8 AM CLASS...TIRES TO KEEP IT INTERESTING BY DANCING, SINGING, ETC

Test were ridiculously difficult. Read the book & study guide. His notes were not helpful at all. Don't take him, if you have another choice. If you're stuck with his class like I was, just bare with it. But making A's on test are quite unlikely unless you're a genius.

He's a tough teacher, I would recommend coming to lecture very well prepared. Read everything beforehand becuase if not the lecture is going to confuse you. definately buy the study guide. his tests are hard and he offers no curves except on the final grade. if you take him just be ready to make biology your life.

He is a tough prof, but is good nonetheless. In order to do good you HAVE TO read the book, if you dont, dont even bother showing up on exams. I got an A in the class but it wasnt easy.

He is really interested in teaching the class. He is straight forward and if you attend class/SI you will be great :}

Dr. Tag was a very nice guy and he helps you with your questions, however his tests are very hard!! You would have to study everyday to pass! You would have to study the book, the SI sessions, the powerpoint, practice exams, and test banks. This class takes up you your whole time. Labs are very easy and chill.

Tag is a great professor, his lectures were informative and also posted on ecampus in case you missed lecture. Read the textbook and attend class and you should be fine. The final is easy if you read. I would take him again.

I had an 8am with him and he was still awake and talked clear. He uses his slides a lot during lecture which are mostly straight off the textbook so its good to have as a summary of each chapter. If you hate reading at least go to class. If you need to talk to him he responds to emails fast and tries his best to help you if you seek him. Good prof

I loved Dr. Tag! He really understands biology and his tests are straight from the book. He doesn't take attendance so I didn't attend a lot of classes but still got A's on every test. He posts his lecture slides to ecampus. When I did go to lectures, I really enjoyed them. He is funny in a nerdy way. If you read the book, you'll be fine.

A plus was very helpful, lots of questions from the test bank. Lectures were long and boring and not an exact match with the test. I would suggest reading the text book. He liked to pick a couple of random super specific questions for each test. Homework was super easy and usually appeared on the next test

Tag was always energetic and seemed to be in a good mood, which made paying attention much easier. Knowing the book backwards and forwards for the tests. I went to A+ and it saved my butt, I didn't read the book at all after the first test and made solid Bs. He posts his slides online.

Dr. Tag is a better-than-typical biology professor. While the content is pretty boring, he tried to make it seem more interesting. He has a way with his explanations that I thought were hilarious. He teaches straight from the book and posts his notes online so attendance isn't necessary, but I think he helps explain things well so it would help.

Don't pass him by just because grades are low. Bio is hard to begin with. He's willing to answer question in class. He mainly reads of his powerpoint which he later posts online so attendance isn't required. He posts practice exams before each test which are helpful.

Dr. Tag's lectures were always interesting, he tried to make the students more interested in what was going on. His tests do have a high level of difficulty (very detailed), but reading the chapters, and outlining them helps a lot. I recommend Khan Academy for further understanding as well as attending SI sessions.

He's a good teacher and does a pretty good job in keeping his students focused on his lectures considering the material... The class averages are Cs but if you ask him questions after class he doesn't hesitate to help you understand. He goes fast in lecture but he posts his slides online. Go over the slides & you could do without reading the book

The best way to do well in Dr. Tag's class is to read the chapters in the textbook that correspond to lecture BEFORE you go to lecture. His lectures are a summary of the chapters in the textbook and are good for solidifying concepts learned from the book. Unfortunately he doesn't cover everything in lecture that's in the book so READ!!

If you want to get a solid foundation of general biology, he's your prof. A little more lively than some of the other profs, and does a good job lecturing. A-Plus correlates VERY closely with the class, so if you want an A, there's your ticket. He won't hesitate to explain any concepts or answer questions, and is passionate about his teaching.

Dr. Tag was overall an above average professor. This was my first semester taking biology ever since freshman year of high school, and scraped by with an A. He definitely makes you work for the A, and definitely read the book backwards and forwards before tests. However, he had great energy and I didn't mind attending class with him. Good luck!

Tag is overall a good professor, he is funny and cares about his students. In class he reads off the PowerPoint, making it okay if you skip a couple of classes. First couple of test are fairly easy but they get harder as the year progresses. Would highly recommend to take him as long as you go to SI!

Dr. Tag's tests are hard, but they are a fair evaluation of your knowledge. They test comprehension not just memorization. He gives plenty of opportunities for bonus points and free points from online quizzes. You do have to read a little bit outside of the slides if you want to do well but you only have to get mid 80s on the tests to get an A

Tag was a very good professor. He was always energetic while conducting his lectures. The lectures were easy to understand, and it's easy to catch up if you missed a lecture. He does have in-class points though. The tests were surprisingly easy. As long as you study and put in a decent amount of work into the class, an A is quite doable.

Dr. Tag makes listening to him read a powerpoint as interesting as possible. He does post his slides online, but he offers in class extra credit about once a week, so attendance is rewarded. All of his test questions come from the Campbell test bank, so study old exams and you will do fine!

He is a good professor to take for your first semester of college, but make sure you either do tutoring for his tests or study on your own greatly. I attended 4.0 and Go, to get the grade i wanted. The lab that comes along with it is the more difficult part of the class.

Dr. Tag was my favorite prof this semester. His class is enjoyable, he's funny, and his tests are straightforward and fair (based on the power points). Reading the textbook helps, but is not necessary. Not necessarily an easy A (no biology classes are) but an A is very possible if you prepare for the tests and attend lecture for extra credit.

Dr. Tag is a great teacher and interacts well with the class. Lab is harder than all the tests. For the tests, I recommend going to 4.0 and go.

There is an option to receive extra credit through a program called Learning Catalytics. If you go to every single lecture and get the credit for each one (you get the points whether or not you get the question right), you will get a whole letter grade higher than you expect. The tests are derived from test banks and the lab is the hardest part.

Dr. Tag is a relaxed lecturer, and will answer any questions in office hours. The textbook is the key to doing well on his tests! Read the chapters before class and go to SI after class that evening. Lecture is mandatory because he will give a lot of bonus points. Again, read the text book and answer a lot of practice questions in SI.

Dr. Tag is a great professor. He simplifies the material so it makes more sense. His lectures are engaging and he makes learning bio fun. Study his power points, everything on the tests can be found in them, but you really have to understand the information and not just memorize it.

Tag is one of the better Biology professors at A&M. Definitely would recommend taking him, he's very thorough and will go over exactly what he wants you to know for his tests. He definitely cares about his students and lectures are pretty interesting.

I loved Dr. Tag's class! Your grade is comprised of 3 tests, 50 points worth of homework (divided into 7-8 individual assignments worth 6-7 points each), and a cumulative final. His lectures are interesting and he keeps the class moving. Offers extra credit randomly, so show up to class to earn it. Would've made an A if it hadn't been for lab.

Dr. Tag is probably the best choice for BIOL 111 at TAMU. The lecture really isn't that bad but the lab isn't great. Everything in lab depends on your TA's preference, which can be frustrating. Reading the textbook is pretty helpful if you do it before lecture so you have a better idea of what is going on.

Dr. Tag was great! Really funny, so lectures were entertaining. Teaches from the textbook. I read every chapter which is what I assumed helped me. Attendance isn't necessary, but he does random extra credit (every extra credit day is an extra point on a test). Lab isn't bad, but study for the weekly quizzes.

All-in-all Tag is a very good professor. He makes his lectures interesting and gives out random bonus points. They are not mandatory but I highly suggest going, could be the difference in an A and B. The labs are not too difficult but they do require a lot of time studying. The tests are very difficult, but A+ helped me tremendously!

Dr. Tag is amazing! You can tell he is passionate about biology and the lectures are pretty easy to understand/follow! I've found his tests are relatively text explicit/not too difficult, but it could be because I have a strong Bio background. Go to class, as he does do random LC questions recorded for extra credit!

Even though attendance isn't mandatory, show up! Learning Catalytics may be the difference between a letter grade. Trying reading the chapters in the book that he will go over. This course will interchangeably help you will lab. Do not cram all the studying for an exam the night before, this WILL NOT work! Quality of studying is better quantity

Hes a nice guy and a good/engaging teacher. But the tests are really really tough and you need to go to A Plus. I really struggled with the lab and brought me down from an A to B, but it just depends on your TA. Overall this is a very time demanding class and i struggled. Caused me a lot of unneeded stress.

His lectures contain the basis of whats going to be on the test. In order to do well on tests, you need to read the textbook. Sometimes his lectures aren't very clear, but SI sessions helped a lot. Overall he's a pretty good professor who tries his best to entertain the class. Recommend going to class because he gives bonus points for attending.

Tag is a great choice for Biology 111 at A&M. I took AP Bio in high school and the textbook he used was the exact same. His test review questions are often word for word on the actual tests. 10 Problem weekly homework due every Wednesday, that only takes a few minutes and you get multiple attempts. Also a really funny and caring guy!

Tag is the best bio prof you can get. He sometimes speeds through material, but he knows his stuff and it shows in his lectures. There's extra credit and regular, easy homework to help pad your grade. His tests are clear and comprehensive. He makes the material easy to understand. Take him if you can!

Tag is a great prof for BIOL111 and one of the best I've had at A&M. Interesting lectures and in-class bonus points! Lab isn't too bad if you get a good TA and it also helps solidify that week's lecture. Going to A+ should get you B's on exams but he will also ask specific questions from his notes so study both equally. Taking him again for 112.

Not a hard class but the exams were challenging & make up most of your grade. Extra credit if you go to class. Textbook not mandatory, but necessary if u want to do good on the exams, STUDY IT! Homework's easy & he's easy to follow during lecture, he's one of the better biology teachers. If I'd studied more for exams, I would've gotten an A

One of the best profs you can take for BIOL 111. He really tries to make you understand the material during lecture, but reading the textbook before lecture is the key to getting a good grade. Very friendly and easygoing. Offers extra credit for attendance to help with your grade. Not an easy class, but this prof made it better.

Great prof! He was always ready to answer questions, very helpful, and kind. Also very intelligent but easy to understand. He is passionate about his work and students it was a pleasure to take his course. His practice tests are really helpful

Despite what you might hear, Tag for 112 is a solid choice. Yeah, the course is harder, but you'll learn a lot. Lab sometimes is a pain, but if you stick with it, there will be more interesting topics (like anatomy & physiology). Dissections at mid to end of year. READ READ READ the text before lecture to prep for tests and lab manual before lab!

Dr. Tag is a good choice for Bio 112. This was his 1st semester teaching it. LC points just like 111. Make sure to read the chapters before going to lecture, as it makes the class more understandable. Labs can be difficult though, so reading the manual beforehand helps. Fun lab stuff at the end of the semester. Work hard and you can learn a bunch!

Dr. Tag is a great professor! His lectures get a bit boring but his power-points have lots of important information. His exams are hard but not impossible to pass. All the information you need is in his power-points. I never used the book and still got a decent grade.

I couldn't imagine taking anyone else for BIOL 111, Doctor Tag was by far the best. I ended up taking him for 112 also due to how much better my experience was with him compared to the other professors. Homework and lecture strongly correlates to the tests, and he does everything he can to provide extra practice to prepare students.

Tag is an amazing prof. He is so nice and makes the best dad jokes, but more importantly he is a great lecturer. If you go to class and read the book it is possible to make an A, lab is the hardest part.

A really good prof for a really difficult class. Lab was by far the hardest part of this class, though the lecture portion was still tough. He really engaged you in his lectures. You for sure have to work for your grade in this class but I think Tag is a good option! He hasn't curved but hopefully he will make the exception because of 112 lab.

Tag focuses his class primarily around the lectures and material from the book. He is my favorite biology professor by far and genuinely cares about his students. He is always available in his office hours and will take time to actually discuss anything you don't understand. Great guy, and even better teacher. He gives extra points if go to class.

Dr. Tag is so passionate about biology, and it really helped me understand concepts more! He posts pwoerpoints online, which are taken straight from textbook information. BIOL112 is not the most exciting subject, but he makes this subject more bearable.

Tag is an awesome professor, and I HIGHLY recommend him. He doesnt really require too much work outside of class, but you will have to work if you really want an A in the class. Going to SI sessions is super helpful, and lectures are very important to the class. He also gives random extra credit just for coming to class, so make sure you go!!!

Best prof for bio 111/112. He's fair and there's extra credit in the form of LC points. You have to be present to receive the points, however.

He's the best prof for bio 112. He's fair and tries to convey the course material in the best and most logical way possible. The material itself is difficult. He does an excellent job at answering students' questions during lectures and even offers extra credit. The extra credit is based on attendance so don't skip lecture. The lab is crazy....

I took Dr. Tag for BIOL 111&112 and would highly recommend him!! They are hard classes but he does a great job at breaking info down and presenting it in an interesting way. Lab for 112 was ridiculous but that's not really his fault. Go to class - there's roughly 30 points of extra credit to earn with LC.

Definitely not an easy class. Hardest part about it was lab. He offers bonus points from attendance, so go to class. They make a big difference at the end. He tries to make lectures more interesting. One of the best professors you can take for bio 111/112.

Dr. Tag was an awesome professor and I would highly recommend him! He is always available for any outside help and genuinely cares about his class and students. His tests are difficult but not impossible, just make sure you go to class to maximize the exposure to the material (especially since lots of the material is memorization based).

I had him for 111 and 112 and he is one of the best professors I've had so far. His course is fairly difficult so you do have to earn your grade but as long as you pay attention and study the PowerPoint lectures you should be fine. Also make sure you go to class for the extra credit points because it makes a huge difference.

Dr. Tag is really awesome. I took him his first semester teaching 112, and he did a great job! I did read the textbook before class, but he covers everything youll need for the exams in class, and he posts his slides. Overall I would highly recommend taking him, because his interesting lectures really helped me remember the information for exams.

Read the book if you want to really understand, but only reading the powerpoint can get you by. Set a reminder for the quizzes because lab will make you miss them. He uses a test bank! The tests aren't that hard if you go to SI which will help you more than the lecture. get a good seat up front if you want to learn, back if you want to sleep.

I had Dr. Tag for both 111 and 112. He never tests on stuff he doesn't go over in lecture. Basically, if you read the textbook, you'll be fine. Andrew is super nice, and his lectures are enjoyable. He has a good sense of humor which makes lectures fun. BIOL 111 was super easy compared to 112, but I would definitely recommend Tag.

Dr. Tag is clearly extremely knowledgeable in his field. He lectures cover everything on the test but be prepared to study. I studied 5x more for the lab in this class than I did for the tests. The lab is what makes this class difficult, otherwise, it was much easier than Bio 111. Honestly, prepare every week for lab and you will get an A.

Dr. Tag is a great professor and his exams are very fair. He's easy to talk to and willing to work with you. You really have to beware of the lab attached to 111, it can make or break your grade. I had an A in lecture but lab brought my grade down to a C because of my TA being one of the difficult ones.

Dr. Tag is very knowledgeable professor who loves teaching Biology. His tests are straight from his power points which he posts online. Only thing is that there are only HW and test grades in the class so you must do well on the test. Easy B and getting a A takes memorizing the entire slides he posts

I had Dr. Tag for BIOL 111/112. He is passionate about what he teaches and is willing to help you learn outside of class. I would take him again in 111 for sure, I had him for his first time teaching 112 and he was still great, just less prepared. Ask good questions, do your homework and study hard over lecture material for tests. I recommend!

Dr. Tag really enjoys what he's teaching and makes his lectures interesting. He does iClicker questions and extra credit in class so make sure you show up. Tests are based a lot off of lecture and the book, but the slides are online. He explains things in a way that's easy to understand, but its a lot of information so study hard.

Love Tag!! His lectures are amazing and actually keep your attention. Im switching majors, but if I wasnt I would take him again! Super sweet guy with lots of extra credit and easy homework. Study for tests though! Especially the study guides he puts online.

Dr. Tag is a fantastic professor, I am honestly surprised that his scores from others do not reflect this. I took him for 101 and 102, and my only regret is that I cannot take him for any other courses. While he doesn't just give you an A, he doesn't make it overly difficult. He also makes time during office hours to help. Trust me, take Tag!

He genuinely loves and knows what hes teaching, which makes the lectures easier to bear.

Dr. Tag is extremely passionate about Biology and it shows in lecture. As long as you dont cram for tests there is no reason you shouldnt get an A.

Fantastic. Already registered for the next class with Dr. Tag! Very engaging, and cares about his students. Uses in-class questions (LC) for bonus points and posts his slides after each lecture.

Dr. Tag was a decent prof. This class is not easy but he is very knowledgeable. He definitely holds you accountable for listening to his lectures, attending class, and putting in outside work- he doesn't make it easy. Although I am not taking him again for BIO 112 he is not a bad professor and I would not mind taking him again if necessary.

Dr. Tag is a great choice for biology 111. I will be taking him for 112 as well. This was not an easy class and you definitely have to work for it, but getting an A is not impossible. If I am being honest, I never read the textbook and just went to A+ tutoring and got a season pass. I just studied that stuff and got an A in the class.

Be ready to study if you take Tag. You definitely have to work for a decent grade. He gives some extra credit and I would not recommend skipping class. He goes over slides in class extremely fast but does post them. Homework isn't too heavy and S.I. sessions help a ton!! Tests aren't easy but if you study, you should be fine.

Dr. Tag is definitely the prof you need to take for Bio 111. He does go through slides pretty fast but he's interesting to listen to. My biggest advice is BUY AN A-PLUS SEASON PASS! It was the BEST way to study for this class. Tag's class is hard but he's approachable and gives LC as extra credit so try not to skip class often!

Dr. Tag's love of biology is obvious as he's a "self-professed nerd". He isn't only passionate about the subject, but he is passionate about teaching, which can't be said for most professors in the science department who just want to be able to research. He tells great dad jokes and makes the subject interesting enough. The lab is very hard though.

Dr. Tag was an awesome teacher. He makes the material easier to understand. He is also super funny.

TAKE TAG FOR 111, not 112! Not easy but doable. Read and analyze notes, do problem sets and do good in lab and youre set!

If you're looking to learn and retain material, Tag is the best biology professor you can take in your first two semesters. His tests are difficult because they require you to APPLY the information you learned in lecture. He puts the powerpoint slides online after every lecture, but he does extra credit at random times as participation, so show up.

Dr. Tag is a solid choice for BIOL 111 and 112. His lectures are interesting and there's participation extra credit. (GO to class!) His exams are totally doable. SI is a great way to keep information fresh in your mind. He gives a practice test so use it! Be prepared to work a lot for BIO 112 Lab. TAKE HIM!

Dr. Tag is the best BIOL111 prof you can get. He will give out 30 extra credit point, but you must attend lectures to get the points. He made a very hard class very easy to understand.

If you truly want a bit of a challenge, Id say go for tag. Let me warn, he goes SUPER fast during lectures and his exams are very tricky but doable. His way of teaching is like him just brushing off the info like were supposed to know already whats going on. But dont let that scare you. Hes a good prof and he finds ways to keep class engaged

Tag was a great professor; he really cared about the students and how well we were doing in his class. Bio 112 however required a lot of reading and memorizing so the class in itself was difficult, but Tag did his best to help us out. The tests are somewhat difficult but only if you leave studying until the end. And show up to class for LC points!

Tag is a great prof, but Biology 101 is not a walk in the park. Go to class, take good notes, study a lot! It is a lot of material, so keep up with it each week. Do NOT try to cram study the night before. A+ tutoring helps a lot with this class.

He is a good professor, albeit very fast on his lecture slides. Go to SI, it really helps after class. His tests do have some trick questions so read carefully. There isn't much homework, either. Take good notes and you'll be fine.

Dr. Tag is a great professor. He is a very nice man and he offers a lot of resources for outside help. He cares about his students and I thoroughly enjoyed going to his lectures. His tests are very fair if you are willing to study. I would say an A is very achievable in his class! He also gives up to 30 extra credit LC points, so show up to class!

Good teacher. Tests aren't that hard as long as you pay attention during lecture, and take notes on the comments he makes that are not on the slides, as they will sometimes appear as test questions.

Great prof. Had him for bio 111 and 112 and got an A+ both semesters. His lectures can be a bit fast paced at times but he covers all material he puts on the tests. He gives optional practice tests beforehand too which really help. SI was a big help here and there but by no means was necessary to secure the A.

Very exceptional professor. You can really tell that he cares about the information he teaches his students. My biggest advice: Try and get all the small points from the problem sets and pre lab quizzes... they really matter in the end.

Andrew Tag was such a great professor for my first semester at A&M. He gives really informational lectures and made all of his students more interested in biology. Although many students did not raise their hand in class, he encouraged it and was really responsive to those that did. Tag's practice exams were very similar in style to the real test.

I have no idea why Dr. Tag has a rating this low because quite frankly he does everything right. The test material matches his lectures. There isn't a great amount of homework. He's nice and approachable outside of class. He will make good jokes every once in a while. As long as you pay attention and study you will make an A. Overall, great prof.

I love Dr. Tag and im planning on taking him again next semester for bio 112. Bio is obviously hard but he always makes his lectures engaging. Go to SI sessions and go over the test reviews.

Prof Tag is really kind, and this class is not too difficult if you pay attention. SI was extremely helpful and likely the reason I did so well in the course. Do the "be able to's" like he says, and try to read the chapters in the book because it will really help solidify your understanding of the material. I hope to take him for BIO112!

A great and funny professor for introductory biology. Very helpful and understanding.

Dr. Tag is a good choice! You have to pay attention to what he says in class , it might be on the exam even if its not in the ppt. Very minimal homework (few problems) due every week. Test can be a bit harder but if you study and go to the SI SESSIONS you'll be fine. Up to 30 extra credit points in class! An A is very doable!!

super nice guy, but there's a lot of material to cover so he goes pretty fast, most of the actual learning took place outside of class, and reading the FREE textbook is a must.

Dr. Tag is a great choice for Bio 111. DO THE LAB QUIZZES AND PROBLEM SETS! Those are free points that add up. He offers up to 30 points of extra credit if you attend class. Exams are lecture heavy. Take detailed lecture notes because he'll put specific examples talked about in class on the exam. Read the textbook or chapter summary before lecture

LOVED Dr. Tag. Taking him again next semester. He gives bonus points in class so I had over 100% for most of the year. Practice exams really help, and his lectures are great.

Dr. Tag was absolutely fantastic. He has great lectures and his exams are heavily based on the lecture content, problem sets, and practice tests. The lab wasn't too bad--very independent. Do the problem sets, take the practice tests, go to lecture, and do the LC for bonus points. The textbook is free but I never read it and did just fine.

Great prof, there was a lot of extra points available to you to boost your grade. Be sure to read the textbook every once in a while for studying by purposes but other than that, if you take detailed good notes over the slides and pay attention during lecture, youll be fine.

Biol 112 is definitely packed with lots of info but Dr. Tag made it so much more enjoyable! He goes kind of fast during lecture and skims through some parts, but I enjoyed his teaching overall. Also, be prepared to study the material frequently! The content builds up very fast and requires lots of memorization.

IF YOUR OPTION IS RAO OR TAG TAKE TAG. Although Tag might have pretty boring and standard lectures, he truly wants you to succeed. I had Rao in the fall and she told us every day how much of a disappointment we were, so then i switched to tag and it was a totally different experience. your grade is mainly just problem sets and tests to study hard

took doc tag twice and i love him. He's very approachable and makes things understandable. going to lecture isn't required but i went every time because he will randomly award bonus points that can bump up your grade by a whole letter. tests were hard, but just find a good way to study and you'll be fine. Loved doc tag, would take him again!

Tag is a nice person but his class was very difficult for me. I would find myself studying for hours and barely get a 60. He goes very fast during lectures and I never had time to write down all the info I needed. He does upload the slides tho. He also randomly rewards bonus points for going to class which could def boost your grade by a letter.

Listen, if you are serious about learning the material from Biol 111/112 (Pre-med/Pre-Dent/etc) then you should take Dr. tag. Not only do you learn tons of material, but his class is awesome. He is a great lecturer. Exams are difficult, but attending SI and reading the textbook should allow you to always be above the average.

Tag is honestly amazing. He is very upbeat and makes his lectures interesting and fun to listen to. His exams do require a good sense of understanding and are kind of difficult. I would focus on the slides and do the Be Able To's. Make sure to go to class because he randomly gives extra credit opportunities.

He sets clear expectations as to what needs to be done to excel in class, and will even sometimes personally remind you through canvas when various quizzes are due. If you read the free textbook, attend SI, pay attention in lecture, and make use of the practice exams and lecture quizzes, you'll be fine. Minimal extra credit from a paid-for website.

Im so sad I wont be able to take Tag for next semester. I really enjoyed his class even if it was a more challenging one. I would not recommend skipping lecture because he provides a lot of info. His exams are definitely tough no doubt, but I believe he is a great bio prof. He is very passionate about bio and I found it to be motivating.

I LOVED DR TAG!!! I took him for bio 111 and he was a great professor. It's definitely a class that requires a lot of studying, but if you go to class and pay attention to the lectures, it will help a lot. He also gives a good amount of extra credit. Don't listen to any of the low ratings because I can guarantee you that they didn't try hard enough

Dr. Tags a great professor. Go to class because he gives random bonus points through LC. Lectures are long and can be a bit boring, but important to pay attention. Tests are pretty difficult, but if you study whats on the slides, getting at least a B shouldnt be a problem. No curves, but drops a few questions. Weekly problems sets are freebies.

I took Dr. Tag for both 111 and 112. He is super passionate about biology and makes his lectures interesting. His tests are quite difficult and some contain more material than others. Your grade is mostly based on tests however there are problem sets and extra credit LC questions he randomly does in class. I would highly recommend Dr. Tag!

For Bio 111, the material was pretty easy. Dr.Tag's test required you to memorize a lot of information, but it was not impossible to get high scores on the exam. He cares for his students and provides many resources (including himself) to help you succeed.

Bio 112 is much harder than Bio 111. There is more material to cover and definitely more specific details you need to know. His exams not only require you to memorize the information, but also apply it to the question. The class is enjoyable and interesting. I would say he a great professor if you were looking to go into the medical field.

Dr. Tag is a nice person, that truly wants all of his students to succeed. His lectures are quite fast but he tries to make the material as interesting as possible. I never ended up using the free textbook, since I just utilized the learning objectives. His exams are pretty fair and going to his office hours really helps! Definitely recommend Tag!

Highly recommend Dr. Tag. He is easily accessible and always willing to answer questions until you understand. Lecture moves pretty fast, but just study his slides and you should be fine

good prof. HAVE to study exams and really be able to apply the material you've learned because they're not really based on what he physically says. Overall good prof but if you're just taking bio for the credit and not because you LOVE it... I'd recommend skipping out, it will drop your GPA. GO TO CLASS- LC (extra credit) helped me pass

Very kind prof, one of my favorites. Always willing to help his students. Wold absolutely take again!!

Dr. Tag was an excellent professor! He cares about his students success and is passionate about the content he teaches. As long as you are able to study the lectures and able to memorize the fine details, you will do great on the exams. This course requires a lot of studying but it is for sure achievable to make an A. Take Dr. Tag!

I have had Dr. Tag for both BIOL 111 & 112 and he is an excellent professor. He wants you to succeed in and out of the classroom and is loves to help during office hours. 112 is a difficult course due to how content heavy it is, there is a lot of memorization and will need a large amount of time to digest. Study hard and doing well is within reach!

Dr. Tag is a great professor! I thought he made the class very interesting! This class does involve a lot of studying and you need to go to class to get lc points which can really help you grade! He is also always willing to help in office hours! Overall Dr. Tag is a great professor and if you work hard, you will do great in his class!

I loved taking Dr. Tag's courses; I had him for BIOL 111 and 112. I only studied the material on the PP, and I received an A on all of the exams. It's important to study a lot and memorize details in the lecture slides. While attendance wasn't mandatory, you could get extra credit on the LC questions, so I would recommend going.

Dr. Tag is great. He really cares about his students and he is passionate about teaching biology. Overall, the class was not too difficult but you do have to study a bit especially before tests. If you get a good routine going and prepare really well for tests, you'll do great.

BIOL 112 was difficult because of the amount of material. I recommend going into the first exam over-prepared because that's what is going to hold your grade as you go more into ecology. Dr. Tag was very helpful and I loved having him as a professor. I don't feel that he made the class difficult, just the amount of information was the issue.

Although he is an amusing lecturer, he is condescending and goes very quickly so go to office hours for clarification on things you would think you wouldn't need clarification. He has a way of making his exams like puzzles but if you make sure to write out the objectives and answer them thoroughly, you should make a solid B. Extra credit saves you.

GO TO CLASS!! You will not be able to study based off of the powerpoints, you must go to class because he builds onto the slides with important information you need to know. He also gives random Learning Catalytic (clicker) questions throughout the week that are a big extra credit boost on your tests. Study hard and you'll be fine.

Tag is a very good professor. His tests can be challenging but as long as you study hard and do LC points, you will be fine.

Tag is easily my favorite prof! His exams can be difficult but ALL material is in slides/problem sets and not too difficult. You can tell he cares about his students and loves helping them in office hours. He makes jokes during class and is really easy to follow. Take time to look over notes and you'll do fine. Take Tag!

He makes lectures enjoyable and entertaining. His exams are challenging, but if you pay attention during lectures, especially to what he says outside of the PowerPoint, go to office hours, and get the extra credit points during in-class knowledge checks, you will do well in this class. Tag is the best, TAKE HIM!

LOVE Dr. Tag for 111. best 111 prof. extra credit through LC points so show up to class. lab and lecture combined can be heavy, so time manage. he's super caring and lectures are helpful for exams. DO THE PRACTICE EXAMS. problem sets every week (3 tries each). put in the work and it will pay off!

I love Tag and am sad he only teaches for bio majors. He was amazing and rarely gave homework to do, but if you do not pay attention the homework makes up for it with study time. His material had some parts easy, some parts hard, but he was always willing to explain anything we needed. We love him!!!

I took Tag for my first semester at A&M. He is a great professor and clearly knows a lot about biology. I will say, the actual course is difficult and had me wanting to switch majors at time. Go to lectures because extra credit is given for attendance, but exams are fairly straightforward if you study the slides and do the practice exams.

Dr. Tag completely changed my view of biology as a whole. Everything he had to say was so insightful and everything had meaning. He truly cares about expanding your knowledge of biology and not just passing his exams. Make sure you take the practice exams, though, because the tests are fairly similar.

Gave lots of extra credit opportunities that can bump your grade about 5% throughout the semester for attending lecture, doing some surveys, practice quizzes for lab etc. It's hard because of the course content means you have to remember what seems like small details, but it's not hard to score well because of the extra credit.

He is an amazing professor. I love biology, and he explained everything in-depth and eloquently. There are many opportunities to bump your grade and his practice exams give you insight into how he will ask questions.

awesome prof but his tests can be hard if you don't properly study. gives tons of extra credit that can boost your grade up a whole letter if you attend class. gives practice exams that give u a good idea on how his tests will go so definitely do those !!

Dr. Tag is one of the best professors in the biology departmnt. He is highly respected and knowledgable but he expects a lot from his students because they are mainly pre med. His tests are some of the hardest tests I have ever taken but LC will get you bonus points. A B or A is possible if you do well in labs and study HARD for tests

He's the best, but biol 112 is harder than 111 and he is seriousss abt it. Some professors are easier, look at those first but if you get Tag he's still so good!

Dr. Tag is an AMAZING prof! I had him for 111 and 112. 112 is more in depth and memorization based, so get ready to study! 30+ extra credit points, problem sets, and lab all help boost your grade! study a week in advance for exams and go to class! as long as you are on top of your work, you will do fine!

Definitely a harder class but Tag makes it manageable, one homework assignment a week and it's easy. Lab can build up, but overall if you study hard for the tests and get the easy points in lab you can easily make an A. Tag is a great prof and a super nice and understanding guy, highly recommend.

My favorite professor at TAMU. Gives 30 LC points overall (LC code given during class, so attend lectures) that are added directly to your total [out of 700: 4%]. Passionate about the material, loves interacting with students, a highly engaging lecturer. Review problem sets and practice exams for tests! An easy A w LC.

nice & funny guy who clearly loves bio. course overall is v dense w material but he tries to make it easy to understand. 30 max LC pts. 12 hw sets. tbh exams are hard compared to other biol112 profs & it's just a ton of memorizing info, but he does drop the most missed questions on it & has a few practice exam problems + hw set problems in it.

The exams were hard, tiny details that showed up on a slide that Dr. Tag spent a couple of minutes going over sometimes showed up. Biol 112 was harder than 111, but also more interesting. Dr. Tag offers extra credit that can increase your grade by 5%. I like how the Canvas grade calculator was actually set up for this class.

He taught really well. Exams often had questions from the practice exams that he gave us. 40-question MC tests (60 questions in the final) with each question worth 2.5 points. Getting even a few questions wrong can affect your grade. However, the course has 700 possible points and 30 extra credits, so an A isn't hard to get if you study well.

He cares about the students, and puts effort into being entertaining during class. He creates a nice atmosphere during class, and has nice and light condensed slides for lecture. I read the book though, to be able to understand things better. He's a great professor and will be taking him again for 112. He as generous office hours and SI sessions.

Dr. Tag is a nice guy with entertaining lectures. 112 is harder than 111, I recommend studying the practice exams a lot as he pulls some questions from them and memorize the slides as well. I used Quizlet to study slides. 3 exams and a final, weekly (VERY SHORT) homework, and LC for attendance. Would recommend!

He is such a great teacher, his lectures are engaging and easy to go along with. He obviously cares a lot for his students is always willing to talk to you if you are struggling. His assignments are weekly but are all very easy to do and relate to the material we are doing. His test are harder than other teachers but still very passable.

Great professor, would definitely take his class again. Attendance isn't mandatory, but the bonus iClicker points help your grade significantly. The only assignments are problem sets once a week, but labs also assign other work on top of that. As long as you keep up with the power points and attend lecture regularly, you should do fine on the tests

Dr. Tag is a great prof. His lectures were relatively easy to follow, and he did iClicker bonus questions in lecture on certain days. Problems sets were due every week along w/ the lab assignments. Manageable workload, but exams were pretty difficult if you didn't study well enough. SI sessions help, & he's always willing to answer questions!

Dr. Tag is super caring and overall a good professor. You need to study but he provides lecture outlines where if you truly understand each one, then you will get a good grade. He provides extra credit if you are in class whether you get the question right or wrong. The textbook is free and helpful but not really required unless you need it.

BIOL 112 was definitely harder than 111. However, the class is doable and not too bad if you study consistently. Also, go to lecture because he gives up to 30 bonus points just off of iClicker and other bonus point opportunities throughout the semester. He also gives sample exams, which he will pull a few questions from there to put on exams.

You have to go to class for this one, but thats okay because Tag keeps your attention. The way this guy teaches is phenomenal. That being said, this course is a little more difficult with him. Hard tests with specific information. If you can take in lectures well, youll be fine, especially with Tag's passion.

Had him for both 111 and 112. Did better in 112 because the trick is to read his slides everyday (not complicated material), do practice exams, complete lab material on time (easy point boosters), and really try to get maximum iclicker points (30 free points). 112 is a lot of memorization. No homework so spend time familiarizing with his slides.

Bio 111 was more conceptual than 112, so easier imo. 112 was ALL memorization and based off of his slideshows. He is definitely someone you want to take if you want to LEARN the material but if not opt out for someone easier for sure. He did offer extra credit and have office hours which was super helpful.

I took Tag for BIOL 111 and 112 and I will say that 111 is much more conceptual while 112 is memorization. He offers a lot of bonus points through attendance and provides sample exams before each exam which is really helpful. The textbook is free and online, but the exams are mainly straight from the lecture slides.

A is doable but WITH extra cred so come to class, especially during the last 2 week as those have more points per lec. Lab is not hard, most finish within the hour or so. Post-lab answers ez to find in pre lab modules. EXAMS are pure memorization, study w/ FLASHCARDS for sure. For lab exams, talk w/ friends who took it, same Q's will come in yours

I don't understand why there are so many bad ratings. Professor Tag was the best professor I've every had, and truly cared. I had him for Bio 111 and 112 and if you actually study and follow his lectures you'll do great. I'm not great at studying or even grades, but I managed to get an A so you can probably too.

Dr. Tag was a very good professor! His tests were pretty hard, but he offered a good amount of extra credit to make up for it. Make sure to study the practice exams he gives!

Dr. Tag is extremely intelligent and passionate about biology, however his exams make you not want to be. They were extremely difficult and hard to study for as his slideshows were very jumbled, so make sure you have a study group to help you. If another professor is available, I recommend them, but if not, be ready to study and go to office hours.

All the people who say his exams are too hard are the people that will get weeded out from the major. He's an amazing lecturer and honestly I took no notes in class. To study for exams: watch videos, make one pagers on the slides, and do the be-able-to's on the slides. Memorize the core topics and the exams should be super easy. Highly recommend!!

Dr.Tag is a really brilliant man & his class is enjoyable to listen to. You can tell he is passionate about Biology and always has answers to any question you might have. However, his tests are very difficult and his lecture slides tend to have very minimal information. There isn't a crazy amount of homework and his class is easy to keep up with.

He is amazing! Just show up to all the lectures and take good notes. Although the slides are posted, I highly recommend going to his classes :)

I love Dr. Tag! I am taking him again for 112 in the spring. His lectures are very engaging and he (sometimes) does iClicker, which can give you up to 20 bonus points at the end of the semester. I would 100% read the textbook though, I found most of tests and problem sets came from there and the lecture was to help understand more. and hes funny!

Great professor! Makes lectures interesting and exams doesn't affect your average as much as what you expected, but exams are usually content heavy. SI sessions really helped, and office hours can come in clutch. Had him both 111 and 112. Just make sure to familiarize the slides for anything on it is fair game.

Dr Tag is a great professor. His lectures are interesting and pretty funny. However, the exams are challenging since he often uses scenario-based questions and all the questions require that you completely understand the topic. It is hard to get an A on his exams. There is iClicker extra credit for attending lectures.

Dr. Tag is an awesome professor to have as a first year student. He is very accessible during office hours and makes lectures enjoyable. Just make sure you study your be-able-tos, go to SI sessions, and at least skim the textbook and you should be good for tests.

If you go to lecture you should be good for the most part. I'll say the test questions are more difficult than the practice so be prepared and be aware of other resources you can use. Go to SI or office hours, those will help with reviewing material.

Difficult class, especially fresh out of high school. Dr. Tag is phenomenal and is very engaging. Attendance not mandatory but extra credit is given randomly so I would attend if I were you!!

Super funny guy. Loved attending his lectures because of him, but the material is definitely tough. Exams are mostly memorization, some application as well. Know the material like the back of your hand if you want to succeed. I suggest going to every lecture even though they're just slides. YouTube was a godsend. SI sessions were helpful as well.

Love him so much as a person and a professor, but his exams are some of the hardest ever. I thought 112 would be better from 111, but really he just loves his meticulously worded questions. 112 is generally just hard due to all of the memorization, so get ready to reframe your study habits and exam prep timeframes. Lab is a breeze!

Great professor. Lectures can get pretty boring at times but the information he provides is really helpful. Exams are based on lectures and textbook information (so read the textbook). Attendance is not mandatory but encouraged. Labs are pretty easy, especially if you pay attention. Lab exams are based solely off of information learned in labs

Such a kind and caring professor. knows what he is teaching well. however, he is a biology major and the exams reflect that. exam questions are so specific, you had to memorize every minute detail of slides. pictures, fun facts, bold terms, everything. if he said it once in class, there is a chance there's 4 questions about it on the exam.

I really struggled with the material in the class because it is a lot and his questions tend to rely on exceptions & understanding processes in a quick manner. In his office hours, he'd help me a lot, making references to relatable things & seeking for me to think critically, as was a funny guy. I'd recommend, just attend SI sessions & study a lot.

Dr. Tag is a funny and clear lecturer. His tests are pretty detail oriented, but not awful. BIOL 112 in general is more difficult than 111. The lab is weighted heavily so it can definitely bring your grade up. I would recommend taking him. The expectations for what to know are super clear. There are tons of opportunities to get help.

Great professor, but only take if you want a phd in fungi reproduction. We went sooo in depth compared to other 112 classes. Tests were HARDDD, and I would consider myself someone who studied a lot for the exams. An A is possible, you just have to put in the work and go to class; his exam questions are a lot about the things he says in class + EC.

I really liked Dr. Tag this semester! I will admit that his tests were hard, but if you paid attention and didn't try to cram, you were normally fine. BIOL 112 is very content heavy itself, and I notice a lot of people complaining are focusing on the class content and not Tag. He's an engaging lecturer and I would totally take him again.

He was a great prof and very knowledgeable. However his exams were SO much harder than the other profs. I wouldn't take for an easy A. He did give out extra credit which helps.

he is actually really good ur just taking a difficult class idk what u expect

woah the difficult class had difficult exams like what

Taken Spring 2025. Professor Tag is one of the SMARTEST professors I've had so far. He explained everything in slides very efficiently, and would answer any questions you had for him. This class is a weed-out class, so do remember that it is DIFFICULT! You do have to study for each exam, especially exam 2. If I faltered, I could not blame Dr. Tag.

I went through rate my professor after getting Tags class all I saw was how bad his exams are. Realistically if you study and attend at least one SI exam review session you will be fine. He has good lectures and likes to crack jokes. Quite a few don't hit but it still keeps me engaged. I would not skip a lot of material is covered each lecture.

Great person and really good professor. He is passionate and knows a lot about this topic. He will respond to emails promptly. He gives a little weekly homework that is helpful and always follows the current topic we're learning. He gives bonus points for iClicker in class, so I recommend attending lectures. Labs are not bad and the TAs are chill.

Managed to get an A without taking Biology AP or DC. I don't think you need to know every detail, but you need to understand concepts thoroughly. Definitely use the “be able tos” and make sure to watch videos on the subject if unclear. I only studied 4-7 hours for a test. Final is very doable and fair.