Yes, class is hard, but he grades on a curve ( = +15 points on first two tests so far, thanks dummies!) Good prep for MCAT.

This is one of those classes in which you get what you put into it. If you are a student and by student I mean capable of reading the text and staying up with lectures as well as capable of studying and actually employ these capabilities you should not have a difficult time. If you are a substandard student then your grade will reflect that.

Wolin is tough but fair. He only tests on lecture/textbook material and 75% of exam q's are from the course website (he tells you this up front). Class avg is a 65% which he curves up. Good MCAT prep; most students don't read or go to lecture but complain about getting C's in a hard science course. Work hard and you'll easily get a A-/B+.

Really strict at first. Only take it if your a Bio major. Towards the end of the semester he softened up and you could see that he's a nice guy to those who work hard. He also really knows his stuff.

The material is difficult, but it is what bio majors need to know. Work is required to succeed. There are weekly readings, and weekly homework assignments. Testing is over lecture / book reading only. If you?re not a bio major, take another course. If you want to be successful, sign up and buckle down. You might actually learn something.

Extremely in depth, but excellent teacher, you'll be well prepared for your future, and a good start to a pre-med emphasis.

great teacher, expects you to do your work. he watches what you do, i suggest coming to class doing your work. general paticipation.

Wolin is a hard teacher to get along with. If you are respectful and work hard, you will be fine. His class is also quite difficult, but I was able to get a good grade by focusing on the things he said to focus on. All in all, a good teacher

he says what he wants you to know but there is a ton of material, claims to use website but only helps on first test. second is murder and third is anatomy. he is kind of arrogant but will help if you have a grasp of the concepts.

Great teacher. Extremely intelligent. He really knows his stuff. Very intimidating at first but he's actually a really nice guy. As long as you go to class and work hard you'll be fine.

If you happen to find Dr. Wolin intimidating you should probably consider this lectures are for lecturing not for interrupting with questions.In discussion if you still feel intimidated asking questions it is very likely you have not kept up on the material.Work HARD and you can get an A.In future classes you will find his teachings INVALUABLE!!!

Dr. Wolin is one of the best professor. You probably will hate him when you take his class, but if you get a good grade, you will really thankful to him, because what he has taught you, will be really good for you for future use if you want to involve any bio-career. And he is super nice in person, just go to talk to him and ask questions!

He expects perfection from students, but is quite lazy sometimes himself. The class materials were littered with spelling errors, and at times, extremely ambiguous. Learned a lot, but he made it stressful with the aforementioned items and somewhat abrassive personality. Overall, he is passionate about biology and a solid teacher, but needs a little work with his social skills and attention to detail.

The labs are super long and ridiculous, and are alot more complicated that the stuff you learn in class. The class itself actually isnt that bad.

Doesnt seem to care about your thoughts or grades in the class, and is pretty rude and mean. Teaching wise, he is a good teacher.

I thought he was an excellent teacher. He explains stuff really well, and he is really good at making connections with the stuff we learned in a previous topic, which is really helpfull in biology. Its not like a class where theres different topics, this class is all one big topic, subdivided into areas of concentration, so connections are good!

Yes Wolin is extremely difficult,yes there are a ridiculous amount of slides, yes he can come off rude. If you do not follow him from day 1 you WILL fail. Honestly though,Wolin is a great prof. He prepares you for every other class you will ever take, and is VERY helpful if you go to him in person. Not for the faint hearted!

He comes across as arrogant. HOWEVER! He is an AMAZING professor. He is hard on his students because he wants them to work for the knowledge. It is not just handed to you. STUDY. The notes, the book, and definitely mastering biology. If you like BIO take Wolin. You HAVE to participate,and brush off the arrogance! And you will do FINE! :)

I think Dr. Wolin is an excellent professor. His classes are NOT easy, and he makes you work very hard for the grade. He really wants you to completely understand the topic, not just memorize it for a test. I'm glad Ive had him in class. I feel like I push myself the extra step to do well when he is my teacher. Awesome if you not a slacker!

Dr. Wolin was intimidating at first but always extremely helpful and more than willing to spend the time to answer your questions. He did expect you to work hard. He also really knew his material and would investigate a topic to thoroughly answer your question. He is one of the best.

Bio 1831 is a dense class, there's a lot to learn so his power-point lectures have a ton of slides and the test questions can be very specific. If you do the assigned reading, attend lectures and lab and get clarification, this is a very rewarding class but it will be challenging! It's possible to succeed if you're motivated. He is a great prof!

Wolin can be rude (it's his humor) and will call you out if your answer isn't well supported. I loved this professor though. He challenges you and expects thoughtful answers. For tests he has students submit questions that he uses for the test. He also gives 10 pts attendance each class. Easy A! Not to mention he looks exactly like John Malkovich!

I started off the semester failing the class. With hard work it is possible to receive an A. Some think he is "rude" and "condescending" however he is honestly my favorite professor thus far. He makes you work for your grade and he truly believes in you. I went to study with him weekly and raised my grade from a 52 to a 90. I highly recommend.

The key to success in this course is utilizing mastering biology. 70% of the tested material comes from the website, and many of the questions on exams are copied verbatim. The other material he tests (Chemical Structures, Glycolysis, etc) will be covered in recitation. Goes beyond coursework in lectures which can be confusing at times.

Dr. Wolin is extremely tough, but he TEACHES and I learned more from this biology class than any other biology class I've taken at UMSL. You have to pay attention, work hard, and study for his classes. If you do all of that you'll have learned a lot and you'll be able to get an A.

Here's the deal, his class is hard. But if you go and talk to Dr. Wolin, you'll find that he is a really nice guy who wants to get to know his students. He teaches at a high level and really expects students to study and know the material. This class made me a better student & has lots of EC opportunities.

Dr. Wolin is the best professor at UMSL. His lectures are aimed at people who are attempting to move on in the science field. People say he dashed their dreams. However, I believe he is frighteningly realistic about your frighteningly small chance of getting into medical school with a lackluster effort. If you don't like it, work at Quik Trip.

People who like Dr. Wolin: quick thinkers, people who are not offended by being told they're wrong, people who take notes and sit up front, people who know that a 2.5 GPA no med school. People who don't like Dr. Wolin: people who struggled in intro-level classes, people who don't know how to study, people who hate science. Have fun!

Let me tell you why I like him. I'm not sensitive and I have a tough skin. "Only a human sharpens another." Doesn't pat on your back for being average. I've never taken a participation trophy in my life. His class is so easy, it requires the highest work ethic. (Confused?) He wants you to think. Critically. He prepared me for grad school.

Dr. Wolin's class is tough, just like him. He expects you know the material in detail, and he helps you get there. If you actually want to learn, then you'll love him. To succeed in his class you need to engage, study, and ask questions.

Very good lecture giver. I would suggest waiting to ask more difficult questions during office hours. UTILIZE THE SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTOR AND TUTORS!!!! Tends to not like being disrupted or contradicted in class. Brutally honest about his opinion concerning your ability to perform as a student. Is willing to help if you are honest and seek it out.

Lots of time studying, but college courses shouldn't be "easy". Be a good student, and don't expect hand-holding. Listen intently during class, spend extra time looking things up on your own, and go to all review sessions. Visit him with interesting things to talk about; he'll talk with you for hours, if he has the time.

He's kind of a classic professor. High power distance, meaning you'll have to go through his TA's rather than him. He has a tendency to dismiss you very fast, so his bedside manner isn't that great. But, as a lecturer he really shines. He gives you the magic tools for your upcoming bio and chem classes. All you have to do is work.

I liked his teaching approach.

Dr. Wolin gets a bad rap from these other comments that I feel is undeserved; he asks plenty of questions in lecture and allows his students to answer them and if you're wrong he simply explains why. There was no making you feel bad or shaming you for asking a question. If you attend his class and put the work in - this shouldn't be difficult.

Professor Wolin has a very easy way of learning! He is a very good connect-the-dots kind of guy, and makes sure students understand the information. He involves students during lecture (pretty heavily) which pushes students to remember the information better. He has high expectations, but is very laid back! He is also very funny! I appreciate him.

I've taken a couple classes w/ Professor Wolin. Here's the TRUTH: his classes are one of the hardest classes you will EVER take. But in hindsight, it's 100% worth it. Yes he's sarcastic! But you learn so much from him & he will call you out if you try to make excuses. It doesnt get any easier if you're trying to get into med/dent school. TRUST ME.

Review the lectures and review the labs because everything is fair game.

Professor Wolin is a difficult professor for sure. BUT, if you do exactly what he says you will do well. Attend every lecture, he gives hints to what he will ask on the test in lectures. DO THE MASTERING. ATTEND SI SESSIONS, they are so helpful AND worth extra credit. Study bit by bit everyday and you'll do well. I actually enjoyed his class.

This was a tough class but well worth it and if you put in the work, you will do well. He offers extra credit (I was the only one of 50 who did it) and gives huge curves on tests by adding back questions missed from the last test. I got a 97.5% before bonus. He treats it as a weed out course. If you don't do well, it's your fault. Really liked him!

The class itself is difficult but not impossible if you actually come to lectures. If you pay attention to what he has to say and study adequately, your grade will reflect that. He may be rude at times but it is all in an effort to make you learn and understand deeply.

Exams are Tough but everything else is a breeze. Focus heavy on the slides

I took principles of endocrinology with Dr. Wolin, and genuinely believe he is one of the most caring professors but he shows it in a different way. He tries to push students in a diff aspect by asking questions based on the lecture to help understand. You have to put in the work for sure. He tends to be a bit more easy going once you ask questions