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Very good professor. loved his lectures, they werent too boring. but the tests are a bit tricky. but overall hes a good professor, you just have to study and keep up with his lectures.
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The way his class works: basically 4 tests. The 4th test is taken during finals time but it's not comprehensive. Dr. Wayne curves at the end of the semester based on how everyone is doing in the class. The tests are pretty detailed but it only comes from lecture notes. And he is more than willing to help and clarify things for students. Great guy!
Clear and understandable with lecture. Good humor. Memorize the notes posted online. I did not use the textbk and studied the last minute, I got 2 b and 2 c+ in four tests. Thought 2nd test was the hardest. The only bad thing is that he does not curve, or if he does its like 3 or 4 points. Overall your grade depends how much notes you memorize.
Dr Wayne rocks ! Best Biology teacher Ive ever had in my life. He makes biology courses simple. Good sense of humor and helpfulness keep his class full. You gotta love his analogies, they are hilarious but also help you understand and memories concepts faster. Study his hand out well and do the practice test, you will get A.
ALL PRE-MED/DENT/OPTOMETRY/PHARM STUDENTS MUST TAKE DR.WAYNE. the material he teaches his tough, but his notes are dumbed down for everyone. the only things he even bothers to teach is the stuff related to med/dent/pharm etc, entrance exams. he's super cool. tests are tough, no curve, but i promise you, you will just thank him later on
Very helpful and funny professor. Tests are hard, but he does curve "about 10-12 points." Book is NOT needed. He really knows his stuff and makes himelf available.
I love this man! LOL. Doctor Wayne is very helpful and easy to talk to. The material is hard but he makes it entertaining and easy to understand. allllways available during office hours and you can call him too! All the notes and lectures are on line so you can listen to them at home if you miss class. TAKE HIM!
In order to get an A, you have to study way before the exam, attend lectures, print PP, comprehend the material, and YOU DONT NEED THE BOOK!re Well that's how I got by. You have to work hard but he gives very helpful examples! Wayne is a very helpful prof. and he wants the best for his students so i definitely would recommend taking him to ANYONE!
Dr. Wayne is a great teacher. He teaches you the material, then teaches you how to study his material. I learned so much. He will help you, don't be afraid to ask.
He is not hard as long as you study the material carefully. He has powerpoint slide and recorded lectures online, so you don't have to use a textbook. He curve a lot in the end of semester.
Easy teacher...lectures are fun...give easy examples...if you attend class u ll definitely will do good in exams. read his notes n u ll do good in exams.
Amazing & fun class. Go to lectures, his cheesy (and/or interactive) examples are half the fun. Slides are posted for each lecture w/ everything you need to know (I regret buying the textbook, as I never used it). If you have a question, pass by and talk to him; he's extremely accessible. As awful as it sounds, I wish I could take this class again!
He is the best teacher ever. his tests are easy as long as you study the slides and attend the lectures or watch them online! I got an A+
Really cool. Makes the subject as interesting and funny as it can be. You have to study the slides THOROUGHLY to do well on his exams because they can be tricky. 4 exams make up the whole class.
yes, he is the best professor but his exams are rather very challenging and tricky. Basically his exams are extremely hard but you have complete it in one hour (50 q's) The exams are at casa (damn casa) that what bothers most people. Absolutely go to class, (well he is the only one teaching human physiology)
He is very hard. Although his lectures are very easy to understand his test are very hard and tricky. You go into Casa thinking you know the material so well only to walk out feeling really dumb. I recommend taking a summer A&P class Gill is no better
he's a nice and respectable professor.his teaching style didn't click with me that well. he does explains things clear and uses lots of analogies but sometimes he can talk a little too fast. for sure study and UNDERSTAND the slides and the processes. but i made an a-. he curves based on the averages of the class.
I took his summer bio class, we had a lot of problems with his tests, like one test was messed up due to casa not having it in time, we got to do test corrections though. He has a funny teaching style with analogies, but his tests were hard! 50 q's in 1 hour? Who can think that fast? I'm sadly gonna have to retake it bc I did bad. :(
Dr. Wayne is Dr. Knapp 2.0. His lectures are recorded and his notes are on Powerpoints. There are 4 exams, all of which will be curved and none are dropped. His tests can be tricky and you have to read the questions and answers carefully. Overall, Dr. Wayne is just Dr. Knapp 2.0 for anyone who has taken Knapp for Bio 1 or 2.
He does not require attendance but I would recommend it. He records his lectures in case you miss but you can't get any of the visual cues from the recorded lectures. His tests are exactly what I would expect from a bio course. I don't think they are especially tricky or hard. People just need to study!
Dr. Wayne is the perfect professor to take if your going into the field of medicine. His exams are hard and you basically have to know the material front and back. But at the end of the day you will learn something from this class. He gives good examples in class and explains it in a way that you understand it.
I actually had him for both semesters already. Good teacher! The exams are 50 questions taken at CASA, an one hour to take it. Nice, funny, but the exams shouldn't be taken lightly. Don't take this class (or any science courses for that matter) if you start studying the night before! Attendance is not mandatory but HIGHLY recommended!
had him for both semesters. he was a good professor. his last tests are always ridiculous for some reason, but his first three tests are ok if you study and understand thoroughly.
He is an awesome teacher and a great guy. His test are HARD because there is so much info to cover. I have never in my life studied so hard (like 18hr or more per exam) and made such horrible grades. He doesn't say this in class be he does curve at the end, he even told me personally that making a C in his class is what he expects from most student
I took this class in the Summer. I would not recommend taking it in the Summer to someone that has never taken Biology. It's A LOT of information to take in& a lot of work.Tests are at CASA, he does have a good curve.You don't have to attend,but I would recommend it.He's entertaining and shows good examples using people in the classroom &objects.
Took A&P 1 & 2 Great prof, gives examples & records lectures 4 later use. Tests NOT to be taken lightly but made an A both times so not impossible. Lots of studying required. WARNING 2 NURSING STUDENTS: Tests are NOT cumulative which is great at the time, but I am currently in nursing school & every test there is cumulative so memorize everything
To get an A: (1.) NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER study the slides. They're useless, and exam questions don't come from them. Read the textbook instead, and take your own notes. (2.) Study independently. Class is a waste of time. (3.) Test is NOT straightforward. It's designed to be tricky. Only way to beat the exams and get an A is to study the textbook.
Hard Exams very detailed questions but gives good examples in class to help understand the material. His wording on the exams sucks and gets you confused. He has true/false and multiple choice questions.He says he doesn't give curves but depending on class avg there is a curve overall.
chad wayne is an awesome teacher..i wish i could take him for all my clases
chad wayne is an awesome teacher..i wish i could take him for all my classes
dont let the smileys fool you... he is a cool interesting teacher but the test are KILLER!!! they dont always match what he teaches and they are made to trick you. your grade comes from the test so BEWARE
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Awesome teacher! He keeps his lectures fun and explains it with metaphors. If you can find old tests, it'll be helpful. He repeats some of the questions but not all, so make sure you know the material. He curves each exam to a C so just as long as you're doing better than class avg you should be fine. Four exams and last exam is considered the fina
Great professor; lectures are interesting and generally entertaining. 4 exams, no final. Each test is 50 multiple choice questions, and regardless of what he says, he DOES put questions on the exams that are not in the notes. Curves the average to a C.
yeah, his class hurt my GPA very badly. please, don't make the mistake of trying to comprehend his slides and lectures. i tried, and i didn't do well on his 3 tests, which makes up all of your grade. a comment below said read the book instead. i wish i would have read that sooner. he's funny, though?
his tests are SUPER HARD, but they are no where compared to Dr. Gill's test. They both also curve generously, and are both very helpful and will answer your emails if you have questions about clarity. TESTmake sure you study hard and 4 IS GOING TO BE THE HARDEST TEST YOU'VE EVER TAKEN, so well for each test! Even so, DR. WAYNE IS A GREAT PROF!
Dr.Wayne is HORRIBLE!!!His tests are SUPER HARD,and CONFUSING.Answer choices go down to G or H!His notes are so overloaded with info its crazy!He talks super fast and doesnt really break anything down.Human physiology is hard..but he makes it harder than what what it should be because of his tests.
Extraordinary teacher, one of my favorites so far. His teaching style will retain your attention you won't even look at the clock. His tests are a little difficult, just come to class and study the lecture notes INTENSELY and you should be good for a "B". Grading scale is adjusted in the end. However, getting an "A" will demand more from you.
Dr. Wayne is awesome! Yes, class is hard but its about the human body, and that is not that easy! He does go through his slides and explains everything thoroughly and even does demonstrations to make it stick! Lectures are recorded. Study the slides and understand the material and you'll be fine. Past exams help somewhat but shouldnt be relied on.
This professor doesn't really give a curve. This is unlike any other professor you will have in science.This would be fine if other profs didn't curve but they do. He also teaches straight from the PowerPoint slides.Tests are really hard.I took Gill for anat 1 and made a B even though tests were longer.I will be retaking this class somewhere else.
Teaches from his own personal powerpoints but goes every thing that is on there and makes sure you understand it before he continues on with the lecture. He also records them. The book is not required but is good for referencing something you didn't understand. Tests are based on lecture. Gives a end of semester curve and doesn't drop any tests.
Took Dr. Gill for the first half but preferred Dr. Wayne's lectures over his. He's lectures are clear and engaging despite being based off the powerpoint; they're also recorded. Tests aren't that hard except his wording can be tricky and are based off his lectures. Curves at the end of the semester and doesn't drop any tests.
got a B+ in his class, was striving to get an A. it doesnt matter how hard you work in this class, you must work smart. he will teach you a way to study, but you need to really spend 1 on 1 time with him in order to really get it. Work hard = C or worse, work smart = A / B. funny guy, curves, no EC. test are brutal.
engaging and enthusiastic and won't stop till you get the material if you ask in class or 1 on 1 that you don't understand something. I took Prof Gill for 1334 and loved him, and his test simple straight forward. but Wayne's test are brutal require understanding EVERyTHING i read the ppt 2-3 times and got a B+ but got a A- with Gills style.
BEST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD AT UH! His lectures are all you need to get an A and they're all available for viewing online. His use of technology is genius and super helpful. Had him for A&P 1 and 2, human phys, and now BIOL 4103. I never opened the textbook, and just studied the slides and lecture notes and got an A. He is by far my favorite UH teacher
Had him for human physiology. Dr. Wayne is a hybrid of comedian and a doctor. His class is very fun and interesting. People complain about his being too hard are fail students. He asks detailed questions but they are not hard nor tricky. Make sure you do the PRACTICE TESTS, sometime questions are taken from them.
Best professor I've had hands down. He is very funny and keeps the class involved the entire lecture. One of the few professors that actually remembers what it is like to be in college. Try to take at least one of his classes, you will not regret it.
One of the best professors ever! Amazing interactive professor who makes jokes and great examples to help you learn. Just AWESOME! 4 Test. No quizzes. An optional 5 points extra credit per test via Mastering A&P. By the end of the semester, his curve made an >85 an A. Provides recorded lectures and powerpoints.
LOVE him. I had him for A&P2 and Human Phys. Attendance is not necessary & his lectures are recorded. He's not boring to listen to like other professors. You have to memorize everything on the slides & know some things conceptually as well. His tests are tricky but hes very helpful if you ask for help during office hours! awesome professor.
LOVED HIS CLASS! Great professor! Kept me interested thru the entire lecture. Wish he taught BIOL 1361 and 1362
LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Wayne! Makes A&P rememberable by telling funny stories and breaking down the harder concepts into common sense. I've had quite a few professors at U of H and I think he is my favorite because he really succeeds at relating to his students. His tests can be tricky but go to class, do mastering A&P and you'll be golden! MUST TAKE!!
Really nice professor. Don't be fooled, his exams are HARD! If you know someone who's taken him before it's good to take some pointers from them. Basically studied all his slides (all ~250 of them) per exam & his mastering A&P HW but still struggled because there was SOOO MUCH MATERIAL. I'd recommend Dryer if you can get into his class.
great professor. his class is not boring. his exams are straight forward, so if you dont study dont blame it on him. he records lectures. just study and you will be fine with an A or B. strongly recommend him.
Dr Wayne is a great lecturer and he is very helpful in his office hours. Now that he adds an eight page research paper in addition to the four exams, the class is rough. Ask lots of questions about the paper so you don't do poorly. I thought I knew what I was talking about and got a 71. Work hard, but an A is doable.
Dr. Wayne is a very nice man and is very helpful, but don't let that fool you into thinking that his tests are easy! tests are worded confusingly and you think you did good but the score says something else. He knows mostly students will do bad on the paper but according to him it's for our own good which would be fine if it wasn't for a grade.
He is honestly an amazing professor! He kept me interested throughout the whole semester. I learned so much it is unbelievable! His lectures are so easy to understand IF you pay attention. His test are confusing because of the way he words it but if you keep up with the class and study and review before and after class you will pass! He curbs too!
Professor Wayne is amazing and cares very much about his students. He's funny and relatable. His exams are very tricky and detailed but he curves. He assigns 2-3 homeworks a week and has tests in CASA.
Awesome, funny guy, interesting lectures. But never really got the tests, always made Cs there. Did a little better on final paper plus did extra credit so I got B. Reproductive system lectures are the best.
I swear, I think I'll remember many of the things he taught for the rest of my life due to examples. Didn't open the book, just studied powerpoint lectures and old tests, which are super helpful! Not as "tricky" as people say, just study hard. I also was fond of the fact that he wasn't ever afraid to admit "I don't know." Respect him for that!
Fun professor, tests are too hard for a freshman level class. He tests mostly on irrelevant information you would not think to study. Study only powerpoints faithfully. Large curve at the end of the semester. EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE. DO THEM.
Dr.Wayne is funny. He tried to keep class interesting.The class itself is easy. 3 assignments where you read a paper and answer easy questions,then 6 group discussions where you discuss a paper and answer questions. You also have to take the major test which is not that hard. It does ask about detailed stuff so like there is a bunch of taxonomy.
He's honestly a super chill, cool guy. He kinda reminds me of Sully from Monster's Inc. His lectures aren't too bad at all, you really do learn.. however his tests are another story. I did okay on the first two tests but they were so detailed, it's unreal. Definitely memorize all the powerpoint slides and just learn the material really well.
How to pass this class: Guys, Wayne is amazing. No one here is lying about his greatness, but this class is HARD. If you want an A, talk to him one on one and learn how to pass his exams. You need to read the powerpointS. Study the book when you don't understand a concept. The curve is set high, so don't panic if you fail a test. DO EXTRA CREDIT
THE EXTRA CREDIT will MAKE or BREAK you. You may think it's useless, who wants to do learnsmarts, it's too time consuming... but you just had the opportunity to gain 20 extra points. Take it, my friend. Find out early on how to tackle his tests and then just do it. You do have leeway bc of the curve, but don't use that as an excuse to slack off.
Hilarious professor, did his best to try to keep the dull material interesting. Tests were extremely difficult, I failed 2 and passed 2 (one with a low B). Thanks to extra credit and the curve I received a B. Very tough class, but he is generous with the grading scale. Uses PowerPoint lectures. Regular online HW and 4 tests (no cumulative final)
There are very few people in this world who have a gift like Dr. Wayne.He is the best-hands down-He has the ability to make you laugh and explain rough/hard material "dumbed" down so you UNDERSTAND it.Will meet with you in office hours+reexplain anything you dont get.STUDY-dont wait last min/go over the slides/read the textbook/E.C./DRAW PICTURES!!
He is an awesome guy! Really tries to keep you engaged and awake. Tests are hard but there is a generous curve. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! I think 9/200 received an A this semester. If you study you'll be fine. He intentionally makes test questions resemble med school question format for those going to grad schools. Super cool guy, highly recommend him!
EXTREMELY well lectures. Has his lectures online to rewatch but his class is TOUGH. You will spend a lot of time studying and not getting A's. Also research paper is very hard. Test are hard but there is a SMALL curve.
Hands-down best professor that I've ever taken. His ability to explain the toughest material is great. Offers extra credit and he curves his tests. (Getting a 70100 B). Textbook is your best friend if you stop paying attention in class because Powerpoints aren't that specific. Learnsmart homework due twice a week. 1010 would take again!!!
Read the chapter assignments, take your OWN notes, study your notes, his notes, and listen to the lectures as much as possible and you WILL pass. Do all of the extra credit to 100%, complete the homework to 90-100% and your C, C-,or C+ will be a B, B- or B+. My test grade average was a C-, my end of the semester average was a B-. I recommend him
Says he will curve but he WILL NOT, so don't get your hopes up. Makes more jokes and tells more stories than he actually lectures. But when he does it is very good and clear. You have to know everything and more on tests. Super tough tests but he gives 5 extra credit point opportunities on every test through very long and boring learnsmart modules.
Dr. Wayne is my favorite professor at UH, and I really believe he was born to teach. I really enjoyed his lectures because they're hardly ever dull and he likes to crack jokes. There's 4 exams (pretty tough) and a paper (your peers grade it). There's a lot of material. Make sure you do extra credit because it helps your grade tremendously.
Dr. Wayne is an incredible lecturer. I took him for Anatomy & Physiology I because at UH there's only one professor for the class each semester (they rotate). This guy can take even the driest and most complex material in this course, and make it interesting and intuitive. TESTS - At Casa. Just PAY ATTENTION in lectures and read his PowerPoints A
There is alot of material covered in the class, but Wayne makes it easy to understand and is always willing to help students if they are confused. He also offers extra credit (learnsmarts) which really helps one's grade. He also curves tests in a way that can only help your grade. Overall, he is an amazing professor to take for A&P.
Prof. Wayne is a good lecturer and he is funny, but he goes really fast and his PowerPoints are so long! He covers a a lot of info. He records his lectures so it's really good to go over them! There are a lot of Homework assignments and they will kill your grade if you don't do them!
Great class!! Gives extra credit for each of his tests, no cumlative tests, and you can work the homework until you get a 100. Tests are a little challenging though if you dont put much effort into studying
Dr. Wayne is the best professor at UH. His lectures are Awesome, however, this class is super Hard. Four really hard tests (you have to know the material well), and a peer review paper. Attend class! He records his lectures so listen to them! He gives extra credit. You will pass if you have to make an effort. I recommend him!
Easy A if you know your biology. The class is made up of group discussions, attendance, quizmasteringbio, homework assignments, and 50 percent of your grade comes from the major field test, which is not all that hard if you know your biology or if you study (which I didn't)...
Grades improved when I quit going to class and studied at home. Tests were difficult and full of errors. Was able to argue back 8 points on each exam. Found his studying advice to be misleading. 40% of the material is testable, if you look at several practice tests you'll see a clear pattern of the concepts and logic required. Do that, easy A
He is my favorite professor so far. He really cares about his students, and if you do your work, which is just reading his powerpoint slides, you will pass with an A. Really, the material is not hard, just a lot to remember.
Such a great professor! You can tell he loves teaching and is knowledgable about material. Truly cares about his students and wants them to do well. Get ready to read, mostly through his PowerPoints. Attend class! He makes lectures enjoyable and interactive, so it's not bad! This is NOT an easy class, but if you put in effort, it'll pay off.
Wayne is a great professor and you can tell he enjoys what he does. The material and tests are very tough, but manageable. Study his powerpoints and attend his lectures. They're not mandatory but he does a great job explaining the material and what will be on the test. He gives 5 points extra credit per test provided you do the learnsmarts(Dothem!)
I would say the most important thing to remember for his class is to always do all the HW and quizzes. It takes up a little of your time, but it is worth it and can make a huge difference. Also memorize his notes word to word that is the only thing that helped me make A's on his exams, also it doesn't hurt to re-listen to his lectures. :)
Dr. Wayne is an excellent professor and Human Physiology is a beautiful class. There is a lot to learn and process, but the most important thing is memorizing the slides. Read the book for the sections you dont understand. There is a peer reviewed paper, which takes a lot of time that I think would be better spent studying actual class material.
I HATE THIS GUY. No, but on the real, Dr. Wayne is a class-act. Human Phys is prequel to medical school so his class is virtually pivotal for medical school prospects. His class felt like a breeze, lectures are smooth, organized, and he really knows his material. Exams are not a piece of cake unless you work that hard. Very Cool, Humble Professor!
Wayne is a great lecturer; however class can be boring so sit in the front. I took his A&P I class during summer and it is alot of material. An exam a week that covered 3-4 chapters each. His slides are a summary of the book-you MUST read the textbook to pass! Received an A on each exam except the last got a C. ALSO DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! IT HELPS!
Took his anatomy class during the summer. Great professor and dynamic lecturer. He knows how to break down anatomical concepts into everyday concepts. Take note of how he paces through his lecture/slides that is your key to knowing what is emphasized on the test and what isn't. Make sure you do your extra credit. This is the recipe for an A.
Do not take him for Human Physiology. currently taking his class and on the verge of tears. Class avg for Exam 1 was a 53. Nice guy, BUT not in his Tests. Exams are of Prof VIDA quality. He knew he worded the exam in a tricky and tough way and apologized but does not curve exams. His class quizzes are hard. he picked a medical school grade textbook
Not sure why past reviews are good. I'm a junior A student struggling to keep a B. He restructured the class this semester. Med school textbook. 50 pages per reading assignment. Lectures are rushed. Stay away.
His Human Phys class is a chance to look into how med school would be. Lectures are entertaining and great in understanding the material. Studying ppts is key. Grading scale is generously broad and he is aware of the difficulty of the course and its expectations. There are 2 papers and they are peer evaluated. quizzes are small fraction of grade.
This class really prepares you for medical school. Dr. Wayne is a great professor, he really cares about his students. There are quizzes before class and one writing essay along with 4 tests, he also gives a curve at the end. Obviously like any other biology class this class requires work and studying, but its definitely doable!
Terrible professor. His online quizzes are full of typos and mistakes, and when you ask him to fix them, he simply says "Oh, the extra points won't even help your overall grade blah blah grades don't matter." What? Book is dense/unhelpful. Paper is a waste of time. Test questions are weighted like Vida's but worse. Please dont take this Professor.
Overall, Professor Wayne was an awesome professor. His lectures, although fast-paced, were incredibly well-explained with terrific analogies. The tests were difficult, but this isn't exactly an easy subject to learn, so you have to make sure you have the time to put forth the effort this class will take.
Dr. Wayne is an excellent professor. It is evident he knows exactly what he is talking about in lectures. He has tried hard to teach us that proper prep is the key to success. His exams are difficult, but if you really take the time to UNDERSTAND and not just memorize you'll be fine. This class is a challenge (exams and quizzes) though :)
This was definitely the WORST decision. The textbook that he assigned us are beyond hard to understand, he even mentioned that he doesn't understand the textbook either... So??? His exams are unfair and none are dropped. You have to write a 10 page essay that is strictly peer review (most don't even read it). Do yourself a favor and STEER CLEAR.
He's a good professor that honestly wants you to do well and pass but I just personally didn't benefit from his teaching style. He read off of the powerpoints most of the time, so I just stopped going to class and started watching in depth youtube videos on the subjects and my grades improved by a lot. He's not the best but not the worst.
This class is by far the hardest class I have taken. I took him because I checked his ratings on ratemyprofessors and he is so hard!!! You have to memorize 200 slides of the powerpoint and read the textbook. Yes It Is That Hard!!!!!!! Good Luck if you have to take him!
A pretty hard class. I found this class harder than most upper level science courses just because of the sheer volume of information. Lectures do not help much. Some EC is offered - do it, even though it's monotonous af. A&P is incredibly vast. Don't let the freshman lvl tag fool you. Be prepared to spend a lot of time as it's very easy to fail.
Dr. Wayne is a likable professor, his lectures are pretty entertaining and funny and he presents the information clearly. Like others have said though, this class is no joke. The averages for the tests were around 65 and that to him is pretty good number. The extra credit helps out here, they are worth 5 points on each test though they are tedious.
Dr. Wayne is an exceptional, knowledgeable professor but this class was quite difficult for a "freshman lvl" class. The amount of material to master combined with difficult tests is what bites you. Definitely not an easy A. Attendance not mandatory, and he uploads his lectures online. Tl;dr amazing professor but difficult class
he's a good professor, really nice guy. the extra credit is annoying but it really helps in the end. this is anatomy, if you want a good grade you have to spend HOURS studying!!
I really enjoyed having Professor Wayne for A&P. His main goal is for you to learn and not worry about your grades. He presents the information in a way that makes it easier to understand. Very smart guy, I do recommend asking questions and being involved in the lecture (he knows a lot!) This class does require a lot of studying and has lots of homework so make sure to keep up with it or it will come to haunt you!
Extremely long lectures (150 slides), and super detailed. Basically have to memorize everything to get even a b on the tests. Do extra credit it helps, but not that much. Says he curves but its lie his curve for an A- was .3 points. This should not be a freshman level class and the homeworks and extra credit are extremely tedious and dont help
Proffesor chad is a nice man but his class isn't. He read off power point and presents 150 power points per exam plus 50 questions on exam, he gives "reviews" but most of the time won't find any of those questions on exam. You must dedicate a lot of time to memeorize every single thing on 150 power points to help you pass. Do the extra credit.
Take some one else. This class will affect you and your GPA and he won't even care. His lectures are boring and long, no review that actually helped, a lot of homework, 100 question+ extra credit. 50 question on exams over a lot of material. No curve even if he mentions such thing.
One of the most difficult classes you'll take! dr Wayne's tests are HARD. avg was below 50. He's a great professor, funny and smart. BUT The worst part is two pre-reading quizzes a week and a PAPER, which you will peer review total 10 papers. Time consuming and just not worth it. You will spend time reading the book, and the paper will kick in!
Dr. Wayne is definitely a nice guy, and a pretty decent professor. But just studying the slides and going to class won't help you make an A. A lot of the material is just straight up memorizing but it also helps to learn how each system or pathway connects with another and understand the overall picture.
Dr. Wayne was alright. Lectures were recorded and posted for reference and his slides were 150+ per exam. extra credits were 100+ questions and they didn't really seem to help. Test reviews weren't really helpful. His exams, are difficult but if you study and memorize the slides, you'll pass. and the homework... do them.
Dr. Wayne is nice, but don't take the class unless you want to spend hours reading for exams and quizzes and get 80 on the exams. All the exams were needlessly tricky for no reason. If you are considering professional school and want a good GPA, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Also his email replies are too late, and deadlines had passed already.
As a man, funny. As a professor, disappointing. Exams are WAY too complicated, and are needlessly tricky. Most of the MC questions have options like "A and B, all of the above, none of the above." Even if you manage to memorize the 150+ slides and read the book, it's too hard. 4 exams, no drops, averages below 50 and a 10 page paper. STAY AWAY.
Just sadness all around. All the exams were too complicated, and he did not really teach- just read off slides. Material does not come together well, lectures are choppy.
Professor Wayne is amazing! I took him for A&P I and I'll take it for A&P II. His lectures are long and he explains a lot in one class but he tries to make it the most interesting possible and he relates the topic with every day examples so it is easier to understand the information. He has 4 test, no finals, unlimited attempts HW (really easy)
The only way you will get an A in the course is by agonizingly pouring over slides. Recommend at least 4 hours of review per lecture. It is brutal. The exam is nit picky for no reason, and all the answer choices are designed to make you fail. Expect a lot of "A and B, none of the above, all of the above, 2 of the above" in your answers. DO NOT TAKE
AVOID at all costs. . The class this semester was designed to make students feel like failures. You get deductions on the final paper if your peer review grade was a few points away from the overall peer review average. Exams are WAY to difficult for the average student. You are lucky to get 80 on one due to all the trick questions.
-tricky exam questions designed to make you select the wrong answer -takes marks off your final paper if you "peer review wrong" and are away from the average of 4 other peer reviews -doesn't tell class what the average / curve will be till the end so you don't know your grade -too much anatomy is mixed in
I urge students to reconsider- slides are too dense, average of 30-40 per lecture. Each exam covers 6-8 lectures. Upsetting, total headache. Teaching does not help. Reads off slides, does not CONNECT parts of the body together well and an overall picture is not given in class. But on the exam he tests overall function. Not cohesive.
At first I liked Dr. Wayne, I really did, but then I started to dislike him. I understand that for A&P every little detail matters, the tests were just too tricky.. probably to deflate grades. On one test, questions were asked that were not fully covered in lecture. Also he just reads the slides. Unless this is your only class, you will suffer.
Where do I start? Know every detail of 100+ slides, test over the detailed 100+ slides, lots of hw that the slides don't cover, and lectures are basically him reading the slides. Not including W's, 52% of the class made a C+ or lower. He is a funny guy, I'll give him that. If you love your sanity please look elsewhere, 4 other classes+thisno
Do not make your life more difficult then it is and take someone else or take this class elsewhere, the lectures are heavy and the exams are not you have to pretty much study everything because who knows what will be asked, tried talking to him about what to study didn't help, he is not so worried about failing people most of the class received C-D
FYI, doesn't curve even though this is a 3000-level class. Went into this class hoping to learn from this professor who talked about the importance of learning above grades, but found myself struggling to learn/study AND make the grade :( Very disappointed
WORST CHOICE 1 can ever make This class sets u up for FAILURE frm the start I studied the most 4 this class and compared to my other senior classes and like everyone else was struggling to maintain a C 10 peer review PAPERS and a crazy paper worth 1 whole test grade INCONSISTENT grading scale through 4 exams workload was unrealistic TRAUMATIZING
Loads of people complaining about this class, but if you're looking towards a career in science/medicine, you better be prepared to know physiology. OBVIOUSLY there's memorization involved, but I thought the slides had enough information to understand material. It's not an easy class, but definitely doable if you put in the effort.
This class was not fair. From the beginning, students were put on the back foot. We were tasked with reading a medical grade physiology book. Before every class, he assigned lengthy readings and quizzes. In lectures, he even admitted to not understanding the textbook. The test averages were 50s and 60s, but a 93 was an A, which is super confusing.
NOT FAIR. said there was a curve and lied. when you email him he responds with something that doesn't even pertain to your question like you're an idiot.
One of the worst professors I have ever had.
OMG BEST TEACHER EVER FOR RUINING YOUR GPA AND CHANCE OF EVER GETTING INTO MEDICAL SCHOOl!!!
Avoid this professor at all costs. Period. You can go to class and listen to his lectures, go over the power points all you want, but 1/3 of the test will be of something he never went over and it won't be on his powerpoints. Best advice is to read the textbook, because you won't know what he will put on that test. Horrible professor. Horrible.
I seriously wonder how did he get qualified to teach Physiology U go into class thinking u are going to learn how things work in biology NOPE U learn how things can go SO BAD that u question how is this professor even qualified Not only does he suck at teaching complex dense material he is unfit in communicating with his students
Dr. Wayne's class is EXTREMELY TIME CONSUMING. Is the material itself hard? No. Are there a ton of slides with a million little details on each slide? Yes. However, he's great at making it make sense. I am in my 2nd year of pharm school and very grateful that I have a solid foundation of A&P. This class will def prepare you for professional school!
How to make an A: 1) listen to lectures twice 2) read over the slide forwards & backwards 3) write out slides verbatim until you can spit it out without having to look at the slide. I promise you will make an A and have a solid foundation for whichever healthcare route you go. You will look back and be grateful! If you can't do this, don't sign up.
He makes lectures enjoyable by relating the material to real life scenarios which helps you learn concepts. Lectures are recorded and slides are posted online. EC can be long and tedious but help you learn the content and def help your grade. Slight curve but mostly helps those in C/D range. Tests are straight forward just a lot of material.
AMAZING PROFESSOR! Profound in knowledge with amazing lectures. Has a great way of tying his material into real life examples. He's very straightforward with the material and he makes the lectures very interesting. Anatomy is just going to be one of those classes you need to learn everything. So studying heavy is a must. The tests are difficult!
Anatomy 1/2 with Dr. Wayne is no piece of cake. I changed my studying habits for the second anatomy class thinking I would improve in his class. Watching/taking notes from lecture videos after attending class didn't improve my grade. Honestly, if I could restart again I would enroll in Dr. Gill's class. You may have more success in his class.
Dr. Wayne's lectures are pretty interesting and he uses a lot of analogies to let you understand the concept. A con is that there are a lot of information on the powerpoints for you to memorize and learn. A lot of homework/busy work. Extra credit is offered, but it takes time to do them.
This was a great class! Dr. Wayne cares a lot for his students, and his lectures are interesting and engaging. The lectures cover a lot of information, but if you keep up with the material then it isn't too bad. The exams are not cumulative, and if you do the extra credit for each exam then you have a total of 5 points added to your final grade.
He definitely made the lectures engaging even though it was an 8:30am class. He does offer online lectures but its not the same. You have to basically memorize the ppts and understand it thoroughly in order to do well on the tests. Make sure you go ALL the extra credit and homework! That is basically a free 100 on a test and bonus 5pt on ur average
He's passionate, funny, and he kept me engaged. It was very challenging, but I love the subject so I didn't mind.
I took both portions of his anatomy class freshman year as my first experience with a college level science class. This class sets you up for failure. No matter how much you study he finds ways to make tricky exam questions. The worst part was his curving. He only curves the bottom grades and nothing above a B-. This class is insanely discouraging.
At first it may seem impossible to do well on his tests but I learned that you MUST memorize every little detail on his slides and you will do great, I promise! Overall this class requires you to know large amounts of information but it will definitely prepare you for grad school. Also do all the HW and EC or you will regret it!!
Integration bio is all non-consequential busy work. HW assignments take forever, quizzes are all over the place and Learning Catalytics/Group Discussions are useless. That said, the class is stupid easy to get an A. Failing this class should definitely signal that you chose the wrong major.
Wouldve had a D- without the curve
SO. MUCH . HOMEWORK. NOT WORTH THE TIME!!!!
A lot of busy work, but a good teacher
Funny guy, but class was way to hard. I recommend not taking it. Unless its absolutely needed.
Best professor I have had in a while. I really enjoyed going to his lectures even though they started at 8.30 A.M. Definitely recommend if you need to take A&P.
This class is very work intensive. There are 4 non-cumulative exams that are 50 questions each. You get assigned homework's almost every lecture (between 30-50 questions) as well as tons of learnsmarts (some being 185 questions long). You do not need to attend class, he posts all of his slides online. Best advice would be to start memorizing early!
Love the class, slightly annoyed with Prof. Wayne. Blatantly ignored my request to reopen a homework-- a request multiple students claimed he positively responded to, both before and after I requested the same of him. I would've even taken a no over no response at all. He and I were speaking through email right before I asked him as well. Oh well.
You really have to work for it. Great prep for med school!
There are a lot of homeworks in this classes although they are manageable. Just make sure you keep up with the homeworks since you only have 72 hours to do them. He also gives out extra credit assignments which are very long so start on them early. He does curve but it doesn't really help those B+ and up.
I Was weary of this professor based on previous reviews, but Im glad i took his class. Attendance isnt mandatory, but lectures help a lot with exams as he has great ways to help you understand the material. The tests, quizzes, and paper werent bad at all. Paper and quizzes were easy.
The class is geared towards the Major field test you have to take, but the majority of the workload is just busy work. Hw assignments (That replace quiz grades) consist of roughly 8-10 hours of hundreds upon hundreds of mastering biology questions. You can't really study for the class either, so it's just a game of previous knowledge. Good luck
IF you HATED doing Learnsmart, this class is NOT for you! Especially for those who tends to forget past biology knowledge. I recommends to take this class when you have a lot of free time.
Kid gloves are off in this class. Don't take it. For the bold, here are some good things to know. 5 points extra cred every test. 80% exam weight, 20% clickers, hw, etc. Takes attendance. Makes you buy TopHat subscription. Tests over 100-200 slides every test, and they're super dense. Standard deviation grading. Tests OVER SLIDES, NOT BOOK.
Dr. Wayne is super fun! Dont expect an easy class, there are quizzes before class and a paper. He tests on what he lectures. DEFINITELY taking again!
I have to admit, he is a fun professor and makes lectures interesting. You have to do pre-class HW as wella as post-class HW. Uses Top Hat and Sapling Learning. Cares for students to pass! Tests are very detailed and cover a lot of material. Attendance is mandatory.
Amazing lectures, nice guy and is good at explaining/giving examples but these tests are ridiculously hard. Gives up to 5 extra credit points per test and curves at the end of the semester. Not recommend taking this course if you are a freshman
Very difficult, especially if its your first time taking the course. I wouldnt recommend.
STUDY A LOT, but results wont show because the Tests are random.
This class was honestly one of the classes I've ever taken but I did enjoy prof. wayne. I think he is a really good teacher and his powerpowints have everything you need to know for the exams. The exams, however, can be A LOT. We have to study for A LOT of material for each exam so make sure you don't start the last minute or you're dead
Wayne is a smart man who does his best to make lecture engaging for students. He makes his own slides and the tests come straight from the ppt. You will have to memorize everything even if it seems like it is not important. This class was the hardest class Ive ever taken at UH. You will have to study hard and smart to do well. Lots of EC to help!!
The class is as hard as the usual classes in college. You have to know you're material to get an A. The problem that I had with this teacher was how unclear his grading criteria is. At the end of the semester, he didn't put all the grades in and just gave us a letter grade. When I emailed him about these grades, he was unclear.
REALLY GOOD PROFESSOR! His class is really funny. For the tests, memorize the powerpoints and ACTIVELY study! This cannot be emphasized enough! It really preps you for grad school and he gives 5 points of extra credit on each test. He is a really passionate teacher and wants his students to succeed! The tests are hard but you really do learn a lot!
Dr. Wayne is an amazing professor. His lectures are all very interesting. I'm not gonna lie. I never had to study that hard for any other classes but still loved it. 1. Preview the materials before each class 2. Write everything down in class 3. Rewatch the lectures 4. Study ppt really well 5. Do some old exams if you still have some time
Dr. Wayne is a great professor but A&P is not a super easy class. If you're willing to put in the work and read the book and do the homework, you'll do fine in class. The tests are directly from his lectures so go to class. If you have any problems, talk to him and he's ready to help.
Dr. Wayne is passionate about the topic, which makes lectures easy to follow. The tests are hard - which makes sense because anatomy is hard. Dr. Wayne knows it's a hard class and he tries to make it more bearable, and it works. Still requires A LOT of studying though. NOT a freshman level course. I'm a Sr and this class req'd the most effort.
Need to study for tests. Has an obvious pattern to tests which is to MEMORIZE and understand lectures. The lab class helps with lightening the study load. Pretty good curve by the end of the year but hard to get an A. Anatomy 2 tests are easier for me in my opinion. HW is easy 100 and you don't need to study HW for tests AT ALL.
A great professor. Genuinely cares for his students. The tests are difficult; each test is about 180-200 ppt slides so make your own notes and/or study ahead. He gives extra credit so it helps, but be prepared! This is the worst class to slack off or fall behind in.
He's an overall good professor but his lectures go as far as only going over his powerpoint slides and the rest is up to students to learn on their own.
He's honestly an amazing professor! I had him at 8:30 and he made the class as interesting as it can be and he's fun. Although the class itself is difficult, he does a great job explaining the concepts. As long as you study his lecture slides, you'll be okay. He curves at the end of semester & you can easily get 5 points per exam by doing a survey.
Professor Wayne is extremely knowledgeable about the topic and he explains the concepts very well. Overall a&p requires a lot of memorization which means that you must study the topics as soon as they are taught to you. Procrastination is not your friend. There are 4 tests overall and no final. Tests are quite difficult but manageable if you study.
He gives excellent lectures, but his class is tough. I took him at 8:30 am, which was difficult since he uses TopHat for attendance. He has homework before and after class, so be ready for that. Overall, an exciting class but not an easy test. EVERYTHING IS FAIR GAME!
The learnsmarts aren't helpful at all and the MFT is common sense biology. Just deal with the mediocre class: show up, play nice, do the learnsmarts/quizzes, and take the MFT. Dr. Wayne is not involved in this class at all, but his attitude is definitely in the TA. Just another example of UH biology department trying to prove they're not terrible.
Wayne is a tough professor but you can tell he loves what he teaches. He is extremely smart and you will learn a lot if you pay attention. Tests are very conceptual rather than just copied form the power point. He makes class fun with his dad jokes. Highly recommend
Dr. Wayne is knowledgeable about the material and always finds a way to make the material not so difficult to understand. The grand majority of your grade depends on 4 tests (no final) which are a bit challenging, but there is extra credit for each exam. You have to be willing to understand or go over almost everything on his slides to make an A.
This professor gives you a massive writing assignment with vague instructions, and multiple parts are due right after one another. Peers review the papers, so you cannot even argue for the points lost due to the terrible instructions. You go in blind with the entire assignment. There is also so much reading that it is hard to balance other courses.
There is so much work that it is ridiculous. I understand trying to prepare us for professional programs, but I find it ridiculous that we have many writing assignments, quizzes, chapter readings, and exams all while taking other courses. The complex material alone takes time to understand, but you do not have time.
Superb professor. Incredibly knowledgable in the subject and he delves into detail while lecturing to ensure that the class fully understands the material. There are pre-reading quizzes for each lecture. The exams do cover more material than the ppts, the "big picture," and the textbook is a medical school-level textbook. Hard work, but you learn
He is one of the tough graders, he never curves and lies that he curve. he doesn't care about your situation.
Wayne was a great lecturer and made concepts easy to understand. His jokes & quirks made the class very enjoyable. However, this class is hard and VERY time consuming. The tests are pretty hard. The research paper was unnecessary and was just a hard and meticulous paper to write. It took away a lot of valuable study time from the detailed tests.
He is really great at explaining concepts. Its obvious he knows what he is talking about, because when a student has a question he is really good at giving examples to explain.
Took Professor Wayne for A+P and it's a pretty tough class, you'll be reading a lot but it does help with learning the material. Most of the work is done in tophat (reading and lectures), and homework assignments were in sapling. Pre-lecture readings, lecture readings, and homework that was basically the cycle of course work for the class.
He is one of the best teachers I've ever had in my life, he forces you to understand every topic. MEMORIZE HIS LECTURE SLIDES AND REWATCH THE LECTURES UNTIL IT MAKES SENSE. there's no guessing, either you know it or you don't. I don't recommend it if your schedule is full. Very time consuming but if you put in the work, your grade will go up.
Don't take him if you have a choice, your grade will be based on a paper, 4 tests, and a quiz before every lecture which is just time-consuming. he is encouraging students to go to the university. If you are looking for A, watch the lecture, read it, and do a couple of practice tests. The paper will be graded by other students.
This class online has been difficult. The professor releases lecture notes right before class starts, so you don't even have time to read them before class or when an exam is nearing. And with all the information you don't get enough time to study before the exam.
Professor Wayne wasnt the most understanding with the difficulty of students basically themselves the information during a pandemic. He doesnt give extra credit or many opportunities to raise your grade. The exams are once a month and hardly bring up your grade if you do good. 0/10 would take this class again.
Although Dr. Wayne's class was extremely time consuming, it was definitely doable despite being online. His passion for the subject is evident through his incredible lectures. There are 4 tests and one of the best ways to study is by memorizing almost every detail of the slides!! Tophat + sapling hw is 20% of the grade so dont fall behind on those!
I personally do not like this professor, he is rude and so not understanding. It really sad this is the only professor for this class and it is needed for bio students. The class itself wasnt hard, it was the professor. Make sure to do all your learnsmart on time and be on time for your group discussions and participate, you will get A for sure.
Rude Professor. Does not respond to emails even though he encourages students to ask questions about the test. 80% test and 20% homework and pre-lecture homework.
He is basically the reason why i wont get into nursing school. The exams were so hard and attendance was mandatory even during the flood. Hes a pretty cool guy though overall.
The exams are heavily based on the lectures, and there's a lot of information, which is why this was my hardest class this semester. Dr. Wayne makes you work for your grade, but if you just do the readings before lectures, and study well for the exams (ideally 1.5-2 weeks before) you should be good to pass this class with flying colors! Good luck!
Professor Wayne was an interesting teacher and I would not take his class again due to the fact that I was fed information too often and I didn't learn much. His tests were odd, it's like its easier than AP exams you just have to know your stuff. However, there is ALOT of information. If you take his class, get the lab alongside because it's helpfu
This past semester, No lecture just read articles quizzes and exams. He made a mistake in our HW, assigned 50hrs instead of 12. When asked he dismissed and disrespected the students who spoke up. Once the dean got involved he sent a sloppy email putting blame on the company. It was apparent he did not respect any of us.
Took this for my nursing requirements and it made me change my major. It was an interesting class but very difficult and the professor is okay. He goes over lectures way too fast and the tests are extremely hard. Definetly have to study a lot and invest a lot of time in this class.
Hated this class with a passion! Took it for a minor and if I had another option would have dropped him in a heart beat. Research paper assigned I felt was unnecessary and took up way too much time. He gave pre lecture quizzes on material he hasn't taught yet, which I've never seen before, and expected you to read up to 45 pages of material a day.
I thought that these rate my professor reviews were wrong, but they WERE CORRECT. Dr. Wayne is the rudest professor I have had, he discredits students for asking "easy" questions, and his exams for Human Physiology involve Anatomy questions that are not in our lectures or assigned textbook readings. Get ready for a rough time...
I heard his class was hard. It is. A lot of reading needed before every class. You may bypass it by just watching his lecture videos of last semester and you can do just find with the pre lecture quizes. He is very passionate and funny. He replies emails very quickly and answers the questions thoroughly. I have learned and retained a lot from class
worked in groups of 6 to go through journal articles each week and do a learning catalytic. group work is not bad, main work are the 250 CONCEPT learnsmarts each week (ab 7 hours per). you need to do these after taking a weekly quiz online (very hard) to replace the quiz grade. do the learnsmarts every week and you're pretty much guaranteed an A.
Prof tries too hard to be one of the cool kids. Spends half the lecture on useless storytelling and lectures run 15 minutes long. Exams are poorly worded 'select the most accurate' type questions. Paper was graded by peers who can't agree on what makes a good paper. Prof intentionally offends students even though he admits it makes learning harder.
I felt as if some tests were heavily determined on one chapter, which was usually the hardest one so you definitely have to study, he is very understanding and is a great professor that communicates with you
I took comparative anatomy with Dr. Wayne during SP21. Normally he said the class would be taught very different in person but we were online so it was a whole lot of reading with group reading questions instead of a lecture. The class was difficult but interesting regardless. I've taken him before, but if you haven't he likes to assign readings.
really hard to pass his class, read the books and remember everything to have a chance of passing
If it's one review you pay attention to, let it be this one. The people complaining about this professor are just salty that they didn't get the grade they wanted or they didn't study enough. His tests are very straightforward, to the point, and most of all FAIR GAME. Anatomy is HARD, and memorization is key! Dr. Wayne is an amazing professor!
Knowledgeable but moves too quickly during class and is hard to follow. He records his lectures - rewatching them to study is super helpful. Assigns reading from a textbook and post-lecture assignments. Lots of memorization. Offers very little extra credit. Tries too hard to be funny, but I appreciate that he tries.
Okay so let me be completely honest. I DONT AGREE WITH MOST OF THE BAD RATINGS HERE!! I only attended 3 of his lectures in person since he records all of them and posts them online. 80% of the grade is based on tests. I felt that the test were straight forward (for the most part). For each test, I studied about 5-7 hours and got an 85 or higher.
Professor Wayne is a really good professor in my opinion. He gives out a lot of extra credit opportunities in his class so there is that. I will admit there was a lot of tophat work Anatomy as a class is a little difficult but Professor Wayne makes it worth it. He does tend to go a little fast but the recordings of class are posted. Very nice prof
Dr. Wayne is an amazing professor. He gives you every opportunity to succeed and then some. If you fail it's literally your own fault. I waited to take him because the reviews scared me off. I thought this course would be super challenging. I regret waiting. Dr Wayne will explain over and over again until you get it. Definitely take him.
look he's a great guy with good advice personally i think his teaching techniques just didnt suit me but he is a well spoken lecturer. he reads out of his power point so it made me drift a bit. also exams tend to lean on one subject more than the rest. i would only recommend him for students who enjoy learning through verbally speaking power point
Get ready to spend at least 6+ hrs a week outside of class just for the hw- doesn't include self-study time. HW doesn't stop even during exam week- I rarely had time to study because I was always doing his hw. You don't even need all those assignments to do well- just the lecture slides are enough. textbooks and hw portal required cost a lot too.
If you are pre-med/taking more than 4 classes a semester, don't take him. He assigns pre-lecture assignment, post-lecture assignment, chapter-review assignments, exams. Everything has strict deadline. You only have 1-2 days for some assignment. you will spend 6-7 hour/week not including studying for exams. costs around $200+ for required materials
Too many useless assignments that take up valuable studying time. Gives 2 pre-lecture quizzes each week on material he hasn't taught yet and assigns a paper w/ several deadlines throughout the semester. Tests are hard, low exam class averages. He rambles on in class and is not to the point. Don't take him if you're taking other difficult classes.
Post-lecture HW, Pre-lecture HW, Post-lecture review- a lot of unnecessary work taking up time that we need to study for very difficult exams- expect to spend 7 hours+ outside of class per week not including exam studying HAVE to purchase Connect and Top Hat ~ 200$ Most assignments don't help-exams are purely based on lecture slides.
Dr. Wayne is a talented lecturer who cares about his students. He offers advice, and loves student participation. It is true that the homework is plentiful, but it does help prepare for the test. The test questions are pretty straightforward: did you study or did you not?
so so so so much homework. actually insane. Get ready to spend HOURS a DAY on this class. So many assignments that we don't get enough time to study or prepare for exams. so frustrating. Wish I never took him. Will not take him again. 0/10, would not recommend.
He assigns loads of hw. Warning: only take him if you have around 8 hours a week to spend on this class outside of class time.
LOTS of homework that is not useful to study from and a waste of time honestly. Exams are not tricky or worded weird, pretty straightforward just really focused on details. You need to know every single word on his slides to do good on exams. He is a good lecturer but tends to rush through important concepts and forget important details.
You CANNOT cram for this class's tests the night before if you want even a decent chance at passing, start small the week before and build up. The pre/post-lecture homeworks were mostly just busy work and while they help to define basic concepts, the tests are full of details. If you want to pass the test, just narrate the PPTs constantly.
Professor is okay, but he tends to make offensive jokes and says that this generation is too "soft?" Ok boomer. This class overall is overwhelming and very difficult. His exams are lecture based, but the questions ask very specific minor details, so you end up studying everything. We have to write a paper that is graded by STUDENTS.
I never once heard Dr. Wayne make a TRULY inappropriate/offensive joke, and I attended every lecture. People are just mad because this generation IS soft. Dr. Wayne is a great lecturer, offers EC on every exam, actually cares about his students, has open office hours, etc. Take Dr. Wayne as long as you don't mind a little hard work, you'll be fine.
It's a tough class with lots of content, but he is great at lecturing!
he is a really good prof, but his tests weren't for me...
Class exam averages were always really low, so you have to depend on the curve that he applies at the end of the semester. There are a couple homework assignments per week, but they are easy. A&P is a lot of work in general (so I cannot blame the prof entirely), but I hated feeling so dependent on the curve since his tests are so difficult.
just take gill. he talks a lot in class and veers off from the lecture. chill guy but its like pls finish the notes. tests are ridiculously hard but doable. tbh just take gill.
The thing that I liked about this class was how each week was the same. Reading with questions due before class, homework due the next day, and review assignments due before the test day. But his test are super detail-oriented, you have to study all of his slides. If you dedicate time to studying you should be fine. Gives curve and extra credit!
run. absolutely run to hcc and take a&p 1/2 at hcc because it's not worth it. you'll struggle in this class if you're not up for 2-3 hours a day teaching yourself everything because a&p is complicated. not an awful professor, he does try to understand but you're better off watching youtube videos and teaching yourself.
AVOID THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COSTS! Gill honestly sucks too they are both rude and extremely hard in different ways. Do whatever you have to do to take this class at a community college. Both the professors are extremally rude when emailing and not helpful at all. The exams are extremely challenging I studied for 6 plus hours every day just to C's.
Worst professor for A&P. He veers off-topic in every single lecture. He never gets to the point. He tries way too hard to be funny. We'd all prefer it if you'd just teach. Even if you have a good in-depth understanding of the topics, you'll still probably get a C on the test. Wayne takes pride in students finding his class difficult. Run far away.
The professor is an excellent lecturer, his tests aren't hard as long as you understand the material. However, he gives an absurd amount of useless homework that doesn't help you understand or memorize the material whatsoever. He gives you between 2 and 4 hours a week work of homework, and it doesn't help you with the tests.
Listen, he gives a lot of useless homework that never correspond to the exam which are 80% of the class. His lectures are funny but he goes off topic a lot and we usually rush through the last 10 out of the 30 slides. Does do curve and extra credit but i would'nt be surprised since his avg for exams are really low like 60's. leave hours for hw trus
His lectures were interesting, but the lectures are barely anything like the test and always rushes the last 10 slides. He gives extra credit, but not until the end of the semester. Dropping his class becuase I don't want to play the guessing game with the curve. He said himself hw is irrelevant to tests. waste of time.
great lecturer. great professor. the complaints are the ones that don't wanna put in the effort in tough science classes. his lectures and tests are all based on the textbook. develop good study habits and you will get at least B in his class. don't complain if you're not gonna put in the work, it ain't gonna get easier from here.
honestly, i feel like you're better off taking this course with professor gill or at a community college. so much homework, it's kind of ridiculous. the exams are also pretty dang hard, but i guess they're manageable. he's an okay lecturer, but he does have a tendency to derail periodically.
All the info from the slides HAS TO BE MEMORIZED for his exams because you don't know what is going to be on them. He does give extra credit/curves but doesn't apply it until the end of the semester and it's only a little bit. He gives A LOT of annoying busy work but it's mostly easy stuff. Exams are 80% of your grade while assignments are 20%.
He gave SO much HW that were irrelevant to the tests. His tests are solely based on his lectures and they are loaded with so much information. 46/50 questions would be from the hardest lecture and 4/50 would be from the residual lectures he presented with each unit. Luckily he has a SD curve and the class avg was a 50 so it helped bring my C to a B
He is a knowledgeable professor. TopHat readings due before each lecture, Connect assignments due 2 days after class at 11:59. He makes sure they only open during the lecture window, can't do anything early. Records his lectures. Curve + 4 points added to final grade BUT exams are hard and avg is in the 50s and it's 80% of your grade. take gill.
Interesting material, but the professor has a god like complex which might seem comical at first but gets old when you realise he's pretty narcissistic. Lectures are diff from tests. He also acts as if COVID is a hoax and shouldn't be taken seriously which is a bit concerning for a professor working in a university and in the biology department.
80% of final score based on exams. Tests are conceptual so you have to comprehend content to do good on the exam. Average on tests was always between 50-60. He curves final grade g the end of the semester but it has you stressing the entire time. Readings and questions have to be answered before lecture. His lectures do keep you attentive.
There are fours tests. The last one was the hardest for me. He curves at the end of the semester which makes you stress throughout the semester. Homework due every two days. I didn't find it helpful more so annoying. He's awesome as a person. I enjoyed attending lectures. Be ready to study a lot. What I recommend is drawing everything out!
Awesome lectures. Nice professor that's funny and makes the subject interesting. He compacted the materials as small as possible in PowerPoints. There are four tests. The last is the hardest. Homework every two days. It was more so annoying than helpful. Get ready to study! The tests are specific to what's covered in class.
Chillest professor ever. Took him for comparative anatomy and human physiology. The classes were hard but he made them enjoyable. Wayne is the only way to go. so much love and respect for him
The course is challenging, but the professor is knowledgeable. Exams are tough, but he curves at the end. Lectures can be engaging, but the material doesn't always align with tests. Unstuckstudy AI was a lifesaver for study prep.
Dr Wayne knows what he's talking about. He gets flack for his A&P course being intensive, but A&P isn't supposed to be easy. There's a lot of material to cover and even though it's a lot of work his lectures make it easy to understand. His lectures were useful for filling in gaps and answering questions from the reading. Highly recommend!
Professor Wayne is very lecture heavy. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you don't show up you won't do very well in the course. He lectures the whole class and always makes them entertaining. The course is difficult but if you study in advance you should be fine. Lots of busy work that wouldn't help that much though.
I hate him. Tests are 80% of your grade 50 questions each. He says its 'basic' information and that you only need to understand the concepts. That's a lie. You have 6 assignments a week, each taking 2-3 hours and you can only access it the day it's due. He acts like you have no other classes and devote 110% of your time to his class. Dont take him.
His lectures are informative and he designs his homework with intentions to get you to succeed, but his tests are NOTHING like what he teaches. You can spend days or weeks studying for a test and maybe get a 70 on it if you're lucky. He curves a lot at the end of semester, but you won't know your grade until then. Funny "dad-joke" type of lectures.
He's very passonite about what he does and is willing to help if you put in the work. He has extra credit and a curve at the end of his class he is also just a really nice guy in general.
The homework and follow-ups are useless. He covers too much material in a short period, so you'll need to study on your own. Study the PowerPoints repeatedly if you want even a chance at an A. Honestly, you're better off taking this course at a community college. It's a lot of work with little support.
Wayne had an engaging teaching style that made the subject enjoyable to learn. While the class is difficult and content heavy, the lecture follow ups, lecture slides and homework helps to give you an idea as to what matters the most. Overall, Wayne was engaging, helpful and made the subject interesting. I would gladly take this class again
This class is very lecture heavy, lots of homework. the smartbooks would take almost 2 hours sometimes. there was homework over the lectures after class. Grades mainly consist of the exams (4). The exams are worth 80% of your grade. You really need to study to do decent on the exams. He adds the extra credit and a curve at the very end.
Be prepared to study a lot, I mean a lot. The tests are extremely hard, most people fail the tests and the average is terrible.
Dr. Wayne was a really good professor and his lecture were really entertaining and insightful. Study the lecture follow-ups and you should be good for the test. Didn't really read for the reading assignments cause it wasn't useful for me. Study for the test and understand the material because all the test combined are worth 80% of the grade.
PowerPoint warrior.
There are 4 tests with each test making up 20% of your grade. Tests are hard but there is extra credit and a massive curve at the end of the year. Homework makes up the remaining 20% of your grade. The homework doesn't help with the tests and can be very time consuming. The class is already difficult but this professor doesn't make it any easier.
Mediocre, relies on his power-points, lacks the ability to teach, but loves to feel like the smartest man in the room. If you actually want to learn the material and enjoy your time in class for the money you are spending on this course? Take someone else's course.
if he's your only option, you'll survive but otherwise don't take him or this class. he teaches and explains things well, but his exams are extremely detailed, and it's almost impossible to study for everything because there's so much he could ask. you have to really work hard to remember everything
Difficult class IF you don't have a good study method. Tedious assignments yet help form connections to test content and outline exam info, HOWEVER, content is NOT from these, content is solely based on info from his PowerPoints and lectures, he makes it understandable during his lectures. VERY helpful in office hours when asking questions.
DO NOT TAKE HIM.
Dr Wayne is a great lecturer, he has a great way with words and can explain the topic very well. The only problem is the amount of homework, there would be homework due almost every night and it would be open the day it's due as well. So you couldn't really do anything ahead of time.
This professor genuinely gives so much homework that isn't helpful for the test that it's insane...You're looking at around 200 textbook homework questions per week with around 10 handwritten pages of homework in the follow-ups. Some assignments open at 10 am and are due that night. Don't take other classes with this class
I took Wayne Fall 2024 and I personally had a good time with his class. I did have to do a lot of studying outside of lecture, and I depended mostly on his slides and some on the smart books. Overall, the class itself had a lot of information, but I liked his lectures, and he kept me engaged!
I would HIGHLY not recommend to take him. He lacks the ability to teach, lacks respect for his students (talks horrible if you talked about how your failing or not doing well in his class) relies on his power points, narcissistic, goes off topic & rushes through the last 10-15 slides, the homework & lecture are useless, lacks support for students.
I would HIGHLY not recommend to take him. He lacks the ability to teach, lacks respect for his students (talks horrible if you talked about how your failing or not doing well in his class) relies on his power points, narcissistic, goes off topic & rushes through the last 10-15 slides, the homework & lecture are useless, lacks support for students.
Gives so much useless homework that u will get overwhelmed. He acts like this is the only class that students are taking. You will end up having around 6-7 Assignments per week consisting of hundreds of questions, taking hours to complete. And he doesn't open them early, meaning you cant work ahead. Horrible Not Too Hard of a class, bad professor
Take him if he is your only option. However, if you can take anyone else, go ahead. His lectures are fine, but the mcgraw hill assignments are the worst part. Tests are fine, just like any other science class, weird wording. Good luck!!!
Chad Wayne's class is test-heavy—4 exams = 80% of your grade. Tests are hard, but there's a strong curve (I had a 78 and got an A-). Weekly workload is high: long lecture follow-ups, SmartBooks, and homework twice a week. Only take if you're ready to commit—otherwise, take Gil instead.
Not the worst professor out there but he is pretty difficult, especially the tests. The workload in this class is also the heaviest I have ever had and he barely lets you breath with assignments. He's a chill guy though and his lectures are not the worst.
He was awful. He told me that he makes his test so difficult to the point no one can make a 100% because he said "no one is perfect". His goal was for the average on test to be a 65% but it was always below that. I will recommend anyone I see to not take his class and if it is the only option, take this class at a community college.
This class was taught by a TA; I straight up do not even know what this man looks like. The grading system is a little bit confusing but my TA explained it well. Attendance matters a lot and the class is at 8/9AM and can only be taken senior year is an annoying thing but the class is so easy. I've never once studied for this class and I'm fine.
Honestly worst professor I've ever had. His tests are literally a guessing game, he pulls questions from hundreds of slides per test that he expects you to memorize. There are multiple hw assignments before and after every class, take hours to complete yet they barely boost your grade. Straight up told us “what you think doesn't matter” AVOID HIM
curve is OVER RATED. lectures are ok but useless for exams. 1/4 of class dropped. hw is mid. exams are a JOKE!! every question is a riddle. take his class you will have no life, no sleep & no time for other classes. SOO many mistakes on exams you have to waste time to go back to contest questions. IM WARNING YOU!!FOR YOUR OWN GOOD DONT
Said there was a curve when it's only 4.8 points. Do not take this professor, he is lazy and reuses emails from past semesters. Told us to be grateful if we got a C and anything higher is unrealistic.
Test are nothing compared to lectures, constantly says certain things do matter, but are put into exams. Wish I dropped when I had the chance, the curve did NOTHING. Doesn't practice what he preaches and just blabbers the whole lecture
He really encourages studying through practice, which is reflected in the amount of homework he gives. He is very transparent about test scores and curves, and is always willing to help if you reach out. He gets a bad rep, but I promise the class is not bad, just be ready to prioritize your time.
Dr. Wayne is a good, engaging lecturer who cares about your success, but he requires lots of out-of-class work. Would not recommend if you're not willing to put in significant hours outside of class multiple days a week. Tests aren't easy, but the material is relatively straightforward. The class gives you a good foundation if you put in the work.
Chad Wayne is unlike any professor I've taken before. He's amazing. His lectures are engaging and he goes deeper than just reading off a slide the whole time. You can tell he's passionate about what he teaches. The tests were easy because I studied for them. You have to actually read in this class or you won't pass. Good class, learned a lot.
For how simple & basic he claims his class and teaching is to be, the exams surely do not reflect that. Be ready to do readings before lectures. Lecture slides are purposely opened the day of the lecture. Follow-up assignments are required and can help you but you should study outside of that. Useless extra credit opportunities. Homeworks are easy.
If you think our gonna survive this class with him, you're not.
pretty good lecturer but his exams are ridiculous. take another bio elective if possible.
He's a good lecturer who focuses on understanding, not just reading slides. However, the course setup is impossible since exams are 80% of the grade. He also waits until the end of the semester to add curves,If you do bad on exams it is hard for you to do well. Extra credit across 4 exams can add 4 points. STUDY! This is not a class where you play
His exams are extremely difficult. You have to pay attention in his lectures and rewatch his videos. If you think the question is common sense, IT IS NOT. If you want to just pass the class with a b, avoid this professor at all costs. Also, depending on your class average, he will add extra points at the end, but do not expect it to be by 1 point.
Take Gil if you can, especially as an incoming freshman or pre-nursing major. The content load is heavy and exams are BRUTAL you must understand what happens when structures fail, not just what they do. Study at least a week ahead, avoid stacking hard sciences with this class , review lectures on your own, form a study group .Good luck!
honestly grade class. def a lot of busy work but i rly think its helpful esp the follow ups, if u follow those when taking notes will do good. tests r tricky but he curves a lot and gives extra cred. also he does this thing where his grade point average determines the grades? my 83 was an A for example. awesome lectures
Funny professor who knows the material. Lectures are clear and exams come straight from his PowerPoints, so do not rely on the textbook. Tests are very hard and worth 88%, but the curve helps (typ class avg 64%).Curve was A 87.1, A- 83.4, B+ 79.7, B 76.0, B- 72.3, C+ 64.8, C 57.4, C- 50.001, D 50. Don't make the same mistake like me, you're not him
Hardest science class at UH, but also most important if you're interested in healthcare. Hard and VERY SPECIFIC exams. Try your best to memorize/ understand ALL slides. If you're around 20 pts above average, you'll likely get an A. Don't give up, you can do it!!! He's also a chill and funny guy.
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