4.4

Bill Hulbert

Biology - Camosun College

4.4
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
42%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

42%

Would Retake

87

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Hands down, Bill is the best professor I have ever had

BIOL151 - 5.0 rating

Bill is an amazing professor

BIO103 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

57%

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95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
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A (7)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 7
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
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Tough Grader (2)
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TEST HEAVY (1)
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Reviews (87)
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BIOLOGY
Oct 9, 2004

No Comments

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BIOLOGY080
Oct 14, 2004

His testing methods are confusing and difficult. To his credit though I think it's a case of having too much material to cover in too little time.

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BIO100
Nov 4, 2004

very nice guy, gives too much material on exams but very helpful. one of the best teachers in the school

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Jan 14, 2005

Great person. Very hard class, but I believe there was too much material for a non-major course. Am not a science student, but Bill made it fun, he handed out candies! Give him a chance, you might be surprised at how he'll change your opinion. Ask questions, he will always help

4.0
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BIOL100
Mar 1, 2005

HE IS AWESOME!! Class is hard though... like others said, there is too much stuff to learn in very little time... but he really knows what he is doing... and yeap... his tests are a bit freaky... but if you study you'll do great!!

5.0
3.0
BIO151
Mar 25, 2005

nicest prof i have ever had. makes learning fun, and keeps the whole class interested. We need more profs like him!

4.0
2.0
BIO151
Apr 22, 2005

Watch out for his exams where he gives you the questions in advance and they are 15 mark questions. The final I just wrote the exam was the whole thing... even though 10 of the 16 questions he gave us he called optional. Otherwise a very easy teacher.

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BIOL151
Apr 24, 2005

best teacher ever!it's a hard course but he made it so much fun because he's so passionate about what he's teaching. He wants you to do well and will help you whenever and will give you tons of opportunity to bring your mark up!! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!

5.0
2.0
BIOL151
Apr 29, 2005

so awesome...wouldn't wanna take biology with anyone else!

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Aug 8, 2005

Great teacher, i i really liked this guy. the course is hard though if your not interested in bio. overall his tests are pretty sketchy but his teaching is second only to one other bio teacher i have ever had, and he was an award winning teacher. if you can have him as your prof do all that is nessary to get him as your prof

5.0
3.0
BIO
Sep 27, 2005

It could have been an awful class. Way too much material to cover in too little time, but he did the best he could, by taking out as much material as was possible, while still covering all the topics. And the candies helped too. I thoroughly enjoyed his class. (the candies helped too) :)

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BIOL150
Nov 15, 2005

best teacher i have ever had at camosun. totally willing to help out the students and he is very approachable. tries as best as he can to try and accomadate everyone. very smart teacher, knows his stuff, and if he makes a mistake, he will admit it, unlike some profs who think that they are always right. great teacher!!! highly recommended!!

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BIO150
Nov 17, 2005

WoW.. all i can say is WoW. He's amazing! Really cares about his students doing well. He really knows his stuff, and loves talking about it. He's an all around fun guy to have as a teacher and I recommend him for anyone who's taking Biology!

5.0
3.0
BIOL150
Dec 7, 2005

Best teacher hands down at Camosun, he has tried his hardest at helping all of the students in every way.If you get a chance to have this teacher enjoy.

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY126
Dec 19, 2005

One of my best teachers

5.0
1.0
BIO150
Jan 5, 2006

He is the best teacher you would ever have if you take his class. Lets put it this way for you, if you want to get A take this class. Just work hard and you get A for sure.

5.0
4.0
BIOL150
Jan 14, 2006

Very accommodating to the students. Thoroughly enjoyable lectures and labs -but of course the material does not come easy so work is required on the part of the student.

5.0
4.0
BIO150
Feb 22, 2006

Well experienced in his field, inspirational as a teacher.

4.0
3.0
260
Mar 5, 2006

Loveable, enthusiastic, eminently qualified, helpful, but some strange beliefs, defensive and not THE best teacher: simply reads his own verbose ppt slides in lecture. Tests are fair and they conveniently stick to text material.

5.0
2.0
BIOL126
Apr 14, 2006

Tests were more than fair, he goes out of his way to accomodate students' needs. Enthusiastic and approachable ... lectures rather wordy. I'd definitely take another class with Bill.

5.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Apr 25, 2006

very good teacher, goes out of his way to help you. very enthusiastic teacher. a lot of assignments and quizes, but trust me they are for the benefit of the student. by far the best teacher i have had at camosun.

5.0
3.0
BIOL126
May 19, 2006

Bill is unreal. He has such a genuine passion for his subject, with vast experience in the field that he incorporates into his teaching. There is no end to his hospitality to interested students. He'll go out of his way to help you EVERY time. Sincerely fantastic prof and inspirational to me.

5.0
2.0
BIOL126
Jun 12, 2006

open, helpful. Such a nice guy, the only thing intimidating about him is his vast knowledge on so many subjects. He holds some views that are may not necessarily be condoned by the college, but he won't go into them unless you push him to, or sufficiently distract him (which is easy). Tests are from the book's testbank; hard, but he gives bonuses.

5.0
1.0
BIOLOGY126
Jun 14, 2006

Great teacher.. no surprises on tests. If you put any effort into the course you'll do well.

5.0
2.0
BIO126
Jun 19, 2006

Bill is an amazing teacher, he has a wonderful passion for biology. his tests are very fair and he is a fair marker. Bill's courses require alot of work, but he gives bonuses on almost all assignments. Bill is not very helpful in labs, but they are pretty straightforward, read them before lab!! I would love to take another class with Bill!!

5.0
1.0
BIO126150151
Aug 1, 2006

Bill is an amazing teacher!! He is clear and straight forward with what he expects for test, assignments and labs. Bonus marks are an added plus!! If you work hard, you'll get a great mark!

5.0
2.0
BIO126
Nov 6, 2006

excellent teacher, lectures seem a little long but assignments are easy, lots of bonus marks, and test questions are pretty much given to you (lab tests kind of hard, they all are), you just have to make sure you really memorize them. Great teacher, I'd take his class again. :)

5.0
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BIO150
Nov 22, 2006

He in an awesome teacher the class was hard but he made it fun also and helped us learn the material better. tests are hard but he will tell you what to study. my fav teacer i've ever had!

5.0
4.0
BIO126
Feb 28, 2009

Hands down Bill is the best teacher i have ever had. You will learn and enjoy this class. If only other teachers were as dedicated as this man.

5.0
3.0
BIO126
Mar 4, 2009

What an outstanding teacher. He really goes above and beyond for anyone in his class.

5.0
4.0
BIOL126
Apr 22, 2009

Expect alot of work, for not a high percentage value (assignments and tests require large amounts of effort for only about 10% of a grade). The tests are extremely easy if you study.

5.0
2.0
BIO126
Jul 16, 2009

An amazing human. Yes, yes...he is an EXCELLENT professor, great class and all that. But what truely sets Bill apart from the rest...is how much he cares! Simply incredible.

4.0
2.0
BIO126
Apr 16, 2010

If you are after a good grade, this is the teacher you want. Bill doesn't teach though - you do the work, you learn it from the text, he will reward you - this way he doesn't have to teach - he can talk about 'other' stuff during class.

5.0
4.0
BIOL126
Apr 19, 2010

Bill is a great teacher. If you know how to work on your own and put in a reasonable amount of effort, you will be rewarded by him. He's simply a caring individual who is a GREAT prof to have. Really supports you and gives you ample opportunities to do well and receive bonus marks! He was the best prof I've had!

5.0
5.0
BIOL126
Apr 22, 2010

Amazing prof!! Class average was a B+. Highly recommended.

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BIO100
May 19, 2010

Bill is an amazing biology prof! He is totally passionate about what he does and has put in a lot of his personal time to research the feild. He loves to expand the classes knowledge and trys to answer as many qstns as possible. He gives out bonus marks ALL The time, you just have to be willing to put in the time to do the work. High recomendation.

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2.0
BIO152
May 29, 2010

Amazing. He wanted us all to succeed so bad. He goes miles above and beyond. An incredibly intelligent, think outside the box type of man. Encourages students to question the status quo. Truly amazing.

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Jul 31, 2010

One of the best College teachers i ever had! Bill personally saved my college career by being such a lenient and helpful professor

4.0
5.0
BIO100
Oct 29, 2010

He is very passionate, smart and quite funny. You do have to work really hard, and spend lots of hours studying and his assignments are not easy, but he makes it worth it.

5.0
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BIOL230
Apr 27, 2011

Absolutely the most amazing teacher ever! He is my idol! Helps a lot with midterms/final as you know what is on them. He has changed my life!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Oct 27, 2011

I loved Bill's class. Super nice guy. Understanding and works hard to teach you the material.

5.0
2.0
BIO103
Nov 29, 2011

Bill is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He has made me question the way I live my life and encouraged me to be a better healthier person. It's a shame he is retiring. Bill, you will be remembered

4.0
1.0
BIO103
Jan 9, 2012

Bill is just awesome, ladies and gentlemen. He's very passionate and will teach you a lot (especially about nutrition..) He is BIG on bonus marks, and if you put in a little effort you can easily get 90+ in the course.

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BIO103
Apr 26, 2012

Most amazing person ever. His generosity, his passion about nutrition, his wonderful energy fills the classroom over and over. He is the main influence for me to pursue Naturopathic Medicine. His compliments are as sincere as his smile. I wish him the best for all his future endeavors as he is sadly putting the chalk down. Take care Bill :)

5.0
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BIO103
Nov 29, 2012

Bill is so passionate about what he teaches, it amazes me. I have never come across a teacher with so much enthusiasm at his age and I am grateful to have been given the chance to learn from him. He genuinely cares about his student's success in school and in life. There is much that can be learned from this man and I'm saddened to see him go.

5.0
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BIO103
Dec 10, 2012

This man is not only the most amazing professor I've ever had, but he is so incredibly inspiring to me. He openly shared his experience with battling cancer and his knowledge about nutrition and health is better than any doctor will ever give. Bill is hands down the best prof I've ever had and I'm sad to say he's retiring

5.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2013

By far the best prof I have ever had. Not only passionate about what he teaches but will provide you with any information surrounding topics get can find for you. He is extremely knowledgable

5.0
2.0
BIOL103
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2014

The most amazing teacher I've ever had! Never had I met anyone so passionate about his job. His classes are very engaging and fascinating. Bill goes above and beyond just teaching, he will help you out when needed. If you want to do well in his class, keep up with your readings and stay on top of assignments. Best part is he gives out bonus marks!

5.0
1.0
BIOLOGY12
Sep 23, 2014

amazing personality, very respectful towards students, interesting person, big humanity, huge heart

5.0
3.0
002A
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2014

The greatest man and teacher I have ever encountered in my entire life. I highly recommend anyone and everyone to take Bills class, you will not regret it. Has a huge heart, cares about his students and is extremely passionate about teaching. This class requires effort but Bill will give you the tools you need to succeed.

5.0
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BIO150
Oct 22, 2014

Most amazing prof you will ever have. Coolest guy. A lot of assignments, but he will provide you with everything you need to get a good mark on test. Never met such a sweet heart. He is the grandpa you've always wanted. If you can have him as a teacher appreciate the time he puts in! My favorite class.

4.0
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BIO150
Dec 15, 2014

Bill is a pretty chill, he really cares for his students and wants you to succeed! His exams and midterm relates back to the practice exams he provides.. Study hard for lab exam, like actually study! The assignments are helpful, but as the semester went on the assignments got longer and longer, that I was still awake at 4am doing it...

5.0
1.0
BIOL150
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2015

Absolutely LOVED Bill. Definitely one of my favourite teachers, and would take his class again. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. AND there is chocolates!

5.0
2.0
BIOL103
Apr 11, 2015

Bill is awesome. He's passionate and inspirational. He expects you to put in the time, but if you do he rewards you extremely well.

5.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2015

I have been in many, many different classes through my undergrad and graduate studies and found myself back at school taking biology! Well, Bill is by far, the most caring prof I have met... and, he is passionate about teaching, learning and life. LOVE HIM!!!

5.0
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BIOL150151
Apr 25, 2015

Where do I even start? BILL IS THE BEST! He is like that super cool funny and loving grandpa you never had! He does a very good job at keeping his lectures engaging and focused. Sure his assignments are long, but they really do help you learn and are extremely beneficial when it comes to the exams! Best thing of all, he really wants you to do well!

5.0
3.0
BIO151
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2015

One of the best professors I've ever had. Lectures are engaging, doesn't just read off the slide, provides information you can relate to in everyday life. A plethora of knowledge this man possess, I would go up to him asking him questions about skeletal musclebodybuildingmuscle hypertrophy etc etc. Make sure you study hard!

5.0
3.0
BIO151
Apr 25, 2015

Absolutely amazing! Such a helpful wise man who has plenty of expeirece to speak from, it was an incredible experience to have him as my prof and will listen to his advice well into my career!

5.0
2.0
BIO151
Apr 25, 2015

Bill is a phenomenal teacher. He makes the content fascinating and he tells us stories about his life, and nutritional info which is very interesting! He is basically a nutritionist! Learned so much from him about medications, diet, food, ect. Super helpful and I even got the chance to teach my family the intriguing things bill taught us!

4.0
3.0
BIO150151
Apr 25, 2015

Bill is an amazing instructor whom I have learned a lot from this year. He gives a holistic perspective to health which is refreshing in our world. Though I don't agree 100% with all of his views, he sets a good platform for you to research and explore on your own. As for his class, if you do the work, you'll pass, and I guarantee you'll learn.

5.0
3.0
BIOL151
Apr 26, 2015

Never before have I encountered a teacher such as Bill. Although the material was plentiful and required much brain power, he somehow made it manageable, with his never ending support and amazing feedback. I wish him much luck with any path he takes from here on out. I will sincerely miss him, as I know many, many others will too. Thanks Bill.

5.0
4.0
BIOL151002
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2015

Bill has motivated me to work hard this past semester, he really makes learning fun and exciting. His class was always the one I looked forward to throughout the day. He also incorporates a lot of helpful health, diet and supplement lifestyle tips on top of the course outline&criteria, I feel blessed to have had such an awesome Prof!

5.0
3.0
BIO151
Apr 27, 2015

He knows what he is talking about and will help clarify if needed. His assignments and quizzes are very clear. He is very inspirational. He makes you want to go out and enjoy life, and will help you learn to take better care of your health.

5.0
3.0
BIO151
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2015

Best teacher I have ever had. He truly cares about each student and I learned a lot! He tell you exactly what to study to succeed.

5.0
2.0
BIOL151
Apr 27, 2015

Hands down, Bill is the best professor I have ever had. He is caring, helpful, and makes sure that each and every one of his students are able to do the best that they can. Not only did I learn the course and material, but I learned about life. Bill taught us about health, life, and to appreciate the important things. No one will ever measure up.

3.0
2.0
BIOL151
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2015

bill gives interesting and fun lectures and if you do the work, you will get an A. work requires many, many hoursweek but it is easy to do well. he can be unclear and gives unhelpful and rude emails if you ask for clarification. overall: bill is great, long assignments, easy exams, lots of bonus marks, unhelpful emails, frustrating and enjoyable.

3.0
3.0
151
Apr 28, 2015

Bill is a really nice man, his emails and instructions are somewhat unclear and can come across rude though. His lectures are fun but irrelevant in passing. Lots of long hours to do assignments but if you do the work an A is achievable. Tests are straight forward and he tells you all you need to know to do well! Student feedback is limited though.

5.0
2.0
BIO103
May 4, 2015

Bill is an amazing professor. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do when I started school this year and his classes inspired me to major in biology. I would take his class again just to for the exceptional experience. I will miss this class and will keep this experience close to my heart.

5.0
4.0
BIO103
May 7, 2015

Bill was an easy to learn from prof who provided such interesting material! I have learned more in this class than I have in my other courses (and that says alot!). I wish I had taken this class earlier on as I now use it as the basis for living my life. Thank you Bill, you are truly an inspiration. Kind regards to you!

4.0
2.0
103
Grade: A
May 14, 2015

Easy to get an A, do the work and the grade just falls into your lap. Bill is an extraordinary character, I enjoyed every lecture.

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BIO150
Oct 19, 2015

Bill is awesome.. so many chocolates given out during lecture!! He gives you everything you need to know for the quizzes, midterms and exams. The assignments are long but do the work and you'll do well.

5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2015

Bill is awesome. He is approachable and teaches in all ways possible. He makes class enjoyable.

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2016

Great Teacher, he gives homework and you will be rewarded for finishing it. If you put in effort you will pass his class with a good mark. Great teacher.

2.0
4.0
BIO126
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2016

Will assign unreasonably lengthy assignments/tests weekly in addition to lab write ups. Expect 40-50 hours a week spent on this class alone. Responds rudely and unhelpful to emails and questions. Does not provide clear guidelines to achieve full marks for assignments. Is lively, enthusiastic and does want you to learn, despite all this.

5.0
4.0
BIO126
Grade: A
May 12, 2016

Bill is great and super helpful. He wants you to do well, and will help you achieve this if you want it. Lots of homework, but is lenient with timing and doesn't dock marks if late. Sets everyone up to do well (practise tests) as long as you do the work you will do great. Grading criteria is very clear. Posts his lectures on D2L.

5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A
May 30, 2016
Would take again

Bill is awesome! The content he teaches is so interesting. Nothing bad to say honestly, as long as you love biology, you will love this class. Even if you don't, he will make you love it.

1.0
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BIO126
Grade: B-
Jun 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Did not enjoy Bill's classes. He took his lectures as an opportunity to expound his opinions on dietary supplements and holistic medicine. He seems to be becoming anti-science and seems to be trying to encourage everyone to go back to the land rather than engage in scientific inquiry. This was a terrible introductory biology class.

3.0
5.0
BIO150
Grade: A+
Oct 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's a neat guy and a good lecturer. Gives a completely unreasonable amount of homework. Nno time to focus on any of my other classes. The homework assignments are too broad and don't allow you to focus in on what's important. 30h/week of homework on one class? I like the guy, but he makes me hate my life, and I'm an A student. Never ever again

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
BIO126
Oct 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Bill's a nice person, but sometimes can be rude when you ask him questions. I'm currently taking 5 courses and I find his class to be really difficult. He gives crazy amounts of workload, assignments that take hours every week, weekly quizzes, and huge tests. He puts on material on the quizzes, assignments, and the EXAM he hasn't even gone over..

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO150
Oct 29, 2016
Would take again

Posts exactly whats going to be on the exams and quizzes. Gives everyone little chocolates for trying to answer. Don't ask too many stupid questions though

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO126
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Bill is an amazing prof. He gives a lot of homework, but they are the same long answer questions for the exams. The weekly pre-lab quizzes are a lot to study for, but he gives you the exact diagrams, multiple choice q's and vocab that he will ask for. He is upbeat in lecture, wants everyone to do well, kind, understanding and a generous marker.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
BIO126
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Fairly rude when responding to answers, seems unorganized (forgets that he's assigned hw or postponed due dates), and generally not very responsive.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
BIO152
Grade: A+
Nov 11, 2016
Would take again

Bill is the best. He is my favourite Professor at the college. He gives lots of homework, but if you do it it will pay off I got an A+ in this class. If you are interested in Biology this is the class to take. Bill is approachable, kind and caring. This man is a very warm caring person, I considered him my mentor in the time I was in his class.

Respected
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BIO126
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof experience I've ever had. The expectations were insane. Weekly 10 pg assignments. Weekly quizzes to memorize 4 pics. This was manageable IF THIS WAS UR ONLY CLASS. Halfway through the semester we got a new prof and the expectations completely changed. The entire class was usualy confused. Lab data never worked out. I want my $450 back.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
BIOL126
Dec 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Bill assigned weekly homework assignments that required 12 hours of work each, weekly lecture quizzes before each lab , he reads to you instead of teaches, he is not someone you can rely on if you have questions and often got mad if you asked him any, and labs were unclear. Will never learn from him again.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
BIOL150
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Bill is overall pretty nice and he is funny too. However, his assignments were much too time-consuming and no criteria was given. I only did the first one. Fortunately, they are less than 1% each. Quizzes every week with diagrams and definitions. Lab exams easy if you study. Hard to study for lecture exams, not much info given on them.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
BIO126
Grade: A-
Mar 10, 2020
Would take again

Bill is a great teacher who will go the extra mile to help you learn the content.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (9)
A (7)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(16)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 7
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
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SO MANY PAPERS (3)
Inspirational (3)
Get ready to read (3)
Tough Grader (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Respected (2)
TEST HEAVY (1)
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BIO

5.0

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BIOLOGY126

5.0

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BIO126150151

5.0

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BIO152

5.0

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BIOL230

5.0

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BIOLOGY080

4.0

BIOL151002

4.0

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3.4

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3.3

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3.2

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