AI Rate Professor

Biology

Perry J Carpenter

BIO100 · BIOL430 · BIO430 · BIOL100 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
54/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
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Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you read ahead and like high-energy, self-driven science classes; avoid if you need structured guidance.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHigh EnergyDisorganized LecturesCurve BallsExtra CreditSelf-Study Heavy
  • Energetic and nice, but several students say lectures jump around and .
  • Hard biology content with reading required; and .
  • Self-directed learners fare better .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

, curves, and multiple chances help, but hard tests and .

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Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Students describe dense summer pace, must-read chapters, and fast lectures that make biology content hard.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Missing class is risky because lectures move fast and falling behind is .

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

54/100

Some call him the best energetic helper, while others .

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Curve, bonus points, and .

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Workload

Heavy

38/100

, and fast lecture pace create a substantial workload.

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Teaching experience

Average

55/100

High energy and helpfulness are praised, but organization and clarity draw repeated complaints.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Multiple hard tests and a on top.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person BIO100/A&P is energetic and content-heavy: some earn A with bonus and .

Main concern

Fast or and surprise test questions leave average students behind.

What students said

“He gives plenty of . and gives pep talks to help stay motivated.”
BIO100
“He is not organized, does not use lecture time well, and .”
BIOL430
“For sure it is an easy "A" class. I like it .”
BIO430

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are hard and sometimes unpredictable, but and .

Multiple Hard TestsCurve BallsBonus PointsCurve Grading

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person tests are described as hard and and curves.

Multiple Hard TestsCurve BallsBonus Points
“He had 5 tests, final included, not easy. But the and helpful.”
BIOL100
“I like it .”
BIO430

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“in his class always pay close attention to lectures and to his diagrams, he also gives alot of chances to get an A!”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 in-person reviews, highlighting energy, disorganization, and . Credibility rating: Low.

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“He is the BEST! he was all energy from the get go, very helpful he made it very interesting to learn”

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32/100

“I fell like this is a self-study class.”

⚖️ Grade Boosters

56/100

“He will give you and grades on a curb, but it is a hard class.”

⚠️ Clarity Concerns

40/100

“He is all over the map. .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he was all energy from the get go
  • Good teacher, who loves to teach

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • For sure it is an easy "A" class
  • Many smart
  • I managed to get an A

Theme 3

📖 About Study Habits

  • the text
  • you really have to read the chapters before attend the class

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

38/100

Evidence confidence

Only 7 older reviews with mixed detail and no grade distribution limit confidence.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
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1 out of 51

Course coverage

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