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Reviews (106)
Love this man - he is hysterical!
Very cool guy. And very helpful
Really funny old guy, enjoys his job, Tests arent very hard
Really funny man with a really funny laugh.
SOOOO Funny
Awesome Course Awesome Teacher
Really fun!
Loved this course! Dr. Curless made it so much fun. I guarantee you'll enjoy it if you have him as your prof.
Awesome funny teacher. Tests not bad at all!
in class discussions are a waste, when a student asks a question and he doesnt know the answer he says he will find out and never gets back to you
One of my favorite teachers. I highly recommend him.
very clear communication of ideas. Makes the class interesting. Has some take-home exams which helps to get a good grade. THey are somewhat hard. It you study hard, you will at least get a B.
Class was very interesting because he kept my attention the entire time. He has the funniest laugh and really knows how to lighten the mood if class gets a little monotonous. I'd recommend this teacher to anyone who is interested in Anatomy.
Very funny and awesome professor. Made class fun and intereasting!
this guy is funny and he is a crazy old guy. i love him and his crazy hat that he wears, also look out for that dolphin shirt of his. hahahaha *kisses and sex 4 u dr. curless*
i love him....you learn sooo much in this class....fav class ever!!!
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Very funny guy, not so sure about the class though, not sure if i was interested or not
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His class is ok. Out of nearly 300 students, about 150 of us failed his first test. If you study really hard, i soppose it is not to bad of a class.
Good teacher, knows his stuff, tends to ramble and tell funny stories, hysterical laugh. DO TAKE THIS CLASS. its very useful. If you took anatomy in high school and did well, this class is a breeeeeeeze. first two tests require some reading, but if you plan it out, youre fine.
Really cool/smart teacher. Just read the text and go to class and you will do fine.One of the test is a take home! TAKE THIS TEACHER! He has a really funny laugh too!
very good teacher. learned alot from him. studying is required but he tells you what to study. very good class.
Excelent professor! Knowledgable, fair, wise; interesting and very clear classes. Great sense of humor and his laugh is just contagious. There is a lot to study but the exams are straightforward. In this class you don't study you fail. As one of his sayings goes, "nobody wants to have a surgery done by a doctor who failed his basics anatomy class!"
i took A&P1 w/ him, and i wont take AP2 w/ anyone else!! i only attended 3 lectures at most the whole semester!! yes, i passed w/ A :) his lectures are very helpful though, tells u exactly wat to study for the exams. awesome teacher!
Pretty good professor. Not overly difficult. I would recommend him.
don't take him! if i could recomend one thing it would to NOT take this teacher. he doesn't give you notes nor does he post them online, you have to take them yourself and it wouldn't be so bad if you could understand him. hes and old man and skips from topic to topic in a matter of a second. i have no clue whats going on in his class
THIS TEACHER IS GREAT. HIS CLASS IS VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE HE TELL YOU WHAT PAGE AND WHICH THINGS TO KNOW EXACTLY. ONLY CON: HE DOES NOT GIVE NOTES ONLINE, AND HIS NOTES ARE ON THE BOARD. But I GOT AN "A" BOTH TIMES AND BARELY HAD TO ATTEND CLASS HE ALSO GIVES TAKE HOME EXAMS WHICH HELP YOU OUT ALOT BECAUSE IT A EASY 95%+
He's a funny, cool old man. He makes the subject and interesting. He does skip around sometimes but if you bring the book to class its not hard to follow along AT ALL! I would reccomned to anyone!
really nice professor but seems to cover only certain areas of A&P in depth. Tests aren't too difficult if you take notes and read the textbook - which is really good for the course & worth the $.
He is good, pretty easy. If you record him or take good notes you don't need to read the book. He gave 2 take home test along with the oppertunity for extra credit by taking a self defense class (10pt) and excerse class(5pt). So getting an A is possiable. A lot of the answers on his tests are all of the above(don't be suprise if you keep bubbling C
nice guy but AWFUL teacher ... talks about fish and bacteria in HUMAN anatomy. talks about things in calss that are hardly ever on the test. his tests have a lot of trick questions.i had to study an insane amount for this class.
Curless rocks! His kindness and helpfulness are unmatched! If you're nice to him, he will help you out.He gives take home tests, easy extra credit, and is always willing to help. He may even join you at the bar for a drink or a rock concert (trust me, been there). Take his course, study and make a new friend.
Greatest professor! I highly recommend taking his class. He's funny and has a great laugh. Very willing to help anyone at anytime! He encourages students in their careers and really cares! 2 take home tests both are easy A's. He tells you exactly what is on the other tests too. Wonderful guy, great class, funny lectures! Definitely take his class.
great guy, he has good intentions in his heart but he doesnt relay them well to the class. he talked way to much about fishes and worms. dont get confused with him giving you the page numbers in class b/c you think they are helpful and will be on the test like he says but then guess what, they are NOT!!!!
Give notes that are not even relevant to the tests he gives and chooses the most minute details for the tests.
GOING TO CLASS ONLY HELPS SOMETIMES, HIS LECTURE DON'T REALLY HELP WITH THE TEST AND THE BOOK IS REALLY HARD TO READ AND STUDY FROM.RECOMMEND STUDYING WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN ORDER TO DO GOOD, BUT HE DOES A TAKE HOME TEST AND EXTRA CREDIT WHICH SHOULD HELP YOUR GRADE.OVERALL HE TRIES HARD TO MAKE THE SUBJECT INTERESTING BUT DOES NOT HELP FOR TEST DAYS
Great professor. Classes are easy. He gives you a lot of work load. All our exams were take home but the research and time we all put in it was about 6hrs +. Although the notes won't help with exam depending on how good is your research will determine how much you've learned.
He is an amazing teacher....and he is very helpful
This guy is HILARIOUS!!!! The class was not hard ansd he offers A LOT of extra credit that actually really helps.
Loved him, great teacher and super funny
ok he's the worst teacher i've ever had at fau.. he doesn't give notes online or even in class, he draws pictures of animals.. hes really southern and old so you can't even understand him. his tests are 100 questions and impossible. the textbook is impossible to read also.. i got a D- in this class and i worked my ass off.. DONT TAKE HIM
He sooo adorable... a cute old man! He really teaches and makes corny jokes throughout the lecture- it really makes it better! You will love hi laugh, take the class- you wont regret it!!!
I had Mr. Curless for two semesters. Now, I'm not the best student, I don't study much, and I still got a B+ in his class. He's hilarious, a genuine sweetheart, and will help you with any questions. You do have to work for your grade though, but I do believe (from what i collected) he's the best for AnP.
Curless is the best professor ever! Please ignore those students who said he was horrible..because he is awesome. As long as you actually read the book and show up for class, there is no reason you can not receive and A. I highly doubt that someone could receive less than a B if they try. He is funny and has a true passion for learning and teaching
Ok yeah he's a nice funny old man...but on the real u will not pass this class unless ur head is in the books all day everyday. the tests are like on 3 or more LONG chpts & his lectures dont really help, bcuz he mainly talks about fish, and other biological or chemsitry stuff...
really funny and easy
Good guy, tests are not bad, most of the answers are all of the above...nice little old man
Awful class! He doesn't test on what he covers and leaves you confused. Tests are hard to understand and there is no chance that you will pass if you don't go to class.He knows what he teachs but doesn't explain well. I wouldn't recommend this class to anyone unless you want your GPA to drop. I attended class and I'm gonna get a C- or D
Curless was an okay teacher, he was a very nice guy and jokes around a lot but his tests were nothing like what he teaches. What he taught was so simple that you dont need to go to class to hear but the tests are totally different
Best teacher ever, the class is easy. you have to be a really dumb person to get something lower than B
It was a hard class. You have to attend the lectures, read the book carefully, and study to pass his exams.
He is a nice guy and he definetly knows what he is talking about. Go to class because what he says is right from the book. Test are very hard and tricky, he doesnt prepare you well for them except for the occasional "this will be on your test". Nice guy but the tests are soooooo hard.
I cant stress enough how horrible and boring this class was. I never went to class after the 1st test because he rambles on about nonsense. He is a nice guy, but should't be teaching 200 students. He seems to be knowledgable but I couldn't sit there long enough to find out. Definitely find a different professor to take this class with.
Seems like an easy class when you to class. He talks about everything that WONT be on the exam. So basically, its pointless to go.
Comparative Vertebrate Morph is a great class especially w/Dr Curless. It is a hard course and does require studying, but he is a wonderful profesor! Remember to take notes in his class and go to him if you need help. Other than that there are two take home exams, a lot of extra credit offered. He truely wants students to learn
DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER! He shouldnt be teaching, he doesnt give notes, all from his HORRIBLE lectures and nothing that he talks about will help you for the tests, its all on your own on hard material, too much2 learn, the tests are RIDICULOUS, oh and he is late to EVERY class, INCLUDING test days!!! horrible horrible, take him at your own risk!!
Dr.Curless is a pretty nice guy. Likes to tell alot of jokes that he mostly laughs at. He also uses a lot of Marine Biology examples in his lectures etc.. Besides that they get boring and sometimes he will do the same lecture 3 times in a row. You really need to use the text book because alot of the notes are semi useless. Other than that it's an o
Hes Great!! Seriously go to class and you'll get a good grade. Hes loves what he does and tells you exactly what is going to be on tests. I love this guy. But you do have to study. Do thst and youll be fine. P.S. he likes dinosaurs a lot
Great guy. he loves fish and thats all he talks about but thats what is on his tests. he gives you tons of opportunities to do well and will help students if they need it.
Dr. Curless is a really wonderful professor. A bit scatterbrained at times but very funny and passionate about the subject. Least-boring lecture I have taken in college! He gives lots of opportunities for extra credit and schedules field studies for the students to do together so it is a very "hands-on" class, but that's the best kind! :)
I loved his class, very funny professor. You do learn something if you pay attention. Lets you out early sometimes. Tests are easy if you READ the book!!! Gives one take home, and 15pts extra credit work. I am in his A&P II class right now! Same format as A&P I. Take his class!
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. I don't know how these people think that he is a good teacher. He is terrible. Nothing is on the test. Seriously, you have to read the whole book by yourself. If you like to learn the course with no teacher, then this is for you. Class seems fun and interesting, but NOTHING is on the test. Please, take my word for
Great Teacher
Very Cool!!!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!! nice guy, but class is ridiculous. I have NEVER gotten a D in my life until this class!! Half the class failed his tests which he attributed to us thinking it was BS...none of the material on tests is in the text book... do yourself a favor and just dont take this class.
I loved Dr. Curless. People who say that the class is impossible probably did not pay attention to lectures, never opened the book and did not try on te take home test he gave. If you pay close attention he tells you exactly what he wants you to study for his tests. It is not an "easy" A, but if you take notes and study it is definitely possible.
Good professor. I don't know what people are complaining about, his tests are straight from the lecture! He does go off topic a little and ramble, but he is so funny and he keeps it as interesting as possible. Going to lecture makes a difference, if you take notes everyday you will do great on the exam!
LOVE HIM!!!!! great teacher...love his outfits and has the best laugh!! really good at explaing things esp if you have a problem understanding something...his soo cuteeee!!
I have Prof. Curless rite now for AP1 and im taking him for AP2 next semester. Hes awesome... he tells you exactly whats on the tests, lectures are easy. You have to attend tho and be prepared to read the book. If you do that u can get an A no prob!
great teacher,easy A not much work since he tells you exactly what to study, plus a take home exam,plus extra credit...how can you go wrong???
He is a nice and friendly guy. Although his lectures are interesting, they often do not reflect what's on the tests. I highly recommend studying the book.
Hes pretty cool. makes funny jokes and tries to make the info interesting. yes, it is helpful to go to class and take notes but only uses the book to help us understand concepts. His final is a take home and truly wants his students to do good and get involved in the local enviornmental community. Take him if your willing to do atleast some work!
Overall good teacher. Can go off in tangents but he does makes the class interesting. Makes jokes and his laughs are hilarious! Test are mostly from the book so make sure you read the chapters! Go to lecture! Does put test material from lecture make sure you pay attention! Gives Take home test for final and extra credit and cares about the class.
Let me first say, those who didn't like this guy probably didn't get a good grade. He is genuinely interested in you learning the subject and retaining the info for the future! If you go to class AND pay attention, you will do well. I opened my book twice, literally and I got an A. Very knowledgeable. Could be a little quicker on giving grades tho
Never used the textbook. just show up every class and take notes on everything he says (besides the stories lol) his tests are identical to notes. its three tests and one project. the class is very easy and fun!
this dude is straight, he tries to help his students pass. his lectures could make you fall asleep. but his tests are pretty okay and his project is worth a test grade and offers 20 extra credit point. if you pay attention or read the book you'll def pass
Great Prof. Pretty funny when he laughs at his jokes. Tests are str8 forward if you've studied and Figures in the book are always on the tests. The Book use in his class is very high, and it is expensive,
He is a bit spacey sometimes, but he is a good professor. He does not give homework except for one project that is 20% of your grade. Everything else are tests. The final, for my semester, was a take home.
Good professor. Tries to make the class fun and entertaining by telling stupid jokes (pretty funny). DO NOT BUY TEXTBOOK, I spent like $90 on a new book and never used it a got an A- in the class. Tests are not bad if you study. Final Exam is take home.
Hes so easy. i never went to class. Do the animal project and youll do great. you can cheat on every exam the final is take home...perfect college class!
He is an easy professor. My advice is to take good notes, because most of the exam questions are based on what he said and wrote in class. His final exam is take home and a bit more harder than other exams, but if you take good notes, you'll do fine. Do the project ASAP, because it does take a month to do it.
For this teacher I would have to give u my honest assessment. I myself got a 100 on the project and still managed to get a high C. The book is useless. I would suggest that if you do take him that you take good notes because that is what the class is based on. Take my advice and don't take him.
My advice is to take great notes in this class. I would even suggest you buddying up with a fellow good note-taker and compare notes. It will pay off in the end. The book is much needed, but the test is based upon the notes is class. Curless is real funny! I love his laugh, he's a bit old school, but you will enjoy his class.
Curless is a good teach. he def knows what he is talking about. his tests are off of his lectures mainly so make sure you are a good note taker. he speaks very fast so make sure you can keep up. i love Anatomy and Curless can get me interested the whole time. MAKE SURE you take lab with lecture, it will def help you in the long run!
His lectures are pointless, he rambles on about everything but the topic. The fun thing about the class is the field trips, but the exams are very hard, especially the last exam. i do not recommend him.
He's a very good teacher. He gives take home exams but only one per semester. The exams are pretty easy if you come to class and take good note on what he talks about a lot. He repeats the things you should know for the exams. He's a very funny guy. I liked his class a lot. He doesnt have a set agenda but he teaches you a lot of good stuff. Take hi
For Life Science class, not a bad prof at all. Only time I ever used the textbook was to take my own notes to study for the exam. All he does is lecture, one extremely easy project, exams are based on text material, but mainly his lectures. Exams are fairly easy since I remembered a lot of the science stuff I learned in high school.
Take Life Science with Curless, he is the most entertaining professor on campus. Once you hear his cackle and jokes you will understand. Easy course.
Did not study at all for any of the exams and got an A. The tests are not to difficult. When it says "all of the above" that is the answer. Do the extra credit for the project it helps a ton. His lectures are incoherent sometimes as he goes on random tangents. Only 4 grades 3 exams and the project. Take this class!
Great professor, he is so funny and he cares a lot about his students. He is very helpful. The exams are not super easy but if you put in the time to study, its an easy A.
Great and funny man
He's very enthusiastic about the subject which is great bc he makes it interesting. I'm currently taking his class in the summer, so you need to attend every lecture and stay (he lets you out early many times). Write down as much as you can. Including marine biology. It will be on the test! Maybe even record lectures. An A is definitely possible.
He is funny and knows what he is talking about. He is very accessible, answers questions, treats us with respect, and his projects are fun.
Doctor Curless is one of the best educators I've ever known. He not only knows his stuff and teaches it well; but he gives practical real world applications of the material. I had him for A&P I and II, and I wish that he taught other classes I am taking.
Wonderful guy! He genuinely cares about his students and is fascinated by the material he teaches. He arrives late fairly often and is quirky, but WONDERFUL! Study his notes and visit his office for explanations and you will be fine!
Curless is awesome!! He is funny, gives extra credit and gives a take home test... what more could you ask for!!! I was so scared to take Anatomy because i heard it was challenging, but i did great thaks to Curless :)
-3 exams, one is take home -attendance only mandatory if you cant teach yourself with the book -his lectures contain a lot of biology(animals) so lectures can be helpful for some exam q's -count on him being 10 minutes late to class every day -on days that nobody shows up to class he gives 4 points extra credit -no powerpoint, disorganized
AWESOME TEACHER! Leaves the details to you to learn but covers the important stuff & then some! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Took him over the summer; easy gen-ed science class. Get the book, read, and know how to draw the diagrams (he doesn't tell you this part). Lenient grader with an easy project that is 1/3 of the grade. You could do a LOT worse, so take him if you can.
So I am a senior and I took him over the summer. Let me just say this was the most boring class I have ever attended at FAU! He says he takes attendance but he does not. I only showed up 3 times and got a B+. DO the project and study the book. Not his notes too much. He told us to study chp 1-3 and the first exam only had chp3 LOL.Very disorganized
Easy gen-ed class with a decently fun project that counts for about 1/3 of the grade. Know how to draw the diagrams (as someone else said). Other than that, teach yourself and likely get an A.
I am currently taking his Life Science lab. He's GREAT! He uses real world applications to teach the material which makes it very easy to remember. His class helped me do well in Lovelace's Life Science class as well. His laugh is hilarious. Easy A. I definitely recommend him! Such a sweet older man who definitely knows his stuff! Take him!!
Although he takes some getting used to, Dr. Curless was one of the best professors I have ever taken. His tests are easy and he is always there for you when you need it. Mos of the tests also had extra credit. There's no way you can fail this class!
He was such a funny and nice guy and also a great professor. He made the life science lab so fun
Dr. Curless is 1 of the BEST PROFESSORS I've ever had. I ended up majoring in Microbiology & Chemistry at The University of Florida. He loves & is passionate about all Biology especially Marine Biology. I helped him do a study of Lake Okeechobee on fish larvae & he was ALWAYS A PROFESSIONAL! I HIGHLY RESPECT HIM & credit him for part of my success
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