Best teacher I have so far, at first he seems a bet too fast, later you realize he is motivating you to learn more and actually want to learn. Good sense of humor. Fun class, extra credit and bounce points….(Aaaaaaaaaaaahh) love this teacher. And would r

very easy class. great teacher!! He gives you learning objective before exam and that makes it pretty easy for you to study for exam. and he is very helpful.

This teacher is so amusing! Biology is boring and hard, he makes it easy and interesting! Just do all of your work and go to class! He cracks me up! Study for the exams, they make your grade!

He is amazing! Just study his study guide before the exam and you will get good grades.

Great tacher. Bio. was one of my worst subject, and I got a B in his class. And I actually learned something in his class. Study his study guides, cz that's what he will test u. Make sure memorize his defination of vocabs. word by word.

Fretz is a really cool guy. Not to mention he is a very good instructor. He teaches the key points of what you need to know, and doesn't ****.He makes sure he goes over the material to see if any students have questions too.

great teacher. very clear.

He has a very boring voice. But you never get homework and his tests are given to you by the review sheets.

The BEST teacher ever!!!

Excellent teacher and very funny!

this teacher is super chill. just take him. i hate bio, but loved this class. he is really funny. got an A, had to work for it though.. offered to write a letter of rec for me, even.. awasom! voice is like johnny depp. "DOWN YONDER" "sure w

Recommended. Besides being a great teacher, he is soooooo hott!!!!

Really good teacher and ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!!! He really does know his biology and he is very spontaneous in answering questions that students have. If you do the work, go to class and study for the tests you will do well in his class.

I like him a lot! HE is so funny! Even he doesn't laugh a lot.but he likes to make jokes.I got an A even i don't like and don't get Biology. BUt you do need to work hard for it. BUt it will be an easy B. Test questions are all on the study guide.GOOD LUCK! TAKE HIM!

Mr.Fretz. Wonderful teacher, knowledgeable, helpful and most of all CLEAR about his Exams. He believe in reviews and he gives you a chance to not only learn but to participate in class activities. Absolutely great. totally recommend him, He is one of a kind.

Extremely intelligent & entertaining. Great teacher to take in evening classes: he will keep you awak with a few good laughs. Excellent!

Great professor! Very articulate and presents topics and concepts clearly. Study guides are helpful. Tests are fair. I was able to understand biology for the first time. A must-take at IVC! Best guy ever. I have never laughed harder in a class. Added plus: he is one HOT old man!!!

He explains the material very well and gives great study guides. Go to class and do the work and you'll succeed in the class.

What a really CooL teaCher... He explains clearlY, sometimes add jokes.. MOst donE great on his tesT....

IF YOU DONT TAKE THIS CLASS..UR A FOOL!! GOT A B (ALMOST AN A) IN THIS CLASS, AND I'M NOT EVEN GOOD AT BIO...SO EASY! THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES HE GIVES B4 EACH TEST...BASICALLY "IS" THE TEST!

Awesome! I love him! He makes the topic so interesting and he is hilarious! He has a very dry, sarcastic sense of humor but it is great. I loved going to this class. It changed my whole perspective on biology, which led me in a whole new career path since I never thought I could do the science.

He tells you exactly what you need to study for his tests. It can be an easy A if you study his learning objectives.

Listen, English is my second language. he is the cool person , what u need to do is just study learning objective then easy A+

Very easy class, just show up. You can't make up the labs. Class is not that interesting, but he makes the class fun and enjoyable. If you have to take a lab, take his class. Tests are a breeze but he docks points for the smallest mistakes.

He's awesome and very helpful. And beisdes he has a great butt!

I LOVED THIS CLASS! FRETZ IS A GREAT TEACHER! HE IS VERY EASY TO FOLLOW AND ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS. HANDS OUT STUDY GUIDES BEFORE EACH TEST (WHICH BASICALLY IS THE TEST)...ADDED A FEW CORNY JOKES EVERY NOW AND THEN WHICH LIGHTENED THE MOOD...NOT TO MENTION HE IS PRETTY GOOD LOOKING

Super cool guy and really helpful. Would recommend him to anyone and I hate bio! He's got a nice butt too....

Was a very easy teacher. Provides very helpful notes with entertaining, hilarious comments on biology in general. The tests are both multiple choice & written, so if you suck in one, you can do well on the other. Also an article essay. Ask him questions on the side and you get an answer to almost anything. Found my major because of him.

I was pretty reluctant to take Bio. but he made it quite amusing. Although his humor was sarcastic and sometimes inappropriate, it was always perfectly timed. quizzes were easy if you studied what he told you to. not clear or helpful at all unless you keep buggin the crap out of him. then you're his favorite.

Take this teacher

He's so awesome! The class was a lot of fun. I actually looked forward to going. Honestly. Definately take him. It's so easy, so fun, and so interesting. He makes sex seem funny!

He's a great teacher. Definetly the most interesting classes. Very informative and funny. His classes are VERY hard and challenging, but I enjoyed them very much. I highly recommend taking Biology of Human Sexuality with him.

Just study what he lectures and his objectives, go to class and you'll do great. If you need powerpoint and can't comprehend basic english, then take another teacher.

this class was SO EASY. Fretz gave us the study guides of everything that would be on the test.. there were no surprises. And there's a project in the end where you could either give an oral presentation or write a research paper.. most ppl just read straight out of the book and they got A's for the damn thing so yea.. easy class and fun subject

One of the best and most knowledgeable teachers.He should have majored in sarcasm. Subject is not the most interesting at times but makes it interesting.U get study guides in the class which are pretty much the whole tests.U at least have to put forth the effort to actually memorize it and u will get a good grade. Lazy students maybe overwhelmed.

Hes a fun teacher, the test are really easy, just pay attention in class and you be fine. There is always extra credit on every test. show up, take notes, youll ace it!

The exam is striaght from the study guide. He will give you the study guide 1 or 2 weeks in advance. There are multiple choices, short answers and 4 to 5 essays. The essay questions are given a head of time. Extra credits are given in the back of each exam. DON'T CHEAT ...HE WILL GIVE YOU A BIG FAT "F" FOR THE SEMESTER!!!

easy class, take it for bio credit, super funny professor and study guides very helpful on exams

dont buy book coz u wont use it. definitely memorize the study guide answers bcoz the test is exactly the same. doesnt take attendance but need to show up on the day he hands back the test so u can get 1 extra pt just for showing up that day. lectures r EXTREMELY boring, he goes on & on 4ever, but at the same time his humor makes up 4 it.

Easy A dude. No book needed, just stick with his study guides. Take notes, listen once in a while. You won't regret it. Only way you won't get an A is if you don't put in any effort.

This guy is awesome and everyone should have one class with this guy.

just a wonderful teacher he is number one so much care for student spend a time for his student a lot. he is a wonderful wonderful teacher i ever seen.make the class and lucture so easy for you to can underestand he is just excellent.

awesome professor. anybody who doesn't know if you want to go into biology yet, take his class and you will definitely enjoy biology even if you don't think you will... gives you all the tools necessary to get an easy A!!!!!!!!!

Fretz is the funniest instructor i've ever had. His class is interesting and very easy!

Fretz is an absolute joker. His dry humour sometimes sarcastic is what keeps us interested in class. Well thats for those of us who understand his jokes. He gives clear guidelines which you cannot go wrong with. Highly recommended and he knows about soccer

Very Easy. He does all test based on lectures only. Make sure you take good notes, ask questions and you'll be fine. One of the easiest classes taken.

hes a pretty cool teacher, cracks some funny jokes sometimes and likes his subject, he gives you review sheets that are exactly like the test, i recommend reading the chapters to better understand the subjects esp for the multiple choice but if you work hard and attend his class regularly you shouldnt have a problem at least getting a B.

He isn't as easy as I thought he would be. But he gives an objectives page of exactly what the test would be like, its just getting all the answers to the questions that takes some time. But put in some study effort as soon as you get the objectives and you will atleast get a B.Offers ExtraCR!

he is a funny, nice teacher. he gives study guides, so his class will be pretty easy if you find the answers and memorize them.

Mr Fretz is great! He is really funny, although not everyone got his humor. You can tell that he knows a lot about this subject and is helpful. make sure you show up to labs, turn in your homework and study for his quizzes.

He isn't easy as people say he is. Exams are 70% of the class. Tests are 50% short answer. Spelling counts!!

His a great professor overall. But i got to say, his class was vwey challenging since the test definition has to be 100% correct from the notes or either the book.. you cant write the definition you know it as, and etc. If you do bad on your first test, he gives you a extrecredit type opportunity. Its (2) article report about 5 pages minimum. Easy

I love Fretz and I'm not even finished with his class yet! He explains everything extremely clearly and professionally and gives review sheets for tests which help out a lot, and he's hilarious! Glad I have him as one of my teachers this semester.

I LOVE HIM!!! He's really good and my favorite this semester! The tests are right from his notes and getting down the notes isn't too hard when they're RIGHT on the powerpoint or he writes them on the board. Plus, he gives study guides before each test and if you know the study guide, it's a GUARANTEED A!!! TAKE HIM1

I gotta say I hated bio before dr. fretz. but he makes it so easy to understand, I actually enjoyed the classes. he is a funny guy too.. just make sure you write lots of notes during class, and study the study guides and you should be able to do good. he is definitely one of my favorite teachers, very fair when it comes to grading, work for it!

Professor Fretz is one of my favorite professors at IVC. His lectures are interesting and tests are fair. He gives you study guides that contain most of the concepts on the test. I can't stress the importance of attending his lecture, unless you want to struggle for a good grade. Good notes will make studying for his tests much easier. Great Guy!

Professor Fretz provides clear lectures, follows his syllabus (which leaves little room for confusion), and is absolutely hilarious. Definitely take his class for BIO 1 ? you will laugh and learn!

He is AMAZING. And quite easy if you keep up with his notes and lectures. His study guides are EXACTLY what the exam looks like. Yeah, you have to study, but it's a GUARANTEED an A if you do! I looooved him! Can't wait to take more Bio classes with him! :)

Fretz is amazing. I dreaded this class because I am not a science person at all, but I loved it, understood it, and aced it thanks to him. He's hilarious and disregarding his sarcastic facade, he is very helpful and approachable. don't need the book. study guides are very helpful. took lab with him also and it was really easy.

It was extremely easy, only 3 tests and he gave us study guides which basically told us everything on the test. I'm asian, and he was never disrespectful to me. His two favorite students were foreign! I asked him questions and he was very helpful. Easy A, but you don't quite learn Bio well...

very knowledgeable professor. very funny and very intelligent. strongly recommended and you will do well if you put in the effort, unlike some professor.

Great Professor. Crystal clear study guide - study hard and make sure your definitions are straight from lecture. Stay for the entire class to gain ec points. Extremely funny + super sexy.

Easy A. Fretz is funny, which always helps get through class easier. The material he gives is very basic and straight forward. Fretz gives you a study guide for each test or quiz that has everything you need to know, and the study guide is very basic and simple. The tests are generally half multiple choice and half short answer.

I am currently in this class and it is good! Don't miss lab and don't be late. You will get a late mark on your homework and loose 50% of that lab work grade. Simple enough just be on time. He is funny easy to sit through and is sexy! Take this class for lab and you will enjoy it.

omg he is the best bio prof ever, i loved the class,his lectures are fun, 4 exams, study guide is given and be sure that you can answer all the questions on the study guide, he's sooooo kind, if you have any questions just go to his office and he'll give you the answer and explains it fo u untill he makes sure that you get the whole thing,perfect.

Very good teacher. He's not easy compared to Riegle or Rodriguez because he gives essay ? on the test. And he's very organized in teaching the material.

the only hard part is that ur grade consists of only 4 exams. however, the exams themselves are easy enough if u master the learning objectives (study guides) that he hands out. His sense of humor is precious and u have to go to every class

Funny. Abs. MUST attend class bc he gives definitions that vary from other sources (book, wiki). Can get away w/ not buying text IF you attend all classes. Start study guides when you get them, 100% of test answers are in the guide & he will give you the answers if you ask in class/office hours. Highly recommend. Grade is test scores+short paper.

He is a great teacher. He does expect a lot from his students, but he gives detailed study guides and will explain any questions. He is really funny and makes zoology a more relatable topic. It does require a lot of studying and paying attention, as well as attending all labs, but this class is worth it. I really enjoyed it!

You must attend every single class in order to get the information on what will be on the tests. Fretz has sarcastic, dry humor that is appreciated by some and hated by others. As long as you attend class and thoroughly know the learning objectives for the tests, you should be fine. Only one homework assignment, 4 tests, but you do have to study!

As long as you pay attention and take notes, getting an A is easy! Don't buy the book. Use the study guides for tests, and review your notes. Good teacher, very funny!

i really enjoyed this class. great professor with a funny personality. get to know him and take his class because you will be in for a treat.

Second time in one of his classes and I love em. he knows everything about what he teaches and will make you understand it. Includes subtle yet VERY funny humor here and there to liven up the class. You must study though but he literally gives you all the info you need to get an A. so come to class, study and you'll be fine.

His class is great! I am in high school, and his class is so easy that I even got an A in his class. The best part is that he covers everything in class so I never needed to buy the textbook. As long as you study the Learning Objective thoroughly, you will do perfectly fine.

Attendance not mandatory, but essential for knowing what's on the test. You don't need the book. Take good notes, ask questions and study the learning objectives and you'll get an A. There are three exams, a weekly workbook, a final and a research paper.

you HAVE to be present for every class and take super copious notes. hes kinda sarcastic but hes really funny. i hate biology and he made it more interesting for me. i still got a C in the class but like i said science is not my thing. he gives you a study guide so as long as you study u should b okay

He is nice and has a dry sense of humor. Do the study sheet and you will do fine on the test. Do the extra credit it helps a lot. I didn't even buy the book and I did fine just going over lecture notes and studying with other students in class. He knows a lot about zoology and taxonomy. Don't worry about putting too much time into the paper.

He's hilarious. I really enjoyed his class because it was entertaining. He's a nice guy and pretty lenient on things. Just pay attention, show up to class, and don't worry about the text book.

Extremely hard because he is picky on word choice. Be sure to attend class for a fun clear understanding of material and do the study guide the minute you get it so you may check with him on word choice. It is highly essential. Easiness of getting an A depends on class type. Generally you have to work for it. A reflects the work you put in.

Very easy teacher for the bio lab, does require your answers on the quizes to be word for word from what he says. Amusing to learn from and talk to. Makes labs easy to understand and follow.

He's very picky about wording on labs/tests. but then again, he gives you study guides and basically tells you what will be on the exam. Also, pay attention whenever he's lecturing because he's basically answering all the follow up questions assigned. He's very witty and funny, personally I enjoyed his class.

Hilarious guy. Easy class if you already know some basic chemistry (for first third of course). Gives a lot of material and notes you can study from, so you can't be unprepared for tests. Great class. :]

Super Super Super easy! Just take good notes in class to study for the learning objectives. That is it.

You must pay attention and write down like everything he talks about in his lecture. Study those, and this class can definitely be an easy A. DO NOT SLACK OFF. The first test was incredibly easy, the second test was the hardest, and the final was in the middle. STUDY A LOT FOR THE SECOND TEST

As long as you attend all of his lectures and pay attention to what he says, you will be fine. The learning objectives he gives out is exactly what's going to be on the test. He's extremely helpful and HOT! Thank you Dr.Fretz, I loved your class so much<3

He is absolutely a great teacher. He lectured the whole time during his three hour classes, but not a one of them ever got boring. As for his tests, they are entirely based on his lectures, and he gives you "Learning Objectives" that tell you exactly what you need to study. However, his tests are no piece of cake, but study hard and you'll do fine.

No homework. Don't need the textbook at all. Take notes on his writing on board n from ppt and lecture. Must study for the study guide if you want an A. Helpful extra credits on exams and must attend the day exams given back bcaz he gives extra pts for attendance that day. Exams are everything on study guide. Nothing tricky. Recommended!

Amazing teacher ! Gives you a study guide on every test , super interesting/funny lectures,You dont need the book, honestly dont need to take notes just download his power points N study that, take him great teacher Very lay back TRUST ME! PS. BE PREPARED TO SEE SOME PRETTY GRAPHIC IMAGES , I WARNED YOU ;D

I LOVE THIS TEACHER! very interesting lectures and the tests are strictly by the lecture. DO NOT buy the book because if you do you will not need to open it once! He is a very funny and he knows his stuff! TAKE THIS TEACHER!

Professor Fretz is funny and interesting. His lab class was an easy A as long as you go to class and do your weekly lab. Take him, you will not regret it.

Any science lab is such a bore, but Fretz makes it bearable and manageable. He's lenient, funny (def sarcastic), and relatively easy. He grades labs very hard in the beginning but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to pass. Advice: Study the objectives for his quizzes word-for-word. He's picky about what you write.

Interesting class and easy. Also, the professor is pretty HOT.

Straight forward class. I did badly on the first test because I did not memorize the notes verbatim. After that I wrote down exactly what he said in class, made flashcards of them, and got an A on every single test after. I never opened my book so I don't recommend buying it.

Easy A if you memorize everything on the learning objectives. It should take a solid 10-12 hours per test, so don't study the day before. I found Fretz kinda funny, as did most others. Really easy class. Would take him again if I needed to.

Easy class very similar to a remedial high school class. You do NOT need the book which is unfortunate because it will not help with the test and sometimes even contradicts. Gives you many opportunities to get an A as long as you put in minimum effort of just attending class, gives lots of extra credit, and review sheets with all the answers.

Very easy class. You do NOT need the book or go to class if you can get the powerpoints from somebody. He's a pretty cool guy as long you're not stupid otherwise he'll make you feel stupid. Sometimes funny, sometimes he tries too hard though. overall great prof. and class. Passed without a problem

The class was great and it isn't too hard as long as you attend class and study. Study guides are provided which cover everything that will be on the exam. There's no homework grading is based on exams and in-class work (which is just copying information into a workbook). Professor Fretz does a good job teaching the material and is very helpful.

Good professor. Very straight forward. Honestly do not buy the book unless you never show up to class. The learning objectives are exactly whats on his tests. I like his traditional attitude towards gender roles and he forsure missed his calling to be a weather man. It is hard not to pass his class. Just take good notes and study them.

Simply the best Biology/Science teacher I've ever had, I go to UCLA now and this professor is still one of my favorites of all time, had to come back and rate him out of nostalgia of the class. He's really passionate about what he teaches, is very succinct and clear. Also hilarious.

Very clear and straightforward in lectures and what's on the test. Take lots of notes, he tests you on his lectures not the book. He was pretty funny but makes fun of students easily so don't ask stupid questions. Tests were a bit hard but they are the majority of your grade so just study a lot. No homework and don't buy the book!

Really good prof The best one I had just take notes and you are OOOkay

study guide tells you what will be on the test

Fretz will be my most memorable teacher at IVC of all time. He's so funny that ppl don't understand his humor. I got an A and earned it. Show up, listen/record lectures-use them to answer learning objectives (study guide that's so straight-forward & helpful). I typed my LO (3 days), added pics, read them for 1 day; connected ideas. BAM SALMA HAYEK.

I, seriously, had to come back and rate this professor. Excellent professor and very very easy class its an easy A . I will recommend him. The most easiest class i Have ever taken.

The exams are 100% based off the study guides given to you. He is a toughstrict grader though. There are 3 exams, 1 cumulative final, and a workbook of activities done IN class, and that's it. No homework. If you come to class, take good lecture notes, and know the study guide information, easy A.

Very sarcastic. When it comes to lectures he's clear and concise. Go over the learning objectives and you'll do just fine. Best bio professor at IVC hands down.

I took his human sexuality class and I was really surprised at how interesting he made it. He's really funny and makes the lectures less boring. Tests are really easy and you can study the day of and still get an A.

Professor Fretz is awesome. He is extremely clear and helpful. He truly wants everyone to do well in his course. Concise study guides are given for each test, and tons of extra credit is offered. Interesting course, minimal timeeffort required for an A. Wish he taught more courses!

You do not need the book and the tests are solely based upon the lecture notes. He also does not post the notes on blackboard so attendance is mandatory if you want to pass this class. Funny guy and willing to help if you have questions

Straightforward class. Show up to class and take really good notes, word for word from his lectures. Doesn't post them on blackboard so attendance is mandatory. He gives a study guide for each unit which tells you what to expect on the test and goes over any questions you may have about it. The tests are short answer and multiple choice. Very clear

Very dry-humor, but that's right up my alley. You have to show up in order to do well. Since he doesn't post the power points online, you need to take really detailed notes. Test questions are straight from the PPTs and he hands out very detailed study guides. Down to earth and understanding teacher, fun conversations to be had!

Go to class, pay attention and study for the tests and it's an easy A. He makes lectures interesting so they fly by and is very clear about what will be on the test. I am taking extra science classes just to have him again! He's funny and nice.

Just go to class, take notes word for word, do the labs and you'll get an A. I don't know what other people are complaining about on here, but he was a great teacher. Study guides were all straight forward. He even goes over them with you! Such an easy class that it was basically a waste of my time, but I needed the credit! Labs are interesting!

The best biology teacher at IVC. All you have to do for his exam is just memorize things. He provides study guides for all of his tests and as long as you study off it, will get you a good grade.

Professor Fretz is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable and great at explaining very complex topics. He makes even a nearly three hour class super interesting and enjoyable, he has a sarcastic and dry sense of humor so I feel like I was just laughing the whole semester. Seriously, a stand-up guy. Very clear. *ThumbsUp*

Easy class

I was sick for most of the semester, so I didn't pass. But for all the lectures that I did show up for, they were extremely worthwhile, interesting, and pretty straight forward. He also very nice and likes to make silly jokes which made the class less boring. Only downside is he spoon feeds you the material, but the test are anything but easy.

Gives extra credit on test(about 5 points on each 70point-exam) , very good explainer, gives study guides for every test and will only test on the study guide. READ the study guide and you should be fine!

Dry sense of humor. You MUST go to class and take notes word for word. His one downside is he is EXTREMELY picky on wording on tests. So take HIS notes down in class, and memorize them. Study guides are crystal clear (including noting what will be an MC question and what will be a short answer). No surprises in this class. Also, he's hilarious.

He's got some great dry humor. He's very specific with everything he says and is picky yet fair. What I mean by this is whatever he says will be on the test and he will look for exactly that. If you give a general answer he will award some points, but will only award full for specific answers. He won't pick favorites or hold a grudge. Take notes!

Any grade lower than "C" in his class automatic F. Attend ALL lectures even if ur sick, tough it thru & do your best to take notes on everything & always go back on your notes to make a separate study guide which he provides. Fretz always makes time to go through the study guides with the class once/twice prior to the exams very generous.

Great profesoor , dont think about it, just go ahead. Im an international student and I did not face any difficulties.

Professor Fretz is probably the best professor I have had at IVC. He makes you work for your grade, and actually TEACHES you about biology. Take him!

Awesome professor, truly. His brand of humor is sardonic-I personally thought he was hilarious, but it may not be for everyone. If you want to pass: use the study guides and make sure to use HIS definition of terms (in this area he is very particular). This means you will have to show up to class. I definitely would take this class again.

I'm a high school student taking this course and it wasn't hard- IF you go to every class and take detailed notes. The tests are straightfoward because he gives you study guides and goes over them, and everything on it will be on the test. Make sure to always use his definitions word by word. He has a dry sense of humor & makes lecture interesting

This was the best science class I've taken in my life. Fretz knows his stuff, has a great personality, and an A is easily obtainable if you memorize his lecture notes.

Really funny. Nice professor. Easy class. To get an A just make sure you study the study guide and do homework. I got over 100% in the class, just do your work and your good.

Very easy A if you study his notes thoroughly. Tests questions are almost the exact same as the study guide. He is very funny as well. Overall a great professor.

I got an A in this class thanks to a friend. It was near impossible for me to get even a B, but thanks to my friends study guide I was able to get an easy A. Long story short, always take this class with a friend who takes good notes. It will save your grades!

Idk what the last person was talking about professor Fretz being difficult. In my Bio 1 class around 15 people got A's. If you study and know the study guide perfectly you're guaranteed A's on tests. If you dont study it you will most likely fail like the previous rater who got a D+. Solid teacher, would take again.

Fretz is a nice guy with an amusing dry sense of humor.

Fretz is alright. Has a clear grading system and as long as you follow rules you will pass. Labs are pretty easy and straight forward. His humor is sarcastic and relieves class stress. Do write what he writes on board because those will be the answers. Labs are done before scheduled time. Do recommend his class.

lol know the study guide and all of his definitions word by word and you will pass. It's easy.

2 pieces of advice: 1. STUDY THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Everything on the exams come from those. 2. DO NOT bother him before class. He is happy to answer questions after class and during. He knows his stuff and offers a class w/out a book. Stellar professor & has made bio (an otherwise horrendous subject to me) entertaining and easy to understand.

Fretz makes bio easy! As long as you attend every class and take good notes, the study guides are simple and the exams are practically the same. No textbook required, 4 exams. Bio is always a lot of info to retain but as long as you start studying the learning objectives early, you'll pass just fine.

I am happy I ignored the bad reviews on him and took the class. This summer taking his class has been fun. Made an almost 3 hour lecture not dreadful. He's very straightforward. Zero surprises on exams and makes bio fun. His learning objectives are the test. Study those and A's on exams will be yours. Another plus, no book needed :)

I really enjoyed having him as a professor. I know a lot of students say hes mean but once you get to know him he is actually pretty funny, nice and caring. He is particular about the wordings on his exam. Just make sure to take lots of notes and study the learning objectives.

He's nice (tho I don't think he liked me) &amp; the class is clearly defined. Participate during labs &amp; show up for attendance. He's kindof funny &amp; tries to finish the labs earlier than the unnecessary 3 hours. Labs are graded on completion AND correctness, quizzes are laid out in study guides but usually fill in the blanks. He's a good prof overall

This professor stressed me out all semester, but overall the class wasn't as bad as it could have been. The labs are graded pretty harshly, scored quite low on the first few. The quizzes are not terrible, he provides a study guides and VERY QUICKLY goes over the answers. Make sure to pay attention to what he says because he is very precise.

Attend class, take notes, and study learning objectives which he passes out in class. He has office hours available so you can always meet with him if you have any questions. I definitely recommend him. It is biology at the end of the day, so you can't get away with not studying; however, everything you need to study is in the learning objectives!

Professor Fretz is by far one of the best professors i have had in college. Science is not my thing, but he makes class entertaining all while teaching the material. Everything you need to know is on the learning objectives he hands out for the tests. very caring, and is always willing to help, especially during his office hours! highly recommend.

The only way to fail this class is if you are lazy. This professor makes an otherwise dull class very interesting. He is so funny with a dry sense of humor and so engaging. I found myself reciting facts to everyone around me. The expectations are clear and he gives study objectives for tests and allows you to ask questions on them beforehand.

I am heavily concentrated on biology (even as a math major). He is the BEST biology professor I've ever had. I never bought a textbook, but his lecture along with PowerPoint was amazing and informative. He gives out study guide 1 week before exams and if you go to classes, take notes and understand everything on the study guide, it's an easy A.

I took his bio lab with his bio 1 lecture. We had to finish one lab assignment every week as homework (which can take up to 2-3 hours if the lab was long), but his lectures were interesting and he makes a lot of good jokes in class:) Easy A if u go to every class, turn in homework, and spend 1 hour for each quiz.

It is important to attend his lectures and take notes. He gives out a study guide which are so similar to the test. He gives extra credit on each test. I recommend taking his class.

The class is tough. But it's very straight forward, and easy A course if you take good notes in all the lectures, which are very enjoyable. The professor also passes out learning objectives every unit, which are basically study guides for the test. Review it along with your notes, and then the tests would be a breeze. Studying is the hard part.

PROS: gives you everything you need to get an A+ No homework Free points via lab notebook w/ answers given in class Quizlet has all the answers to the studygiude Study guide the whole test word for word CONS: Very heavy on memorizing Prepare for hours and hours of memorizing everything he writes and says TL:DR You'll do fine if you study hard

I love him. If bio doesn't come easily to you, spend 10-14hrs studying before each test, or you won't be able to get an A. No other homework though! Memorize HIS definitions, he's particular on wording on tests. BTW, his humor is dry and hilarious. Just write down EVERYTHING he says in lecture, STUDY 1hr/day several days prior to tests and bingo.

He lectures, you take notes, and do easy in-class work. No active participation required, group projects, or homework. Lectures are thorough explanations and visual drawings to really help you make sense of biology. And exams are just exactly what he lectured on. He doesn't care much whether you are on your phone or laptop. I miss this class somuch

Really great lectures with memorable real life examples. Study the learning objectives he gives out before each exam - they are exactly like the test questions, so as long as you got them down, you should do well. Don't skip lectures - the exams are based on his own definitions given in class, so don't rely on the textbook (not worth buying).

hes fine. take him if you need. not a very warm person but a fine professor. not an easy class, but its doable.

Professor David. J fretz class is full of knowledge and inspiration, and you can enjoy his sense of humor together. If you want to learn something and earn A, be diligent!. Use his official time. He always enthusiastically teach you. I took professor David. J Fretz two times (lecture and lab), I really enjoyed it and will study more by myself.

He is knowledgeable and humorous. His lectures are clear and is the main source of the questions for exams.

He has a dry sense of humor and at first I hated him. He lays everything out for you and if you don't come to cass and don't do the labs you will fail. He will stay after class and help you if you have questions. He does not like excuses or being late. Come prepared do the work and you will pass. He is rather funny once you understand his humor.

I took his Bio 1 class over the summer, and even though he said that he would online proctor the class in the class description, he didn't. He even made the tests open note the night before the test. His tests were out of 75 and if you get over 70 points, any extra points you got would be extra credit. His narrated PowerPoints were very clear also.

Doesnt require lectures & doesnt give home work, just quizzes that you can do anytime before the midterm. His quiz & exam questions are based only on his lectures, and the exams often have repeat questions from the quizzes. Overall, the least stressful class I took this semester, would recommend! May be difficult to contact outside of class.

READ THIS: Took course online. Only provided lectures to be tested on. REALLY TAKE YOUR TIME IN TAKING NOTES. It will determine your grade. Focus on the learning objectives. Quizzes and exams are open notes. no proctorio although he does mention it in syllabus. Just take good notes and you will do good! hard topics but not bad with notes

Bio class that's focused entirely on lectures, all of which you can download if need be. Professor Fretz himself uses a lot of dry humor and has relatively entertaining lectures. The class was completely open notes, but every question and answer is from the lectures, NOT the book. Also, be prepared to never have the opportunity for extra credit.

His exams are clear: if you can excellently answer ALL learning objectives, you'll do well; exams are based directly on these objectives - no tricks. That said, the hard part is making comprehensive, yet concise notes to help you study. This class requires a lot of study hours: though it's not on the syllabus, you might have to sign your life away.

Exams are straightforward. Know the learning objectives (that he gives you) well and you'll be fine. Make sure you spend a lot of time studying and making good notes! Everything comes from lectures. The textbook is not needed, so don't buy/rent it. The professor is pretty funny. Be diligent and stay on top of things. Be serious, but crack a smile.

All the information for exams is in the lectures, and you're given a sheet with clear learning objectives to prep for the exam. Take good notes and study enough, you'll do fine in the class! Professor Fretz is hilarious and it is easy to contact him for questions.

Professor David is an awesome professor. Highly recommend taking him as he made the course a lot easier. Very clear with instructions regarding tests, quizzes, and deadlines. One thing for students that are taking his course, start studying beforehand for tests and keep revising it everyday since there is a lot of information.

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Professor Fretz was an amazing biology teacher. He is very lecture-heavy, but if you pay attention, the exams are fairly easy. He has a good sense of humor and the labs are very easy. Attendance is only required for the labs and there is no other homework aside from labs.

Very funny guy, this class is straight up just memorization (a lot), gives you a study guide that tells you what's on the test. Only complaint is that he isn't very tech savy, uploads his lectures as videos that vary in quality, kind of frustrating. Overall easy class, sometimes gives extra credit just for showing up so keep that in mind.

Professor Fretz is hilarious and makes the class more fun, there are four lab quizzes and three exams(no final), for which he gives study guides. Pretty much everything on the exams and quizzes is from the study guide(learnig objective), so as long as you study the topics covered on the study guide, you should be fine. His canvas page is a mess tho

Professor Fretz was pretty funny and his class wasn't too hard. There is a semester research project which was pretty easy. There are quizzes online for each chapter which had multiple attempts on it. The Exams in person needed a lot of memorization. If you memorized the learning objectives you were good for the exam, plus he gave a lot of EC.

His tests have lots of extra credit questions on them normally; His lectures are not very helpful though. Goes through slides very fast. He does use test questions directly from what was mentioned in lecture, so you do have to pay attention & show up. Labs are graded easy if you complete them.

Professor Fretz is the ultimate professor: a good sense of humor, includes odd but interesting answer choices on tests, referenced Jerry Lee Lewis once, appearance reminds me of Ronald Reagan. Great.

Professor Fretz is awesome. He has this type of humor that just gets me cracking up. If you take Fretz it is REALLY important you attend every lecture. He posts learning targets and literally everything on the learning target is the test. Everything on the learning target will mention some sort of info you get at the lecture. Easy and fun class.

Prof. Fretz is a great professor. I heard he's more interactive in his labs than his lectures. Goes over slides fast, but he'll post his recorded lectures. learning objectives are all that you need to pass the exams and quiz There is extra credit in the quizzes and in the two midterms. Just pay attention, attend class, study hard and you'll do fine

I LOVED Professor Fretz! He was SO funny and his lectures were so fun! This class is tough I will say, but if you put in the work and ask him for help if you need it, you will do just fine. He really wants to help those who put in the work and trust me, he can help a lot. If you are not one of those students, he is not for you.

Professor Frets makes his test 100% his study guide. He has no final. You barely have to try on the labs to do good. He gives a lot of extra credit. He is very funny.

Fretz is a pretty funny person and is very nice when it comes to giving out extra points on quizzes. There were 4 quizzes and each had a study guide which he gave us all the answers to. Overall he kinda just shows you what to do and then leaves you to go do your thing as he watches. I liked the class and for a lab class it was pretty simple.

Professor Fretz is a pretty good teacher. His class consists only of tests and quizzes, with no homework. Quizzes are done at home, and the tests are very lecture-heavy. Everything on the tests will come from the lectures. He states that sources taken from outside the lectures will not receive credit, and terms must be from his lectures.

Hard and lecture heavy teacher, gives out learning objectives prior to each exam that are identical to the exam. I recommend this teacher only if you have excellent study habits or else you may fail. The class is straightforward, 3 exams (half written/half multiple choice),online quizzes, and one workbook from in class activities. He has jokes too

Professor Fretz is a funny guy who makes lectures engaging. Tests are straight from the study guides, so attend class and use unstuckstudy ai to ace the exams. Tough but manageable with effort.

Labs are easy. He's sarcastic and hilarious. 3 lecture exams, 4 lab quizzes. They are not hard if you actually study. Its just memorization, don't study last day and you'll do fine. learning objectives are basically whats on the quiz/exam + xtra credit points and curves. does go fast during lectures tho. I dont recommend written notes. Type, trust.

I'd highly recommend him. Professor Fretz, beyond providing engaging and funny lectures, outlines almost exactly what you need to know for every exam with the learning objectives, making this class manageable to study for. Re-watch lecture videos and go to office hours in order to get a better understanding of the content and to ace the exam.

Please lock in right at the start of his class. Please re-read your notes and memorize them. It will cost you so much if you mess up on the first exam. His grading criteria is exactly like his learning objectives. Please, PLEASE do not procrastinate. You will do fine if you just lock in right away. SWEAR.

I loved him. Good humor. His learning objectives are exactly what you need to study, and what's on the exam. Always up to explain something you don't understand, and many extra credit opportunities.

Overall, a good class and professor. It's a lot of memorizing so do not slack off. Take time to study and you should do fine. I wish I had spent more time studying for tests and quizzes. It is a very lecture heavy class so type the notes on the slides and you will be good.

Straightforward class, 3 tests/4 quizzes. Lectures are an hour of copying notes from slides, so I rlly recommend typing. Learning objectives given each exam are exact to the test, w/ EC. Just be aware this class is ALL self studying. It's definitely possible w the learning objectives, but use your time wisely, and do well on the first test.

impossible to get a bad grade in this class. The Learning objectives are exactly what's on the tests and quizzes. Tips: 1. Dont write,TYPE your notes, lectures can be fast 2. the learning objectives ARE the study guide. 3) DONT SKIP, lectures are posted much later.

Super funny guy, he managed to keep me awake and focused during 3 hour evening lectures, not many can do that. He basically tells you exactly what will be on the test, plus provides a full page of extra credit. Plenty of people had over a 100% in his class.

BIO 1 is a non-major required biology class that is overall pretty easy. Your grade is pretty test heavy, but he lists out everything you'll need to know specifically for each exam. It's biology, so ofc it's primarily memorization, but he makes it easy for you. If you do not do well on exams, or subsequently his class, it's entirely your fault.

Professor was fun for both online and lab class! For lecture, there were quizzes every week and 3 exams. Lab was four quizzes. So long as you studied through the learning objectives, you will pass. Copy his definitions for written responses. Try not to skip class for lab, as it can tank your grade. If you get sick, let him know when you come back.

please ignore these salty kids in these reviews. his class is seriously a free A. His study guides (learning ob) is LITERALLY word for word the exact same questions on his exams.Such an empathetic prof that helped me through a pretty hard period and really does care for you. take his class + he's funny sometimes

Learning objectives helped tremendously. Heavily relies on exams tho. Keep an eye on deadlines (missed a few quizzes). No assignments. No extra credit. No late credit. Lectures are a-okay. Grades are manually graded on a spreadsheet. If you're taking this class, you might need to lock in lowk. Otherwise funny and respected professor.

If you're not getting an A in this class, what are you doing? Just attend class and type out the lectures. And everything on the quiz and exams are listed on the learning objective he gives. Bad reviews are from ppl that probably didn't attend class, didn't take notes, or waited until the very last minute bc this class is an EASY A.Just type FAST

Dont listen to the bad reviews. All you have to do is take good notes and look at the learning objectives. I took this class over the SUMMER, meaning it's faster paced. And I missed TWO WHOLE quizzes and still ended up with A-. Also took bio80 with him, and a group of friends consistently scored over 100 on exams. skill issue if ur failing