AI Rate Professor

Biological Sciences

Azalia Dillard

BIO220 · BIO211 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a caring biology professor and , and test preparation.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and responsiveClear online structureLab and test heavyMixed in-person organizationFair but attendance-sensitive
  • Online reviews are mostly positive, with , and responsive communication.
  • and complaints about disorganized lectures or tests not matching class material.
  • Grades are very achievable when students attend labs, complete assignments, and study test material.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

An A is very reachable if , and study, but it is not effortless in every section.

Online evidence is stronger for easy A outcomes, while because test alignment and attendance issues appear more often.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The biology content is usually described as straightforward, but , and .

Online students more often call the material easy to follow, while in-person students report more confusion from lecture organization.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Attendance is often important for labs and participation, and absence.

Online reviews mention occasional Zooms and required lab hours, while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and clear online structure, though in-person test complaints reduce confidence.

Online recommendation is clearly positive, while and strong frustration.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

66/100

Several students say grading is fair or lenient, but and .

Format shift

Online grading is generally seen as clear and not too harsh, while .

Workload

Moderate

54/100

The workload is manageable but includes labs, reading, assignments, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention lots of assignments and reading, while , and tests.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

She is often described as caring, responsive, and clear, but .

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are mostly strong, while and year.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and occasional presentations rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention labs, assignments, and exams, while , and presentations.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed, with some students praising fair grading and clear materials while and .

Main concern

The and strict handling of .

What students said

“ and lenient.”
BIO211
“Tests and but never seem to match the lecture or what we were taught.”
BIO220
“If you remember High School science, you've got an A.”
BIO220

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students , and manageable work, though some note heavy reading or assignments.

Main concern

Some , and timed exam windows.

What students said

“Professor Dillard is a caring professor.”
BIO220
“Easy A if you show up and do the labs, which almost never take the full 2 hours.”
BIO211
“There's a lot of assignments and tons of reading.”
BIO220

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, with concerns about timing and alignment in some sections.

Timed Exam WindowLab-Based TestsTest HeavyEssay Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and some complaints that tests include material not clearly covered.

Lab-Based TestsEssay QuestionsTest Alignment Concerns
“Her tests are more lab-based than lecture, but .”
BIO211
“ nor read about in the book.”
BIO220

Online

Online reviews mention exams reflecting material in one section and a one-hour evening exam window in another, but .

Timed Exam WindowExams Reflect Lessons
“the ”
BIO211
“I as opposed to just in the evening for one hour.”
BIO211

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Easy A if you show up and do the labs, which almost never take the full 2 hours.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Professor Dillard is a caring professor.”

📈 Grade Path

78/100

“Easy A if you show up and do the labs, which almost never take the full 2 hours.”

⚠️ Test Risk

55/100

“ nor read about in the book.”

Theme 1

👩‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very concise, caring teacher, with great class material, fun projects, great lectures, and .
  • Professor Dillard was amazing for Bio211.
  • .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload and Grades

  • There's a lot of assignments and tons of reading.
  • and lenient.
  • Show up to class and and you will get at least a B for sure!

Theme 3

🧪 About Tests and Labs

  • Make sure you attend lab hours each week since it's crucial to your grade!!
  • Her tests are more lab-based than lecture, but .
  • Tests and but never seem to match the lecture or what we were taught.

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 20 reviews across recent and older terms, with detailed and format-specific comments.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

BIO21111 reviews
BIO2209 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

8

A 7 · A- 1

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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