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Biology

Linda Sanderman

BIO100 · BIOL100 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
23/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
39.13%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

unless you are already strong in biology, can study heavily, and are comfortable with high-stakes exams.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest heavyTough graderFast confusing lecturesStrict proctoring onlineHelpful to prepared students
  • Most reviews warn that the course is exam-heavy, difficult, and grade-sensitive.
  • Online reviews are especially negative because , and weak recorded lectures.
  • A smaller group of students , and manageable if you study deeply.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

An A is possible for prepared students, but and one bad test can collapse the grade.

Online evidence is harsher due to proctoring and no-notes exams, while .

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

18/100

Many students say the class feels expert-level, rushed, and .

Both formats describe difficult content, with online reviews most explicitly calling it expert-level.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Labs are explicitly described as mandatory and participation matters, while .

The mandatory evidence comes from in-person lab comments, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

Most students do not recommend her because , and as harsh.

Online reviews are strongly avoidant, while but still lean negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students repeatedly report low , and strict rules for retakes or corrections.

Format shift

Both formats show harsh grading, but online and a .

Workload

Heavy

24/100

The workload is not always assignment-heavy, but the study burden is repeatedly described as intense and time-consuming.

Format shift

Online reviews call the study load heavy, while and labs.

Teaching experience

Poor

32/100

A few students praise her support and clarity, but most describe rushed, that do not align well with exams.

Format shift

Online reviews criticize recorded lectures and organization, while and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades are repeatedly described as mainly based on tests, exams, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Both formats are exam-heavy, with online reviews giving the clearest proctoring and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed but mostly warn , and grades depending heavily on tests.

Main concern

The students well for very difficult exams.

What students said

“The average for the was in the low 80s.”
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“Your grade is mainly based on the tests and labs.”
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“The average test grades people received was 45%.”
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Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are strongly negative, citing expert-level difficulty, proctored exams, no notes, weak recorded lectures, and heavy studying.

Main concern

Students report and a course that feels far beyond entry-level biology.

What students said

“The !!! You must scan your room and desk, very uncomfortable and an invasion of privacy.”
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“ .”
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“This class demands heavy amounts of studying.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is high because comments , and very low class averages.

Proctored ExamsNo Notes AllowedRoom and Desk ScanTest HeavyLow Exam Averages

Assessment risk

Strict

12/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and low exam averages, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or in-person proctoring.

Test HeavyLow Exam AveragesNo Makeup Exam ConcernLabs
“The average score was 45%.”
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“if you miss an it even with a valid excuse.”
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“Your grade is mainly based on the tests and labs.”
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Online

Online and desk scans, no notes, and exams that students describe as expert-level.

Strict ProctoringRoom and Desk ScanNo Notes AllowedRecorded LecturesFree Textbook
“The !!! You must scan your room and desk, very uncomfortable and an invasion of privacy.”
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“ .”
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“She had us download some spying software on our computers so it can detect for cheating.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If as 2. THIS IS AN EXPERT LEVEL CLASS. you better know how to study.”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🧪 Course Difficulty

18/100

“THIS IS AN EXPERT LEVEL CLASS. you better know how to study.”

🧾

12/100

“The !!! You must scan your room and desk, very uncomfortable and an invasion of privacy.”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Split

32/100

“She works well with all styles of learning. If it clicks.”

Theme 1

🧪 About Difficulty & Studying

  • This class demands heavy amounts of studying.
  • Be prepared to study hard and for hours, it helps to have a strong study partner.
  • You will need to understand the material not just memorize for the exams.

Theme 2

📝

  • .
  • The average test grades people received was 45%.
  • Your grade is mainly based on the tests and labs.

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She goes so fast through the notes and skips material.
  • She does not know how to simplify the lessons so that we can understand the material.
  • She provides you all the ahead of time so you can participate in class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

The 23 reviews span 2020-2026, include both formats, and provide , and teaching style.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 514

Course coverage

BIO10020 reviews
BIOL1003 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

2

B 2

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

2

Rather not say 2