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Biology

Shannamar Dewey

BIOL20 · BIOL020 · BIOL21 · N4745 · BIO20 · BIO020 · BIOL021 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
57/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
64.29%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you want to learn anatomy or physiology deeply and can handle a demanding workload, but if you need a low-stress class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHeavy WorkloadCaring but PolarizingStrong LecturesTough GradingParticipation Matters
  • Students consistently describe a very heavy workload with , and group tasks.
  • Teaching reviews are split between clear, caring instruction and .
  • High grades are possible, but students say they must attend, keep up, and work hard for them.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

43/100

Many students earned A-range grades, but comments repeatedly say the A , and careful compliance with expectations.

Online evidence shows A grades are doable with steady work, while in-person evidence more strongly warns that the workload and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The biology content is memorization-heavy and time-intensive, and students often describe anatomy and physiology as .

Online reviews say her structure can make anatomy easier to follow, while and high time commitment.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

as formally required, but , and repeated warnings make skipping class risky.

, while online reviews mainly mention lecture videos and participation without proving strict attendance rules.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Recommendations are mixed because many students value her teaching and care, but many others strongly dislike the , and .

Online reviews are mostly more enthusiastic, while and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

36/100

Grades can be good, but students report , and points lost when work is not done her way.

Format shift

In-person reviews contain most complaints about tough grading, while and more often.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

The course repeatedly includes lots of , and weekly assignments.

Format shift

Both formats describe heavy work, but and excessive assignments.

Teaching experience

Average

68/100

Many students call her caring, enthusiastic, and clear, but a sizable group says she is , rude in .

Format shift

Online reviews lean more positive about lectures and support, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment , and exams rather than relying on one method only.

Format shift

Online reviews mention assignments and multi-part tests, while , and heavy written work.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are more polarized, with strong praise for learning value but , and tone.

Main concern

Students often feel stressed by the , and .

What students said

“Dr. Dewey's classes are probably the toughest I have ever taken, but they are also the classes where I learned the most.”
BIOL21
“This professor is extremely and assigns so .”
BIOL021

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about lectures and support, but and .

Main concern

The online workload can be hard .

What students said

“The workload is heavy.”
BIOL21
“Her lecture videos are super fun and easy to follow.”
BIOL20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and tests, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, webcam use, or closed-book requirements.

Multi-Part TestsLecture QuizzesTest HeavyExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and test-heavy structure, but do not clearly prove closed-book exams or strict proctoring.

Lecture QuizzesTest HeavyExam Policy Not Clearly Proven
“There are .”
BIO20
“It is mostly memorization.”
BIOL20

Online

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

Multi-Part TestsExam Policy Not Clearly Proven
“The test has 3 or 4 parts to it.”
BIOL21

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dr. Dewey's classes are probably the toughest I have ever taken, but they are also the classes where I learned the most.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“She cares and wants you to succeed.”

📚 Workload Pressure

22/100

“I'm a straight A student and i barely passed this class because of how large the workload was.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

62/100

“If you have to take anatomy or .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great lectures with so much enthusiasm.
  • She made anatomy feel pretty easy, which is wild.
  • She makes everything way more complicated than it needs to be.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You have to work really hard in this class to succeed, but she gives you all the material you need to set you up for success.
  • and the highest grade you'll get is maybe a B- on it.
  • Put in the time and effort and you will get the grade that you want.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload

  • , but it helps you learn and remember the material.
  • This professor is very hard. Expect to handwrite 20+pieces of and back side each week.
  • There are weekly assignments but they are to help you learn and study the material.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 28 reviews span many years, include both formats, and give consistent evidence about workload despite mixed opinions on teaching quality.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 53
1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 4

B range

8

B+ 5 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1