5.0

Brian Moore

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology - University of California Davis

5.0
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
122
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5.0
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
5.0
Helpful
5.0
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100%

Would Retake

122

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What Students Say

Moore sincerely cares for his students & goes above & beyond to help

BIS2C - 5.0 rating

He's a dad-joke telling, birkenstock-wearing amazing human who kickstarted my love of plants

BIS2C - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

32%

Textbook Required

6%

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Inspirational (28)
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5.0
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EVE103
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 15, 2014

Dr Moore is an incredibly caring and clear instructor. We covered graduate level material, and he ensured that it was presented as intelligibly as possible, and repeatedly covered important topics. He was always available for questions at office hours, and held review sessions for his material (co-taught class). Tests were fair and reasonable.

5.0
2.0
EVE103
Mar 21, 2014

Bayesian is awesome.

5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Apr 11, 2015

Despite the depth he goes into on plants, his lectures are very good. He's also really funny! He makes really clear study guides and his exam questions are straightforward. He does his best to help everyone understand. No textbook required.

5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
May 26, 2016
Would take again

Great guy overall. Very enthusiastic about content. Not the hardest class but was challenging at times.

5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 3, 2016
Would take again

My favorite teacher so far. Great lecturer and extremely accessible. He has a wonderful sense of humor that he weaves into his lectures, and he really cares about our performance in the class. He is super nice and his lectures got me interested in plants even though I'm a Wildlife major. I'm even considering phylogenetics as a career. He's awesome.

5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 13, 2016
Would take again

Although the topics he covers in this class tend to be dull, and difficult, Dr. Moore really cares about his students and is probably the most thorough and clear lecturer I've had. No tricks up his sleeve, he teaches you what you need to know, and tests fairly. Highly recommend.

5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
Jul 1, 2016
Would take again

His lectures were so easy to follow and he presented information so that you knew exactly what you would need to know. At the beginning of each lecture, he would review the key points from the previous lecture which really helped me make sure I understood everything before we moved on. His tests were easy as long as you know the material.

5.0
3.0
BIS2C
May 12, 2017
Would take again

Best professor ever! Very clear and generous ! Take his class !!!! Truly cares about his students

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
May 20, 2017
Would take again

I love love love this class. Not because of the materials, oh god no. I cannot understand plants for goodness sakes! BUT, he managed to make it seem interesting and change my perception on seeing nature on a daily basis. Truly encourages students to succeed and go through lengths to do so! Love his dad jokes in lectures. His expectations are clear

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Moore is the epitome of not only a compassionate & caring professor but just an overall extraordinary human being. He provides incredibly clear & engaging lectures while incorporating hilarious jokes and the most helpful study guides known to man-kind. Moore sincerely cares for his students & goes above & beyond to help. Take his class!!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Jun 16, 2017
Would take again

You can really tell how much Brian cares about his students by how he teaches in class,k and goes out of his way outside of class to make sure all his students have all the information they need to succeed. I think if I had taken this class with anyone else, I would have not liked it at all, but somehow he made it interesting.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 23, 2017
Would take again

His study guides are everything!! He is so kind as to compress all his lectures into 6 pages of a study guide, where they are actually notes and NOT questions that don't have answers that you have to fill in! You can easily see he cares about his students and he honestly tries his best to make plants really clear and easy. Take him if you can!!!!!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
EVE103
Mar 25, 2018
Would take again

Phylogenetics is one of the hottest and the most difficult area of science in the world. Brian provides the world-class well-organized lecture even it is difficult concept. I am so happy that I had an opportunity to take his class!!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
May 18, 2018
Would take again

Brian is the best bio professor I've had. He gives clear study guides and review sessions telling you everything you need to know which is very helpful bc theres a lot of material covered for the second midterm. 10/10 would take again.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: B
Jun 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Moore is an honest gift sent to us. He gives great lectures tells you what you should know without giving you the exact questions on the test. He is willing to put in the effort to make sure you do well. He's always in a good mood and very nice as well. Highly recommend!!!!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 9, 2018
Would take again

He is by far the best professor I have ever seen at my time at UC Davis. He is such a caring professor and he really cares about his students. He does everything in his power to give all the tools and resources necessary to do well in the class. He is by far the best there is.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Professor Moore is such an amazing professor. He cares genuinely for his students and even in a class of 500 will try to get to know you personally. He gives you study guides and reviews which are exactly what he tests you on. He IS LITERALLY A GIFT FROM ABOVE. IF YOU EVER get the chance take him. He makes BIS2C extremely fun and easy!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Professor Moore is by far the greatest bio professor that Ive had here at UCD. He genuinely cares about his students, and always emits a positive vibe. I thought that I would hate BIS 2C, which I do, but Professor Moore made the plant section very bearable and actually engaging. Please take him if you have the chance! You wont regret it!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

I literally love him. You know a professor cares when they show up on every test day and go to every room assignment to say hi to their students. He even showed up for our 8am final! He lectures so great and makes everything very clear. His study guides are everything too.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Jun 14, 2018
Would take again

Hands down, best prof Ive had. Lectures and slides extremely clear and easy to study. Great speaker, takes time to explain things thoroughly and opens each lecture with a review of the previous. Condenses all material into a study guide and review slides, where he pulls ALL exam questions from. No surprises. Cares so much and wants you to do well

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 18, 2018
Would take again

Brian Moore is one of the best professors I have had the pleasure of knowing at UC Davis. He is very enthusiastic about what he teaches and you can tell he wants his students to do well, because he will go out of his way to create (extremely helpful) study guides, and holds extra office hours. This guy knows how to teach!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Grade: C+
Jul 25, 2018
Would take again

I honestly did not do that well in BIS 2C and found it the most difficult out of the entire BIS series but honestly if I didn't have professor moore i would have straight up failed! I loved his lectures and his exams were more than fair, it's just a topic i struggle with! He's so caring and shows up to all the exams!!!! probably one of my fav. prof

4.0
4.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Moore is an awesome lecturer because his passion for the subject is there. He also interacted with the students and kept everyone engaged. BIS2C is a tough class because you have to keep up with the loads of information, but Moore made it easier with his slides and lectures.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B-
Sep 27, 2018
Would take again

Moore is an amazing BIS professor! He was clear on what info he wanted emphasized. His study guides & lecture slides are very concise & easy to understand; I loved his part of the review session. He is very accessible outside of class & really friendly. Very passionate, seeks to have that student-professor interaction, and genuinely a great guy!!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Brian Moore is my phylogenetic sherpa through the mountains of parsimony. He's a dad-joke telling, birkenstock-wearing amazing human who kickstarted my love of plants. His study guides were comprehensive, his lectures were hilarious, and even though this course is tough, his reviews at the beginning of lecture made it all easier. An icon.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

He probably the best professor I've had! He is very funny and does his best to present a lot of confusing information in a helpful way. His love of plants actually inspired me to go buy some! He is great!

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Moore did his best to give us enough resources to succeed. He held extra office hours, prepared study guides for exams, and sent us messages through canvas to keep us updated. His lectures had a lot of slides, but that was intentional as he used them as a guide to explain his thinking. He's a nice guy, though sometimes a little arrogant.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

Professor Moore is probably the best professor/teacher I've ever had. He is genuinely compassionate, funny, and manages to make plant biology interesting and clear to everyone, even those like myself who don't particularly enjoy it. He provides all the resources needed for our success in the class, and is very willing to help. Genuinely awesome guy

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had at UCD. Great guy, really cares about what we learn and has a great taste in music. Learning plant phylogeny is a mammoth task but I can't believe I had a lot of fun learning how plants evolved.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 14, 2019
Would take again

He was pretty funny and taught the information pretty well. There's a lot of information to learn in BIS2C but I definitely thought he taught it well and didn't make it feel like we were learning too much at a time. Also the tests were very straightforward. You just need to review his study guide and understand the main facts/points.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2019
Would take again

He's such a great professor and genuinely cares about his students! He gives us all the resources to succeed and makes sure to always keep us updated through canvas.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
Jun 15, 2019
Would take again

Moore is one of the best professors I've had in my time at Davis. He is hilarious, always prepared and very approachable. You'll look forward to going to class because he makes it so interesting even when he's talking about plants. And I always thought plants were boring! He is also very helpful in office hours and makes sure you understand

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2019
Would take again

Truly a biology angel!!! He taught the material so well and was able to keep students engaged and interested during all the lectures. His study guides tell students exactly what they need to know for the exam and what they should focus on when studying for it. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed in the class.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

I love Moore. He made sure that his students were understanding his topics. He made study guides for the students and for the review session, he made a powerpoint on what was going to be on the exam. i took this class with brady, eisen, and moore and i understood moore's part the most.

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

He made BIS 2C easy and understandable. His study guides are extremely helpful. If you study his study guide, then his tests are easy cake. He also has lots of office hours and is willing to stay longer.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2019
Would take again

Very caring professor. He's approachable and really gave as many resources for success. He gave the most helpful study guides out of all the professors for the class- it's like he basically compiles all useful notes together. He's very encouraging and his material ends up being the easiest since he teaches the beginning.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 21, 2019
Would take again

After four years at Davis, it is safe for me to say that Dr. Moore was the best professor I'd ever had. He genuinely cares about the academic success and overall well-being of his students, and strives to make it so that both of these needs are always met. His tests are fair and he does everything he can to make sure his students are prepared.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 13, 2020
Would take again

I had this professor as 1 of 3 during the pandemic and I can wholeheartedly say this team did great with accommodations and teaching style and just everything. All 3 of them are terrific!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2020
Would take again

one of the most amazing and caring profs! was so compassionate and understanding of the circumstances brought by the pandemic. lectures are clear and straight to the point, provides lots of study material for the midterm, study that and you'll do good, always open to feedback. def a must take if have the chance!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2020
Would take again

Prof Moore was very good at detailing all the topics we had to learn and made sure it was understandable for all students. Furthermore, he also made sure he stayed close to his students and made them feel comfortable even in tough times.

5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2020
Would take again

Doctor Moore was the most compassionate and fair professor I have had so far in my experience at Davis. He handled a very difficult quarter with the needs of his students first the entire time. He was generous with extra credit and his exam questions were always fair and straight from study guides or his review session.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2020
Would take again

He was 1 of 3 professors for this class. Moore is a very funny guy in lectures. He handled the online Spring Quarter very well. Offered lots of extra credit opportunities. Makes the lecture topics easy to understand. Provides ton of study material for exams. Always open to feedback and criticism. Best professor in the BIS2 series. Take him!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2020
Would take again

Professor Moore is extremely clear with what he wants you to know for his exams. He had study guides with all the information we were responsible for knowing. Overall, the best professor at Davis since he truly values the education of all of his students.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Moore was by far one of the best professors I have ever had during my time at UC Davis. He is incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and helpful. He goes out of his way to provide students with so many resources including study guides, reviews, and extra OH. He truly wants his students to succeed and he is an amazing person overall! :)

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2020
Would take again

By far one of the best professors I have had, I took the BIS2C course which he was apart of last spring and he made it easy and as fun as he could to take this course. He truly shows that he cares for the class, and has very thorough review sessions before exams.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 8, 2021
Would take again

Incredible professor. Very passionate about the topics, and makes lectures really fun by inserting dad jokes or telling stories or showing funny videos. Lectures are organized clearly and he genuinely cares about student success on exams. One of the best professors I've ever had!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 10, 2021
Would take again

Professor Moore is just nice, interesting, and caring about his students! He is so organized and provides lots of exercises and review recordings for us to prepare for exams. I feel like he really cares about students and his lecture is so clear and interesting! Definitely take him! One of the best professor I had during the BIS series!! love him<3

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Jun 11, 2021
Would take again

Easily one of the kindest professors I've ever taken at Davis. Truly cares for your success. Exams were very straightforward -- but you do have to study. Probably the worst thing about the class was labs -- super long and lots of assignments. Highly recommend!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 11, 2021
Would take again

I loved Prof. Moore! Bio isn't my favorite subject, but he was able to take something I didn't care about and make it interesting. He's so caring and kind to his students, and has really great resources for his students--he really wants you to do well! Make use of his OH--they're really great!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2021
Would take again

BIS2C is a terrible class. I cannot believe that it is required for so many students, considering the material taught. However, there could not be a better instructor to teach it than Professor Moore. Although plants are a very dry and uninteresting topic, Moore taught it well and with passion. The other reviews are not wrong. Take him.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2021
Would take again

1/3 professors in Spring 2021 and taught the phylogeny and plants units. Lots of material condensed very well. Averages are very high which is fine since a point base system is used. Lots of extra materials provided for you to succeed. If you have the chance to take his class, take him.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Brian is the best instructor that I had in BIS2C!! He really cares about his students & wants them to succeed. He is so passionate about plants and makes everything understandable and clear. He provides Study Guides which are VERY helpful for the exams. The course overall has no weekly HW, just LEC & Labs. TAKE HIM! You will not regret!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Brian is the best instructor that I had in BIS2C!! He is one of the 3 professors who teach BIS2C. He is so passionate about plants and makes everything understandable and clear. He provides Study Guides which are VERY helpful for the exams. The course overall has no weekly HW, just LEC & Labs. TAKE HIM! You will not regret!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2021
Would take again

Super nice professor, he sent us a meme congratulating us at the end for our hard work. Very good at explaining concepts, has patience, clear lectures and his part of tests covering plants were easy as long as you understood the lectures. His 4.9/5 and 100% would take % is well deserved. Take him, you won't regret it.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2021
Would take again

A class where you actually enjoy the learning!! I really enjoyed the lecture style with embedded questions that made a difference. His study guides and lectures truly prepare you for the exams, which are as easy/hard as they should be. This class was fun to be in, wish I could have expereinced it in-person! Worth a visit for his OH too, he's great

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Professor Moore is awesome! You can tell he has a passion for teaching science. 10/10

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

He's a really funny professor and really cares about his students. He always gives in-depth study guides for the midterms. He always makes puns and dad jokes during lectures and I wish it was in person so he could hear everyone laugh.

Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Moore was one of three in BIS2C. I enjoyed his lectures, very content heavy as we covered plants, so I found his section difficult. Professor Moore had great energy and was very encouraging! Provided a lot of study resources.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2022
Would take again

The material of the course is beyond interesting and presented in a clear way. The course is fun and never gets dull but it does require a fair bit of effort studying to pass. They provided good study guides, thoroughly answered questions, and held review sessions before exams, but ultimately what you put in, you get out.

5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2022
Would take again

Literally the best professor at UCD. He is SO caring and literally goes out of his way to make clear study guides so we can all do well on tests. He genuinely wants you to succeed, so he has lots of office hours and made fun videos for us and put jokes in his lectures. You will not regret taking his class. Would give more than a 5/5 if I could.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

Professor Moore is a passionate person! He is my favorite professor at UCD so far. He's caring, makes funny videos, and put a lot of effort into a concise study guide. His review sessions and study guides are very useful! He wants his students to succeed. He has a lot of OH and responds to emails quickly. I enjoy his lectures!! Take BIS 2C with him

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 9, 2023
Would take again

I agreed with the above comments! If I can take all my bio classes with Dr. Moore, I will do it. He is the BEST and super caring. He's one of the 2 lecturers and he made his parts so understandable. I didn't need to rewatch his lectures as his review videos are very helpful. His exams are not too hard as long as you follow his advice!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2023
Would take again

Like all the other comments mentioned, he IS one of the BEST UCD professors ever! I had to take BIS2C because it is a requirement, and let me tell you, I loved attending his lectures. He is a lovely person and is very accessible. It is evident that he is interested in what he is teaching and that he CARES about his students. THE BEST LECTURER EVER!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 10, 2023
Would take again

Brian Moore is amazing!! Truly one of the best professors at UC Davis that cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He did these amazing video reviews before test that were basically everything you needed to know to ace his part of the exam!! He was also very sweet and approachable, truly a kind soul. I enjoyed this class due to him!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 13, 2023
Would take again

The nicest most caring Professor. Very approachable and you can really tell he wants his students to succeed. Goes out of his way to make very detailed study guides that helps you ace his exams. 10/10, definitely take him if you can.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2023
Would take again

Incredible professor, taught the course very well. Explained concepts multiple times if needed, office hours were convenient and engaging. Provided so many resources for midterms and finals. Extra credit through clicker!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2023
Would take again

By far the BEST professor at UC Davis. He wants us to succeed by shortening his part of the lectures into a single 18-minute video to help us study for the final. 10000/10 professor. Take him for BIS 2C!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 17, 2023
Would take again

One of the best professors I had in Davis, he clearly cares about his students. He wants everyone to succeed in his class and provides a lot of extra material for us to review for the midterms and final. He makes a short 10-18 minute video covering what will be on his portion of the exam, and it is 100% accurate.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2023
Would take again

I'm not a bio related major, but this professor is very good. Really concise lectures, cares about his students succeeding as he provides various resources for upcoming midterms/final exams, and even a short 18 min video covering all his material for final exam. There's a lot of material for this course to know, but he really knows how to condense.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2023
Would take again

I didn't like Professor Moore initially because his lecture slides were over 100+ slides, but I realized that he really cares about all his students and wants as many of them to earn an A. He provides many resources for the midterms and the final. His review videos are concise and cover precisely what you need to know for exams.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B
Jun 22, 2023
Would take again

Prof Moore is super sweet and highly respected, he does his best to make lec engaging and lets us clearly know which information we need to know for midterms and finals. He also helps students to the best of his capability and holds many OF prior to exams. Easily one of the best and most caring professors at Davis.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2023
Would take again

He taught with another professor. He provides study guides and review lectures before exams and they were extremely helpful. He provides all the necessary information you need to know for his exams so you don't need to study anything else. Grading was based on point system and was fair. He was very nice and understanding.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B
Jul 9, 2023
Would take again

Professor Moore is awesome! Super nice and passionate in what he teaches. His lectures are enjoyable to sit through. He makes it interesting and funny. He tells you EXACTLY what will be on the exam. Do your part in studying the study guide and you will do great.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2023
Would take again

a professor that genuinely cares about his students' success. now that is truly rare. very friendly, puts an immense amount of effort into his lectures (his presentations are the best), and even makes time for extra OH / study sessions. spells out what you need to know for the exam without compromising your learning. really nothing else to ask for

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2023
Would take again

Such a caring and wonderful professor, with a great sense of humor and super entertaining slides. Bis2C is heavily based on memorization, but Professor Moore created very transparent study guides that were pretty much the only thing you needed to study for exams. His slides were so silly and fun, which made my day multiple times.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2023
Would take again

Incredibly kind, fun professor who had helpful animations in lecture + very clear study guides. He made a very streamlined video for his part of the final covering the ENTIRE year's worth of content. Tests were all MCQ and straightforward as long as you followed his advice/guides. Very doable class even tho I forgot most of my bio from high school

Hilarious
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

He's so incredibly sweet and caring. His part of the exam was always the easiest part because he makes lecture videos that's EXACTLY like what we're going to be tested on. Love him so much, take him!!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professor at UCD! He is incredible. In my three years at UCD this was the first time that I felt like my professor actual cared about how I did in the class. He gives the most clear study guides that if you actually do, you will pass the test. No complaints at all.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Moore was one of the best professors I have interacted with at Davis! He offered extensive resources to help students feel prepared for exams including Zoom recordings reviewing each question of our study guide. You could tell that he genuinely cares about his students and their understanding of the subject manner.

5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

this dude is awesome. most helpful and caring professor you'll find around here. goat

5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2025
Would take again

Very engaged in the lecture and made sure to include his own little visuals to help out with understanding the material. Many dad jokes, and overall provided a lot of materials to use when studying for a midterm or final.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 9, 2025
Would take again

such a great professor, and he literally wants us to succeed.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2025
Would take again

Super wholesome and kind, GENUINELY cares about the success of his students, provides many materials to help with midterms. One of the best professors at Davis, literally made me have faith in Davis professors again. Makes dad jokes. Bless Brian 🙏

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2025
Would take again

AMAZING! I hope he knows he is what we pay tuition for. Best professor I have ever had. If he is an option, you must take him. You can see how much time he puts into his lectures, many study materials, no trick questions. If you listen to him and put in effort, you can succeed! Very charismatic, kind of attractive even. Labs suck tho ngl.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: B-
May 14, 2025
Would take again

this man is single handedly saving the biology department. I have NEVER had a bio prof actually create a good study guide that actually reflects on the exam. i hope this man never ceases to teach.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2025
Would take again

just wow. out of all my years of school professor moore is the most passionat educator i've ever had. he offers so many resources to do well like clear and engaging lectures, study guides and practice questions that prepare you super well for exams. i really value that he cares about our wellbeing and how we do, a very rare trait tbh

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
May 21, 2025
Would take again

Very kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Holds his content, lectures, and tests to very high standards. Wants us to do well and provides all the resources to help us do so. Many dad jokes and nerdy references but it can be forgiven. Gives frank advice about how to do well, so listen! Shows pics of his dog.

5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 28, 2025
Would take again

Fun class definitely my favorite out of the whole BIS 2 series, great professor with cool informative lectures. Exams are super chill just do the study guides, KEEP UP ON MATERIAL, don't cram the material rather learn it on pace with the class. Amazing cool class and you don't have to be a bio major to understand it, im a cs major and its chill

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

HE ate and left no crumbs, P.S.: STUDY the study guides, they are similar to the test.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

He goes above and beyond when preparing for lecture and gives even extra time to help his student as much as possible. He really wants his students to succeed so he makes midterm study guides, review videos, and practice problems that are all so relevant to the parts of the midterms that he wrote! I highly recommend him as a BIS2C professor!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

GOAT GOAT GOAT

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 4, 2025
Would take again

Favorite lecturer of all time; take this class

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2025
Would take again

BRIAN MOORE IS THE GOAT I WANT MOORE OF HIM!!!!!! He is so thoughtful and puts so much effort into his lectures to try to make them as fun for students as possible. He wants his students to succeed and if you can, TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2025
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had in my life! That's all you need to know.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 6, 2025
Would take again

Amazing and silly prof. I love that he summarizes all the content really well in study guides when it comes time for midterms or final, so if you missed lecture it's no biggie. Explains things very well, is funny, and very silly. Highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: B-
Jun 6, 2025
Would take again

Awesome Professor. I wasn't much into phylogenies and trees but he made me more interested. Definitely a Badly Structured Course Syllabus though. Lab Practical Final for me was same week as Final Exam, and if you miss a prelab you get a 0 for both prelab and postlab. However, as a professor he is truly the GOAT for BIS002C.

Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2025
Would take again

Brian is an exceptional professor and all around great guy, he really goes above and beyond to support his students success. He did a fantastic job teaching a ton of material in a way that was fun, interesting, and very learnable if you put in the work. Provides awesome study guides, review videos, practice questions, and extra OH before exams.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Jun 7, 2025
Would take again

I'd like to say genuinely Moore was one of the first professors I've had where it was so clear how much he cares for his students. He went out of his way to shorten the course schedule so we wouldn't have to finish material the day before the final and could review instead, completely changing his slides. Best professor and person.

Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Jun 7, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Moore pours so much time into providing resources for students on top of his lectures. He's constantly giving out pointers and advice on how to do well in the class. His portion of the exams never have any surprises. As long as you study the resources he provides, you will be very well-prepared. Would definitely take him again!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 7, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Moore is one of the best professors I've ever had at Davis! He goes out of his way to make resources for his exams and ensures we focus on the most important topics. There were never any surprises on his portion of the exam. As long as you read his SUPER IMPORTANT announcements, you will do great in this class!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 7, 2025
Would take again

Best professor I have had at this school. He teaches very clearly and everything that is on the test is in the review videos or review worksheets he gives. The most straightforward class I have taken yet. Notecard for each midterm and final. Would def take him again

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 10, 2025
Would take again

Easy exams, great lecturer

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B
Jun 11, 2025
Would take again

AMAZING PROF, IF YOU CAN TAKE BIS 2C WITH HIN DO IT, IF NOT UR SELLING. Anyways, he really cares about you passing and gives plenty of resources to do well on the midterms and final!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Jun 12, 2025
Would take again

Hands down the best professor I've had so far. Super caring and provides so many resources to prepare his students for exams plenty of time in advance of them. Has lots of office hour sessions so if you ever have any questions he can help. Encourages students and makes the class enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

Professor Moore is one of the few professors that I have ever had that goes above and beyond in the resources that he provides for his students. Not only does it make it incredibly clear what needs to be done to pass the class but he really truly cares. He was an amazing professor that everyone NEEDS to take if you have the opportunity!

Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

Amazing lectures with amazing slides and animations for visualization. Makes clear, concise study guides for what we need to know for exams and supplements them with practice questions that are extremely useful. Hands down one of the best professors I've taken at UCD, it is clear he wants us all to succeed. Lots of office hours and review lectures.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

Fantastic professor, one of, if not the best I've had at UC Davis. Bis 2c has a crazy amount of info to remember, but it wasn't much of an issue since he provides so many resources. Fun and engaging lectures, review lectures online, detailed study guides, plenty of office hours, and he's very clear about what exactly you need to know for the exam.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

Best professor I've had. Provides students with ample resources for exams, has extra office hours for any questions, and he makes his lectures fun!! Genuinely enjoyed going to this class, Brian is GOATED

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Moore is an incredible professor who clearly cares about his students. For his portion of the exams, he creates succinct and focused slides/notes that are specific to the content covered on the exam, so his students can focus their studying. I would say he is one of the best professors I have had at Davis so far.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: B
Jun 14, 2025
Would take again

The content of BIS 2C is very boring to me, but Brian is very caring and offers tons of study guide that will help you to get a better score in the exam. He really wants his students to get well. And also he offers some bonus point! Love him!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2025
Would take again

he is so sweet and funny, very understanding and has clear expectations for the course, gives very detailed study guides and practice questions which help on the exams

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 15, 2025
Would take again

I completely respect the fact that he puts effort into his jokes and they are always worth a laugh.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2025
Would take again

BEST professor ever!!! So caring and funny. Though BIS 2C is a boring class, professor Brian makes me feel that this course is worthwhile. He puts so much heart into teaching and supporting students. If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2025
Would take again

Wow, best prof at UCD. He makes it clear he wants his students to finish with A's. He does this by actively teaching both in lecture and being very very accessible outside of class. He provides the best review sessions and he is truly the best to do it at Davis. Don't miss out on taking Moore, skip BIS2A if it means being able to have Moore.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIS2C
Grade: C
Jun 17, 2025
Would take again

absolutely amazing professor, the nature of the course makes it difficult just because there's so much content, but Prof. Moore gave so many resources and good, accurate practice exams that are similar to his portions of the midterms. lovely guy, funny and very caring, probably a top 3 professor at UC Davis

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2025
Would take again

I have never had a professor as amazing as Brian. He was the sweetest guy, so funny, gave everyone extra credit and so caring. His tests are so easy its almost scary. You get a notecard 3x5 front and back for all exams except lab practical. His review videos are so clear and he goes over literally everything you need to know in 10 mins. Love him!

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

Genuinely so grateful that I had him as my BIS 2C instructor! He is one of the most dedicated professor I've seen so far and you can just tell that he truly cares about his students succeeding in his course. Def take him, he also provides you with LOTS LOTS of practice questions/study guides that are very similar to the exams. Love him!!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

genuinely my favorite professor... Brian is so caring, thoughtful, funny. He is such a cool guy. Before every exam he would make announcements on canvas with resources and encouragement for everyone. His exam portions are just like his practice tests and he is very straightforward about what material to study before the test. TAKE HIM!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIS2C
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2025
Would take again

Super friendly and really breaks the material down. Always looking for ways to help students before tests. 2 midterms and 1 cumulative final, all questions multiple choice. The practice midterms are the best way to study, and be sure to review your previous midterms for the final!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIS2C
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

Funny guy with good lectures. Just a lot of memorization.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIS2C
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

i rlly wish i couldve done better in this class and studied more and actually went to lectures, did not know how good of a professor he was until i check back on rmp and hes the only person ik to this day with a 5/5 avg. the class itself id say is tough and lots of memorizing but he makes it easier with the practice material for exams

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
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