3.4

Shundong Bi

Biology - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

3.4
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

95

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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15

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9

What Students Say

Out of the Anatomy professors, he is the best

BIO150 - 4.0 rating

If I could actually understand Dr

BIOL150 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

46%

Textbook Required

28%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 45 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
B (8)
A+ (8)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 50 reported grades
A: 12
B: 8
A+: 8
B+: 6
Common Tags
Hilarious (19)
EXTRA CREDIT (19)
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
Lecture heavy (12)
Test heavy (9)
Graded by few things (9)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Participation matters (5)
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Ratings by Course

HUMANANATOMY

5.0

(1)

BIOL402

4.8

(5)

BIOL150

3.6

(31)

BIO103

3.5

(2)

BIO151

3.5

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

ANATOMY

4.4

BIOL150

3.7

BIO150

3.7

BIO104

3.5

BIOL402

3.4

Reviews (95)
5.0
3.0
HUMANANATOMY
Mar 29, 2006

Dr. Bi is awesome. He really cares that you do well in his course, so he will always clarify when you ask him to. Obviously you need to study b/c anatomy is a just a hard class, but he makes it interesting w/ his mannerisms and his jokes. He's a funny prof and a joy to take class with. I definitely came out w/ a better understanding of anatomy.

5.0
3.0
BIOL150
May 23, 2006

dr. bi rocks hes so nice and willing to help you. All you have to do is study or review your nots about a half hour a day and youll do fine, hes a good professor and a nice guy, and hes jokes are funny.

5.0
3.0
BIOL150
Jun 22, 2006

Dr. BI's the Best professor! An awesome guy! Human Anatomy's a diff course but he tries his best to make it easy for his students..Willing to Help at all time!! I learned So much from him! Take him if you can..I'm serious!! He's also cute and Funny!!!

4.0
1.0
BIO103
Sep 14, 2006

Dr. bi is so sweet and helpfull.. even though he's hard to understand b/c he's from china.. it actually makes u listen more to him and ur'll understand better..lol if that makes sence... but he's a good guy and u can persade him to do things and he wanted to take me to china b/c i actually sat down with him and talked about his home life.. he likes

4.0
2.0
BIO151
Oct 17, 2006

I love him he is the best Bio Professor here he is down to earth and he understand that we have other classes so it does not make the material impossible. I would highly recommend that you take him for lab. his exams in Lab is sooooo easy..thats what helps you to really pass the class

2.0
3.0
BIO150
Nov 22, 2006

im sorry , im a firm believer in the .. if you cant speak english .. get out of america policy ... if u like to filter through mubble jumble take his class..

3.0
3.0
BIO150
Mar 27, 2007

Took me two times to pass but that was my own fault..second time around i got a B. he is sooo hard to understand but it made me follow along a lot more in the propacket. Very very nice guy tho he does try to help a lot esp in lab, even tho he can be a lil pushy with making u touch the cadaver! yum!

5.0
3.0
BIOL150
May 27, 2007

Dr.Bi is the best. He tries very hard to make sure everyone understands what is going on, and as he lectures he tells you "This be on test" so pay attention and mark those things in your notes and you will know exactly what to study. Fun to take for lab too. Take him if you can...you will not be sorry.

4.0
2.0
BIOL150
May 28, 2007

Dr. Bi is a really great Professor. An A is easily attainable.

4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Oct 19, 2007

He's so nice!!And he honestly wants us to understand the material...almost everyone failed the first exam so now he goes slower and makes sure we get it...plus every day is casual Friday for him!Such a fun class...I'd definitely recommend it to anyone taking human anatomy.

3.0
3.0
BIOL150
Oct 21, 2007

He is a fantastic teacher! He makes his lectures interesting, with funny pictures and hilarious comments. You have to pay attention and make sure you keep up with the notes, but its a great class. He teaches you a lot, and is more than willing to explain something if you don't understand it. I totally recomend him for human anatomy!

4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Jan 2, 2008

Other than the fact that you have to really... really... really... really... rea... (well you get the idea) pay attention to what he says because he can't speak English very well, he is very knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding. Tests are hard but, hey, its Anatomy. What do you want?

2.0
3.0
BIO150
Jul 13, 2008

This teacher is very difficult to understand, which is a huge hinderance in a subject in which precise language is important in illustrating points. Pays special attention to hot girls, as mentioned before. Did not have a typed syllabus available for the class. Seems somewhat annoyed when asked questions, and sits and surfs the internet in labs.

1.0
5.0
BIOL150
Oct 3, 2008

Very very VERY hard to understand, does not calculate final grades right. Dr. Bi is bitter about not getting into med. school so he takes it out on his American students.

4.0
5.0
BIO150
Oct 9, 2008

Dr. Bi is an awesome professor. Yes he has an accent but if you get there early and sit in the front you will be fine. I highly reccommend him he is really willing to help. If you dont go to class of keep up with studying you will obvious fail. HE IS AWESOME TAKE HIM!!!!!

4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Oct 16, 2008

Dr. Bi-awesome! he's really hard to understand but once you pick up on the accent, it's really easy to get it. goes pretty fast sometimes but just ask him to slow down. office hours help a lot. take him in lab too! he pushes you but only because HE CARES! TAKE HIM! he jokes around a bit and just a pleasure to have for a class thats a good challenge

3.0
5.0
BIOL150
Nov 19, 2008

Bi is actually a really nice guy his class is very hard you need to study to do well. SI is very helpful if you don't understand. only 5 tests in the semester but he gives some bonus. kind of hard to understand with his accent. but not bad i got a B.

3.0
5.0
BIO150
Dec 9, 2008

Bi...hes a really cool guy, but he is very difficult to understand in lecture. I have him for lab which made it a lot easier to understand him. He def. makes you work which is a good thing to fully appreciate the class. Just get a seat in the front of the class to have a better chance of understanding.

3.0
2.0
BIO103
Dec 12, 2008

he is VERY hard to understand but it's easy to get used to him. his quizes were so easy, it was almost a joke.

4.0
4.0
BIO150
May 9, 2009

He is really hard to understand and he's usually hit or miss with lectures. Sometimes he slows down and really tries to have the students understand what he's teaching but more often than none, that is not the case. You really have to read the book and create your own notes a lot, which is way too time consuming. Try and find another professor.

3.0
3.0
BIO150
Aug 8, 2009

His accent is a little hard. Alot of studying on your own and its okay, but high fail rate during the regular semester i've heard

2.0
4.0
BIOL150
Sep 24, 2009

hard to understand

5.0
3.0
BIOL150
Oct 21, 2009

This class is very interesting and will continue to use the knowledge you learn in here! If you have to take him, make sure you also take HIS lab section too. The work is hard and you have to study a lot, but overall it's a great class.

4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Oct 22, 2009

Dr. Bi is an awesome professor. He does have a thick accent, but you can catch on pretty quickly. Dr. Bi expects you to come to him if you want to learn and often will sit back in lab and wait to see if you will ask him questions. He is more than willing to help during office hours & class time. Dr. Bi knows his stuff inside and out!!! I love him!!

4.0
3.0
BIO150
Nov 9, 2009

Dr. Bi is a good teacher, he sometimes hard to understand with his accent tho. His test are hard but if you really study you shouldnt have a problem.

4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Mar 5, 2010

Dr. Bi is a great prof. Extremely knowledgable and is always more than willing to explain something more than once if you are confused. If you study hard, use his office hours and take him for lab an A is not impossible :)

5.0
4.0
BIOL150
Aug 14, 2010

Hilarious! Pay attention/go to class (lab too), read your book but most importantly MEMORIZE those body parts - you'll make it fine. His reviews in lab after the exam are nice. If you know what to listen for, his accent won't get in your way - the names of muscles aren't exactly single-syllable softies anyway

4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Oct 28, 2010

He is a nice teacher, but very hard to understand. If you study a lot and go to class you should be able to do well.

2.0
5.0
BIOL150
Nov 12, 2010

Dr. Bi is very nice. However, his class is very hard and he is hard to understand. There are 3 lecture test and two lab practicals and they're all weighted equally. Those are your only grades, so just study study study!

3.0
4.0
BIO150
Dec 12, 2010

Good grades are possible, but you must study as there is a lot to learn and only 5 tests that make up your entire grade, kinda hard to understand but is an overall good teacher!

4.0
3.0
BIOL150
Dec 28, 2010

Dr. Bi is a good teacher as far as explaining what exactly will be on the test. He does have a challenging class though because your grade is only based on five tests and nothing else. His class was my most challenging this semester due to his accent. If you study you'll do fine, ALSO take him for lab.. he really helps in lab.

3.0
3.0
BIO150
Aug 15, 2012

Bi is a good guy, but he is difficult to understand. Not impossible, but not easy either. His tests are pretty straight forward, and he tells you what's going to be on the test. He's stubborn though, and a little unfair. Overall, I would take a class with him again.

5.0
2.0
BIOL150
Apr 10, 2014

sit up front, ask him to repeat words you don't understand. go to his office hours for any questions. very funny! likes to relate funny things to anatomy to help us remember and understand. use the book when you need, and attendance helps you understand and not get lost.

1.0
5.0
150
Sep 29, 2014

He is hard to understand and goes fast in lectures so you dont have a lot of time to copy slides. You teach yourself in the lab and he just quizzes you to see what you know. I would not recommend this class to ANYONE!

5.0
1.0
150
Nov 5, 2014

I loved taking Dr. Bi for lecture, he may be a little hard to understand at times, but is very helpful in lab. Moves at a steady pace in lecture and individually quizzes you for lab to help with the practical. If you study and make flash cards, you will get an A. Need textbook for lab

2.0
4.0
BIOL150
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2014

He's very difficult to understand the pronunciation of things is terrible, and pronunciation is very important in an Anatomy class. The class was so confusing due to not being able to understand him. He will answer questions if you ask, but it is difficult to understand the answer. If you have any other option, do not take him.

2.0
4.0
ANATOMY
Grade: D
Mar 20, 2015

He doesn't like to give help even when you go to his office. I've tried countless times to try and get things explained better, and he didn't do much. "Study harder"

4.0
4.0
BIO150
Apr 14, 2015

He is hard to understand at times, but the class is pretty easy if you have a grasp of the human body. Lab helped clarify a lot and so does the textbook.

4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2015

Anatomy is hard. You have to study to get a good grade no matter what prof you have. I took anatomy in high school which helped. Your grade is based only on the five exams. Bonus assignment were given. Get to know Dr. Bi. He is great and will answer any questions you have. The q's he asks in class will most likely be on exams so pay attention.

3.0
3.0
BIO151
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

Dr. Bi is a really nice guy! He is actually a really fun professor. I find his lectures a bit hard to understand because English is his second language. The lectures are clearly explained, & the exams are very fair. I also had him for lab. In lab you have to be a very independent student. He helps if help is needed but doesn't really teach.

4.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2015

I only had him for lab but I enjoyed his class. Very funny and will answer any questions you have. His lab is very independent but don't be shy to ask for help. His accent is a bit tough but if you ask him to reiterate he will. Personally, I am a fan of him. Those who don't like him generally do not do well in his class. Just STUDY!! Bring laptop!

4.0
3.0
BIOL150
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Bi is by far my favorite professor. Though he can be very difficult to understand sometimes, he knows the subject. I had him for lecture and lab. For lecture it was very hard to understand him because the room was so big so that was difficult, but for lab he was always very helpful and fun to talk too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
BIOL150
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Bi is a great professor. He wants you to pass and do well in the course. You have to study study study to receive a C to pass the class. He gives lots of extra credit opportunities. He is hilarious and willing to help! There are 2 lab practicals and 3 lecture exams, with 3 extra credit opportunities! You must have a C in order to pass!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

B was an okay professor, i didn't hate him but i also didn't love him. He was very sarcastic and sometimes when you wanted a straight answer to a question he would ask what i thought, which was annoying. He wasnt usually in his office hours which was frustrating and his exams aren't easy. He was also hard to understand at some points.

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
BIO150
Jan 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Bi wasn't a very good professor. He knew all of the material he was teaching but didn't know how to teach it to us. If you asked him to repeat something he would say no and he is very hard to understand. If you asked a question or say you didn't understand something he would just tell you to study more, even if you went to his office.

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Bi really wants you to pass this class. He gives the information you need to know, and you do the rest. Expect to do ALOT of studying! Also, especially for lab, I had to do lots of self-teaching, you really have to take the initiative to learn and study outside of class. He's hard to understand. Record the lecture, so you can refer to it after!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO150
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

I can't speak highly enough about Dr Bi! His lectures and power points are funny and the exams are straight from lecture. Exams were easy if you take good notes and lots of studying, only used the book to clarify things from lecture. I would definitely take this class again with Bi!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2017
Would take again

If you have the chance, take him for Anatomy. Anatomy sucks to begin with, its really hard and you have to work your butt off. But Dr. Bi is fair and tells you literally what is on the test. Show up to class, study alot, and youll get a B for sure.

3.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

He makes you stay the whole time for lab, but makes sure you're using that time to study. He lectures off of power points and gives opportunity for a few extra credit points. His English is hard to understand, but he is very approachable and willing to help if there is confusion. Good anatomy teacher if you go to class and care about your grades.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOL150
Grade: B
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

I LOVE Dr. Bi! He will 100% make you earn your grade, but hes very encouraging and wants his students to succeed. He gives extra credit opportunities 3-4 times throughout the semester, which helps a lot. Hes also pretty funny which helps the long anatomy lectures from getting dry. I definitely recommend Dr. Bi

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: B
Feb 13, 2018
Would take again

I had Dr. Bi for both lecture and lab. He's a very knowledgable person who wants you to know the information and get a good grade. I learned a lot of valuable information; you need to pay very close in lecture because he will tell you important things that will be on the exam. He's a little hard to understand but you become used to it over time.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Bi is an amazing prof and I would definitely take him again if I could. His exams are very straightforward, in class he tells you exactly what will be on them and gives a study guide. He is hilarious and makes class fun to go to. You have to study a lot for anatomy but if you put in the effort an A is definitely possible!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
BIOL150
Mar 29, 2018
Would take again

He gives you a notes outline from pro packet to purchase. Posts slides on D2L but you still have to go to class because he gives tons of information that isnt on his slides that is all on the exam. His exams arent super hard if you go to class and study. Anatomy is what makes it hard, not Dr. Bi.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: B+
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Bi is hilarious. He does everything he can to make learning the tough subject fun and easy. Your only grade is your three exams, two practicals, and your lab grade. If you study it is hard not to pass. He does daily reviews in class, important that you go to class. He supplies outlines so you can keep up with where he is going next, great class

Participation matters
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
BIOL150
Apr 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If I could actually understand Dr. Bi, then maybe he would get a higher rating, but his lectures are almost impossible to listen to. There were points in the semester that he actually had to write what he was saying on the board because no one knew what he was trying to say. Therefore, I basically taught myself anatomy with the help of the book.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: B+
May 23, 2018
Would take again

Would highly recommend for lecture and lab. He's a good professor and pretty much tells you exactly what is going to be on the exam, you just have to study. Some downfalls are that he's kinda hard to understand because of his accent and pretty much your only points in lecture are from your tests, so take them seriously. I love Dr. Bi!

Inspirational
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: C+
Jul 30, 2018
Would take again

Out of the Anatomy professors, he is the best. Sit in the front row because he can be hard to understand. Be prepared to be called on, come to class knowing what he lectured on the class before. Clear on what he wants, decent tests/grader. Coming to lecture is important because he highlights what will be on exams. Offers extra credit often.

TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: B+
Sep 12, 2018
Would take again

I loved Dr. Bi! The class is difficult but he made it fun and understandable. He offers extra credit and it really helps. He wants you to pass and if you don't understand or need help he is more than willing to help you. Probably my favorite teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: B
Oct 24, 2018
Would take again

I think Dr. Bi is an excellent professor. He does whatever it takes for his students to pass and get good grades, he really cares about how well his students do. Very clear about what he expects, you cannot miss a class because a lot of what he says in lecture makes up the test. He is hard to understand at first but you get used to it.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

This class is challenging however he tries to make it fun. The test are pretty tough and you only have a few grades so it is important to do well on them. He was hard to understand at first but you get used to it. Highly recommend taking him

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
BIO150
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

I love Dr. Bi!!! He is the sweetest person ever and he is a good professor. At the beginning he was a little bit hard to understand but by the 2nd week I could understand him fully. It just takes a little bit of time to get used to his accent.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr Bi is absolutely hilarious! He makes the tough subject of anatomy funny and bearable! Lectures are heavy but at the beginning of every class he gives a review of the material from the previous class by calling on people randomly for answers which helps ALOT! So study after e/ class. Taking notes is your best friend & for lab HE IS GREAT.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIOL150
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bi is a really good professor. If you show up to class and take note on what he says will be on the test, you'll be golden. Study a LOT. Go to SI. Includes funny things in his slides to help you remember what he's teaching. Funny guy. Helps you during office hours. Gives homework but it helps out in the long run.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
BIOL150
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

Professor Bi is great he's very thorough and covers a lot of material. He's kind of hard to understand but I sat in the front so he was easier to hear. He prepares students for tests pretty well although you still have to do a lot of studying on your own if you want to pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO150
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Has an extremely thick accent, very hard to understand a word he says. Would not recommend taking him

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIOL150
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 8, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bi is an overall good professor. He has an extremely thick accent and is VERY hard to understand most of the time. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should go if you want to pass. Tests are hard but he gives you exactly what will be on the test in lecture. Offers extra credit before each exam.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL402
Grade: B+
May 14, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bi is an overall great guy. He's a genius, and takes the time to get to know everyone's name. He's also hilarious. However, his tests ask a lot of trick questions. He tells you to know stuff that isn't on the powerpoint slides, so I suggest going to every class and writing down what he says. Study for the practical at least a week in advance.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: D
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice guy but his class is very difficult. This is the second time I had to retake Bio 150 and I almost ended up dropping the class. Literally got a D only because his extra credit was worth 3 %. I do not recommend taking him or any of the other teachers for BIO 150. Extremely hard class .

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
BIO150
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Bi is an overall nice and funny person but his class is honestly not worth your time. He skips through slides way to fast and has a thick accent so it is very hard to understand him. He expects us to know everything without explaining it to us. Would not recommend.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BIO150
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. B is overall a kind person, but his lectures consist of him showing you his slides (which he will not post in a timely manner), but does not explain the information on the slides clearly. Your grade is based off of three exams (60%) and the rest of your grade is from lab. Heavy accent, so sometimes very hard to hear. Book is not used in class.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bi is a highly intelligent man who can be utilized if you understand how college works. Show up to class, sit in the front row, and try to stand out. He works hard to understand everyone's name and tries to make the long lectures fun. You will definitely need to read the book to get the most of what he wants you to know in class and in lab.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO150
Grade: D+
Jan 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't explain ANYTHING & is super hard to understand. Grade is based on a total of 3 exams, all of which are HARD. The way he words questions on the exams are horrible and confusing. I wanted to like him but no matter how much I studied, I have to retake this course. Stay clear.

5.0
4.0
BIOL402
Grade: A+
May 12, 2020
Would take again

He may be a bit hard to understand at first but Dr. Bi truly cares about his students and that they do well. 402 has 2 exams, 2 practical exams, and dissection presentation(s). Overall this is a hard class so you will have to work for it but he is very fair with extra credit and bonus points. Study the material for the exams and you'll be fine!

4.0
4.0
BIO150
Dec 5, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Bi (lecture) is very caring of the students. However you'll need to swallow your pride and sit in the front if you want to hear anything he says. I don't think he goes too fast, but he will repeat things if you ask. The required notebook is kinda helpful but sometimes its unorganized with the slides. The extra credit is hard labor but it helps.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BIO104
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

he controlled my bio lab and is definitely part of the reason i didn't do better. The work itself isn't hard, but I couldn't complete labs at the beginning of the semester because he used a program that was incompatible with mac books. Consequently, I either had to wait for his office hrs to do the labs or go to the library (the computers do suck)

1.0
5.0
BIO150
Grade: D
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hid lectures are hard because he doesnt speak English and doesnt explain things clearly. I emailed him several times asking him for help and his response was ask your friends. When you answer questions he just laughs he doesnt even tell you if its correct or not. I dont recommend him as a lecture teacher.

5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2022
Would take again

Is a great professor but a little hard to understand during lecture. The materials on test is only from lecture. He does tell you key points that will be on test and give a study guide for exams. He gives extra credit for the exams but he gives a lot of work the extra credit. As long as you show up and take notes and put the effort it's an easy A.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2022

He's a decent professor, but the tests are very difficult and he can be hard to understand.

5.0
3.0
BIO104
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2022
Would take again

He is very nice and understanding. Responds to emails relatively quickly and gives you plenty of time to learn new material.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
2.0
5.0
ANATOMY
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 15, 2022

In order to pass this class, you need to STUDY like crazy. He's very hard to understand, since he has an asian accent. So please study study study!!!!

So many papers
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ANATOMY
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

I genuinely enjoyed taking human anatomy with Dr. Bi. While he may have been difficult to understand at times, he would repeat things if asked. He gives extra credit work that gets added directly to exams; I advise doing it, because it often can be the difference between letter grades. He makes it clear what is on exam--all you need to do it study!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIOL402
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

I love Dr. Bi & he's my fav professor. He is very clear about what is on his exams. I noticed another student says he makes fun of you but he just jokes with his students and everything he laughs about is light-hearted and doesn't come with malicious intent. Nothing he says is outright rude so unless you're hypersensitive you'll be fine.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIOL402
Grade: A
May 10, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Bi is the GOAT, def my fav prof at IUP so far. His class is challenging but this is essential for learning. He is really smart and so funny. He can be hard to understand at times but him telling you what you need to study makes up for it. He offers EC and if you are smart, you would do it! The EC was fun to do and you learn as you do it. 5/5 fs

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIOL402
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Bi was awesome to have for advanced human anatomy! He was super funny, and I enjoyed having him for both lecture and lab. Written exams were fair, and he told us what we needed to study the class before we took the test. The class was challenging but if you study the material, you will be fine. He also gives a lot of extra credit! Take Dr. Bi!

5.0
3.0
BIOL150
Grade: A+
Oct 2, 2023
Would take again

Made anatomy simple

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ANATOMY
Grade: A+
Oct 4, 2023
Would take again

He went over exactly what was going to be on the exams, they are very straight forward. He offers extra credit but it is a lot of work and takes time. The entire class is based off of 4 exams. He does have a pretty thick accent but will repeat things if you ask him. He was very funny and makes a lot of jokes. I would definitely take him again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Showing up to class is important. If you listen and take notes, will be perfectly fine.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

I had Dr. Bi for anatomy lecture. He gives 5 extra credit points every unit. He can be hard to understand bc he has an accent, but if u go to class & take notes on what he SAYS (NOT just from the slides he posts), u will be fine. The ppl that failed this class did not show up & take good notes, cause that's all u need to do to pass (no homework)

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIOL150
Grade: D
Jan 18, 2024

Was not willing to help students. I would try and get another professor if you can. He is not the nicest person overall.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Bi was difficult to understand at times because he does have an accent, but he will repeat things multiple times if it is important. He will tell you actual questions that will be on the tests beforehand. Study for each test, because the only grades are 4 or 5 tests, with some extra credit. Good attendance and notes will help you pass with an A

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
BIO150
Grade: B+
Sep 3, 2024
Would take again

I took his class for human anatomy in spring 2024 and it was fairly easy. I ended up getting a B for my grade but I was wasn't trying very hard and still managed to get a good grade. Don't skip class and make sure to pay attention because he will tell you what's gonna be on the exams. He does have an accent so sit in front.

1.0
4.0
BIOL150
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2024

Avoid!! There are 4 exams worth 60%, 2 practicals worth 30%, & 10 quizzes worth 10%. He is extremely rude when you don't know things, very hard to understand, & not straightforward about what you need to study. He is absolutely horrible for lab too. Does not teach anything. Makes you teach yourself the cadaver features or has other STUDENTS do it.

Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
150
Grade: C-
Dec 11, 2024

You can't understand the professor and grading is only based on exams with some extra credit.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2025

Had him for lab. It was bad. He didn't teach us where things were and left us alone in the cadaver room to cut up the body. None of us knew what we were doing. At one point he didn't take us into the cadaver room for over a month which made the cadaver section of the practical bad. He's hard to understand sometimes. You're basically on your own.

2.0
5.0
ANATOMY
Grade: C
May 8, 2025

It was very hard to understand Dr. Bi during lectures because his English is poor. This made it hard to learn. His exams are hard, and a lot of what you study is not actually what he texts you on.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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