AI Rate Professor

Biology

Dominic Gonzalez

BIOSC106 · BIOS110 · BIOSC110 · BIO110 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
72.73%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you can handle a loud, participation-heavy class and want a professor who pushes students directly.

Best fit · Effort For RewardIntense participationCaring but intimidatingLecture heavyAttendance mattersMixed teaching style
  • Students often say he cares deeply and helps people understand biology.
  • Participation is a major part of the class, and shy students may feel pressured.
  • Reviews are split because some students love his intensity while others find him rude or confusing.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Many reported A or A+ outcomes, but getting there usually requires attending, participating, and keeping up with lectures and labs.

The Easy A , while the one online review also reports an A but warns about participation pressure.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

The content seems manageable when students attend and use office hours, but the pace and teaching style can make it feel harder.

and lab structure, while the online review only confirms lecture-heavy delivery.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

and participation are essential, with as mandatory.

, while the online review supports mandatory participation rather than physical attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

69/100

and effective help, but several warn that his intensity and public criticism can be hard to handle.

Both formats mention caring teaching and participation pressure, but the and more divided.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Grades appear favorable, with many A or A+ reports and and lab material.

Format shift

online A also supporting a favorable outcome.

Workload

Moderate

56/100

, and strong participation expectations, but it is not consistently described as overwhelming.

Format shift

and , while the online review mainly emphasizes lectures and participation.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

He is often described as caring and helpful, but his intimidating style, public embarrassment, and .

Format shift

Both formats show the same pattern of useful lectures mixed with a harsh interpersonal style.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and a final rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

, while the online review does not clearly describe assessment structure.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but intense professor whose class depends heavily on attendance, lectures, and participation.

Main concern

Students may be called out publicly and need to participate often.

What students said

“All quizzes and and labs so make sure not to miss any classes.”
BIOS110
“Attendance is mandatory for .”
BIOSC106
“if you're an introvert who is extremely shy get ready to be called on every lecture and go out of your comfort zone.”
BIO110

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online review says lectures are useful but participation pressure and public embarrassment are concerns.

Main concern

Shy students or non-native English speakers may feel uncomfortable being forced to talk.

What students said

“He makes you talk a lot, which is fine, but he will embarrass people who don't talk and gets very frustrated if you don't understand something.”
BIOSC110

Exam style

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Reviews suggest quizzes and the final follow lecture and lab material, but they .

Quizzes Based On Previous ClassFinal Based On Lectures And Labs

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and the and lab material, but do not clearly prove book policy or proctoring rules.

Quizzes Based On Previous ClassFinal Based On Lectures And Labs
“All quizzes and and labs so make sure not to miss any classes.”
BIOS110
“The so there aren't surprises.”
BIOSC106

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam, open-book rules, quizzes, midterms, or .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He does genuinely care about student success but you HAVE to listen, if you stay for office hours he goes over the and may sometimes allow you to practice for the lab.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, participation, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“He genuinely cares for his students though despite being mean and a bit rude sometimes.”

📣 Participation Pressure

20/100

“Have to participate in lectures for .”

📈 Grade Value

78/100

“Very nice Professor and so talented. I was so , but finally I made it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • HE IS SO INTENSE!
  • Good teacher, bad teaching style.
  • He's a funny dude and good person, but bad at teaching

Theme 2

📣 About Participation

  • be ready to be called on.
  • He makes you talk a lot, which is fine, but he will embarrass people who don't talk
  • if you're an introvert who is extremely shy get ready to be called on every lecture

Theme 3

📚 About Grades And Exams

  • All quizzes and and labs
  • The so there aren't surprises.
  • SO STAY IF YOU CAN HE GOES OVER HW!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven reviews across several courses give consistent evidence about participation, attendance, teaching style, and grade outcomes.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

BIOSC1067 reviews
BIO1102 reviews
BIOS1101 review
BIOSC1101 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Audit/No Grade 1