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BEST TEACHER ON CAMPUS!!!
A MUST PICK TEACHER...
Excellent Professor, the best on campus. Register early to get into his classes, they fill immediately! Helpful, clear explanations. Nice Professor.
He is an awesome professor!!! I have had him for anatomy 1 & 2, now i will take him for biology 2.
Best teacher ever. Excellent. Take him.
There is a lot of writing but it's easy.
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i love doctor ray he is the BEST teacher...During tests in his lecture classes you an ADD ON as many times as you want..there are so many extra questions to ask if u dont get an A or B..your stupid! lol. In his labs there arent any practicals just orals.
This has been the easiest class I have ever taken... you can add on to his tests as many times as you want. He is super nice, although a little odd. Great teacher though
ADD ON TESTS ARE GREAT.YOU DO LEARN.SAYS CRAP ALL THE TIME.EASY,FUNNY,ENTERTAINING!!!!!!!!FAIR.NEVER STAYS FOR FULL CLASS.EXPLAINS WELL.AWESOME EASY GOING.HE IS GREAT.
DR. RAY IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! HE IS SO FUNNY AND MAKES LEARNING FUN. YOU HAVE THE WHOLE SEMESTER TO TAKE YOUR TESTS. YOU CAN LEAVE THE ROOM, STUDY YOUR NOTES AND COME RIGHT BACK IN TO ADD ON. HE LOVES TO TEACH AND YOU CAN TELL. TAKE HIM! BUT A WARNING-HIS CLASSES FILL UP QUICK!
Dr. Ray is the best! Take him! He is soooooooooo nice, funny and crazy! He loves his students and just wants us to do good. Hurry though, his classes fill up quick!
Dr. Ray is the BEST teacher I ever had!! He is fun-loving, wears shorts and flip-flops every day! All test are in essay format, and you have all semester to do them. His teaching style is great and easy to follow. He LOVES his job and it shows!! TAKE HIM!! You will NOT be disappointed!
his class is very demanding but he makes it fun, he will wake you up with joke when it gets boring, His class is tough so be careful with your class load while taking the class
DR RAY IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT TEACHER
Dr. Ray is a great teacher! It's obvious he loves what he does. He gives lots to do, but all semester to do it. I'm taking him again. Don't procrastinate...he's not kidding!
He is a great teacher.I rate him 100%.
DR RAY IS THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!! HE IS SO COOL AND HE KNOWS HOW HARD IT IS TO GO TO SCHOOL AND HAVE A LIFE. HE IS VERY FUNNY AND MAKES CLASS FUN EVEN AT 8 IN THE MORNING!!! IF YOU GET THE CHANCE TO TAKE HIM....TAKE HIM!!!
Very funny and intelligent and is a an awesome teacher. However, there is a TON of work involved. I do not recommend taking him if you are not a science/medical major. You learn so much from the class, but the work load can be overwhelming especially if science is not your area of focus.
Dr. Ray makes you laugh. All you do is copy the stuff he writes on the board. Too much time is wasted on writing! If he would lecture more he could explain the subject better; his students would learn more & retain more. He doesn't use the textbook at all. He gives out a LOT of homework.
I survived Hurricane Charlie! You will never forget Dr. Ray- he is a good professor and a very nice guy. His teaching style is super-condusive to learning the subject matter, and he makes it all fun. Be ready to work your ---- off, there is ALOT to do.... I believe he is well worth it, though...so take him! I will again for sure.
Dr.Ray is the BEST professor @ PBCC!He is intelligent,entertaining, and easy to follow. But-YOU WILL WORK YOUR BUTT OFF!!Start working on the stuff ASAP or your doomed!! His classes fill up quickly because he really is THE BEST SCIENCE TEACHER. He knows his stuff!
Dr. Ray is a very good teacher, BUT if you take him he has this thing he calls NOTEBOOK STUFF; that alone is MAD work, so make sure you start if VERY, VERY, VERY EARLY, like when he first assigns the assignments. His exams are easy if your good at memorizing things. He doesn't use to book, because in reality he wrote it. Wish you the best.
Dr. Ray is the best professor to learn from. If you have a busy life, work, kids, etc..the ability to take your test at your own pace is great! However, in order to earn a good grade, you must balance all of his assignments, take exams, with good self discipline.
very good teacher. great class to take in the morning. make sure to keep up with notebook stuff. do not need book. just take great notes that is what your test is on. Very Funny Professor. Highly Recommended.
Dr. Ray is an awesome teacher. If you work HARD, and meet ALL of his expectations, he will give you the credit that you deserve. He is like a walking, talking, breathing science book. His science knowledge is absolutely AMAZING! You will learn a lot from him. His teaching style works wonders. Everyone loves Dr.Ray! If you work HARD, you will too.
Completely unorganized!he pretty much chooses the grades to give you- makes it hard for student to really know what their grades are until grades are in the system, Give so much work, it very overwhelming, his way of teaching is note taking. If you take him be prepared to spend have a lot of paper work,I wouldnt even recomend him to my worst enemy!
Wonderful teacher. Have stayed in his classes from Bio-101 to now and have Never been dissapointed.He truly is a great and information packed teacher. The class will require lots of note taking and project work,but it's usable stuff.If you want a truly smart teacher who is Funny and intresting, that you will learn from,race to get into his classes!
This was the best exoerience I've had learning any science class. I am only sorry I didn't know about Dr. Ray earlier. There is a lot of work which is why I didn't rate it too easy, but the work itself is not too hard and it helped me understand the subject better than reading out of the text.
Dr Ray is by far, the sweetest teacher in the universe. He is completely understanding of each and every single person's specific situations and is the funniest teacher I have ever had. He is super cool and I totally recommend him to anyone.
Attendance to class is important he is a sweet professor. I recommend him to anyone. All information was clear and understandng. He likes to give A's you just work for it. I took this class last summer. I'm so happy it i took his class
he has funny stories that relate to his teachings
Great personality,Alot of energy.Terrific person but didn't like writing out all the notes for 3hours.Would rather have notes in front of me,listen to what he is teaching to add or h/light notes.Can't learn,write and understand all at the same time.I couldn't catch up w/ all the writing.The test is all essay,gives plenty of time.
dr ray is so funny he does give a very heavy heavy work load ,but he makes anatomy very fun and compared to alot of others this class is very easy.
Dr Ray is the coolest teacher. Very funny guy. Come to class on time and take all his notes. Do those two things, you can't fail. Be prepared, he gives ALOT of work, but it not hard just time consuming. Highly recommended to take for A&P 1 Lecture.
Dr Ray is a really good teacher. He is funny, interesting, and really makes the class enjoyable. He is a stickler for attendance and WILL deduct from your final grade if you are late/absent. Everything you need for the tests is in the notes he gives. BUT BE PREPARED FOR ALOT OF EASY- YET VERY TIME CONSUMING WORK!!! I MEAN ALOT!!!!
Dr.Ray is an awsome teacher,but if you want to take him,be sure you're there the second class,because that's the seat you will sit in the whole semester.I add his class the last day of add/drop,and they already have two class period,and there are already a seating chart,I had to seat in a corner seat the whole semester,I can't even see the board...
Very good teacher for lecture but the tests are very hard. everything is an essay question and they have to be in detail. very time consuming.
Nicest guy in the world. Very Helpful. But way too much work for for a 1 credit class. I do much less for the 3 credit lecture.
OH MY GOSH!!!! i took Dr Rey last semester! He is a nice guy, but nice don't cut it! He gave me more work than I ever had in my entire school career. I have a degree already but had to retake A&P. You won't be able to take more than like one or two classes with his, I was taking 3 others. I had to only take 6 sem. hours this semester to recover!!!
Dr. Ray is awsome it is alot of work but if you do the assignment when he gives it to you, you will be fine you can't wait to the last minute, he wants everyone to pass you get to add on to your tests and do extra credit, I never took chemistry before and I got an A!!! You just cant be a slacker in this class keep up with your work. Awsome!!!!!!!!
Super nice and intelligent professor. The work amount was unbelievable though! I've never had this much work in any of my previous courses. He gives all semester, so do not procrastinate! I am still undecided if I would take him again! It's been pretty stressful!
LOTS of work, if you are lazy do not take. Just like he says "If you don't get an A in my class you should hire a friend to follow you around the halls kicking you and saying "should have got an A." Just do the work and you are guaranteed an A. No tricks. Best of all are that he ONLY TEACHES FOR 45 MIN. Then tells a story or lets you go.
Great profesor. Thourough and entertaining. Don't take if you are afraid to work though. If you want to learn take Dr. Ray. He knows his sciences, biology, a&p, chem, and "all that crap".
dr ray is such an amazing teacher! he does make you work hard , and he loads on the work, but if you can memorize alot your in good shape! he is very, very fair beyond fair i think.
excellent teacher. i am a bio major and he really treated me right. i took his 6 week bio 1 lecture and he gave us a ton of work. he gives you the grade you ask for on the teacher evaluation form he hands out before the last class. lots of work but it is really easy. excellent teacher TAKE HIM FOR AN EASY GRADE
great teacher,full of information, BUT there is a good amount of work. I highly recommend Dr. Ray, everything is essay given ahead of time, but he also gives a lot of assignments, articles, and other things to work on. so if you take him, start on your notebook right away before you have your essay questions, dont procrastine, you'll get in deep
He's easily one of the nicest & most helpful teachers around, but the amount of work is astounding. Mountains of work & essay exams. Everything is given out in advance but it still adds up. Be prepared to memorize ALL his notes and don't miss class - ever.
Dr Ray is the best I got an A take him you will not regret it .
u can get an a if u have alot of time 2 dedicate 2 this class... he gives 3 exams, all essay questions, & u have alot of homework... i had 2 drop it, 2 much work, & 2 time-consuming...
Dr. Ray is very funny, but weird most of the time. I thought I was going to fail the class, but he made it super easy. No textbook. I took it as a summer class, and I definitly recommend it for a summer class. He gives alot of work, but definitly nothing hard.
Charlie Ray is an awesome instructor. I took his A&P 2 class during the Summer A term. He gives you a lot of work, but he gives you from the first day to the last day to do everything. You can leave the room during a test to study and come back!! You can add on to tests until the last day he has classes!
Dr. Ray is a great teacher. He's funny which makes lecture easy to get through. You will get an A if you do the work. He gives the tests out ahead of time, they're essay questions. And you have all semester to add on to your test. You can't fail his class if you show up and do the work.
he is an amazing teacher he is like a walking medical journal. dr ray truly is an asset to the school and he is so funny i love his classes TAKE HIM he is great!
I took Dr Ray for both A&P 1 and 2 he is so smart. There isnt anything he doesnt know. I enjoyed taking his course. Yes it is VERY time consuming ,but you will learn alot. Take him he is great!
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HE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR EVER. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.HE GIVES SO MUCH TO DO. YOUR ANSWER TO HIS TEST HAVE TO BE ESSAY FORMAT WHICH IS OK, BUT YOU HAVE TO TELL HIM ABOUT THE ENTIRE BOOK.
DR RAY IS THE BEST HE IS SO SMART YES HE OVERLOADS YOU WITH WORK BUT YOU COME OUT OF THE COURSE WITH A FULL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF EVERYTHING HE IS VERY VERY FAIR AND FUNNY HE IS A GREAT GUY!
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VERY nice teacher! Very difficult class. Lots of work. Essay questions per test. If you dont have the time to dedicate to this class you will not pass with an A. He lets you take tests over and over being able to add on to your previous test but THEY ARE HARD! Email me if you want to know more :)
good teacher but alot of work however if he see trying or working hard he will give you the grade you deserve. for example all his exams are essay with about 7 or 8 questions. i only finish completely one exam and answered a couple on the rest and i still out a B out the class.
Great professor. He is a very smart man,who knows he stuff without a book. Yes he do have alot of work,but if you do the work and come to class everyday you would get a good grade.The test is his notes. What more could a person ask for! Notebook work is easy.
he's the best
Professor Ray is the best! He is so hilarious and a really good professor-he is really smart, you learn so much in his class. I never saw him look at a textbook once during lecture-all that information is just up in his head. The adding on to tests thing is awesome too-you can add on to your exams the entire semester. would recommend to anyone!
I love Dr. Ray! This class is hard and you have to work to get an A, but it is possible. You have the entire semester to take all three exams and finish your notebook stuff. DO NOT GET BEHIND!! This is the only way you will get into trouble. If you procrastinate, you may want to reconsider taking him since this A LOT of work!
I took Dr. Ray for Biology over summerand loved him. He doesn't just sit there and lecture, he tells stories to keep everyone paying attention. His test are kind of long and he wants alot of info on them. It's all stuff that he goes over and is in your notes. If you take him DO NOT MISS A CLASS!!
Dr. Ray is the best! He knows his stuff and really cares about his students. You will work for an A in this class, but as long as you make an effort and do your best, you'll have no problems. The one thing he is strict about is tardiness and attendance. Don't be late or miss class, it will effect your grade!
this man is the best teacher around he is very helpful and cares about his about his students and he will make it possible for you to get a good grade he is very fair
Dr Ray is a GREAT teacher. He never once looks at a book or notes to teach his class, he just has all the information in his head. He is very funny and will have you rolling on the floor laughing from the very first class. He makes whatever subject he's teaching fun. He also doesn't require you to get the expensive textbooks.
dr ray this is a guy who is VERY FAIR i think every student should take him i love his class he makes the info stick with you for ever! this is the best man they have in that science dept all the others cant even come close to him very very nice guy take him
dr ray is simply FAB he is the fairest teacher at the college and he makes you learn the material he is brilliant very very smart man i love him he is the best take him you wont go wrong!
DR RAY IS SIMPLY THE BEST YOUR MONEY CAN BUY AT PBCC IF YOU CANT PASS WITH HIM YOUR NOT TRYING HE IS SO NICE HIS CLASSES ARE ALOT OF WORK BUT YOUR EFFORT WILL GO NOTICED IN THE END! I TRULY LOVE DR RAY HE IS ONE OF THE BEST PROF IVE EVER HAD VERY EASY CLASS ALOT OF ADDING ON TO TESTS BUT HE GIVES YOU RIGHT UP TO FINALS TO FINISH TAKE HIM !
I've had the pleasure of taking 2 of his classes (Biology 1 and Anatomy 1)... yes there's alot of assignments but you come out of the class knowing the material like the back of your hand. If you can get one of his classes... TAKE HIM!!
DR. RAY IS AWESOME! HE IS A GREAT GUY WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR. THERE IS A LOT OF WORK IN HIS COURSE, BUT AN "A" IS DEFINITELY ATTAINABLE AS LONG AS YOU PUT IN THE TIME AND EFFORT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS!!!!!! I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!
DR. Ray is one of the smartest proffesors I know. His filled with lots of info and is always wiling to help his students. Hes class consit of a lot of work but and A is obtainable. If you plam on taking his class Start the notebook asap and dont delay on his exams because you will fall behined.
DR RAY IS SO COOL AND SO SMART HE MAKES A BORING SUBJECT FUN AND EASY GREAT GUY TAKE HIM
Great Professor, just make sure you start on your packet at the beginning of the semester, otherwise you will literally be overwhelmed. TRUST ME! Exams are easy, but require alot of work. He gives you the exams questions in advance. The great thing is you do not have to answer all of the questions. He grades you based on what you have answered.
he is great, yeah alot of work but you have from the first to the last day of class to turn in all work!! COME ON EASY CLASS!! No text book required!
A very interesting teaching style. It is based more on the volume and quality of work you get done. It has been 9 years since I had his classes, and he remains one of my all time favorites. I really learned a lot in his class. If you like to work hard you will ace his class. If you get lazy, your grade will come down. Take his class!
Dr. Ray is AWESOME! It is a lot of paperwork, but worth it! He gives you the assignments ahead of time and as long as you get it done before class ends you are golden! HELLO!! It is a no brainer! TAKE HIM!
Horrible professor?can not teach. I hated his teaching style. I will never ever take him again. As a person he seams nice but that is not what I paid for. I needed to learn but I just wasted my time.
Dr Ray is a brilliant man, and knows the material. His end of term notebook is a lot, but you have the whole semester to do it. The tests are too much with 8-9 essay questions, and usually take 2-3 days to complete them all. Very time consuming to do the notebook and test questions, but an A pretty much guaranteed if you get it completely done.
This class is more work than it's worth. Don't wait until the last minute to finish assignments or you'll fail. He takes attendance 2-3 minutes BEFORE the class starts, so be early. Get a head start on exams. Class time is spent copying his notes off the board. Videos would be helpful but none are shown. Work VERY hard and you'll get a good grade.
If you are lazydo not take this class. ilove Dr.Ray teaching style. He is creative and understanding. He loves to teach and will help any student. I earned an A. Studying is a must and class attendance is important. I suggest taking him! I love Dr.Ray!!!!
SO MUCH WORK!!! DrRay is nice & all, teaches great BUT da amt of work u hav 2 put in is RIDICULOUS! Der r 3 exams and 1 notebook to do. Exams r essay ?s & extremely detailed. it took me 3 pages to do 1 question completely. 4 da notebook u needed to do a lab research PROJECT, summarize 25 articles, talk bout 3 diseases 4 each system, & MORE!!!!!
He's nice and all but he teaches wierd. He gave us these notebook assignments that were all pointless. If you actually want to learn biology, take dr. silvio instead.Oh and he has annoying, corny jokes.
"A lot of work" doesn't quite capture it. Working full time and taking a full load makes this class impossible. You will learn a lot and if you do ALL the work you will get an A. But, if you work, have kids, and are taking other classes STAY AWAY.
I took Sum CHM w/ other classes, & I definitely do not recommend. SLAMMED with "busy work". I started RIGHT AWAY on it. Yes he's nice, I am an A PTK student, but retaining info at this volume is not likely. It was too much for a summer course, it would have been better to focus on core subject matter, rather than articles & irrelevant info.
I took Sum CHM w/ other classes, & I definitely do not recommend. SLAMMED with "busy work". I started RIGHT AWAY on it. Yes he's nice, I am an PTK A student, but retaining info at this volume is not likely. It was too much for a summer course, it would have been better to focus on core subject matter, rather than articles & irrelevant info.
He is the BEST teacher I have ever taken. He gives a lot of work so be prepared to do a lot. However, you will learn SO much in his class. He is a GREAT teacher. I wish I had him for my other classes that I have to take. He is also really helpful and fun! LOVED the class!! I suggest taking him for all BSC and Anatomy classes.
This was a mandatory class for nursing for me. Dr.Ray is for anyone that wants to learn & get an A. I loathe Chem., but at least he makes it as fun as it can be. And, he's very helpful if u need help - he'll even do the problem for you:) If he sees you're doing your best, u will get an A. It's a lot of writing, but u learn!
Excellent teacher!
i took this class over te summer and i loved it. there was a lot of work but thats to be expected in college. i learned more in this class than in any other science class. dr.ray is very understanding and sweet. first time college students take him. start on packet first day of class or you will be slammed!!
Dr.Ray helped me so much.The class requires a lot of studying but its worth it. I learned more than ever. He will help any student even if your'e not in his class!! Take him if you want to learn!!
almost 100 rating. the highest at PBCC. that should tell you something about him. great guy
THE ABSOLUTE BEST PROF I HAVE EVER HAD!! HE IS SOO AMAZINGLY SMART AND NEVER LOOKS IN THE BOOK TO SEE WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT, COMES STR8 FROM HIS HEAD! HE HAS THE BEST TEACHING STYLE I HAVE EVER SEEN AND REALLY MAKES YOU LEARN YOUR STUFF! HIS TESTS ARE VERY DETAILED QUESTIONS BUT HE GIVES U ALL SEMESTER TO COMPLETE IT. DEF RECOMMEND THIS PROF!!!!
He's an awsome teacher! You have a lot of work and you have to study for his tests, but it's worth it. If you're lazy don't take him, but there is no way you can fail his class unless you're a total noob. I wish he would teacher at the university I am going to next!!
Gives a lot of work. But you learn a lot from his class.
Everybody says he gives alot of work. I never imagined I'd be writting more than 50 essays,doing a lab research project, coloring 94 pages in A&P workbook (approx. 20 min/page)plus misc. packets he hands out with you guessed it... more essays.The work load is nearly impossible! Nice, funny guy and good at lecturing. I don't recommend to anyone!!!
Dr. RAY is very nice!!! do the work and show you have interest and you will pass!!! that is what I DID AND GOT AN A!..........u must study and do the work!!!!! ITS NOT A HARD CLASS TO PASS....BUT I FEEL LIKE HE SHOULD SHOW SOME VIDEOS AND GO INTO DETAILS WITH SOME OF THE MATERIAL! OVERALL GOOD PROFESSOR!
i am taking him for my third class already! and i think it's a great man, he jokes, tries to be funny "Suzzie where are you??;)" "textbook toilet paper" ( you will not need a textbook at all ), saves you money! he is a great example to follow, tries to make it as exciting as possible. yes, a lot of work, but you will get your A!!study hard!
AWESOME TEACHER EVER!! His explanations are good and funny.. Do all you assigments on time and you should get an A.. Tests are easy too! I had him for bio1&2 w/ lab and intro into chemistry.. He is organized at every class.. Its EASY!!! I wish he teaches chem 1 and lab, and then chem 2.. If you never had him be prepared for his buh-bye! Super loud!
take him.
Dr.Ray is probably one of the nicest professors you can ever have. However this is one of those classes where it needs to be taken alone. I do not recommend if you taking a math course or other science course...LOTS OF WORK!!!!
AWESOME teacher! LOTS of work!Dr. Ray is classic and definatly worth taking for the experience, however, there is a lot of work to be done. Keep this in mind when signing up for other classes at the same time. I HIGHLY recommend him.
Took Dr.Ray for micro. Wish he would've told us not to waste the $200 on the book. Everything I learned in that class I learned on my own! Spent at least 10-20hrs outside of class trying to learn the material on the exams..that he never taught us in class!Exams aren't during class time,be prepared to spend about 9hrs on each exam&many sleepless nig
I took Dr Ray in summer class for bsc1005. A lot of work to do, make sure you show up on time, because he doesn't use the book. Take good notes do the work and you will get an "A".
Take for all he offers.
Funny and Nice guy. Tons of work, tests are done outside of class time, during scheduled times. Great class and almost a guaranteed A if you do all the work. Might be too much work if you have a full load, or have a job. Tip.. Get the notebook stuff done before midterm! You will be so glad you did.
Alot of work, alot of info, but if you're going into the medical field you should take this class. Do the packet AS SOON as you get it! His tests are essay questions which are impossible to finish in one class period. Be prepared to spend hrs outside of your normal class schedule "adding on" to your exams. I got an "A" but earned it!
BEST teacher. Take this class if you want to learn and REMEMBER everything. Tests are essay questions and put as much detail as possible (answer every question). Took ALOT of outta class time and deff DON'T take him if your a procrastinator :) other than that you'll most likely get an A! you can keep adding on to previous tests along the way!!!!!!!
I HATE THIS CLASS! Sure, the material is easy but the work he gives you is absolutely ridiculous. Does this guy think I have a zillion extra hours to complete all this work? I absolutely regret taking this class because the work load is unbelievable and 100% unecessary. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR SANITY!!!!!!!!
Easy class, gives a lot of NOTES && EXTRA CREDIT(can help raise your grade if you're failing but you must be an idiot to FAIL!!) Attendance is mandatory!!!!! only 2 Tests and Final = 3 Exams total
Nice guy.Does not rely on textbook. Tons of notes to take which are used on 3eassy tests of 8Q's each ,"notebook" project is a lot of work. Tests required an enormous amount of time to study for and take. Take class if you like essay tests, taking notes and "doing projects" - an experiment and summarizing science articles.
I have to say this is one of the hardest classes I've had not because I don't understand the material because I literally don't have enough time in my day to complete everything he wants. He gives you Essay exams which takes you all semster to finish each one he lets you "add" on. The material is not hard it's keeping up thats hard, its a crap ton
easy A, but a lot of work......
I took him for a summer class and he was pretty easy. The class is all notes and studying, not much else too it except a notebook grade that counts for 25% of your final grade. He's a little sporadic and goes off topic occasionally, but he's a good guy and will help you if you need it. I would recommend him, but he is in no way an easy teacher.
He was not hard but he gives out a lot of work. It was 3 exams and each exam he gave you a week before to start at home then you come to class and take them. In the Exams he asks a lot of information. Notes everyday. He also gives assignments that are a lot of work. You will get an A as long as you do all the work that takes a lot of time.
if you can't pass this class, the problem is yours. CHARLIE RAY LETS YOU ADD ON TO YOUR TESTS! UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER! What else do you want, for him to take the tests for you?
The best professor I could have ever taken for Microbiology Lab. Took him in Summer C. Loads, and loads of work, but it is a summer session, so be ready to do some work if you want an A. I did!
this professor give you 3 test for the semester which each test has a least 10 question each question you have to write the answer a least a page for each question and you have to do a notebook which will take you like a month to finish. You will think is not difficult until you have to memorize lots of pages.
His classes may not have been mandatory, but every1 came to see what he would do and say. A very genuine person and a great teacher. My only frustration is I took him three times, and the first time I didn't really try too hard but I still got a B. The second time I tried a little harder, but I still got a B. Third time I tried so hard doing ext
Dr.Ray is a great teacher I had him twice for the same semester microbiology and AP2 lectures yea the work is alot but he really does care about the students. It was pretty hard considering I had 2 of his classes; either way I got 2 As in his classes. Definitely recommend him to others but be prepared for alot of work.
I really enjoyed this class. There is a lot of written work but as long as u dont wait til last minute to do it you will be fine. Learned a lot, he always explained in depth and went over everything. He also actually cares about students and is really funny! Definitely recommend this class.
Best professor I've had! Second time in Bio, didn't understand the first time at all. Ray was incredible, his stories/scenarios help keep info. I REALLY recommend taking him! Plus he uses the Bio coloring book instead of the 60 pound textbook.
He is one of those guys that should be in the "greatest teacher" catagory but you are going to have hemorrhages from all the work he gives. He works with you to get the grade you want and Be prepared to actually learn material.
Dr Ray is one of the most wonderful persons i have ever never met. he is very kind and out standing. I love biology and everything about animals and plants. I understood what i never did. he is very energetic and full of live. he works really hard for the best. he is always there for you. alot of chances to get A+++++
AWESOME teacher! i enjoyed his class. only downfall is he gives a TON of WORK!! i wouldnt suggest taking him if you're taking other hard courses as well. his extra work is what made the class stressful. i got an A because i did everything he asked for. its not hard class, but requires dedication. he's very nice and willing to work with you
Exelent teacher, he give you al the necesary tools to gen A in this class. The profesor require from the student to be persistent and organize with the final objective for u to learn.
There aren't enough words to describe Dr. Ray....he's a man who is filled with so much life and knowledge that your very encounter with him will too cause you to want to excel. The fact that Dr. Ray didn't need a textbook & was able to recall & recite everything was mindboggling! He gives a ton of work so dedication & time management is imperative
Best teacher I have ever had,I had him for the first part of the summer and he has the most random storys but he keeps you entertained and focused.He cant do more than he does to help you pass his class.you will love going.
wow you really going to work hard for an A, but a great professor.His notebook assignment was a killer, but you get to add on to all his test essay style
Great teacher! I really enjoyed his class, so i took him for three other semesters. He has been my science teacher for all my classes, because i like his way of teaching, he really helps you learn the material. He does give alot of work so be ready to work hard!
BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!!!!
The best teacher ever. Keeps your attention focus on the subject matter during the entire class.
Dr.ray is the best!!! Don't think your not going to do any work your going to work for your grade. The note book work is not so bad if you start right away. Don't procrastinate. His exams are the killers but the way he does it is good. He gives everyone a chance to get an A+++
Easy A? Definetly not!!! I think his tests require an unnecessary amount of wrk and his notebook as well. I'm passing but I stressed the whole semester. He's a great professor but don't be fooled by all these easy rates because it certainly isn't. Be prepared to work.
This class is not for someone who does not have alot of there hands. I did get an A, but I had to do ALOT of work to get it. If you have alot of free time, then it will be an easy A.
There are 3 tests(one of which is the final that is NOT cumulative)No quizzes.The other grade is the Notebook which requires a lot of work,but if you break it up,it's not bad at all&is the only hw&isn't due till finals week.You have to study ALOT for exams.but you can break those up too.BEST PROF. TAKE HIM!Got an A :)
Not really an easy A! I hated Biology 1, but proff Ray gave us soooo much to write, projects, articles, exams etc. That i learned a lot!! The trick to get an A is do all the work, doesnt have to be the best as long as u do the work & u'll get an A.
BEST!!!! prof at pbsc, i learned so much more in his class than i ever have in another other class at pbsc.you are in complete control of your grade. i would take him for every class if i could. 3 tests + a notebook grade, u can add on if u dont like the grade you got. If you get below a B in this class you shouldnt be in college.
Bio II lecture. Dr. Ray is the best teacher ever. He is funny, smart,and makes class very interesting. Don't slack on the notebook, It's alot of work if you wait till the end. Attendance is everything.Have to know alot and be able to write pages of essays. It's easy, got an A.
I took him last semester and he was the greatest professor I have ever had. He made biology fun and easy. There are only 3 tests but you have to study hard for the tests and the only homework that he will assign you, which is the notebook grade, is due at the end of the semester. Relatively a lot of work but if you do it, you'll get an A.
dR.RAY IS A FANTASTIC and FUNNY TEACHER. HE GETS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT! no extra mumble jumble that isnt needed for the test. dr.Ray gives you EXACTLY what he wants to read on your essay/bullet point tests, which are only 8 questions MAX.the "notebook grade" is a lot of work but if you do it in full youll get an A. OH YA GO TO CLASS!! HINT HINT:)
I took Dr. Ray for Microbiology and for A&P II. He is the greatest professor I have ever had. He is hilarious and very easy going and he knows how to teach in a way that his students remember the material. I got an A in both of the classes I took with him. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any of the sciences he teaches. AWESOME TEACHER!
I recommend him to everyone. He is an awesome professor!
he is good
God bless his soul. His class is operated very differently compared to other college course but his learning method is effective. You have a very flexible scheduhle and ALOT of time to work. Put forth your full effort and you will get the grade you deserve!
HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! For the tests he tells you ahead of time what questions will be on the test. His notebook grade IS a lot of work, but if you start it as soon as you get it you should be fine. I took him for Biology II lecture and lab and got A's in both classes. Next semester I'll be taking him for A&P I :)
Lec.&lab. Dr. Ray will say he's crazy, but in a good way. You will do LOTS of work, but in return you will learn lots. As the previous reviews said, the notebook is a lot of work so DO NOT PROCRASTINATE, won't be good for you. He adds additional assignments during the course. Make sure to do orals ASAP. Didn't like the coloring. Great Teacher!
*DO NOT PROCRASTINATE* I would have easily had an "A" if I started on the exams in the beginning. Three exams (8-10 essay questions) and one notebook grade. Attendance is very important as he wants all essays coming straight from the notes he gives. Highly recommend if major involves anatomy, you will learn a lot.
Ray will tell you he's crazy, and he isn't lying! He makes the material memorable and comical. There is a *tad bit of work to be done but as long as you don't wait until the last minute to do them, you'll be fine. I recommend him for people with an eccentric sense of humor and aren't lazy.
Dr Ray is a great teacher! The class is a lot of work and definitely takes a lot of time to learn the material, but Dr Ray makes it doable. Just don't procrastinate the homework.
The best! You will learn even though if you do not want to. Just do all the work, study for the test he will give exactly whats going to be there. Do no procrastinate !! Dedicate time and u will get an A
Great teacher! Do the work and you'll get an A
Dr Ray is amazing!! The most interesting class I have ever taken. Learned a ton and enjoyed every minute. You have to work, but he wants you to succeed. An A is yours if you put in the time :)
Take him but show up to class on time - you can do all the work in the world get A's on the test but if you've been tardy a couple times he takes a letter grade off.
dr ray is funny and easy at first , then the exams get a really stressful. i thought i would fail but since i went to every class and respected his requirements, i got a B! :) thanks dr. ray
Dr. Ray is a great teacher! I took him for biology 1ecture and no kidding it was a lot of work between assignment x, coloring book and the notebook grade, but you have the whole semester to complete them so DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! wanted an A but got a B because I didn't complete one assignment but i'm ok with that!
I read a lot of good things about him, I love how he teaches but he really does give way to much work for a intro chem class for one session. he is a really good guy don't get me wrong, but ill deffinitly look into a diff professor for a&p1 and 2..
Dr. Ray is the professor to take for any science course! he is amazing! So easy to understand, tells you exactly what he expects, tests are given two weeks ahead of time to study. There is a LOT of work, but he is a fair grader, if you work your butt off you WILL get an A. I had him for AP1, AP2, BIO1 and got A's in all three. :) He's very helpful!
BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD EASY AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I am genuinely confused at how everyone is saying he's so great. I mean, he's comical. But all my notes do NOT make any sense. In my lab, I know what I'm learning. In this class, I'm writing notes and don't have any clue what they mean. If you want to take a class that has a LOT of writing but you really have no clue whats going on.... take him?
Dr. Ray is a very out-of-the-box man. Very funny and very nice. He does give A LOT of work if you do it you get an A. He is "not traditional" in how he runs his class and I am not sure if I like it or not. It is easy so far and I have about a month left. I am definitely looking into taking another professor for AP II.
Took Dr. Ray for lab and there excessive work. There are no quizzes or tests, but you pay for it by memorizing every bone and muscle in the body and proving you know it by either pointing to a model or fill in the blank on a printed out diagram. Usually both. You do this all semester, keep a workbook and checklist and turn it in for you grade.
I didn't mind his style of teaching, if you have a really hard time memorizing it will be challenging. I love his sense of humor. I am taking him next semester for Bio 2 Lab and I'm not stressing. He wants to give you an A you just gotta work for it, it is NOT impossible by any means. I was a few minutes tardy a lot & had 2 absences.
Dr. Ray is very nice. He does give you a lot of work but it is easy. If you have him for lab make sure to start on your orals ASAP and don't lose that paper!! He's test are easy because he covers all in class and gives you packets. You can keep working on your paper till the last day of the semester but don't leave it till the end. God bless!!!
A lot of work but if you do it you'll get a good grade. He cares about effort so its important you give it your all if you want an A. Missed class will destroy your grade. He gives you the grade you know you deserve.
Grate professor! Easy A.
Listen, Dr. Ray is a very nice guy BUT he gives a lot of work! For the lab you have to MEMORIZE a crap load of orals PLUS he adds about 3 orals every class. Other than that he's pretty great!
His lab is hectic! I am currently enrolled in his lab and it is way way WAY harder than the class. You have 30 or less orals and group labeling and orals but every week he adds more. He also gave us two new packets; one is ten page the other is about 5. The 10 page one has to be memorized along with the orals. Its spring break and Im freaking T_T
Tons of assignments to do. Defiantly start ASAP or you will have a break down at the end of the semester with everything you have to do. Very strict on being quite during his lecture, which he uses every minute of. Funny guy but gets annoying. His exams are A LOT, but you can work on them at your own pace. If you like an easy A not the class for U!
Dr. Ray is thee best teacher you could possibly take for this course. He is there for you every step of the way and will help you with anything you need help with. He knows what he's doing and he has a wonderful personality and humor. I would HIGHLY recommend this professor. He isn't just there to be there, he's there to make a difference.
Absolutely love this Professor!
This lab had no midterms, exams, or quizzes. Very hectic lab but always done early. At the end of the semester you turn in a signature sheet with like 35 signatures from him you get on your own time and a notebook with labs and dissections. Easy grader if you get everything done. Stressful but he's SUPER nice don't ever be afraid to ask anything.
I had Dr. Ray two semesters in a row, going on 3. He is a great teacher that i can say i really look up to. He gives you the test 2 weeks prior. 3 tests though out the semester and 1 notebook grade due on last day. He says he wants to give everyone an A, and he really means it, as long as you put forth the effort. No Textbook just coloring boo
Professor Ray is different. The way he expects you to handle exams and assignments are unorthodox and inconvenient. Lots of work, but you can be as dumb as a door knob and still pass. All you have to do is do the take-home assignmentsproject early and memorize for the "add-on" exams. Beware of taking additional courses on top of his class.
Dr Ray has to be the most inspiring and dedicated teacher I have ever taken. He is so helpful and wants nothing less than A+ for you. Every single question I had for him he was happy to help, and even come to my desk and guide me through it. He goes above and beyond for his students and I will definitely be taking him again for another course!
His handwriting isn't the best, and he goes off topic to tell you some odd stories but he keeps it interesting. The way his test are is awesome!! I would take him again if I had to take bio 1 or 2 again forsure. not the most clear when it comes to things but if you ask questions he'll answer it.. somewhat. but he knows what he is talking about!
BE PREPARE TO STUDY AND WORK A LOT, AT THE END BE PREPARE TO HANDLE A BUNCHE OF PAPERS
I honestly feel bad for anyone that hasn't had this teacher. Very nice. If your the type that likes to text or talk during class, telling you right now don't take him, he'll kick you out and make a scene. It's an easy A as long as you just do the notebook grade and show up to class. He takes off full letter grades if you skip too much, pre-warning.
Most confusing lectures ever. He writes everything (illegibly) he says on the board and if you miss it, you'd better hope somebody else got it. I personally found it hard to understand his accent, grammar, and port attempt at humor. I pity him. He barely references the text book. Don't take him. If you are, get out while you can. I regret it.
Dr. Ray, I attended several of your classes some years back and I am still quoting you! I pulled out my fantastic notes just recently. I will never throw them out. I work as a speech-language pathologist now with a Masters degree and you more than fully prepared me for both my future studies and career. Thank you is not sufficient!
Professor Ray teaches you in ways that make you larn. Tests allow you to leave the room, study something you didn't understand, return to the room and resume! Bizarre - but effective. Chemistry is a difficult science but to this date (yrs later) I can visualize electron chains and chemical equations. He is amazing - great instructor - good pers
Prof Ray was the best biology professor I've ever had. To pass his class you need to show up on time, like 5 minutes before class starts, and take notes. I learned a lot from that class, he knows what he's taking about, he's not confusing, he's kind and friendly, and he'll do whatever he can to help you the pass the class. I recommend taking him.
He gives so much work so if you are willing to do work take him. He is really funny and amazing to listen to.
He is a good and tell very good stories but you should expect a lot of work. He is very straight forward on what he wants done. Just do all your homework. HE is not a tough grader.
Honest, spiritual and respectful Professor, true to his faith. Great guy that wants everyone to succeed. He was highly recommended before I took him for class, only negativity-- he gives a lot of work. I was really stressed about his lectures, even though I was warned by former and present students not to. I have proven them to be right. Take him!
Talks way too much, always has a story that ends up being 10-15 minutes long that falls off topic. Lectures are long, MUST TAKE NOTES, His testing policy is pretty cool cause he gives you plenty time to get a good grade on test. Takes attendance every class. Lose points if you are tardy and absence.
Dr. Ray is a very intelligent man but he does give enough work and orals. I had him for both lab and lecture, and the workload was achievable with a little bit of time given each day. If you procrastinate in the class, and especially lab, YOU WILL NOT PASS! he is an easy grader but you need to make sure that the work is done with detail.
I took CHM 1032 summer B with Prof Ray and It was the worst. He required us to write 20 scientce articles, do 3 lab projects that had 5 mini projects in each of them, do 8 additional assignments that he gave us in class and take 3 exams in class that took 2-3 hrs. He doesn't tolerate absences or tardies. Please don't take if you have other classes
Great professor. Took him for Summer B. Lots of Homework: 20 article summaries, 4 papers, and a research project. 2 tests and a final. You'll know exactly what's going to be on all exams it's up to you to study the material. No multiple choice questions. Easy A if you are willing to put in time. Absences not tolerated. Would definitely retake
Dr. Ray is the best professor I have ever had! He is truly dedicated to teaching his craft. His lectures are absolutely hysterical but they get his point across. Get ready to read a lot and do a lot of work. His tests are really time consuming but if you put in your best effort you can easily pass them all.
I legit wrote 20 pages per Exam. I aced every exam in bio 1 / 2. As long as you pay attention, study and draw diagrams of structures and examples of those structures then you're fine. You really do NOT want to get behind on that notebook homework. It's insane the amount of work you need to do. Also, if you have him for lab, don't get behind w/orals
CURRENT- Very funny guy. Lecture all he does are notes and gives u the exact questions for whats going to be on the exam a week before. Lets you finish your exam whenever you want. Gives a lot of work but not that hard to do. Lab we get graded on memorizes bones and part of human body. Wont let you leave class without an A. i would take him again!!
Professor Ray knows his stuff, but his testing style is very different and personally I was not a fan of it. Lots of work & he's super strict on attendance or showing up late.
Great professor really knows what he is doing! I learned a lot in this class and with all the papers he made us do I will forever remember every organ system in the body! A lot of work, but worth it!
Dr. Ray is hilarious. really cares about his students. I took him for both lab & lecture. In lab, don't procrastinate the orals! start doing them as soon as you can. For lecture, don't wait last minute to start the notebook, it's a heavy load of work but it's doable & you have the entire semester. DO NOT miss class or come tardy, hurts your grade
He is a good professor. If you do anything, then there's no way to not get an A. I did everything on time but was absent 3 times, two absences involved me being hospitalized. Absences really hurt your grade and he will not negotiate with you for whatever the reason.
Don't leave all the work for the last day. (Notebook due on the last day of the semester). You must be willing to put a lot of time into this class. There's a lot of work. His exams are very different and unconventional but it really helps you learn the material. none of the rest of the reviews talk about the amount of work given, and its a lot.
Dr. Ray is a super funny professor, he will make you laugh with the stories he tells you from when he was in college. he really does care for you, and actually wants you to pass. he has 3 exams but he gives you the questions to the exam and you have to find them in your notes (which you will) and just memorize them! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE !!!
one of the best if not the best professor i have ever had. wish he could teach all my other classes
So much hw. Good thing is he pretty much assigns all the hw at the beginning of the semester and you can space it out on your own. Do not wait!!! Dr. Ray is incredibly smart I learned plenty with his teaching style. Tests are very detailed but material is given beforehand you just have to memorize a lot. Take him, but u will work to earn your A
This class was super fun! Dr. Ray just gives you a bunch of orals that you'll need to have done by the end of the course. It's pretty easy to get an A, just review for the oral, and do it whenever you are ready. He doesn't really bore you with lectures after the first week or so, so you can just hang out and talk while you get ready for the orals.
His class is kind of boring, as he lectures on for a while. His tests are just 6-7 essays, that he tells you beforehand. You just need to review your notes before the test, but he lets you leave the room during the test to review. He tells a lot of story to make it a little less boring, but i was tired during his class. He lets you leave early
Dr. Ray really cares about his students and the subjects he teaches. He is is willing to work with any student that puts in the time. Note taking is highly important in this class as the essay questions come from the notes. He will give you the exam questions prior so you can study. Textbook is not needed as you only need to study from the notes.
Great teacher! He gives out a lot of assignments but there not hard and as long as you complete them easy A. LOTS of notes will be taken but overall great professor. YOU CANNOT MISS ANY CLASS OR BE TARDY HE WILL DEDUCT POINTS OR FAIL YOU he will talk about that in class.
Ray Charlie is a great professor and let me tell you why. You cannot fail his exams because you will get every exam a head of time for you to go home and memorize A LOT, plus while taking the exam your allowed to step out and memorize some more. Bad thing about this class is that you will be getting a whole bunch of homework. Easy A or B guarantee
Do what he tells you and you will pass.
I took this class bc someone recommended him. It was a good class and I learned a lot, but this class is no walk in the park. Homework is CRAZY, so much!! And his tests to me are super hard, they're "Write an essay on...." no multiple choice what so ever. Good thing is he gives you add on times. If you want a easy A, DO NOT take this class.
When I say that Chemistry has never been easier than with Professor Ray, I mean it. He is jolly and bright every day, he wants everyone to pass his class with an A and will provide detailed explanations at the beginning of the semester on how to do so. You get an at home assignment thats a lot of work so start it ASAP. tests are easy if you study
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