AI Rate Professor

Biology

Christopher J. Smith

BIOL240 · BIOL121 · BIO132 · BIO130 · HSCI100 · IDST102 · BIOL110 · BIO240 · BIO230 · BIOL123 · 85 lifetime ratings

AI rating
29/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
27.78%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

Avoid unless you , and have no better biology option.

Best fit · Self Taught ProDisorganized CanvasRude FeedbackTest HeavySelf-Teaching RequiredHelpful If Approached
  • Many students describe rude or dismissive communication and .
  • Grades can be achievable, but students often need to read heavily and teach themselves.
  • Labs and some biotech sections are easier and more enjoyable than the main biology lecture courses.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

A grades are possible, but most students , and tolerance for unclear expectations.

Online evidence shows some easy completion-based A grades, while and effort-dependent.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Microbiology and core biology courses are described as , and .

Online courses feel easier in workload for some students, while as challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and participation appear important, and missed labs or study sessions can hurt students.

; online reviews do not clearly describe attendance flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Most students do not recommend him because they describe rude communication, , and delayed or .

Both formats trend negative, but online complaints focus more on Canvas and feedback while and exams.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

30/100

Some students mention , but , and point disputes appear more often.

Format shift

Online grades can be easier when assignments are completed, while as tough or unclear.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Homework is sometimes light, but reading, lab work, group projects, and .

Format shift

Online workload varies by course, while and lab preparation.

Teaching experience

Poor

36/100

Student comments repeatedly cite disorganization, , rude responses, and limited help, offset by a smaller .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize poor organization and feedback, while and classroom interaction.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly mention tests, exams, lab reports, chapter questions, and few major graded items.

Format shift

Online reviews mention essay-style exams and quizzes, while , and reports.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed but lean negative, with repeated , and tough exams.

Main concern

and tolerate blunt classroom interactions.

What students said

“ITS THAT BAD.”
BIO240
“ and easy to complete if you have payed attention to lectures and studied beforehand.”
BIO130

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, citing disorganized Canvas pages, poor feedback, and .

Main concern

Online students often felt unsupported and .

What students said

“Professor Smith was extremely ( .”
HSCI100
“if you do all the .”
BIOL110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

with limited study guidance, though a few students say tests are fair if lectures are studied.

Test HeavyEssay-Style ExamsNo Study GuideLecture-Based Tests

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe test-heavy courses with lecture-based or niche exams and little study guidance, but .

Test HeavyNo Study GuideLecture-Based Tests
“No study guides”
BIO240
“ .”
BIO130

Online

Online reviews mention essay-style exams and , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

Essay-Style ExamsConfusing Final
“ .”
BIO130
“Especially the ever had.”
BIO130

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If so”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

36/100

“Lectures are meaningless and you must read the chapters or you'll be lost.”

⚖️

30/100

“Doesn't post grades or , but you have a week to complete.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

28/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He skips around in the book so even when hes teaching you could be on page 30 but he's also on page 90 as well as 155
  • and all over the place
  • He is very passionate with Microbiology

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Not an easy A, Microbio isn't easy in general
  • He gives 20% just by scheduling a meeting with him for 10 min after your test
  • If you put the effort in, you will definitely succeed.

Theme 3

💬 About Student Support

  • Professor is rude and does not like questions.
  • He really cares that students made an .
  • If you show him that you are serious about his class and that you want to study and improve yourself he will guide you

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

85

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and courses show consistent themes despite some course-specific variation.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 515
3 out of 57
2 out of 516
1 out of 535

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 3 · A 14

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3