AI Rate Professor

Science

Mike Larson

PLS20 · BIOLOGY10L · PLSLAB · PLS1516 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Take Mike Larson if you want a science class that is very , and complete the routine work.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy With EffortExtra CreditHelpfulOff Topic LecturesAttendance Matters
  • Most students find the class easy or very manageable.
  • , and clear routines make passing attainable.
  • Some students criticize off-topic lectures, fast talking, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

The class is often described as easy, with and if students do the work.

All ; there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Students say the material is straightforward when , and lab routines.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

as important because students say showing up, notes, and participation are central to success.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because he is helpful and makes science feel achievable.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

85/100

, and achievable tests make grading feel generous for students who participate.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

The course can be easy, but reviews still mention lots of , and studying.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

He is helpful and motivating, though several reviews say he goes off topic or talks too fast.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment appears to mix quizzes, tests, labs, notes, flashcards, and .

Format shift

All .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews describe an approachable, often easy class with , and some lecture focus issues.

Main concern

Students may be frustrated by off-topic lectures, required attendance, and .

What students said

“One of the easiest classes I've ever taken, easy.”
BIOLOGY10L
“He really wants you to ace the class, he gives you so many opportunities for for things just like notes and note cards.”
BIOLOGY10L
“A lot of and studying.”
PLS20

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews describe quiz-based exams and a possible final waiver for the top student, but they .

Quizzes On BlackboardExams From QuizzesFinal May Be Waived For Top Grade

Assessment risk

Standard

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a final, but do not clearly prove book policy or .

Quizzes On BlackboardExams From QuizzesFinal May Be Waived
“ .”
PLS1516
“ if you have the highest grade in the class.”
PLS20

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Overall Mike is a Professor that makes passing Bio 10L achievable and attainable . . He is a great instructor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grade path. Credibility rating: High.

👍 Recommendation Rate

92/100

“Take this teacher if you get a chance.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

86/100

“He really wants you to ace the class, he gives you so many opportunities for for things just like notes and note cards.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“He was really great about helping outside of class though.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • One of the easiest classes I've ever taken, easy.
  • Pretty much just get the notes and .
  • Do notecards and .

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Can't go 10 minutes without going off topic.
  • He talks really fast.
  • Mike is awesome!!! He makes the class a lot of fun and really wants everyone to succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen in-person reviews across many years give consistent evidence, though older reviews reduce recency strength.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PLS205 reviews
BIOLOGY10L4 reviews
PLS15163 reviews
PLSLAB1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

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