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This guy is soooo hard. he is a typical persian old man....all he does is pick his nose and lecture all day....good news is that if u take notes then u wont need a book....expect to take at least 80-90 pages of actual notes with him.
aww!! this class is kinda hard just because theres sooo much notes to take. we dont need to buy a book, so thats cool but his class isnt that bad. he looks like mr. Bean! its so cute how theyre so alike!
i took his class and worked sooo hard for a b. he gave me a c in the class. i wrote two emails to him and he never replied. he was terrible and i hated him!
i sat in front, took good notes, studied them and passed with flying colors. As long as you take really good notes and study them before the test that is ALL you need to get a good grade. I got an A so i think he was a good professor!
Just go to class, take all his notes (he has them on an overhead projector), and use that to study and you'll do fine on the tests. It's a fairly easy class. He's a nice guy. He trys to crack jokes that aren't really that funny.
It is hard to understand his lectures. He gives tons of notes. If you don't take notes your sure to fail. I would not recommend him.
So...So...Too many notes made me fall asleep but i did not somehow, and also boring monoton lectures...drove me crazy...Not a Hard class if you study...
This teacher gives tons and tons of notes(your hand will hurt from writing so much).If you don't take notes, then you will not pass.If you just take notes and really study them, then you're sure to pass the class with an A.
Hard to understand him at times. You'll get a cramp taking notes and hard to get a hold of. He was kind of funny though and you don't need the book as long as you write everything down...and it's alot.
he goes so fast in his lecture. we have to take a lot of notes and most of them is not even on the test!! i studied very hard.. i read the notes and write them down again and study them about 3 more times and still get 76 on the test!! doesnt review the materials before the tests.. this class is ba
if you like mr. bean, you will enjoy dr. e's class! he is incredibly easy going and gives a ton of extra credit! just show up and be prepared for your hand to fall off from all of the notes he gives in class! DO NOT BUY THE BOOK!!!!
This teacher was not a good one because it was very hard to understand him. He goes way too fast when taking notes in class. This class was really hard and dont take it.
Cool teahcer...no need to buy the book just check it out at the library couple days before the test. Gives tons of extra credit
Do not take this class. Dr.E is a very hard teacher but he does give a lot of extra credit. Do fair on the test and come to class everyday for the extra credit and you should do fine. From all the notes, you do not need the book. You will take about 4-8 pages of notes a day.
Get ready for a fashion show, because he likes to look sharp every morrning, and plays with his laser pen. Not a bad teacher if you like to study ,and excercise your wrist. Dont be scared hos class is bearable, and he gives a ton of extra credit
Good professor. Gives lot's of extra credit. Pop quizzes are also extra credit and they are open notes too, so it's impossible to fail them. If you do well on his tests and extra credit, you'll do fine. Doesn't really refer to the book, so use your in class notes to study for his tests.
Pretty good professor, the midterms are hard, you have to really dig into the question to find the answer. Do the extra credit because it will save your grade. Not bad of a class, but be prepared to take around 5 pages of notes each day.
awful class...i don't think he could make biology more boring!more notes than you can imagine...there isn't one day you won't have a cramp in your hand! so much information to learn that you'll end up learning nothing at all...most boring class i ever took at CSUN.
First of all he gives out more notes than I have ever taken in my whole life. I got the worst hand cramps and he doesn't even slow down, cause he has to cover all the material required by CSUN. I think that BS but whatever. He give TONS of xtra-cred. If you show up every day, take note you'll be coo
The class is pretty easy...but it's extremely boring! All u do is take notes, and u pretty much have to memorize them 4 da tests. The prof is sumwhat cool...and tries to be funny....
DO ALL DA EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS! IT'LL SAVE UR A$$!!!!!
First of all he kind of looks like Mr.Bean. He gives a lot of notes and you have to write as fast as you can because he's not gonna wait for you. He makes stupid jokes, it is a very boring class. If you have to take him do all the extra credit you can.
He is very cool. I had so much fun in his class. If you follow his notes, you will be fine. He doesn't like rude, late, and lazy students.
Fisrt off my hand is still sore from all that note taking. But i'll give him this much if u take notes and study for the tests you will do just fine. Also do every single extra credit he gives u even the presentation, its easy points. I had this class in the morning and With the light off i would get very sleepy. Anyway its not that bad take him.
Hes so funny- like he doesn't know he's being funny, and it makes it even better. If you study the notes and study guides- it is exactly the same on the tests. You take 3 mids (can drop one) and a final. Plus there is A LOT of extra credit- hes a cool guy!
THE EASIEST CLASS I'VE HAD!!!! You dont even need to buy the book, so save your cash. Just take notes and use the study guides. He drops your lowest grade and the tests are taken from the notes. Funny guy too!!! Just dont leave class in the middle of it. He hates that.
he is the best teacher i have ever had.very helpful but you have to study hard
He is a really nice and sweet man. His class are pretty hard since there are sooo many things to remember. If you take notes and memorize them you should do fine in the class. He just gives out a lot of notes, but a great professor. I learned a lot. The only way you'll fail is if you don't study at all. Take him!!!
i love this guy! you don't even need the book for his course all you have to do is take notes and study them!
VERY EASY A SHOW UP TO CLASS YOU'LL DO JUST FINE
Please mare sure you know how to write extremely fast, because if not, you will miss some of the notes. You dont need the book, which is good, but that because on average..you write bout 5 -7 pages of notes per day. He drops your lowest test grade and gives out extra points which is good.
test are a little hard but he gives out extra credit, you don't need the book. if you study hard you'll be fine.
this professor makes the subject very interesting. however he does talk really fast and there's a lot of material to cover so you need to come to class everyday! other than that he's a funny professor and makes the atmosphere fun and enjoyable.
Nice guy. Offers a lot of extra credit!!!! tests are not easy (all multiple choice) but if you do extra credit , you will be fine.
First of all he is so hot and nice. Second, if you go to class and take notes, you would be fine. He gives lots of extra credit. I strongly recommend him.
He gives a lot of extra credit points (40 points) which helps alot.
I enjoyed his physiology class. He is a good instructor.
ok this guy seems like he has zero personality but he does make jokes so the class is totally fun if you like biologly; you take like 7 pages of notes everday so showing up is a MUST!!! gives unannounced extra credit opportunities!! he tries asking us questions to reinforce what we're learning. He is a definite must take for this course
good overal
Great professor. Test are hard, but he gives a lot of extra credit.
omg this guy is so boring!!!!!!!!!!!!he sucks the life out of your fingers,by writing a million pages. his tests are tricky not straitforward, i would not recommend him if you want a good grade even though he gives 50 extra points, his tests are hard, i took it last week and most people failed his first test, i dont know what it is with these prof.
He is really boring and complains a lot but he is easy. It is not that hard to get an A in the class. All you have to do is take notes in class (because he doesn't use the book) and study them for the test. Also show up to class to take the little 5 point quizzes. They are super easy and the points add up.
Great professor. exams primarily from lectures, and lectures are very clear. uses an overhead projector and tells you exactly what will be on the test. . even gives you time to copy everything down:) the book does help. opportunities for extra credit, no homework or papers. Come to class, take good notes, and it is not hard to get an A.
Easy professor. 4 exams and you can drop your lowest score. you get 10- 5 point EXTRA CREDIT quizzes that are easy (straight out of the notes for that day, and you can use them) so thats 50 easy points added at the end of the sem. means u can get 80's on 2 test, and a 70 on another, drop the 4th and you end up with 100! (no need for book. PPT only)
Hes a good teacher. teaches good, his notes may be confusing. just study the notes for the tests. tests are hard cuz the subject is hard. he give lots of extra credit, just make sure you go to class. If you go to class and your a science major. you can easily get an A
Good professor. Tries to simplify difficult subject matter as much as he can. Also hints at what is important and what will be on the tests. Powerpoint notes every day. 3 midterms (can be challenging even after studying). Group & open note pop quizzes as extra credit. Reading will help reinforce everything from lectures especially if you want an A.
Dr. E. is the best teacher ever. Take him if you wanna learn something and rmember it. He helps you during the lecture and even waits untill you write down the power points. I would highly recomend him. He is great and very smart.
If you go to class, take & review your notes, & highlite the "hints" that may be on the test/exams, you're good. Attendance isnt mandatory, but if you miss his unannounced open-note group pop quiz, you just lost free points to help your grade. Funny Prof
You will learn to memorize lists of body functions, however there is very little emphasis on understanding things conceptually. His exams are worded strangely and often times contain questions that were not covered in lecture or in the notes, however, he offers 40 extra credit points in a class where total points available is 390, so that's 10%
he is a wonderful teacher. concepts i do not know, i go to his office hours and he helps me with it. he is very nice and is willing to help you get a better grade. i recommend him!!
He only reads the power points throughout the lecture.he gives some extra credits but if you're late for any reason he won't accept it. the exams are hard and requre erading the text which he dosen't cover. if you have a secons choice so not waste your time.
I loved this class! he posts all his lecture slides online and you don't need the book all the test questions are straight from the notes. he gives A LOT of extra credit so you have to show up, they are unannounced. tests are not so easy so you have to learn every detail but good news is you don't need the book, just download his notes.
He's not the best but he's also not the worst. He gives a total of 40 extra credit points, which can boost your grade a WHOLE lot if you need it. Tests are taken straight from the notes, which are posted on WebCT. You have to make sure to go to class, otherwise you can miss out on the extra credit "pop quizzes." One major downfall: HE CANNOT SPELL.
One word: BORING. He WILL make you fall asleep. Expects way to much for a 100 class. He goes too much into detail, as if this is your major or something. Overall, not terrible. I rarely went to class and still managed to get a decent grade, but if you expect an A, go to class all the time. His tests are hard and the final is ridiculous.
"Nooboti doez dis in dis departementtt, Noboti". LOL. He is a funny persian man. His ties are from Robinson's May(I know it's closed now). anyhow, reminds me of one of my uncles. Tests are hard, but then again it helps since we all wanna be doctors right?40 extra points helps.but whether waking up at 7am 3 times a week is worth it is another story.
He has a funny accent but its understandable. Gives 4 tests, each worth 100 points. Drops the lowest grade and gives 40 extra credit points which comes from easy pop quizzes. Tests are hard and you must do a lot of studying to get a good grade. He doesn?t use the book, its all overhead notes which he posts on webct. he does give a few test answers
NICEST GUY IN THE WORLD!!! If you have any questions he will be happy to help you. Notes are all on webct, so you don't have to copy everything. Tests are hard, but what do you expect its physiology! 40extra credit points, which help out a great deal. Got a B+, but never got a b or a on any exams lol. take him!
He's alright. His tests are pretty hard, and they require a lot of studying which he barely reviews. He'll only review a set of 10 questions for a 50 question midterm. However, he does give a lot of extra credit, and he seems like a nice guy. I ended up getting a B and I did pretty terrible on the tests. Like I said, a lot of extra credit.
is an easy professor, if you go to class and actually want to learn.
Terrific professor. Book is not needed, he has notes on WebCT instead. He gives you the answers to the questions on his midterms and final. He has extra credit quizzes, which can boost your grade a whole level up. I loved this class. Take him if you want an A for this class!
loved his class..
one of the easiest classes to take. attendance is a must. gives eight pop quizzes throughout the semester. all are helpful for your overall grade. nice guy. corny jokes. but worth going to class for.
This was an easy A class! The professor was really helpful, he gives ALOT of extra credit ( gives 8 pop quiz, easy!) so attendance is MANDATORY! The class consists of 3 midterms, you can drop the lowest score, you have to take the midterm though. Don't need the textbook!!! Notes are on WebCT.
Very Nice and Smart Prof, The subject matter is really hard on the other hand, he lectures thoroughly. He tries to help you along the away. Gives lots of extra credit with pop quizzes.
Prof.E is a cool guy. If u get a bad grade in his class it is entirely your own fault. He gives 50pts worth of EXTRA CREDIT QUIZES! 2 tests worth 120 each and a fianl worth 150. I got a B cause I was lazy. Only uses powerpoints no book. Go to class devote an hour to two hours per powerpoint presentation and you got yourself an A.Notes posted online
He is NOT THAT GREAT! Lectures are for sure mandatory because of the pop quizzes. He is not very helpful outside of class (i went to his office hours twice, and both times he had an attitude). His tests are difficult (he tests over the smallest detail not the overall concept). If you can, try to take a different professor...
i have to agree the BOTH of the previous comments. he's a blend of trying to help you out with alot of extra credit, and testing on specifics he didn't really stress on. i got an A, but that maybe just barely, because of EC. study his notes well, you'll be fine.
He is the sweetest man ever. He wants you to get a good grade. He gives about 40 extra credit points and if you don't want them no need to go to class. He has all the info online, don't need the textbook. His tests are word for word from the slides, just study them. Also he gives you like 10 questions that will be on the test. I got an A easily.
I have no idea how people passed his class! haha I didn't do so great, but that was my fault not Dr. E's. He has a monotone voice so if u chose him for a super early class, good luck he can make you fall asleep. Just read the material, look over pwrpoints and get the work done, u should be able to pass with a decent B, hopefully A. He's good :)
This class was pretty easy. He uses his powerpoints in class and also posts them online. He's a really nice professor and makes corny jokes throughout the class. Gives lots of chances for extra credit. I would definately recommend his class.
If you take his class and dont get atleat a B, you should drop out of school. He is not teaching any more at csun, booooooooo
extraordinary human being, very helpful, knowledgeable prof.
He makes unintentional jokes, luckily, they're funny so it makes his lectures that much easier to endure. He gives so much extra credit and even provides 10+ answers that will be on his MC tests. Never assigns any hw and does not take roll, except for the first few days. Sticks to the syllabus and curves the grades. Highly recommend!
he is very nice and helpfull, he is the only bio prof that gives extra credit, he makes the subject very interesting to learn, his study questions the class b4 exam are exactly whats on the exam word for word so take the advantage and wright it down.
He is a good professor that actually wants his students to do well. He tells you what is on the text and offers a lot of E.C. just make sure you go to class to know whats on the test and do all the extra credit!! RECOMMEND take him and you will enjoy going to class. Wish all Bio teachers were like him since I have to take so many Bio classes
Amazing professor!!! Easy, and gives lots of extra credit! He gives pop quizzes so it's best to atten class all the time. He uses his notes, so you do not need a book. He tells you what you need to know for the test! Take him!!!
Friendly and patient professor who is willing to explain anything you don't understand. Plenty of opportunities to improve your grade if you don't do well on exams. Refers to his own notes but if you're not a science person, it's probably best that you buy the textbook.
He skips a lot of things. tells you what is "going to be on the test" some things are most arent. His notes are sometimes opposite of the text book.
So much EC. If you do all of it your grade should boost a whole grade up. his exams were somewhat difficult but by simply printing his power points, and highlighting the things he says will be on the test, you should get at least a B or an A. Drops lowest test too. Nice guy but boring which is bad cause it was a 3 hr, once a week class.
Easy class. Pop quizzes and online quizzes are all extra credit. Just study his powerpoints he posts on moodle and even though he doesn't take attendance, go to class because he will tell you what will be on the test. 3 exams and one final. All multiple choice and drops the lowest test score. Easy A.
One of the best professors I've had at CSUN. His so caring and nice. Do everything he asks, and youll get an A. It is an easy A if you put enough time into this class.
Easy professor!!!! take his class.
Great bio professor. Three tests and he drops the lowest. His tests come from the lectures which are online. Also offers extra credit. I gotta C+ with little study, if u study a bit you'll def get a B or higher
Great Professor! A lot of Extra Credit and he does not make you buy the textbook. He gives you all of his lecture notes and create exams from his notes. He is good to speak to in office hours too! I got a B in his class.
His class is a lecture class. Talks from his powerpoints, tells us what is going to be on the test, which isnt honestly. Read the notes and youll get a high grade, tests based on that. Very generous man. No book.
Lectures are really long and boring. But he is very nice, No book needed, just go off his notes (also online). He tells you what will be on the test during lectures. Lots of Extra Credit! 4 tests and a final all MC.
He's a very helpful professor, he gives a lot!!!! of extra credit because he understands this is just a GE requirement, class isn't mandatory but he gives extra credit pop quizzes sometimes. His tests are difficult, all multiple choice. No book required all off his power points. He's a good guy take him you'll pass!
Easy class. He has lots of extra credit and adds a few points to every exam. Offers help and is really nice. Great professor! He is the best one in this department.
Best professor for this class! He is clear about what will be on the exam. Gives ton of extra credit with online and quizzes. His PowerPoint are on Moodle, (no book required) a lot of typos but his exams are extremely easy if you study. Guaranteed pass if you show up to class. I enjoyed his dry humor but was picky about tardiness and walking out.
Take this professor! The book isn't required because all of his tests are based off of the powerpoint notes he posts on moodle. He encourages questions and is willing to help you if you're unclear about anything. Tests are easy assuming you study, and he has a great sense of humor. He also offers tons of extra credit!
If you want a good grade in his class, you gotta work for it. He gives out so much extra credit (only bio prof who does), but you have to be in class for most of it. It takes a while to get used to his accent, but then he's pretty clear. DON'T BUY THE BOOK, tests are based off his lectures. Take notes!! He always repeats the important stuff.
Best Bio professor. He knows what he's talking about and he understand he students and tries to make his class as easy as possible for us. He gives pop quizzes but they're 5points extra credit. Also, the online quizzes are extra credit, but you want to take them because the questions on the pop quizzes appear on the test. Go to class! Got an A.
AMAZING professor! He is probably the best professors at CSUN ! You'll love his class and his jokes! He has his own notes and just study those. He tells you what's on the tests & give extra credit tons of it so make the best of his class!!!!
3 exams + final. Drops lowest exam score. Final was a bit hard. 60 MC questions. Gives A LOT of EC. Said he wasn't going to teach bio100 anymore but his 101 class is EXACTLY THE SAME! I helped my friend study for the 101 final & it was the same as the 100 final so take him for bio 101. Posts his notes on moodle. Final bit cumulative. no studyguides
This professor was good, his lectures aren't the most interesting but he posts all of his notes online and you don't need the book at all! He always tells u what's on the test and even gives u answers to questions that'll be on the test! That's the best part! Gives 40 pts of extra credit and dismisses class half hr early! Very nice I'd recommend!
I took him and I have to say his very nice but his class is very difficult the average on the first test was 35%
I take physio with him at valley college and anatomy at csun and I have to say his classes are very hard but his a good lecturer eventhough he has strong accent
Best biology professor ever! He gives online moodle quizes that end up being extra credit and they save your grade. Says EXACTLY what is going to be on the exams during his lectures. Definitely take him :)
Hard class overall definitely a lot of time is needed just for this class,a lot of memorization and material covered in 15 weeks,but his a very nice guy and is cool during his office hours
HARDEST professor. do yourself a favor and take a different professor, his to specific and detailed on his tests which is why his class is so difficult.i worked my ass off and got a C grade
Take this class, he is great! Pros: Tons of extra credit that saves your grade so make sure you do it! He tells you exactly whats going to be on the test all you have to do is study and memorize! You dont need a book, his powerpoints are the test. He lets the class out early. He is pretty funny. Cons: Class is based off test and some extra credit.
His tests are so difficult,most of the class fails his tests.
He's such a sweetheart and really tries to make the subject easier. He let's you know during lecture what would be in the exams and his powerpoints are online. He gives around 5 random pop quizzes (which are extra credit) so it's better to go to every class. Quizzes (also extra credit) are online and exams are in class. You don't need the book too!
Take this class!! He's got an accent, but still makes his lectures clear. Lots of extra credit. DEFINITELY not the hardest Physio professor. His tests are based on his slides. It's basically memorization. It would be YOUR own fault, if you fail his class.. Tests are hard, but I would GLADLY take his class again. TAKE HIM!!!!!
Physiology is hard as is but he says he is the easiest professor in the department. MEMORIZATION COUNTS! 3 exams , 40 points extra credit, attendance is not mandatory but he gives test questions in lectures. NO BOOK REQUIRED.
Really sweet and funny professor. Gives a lot of extra credit so don't miss class. All his notes are on a powerpoint so it's easy to follow along and he also tells you what's going to be on the test and drops your lower test score. Take him!!!
You really don't need to go to class bcuz all his notes are on moodle. During class he does say specifically what is going to be on the test based on those notes. Gives 40pts worth of EC. If you actually study you'll get an easy A. Didnt go to class from the last test to the next test and I got a B on the test just studying from the night before.
Dr. E Was an excellent bio professor! He makes the subject easy to understand and his exams are not difficult as long as you study his powerpoints. He gives a lot of extra credit! He sometimes or most of the time tells you what will be on the exams so pay attention! Final is not hard, if you did good on the previous exams you'll be ok! Drops 1 exam
Personally, I have always struggled with Science. It's boring, and this professor make it that much harder, with his accent and monotonic voice. I wouldn't have attended class, but he tells us what will be on the exams. He also gives in class pop quizzes and online quizzes (all extra credit). That raised my grade up to a B. No textbook.
He just reads off the slides, but is pretty good at explaining them. He will point out what parts will most likely be on the test, so go to class. But this class is really about memorizing and understanding his slides. If you can memorize the slides, you'll pass with an A in the class. Also, highly recommend you do the extra credit.
This professor is amazing!!! He is super clear on what is going to be on the test and makes random jokes throughout the lectures. Do the extra credit, show up to class every day, and memorize the slides and you should pass his class with a grade better than a C.
Mr. E understands that we're not Bio majors, so he just wants us to pass. He gives a lot of extra credit and is a very sweet man. Adds extra credit to test scores. Still, this was one of the hardest classes I've taken at CSUN. SO MANY NOTES FROM HIS LECTURES. I would stay up all night studying and got one B and the rest A's on his tests.
Amazing Professor. He is such a sweetheart, his class is so easy, just study his slides and pay attention in his lectures. Probably one of the best professor at Northridge. And NO textbook is required.
Super hard class. After the first test, a bunch of people drop because it is very hard. Lecture heavy exams, A LOT OF MEMORIZATION. Even though he's a very nice man, i'd honestly recommend taking someone else if you care about your GPA. There are definitely easier professors.
Physiology is hard and he tries his best to make the information as easy as possible to understand but his tests are very difficult. He expects you to memorize and know every single detail and word written on his slides. Lots and lots of memorization. He has a thick accent which makes him a hard to understand in lecture. I wouldn't take him again.
He is my favorite professor in the biology department. I love Bio 281! However, I worked my butt off. A lot of memorizing so do not skip class. Just review the notes after class is over and you should be good. Textbook not required. Extra credit is always given. If I had to take Bio 281 again, I would take it with him. I don't regret it.
his lectures are so boring they put me to sleep but other than that hes a funny man sometimes, heavy accent
Your grade is completely based on how hard you study and memorize his power points. An A is not easy, but definitely doable. Two midterms, one final and lots of extra credit. He does reviews in class and a lot of the same questions end up on the tests. He also does 8 extra credit quizzes worth 5 points each (4 online and 4 in class)
Best professor at CSUN! he will do everything he can possibly do to make sure to learn and pass the class. No textbook required at all, he tells you not to buy it! all powerpoints that he provides. gives 16% extra credit by the end of the semester so just putting in a few hours of work the day before the exam will get you that A. Take him !!!!
I am proud I had this professor, I highly recommend that you record lectures it is very useful. No textbook required, he always made me laugh he's funny, prepare in advance, study little by little daily. Ask questions if you need to, he offers extra credit which is rare, so take advantage. Highly recommend him work hard, and you will earn that A )
DR. E is the best he is the GOAT
No book, no homework, only lectures easy extra credit pop quizzes and 3 tests. Since there's no book, all you have to study are his lectures on moodle or notes you take in class (which are difficult given his strong accent). Tests are tough but all the extra credit makes up for it in the end. Barely went to class, crammed the night before for an A-
His lectures are based off powerpoints, and he gives test hints in class so make sure you go! Also, there are pop quizzes for random attendance. The class is basically based off of 3 tests, and make sure to study!! There is so much information given and does not give a study guide, so you're stuck memorizing everything!! If you study, you can pass.
This was my favorite class last semester. He is so funny and easy going. He gives so much extra credit it shouldn't be difficult to get a passing grade.
THE BEST BIO PROFESSOR EVER. I signed up thinking I was in for failure, but his lectures really help you understand what the heck this course consists of. It's a lot of material, but that's expected from a scientific course. Very enjoyable and he's an overall friendly man! TAKE HIM!
Everyone here just needs to be honest for once ! His class is NOT that great. It is ALL power points and his voice makes me want to fall asleep, especially since he dims the lights. For exams you pretty much have to memorize soooo many things from power points. I wouldn't take again
I recommend you to take him he really wants you to pass the class and move on, he gives many opportunities and the online quizzes help you pass the class. His lectures are a bit long but pay attention and study and you should be good, he also does a review before a test which is very helpful.
All that counts is tests &pop/online quizzes. I had to really study for 4 days prior to the test to even receive B or C, he's really nice &cracks jokes during lectures which is awesome because it's hard to stay awake. Visit him during office hours so he knows who you are when it comes to needing help at the end of the semester.
Gives a lot of extra credit, Study lecture notes and you will do great on the test. He also gives you 10 possible questions that may or may not be on each test. Really emphasizes important topics that we need to know for the tests.
the best professor i had this semester. he is so caring and gives you 40 points of extra credit. he even help you out with 4-5 points extra on the exams. 4 exams and drops the lowest one. he try to make sure you pass. as long as you go to class take notes and study you'll pass. he also gives you 10 answer questions towards the exams and final.
Really nice professor. Cares about what you learn in the class. Really helpful. His notes are online so don't get the book. As long as you go over the notes and look at his review questions that he gives you, you'll be fine. Online quizzes that are 5 points extra credit.
He doesnt give out a study guide for tests but he does tell you what you need to study for during class. The PowerPoints are easy to follow as long as you attend class. Very serious but has a sense of humor, he also gives a lot of extra credit points from quizzes. Great class!
4 midterms, drops lowest, +Final Tells you what might be on the test as he lectures. Gives 4 points of extra credit in every midterm 5 EC pts by taking a quiz online the weekend before each midterm + EC pop quizzes. Gives about 10 review questions to study the lecture before each midterm and final.
He will tell you what exactly what will be on the test. It is way easier to print the slides before class and highlight what he tells you will be on the test, so study exactly that. There is enough EC online & he will literally throw points to his students in class for EC too. The book is not needed. His accent is strong, but doesnt get in the way.
3 midterms, one gets dropped (200 points, each worth 100). Final is worth a big chunk of the grade (120). Gives 40 possible extra credit points. You need a 288 to pass with an A. Godspeed, memorize!!!!
Class is easy to pass, but hard to get an A. He does not give out study guides , but he does give out pop quizzes for extra credit. Really recommend going, because he will directly tell the class what topics are on the test. It's also hard to catch up We have 3 midterms and final, lowest midterm is dropped. NO textbook needed, info all on canvas
Prof Ebneshahidi claims to "give" extra credit. Claims you dont need the textbook but all his powerpoints are literally the textbook.. therefore, lecture is extremely heavy. Gives pop quizzes and can be unclear
amazing professor... probably the best in the bio department! Take him for an easy A, he drops the lowest grade and gives so many extra credit points. He literally posts his lectures and tells u whats on the test so if u fail thas ur fault g
Very good professor. He has an accent, but it's easy to understand. During his lectures, he often highlights a concept and says "This will be on the test" or "make sure you know this." Very easy pass, but it is important that you come to class and listen if you want to do well. He makes it pretty easy but you have to do your part and study.
Class is pretty boring, his lectures are off of powerpoints that he posts on canvas so there really isn't a point of going to class, but he does give about 2-3 pop quizzes. I would show up to class because he heavily mentions of what's going to be on the tests, but you really don't need to if you just really study the powerpoints. Also no textbook.
Amazing and adorable Prof. that makes learning Biology fun and understandable. Gives a lot of extra credit and free EC on all tests. Very straight forward and he gives you the answers for the Midterms in his lecture. Only graded on 3 Midterms (Drops lowest Midterm) and Final. He gets sad when a class of 150 students doesn't show up to his lectures.
Worst teacher ever. DO NOT TAKE!!!!!! I cant believe people say that he is an easy teacher. Never would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. E is a great professor he is so sweet and funny. He always tells you whats going to be on the test I definitely recommend to try going to all classes it will benefit you while taking all exams but he gives all the powerpoints on canvas so you can teach yourself as well. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities
He doesn't want you to fail. Lots of extra credit, if you show up to class and listen, he tells you exactly what is needed on the tests. Lectures are boring at times but hey, easy class overall.
Sit in the front of the class. Monotoned voice, but says a bit of jokes. He is knowledgeable about biology. Everything is online, so do not ask to go back one slide. He will tell you what's on the test, so be in class. All test are scantron, take test and leave for the day. Create study groups. First exam, easy. Second & thrid, study hard.
Amazing teacher. Highly recommend him!!
Be warned that he did not enter any of our grades online for he felt that CANVAS is for "online classes only". He also has very awkward lectures that feel rushed as it seems disorganized. He goes back and forth between slides, but then doesn't return to what he was on until 10 minutes later. This resulted in me taking notes on many things at once
This professor already felt difficult to understand due to his monotone voice and unorganized teaching style, but he told us the day before Thanksgiving that he hated the class and hopes he doesn't have to teach it next semester. This has made his lectures very hard to focus in as you really shouldn't say that directly to your room of students
He was a good professor, you really need to work for your grade by studying a lot but he gives you a lot of extra credit that helps out a lot.
Best anatomy teacher ! Helped so much
Good person tough class
Around 40 extra credit quizzes and lowest test score is dropped, so it's an easy A. 3 midterms and 1 final is all you're graded on. Content is kind of tough, tests are detailed, and his lectures are monotone and hard to sit through if you're not passionate about bio. If you don't come to class, study the slides and you'll be fine for sure.
Professor E is an amazing teacher, he is very knowledgeable, humble and caring. you don't need textbook because his slides are complete and clear to understand. I Believe it is a student's job to study and follow the rule. biology and anatomy are though classes and if some students don't study and fail, it's not the professor's fault.
he is one of the best biology professor. he is easy going and gives extra credit to help students to pass. his slides are amazing and detailed, if you study, you will definitely get an A. 100% take him again and would recommend him to others.
He wants you to pass guys! It's 4 quizzes and 3 exams plus the final 4. He drops the lowest test score too and provides extra credit which pumps your grade almost a letter grade up. You will get an easy A on his online class trust! He posts the lecture ad powerpoints online too so no need for buying a book!
This professor seems to really not care about the students. I didn't really learn anything from his class in all honesty. 3 midterms 1 final, multiple choice. Lowest midterm gets dropped. It was really hard to understand what he said in class due to the accent. He needs to update his slides because a bunch of the slides he says to ignore completely
Great professor, he makes sure that passing his class is an option. Just study the powerpoint slides and you'll be good. Make sure to go to class because he specifies what will be on the test and so you don't miss any extra credit opportunities which he gives plenty of. EC pop quizzes, 3 exams and the final and he drops the lowest exam grade.
His class was very boring but easy to pass. He give out 4 exams throughout the semester and some pop quizzes based on previous lectures. He explained very thoroughly of each concept and helped any student that didn't understand. No book necessary his power point is all you need. Very easy I recommend him!
Super easy A, but extremely boring if you don't love bio. Attendance is optional but his explanations of slides is important because he tells you exactly what's going to be on every test. I don't remember the final being cumulative.
HE is extremely easy to take!! gives pop quizzes but they count for extra credit. His rating should be 5/5. he gives answers in our lectures and says what would be on exams.
Profesor Ebneshahidi has been the most difficult professor I have ever had at CSUN. He made Biology super hard to learn online and gives so much work to do. I get more homework in this class than I do in an upper division class for my major. I strongly encourage you to take Biology 101 with someone else and do not trust the reviews below.
no homework just extra credit questions throughout the semester. total of 4 exams and it's pretty simple if you pay attention to his lectures. If you aren't interested in biology though it is super boring to listen to he's super easy to pass online! You don't need the book if you're online with him!
Your grade is just based off exams and Extra Credit quizzes. You can drop 1 Midterm, and answers to the test are given during the lectures and review sessions. Class ends a couple of minutes early as well, and attendance is optional. Tests are curved and multiple choice. You won't regret taking Dr. E if you study for exams :)
I saw the other reviews and took this class thinking I would pass if I put in hard work. That was not the case. The people who said his class was easy probably took his class when it was online. I always got around the test average and I still failed the class. A lot of people tend to do bad on the tests. The extra credit helps but not a lot
Only has 3 exams, 2 mid terms and a final. If you fail on exam the highest grade you can get is a C+. Gives extra credit but doesn't really bump up your grade by that much. Never answers email.
I would only take this professor again if I really had to. His class is VERY lecture heavy. Your grade is a majority of your exam scores with occasional extra credit quizzes. I would prefer if he was to assign homework or other engaging assignments. He is very informed in this field, but he has potential to be better.
He is not the nicest professor but he is still a good one. His entire class is just lecture and they are posted on canvas. Attendance is not mandatory but in class he says what is going to be on exam so make sure to pay attention. His exams are all based off of his notes. He offers extra credit and drops your lowest exam grade
Dr. E is overall a pretty decent professor. Show up to lectures, take notes, do extra credit, and you'll be fine No textbook is required. He doesn't help much during office hours tho Class Grading format: 2 midterms (120 pts ea) 1 final (semi-cumulative) (150 points) Extra Credit: 4 quizzes (10 pts ea) and ~25 more pts given randomly
Ali IS the best professor for this class. He is a great lecturer and adds humor to the content to make it fun. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The best advice I can give as a student of his is to try to go over what you would do in the lecture before the class, redraw pictures, and cover the material you saw a day after on your own or in a group.
He tries to add humor to his lectures but it's not really effective due to the fact that he makes you study things that aren't even on his exam. You only have like 2 exams and 1 final. No homework but makes you want to have because if you fail an exam you basically can only end up with a C. He doesn't really care about his students and speaks borin
Definitely recommend taking bio 101 with this professor. He offers so much extra credit which are quizzes from canvas that are easy. This class is based off of 3 midterms he drops your lowest score. And 1 final exam. He does not provide a study guide however as he lectures he tells you what will exactly be on the exam.
He gives A LOT of extra credit, and will literally tell you what parts are on the exam if you attend his lectures. Also, the extra credit quiz questions are almost always in the exam. Prepare well in advance if you arent good at memorizing,physio is a very lecture heavy class and the low performers of the class are not a reflection of his teaching.
Ali is a good professor he tells you what will be on the test, ofc not everything drops lowest Midterm, and you're able to get extra credit. Lectures could be boring but you can learn a lot. Tests are secured and you have to be in class to take exams. Study things from lectures and you should be fine, go to class it helps know some questions. Chill
The formation of this instructor's class was all over the place and not organized. There is better options for biology professors out there. This class was the most stressful out of the ones I took during spring semester. DO NOT take him. Find someone else!!
Dr. E is a really good Bio professor. He's super knowledgeable and helps you do well on exams with pre-test quizzes. Lectures are long but interesting and literally tells you what is going to be on the test. Drop lowest grade, extra credit, chill vibes. Show up, take notes, study quizzes, and you'll be fine!
I would definitely recommend Professor Ebneshahidi when picking BIO101, he is a nice and easy professor. He also tells you everything that will be on upcoming quizzes and exams. Best Professor I had my freshman year of college for sure!
Grades are based on 3 exams (final included) and 4 quizzes for extra points, all taken online with a lockdown browser (no camera). No homework. Lecture slides contain all necessary info; test topics are mentioned in class. No study guide, but 10-15 exam questions are given. Study 2 weeks in advance and review often. Professor chill, firm on rules.
One of the worst professors boring class doesn't care about his students he just saids what's on the exam and its not even on there would never take again.
Good Professor. He gives quizzes that will help boost your grade. Attend lectures because he gives questions AND ANSWERS to the exams!! Which help boosted my grade from B to an A.
I would recommend taking him. There's no homework or study guide for exams. But every so often, at the end of class, he would show us questions AND answers for the following test. Drops lowest exam score, so it boosts your grade. Easy to follow, go to office hours if you really need it. Overall, a good professor if you can apply yourself easily.
The professor has a unique teaching style, but if you put in the effort and use resources like unstuck AI for exam prep, you can succeed. Attend lectures, review often, and take advantage of the extra credit opportunities.
I highly recommend taking him for physio!! Although he does read of the slides, he drops your lowest exam score and gives you free answers to some questions that will be asked on the exam during class. This can really boost your grade, as it did mine. Take him for physio. You just need invest yourself in the course and you'll do great!!
I would take his class because he is an easy professor and really does his best to help you (and your grade). Would recommend sitting in the front of the class to hear him better. Material is pretty straightforward. He drops lowest exam. As long as you study you'll do fine. Take his class. Truly recommend it!
Dr. Ali Ebneshahidi is a great professor, but only take him if you show up to the lectures. He drops your lowest exam score and has multiple extra credit opportunities. In class, he tells you what questions may be on the exam (most of the time this is accurate). There were 3 exams and a final. Only complaint is he reads off slides. I recommend him.
I took his fully online course and I would say it is quite easy. He uploaded his notes and we just had to study a module every week. There were three exams and one final. Exams were pretty easy and he provided a study guide with questions that were directly on the exam. Simple class if you like fully online.
It's physio so there's a lot of material to study but if you show up to lecture he specifies what slides to study and what not to. He gives a ton of extra credit with open note quizzes and pop attendance. He's really helpful and although the lecture itself is a little boring you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get a good grade.
All he does is show the presentation and read off of it.
I would like to preface this: DO NOT take his class unless you are good at studying and retaining information in class. If you are, this is a great class where you will learn a lot and have an easy time. He gives you A LOT of extra credit and does not give any homework. The course had just 3 tests. If you are good at test taking, take this class.
He was an ok teacher, would not recommend if you don't have a solid study habit. Occasionally he will tell you what's on the test and sometimes it's true but I wouldn't rely on that, you should study everything you covered. There are many quizzes that give you extra-credit along with 3 midterms and a final.
This class was alright. There's no homework just 3 exams and 1 final (he drops the lowest score at the end of the semester) a lot of material covered in class. He tell you what will be on the test but it's not always true. Just study all the presentation he shows. There's 60 points extra credits.
OK, Professor, very lecture based only three exams, plus the final, no homework some extra credit and he never responds to emails. Overall, class was stressful.
The entire class grade is based on 3 tests, the extra credit he gives barely changes your grade, it is 40 pts out of 390. Lectures are boring, and he jumps around so much that it is impossible to take cohesive notes. He does not answer his emails and is not understanding towards his students at all. If you do badly on one test its hard to fix grade
Lectures are very boring, jumps around in lectures, very hard to keep up with class. Grades are based on 3 exams, you fail 1 exam good luck passing the class. Class average for our exams were 50%, most of the class failed every test. Does not answer emails ever, doesn't care or acts like he doesn't care that more than half of the class failed exams
This class could've easily been taken online. Don't take him because he just goes over slides all the time and you're basically expected to teach urself. If you have time and wanna teach urself then he's great. He uses lockdown browser, and only grades quizzes and tests no hw assignments whatsoever to help ur grade.
His class was tough mostly because you had to learn all the material yourself. He doesn't provide any study material so you have to create your own. The quizzes are online so you can get 10/10 and at the end its an extra 40 points. Attend his classes because so many people missed out on an extra 20 points. Take the time to study!!!!
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