Great professor but you must work for your A. Tests are challenging if you do not study correctly. Record the lectures and swear by them! Test questions are directly from lecture.

Best biology professor! His lectures are very clear, and his tests are exactly like them so you can't skip class. Tests are hard, but as long as you take good lecture notes you'll be fine since he repeats everything he says more than once so its impossible not to forget.

Upad was a great instructor super passionate, and while his tests were a little tough, if you did the learning objectives there is no way you could fail. I got a 98 in this Bio 1 with Upad. I am no genius, I just put the time into the class that is necessary. Read the book go to class, and do the learning objectives, and you will get a B

Dr. U is awesome to listen to in lectures--he is really passionate about the subject and knows his stuff! His tests and quizzes are not easy but this is an upper level course so that is to be expected! He gives you all the resources you need to succeed. If you make the effort, you will pass and you will learn a lot in the process!

One of the best professors I've taken so far. He is so passionate about teaching and is willing to help anybody no matter how many questions are asked. NO NEED FOR TEXTBOOK, in fact his lectures is the textbook, which is great study material for exams. You will learn so much in this class and if I had the chance I would take him again.

The course itself is somewhat difficult, but reading the textbook and making flashcards on his PowerPoint slides has really helped me. Notes are key in his class. Also see him during office hours! He's extremely helpful and it will help you to ask questions and take notes on what you got wrong on each exam!

He was very confident lecturer was nice, but he does care more about his Biology 1 students, so I recommend emailing questions rather than attending office hours.

He's very passionate about the subject and gets into a lot of depth with his lectures. His quizzes and tests are difficult if you don't memorize every little detail he speaks of in lecture. If you go to class and take great notes(basically write everything he says), you could get an A.

Makes it very clear his expectations and goals for the class. Assists students out of class, really wants you to succeed! Pushes you to your limit. The book helps a lot; even though class isn't mandatory it helps to go. Quizzes are ridiculously hard but tests are fair. Would take again.

Dr. U is a great professor, very formal and professional which is always respectable. He does his best to concepts in his lectures you can really benefit from. But reading is a must or it will be very difficult to keep up- its a lot to know and memorize.

The tests in this class are hard, but as long as you pay careful attention in lecture (don't skip!) and read the textbook, it's not impossible. Go to office hours and review past exams with Dr. U! He is so helpful and gave me advice for doing well in the class. Do not hesitate to ask him for help if you struggle at all. You can learn so much!

Dr. Upadhyaya is a fantastic professor. He has more energy and livelihood than any other professor I've ever had, you can tell he really does love Biology. He really gets excited when he discussing cell mechanisms and such. His tests are known as being some of the hardest at USF however as long as you follow along and study, you will be fine.

Dr. Upadhyaya is a very good lecturer, his tests can be difficult if you struggle with the material. Most of the information you need is in his lecture notes but you need to pay attention so you know the answers to the in-class assignments and canvas quizzes. His enthusiasm makes you want to learn the material if you go to class.

Dr. U is very animated and excited about biology, which made for very interesting lectures. His tests were pretty straight-forward -- just complete the outlines that he posts online and study those along with the slides, and you should do well. His quizzes can be tough at times, but are fair, and he offered a quiz for 2% extra credit on a book.

Upahyaya is the perfect professor for students who ACTUALLY want to learn and work hard. He's a nightmare professor if you go into the class looking to just do the bare minimum. I thought his lectures were great, he keeps the material fun with his animations and antics. Tests will be a little tricky, so know that going in, and study the material.

took him for bio 1. I thought he was a great professor, very excited about the subject and a very animated lecturer. dont listen to anyone who says his tests are really hard, you just have to take good notes in class and read the text book and youll do fine.

Dr. U's lectures are great and hilarious and they make you really wanna listen! He gives out random pop quizzes during mass lectures so be there! But tests are SUPER tricky! I've never had bio and so that's prob why I didn't do well but there were students who did do fine, but I failed in his class bc of his exams! Office hours help but not enough.

Dr. Upadhyaya is an amazing and thorough lecturer. If you truly want to learn biology down to the deepest detail, take bio with him. His test questions ask things word for word like he covers in lecture 100%, so if you attend the lectures, take great notes, and know them by heart, you will pass. I would definitely take another class with him.

The way he teaches is very easy to digest. Would recommend.

Most amazing professor I've had the chance to take at USF. Four exams, one final, final grade (if higher) replaces lowest grade. 9 quizzes, 1 dropped. I was a microbiology major until taking this class with Dr. Upadhyaya and now I'm CMMB because I wanted to take every class he offered. Cell biology isn't an easy A no matter who you take.

I think that everyone's too hard on this professor. I took his class last semester and absolutely LOVED his lectures. I looked forward to lectures and enjoyed the enthusiasm with which he taught. His lectures are very content-heavy and you are expected to pay very close attention, so NEVER SKIP CLASS! Secret to an A in his class: LECTURE NOTES!!

He is passionate about what he teaches, but this class is tough because the test are conceptual and forces one to make connections not specified in class or reading. He cares and is always there when needed. Will curve test but only a few points. Study guides and reviews provided but again test are conceptual.

i think he was okay! just go to lecture !the book doesn't really help a lot. It's alllllll about what he says in class. record him if you can and pay attention. not hard but not super easy ! I liked him as a bio teacher !

Great professor, very passionate and knowledgable about his subject. I've taken him for three courses so far and I really enjoy him. His tests are difficult but if you attend every lecture and study hard it's definitely doable.

He's an amazing professor, but his test are really hard ... like really hard. You will have to study about a week long in order to receive a good grade on a test. He does offer extra credit and does drop one test grade but it does not really matter because he does flat grades (meaning no plus or minus system) which will influence your GPA.

I loved Dr Upadhyaya, he was wacky but in an eclectic biology genius way. I thought his tests were fair and his lectures were interesting. All you need to do is read the book and go to class

This man is extremely intelligent. I just followed along with the lectures and took very detailed notes. I practically wrote down everything he said. Study your notes hard and the exams will not be too bad.

Dr. U is probably one of the best professors I've had @ USF. You HAVE to dedicate A LOT of time into this course & you will have to utilize his resources that he provides on canvas. His exams are almost entirely lecture-based. I would take a class w/ Dr. U again bc he's a great teacher and his course really improved my study habits.

best science professor I've ever had, but by far the hardest class I've taken at USF. He really makes you work for the A. With that said, he gives you every thing you need. If you truly understand the lectures, pay attention in class, and go to office hours you'll be set. RECORD. THE. LECTURES.

Took him for Bio 1 in freshman year and loved it. People scared me at first by saying he's tough and all, but i was able to pull an A by just studying the powerpoints, my lecture notes, and study guides. All the material on each test has been gone over in lecture. Drops the lowest exam (even the final). Grade scale has no pluses or minuses.

Hands down my most favored professor. His lectures consist of lots of information that get stuck to your head through laughter. This guy is a legend. He makes everything funny and easy to remember. He is very engaging and always energetic. Very good teacher. Honestly, if you only attend his lectures and pay attention, you wont need to study at all

Dr U is so funny and makes his lectures really engaging. His tests are based on the lectures so you need to go to class to pass the tests, just studying the powerpoints won't work. Buying the book isn't necessary but it is helpful.

Dr. Upadhyaya is a really good professor. If you take notes during lecture and study it, then you will definitely pass his class. His test questions are more in-depth of the topics he cover in class. So study well and you will definitely get an A in this class.

Dr. Upadhyaya is definitely very enthusiastic about Biology and he keeps the class interesting! However, he makes the exam based on what he says in Lecture and, even then, the exams are considerably more difficult than what he says. To get an A in this class you really have to study as much as possible.

Great teacher! He makes the lectures very entertaining. He knows his stuff, so feel free to ask him any questions. Your grade will be made up mostly by your tests so study hard and you'll do fine! Don't miss lectures because tests are lecture-based.

He is pretty funny (unintentionally). He knows his material and has a real passion for genetics. This is not a class you can skip or sleep during and then expect to do well in. Pay attention to his notes and study and you will do fine.

I love Dr. U! I highly recommend him. He is so passionate and really knows his stuff. Just a warning: you need to go to class and take good notes. If it comes out of his mouth, it'll be on the test. This is great for auditory learners. He is genuinely caring and nice if you see him in office hours.

Dr. U is a wonderful profess who really knows his stuff! I love his lectures, they're entertaining and hes funny without even trying. His tests are pretty hard and detailed, so you really need to study as much as you can and actually understand the concepts, not just memorize definitions. No plus/minus grading too. id take him again though!

I took Dr U for BSC2010 and absolutely loved him! His teaching style is auditory and what he says is more likely on the exam than his slides. The best way to get an A in his class is take notes and record the lectures, go home and fill in your notes from your recordings, and listen to his lectures while studying. Definitely taking him for genetics.

Dr. Upadhyaya is a man that knows his field. He goes into detail and gives good lectures to support the reading. I never read the textbook for this class, and only used it for the schematic pictures of the pathways. You will do well if you pay attention to his lectures. Most of the material he talks about in class will show up in the test.

I took him for Bio 1 and Cell Bio. You have to pay attention in lecture. I never use the book. Take his class if you want to learn and if you are genuinely interested in bio, don't take it if you are only interested in fulfilling requirements. If you don't fully understand something, ask in person. Biology isn't easy. You have to put in the effort.

Had him for Bio 1. His lectures are always really thorough and easy to follow along with. The tests are based solely on his lectures, which he tells you in the beginning of the semester, so do not buy a textbook. Quizlet is your best friend for this course. The only bad part is the grading system makes it difficult to get an A, and no + or - given.

Hes a wonderful lecturer. Hes so passionate about biology and it shows, I love coming to his class. The only thing I dont like is how hard his tests are, hell be my first B ever, but Id still take his class again because I love his lectures so much. Hes funny w/o trying and he really makes biology interesting. U need every detail for tests!

The key to this professor is RECORD EVERYTHING. If you play back his recordings later and review the PowerPoint's you should get an A in the class. His tests are hard and include a lot of " all of the above" and " some of the above" answer choices. However, he curves his exams heavily. He is enthusiastic, fair, and always willing to help.

This class was all lectures and your grade consisted of quizzes, which he provided the questions to beforehand to help you prepare, and exams which he gives reviews on. He requires 2 textbooks but the Why We Age is the one where the most reading is done so save your money on the course textbook because he provides good lectures.

Dr. U isnt bad, but he loves to lecture and often gets off topic. His tests arent that difficult, but dont necessarily correlate with the lectures.

Out of the other bio teacher that USF has I think hes the best choice. You really gotta study for his tests tho. His tests are HARD. if he says it once in lecture, expect it to be on the exam. I would recommend going to his office hours for any little thing. He really helps you with the content and wont stop trying to explain it until it��

Dr. Upadhyaya was super nice. He will let you come by his office to discuss what you did wrong on tests and often curves the test grades by 5-10 points each. I can't say it was an easy A because biology itself is pretty difficult, but I think this professor made it as easy as possible. Solid choice.

Really amazing professor. You need to attend every single class to have a chance at passing. The textbook is also mandatory and is critical to nail down material. His lectures are a bit fast so if you can't keep up that might be something to be wary of. His exams are difficult. An hour of studying isn't going to cut it, study, study.

If you end up taking his class I would recommend recording the lectures. He posts the slides online but a lot of what he tests on is based on the details he gives in class. I recorded the lectures and listened to them and took notes closer to the exam date and although that took a lot of time it was really helpful. He drops your lowest exam grade

Dr. U is a very passionate lecturer who is obviously very knowledgeable. Class attendance is not required but if you want to pass GO TO CLASS because what he says in lecture will come up on exams. An exam grade is dropped, as well as a few other grades. Some people said he was very rude when they asked questions but I never experienced that.

Very difficult, because of that his office hours are always packed with people. Yet if you do well with Dr. U, it should set you up to do really well in future bio exams. Take him, it will be worth the struggle in the end.

I had him for Genetics last fall. His test are pretty difficult but to do well on them, you HAVE to go to class and take thorough notes, as well as study his slides. My first exam grade was a 72 using the book. Began taking thorough notes and studying only his slides and got A's on the rest of the exams. His quizzes are hard though, so get a group.

Recording lectures is unnecessary. I'll admit, his lectures are a bit dull, but he's an amazing professor in person. I got a 97 in this class by : 1. making detailed flashcards (sets of 200-300 terms) 2. watching lots of biology videos. His tests may be challenging (5-8 ambiguous questions), but they're pretty straightforward for the most part.

Great professor. His lectures can be content heavy, but he frequently stops lectures to asks if anyone has questions. He tries to get everyone engaged in the lectures and will even walk up the stairs towards the back. He's very enthusiastic & explains concepts well. He reminds students of assignments due at the beginning of classes 10/10 recommend.

Dr. U is an AMAZING professor! Hes passionate and knowledgeable. He explains concepts very thoughroughly and makes himself available outside of class even if its a Saturday! he doesnt give half grades it was full grades onlyI missed my A by only 1.7% and he wouldnt budge when asked to consider assigning one more assignment to gain that 1.7%.

For all the comments say he is bad, those students didn't study. However the test is hard, but there is a way to get an A in class that I'm sure not many people do. RECORD THE LECTURE. Watch through it multiple times. In high school I didn't even take a single Bio class and have no clue, but by recording the lecture: easy A.

I think Dr. U is a hit or miss for most students. Attendance is not mandatory, but his tests are mostly based on his lectures. He does a great job in preparing enough resources to get his students ready for the exams. He also jokes a lot during lectures so they are not boring. I think he's one of the best for BSC 2010 at USF.

Dr. U is an amazing professor that genuinely cares about the success of his students. He challenges his students through his exams, but will never test on something that was not mentioned in class. Also incredibly helpful outside of class, in his office hours, and responds super quick to emails!

Dr. U is a wonderful person who is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about teaching biology. He is fair and honestly, you are able to get an A if you simply pay attention during lectures. The transition to online learning has made his exams much harder but the first half of the semester was excellent. He is fair, caring, funny and generous

Dr. U is my favorite professor at the University. This was my second course with him and he is simply amazing at what he does and is extremely passionate about biology. With this, you will not pass if you do not attend, record, and re-listen to every second of every lecture. Overall, highly recommend Dr. U only if you are ready to work! Good luck:)

Dr. U's exams are based mostly off of his lectures, so attend class. Just write down everything he says in lecture and study that, and you'll ace every exam. He curved every exam this semester, and he drops one. He's a great professor and I couldn't recommend him enough for Bio 1. His lectures are interesting and he's very passionate about bio

Even during the COVID situation this semester, he was helpful. His exams didn't change, and stayed at the same level of difficulty that they were in class. He held office hours every week and provided enough material to do well. While he was late uploading lectures, he held office hours on exam day. I recommend Dr. U, I ended the course with a 99.

Dr. U is nice, and has lots of energy when he lectures. He's at his office when you need him and he responds quickly to emails . There are 3 tests, among many other assignments. He drops the lowest grade for each type of assignment, and there's a slight curve for each test. Make sure you write down and/or record everything he says for the test.

He's a really respectful guy that wants you to succeed! Study his lectures (INCLUDING THE DIAGRAMS IN HIS POWERPOINT SLIDES) and quiz solutions (including diagrams, I'm serious) like the bible and you're good to go :)

You need to do well on every test. He explains things very well, but the lectures are very long and boring. Understand every detail said in lectures. The tests can be really tricky, but you will get an A if you master the lectures. He doesn't respond to emails and posts long lectures at the last minute, this class will take up all your time.

I took this class during the summer of Covid and Dr. Upadhyaya was really helpful. He was easy to reach during office hours/email and curved tests. If you understand the concepts on the lecture, you'll be prepared for the test. He also sets you up well for Orgo 1.

Dr.U is the nicest teacher I have had. I got 100% in his class by doing the following. Review your quizzes before the exam, he does not recycle questions, however, concepts will be the same. Record his lectures, because these are the real gems for his class. Nothing on the exam will be about something not said in the lecture.

I had him during COVID, so online, he posted a ton of lectures that covered the material. He is funny, and has open office hours for anyone that had questions. You definitely need to study for his class. You have to read the textbook, take notes, etc. His exams are 50 questions and usually curves them by 8%. He's nice, but his class can be hard.

I was wary to take his class online but he is amazing. He posted lecture videos you could watch at your own pace (no live lecture yay!) which were short videos and very easy to follow. Each chapter had a review sheet for the exam (i filled these out while watching videos). Quiz questions were given prior to actual quiz so you can easily pass!

Gives exam review for each chapter. Gives quiz questions prior to quiz so you know EXACTLY what is on quiz. Posts keys for quiz after to study from. Lectures are clear and concise. Exams are easy (proctored). He is amazing. The people that complain obviously don't actually watch the lecture videos or use his reviews or quiz worksheets. Curves a lot

He curves each exam and gives great exam reviews for each chapter covered. Gives out quiz questions prior to quiz so you know EXACTLY what is on the quiz. Lectures are posted prior to exams and easy to review. Exams based exactly on lectures, watch them! TIP: fill out chapter reviews while watching lecture videos, good notes rubric and study tool

BMS major. LOVED this class. He posts detailed lectures instead of having live class, and had office hours during course time. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS, theres always ppl asking questions and he sometimes gives mini lectures. Take good notes on lectures, actually TRY on the quizzes/hw, and use textbook/notes for study guides. Final grade was 103% !

Professor U is definitely tough! you have to take super clear lecture notes since the exams are lecture-based. You take four exams and the lowest one is dropped. Id say he's very enthusiastic about the topic but definitely makes you work for your grade.

This guy is the BEST professor I've had at USF. His lectures are both amazing and detailed. Yes his exams are hard and he makes you understand the material. Welcome to real life. I think the same couple of people may be leaving multiple reviews for him. His class is not impossible but you have to WORK to get an A. He emphasizes YOUR LEARNING.

I almost didn't take this class because of the reviews. He's amazing the exams are literally the core concepts from the lectures. To the review that claims to have emailed him asking for easier exams, the exams are not that hard. Just wait until you take Statistics or Chemistry. I feel like this Biology class really prepares you for future courses.

Dr. U is a great professor. Still taking his course as of now, and I find it the best course I've ever taken at USF. Truly a teacher who loves his job, and it's infectious. Tests are based entirely on the lectures, no surprises. His quizzes are given the questions beforehand so you can work on them. Holds review sessions and lots of office hours.

Literally the best professor I have ever had if you came to university to LEARN. His lectures are bar none the best lectures I've had at USF. So informative and if you love bio and are fascinated by the topic he will excel your knowledge way past your average Bio 1 student. With that being said HCC transfer students are likely to struggle.

Literally an amazing professor. His class is incredibly thorough. He provides presentations backed up by ample opportunities for production. Takes his job very seriously and it pays off. Show up do the work soak up the lectures and not only will you get a good grade you will learn alot. Exams are not hard at all I can't believe the complaints here.

By far the best professor at USF for bio. Take his class if you want to crush the bio section on the MCAT. Clear and detailed lectures. Tests are not that hard. Extra credit is basically a quiz on an 100 pg. book which is a super easy read. Homework allows multiple tries. He is a little tough love oriented but hey that's life. Class was outstanding

"Laziest professor ever" dude pick a new major. This guys lectures are bar none the best lectures I've had at USF. If you are watching his lectures and thinking "this is boring" then stop taking biology altogether. He sets you up for literally all your upper level requirements which are taught by much worse professors. Also be an adult check HW.

I had Dr. Upadhyaya for Molecular Biology of the Gene. His enthusiasm for the content and energy really helped me get through the class. He's extremely passionate about helping his students. It's a very difficult class, but if you put in the work, you're gonna be okay. Pay attention in lectures and write everything he says down and you're good!

He has very detailed recorded lectures, so I never had to go to class. The test were pretty easy if you memorize most of the content covered in his recorded lectures. His exams are curved and drops the lowest exam out of the 4. Assignments/quizzes aren't too bad, but I still managed to not to do well in them. He does drop the lowest quiz and hw.

Good professor with very good PowerPoint presentations, however exams are very tough. Wont be able to pass the exams with minimal effort, extensive studying is what I found myself doing.

His lectures are paced very slow, which is better than him going so fast you cant comprehend anything. The exams are 100% based on his lectures, you do not need the book at all. Exam material can be based on anything he has ever said in lecture. It is possible to succeed in this course, you just have to put in the work.

Out of all the bio I professors, he's probably the best you're gonna get. He's a nice guy and is genuinely excited about teaching the material. The tests were difficult, but he does curve the tests by a few points. His in person lectures are almost verbatim to the lecture videos he posts on canvas. He tends to explain everything in too much detail

Amazing. Pre med students take him to prep for upper level bio and MCAT. Not a cakewalk but clear, thorough instruction of the concepts. It's Bio 1 so easy A if you put in the work.

Professor Upadhyaya provides a grand overview of Bio 1. His class and exams is structured around his power-points. Taking notes and reviewing his comments throughout class is an excellent way to study for his class. One critique that I will say is that his teaching style is not for everyone.

10/10 best Bio professor ever! Take him!!

Dr. U is literally the best professor I've had. He is super enthusiastic about this class. His lectures are very helpful. If you want to succeed in this class, take it seriously. Study and actually understand the material, and the tests will feel like a piece of cake.

His lectures (especially the pre-recorded ones he uploads) are really good and help you understand and relate it to other topics. People say the exams are hard but as long as you either attend lecture or watch the videos its pretty easy.

His class isnt hard necessarily it is just a lot of information. He is VERY lecture heavy. If you watch the lectures and take good notes and study the notes you will be fine. A lot of people do not like him because of this and because they do not want to actually study for the class. He makes it so that you learn the material.

Dr. U is passionate about his field, which makes his lectures engaging. Some people think he rambles too much, but I see it as an opportunity to delve deeper into biological topics. He posts all lectures online which is helpful when reviewing material for tests, and assigns breif same-day and post-lecture assignments. Overall, fantastic teacher.

Dr. U is an amazing professor. He dedicates so much time outside of the class to make sure students succeed, like hosting office hours and review sessions that give hints to portions of the exam. He's very passionate about the subject and is very engaging during lecture.

So nice and very caring. Everyone in these ratings saying tests are tricky is lying. IF YOU SHOW UP TO CLASS AND PAY ATTENTION YOU WILL GET AN A! Tests are lecture based so show up. If I didnt come i would definitely not get my grade. And he curves too. All my friends that came to class got As and my friends that didnt really come got like B/Cish

Dr. Upadhyaya is a hilariously passionate professor that definitely cares about his students. Cell Bio is graded on test and quizzes, fortunately Dr. U releases a study guide with questions from the textbook, if you complete each of these questions you'll be prepared to pass any of his exams. I recommend still coming to class for the awesome notes

Dr. U is a genuinely good professor. You can tell he is passionate about teaching biology and his excitement and high energy throughout the lectures make them go by quickly. Bio 1 in general is just a hefty and expansive class. 76% of your grade is the exams, with one drop, which sucks if you're not a great test taker. Great prof, hard material.

He is very passionate and knowledgeable about biology. He tries his best to help us understand the material. Bio 1 is complex. To score well on his exams, you need to understand the concept well. It's not just memorization. If you really want to learn biology in depth, take him. It helps with upper level course when you have good foundation.

Prof Upadhyaya is enthusiastic and does a good job of making the material in class digestible. The quizzes and in-class assignments are easy as long as you do the sheets ahead of time. Very exam heavy, so make sure you study for those. The only downside is that he rushes toward the end of the lecture but he also starts about 10 minutes late.

He is very passionate and caring and quite funny. He is one of the nicest and most caring professors. The only thing that will be your grade for the course, are quizzes and exams. The exams are difficult, but if you study, it will be okay.

I really enjoyed his class. He puts so much energy and passion into his lectures and was super helpful during office hrs. One thing that I didn't like, however, was the atmosphere he created during exams. I know he has to uphold university policy regarding cheating but not allowing people to turn their heads + constant threats was excessive.

I am very pleased that I had this professor. He makes sure that you fully understand a topic and explains everything in detail. His tests are a little trick and can be confusing at times, but he gives about 10 extra points for each exam and still drops the lowest one. One thing I can say is that if you don't come to class... guarantee you will fail

If Dr.U's section is open TAKE IT. This is the easiest biology class i've ever taken, Dr. U is very passionate which makes his lectures easy to understand and he posts chapter reviews that help you study for the exams. Take good notes, do the quiz worksheets, and the chapter reviews and I promise you'll pass!

Really funny guy, not a harsh amount of coursework for Bio 1. Gets really jazzed up during his lectures, you can tell how passionate he is

Took online over summer, difficult tests so just study, lots of lectures but they were online and you could watch them whenever.

I took Dr. Upadhyaya's online bio 1 lecture and it was great! All exam content is explicitly from the lectures, which were always short and digestable. He's a funny and charismatic professor and lecturer, and it's clear he has fun teaching the subject. The exams weren't bad (100% lecture content), and homework assignments were easy and useful.

Dr. U is a nice and funny guy. But this doesn't make him the best professor. His lectures include him talking over the week which is fine, but doesn't leave enough time to actually finish the lecture. It feels rushed through every class dumping material on you. Use the textbook for the reviews and go to office hours!

Dr. U is very good at teaching Cell Biology. His lectures can be long but he goes into depth to ensure you understand the concepts. The exams are very fair as they test the general ideas, rarely the specifics. As long as you take notes and pay attention to the lectures, you will get an A in the class.

Dr. U is very passionate about biology but will go on tangents causing him to briefly discuss topics important for tests. The powerpoints are hard to follow and very disorganized. He lectures on important material, but expects you to know every detail of the topic for tests. This class was the one I spent the most time studying for tests so far.

He is very passionate about Cell and Molecular Bio that sometimes he goes off track and talks about a topic for too long that we must rush at the end of the lecture to cover the rest of the material for the day. He is very caring during office hours. His exams are heavily based on specific details in his lectures. Make sure you take careful notes.

Dr. Upadhyaya is a great teacher and funny. I never read the textbook; instead, I recorded the lectures for every class and took detailed notes on everything he said. I also studied his slides, the study modules in Pearson, and ch. review sheets. If I were to do things differently, I would have read the textbook a lot more and taken notes from it.

Great prof. Maybe don't take if you don't want to attend lectures, but he keeps them interesting and is clearly passionate about the subject. Loves answering q's in office hours & will go an extra half-hr long to answer everything. Drops lowest exam, plus EC. If you understand concepts, exams are super easy (unlike other reviews claim). 10/10.

Professor Upadhyaya is a great professor, and he is very animated/interactive in lectures. Being said, exams are lecture heavy and every word he says is on the exam. All exams are 50 questions and in my opinion, straight memorization. Recording his lectures is the best way to succeed in this class because not all the info is in his posted slides.

He is captivating and knowledgeable, and most importantly, he genuinely cares about the course and content he teaches. He is more than understanding and kind to his students. He is also very funny and builds up energy every day to get students engaged. I would take his class over just to have the level of interest I do when he teaches it.

Dr. Upadhyaya is very passionate about biology and makes lectures fun to attend! Be careful though - attendance is NOT graded but certain things he says in class WILL be on exams. Overall though, exams are fine and he curves where necessary! Also - he says to read the textbook but I never did and got an A so do with that what you will.

Pretty easy if you go to class and pay attention. He drops one test which definitely helps calm nerves. Even though tests relatively easy, lots of people still fail so typically about a 10-12 point curve.

Dr. Upadhyaya is very passionate about what he teaches. Attending lectures is key to doing well in this course, and he drops one exam at the end which is very helpful.

Although some lectures he starts slow and therefore has to speed through the end, he is a great professor with clear content that are actually on the tests. Also gives heavy curves (usually around 12pts per test), which definitely help with test grades. Also nice that you get to drop one test

Pretty hard class but that's just the content. He is very passionate about teaching.

Hey! I took his class recently. Will say, he is a great person and really good professor. Will also say good luck passing without attending lectures. Not mandatory attendance, but if you want a good grade go to class. Exams are very specific, but he curves them. Hard course overall, but go to office hours!

Dr. U is truly such a kind and caring professor. He teaches off the posted slides but you have to go to class if you want to pass. He goes over a lot of complicated topics in lecture and the material on the slides does not fully cover what you need to know for the exams. He drops one of everything at the end of the semester which is very helpful

He is very passionate and knowledgeable about biology. He goes at a good pace to write notes. He references the textbook a lot, but I never used it, so you probably won't need it. Make sure you attend class, sometimes test questions will reference what was said in lecture. He doesn't take attendance, but you will do a lot better if you show up.

Dr. U is a great professor. anyone rating him low doesn't wanna put in the work for a college class. if u go to class, record the lectures & write detailed notes for the exams, u will pass. the tests are based on what he says in class, not everything is on the slides. Dr. U provides lots of practice material for exams but YOU need to study to pass

Dr. Upadhyaya is a super nice guy. He is very passionate about the stuff he teaches and he's willing to help you if you're struggling, but you may need to email him more than once though. That being said, his class is pretty difficult. He goes through the course content super-fast and each test is on about six chapters worth of hard material.

He is an amazing professor, coming from someone who never rates. I wish he taught all my courses. I took him for both BSC 2010 and PCB 3023 and got an A in both. Take very detailed notes of what he says during the lectures and the powerpoint slides. Reading the powerpoint alone is not enough for his exams. He curves exams very nicely though.

This class is extremely easy. Just go to class, write what he says, he literally changes his tone when he speaks about something that will be a test question. On a 50 question exam, you'll know 25 questions. He changed his class style this semester, there is not a cumulative final anymore, just 4 regular exams. Plus an extra credit quiz worth 2%.

i will admit his powerpoints r largely unhelpful since he says everything verbally but that being said he's still a great professor and u can tell he is very knowledgeable and passionate...just show up to lecture and pay attention and take good notes and u will be fine for the exams despite our really low averages

Honestly the best professor I've ever had, he goes a little crazy in the lectures but you get used to it. Throw away all the information you have and focus 100% on his lectures, his tests go into little specific things he mentioned in the lectures, he mentioned bees? remember the darn bees. I gotta admit its a lot to learn but he will help you! :)

Dr. U is one of the best professors I've ever had! His class is mostly based on his lectures which are only an hour 15 minutes. Attendance isn't mandatory but recommended to do well on the exams. theres 4 exams, 1 is dropped out of the first 3 and the 4th one isn't cumulative. He cares about biology and it is evident. I recommend him to anyone!

If you are a decent student you will get an A. 90+ is an A. Show up to lecture and write what he says, DO HIS REVIEWS, you will get A's on all of the exams with the curve. His lectures cover everything, just use his words, slides and the book for your studying and you will do fine. Over hated, he is great, exam drops and final is not cumulative.

He's a great professor, and the lectures are engaging. He really cares about the material and is a fun professor, but going to the lecture is highly recommended. Tests are worded for ease of understanding and are multiple-choice. Tough, but not awful if you went to the lecture and studied. The supplementary instructor is a great resource!

I loved Dr. U. His tests can be tricky, but if you do well on the first two exams, you don't have to worry about the third and get about a month off from studying to help balance other classes. The final is not cumulative. Memorizing his slides, taking good notes, and making flashcards worked best for me, not always just his lectures.