Kinda goofy, but fun!

he is an awsome teacher, kinda dorky and really goofy, but he is more then willing to help anyone with anything ... if you have a question on an assignment he will gladly help you and make sure you leave with the correct answer. he really wants his students to understand the material. SUPER TEACHER!!!

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His exams are too general. The material should cover more specific topics

He posts all the notes on the web. If you know someone in class, help each other out, and you'll do fine.

hard!! im an A student, studied my BUTT off for this course and only got a B because of lab!!! never got above a D on any test, they're really hard, only way to do well was to read, and read carefully because hes really specific and you dont know what hes gonna test on. he was helpful on homework but he does talk a lot about plants and his cats :(

I really liked Grise's class but, not the best for those not going into a biology related field. Lab is time consuming. Going to class is a MUST!! GO TO THE QUESTION SESSIONS before the tests and stay till they're over. I rarely read my text but I've never missed a class! Ask him questions, he'll always help.

I thought he was great. I wouldn't recommend him for someone not going into the biology field, but I thought he was great! He loves his job and is incredible enthusiastic. If you show him you are willing to learn, he will help you as much as he can. I loved his class, but I hated the lab! But if you keep your grades up in class (which I'm not go

He was great! you do have to work your tail off though. He loves what he is doing, and is great at explaining things. Alot of people that don't like him just didn't try hard enough! He likes to talk about his cats...and he loves plants! (He brings one to class everyday) So I would reccomend him if you are a hard worker

Great Professor, Teaching is incredibly awesome. Pretty Challenging exams, you must go to class and ask mentors if you don't understand something.

Hes a cool teacher..I've had him last semester for bio 1406. i had a C 1st semester but i got the hang of it and now have an A this semester. If you have trouble ask the TAs for help! its why theyre there. Going to the SI sessions are EXTREMELY helpful. Plus be sure to take his practice exams over and over again till you get a 100. It really helps.

Great professor! You definitely need to work and keep up with the material, but his teaching style is very helpful. He stresses the big picture not the little details. I took him for 1406 and 1407, and I would do it again. Take it!

Attendance, Attendance, Attendance...Oh.. Attendance. DO NOT MISS! Bring qwizdom EVERY SINGLE DAY. Know the Team-Learning assignment inside and out. GO TO SI SESSIONS!!!!!!

He is very nice and very helpful if you take the time to go to his office hours and just talk to him but make sure he gets to know you because he will give you helpful hints that he didn't share in lecture. Understand the material from the book, lecture, CPR assignments, Quizes, and the Team Learning Assignment because you will see them again.

If you attend the class, listen the lecture and do the assignments, there is nothing hard with his class. I think he explains everything clearly and I enjoyed his classes. I wish I could take Bio 1407 with him too...:/

RuBisCO is all you need to know in this class because he brings it up in almost every lecture. He does expect you to keep up with his work but he supplies you with so many oppertunities that as long as you take advantage of them youll do fine in the class.

Great professor; you'll learn a LOT from him. Hard exams, but if you study the material given especially by going to Anna's SI sessions you'll know exactly what to expect and do fine.

Very difficult but rewarding course if you pay attention, read, and attend SI Sessions. His TA's are very helpful, I asked them all the questions I had because he never really seemed to want to help when I asked him questions, but for girls its the other way around. Be prepared to put in 10 hours or so a week outside of class for an A.

the course is very engaging and helpful for students wanting to go to graduate school

Dr. Grise is an awesome professor, he cares about his students more than any professor I've had. He is even head of the STEP program, and hires his own mentors to help out his classes. He may be a plant fanatic, but he still covers all the bases. Anyone who says he is bad just doesn't want to do the work- news flash, you're in college.

I honestly do not understand why everyone says that he is so hard. If you do the work you will be completely fine and the work isn't even hard.

He's a great teacher. He truly cares about his students. Many people have negative thing to say about him just because the class is hard. Im sorry but no pre med or pre professional students should expect to breeze by bio. The class is difficult but manageabe and you learn tons. I got an A and I just read the chapters and listened to his advice.

I felt that he was a great teacher. The class is a lot of work and students must make sure they read the syllabus for all assignments, because he may not mention all BUT they are in the syllabus.Class attendance is a must. Pay attention, do the work, study and passing shouldn't be a problem. Basically, just act like the adult we all are.

Grise really makes an effort to make students hone critical thinking skills. He's never going to give you the answer, and that's why students think he's so hard. It's college! Go to SI sessions and you're fine. If you show interest, he's more than willing to help you out with anything.

His class can be hard if u make it hard.It is important to try and communicate with him. You can kinda slack on all the tests meaning getting Cs or Ds but if you well on the final you'll be fine.Always do minute papers! or they will be the death of you, seriously! Go to as many SI sessions as you can. They help if you come prepared with questions

awesome professor and really knows his stuff. GO TO CLASS! most of the exam questions are usually asked in class. slakers do NOT take him. you deserve the grade you get.

He has gotten low reviews but he is the only bio teacher that gives you so many opportuinities for points to bring your gd up! I would def. take him! And he is very passionate about his bio! :)

Hard class. You really have to work in this one. If you are any kind of science major you must take him. He's a fun person, however he is a very good exam maker. He will challenge you and make you relate concepts in class to real examples. Go to class, read the chapters, take notes, study hard. Making a B is easy, to make an A you better work hard.

It is a hard class, but he gives you a lot of opportunities to get points in order to raise your grade.

Dr. Grise is a great professor that helps you only if you make the effort to get help. He gives you many chances to do well. You're not spoon fed, so if you aren't up for a challenge his class is not the best. Try hard and you'll do well. You get the grade you deserve.

It's easy if you read the book and really try to understand the material. This is a class where you must read the text and try to figure out how he asks questions.

I loved his class!!!!

Not a class you can sleep away, but if you do the work, labs, pay attition, and actually study you really learn a lot. SI definitly help in this class & if you ask he does try to help just have to learn to understand how he teachs cuz its not like most teachers.

You have to study AND read the chapters, think creatively like a scientist. Daily quizdom questions are a huge part of grade. This is a class where reading ahead before covering it in class is an excellent idea. He wants you to be proactive and involved. He's actually really nice and loves plants and dark chocolate. A lot.

This class is very easy if you go to the SI sessions which are held by his SI instructor if you have questions he will directly answer them and not beat around the bush he gives you many opputuntities to pass his class with TLAs, CPRs and test you have no excuse to fail unless you are just straight up lazy

If you are taking BIOL in a science learning community, be prepared for a difficult experience. This course is A LOT OF WORK! However, Grise may seem terse in lecture, but in person he is an understanding guy. If you ask he will personally help you through any questions in person or e-mail. Plus it's a good idea to attend STEP sessions!

This class was great. He is a wonderful teacher and very enthousiastic. He will always explain whatever you need to know, or don't understand if you just ask. He is very personable and has a great sense of humor. He made this class fun and interesting by applying real life situations to help you understand concepts.

He's a really great teacher. I was kind of frustrated with the work, but everything we cover in the lectures, TLAs, and CPRs are all used on the exams. Also his final exam are all of the first three exams combined (the exact questions and answers) plus a fourth exam over the last few chapters which is easy. Overall do the work and you'll do good.

Does not tolerate slackers/stupidity. Possibly the most challenging professor at a school known for lazy students. He expects his students to actually do work!

This professor truly cares about the students and their education. He assigns a large work load but for good reason. His class is not hard but it is challenging. If you put forth effort you will get a good grade.

Dr. Grise is an awesome Bio professor. He is obsessed with plants and loves to share his knowledge with students. If you go to class, you will do fine. You have plenty of opportunity to make an excellent grade. Daily points are awarded and they add up quickly. He lectures on a college student level, plus he is quirky. It's funny.

Take him. He is very understanding, super helpful. Trust me. TAKE HIM

I heard so many negative things about Grise before taking this class, but he is not that bad!!!! He is definitely better than Doyungan. His tests are a little tricky and strongly worded, but if you go to class, pay attention, and read your book, absolutley anyone is capable of an A.

I was apprehensive about taking this class because of what I had heard, but I learned a lot and once I figured out how to study for his tests I did really well! Go to as many SI sessions as possible and ALWAYS do the reviews for tests and TLAs and you will do fine. Highly recommend this professor.

When I was confused in his class I would visit him during office hours and he would clarify everything I was confused about. He would direct me in how to study for his exams and was willing to be available to any student that was confused and having difficulties in lecture.

I liked Dr. Grise. He actually loves his job, and he wants to be there, teaching. He's always excited about his plants and takes great pride on his assistants. His test arent that hard but he is a strict grader, so make sure you know what he wants. He'll make you read the book and test u on it most fridays, and he gives online assignments. DO THEM!

Work for your grade. Show up for TLA's. Read the book - his lectures are about 30 minutes of him talking about himself and only 20 minutes of content.

Great professor but is a tough class. The class is definitely worth taking with Dr. Grise.

Grise does a great job at explaining materials and helping any student. Yet the tests are tough and you have to think outside the box. Do NOT procrastinate, you will fall behind and fail. Made a B in his class, yet spent many nights studying hardcore so be prepared.

Although he is a tough teacher he is always willing to help and very interactive with his students. Sometimes his lectures are hard to follow but he always puts his power points online that you can refer back to.

Grise is a good professor. He's going to get on your nerves but it's only bc he's making you actually try and think about the big picture. We do a good amount of group work. There's a lot of points to earn but don't let the little ones slip away. You will have to study. SI sessions really help so go to every one that you can.

He is a wonderful professor, you will have to work for your grade though. He is really helpful, just go talk to him and he will help with anything, he is all around a great guy.

Everybody says he is too tough but he is actually very helpful if you talk to him. I don't think his assignments are too bad, I had him for 1406 and 1407. The TLA's can be tricky but his tests are straight from lectures and he gives a lot of hints of what to study. Overall I think he prepared me for my other BIO classes and I enjoyed his class.

His class can be difficult but if you go to SI sessions and go to his office hours you should have no problem. The homework isn't too bad, it's all online and they're easy points. Be ready to answer questions in class(for points). Tests can be challenging so you do need to study. Over all the class was great. I would take his class again.

heres the thing, this class is hard and Dr. Grise makes you work for the grade. you have to goto class and SI sessions. if you do not put in the effort you will not do well in the class but if you try he will teach you great concept that will help you once you move to higher level courses.