Kinkle is great. He makes you work hard and teaches you how to teach yourself. Do the outcomes and he does have PRS so come to class. Bioportal ends up being a pain, and his exam questions can be worded poorly but overall he is enthusiastic and extremely helpful. No curve, but if you work hard, he will be fair with grading.

He's relatively good at teaching compared to some other science professors. His test questions are sometimes worded in annoying ways, but overall, he gets you to learn the material rather than you just going through the motions. Would recommend.

An excellent professor. He encourages group learning, but ultimately he covers everything himself too. He doesn't really tolerate goofing off, though. As long as you show up, find a few friends to discuss the material with, and pay attention, you'll get at least a C. Reading and doing his suggested activities only help more.

Dr. Kinkle is hands-down the best biology professor I have had! He's always available for help and support. He also expects college students to do college level work. He does expect group learning, and hates competition in the classroom. Read the book, do the outcomes, and study PRS and you'll be fine!

His classes are pretty much self-taught. He also tends to have a really big ego and will find any reason to be mean, even if your reason for doing whatever it is isn't your fault - such as you arriving 5 minutes late to a test because the city didn't salt the streets (when you never normally are late)! Avoid him at all costs.

This class was AMAZING! I don't even know my over-all grade in the course yet, but I would reccommend him to anyone who needs a natural science course and doesn't want to buy a book. He's FUNNY and you have the opportunity to learn what you want to learn! Work for the grade and you'll get the grade!

Excellent professor. A lot of people complain about his class but it's really just a matter of putting in the effort to prepare for class. If you want to slack and get an easy A, don't take him but if you really want to learn the material (and if you want to be a doctor/pharmacist I certainly hope you do) I would highly recommend his class.

Dr. Kinkle is extremely knowledgeable and very approachable. His teaching style is refreshing and he really cares about his students and learning the material. He's a stickler for texting and playing on the computer so if you don't want to listen and engage in class then this guy isn't for you. The work load is heavy, but it helps to understand.

Excellent prof, one of the top ones at the University.

As long as you do the learning outcomes and use the online resources he gives you to study for his exams, you'll do fine. Go to class to ensure that you get the PRS points, it helps boost your grade!

Keeps the class room very focused. He speaks clearly and answers all of his own learning objectives. I may not learn everything from him I need, but what I do I understand. There are spaces missing though.

Dr. Kinkle tells you exactly what you need to know, assigns pre-class assignments, group assignments and clicker questions to engage students in the material and challenge them. The tests are easier than the clicker questions, group assignments and the pca's and if you can do them you can get an a in the class easily.

For those who complain about "teaching yourself," Dr. Kinkle uses an "active learning" concept where you read the textbook and complete questions before class that will be discussed by him and your group during class time. This method greatly helps you learn, and I loved coming here every day. Basically, do you work and you'll be fine, great Prof!

If you do your learning outcomes, come to class, and actually try with a fair amount of effort this class will be easy and you will actually learn. Kinkle is a great teacher if you put in the work. I only with the Chemistry department used his technique.

Sure you might have to do learning outcomes (homework) and have quizzes before every class but with the teachers you have to choose from he is the best. You might not like it in the beginning but just let it fall into place and you like it. When he says draw everything out i'd listen to him, this is the best advice ever received in a bio c

He's a good professor if you pay attention and do all the work! His tests are previous questions that he has already asked either in class such as on power points and on tests of the year or two before. Make sure you do your learning outcomes clicker questions and pre class. Otherwise he's an alright professor.

Not an easy class by any means, but I learned so much from it. I have had him for 2 quarters now and made sure i signed up for his bio 103 class. I think he is an amazing teacher. By far both my favorite professor and favorite class.

He's a good professor. His methods are weird at first, but they really do help. Go to class, do any homework, and read the book. All of it helps. It's a hard class, but if you pay attention and get the material quickly, you should be fine. Ask him about research and internship opportunities too. He wants students to take advantage of that.

I had Kinkle for all of my Biology courses Freshman year. He likes you to be in class and remembers faces. His class is very interactive with clicker questions, group discussion and answering questions. He does call you out in class and his tests are hard (he gives you all right answer and you have to pick the MOST RIGHT), but the class helps a lot

Took professor Kinkle for the entire biology sequence. He tells students what he expects of them, and if you do the assigned work and study at all before exams you will you well. I highly recommend Kinkle.

A great professor. His method of teaching keeps you engaged and being in groups help for a thorough understanding.

The Fresh. Bio sequence taught by Dr. Kinkle is very easy. ANYONE can get straight A's. Here is the formula: Go to class to get the clicker and group points. Google the easy PCAs. Finally, the exam questions come from old exams. There are many sources to get these old questions. Friends, LC leaders,etc. Find them. Memorize. Succeed. Trust me.

I love the way Kinkle teaches, he has everyones best interest in mind and uses ways in order to keep information in your head. If you dont do well in this class it's because you didnt put enough effort. He's a fantastic teacher I recommend him to everyone. All of his exams are learning outcomes and PRS questions.

Kinkle is a wonderful professor, but don't think for one second he won't make you work for your grade. He pushes your knowledge beyond what you read for homework. Involvement is crucial and you must go to class. He walks around with a microphone and puts you on the spot to answer questions. Needless to say, he gives me anxiety :). I DO RECOMMEND!!

He makes you read the book and definitely read it because you'll be lost without it. He doesn't really explain things in class, he will clarify some things though. He is more on the higher thinking.

Great professor, makes biology super interesting. Keeps the class interacted. Highly recommended

He knows what he's talking about and is always willing to answer any questions you have, I definitely learned something from him. He's a good professor, but that class is very demanding.

He likes to use the group method of learning, which keeps you involved. Lots of case studies to show that current research relate to the seemingly esoteric topics we review with the book. Very fair with grades; exams came either from PRS response questions or even student submitted questions. Makes his expectations very clear, but's fair.

He's sassy and demanding but he'll certainly make sure you either learn something by the end of it or change majors.

Kinkle knows what he's talking about. He's not an instructor that's going to hold your hand and sugar coat everything. You have to do the work. The secret to the group work is getting to know who you work with and call them out if they're not contributing. He's tough, but was helpful when I had questions or concerns. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Dr. Kinkle is a great professor. I highly recommend taking his classes! He definitely makes you work for your grade, but if you participate in class, read the book, and do your homework, you'll be fine. He is extremely helpful and concerned about student learning. He is always available to help students.

I highly recommend Dr. Kinkle's class. He is always willing to meet with you for any reason! 100 percent committed to his students.. Some say his method of teaching doesn't work for them, but most likely these students aren't doing the reading and coming to class prepared

Dr. Kinkle gets negative reviews on his teaching style, but I honestly pay the most attention in his class. He seems hard, but he's funny and always willing to meet with students to help! Definitely do the learning outcomes and review old tests/PRS!

Kinkle is so awesome! If you don't like Kinkle or his teaching style it is probably because you don't do your learning outcomes or what he tells you to know. If you meet with Kinkle after a test he will probably ask you to draw something or ask you questions . Dont be discouraged if you cant. Kinkle will meet with anyone anytime. He is so dedicated

You will learn a lot from this class with kinkle but it will not be easy. You will have to read multi chapters every night and take difficult exams

His method is often shunned by students. However, as I prep for the MCAT, I remember everything about the nephron, heart, pyruvate oxidation, Krebs Cycle, Citric Acid cycle, the list goes on. What I'm saying is although YOU as a student have to put forth effort, it's worth it in the end. There's a method to Kinkle's madness and frankly, it works.

Great class. It is only difficult if you don't put forward the effort. Do not expect this class to be easy. You absolutely cannot slack off and blow off homework and learning outcomes, or your grade will suffer. A note for pre-health students: remember, this is freshman biology. If you can't stand freshman bio, imagine med/dent/vet/grad classes.

Good professor, make sure you keep up with his assignments to do well in the course. He likes to put everyone in groups during the lecture and doesn't really do a good job explaining the questions he asks, instead making groups discuss it amongst themselves.

I was initially intimidated by Dr. Kinkle, so I was a little scared to ask for help at the beginning. After a bad first exam score though, I sought help, and it was extremely helpful. Dr. Kinkle said I could pop by his office anytime I needed help with a concept. If you are willing to put the work in, he is willing to help you out with anything.

Dr. Kinkle is great. He is tough but gives you everything you need to pass. If you do the learning outcomes and come prepared you should have no problems. Participation isn't mandatory but it might as well be because theres a PRS quiz at the beginning and end of class. I definitely recommend him.

Kinkle is a good natured guy and enjoys his job and biology in general. However, his powerpoints and lectures are unorthodox, and it is hard to take good notes. Every is pretty much discussion based. He loves diagrams on exams. The exams are fair, and it is hard to get below a C on an exam. Read the textbook and take the PRS questions seriously.

Kinkle is a great professor and i recommend him to anyone. He is the best out of all of the biology teachers. He makes you work, and you have put in the effort too to get that good grade. He is willing to work with you, but only if you show effort. Excellent teaching methods! I loved him, and its not hard to pass his class.

Awesome dude ! he's funny and even teaches us stuff out of the book !! he's awesome ! He helps a lot by providing extra links when it comes to pre professional schools ! He has sent me loads of links for pre med and pre dental school prep and research !

Kinkle is your best bet for first level biology. He is strict, yes, but he is also friendly and not condescending towards students. He likes to stand in the back of lectures of other professors he knows, so don't be too terrified if you turn around in Chemistry and he is standing directly behind you. Lectures are right to the point.

Lecture is really helpful.

Dr. Kinkle is a fantastic professor. The active learning environment in his classroom is awesome. He is an intelligent, humorous, dedicated professor who will do whatever it takes to help you succeed if you reach out to him. His class is hard, but you learn a ton. He really cares about his students. Definitely take his class if you can.

He's a very good teacher who is interested in his students success. If you're willing to work for it, he's willing to help. I enjoyed his teaching style. He made large lecture classes feel small.

If you genuinely like learning about most of the topics covered in the class, you are motivated to succeed, and willing to put in the work, then you will definitely like Dr. Kinkle. Besides being a good biology teacher, he also provides students with general advice to succeed as a student. Would definitely recommend him.

Loves his job and is really involved in student learning. He wants you to do well, something many other professors lack. He keeps lectures interesting with group participation making you get out of your comfort zone and talk to your peers. Love his class!

Great Professor! I had him for Biological Anthropology and Quantitative Anthropology. He's super helpful and honestly wants the student to learn and succeed. He's really funny and lectures are not mandatory but are very interesting.

Dr. Kinkle's class is easy if you do your learning outcomes. I think the people who don't like his class aren't working as hard as they should be. His lectures are interesting and he's a nice guy. I would definitely suggest going to SI. It's really helpful and cuts studying time in half. He expects a lot, but if you work hard it's a great clas

Dr. Kinkle is my favorite professor! Though his engaging teaching style is something to get used to, he is very helpful and very passionate about Biology. You have pre&post class quizzes and he gives pop quizzes on drawing concepts that we are going over in class (ex Krebs Cycle). Just make sure you do your learning outcomes and you will be fine.

Super helpful guy, class may be hard if you don't enjoy biology. He expects you to do most of your learning outside of class & then apply the knowledge in class via pop quizzes, figure drawings & pre & post clicker questions. He has very clear expectations though & is a very approachable person if you have a question. Pay attention to his lectures!

Super helpful if you go to him, not as scary once you know him. Class requires reading and doing learning outcomes for every class, and loads of studying. The class isn't easy, but it is well rewarding to do well in this class. Exams are tough, but very fair compared to the topics covered, must know how to do drawings.

He really tries to get you to buy into his philosophy, and I have to say, it's effective. In my other classes the teachers will just lecture at you and give tests, but his class forces you to do the work on your own and come to class ready to show what you know. The tests are easy as long as you keep up with the learning outcomes.

At first a very intimidating man, expects a lot out of students. Don't get caught with phones or email on laptop or he will kick you out of class in no time. Good class structure, just have to put in the work.

He handles the seemingly impossible 300+ person lecture class in an amazing way. However, you have to do all the work yourself. You teach yourself the material and he kind of just supports what you study for before class. Two quizzes per day and group questions. Puts you in groups which doesn't help at all. Walks around auditorium which is cool.

Dr Kinkle is the best professor at uc. he comes off a little arrogant but he really does do his research and makes a huge effort to teach in the best way possible. There is a lot of work but if you read do learning outcomes and are willing to work you will be eternally grateful for the understanding you gain

Quizzes you more than you ever thought possible (Mastering bio, pre-class quiz, post-class quiz, pop-drawings, daily group question(s), and ungraded clicker questions) but you will learn. And he will spend the first week showing you all the research to prove it. Kind of intimidating, but funny & friendly. Do the learning outcomes! NO CELL PHONES.

He puts a lot of effort into the structure of his class, and you will succeed if you put in comparable effort on your end of things. It is a work-intensive class, but Prof. Kinkle gives you a ton of resources to make it doable.

Dr. Kinkle's class can be tough but he is always available to support you in the class. Read the assigned material, do the learning outcomes and participate in class. It can be a very excited class when you understand everything and can start to challenge your knowledge. I highly recommend Dr. Kinkle!

Dr. Kinkle sincerely cares about the learning of his students. He is very dedicated to his teaching and will research teaching methods to help his students learn better. The class isn't the easiest, and it isn't possible to learn everything by simply showing up. You will need to study independently; however, Kinkle will provide you with good tools

First time freshman who are not serious about school may find him tough but if you actually need biology he is a very good teacher who a clear and memorable understanding of it. He goes out of his way to give you resources into the field and really loves what he teaches.

I had him for Bio1080 and he subbed basically the whole semester for my 1081 class. He gave plenty of study material for the exams and explained things clearly in class. He was genuinely helpful during office hours and was happy to answer any questions. If you study and know the content he's a really cool guy and class with him is enjoyable.

Professor Kinkle's class can be hard if you do not actively participate during lecture or read the textbook. Overall he is a great professor and genuinely cares about his students. He does come off as scary and mean but once you get to know him he's a great guy.

Kinkle is wonderful, his learning outcomes really make the class easy because as you all may know, Biology is not easy.

To pass bio1081 YOU HAVE to do your LO's, come to each class, and understand the material before lecture. A five question quiz will be at the beginning and end of each class which eventually adds up to 10% of your grade. Overall good professor and always wants you to succeed.

Make sure you do your learning outcomes before class and prepare heavily. DRAW EVERYTHING. If you know how to draw the topics, then you'll understand the concepts.

Tough class, especially if you don't do your LO's. Kinkle really makes you work for your grade, but I've learned more than I have ever before in this class. I don't dread class it is almost kinda fun. I recommend Kinkle, he is a genius and his class is one to remember.

So basically you work in groups of five. Every night you read the section and answer about five questions from the reading. You come to class and discuss it with your group. You take a pre quiz and a post quiz during every class meeting. Make sure you do your learning outcomes or it will be very hard to pass. He really cares about his students.

He's a good professor in general, always starts his class with quizzes and they're always on time. He will kick you out if you have your phone out or if you're playing video games in class. He is a tough grader and asks tricky questions so make sure to do your LOs.

He is an awesome dude. If you do your work, class isn't too bad, and actually kind of fun working in groups and answering PRS questions. Just make sure to do your LOs and draw everything he asks. He isnt as scary as he seems.

If you want an A in Biology, it is possible in Kinkle's class, but it comes with a lot of work. My biggest piece of advice would be do not fall behind and pay attention in lecture. 2 quizzes every day and occasional pop concept drawing quizzes (if you don't show up you get 0's). Exams are very do-able as long as you truly understand the topics.

Awesome teacher

Brian Kinkle is one of the best professors at UC. His lectures are very intriguing and informative. He runs a "flipped classroom" where you do most of the learning at home and discuss it in class. Brian Kinkle is a 10/10.

You must do your learning outcomes and be prepared for every class. There is a pre and post quiz every day to make sure you understand the material. He does a flipped classroom. It is a tough class at first but makes you stay on top of all your work. As long as you are well prepared for class, you will do fine in the course.

Brian Kinkle is a great professor that is greatly misunderstood. This generally stems from his 0 tolerance policy for anything other than biology while in class. He will immediately ask you to leave, causing fear from some of the less dedicated students. His reverse class style helps promote learning by actually making you work. Effort will get A's

After taking Dr. Kinkle's class my freshman year I left unappreciative of how much effort he puts into making sure you understand the material more than just the face value. often times in class Dr. Kinkle would ask "why does it do this" to get people engaged and think deeper about concepts. this is something you likely wont find elsewhere

Quizzes everyday so you can't miss class. He genuinely wants you to learn. Pop quizzes every 1-2 weeks. He sometimes comes off as a jerk, but he's cool most of the time. Definitely possible to do well in the class if you put in the effort.

Dr. Kinkle requires attendance with his pre- and post- test quizzes. Skip those and you definitely won't pass his class. Bio 1082 dives into evolution, speciation, botany, and the different parts of the human/animal body. Judging from the curriculum, it is moderately difficult, but not impossible! Make sure you do your LO's and you should be fine!

Dr. Kinkle is a professor who truly cares about his students and wants everyone to learn. Some people don't like him, because they are lazy. If you read before class, participate in class, and lightly review after class, it is not hard to pass. He is also willing to help you outside of class.

I personally love how his class is set up. You pretty much read the textbook and take notes yourself, and you're quizzed on it each class. It pretty much forces you learn the material. There are plenty of SI sessions and he will respect you greatly if you come to his office hours for help. One of my favorite professors at UC!

Amazing guy. Makes you work for your grade. Bio is challenging but he sets up the class in a way that forces you to learn. Go to office hours but make sure you put in the effort before saying you don't understand something.

Hard class. Some people like him some people hate him. He is very strict and unforgiving. Overall not too bad.

I love Dr Kinkle, he's a super funny guy. He believes in doing a lot of group work in class, which can be hard to get used to if you don't like your group. He genuinely cares about helping students improve their grade in the class if they're not happy. He's a great teacher, and a really cool person to talk to! 10/10

I really enjoyed Dr. Kinkle's class! He has done a lot of research on the best ways to learn and he cares about the way students retain the information. Although there is a lot of preparation for each class, it really helps in the long run.

Super nice and incredibly funny. He'll joke around with you and laugh, but when it comes down to it he'll make you work hard. Quizzes every day, heavy on the reading, but overall very happy with this class!

The first time you take him, you will probably hate him. He makes you work for your success. I took him for Biology 1 and 2. In Bio1 I thought he was unnecessarily difficult but then in Bio2 I loved him and realized how great of a teacher he is. He is genuinely passionate about the topics he teaches and I would highly recommend him.

As so many already said, you will have to work in this class. He assigns students in groups of 5 and makes them actually work and learn from/teach each other. Being in groups is awkward, but it usually gets better. One downside: he's a zealous SJW. Expect various comments on that in class/Bb announcements.

He will require you to read every night, which can be a lot of work some days. He has quizzes everyday and requires you to work in groups. Sometimes, things can be difficult but his classes were always very engaging. If you work hard, you will do well in his class. Also, he comes across as intimidating, but he's actually pretty nice.

I took Biology 1 and 2 my freshman year and I hated Dr. Kinkle most of the time but he really prepared me for the rest of the courses I needed to take as a Biology major. Make sure you always come to class prepared and READ THE BOOK(every detail). Sometimes he likes to throw in random details from the book onto tests so look out for that!!

If you are going into medicine Dr. Kinkle is the best professor to prepare you for the future. Yes, you have to read a lot. Yes, his course does require you to work hard, but if you think his course requires too much effort medicine is NOT FOR YOU. If you want to be handed an A don't take this course.

Dr. Kinkle is a very intelligent person and knows what he's talking about. While his courses were very tough, looking back I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to take them because I learned a lot. It forced me to work hard. Make sure you always bring your clicker to class and actually do the L.O.'s assigned, or else you will probably struggle.

Dr Kinkle is an amazing professor, He is one of the few professors that actually cares about the learning of students(believe having a professor who doesn't care sucks) . He really wants you to do well in the class, you just have to put in the actual work. You do learn a lot biology in his class.

I personally think Kinkle's class is a necessary entry way into college as a freshman. He shows you what college and medical school will ACTUALLY be like. His class is the class where I have retained the most information, and I am a junior now. His class is hard, and if you're not willing to put in the work, then maybe medicine isn't right for you.

Dr. Kinkle makes you work for your grade but it's worth it. The way he teaches forces you to read the textbook if you want to succeed, which also forces you to learn the material. Yes, his class is hard, but it is definitely worth taking if you want to get the most out of a biology class.

Dr. Kinkle is the best professor I've had this semester. His teaching style is super efficient and helpful, just do the work and you will be good to go. He gives good feedback and is accessible outside of class if you need him. He tells you exactly what will be on the exam, so if you know the objectives you'll do well.

Dr. Kinkle was by far my favorite professor this semester. A lot of people think his class is super hard, but it really isn't. If you do the Learning Outcomes, pay attention, and study how he tells you to, you will get a good grade! He will kick you out in the middle of class if you're on your phone!! Also, all the in-class work is group work.

Dr. Kinkle is like the man who'd say everything on your face even if you'd feel bad. His techniques to studying, if followed, will give you an easy A. Always be prepared for the class: everyday pre and post quizzes, concept checks, group questions and what not. Participation matters. Never talk about extra credits/special consideration in class.

Student is placed into group of 4 students in which you are responsible for answering group questions. There are pre/post quizzes every day that are worth 5 points. It is important to understand the chapters in order to do well. There are occasional concept checks (5pts) in which you must draw upon previous information. Do all the work. Get an A.

He's simply amazing! Do as he says, and the A is yours.

My first experience with a flipped classroom and he was really awesome. I don't think it would of been possible for me to learn the volume of content in the limited amount of time if it wasn't for him. I looked forward to his lectures every time.

Dr. Kinkle's style of teaching will get you into medical school. I have learned so much in this class compared to what I learned in AP Biology. There are pre/post quizzes every day (not worth much). He makes you work for an A, but that's how it should be done.

Dr. Kinkle will make you work for your grade. He "weeds" out anyone that isn't a hard worker in the first few weeks. Make sure to do your L.O.'s

Dr. Kinkle's class while difficult, is really awesome. The amount of work you do preparing for class will show in your grades. He makes material interesting and is very passionate about biology.

You either love him or hate him. He gives a different approach on how he lectures. You really do a lot of learning outside his class. He gives you learning outcomes and this is your "cheat sheet" on what he expects you to know. Tests are fair, only hard if you don't study. Study every night and really understand the LO's in order to do well.

Not an easy A class. You have to read and remember everything , solve quizzes (pre-, group-, post-) in class, occasional concept checks and participate in discussions. Meet him regularly if you have problems (but NEVER go without having the knowledge of that topic). A pure Med-school experience. Follow what he says, you'd be good. HIGHLY RECOMMD.

Kinkle is a great guy. He comes off really intimidating, but is a really nice guy. He will make you work for the grade, but it is worth it. He really makes you learn the material. 10/10

Difficult class with rigorous material, but Dr. Kinkle really cares about the success of students.

Kinkle is a good guy and this class is very good to prepare you for med school

Three 5 point quizzes per class, four exams not counting the final, and concept checks that can kill your grade. He does drop one exam and a bunch of quizzes and concept checks and definitely wants everyone to succeed. I dont know why I like him and his class so much, I think it might be stockholm syndrome

I enjoy his class, but it isn't a traditional lecture class, and he frequently criticizes the traditional lecture style. That being said, you need to know the material before coming to class to be successful. There are 3 quizzes a day and 1 concept check per week. To do well, you have to do the learning outcomes and read the sections before class.

While there is a lot of work outside of class and there are lots of quizzes every day, Kinkle's teaching style helps you actually retain the information. The class is a little challenging and textbook readings are required before every class period.

Loved this class! Kinkle is so funny and really cares about his students. He is very intimidating, but if you go to his office hours, he will be sure to have you cracking up.

Great prof. Most people that struggle don't take his advice and instruction seriously. His class is easy to pass and do well in if you do so. He dumps a small pile of cheerios on your floor everyday. If you pick them up everyday, you're fine. If you let them pile. up, you're hurting your own learning and grade that is otherwise easy to obtain.

Kinkle really cares for his students. If you put in the effort to do the LO's before each class and draw everything you should know you will do good in his class.

Dr. Kinkle definitely makes you work for the grade but cares about his students so much! His tests are hard, but if you go to every class and study you'll be absolutely fine.

Even though this class is difficult I learned a lot from Dr. Kinkle and am grateful I got to take his class. Don't just do the assigned Learning Outcomes, actually try to understand the material. Doing this will make his exams easier. The 1082 class is easier than 1081 in my opinion, but I actually learned from him which I can't say for all profs.

Read before class and you will be fine. The in-class clicker quizzes really aren't hard if you read and the exams aren't bad either. Kinkle was a great professor for my first year because he gets you ready for the harder classes in the future. If you take his class seriously you will learn how to pass classes where the professor doesn't care.

This is a hard class as there's little graded homework and your grade is based mostly on weekly quizzes. However, Dr. Kinkle is the first professor I've had that teaches skills to be successful in life, not just his class. He gives out resources on exercise, self-care, and time management and he is always readily available to help with coursework.

Does not lecture, answers questions during class and office hours. You spend 40 mins on a worksheet with 1-2 other students. The last 10 mins of class are for poll questions, which are very helpful. Because of COVID, we had cumulative quizzes every week that were 20 questions 10 minutes instead of midterms. Definitely read before class. Is nice.

Dr. Kinkle is a great professor and genuinely cares for students. Many students dislike Dr. Kinkle due to the workload and commitment needed to be successful in his class. Most incoming freshman are looking for an easy A and you will not find it here. If you want to actually learn material and become a better student this is the class for you.

Dr. Kinkle questionably made his class do group work online, and due to non mandatory lectures many students did not want to put in the effort, myself included. When I began attending class again half way through the semester and studying the way he recommended, my grades improved. Its a lot of work, difficult tests, but I feel Ive learned a lot.

he gave us many quizzes and he expects you to answer a question in less than 30 seconds, therefore, his tests are 30 questions 15 minutes, other than that he is a very nice professor.

Dr Kinkle runs a pretty tough course. You will likely need extra help (which is available!). His focus is teaching you the skill of self-learning, which is crucial to success. Use the SI sessions, khan, his office hours etc. If you don't use any of these resources, you can't complain about not doing well in the class. You need to put the effort in.

If you say that Dr Kinkle doesn't teach you, you are looking at it wrong. He is trying to teach you how to teach yourself. Think about it, if you can learn the skill of how to self-learn, it will never matter if you have a "bad" professor. He gives several different resources to get help with the course, like the SI sessions. Those are so helpful.

If theres one thing that can be said about Dr Kinkle its that he runs a tight ship. He will kick you out if youre texting or doing anything other than using your computer for a quiz in class, but thats alright because his classes are by far the most engaging of any of my lessons. As long as you do the reading youll be fine.

must do all your own learning outside of class

Despite what a lot of people say, Dr. Kinkle really cares for his students. He wants to see his students succeed not only in his class, but in others as well. He gives students a specific way to learn and study, and it is necessary to adapt. When done right, his method of teaching and studying is very effective, but students must put in the effort.

You won't like him for the first week or two but once you get used to his teaching style you will love it. You do have do a lot of work and learning on your own since class time is focused on practicing the material. If you are a hard worker you will love this class

No matter your opinion on kinkle you can admit that you really did learn something in his class. For good grades, this class needs to be your #1 thing on your mind and it requires HIGH effort. The SI sessions give you everything you need to know for the exams. I would never take this class again but I learned so much.

Still one of my fav UC professors. Class is not a breeze and he is VERY tough.. but he's a great guy and truly cares for the students that prove themselves. Had him fresh year and it really made me get my act together. Study hard, make personal connections with him, truly dedicate the time to learn the content and you'll be fine

His class involves you reading the text outside of class and focusing on learning outcomes, then doing mc quizzes every day with a group of 3-5 with info slides in between the ?s He can come off intimidating/arrogant sometimes as he is confident his way of teaching is superior. He's a nice guy but his style of teaching isn't for everyone.

Kinkle's class really isn't as bad as many students say. As long as you do your reading and study a few nights before the exams you'll be fine. The format of the class makes a lot of sense and the exams are very fair. Just don't sit on your phone or mess around during class!

The first 2 weeks that you go to class will be different from any kind of learning that you have done. Once you adjust to it, you should be fine You must be able to explain and draw the learning outcomes from memory not just copying from the textbook. He genuinely cares about his students and gives them resources to succeed in his class. Use them!

This class requires a lot of work but it really does prepare you for even harder classes in the future. Dr. Kinkle genuinely cares about teaching students the proper ways to study for success. Go to his office hours and the SI sessions every. single. week. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions. He isn't as scary as he seems.

Overall Dr.Kinkle wasnt to bad. Early on his class was hard for me and I struggled a bit but I started to do what he told us to do and my grade shot up. He is tough but fair, and as long as you do the LOs and practice/draw things out you will be fine.

Dr.Kinkle overall wasn't too bad. Early on due to how his class differed from others it was difficult. There definitely is a learning curve. I did leave this class with a very good grasp of the topics taught to me. This translated well into other classes that I have taken and I am very grateful for that. Overall pretty good professor.

The best professor at UC. He cares so much about his students as long as you make an effort to do well in his class. He will stay on campus 12 hours just to meet with students or hood study sessions. He instilled very good habits in me and really cares to change the way you learn.

He is a tough grader and teacher but very fair. He's very nice and the class will be a breeze if you do what is expected of you. That's good because he makes it very clear what is expected of you every day.

His lectures are not your typical lectures. He expects you to know most of the material before going into class, preparing before every class is crucial. His classes mainly consist of clicker questions. There are multiple mini-quizzes in every class to gauge the content. The way I have studied and learned has changed positively due to him.

Kinkle is a dawg. people be hating because they don't want to learn. will be missed at UC.

Like no professor I had, I'm now an alum from the university of Cincinnati and I originally hated his class but by the time we got halfway through the semester I wished all my professors taught like him. He was one of the most present professors and genuinely cared about being there. I loved that be broke down why he taught the way he did!