I took with him in the fall.He was eecellent he explain every thing in the simple way and if you didn't understand any thing he so patient to explain the same point again and again.

he's a really smart guy and a great teacher. he does go in depth but gives you a great basis for future science classes. i was in the clas with the kids who rated him poorly and they were the idiots who expect to be spoonfed everything. if you want to transfer to a better school,thisiswhattoexpect

He's not as bad as most people say he is. might just have to wait and see.

Gives a lot of notes on the board,everything in notes is on test. His tests arent very easy, but their straight forward from the notes.u cant miss class.

Very good teacher. Study the notes. I got an A in this class solely by giving very short answers to all questions on the study guides for the tests and memorizing them. Not a very hard class in my opinion. Just pay attention.

good teacher. puts all lecture notes on the board and gives detailed study guides. his tests were hard but if u kno the subject matter you will do well. if he knows your trying hard u will get a good grade.

A great professor. He can be boring because of his rather monotone presentation, but if you pay attention you will understand all the material. He gives the background for each topic and review questions for each chapter. I learned alot from his class. If you are lazy or just dumb dont take him. If you are willing to work and think, hes the guy.

He is very smart, and monotone, but he explains everything in the level that he tests you on. He is very willing to help but you have to ask for help...he's not gonna run chase people around b/c their failing. He gets the job done, he's just a little boring.

he's ok not as bad as the rest of the ppl on here say if u pay attention listen and ask questions you'll do find but he does give a lot of detail i took him in the summer so it prob wasn't as hard as it would have been!!!

gives good notes. read your notes very very well cos his questions comes from his notes but they are not easy at all. do not expect extra credit.

He is a man of few words. Not charismatic at all and he sounds like Ben Stein (Clear Eyes guy). That being said, you do learn. This is partly due to the fact you taking notes the whole duration of class. Be prepared to study. I studied my butt off, and got a B. I'm most likely going to take him again, for Molecular Biology.

Dr. W. was a good teacher approachable and fair but you HAVE TO DO THE WORK and take TONS of notes.

Very boring voice. If you can stand a boring voice (its a science teacher so what are you expecting), take him for Gen for an easier bio than Patnaik. Has extra credit assignment using the book for 10 extra points. Also helps for studying with this. Normal difficult tests. Supposed to be harder for Genetics (ill update this next semester).

Very good teacher. Explains everything very well, BUT, does not let students show what they understand on the test. Tests are very long for the time allowed. You might not get to every question even if you know every answer on the test.

Very, very smart man. Volunteers his time in the SEC for free tutoring for his class. His class is tough, but he goes over the hardest things multiple times which helps. He is tough but will prepare you for the 200 lvl bio classes.

Im a bio major and I have 2 retake his class.He said that only 5or 6 ppl (out of a class of 60+) have an A or B, majority is failing. Unless you are REALLY smart in bio you should take him, otherwise, D-O N-O-T T-A-K-E!

If you don't have the drive and interest, then you should major in something else, because those who bash this class can be very discouraging for someone who wants to do well. His class had great content and he can lecture pretty well. He also gives many oppurnities to boost your grade. If I was returning to this school, I would take him again.

One of the best teachers at WPU. If you are really interested in majoring in Bio and want to go somewhere with it - TAKE HIM. He will prepare you 100% for your future, whether bio related or pre-professional. If you can't handle his class, you can't handle being a bio major!

He is a long lecturer but not bad. He def knows his stuff. I am an older student back at school for bio major and expect a B in class but it's not easy. He gives some leeway with optional hw to boost ur grade up to 10 points! I wouldn't recommend him for freshmen bc it is a tough class but I def learned from him and if he did bio2 I'd take it .

liked this teacher a lot might be monotone but he really understands the material and will definitely prepare you for the road ahead. tests aren't as bad as people say. before a test read the chapters, read the notes, and do mastering bio don't dread the class see it as a challenge. plus he gives a lot of extra cred. plenty of room for an A

Not the easiest professor in the world, but he really does know his material. He also takes time to help out if needed. He goes indept but helps out with your other sciences. Although he looks like he has no emotion he is a very nice man and helps out whenever he can

Genetics is by far the hardest course I've ever taken no matter who you take it with. I feel Dr. Waldburger does a good job at teaching this insanly challenging subject. Understand that you just failed your first exam because it's harder than you ever imagined. After knowing that you can pass the next two. Also lab is easy, got an A in it.

Maybe one of the best professors i have ever had. Listen , do your work and come to class and you should be fine. Just want to say it may be wierd but when he talks in front of the class about genetics he just becomes super hot.

I was a freshman when I took Bio 163 with Waldburger, and he's really not as bad as people say. Just take notes because his tests are directly from the notes. He gives extra credit, and he does notice if you're really trying to do well in the class.

Dr. Waldbrger is by far the best teacher i've ever had.His exams are extremely difficult and very in depth.Be prepared to study a lot and understand the material.He is always availabe for help. you always learn more when you take course with tough teacher!

Dr. Waldburger has very high standards and thus expect to earn your grade. Slackers and free loaders, he is not the teacher for you. Students who want to push themselves to the next level above mediocrity, take him, he will push you and prepare you for grad or professional school. His no nonsense approach intimidates many but he has much to offer.

Tough professor but very good. Pushes his students to succeed. Test are mc and choice of essays. Gives extra credit for each exam. Also curves. He holds tutoring sessions in SEC every week AND is available for office hours to review material. taping the lecture also really helps. Would definitely recommend him. Great genetics professor.

He honestly not as bad as everyone says. His test are very hard but as long as you study ur ass off your fine. I got a b+ in his class, lab was more challenging. He is very willing to help if you show him that you are willing to put the work in. he only respects students that study and try hard.

Class is not easy, but as long as you show an interest and take it seriously, he will try to help you. He is very accommodating and will make time for you. If you start studying as soon as new material is introduced, the exam won't be bad; it's fair, but has a lot of material and he gives extra credit. He's a cool guy. I'd take him again.

I'm retaking this class & honestly the 2nd time around it's pretty easy. An hr before class he goes over any ?'s if he is available, basically tells you the exact essay questions on the test, and his notes to mc on test are straight forward. He barely gives trick questions. Read book, do mastering bio, questions are very similar!! Plus he is hot!!!

I've had Waldburger for three times now. In the beginning he may have seemed as all the negative comments say but he really is a helpful teacher. His tests are straightforward and from the notes and book. There's honestly no reason not to get an A. He tells you exactly what's important and what's not. He's nice and his demeanor has greatly improved

IF YOU ARE A SLACKER THEN AVOID HIM!! He does not take attendance but trust me you will fail if you miss couple of classes.This Prof is brilliant and knows his stuff,most of his questions are applications of what you have studied.Pass his class and you will match up with any ivy league std for the course ,not kidding,if you want to learn take HIM.

Dr. Waldburger is the best professor I have ever had. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO WORK. There are no secrets, everything is straight forward. Dr. Waldburger is not only a great professor, but also a great intelligent man who is honestly there to help. SO GO TO HIM IF YOU NEED HELP, but you must be willing to put in the time and effort first.

I have him for this fall of 14, he is very smart. He knows what he is talking about so you will learn a lot. His class is not a joke, you must pay attention and COPY anything he puts on the board (WILL BE ON THE TEST) NO pop quizzes (none of that b.s) very clear about dates (quiz or test)- i know for sure if i have him up until med-sch. I'll enter

I should confess that he changed my life. Because of him I decided to get PhD in Molecular Biology.

Although he may seem like an angry professor, he really is out to help you. But he makes it clear cut from the very first day, you NEED to spend a lot of extra time outside of the class to learn the concepts. Going to the SEC with him is the most rewarding part and I would definitely take him again if I needed some other high level bio course.

If you are lazy and not interested in the sciences, this is not for you. He is helpful because of office hours, tutoring sessions etc. People are just intimidated by him for no reason. WPU is filled with students who show no interest in biology and just take the courses to pass. Take some interest and do some extra work outside of class. Great prof

I LOVE WALDBURGER!! Yes he can be a bit iffy sometimes but he honestly wants the best for his students. As in: he won't move on until you understand something fully (come to his SECs you'll see what I mean) and he so direct with what he wants you to know you'd have to be stupid not to know on test day. Waldburger's awesome, I'm out *drops mike*

Great professor and great class. Record the lectures and aim to understand the material from the beginning. Do not rely on memorizing examples! Dr. Waldburger holds frequent SEC sessions where he answers questions, and in class he always gives an idea of what to expect in terms of big exam questions !!

Dr. Waldburger is probs one of the most knowledgeable profs Ive ever met. He clearly explains the material but u will need to record his lecs to further grasp the material. He definitely cares about his students and wants them all to succeed. He holds tutoring ses. He gives a max of 10 extra credit points 4 each exam which is a lot so def do it.

This is a no nonsense class, and he means business. But thats only because he deeply cares about what he teaches and the education of his students. How you do in his class is completely up to you. You must study after every lecture. Also take advantage of extra credit opportunities. He also curves which really helps. Id take him again for sure :)

If you attend his SEC sessions, you can add up to 5 points to your exam grade. He points out the important things for exams. It is a tough class, but you can pass; you just can't start studying at the last min. If you put the effort in, you will be fine. I recommend recording lectures as his lectures are far better than reading the textbook.

I can't believe the semester hasn't even finished yet & people are leaving bad reviews. Dr. Waldburger is a brilliant man who encourages critical thinking and is well-versed in the subject that he teaches. If you're interested in pursuing higher education, take him. He is the perfect gateway. If you're looking for an easy A, walk away.

Professor Waldburger explains concepts fully and in great detail. He is always willing to give extra help, and he offers multiple opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. It is clear he is very passionate about the material.

Although I struggled with the class, hes a great professor, and he does care about his students learning and understand molecular genetics. Probably one of the toughest professors Ive taken but also one of the best. He knows exactly what hes talking about you just need to study and ask questions if youre confused.

Although, I only had this professor for a short period of time, he was a great professor and explained the material very well.

Guy is really smart. Tough grader but just pay attention.

I'm surprised by the number of negative reviews. Dr. Waldburger is a tough grader, but he's a pretty understanding person. His teaching style isn't for everyone, but he is straightforward and very clear with his grading criteria. Lectures can be long and detailed, but just take notes and study well.

It takes a certain type of student to like Dr. Waldburger and enjoy his courses. Close to retiring and very likely has issues with the Bio department so he does come off as a little abrasive and fed-up with students. Put in the effort and you'll do just fine.

Dr. Waldburger did a decent job teaching his sections of this course. Although, he's a little monotone and standoffish which discourages students from approaching him for additional help or explanations. Course is lab heavy and taught by multiple professors so there's many opportunities to boost your grade if you don't do well in his sections.