Class is 60% lecture, 40% lab. 4 lecture exams, 1 cumulative final, drop the lowest test. Exams are pretty straight forward, questions come directly from slides. Lab is much harder and takes more time. Weekly quizzes, 2 practicals, and a PPT presentation. Know everything on the objectives sheets and study hard. It's a lot of information.

Lab is the only difficult part if you attend lecture

Great professor! He makes the material interesting and does not try to trick you on exams. Lab requires a lot of memorization. Both lab TAs are very helpful and nice

Nice guy. Cares about his students. Lab is seriously difficult and does not correlate with the lecture.

If there is one thing I regret about this class...it would be not studying hard enough for the Lab quizzes. Exams are pretty straight forward...straight from the lecture notes with bonus questions from TA lectures and videos...and only a couple (1-3) of questions from the book. For lab...MEMORIZE THAT MUSCLE CHART EARLY!

Dr. Predmore is new to USF and really understands his biology. Just be careful if you miss and exam you will have to take an essay test. There was 25 extra credit..READ THE BOOK and know all the details, it can be taxing but if you want an A you have to know the book front to back. Don't have to go to class.

Nice guy, boring class. Just read from powerpoint. Class is mandatory bcuz of clicker questions for a big grade. I thought tests were easy but he always found a way to switch up the answers to confuse everyone. What he thinks is clear, confuses most people bcuz he teaches upper level courses too. Overall not that bad of a class. I got a B.

Dr. Predmore is a wonderful professor. You know what is expected of you on a test. EVERYTHING COMES FROM THE PPTS. Study and learn them MORE than two days before the test and it's easy. LAB: quizzes every week that are very detailed. KEEP UP WITH THE MATERIAL, it will help you in the long run and result in a better grade.

‘Principles of Biology (for non-majors)’ actually counts for majors like Nursing. The professor & TA are AWESOME! There are 3 exams & 1 final based off his PowerPoints (drops the lowest 1), fun & easy in-class activities/assignments & online homework (you need the textbook & Google). Attendance is mandatory (clicker points are part of your grade).

He is a very nice guy who is enthusiastic about everything he teaches. He is very available to help you out outside of class. A&P is a hard course, ESPECIALLY THE LAB. He made it 40% of your total grade. He drops one test, optional final is SUPER EASY. Tests are straight from power points and about 25% of them come from his in class clicker q's

I loved this class, I learned more in this class than any other class I took at usf. That being said this class shouldn't be taken lightly. Plan on studying weekly because you CAN NOT cram the week of the exam, there's just too much information you need to be able to recall in-depth. He's really helpful though in office hours.

Great professor. Very clear, very helpful in office hours. Definitely will explain anything in detail if you ask.

His lectures are very interesting and he makes the class very enjoyable. His tests were hard but not impossible. If you take the time to go to lecture, do the hw and study for his tests you will do great in his class. I would definitely take another class with him. TIPS: Try to get as many points in hw and clicker questions (40 % of grade)

Professor Predmore is a nice guy, he will help if you ask and makes the material very interesting. He is big on clickers though. Your clicker points are 20% of your grade so it is imperative that you show up. He offered us extra credit worth 30 points at the end of the semester, we had to make a video demonstrating physiology. make sure you study.

Best professor ever!

Ben Predmore was the best professor I had during Spring 2015. During lectures, he clarifies every concept until everyone in the room understands before he moves on. His tests can be tough, but by attending lectures and studying the material you'll be prepared. He is approachable and makes the lectures extremely interesting. He is very, VERY fair.

Really good teacher, explains everything clearly. Study slides and you'll be fine. Lowest test grade dropped. HW every Saturday night, not hard. Kinda funny. Clicker points for attendance every class and worth a good chunk of your grade, so don't skip. Tests can be tricky. Overall, if you go to class, do the weekly online HW, study slides, its fine

Predmore was decent. You'll be fine if you takes notes from the slides before lecture and add his explanations in during lecture. Tests were tough, but reasonable, especially if you pay attention to clickers. Textbook not required. Four tests, One final. One dropped test.

Hands down, one of the best professors in his department. He can be tough but the tests are not impossible. Study the power points and pay attention to the pictures/graphs. He is great at explaining if you don't understand. It's obvious that he really does care about his students!

I actually enjoyed Dr. Predmore. He wasn't the most helpful, but his tests came straight off the powerpoints and I would refer to the book to clarify a few things. When I went to office hours he really did help, but I felt he was slightly condescending. I feel that he needs to keep his personal life out of his job, but overall a good teacher!

- Great guy! Tried to make everything interesting. - You only need to memorize his PowerPoints to get a good grade on the exams. - 5 exams counting the final; the lowest one is dropped. - Do not need the book or Master A&P. However, the some of questions at the end of the chapters and Master A&P are on the exam.

Overall not a bad class. Homework and TopHat (attendance is mandatory, FOR GOOD REASON) take up 40% of the grade. He records the class, WATCH THEM and after you watch them WATCH THEM AGAIN. I made the mistake of believing the textbook was the lifeline to this class early on, but I promise it is not. Use the textbook for examples and figures.

Male, 33, wife, 2 yo daughter, PhD. Attended PSU, UF, and a post-doc at Emory SoM. Knows what it takes to do well in classes/how to study/take exams. Cares about his 350+ students a semester, but also has to juggle a family. If you take my class, and try, I will help you do your best. Step up to the challenge. Yes, I read these... -Dr. Predmore

All of these people are being very harsh. Predmore wants you to understand the material, not just memorize it. He stated this day one. He knows the information, and is very opened to help. Missed class was made up by online lectures, which if you studied helped you perfectly with the exam. Cramming will not help you. Received high A.

Great teacher, spends a lot of time answering student questions. If you go to class and pay attention, you will get at least a B. The material is hard but as long as you keep up and ask questions when you're confused, you will do fine.

Professor Predmore was an excellent professor for the course BSC2093. He provides quality lectures and even post the recordings online for his students to re watch at a later time for further understanding of the topic. This is not an easy class, but if you go to class and take the professors advice you will be fine. I look forward to Anatomy 2.

Dr. Predmore is a good professor. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. The lecture portion of the class is okay but the lab portion is insanely difficult. Each lab consists of 2 quizzes and memorizing the manual for the full 3 hours of class. Some of the TAs are awful and really bring down peoples grades.

I have to say I really enjoyed Professor Predmores first go at Animal Science! It was a lot of fun and definitely an interesting experience. The tests were beyond fair, in fact some could say pretty darn easy but it still required some reading over the Powerpoints! TAKE HIS CLASS and HAVE FUN!

Dr. Predmore is an engaging, motivated professor who clearly cares about the success of his students. As long as you pay attention, watch extra lecture videos, and study properly, youll likely do well. Really dont get what some people are whining about- the path to a good grade is super-straightforward if youre halfway intelligent and motivated.

Dr. Predmore is very clear about what topics to focus on for exams. He often says "This is important and I would expect you to know these steps for an exam." or "This will not be on an exam, but I thought it was important to share this with you." during lecture so you know what to study. He posts recordings of all of his lectures online. Great prof

I have nothing but respect for Dr. Predmore. He was so helpful throughout the whole semester and always answered all my questions to the best he could (god knows I asked a bunch). We had 4 exams, 1 drop. I studied a LOTTT but its doable. People who don't come to class don't get good grades. This class has been so helpful for MCAT prep too.

By far one off my favorite professors at USF. He is very clear about what to know for exams and is knowledgeable on an array of things. I took him for animal science and he made the class enjoyable. I would definitely take him again!

All I did was memorize the powerpoint slides and I scored over a 100% on every exam. He's a busy guy but works hard to make himself available. Not always knowledgable on the material, but I think he got stuck teaching an anatomy class when his expertise is physiology. He makes lectures fun and encourages questions. Extra credit for attendance

Dr. Predmore's A&P lectures are very entertaining and engaging. He uses a lot of real world problems and gives many extra credits through mini-project and Kahoots. His exams are also pretty straight-forward and easy, as long as you study. The lab portion though, is definitely tough. There's so many things to memorize, just hope you get a great TA.

I really liked Dr. Predmore. His exams were not difficult at all and you do not need the textbook, just study the lectures and you're set. You get extra credit for just going to class and making a video at the end.

Really good lectures and fair exams. Some people may not like the style of exam where it is less memorization and more application and examples, but I find it easier since I'm better at learning concepts. Exams are based off lectures, but a lot of the questions are based on application of the material. Exam heavy like every bio course.

General Physiology was 100% exams. 4 in-term exams, one final. Lowest out of the 5 gets dropped. His exams are fair and come straight from lectures. He also posts his lectures on canvas for you to re-watch which is very helpful. The text helps explain concepts into more depth, but not necessary. Extra credit project worth 2% at the end.

lectures were interesting and he records every lecture, it helps to rewatch for things he said that you might have missed the first time. Grading scale is clear w/ plenty of extra credit to boost grade. Tests are straight from the lectures, no reason to not do well as long as you genuinely understand the material and vocabulary and study.

ben is a super nice guy who wants his students to do well. his exams are either right from lecture or basic critical thinking questions very closely related to lecture material. helps to know vocabulary and be able to apply it. not a hard class if you any effort in at all. gives extra credit and extra questions on exam to help grade

Dr Predmore is a great Professor. Took him online this summer during Covid for PCB 3712. He is very test heavy. Like 100% of the grade is tests. He offers a 20 pt ec also. 4 tests and a final. Lowest scoring is dropped. However, if you are looking to learn a lot and do well on the MCAT, then take him. His lectures were very informative and helpful.

There aren't many professor options at USF, but he is truly a great teacher! He is very honest and his exams are straightforward and FAIR. He does use proctorio but because of the online format, he avoids using images and calculations in the lecture exams. 5 lecture exams ( 1 dropped) and 2 lab exams. The lab is a bit more challenging. JUST STUDY!

The exam questions are specific and direct. 5 lecture exams and 2 lab exams. He drops a lecture exam. The grading criteria is clear. Lectures are recorded and uploaded to canvas. Lab exams are only hard because there are not as many resources are there are for the lecture. Lots of memorization.

Lectures are good, recorded, and uploaded to the canvas covers all material for the exam. I did however find that the lab portion lacked the same empathy and flexibility that Dr Predmore had for the lecture exams. I also felt that I had to teach myself the lab material because of the lack/limited resources, which was most challenging.

Dr. Predmore is the best teacher for anatomy, he knows so much about every topic and is willing to explain them in several different ways. His lectures contain everything you need to know but I would also recommend reading the textbook for extra information because the exams tend to be more detailed than his lectures. He gives extra credit too!!

He is a good professor with a lenient grading policy. His lectures were resourceful. He provides extra credit and his exams are very straightforward. Memorizing his powerpoints well will definitely help you to pass this course.

He gives extra credit project worth 20 points to your grade. Exams are out of 225 and gives 5 extra questions in case he makes mistakes. Study from the beginning, he drops the lowest exam score, whether it be any of the 4 in class or final. Final can also replace your lowest exam. Packback is 100/1000 of your grade, super easy discussions basically

really cool and easy class! professor is very friendly and easy to talk to

This class has a lot of information, I wouldn't say it was hard to grasp though. There are 4 exams and a final, the lowest exam gets dropped. He gives quite a bit of extra credit and the exam questions correlate to the lecture slides if he didn't get to a subject it wouldn't be on the exam. He does use packback which is a little tedious but easy.

If you want to take physiology at USF I recommend this teacher. I took him online so take that into account. His lectures were pretty decent, and you don't need to necessarily get the book to get an A. I studied his lecture recordings in order to do good. He also fixed exam scores and gave ec to help out. He is really nice and seems to respond.

His extremely flexible class format is well suited for excelling. He responds in a timely manner and is very understanding. A dropped test, lots of EC, and a lot of cushioning. I failed 2 lab exams (don't blow them off) but made it up by doing super well on lecture tests. Honestly such a great course and very accommodating, not stressful w/ effort.

Dr. Predmore is a great lecturer, and has plenty of dad jokes for just about every subject. He grades on a combination of test and discussion post, discussion post are an easy 100 if completed, test are best studied for by going through the slides. Super nice and will work with you for special situations

Predmore is very kind, lectures/shows documentaries during the week, and attendance optional. The only HW was Packback discussion(1 post, 2 replies) but he dropped it halfway through the semester and gave full credit. Very nice guy and will answer questions(but not emails). 3 midterm exams and 1 optional final, all with bonus questions, very good!