It's really hard to rate this class because it honestly just depends on the amount of effort your willing to put in and your interest/dedication to the subject. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of bio but I dedicated a decent amount of time to understanding the material. Professor Pham is a really great guy, and very knowledgeable on the subject. That being said, who you have has a professor doesn't really matter. The 7 series is completely standardized and you do most of the learning on your own anyway (flipped classroom).
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There are a few important things to keep in mind if you want an A

These are the tactics that worked best for me:
- Always do the launchpad and do your best to get every point possible
-Don't skim the launchpad, actually do it and make sure you're reading the textbook
-Don't focus on memorizing minor details and molecule names: Your primary focus should be the topics in the pre-class review sheet
-If something is discussed in lecture or repeated multiple times MAKE SURE you know it- It's definitely going to be on the exam
-If you're reviewing the clicker questions before an exam and you're stuck just review the lecture on bruincast- all of his lectures are recorded and posted there
-Clarify topics you don't understand with your TA and don't be afraid to ask questions

Pham is a great professor and really puts efforts into ensuring that his children understand every word he says. He's very patient and solves all doubts with genuine interest. His lecture slides are very helpful, and the online textbook and videos aid in concept clarity. His exams can have some trick questions that may be difficult to deal with, if you don't pay attention in class.
The discussions are compulsory, and so are the quizzes and the online videos. All of them carry substantial weight, so this class requires a lot of consistency.