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Biology

Brennan Wenck-Reilly

BIOL110LAB · BIOLLAB · BIO110LAB · BIO110 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you want an engaging biology class and , and study seriously.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerEngaging lecturesFunny and caringLecture heavyExam-dependentMixed grading clarity
  • Most students love his energy, humor, stories, and ability to make biology engaging.
  • The course is not a free A because , and note-taking matter a lot.
  • A minority of students report serious issues with , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Good grades are reachable for engaged students, but exams, quizzes, note-taking, and .

Online reviews sound easier and more supportive, while and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

He makes biology more understandable with stories and examples, but the lecture-heavy material and .

Online lab comments say he breaks material down well, while and difficult.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

as formally mandatory, but students strongly imply you need to show up to pass or do well.

because they repeatedly stress being present, while online reviews only mention interaction.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

, though some strongly warn against his grading and exams.

Both online reviews recommend him, while but include sharper negative outliers.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

Some students say effort leads to good grades, but many mention .

Format shift

Online grading sounds reasonable, while .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Homework may be light in some lectures, but , and studying create a real workload.

Format shift

Online workload evidence is light, while in-person reviews repeatedly describe lecture-heavy study demands.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most reviews praise his humor, engagement, caring, and explanations, but a few describe disorganization and .

Format shift

Online teaching evidence is fully positive, while complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Students frequently mention quizzes, tests, exams, study guides, and , so exams carry major weight.

Format shift

, while online reviews do not describe assessment details clearly.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are strongly positive overall, but they also include , and the need to attend.

Main concern

guides may struggle.

What students said

“No it's not an easy class, but you get what you put into it”
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“It is necessary to be present and .”
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“ .”
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Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very positive, saying he kept the class engaging, reasonable, and fun despite the format.

Main concern

The online evidence is limited to only two reviews.

What students said

“Brennan was a great professor despite being on line.”
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“He breaks things down to a more obtainable level and makes it fun!”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam experience varies widely because some students find tests fair or helpful while , and mismatched material.

Quizzes Before ExamsHard TestsStudy Guides VaryExam Alignment ConcernsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and study guide concerns, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Quizzes Before ExamsHard TestsStudy Guides VaryExam Alignment Concerns
“Study study study for exams!”
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“the questions will reappear on the exams”
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“ .”
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“ ! But study and you will do fine.”
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Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“No it's not an easy class, but you get what you put into it and if you show up to class, study the guides and slideshows, you'll be fine.”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“His lectures are always so engaging and I've learned way more than I expected from his class.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

86/100

“If .”

⚠️

45/100

“None of his PowerPoints relate to the quizzes/ tests and I was lost for most of the exams.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Brennan is funny, friendly, engaging and empathic.
  • and relates them to everyday experiences to help you understand.
  • He balances a joking, laid-back attitude with tons of information and keeps the class engaged.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Difficult professor, doesn't provide study guides for exams.
  • He is a tough and .
  • Just study for tests and and youll do good

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Energy

  • The environment he , and comfortable.
  • He truly wants every one of his students to succeed.
  • I always looked forward to his class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-five reviews across many years give broad evidence, though opinions are mixed between strong praise and several sharp complaints.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

BIO11020 reviews
BIO110LAB9 reviews
BIOL110LAB4 reviews
104781 review
BIOLLAB1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 2 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 5

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1