Rebecca Yates

AS0367 · ANMLS511 · ANMLS510 · AS510 · ANMLSC510 · AG430 · AS430 · AG510 · ANMLS431 · AS511 · AS510430470 · 58 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 68/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
Take again: 73.33%
Difficulty: 3.5

The decision

if you want rigorous animal-science training and will read and attend every lecture; skip if you need hand-holding.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate LecturerTest HeavyRead the BookIntimidating but ExpertAnimal Science Depth

Lectures are content-rich and career-informed if and read ahead.
and little homework cushion.
Students either love her passion or feel shut down when asking questions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

and demand ; gen-ed students specifically warn it is not an easy A.

; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Material is dense veterinary and animal-health content that moves fast and rewards prior bio knowledge.

In-person and online both call the content information-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Many reviews say attendance is required or that skipping lectures guarantees failure because .

Attendance pressure is strong in both .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

73/100

Most dedicated animal-science students recommend her for expertise, while those needing warmth or support often do not.

; some online COVID-era reviews are much harsher.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

38/100

Exams dominate and questions can be tricky with multiple right-sounding options; .

Format shift

Online and .

Workload

Heavy

36/100

Weekly reading and intense lecture note-taking matter more than busywork, but .

Format shift

Both formats are reading and .

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Passionate expert lectures are the core strength, offset by intimidating classroom tone for some.

Format shift

In-person praise of stories and organization is strongest; online has more accessibility complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

the vast majority of the grade.

Format shift

Both formats are test-centered; online explicitly mentions proctoring.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person she is widely praised for and real-world stories, with and tricky multi-choice exams.

Main concern

Harsh or scary , and zero tolerance for lateness.

What students said

“ ?! She is the .”
AS510

“Knowledgable but rude. I ”
AG510

“If you fail the . Youre not taking notes.”
AS510

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online delivery preserves strong lectures but magnifies intimidation, limited questions, and .

Main concern

, and feeling unable to ask questions.

What students said

“Proctored Midterms, and Final.”
ANMLS511

“She was condescending to anyone who asked questions, ”
ANMLS511

“She teaches very clearly and .”
ANMLS510

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and require precise lecture and textbook mastery.

Proctored ExamsCumulative FinalMultiple MidtermsLecture and Reading BasedTricky Multiple Choice

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and cumulative, drawn from lectures and readings, often with tricky wording.

Multiple MidtermsCumulative FinalLecture-BasedTricky WordingDrop Lowest Midterm Sometimes

“The class includes 5 midterm exams and a cumulative final exam which are all proctored, and .”
ANMLS511

“It is very tricky. Every question has 2 a and b options.”
AS510

Online

Online midterms and finals are proctored; quizzes are easier and starting late can count as absence.

Proctored MidtermsProctored FinalEasy QuizzesTimed Start Strict

“Proctored Midterms, and Final. .”
ANMLS511

“Triple because she is quick to count you absent if you don't start them on time.”
ANMLS511

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ . Amazing lectures, she cares for her students, and she absolutely loves teaching.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews in animal science online and in , and intimidation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Truly one of the most inspiring professors in the animal science department.”

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32/100

“95% of the .”

👍 Recommendation

73/100

“I HIGHLY recommend taking Bio3 before taking 510!”

⚠️ Classroom Tone

38/100

“She is very intimidating and looks down on the students when they seek help.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Her love for the subject and her work shows through her captivating lectures.
She doesnt even teach you, you have to teach yourself.
She has a dry wit and shares fascinating stories about her career.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

This class is NOT an easy A. It is tailored to the Veterinary Major.
ALWAYS do the readings. As long as you read the book well, you'll do great.
but I got 95/100

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

yet understandable
Dont be late for class she will call you out!
Not a very warm Professor!

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years , and a demanding personality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 9 · A- 2

B range

B+ 1 · B 5

C range

C 2

D range

D 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1

Rebecca Yates

x x if you want rigorous animal-science training and will read and attend every lecture; skip if you need hand-holding.

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HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

WorthIt

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Quality

🧪 x x

👍 Recommendation

⚠️ Classroom Tone

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Character

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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if you want rigorous animal-science training and will read and attend every lecture; skip if you need hand-holding.

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