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Biology

Wayne Johnson

ZOO120 · BIOL120200 · ZOOL100 · BIO200 · BIOLOGY200 · B · BIO120 · ZOOL120 · BIO · INTROBIO · BIO120LAB · BIO109LAB · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
70/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you enjoy biology and will study consistently, but .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerEngaging biology lecturesQuiz-heavyRequires steady studyHelpful and enthusiasticMixed exam difficulty
  • Wayne Johnson is often praised as enthusiastic, funny, caring, and strong at making biology engaging.
  • The course can be demanding because of , and sometimes tricky exams.
  • reviews, which report confusion, hard quizzes, and online readiness problems.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

57/100

An A is possible with , and steady studying, but and tricky exams prevent an easy-A label.

In-person reviews say his hints and help, while online reviews make the quizzes and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

43/100

The biology material is often dense, memorization-heavy, and fast-paced even when he teaches it clearly.

In-person reviews vary by course level but repeatedly mention studying; online reviews make the structure feel harder and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

because students say quiz hints and weekly quizzes are tied to class participation.

In-person reviews , while online reviews focus more on modules and due dates.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

Many students recommend him for enthusiasm and support, but and .

, while online recommendation evidence is mostly negative or mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

and quiz hints help, but students still report hard, tricky, or and exams.

Format shift

and , while online grading is described as harsher and more confusing.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Students repeatedly mention weekly quizzes, lots of memorizing, dense material, and heavy studying.

Format shift

Both formats mention quizzes, but manageable with study.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

His enthusiasm, stories, and helpfulness are strong, but some reviews describe confusing tests, outdated materials, or online unpreparedness.

Format shift

reviews, where students report lackluster content and mistakes.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Assessment is dominated by weekly quizzes, tests, practical exams, and lab exams.

Format shift

Both online and and tests, with online reviews adding practical exam complaints.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but generally stronger, with many students praising his energy, help, and while warning about frequent study.

Main concern

Students must attend, listen closely, and study often because quizzes and exams can be frequent and detailed.

What students said

“He makes labs and lectures so engaging.”
BIO120LAB
“There is a LOT of memorizing. Not easy. .”
BIO120LAB
“This class is very dense and fast-pace.”
BIO200

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative or mixed, , and some helpful weekly scoring.

Main concern

Online students may struggle with and .

What students said

“answers are all found in that week's module.”
BIO120LAB
“His "quizzes" are impossible.”
BIO120LAB
“Weird due dates make it difficult for ”
BIO120LAB

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The and sometimes difficult, with some student-friendly supports such as hints, , and occasional notes.

Weekly quizzesPractical exams mentioned onlineExtra credit questionsHalf-sheet notes on some quizzesDifficult exams reported

Assessment risk

Standard

49/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews , and occasional half-sheet notes, but not a clear proctoring or open-book policy.

Weekly quizzesExtra credit questionsHalf-sheet notes on some quizzesDifficult tests
“ ”
BIO120LAB
“On a while .”
BIO120LAB
“ ”
ZOOL120

Online

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

Online quizzesPractical exams mentionedExam policy not clearly proven
“His "quizzes" are impossible.”
BIO120LAB
“Not .”
BIO120LAB
“ ”
BIO120LAB

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Greatest professor that I've ever had. He is easy to understand, makes the class even more interesting than it already is, and does everything he can to help you succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“He makes labs and lectures so engaging.”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

“There is a LOT of memorizing. Not easy. .”

🧪

49/100

“His test and , but if u really study you shouldn't have a prob.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 Teaching Style

  • He makes labs and lectures so engaging.
  • He was a fun prof. Time flew in his class.
  • He has great stories to go with the lectures so you can easliy remember the material.

Theme 2

📈 Difficulty and Grades

  • This class is very dense and fast-pace.
  • You still have to study and work hard but he gives you all the right tools.
  • You need to study hard for this class if you ever sign up for it.

Theme 3

⚠️ Quizzes and Exams

  • His "quizzes" are impossible.
  • He gives hints on what's going to be on the quiz.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

85/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 40 reviews over a long time span with enough detailed comments to separate online problems from stronger in-person teaching.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 2 · A 2

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

No reported values