Professor Molumby is in two words, THE MAN. His lectures are interesting, and he provides some good anecdotes(NOTE:ANECDOTES WILL LIKELY BE ON TEST). A lot of people complain about the tests, but I literally took notes on the slides the night before and got an A in the class. Old exams are useful, but don't just limit your studying to those.

I recieved a C in Dr. Molumby's class, but he was a pretty decent teacher. I agree the antedotal lectures are fun when you are there, however not when it comes to the final grade. Exams are hard, Labs are easy and so are the problem sets. He is a really nice guy though

This class honestly was the only class I actually enjoyed this semester. I enjoyed his lectures and his metal references(and cob shirts). His tests were pretty much impossible, even when I studied I received a B, but I feel like I've learned a lot from this class. I liked him! If you want an A though, you need to study for the tests HARD.

Awesome teacher. Reuses tests, so STUDY the old ones that are online. Definitely keeps your interest, pretty funny guy. Plus, he's got a sweet beard.

Molumby is awesome! And yes I think he's hot - he likes heavy metal and beer and bees and he talks about them often but he's interesting and makes going to class worth it. Exams, however, were pretty brutal, so study everything! :-/

Awesome Teacher!! Very interesting professor! He knows exactly what he is talking about and can keep your interest in class

Cool guy, makes the material interesting..

He never stays on topic, starts randomly talking about zombies or other things. Though it's interesting it doesn't help me learn!!! He's really weird but interesting so I do recommend him. U wont learn a whole lot from him though

Molumby is one of the most passionate biology professors at UIC. He is very intelligent, loves what he does and has a great sense of humor...totally recommend him to anyone! I really look forward to having him teach ecology and evolution next semester. Advice: You need to keep up with the class...he is serious when he expects you to do the work.

Great teacher. He accounts for his difficult tests by dropping the lowest, which is helpful if you mess up on one. His questions on exams just require you to remember his annectodes, which are actually entertaining, and to also use common sense. STUDY PAST EXAMS. Also extremely helpful in office hours.

Great class. Look at past exams and memorize the slides if you want to pass the exams. Labs are very easy. There are 3 problems sets and lab reports too, but they are all easy. Very cool guy, gonna miss this class.

THE COOLEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!trust me i took this class thinking that it would be boring but this was by far the nicest class, the topic is interesting but his teaching is so much world revolved and it seems like he has large general knowledge, making the class extremely fun. I.E. in lectures his examples used were from pharaohs to Star Wars to roc

I really enjoyed this class; needless to say I had almost no interest in ecology before Dr. Molumby. I really enjoyed taking his class! He's clearly super knowledgeable about the subject he teaches and he enjoys what he does which is definitely relayed in his lectures. He certainly made class interesting and made me take an interest in ecology.

He is an awesome teacher and very helpful IF you ask for it. Be sure to sit in front for lectures as he walks around and you can't hear him in the back of the class.Be in lecture,pay attention, and you'll do fine.

Molumby is the man! His lectures are actually really interesting and he's a pretty funny guy. Labs and clicker points are easy. Tests are a bit tougher but as long as you get some old tests, you'll be fine. He also drops your lowest test and makes an 86% an A. Overall a great class

Ecology&Evolution. Interesting in class. Attend lecture tho, it is what exams are based on. Reading helps to understand more in-depth. Cool guy. Proponent for the LGBT community, but has a wife himself. Awesome dude - his main study experience are in bees/wasps.

Molumby is a great lecturer and will effortlessly hold your attention throughout the lecture. Exams are all multiple choice and the questions are very tricky. Powerpoints slides are helpful but you do have to read the textbook on your own. Some of the labs are equal to a joke. Easy class if your put the required effort.

He's is such an awesome guy! Really interesting lecturer and really funny too. I highly recommend taking homeostasis with him!

He is an amazing teacher! Super cool. STUDY THE OLD EXAMS THEY ARE ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME! He is the hottest most badass teacher on campus!

He's a really interesting person to listen to although most of his information that he shares with the class are from documentaries.

Real easy B, extremely hard A. As everyone said, exams are just way too tricky.

Dr. Molumby is a great teacher, but you really need to pay attention to all the minute details on his lecture slides. He explains the concepts in class thoroughly and tells jokes at the same time too! He is enthusiastic at times and sometimes not. I would recommend him though because he has VERY detailed information on his slides.

He is a good lecturer but gets off point at times. His tests are SUPER hard because of the amount of detail that are in them.

extremely nervous prior to his tests because they are very very tricky. He's a great professor and very intelligent guy ;) of course, you do have to study for his exams! that's a given. just hope these next few won't kill me

From what I understand Molumby is pretty difficult in the BIO 101 class but I highly reccommend him for Homeostasis! He is a very interesting lecturer and really funny! Yes his tests are kinda difficult but I did surprisingly well on his tests. Very cool guy!

best bio professor so far :)

Overall, I really enjoyed him as a professor and he got me more interested in ecology by the end of the class. A couple things, though... 1)He doesn't really use a mic. 2)His exams are tricky on purpose, but practice off old exams. 3) He has lots of seemingly tangent stories but learn to understand his point. 4)He promotes many of his own opinions.

I was not sure what to study for the first exam, but after taking it, it is best to study his powerpoints and pay attention during lectures. It may seem like he is saying random things, but if you really listen you can see why he is telling this. Labs were very helpful in understanding lecture as well. Powerpoints best thing to study, I got an A.

This guy is the most hipster biology professor you will ever have. He seems like a cool guy and is extremely knowledgeable. Going to lecture is really important for this class. The exam questions come directly from lecture, so studying the power points is helpful but insufficient. Labs were easy, but lab reports kind of annoying for this class.

Molumby is awesome! He is very helpful and straightforward. His test are difficult but if you study and read all of the information you should be fine!My favorite professor thus far! As far as hot, of course!

Great Prof! I would recommend him to every incoming UIC freshman.

One of the easiest class I've taken. His exams are super easy if you attend class and pay attention :)

This class was ridiculously easy! Did not look at a SINGLE powerpoint slide. Did not TOUCH the book. Just simply studied previous exams and got an A. Attended lecture only to get iclicker points then stopped going.

Molumby is charismatic and easy to follow in lecture. He is passionate about biology. He's also willing to answer your questions (although try to catch him in person--he's not great with email). MEMORIZE THE POWERPOINTS (I used flashcards) and look at the book and lab manual. Turn in detailed lab reports. GO TO LECTURE.

Best teacher at UIC. Period.

Great lectures. Little misleading when discussing exams. Does use book, lecture, and ppt for exams. Questions are vague really need to pay attention to the wording of what is being asked. When using practice exams do the work for the problems do not depend on multichoice.

Not boring, extremely cool. Not a hard grader.

Let me be frank, this is a college level course. Expect to study hard - all course material and then some. Alan is a terrific professor, and his office is always open to students that show initiative and have a genuine interest in the biology. Have respect for the course and your education, if you struggle with mechanisms and terminology, STUDY!

I thought Molumby was a great professor. Unlike many professors, he managed to hold my attention during lectures. My only issue was that his exams covered stupid details from lectures instead of major topics. It was like he was testing us on our attendance instead of our understanding of the topic. He gives a great curve at the end!

EXTREMLY NICE PERSON

He was a decent professor. He teaches easy concepts through long stories and they appear on the tests. He is very helpful during office hours and after class.

Dr. Molumby made this class very interesting. His stories and humor made it fun to attend. Exams however are pretty hard- get old exams! Read the book!

You will either love him or hate him. Molumby is an awesome Bio professor & my fav so far. Direct & honest and he knows his stuff. Nice & interesting labs. Xtra pts from clicker Qs. His objective is for you to learn NOT to give you easy questions. Best class I took so far. 3 exams, 1 opt final. Would retake the class again.

I don't know why everyone says this guy is so tricky on his test questions. If you show up for lecture and pay attention they are not that hard, and he gives you old tests and puts his slides online. Maybe he's tricky for all the people who talk endlessly through his lectures. Seriously, the mic thing wouldn't be an issue if people would shut up.

Just wonderful. First day make sure to yell at him to turn up the volume on the microphone. Other than that it's a nice class. Adventure stories from otters, wasps, AIDS, and more. Just show up. All the answers to the tests are in the secret folder on blackboard surprised he never noticed (guess he just left it there for the lulz).

Class was very hard but final wasnt bad and amazing curve. Deff take him

Molumby is a great professor, he knows his stuff and makes sure you do too. You don't NEED the book, but it helps reading it along with the ppts. He lectures off of his power points but his exams [recycled] are TRICKY. The optional final was easy but mainly conceptual as opposed to specific examples. he curved our section by ~4%. STUDY HARD.

Dr. Molumby was one of those professors you ether loved or hated. He was extremely caring, helpful and engaging during class. The cons were that his courses were interesting, but hard to prepare for the exams. Better then most though

Dr. Molumby is excellent. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about biology. He tells some fascinating stories in class, all of which are relevant and many ended up on exams. His exams are difficult. If it's hard to hear him, just sit closer. It's not his fault - UIC desperately needs to invest in new P.A. systems for the large lecture halls!

He was a very clear professor, his tests were very predictable, though he Intentionally throws curve balls & he makes errors on tests so pay attention for more points! Only read the book if he stresses it, tests are mostly from lecture. Easy A he seems like he is very passionate but presses his atheistic views on the class wanted or not, that's bad

Dr Molumby is awesome! I took him like 2 semester back and luckily I get to take him next semester for bios240. I struggled in 101 and went to all of his office hours and he helped me tremendously. I literally failed every test but he seen that I was really trying and I finished with a B. He is very understandin, IF he sees you trying. Cant wait !!

I found his lectures entertaining, class doesn't drag and moves a comfortable pace as long as u print the notes ahead of time, u do need to hear and understand what he is saying more than writing down it down(stories do show up on exams). He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject. His tests r annoying cause multiple correct answers.

he knows what he is talking about. Great class, easy A if you study. you don't need a book, just read his lecture slides and study his old exams then you will do fine

If you study past exams you'll do fine but DONT depend only on past exams bc he changes small things each year that can trip you up. Overall great professor--bonus points bc he's a metal head! He's an awesome guy who really cares about the science of biology, and u can tell just by listening in class. Take him if you can! Beware of long lectures.

If you pay attention in lecture, discussion, and keep up with the assignments you'll pass no problem. Participation is in the form of i-Clicker. He moves pretty quickly through the lectures so be prepared. Read the book. READ THE BOOK. Sometimes he pulls test questions from the book. If you can keep up and ask for help, you're golden.

Only way you prepare for his exam is to go over many old ones. Soft spoken so sit in the front! Come to lecture with ur ppt slides and listen carefully. iCliker & Participation pts (discus)! Labs were rofl easy! Do well on lab reports, presentations, problem sets, and EXAMs! Better than Bio101 w Malchow. Every little pt. counts! You got this!

He's a good professor. All you have to do is to study off of his powerpoints. That's the info that he puts on his exams. Enjoyed his class.

The class wasn't hard at all but you definitely have to put some work in to get an A. Studying powerpoints for tests is crucial. The sound system in the lecture hall did not support the size and it was hard to hear. Get there early and sit up front. His lectures are great and you can tell he's a super smart guy that's passionate about his field.

DECENT PROFESSOR. Study like crazy off the power points and practice exams if you want an a or b in his class. if not, you'll be grateful with a c.

Molumby is a super cool dude who can be intimidating at first. He's super funny in class and when you go into office hours he's more than happy to have you. Usually the question you ask ends up on the exam so it's a bonus. Practice exams are online and super helpful. Taking AP Bio before this class also makes it very easy to understand.

Bit opinionated/offensive but not demeaning or in anyway. He is respectable has a great sense of humor overall nice guy. If you can do the practice exams and study the powerpoints well easy A

He was a great professor, the lectures were always very interesting. He definitely cares about the students as long as he sees you are trying. The labs are pretty easy and straight forward. Take good notes during lecture, you can honestly pass the test just off of this. He gives great examples during lecture, understand it and you'll be ok.

Hilarious lectures that keep you engaged for the full 50 minutes. Attend lectures and review these before exams, that's essentially all you need to study. Everyone says the exams are tricky, but they aren't if you know the material.... Labs and discussion are for the most part busy work which is annoying. 2 group presentations.

Such a cool guy. He once told are class to sit in a dark room with our friends and talk about death. Lectures are interesting but the material can be challenging. He does post old exams to study from and reuses some questions but be careful because he'll reword them slightly to throw you off

Best lecturer ever... I wasn't interested in biology but after the first few lectures it became my life!! He's really knowledgeable about what he's teaching and makes you love going to lectures as long as you sit in the front... Lectures are amazing BUT wish he makes exams less complicated- it would've been a perfect class.

Dr. Molumby goes off on tangents during his lectures, but at the end of them he does prove a point about the lecture material. Bear with him, because what he says could end up on the tests! And definitely focus on his Powerpoints and past tests to do well on the exams. You don't really need the book.

Molumby is an awesome and smart professor! Lectures were amazing. Any sound issues were the result of people rudely speaking during lecture. Tests are slightly confusing and require you actually know the material, not just memorize old answers. Group presentations were horrible considering my group didn't do anything at all.

Alan is a super laid back and has some really funny stories to tell. Visit him during office hours and he will clear up literally everything for you, as well as make you laugh. Most points come from lab so don't worry if you mess up a test or two, because there is also an optional final. Really never had to use a book of any sort.

I'm not a biology major, but I've always been interested in Ecology & Evolution; this class was definitely enjoyable because of the professor. He is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Sit in front - not his fault the people in the back are loud and disrespectful during lecture. Would've had an A if I had done ALL my homework. HE'S FUNNY TOO. best

If you have to take Bio 101, take Molumby. If you never have to take a biology class take Bio 101 with Molumby anyway. He is an amazing professor. He brings the subject matter down to an understandable level and at the same time makes it enjoyable and even humerous. His tests are designed to test your knowledge rather than just your memory.

This beautiful man. He oozes charisma, and his lectures actually made me want to go to class. He's a decorated and well traveled biologist - but beware. Him and Dr. Brown's exams are made for you to fail. He teaches well but adds things you never expect to the exam. never got above a 65 percent in the class but with lab and lecture points got a B.

He's a pretty cool professor and you don't have to worry about falling asleep in this class. He does make a few mistakes here and there. There's a lot of homework and two presentations. But he isn't too strict and tries to make learning fun.

Molumby teaches a college level course, meaning he expects you to have read ahead of the lecture. No handholding/lecture is supplemental. Learned a lot. Grade is majorly your test avg. only complaint-honors student and most effort I've EVER put into a class/ even organized a study group-got a B. Will spend the next year trying to fix my GPA :/

It depends of tA. T here aren't a lot of points and the hw, discussions, papers, labs are all graded by the tA and there is no rubric. I got a rough grader compared to my peers so I had to pull my weight in this intro level class. Some tests are difficult but you get an optional one at the end. I thought Moloumby was entertaining.

The course is structured poorly. Your grade is entirely in the hands of your TA since there is no rubric. I lucked out, but people with tougher TA's had to put in twice the amount of work I did to get the same result. Molumby gets a bad rap however. If you pay attention in lecture you'll do fine.

This guy is super cool! Its kind of hard to follow along sometimes because he talks quietly and goes off topic a lot, but I enjoyed his tangents. The tests are multiple choice and somewhat challenging because there is a lot of material and the questions are specific. However if you pay attention in class and do the practice tests you should be fine

Molumby's BIOS 101 is a one of a kind experience. The tests are not all concept based and usually contain some examples and trivia about organisms mentioned in the slides and textbook. He is very accommodating, passionate, and overall a solid instructor. Lectures are always interesting and his digressions are often relevant.

Dr. Molumby is a passionate, knowledgeable professor. He sometimes has a little trouble 'dumbing down' certain concepts/ideas, but overall there is much to learn from him. Go to office hours and read the book. Also, study the slides because his exams are written directly from them and random fun facts from the slides will make an appearance.

He is one of the most passionate professors you will ever find. All you have to do to succeed in the class is to be passionate and interested in the material you are learning. The lecture slides are the main source for tests. His lectures go well with the textbook. Not too hard of a class as long as you put in a decent amount of effort.

Dr. Molumby would go off on many tangents during class and his exams were very specific and detail oriented. Some material was from his slides, some was from what he said in class. The exams were more difficult than expected, but his suuuuper easy labs and the problem sets and presentations even the grades out. Overall an easy class.

You can tell the professor really cares about his students and his field of study. He had a clear passion that affects his students. In order to pass this class you will need to sit close, listen to the lectures, review past exams, and STUDY PowerPoint. Couple of hard homework assignments. Do not wait till the last minute. Advanced bio terms used.

AMAZING PROFESSOR! LOVED LOVED LOVED his class!!! Sense of humor is killer!

Guy is like a breath of fresh air, he is so much different than other professors I've ever had. Guy is so real and laid back and down to earth. His lectures are so easy to pay attention to cus he is so passionate & full of life. He doesn't even read off the slide, he knows all this info off the top of his head and you can tell hes very invested

He is the most passionate professor you will ever meet in your life. He loves his subject and will make you love it too! In terms of studying, you have to put in the effort as you do in any other class. Exams are hard, but doable if you pay attention in lecture and read the powerpoints. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I love Dr. Molumby I have had him for two classes 101 and 240. I received an A in both classes. He is a must have professor the knowledge that this man has is incredible and really makes you love evolution. Both these classes are AMAZING!

Dr. Molumby exudes a passion for his area of expertise & really gives a great lecture; always looked forward em because they were very memorable in a good way! Anyone can read slides but he teaches you outside of them and obviously read the material don't count on it being introduced and spoon fed this way you'd actually understand the man!

Take this professor, you have to do a bit a reading because his powerpoint have a lot of material, but if you take notes and listen while in class studying for his exams won't be too bad. He posts old exams and sometimes uses the same questions on tests but make sure you study the material bc he doesn't always use the same questions.

Prof Molumby is super knowledgeable! He clearly explains the material and gives good analogies to help you understand. His exams are very hard though! You have to look at previous exams and make sure you also study the diagrams and charts in his lectures. Make sure to take good notes because he forgets to record the lecture capture sometimes.

Definitely one of the most intelligent professors I've ever had. Really knows his stuff. Material isn't difficult, just listen and don't ask dumb questions that are obviously on the syllabus. Super chill guy. Kinda wanna have a beer with him in the least creepy way possible.

Very passionate about what he was teaching which made the class so much more interesting. Plenty of freshmen might complain about difficulty, but his class is completely fair in terms of grading. Never did any reading, but I went to all the lectures and took detailed notes. If you want an A, you need to actually put in the effort. Easy labs.

nice teacher

Underrated professor, if you're trying to learn stuff that isn't necessarily on the exam. Anything on the powerpoints was fair game for the exam, but as long as you knew them you'd be good. Lectures were off topic, but very engaging. He clearly loves biology and I learned a lot of interesting stuff from him.

Just listen to what he says first. any verbal examples he gives will likely be on the exams, and then the power point serves as supplementary study material. If you don't like that kind of teaching style then you won't like him. But I liked his way of teaching, even if he does ramble a bit, and I did well in his class fairly easily.

Dr molumby is the kind of professor that you want to get. He really enthusiastic about his jobs, and wanting his students to be friendly with nature. A real gem for anyone who knows to appreciate him.

Most professors are uptight, this guy isnt. Has a bit of a rebellious theme going on, which I would say is refreshing. People thought class was difficult, I didnt. He does an excellent job of holding your attention and knocking some knowledge in ya, I guess he googled how to be an effective lecturer.

He's actually a decent professor. You can tell he cares a lot about his students and that includes their grades and respect. Lectures can get boring and iclicker points matter but you can make those up easily. I liked him a lot

Dr Molumby is really passionate about his jobs. He gives out a decent amount of extra credits throughout the course to help you with your grades. Also, he would post an exam review before the test, and study guide as well. The lecture is kind of boring but just listen to what he has to said because it is going to be on the exam.

Molumby is awesome. I dont get why there are so much negative comments about him. He gives out a decent amount of extra credits, and give out practice exam before the test.

Fun guy, love his job. Lecture kinda boring, but iclickers and extra credits are helpful. Tests are fair, basically things that he talks about in lectures.

Three midterms and optional final. Lecture was somewhat helpful and there were iClickers. Lab was interesting and pretty easy. You don't have to put in too much time outside of class except to review for exams. Exams were very specific to lecture slides.

Molumby-- the man, the myth, the legend. I took evn. phys since I didn't want to take animal phys. Best decision of my life. His lectures are beyond hilarious, and he has a fun (read: hot) rebellious attitude going on. I have never been more excited by dinosaurs in my entire life. 11/10 prof. Hard grader, though.

Definitely not your traditional professor, but he does an amazing job anyways. Very metal/punk, and is more worried about teaching well than seeming formal. Essays and exams are hard, but you have so much fun it lecture that it cancels out. Pretty sure he could teach any subject and make it interesting.

I did not think that I would get used to the way Dr. Molumbys lectures, but he sets you up for success. Sure there are a lot slides and he tests you on specific content from a slide, but if you genuinely understand what hes talking about, his exams will be straight forward. Hes one of those professors that keeps you engaged and curious about bio

Iate to leave this rating BUT.. I took the 1st offering of this course & it was by far my fav higher level bios class. You learn so much from the way Dr. Molumby teaches & tests! If you're not doing well check your knowledge with him! He may get a bad rep but I had him for BIOS 101 too and he really is a passionate instructor who wants you to LEARN

I'll admit that he goes off on tangents during lecture, but it's important information to know in general even if not directly related to the topic at hand. He relied heavily on the book when we transitioned to online format which made it more difficult than before since I relied heavily on the PP. Labs are simple enough. Go to class for iclickers.

Lectures were pretty fun imo. He goes on tangents but for the synchronous classes it made them more entertaining. A lot of people say he gives too much work but he had to makeup for in person's lab online so I thought it was reasonable. If you attend class, pay attention and review his slide you can easily get an A. Jamal as a TA was the best too!

The class is set up for you to succeed. Easy/simple 10 question exams + labs due biweekly, 2 larger exams throughout the semester and a simple paper. He can get off topic easily but you can tell he is passionate about what he teaches. Hes funny and will definitely tell you some wild stories, offer a lot of extra credit, and is very accessible.

His lectures tend to go off on a lot of tangents but I found everything that he mentioned to be interesting and he was great at providing many examples and analogies. He made concepts very easy to understand and was very flexible with changing due dates and the writing assignments were very straightforward and easy.

My favorite professor at UIC by far. Molumby will go on tangents during lectures but they're fascinating, especially if you're engaged with the material. Participation matters - go out of your way to talk. Use scientific sources & construct a logical argument on the papers/exams and you'll do okay. Grades on content rather than format/grammar.

HE IS GOOD

The class wasn't that hard and the professor had interesting lectures. Would recommend!

Professor Molumby is a lecture-heavy teacher and expects you to read the textbook, but he is very passionate about his subject. His teaching style may not be for everyone, but he clearly loves what he does and tries to pull in star trek or star wars examples to try to make lectures more relatable. He is a good dude over all and willing to help!

Professor is very good, makes lecture interesting. The class itself is very easy, the assignments are manageable, and the exams reflect the material in the powerpoints. There is a generous amount of extra credit.

Im not gonna lie, he gets a lot of hate from students but if you listen when he speaks you will do fine. If not and you get distracted (like i did sometimes) his study guides are super useful. They'll help you nail every question on the exam. Plus his jokes and side tangents are funny and entertaining.

you either love him or hate him. personally, I loved learning from him. yes, he goes on tangents, the lectures are long, but if he's anything he's real. Molumby is full of so much knowledge and you can easily tell that he is passionate about what he teaches its so endearing. there aren't many profs like him here. cherish it, it is so refreshing

Molumby is the best teacher I've had at UIC. He is passionate about what he's teaching making it easy to learn the course material. The lecture material was exciting, and I looked forward to attending class. Great conversations during class and cares about his students. Show up and pay attention, you'll do fine. Exams were difficult.

A lot of people don't like him because he is a bit eccentric, but he is very passionate about what he teaches and a really nice guy, so just be respectful. If you pay attention and study, you will be fine. It seems like a lot of material but its not bad at all. I loved his class and he made the material interesting

He's an interesting guy, and is really passionate about his work. Ive only been to 2 full weeks of his lectures, I stopped going because he rambles a lot. This class is really easy. No homework, one essay, one group project, and some other small assignments, three exams plus an optional final. The class was also curved 5% (85= A) Take him!

Exams were just like the reviews and what he mentions in class. Great professor and is a super down to earth guy loved going to his lectures.

He's definitely a character and is really passionate about his work. His slides are filled with content. This class had one essay, one group presentation, and some other small assignments, three exams plus an optional final. He rambles a lot in class, but it does relate to the lecture. Sometimes in the beginning of class he will give extra credit.

Great professor, would take his class again!

He's one of the best professors you'll ever meet. Instead of taking notes, I recommend sitting in class and truly listening. He emphasizes understanding over memorization and shows he cares. Anyone who takes his class should feel lucky and privileged to be taught by him.

I never met Professor Molumby, but I think he's a great professor. His lectures are detailed with extra information, which some may find as rants but are related to the material. His assignments aren't difficult but they're time-consuming, so make time. The tests are related to the course/ slides/ readings. There's a "textbook" that's used for lab.

BIOS120 with Professor Molumby was a breeze. Most of the material on the exams is on the slides. He doesn't do clickers, and he gives students the option of joining lectures through Zoom, but I would recommend going in person because he gives a lot of extra credit pop quizzes. He also offers an optional final that replaces your worst exam score.

Easy class. Labs are literally a breeze. There are no clickers or attendance, but sometimes he does extracredit pop quizzes on bb. 3 exams plus optional. Just memorize the slides or look at past exams if you have. for labs they made us buy a lab manual but we didn't even use it so i recommend asking your ta the first week of lab. overall easy A!

Prof. Molumby made a subject I didn't really care about into a very enjoyable experience. His lectures are full of information, and it took me some time to get used to his teaching style. The class is an easy A, with a lot of extra credit points and plenty of ways to improve your grade. Probably the best professor I had this semester.

I have never had such an excellent professor. His lectures were connected to real-life examples, making the material more relatable. He truly understands his students and is a caring educator. I learned so much in this class and now have a deeper understanding of biology.

full-time yapper and i gave up coming to lectures ,,,, he is the king of yaps,,,,, not my type of professor but its a fairly easy class

prof is not that good. def D1 yapper and talks about random stuff during lectures which made me give up and would never go to his lectures. I would still pass all of the exams and everything was super easy. However if you are in need of extra credit you must go to his lectures but he won't tell you when he gives it out. overall would take it again

Attendance isn't required, but please just go to class. 90% of the Exam material comes directly from lecture, and labs are basically graded on participation. If you show up and pay attention you'll do fine, even if you don't do all the extra reading. If you need extra help, meet with your TA! They are really good this year.

The man is a saint. He's very communicative and understanding with his students, and his lectures and the slides he presents may be dense, but they are very informative. It seems like a lot, but the study slides posted pre-exam help A LOT. Molumby was one of my most helpful UIC professors, and he has wicked metal t-shirts.

One of the best professor I've had so far. It makes such a difference when you can tell the professor loves what he lectures about. Gives open note extra credit quizzes once a month in class. Attendance optional but definitely recommend going to listen to his tangents and watch him pace around the room. Almost no homework so it is a unique class.

He's a nice professor, talks a LOT. You can study off the slides and not go to lecture. He offers lots of extra credit opportunities for those who do go and class workload is okay. No late work accepted at all. Labs have lots of group work. Overall, class was a breeze and I probably would not take him if I actually had to learn the material.

honestly he was a very good professor .He is funny and does care about us and the the topics and is clearly very passionate. The class was not hard few assignemnts scattered througought the course and an online optional final exam. He gives study guides and a practice quiz to prepare for exam which is really helpfull.

Professors is hilarious. Lectures go in depth into politics and philosophy of science. Molumby is very passion about what he teaches, even if it is outside the scope of what you will be graded on. Only go in if you feel you have a passion for what he is talking about. People either really love him or just dislike him due to lack of interest.

u dont have to go to his class at all. exams are rly easy to cheat on lmao. lowk js gotta go to labs and theres also no post labs. pretty easy class. no curve.