4.7

Brad Metz

Biology - Washtenaw Community College

4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
143
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

143

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What Students Say

His enthusiasm is beyond explanation

BIO101LECTURE - 5.0 rating

Yes I would take this professor again

BIO101 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

38%

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95% confidence
Based on 75 grades
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A+ (18)
A- (8)
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Based on 76 reported grades
A: 41
A+: 18
A-: 8
B+: 3
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Amazing lectures (21)
Respected (20)
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BIOLOGY

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BIO6363

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BIOSECT

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BIO05

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Reviews (143)
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Oct 27, 2004

Brad did an awsome job! He had a test every week, but it came off the notes. He is one of the best teachers i've ever had. An easy A as long as you study.

2.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 6, 2004

he was kind of annoying. if you know science, don't take him, he taught some wrong information. he was also one of those teachers that thought they were so funny, but just needed to shut up

2.0
3.0
BIO101
Jan 13, 2005

I think he just doesn't operate on any levels but one, which is a very self-centered one. He is kindve wacky and determined to tell you everything about himself. Some people seemed to like that, but I found it really distracting and annoying.

3.0
3.0
BIO101
Jan 22, 2005

Talks too much about things not pertinent to the class which I found distracting to my learning. Too many trick questions on the tests. If you want to stall this class...ask him a lot of questions (he'll go on long rants.) Too much caffeine!!

4.0
3.0
BIO101
Mar 22, 2005

An awesome teacher. He loves his subject. Very upbeat and outgoing. His test may seem a little hard at first, but you get use to him. You do have to study to pass his class. No homework, just a quiz/test every week. Great instructor, recomend him to everyone.

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Aug 29, 2005

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5.0
2.0
BIO6363
Aug 30, 2005

Cool guy. Tries a little too hard at times to connect though i think. slide shows were sweet though. go to every class and study your notes and you'll pass with flying colors. made lectures semi fun.

3.0
1.0
BIO101
Oct 5, 2005

says alright too much

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 27, 2005

Brad is so funny. Its pretty easy to do well but don't blow off his class. He always laughs at me because I'm late to 9am lecture. Very approachable.

4.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 19, 2005

Brad is such an awesome teacher. He does not tell you anything that you do not need to know! Very straight forward! "Okay", "Alright"

5.0
4.0
BIO101LECTURE
Dec 27, 2005

I really enjoyed Brad! A good teacher for serious students. He never missed a class, commanded respect, & also completely approachable. A great wit. The subject matter was difficult in the beginning, (chemistry & microbiology), but I learned a lot & the 2nd half of the semester was easier. Tip: record his lectures for later study (bi-weekly tests)!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Mar 18, 2006

Great person. Loves to answer any question he can. Excited to teach. Study his notes only and write everything down that he has in his Power Points.

5.0
3.0
BIOSECT
Jan 1, 2007

This teacher is the best! I had him for a lab teacher, but if you don't understand something, he will do everything in his power to explain it on your level. He's enthusastic and sarcastic! (watch out for that sarcasm!) I think if you're going to take a biology class.. take him!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Aug 24, 2006

Amazing teacher! Brad is wonderfully helpful. All you need to do is pay attention in class (not hard as he makes everything very intereasting), copy down his notes (he gives you everything you need, and nothing you don't), and then review before tests. Easy and effective. Not to mention, he's quite good looking =)

5.0
4.0
BIO101
Mar 7, 2007

I have trouble in school due to my ADHD. He is an aswsome teacher. Infact, probably one of the best i have had. He is energetic and passionate about bio as sea weed is his subject of choice. lol... Really though, awsome teacher. I would recomend him to anybody!

5.0
4.0
BIO101
Apr 13, 2007

Phenomenal! Will prepare you for university level classes. Don't skip his class, take notes, and study and you will get a good grade. He is a science geek and some of his humor shows that. lol Very approachable, helpful, and knowledgeable! If your a slacker this isn't the guy for you. Gives you all the info in notes you need for test. Excellent

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Apr 22, 2007

He's the best bio teacher I've had. I recommend him to evryone that wants or needs to take bio. He knows what he's talking about and likes to help anyone who can't clarify what he's saying

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Sep 11, 2007

Highly energetic, a little dorky (in a good way). Seemed interested in not just what he was teaching, but the class as well. Very patient with students that had questions. He has a plant class BIO 228 that I might take simply because he teaches it. The book helped, but testing in the lecture was almost completely from notes take in class.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 12, 2007

He makes his classes fun and interesting-seems interested in the subject and the students. Tests come directly from lecture-attend lecture and its an easy A

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Feb 3, 2009

Brad is cool, and if you are into science, he is even cooler--except that he thinks plants are cooler than animals. What can you expect from the botany teacher, though? He draws you in and makes you interested even if you're not. Take his class if you can.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jul 12, 2009

Brad is one of the best professors WCC has to offer. He makes class fun. He is highly motivated and funny also. tests are purely lecture. Copy down the slides and read up on the slides in your book and you will do good in his class. Taking anyone but Brad would be a mistake. I wish he taught BIO 111

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Nov 6, 2009

Brad makes you love Bio! Enthusiastic, entertaining, fun, kind, and easy. Wants you to succeed. Biweekly quizzes are a piece of cake and come right off the powerpoints. The book helps but isn't totally necessary. Lecture is so much fun, highlight of my academic week. Try to get him for lab if you can't for lecture! Awesome guy.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Aug 7, 2009

Brad is the best BIO teacher ever!! As long as you go to class and take notes you will pass the tests!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Jan 10, 2010

Great Professor, makes the class very interesting and is surprisingly entertaining, and upbeat. Study the notes and you will get a guaranteed A.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jan 26, 2010

Great professor, very funny, fun class.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jan 22, 2010

It will be difficult for me to tolerate biology taught by another who doesn't come near to Brad. It can't get better than this. This was his natural gift and calling.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Mar 14, 2010

Mr. Brad is by far my favorite science teacher ever. The class wasn't easy, but his lectures really did inspire me to study hard for his tests. He has a great sense of humor, a very clear teaching structure, and is a very friendly person even when the semester is over. I highly recommend his class. No other teacher compares.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
May 14, 2010

Great teacher. Loved coming to class. Made class fun, great lectures. Only 3 HW assignments. Tests are easy if you take notes and study a little bit before class. Lab tests are open notes. Always open for questions no matter how random they are. First time i enjoyed learning about science.

4.0
4.0
BIOBIO
May 17, 2010

I took my first biology class(BIO101) with Brad at WCC. He is a lot of fun and is very connected with his students. He is silly and interesting. I can't wait to take Botany with him in the fall. This guy makes plants seem like the coolest thing in the world!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jun 15, 2010

A teacher who helps out everyone. Will go in depth with any question that no one understands. Easy to pass his test if you attend class and take notes. Extremely funny and makes learning fun. One of the best teachers anyone is ever going to have.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jul 7, 2010

Brad makes Biology easy to understand! He is funny and very helpful. He is one of my favorite teacher's at WCC. The tests come right from the notes. I would reccommend him to anyone taking Bio!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Oct 29, 2010

Very good instructor. His tests are designed to check your comprehension of the material, not to trick you. If you study, you can learn a lot and get an A. I highly recommend talking to him after class, he is very knowledgeable and helpful.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Nov 12, 2010

Brad is awesome! He's the kind of guy that will make you love a subject that you normally hate :D. He has a great sense of humor (but he's not vulgar at all, which I liked). VERY HELPFUL! Knows his stuff! Take him!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Mar 16, 2011

Brad is a great teacher! You can tell he loves his subject and he loves teaching. I liked going to class and I learned a lot just by attending. Go to every class, take notes, and the tests are are a breeze. He'll keep you smiling, even in the morning classes!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Jan 9, 2011

Brad is an amazing teacher. Such a funny guy and knows his stuff very well, and makes it easy to understand. Class was a bit hard for me, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Such a cool teacher, take this class!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Mar 30, 2011

He is the best teacher i have EVER had. He makes class extremely intresting. I hate science, but brad made me begin to like it. He has the best personality and puts a smile on everyones face. His class is easy as long as you give an effort. :) take him FORSURE!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
May 4, 2011

Loved coming to this class, makes you want to be a science geek! He tests right off the notes and don't even need to open the book. I would take all my classes with him if i could. very, very, very, VERY awesome!! Lab tests are open book and hard...

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Aug 19, 2011

Great teacher! very nice and helpful. Feels like he actualy wants you to do well :)

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Aug 6, 2011

I was not looking forward to taking Biology, but Brad actually made it fun and I enjoyed going to this class. If you take notes in class and study from them, you will do well. I would definitely recommend Brad as a teacher.

5.0
1.0
BIO05
Nov 9, 2011

He is an awesome teacher!! I was never interested in Biology but he made it really interesting! I got a better grade than I thought I would. I strongly recommend him, he is funny and easy to get along with! I would pick him again as my teacher if I had to do it over again.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Dec 28, 2011

He is great really good teacher if u don't understand he'll do everything to help very easy notes study them you'll do good and he's very funny makes everything funnier and for the final there were only 3 questions gave us all the answers and we only had to answer 2 for full points he's so easy the labs r 30min or less if u have the right group

5.0
2.0
BIO101
May 5, 2012

He's the best professor I ever had. He's really funny, I would laugh at every joke he made. he's also really helpful and easygoing. As long as you pay attention in class, take notes, and study for the short quizzes he gives, you will get an A in the class. I'm sad that the semester ended.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Apr 28, 2012

Amazing teacher. I was excited to go to class and learn. Brad loves answering questions and talking with students, he makes learning fun. Very funny guy

5.0
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BIO7
Nov 2, 2012

Brad is by far one of the best teachers. He makes my 9am class a lot easier to go to. He is SUPER helpful and he's got a great sense of humor. He makes lab fun, and he makes his lectures interesting and the quizzes are super. Just go to class, take notes, and review.

5.0
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BIO101
Dec 8, 2012

Brad is awesome. He is the best bio professor at WCC. He makes class fun and easy. He loves to joke around. Go to class, take notes, and pay a little attention, and you should get an A plus. Labs in the class are easy. No text book required. Highly recommend him!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Feb 10, 2013

This guy is awesome. If you take bio, take it with him.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Apr 3, 2013

Awesome teacher! If you want to learn and have fun doing it take him! Lots of fun in this class. he is probably my favorite teacher ever.

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BIO101
Apr 11, 2013

test are based on his make up and the answers are just wordings not multiple choice

5.0
2.0
BIO101
May 6, 2013

Loved this man! He's funny, got an awesome hair-do, he's extremely fair and really tries his best so everyone understands. He explains his slides and uses real life examples. Hates blackboard. I would definitely recommend taking his class. Attendance inst exactly mandatory but if you skip you will miss info for quizzes. BOOK IS OPTIONAL!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Sep 15, 2013

I love this instructor dearly! He is an amazing teacher. He makes sure all of his students are interested and understand the material. While he lectures, it doesn't even feel like you're learning, but you come out knowing so much about the subject! If you are planning to take Bio 101, TAKE IT WITH HIM!

4.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 1, 2013

So much fun! He has an awesome sense of humor, and is one of the best teachers I've ever had!

4.0
2.0
BIO162
Nov 12, 2013

Brad Metz is a hottie with a body and not only that but he's smart! Just take notes and show up to class. He really wants his students to do well. plus he's pretty to look at. ASK HIM ABOUT SEAWEED!!

5.0
4.0
BIO162
Dec 10, 2013

First thing, do not ever skip class. His lectures are very important and make sure to take excellent notes during them. Second, questions on test, some will be multiple choice, some will be matching and some will be short answers(he usually tells you what will be short answer) Hes a really great professor.Show up, study your notes, youll be fine

5.0
3.0
BOTANY
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2013

Brad was a great teacher. He was bery passionate about his teaching. I would recommend him to all my cohorts.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
May 9, 2014

Great and easy teacher. He teaches you what you need to know (plus some, if you like bio) but if all you want to do is pass the class, great for that too. Absolutely no text book use. Make sure to take his lab, the lab tests are cooperative and open book. He's funny (don't take his class if you can't handle a dirty joke) and helps you understand.

5.0
2.0
BOI101
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2014

fantastic teacher. Mr.Bradly is hilarious, do not take this class if you have a poor sense of humor. gets class very involved NO TEXT book required accept for lab book =)

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Mar 31, 2015

Most amazing teacher, easy going, interactive and super willing to back up and go over anything again. Never makes you feel bad or dumb for asking a question, any question. Awesome Guy!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jun 14, 2015

Brad metz us easily the most approachable professor I've ever had. He is crystal clear during lectures and through various methods keeps them interesting. I wish I could take his class again for free.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jun 14, 2015

Brad metz is easily the most approachable professor I've ever had. He is crystal clear during lectures and through various methods keeps them interesting. I wish I could take his class again for free.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2015

Great Bio teacher. Took him for a 6 week course in the Spring. He doesn't even grade the labs so you can fly through them and go enjoy a two-hour break.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Brad is great! he keeps the class interested in the lecture. The tests are fairly easy, all you have to do is memerize the notes. Don't need the book. All around great class. would take him in other classes if i could.

3.0
3.0
BIO162
Dec 9, 2015

Metz is an interesting instructor. Relatively easy class. If you show up you should be fine. Likes to talk about seaweed a lot. If you like to hear a lot of graduate school stories then this is your guy. Book is not required, some of his material can be confusing in the way he presents it - I had to google many topics for further clarification.

4.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
Mar 15, 2016

Brad is a great professor, he has a great sense of humor which helps make class more interesting. The tests he give are easy if you take notes during lecture. His lectures are long but interesting. Also if you need help he will answer any questions. I would definitely take this class again.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2015

Great professor. Very funny and approachable. Test material comes straight from lectures. Take good notes, study them, and you should be fine. I would love to take another class with him.

4.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2016
Would take again

Yes I would take this professor again. He is MORE than fair, easily approachable. Never used textbook. Only buy lab book. Attendance not mandatory but must come to class to copy slides in notes, memorize them for test. No homework in lecture. His lab, in class assignments, 3 homework assignments, 2 tests done as a group. I learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

He is a fun person & an awesome professor. He is super chill, so it's a super easy class! I skipped a few times and still passed with an A. There are no deadlines on assignments, as long as you still turn them in. Brad is very nice and wants you to achieve in the class!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Sep 13, 2016
Would take again

Very good professor. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn in a good comfortable environment. He is fair and will work things out with you, attendance is not mandatory. However, notes daily so is beneficial to your grade on t1ests.

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Oct 23, 2016
Would take again

I can not stress this enough, TAKE HIS CLASS...I promise you, you will not regret it. If you didn't care about having a good professor you wouldn't be checking rate my professor before singing up for classes, so since you care about having the best professor, it is him. You have found him. He is the most laid back, chilled, funny and best teacher.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

Brad is a funny gentlemen and I enjoyed taking his class. I'm someone who hated taking any form of science class in high school and Brad made learning it easy. I was able to get awesome grades on tests. I found it easier just to come to the lectures because he only teaches stuff that will be on the test.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: C+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher,always has the focus of the classroom. Needs to be more specific on how you are graded. Take this teacher if you want to learn, he is very knowledgeable on the subjects.

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO162
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Great professor. No textbook it's all off his power points and lecture. Not posted online so you must come to class. It's entertaining . Exams are short answers

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Feb 10, 2017
Would take again

I cannot stress enough - if you have to take a science course, take this class! Not only is Brad hilarious, he's actually geeked about the material he's teaching. While attendence isn't mandatory, the only way to get the material is by being in lecture. Quizzes/Exams are directly from the notes - and fairly straight forward if you pay attention!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

He is laid back, chilled, and fair grader. if you wrote anything extra in tests, he'll give you extra credits! show up, take notes, study off your notes, and it's gonna be an easy A. There's three assignment to do all semester, but as long as you turn it in, he doesn't care about the deadline. Just take him!

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

Fantastic professor. The easiest way to get an A in his class is to come to lecture, which is a treat in and of itself. Incredibly passionate about the topics covered in class, and he's pretty easy on the eyes, too.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
May 1, 2017
Would take again

I hated biology until I took Brad's Bio 101 class. He's a great teacher, very personable, and a very fair grader. His class helped me appreciate biology, and ultimately inspired me to select a major in science. I recommend Brad 100%, he is easily one of the best teachers I have ever had!

Respected
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

best teacher ever! show up to lecture, study the notes and you will easily get an A. Never used textbook. he will tell you not to buy it unless you really want too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Brad is honestly the best science teacher Ive ever had. He takes the time to make sure his students understand the material, and hes genuinely geeked out about everything he teaches. Hes also hilarious and makes a 9am easy to wake up for.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Very nice guy. Class was interesting and quizzes were easy if you study. Brad is funny and sweet. It was hard to focus every now and then because brad is very good looking.... no book needed

Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
Respected
4.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

He is a great guy and a good Biology prof. Has a wealth of hilarious, relevant stories that supplement the material. If you take notes and pay attention in class you'll get an A. One thing I will say is at times it seemed that we didn't cover everything we should have. At times we'd go to lab and there'd be something we hadn't covered in lecture.

Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
5.0
2.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2018
Would take again

His enthusiasm is beyond explanation. He loves when students ask questions, as he always gets excited being able to explain something further. He grades extremely fairly and everything you need to know on the tests will be on the slides. My viewpoint of biology has changed drastically, i find it so interesting now. Plus hes seriously hot.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

I took his 2017 Fall semester Bio 162 class and also had him for lab and it was the best. He specifically tells you not to get the book and only grades you in lecture on 4 tests. No Cumulative final. Super happy and friendly unlike any teacher I've had. If you study his easy and short powerpoints thoroughly, you WILL get an A.

Inspirational
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Great professor but you need to go to every class. His tests are taken directly from the notes but are all short answer. He gives the opportunity for extra credit on the tests. You can write as much as you want on the back of the test for credit. Hilarious lectures and he makes things really fun.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A-
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Okay. Straight up. Take his class. Hes HOT. His lectures are so funny and INTERESTING. I heavily considered changing my major because he made me appreciate and enjoy biology so much. He kinda sucks at responding to emails i wont lie lol but thats a small price to pay for an amazing professor.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Brad is everything a student could ask for in a professor. Hes very approachable and gives off this very likeable charismatic vibe. Show up to lectures and take good notes. He is very direct and gets to the point. He cares about the students.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2018
Would take again

Very solid professor. He LOVES biology and his lectures are extremely interesting. VERY fair grading, but i dont like his tests. He claims everything we need to know will be on slides, although there were many details on quiz i never expected. No practice test given either. Solid teacher, just not my favorite. Hes insanely hot btw.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2018
Would take again

'Brad,' as he likes to be called, saved me from hating Biology. I am not a math/science person, but his lectures held my attention very well. He knows how to teach students a reasonable level of material while knowing his subject in depth. Some profs know the content but cannot teach it. Brad is a great biologist, a great teacher, and pretty funny.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2018
Would take again

I am a person who absolutely dreads Biology. Somehow Metz made me enjoy and look forward to class. That is saying something because Im the person to hate school and try to get out of it. If you have to take biology Metz is the way to go.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Brad is a great teacher and even cooler dude. He makes the material very understandable and keeps class fresh with his humor and stories. He is super nice and approachable. lecture grades are based of semi-weekly quizzes . Just take him. You won't regret it.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Brad is absolutely awesome. Hes always making you laugh but hes also great at explaining the material and making it seem easy. His quizzes are easy, as long as you study your notes. Im near the end of the semester with him and Im actually sad over it. He makes class fun and Ill miss his jokes!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

Definitely take him! I wish I could take every class with him. VERY clear as to what you need to know and you DO NOT need the textbook. I got an A in the class and never even purchased the book. Don't miss the lecture day before the exams, he tells you what you need to know on those days. VERY helpful and extremely fair with grades.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Feb 9, 2019
Would take again

Hes a really funny guy and teaches very well, and he loves biology.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2019
Would take again

Difficult to contact outside of class however he is a GREAT teacher.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
Apr 9, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Best teacher at WCC. Had him for lecture and he is amazing

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Pay attention to his lectures, take good notes, study your notes, and you'll do well. He offers some extra credit opportunities on quizzes, which are every other week. When I took this class, he got behind in his lectures and we never covered cellular respiration or photosynthesis, but that's my only complaint. Oh, and he doesn't use Black Board.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
May 10, 2019
Would take again

Amazing guy. Brad makes college fun. Hes a very down to earth instructor. He knows his material and hes great at helping his students understand the content. Test are directly from the notes. Short answer but just study your notes and watch videos to help you understand some on the content. Labs are super fun. They keep you engaged.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2019
Would take again

Super cool instructor. Lectures are good tells you what you need to know on tests. Sometimes gives answers to the lab tests.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

I had brad for the fall semester of 2020, it was a virtual class so lecture was done through zoom. Brad made biology fun and included all of his students in conversation and was very open to questions and feed back. 10/10 professor. Would absoutley take again and highly recommend!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

Ive taken two bio courses taught by Brad. Hes super fun and enthusiastic, and makes sure we understand the information. Ive never enjoyed a class more. The quizzes and tests are pretty much directly from the notes. Take notes and pay attention and youll be fine. He also hints at what kind of questions therell be and will sometimes give answers

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2021
Would take again

A great professor and a great class. He is accessible outside of class, the tests come right from the lectures, he cares about his students and is able to make the class funnier and more enjoyable.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

He is so chill easygoing and funny and his class is a breeze. Hes one of the best bio instructors at WCC his reputation proceeds himself. I had someone else for the lab she was ok. Quizzes are easy just take the guy.

Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

No textbook needed other than lab book. Brad is super easy going & really funny! He makes lecture fun! Tests are based off lecture so take good notes & pay attention. I recorded all the lectures to help take notes and that helped a lot! I definitely recommend taking any of Brads classes, he is a really great professor!!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

Brad was great, he made the class fun and enjoyable while also teaching so much material. I would definitely take one of his classes again and I highly recommend.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
May 10, 2021
Would take again

Great teacher, made class fun and entertaining! I would highly recommend taking his courses.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2021
Would take again

Brad is honestly the best professor Ive had at WCC. He is absolutely invested in the success of his students and is the funniest. He teaches in a way that makes you want to participate and join discussions. Everything is very clear in his lectures and tests are very easy if you take good notes and pay attention.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2021
Would take again

Brad is definitely one of my favorite professors so far. He's laid back and funny and as long as you take notes on the lecture it is an easy class. I would recommend his class to anyone, he's an amazing teacher.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 22, 2021
Would take again

virtual class, most days were lectures and notes but he made sure it was never boring. super laid-back class (with the more-than-occasional, so-bad-it's-good pun). you can tell he cares deeply about his teaching and each student's learning (and passing) of his class. no trick-questions, no surprises. i almost always left class in a better mood.

5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Easily, Brad is the best professor at WCC. He was hilarious in class and always did his best to keep students engaged and amused. Often, he told fun grad school stories (the marine lab!). Attend class, pay attention, and you'll pass the quizzes and tests (4, not cumulative). He is understanding and very helpful during office hours. Take his class!!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

Brad Is the best teacher hands down!! He cares about you actually understanding Bio! Hilarious to say the least!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2022
Would take again

Mr. Metz was a overall great professor! His lectures are understanding and he's a very helpful. Once studying and reading over the lecture the exams and test are pretty easy. If you have any question feel free to email him!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

Greet teacher

5.0
2.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Best prof I've ever had, and I've had 21 so far. I was genuinely sad when the semester was over. He transformed Biology for me.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Grade: A-
May 6, 2022
Would take again

This guy is too cool for school! Awesome professor would highly recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

He was an awesome professor and he liked to make jokes during lecture and i did learn quite a bit during his class.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
Sep 14, 2022
Would take again

Overall great teacher

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had. I highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Professor Metz is hilarious. He will go the extra mile to make you laugh. As long as you take notes in the lecture and study them this class is not too hard. The rest of the reviews say it all.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

Awesome and one of the best

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2023
Would take again

Brad is an amazing professor. He is funny, caring, and seems like he genuinely enjoys teaching. I loved taking his class

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2023
Would take again

By far the best instructor at WCC. He is so funny and well respected. He gets through the lessons pretty good with some distracts from other random topics but that may have been just my class because people loved to engage. He is understanding with missed days as long as you email him and make friends in the class so you are able to get those notes

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2023
Would take again

brad is the best professor i've ever taken a class with. i would take him again and again if i could. he made me actually enjoy biology. he was super funny and his lectures were pretty easy and straight forward. easy A if you focus. i would recommend him for everyone

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO162
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2023
Would take again

The bad: NO HOMEWORK, all tests. He does not post his slides and pretty much is absent from BB. That being said his lectures are simply amazing. He is extremely easy to talk to, very easy to get outside of class help with, has very clear tests and reviews, and gives huge amounts of extra credit. Ask questions actively and you'll do great.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2023
Would take again

Brad is the best! Very caring,and knows the material very well. The lectures are very fun and he is very funny. Always makes everyone laugh. I enjoyed coming to the lectures and I would go to his lectures just for fun. Tests are everything from the slide. No homework, all tests, and lab work. If you can take Brad take him, you won't regret it.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO162
Grade: C
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

If you struggle with Biology I recommend taking Bio Brad! He is one of the best professors I have ever had! He alway made learning fun and a class that I looked forward to going to! I will say his exams where some what essay some what hard so study as needed. He is very flexable! He also reminds me of Alaric Saltzman from TVD.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

Brad may be my favorite professor. He's the lecture teacher for Bio 101, and he's hilarious and makes lectures interesting. Super fun too. No homework whatsoever. You take simple quizzes every two weeks and just need to review the lecture notes to get a good grade. Highly recommend him to everyone thinking of taking a Bio class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

Best teacher I've ever had. Actually sad that the semester Is ending. He made biology very interesting and fun. Lectures were very fun and he made everyone laugh. Take Brad if you can

5.0
5.0
BIO162
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2023
Would take again

Best biology Lecture teacher u will meet hes kind funny understanding, gives extra credit his course is easy as long as u pay attention, and his test are straight forward 10/10 recommend best bio teacher at wcc

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
1.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2023

Brad is a good teacher and explains material well. However, he can get distracted easily and may only go over a few slides of information in a day. Overall Brad is a very nice and caring guy who loves biology.

EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2024
Would take again

First impression of him, was interesting.. He definitely has lots of energy and is VERY different from any instructor you'll come across. However, he is the coolest, unique and most amazing instructor by far. He's not a tough grader at all. He keeps things pretty simple, great at giving examples and answering questions. Very positive everyday.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
3.0
4.0
BIO162
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2024

No homework, all tests. He does not post his slides and he is not on blackboard. During lecture, he gets distracted easily and I was not easily able to learn from him. However, he gives huge amounts of extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BIO162
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

Brad is an engaging lecturer who makes biology fun. While his assessments can be challenging, his extra credit opportunities and Unstuckstudy resources helped me stay on track. Attend class and use a mix of his teaching and online tools for success.

4.0
4.0
BIO162
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Overall I learned a lot and really enjoyed taking it with brad. He grades fairly and can see when students try. The class is only graded based on tests. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you want to do well on the test go to the lecture because he doesn't post anything about the lecture. All the information is from his own words n lecture.

Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Brad is an amazing teacher. He makes learning the material fun. He's been doing this a long time and knows exactly what you need to know and cuts out any unnecessary stuff. No homework. Quiz every other week but it's only over the previous couple weeks. Never Cumulative. No final. Just the best way to let someone learn without stressing them out.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Amazing instructor, I would recommend him to anyone. Very nice and personable guy, class itself was pretty easy and he was always helpful when there were questions. His lectures and labs were quite fun. Quizzes were easy and he prepares you well, there were no surprises. I would definitely take another course with him.

4.0
1.0
BIO162
Grade: A-
May 1, 2025
Would take again

His lectures at the beginning of the semester were somewhat draining, and he went on a lot of tangents. However, the lectures later in the semester were enjoyable. You have to take good notes, because he does not provide any sort of review or way to access his slides. He allows you to record the lectures. Makes a lot of (semi-funny) jokes.

Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
BIO162
May 4, 2025

Professor Metz is a funny teacher. He only gives 4 exams entire semester. Some lectures are very slow & some are packed! Nice teacher but uses some bad words here & there so be aware. He uses funny jokes & hilarious awkward moments. He is very relaxed, but you need to take lots of notes, no presentation on Bb & doesn't use Bb or canvas for class

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
May 4, 2025

Brad (as he insists his students call him), is a character. Very enthusiastic about what he teaches, which is fun. However, he tends to go on a maddening number of rabbit trails, telling unrelated stories about himself, and gets way behind schedule. A warning if you are easily embarrassed: his humor is not for everyone. Super easy course, though.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Brad is an awesome teacher!! I enjoyed his class so much. He is very funny and lighthearted. His lectures may vary with difficulty, but generally the class is not that difficult. Brad does tests every other week and grading is pretty chill. if you write things he didn't ask about on the test he will give you extra credit for it. Would recommend!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2025
Would take again

Brad Metz is really funny, if you want a teacher who strictly stays on topic do not take him but he almost always let us out early. In my class we had no homework and only seven quizzes for the whole lecture grade but he really wants you to pass so he allows for some extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO101LECTURE
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2025
Would take again

He is amazing at teaching. He is very clear and uses really good examples to help you stay engaged and catch on to what he is explaining.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

Good professor, our whole class did bad on an exam so he gave us all an extra credit opportunity.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO162
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Literally the best teacher you could ever ask for. He's super nice and is passionate about the subject and is an amazing grader, he does everything he can to make sure that you pass his class even if you're not interested in biology. I highly recommended always going to his lectures since he doesn't post the slides,other than that best teacher ever

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

TAKE HIM FOR BIO 101. He's amazing I can't stress it enough. Lectures cover exactly what is on the test. He gives hints and extra credit on test. No cumulative exam. Just make sure to attend the lecture, because he doesn't post slides.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
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