Jerry Hodge

PHYSO101 · BIOL65 · BIOBIO · BIO2 · CBIOL60 · BIO65 · CBIOL65 · PHYS0495 · BIO32 · PHYSIOLOGY · ANATOMY · BIOL10 · MICRO6 · BIO60 · BIO10 · PHYSI1 · CBIOL10 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 52/100
RMP rating: 3.6/5
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Difficulty: 4.4

The decision

and serious preparation, but if you need an easy grade or frequent hand-holding.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerVery hard testsLearn a lotHeavy studyingKnowledgeable lecturerNot beginner friendly

Students consistently describe his classes as difficult and study-heavy.
Many students value his knowledge, lectures, outlines, and preparation for future courses.
and serious preparation, with mixed views on fairness and support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

An A is possible but costly because , and limited non-test points.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The science content is demanding, fast , and sustained study.

Is attendance flexible?

Depends

58/100

, but not for students seeking easy grades, flexible support, or lighter testing.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Grades appear test-heavy and unforgiving, with several comments about , and .

Format shift

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students repeatedly say to study a lot, attend lectures and labs, and set aside substantial time.

Format shift

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Many students , but others report dull lectures, weak answers, and poor support.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Multiple reviews say grades as very hard.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

teaches substantial material but expects heavy studying and independence.

Main concern

Tests and study demands are intense, and weaker students may feel unsupported.

What students said

“Getting an A in his class is an immense accomplishment.”
BIO60

“ and there is .”
BIO2

“He is a very intelligent instructor and his teaching style is exceptional.”
CBIOL10

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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The because comments emphasize , and little room to recover through other points.

Very Hard TestsTest-Heavy GradingLimited Non-Test PointsTimed Exam Concern

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, or final format.

Very Hard TestsTest-Heavy GradingLimited Non-Test PointsTimed Exam Concern

“The .”
PHYSO101

“ and there is .”
BIO2

“ of time he gives you to do them.”
BIO2

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Great teacher if you really want to learn.”
Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“Great lecturer, gives tough tests but if you go to his office and ask for clarification or have a problem.”

📈 Grade Difficulty

28/100

“Getting an A in his class is an immense accomplishment.”

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28/100

“ and there is .”

👍 Recommendation Fit

58/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Jerry was a difficult teacher but fascinating lecturer.
His teaching style is easy to follow and he will answer your questions.
He is a very intelligent instructor and his teaching style is exceptional.
The man simply repeats the book in lecture.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Be prepared to set aside a lot of time to study.
Getting an A in his class is an immense accomplishment.
and there is .
. Doesn't grade fairly and when you question him he gets very defensive.

Theme 3

📚 About Learning Value

I learned a lot and he kept the material fresh.
You will be well prepared for your future.
Great teacher if you really want to learn.
The high quality teaching and information.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The 24 in-person reviews span many years and consistently describe high difficulty, strong learning potential, and .

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59

4 out of 56

3 out of 55

2 out of 53

1 out of 51

Course coverage

BIO25 reviews

BIO604 reviews

ANATOMY1 review

BIO101 review

BIO321 review

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BIOBIO1 review

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CBIOL601 review

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MICRO61 review

PHYS04951 review

PHYSI11 review

PHYSIOLOGY1 review

PHYSO1011 review

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Jerry Hodge

x x x x x and serious preparation, but x x if you need an easy grade or frequent hand-holding.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Recommended

Depends

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In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Grade Difficulty

🧪 x x

👍 Recommendation Fit

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

📚 About Learning Value

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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and serious preparation, but if you need an easy grade or frequent hand-holding.

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