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Biology

Thomas Belknap

BIOLOGY120 · BIO120 · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
76.19%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you are willing to study consistently for a passionate biology professor with strong support but uneven organization.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate lecturesStudy guidesHeavy biology contentExtra creditOrganization issues
  • Most students praise his passion, caring attitude, and ability to make biology engaging and understandable.
  • A good grade is achievable with , and , but biology content can be dense.
  • The main risks , and occasional communication or organization problems.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

An A is realistic with , and , but students repeatedly say studying and time management are required.

Online reviews sometimes describe quizzes instead of big exams, while and dense study material.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

and makes it engaging, but the content is information-heavy and can feel overwhelming without steady study.

Online content can be easier to manage asynchronously, while slides and fast information.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

, while online Zoom meetings and recorded lectures are described as optional in some sections.

and asynchronous lectures, while in-person evidence includes mandatory attendance or .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

, and care, but workload, grading delays, and organization issues keep the score below must-take.

Both formats are mostly positive, but online reviews include more complaints about module timing and workload.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

, and helpful study guides support leniency, though some students report and delayed grade posting.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and quiz-based assessment, while but more tough-test complaints.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is manageable for organized students but , and substantial study time.

Format shift

Online reviews more often mention heavy modules and long labs, while and .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students usually describe him as passionate, caring, and clear, but organization, communication, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews emphasize engaging lectures, while online reviews are more sensitive to module timing and email responsiveness.

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

Assessment includes lecture exams, lab quizzes, lecture quizzes, , and .

Format shift

Online sections mention quizzes and lab assignments, while , and study guides.

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

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and caring teaching, while some students find exams hard and lectures overloaded.

Main concern

Students need to study heavily because exams and biology content can be detailed and dense.

What students said

“If you just study hard you will ace this class.”
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Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly , and support, but several warn about heavy modules and delayed uploads.

Main concern

Online success depends , and occasional delays in .

What students said

“ !”
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“Basically 15-20 hours a week for a 4 credit class.”
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“didn't unlock modules on time and .”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes usually follow lectures or study guides, with in many sections, but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book policies.

Study GuidesLecture-Based TestsQuizzesExtra CreditNo Big Exams In Some Online Sections

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe lecture-based , and , but do not clearly prove book or proctoring rules.

Lecture-Based TestsStudy GuidesDropped Lowest ExamExtra CreditDifficult Exams
“Course tests are straightforward; one hundred percent of the questions in the .”
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“ and provides !”
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“Exams are 60+ (some include drawings and essay answer)”
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Online

Online reviews , and no big exams in one section, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Lecture QuizzesLab QuizzesOptional Zoom ReviewNo Big Exams In One Section
“ !”
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“There are 12 lecture quizzes and a and lab assignment.”
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“he goes over quiz questions before you take them & gives for attending.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ ! His lectures are engaging and he is obviously passionate about what he teaches.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“His lectures are engaging and he is obviously passionate about what he teaches.”

📚 Workload Reality

48/100

“Basically 15-20 hours a week for a 4 credit class.”

⚖️ Grade Path

70/100

“If you just study hard you will ace this class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He goes above and beyond to teach the material.
  • He clearly loves what he's teaching
  • Straightforward and easy-to-follow teaching style.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Be warned that an A is definitely earned.
  • and doesn't try and "trick" you.
  • Your grade is reflects the time you put into studying.

Theme 3

🧬 About Workload & Organization

  • The modules can be heavy
  • He doesn't grade until the very end of the semester.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across online and , and detailed evidence with consistent themes despite some outlier experiences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538
4 out of 58
3 out of 57
2 out of 53
1 out of 57

Course coverage

BIO12048 reviews
BIOLOGY1202 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 8 · A 9 · A- 3

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

6

C+ 3 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

3

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1