AI Rate Professor

Biology

Ray Latham

BIO20 · BIOL2351 · BIO4159 · BIO16 · BIO16BIO20 · ANAT16 · BIOANAT · BIOLANAT · BIO18 · BIOL062590 · BIOL16 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
37.5%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

if you need the class and are ready to grind; many say pick someone else if you have a choice.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest heavyTough graderMonotone lecturesStudy hard for ABlunt demeanor
  • Anatomy and micro are hard and test-heavy; success requires serious study
  • and fair if you put in the work
  • Critics cite sarcasm, belittling tone, and unforgiving high-stakes exams

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

An A is possible with heavy studying and resources, but most describe grinding work and .

Online env and lectures; in-person anatomy and micro are the hardest A path.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Anatomy, micro, and related courses are content-dense and memorization-heavy with little hand-holding.

Online env sci is still demanding but and micro.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory and warn that skipping class tanks your chance to pass.

Online reviews do not stress seat time; as required.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

; supporters exist, but many warn about tone, difficulty, and limited alternatives.

Online reviews are split; most in-person anatomy and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

30/100

and high-stakes tests dominate, though and clear criteria.

Format shift

One online student called criteria unclear; in-person students more often say tough but clear.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of memorization, practice tests, labs, and reading; not endless busywork but high study load.

Format shift

Online env sci adds chapter reading and discussions; and .

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Knowledgeable with solid materials and open labs, but monotone delivery and sarcastic answers hurt many.

Format shift

; in-person praise focuses on resources more than warmth.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

and lab practicals drive most of the grade.

Format shift

Online still test-focused; and practice tests.

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

18 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person anatomy, micro, and , and polarizing based on personality fit.

Main concern

100-question tests, tough grading, and a blunt tone make the experience harsh for many.

What students said

“All tests are 100 questions. If you mess up once your F is never going to change.”
BIO16
“If you put in the effort, you will get the grade you want.”
BIO16
“He is VERY monotone, so class is boring!”
BIO16BIO20

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online environmental science splits between a student who thrived on structured lectures and reading and and .

Main concern

and strict deadlines can frustrate online students.

What students said

“You must follow his directions, be timely, watch his short lectures and read the chapters.”
BIOL062590
“ and rude.”
BIOL062590

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are long, hard, and high-stakes; but remain demanding.

100-question testsLab practicals with word bankPractice tests onlineTough grader

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and lab practicals; some offer practice tests and a word bank for spelling only.

100-question examsLab word bank for spellingOpen labsRetake lowest test sometimes
“All tests are 100 questions.”
BIO16
“ lab tests for spelling purposes.”
BIO16

Online

Online env sci requires watching short lectures, reading chapters, and completing timed discussions and tests; .

Chapter reading requiredShort online lecturesTough tests
“His lectures and the textbook go hand in hand and you must watch and read both in order to succeed.”
BIOL062590
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BIOL062590

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you want a professor to be enthusiastic and sweet. . Just. Pick anyone else.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews (2 online, 18 in person), highlighting polarizing difficulty and tone. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“He may not have the most exciting personality, but i admit he is a great teacher.”

👎 Recommendation Rate

38/100

“ .”

📚

28/100

“ !”

⚖️

30/100

“I have never had a professor make me feel so dumb.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is VERY monotone, so class is boring!
  • and goes over them in lecture
  • he is a great teacher, but has a short temper

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • All tests are 100 questions.
  • If you put in the effort, you will get the grade you want.
  • Anatomy is hard. Microbiology is hard.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

  • He can be belittling.
  • and rude.
  • when you ask a question he either gives you a sarcastic answer or makes you feel stupid.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

20 reviews with solid detail and a ; only 2 online reviews limit format-specific confidence.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 54
3 out of 55
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2