AI Rate Professor

Biology

Linton Bowie

HORTHORT · BIO100 · BIO102 · WILD01 · BIO110 · BIO184 · BIOL110 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you can keep up with and want a supportive professor who gives many chances to succeed.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring ProfessorExtra CreditBusywork HeavyEasy A PotentialLong Lectures
  • Many students find Bowie caring, helpful, and willing to support grades.
  • The course can be an easy A, but often through lots of busywork rather than low effort.
  • Exam and workload experiences vary, with some online evidence showing a and mixed communication.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

An A is very possible because of , fair grading, and , but students must complete a lot of steady work.

, while online reviews are mixed because one mentions a difficult comprehensive final.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

The biology content is usually manageable and well supported, though exams, labs, and .

In-person evidence leans easier, while online evidence describes manageable work but .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

Several reviews say showing up matters, and and feels mandatory.

, with online evidence not proving flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and helpful, though busywork, long lectures, and some exam issues reduce enthusiasm.

In-person recommendations are stronger than online recommendations, which are based on only three mixed reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students repeatedly mention , easy grading, and many opportunities to succeed.

Format shift

, while online reviews still mention but include exam concerns.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

The main , and weekly expectations.

Format shift

Both formats mention work, but .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

She is often described as caring, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate, though some students find lectures boring or unclear.

Format shift

boredom complaints, while online feedback is too mixed to be firm.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Reviews mention , and finals rather than one dominant method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention projects and exams, while , and regular assignments.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews generally describe a caring teacher with easy grading opportunities, , and substantial busywork.

Main concern

, and busywork can wear students down.

What students said

“Show up, get an A.”
BIOL110
“Hardest easy A I ever earned.”
BIO110
“she allows you every opportunity to succeed.”
BIO100

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are limited and mixed, with one , and one complaint about poor contact.

Main concern

Online exams and communication may be inconsistent.

What students said

“She provides work that is manageable but also challenging”
BIOL110
“ .”
BIO100
“we tried to contact her”
BIOL110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam style varies by course, with one online review naming open-book and closed-book exams and in-person reviews mentioning review sheets and .

Open Book First ExamClosed Book Second ExamDifficult Comprehensive FinalReview Sheet MentionedOptional Final With A

Assessment risk

Varies

54/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person evidence mentions straightforward tests, review sheets, hard tests for some students, and an if holding an A, but .

Straightforward TestsReview Sheet MentionedOptional Final With AHard Tests Mentioned
“ .”
BIOL110
“If you have an A, you can opt out of final!”
BIO184
“she gives you a review sheet that says whats on the test.”
BIOL110

Online

Online evidence says one BIO100 course had an , and difficult comprehensive final, but no webcam or proctoring policy is proven.

Open Book First ExamClosed Book Second ExamDifficult Comprehensive FinalMultiple Choice Mentioned
“ ”
BIO100
“ ”
BIO100
“ .”
BIO100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Hardest easy A I ever earned.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“What a fantastic teacher. Such a gem!”

📈 Easy A Potential

78/100

“Show up, get an A.”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

“Easy A, , but MASSIVE amounts of busywork.”

Theme 1

❤️ About Support

  • she allows you every opportunity to succeed.
  • She will do everything she can to help you with your grade
  • She is fun to talk to.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades

  • Show up, get an A.
  • Easy A,
  • The as long as you study

Theme 3

📚

  • MASSIVE amounts of busywork.
  • .
  • There were REALLY rude students who talked over her, so please respect her.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 24 reviews across formats and years, with consistent themes about support, , busywork, and mixed lecture engagement.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

Course coverage

BIO1108 reviews
BIOL1106 reviews
BIO1004 reviews
BIO1842 reviews
BIO1021 review
Show 3 more courses
BIOL 1101 review
HORTHORT1 review
WILD011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values