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Biology

Scott Pittman

BIO152 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
16/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
15.38%
Difficulty
4.7

The decision

unless you are prepared for a demanding biology course with , and a very independent learning style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerVery hard examsHarsh gradingStrict toneIndependent learningHeavy workload
  • Most students describe the course as , and stressful.
  • A few students say he is knowledgeable and can teach well, but the and limited support.
  • Success seems possible only for highly independent students who can study heavily and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Even strong students can earn high grades, but comments make clear that an A , and tolerance for .

Online and in-person reviews giving much stronger proof of harsh grading and stress.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

22/100

Microbiology is described as demanding and sometimes harder than anatomy, with , and a .

Online evidence is limited but difficult, while and exam-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

Reviews do not clearly prove a strict attendance policy, but the heavy lecture, lab, quiz, and .

Online evidence does not clarify attendance, while because of frequent assessments and labs.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

18/100

Most students warn others away because the , and the classroom tone feels strict or intimidating.

The one online review is mixed, while a few high-effort positive exceptions.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

14/100

Students repeatedly call him a and say exams, quizzes, spelling, labs, and .

Format shift

Online evidence mentions spelling and tough grading, while reviews.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

The class includes heavy studying, presentations, , and a cumulative final.

Format shift

Online workload requires independent studying, while as a lot of work with many assessments.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

He is knowledgeable and has some strong supporters, but most reviews say .

Format shift

Online evidence says he explains well but can sound harsh, while and clarity.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades appear , and lab practicals rather than low-stakes assignments.

Format shift

Online evidence centers on difficult exams, while final, and lab practical.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews overwhelmingly describe , and limited help.

Main concern

Students repeatedly report fear, confusion, and and .

What students said

“ so and this is coming from a straight A student.”
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“Warning hes VERY sassy and a .”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single but has a harsh tone, difficult exams, and high study demands.

Main concern

Online evidence is limited but and .

What students said

“They provide excellent PowerPoints and offer , but the .”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is high because reviews , and a cumulative final or lab practical, with no clear student-friendly policy.

Very Difficult ExamsTricky QuizzesCumulative FinalLab Practical

Assessment risk

Strict

18/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, multiple exams, and a cumulative final or lab practical, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Very Difficult ExamsTricky QuizzesCumulative FinalLab Practical
“The EXAMS were so hard!”
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“This class consists of 3 unknowns, 4 exams, 1 cumulative final/lab practical, and 10 quizzes for each unit.”
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Online

The but does not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Very Difficult Exams
“the ”
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Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ . He is so strict and if you have a question, be ready to know the answer to your question.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom pressure. Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Recommendation Risk

18/100

“So rude & strict for no reason. . Find someone else, don't say I didn't warn you.”

🧪

18/100

“ so and this is coming from a straight A student.”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Split

34/100

“He makes class interesting and can be entertaining, but he grades very harshly and .”

Theme 1

📉

  • Writing this so other people don't fall into the trap.
  • and there were quizez for every unit.
  • He asks and tests.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He .
  • He makes class interesting and can be entertaining, but he grades very harshly.
  • He is a phenomenal teacher that will go over the moon to help his students succeed.

Theme 3

😬 About Classroom Experience

  • Fight or flight mode was always on for all students.
  • Never believed in depression until I took him.
  • everyone would be scared to ask questions because he just calls you out.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 13 recent reviews are detailed, mostly consistent, and , and .

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 50
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 56

Course coverage

bio15213 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 3 · A- 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values