AI Rate Professor

Biology

Bradley Balukjian

BIOL29 · BIO10INTRO · BIO10 · BIOLOGY10 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
86.67%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want an engaging bio class where showing up and studying pays off with a solid grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing lecturesCaring and organizedExtra credit opportunitiesParticipation requiredTough but clear grader
  • Passionate, highly organized intro-bio and fun.
  • Attendance and participation are essential; skip class and you will struggle.
  • A is achievable with notes, study of handouts/powerpoints, and , but not a free ride.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many report an A is doable with attendance, notes, and , but and a B is easier than an A.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Intro , though non-majors still find the information load challenging.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Most students report and participation is critical to pass.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Strong majority would take him again, praising passion, organization, and .

; no online reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Clear criteria and help, but several call him a .

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Workload

Moderate

52/100

Mix of , and a research paper keeps the load steady but not light.

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Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students , and among the best at the college.

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades blend , and a research paper.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person BIO10-style classes with interactive lectures, labs, Crayola Wars, group work, and and participation.

Main concern

Mandatory attendance and or understudy.

What students said

“Do the work, go to class, you will get an A.”
BIOL29
“Skip class? You won't pass.”
BIO10
“You don't need the textbook, just study the handouts he gives you and you can easily get A's.”
BIO10

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are extensive and require solid lecture notes and study; manageable if .

Lecture examsLab practicalsStudy notes and powerpointsNo study guide on some tests

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and lab practicals reward thorough notes and powerpoint review; no open-book policy is stated.

Lecture examsLab practicalsExtensive but fair tests
“The but they're really not too hard.”
BIO10
“ study a lot but there is nothing hidden!”
BIO10

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Brad is a gifted instructor... Do the work, go to class, you will get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 in-person , and grade effort. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“He is the most organized professor I have ever encountered, extremely enthusiastic, and cares deeply about making the .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“Brad has got to be my favorite professor of all time, he really wants his students to succeed and he's very passionate about teaching.”

📈 Grades & Effort

58/100

“One of . Easy to maintain a B, hard to get an A”

📍

18/100

“Make sure you show up to ALL lectures and labs if you want a good grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures
  • Creates a community and offers help for students who are struggling

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Do the work, go to class, you will get an A
  • Easy to maintain a B, hard to get an A
  • Plenty of opportunities for

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Cares deeply about making the
  • Wants his students to succeed
  • Funny and interactive with the class

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

32 detailed in-person reviews spanning 2014-2018 with consistent , and grading.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 510
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

BIO1021 reviews
BIOLOGY107 reviews
BIO10INTRO2 reviews
101 review
BIOL291 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 3

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1