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You have to go to his class to earn points and even though exams are open book open note test, it's pretty hard unless you understand the materials. He's organized and helpful to students
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C. Young is a great teacher. You will enjoy his class because he teaches in a way that people understand better and in a way that is interesting. Tests are open note and book. How easy can it get. Notes are very clear and mostly everyone is passing. Highly recommended. Also take him for LAB.
he's the most cheerful teacher. he's very patient. his tests are so easy coz it's open notes. take this class.
He is hard!! His teaching is based on power point!!
good lectures but exams are very challenging. you will be expected to know every single line in the text, and be able to apply. better prepare yourself....
A great guy but a horrible professor. Don't expect to walk away from a lecture knowing more than 2% of what he was talking about. Lectures all in powerpoint and is designed as a suppliment AFTER you have read the book. KNOW THE BOOK, thats how this class is graded.
This is the class I dread the most. The lectures are ALL in powerpoint and are totally boring. He has NEVER taught 272 before and it shows. Here, read this from his CURRENT students. http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12493835&postID=111481096324615870
His tests are really really really hard!!
a horrible teacher makes a difficult class damn near impossible. his condescending attitude and unability to clarify was enough for me. i dropped the class after the first rediculously hard test.
You can use your book and all your notes on his tests.
he helped a lot. very smart. go doctor!
Great! Need I say more? Study, take good notes (he lets you use them on the test!)
Bio 101 and again in genetics and biotechnology in today's society (spring semester) He is THe best. Would Highly recommend. Ask for help and he'll be glad to!
This is a great teacher. Open book and notes on all tests!!! Do the reading, take notes, and pay attention and you can't fail. He is very cheery and makes the class more pleasant. oh and LAB is fun!!!
Grading is combination of lab and lectures. Can use book on test, so start side noting in your book. Gives a good amoutn of extra credit to boost your grade. Use power point presenation, which he turn of the light and makes the class fall asleep, that kills it for the class. Do all your homework and in class homework adn you'll be fine.
Haha! Loved him! Easy going, good natured guy. Fairly straightforward explanations of labs although he did kinda talk a lot sometimes. He let me get away with being insanely late, and snacking in class, and easy to talk to about random things unrelated to class. Even brought us food on last day of class. Good teacher to have n would take him again!
Honestly, he's not a very friendly guy. He doesn't take a strong interest in his students. He isn't mean or obtuse though. Despite being open book his tests are difficult...like many others have said. If you do all the classwork and projects, you should be able to pull off at least a 'B'. Not recommeded for everybody
Challenging class but if you could survive cell bio you should be fine. Gives weekly quizzes and there are a few easy labs. He is very nice, understanding professor, explains stuff well and does not trick you on test. The only thing I did not like about the class was his tests. These were typically 15 to 20 pages long and most of it was short answ
Very awesome class. Professor Young is a cool teacher. Makes class fun and interesting. Especially when you get to the evolution part of the text. He constantly shows "Humping tortoises". Definitely take his Biology 101 class.
Dr. Young is a good teacher. He is very helpful and will answer questions thouroghly. I would take him again.
I love Calvin Young. He was very clear in his lectures and gave all notes online ahead of class so your notes were already written out for you! He is awesome!!
He is a nice professor. You can use your notes on the test-but that doesn't mean you shouldn't study. The tests are hard. Study the quizes from the CD that you get with the book, it helps.
He is so easy. His tests are open book and open notes!!! Also, he teaches really cleary, so if you are interested or not interested in bio and have to take bio, than take him for A
The open book/notes exam policy is nice, but don't use it as an excuse to slack off on studying beforehand! If you don't keep up on the reading, you won't know where to find anything; therefore, you won't do well. The lectures are slightly dull, and there's also a lot of group work, which I wasn't crazy about. But overall, I liked this class.
Cal Young is an awesome Bio teacher. I never thought I'd like Bio, but now I do! He knows that this is a gen ed class, so he brings in stuff which makes concepts easier to explain and easier to remember. The tests are open book/note, but you do have to study because they are kinda tough. He's an awesome guy, and is more than willing to help!Easy A!
He's a very easy grader, interesting at times, but boring and planned out lectures, his exams are hard.. it may seem like a piece of cake, and you feel as if you did really well but it turns out different, even though its open book and open notes you have to know where the answers are so studying is a must, don't underestimate him! Overal he's a gr
Open book tests, very clear with lecure notes and provides them through his website. He answers any question you have to the best of his ability and I've found out a lot more about human life than I expected. Some of the homework is REALLY fun, and the rest isn't so bad. Final is not comprehensive. I HIGHLY SUGGEST THIS TEACHER!
I loved Dr. Young's genetics class. He really knows his material, and he is very understanding if you need to talk to him about anything. Assignments are generally straightforward and not too complicated. Some labs are conducted online from the comfort of your own home. Quizzes are easy points. Check his website often for class news and notes.
THE BEST TEACHER EVER! Sometimes it feels like he is talking to himself, but he is a really great teacher. I petitoned and i got in even though it was at the last moment petitioning. THE GREATEST! HIGHGLY RECOMMEND!. Gives a lot of homework but its okay. Expects a lot from you. Please take his class. TRUST ME you will love it and he is really funny
Open Book, Open Notes Test. That may seem attractive but prepare yourself. There is a reason his test are open book because of the difficulty level. If you've struggled with BIO or are not exactly interested in it prepare yourself for this class and his rude comments and attitude. He sits on a desk and uses power points with a laser pointer.
He's a pretty good teacher. You need to come to class all the time, missing any lectures loses you points because you do a review sheet worth 5 points every class, but they're easy because he gives answers to them during his lectures. His lectures are usually pretty good and mostly understandalbe, however, read the chapters for full understanding.
Also, his tests are hard, don't let open book or open notes fool you. YOU NEED TO STUDY AND KNOW YOUR MATERIAL BEFORE TAKING THE TESTS!!! He is a nice guy and some of the field trips were pretty interesting for lab class. He is good about explaining each lab when you meet each week. Some are very interesting and fun! Great teacher, would recommend
The best teacher i have ever had. I failed 3 of my test (cuz i didnt have a book) but i still ended up with a C. He is a really easy grader. If you know you will STUDY then take his class. SUPER EASY and SUPER NICE. BOOK HELPS A LOTT
He's a nice teacher and all, but when lectures on the subject he can be boring. Test are open book and notes, but they are rather difficult, so look out. Some of the stuff in the lab can be interesting as well.
LOL nerds. WTH guys.. this is the most difficult class i have ever taken.(i have above 3.5gpa)Yea tests are open book and open notes but they dont really help. Tests are tough. Dont expect to find answers from your textbook. More than half of the class got lower than C. But he does know wut hes doing.
Hehehe.. I mostly slept in the Class for the whole semester I took him. I mostly cram the day before the Exam and manage to pull a B in the test, dont do it though. I believe the best way to study for him is go over the power points and add notes to it. Open notes doesnt help much for the test.
Im the same student from BIOL101 who commented below. I still manage to fall asleep on his class, not on purpose though. Anyway, his genetics class is hard, half of the class is gone by the end of sem. If you want to get an A, you have to make the power point as your guide on reading the book.His labs are fun, but tedious.Good luck!
I think Dr. Young is an amazing teacher for bio 101. He understands that this isn't everyone's major so he just sticks to the important aspects of bio. I enjoyed his class and as long as you stay focused, you will get an A. Just read the textbook to accompany his lectures and you'll be fine.
This is a warning. The written portion of the exam and the assignments are hand-graded by the professor. Everyone in the class knew, he gives higher grades to whom he likes. This sounds ridiculous, but it's very true. He shows FAVORITISM. Grading should be fair and it should not depend on how much you suck up to him.
He says the attendance is mandatory but it don't matter. you show up whenever you want and still get the A. man he does not look happy teaching genetics. he did get a degree in microbio. my buddies told me he's always doing other crap when they were asking questions during office hours. He's not the best teacher for sure. take it with someone else
He was very nice and helpful. Take a recorder to lectures and listen to them to rewrite your notes. That's how got an A in this class. The labs were not difficult. There were several field trips. You never want to miss his lectures. They are CRUCIAL. The tests contains two parts: multiple questions and writing questions.
He is nicer and gives leeway to some girls in the class.. I know of incidents but I won't discuss it here. He seems to like teaching this class but he won't go out of his way to make sure students fully understand the material. I wish he was more helpful and proactive with his teaching...
You shouldn't miss his classes. Though some people missed a few classes, they are still doing decent. His lectures aren't very helpful so make sure to read the textbook! His lectures alone aren't enough to get you the A. If you study the book, you'll be in a better shape. Good luck.
His lectures aren't very interesting. You have to really study on your own to do well in this class. His exams can be tricky especially his free response questions. Just don't fall asleep in class and you are good to go.
Anyone who gave Dr. Young a bad score is utterly incompetent. All I did was follow his lecture along with the notes, and read the book. Since he gives you notes you don't even have to write anything. It's true the notes wont save you, but they're good supplements to the book. Did i mention his tests are open book?
Very nice guy. its best to study by reading all the chapters rather than using the notes. during lecture add more notes to the ones he provides. you need to go to class because he gives you a worksheet almost every class
I did well in this class, but would I recommend him to others? NO. He is trapped in his own little bubble. He did not make the extra effort to help some of the students. If that's what you want from a professor, go for it. He isn't too nice to non-A'ers, so if you don't want to be miserable, stay on top. One good thing, open-book test.
Let's see, he is boring as hell. DOnt get me wrong he is a nice guy, albeit his own little jokes to himself are kind of annoying. Class is just sit and listen to notes you can PRINT OUT. direct reading... tests arent too hard, and the worksheets are rather simple. Lab is tedious and you have to be there. Overall he is so easy that the class bugs u.
Im currently enrolled he's a nice guy but class is EXTREMELY boring Reads directly off the powerpoint labs are easy A, online homework which you can google answers also easy A and exams arent bad open notes open book. I havent read a single chapter and I have a 85%. Attendance isnt mandatory, but if you do show up be on time. Overall easy & boring
his open book tests are pretty difficult; you need to apply your knowledge. the homework is fairly simple since its all online (almost all of the answers are online). overall= guaranteed B, semi easy A.
BORING. 3 exams. 5 Quickie hw assignments writing 2 para on some topic. Older edition of book perfectly ok. Exam 1 he handed out problem sheet and answers later. Practicing problem sheet, reading book once, easy A on test 1. Never gave out problem sht after, huge neg. Exams 4-6 pages, 10 MC, 16 problems. Last test very hard, prac TONS of problems.
Lectures he pretty much reads out of the book, and off his powerpoints, does not add anything extra. You MUST read the book for exam 2 and and 3. Exam 2 90% cell bio. Exam 3 all calculations, he provides all the formulas, but you have to know how many formulas and which ones to use, you MUST do ALL the practice problems in the book, not cumulative
Nice guy, even nicer to those who show up, pay attention and do well.
Try not to miss any of the answers on the online homework, those points do add up quick. Take notes or print them off his website and follow along. Do read the book as his exams can be a bit tricky even though it is open book. Doesn't really care to assist with any additional questions after class, he will rush you and make you feel stupid.
I would recommend Dr Young to anyone who needs to take bio 101. His tests are open note & open book which really helps a lot. i recommend doing ALL your homework and assignments, and I promise you will get an A. I got decent grades on my tests, and even bombed my final, but I still got an A. And hey, it was an honors course too :)
This is another class where 1/3 of students in class start to disappear after few weeks. He seems to be a friendly teacher, but his lectures barely contribute to what we really have to know for the exams. All 3 exams are hand-graded and require applying/thinking rather than just pure memorization. MUST read book to pass the class..
Awesome teacher. The class is challenging but not unfairly so, Just make sure you know the material like the back of your hand before the exam because they have very challenging short answer questions.
Hmmm... He's kind of a square. That's the only word I can think of that describes him well. Still, he's nice but his class is hard. In my class, all but three lab groups dropped. His open book tests are hard (but manageable) and his lectures are boring, but at least the labs are fun. There were also three field trips that were pretty fun.
Homework or you will not pass. Lectures are usual stuff. If you don't care about bio, you will really hate it after this class.
Good professor, uses a lot of videos in class which I love, and then on the tests its a mixture of how well you understand the concepts from the book and how its applied in the videos. Workload was a bit much, but it WAS an honors class and 5 units too. Overall, I'd say he's a very good professor.
His tests are open book and open note, but they're still hard. Lectures are really boring.
He reads notes and rarely gives homework that isnt online. BTW you will need 100 dollars for the mastering biology code. Very boring, but at the same time, very easy. The most important part of the class is the lab. Make sure youre work is neat and clear and there is no way you cant get an A, since tests are all open note and online work is easy.
He has open book, open notes, open phone and open laptop tests. Though seems easy, he words his tests weird. Lecture is super boring and honestly learn more during LABS than the lecture because he puts me to sleep.
Class was fine. Lectures can get a bit boring but it's an easy A if you show up and do all of the work assigned. There is pretty much no extra credit so a few assignments could screw you up. Tests are open book which help not having to study as much. Labs were pretty fun and the class is pretty heavily group-oriented.
This class is not necessarily difficult. His lectures are a little boring. Tests are open book open note. It helps if you print his lectures out and add notes to them. There are three labs that you must do outside of class. They are easy but do them at the beginning of the semester so you don't leave it at the end.
Okay, his lectures are definitely going to make you yawn and wonder why you are sitting there, but some of the videos covered in class wind up on the exam. Final is not cumulative, 3 lab reports outside of class (he goes on one of them with you), keep up with online homework, read the labs before going to lab (quiz every lab day). You will do fine.
Great professor! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Willing to walk you through difficult concepts. Responds to emails quickly. I highly recommend taking him.
Professor young seems to put minimal effort into making sure his classroom is engaged, interested, or comprehending an already rather difficult subject. The entire class was built around him reading PowerPoints from online. If he didnt like you (you asked more than 3 questions during the semester) he was rude. Exams very difficult, lots of H.W.
If you can't get an A in this professor's class, then you aren't trying. Tests are open note/book so before the exam just know where the concepts he covered in lecture are in the book. He doesn't care if you don't go to lecture. Uploads his presentations online so videos that explain things are there too. HIghly recommend
TAKE PROFESSOR YOUNG DO NOT BE AFRAID OF HONORS BIO. YOU CAN AND SHOULD DO IT. HE IS HONESTLY ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS AT FULLERTON. Seriously, Honest review. He is Extremely well prepared, and is the ideal Professor. Key is to do all of the assignments. True Role Model. His class inspired me to take more Biology classes, Greatest.
It was hard but I learned a lot. He has no time for questions because they slammed 18 weeks into 16 and refused to reduce the volume of information in a single semester. Too much to absorb. Don't piss mhim off. But he's a really smart guy.
Energetic, and passionate about Bio. Little lecture heavy but you can leave. Open book and notes during test. Homework online. Very understanding and flexible. Responds quickly. Took lab with diff. professor. Do the homework, print out his lectures from Canvas and write little notes on vids, and do all the labs and you'll pass with a B
Honestly, great teacher and very passionate for biology. Exams are open book/notes and no surprise quizzes. Quizzes every week for lab. The only bad thing about this class is the field trips that are some what far and no extra credit.
Hes passionate about biology, if you do the work you will pass. Quizzes every lab day and some far field trips but its do-able. There is also hw online before every class session and is kind of a lot but you get used to it. Lectures he doesnt take attendance but does in labs and will notice when you skip, lol
You don't necessarily have to show up for class as he puts his lecture outlines online. However, there are some things he has said that are not in the outline but is on the test. The tests are open book and open notes which makes it easier. The tests were still pretty hard even with the help of the book and notes.
I took him about 4 years ago, but he helped me have a strong foundation for biology. I went on to graduate from UCLA thereafter. He's a great professor. I got a 100% in his class. His exams are easy/fast as long as you read the book beforehand. It's open notes; if you can't get an A that's not his fault. Put in the effort and you will succeed!
Pros 1. Passionate about bio, so knowledgable lectures Cons 1. You have to print out like A LOT of pages for his lab assignments. Screw the earth i guess? 2. Online homework - I absolutely despise this method of teaching. He throws up ninja assignments a day before they're due. If you miss it, no credit. Not clear on due dates for anything. 1/10
this class took away so much time from me. We had to attend mandatory lectures that were not during our scheduled days due to days missed because of holidays. I also found myself printing a lot of worksheets like cross word puzzles (in college?) which was frustrating because it felt like such a waste of money and especially paper!!
Boring prof. Lectures are basically useless b/c he reads off the book and lectures are posted online. But he still expects you to be there. Labs are complete waste of time. You finish everything in 30 minutes, but you still have to stick around (lab is 3 hours). Tests are difficult, esp. if you can't stay awake in his class. Do not recommend.
I wish there was another Genetics professor. Young made the students as well as myself feel idiotic when having questions. Then when forced to provide an answer he answered like a politician. Lectures are not structured well and hardly ever gave breaks for a three hour lectures. Very sad to call him our only Genetics professor at FJC.
Like some other reviews, I really wish there was another genetics professor at FJC. Professor Young never answers the questions directly, his answers are very diplomatic and not helpful most of the times. Other times he answers questions with a question rather than giving an actual explanation.
If you are looking for a class where the teacher will talk for 3 hours and then makes you feel idiotic for asking questions, then this is the class for you. The class itself is not hard; however, the lack of clarification and structure makes it impossible. Furthermore, all his exams are free-response, so he is extra harsh on your answers.
I read through his ratemyprofessor thinking I could handle it, but I was SOO wrong. He was not as helpful as I would have liked and he wanted VERY specific information on exams/labs. I did all the work/ emailed, but he would take off so many points for the littlest things. Don't be like me and pay attention to the stuff written about him on here.
(1/2) I received an A in this course and I do agree with the other comments but I think it's still possible to do really well in this course. For the 3 exams, watch the lecture recordings, read each chapter, do every single problem sheet and book question. For labs, pay special attention to the rubric and ask if you think you missed something.
(2/2) For the lab final, study what you did in each lab really well. If you can do each calculation/analysis part, it's doable. For the other lecture assignments, you get full credit if you do each problem/requirement and follow the instructions correctly. Try not to miss points on labs or assignments, so pay close attention to instructions.
Professor Young would get very annoyed when students were asking questions. Some students felt uncomfortable with asking questions, in fear that Professor Young would verbally snap at them. Young offered no extra credit . Young had no study guides. No in class tutors. Young suggest students to work together then give a zero for shared answers.
Very old fashioned, nothing wrong with that but no point in attending class since all he does is read off his power points. He sounds like a monotone robot and you learn nothing because his lectures are straight off the book. Its a literal waste of 3 hours and he makes the class harder than it needs to be by overcomplicating simple assignments.
the tests are hard, and so much is covered in class. It is honestly a little too much in my opinion. For me, I had to study 4 hours a day and still got a B. All in all, just prepare for heavy intake during his lectures. And his TESTS are so hard, so be sure to study!!
Very boring lectures. Doesnt explain things well. Wants the class to engage and respond to his questions but if you answer incorrectly he makes you feel like it should have been common sense. Some of us are learning something new here! He does accept late work which is cool.
This class is not as hard as people say it is. He actually puts in effort to give quality lectures and power-points. This is one of the few classes where I felt like I actually learned and understood material well. The tests require application and depth, but are predictable. He is not monotone -- he actively tries to make class interesting!
He's a nice guy but not a great professor. He just reads over power point slides for 3 hours and it's easy to zone out. I wouldn't recommend taking him, and would just take it elsewhere.
This professor respected their students and always cared about their well-being. He appreciates communication and offers an extremely fair workload amount in both lab and lecture portions. He lets you go early sometimes, as long as you finish your work. You must pass both lab and lecture to pass the class. Overall, great professor!
Biology is a subject that I love and Professor Young can easily be the one to blow that passion for Biology for new students that would like to learn. He reads off his slides and his assignments are easy. His personality is rude for the most part. He's remarking, gets annoyed easily for no reason. So stay off the radar and you'll do fine.
He was okay. You just need to make sure you don't fall behind with homework and studying otherwise you won't pass. Easy to reach out to but not very understandable. He's okay for people who are quick to understand biology.
Everything in the text book and in the video intros will not help you with the exams!!!!!!!!!. I finally got an older text book that has more information in it and it helped with the last two exams. This course took a lot of time. Get ready for 20 hour work weeks if you want to pass this class. First C grade ever and I have 80 units
Students beware, you're in for a scare. Overcomplicates topics, simply reads off the slides, ridicules question asked, instructions of activities either unclear or incomplete, grading rubric does not reflect how he actually grades assignments, so much unrelated/unhelpful busywork towards the end of the semester when he runs out of lectures.
Professor Young's class is a challenge, but with the right approach it's doable. The material is dense, and he expects specificity, so staying on top of the textbook, practice problems, and lab work is key. unstuck AI was a lifesaver for me - the practice tests really helped solidify the concepts.
reads directly off the powerpoint, literally does not care for his students, finds any reason to take away points on labs and exams, exams made no sense, online homework is irrelevant to class, does not explain things well, asks stupid questions, answers questions with more questions, waste of time...
boring and monotone voice. Literally does not want to teach seems like he rather be with his horses since that's all he talks about Feels like students are forcing him to explain. Do not even bother asking for help he will gatekeep the necessary information. Does not even matter since he will retire but Fullerton college, do better pls
Don't watch his intro videos, they don't add anything, but his class was easy. You actually have to apply what you are learning in the tests so it's harder to just skate by with the bare minimum. Great prof and I would take him again. He seems very lively.
This school needs to find a new genetics professor ASAP. This professor is extremely rude, lectures don't relate with anything on the exams, reads DIRECTLY off the slideshow so don't even bother coming to class you aren't missing anything. Also don't bother asking for help because he hates helping his students.
I was reading other comments and I don't really agree. This professor explains well and it is constantly giving extra credit assig. There is one Field Trip which is really fun. I took this class hybrid maybe that is why I feel like it was easy. Exams are 35 to 40 questions and everything was reviewed in (Lab) sit with ppl tht work, they will help.
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