[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:33.436125+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzgzOTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:877394","instructor_name":"Andrew Bent","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2024-12-19 18:47:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bent is an amazing professor, you will learn SO much from him. The assigned readings seem like a lot, but all the learning is done through discussions on them so definitely read before class. Super knowledgeable and caring guy, if you care he will go out of his way to make sure you succeed. Feel like a better person bc of the way he made me think.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/877394","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:33.436125+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzk5OTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:877394","instructor_name":"Andrew Bent","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2020-06-02 18:58:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Bent is decent at teaching content, but his lectures are laced with a pretentiousness (MIT alum) that's a turn-off for interest in the content. Unlike prior course professors, he requires textbook reading, and you won't understand the lecture content unless you read the book. He also becomes quite frustrated if class participation is lacking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/877394","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:51.943440+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzk5ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2428280","instructor_name":"Aurelie Rakotondrafara","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2020-06-02 18:47:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Rakotondrafara is passionate about DNA and genetics that's very clear in her teaching. She asks for a lot of in-class participation to gauge the class' understanding of the concepts and was really useful. She also welcomes questions during lectures. FYI, she has a thick French accent and sometimes speaks quickly. Tests are MC and very fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2428280","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:51.943440+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTM4NjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2428280","instructor_name":"Aurelie Rakotondrafara","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2020-02-27 23:36:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"doesn't explain anything clearly and expects A LOT in case studies. Also, did not allow us to use a notecard on exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2428280","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:14.953830+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzk5ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1005102","instructor_name":"Caitilyn Allen","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2020-06-02 18:51:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Allen has high expectations, but she makes it easy to meet them by welcoming student questions, asking guided questions, simplifying concepts, and inviting in-class participation. Her passion for evolution and microorganisms is infectious, and I would HIGHLY recommend taking a course with Dr. Allen if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1005102","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:11.707280+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzk5NDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:326397","instructor_name":"Doug Rouse","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2020-06-02 17:48:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I recommend this course since I've heard it has a higher average than Zoo153 and Rouse is a really nice guy. However, beware that Rouse's class is FRUSTRATING at times since he tangents during lectures, takes case/test questions from the internet (which are usually confusing and ill-suited to the topic), and is not a timely grader or communicator.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/326397","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:00.875101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjcwMzky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2597152","instructor_name":"Josh Pultorak","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2020-05-12 03:01:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh teaches Tiny Earth and is kind. He cares about student interest in research and helps improve student laboratory skills throughout the semester. I wish he had spoke more about safety in the lab and was clearer with some expectations. Good communication tho. Overall, great experience and I highly suggest Tiny Earth to anyone who's interested!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2597152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:58.864998+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTg2MjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2327115","instructor_name":"Richard Lankau","course_label":"PLPATH375","course_id":"PLPATH 375","course_uid":"course_43773711e0ab2307721bcd6d","review_date":"2018-05-04 12:32:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of learning about analysis and useful understanding, no memorization of non-essential things, very practical and interesting","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2327115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]