AI Rate Professor

Biology

Holly Schiefelbein

BIOL200 · BIO120 · 4 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

Take Schiefelbein if you want a material but still expects steady work.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring instructorAccessible outside classClear explanationsHelpful supportModerate workload
  • Students consistently describe Schiefelbein as , and passionate about teaching.
  • The course requires real studying and project attention, but support and improve the experience.
  • Online evidence highlights self-paced remote work, while and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is achievable with studying and , but and the workload is not effortless.

Online evidence stresses many projects, while lead to an A.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Biology concepts are manageable because , but tests and .

Online reviews frame the pace as self-managed, while and test preparation.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

The reviews show strong availability outside class but .

Online pacing is flexible, but .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and effective at explaining biology.

Both online and in-person reviews are positive, with in-person comments showing stronger enthusiasm.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

and , but tests can be hard and grades range from A to C+.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions clear project criteria, while and .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload is meaningful because , and studying for tests.

Format shift

The online review emphasizes many projects, while and lecture content.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students repeatedly describe her as , and passionate about teaching.

Format shift

Online evidence is positive, while and clarity.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and a final, so neither exams nor assignments dominate clearly.

Format shift

Online evidence emphasizes projects, while and a final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews , and strong support before exams.

Main concern

and require studying the .

What students said

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“she is very passionate about teaching.”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The online review describes a self-paced remote class with peer interaction and .

Main concern

if students do not manage them early.

What students said

“This class was remote so the pacing is up to you.”
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“Be sure because there are a lot”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests and a final but do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, or closed-book requirements.

Tests MentionedFinal Review SupportExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but they do not clearly prove open-book rules or proctoring requirements.

Tests MentionedFinal Review Support
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“she opened ”
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Online

The online review does not clearly .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She really wants you to learn and understand biology.”

Voice snapshots generated from 4 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, support, workload, and exams. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“She really wants you to learn and understand biology.”

❤️ Student Support

94/100

“Always willing to talk with you about things you're unsure about.”

📈 Difficulty and Grades

68/100

“Her tests can be a little hard, but as long as you study the to get an A!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she is very passionate about teaching.
  • you can understand.
  • Overall a truly great professor.

Theme 2

❤️ About Support and Character

  • Professor Holly is the .
  • Always willing to talk with you about things you're unsure about.
  • if we needed her.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload and Exams

  • Be sure because there are a lot
  • This class was remote so the pacing is up to you.

Data context

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Analysis sample

4

Recent reviews read by the AI

4

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

Four reviews across online and and detailed, though the sample is still modest.

Inside 4 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

BIO1203 reviews
BIOL2001 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

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