Samuel Cowell

BIO37387 · BIOLR122L · BIOR101L · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 97/100
RMP rating: 5.0/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a caring teacher who makes tough science understandable and grade-friendly.

Best fit · Effort For RewardMakes physiology easyCaring and funnyClear organized labsExtra credit opportunitiesActually fun homework

Perfect 5/5 quality with 100% would-take-again across physiology and bio labs
He simplifies hard content with humor, organization, and open Q&A
Workload is lab-driven and fair if you complete weekly work; expect a paid workbook in

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Students say putting in the work can yield an easy A, with completion-friendly lab pieces and late-work options if you communicate.

Online calls the class super easy; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

Physiology is naturally hard, but his teaching and organization make the .

Both formats emphasize clarity; .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

98/100

Every review urges taking him, often calling him the so far for care and clarity.

Recommendation is unanimous across online and in-person evidence.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and encouragement make grades attainable without harsh gatekeeping.

Format shift

No strong format split; .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

a steady but manageable pace.

Format shift

and dual weekly submissions; online centers on lectures and homework.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Funny, caring, knowledgeable lectures and labs that students say teach more than other sections.

Format shift

and online lecture energy are both highly praised.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and group lab activity rather than pure exams.

Format shift

Online highlights homework and lectures; and groups.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and physiology are praised as , and supportive, with real learning and possible easy A for effort.

Main concern

and a roughly $90 workbook add cost and steady work.

What students said

“He made this very difficult subject easy to understand. Very knowledgeable in what he teaches and it shows.”
BIOR101L

“For . One was graded mostly on completion and the other was graded on accuracy.”
BIOR101L

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online bio felt fun and easy with , and strong encouragement.

Main concern

, and asking questions to stay on track.

What students said

“His Biology class is online and it is so much fun. I learned a lot from his lectures and .”
BIO37387

“Super easy class, read, use the and watch the videos and ASK QUESTIONS!!!!”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and lectures more than high-stakes proctored exams.

Lab assignmentsHomeworkGroup lab workExtra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

labs, and completion-plus-accuracy grading.

Weekly lab assignmentsGroup projectsCompletion grading

“For . One was graded mostly on completion and the other was graded on accuracy.”
BIOR101L

Online

Online comments focus on lectures, PowerPoints, videos, and .

HomeworkLecture videosPowerPoints

“read, use the and watch the videos and ASK QUESTIONS!!!!”
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Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Prob the .”
Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews (2 online, 4 in person), highlighting clarity, care, and lab workload. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He made this very difficult subject easy to understand. Very knowledgeable in what he teaches and it shows.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ semester.”

📚 Makes Hard Science Easy

84/100

“if you put in the work it can be an easy A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

AMAZING and funny professor
always shows up to class with a helpful and positive attitude

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

if you put in the work it can be an easy A
Super easy class

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

great and caring professor
Very open to questions and cares about his students
and always encouraging his students

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Only 6 reviews but all 5-star, detailed, and consistent from 2021-2024 across online and lab formats.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

BIO373873 reviews

BIOR101L2 reviews

BIOLR122L1 review

Reported outcomes

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📚 Makes Hard Science Easy

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

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if you want a caring teacher who makes tough science understandable and grade-friendly.