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Phenomenal. Gives tons of examples.

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excellent prof. i highly recommend him

Awesome, articulate, ORGANIZED, fun, intelligent, definite must.

real smart and clear teacher, shows interest in helping students who need it...if you have to take bio, this is the guy

Best bio prof ever, shows tons of interest in teaching and does it extremely well...no book needed for his class, everything from the notes..you'll walk outta this class knowing a lot.

Excellent professor. He really cares about what he teaches and wants you to gain something from his classes. I highly recommend him because he's one of the few bio professors at this school that truly cares.

I had him a few years ago, I did not like the topic, but he made it interesting. Great guy, great teacher. Really dedicated!!

Tony, related to Drew, is great prof. Truly cares about what he teaches and makes a difficult course interesting to learn, even if the tests are hard. Doc Bledsoe is a must to get

Yea whoop tee doo hes a nice guy and teaches well, thats great and all but when u cant pass the tests after hours of studing cuz his tests are so hard it doesnt really matter. I was a straight a student till i had this class i suggest another teacher.

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He just read off of his overheads a lot, adding a bit extra info. He needed more visual examples, I think... Seemed kind of conceited, too! Heh.

Wants to help everyone succeed. Entertaining. Seems to enjoy teaching. Usually very well prepared for class, and likes to use figures from the book. Definately recommend taking him if you get the chance.

If you are a non-bio or science person, you probably will think he's hard. But he really cares, he's one of the only bio profs constantly at the help desks, and he tests pretty fairly. Also shows genuine excitement and concern for the subjects he teaches.

Good teacher but very snobbish like the stereotypical Yale Man. He always gave me the brush-off whenever I tried to chat with him after class at Pymatuning.

very organized. He enjoys to teach and it shows. Go to class, review his notes, and you'll do well.

Dr. Bledsoe is possibly the best teacher at Pitt. He is passionate about the material he teaches, and it shows. As long as you put some effort in, you'll do great!!

Dr. Bledsoe is an awesome prof. He knows what he's talking about and he teaches well. On the down side, the material in BISOC 1250 is difficult. On top of that, there is a lot of stuff to know for each test. Each test is graded on a curve, but the curve is usually small.

I love this class!! The prof is awesome!! He knows his stuff and teaches very well. If you study and go to class, you will do well!!

If you love the morphology you will love this class. He is an enthusiastic teacher and really cares about what he teaches. He is will to help you learn any material that may seem unclear or difficult to learn.

Dr. Bledsoe's evolution and vert morph classes are tough, but definitely well worth it. He's a really nice professor who definitely wants his students to do well....He buys pizza for students who go to his office hours before tests! The only reason not to take him is if you're scared of working.

If you aren't premed then you are already at a disadvantage because those are the only people he cares about when he teaches. Also he is the king of tooting his own horn and he is quite arrogant when apporached with a question. I heard good things about him going into this but I disagree now!

Dr. Bledsoe is one of the best at Pitt!! He goes above and beyond his expected role as a professor, and does EVERTYTHING he can to help students do their best and is an overall great professor. Take his courses!

a great prof, even though his class is hard he is my fav. professor...if you are a bio major or like bio take his class!

whoever said this class was difficult was crazy. bledsoes class was a total cake walk. there's no need to go to class. his tests are very broad and not really detailed at all. i went to about 4 classes and got an A. Take it as an ellective!

Professor Bledsoe is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Biology.I have had him for Vert Morph and Bio II. I would recommend his classes to anyone. He makes himself very available outside of class for questions.

A great teacher that puts a lot of time and effort in to teaching for his students. Makes it easy for students to ask questions at his "Help Desk" where he clarifies material covered in class. Tests require some time studying and the final is challenging. He makes class a lot of fun.

Bledsoe is such a good teacher because he is so into what he's teaching. His charisma rubs off on the students.

Really good teacher, tests are kinda hard but aren't they all?

makes everything very clear, gives a lot of handouts with diagrams to explain topics. you don't even need the book. just make sure to study the cranial nerves topic in detail because one of the tests is basically just on that with a little bit of the other sections. if you love animals and aren't afraid of diagram labeling you'll love this class.

What can I say? Bledsoe is the man! Best teacher I've had at Pitt so far. His organization is trump. He is not the most modest person. He's nicer to some students than to others, but he is very fair.

Good professor, terrible grader. don't take this class without the lab like I did. you will be missing something important. Like Everything. also don't take this class unless your an expert on technical termonology, by the time you have mastered it the semester will be over. PS the study guides don't help.

Professor Bledsoe is extremely knowledgeable about his topic, and by the end of his class you will be as well. He asks extremely detailed questions about the processes detailed in class, and his exams are very difficult.

Best teacher I ever had. Very thorough and easy to get along with. Makes the class environment very comfortable and is very laid back. I recommend him to everybody.

Expect to do your fair share of work, but trust that you will definitely learn the material. The class is not for people looking for an easy A (then again neither is a bio degree); but it is definitely manageable and you can get an A.

He's really enthusiastic about the material and seems to really care about students. If you pay attention, you'll understand what's going on, it's really not that difficult. The tests have been tricky, but they're not that bad. ( and he looks like the type of man to drive a really expensive sports car, and if i win one i'm giving it to him)

There is only one thing I can say: AWESOME!! He is the best professor I've had at the school. This is how you teach science!! There is no test that is tricky! Know the primary concepts, terminology, experimental principles, and quantitativy principles. Just your brain and have the knowledge and you will get A's without trying! Good Luck!!

Tests only on the notes from class. Copy verbatim and you're set. Also, if you show up at recitation every time you get an extra 5% on your grade. Overall, if you show up every class and recitation you should get an A or a B.

Excellent professor, very enthusiastic and willing to help but exam questions can be tricky!

Dr. Bledsoe is the best bio professor!!! He knows the information forwards and backwards and wants you to also! He is easy to follow and very, very helpful! His tests are very fair, but sometimes I think he relies on semantics to trick people- so be careful. Overall, highly recommended!! TAKE DR. BLEDSOE FOR BIO 2, HANDS DOWN!! good luck!

Very approachable.

Awesome prof. Very enthuiastic about what he teaches and wants everyone to like it as much as he does. Tests are tricky, but if you go to the peer-lead review sessions, they're more managable. Very easy to talk to. Definently take him for Bio 2.

Very, very GOOD!

Vert Morph: Great Professor!!! Answers questions outside of lecture and does everything he can to help you understand and perfect the material for his tests. Tests are hard but fair, don't buy the book and memorize the notes taking detail to the exact wordings. Its hard but he loves the material nad passees it on

THE BEST! extremely helpful lectures and out of class, attendance is not mandatory but if you take good notes in lecture you don't need to buy the book. DO NOT take anyone else for Ecology!

He is hysterical when he teaches and makes jokes constantly, he's always at his BIO helpdesk and before exams he has sat/sun review sessions where he brings us all pizza. Take him for ECOLOGY, exams aren't bad..he gives you practice exams before, TAKE GOOD NOTES!

I'd recommend Dr. Bledsoe, but I don't think he is everything that he is hyped up to be. He simplifies all the material in class, but then expects you to be able to draw conclusions about all the advanced topics during the test. You'll definitely learn biology if you take him.

Dr. Bledsoe is a good teacher, but he is not as great as everyone claims. He trys to clarify all the material in class, but is available at help desk if you have additional questions. Also one bonus with Beldsoe is that if you attend all but 2-3 recitations you get 5% bonus added to your final grade.

Best biology professor at UPitt.

He's the best best BEST bio teacher in Pitt!makes jokes during lectures and very clear in explanations!tests are hard but if you study your notes well then it shouldn't be that bad,def take his classes,excellent professor!!

Guy is definitely one of the greatest bio professors you can get at Pitt, so definitely try to get him (that is if his class hasnt already been filled. Dont be fooled though, because he is by no means an easy teacher. His tests are very difficult, but as a result, he gives an awesome curve.

The class is quite a bit of work--but most bio classes are. he is really helpful at office hours and he is easygoing. His tests can be difficult due to his wording of questions, but you can definitely do well if you put the effort.

Dr. Bledsoe is really funny and says a lot of random stuff during his lectures. He goes at a wayyyy slower pace than his syllabus would have you believe, so you shouldn't worry about too much material. Tests are typical bio fair; your grade depends on the class average.

Great teacher!! Know your notes for the tests. Tests are usually 50 questions in 50 minutes so you need to know everything pretty well. Definitely go to class!

ecology is not terribly interesting, but he somehow makes the class bearable with enthusiasm and humor. he is always willing to help. lectures are REALLY well-structured; make sure to take excellent notes! Exams are a little long, but easy if you've taken good notes and studied a decent amount. definately the best bio prof i've had.

His notes are great, and his tests are pretty straight forward. Best thing you can do is go to office hours. If you miss no more than 3 recitations, you get an extra 5% on your grade, which is the best. study a bit every day, go to office hours and recitations, and put in the work - you'll be fine. I would def take him again.

Bledose rocks. People don't like him because they don't like not having the answers handed to them on a silver plater. I got a C is Roberts Bio 1 and I'm going to get a B if not better in his class. He is more then helpful at office hours and really does care. But yes, be ready to learn how to take a real exam. god forbid you have to work for it!

Bledsoe is proabably the most fair and approachable professor I have had at Pitt. He is a fantastic teacher and I have already taken 2 courses with him: Bio 2 and Ecology.

clarity is very good, and he has a noticable interest in the class. tests are just as hard as any other bio teachers', and he curves to a 75 and occasionally drops a question. also, has some funny one liners, which makes class interesting. highly recommend.

Bledsoe is the man! We will not argue about that. Just accept it. Best professor at Pitt. Had him for Vert Morph and Ecology and he is awesome. You must work hard for a good grade of course. His tests are not easy. Don't just memorize notes, understand them. His tests will force you to show that you understand the concepts. He offers tons of help

great professor, terrible tests. the reason i took his class was because of the good ratings he has on here and i am struggling to pass the course with a D-. i feel like almost every test question twists up the material into an impossible trick question. very frustrating to study 20+ hours for each test and get a 50 percent.

He is a very nice man and very willing to help struggling students. The lectures can get boring, but they are effective. Tests are HARD.

His lectures are very well organized and he genuinely wants you to do well. Make sure you attend class because he doesn't use a book. Tests are hard but fair

fantastic teacher.... very eager to help. If you ever have problems with exam questions he's willing to give you the opportunity to provide evidence that your answer is also correct

Great professor but tests are pretty hard and he doesnt explain alot of whats on them. however, he is way beter than william coffman, who is awful for bio

Exams are definitely difficult, but it's possible to do well in the course. He's willing to help and seems to genuinely care about his students. I recommend going to his Help Desk, which is offered 3 times/week and getting to know him well because he's an excellent source for quality letters of recommendation.

Bledsoe's lectures are captivating, his tests are fair, and he's accessible and helpful. Overall excellent prof!

Definitely take for Ecology! Great lecturer, tests are very straightforward and easy if you study, genuinely wants to help students. Doesn't use the book much so make sure you go to lecture.

Bledsoe is really passionate about biology and that definitely shows in his teaching. His tests were VERY difficult for an intro course, which I found surprising. On the bright side, he is extremely accessible to students and is always willing to meet--either at his Help Desk or outside class--to help you understand the material.

A popular professor and great guy, but his class is harder in comparison to other intro to bio sections. He lectures from a set of notes and uses no visuals or examples to reinforce the material. Steep curves were given to my section to balance out dismal exam scores - he also awards points for recitation atten. Nice guy, but tougher than others.

For ecology he was a great prof. I have no interest in the subject but I love his style of teaching: Uses no book and no powerpoints. All overheads and you copy down everything and the occasional equation and diagram. Warning: ecology has a lot more math than expected. you'll do fine if you can handle basic algebra

He is the best teacher I have ever taken! I learned more from his class than I ever have from any other. I got an A but I attended every class and also peer leading. Questions are tricky but if you study the notes, you will do fine.

Tests are pretty straightforward and from the notes. He doesn't use the book at all so don't buy it. Test averages are usually in the low 80's so there is no curve. Class spends a lot of time on phylogeny and embryology.Other than the skeletal system,we didn't get to the main body systems until around the 3rd exam,or we just skipped them entirely.

BEST PROFESSOR AT PITT! I love him. Incredibly smart, knows his stuff, loves birds! Hilarious at times. You have to study a good amount and attend class to get a good grade. All tests are on his notes nothing else, no book needed. Learned more in this class then in my 4 years at Pitt. Take this class, it's worth the time!

Does not use a textbook so dont miss lecture. Very accessible, friendly, clear, obviously enjoys the subject and teaching it. Tests are pretty easy, especially the final exam. Take good notes and you'll do fine!

Genuinely wants students to learn, but lets his ego rule. He doesn't use the book, making you study from HIS OWN lectures, which often go on tangents that he seems to enjoy, but are quite irrelevant in a practical sense. This forces you to memorize things from his notes that you may never use again rather than understand bio. Tests= PICKY, not hard

PASSIONATE about the topic. His teaching style suited my learning style perfectly--his lectures are like a "story" you listen to. You must pay very close attention to nuances. Do not miss lecture! I loved this class and learned a lot more than in most classes I've taken. He has a short temper and little patience for dumb/repetitive questions.

Possibly my favorite teacher at Pitt. Dr. Bledsoe is so passionate about biology and often very funny. His tests are VERY hard, but you learn so much in his class. I failed one test and still managed a B. He is very helpful outside of class and focuses not just on the material, but on getting you to understand it. Definitely take his class!

Super knowledgeable and passionate about bio...and birds! Go to every lecture and take all his notes...go to recitation too..he gives Xcred! Very fair in grading but his tests are HELL. know your stuff HARDCORE or you can forget about passing this class. Learned alot...one of my best profs...worked my butt off for a B.

Great professor. You have to work hard but he is so knowlegable. the material is tough but as long as you spend enough time reviewing it you will do fine.

Bledsoe is a great professor if you like simply going to lecture, taking good notes, and then just studying them. No need to consult the book, he'll give you all the diagrams and handouts you need. The tests are there to be passed!

By far the best professor in the bio department. He makes lectures very interesting and genuinely wants you to do well, but the subject is very difficult and requires a lot of time outside of class in order to do well. Go to his help desk hours whenever possible.

one of the best bio teachers at pitt. very passionate about teaching and bio (especially birds). go to lecture, help-desk, and study to do well. wants students to succeed. very personable guy although his jokes aren't funny. sorry tony but we love you for it even more!

Took him for ecology at Pymatuning. Never worked so much in three weeks, but learned a LOT. If you pay attention in lecture, go over your notes, and study for comprehension, the tests are a breeze. Plus his final was pretty much "create your own questions", so you could write about what you're the most comfortable with. Best professor Ever.

For Ecology, this man is a genius and soooo funny! Take him if you want to learn and have a good time. Tests aren't bad if you study. I suggest memorizing almost everything so that on the test if you say something like the answer he gives you credit. But really nice and he gets so excited that it's contagious.

I had him for vert morph....the class was awful. i was supposed to meet with him a few times but he failed to show so i just stopped trying. He is not as cool as everyone says. the class was very difficult and uninterresting.

tony is great! his class is a lot of work and memorization, but the exams are very straight-forward. he is super passionate about his work and is just plain hilarious at times. gotta love him! plus, he gives free pizza at his review sessions!!

Must attend lecture. Tests are challenging but fair. No textbook, but lectures are captivating. He is very passionate about biology.

Honestly, just read all the ratings about this guy. He knows his stuff and he makes class FUN. Last time I had fun in a class was back in elementary school.. His tests are easy IF you go to class and you guarantee will spend less than 5 hours a week to prepare for them. You honestly will not find a better qualified professor at Pitt. Plus, no book.

Took him for Ecology. GREAT guy - very funny and cares about his students. Very passionate about the material which makes class fly by. Totally willing to help during helpdesk office hours. Class grade is based only on 4 exam (100 points each). Exams aren't terrible but there is a lot of time pressure. Know the material well and write FAST.

Dr. Bledsoe is a wonderful professor! He keeps class interesting and fun. His tests are hard but fair. He also does a very good job of tying lab together with lecture which none of the other bio 2 professors did. He curves each exam as opposed to the class average at the end of the semester which is nice so you know where you stand at all times.

Wouldn't really recommend him. He knows what he's talking about and says to just study your notes and the figures used in class, but he makes all of his questions application based. Bio 2 is obviously meant to be hard, but with the time constraints, 45 application questions is just ridiculous. I'd take it with basically anyone else.

I took him for ecology and all you have to do for his class is read his notes, which also means you have to attend lecture because he doesn't use the textbook ( a major plus). Take him for whatever he teaches, he is better than the other bio professors. He is challenging but he is also extremely fair.

Took him because he was the best option out of the 3 profs available. He curves generously, has fun with lecture, but his exams are hard. Application based questions mainly and so sometimes simply memorizing the notes does not help. Also, it would have been nice for him to tell us he was using a different textbook to teach from than Freeman's.

Took him for the ecology course at Pymatuning- by far the best course I've had at Pitt. Really interesting material, awesome lecturer, and he makes the exams really easy- if you put any effort in, it won't be hard. Take it!

I love this man. Bio 2 was extremely hard, but its gonna be hard with any teacher. Bledsoe makes you learn the material, while really trying to help his students prepare for upper level science courses. He also has a great sense of humor. Take him is you can.

The class is hard no matter who teaches it but Bledsoe tries to help you through it as much as possible. He has help desk hours 3 days a week and if you cant make it he will make an appointment with you. He actually has a personality unlike other bio profs

Bledsoe is the man. Bio 2 is a difficult class at Pitt regardless of who teaches it but Tony does a great job of explaining concepts. He's also a pretty funny guy. His exams are fairly difficult but if you understand the material a good grade is attainable. I would definitely recommend him.

This is the best teacher you will ever take! He gives you everything you need to pass the test and learn the material. He is also very helpful and tries to get to know his students. This class can be difficult if your not interested. Sitting in the from of the class really helps and it is important to pay attention and take notes on everything.

Very good professor, but really tricky tests. Sometimes, you'll feel that your grade isn't representative of your knowledge. Easy B or C. Very hard A.

Bledsoe was my favorite teacher here at Pitt. His tests come straight from the notes but the application is tricky. He is hilarious during class which made bio sort of fun. Although you wouldn't think it, this guy went to YALE but isn't stuck up or anything. He's really down to earth and tries to bring the material to your lvl. Great teacher.

Good professor. First exam had a bunch of "trick" questions but otherwise he is crystal clear and probably the best intro bio teacher at Pitt. If you can take him, do it.

Great professor! He's super clear about what he wants you to know, goes pretty slowly in lecture so you understand everything as you go along, very funny, and goes out of his way to make himself available to students who need help. DEFINITELY take him if you have to take bio.

Pretty mediocre lecturer, goes really slowly through the material. Tests are pretty difficult but the final was much easier. Probably a good choice for teachers in this class.

He's a great guy and by far the best actual teacher you can find for Bio. But keep in mind this is well known and thus his sect is full of honors kids and is the most competitive. Tests take work and discipline but its all in the notes. Like others have said, there's a huge difference here between a B which is rather easy and A which is def hard.

I honestly love Bledsoe so much. He was, by far, one of the best teachers I have had at Pitt. He is extremely helpful, and honestly, just loves to teach. He is very clear in his lectures, and if you just study his notes, the tests are not so bad. There are a few trick ones here and there, but that is to be expected. Seriously though, TAKE HIM!

He provides everything you need in lecture to get an A in the class, and that's what I did so it's very much attainable. The textbook isn't required to do well on the exams, but sometimes it may be helpful. Review sessions not helpful unless you go with questions, it's a Q&A session, not an overview session. Great and passionate professor.

Tony Bledsoe is a great guy. Ecology was an easy A. Vertebrate morphology was a much harder class but if you're willing to ask he is willing to help. He even has review sessions with free pizza on weekends before exams. One of the best bio professors at Pitt.

Really funny and enthusiastic about what he is teaching! However, he will try his hardest to maintain the class average he wants (i.e make a super difficult second exam if the class average was high on the first). Nevertheless, best bio professor at Pitt!!!

One of the best teachers here. His lectures are funny cause he's so passionate about the material. To do well, you should record the lectures for studying. Free pizza at the review sessions. He loves to teach and you can tell he enjoys it. There isn't another professor I would rather have for Biology than Tony. ALso no textbook needed.

One of the best biology professors at Pitt. I really didn't have any interest in ecology going into the class, but definitely did coming out. I now understand why ecology is a bio major requirement. Everyone deserves to be able to experience Dr. Bledsoe's class!

Bio 2 with Bledsoe was a MUCH better experience than Bio 1 with Newman. He lectures in a clear, organized manner and does not test on material he has not covered. However, exams are heavily application-based, so expect some tough questions. I studied a LOT, and it definitely paid off, unlike with bio 1. Take him if you can!

Take him if you can. Everything on the exam he covers in class, you just have to master it outside from lecture to do well on the exams. Very entertaining as well.

Best bio professor at Pitt. He's super passionate about teaching ecology and you can tell he actually wants his students to do well. He offers weekend review sessions before every exam and gives out practice exams as well. You have to go to lectures to get the notes but he keeps his lectures interesting and worthwhile to attend.

Definitely one of the best teachers in the bio department. Very enthusiastic and keeps your attention during class. One of the best for outside help: offers weekend review sessions before tests (sometimes with pizza). Take good notes during class (no textbook) and study and you should do well.

Phenomenal prof! Can tell he really enjoyed the subject. If I could love my future job half as much as he enjoys teaching biology, I'd be happy.

Now here is a teacher. Loves the subject, enthusiastic, and conveys information on an understandable level. This man is funny and knows his stuff. Attendance not mandatory but you should go. My favorite professor at Pitt, take all the classes you can with him. Don't listen to the naysayers, just study the notes and you will be fine. TONY ROCKS!

This has been the best class I have taken at Pitt thus far. Dr. Bledsoe loves teaching the material and it motivated me to learn the material as well. Its an extremely interesting class and you should definitely teach it! He is by far the best teacher at Pitt. Just go to lecture, take good notes and you'll be fine. Best professor ever!

One of the best professors I have had. Passionate about teaching, funny, and knowledgeable. Strictly tests from lecture notes, and never tries to trick you on exams. (Note that there is much to memorize in this class, however.) Only negative was that the class didn't cover as much anatomy as I would have liked

This man is AMAZING. He is so incredibly enthusiastic, he not only is a great lecturer he is an incredible person. He literally buys his undergrads pizza during study sessions, how could you not love this guy?

I don't care how smart you think you are, the tests are impossible to get an A on. 4545 questions are trick questions. Even the most proficient of students struggle. Nice guy though.

Great professor, except for his exams. His lectures are very clear and he doesn't test on material we don't cover in class, which is nice. However, his exams are VERY DIFFICULT. You could know every single piece of information in the notes and still do badly.

Tony is a great guy and professor. He is passionate about what he teaches and it truly shows. His lectures are very easy to follow and he is very good at explaining things. His exams are difficult, no matter how much you study.

Bledsoe is fantastic lecturer. He is a tough grader and expects you to not only understand concepts, but to be able to integrate them and make connections. He gives you everything you need in his lecture and the question sheets he distributes. I took his class years ago and it still stands out - take his classes if you can!

Tony was one of the best professors I ever had at Pitt. His tests are completely fair because he gives you previous ones to look over before the exam. They are straightforward and have the exact layout every single time. For the final he gave us last Spring's final then surprised us and gave us the same final this year! Would definitely take again

Bledsoe is very passionate about biology and it shows. You only need to study his lecture notes and the related passages and figures in the book. Some of his test questions are rather vague and, with no homework, there is little grade buffer. He has many office hours if you have any questions.

Taking his 0160 course it a lot like taking a course pre-technology age. Only grades you receive are from exams and recitation attendance (20%). I would recommend him because you will learn the small amount of material he teaches inside and out. Read exams extremely carefully.

He's passionate about the material. Tests emphasized math-y problem types he didn't stress. If you try to figure out which answer he *wants* you to choose even if 2 are correct, you can do well. Reading the text before lecture helps. Lectures are clear and slow. Many wrote only what he wrote, not what he said, and likely struggled because of this.

Write down his notes and memorize them. Very clear lecturer and very fair.

Very clear. awesome professor. will learn a lot of info and not too hard to get an A

Tony is the man! I absolutely loved this class. The lab (while difficult) is insanely helpful for understanding the material. Overall the exams were not that difficult if you took good notes. He does have a tendency to fall behind in lectures, so we didn't get to do all the systems in the syllabus. Overall, loved this class; would take again.

Excellent professor. Very old school in his approach, i.e. no powerpoint, just notes on overhead. Highly engaging lecturer and genuinely works hard to provide help to students outside of class (with free pizza). Exams are tough, but get through the first three and you'll have an easy final as a reward.

I have had Tony for Ecology and now Vert Morph and I can honestly say he is my favorite professor at Pitt. This class isn't easy, it requires a lot of memorization and sometimes I felt as though his exams didn't accurately represent all of the material but let's just say, his final was almost exactly the same as his practice final.

I had him for Ecology & Vert Morph, and he is the BEST prof at Pitt! He gives notes on an overhead & talks about the topics in more depth, so it is important to take notes on what he says for a better understanding of the material. He's easy to follow and makes lectures very interesting. I highly recommend taking Dr. Bledsoe every chance you get!!

If I could take Dr. Bledsoe for every class I need to take, I would in less than a heartbeat.

If you're wondering to yourself, should I take this man for Ecology? Don't hesitate. Great class, great teacher, and you'll have no problem getting an A. Would take another class of his if I got the opportunity.

I have taken Dr. Bledsoe for two classes now (evolution and vert morph) and he is a fantastic lecturer. Engaging, funny. And his exams are very fair, but certainly not easy. Only criticism I have is that he is notoriously bad at returning exams in a timely fashion. We had to wait a month for our 3rd exam to come back. Still great!

You have to go to class because he doesn't post anything on course web. But as long as you go, take notes and study the practice exams, you should do well. He repeats questions all the time and the exam format is always the same. He makes class interesting and relatively easy. Would take again!

Wonderful course and wonderful man. Exams are very similar to the sample exams provided. He posts nothing on courseweb, so you must go to class. If you go to class, it's impossible to fail.

Great professor! He says you need the textbook but you honestly don't. Show up to class. He explains everything in a way that makes it easier to understand. His exams look intimidating but he's a fair grader and he gives you last year's exams to study off of plus study guides.

Greatest of all time

Tony is the man. He lets students call him on his cell phone with questions about the material which is so helpful. He genuinely likes when students use him as a resource and enjoys helping us understand. He cracks a lot of jokes in class. He tells you what is going to be on each exam so they are easy to prepare for. Definitions are hard on exams.

I had him for ecology, and I loved his class. He really loves what he does and is passionate about the subject. His tests are easy if you go to lecture because he doesn't post notes online. There is no hw or textbook. His tests are similar to his practice exams. Highly recommend taking him!

Bledsoe is so passionate about teaching and it really shows!! His lectures are great and he is hilarious. Lectures are extremely necessary to attend in order to pass but otherwise his tests are easy if you study and he is available basically 24/7 to help you. Everyone loves him!

Tony was one of the best professors Ive had. He truly cares about the content of the class and about the students learning it. Exams are challenging but he gives so much assistance in making sure you are prepared (study guides, office hours, his phone number). I loved this class and Im sad that it is over.

Tony is such a gem. Yeah sometimes the lectures will manage to be really hard and also really boring, but he makes himself available to all his students via phone and will walk you through something step-by-step over the phone to make sure you understand it. Really funny and plan on taking a pymatuning course with him this summer.

Tony has been one of my favorite professors thus far. He definitely cares about his students and his lectures are pretty clear. His only grades are exams but they are definitely manageable if you attend lecture, as he doesn't put the notes online. He is approachable and understanding. A very solid choice for ecology. I plan to take him again.

Dr. Bledsoe is one of the best professors I've ever had. Told our class numerous times that we were extremely important to him, and that he wants us all to succeed. Must attend lecture, but exams are very easy. He genuinely enjoys teaching and it makes the material easier to understand. I would recommend Tony to anyone! Easy A if you put effort in.

Dr. Bledsoe is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is extremely passionate and has plenty of entertaining stories to explain each concept. He isn't tech savvy, so you have to go to class to get the notes. Tests are fair, so just take his practice exams, and you'll do fine.

Tony is awesome! Will let you call/text about any question. No textbook and slides aren't posted anywhere, I definitely recommend recording his lectures and memorize everything he says. Tests are very similar to the practice exams (memorize those too) and getting an A is super easy!