Prof. Allen takes his time with grading. Tomorrow is the last day and there are still not grades from assignments 3 weeks ago. Make sure to start the projects as early into the term possible. They take a lot of time to do. The discussions made art fun and started a lot of conversations. Didn't hear from the professor at all in the course.

He is a good lecturer and gives you your qualified grade. His quizzes and exams are easy. He gave some project which was pretty cool . I took the online class and I made an A in it. He is an easy going lecturer. I would recommend people to take him if you want to learn and make a good grade.

Amazing Professor! He does assign lots of reading from the textbook. The total workload for my entire Spring online semester were 14 easy discussions based on textbook reading, 4 exams total (open book), 2 reflection essays, 1 personal artwork project, 1 museum visit and 1 power point project! I wish all my professors were like Professor Allen!

I took his online Art Appreciation class, but he was unlike other professors for online classes in that he actually engages with his students. He made it feel much more welcoming and personal. He actually wants you to earn a good grade. He also doesn't grade on memorization (e.g. not a lot of tests), which was awesome. Great course, great prof.

I took his online class. It was pretty easy. There was a discussion each week on assigned chapters. All you have to do it skim the reading and post a response. You respond, you get a 100 for the discussion. Tests were open book, so it was farely easy but he answers were not in your face you you actually need to read; answers are open ended.

Great Professor, Lots of reading but very informative. Just do the work and you will do great! Textbook a must!

The class by nature is a very hard class and is not for the faint of heart. I would not recommend you take this course if you are an arts major. There was not much direction on what exactly to study for tests. I found the tests to cover a lot. I did several meeting with the professor and he was always very helpful. Great professor, hard class.

I took this class online. I dropped it Monday with 4 weeks remaining, too time consuming with 3 other classes. There were 18 quizzes, 5 exams, 16 sets of practice questions, 49 module sections, 16 homework assignments, 15 labs, 2 lab practicals covering 20 chapters. Quizzes, Homework, and labs at home & Lab Practicals & Exams in testing center.

Took him over a summer session this last summer and had to drop because he required you spend a minimum of 4+ hours/day on his class only. Outrageously and unreasonably difficult. I get that it's a science class, but no other science classes at Lone Star have been THAT hard and THAT much. Do not take him.

This was a tough class and time consuming, but that is what I expected in an online course. The instructor was more than willing to meet with me and provide help with the material. If I had any problems he would do his best to help me with my assignments and chapters I struggled with. Don't take an online class if you don't have time for it.

Dr. Allen is very helpful. His class is tough, but if you put in the work, you can ace this course (BIOL2404). Please note that Dr. Allen is a great professor, but the class is INTENSE. I would definitely recommend this class and Dr Allen!

I took this class online, there are 14 discuss posts 1 every week through the semester and 4 tests. I figured that was the entire class until the last three weeks of the class I noticed 3 HUGE assignments that weren't spoken about until the week before due. They included an 18 slide power point, a single spaced two paged paper and a major art work

I didnt know how much I loved learning about microbiology until I took Dr. Allens class. You definitely have to put in a lot of time to learn the material and comprehend it (especially for exams). This is not a blow off class whatsoever. Dr. Allen is very accessible outside of class, very willing to help and is very nice/respectful.

Labs are very interesting and fun, in my opinion. They also help you with lecture material which ends up on the exams. Put in the effort and time, and you will do fine. Dr. Allen very accessible and willing to help.

Dr. Allen really needs to work on his teaching methods. Condescending personality. I noticed he favor certain students in the class. Run while you can.

Professor Allen really cares about his students and wants you to succeed. Microbiology is a hard course but he really tries to get you to understand the material. 10 very easy quizzes once a week 5 lecture tests and 2 lab practical and online Pearson homework. I definitely recommend him over any other micro professor

I took Dr. Allen for Micro. The content in Micro is hard, but Dr. Allen helped bring it to life and was always willing to help me grasp the lesson. From consultations outside class, to tutoring, he helped me pass with an A. He's got a funny sense of humor, too. Would take again except I don't need to because I passed. He's your best bet for Micro!

He really cares for his students grades and really wants you to learn. A lot of people say his class is hard and honestly its not an "easy" class, You really work for your grade but he provides you with what you need to pass. I really learned to love microbiology. He is also accessible any time to assess where you are during the semester.

Medical Microbiology has been by far the toughest class to take. Despite this course being really tough, all of the information that learned will be used in the long run. Dr. Allen makes the effort to help each student - he treats us all equally. He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and dedicated. Not a prof to take for an "easy A."

Microbiology is a hard class, if you don't study you won't pass. Dr. Allen is clear in his expectations and grading scale. He is readily available outside of class if needed. He is passionate, funny, & truly wants you to pass his class. I've never met anyone so excited about E. Coli! Most interesting labs of any science class I've taken.

He's a passionate professor, willing to work with you to make sure you really understand the material and help push you. Available outside of class for face-to-face and web counseling. Really cares for his students' wellbeing.

Professor Allen was pretty good. Initially I thought the course was going to be harded than I thought because he made it seem really difficult, but if you just do the work on time, you will be fine. He gives extra credit sometimes nd he is pretty easy to get in contact with. Do the work, get an A. Easy.

Professor Allen did an excellent job of explaining concepts in Biology. He did a good job of giving resources of what to study for exams. Overall a good professor.

Professor Allen is a solid choice for an online environment. You will not be left wondering about due dates and other requirements, he has great communication skills. With notice, he is willing to be flexible occasionally. I would suggest avoiding at home testing and visiting an assessment center to avoid breaking at home testing rules.

Professor allen was very helpful throughout the course inside and outside of office hours. He was always making sure we knew the deadlines. The course requires more time and effort than in class course. If you do not have time to study or devote the class you shouldn't be taking it. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Professor Allen is a great biology professor. He is always accessible and really cares about his students. He hosts online review sessions and is always willing to help out his students. He is very professional and serious about his job and he will do everything he can to help you out. Highly recommend.

Good summer online class, he made it easy and made it clear what needed to be done to pass.

Dr Allen presented the class requirements clearly & concisely, including the completion expectations. I found the professor to be very responsive to questions via email and the Remind application. I would definitely recommend taking this class for a science requirement and Dr. Allen.

Dr. Allen lays it all out for you to succeed. Nothing was too difficult if you just do the assignments and read the power points. You have to have discipline if you are going to take his online class. Other than that I really enjoyed this class. I'm a bit OCD so the fact that he was so organized helped the class go smoothly.

This class was filled with lots of tests but also lots of homework which was an equal balance. The professor was very responsive and helped if needed. The course was a lot of work but straight forward and easy to get the hang of. I learned a lot and really respected the professors content focus.

Great Professor with clear instructions with what he wants for you to get out of the class, very organized and helpful. Would 100% recommend this class.

I would recommend his class to everyone. His instructions are very clear. awesome professor.

Makes you work for your grade, test's are monitored by lockdown browser and webcam so no cheating can occur. Lots of reading but gives good feedback and is always there if you have questions

He's pretty clear cut. Do your work! On time! But he seems understanding if things happen. Communication is key.

This is a great professor. He gives lots of feedback and hes fair. I would take this class again if I have to.

For a short summer online course, Prof. Allen made it nice and simple. The due dates were set and he sends reminders during the week what is due the next couple of days. The work was not bad, but for some of he chapters you will need to read and some you can just use the power points her provides. Over-all good course and I would take him again.

He sticks to the syllabus and is always accessible using the Remind app. Took summer session 2 so there was a lot of homework and tests. He does not give extensions or a chance to make up missed assignments. Utilize his chapter outlines and the my person study tools and you will be fine.

His instructions and policy were clear from the very beginning. Just do the assignments on time, and review the slides before exams and you will be fine.

6 week course, syllabus was followed for everything. 12 chapters in total and 4 homework assignments for every chapter. Every two chapters there was an exam. Total of 6 exams for lecture and two for lab. As long as you turn everything in on time and study for test by following the PowerPoint outline youll be ok. No make up work!

It was overall a good class, just a lot of work. Don't think you can just get by without checking this class everyday or knowing your syllabus. Very very Exam heavy.

Medical Microbiology is an extremely difficult class that requires a lot of time. Prof. Allen gives his students every resource they need for success and will host review sessions outside of class time to help you pass. The tests are exactly like the textbook, so make sure to read A LOT.

6 week intensive course, integrated learning modules, labs, and chapter exams, professor maintains communication throughout course to keep students on task

Best professor I've ever taken. Way overqualified but humble. He truely cares about his class and makes a genuine effort to connect with his class. He's also funny and laid back. Its not an easy class, but Dr. Allen makes it fun and interesting. He uses very helpful teaching strategies that my other professors have never used

Best professor I have, I take his Biology class online. the assignments are easy, it is just a lot of reading . He is very helpful. you can contact him anytime.

Honestly, not an easy course, but Dr. Allen makes it possible & enjoyable. His accessibility is fantastic & is willing to work with you--just communicate. Offers a great variety of learning methods, lecture handouts, & exam reviews that literally save your life. Only way to fail this class is if you don't attend & complete neglect the material.

Professor Allen is easily accessible at all times. He gives good feedback after tests when going over your wrong answers. His study guides are helpful so make sure to go over them thoroughly because when I did I received a good grade. He definitely makes you work for the grade. His deadlines are firm as well. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Extremely hard

Dr. Allen is highly communicative and responsive. His class demands much time, and the subject is difficult for me. This is not an easy class, expect to work for a decent grade. The format of the class is simple though, and expectations are clearly laid out. I would take his class again, and would be prepared to put in the time and effort!

Dr. Allen is straight forward in his method of teaching, our lab class is interesting and I wouldn't like to miss a day, because you are doing in the lab will be on the written exams. He gives study guides so you won't waste time focusing reading on the not so necessary areas in the book. I love his class, you will surely learn a lot.

Most of the grades in this class come from tests, but professor Allen is very clear on what to study for each test and knowing the mastering concepts will make you succeed. Easy to communicate with through remind app, and always willing to help if any questions.

Dr. Allen was an amazing professor! He cares for his students and it shows, he wants everyone to pass and makes sure everyone understands the material. Microbiology is a hard course but Dr. Allen definitely made it interesting and more easier with the effort he puts in into teaching. Take him for microbiology!!!!

Dr. Allen is a great professor! This course is hard but as long as you study you should be fine. His reviews are very helpful for the exams. There are 5 exams, 11 quizzes, and Pearson homework. He makes lecture Fun! He will help you in any way and make time for you! You should definitely take him!

Dr. Allen helps make the material more manageable and helps students in any way he can.

Very good professor! I would definitely take Dr. Allen again if I had to. I really enjoyed his class. Do the reviews he gives before exams! They are extremely helpful. Easily accessible and very responsive to messages. He really wants you to pass with an A but will help you in anyway he can to understand and pass his class. Take him!

Very caring professor, however he doesnt lecture. Make the class basically teach itself, which isnt helpful because sometime students miss information & you will miss the question on the test. Very respectful and grades test right away.

He goes out of his way to assure we are understanding the material and are prepared for exams. By far the best science instuctor I've taken thus far!!

One of the best professors I have ever had! I learned great ways to learn and retain information for this course and just in general. Professor loves what he teaches and transfers the same idea to his students. He is caring and is on top of your work, grades and attendance. He is always available to help you inside and outside class.

This was a tough online class, but he was very clear and helped with whatever was not understood. Lots of homework, but again, he made sure resources were given to help a student master each concept.

I was nervous about taking this class but Dr. Allen made it one of the most interesting and fun classes. He wants you to fully understand the material and always sets up times for you to go talk to him.

Dr. Allen is a phenomenal professor! I would take every class he offered if I could. The material is difficult but Dr. Allen makes it fun and easier to learn. The textbooks are a must have. Take Dr. Allen and put in effort and you will do awesome in this class!

Honestly, one of the best professors I've taken. I was pretty scared heading into medical microbiology and he takes the time to create different ways for everyone to learn the material. Makes it clear what he really wants you to know and take from chapters, creates an engaging classroom atmosphere, and you can tell he does care about your success.

Prof. Allen is an excellent teacher that cares about his students and their progress. There is a lot to learn in this class and for students that are looking to get into nursing school; everything you learn in this class, you will see again further on in life should you choose to stay in the medical field.

I had taken this class as a pre-req that I needed and I have to say if you are looking for a class to actually learn and get a good understanding, especially when it comes to a hard course I say choose him. Very caring professor. Alot of labs Study chapter and lab units before class Overall good professor thanks professor Allen

Great professor! He focused a lot on lab more than lecture though so you really have to study the lectures on your own outside of class in order to pass the test. if you get a 70 or less on your lectures you're gonna have to meet with him outside of class to talk about your test. The class itself is hard but if you work hard enough you'll get by.

Great professor. REally cares about his students and puts in the extra work to help you pass. Gives extra credit.

Uses different teaching techniques to help each student understand and participate. Quizzes over labs each Monday, study the lab manual for them. Exam reviews & tables in the book are helpful for exams, straightforward questions in the exam. Helps students outside of class, if help needed. Overall, great professor. 5 exams+final, 2 practicals, HW.

Dr. Allen is the best science teacher Ive had in a while. He introduce material in a nice pace. Even with 3 other classes to worry about I didnt feel like I was suffocating with the amount of info I was given. Exams are what In the outline he provides ( multiple choice). 2 lap practicals easy slide shows with bonus. No boring lecture PowerPoints

Great Teacher. Attend class and youll pass

Dr. Allen is overall very helpful and organized. I took his online course which is mostly done through McGraw-Hill Connect. The course mainly consists of simple participation work, however the test can be challenging. Dr. Allen is great at what he does but you have to be willing to put in time and effort in order to succeed in this class.

Dr Allen is a very thorough professor. He gives you lots of resources via handouts, the textbook, and online. He gives great review sheets. If you do not review your notes outside of class it will be very difficult to pass. He will meet with you in office hours or at the Science hotspot downstairs in a group. Take advantage of all he offers.

All tests will have clear reviews. A lot of reading from the textbook. He does offer extra credit. There are mastering homework on pearson. He does really want you to pass with an A. Very good/caring teacher. Does make you work for your grade.

Dr. Allen knows what he's talking about. Yes the material and lectures are tough but he will explain thoroughly and in detail everything so you have a better understanding of it by the time you leave. he uses different teaching methods that will get the class more involved. Great teacher

Great professor!

Dr. Allen is a great professor. He helps students to the best of his ability. I would definitely recommend his class to others.

Dr. Allen's a professor that pushes you to do your best. If you aren't staying up to date with your work, you will fall behind. Despite this, if you study well, take notes, and watch the videos provided, the class WILL be fun and easy. Dr. Allen stays in constant touch with you if you need any help. Taking this class made me realize I love Biology.

Dr. Allen has been so far one of my favorite professors yet. He is caring and will go out of his way to make sure you will succeed, all you have to do is ask. You will have weekly assignments and labs, but they arent bad if you stay on top of them. You will have to read the textbook in his class. I highly recommend on taking Biology w/ Dr. Allen.

He invest his time with students and always accessible to the students.

Caring teacher, willing to help if he can. VERY tough class. Lots of technical science-homework/labs/exams. NOT a class for science majors, but curriculum not presented that way. It seemed more like an AP/Honors science then the basic biology. Good teacher but whole class (whats left) didn't do well. Had to give extra at the end of the semester.

The class in general was hard and covers a lot of information. He offers help if needed, explained from the first day that this was a difficult class and requires a lot of time and he was very upfront about the course. Overall a great professor but its a very difficult class.

Nice teacher but didn't understand the material the way he presented it. Taught myself for the most part just because of how confused he made me. He cares but wants you to learn the way he teaches, and not how YOU learn. LOTS of work. Don't take if you have other classes, a job, or both. There are just not enough hours in the day with this class.

Hard class. DON'T take this class. You might pass with a C if you spend every spare minute studying and doing all the work assigned. Maybe. You have been warned!! Take at your own risk.

I did not like only having Connect assignments because it wasn't enough variation in the learning process.

Dr. Allen is the most caring professor i have ever came across in my college career. I took him online but unfortunately had to drop the class due to personal reasons. He is not easy by any means, you will have to work for your grade. He keeps you updated through Remind Text as well as, meet with you in person or via WebEx. I would retake him!

Dr. Allen is very well organized very fair in grading, gives you the exact lessons in the chapters to study over, gives extra credit. His lectures aren't boring powerpoints they're very engaging so to the people complaining they really didn't want to be there in the first place. He also drops the lowest test grade. Don't hesitate to take him.

There's no extra credit. The only type of grades is the Mc Graw Hill and the Tests. Tests are hard. They are Webcam and Browser Lockdown. This was fine for me (the lockdown browser), but don't take this if you don't have space to be quiet or have children. The webcam isn't fair. Tests 50+ questions 2 hr. The altern. test is still 50+ but 30 min.

Professor Allen is a great professor who values his time and help. He gives good feedback and gives out help when needed. Although, if you have multiple jobs, children, and or looking for an easy class, this is not the class to be in. You have to study a lot in order to pass the exams.

Dr. Allen was a good professor. All of the work is assigned through modules so if you don't like teaching yourself or watching videos, I don't suggest taking this class. If you need help he is willing to schedule an appointment with you and it is helpful. All I have to say is good luck if you are taking this class!

You won't need the book as he bases his tests off of his lecture notes. He is very approachable & willing to meeting/work with you outside of class hours. Uses a variety of technology to encourage student participation. You will NEED to study/review info before each lab & tests as the tests are tough, but fair. I would definitely recommend.

This professor made this online course very organized. LOTS of reading from the textbook!!!! Online labs are easy and fun. Overall, very good professor. He wants to see you succeed and will help with any questions.

Prof. Allen most definitely shows his concern for his students. Constant checking in, making sure the assignments and topic is understood. The extra lectures to cover the lessons. His lessons are easy to understand and the virtual labs are pretty cool too. I most definitely loved this course. And would most definitely work with the professor again!

Dr. Allen is a great Professor. This was my first online science class .Be ready for lots of online assignments for each chapter, but they are easy. Study for test with lectures he provides. Video Lectures are very helpful. Virtual labs were fun; he really cares about his students and communicates very well. Great Professor!

Your safety is his number one concern in the lab. He is genuinely motivated to aid in your success in the class however you will have to study to get the grade you want. He is busy but makes a point to be available any time you need him. Would definitely take any classes he is teaching!!

Dr. Allen was one of the best teacher's that had at University Park. He is very helpful and understanding when it came towards to his students. The material wasn't hard to understand, but you need to study a lot for this class to be able to pass. I loved his class and I appreciated being part of it because I gained so much new knowledge and info.

A lot of watching videos and note taking but I did like using the circle in app which help you get rewards. Professor is available and communicate well.

Micro is a hard class, but Dr. Allen makes it ok. I was nervous about taking his class because he is very strict about some things, but he is helpful and doesn't mind explaining concepts until you fully understand. Labs are important and he is very careful so no one gets hurt or infected. Do your work and you will pass. Not for the lazy

This course was originally in person but was moved to fully online due to COVID-19. In this class you need to set a schedule for yourself as his syllabus is set like a clock and you do not want to miss deadlines. There is room for several "free points" if you do your work. His exams are not difficult if you use the reviews and pull from the book .

I couldn't be any happier with this course! It uses an online system for all the learning, labs, and tests. There are a total of 6 exams, each has 50 mcq to answer in 2 hours. It never took me more than 30 mins to get an A+. The labs are interactive, easy and fun! And Dr. Allen is excellent! The course can be time consuming. But just do your work!

Great Professor. Micro overall is a hard course but Dr. Allen made it interesting and not boring. Test are fair, requires a lot of preparation/studying but the guides he provides are helpful. Labs are fun! He is always making sure you understand what you are doing. Read your textbook and labs before going to class.

Great Professor, I have been taking so many online classes in college. I would have to say that Dr. Allen is the best professor to take an online class with. The course materials are well organized. He always checks on students to ensure students are doing good with the assignments and the exams. I would definately take his class again.

Take this class by itself or with one other class only. There's a lot of information in each chapter and you have to make sure to study study study to pass the test. Professor Allen stays on top of his students via RemindMe and offers many opportunities for help/studying.

Dr. Allen is a great and very organized professor. He always offers help to make sure his students are on track. PowerPoints and textbook are very helpful, so be ready to study!! He definitely wants his students to succeed. Overall, I would recommend.

Professor Allen gives you just two chances for extra credit. There is a lot of reading, which he does some powerpoints and lectures videos. He gives you a study guide which I have a love/hate relationship with it, not everything is there. Grades are up right away. He does look for ways to help his students. Overall a good experienced.

I took the online version of his class and honestly he could not have been more squared away. He is very organized and uses smartbook and virtual labs that are actually kinda fun. Yeah there is a little bit of work attached to this class, because everything has a prerequisite, but you'll end up learning a lot. I would recommend him to others.

Microbiology is a difficult course but taking Dr. Allen was helpful because he cares for his students and is very organized with the criteria. This allows his students to perform well in BIOL2420. He offers a lot of help and is always available to his students. Go to class and do your work and you will pass.

This class ask a lot of your personal time as you have to cover a lot of material . He does his best to help his students succeed as long as you try your best. He is very organized, has study guides, recorded lectures, and power points to follow. Over all great teacher definitely would take him again.

Dr. Allen is a very good professor he is very good at explaining and giving real-world examples of what he teaches. Microbiology is already a very difficult subject but Dr. Allen test you exactly over what he teaches you. You must be committed and put in the time and effort in this class.

Great Teacher, I recommend him. Medical Microbiology is not easy, so get ready to do work. Listen, take notes, ask for help in class or email him, labs are fun, lectures can get long but wont put you to sleep. There is about 5 exams, 2 practicals, Mastering Hw, Group-Assignments, Monday quizzes, extra-credit and useful information provided.

Absolutely recommend Dr. Allen .Microbiology is a very tough course, but he does his best to help you understand. His teaching method is student led, this makes lecture and lab fun. Please listen during lecture, after all he makes the exams. Do not be afraid to ask for help, he wants you to succeed.

Great teacher.

Great Professor. Online Class. Clear grading. Class is easy to follow. Responds quickly to emails. Always ready and willing to help students. Cares about student progress, so expect to be contacted if you fall behind. Assignments due weekly or bi-weekly depending on how long the chapters are. Tests are based on key terms and key concepts.

Dr. Allen is very knowledgeable in the field that he is teaching. He goes out of his way to present different career options that students would have in the medical field. He is very organized when it comes to lecture and lab. I would definitely recommend Dr. Allen as a microbiology professor to everyone.

Dr. Allen is very involved and gives continuous opportunity to communicate any concerns or ask questions throughout the course. The course load is heavy, but I took the course online, so therefore that was expected. Rating solely on the Professor, Dr. Allen was great and I would take him again, probably for an in seat class next time.

Professor Allen is a great professor. Lots of homework. All the homework is on connect. His tests require a Webcheck+lockdown browser. If you study, you will do good in class. If you want to learn about biology, take him!

Took his class online, a lot of self study going over the power points for each chapter. Assignments are easy, as well labs were easy to do. For each online assignment theres three videos usually that go over the material that you did. Make sure to study over the material for the exams, always an exam for every two chapters will need to be monitor

Great professor, lab quizzes every week, 5 lecture tests, 2 lab exams, overall if you read the textbook you should get an A. Lab is easy and straightforward but lecture requires more dedication.

Lots of information to study for tests.

dr allen is great, available to discuss any topics you arent familiar with or to go over a test you may not have done well on. wants his students to succeed and will sometimes offer extra credit if he can. this class was difficult because there is A LOT of material to learn, but if you put in the effort and set aside time to study youll be fine!

You will have to read a lot to pass the Exams.

His class is hard, but he is always there if you ned help

Dr. Allen is a really caring professor and will make sure that you understand the material, but you have to show up to class to be able to understand that. YOU HAVE TO READ BEFORE CLASS, there is no way around that. The class is doable but it is very time consuming. He really makes you work for your grade so just stay with the syllabus!

Dr. Allen was a great professor and put out a ton of material to help all of his students. He replies to questions very fast and is genuinely caring.

A great teacher, very resourceful, available outside of class and always organized. Difficult class, homework and test heavy. Studying is very crucial for you to pass his tests. Stay on top of work and make sure you know your content.

Dr. Allen is by far one of the most organized professor that I have taken. He has a clear syllabus. This class itself is hard, he doesn't make the class the material makes it hard, but the labs are fun and very educational, he gives reviews for test, and labs are pretty easy if you actually pay attention during lab, you do need the reading material

You definitely need to read the required textbook/material in order to properly complete the homework for the class, as well as to be ready for the exams. There was more exams than I'm used to for courses (6 total), and quizzes once a week or every other week. He's very clear and thorough about his expectations/requirements for the class to pass.

Professor Allen is really nice and responds to your question immediately wherever you need. He also reminds you every week about your assignments and what you need to do to improve your grade. However, assignments are a lot ( assignments and labs), quizzes every 2 weeks. So be ready if you want to take his class.

Hes a great professor you and wants you to pass just have to be willing to put in the work

I got a C because I did procrastinate a lot due to work, if you work and have more classes, it might be hard. The professor does care enough to message you directly over your grades and is willing to go over things with you. He schedules reviews as well, so he cares a great deal. 5 to 20 question assigmemts, 1 quiz, few easy online labs all weekly.

Took bio for non major online. Most of the work is on connect and you do need to study for the test. There's no real study guide for the test but you can use the reading guides as one.

Awesome teacher, knows his stuff, but this is a hard class no doubt about it, however Dr. Allen tries to prep you best he can for the assignments and does a pretty good job at it. Listens to your questions and helps you understand as well as being available outside of class to help anyway he can.

Dr. Allen was overall a really good professor for face-to-face classes. I had an A in his face to face but when classes got moved online due to the Corona Virus my grade dropped big time. Although he cares greatly in face to face classes and puts a lot of work into providing lecture to students that would help, going online made things much harder.

Great Professor because he really got back to you quickly and also did his best to set up meetings if needed for tutoring. Class was kinda had but if you read and study then you should be fine.

Professor Allen is AWesome!! He reaches out to students on a one on one basis through a texting app. He has reviews, Webex sessions, and clear instructions. He is very understanding and helpful. He wants his students to succeed and learn from the course.

Dr. Allen is a great choice for your biology credit. He's super accessible, really cares about everyone in his class doing well and getting their work in on time. I took the summer online class and it was a little fast paced for my liking, however still a great class to take.

When I needed help when I started failing I reached out to him and he gave me great advice on how to improve. He also specified that procrastination will lead to failure so basically saying that skipping class will make you fail. He also had a clear way on how he was going to grade us in the syllbus.

When I needed help when I started failing I reached out to him and he gave me great advice on how to improve my way of doing my work. He also specified that procrastination will lead to failure so he was saying that skipping class will make us fail. He gave us stright away how he would grading us in the syllbus so it was clear.

In the class that I was taking for him he had us do a lot of reading. The course that we were taking was heavily focused on the book and we had to read a lot to get the material. He also had a lot of lectures for each chapther so it was a summary of each part of the chapter. He is also giving us extra credit to help us with our grades.

You have to get ready to read if you are taking this class online. Most of this course is working and reading the textbook. To help with this he gives you great pre-recorded lectures on each section of each chapter. He also gives you a clear view of how he is grading and how his grading works in his syllabus.

I absolutely loved Professor Allen's class, and I'm fully mean it. He's very attentive and genuinely cares about his students' success. He really takes into account our feedback and wants us to succeed. You do need to participate- you won't pass if you don't put the effort in. The textbook and assignments really did help prepare us for exams.

I think professor Allen is a good professor. If you don't have a lot of time and not willing to work hard, I would not suggest you take this class during the summer. It's 4 months worth of work in 6 weeks. Overall , professor Allen was very detailed and accessible he also provided very good notes. Just do the work, read his notes .

I took this class this summer and there were 5 exams and 1 final. The homework for each chapter was connect learn smarts, homework, quiz and labs. What I liked about this course was that he did a good job to give us things we need for each chapter including video lectures/power points. It is a lot of work but it makes you better prepared for tests

Easy A if you work for it! He communicates daily with expectations and due dates of upcoming assignments and tests. Very time consuming class, but as long as you do the readings and assignments you will get a good grade. Lab quizzes are tough, but manageable. He does a good job outlining the class to set you up for success. Would take him again

I think if you do your homework and study for your tests. Then you should do well

Gives good advice and feed back. Very easy to approach.

Best advice he gave me was: if you are ready to teach the subject, you are ready to take the exam and pass.

I received daily reminders about date line assignments

I had a great experience in this online class. It was hard and heavy but the professor was always accessible and willing to help at all times. Helped me with improving my exam scores by guiding me with a personalized study plan that we created together to target my weak areas of study.

Hes a great professor. If you fail its your own fault. Sends lots of reminder texts and emails so you dont fall behind on your assignments. Holds meeting and is available most hours of the day for response. Clear grading and access to resources including him for the tests. Holds one on one and group meetings.

I took this class in summer 2020 online. The class schedule is very well outlined. He sends tons of reminders about assignments coming due which could be annoying at times but overall very helpful. He will respond to any questions fairly quickly. The class course was easy in my opinion. A lot of HW but its easy just tedious.

The class is pretty easy just a lot of small stuff to do. Stay on track and you'll make an easy A. Will answer any questions in decent amount of time.

I took bio as a summer course and it was a very heavy course to take. Dr. Allen is more of a handson profferesor and is constantly sending daily reminders which are very helpful! This class is very book work heavy so buying the book is a must. The test questions are fairly tricky in my opinion.

Amazing professor helped me when I faced issues from corona such as wifi issues. Amazing structure with the text message reminders. You will never forget about any assignment!

Dr. Allen is really great about providing feedback, send updates daily on assignments and due dates via Remind. I would definitely recommend.

Great about providing feedback, send updates daily on assignments and due dates via Remind. I would definitely recommend.

Provides feedback, offers support and face to face time via Webex and sends out assignment due dates via Remind which is super helpful.

Dr. Allen was a great professor, not gonna lie the class is a lot of work but if you put the effort in he will help get you through it!

Great Professor who will help you out if you put in the work!

Good at keeping in contact even being an online class!

Good at keeping in contact!

Available for help when you need him!

Took is as an online month long summer class all on one online textbook program. Work can be kind of a pain to do but isn't hard didn't take as long as he said it would, super lucky I got to take it during COVID. Probably much easier online than it would be in person. Very accessible, he gives extensions w/ reason

Really understanding, good bit of homework but its do-able

Dr. Allen gave lots of homework but I am in his 5 week summer course. Overall he helped his students keep in contact and READ it would help tremendously

Professor Allen is extremely helpful and encouraging if you ask for help. The class is a tough class and even tougher when taken online. As long as you put in the work you should do well.

Professor Allens class for me wasnt an easy class but it wasnt a hard one either. You really have to earn your grade. Make sure to read the chapters and listen to his pre-recorded lectures. I had a hard time because some subjects just isnt for me like math and science classes. He gives you all of the information needed for the class.

This class was made available online because of COVID. This IS NOT a good class to take online. Having someone provide a lecture is key. I think Dr. Allen did the best he could however, I speculate he is a better instructor in person than online. HE DOES want you to pass and he has given our class every opportunity to make a passing grade.

Its lots of information and will be very hard if you struggle with science. Thankfully the profesor has guided me on how to properly study, which helped a lot. It has been hard retaining the information, but Im trying my best since I graduate this semester! If youre dedicated take this course!

Not a easy class in any way, but you will learn a lot. Any questions or concerns I had the professor responded quickly and made time to help. Online class has a lot of work every week that is due with a Exam every other week, along with virtual lab assignments and 2 lab exams.

Definitely don't take this class online! Way too much material to absorb without instruction. Professor was very knowledgeable about the material, but he expected the same level from students which made it really hard. Professor was very accessible and receptive to questions.

I only took this class online because of COVID. It is a bit hard because there is so much content that needs to be covered and we don't have zoom meetings. However, he is very helpful and gives plenty of opportunities for you to have a good grade. If you do the work you will definitely pass the class. I would recommend taking him.

This class was basically a lot of memorization for the tests. The professor is available to answer any questions. Be aware that he does give a lot of homework through LearnSmarts AND actual homework assessments. In the end, the homework did help you become familiarized with the chapter too. It is not an easy breezy class, you'll have to work hard.

Professor Allen puts time and effort into making his course very clear and understanding. Exams are just like the review, quizzes are on the connect assignments. Stay on top of your hw each week and you will be fine, the work can be time consuming. He helps answer any questions and gives reminders each week. Overall amazing professor! TAKE HIM!

Dr. Allen is very detailed on how he wants things done. Very good in staying in touch and updating his students with major assignments coming up. Homework is heavy on some chapters but can be done. Overall he made this course easy to navigate for being online.

Dr. Allen is very organized with his assignments and deadlines. His exams are mostly vocabulary bold terms from the textbook. His homework is completion grades. His quizzes are the most difficult. He does offer an opportunity for extra credit. An A is achievable if you put forth the effort.

This class is difficult, but professor Allen is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable! I took this class, medical microbiology, online and it is a ton of work so be prepared to read and do lots of assignments. You will learn so much though, and professor Allen is very supportive just make sure you communicate with him!

He is an interesting professor that I have ever taken for Biology class. He is funny during our class on Webex before each exam. He will make time to review and go through all the things for you and answer your questions. If you take his online class, be ready to do a lot of weekly assignments, but they are useful and informative. Good luck to you!

Awesome class, but definitely hard especially if you don't do the work. If you have a job and family just be prepared to do lots of homework on Connect, as that's how to obtain participation in his course.

I know that I am not very good at science. Beginning was easy at first a little, but as weeks go on it does get harder. Studying for the tests is very important or you will not do good at all. He is very good at answering the questions I have in a decent time span.

This course is no joke on how much material there is too learn. The professor however always made himself available for assistance. Hard Course but Amazing Professor!

Dr. Allen is a really good! He great at communicating! This was probably one of the most difficult classes I have taken, mainly because of the work load. Everything is doable though, just very time consuming and he lets you know that right off the bat. Procrastination failure, and he is not kidding.

A lot of material that he expects you to memorize and apply. Lots of reading, both in sheer volume and amount that needs to be retained. The lectures used were from another professor on YouTube so a lot of the exams didn't necessarily match lecture material. He was very accessible for questions but it definitely felt as if I was teaching myself.

It wasn't to bad the majority of the grade goes toward the exams, but he drops the worst exam grade.

Professor Allen is a great professor and he's always there to answer any questions you may have. I've never had a professor be so readily available at any time to help, so that's something I really appreciated. This class requires a lot of work, so be ready to spend a lot of time on assignments. As long as you do the work, you will pass.

Great teacher! He holds study sessions via webcam for anyone who needs it, the grading criteria is VERY straight forward. As long as you follow along on "connect" then you will be fine. He is also very understanding and curves the tests if need be.

This class is very challenging but professor Allen makes it possible to understand the material. Attendance is not mandatory but he always makes time to review with students over webex!! If you miss any assignments he will work with you and make sure you get your education. You will not regret taking him!

I think this professor would be great for in person, but not online. This course required a lot of reading. He did have a lecture posted in his course from another professor it was a little, but it didn't always match with what you need to know for the exam. I did appreciate the txt reminders and how he was always available to answer questions.

Although this class can be very challenging, it's nothing any student shouldn't be able to handle. The workload can be large at times but with proper time management, students will be fine. This course also forces you to learn the material and thoroughly understand everything which can be helpful for the second half of BIOL.

He's a great professor

Prof. Allen made learning Microbiology online less stressful than I thought it would be. This class has heavy reading (1-2 chapters a week), but the Connect assignments truly help in learning and understanding the content. Warning, the Connect assignments do take quite some time to complete. Deadlines on Fridays. The exams are lengthy but fair.

Dr. Allen was very helpful with the online learning. As long as your weekly assignments get completed and you study the material, you will be just fine. He is very understanding with life outside if school, and if you come to him about a late assignment with honesty, he will be there for you to help you with that.

Overall, it was a tough class, but I definitely will say I learned a lot. The exams are definitely the hardest thing about this course, but Dr. Allen is extremely understand of your life outside of school, and I am extremely grateful for that. Do Your Work! and Study!!! He's also really accessible outside class times too, sign up for the remind!!!!

Took his BIOL2420 class online. Class is like a guided self teach. Almost all the resources used in the class are from outside. He did do review sessions which I heard were good but I was not able to to attend the times he set them up. Be prepared for a lot of homework. Like 5+ hours minimum per week.

This is by far the hardest class I have taken. This class requires a lot of work. The tests were very hard, and homework is very time consuming. I liked how he did Webex review sessions and was available for questions. He is a great professor, I just feel this course needs to be taken in person. You will have to teach yourself/YouTube.

If you do the work you will pass, Provides the necessary materials and lectures to get you there.

Great teacher!

Easy class as long as you keep up with your assignments. Exams are not hard as long as you do the review he offers.

His dedication to help students is displayed by teaching three courses at San Jacinto college while teaching overloads in Lone Star. He appear in many colleges because he simply love to teach and make himself available all over the state. Love him. Take him

Great professor, Great communication. If you don't do the homework you will not pass, Discussion post, 7 exams plus the final, lots of homework. Professor holds webex meetings prior to exam to make sure you understand the concept. I highly recommend!!

I initially thought I would be taking this class in person but it got moved to online. I had a very hard time in this class simply because it was online and Professor Allen didn't hold lectures. He uploaded youtube videos as your lectures. The test review is extremely vague. He does do a generous test curve which has saved my grade this semester!

The vast majority of this class consists of online readings and homework's, as well as chapter quizzes and some online labs which aren't too difficult. Tests are long and challenging, but if you study the material you should be okay. If you do all the work on time and dedicate enough hours to it, you'll do just fine.

This course requires you to turn in weekly homework and discussions, as well as labs on Connect. The labs are easy to follow, so there is no real way to mess them up unless you don't turn them in. Dr. Allen does give a lot of tests, but he does it to break up the chapters, so we only have to study a few at a time. I would 100% take Dr. Allen again.

If you are working and taking multiple classes, I would re-consider taking him. He is text book heavy, and he posts lectures off of youtube. The class is a lot of work obviously as Microbiology is not an easy subject. He does curve, but there was too much homework for me.

There is a lot of homework for a non-major class, but he gives curves and extra credit so stick it out.

In this class, you have to be ready to put in the effort. This is crucial to online students, because not only do you have to make time to do the homework assginment, you also have to make time to study for exams. He is a really good professor and he makes the effort to help his students struggling to understand the concept of biology.

This class is not difficult is tolerable, I wouldn't say is an easy class but just do the work you will fine. However you have a lot of hw for every chapter you have a discussion, readings, labs and quizzes. The quizzes are of ten questions and the labs are short. The good things you can do it at your own time.

He is pretty chill. He will extend deadlines for good reason. All of the weeks assignments are due Friday not Sunday. Kind of a lot of homework but you can do it when ever you want throughout the week. There is lots of exams but he drops your lowest.

Good professor in but lots of homework. communicates very well and answers all your question.

Great professor very understanding and works with you as long as your doing all your work.

Your only grades are the tests which there are 5 and a final. I found it easy because all you have to do is read the chapters and focus on the vocab and you will do good. Professor also emails back quickly and was nice. Overall, all you have to do is do some labs and homework quizzes and read the material.

Great teacher! Very organized and responds in a timely manner. It's an easy class if you do the work.

Really good professor. He has proctored exams but if you just know your stuff and review they are easy A's, also gives generous curves. Very understanding, always responds, and gives 1 on 1 help if you ask. He has a large work load, all on connect, but it's very easy, just tedious. Easy A as long as you watch his lectures or read the chapters.

He is really approachable and he also utilizes different learning pathways. If you are an audio learner, there are lectures. If you are a visual learner there are videos. He has great study material.

I had this professor for biology online, and he is great, the amount of homework is not a lot but youll have to keep up if not you will fall behind. Test Reviews arent as accurate for exams, so I will suggest to keep studying from the textbook.

This course has a lot of homework assignments and tests, but only because there is a bunch of material to be covered. Do the discussions for each chapter and do the smart books and you will get a good grade on the tests.

When I signed up for microbio. I was nervous because everyone says that it is a very challenging class, however, Professor Allen made it very easy to understand and learn the material. (especially in an online class). Do the smart books and you will learn the material for the tests. I highly recommend taking his class(:

Professor Allen bio 1408 class is super easy to pass as long as you do the WORK! Completing assignments is so important. Assignments aren't hard but complete them. Test are easy. What you study will be on the test. He's just a good professor overall. Everything you want in a professor. HE WILL NOT LET YOU FAIL! Don't hesitate to take his course!

He was an easy professor, all of the assignments such as homework and labs were on connect which was mostly easy. This course does require a lot of time to complete assignments, as long you take the time to do it, you would do just fine. Lastly, he sends out daily weekly reminders on what is assigned for the week. I would recommend taking him.

very good prof overall

So, I have online class with professor Allen, and there were a lot of chapter homework. Each chapter contain a lot of concept question that you have to answer it right, if not you have to answer more question. Other than that, everything else was great. He offer virtual meeting even though it was only anytime class. He answer all of my questions.

Weekly assignments are done on connect. There are 5 proctored tests and a final. The class is very organized. He is available for help. He also posts powerpoints and lecture videos which can help prepare for a test.

Good profesor and responds quickly if you have a question. He does web ex reviews for tests which helps. There are 5 exams and a final but he will drop the lowest grade, I recommend to study for the exams, since they can be somewhat hard at times. There is a lot of work but it is manageable.

Dr. Allen responds quickly and respectfully. There is a lot of busy work in this class that is due each week but it is manageable if you stay on top of it. It does end up drilling things into your memory. Very textbook heavy course.

He is a good professor. He gives weekly homework and quizzes. He does live for reviews and has a remind to communicate with the students. The class is challenging, you do have to take the time so study or you won't do well in the course. Study, do the homework's and stay organized. You will do fine. I would take him again.

Great Professor, does reviews for test and gives extra credit.

always ready to help, he listens a lot, gives extra time for exam reviews.

tons of homework

Dr. Allen is a great professor to take especially for a course like Biology, which is one I struggle with, but I got through with his guidance and understanding. He is very helpful and understanding.

Decent prof

I suck at Biology, but he was extremely clear on what was expected to get a good grade. He is very good at communication every week and sends out emails saying what is due. He uses MG Connect for his textbook, and that was a lifesaver for me when studying for the tests. It can be a lot of information. Thankfully, he goes over a chapter a week.

Professor was very nice and understanding. He explained and told us what was expected from the start.

Great teacher, available to students who need help. Gives you all the tools you need, but does require you to put in the effort.

Prof. is fantastic, I am terrible at bio and had to message alot and he always responded super fast and was nice. If you have any questions just make sure you communicate with him and he is more willing to help. There is alot of work to do in this course and you cant procrastinate. All tests are curved, HW's completion, gives extra credit for final

For a 6 week summer class, we had 11 chapter assignments in connect. No zoom meeting required which is good if you work or have obligations outside of school. 5 Exams plus your Final Exam. He adjust your exam grades, not your final exam grade but does give you extra credit. It is not a hard class you just have to do the work. 100% would take again

Professor Allen is a good professor! He has a solid course plan but more importantly is always on time with grades. I am currently in his mini summer class but my own grade is due to my own time management. He is truly a good teacher but most of all offers extra credit and helps you out when he sees you are struggling in a specific topic.

Professor Allen is well organized. There are new exams and homework every week, and it's expected since it is a 6-week course and Professor Allen provides videos for you to watch. He gives extra credit for some work, and test grades are curved, which is helpful. If you study, you will do well on your exams.

Professor Allen is very considerate of his students. He organizes Zoom meetings before a test, and gives curves! There is a lot of homework posted on McGraw-Hill Connect which you can get a free trial! Make sure you are prepared to read... a lot and study for the material in order to pass the exams. This class is not hard as long as you study.

Professor Allen is very well organize and willing to help his students. Found it challenging to keep up with the work load, but good teacher. Study well for exams, know your material. He will help with curving the grade and gives extra credit.

Professor Allen is a very good teacher well organized. I found it challenging to keep up with the work load, but it was manageable. Study well for exams, know your material. He will help with curving the grade and gives extra credit.

Professor Allen will give clear expectations for class and he is not kidding by saying you need to stay on top of assignments. Found work load challenging but manageable. He is well organized and super helpful, a plus for extra credit!

Dr. Allen is a very good Professor, he communicates fast and is very helpful.

He's a good professor and very caring but I'm not sure you would want to take this if you're not a science major. It's extremely in depth and very frustrating. The exams & quizzes are awful. Exams are lockdown with webcam. However, he will meet with you to work with you and help you understand. $90 extra for Connect to do assignments on.

Great professor !! had a great time in class, easy grader, quiz and labs were easy but exams were if you study and will be getting A on this class.

Great professor !! had a great time in class,

GREAT Professor !! had a such great time in class

He is a good professor. Sends you email reminders on assignments. He does reviews before an exam. The work was A LOT. Which was a bit expected for a 6 week course. As long as you do the work and study before an exam you will succeed in his class :)

He is very lenient and an understanding professor. Would take again

Caring professor

Dr. Allen was a great professor and he understands that students have other classes and jobs outside of school. He's very caring. Do all the assigned work and you will pass

This is the first class I have ever dropped! Take this class if you don't have a life outside of school. He requires a ton of stuff to be done every week and his deadlines are on Fridays. The first Smartbook assignment had 175 questions! He also requires LockDown Browser for his exams.

work load slightly overwhelming became easier to handle later in semester. I work full time but managed to finish my work in 2-3 days. Pros: curves, exams easy (50 questions) provides other helpful resources. Cons: due dates are usually every Friday, connect assignments, lockdown browser. I suggest you to use the reading guides as reviews for exams

nonscience majors don't take his class. lots of work due weekly. Take his class if it's the only class you are taking because you will need to study day in and day out to pass. not a great test taker don't take him because he doesn't allow notes/book use and he uses a webcam and lockdown browser. no real review for exam just read book.

Very easy class. He grades in a way that is beneficial in the long run for students. You can find his textbook online for free (barely use it). Quizlet is your bestfriend in this class. The whole class is just quizzes and then watching documentaries and summarizing them. Overall good class and good professor.

Professor Allen is a good professor, but be prepared to learn by yourself. He does routine check ups on the class, besides that it is your responsibility to turn in all the work each week. His reviews give you what to study, not the answer sheet. Be prepared to study and work hard, his class isn't for procrastinators.

Lots of homework and it can get heavy if it's not your strong subject. Tests are in lockdown browser and no notes can be used to help, pretty much read the book and you'll pass the test. All the homework is due Fridays and everything is opened up to work ahead.

Be ready to read the textbook and watch all the videos with each lesson. All the week's work is due every Friday. About 5 tests and the final, out of the 5 test lowest one is dropped. Join the remind app, he replies fast there if you have questions.

I was terrified going into this class because I suck at Biology, but he's very understanding and is very lenient. You HAVE to read and make sure you know the material at the beginning of the semester or you won't understand anything going forward. I'm really happy I picked him to be my professor because if it was anyone else, I would have failed.

Science was never my strong subject and I'm not crazy about learning it Be prepared to read and to take 5 tests, lab quizzes, and homework weekly. However, if you read the text, you will do great on the homework. Professor Allen does reviews and is always willing to answer questions and help. Had I had any different teacher, I would have dropped.

He is a good professor for students who want to be biology majors. But for those of us who are not it should be easier. He gives a lot of homework. 5 test.

Professor Allen is great. Lecture heavy course be prepared to read, read, read! I really liked the way his class is set up. He provides feedback and reminders via the remind app which helped me keep up. Make sure you stay on top of due dates and don't leave anything until the last minute or you WILL get behind.

If you want good grades watch the lectures provided and study chapter summaries. 5 exams and a final which require camera and audio and no notes, drops lowest exam. Every week has at least 1 lab quiz with several labs, chapter quiz and homework. Definitely put time into the class but once you get used to the schedule it gets easier to handle.

I took his hybrid micro class and all I can say is how helpful and nice he is, always available to help either in the labs or after them, responds quickly to emails. Only thing I can say is prepare to work hard, it's not an easy class and exams require you to thoroughly know the material. He also gives many curves and extra credit. Highly recommend

Dr. Allen is a great professor. Yes, there is a lot of works but as long as you keep up with your work every week; you won't fall behind. He is very understanding and willing to help you and help you understand the chapters. You have to work for your grade.

Professor Allen is a very helpful professor. The class is hard but it's manageable and you can still pass with an A if you put in the work. Labs are really interesting, I had a hybrid class, so labs were 3 hours 2 days a week with a lab quiz every week. There were 7 exams plus the final, weekly chapter assignments, homework and quiz.

Professor Allen is a really great professor. He is always available to answer any in-class or outside-class questions through email or remind. There is a lot of reading and studying in order to be successful in the class, but an A is manageable if you put in the work. 7 tests throughout the semester one every two weeks covering two chapters each.

Chris Allen is a really great professor, he really wants you to pass, MicroBiology is a hard class but if you have to take it I would really recommend this professor for it. I took it as a hybrid class, the Lab days were really fun with cool experiments. I really enjoyed this class.

Dr. Allen is a great biology professor. I would take this class again in a heartbeat. The labs we had to do in class were fun to keep up with and very interesting. I would recommend others to take his class he is really helpful. There is homework every week. 7 exams plus final exam, one quiz a week, chapter assignments and homework :)

Professor Allen is such a great professor, he's always available when you need him and responds fast to emails. He makes sure to help you as much as your can and will take time out of his day to help you whenever. The labs in this class are so fun you won't regret it! You do need your lab manual and it will be your best friend in this class.

Professor Allen is a great professor! He made one of the hardest biology classes fun and entertaining and broken down course material into simple concepts to ensure you clearly understood each topic. He cares about his students and is always available outside of class and is willing to help in any way. If you have to take Micro, choose his class!

Took BIOL 1408 as an online class. For a non science major class it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and as long as you work off the textbook then you won't have any problems. Overall a great class to take.

Dr. Allen truly loves Micro and is very passionate about teaching. Took this class as a hybrid; 3 assignments due Fridays, 1 Lab quiz a week, and 7 total exams (every 2 weeks). Labs are fun but lecture material is a bit difficult, so ask a lot of questions, engage in discussions, and be ready to study! Manage your time to work for an A!

Be prepared for the opposite of a "non-science majors" biology class.

This is not the class to procrastinate! You have work due every Friday! There are connect assignments, virtual labs, and quizzes. There are also 5 exams and a final. As long as you do your work and study for the exams, you should be fine. Dr. Allen also provides a study guide and lectures/ youtube videos that are actually helpful.

He gives 3 to 6 assignments every week that is due on friday, there are also 7 exams and a final every two weeks! The labs are very interesting and probably the best part about the class, the lecture part is a bit difficult but as long as you read your material you should do well.

You have to work for your grade. Couple of assignments, quizzes, and labs that are pretty fun to do every week. He gives curves on exams which are fairly easy if you know your material. Provides sources like yt vids which helped me especially the amoeba sisters. I took notes on his lectures, watched the vids, and did the reading guides and passed.

Dr. Allen is a great professor and makes it easy to achieve an "A" in the class, of course, if you put in the work. 7 exams over 2-3 chapters and weekly lab quizzes. Great and fun labs, very straightforward class, without trying anyone can get a "B".

It's just like any other science class so make sure to attend class and bring your lab book. 7 exams, 2 labs and quizzes every week. Overall, Dr. Allen is a straight forward professor who is enthusiastic about microbiology and does review sessions for students who are interested.

Dr. Allen is perhaps one of the most passionate professors I've interacted with in the STEM realm. You will work for your grade but will be happy in the end. Lots of exams, but you'll pass effortlessly if you manage your time. Hold tight and fly right.

I took this class as an online course which made it a little difficult for me. I think taking this class in person may have been easier but if you put in the work and effort you'll do fine. There are many tests over the course of every few chapters and use lockdown so you gotta prepare yourself ahead of time. Keep track of your assignments.

Prof. Allen is a nice person, but at times his class was very hard with no help or guidance. Drops your lowest test out of 5 offers 10 bonus points on the final for a rating on here & the survey. Tests are proctored even for online. Tests are 50 questions 100 for final. All classwork is on McGraw Hill online textbook. No study guides & on your own

Instructor was thorough, communicative, and helpful to students in the field of study as well as in personal growth. The professor offers zoom study sessions for exams and is clear with directions, syllabus, and expectations. The instructor provided everything the first day of class and it was self paced.

The tests in this class are really difficult but this class is possible to pass if you actually give the effort to study the material. Also the professor does give a lot of homework and labs but the homework and labs are usually easy. He is also really understanding of personal matters and will offer an extension if you ask!

Science isn't my forte, but this class is very simple. There are quite a few assignments due every week (1 smartbook assignment, 1 homework assignment, 1 quiz, and either 1-2 labs). For me, I could knock them out in one sitting, but for others, I do know it took them a couple of hours to complete each assignment. Professor Allen will work with you.

Professor Allen is a nice teacher, communicative, and gives extra credit when earned but be prepared for a lot of work so make sure you're organized.

He always asks his students to take at least 1 to 2 hours every day to read the course in quiet place. In additions in class, we form teams to play a jeopardy game together and later on, we play a kahoot game individually. He is very organized, and he is also available for each student that needs extra help. Also, he is study guide is helpful.

Dr. Allen is a very passionate when it comes to teaching he has all the material you need to study plus he does zoom reviews with you and if you still need any extra help he will do anything to help you. He communicates alot and sends a lot of positive feedback.

Enjoyed this class! I took both Biology requirements with professor Allen. He sends out reminders and has everything laid out so there is a clear understanding. He offers reviews via zoom which is really helpful. I have not been able to attend but I take advantage by watching the recordings on my own time.

Took this class online, it was more challenging than expected for a non-science major class. Professor Allen is always willing to help, and explain he wants everyone to succeed and you can tell. He is a great teacher provides lots of resources for students and is very knowledgeable.

Dr. Allen is one of the most organized professors I've ever learned from. He opens the entire online classwork from day 1, allowing students to work ahead as much as they like. He is clear with his requirements and his standards, utilizing his expert communication skills to the fullest.

Throughout the course, this professor made sure we got the material correctly, scheduled zoom meetings with you, helped you pass EVERY exam, and cared about all his students. In the morning, he sends inspirational texts to make your day better. This is my graduating year and he made it easy. If I could take this professor again, I would.

Awesome, professor!

Awesome! Professor!

I took this class online, all the assignments were in the same place and everything was well organized. Due dates are also important to note.

I liked when he puts together practice games like jeopardy and kahoot, It helps prepare for exams and the questions/answers match the lecture notes. He gives the same amount of work as of every 4 credit course just make sure to spread it out weekly so you can keep up. Also, he uses remind to help prepare the following day of class.

BIOL-1408 was a more challenging course than I expected, but the professor encouraged us to keep going & send out due dates reminders throughout the semester. Had 1-2 weeks per chapter assignments,quizzes,labs from M-F due by Friday. 6 exams, including the final w/ webcam & lockdown browser. I don't know final grade yet but I'm passing, take him!

I have had the opportunity to take many online classes and I can say with complete honesty that this class with professor Allen has been one of the best. He provides recorded lectures on the material along with zoom conferences to help students prepare for that week's test. Just be willing to put in the extra effort and you will get a good grade.

Professor Christopher Allen has a passion for teaching bio and wants the best for his students. If you don't know your class standing he will show halfway through the semester to help students know where they're at this class requires a textbook also.

Only take his class in person. Online is a quick way to fail this course. I took it as a hybrid class, and I needed the in-person lab time. He is a caring professor who aims to teach and help his students in any way possible. I've learned a lot from him. The tests can be a bit challenging, but he does offer a curve.

Professor Allen is a nice teacher, communicative, and gives extra credit when earned.

I highly recommend Professor Allen. He shows he cares about the student's progress. He is very thorough with instructions and provides us with everything we need to pass the class (PPTs, Quizzes, Study Reviews, Jeopardy, and Kahoot! games; which are extremely fun.) He is very patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated. Attendance is very important!!!

ATTENTION EVERYONE, Professor Allen does care about his students. Trust me, this is a BIO class, at first you're going to panic and be like "crap im failing", but trust me, as long as you do the work on time, and watch the lecture videos, and study guide videos, and read the master concepts out loud at the end of every chapter, you'll be fine.

Front loads the chapter work and there are a lot of assignments that are always due on fridays! I was a bit overwhelmed at first but i learned alot and he genuinely cares about his students. Also, lockdown browser protocols are a bit extensive so make sure you do a proper environment check.

I highly recommend taking this class! He is very understanding and will help you with any questions or concerns that you have. Put in the time and effort and you will pass this class.

Overall a good professor that give good feedback when asked and tells entertaining stories during class. Would recommend to use the study guide he provides and the lecture videos he records to help study for the exams and final.

Professor is awesome with students. He also reviews the material with the class before exams and finals.

Great class and great teacher but you will be front loaded with a lot of chapter work so just be prepared. It slows down after about week 6 or 7. Dr. Allen is great with communication and you can tell he really cares about your success!

Professor Allen was really helpful in me passing BIO 1408 there are some things in the class where the assignment you can get online. But other than that he was a very helpful professor with extra credit and flexible due dates to an extent.

If you're taking this class online, be prepared for the workload! Nothing overwhelming but definitely need to know how to manage your time. It is a lot of material to cover but Professor Allen gives plenty of outside materials to use as suggested content in order to fully understand the chapters better.

Dr. Allen is one of the best professors I've ever had! He clearly loves what he teaches, and finds ways to make it fun. He is helpful and makes the content that is usually difficult, easy to understand. If you are going to take microbiology, you couldn't ask for a better professor. The homework isn't hard, you just have to do the work!

He doesn't take late work, and is very strict on if you do your assignments. His tests aren't that hard, but all in all if you do the work and study a little for the test, you should be good.

Online course is all the same every week with assignments and a lab that go with it, they can be very time consuming and tedious but overall straight forward and helpful. After two chapters resides a test that is always difficult so please study the PowerPoints he gives you. if you really keep up and try I promise you will pass

Professor Allen is a great professor! He is very caring towards his students and ensures all students have access to resources for better learning. There are multiple quizzes, labs, and homework for each chapter/unit but they are fairly easy and are great for learning the material. Overall, I highly recommend this Professor Allen's course.

Professor Allen is a great professor! I took this course for Biology 1408 and overall it was a nice course. This course requires multiple quizzes, homework, and lab quizzes per unit but they are fairly easy and are great for learning. There are also multiple resources the professor offers for students to better understand the material!

he is a very good professor, he gives out many resources, to be able to pass this class is all on you, only thing is he does gives a lot of work.

prepare for a lot of homework but over all good professor and gives out many useful resources.

Great Professor! Lots of outside learning sources were made available through links to the students, which helped improve my learning experience! The 6-week summer minimester was a lot of hard work and the assignments don't stop coming so be prepared to have 0 fun life activities for a bit. Overall was a great class!

Professor Allen was very kind and responsive to students. Summer course is very fast with a big workload. Stay on top of all of the work, and you should be okay!

Professor Allen is by far one of the best professors I have had. He is very straightforward and all the material is given to you on the first day. It is a fast paced summer course so be prepared to spend your time on the computer. I do not recommend taking this class if you do not have enough time. If you do all the assignments, you will be fine.

Very nice and communicative profesor! He does multiple test reviews during the semester to help you understand the subject. He gives a lot of extra points if you keep up with the homework and reviews. Overall, I enjoyed taking this class!

Very Great Professor! I recommend taking him as an online course in the summer. He is very well organized and offers a lot of help to make sure you understand the material. Be prepared to put in the work since it is a short course with lots of material to cover. Make sure you have time for this class and do the work if you want to pass.

This professor was very professional and caring. Every week before tests he would ask to see if anyone needed a study session before tests and remind of due dates . The curriculum is very straight forward but its a pretty heavy work load for a summer class in my opinion. The textbook was easy and could be done alongside the pre-recorded lectures.

Professor Allen is very nice to his students. He sends reminds and emails every day to let you know what you need to do for the next day or week. He also have a zoom review before every exam. If you miss the zoom review, do not worry because he also post the video on D2L.

If you have to take Biology for Non-Science Majors take Dr. Allen! He provides so many resources like study guides, powerpoints, review sessions, and recorded lectures! Do the homework on time, review the resources, and you'll do well. Can't recommend it enough!!

All the material he provides in the class is very clear and self-explanatory. Even though it is a biology class, he makes it easy to understand. Also, he provides multiples reviews before every test.

I took Dr. Allen for a summer course for biology 1408 in the summer. The course load was heavy. The learnsmarts, homework, labs, and online quizzes are very time-consuming. But, if you work on it every day then they won't feel so time-consuming. Dr. Allen is always available for any questions and does exam reviews for exams. Great professor!

Took Bio 1408 for the summer session. The class itself is a lot of work but as long as you keep up with it you should pass. The professor gives out tons of resources.

I took Dr. Allen for a 5 wk bio course. He gives you everything you need to get a good, but you need to be willing to do 5+ assignments 3x a week for 5 weeks, so take that into consideration. The assignments are pretty easy if you do the smart book assignment and watch the lectures. I would 100% recommend Dr. Allen's class to anyone needing bio

I took Dr. Allen's 5 week Bio for Non-Science majors, and he was great. I liked how he organized the class, the homework is very time consuming, but it is easy to get a good grade on them. Exams were a little hard, for my class he ended up curving them which was nice. I would definitely take a class from him again.

Hands down one of the best professors that I have ever had. He makes sure to constantly remind his students about due dates to all assignments so that you don't miss one. I took the six week summer course and although it did require a lot of my time for notetaking the quizzes, labs, and tests were really easy.

Heavy material. But you can tell he cares about his students and he will help you stay on top of things. I would recommend taking again. Read the textbook.

I took this class in a 6-week summer session. If you are doing the same be prepared to have something to do basically every day, FOR SURE every other day because it's basically a chapter every other day. THAT BEING SAID, Professor Allen does not set you up for failure, HE WANTS YOU TO DO WELL. Science has never been my thing, but still got an A.

Dr Allen is smart and very passionate about biology. He definitely makes labs fun! Lecture material in general is not the most fun and is a heavy read, but Dr Allen is more than willing to help in any way possible! Definitely recommend!!

I highly recommend Prof. Allen as he truly loves microbiology and that definitely reflects on how he teaches. Online lectures and in person labs are very much material heavy but if you simply read/ keep up with the textbook you'll do great!

Take Dr. Allen, you will not regret it! He wants you to pass & will do anything to help you succeed! He offers one on one meetings/tutoring sessions. There is a lot of classwork (connects, smart-book) but it is microbiology so it is to be expected. He provides prerecorded lectures, power points and chapter outlines that you can access at anytime.

I chose this professor based on my friend's recommendation, and she was not wrong about how awesome he is. Microbiology is not easy but he is passionate about it and it shows. He is very knowledgeable and he creates a learning environment where questions are always welcomed. Makes availability for test prep and does not want to see anyone fail!

The professor is hands on and involved (especially) during labs. The set up for the course is practically a hybrid, where you show up for lab and do your lectures at home. This allows the professor to play games such as kahoot or have individual presentations in class, overall would take his class again.

Professor Allen is responsive to the needs of his students and communicates thoroughly and often. He also sends out encouraging/inspirational sayings each week. The exams were not bad as long as you completed all of the homework assignments, took notes on the lectures and studied the lecture notes and the figures in the textbook.

Biology for Non-Majors can be a very difficult course, this isn't the Professors fault. He provides tons of resources for you to understand and be successful. Some chapters are heavier then others, so manage your time. His D2L/Syllabus is exceptionally detailed and laid out well. He uses Remind and D2L to keep you up to date. Take this professor!

This professor is clear and to the point. Notes, homework, quiz, then exam followed by lab. I enjoyed the clear directions and simplicity. However, I would have liked to see more creative project for hands on learners. Never the less, great class and he respects if you finish your work and show that you are making an effort in order to support.

Work was easy to complete (We used Connect), but there was quite a bit of homework and the deadline was on Friday instead of the usual Sunday. Everything was available from the start of the semester so you can work ahead if you want. Overall, I enjoyed the class and found it easy.

I took Professor Allen's Biology course online and let me just say that his formatting is nicely organized. Not only does he have everything laid out to you neatly, he is also fast at getting back to you on any questions you may have. There will be homework yes, but he gives you a week to do it. Highly recommend him!!

I took Professor Allen's Biology course online and let me just say that his formatting is nicely organized. Not only does he have everything laid out to you neatly, he is also fast at getting back to you on any questions you may have. There will be homework yes, but he gives you a week to do it. Highly recommend taking his class!

Dr. Allen is a wonderful professor. He has experience in his taught field, and he is always able to find ways to enhance his students learning experiences. There are a LOT of Smartbook assignments, and they can take a few hours each, but if you manage your time well, you should be successful! He gives you all the resources needed to get an A.

Science classes are challenging, but Dr.Allen did a fantastic job making the class fun by making it interactive. He is also very considerate of his students and organized in his classes.

He does a great job of pushing us to follow the method of active studying. He does not really lecture us but we do get to play interactive games to help us learn. The lab part of this class is fun and interactive. Overall he is a good professor.

Dr. Allen is a great professor with a well organized course. All assignments and text book are through McGraw Hill - text book reading, concept mastery, homework, labs, and quizzes. All exams require lock down browser and web cams so make sure you prepare well. Grades on a curve and has recorded lectures and review sessions. Would take again!

Dr. Allen is the best professor I could have taken for Medical microbiology. He is very passionate about microbiology and makes the class interesting. He doesn't waste any time in class and makes sure we have the dedicated time we need for lab and reviewing each chapter. There is a lot of homework but it helps. Take him. You won't regret it.

Dr. Allen is a great professor with a well organized course. All assignments and text book are through McGraw Hill. Homework will take up a lot of time be mindful! But with proper time management should be able to finish all assignments on time. Exams are online. Grades on a curve and has recorded lectures and review sessions. Would take again!

Professor Allen was great. Keep in mind that you will need to dedicate time to study the material outside the class. He doesn't do lectures but focuses his class time on labs. Highly recommend.

He was cool, but this class was very hard. Be prepared to spend at least 3 hours a day on this class. He was extreme in his testing procedures if you're taking the online version.

A good professor, very tough on testing and testing procedures, and most assignments are on connect. lectures were a little hard to understand. overall decent professor, just a little difficult with certain things.

He was a very understanding professor, but he creates extremely difficult tests that you truly need to study for. There are 5 exams that are not open notes. There is a lot of weekly homework that isn't difficult but needs to be done with time. Overall a decent professor, just a very heavy workload.

Dr. Allen is very clear on what he expects, and if you follow the syllabus and other instructions, you will do well. This class was for Non-Science Majors and is still fairly challenging. Do not be afraid to ask questions; he will get back to you! Very good professor and worth the time!

Incredibly respectful and informative professor who is patient with students when it comes to their success in the class. You are required to put in the work, which he ensures you are equipped for. I would be sure to speak up, as he is very helpful when you take time to ask. Tests are difficult, so disperse your time wisely each week for studying.

The tests are very hard and impact the grade heavily; there is a lot of homework, and while is fairly easy, it is a lot and it has barely any impact on the grade.

He is a very good professor and is passionate about his job. I learned so much with him this fall semester. His work is pretty straightforward but studying is necessary to pass. Attendance is also mandatory so do not miss class because you will miss a lot. He works with students and makes sure everyone is understanding what is going on.

The tests are very hard and impact the grade heavily; there is a lot of homework, and while is fairly easy, it is a lot and it has barely any impact on the grade. :(

He is a good professor, but this class could be stressful with the amount of workload given to you. The exams can be difficult and impacts your grade heavily. However, he gives out a good amount of extra information and answers your question clearly.

Was always willing to help even when I didn't read the guild lines properly, very helpful.

Dr. Allen is awesome. He has lectures posted for every unit and always holds zoom reviews before tests. He is generous when grading. Do not go into this class thinking it's easy (if you are taking non-major) You will need to study material and lectures frequently!!!

He is a very good professor and is passionate about his job.. His work is pretty straightforward but studying is needed to pass. He works with students and makes sure everyone is understanding. I had so much workload this semester but his passion to help others really motivated me to give this class my all and i'll forever be grateful for him!

He is an amazing professor who works with you if you're having trouble. This class is hard and studying matters but that's with every biology class. He makes the class comfortable so you always feel okay to ask for help. There would be study session before every exam that were super helpful, and he would give us outline for the exams.

So much to learn in such a short amount of time. He has lectures available throughout so you can watch them in your own time. Homework is tedious, but you will learn a lot from it. Exam reviews are student-guided so you're not really sure the guidance wants more information on is even relevant for the exam.

Professor Allen was great. There was never any confusion on the assignments, it was always very clear what we were supposed to be doing every week, it is just up to you to get it done. Labs are fun to complete. Tests are sometimes tricky but as long as you read and do the provided work that is meant to help you then you are good to go!

Professor Allen was a very caring and respectful teacher. He would plan additional lectures for us to be well prepared for exams, go over anything we had trouble with, and make sure we stayed on top of our assignments and was good at communicating. It was a difficult class, but most science courses can be. He was super helpful tho :)

The book highlights key points about the lesson. The PowerPoint and videos help you with quizzes and exams. Try not to submit your work last minute as some lessons may take longer than others. He replies to emails in a reasonable time and does zoom exam reviews on what you would like him to further explain on the PowerPoint that's already provided.