This guy is the awesomest teacher at OW. I would take him over and over if I could. His teaching rocks, is very entertaining (my class was in the K building and he let me have my lunch in class), and I had a lot of fun, even if he did give me a B.

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This guy is so smart that I initially suspected that he was some kind of alien life form sent to spy on us. No, really, he is a talented prof.

Great professor. Difficult class, but presented by a very knowledgable prof. with fair grading procedures but hard essay based tests.

I couldn't have made it through Chemistry if it wasn't for Dr. Ritter!!! He's a great teacher with a great sense of humor! Too bad for the rest of you he doesn't teach Chem anymore!

I love his off the topic comments...some funny s**t...

Lots of lecturing-so if he tells you to write it down IT WILL BE ON THE TEST! Questions from book are a pain but WILL BE ON THE TEST!! He doesnt do multiple choice test, but he is pretty funny with some just off the wall stuff!!

Just write down anything that comes out of his mouth and youll be okay.Even if he says this will not be on the test, he is very stealth about putting in **** that you know youve heard in his lectures but did not write down and study!OH,and study the book!

Ritter is hilarious! He says some pretty funny stuff. Tests are pretty hard all fill in the blank/essay tests. Makes you recreate whole like graphs on his test sometimes...but overall I thought his class was pretty easy!

Ritter is the man. Very dry sense of humor. Hard tests. If you take good notes and stdy them well you might end up with a B. No one in my class made an A. He does not curve but does give plenty of extra credit. He is the ponly principles of bio teacher. So if u have to take that class i'm sorry.

Great teacher with a great personality and sense of humor. During lectures, would tell us specifically if something was going to be on the test. They were short answer/FillInTheBlank types, but you just need to memorize the charts etc. he tells u will be on the test.I read the book scarcly & got a B

so easy. went over exactly what was on test and didn't waste time with other stuff. gave you extra credit. funny guy.

Very Hard. Lots and Lots of notes, but notes were very clear. Seemed like a nice guy but I think the class was difficult because there was so much material and it was primarily memorization. The teacher was ok though.

He was a great teacher for having a weekend class. The grade consists of 7 tests, one of which gets dropped. He also offers a paper and extra credit to help boost up your grade. He's a funny guy. Make sure you go to each class for the notes and STUDY THEM!!! Recommended.

This was very easy for me. I began studying about two or three days before the test and knew 90% of the material. I made A's on all my tests. For the fast track term we took 4 tests and could write an extra credit paper for each one. He makes it fun and somewhat interesting.

I've never been so interested in Biology!I had an 8am class but was wide awake for all lessons.Test consider notes & book questions.MANDATORY:take notes!Give him ANY compliments on test & get points! :-) AWESOME TEACHER!

This is a man who really will help your grade out if you humor him or if he likes you. He's absolutely wonderful at teaching. Mostly it's remembering diagrams for the test and nothing will be a shock on the test. I absolutely recomend this class.. Just make sure to study and pop a joke in every once in a while. Also, he's a major hottie.

Awesome teacher, intelligent, interesting, not too hard but not that easy. Fabulous! Would take him again in a heartbeat.

very good teacher. he knows the subject, and explains it very well. his tests are predictable so not much surprise there. although it takes some studying to get an A or B. Highly Recommend!

Makes you memorize EVERYTHING! Most of his tests are short essay or fill in the blank. If you memorize everything, you're not going to pass.

All HAIL DARTH RITTER!!! He's awesome. Joke with him and play around but don't go over board. He's really nice and loves cells. Suck up about how much you love them too. HAHA!! Definately take him.

Lots of memorization for tests. Hardly anything but short essay and fill in the blank.

Super nice guy. Took general biology online. It is a breeze if you're familiar with the topic. Gives so much extra credit you hardly have to pass exams to get an A. Definently take him!

very good teacher. he will explain anything to the fullest extent as long as you ask questions.

Dr. Ritter is an excellent teacher! I highly recommend him (he was recommended to me as well). He is the only teacher that I've ever had who has managed to keep my total attention during a lecture. He explains the material very clearly and answers any questions. Great sense of humor as well. If you need to take Biology, take it with Dr. Ritter!

Enjoyed 1005 with him so took 2010c with him. Good teacher, entertaining. Lots of notes, drawings and pictures. Tests were very hard, but fair in both classes. Diagrams and drawings on tests. Good teacher. Labs were making solutions, and lab tests were open notes, but hard if not good at math. 4 dropped after 2nd test, which was open bk/notes

I loved the way Dr. Ritter taught and I got a C in the class. The only reason I got a C is because I am the worst person when it comes to Science

Good professor. Insanely difficult tests. Plan on memorizing a LOT of information. Don't depend on his test reviews because he doesn't tell you everything that will be on the test. The final is the easiest test of the whole semester since he takes the questions directly from your old tests. I'd take him again if needed.

Dr. Ritter is excellent. Above and beyond my expectations. Very smart, very passionate about Biology. His tests can be pretty difficult but if you can find the answer keys from the previous semester then you'll be able to come away in good shape. Highly recommend.

Dr. Ritter is an excellent teacher. Hes enthusiastic about the class, but the material is HARD! take notes and do the book questions, their are only 7 tests and that is you grade.

The best biology teacher ive ever had. he combines teaching with humor to make the class interesting and bearable.

Aside from letting you know everything that will be on the test, the answers are exactly as he discussed and wrote on the board. He is insanely hilarious and if you can not remember the answer to a test, don't sweat it. Just write him a compliment or and ode to bald men and he will give you credit for the answer. <-- does not work on final!

It's not a class for people looking for the 13th grade. It's so lame when people come on here and say this class is "hard". It's for science majors - if you think this is difficult, get out now. I will say that if you suck at taking notes, don't take this class. Actually, just don't major in science.

Dr. Ritter is an interesting professor. He is very funny and friendly in class. I will not say he is easy, but i made an A with little work but studying. I am about to take him for BSC1110. Take this professor!

I took Ritter for Principles of Bio. 1 for Fall 2008. I didn't have to take the final or the last quiz because I did well on the tests, earning an overall A. Ritter is AWESOME and is probably the best science teacher I've ever had. He makes lectures interesting and if you study the notes,you'll do fine. His tests are kind of hard IF you don't study

I personally recommend this instructor to students majoring in the science field. I am at a Florida University and his teaching style is what you should expect from the University professors. His class will help students succeed when taking Organic Chemistry and other upper level science courses.

I took the online version of General Biology. There are 38 or 39 quizzes, just like the other person said. IT IS SO EASY, THE OTHER PERSON MUST NOT HAVE EVEN OPENED THE TEXT BOOK. The questions on the quizzes are the EXACT questions on his mid-term and final. I passed his online class with a 98A. Very simple.

Awesome teacher. somewhat Funny. Allows some tests to be open note. And he tells you what is gonna be on the test!

If you have to take biology, this IS the prof. to take. He's the bomb and understands that you have to take this class for your degree. That is why he makes it as simple as possible for students to make the required grade by offering all a student needs to pass. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Ritter!! He rocks!

Great Class!! I got an A in this class and I am horrible in science. The online chapter tests are the questions on the midterm and finals. (He just chooses so many questions from each chapter test).He even gives easy extra credit opportunity (the only writing you do is extra credit). Cannot take class online if science degree though.

Great professor!! Dr. Ritter tells what is expected during the class on the first day so there are no surprises! I really liked his teaching style and the way he grades tests on a curve. That was great! I've never been good in biology but I passed Dr. Ritter's class with an A!!

Dr. Ritter's tests are very difficult. Half the class does fail, BUT, here's the clincher. What he writes on the board, is what's on the test. in fact, he tells you how he's going to word his questions. write that down, study that, and you'll get a good grade. Dr. Ritter is funny and he keeps the class interesting. I would reccomend his class!!

Great Teacher! He writes all notes on board and tells you everything that will be on test. Alot of memorazation but you always have like 4 days to study for the test.Very easy to het a B

this professor is soooooo awesome! everyone discouraged me from taking this guy and i got scared, but i studied hard and got a B on my very first test! im so glad i took him! tests come dirctly from the notes and he tells you how the test will look! so there are no surprises! you do have to work hard, but trust me it's worth it! TAKE HIM!!!

Amazing instructor - very fair. Difficult and the class requires a lot of work, but you can do very well if you attend class, take good notes, and study hard (especially the notes).

Easy easy easy! He tells you 80% of what is going to be on the test! TAKE NOTES! Lots of diagrams to memorize, but this class is NOT hard if you're willing to do the work. Test tip: write stupid little notes on the side complimenting his appearance or how great the class is. (ex: I <3 Biology with you!) You'll get bonus points, guaranteed.

Dr. Ritter's class is definitely no walk in the park. If you don't go to class, you're screwed. You NEED to take every note he puts on the board and KNOW it to do well on the tests. Near the end of the semester, you can drop a test grade and replace another with a long paper, which is how I got out with a B. STUDY STUDY STUDY, and kiss some butt!

I made an A in this class, but he is the hardest professor i have ever had. You truly have to know your material and understand it. He is a great teacher, but really hard. Unless your a bio major, don't take him

had him for pricipals 1, class is intersting. you have to know the material, write down everything he says and puts on the board. he will give you a heads up on some of the essay questions - know the answers. You will have to study HARD but you will actually LEARN the material.

He is the nicest teacher a student could ask for and so willing to help and work with his students.

Dr. Ritter is a wonderful professor. The class is tough. He is getting a little easier on students as he progresses. I thoroughly enjoyed his class.

Very easy class if you're willing to study. There are no multiple choice questions, but if you take the notes, study them, and maybe stop by the library at the main campus to look at old tests to get a feel for the test format, you will ace the class. If you make an A on every test, then no final.

Awesome teacher, very knowledgeable. Doesn't use the textbook often. Tests are off of notes and he sets you up great. Definitely going to be a returning student.

Dr. Ritter is an awesome professor. Show up to class and take notes. Some tests are open note, some open note and open book. The online quizzes, the answers are easy to find on quizlet and you can take them as many times as you want.

Dr. Ritter is absolutely amazing! He is truly a good person at heart and will help you whenever you need it. He never seems annoyed, and he is laid- back. Tip: anything that he says during a lecture or whatever he puts on the whiteboard ( e.g. Diagrams facts) better be in your notes.

passed this class with a C, but he is a great teacher. Tests are tough. Just keep studying. I like the other comments and how someone mentioned that he has a good heart cause i noticed that to.

Dr. Ritter is an amazing lecturer who genuinely cares about his student. He is very funny and gives real-life applications in his lectures. To pass this class, you just need to study and memorize all of the notes he gives in class, which does take some dedication. But, if you study for like 3 days a week for an hour, you should get a B on his exams

I took general bio online with Dr. Ritter and it was very easy. There were probably around 20 quizzes before midterm that you do on your own time, then midterm, then 20 more quizzes, then final. You can retake the quizzes as many times as you want so you can get the highest grade. Super easy A

Dr. Ritter is an amazing professor, but the course is extremely difficult. Definitely the hardest class I've ever taken. You have to know the materials EXACTLY to pass this class and there are a lot of memorization. Like others have stated, make sure you write down everything he puts on the board and study study STUDY.

Dr. Ritter is a really good guy, he likes to make jokes during lecture and is always responsive and helpful to questions/comments. The class is tough, and his tests are tough. You have to study a lot for them, but you will definitely learn a lot. Didn't use the text book much, because it goes into far more detail than you need for tests.

Dr Ritter was my fave teacher. His test are HARD but if you can get prior tests to study you will be ok. He gives 7 tests, make 6 A's and a C and you will be exempt from the final! What an incentive. His lectures are long but hes funny and keeps you interested.

If you think he's too quiet, sit at the front row. That's what I do and I can hear perfectly fine. You can tell he enjoys teaching since he elaborates on plenty of topics, and even adores some of them (i.e., rubisco). Quick lecture? This is college. Students should expect heavy lecturing. Study like you're supposed to and get over it.

Expect short answers, diagrams, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank on tests. He formats his tests like so to make sure students truly learn and understand the material. He is also more than willing to talk to you if you have any concerns but make sure it's face-to-face or email. Dr. Ritter even lowers the grading scale to ensure more passing grades.

Amazing teacher but insanely difficult class. It was common for the test avg. to be below a 60. The course is made up of 5 tests, 5 3-page papers (which are basically graded on completion), 4 lab quizzes and the final. 1 test is dropped and 1 can be dropped with a 12 pg paper. Study lots and ALWAYS come to class. Hardest class here but it can work.

He is so nice, funny and engaging during class. He will go over what is going to be important for the next test and will always tell you if you don't need to copy something down. He answers all questions to the best of his ability and will tell you if he doesn't know the answer. Never a mistake to take his class.

Probably the hardest class ive ever taken, i'm an engineering major so Bio isnt really my interest, but if you want to do well take Dr. Ritter and study very hard. No room for slacking, you will fall behind in a hurry. Great teacher non the less

Dr. Ritter's class is structured well. There are five tests, four lab quizzes, and a final exam. The final can be skipped with 4A's on the tests. Tests are very difficult and require exact knowledge, but it is all in the lecture. He is very clear on what is going to be on the test and what won't be. There is a lot to memorize, but it is possible.

Professor Ritter has honestly been one of my favorite teachers. Hes extremely kind, enthusiastic about the course material, and somehow managed to make a full segment on membrane structure both fun and entertaining. Im genuinely really sad that this is the only class he teaches because hes an amazing instructor and makes you want to be in class.

Dr. Ritter is an excellent teacher! He teaches the material and specifies what exactly will be on the test. He offers extra credit as well. If you get an A on every test, then youre excused from taking the final. He also allows you to drop a test and replace another with a paper. I definitely recommend taking this teacher!!!

He was clear with what he wanted on tests, and will even tell you exact questions that will be on the exams during lecture. Take good notes. If you do well in the class you don't have to take the final. Go to every class on time and be kind, he likes respect. You do need to study though, decent amount of memorization. Labs are kinda a joke (easy).

Dr Ritter is a very kind man who cares about his class and his students. He makes his lectures interesting, and he always lets us out early. His tests are not easy. Although he tells you most of the things that will be on the test, they are very understanding-heavy. If you study hard, you can make it. He tries his best to not make you buy the book.

Basically the physical class is just taking notes from a lecture and then testing on the information. Tests can be pretty hard so study a lot. Also an online component called mastering biology based off of the book. Lets you drop lowest test score and write an essay to replace the next lowest so only three tests really have to count. Really funny.

Absolutely love Dr. Ritter for POB, even if he was a little weird at first! I am going into the science field and I am so glad I took his class. I learned a lot about how I study and about MicroBiology. It is a tough class designed to weed people out. Be prepared to think, study beyond your notes, and make some jokes, he likes that :)