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Biology

Valerie Silva

BIO31 · BIOLAB10 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
70%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

She can be a great pick for BIOLAB10 if you show up and do the work, but Bio31 or if you need a flexible or soft-spoken instructor.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing lab instructorMandatory attendanceQuiz retakes and extra creditClear when you keep upCan be harsh or rude
  • BIOLAB10 reviews , and easy with retakeable quizzes.
  • Bio31 and micro lab reviews are split, including multiple reports of yelling, harshness, and withdrawals.
  • and as a serious problem.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

Many completers report A or A+, but , and doing all work; .

BIOLAB10 in both formats looks easier to A; Bio31 micro comments sound harsher in both formats.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Labs and with study, though micro can feel much harder under pressure.

In-person BIOLAB10 is described as especially light; Bio31 is more mixed online and in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Reviews consistently say attendance is mandatory and .

Both online and in-person metadata and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

About 70% would take her again, but enthusiasm is course-dependent and .

Recommendation is warmer for BIOLAB10 than for Bio31 or .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

, notes, and help many students, but others report point deductions and tough-grader treatment.

Format shift

Online and in-person both show support tools and .

Workload

Light

68/100

BIOLAB packets, shared class work, and monthly due dates keep load manageable for many; micro still demands constant presence.

Format shift

In-person BIOLAB often ends early; online still requires regular quizzes and exams.

Teaching experience

Average

60/100

Half the , and caring; the other half reports rude outbursts and an unwelcoming lab climate.

Format shift

Positive teaching notes appear in both formats; the harshest personality complaints also appear in both.

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

, and a small number of exams all matter.

Format shift

Online highlights quiz tries and ; in-person adds workbook collection and lab participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

funny accommodating classes and reports of yelling, rigid attendance, and late grade visibility.

Main concern

and delayed workbook grading frustrate some students.

What students said

“Super funny, aware that people have lives outside of school and is very accommodating.”
BIOLAB10
“Had multiple instances where she would lash out and yell at students.”
Bio31
“You NEED to be in the .”
Bio31

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online experiences range from highly recommended A+ paths with notes and to extreme harshness in micro, including a drop.

Main concern

Harsh or rude interactions in some micro sections can overshadow otherwise manageable online coursework.

What students said

“ and wants her students to succeed.”
Bio31
“As long as you did the work you pass. .”
BIOLAB10
“Extremely harsh and very rude. .”
Bio31

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Quizzes often allow multiple tries and some courses provide exam notes, which softens assessment risk for prepared students.

Quiz retakesExam review notesFew testsIn-person exams reported

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

plus packets and online quizzes; reviews do not clearly prove proctoring software.

Only 2 testsPackets used as quiz guidesClear Canvas expectationsWorkbook collected late
“Only 2 tests during the semester that are EXTREMELY easy as long as you study.”
BIOLAB10
“ and everything for the month is due on the same day”
BIOLAB10
“You won't receive an update on your lab grade until the end of the semester as grades rely on your workbook that are only collected once.”
Bio31

Online

Online students mention , notes for exams, , and at least one in-person exam component.

Three quiz triesExam notes providedExtra creditIn-person exam component
“you and the ”
BIOLAB10
“She gave ”
BIOLAB10
“students know .”
Bio31

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ , as long as you study on your own time, do the work, and show up you will pass.”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews (4 online, 6 in person), highlighting the . Credibility rating: Medium.

🧪 BIOLAB Easy Path

68/100

“The and the expectations for .”

⚠️

40/100

“Extremely harsh and very rude. .”

📌

12/100

“ ! you if you want to pass.”

👍

64/100

“ and wants her students to succeed.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she is funny and understandable.
  • quick emails, sense of humor, & very knowledgeable/sweet.
  • She is very helpful and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • As long as you did the work you pass.
  • .
  • Do your work, study and you can get an 'A'!

Theme 3

⚠️

  • . Took her for micro lab and was very rude.
  • not accommodating. .
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

10

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

Ten reviews give useful course-level detail and a , but the sample is modest and polarized by course type.

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

Bio316 reviews
BIOLAB104 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 5 · A 3

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

2

Drop/Withdrawal 2