his jokes are not funny and sometimes he comes off as not being very nice, but his class isnt bad if you go to class and do you're work. tests are fair and are straight from the notes- he makes notes for you

He acted very **** at times...that was a bit scary but he was ok professor, I did learn a lot from his class.

dr davies is really nice and he is very helpful. the class is definitely challenging but you will learn a lot and it's not difficult to do well, just learn the notes

I love Dr. Davies. Hes smart, conducive to students.. interested in students learning and interesting. I want to have his children!

GO TO CLASS, the material is not so much hard but there is just a lot of it, know your notes, Davies is funny and very smart, don't need the textbook so much, it is a good class and I recommend it highly

He's deffinately a good professor. Even though I'm not doing all that well (no curve), he's still good. READ & MEMORIZE all his notes, get your hands on some old exams, and you'll get a good grade. Failing to do the above (like me) and you'll regret it.

If you literally memorize EVERY WORD (I mean it)of your notes and go to class you will be fine. Also, get some old tests if possible. His final is made up entirely of questions from the midterms.

he made lots of references to drinking beer,that's all it takes to win me over. rock on davies

Good professor. Interesting class. If you get the old tests(new tests are identical) and look at the notes and you don't get at least a B+, you are a moron.

Pay attention in class and you will do fine. His final for Fall 2003 was made up from the other 3 tests! EZ!

Very goofy, tries to be funny, tests are somewhat easy but I got screwed over b/c i did not have the "right" past questions to study from. Otherwise, memorise the notes, read the text carefully and u should be fine

This guy really tries to turn microbiology into stand up comedy. He provides the notes for you on BlackBrd but doesn't explain well in class (kinda goofy). However, the subject is intersting and he enjoys it a lot. Good class and ok teacher after all.

Microbio lecture tests are not that bad as long as you go to class and have the old tests. Microbio labs on the other had are basically impossible. Make sure to keep an impeccable notebook and you will need to know EVERYTHING for the practicals.....this is not an exaggeration!

Awesome class. Go to lecture and memorize all the notes and you'll do fine. Entertaining in lectures too, makes what could be a dull subject a lot more interesting.

Great Class! Professor is very interesting and passionate about the subject. To do well, bring the notes from Blackboard to class and take your class notes on those. Memerize EVERYTHING in the notes for your exam and use the book for reference at times. Don't need old exams, ques change slightly, will make you choose wrong answer on your exam.

Helpful, easy to approach- which is important. He teases students so don't think hes picking on you. If you have his old tests the class becomes much easier (even if he says not). If you don't there are trick questions on the test that require very careful review of the notes to understand. oh, and he doesnt answer his email so go to office hours.

You need to get the old exams in order to do well, don't read the textbook, just notes. Very corny but very helpful. He loves to kid around. Go to class

I do not recommend this class. To do well, you do not need to learn and understand, but merely memorize and regurgitate facts (often trivia - such as mass of an e. coli cell). At the end of the course, you will forget all the trivia, and see that you haven't learned much. A poorly designed course. Oh, and old exams are a MUST.

Another under-rated professor. I really doubt the comments on this website are by a bunch of "i dont go to class, and I get an F" kids. Seriously, Dr.Davies' lectures are fun, and easy to understand. Tests are not very easy, but master the notes, and you will do fine. He doesnt keep all his office hours, but can be found in his lab.

Very funny guy. Old tests are a must. Makes microbiology very interesting. The class material is dense and difficult but Dr. Davies is really good about clarifying things. Take this class if you are interested in the subject...not just for an elective!

Get those previous tests! They will save your life. The textbook is a waste of time despite what he says. Study the notes hardbody, go to every single lecture and you are guaranteed an A. Great professor but to get hold of him his tough. His office is in the ITC dept which is far from campus. Great for research as well

I am pretty sure that a lot of these people didn't go to class. If you pay attention in class and review the notes and powerpoints it isn't hard to do well. His exams are straightforward and directly from lectures. He emphasizes studying from the book, but you really don't need to. Oh, that you need old exams to do well is complete BS.

Shouldn't be that hard as long as you memorize what he writes in his notes. Specifics are not as important as the general concept and even though he says to read the textbook you can do well with just the lecture notes and power points. Old test will help he repeats A LOT of the same questions but you don't need them to do well.

Davies has to be one of the greatest professors I've had here at Binghamton. His lectures are great and he really inspires you to go into the research aspect of biology that many pre-med students ignore (myself included). You will have to study for his test, but when you see a good grade on your test you'll know you earned it. 5/5

He is a quirky guy and isn't the best at getting all topics across but if you use the book as well you can easily learn everything. He does throw in a couple really specific questions on exams, but this is college. He is one of the better professors I've had in bing. Also he LOVES microorganism and knows a lot of cool random facts.

Dr Davies is truly a great, knowledgeable professor. He knows exactly what he's talking about which matters when it comes to this class. He is very specific on his exams, but you only really need old exams as he copies most questions year-to-year. His lectures can be dull, especially the 2 hour Friday lectures. Overall he's great, quirky, and funny

He truly loves microorganisms and wants to get us to love them as well. He's very knowledgeable and seemingly has a never-ending trove of cool facts. He has a very dry sense of humor that I was able to appreciate greatly. The class is only 3 non-cumulative exams so you have to know the material well!

I love Dr Davies!!! Hes SO passionate about microorganisms, and inserts tidbits about his research where relevant (and only where relevant). He has so many interesting facts about microbiology that he loves to share. Hes also HILARIOUS if you appreciate dry, lowkey humor. The class is only 3 exams but if you memorize youll do fine!

Dr. Davies is a great person to get to know. He is funny, caring, and passionate. Go to his office hours and he will clear any confusion up. Tests are not bad if you do the studying. Take the lab with him if you can, it's actually fun to go to and a very relaxed environment with him as the professor. All in all a great guy!

One of the most awesome and sweetest professor I've had in bing. Although his exams aren't easy, he is accessible outside of class and is super helpful if you go to his office hours. He is very passionate about microbiology but can side track a bit during lectures. If you study the notes and past exams, you will definitely do well in the class!

the nicest and most accommodating prof during the pandemic. gave an optional final exam bc students were concerned about their grades. a solid lecturer and did not call people out for missing class. was available outside of class and always answered questions during lecture. the tests actually reflected lecture material. no quizzes or hw.

Really passionate guy. He knows a lot about what he's teaching. I love hearing about tidbits of his research during class. The class can be boring at time because of how he speaks, but the material is very interesting. Your only grades come from 3 exams but he hasn't changed them in years so find a previous student and get them from them.

I didn't like Davies when I took 314 and withdrew. However, the lab, even though it is time consuming, you get out early most of the time and it's a very easy, fun lab. I got to know Davies and ended up liking him a lot. The only hard things were the midterm and practical but the labs are very easy and no write ups. The only lab I've actually liked

I honestly do not know where all of these harsh comments are coming from. Dr. Davies is a great guy and is passionate about what he does. He is not "condescending" as a lot of you say, but it's just that he is very knowledgeable. Many people who give these bad reviews have soft skin. Overall, great professor.

He is very caring for his students and is great at answering questions. Good professor to get to know if you need letters of recommendation. Very knowledgeable about micro but he often goes off topic during lectures and falls behind. His tests are very fair as long as you show up to class and study. Only problem is the grade is made up of 3 tests.

Not sure why he has all these negative reviews. Yea, Microbiology is obviously a hard upper level science class, but as long as you put in the effort to study and pay attention in class you should do fine. Professor is very easy-going and understanding to talk to. Knows a lot about the subject and cares about his students.

A lot of these reviews are aimed at the course itself, not Davies. He's super knowledgeable. Sometimes lectures can get boring, but its microbiology, what do you expect. Grade is based only on 3 tests, but if you study they're manageable. Be prepared to put in some study hours and you'll do well

Idk why he has bad reviews but he was honestly one of my favorite professors. He knows the material well. Just show up to lecture (he gives test hints) and to study just memorize lecture the notes for exams. If you don't like memorization do not take this class. I like how his test questions are straightforward and not trying to trick you like most

Honestly, kinda goated. Only 4 tests (3 + optional final) so you have to LOCK IN as hard as possible, but during lecture he'll tell you a lot about what's going to be on the exam. He also likes to ask little reminder questions during lecture and honestly those help with understanding a lot. Office hours were kind of a nightmare to get to though.

Love prof Davies. Lecture attendance is not mandatory and barely anyone goes, however, he will tell you verbatem what questions will be on the test, so you should go. Practice tests will be your best friend, they're identical to the exam, don't take this class if you can't get any.