Johnson is a very smart guy and knows what he's talking about. He goes through lectures fast so you have to be paying attention. There's a small curve on all the tests and online homework and quizzes due every week. If you're a quick learner and really enjoy biology, I would suggest taking this class. It's a great foundation for future classes.

Johnson is very passionate about biology. He moves fast and his lectures cover a lot. Be prepared to read the textbook. He gives optional study modules that contain 20%-30% of the test questions. Really not a difficult class at all if you do your work, study, and come to class.

There is a lot of studying required for this course, but if you study and go to the SIs you WILL pass. Do the review and if you have any questions, he is VERY understanding and helpful in office hours. He drops the lowest exam, quiz, and homework grade. He moves quickly through lectures, but theyre online! Offers extra credit too! :)

Johnson is great. Maybe a little scattered sometimes, but still great. He's a really interesting guy, and is very approachable/helpful in office hours. As others have said, the class isn't easy, but that's simply because there is a lot of material to cover. Johnson really wants all his students to succeed, but you do have to put in the work.

Dr. Johnson is very passionate about biology & intelligent. His lectures however, are pretty disorganized but he posts them online. Weekly homework/quizzes online. You HAVE to study to pass. His exams are kind of hard. GO TO SI. Hes also very helpful if you go to his office hours if you need help.

you must read the book to really grasp the material. the SI session are REALLY helpful and he's super approachable during his office hours and helps you with all your questions. by far my favorite professor here at TXST and wish i could take him again

Dr. Johnson really knows what he's talking about. Reviews are created for every exam with material that'll be on the test. You do have to read the book to get a better understanding of material. Some questions from study modules are on tests. Very good at answering questions during office hours and gives 10 point curves!!

This was my second time taking Functional Biology, and I felt blessed to have Dr. Johnson for my teacher; Dr. Johnson cares about his students and wants you to succeed! You'll only hate the class if you don't put in the time or make the effort; I didn't like having to retake the class, but having a private tutor through SLAC and office hours helped

He is literally the best. If you take him he is literally so easy. Visit his office hours and he would literally break everything down. The reason most people say he is hard is because he is not used to 200 plus students in 1 lecture. follow the guide he gives before test. TRY TO UNDERSTAND the material instead of memorize. EASY 100.

Hes a great professor, However he is REALLY passionate about this subject so he may get carried away in lecture sometimes. If you miss class go to SI sessions, this course material builds on itself, so it is important to make sure you FULLY UNDERSTAND every topic, material learned from Exam 1 is studied all the way through the Final Exam.

This class was definitely tough probably because the amount of material you have to learn in such a short amount of time. Dr. Johnson is very nice and loves what he is teaching. DEFINITELY use SI and take advantage of his office hours. Also recording his lectures helped a lot he talks super fast. I read a lot of the book and used youtube.

Every day in this class is almost exactly the same. He lectures and then tells you what homework and quizzes are do. Quizzes and hw are ALL online through mastering bio and are super easy to get a A for those. The tests aren't easy but they're not extremely hard either. He is very nice but can go on tangents. Overall its a decently easy class

Dr. Johnson is a great professor! It took me until after the first exam to really find a good way to study. Dr. Johnson talks really quickly during lecture so I recommend recording it. If you go to his office hours he talks slower and helps you understand the material. He also built in extra credit to our homework! I'm taking BIO 1331 with him :)

Dr. Johnsons Bio 1330 course is very challenging he will make you work real hard for your grade and , his reviews give a good understanding of what might be on the test but you definitely have to read the chapter in the book to get a better look and understanding of the material since he lectures very fast . But overall will be taking him again

Dr. J is an amazing professor! He really wants the students to succeed. Can be funny, sometimes goes on tangent (only bc he's so passionate w/ certain topics), but great teacher. His exams are difficult! Quizzes are meh. Some extra credit. Goes over exams in class, which is a plus for people who cannot go to office hours (work/other classes).

I really enjoyed this class, mostly because this professor was so passionate about the subject. He really made me interested in the information we were learning. This was his first time ever teaching organismal, but i think he did a great job. He goes off on tangents, but theyre always interesting and he always gets the course material covered.

Dr. Johnson is passionate about his subject. He sometimes gets side tracked. I read the material before class and he just reinforced it in his lectures. Classmates said they didn't get anything from his lectures but they probably didn't read material. He only gave 5 extra credit points the entire semester so you have to earn your grade.

Dr. Johnson is THE BEST BIOLOGY PROF @ TXST! He is very helpful with questions if you don't understand something. He always goes over the test the next class day. He makes sure everyone understands what is going on. If you still need help outside of class I highly recommend going to every SI session available. I got a 92 on my FINAL.

Seriously good professor, only thing is that sometimes he can lose track of time & doesn't go through all notes. Uploads notes online for students, online quizzes & homework is on Master biology but not a lot of homework it is reasonable. Gotta show up to class though & if you are struggling go to SI sessions or see professor in office hrs!

He is pretty cool. Sometimes lectures can be confusing as he is so into biology. Super understanding and gives you every chance he can to succeed.

TAKE THIS TEACHER. Okay yes its a hard class (its bio duh) but he teaches well. I know some of his reviews say that he teaches too fast or whatever but he teaches only what you need to know. Record his lectures and study. He gives out reviews; people i know in other bio classes didnt get that. He goes over the reviews. Cool guy.

Overall professor Johnson was a great professor. Come to class, do your homework, and study hard. I only made a C because I didn't put in the work, I did horrible on my first test bc I didn't pay attention nor took studying seriously. I would take him again. He goes over the review a session prior and goes over the test.

Honestly Johnson is probably the best professor I had so far. He's really passionate about biology and it makes it more interesting and intriguing to learn. As long as you pay attention in class and ask questions when you're confused on something, you're going to be fine. He also gives 2 extra credits that are worth 5 points to your grade.

Johnson is passionate about biology and it shows. His tests are largely based on his lectures. So if you TOTALLY understand his lectures and study the slides along with doing the review, you'll be golden. Being able to apply the knowledge is what got me an A in the class. ALSO, do the extra credits and all of the hw it will really boost your grade.

His tests are situational based so if you don't understand how the certain thing works in real life you won't pass. Khan Academy videos will absolutely save you during this class, watch them.

Professor Johnson is a well-educated, great prof. I recommend him. Functional biology or any bio tends to be difficult but he did a great job teaching it. His lectures are fast paced, but he is very kind and wants you to understand the material.

Prof Johnson was super helpful, respectful, and an overall good prof. I really enjoyed his class and he clearly states the material. I would take him if you can!

weekly quizzes and homework if you pay attention in lecture will do fine. being online it was open book, note, and internet on exams. I did not use the book. got grades in quickly, gave extra credit and curves.

This class was my favorite class but also my most challenging class I took this year. If you focus on his lectures and study the criteria you will be fine. He gives some extra credit opportunities. Everything is open internet, open book, open notes. He does write his own questions though so make sure to know the criteria.

This class was one of my challenging classes but if you put in the work you will pass. He is a very caring professor and he cares about his students passing. Office hours are very helpful. Exams are open notes. He gives you a study guide, as long as you follow along when he goes over the study guide you will be fine. Listen close to things he says

He is a great professor! He gave extra credit opportunities after each exam which really help booster my grade. His test are hard but I recommend going to class and rewatching his lectures/ take notes. I wouldnt recommend using the study guide nor textbook.

He is a very nice and understanding professor. He offers time after class if you need help and he gives extra credit.

This class consist of hw and quizzes due every Friday. The hw is very easy and quizzes are fairly easy. He makes up his exams, so that everyone has a different question, he allows open notes but you cant go back once you pick an answer. You dont need to read the textbook just look at the lecture vid/review. Hes very helpful and considerate.

One of the best profs I've ever had. The class was structured, assignments were clear, extra credit was offered multiple times, and lectures were genuinely interesting. I wish I had Johnson as a prof for more of my classes. He obviously enjoys what he teaches and cares about his students.

Professor Johnson is great!! I took this class online and his lectures were engaging and his grading was straightforward. The material is difficult but he is always available for questions. He truly cares about the subjects he teaches and his students.

great professor! Highly recommend to anyone needing to take organismal biology. Tests are open note.

I got a D because I was lazy and didnt do the work. It shouldve been an easy B at least but I never studied and didnt go to class. He is a really good professor tho and will work with you if you ask him.

Dr. Johnson is passionate about biology and that keeps the class interesting. Sometimes he can get a little fast-paced and get ahead of himself, so be sure you pay attention and take good notes. When it comes to genetics, ask questions! There's a lot of info but he's helpful. For tests, STUDY STUDY!!

Professor Johnson has extra credit opportunities around the time we take exams, try not to miss out! He was very passionate, very patient, and one of my best professors. There was four exams and the final, he dropped our lowest exam and quiz. Take lots of notes, find ways to study on your own or with people, and put your best effort in. STUDY STUDY

I took him for evolution as a last resort and he was the only professor who made the subject fun and easy to understand. There are a few papers to read but they tie into the lessons and the assignments and discussion posts are really easy once you get the hang of it. I truly recommend him because he is really helpful and really wants you to learn.

I really love this professor. I think the biggest concern most people have with him is that he talks super fast and makes his own tests, which are difficult. But he truly cares about his students understanding the material, and has many opportunities throughout the semester to get help. You'll want to go to office hours. I'm taking him again!

Dr. Johnson was very nice and has a very interesting lecture style. His lecture tend to move very very fast so I would recommend just listening and trying to comprehend during class. Attendance isnt mandatory but if you plan on getting good grades on the test then it is mandatory. His test are very wordy so take your time

I took organismal with Dr.Johnson and I really enjoyed it! He made lectures enjoyable and allowed us to take exams online with our notes. He is passionate about what he teaches and he knows how to incorporate jokes into lecture. I can tell he easily gets annoyed at times but I do not blame him. Do the study guides and you'll pass the class.

Work hard in this class don't waste any opportunity you get.

He is an easy professor. Idk what everyone else is on. I took him for organismal bio, functional bio & evolution. He gave us study guides & I did them then reviewed for a few hours before the test & made good grades. Didn't have to try very hard. Just show up to lecture & bring a copy of the slides with you to class & take notes. Easy peasy.

Professor Johnson really loves what he teaches. The topics were really interesting. He is not a bad professor, but I recommend not missing class because he goes over some things that are not on his slides. He gives a review for all four exams that are based on his notes.

Lots of information to cover but if you go to class and read you should do fine. He talks really fast so you have to get used to that. Also he gives extra credit for each exam. One hw and one quiz each week. Requires 10-15 hrs of studying each week to get an A.

Johnson is literally one of my favorite professors. He has an incredible grasp of what students tend to not understand so he really knows what to hit in his lectures. Definitely make sure you pay attention in his lectures and go to his office hours and you will do great :)

He's a nice guy, but the tests are pretty in-depth. You get 5 unexcused absences and then you fail the class. You don't have to read the book and he posts the lecture powerpoints online which is nice.

He moves fast through his lectures so make sure you're paying attention and DON'T SKIP. Tests are pretty difficult but they are usually curved. Theres def a lot of textbook homework and its easy to forget sometimes. Not a lot of extra credit opportunities though. I really learned a lot and he was super knowledgable and funny sometimes.

His teaching style is not for everyone. He goes fast and Smartbook is very important to keep up with, however not enough people attend his office hours. He is very helpful 1 on 1 and this class will need about an hour every single day of study to keep up. It isn't him, its the course.

Overall a good professor for a hard subject. As long as you do the assignments and study over the study guides he posts for exams, its not that bad. He gives a lot of extra credit at the end of the semester.

Professor Johnson genuinely cares about you doing well in the class, but you are going to have to put in the effort. He is willing to answer any questions that you have, and office hours are extremely helpful for tests. He does get off topic during the lectures sometimes, but he is very intelligent and will help however he can.

W Mans, classes are difficult if you make them difficult, just turn your stuff in on time and pay attention to lectures and you'll be good.

Amazing professor just hard exams.

Very passionate but tends to ramble information all at once and go a little fast (though he slows down if you just ask). Tests have a lot of trick questions but his reviews are very helpful to understand the concepts. Just do the reviews and go to class. Not as mean as people think, just a bit awkward. Overall just a fun little guy.

Dr. Johnson's lectures can sometimes be unclear as he sometimes goes on a tangent about something unrelated to the slides. But he will gladly help during office hours and offers extra credit. His tests have a lot of trick questions so when doing the study guides make sure you actually understand the topic instead of just reading definitions.

He's a really nice professor and willing to help. Take notes during class because sometimes he says stuff that isn't on the powerpoints that is on the exam. Exam reviews are extremely helpful and you'll pass as long as you do those. Homework is easy and quizzes are based on the in-class worksheets. You'll pass as long as you put in the effort.

Dr. Johnson is great! I am by no means a science person and so I knew I was going to struggle- but David does all he can for his students. If you attend the office hours, dedicate a lot of your time to studying, and just overall put some effort in, you'll pass.

Attendance Optional, Online weekly HW(30min-1hr max to complete), Weekly quizzes (10-15min max). Work on reviews as you go through each powerpoint. Extra Credit offered after each test. As long as you do the reviews and understand on a bit of a deeper level it's a very manageable class. Tests do contain trick questions. Would take professor again.

While a little unusual in some regards, Johnson is super nice and smart. Lots of material, some of it pretty complex, but he taught at a fine pace and didn't make tests too hard. The honors section tests had long written portions, but I think that helped due to his easy grading. I've heard non-bio majors say that his large section was very hard tho

This class covers a lot of content and it's by no means an easy A, but Johnson makes it very doable. Attend lectures, do the weekly hw and quizzes on time, do all the extra credit he offers, and you'll be fine. Tends to get sidetracked easily, but he clearly knows this about himself and does his best to stay on top of it.

Tests are not that hard if you study and UNDERSTAND the material not memorize. His tests can be tricky cause he likes to have none of the above pretty often. Attendance not mandatory but for a grade.

He isn't the best lecturer, but this class isn't difficult. There is a quiz and homework assignment due every week (both online), and the quiz is based on the worksheet done in class that week. He provides exam reviews which are very helpful and mostly similar to the test. Attendance isnt mandatory but he does say some things that are on the exam.

Dr. Johnson is a great professor. Attendance is not mandatory, but his lectures help with the exams. He provides detailed exam reviews that help prepare for the exams. There are weekly in-class assignments and weekly quizzes and homework. He provides extra credit throughout the semester and drops the lowest midterm exam.

He's great. I highly recommend attending lectures because he will hint at things that may be on tests. The class isn't easy but I had an A+ all the way through until the final, which I got an A. Pay attention and study. He gives extra credit opportunities after every test. He can ramble during lectures, but I find most of the information helpful.

His exams are easy as long as you study his reviews. The review worksheet is a really good resource to study for his exams. Use the worksheet exercises and PowerPoints to study for his online quizzes. He gives good resources for you to be able to pass the class. He also does curves and extra credit which is also amazing.

Dr. Johnson was an AWESOME professor, I had him for Organismal and Functional bio and have loved every lecture. His class is easy if you pay attention and take notes on the slides he explains. PAY ATTENTION in class he gives you a lot of the exam answers and whats expected on the exams in class. I would recommend him so much for both classes!

Dr. Johnson is a great professor. His lectures are nice, but he can get off topic pretty easily, but only because he is so passionate about the subject. I would recommend actually going to class. He gives answers for exams in class and is generally a good lecturer. The LAs are extremely helpful, so ask them for help. I would take him again!

I took him for organismal bio last semester and he was good. He can ramble a bit but truly a wholesome individual. ATTEND CLASS! Most people on here who do not rate him well just simply do not attend lecture, but attending class is how you can get an A! Attendance is heavily weighted and a lot of the time he'll give answers to tests/hints in class!

I took Johnson for the 2024 Spring semester and he was great! The class is very exam heavy. You have 4 exams with the lowest one being dropped and then a final exam. He offers extra credit and often adds points to your exams to boost the grade averages. Overall, he's a quirky teacher, but he genuinely does love what he teaches and wants to help.

Naturally, biology is going to be a difficult course for most people, but Dr. Johnson aids in easing that difficulty. His lectures are good as long as you maintain attention the whole time. He offers many extra credit opportunities and often times curves the exams to where the average is a C, which means a higher score could go from a B to an A.

If you need to take evolution at txst take it with this professor. There is no extra credit, but every quiz and test was very doable. He actually made this subject very interesting. He held office hours a lot so he truly cares about his students. The quizzes and tests were also open note for the summer class.

Professor Johnson can get a bit off-topic, but his lectures are still helpful if you attend. Utilize the review worksheets and study resources like Unstuck AI to prep for the exams. The class isn't too difficult, just stay on top of the work.

Johnson was a good prof. I am going to take him again for organismal because I enjoyed his lectures. You will get an A if you keep up with the study modules and tutorials because that will be majority of your grade. The worksheets handed out in class are also helpful for the tests I recommend him!!

He is test heavy but as long as you make sure to do his in class worksheets and do the study guide you should be fine. He is very knowledgeable in this subject so he does sometimes tend to overcomplicate things but otherwise the powerpoints and hw are easy to understand and make good review. Also remember to show up it is a grade!

As long as you go to class and understand the material, the tests are so easy. I absolutely adore this professor. Attendance is 1% of your grade which really doesn't impact it if you miss. I highly recommend answering the topic questions before the test, thats the only thing i did and i got a 97 for my grade. I never read the book material either.

as long as you read the textbook and take good notes, you'll do phenomenal in this class. majority of the people complaining about it being difficult did not read the textbook even though he stresses doing that. his lectures are good enough to pass the exams alone, but he obviously has anxiety sometimes and will trip himself up.

as long as you do the homework and quizzes( which can be done with ai) and STUDY and complete the reviews before each test you're good. i never went to class just did the attendance code and did just fine. ppl complained about him but he has tourette's so it's hard for him but he was nice for me. i recommend taking him fs!!!

Prof. David is super nice and he loves the subject he teaches, but he does rant sometimes and it can make lectures a little confusing. He offers lots of extra credit opportunities and the homework isn't too difficult. Tests are also super simple and he'll most likely curve them.

Professor Johnson was a great lecturer. It's not a crazy easy class, but it isn't super hard either. As long as you pay attention in his lectures, the test should be easy. He gives you the quiz answers if you do the worksheet in class. All the other grades were StudyModules and Tutorials, which were pretty easy. Would take again.

I highly recommend taking Johnson's class. He is so passionate about what's he's teaching, you'll never be bored. I took a hybrid course, there's 3 exams 1 final and he drops lowest exam grade. He also drops 3 lowest quiz grades and is very lenient on grading. Also make sure you attend atleast 5 classes.

Dr. Johnson is a great professor. Lectures are thorough, he tells you much of what'll be on the test, and he will occasionally follow tangents on real-world applications of the lecture material that are engaging and serve to add context to the course material. Just pay attention and take good notes and he'll be one of your favorite profs too.

Dr. Johnson was great. I took his bio 1331 class in fall 2022. He is understanding if you have any emergency, just communicate. He allowed me to take an exam two weeks late because of a family death. As far as lectures go, his lectures are very content heavy so be prepared to write and take good notes. I would recommend going to his office hours.

This class was great, I learned a ton! The exams are weighted heavily, but they are pretty easy in my opinion. If you do the worksheets in class, the study guide, and pay attention to the lectures, you should be just fine. He drops your lowest exam grade and your lowest homework/quiz grades. He wants everyone to succeed and is very understanding.

This prof is one of my favorites! He gets back to students quickly and is very caring and understanding of personal circumstances. Exams (weighted heavily) are pretty easy. I never got lower than an 85 and took him for two semesters. Pay attention to lectures, do the worksheets, and study. He drops your lowest grades at the end of the semester!

This guy is amazing. He talks at the perfect speed for my ADHD (he talks fast) and makes lectures interesting. He's clearly passionate about the material and on top of that, hes very understanding. If you miss a lot for medical reasons, as long as you let him know, your absence will be excused. Hes wonderful! The material is fairly easy as well.

Really good professor. He would go on tangents during lecture and get carried away but in a philosophical and smart way. You could tell he really loves what he is teaching. Good class overall, make friends and do study sessions because there is a bit of information to memorize. Flashcards saved me big time. Would take him again if possible :)

He curved the exams really well

Can clearly convey the material, utilizes lecture slides, work is not too difficult, and grades attendance.

This class is easy to do well in. Dr. Johnson is a good professor, although he can sometimes get distracted during lecture and go on tangents. He tells you exactly what will be on the exam and does a review for each one the lecture before. Attendance is required but it's only 1% of your grade.

Johnson is overall a good professor. His lectures were often chaotic and hard to follow, but he clearly cares about what he is teaching and understands the material. Held a lot of office hours outside of class to help students and wrote very clear notes which really help on tests. Always gave good reviews for exams, which were easy if you studied.

He was my best teacher this semester. He's very passionate about biology and sometimes his lectures are hard to follow along with because he goes pretty quickly, but he really cares about students understanding the material. If you keep up with the assignments and pay attention in class the tests are pretty easy.

Prof J is actually such an amazing teacher if you are good at picking up material quickly! There are 4 exams and he drops the lowest one! They're pretty easy to study for because all the information is covered in the review he gives you before! There's a good amount of homework, but it's all very easy! Take him if you actually want to learn bio!