AI Rate Professor

Biology

Johanna Lindgren

BIO107 · BIOL204 · BIO110 · BIO210A · BIO201B · BIO111 · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if , and use her study guides; be cautious in harder or online sections.

Best fit · Effort For RewardLecture-note based examsStudy guides providedCaring but sometimes boringExtra credit availableIntro bio friendly
  • Many intro bio students praise clear notes, study guides, , and .
  • A minority strongly dislike , and tougher upper-level or COVID-era sections.
  • structured, note-driven intro biology path.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

72/100

Many intro students say an A is straightforward if you take notes, use study guides, and .

Easy-A claims are strongest in person for BIO110/111; online and some advanced sections are harder.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Intro material is manageable and lecture-aligned, though biology volume and .

; online and upper-level reviews sound more challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

, but missing lecture notes is risky because exams track what she covers in class.

Hybrid and in-person students stress note-taking more than pure online flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

and fairness, despite a vocal minority of harsh experiences.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

60/100

Clear criteria and help many students, though some call her a .

Format shift

or advanced course complaints.

Workload

Light

68/100

, and note review as the main ongoing work.

Format shift

Online can still feel time-heavy because of extensive note-taking and .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Students often praise organization, feedback, and clarity of expectations, while criticism focuses on dull delivery and .

Format shift

mixed results.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

by study guides, labs, and .

Format shift

; others stress timed multiple choice and FRQs.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and easy if you study lecture notes; some still find lectures slow or exams hard in advanced courses.

Main concern

Boring or monotone lectures and tougher timed exams in some courses turn some students off.

What students said

“ALL the and open notes. !!”
BIO110
“What she covers in class is on the exam, so no random questions.”
BIO111
“this professor was the retain.”
BIO111

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

one student thrived with study guides and note-taking, while others struggled with , and .

Main concern

and uneven support make outcomes much more preparation-sensitive.

What students said

“She gives you a study guide several weeks in advance, basically verbatim of and her lectures coincide beautifully.”
BIO110
“the timing of half of the questions!”
BIO110
“It's discouraging to spend hrs on lectures, notes, tutoring & study guides to struggle in .”
BIO110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and study guides, which many students find fair, though timing can feel tight.

Lecture-note based examsStudy guidesOpen notes in some hybrid testsExtra creditTimed exam complaints

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person and hybrid intro exams are often open-note or strictly lecture-based, with study guides and dropped low scores in some terms.

Open notes hybrid testsLecture-aligned examsStudy guidesDrop lowest exam
“ALL the and open notes.”
BIO110
“What she covers in class is on the exam, so no random questions.”
BIO111
“Provides study guides for exams, drops the lowest of 4 exams, and lowest of lab quizzes.”
BIO110

Online

, but some students report brutal timing and weak support.

Study guidesTimed examsLecture-heavy prep
“She gives you a study guide several weeks in advance, basically verbatim of ”
BIO110
“the timing of half of the questions!”
BIO110

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ ! Great instructor! . Very few homework assignments, provides exam reviews, study guides, & offers opportunities.”

Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and split recommendation. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Professor Lindgren makes lectures so interesting!! I learned a lot and !”

👍 Recommendation

70/100

“ !”

📝

68/100

“the , very straightforward.”

⚠️ Polarizing Experiences

40/100

“ ! Monotone lectures, does NOT know anything besides the scope of what she teaches”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She was super chill
  • Lectures can be quite slow
  • she is just shy. Not overwhelming, don't need the book, just study what she writes on the board

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy to get an A if and study
  • Should be a quick & easy A
  • , and there are not enough time to complete all the questions

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She's willing to help and
  • Very caring and passionate about teaching
  • If you do you not understand go to her Office hours and she will sit down with you and explain

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

26

Recent reviews read by the AI

26

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

26 reviews give a solid intro-bio picture with consistent structure praise, but online and advanced-course samples are thinner and more negative.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 54
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 3 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 4 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3