AI Rate Professor

Biology

Yves Tan

BIO1A · MICROBIOLOGY · 9A · BIO6 · BIO9A · 84 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
93.18%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want a supportive biology professor who rewards consistent studying with fair grades.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and approachableClear study guidesFair examsTest heavyEngaging lectures
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Yves Tan as , and easy to approach.
  • Getting an A is realistic with steady studying, study guides, lecture notes, and , but it is not effortless.
  • Online reviews are more student-friendly because several mention open-note or open-book exams, while and test preparation.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

79/100

An A is very achievable because , and fair exams help students who consistently study.

Online evidence is easier because some tests are open-note or open-book, while in-person evidence .

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The biology content is information heavy, but and study guides make it manageable.

Online students found the structure especially helpful, while or test heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

as not mandatory, but in-person reviews repeatedly say going to class is important for passing.

Online reviews support flexible attendance, while and understanding.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and fair.

Both online and in-person students recommend him, with online students emphasizing flexibility and in-person students emphasizing teaching quality.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grades are fair and often helped by , and .

Format shift

because of open-note or open-book exams, while but more test dependent.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Homework is usually reasonable, but , and .

Format shift

Online workload includes weekly assignments and labster, while , and exam preparation.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Most students describe him as , and accessible.

Format shift

Both formats show strong teaching quality, with online reviews also praising organization and adaptation to remote learning.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

73/100

Grades , and tests, with assignments and playing a smaller role.

Format shift

Online reviews mention exams plus weekly assignments, while and lab exams.

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

In-person students praise his teaching and fairness, but and lecture material require steady study.

Main concern

The course can be test heavy and information dense, especially BIO6 and BIO9A.

What students said

“ much homework, but enough to gain information.”
BIO9A
“You definitely need to put in the work. It's a lot of information.”
BIO6
“This class makes you work!! But Tan is so helpful and caring.”
BIO6

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students describe clear lectures, strong study guides, , and .

Main concern

You still , and understand the material.

What students said

“ but if you don't watch the lectures and .”
BIO6
“everything is open book, weekly assignments/chances to increase grade, well organized, sticks to schedule, uses labster for lab”
BIO6
“I took his microbio class online and he let us so much easier.”
BIO6

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk varies because online exams are often student-friendly, while but and sometimes difficult.

Open Book OnlineOpen Note OnlineMultiple Choice and Essay QuestionsLecture ExamsLab ExamsStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Varies

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and lab exams, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules, proctoring, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Lecture ExamsLab ExamsTest HeavyStudy Guides
“Your grades are . 3 Lab exams in person.”
BIO6
“4 tests, 3 lab exams and a culture ID report.”
BIO6
“ and .”
BIO6

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention open-book or open-note exams, multiple-choice and essay questions, and .

Open BookOpen NoteMultiple Choice and Essay QuestionsStudy Guides
“everything is open book”
BIO6
“ and he has study guides :)”
BIO6
“ AND essay questions.”
BIO6

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Tan is wonderful! , and knowledgeable. and his study guides are thorough.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting recurring themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Yves is one of the . He's so passionate, knowledgeable, and fun!”

👍 Recommendation Strength

94/100

“TAKE FOR BIO6 100% I WOULD TAKE AGAIN.”

⚖️

78/100

“ and don't have many surprises.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes lecture fun and .
  • He knows how to make complex topics understandable for students.
  • He is very good at making sure we understand the concepts.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You definitely need to put in the work. It's a lot of information.
  • Just study and go to class and you'll earn an A.
  • Study the study guide, make a quizlet and memorize EVERYTHING on it.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams and Workload

  • and his study guides are thorough.
  • Not a lot of but it also means that a lot of the .
  • or not you understand the material (MC + short answer).

Theme 4

❤️ About Support and Character

  • He really cares. Wants you to succeed.
  • .
  • He checks in with students and ensures that .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

84

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years, both formats, and highly , and exams.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 558
4 out of 515
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 51

Course coverage

BIO630 reviews
BIO9A8 reviews
9A6 reviews
BIO1A4 reviews
MICROBIOLOGY2 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

30

A+ 8 · A 20 · A- 2

B range

10

B+ 7 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

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