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Biology

Jared Rutledge

BIOL31 · MICROBIOLOGY · BIO11A · BIO31 · 90 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
90.48%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you want a demanding but memorable microbiology class where effort is strongly rewarded.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging microbiology lecturesHard but fair examsExtra credit supportDemanding contentHelpful outside class
  • Students overwhelmingly praise his humor, clarity, and ability to make microbiology engaging.
  • The course content and exams are difficult, but , reviews, and .
  • Online reviews are more mixed because strict deadlines and workload felt harsher than the in-person experience.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is , and office hours, but students repeatedly say it is not handed out.

A, while online reviews add stricter deadlines and heavier workload pressure.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

Microbiology is consistently described as hard, detailed, and .

Both formats describe difficult content, but online students report the workload and as more stressful.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

, though comments do not show a uniformly strict attendance policy.

, while online reviews focus more on deadlines and office hours.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and makes a .

, while online reviews are still positive but more conditional.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

62/100

Grading is generally fair with and curves, but and some students call him tough.

Format shift

Online reviews mention strict late policies, while and many extra-credit opportunities.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The , and exam prep, but many students call it manageable if paced well.

Format shift

Online reviews report more workload pressure, while as manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students repeatedly describe him as , and deeply supportive.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, but in-person students say his classroom and .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades appear to combine , and , with exams carrying major weight.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, papers, and exams, while , and practice tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students describe him as an outstanding, funny lecturer who makes difficult microbiology manageable through reviews, feedback, and .

Main concern

as hard even when students find them fair.

What students said

“ but they are fair.”
BIO31
“The course is demanding but fair”
MICROBIOLOGY
“ if you're willing to put in the effort.”
BIOL31

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students still praise his support, but the format adds stricter deadlines, more workload pressure, and .

Main concern

Strict no-late-work rules and heavy online workload can punish procrastination.

What students said

“The late policy is rough! No late work, no exceptions!”
BIOL31
“The class is a lot of work.”
BIO31
“He gives barely any time for exams, and then gets mad at you when you ask for more time.”
BIO31

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually hard but often , and extra-credit opportunities.

Hard ExamsLecture-Based ExamsPractice TestsReview SessionsExtra Credit

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe hard but mostly fair exams based on lectures, slides, and proctoring rules.

Hard But Fair ExamsLecture-Based ExamsPractice TestsReview Sessions
“ but they are fair.”
BIO31
“Everything on the ”
BIO31
“ but not impossible if you prep with the and lectures.”
BIOL31

Online

and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Hard ExamsLimited Exam TimeHomework Questions On Tests
“he does include a lot of .”
BIOL31
“Most of it is easy, but the exam and the .”
BIO31
“He gives barely any time for exams”
BIO31

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Hands down the . I love this guy. If you get lucky enough to secure a spot in .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“He makes microbiology exciting and easy to follow.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

“ if you can, but don't slack.”

⚖️ Effort And Grades

68/100

“almost everyone who tries gets an A or B.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The , and surprisingly fun for a tough subject like microbiology.
  • Rutledge's teaching style makes microbiology come alive.
  • He's hilarious, keeps lectures interesting, and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • The but fair, and you always know exactly what to study
  • You need to study and actually show up
  • DO ALL THE .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • if you're having trouble.
  • He goes over tricky material multiple times and .
  • He will proof read in advance. He seriously wants you to learn.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

90

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years show highly consistent praise with , and format differences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 574
4 out of 510
3 out of 54
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

BIO3121 reviews
BIOL3120 reviews
MICROBIOLOGY8 reviews
BIO11A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

31

A+ 2 · A 28 · A- 1

B range

15

B+ 4 · B 9 · B- 2

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 1