Great class, funny teacher. I learned a lot and enjoyed the classes and labs. He does all short-answer tests, so you have to know the material, but he gives handouts with each lecture and everything on the test is on the handout. He is very helpful if youneed it.

Dr. Covington is smart and funny. I love biology and breezed through BIO 168 and 169 with an A+, so was quite surprised by how hard I had to study for this class. You absolutely must be willing to study (and not just the day before). He will help you as much as you need, but do not expect to "breeze" through.

I loved him as a teacher, he is crazy and the way that he teaches is different but he will help with whatever you need, will answer any questions that you have and his tests come straight from the notes. his practicals are a little hard but if you study you will be fine in the class.

I think that he is pretty good with getting his point across in class. He uses corny jokes, etc., but you do remember them and that helps! Also, he does a great job of providing notes and teaching/testing straight from them. He is very accessible and quickly responds to any questions or e-mails. I plan on taking him again for Anatomy II.

Great class, he made learning biology easy.

Great but challenging professor! He is brilliant and teaches clearly but his exams are challenging until you pay attention to how he asks exam questions. He is ALWAYS willing to help you. I never even opened my book. His exams were from handouts. You have to study tho... he doesnt hand you an A but you will never forget what you learn from his clas

Dr.Covington was AMAZING!! Even though Anatomy&Physiology is traditionally a difficult course,Dr. Covington was always ready to help you! He would not just give you the answer;he makes you think.Therefore many of his students didn't like him. If one wants to really know and understand Anatomy&Physiology I highly recommend Dr.Covington!

He is one of the most effective teachers I have ever had and will do anything he can to help you understand and pass this class. YOU CAN'T DRINK AND STUDY FOR THIS CLASS!!!

If you are a serious health sciences student you will learn so much from Dr. Covington! A&P is a challenging course and it takes a special instructor to break through the blurr of material and make it fun. Plan to study a lot, but an A is possible! Loved his sense of humor!!

Dr. Covington is excellent. I studied hard and attended every class to earn my B, but in turn I feel like I REALLY absorbed the material. He's got a very corny yet funny sense of humor, and he teaches the material in an organized and effective manner. Take him if you really want to succeed in your health major and not take the easy route!

For all the previous students who have dumped on Dr. Covington, you are really doing future A/P students a dishonor! Covington is a great instructor. Anatomy is hard and if you are expecting to be handed an A , dont take this class.But if you are willing to study and ask questions, Covington will break his back to help you undrestand A/P.

If you truly want to learn this is the professor you want. At first he seems intimidating as he requires his students to think of what they are learning in all deminsions. This is not a memorization class..this is a class that requires devotion and much time. In the end all your hard work will pay off!

Very nice instructor. Test very very tricky!

Dr. Covington is the best professor I have ever had. Although his class has been the most difficult class I have ever taken, and my grade is not so great, I have learned A LOT! He is extremely knowledgable and entertaining. This class has been, by far, my favorite class....ever. He DOES care and WILL listen to you, just be real...:)

Very smart man! If you attend class and are remotely intelligent you will do well. You are given multiple take home extra credit opportunities each test. He gave us an optional final which replaces your worst grade if it benefits you. If you have questions his office doors are always open and he will stay until you understand. Highly recommended!

Dr. Covington was a great teacher and until I took his class I had never really understood anatomy until then. I had taken 3 other teachers at CFCC for A&P and dropped all of them until I took his class. He will stay after class and help you understand the material and gives you plenty of chances to bring your grade up. Great Teacher.

critical thinking is his mantra. extremely helpful with ALL other classes that require thinking

If you expect to get an A handed to you without lots of study time, this is not the teacher for you. for his class you will need to record lectures and write down every detail of what he says.it was hard,but i think i learned way more from him than i could have from others. get on his good side&study hard, and you'll be ready for a health care job.

I learned so much from this class! If you record the lectures, listen to them at least once and ask questions when something is not 100% clear, then you can get an A. He is very helpful: responds to email questions in detail, welcomes you into his office when you have questions. Do not be discouraged by other students posts...you can do this!

Dr. Covington is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable. His lecture is thorough. From his lecture, you not only learn WHAT but also WHY. And he is very helpful when you have questions. If you want to LEARN something for your mind and your future career, he is highly recommended!

The class itself can be difficult, but Covington is a good professor , he uses good references and examples to help you understand it better in his notes ( read them carefully) and is helpful when u need further clarification if u ask.

Covington is an awesome instructor! He knows his stuff! You will hear lots of complaints about him, but it's because he makes you LEARN the material, not memorize it! I took A&P1 and 2 with him and I highly recommend him! The course is difficult itself, but show up for class and take notes during his lectures & you'll be good to go! Oh, and STUDY!!

A lot of postings here portray covington in the complete wrong light. Do not expect a handout from this instructor. He expects you to read and to learn. He is very knowledgeable and can be a great benefit to you if you use his class in the proper way. Don't get frustrated- go for help and USE S.I.

Covington is, by far, the best educator I've ever had. No doubt his classes are difficult, but they are also rewarding. If you just "need an A" don't take Covington, he will weed you out in a couple of weeks. His students are probably more successful in their future studies and careers because his classes take the dedication needed.

Dr. Covington is the hardest professor I have ever had, but I learned more in his class than in any other I have ever taken. I took his A/P classes three years ago and I just finished nursing school. I know that I owe my success in nursing to his A/P classes. Others in my class had such a hard time with some things, but my foundation was AWESOME!

Covington writes his own "text book" and pulls test questions(multiple choice or t/f) straight from the material. He answers questions thoroughly. I've now taken him twice and he has started lecturing more. He also provides sample tests for extra credit points and review. As long as you put in the effort to ask, he will answer.He's incredibly smart

Covington is a teacher that will truly require that you know your material. Simply memorizing key terms will never cut it with him. He answers questions quite well, but you have to ask. He offers no help to those seeking shortcuts. Take him if you're very seriously.

Everybody talks about how tough Covington is, but hes really not that bad. He typically provides the notes before class, so you can follow along. The tests are kind of tricky, but to study just read over the notes multiple times until you fully understand them. He is willing to help you if you ask questions, just expect a quirky answer.

Dr. Covington is a very smart man, he's just hard to follow. If you ask him for help, he will help you. His tests are very hard, but at the end of the semester you can replace up to three test grades.

Dr. Covington was awesome! I took him over the summer and completely understood A&P2 thanks to him. He's quirky and hilarious but provides the notes and you can certainly learn a lot from him. His tests are hard but just study the notes and you'll be ok. He is willing to help you if you need it and gives lots of extra credit. Great teacher!

Covington is a great teacher. Some times I think he is so smart that its hard for people to understand him since he knows the material so well, but he is an awesome professor.

This class is not for the WEAK. If you're looking for an easy class you can coast through, this isn't the class for you. Covington will make you WORK for your grade so what you get in his class is a direct reflection of YOU not the teacher. Covington is more than generous w/ his grading and extra credit opportunities. U have to learn material gasp!

Looking for an easy class? This one is not it. Covington teaches the material very well and is very funny in class. The test are hard. Won't lie. You cannot simply memorize key terms and pass in this class. You need to actually learn the material. As a nursing major, I appreciate this sort of class. It's important to know and not just memorize.

I know a lot of individuals would disagree with me, but I found Dr. Covington to be extremely thorough and helpful. He definitely knows his stuff and is very passionate about the subject that he teaches. This isnt a class that you can drag your feet in. Give it youre all and you will do well. Study the notes! Good luck! ��

Many people claim Dr. Covington isn't a good teacher because the class is hard, but I think he is amazing! He explains things very clearly and finds was to make it interesting and gives stories to help us remember the lectures. He takes time for his students to help them understand the material and is an amazing teacher! I love Dr. Covington!

I had Dr. Covington around 2000 or so and I think I retained more from him than any other professor. Here's my advice. Get inside his head. Read the notes then spend some time discussing them in his office or via email or phone (he'll make time). Show him you care and he will too. Hoping to go to med school? It's drink or drown, baby!

He is very weird and quirky. He gets off topic, but he is a walking encyclopedia. HE IS SO SMART, so he tends to get scatterbrained... but hey, USE HIM AS A RESOURCE. Don't expect him to hand you the material over on a silver platter. He makes you think. Tests are hard, so take good notes. I recommend recording lectures.

I don't understand why so many people on here give Dr. Covington such a bad rep. He actually wants you to learn the material and be successful. His class is not easy because anatomy and physiology isn't easy. It's very complex and requires you to put forth effort. He's an AWESOME professor, funny, and his lectures are always very entertaining

I was nervous to take Dr. Covington given the horrible reviews, but he's awesome. His tests are hard because this subject is hard. He challenges you with his lecture tests but gives you everything you need to know to succeed. My recommendation is to put all your eggs on the practicles. Those are only memorization of body parts/muscles. Don't slack!

The lecture tests were very difficult but he is a more than fair grader. If you dont come to class the notes he posts will get shorter and shorter. Then you will have only your in class notes or recordings to help you prepare for tests. He is smart but also funny and tries to be entertaining but you must try hard or you will not do well.

Best professor Ive ever had! And Ive had many including university and community college. Start recording lectures immediately. Recording is the only way you will receive an A (which is almost mandatory for CFCC competative nursing school). His lectures are entertaining. Tests are tricky-100% from lectures.

He is tough but If you can think about the same way he dose you are gold

Dr. Covington is one of the smartest people I have ever met. This man knows so much about the human body. The way he shares information makes everything seem easier to understand. His only downside is his tests are extremely hard and you must study in order to pass. Dr. Covington is very passionate about anatomy and wants the best for his students.

Professor Covington was a great professor! I had heard horror stories about him but my experience in Bio 168 was amazing. He wants you to succeed in his class! If you put forth the effort and show up to class you will do well. He makes the lectures and labs entertaining and takes his tests DIRECTLY from the notes he provides.

Mr. Covington was a great professor! I learned a lot during this course. This course is difficult but if you put in the work you will pass! Mr. Covington gives many chances to improve your grade so be sure to take advantage of those!! Also, there isnt any homework so be sure to study for lab practicals and test (*Test are nothing like notes*)

This class can be challenging. No homework, grades are based on the outcome of exams. I know I could have gotten a better grade if I would have put more time into it, so balancing another time-consuming subject could hurt you. He is a really nice professor and is so willing to help you! He is quick at responding to emails.

This is a difficult class and his teaching style may not be for everyone. The class is assigned reading of notes that's he's written followed by a lecture (or video if online) then a weekly quiz. He leaves most of the work up to you and his questions can be tricky. There is no textbook. But he's a very accessible guy who appreciates participation.

I was nervous after reading the reviews here. I have to say I liked Covington so much that I wish he was teaching the summer BIO 169 class! Yes he writes his own notes and quizzes/tests. However, his videos, he does a very good job at using scenarios that make it easy to remember! Extra credit on quizzes/tests is a HUGE bonus!

Homework is worded weirdly, but he is very funny and entertaining. Lots of lectures and information especially in lab but if you pay attention in class you will do good.

This class is very difficult and one thing that makes this professor very difficult is his questions setup. Instead of doing standard multiple-choice, he does a modified version of application questions. Such as "T or F: The amygdala has very similar function to the nucleus caudate". (Tests are structured the same) Other than that great teacher.

I took online lecture course. He uses his own notes for tests. He includes videos with the notes. If you take the time to watch and read you will have no issues. He drops the 2 lowest hw grades, allows redo lab practical's and has extra credit assignments. Extremely fair in grading and allows you plenty of time to learn online. Weekly communication

He uses his own notes for test& quizzes. He will take time to help you understand his lecture& lab. He absolutely loves to teach and makes you feel comfortable when asking questions.