AI Rate Professor

Biology

Shannon Newby

BIO100 · BIO101 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
90%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take her for BIO101 if you want a so studying actually pays off.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyTrue Gem LecturesInsane Extra CreditPowerpoints Are EnoughCaring & EngagingEasy A If You Study
  • and and easy to retain.
  • Insane and study.
  • One recent online BIO100 review reports delayed grading and locked modules.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

, and heavy makes A or B very realistic if you show up and study.

Online reviews also call it an easy A when you pay attention; the BIO100 complaint was about logistics, not grade hardness.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is approachable and clearly explained, though some weeks feel work-heavy and reading is expected.

Both formats describe manageable bio with ; difficulty ratings sit mid-low overall.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

, though video lectures sometimes cover missed in-person days.

In-person and online both often list attendance as .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Nearly all , and a .

; online is strong except one BIO100 logistics complaint.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and large cushions grades.

Format shift

Online also reports clear .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Lots of homework and reading, but individual tasks are short and not conceptually brutal.

Format shift

Online and manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students rave about engaging lectures, real-world examples, humor, and strong video support.

Format shift

In-person and most online reviews are excellent; one online outlier cites poor communication.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of worksheets, quizzes, discussions, and .

Format shift

Online leans test-and-quiz heavy; in-person adds worksheets and discussions.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Consistently praised as an engaging, caring bio professor with fun lectures, flexible due structures, and massive .

Main concern

You still need to study and keep up with reading and .

What students said

“she is a true GEM! Textbook is required but literally all of her powerpoints have all the information you really need!”
BIO101
“She gives an INSANE amount of , so getting an A or B is guaranteed unless you simply do not care.”
BIO101

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Mostly strong lecture videos and easy-A comments, but one BIO100 student reported ungraded work, locked modules, and .

Main concern

Occasional delayed grading and .

What students said

“All quizzes and . Study and pay attention and it's an easy A.”
BIO101
“She has not graded the assignments. She locked students out of a module for one week until the day it was due.”
BIO100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes track lectures closely and feel fair when you keep up, with little proctoring detail given.

Lecture-aligned testsRelatively easy if you studyExtra credit buffer

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as relatively easy with study; massive softens risk.

Relatively easy testsInsane extra credit
“the as long as you have been keeping up and studying.”
BIO101

Online

Online quizzes and tests are covered in lecture videos; .

Lecture-covered quizzes and testsEasy if you study
“All quizzes and . Study and pay attention and it's an easy A.”
BIO101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dr. Newby was one of the and makes learning so fun... she is a true GEM!”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews (4 online, 7 in , and one online logistics complaint. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

93/100

“she is a true GEM! Textbook is required but literally all of her powerpoints have all the information you really need!”

🎯 Easy A Path

86/100

“She gives an INSANE amount of , so getting an A or B is guaranteed unless you simply do not care.”

⚠️ Online Logistics Risk

35/100

“She has not graded the assignments. She locked students out of a module for one week until the day it was due.”

Theme 1

👩‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Such a understanding professor.
  • makes learning so fun
  • Her lecture videos guide you through the material

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Study and pay attention and it's an easy A.
  • assignments weren't difficult took 10 minutes tops
  • INSANE amount of

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Caring
  • She wants everyone to do well
  • great personality, is enthusiastic, and full of energy

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

10

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven detailed reviews spanning 2014-2026 with strong grade reporting and mostly consistent .

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

BIO1019 reviews
BIO1002 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 3 · A 4

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

No reported values