctoring claims.

Test HeavyFlipped LecturesStudy Resources Provided
“Its a difficult course and requires lots of studying, commitment, and dedication but Dr. Sullivan gives you all the tools you need to be successful!”
BIO430
“ . Go to office hours! Participate in class!”
BIO430

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This is the hardest class I've taken in my nursing prerequisites. I really struggled but Prof. Sullivan was very encouraging and I finished with a B. The flipped lectures made me a better student.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (4 online, 46 in person), capturing the strong positive-negative split on flipped A&P. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Very knowledgeable teacher that cares about students and helping them learn. One of the .”

⚠️ Polarizing Experience

35/100

“Has "flipped classroom" for lecture but really it's self taught. if you must.”

📈 Difficulty Level

18/100

“I was studying at least 2 hours a day, 4-5 days a week most weeks. He does a flipped classroom concept,. BE prepared to study, I cannot stress that enough.”

👍

55/100

“I recommend this class if you have time and are dedicated. and lab exams are based on the packets.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • flipped classroom is the superior learning and teaching method when its really just an excuse to not teach
  • Gives you everything you will need to succeed
  • so you can understand

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • exams that are heavier than average finals EVERY 2 WEEKS
  • It's not hard to get an A if you put in the time and effort

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Really rude guy. All the bad reviews about him are correct
  • Super nice professor
  • and and test material

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

74

Lifetime ratings

85/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over several years with rich detail and a and personality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 539
4 out of 58
3 out of 51
2 out of 55
1 out of 521

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

16

A 15 · A- 1

B range

15

B 12 · B- 3

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

13

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 5