It is a hard class, but as a teacher he is very helpful and willing to listen.

he is a lengthy talker but he knows his stuff. he is also very ready to help you study if you need it.

he is a good teacher but he tends to ramble. he tries though. make sure you read the textbook and do the online textbook practice quizzes.

He is alright, not the best teacher but he tries.. he does make the lectures quite boring and he does teach more than we need to know.. but if you read the chapters and do the practice tests you will be alright.. if you know nothing about bio you shouldnt take him because he tries to cover too much in a short period of time! he's a great guy though

I loved having Bartly for BIO. He does tend to lecture about something and then (after you have taken notes) would say "but you don't need to know that for the test"! That was a little frustrating, but once you got used to his teaching, it was good. The main thing was to read the book. I got a B.

I think he tries to be helpful, but just doesn't quite get there. His lectures aren't as bad as some people said. The only thing is he gives too many examples for info that he knows and none for the info he doesn't. You do have to read to pass the tests, but I don't see that as bad. If you take his class I highly recommend doing the extra credit.

hes is very dry. you must read the text book to pass the class.if you dont know biology like you should, i wouldnt recommend.if you need help and you go to him he WILL help you. Hes a nice guy just very boring to during lecture. if you know your stuff hes great! this isn't an easy A class to begin with unless your a bio major

He is a nice teacher and very helpful too. I am surpriesd to read other peopl's comments that you need to read books and his lectures are boring. So what book is for reading ofcourse and what is the point of book if you don't want to read. where as boring matters, biology is a dry subject what can he do to make it amusing? I think he is a very good

Excellent teacher, the class I took was an 8-week summer course & I was very impressed with Professor Bartley's time management. We moved quickly but thoroughly through the material. Good use of technology & visuals too.

He is a very good professor. It is the responsibility of the (student) to study the chapters that he covers in the book, it pays off-trust me. Even if Bio is not your major, he is helpful and a fair grader, he's cool.

We are dissecting the gross pig and he isn't making us touch it. This class is amazing as long as you attend and read the chapters. I do feel the pig should be optional.

Wow, shocked to see he has pretty bad ratings. Granted his lectures are a bit boring (spice'em up and ask questions about bio and he'll gladly answer!) Science isn't my subject but he saved my 101 with tutoring and I've done a lot better in 102 because he's my professor!

He is tough. His lectures r okay but the tests he gives r exptrmely difficult. Most of my class average on test in 65... and one or two students get 100+... Most of the students who r really smart have already taken this class and have faild so they r retaking Mr. Bartley's class and r saying it is still difficult...

A lot of people in my class didn't like him, but I don't see why. Yes, his lectures are dull, but he curves the tests and gives you good extra credit opportunities. He's a nice man and very knowledgeable. People are just angry that they actually have to study for his tests and quizzes.

His lectures are very boring, he speaks in a monotone voice. His tests are extremely difficult. If you study everyday you'll be fine.

He has a monotone voice thats hard to listen to, but he knows his stuff and if you pay attention to his slides and read the material, you should be set for class.

At first his class seemed ridiculously difficult & it was hard to pay attention. You must get used to his teaching method. People complain about his monotone voice, but in reality, he gives you all of the info you need for the exams + he also gives extra credit. You just have to pay attention and watch the powerpoints. I'm taking 162 again

Professor Bartley is cool. Yes there is ALOT of self study but he also gives you powerpoints to study from. Make sure you use the pretest included the text. He is very willing to help.I gave suggestions to him on how to make the class better and he listened. Positive feedback will prove to a professor you want to learn. DO NOT MISS A CLASS!

Mr. B is pretty cool, like all the other comments his lectures are hard to follow but if you study you'll be fine. His test were somewhat hard but his practice tests questions are on the test so if you do that you get free questions plus there will be 70? but he grades out of 50 giving you a free 20 =) I passed the class and I would take him again.

I took him over the summer and must say I knew what I was getting into. He is a great teacher and is willing to help you do your best. He gives study guides for exams and practice tests too. I found the class very easy because I studied; not too much though :)

The problem with Bartley is for tests he will say to learn perhaps 300-400 different things, then he actually tests you on 50-60 of them. If he made a test prep the class average would be 15 points higher. No one likes studying for two weeks and getting tested on 20% of your assigned studying. He is VARY VAGUE about what is going to be on the test.

Good guy. extremely vague about what will be on the test- he gives you literally hundreds of items to learn, then tests on 50 of them randomly. If you are willing to learn *all* of the subject material then his class will work fantastic for you. However there is no "study guide", you either know the material or you don't. He doesnt teach the test.

I liked the way he gives us the info and make us actually work for the grade. I got an A and still remember most of what I studied 5-6 months ago.

Good guy, willing to help, wasn't a pushover.

He is a good teacher! Quizzes are easier than tests. You need to study a lot for this class and at the end it will pay back.I almost always got 95% or more.

Fresh as hell! Matches with button-downs. Kind of mono-toned, but great guy and great professor. Not sure why all the bad reviews, he's smart and knowledgeable. He's great to get along with and is always ready to assist you and make sure you get the grade you want. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Great professor was very impressed with his time management and how he progressed through the course. Only gets bad reviews because students expect that even if they don't study or read their textbook they will still get the grade they want. Was extremely helpful and you can tell he wants you to do well. Highly Recommend!!

Great teacher! He is monotone and knows it, his classes are a bit boring but there isn't any way of making them exciting, it's school. He sends out an exam review, drops the lowest quiz and test grade. Doesn't use the textbook at all, works soley from powerpoints which you should print to take notes on! overall a good teacher, got an A!

Mr. B was a great teacher no doubt, he reminds me of the teacher from Ferris Bueller's Day off(hes monotone). As far as his tests go they are easy if you read the required text at least for BIO 102. The quizes are easy. There is no reason why you should at least pass the class with a B. Take Him.

The fact of the matter is Biology is a diffiucult subject and he is hands down the top biology professor at NOVA. He drops the lowest exam and quize grade. He gives ton of extra credit. He even sometimes gives you a practice test. Everyone should at least walk away with a B because he's a VERY fair grader. Take him if you're serious about college

Prof. Bartley is so intelligent, hands down a great teacher. I took NAS 161 & 162 with him, and I got an A+ in both classes. Health science is a lot of information overload and memorization. It's hard material. However there is no homework, and he is an easy grader. He offers a ton of extra credit, just be diligent about studying. I recommend him

Professor barley is not only a great teacher but he really wants everyone to pass the class. He is very good at emailing back and always has a lot of office hours. tests are hard, but you will do well if you study. don't miss class, he talks about a lot of material on the test. an amazing teacher! I highly recommend

Amazing, he clarified so much for me. Bio is a tough subject, but he assures you understand it. His class flies by. His quizzes can be challenging but he makes up for it with participation points.

Prof Bartley is the best He makes you learn only the important stuff not everything like typical bio classes. he gives extra credit chance,drop lowest grades and helps a lot. he may seem boring but you have to work with it to pass the class. he is very helpful and everything is worth it and makes you learn bio.

BARTLEY IS AN AWESOME TEACHER. HE'S NOT TRYING TO MAKE YOU FAIL AND WILL HELP YOU OUT HOWEVER HE CAN. JUST STUDY HIS POWER POINTS AND DO THE PRACTICE TESTS IN THE TEXT/LAB BOOKS AND STUDY THOSE AND YOU WILL GET A GOOD GRADE. HE GIVES YOU EXTRA CREDIT ON EVERY TEST AND TELLS WHAT IT WILL LIKELY BE ON. HE REALLY CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS.

Prof B is the best bio teacher I've ever had! He's super knowledgeable and teaches in a way that keeps you interested. Study guides are pretty much outlines of all the chapters, which makes you study way more than you need to, but the tests are multiple choice with extra credit built in, so they're not too bad. Easy grader and always there to help!

One of the best profs I have ever taken. The honors portion was a challenge and I felt like a lot of the work was unnecessary for those of us who are non-bio majors, but prof's instruction was FANTASTIC. Awesome discussions and 100% helpful and understanding. Fairly easy grader too. A lot of homework, but you'll really enjoy him.

LOVED this class! I enjoyed his teaching style; listening to his lectures was interesting because he would add information that wasn't in the books that piqued curiousity. His tests ARE hard - I wouldn't have gotten an A if I was taking more than one other class - BUT he does give Extra Credit on the tests. A LOT of studying involved.

I love this guy. He makes sure that any and all questions are answered. He tries to make it as clear as possible. Lectures are a little tough because his monotone voice, but don't let that deter you. Gives tons of extra credit. Needs some time-management help, but overall a fantastic teacher. I would definitely take him again (and I plan to).

He lectures all class and makes sure everyone understands. He is great at explaining and goes beyond to help his students. The horrible thing about this class is your whole grader is based on seven tests you take which are extremely hard. I would study my ass off and always did bad. There so hard . I

I thought this class was pretty easy for being a human anatomy class. His study guides were pretty clear and he even used questions on the practice test on the real exams so you would get an extra 15-20 questions correct if you took the time and did them.I would recommend his class

Great professor. If you dont understand the topic he will go over it again to make sure you understand. He encourages you to stop him and ask questions. He provides study guides prior to the test and gives extra credit. He allows you to record lectures which has helped me greatly in preparing for exams.

Was pretty clear when teaching, since he talked and used power point. Did not just read off, but actually discussed in depth. His tests included questions from practice tests online, which would be easy points if you do the practice tests. Would take again.

This class is not difficult as long as you're ready to work. I put in several hours of studying before tests and score very high. Don't expect to read over the material the night before and know it. Prof. Bartley is good at explaining the material, sometimes boring and dry lectures but that's the nature of the subject. I would take again.

Professor Bartley is a good teacher. His lectures can be long/dry but if you pay attention and study, you'll get an A. He gives reviews online to look over before tests and posts all the powerpoints from lectures. If you go to all the lectures you get a 10 point extra credit bump on your grade. He answers questions and tries to help you out.

Great professor! Knows what he is talking about. If you need help he will be there to help you. Gives plenty of chances for extra credit. Lectures can be long though.

I didn't have so many problems as other students did and did well. The key to doing well is to read the text, maybe start with the chapter summary, and then follow along with his power point lectures and ask questions. He will help if you have any difficulty-he's super nice and won't make you feel dumb for seeking help.

Exceptional prof who is kind and humble. Drones a bit in lecture but it doesn't seem as bad if you read before class. Use the lab manual for a nice summary of lecture info. as extra preparation. He's knowledgeable and is always willing to answer questions in a kind way. Yes, no doubt it's a tough course but not if you put in the time to prepare

I liked him and enjoyed the subject matter. I already have a degree so I was used to reading the textbook before class and studying from his slides. I recommend you read the textbook chapters well before class and take notes on the printed out slides and you should be fine; the lab manual is a good lecture resource. Very nice, respectful prof.

I think hes overall a good professor. There are a lot of tests, but they're curved. You won't do well if you don't study but that's bio for ya. I suggest reading the textbook and making flash cards. Labs tend to be a bit disorganized, but overall he wants you to do well in the course. He gives extra credit opportunities which is nice.

This is a difficult course, but Prof. Bartley explains really well. He expands his knowledge beyond the powerpoints and provides real life examples. He does have "pop" quizzes, with notice, and these are only for extra credit. Very accessible outside of classroom for any help you may require. The labs are a little boring however, mostly labeling.

Very nice and respectful Professor. I took his courses (NAS 161 & 162) in 2011 and 2012. Paying attention, taking notes, and reading the materials is imperative to passing his class. I highly recommend him. If he was to teach anything else, I'd probably take that class as well. Good luck ��

Great prof.

Very solid class (16 week 141 B+ and 5 week 142 C+). The monotone/ reading off the powerpoint ratings are true BUT he tells you exactly what sections of the readings are on the exams and will go over all of them on the review day. Read the book and pay attention to the lecture and you'll do just fine

Very nice professor. Took him for a 5 week Summer class. It was a lot of material to go through, but the test and quizzes are very straightforward! Regarding the textbook, I mostly skimmed it and read its chapter review. Read over his outlines (multiple times) and pay attention in class! Try to connect the material rather than think of it in parts.

Prof. Bartley is a good teacher in my opinion. He uses analogies and repeats important information for exams. He clarifies hard concepts very well. The homework helps a lot and he gives a lot of extra credit. I'm glad I took him. He seems strict at first, but honestly he's chill.

Honestly a great professor. Those that get bad grades with Bartley don't come to lecture or didn't take him seriously. Study, come to class, pay attention and there is no way you'll fail. I was scared taking this class because, yes it's hard, but I was surprised by how well I did. I am not the best test taker and got an A. Lots of extra credit.

I enjoyed Professor Bartley's class. If you aren't a fan of lectures, take a nap before class or chew gum. Do what you have to to stay awake for his lectures because they help for the exam. He gives pop quizzes as extra credit. Honestly, if you do your work and read the notes you should do fine in his class.

Professor Bartley was the best professor ever, I learned a lot from him. He explained everything, of course its A&P so be ready to read and study hard to get the score that you want. He gave a lot of extra credit and he was the best professor comparing to my friends professor. I was happy that I chose him.

I'm a mother of 3 boys and work full time as a nursing tech and I was able to keep. Bio is full of information but Professor Bartley explained it in a way I could understand, He also gave pop quizzes to help with your grades, I honestly don't understand why he's ranked so low. If you want to pass and understand what your doing TAKE THIS COURSE

This class is challenging no matter who you take so be prepared to study. What I loved most was his quizzes he gives on every chapter. They were for extra credit but they also guide you on if you're studying enough. He focuses on the main points in lecture and his online lectures. His study guides are on point. If you don't pass it's on you.

Professor Bartley is a chill dude. I liked how we did the chapter quizzes because it helps you to see if you understand the concepts and use it for final exam. However, sometimes he upload the canvas a little late and the exam review woul

Professor Bartley is pretty chill honestly. Every lecture you'd go over a new textbook chapter briefly and take a quiz at the end of class based off what you just learned, also you're able to use your previous quizzes on the final.