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MICRO208 - 5.0 rating“class is like sitting through a comedy but he is really smart as well so on an intellectual level class is enjoyable too”
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Classes interesting. Makes the information clear to everybody. Patient. Great teacher.
PROFESSOR WEEKS IS H-O-T. TOO BAD HE IS MARRIED
Him and I didn't have any chemistry.. oh well
Great professor. No surprises on his tests. Just study and you'll do well.
I love Dr. Weeks! He is the best and he is adorable!
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Excellent person and prof. Ask him for help and he will give it. Just read your book and you will do fine.
Honestly a good guy and very fair. At least in this course.
I love this man, great teacher, he's hilarious, he's fair, take any of his classes
Great Prof
Great professor, very passionate about his subject. Sometimes he'll get off the subject, but it's usually a nice break from all the hard stuff we've been doing. His tests are fair and you should be fine if you go over the book. Overall, a nice guy.
he is s wierd hippie like guy but knows his stuff. classes r dam fum
He curves really well...but have to pay attention to his lectures and read the book. Helpful and gives good examples...but his tests requires studying or at least reviewing the questions asked at the end of each chapt. He makes the highest grade an A which boosts every1 else up
wow..really really great teacher havent had one like him since highschool. gets involved and anseweres questions ...then he makes sure you understand after he ansewers them..hard work gurantees and A ..great curve..kinda funny and cool too
took many class with him. brilliant man. labs are relevant and explained well. kind of an ex hippie that goes off on tangents in class sometimes, but aside from that classes are awsome
weeks is the man.
This professor is excellent. He teaches very well and is inspiring. One of the best professor I have ever had!--Take him.
tests are hard, but class is a breeze
Weeks is an excellent teacher...and you learn in class. Tests are good because they reflect what he teaches---you know what to study
He is a really good teacher. Not your usual run of the mill class, but his tests were what was covered.
If you think you are gonna fail intro bio, take him atleast u'll get a B-.
Enthusiastic, clear, fair and most of all, a real teacher.
Super Duper!!
good professor, has a good pace, not boring, bounces around in the book a but but its okay, could be more organized, he is fair and explains things well, clear syllabus, good labs hard to get an A but easy to get a B
Awesome takehome exams!!!
This class is all hands-on in the lab...Weeks makes it fun, but its boooring!!
love him!
Weeks is a great prof--Thanks Weeks!!
Enthusiastic and excellent. Weeks is a great teacher. Take his class if you can
very nice and fun professor, but you have to study because his exames are kind of tricky. He helps a lot with a review before test. I recommend. Lab is very smooth and interesting.
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Goes off topic a lot with his own stories. These keep the class interesting, though. You will most likely have to teach yourself (by reading on your own). Tests were easy, though. As long as you study, you'll do fine. Plus, the curve at the end is insane (70s become Bs).
The class was pretty easy but the material was not. He made his test very hard but with the curve you can get a B. The material has a lot of little things to remember which can make it hard. I learned a lot but the class was very hard. But great guy really not his fault its just the material.
Excellent!
Weeks is an awesome professor... he is funny and makes class fun and interesting... very helpful ... great class and i would recommend it to everyone
The best Prof at Adelphi!
Weeks is a great professor and very helpful. He makes lectures fun and interesting. He tells jokes to keep people awake and keep the lecture lively....it seems the previous rater here can't appreciate Weeks' effort and probably is getting a bad grade...you do have to work hard and learn, but he is great.
If you are thinking of taking a class with Weeks go for it he is awesome
This class is hard but if you can take it with Weeks try to get him. He is friendly and fun--he gives too much work but he grades easy.
I dont really know what to say about this class. It's a really easy class, but not much learned. Just stay top of the class, cuz thats he he grades you. the curve is also crazy. C's turn to Bs and Bs turn to As
I cam to rank Weeks, first time to rank a teacher---but I can see from the comment below I don't have anything new to say--no surprise---study with this man if you can
WEEKS IS THE BEST =] honestly you have to work to fail his class. he makes class fun and hes an awesome person. If you need help with anything he's always there. take his class you will love it =]
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Well organized, honest and very helpfull. Great course and great experience.
Great Course Great Professor
Weeks for President!!
This professor is helpful during and after class. He is respectful of your questions and patient in explanation. He grades easy. Makes learning fun. Jokes around a bit too much, but at least not boring. Very clear lectures. Overall I recommend this professor if you need a course in the sciences.
Weeks Rocks!!!
Took his virology course and I agree with many other posts when they say it takes a lot of effort to fail his class! Show up to class and you'll get the grade you want!!
Such a nice professor and I actually liked the labs cuz they were easy. I didn't put in as much effort to the class that I should have but the curve was amazing and got a B- I'm very happy I'm taking another science class with him again this semester.
im taking a class with him now and hes awesome. he makes sure that everything is done fairly and all you have to do is show up and youll pass. im taking micro with him next semester and im looking forward to it. he keeps class interesting and makes sure everyone understands what is going on before moving on to another topic. he is a great teacher
Took him for Microbiology, and I don't hate the subject anymore. You only have to memorize what's relevant. He is really knowledgeable, but he makes the course to the point, and grading is very fair. Interesting lectures. Labs require only effort...Amazing professor
my favorite professor so far! if you need a science make sure weeks is teaching it
Very Very nice man, but he does not answer e-mails, the entire class cheats (messes up the curve), tests are impossible-you get a review sheet (also impossible) before the test, but you never go over it-pointless, he does not really seem to care about the class.
Prof. Weeks is a great professor. Down to earth and approachable. If you study you will do fine..he grades based on the class' final score, not your standard grading system, which is very helpful. For ex: if the highest final grade is an 88, those people get A's and so forth. I recommend taking him
Love him. Best professors far. He loves his job but not on an annoying level. He is fair, curves grades, and takes his time in explaining the chapters. His lab are short and fun.
Love Weeks! Probably the best prob I've had ever, he's a great guy, funny, very smart. I really enjoyed going to his classes I had him for both micro and genetics! I highly recommend him. Study his review sheets make them the bible and you will do fantastic :) He is one of a kind!
Dr. Weeks is so funny his tests are hard but he grades on a curve
Love him!! He is a great teacher and if you fail, drop out of school. He is very down to earth and is willing to help. He doesn't answer e-mails but you can talk to him either before or after class and he will be there to help. Loved the class, I recommend him and Im taking another course with him next semester.
ANY CLASS YOU TAKE WITH HIM, YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY AND GUARANTEED TO GET A GOOD GRADE!!!
Micro is not an easy course but Weeks makes it easy and understandable. He is definitely the best science professor I ever had. He explains difficult concepts really well and is funny. I HIGHLY recommend you take any course with him.
Weeks doesn't take attendance and canceled many classes this semester. The tests are all take home and most of the time you just email him the answers. Easy A
Weeks cancels class on a regular basis. The final is an assignment straight from the textbook. Really knows what he's talking about and is good at teaching concepts with good metaphors. Exams are usually made take home
Cancels class a lot, tests are all take home and final is an easy project. Knowledgeable guy and an easy A as long as you put in minimal effort.
Two words: "easy A"
the best
amazing
Very clear, you learn a lot
He makes learning fun
Attendance is not mandatory, very distracted professor but he is intelligent and can help you. All tests, including lab exams, were take home and easy. All answers on Quizlet. No reason not to do well. Don't buy the textbook. You won't need it.
had for microbiology Lab. Very funny and you will learn a lot!
As of Spring 2016, attendance is now mandatory for his Micro Lecture due to kids not showing up to class from the previous semesters. All of the tests are online. He assigns an optional final project. Don't need to buy the textbook. Lectures are a drag but they're only once a week.
Had him for microbiology lab. Labs never take the whole class, which is nice. They're all straightforward and he will help you if you need it. Tests are take home and are basically just case studies and a few questions about lab safety and past labs. Take him for lab to boost your lecture grade!! I wish I had him for lecture too, he knows his stuff
Amazing class, amazing professor.
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Legit didnt learn anything and got an A in the class. His test are all take home and NOT on google.
Hardly went to the class. He gives take home exams that you can find the answers online. His lab is cake and is lecture is too. Easy class. Final exam is a project which is easy but time consuming.
This class was not as everyone previously stated. I think he's starting to make changes to how he does things in class, in microbiology he gave our first test in class. The other two were take home. Was kind of obnoxious when asking for specifications. He's not a terrible but not the best either.
His lab is an easy A & always ends early. But u have to try in lecture. 1st lecture test was in class & last 2 were take home. The final is an easy project instead of a test :) He's hilarious during lectures & really knows his stuff. Only complaint is he doesn't use powerpoints to teach, so u have to take notes or find the powerpoints online.
He curves the grades so it's easy to pass. But the lectures are super long and he doesn't use power point so all you can study out of is your notes and book. Yes, it's easy to pass, but I don't think I learned anything in that class.
He is amazing!!! class is like sitting through a comedy but he is really smart as well so on an intellectual level class is enjoyable too
Amazing professor
I took microbiology with Dr. Weeks and I couldn't be happier that I did. He is funny, smart and a great teacher! Would recommend taking his class, he is a reasonable teacher who wants everyone to pass his class.
He is the best all three tests were take home and the final is a project. He is also so funny and really wants everyone to pass. Wish all professors are like him
Took him for microbio, did not learn much in the class and lecture was a bit boring but he tries to get you engaged. Tests are take home and final was an easy project, have him for lab too and always lets you out early. He is hilarious and always has stories, easy to talk about things with. He is one of the coolest and laid back professors I know.
Dr Weeks is funny and chill. almost all of his tests were take home and the final was a project about diseases. highly recommend him.
Professor Weeks is the best. It is an easy A and he is hilarious. One of my favorite professors at Adelphi
Hands down best prof for Micro. Micro is a hard class and he makes it an easy A! For lab he always lets you out early and youre graded on 2 open lab manual exams and His lab final is basically for you to hand in the lab manual he gives you. For lecture youre graded on 3 take home MC tests and the final is an easy project. Super nice and cares!
I will NOT take Weeks for classes ever again. He has good reviews for nursing classes but he goes on way too many tangents and does not have his own slides (puts the textbook on the board and explains). he also says he cares but when the class tries to explain the difficulty of a project, he is stubborn and doesn't listen. he assigns a lot for lab.
Prof. Weeks is very chill & laidback. He alters due dates on a whim if you just ask. He cares about his students and makes sure you have time to do your work. He assigns so many assignments for lab but, if you stay on top of it then it's not too bad. He takes forever to grade and goes off on a tangent in almost every lab. You won't learn a lot...
Prof Weeks is very funny and goes off on a tangent a lot during his lectures. He's knowledgable but tends to repeat himself a lot. Overall, the material is ok and workload is manageable, just submit all the assignments and make sure to make connections w/ classmates to talk about the hw and tests! TEXTBOOK IS A MUST FOR THE FINAL PROJECT!
Dr Weeks was the best Professor I have ever had! I learned so much in just a month. No homework and all tests were take home. Would for sure take him again.
Class attendance at the beginning of the lecture and lab, you type in the chatbox on Zoom. I recommend getting a pdf/ebook version of the textbook; Lecture exams and the final project are textbook heavy and you can get just do 'control+f' to easily look around the textbook. If online, set a week alarm/timer for lecture/lab, we only met once a week.
he is so down to earth and accommodating. treats students as if they were his own. he's an amazing human being
Only graded by take home exams. Has a class to discuss exam questions before turning it in. Very interesting lectures, but tends to ramble. Often ends class early (very important for 2.5 hr lecture). Very accessible for office hours, spotty with answering emails. Very passionate about subject matter
Amazing professor. 3 take home exams and a final project that can be found through the textbook. His lectures were once a week and sometimes went on a tangent, but he did provide very interesting information. He is very accommodating and understanding. Recommend him for both lab and lecture! Wish all profs were like him!
This class was remote, and Dr. Weeks was more than reasonable. He gave us exams to work on by ourselves and before having to submit, we were able to discuss the exam with the rest of the class and receive clarifications. Our homework assignments were self-paced, all due on the last day of the semester. He was very approachable and helpful.
Yeah the hype for this man is insane for no reason. Literal WORST professor I've had at Adelphi. Biggest waste of time, you will literally learn NOTHING. AT ALL. All he does is draw on the board and talk about covid, yet uses the entire class time. Then gives 60-100 question tests that aren't easy to find answers for. You'll get an A, but he sucks
He's very scatterbrained, gives incorrect grades, isn't very accessible outside of class. Does not let you out early. I suggest making a group chat with ur classmates and just cheating all semester. You will literally learn NOTHING about microbiology. He's not even funny, just annoying. I mean its an easy A, but at what cost ��
Class was hybrid, so I didn't even go to class in person after the first week. Just go on zoom and don't even pay attention. For lab and lecture. Lab is literally so boring you will want to rip your eyes out. He doesn't even talk about course material, yet tests you on it. And the tests be like 100 q's. Textbook is hard to understand. Dumb class
Most annoying class I've ever taken. He doesnt teach. Just rambles on and on for hours. If you can find someone better do it
Very overrated
I do not know why everyone is saying he is overrated. I have him for Microbio lectures and lab and I loved him. I talk to him during class and he is such a kind man. He really cares about all of us and attendance is not required but I genuinely enjoy him. His final helped me learn more than any of my other friends did from other professors.
TAKE THIS GUY. aint gotta say too much...Hes very easy going and goofy. just do your work and listen to him. 1hunnit
Weeks is great and an easy A. Had him for both lec and lab (lab takes attendance). He rambles on for hours and is rarely on topic but you can tell he cares for his students and is intelligent. Tests are sent home and are open note and the final is just a tedious project but easy.
his reviews are OVERRATED. wished i listened to the previous class. u wont learn a thing. never answers his emails but when he does he'll give an attitude. lab was so boring that i fell asleep. his class is a literal joke & a waste of time. you'll get an A if you have friends but whats the point of spending $$$ on a class that wont teach u a thing
Prof. Weeks is absolutely amazing! He has quite some personality. During lectures he makes it funny and enjoyable to sit through. He can go on random tangents sometimes. He gives you the exam weeks in advance and lets you fill it out at home and then in class fill out the scantron. If you take him, it's an easy A. He's so genuine and easy going!!
Professor Weeks for Microbiology Lab was great!! He tells you exactly what you need to do and gets you in and out of the lab in about an hour. We never stay the full 2 1/2 hours. He definitely makes the long classes enjoyable. I most 100000% recommend him. One of my favorite professors so far.
I had Professor Weeks for both lecture and lab. He is seriously one of my favorite professors, he is very kind and cares for his students. He gives you your test a couple days in advance as a take home and you fill out the scantron during class. His labs go by so fast and they are very enjoyable, I definitely recommend taking his classes!
I had Professor weeks for both lab and lecture, I liked him a lot more during lab then I did for lecture. He is very lecture heavy and sometimes goes off topic, the class was overall really easy. His exams also are easy but make sure to study for them regardless. 10/10 professor I recommend.
Professor Weeks is great! Very knowledgeable. I had him for microbiology lab and genuinely learned so much in just one semester. He is kind and very helpful. The exams and labs are all straightforward. The content is applicable to real life and really helpful for anyone going into healthcare.
hard to follow his lectures. he is all over the place when he speaks. also hard to have a conversation with him because he cuts you off a lot and can be condescending in answering questions. I felt gaslighted and disrespected at times. but he wants students to do well. he curves the grades at the end. this was anxiety-provoking and annoying.
Professor Weeks was a super easy professor. All his tests were take home tests and the final was a project you get to work on throughout the whole semester and it was pretty interesting. The class itself was boring but it was an easy class. You will leave the class not learning much so be prepared for that but it was an easy grade. NEED textbook!
guys, if you can have prof weeks, GRAB HIM. He is super clear and captivating in both lab and lecture. He goes off tangent and has fun, so if you're too serious, you'll get annoyed, but I found that a relief. He taught his subject in a simple manner although the content wasn't necessarily simple. Highly recommend. great guy & excellent teacher!
Prof B. Weeks is amazing! He is very informative with the use of analogies and drawings that helps with retaining information. He is helpful in lab and will assist with any questions you have have with the class experiments. For nursing/medical major, he incorporates the course information from a medical standpoint that will help for later courses.
He's the goat. That's all I have to say
Professor Weeks is very entertaining and cares about his students. I had him for lab and I was worried at first but he makes it very easy to understand. We had 3 exams throughout the semester and they were straight forward and came straight from the labs. He helps you understand what he is teaching. I would definitely take him again.
he's so entertaining. But! he doesn't use slides or anything he writes it all on the board, and his lab manuals are all paper and stuff. but I learned a lot. you really need to take good notes and pay attention
I'd say easily the best Bio professor on campus. He's so funny and really smart. Can definitely go on long tangents during class and lose you a bit, but he's entertaining for sure nonetheless. Every exam is take home, they're challenging but he grades them fair. I wish I could take every class with this man.
Just finished bio of aging with him. I mean he took over the class a week before it started, so I dont blame that there was basically nothing happening the first month (there was only 1 class a week). Overall a chill class, just present here and there and the exams were take home. Guy definitely uses some sort of supplement, wacky but hilarious.
Took weeks for micro, he yaps a lot to say the least. But he is a good teacher (idk what I learned). Just be prepared to listen to his stories. He grades you on 3 tests (gives u the questions before) and you just fill in the scantron in class, he gives lab tests online as well. You also have a project, it is long but easy. Will miss his cowboy hat.
Professor Weeks is engaging and makes the material easy to understand. The exams are straightforward, and he's helpful in lab. For study prep, I found unstuck study and the free textbook to be really useful supplements.
He's a good person but an okay professor. All he does is talk about anything and everything and most of the time doesn't even make sense. He has his bad and good days when tho. And you can almost never reach him through email of anything but in person. He defintely has some type of attention deficit disorder. He is an easy A if he's in a good mood.
He has to be one of the best professors at Adelphi University. He genuinely cares for his students. He's actually really funny. Just attend lectures and you will be fine.
Best Prof in the university by far
Literally the best thats all I can say.
He's a mess in lab and talks a lot. Not all of it is related to micro. It's hard to follow what he's saying. Make sure your lab manual is complete and accurate. He lets the class out early. Find a good lab group.
Actually the best professor ive taken, so funny, took him for lab and lecture for microbiology, sometimes class was stupid, but a very easy grade, all take home tests, and he's so funny even tho class is sometimes boring. Take him if you can!!!!!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
60%
Textbook Required
45%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.30 avg changeRatings by Course
BIOLOGY
5.0
(4)BIO
5.0
(4)BIO111
5.0
(6)ENVPOLLUT
5.0
(1)MICRO
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
BIOVIRO
5.0
POLLU567
5.0
ENV567
5.0
HUMANDISEASES
5.0
MICRO
4.0