2.4

David Klarberg

Biology - Queensborough Community College

2.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
32%
Would Retake
123
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

32%

Would Retake

123

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What Students Say

This professor is EXTREMELY disrespectful & belittles you in front of everyone

BI520 - 1.0 rating

Worst professor throughout my semesters at Queensborough

BI520 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

87%

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80% confidence
Based on 10 grades
Most common grades:
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Drop/Withdrawal (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 17 reported grades
Not sure yet: 3
C: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
A: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Tough Grader (5)
Get ready to read (3)
Hilarious (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Participation matters (2)
Lecture heavy (2)
TEST HEAVY (1)
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Reviews (123)
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BI301
Apr 25, 2003

No Comments

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ANATOMY301
Sep 24, 2003

if u don't want to emberase don't take this professor.he's very rude. if u don't know the answer to his question he open the door 4 u to get out of his class.

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BI301
Aug 24, 2004

I was an A student until I took him.The test questions didn't even relate to what we studied for.He can't stay focus in class.So don't think you'll learn anythign. He's rude and think's he's smarter then everyone else.He's a smart guy,not a smart prof.

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BIO235
Sep 8, 2004

He's a tough profeesor and expects you to work hard. In the end if you do well you know you've learned and remembered whats he's taught you. He's challenging but great.

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BI301
Nov 9, 2004

BAD professor!he just wanna talk about his own life story in class.rarely to talk about class's stuffs.DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!

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BI301
Nov 10, 2004

VERY GOOD PROFESSOR, CHALLENGING BUT IN A POSITIVE WAY, ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP.

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BI301
Nov 23, 2004

what an experience! and I don't mean a positive one. he was rude, unprofessional and intimidating to the point that if you have questions, you are afraid to ask thinking he might embarrass you instead. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE!

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BIO
Mar 15, 2005

The first day of class he took a cell phone call from his "Realtor" while standing in the front of his class, then wanted to know who had a problem with that. He has been brought up on charges before for his hateful behavior. The other professors in the school don't like him either.

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ORGOFHEALTHC
Mar 16, 2005

This teacher SUCKS!!! He's very rude, hateful, hostile and disrespectful. He takes pride in humilating his students and trying to intimidating everyone. He makes it impossible to learn in his class. NEVER attempt to answer a question because it's not the answer he's looking for. He will humilate U!

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BI301
Apr 12, 2005

I had enjoyde my college experience up to this point. This proffesor changed all that he is so stressing, rude, Unkind. He thinks the only way to teach is by intimidation.

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BI301
May 18, 2005

this guy is the worst ..do not take him ,its like he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed every single morning ...real BIG POS

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BI520
May 22, 2005

This professor is challenging but a hard professor. He goes with the flow. Yes he does embarass you. You will have to study your butt off in this class because he doesn't give notes!! So be prepared. Whoever is going to take BI-520, he is the only teaching this class. Good luck!!

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ANATOMY131
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

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BIO302
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2005

not good, he is weird

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BI301
Dec 1, 2005

i had add this professor and we actuall got in a argument he is horable the school should him out he serve no purpose he teaches students to fail every semester 30student takes his class 15 drop the class and only 3-5 pass the class with a b or d something is wrong with his teaching streagy and his attitude need to change

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BI520
Dec 14, 2005

this prof. sucks badly. he reads straight from the book, which means he doesnt give notes at all. he doesnt like students who are late but when he is u cant say anything and when he is late it is usally when we have a test to take. the class is surpose to be 50min because he is late we have only 35-40min left of class.dont take him unless u have to

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AP1
Jan 11, 2006

It's buggs the hell out of me that the Board of Ed would have someone like this idiot conduct a class. He is very SELF observant, ignorant and thinks that he know it all. He comes in the class and expect you to answer his questions about stuff that we probably don't have to know until A&P 2. My GPA drops alot because of this man. PLEASE DO SOMETHIN

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BI520
Feb 1, 2006

omg this teacher didnt even let me makeup my final cuz of the strike hes the worst he literally lowered my gpa he is soo ignorant he says the most outrageous comments that are soo offensive.his test are ok but he gives no notes and talks for 50 minutes without even touching any kind of topic about the class

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BI235AND421
Feb 1, 2006

pror. klarberg expects a lot from his student. only the dedicated will survive. You do learn in his class and you retain what you learn. it was a challenge but i enjoyed the class and hes not so bad onece u get to know him. give him a chance. For all you pre med student if u pass his class you will do great in the future

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AP1
Mar 9, 2006

he is NOT easy, he is all over the place w/notes & discussions have to study text, class notes are bad,test have too many questions, & he marks them wrong You have to watch out but he will correct if you show him. Very unclear & not helpful cocky, he would not be a first choice. He is tendered so he can never be fired! He needs to retire already.

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BI520
Mar 19, 2006

prof. klarberg is a excellent teacher. he expects a lot from students, but he makes you think. i think he is very nice and respectful. i don't know who wrote some of the other comments, but they are trying to get him. mabe they didn't do well in the class and got bad grades.

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520
Mar 20, 2006

pretty good prof. has good sense of humor.

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BI520
Mar 20, 2006

knows alot about public health. lab is harder than the lecture. concerned about us understanding the material. gave us alot of chances to do well. his jokes aren't very funny.

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301
Mar 21, 2006

Dr. Klarberg is very a very nice person. He is concerned about his students. His tests are hard but he is very fair with his grading. I learned alot from his class.

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BI421
Apr 10, 2006

the material is hard, but dr. klarberg trys to make it as clear as possible. he is very fair and gives us chances to improve our grades.

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ANYBIOLOGY
May 11, 2006

This guy is so lazy but his tests r not so hard.He reads the book to u in class & whatever he talks about is on his test.I finished this class without learning a thing b/c his lack of teaching.He is so lazy b/c he barely stands up which he sits the whole time & hates to write on the board.He needs 2 teach & stop talking about his family at times.

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BIO301
May 21, 2006

his sense of humor & stories were very entertaining & made the class fun. he is a bit intimidating at first, but then u feel at ease later on. learned so much from him & the info. stuck w/me. his tests are extremely fair. anyone who bad mouths him probably didn't do well in the class & didn't study hard enough!

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BIO421
Jun 22, 2006

He is a great teacher exams are fair just study. He will teach you alot about life. The lad you will have to write two papers but it is easy. He curves all the exams. I believe that all my whole class got A's and B's. TAKE HIM

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BIO520
Sep 20, 2006

This Professor is un-Professor like. Insults students and constantly talks about things not pertaining to the class. Don't waste your time or money, you deserve better.

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BI301
Nov 1, 2006

This guy shouldn't be working as a proffesor, all he does is putting the students down and making fun of them. Dont give notes and reads very fast from the text book. Hard testing.Is ovious that he still working at qbcc as a filter for the nursing program. Dont waste yor money and time you need to learn that's why you come to school for.

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BIOLOBI30
Nov 16, 2006

No Comments

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BI520
Nov 20, 2006

Stay away from this professor, he is not good, his jokes aren't funny, his test weren't relevant, and he made fun of the students, if you want to spend a reall horrible time, take his class

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BI301
Nov 28, 2006

Avoid this professor like the plague. He is demoralizing, insulting, and should not be allowed anywhere near a classroom. He humiliates students when they ask questions, and sees his mission as to eliminate as many students as possible from the course. I study 5-6 hrs. a day, and this prof. refuses to facilitate my learning.

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BIO301
Jan 31, 2007

I had this prof for lab, and was the most unhelpful teacher i could have had. he sped through everything, never helped and put u down all the time. to get a good grade you pretty much have to do it on your own, dont expect this guy to help. from taking this class you can tell that he hates teaching.

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BI301
Feb 9, 2007

this is a hard course. Alot of people fail it and drop out. some people rate this prof. badly when they have a a problem with not doing well. this professor was respectful and fair. if you do your work you can get a good grade. he was NOT disrespectful to minorities. he used some statistics to show how different groups had different diseases and o

5.0
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BI301
Feb 9, 2007

No Comments

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BI520
Feb 9, 2007

enjoyed the class. can do very well as long as you keep up. the prof. was nice but told stupid jokes sometimes. he was very fair with the grades. I liked Dr Klarberg because he was friendly and had a kind heart.

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BIO301
Feb 9, 2007

It's a tough class, but that's the subject matter. the prof did a good job of covering the material. he would try to explain it better if you asked. I liked the class. Prof. was OK to students, but asked alot of questions. need to get used to his sense of humor.

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BI520
Feb 9, 2007

I found the class full of great information. Most of the students did not read the assignments and did not like being called on so much. I thought the prof. just wanted everyone to get involved with the subject. it was a good experience

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BI421
Feb 18, 2007

Prof. knows his stuff. Very respectful. Asks alot of questions. Wants you to do your best.

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AP301
Jun 8, 2007

just took first test and i feel like the prof doesnt even want to give the students a chance. Everyone thing they failed. I felt like it was a test for my phd and believed me I studied for this test.He is very sarcastic & rude besides that we all went 2 him after the test about our thoughts & we asked how canwe pass-he was rude & no help...

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BIO124
Jun 8, 2007

I have been a ver motivated person up until last night.I studied my butt off for our first test and this professor made it seem as though I was reading french.80% of what we studied was not on the test.Right now I just feel like quiting school. I transfered to this school and now I regret it.

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BIOM3
Jul 13, 2007

I find this professor to be an excellent professor. Many professors should have gone to the same school as him, for this man can really teach well. His melodius voice may leave much to be desired, however, his bark is worse than his bite. Truly a nice professor.

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ANAT301
Jul 18, 2007

This professor misplaced his book for the 2007 summer class, then he started using a total different book. He's rude, un-easy, he likes to make students feel small.If you want to obtain a good grade specially if you're taking nursing. Avoid him as much as possible, wait for another session.dont waste your money nor your time.

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BIO301
Oct 23, 2007

Self professed arrogance and intimidating.

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BI421
Feb 10, 2008

He is a DEVIL. Taking his class right now. He is scary. Should be fired. He makes sexual comments. He is useless and intimidating.

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BI421
Feb 10, 2008

Run as fast as you can from him and never look back......thats all i can say

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BIO301
Apr 6, 2008

He has a tough exterior but he has a kind heart. Stick with him and he will get you prepared for the final. It's best to take him with Lab and Lector. Take him during the Fall he is nicer than.

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BI421
May 29, 2008

Dr. Klarberg is a very good teacher. If you don't let him intimidate you, pay attention in class (TAKE GOOD NOTES, participate in class (read chapter BEFORE coming to class) there is no way you won't do well in the exams and end up getting an A in th class. He's COOL! Make sure you take the lab report seriously.

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BI421
May 29, 2008

Dr. K is COOL!!! He thinks he's the smartest man on earth and knows everything!! WELL he does know what he's talking about in class. I've learned SO much from him. The fact that he interacts with his students (excluding the picking on students) makes the class interesting. YOU CAN'T CATCH UP ON SLEEP his class. answer his questions and U'll be fin

3.0
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BIO301
Jun 28, 2008

WHERE DO I START, HE IS A MESS,INFORMATION ON THE LAST TEST WAS NOT EVEN COVERED IN LECTURE. HE IS ALWAYS MAKING JOKES WITH SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES, WHICH USUALLY ARE INSULTS DIRECTED TOWARDS STUDENTS. HE COULD BE WORSE. OH, HE IS NOT EVEN USING THE TEXT BOOK THAT WE WERE ASSIGNED. CHOOSE WISELY.

3.0
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BIO301
Jun 28, 2008

HE SAID IN CLASS THAT HE IS THE GATE KEEPER AND HE IS HERE TO KEEP THE RIFF RAFF OUT.

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BIO301
Jul 11, 2008

THEE WORST I HAVE HAD, HE CALLS HIMSELF THE GATE KEEPER, AND IT IS HIS JOB TO KEEP THE RIFF RAFF OUT. HE LECTURES LIKE HE HAS NO INTEREST IN WHETHER THE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND OR NOT, HE HAS A VERY I DONT CARE ATTITUDE. RUNNNNNN AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

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ANAT421
Nov 21, 2008

THE WORST!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL THE GOOD COMMENTS HE WROTE HIMSELF B/CUS ALL OF HIS COMMENTS WERE BAD!!!!!! DROP OUT OF QCC B4 U TAKE HIM!!!!!! REALLY

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BIO520
Dec 22, 2008

At the begninng he got this 'oh im so tough'kinda thing, he is annoying, selfcentered, and confusing. but if you try you may actually learn. and dont take his class if you are a freshman or have low selfesteem, cuz he'll make you feel miserable.

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BI302L
Jan 21, 2009

He is the worst one in the world. Just Don`t take him. Gotta stay away from him..If you are international Student, Never... Trust me. I did myself He actually didn`t teach, only speaking himself.

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BI202
May 12, 2009

this professor should be taken away from classrooms... people like him make students hate their classes and doubt their dreams. NO ONE IN THE CAMPUS LIKES HIM, INCLUDING THE STAFF. yet nothing happens to him. even tho he has had many complaints. plz if you do have problems with him, say something! LETS GET THIS MAN OUT OF THE CLASSROOMS!!! use you

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AP301
May 27, 2009

I should have listened to all the comments on this website,but I took a chance.The man is a nightmare.He tells you first day he does not care about students,teaching & he hates the other teachers.He talks about personal nonsense.He says everyone should already know about A/P,because the NY state school system teaches it in 3rd grade.Please stay awa

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BI301
Sep 1, 2009

I just took him last semester and yes most comments are true but I actually like him more than most professors in the school. He's intimidating at first but once you get to know him he isn't all that bad.I don't take most of his comments seriously and you have to be strong willed to take his class.Study,if you don't understand, read the textbook.

3.0
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BIO301
Nov 18, 2009

Dr. K is coool, he makes a lot of sarcastic comments and if you have an accent don't take his class lol! overall he's a good professor and he has a lot of funny jokes which keeps the class interesting. If you take things to the heart or too emotional, don't take him.

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BI301
Dec 2, 2009

Just don`t take him. stay away from him.. He is the worst in the worst!!!!!! He talks himself, and he does not even take a question from students. He doesn`t respect!!!!! At the end of the semester, less than 50% students were remained. One of prof. told me that actually He does not teach, he just supervises.In one word, Sucks!!!!!!!!

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BIO520
Jan 22, 2010

Does go off on tangents, but covers 99% of subject matter

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BIO302
Mar 23, 2010

Although he is very knowledgeable on the course material his teaching and attitude are horrible. He is rude and uses inappropriate sexual inuendos during class, ethnic undertones and at times blatant prejudiced remarks. Most of the class he spends praising himself and if a student asks a question he embarrasses them and puts them down. Nice guy.

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BI510
Apr 5, 2010

Dr. Klarberg is a very smart professor and you will learn alot. Yes he is rude and disrespectful haha but he doesn't really cover all material in class so don't slack off. He is a tough grader but fair. I HAD to take this class for my degree so I had to take him cuz he is the only one who teachs it so you're pretty much screwed and have no choice.

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BI150
Apr 5, 2010

Don't take this class if you don't have a backbone or if you're a big baby. Also this class is not for people who don't do work and still think they will pass cuz Klarberg is not dumb he will fail you if you don't pass the tests he doesn't curve exams so study!

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BIO1726
Apr 13, 2010

This is the WORST professor I've ever had in college and I already have a BS degree. He is so rude I had to drop the class and I have never droped a class before, DONT TAKE IS CLASS he should not be teaching.

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BI301
May 13, 2010

lol regardless of how rude he is I LOVE PROFESSOR KLARBERG. i think him being rude is only preparing us for the real world we wont be babied all our life so hes an intro to what we will experience later on.

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BIO520
Aug 19, 2010

X comment previously removed X conservative narration of his life and lessons.BOOK and test are deem useless. Professor should be replaced,department knows it. I am trying to use kind words but its hard. He has chosen the wrong career, should be in the republican party, they need a fighter. when u finish his class you have join a select few.

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BI421
Dec 17, 2010

Prof. Klarberg was an amazing professor. I had tons of fun in his class, he's hilarious. He might make some remarks, but don't let it get to you, he means well. He definitely knows his area of expertise. Just pay attention in class and take good notes, you'll do good. We're in college now people, stop complaining and just do it!

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AP1
Dec 28, 2010

This Professor teaching method is totally different from other professors. He can be rude sometimes and u may feel in the beginning that he is mean, but by the end of semester you can see why he is so tough. He wants to motivate you. He told my class that half of the people that start college dont finish. That is reality. We needed to hear this.

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ANATOP
Dec 28, 2010

Prof Klarberg is extremely Knowledgeable. He amazed me with the statistics he knows off. He's l of the better professors I've had in a very long time.

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BIO101
Jan 3, 2011

Prof Klarberg is very honest. I think he's extremely knowledgeable and assist students if they ask for help.

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BIBI
Jan 12, 2011

I dont know why this professor is still teaching BI! he is completely horrible and useless! If u want to pass BI stay away from this guy! He's a complete nightmare!

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BI301
Aug 9, 2011

The class started out packed, but only ended up with 10 students! Horrible, Disrespectful, Rude, Sarcastic, Stressful, Cocky..Words that sum him up. He will have questions on his exams that he hasn't even taught yet! He never really picked on me, but he chooses his favorites to pick on and humilate. He may have good days,BUT I do not recommend him!

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BIO301
Nov 9, 2011

this professor is HORRIBLE! all he does is bring students down and tell us we cant do it. he goes off into so much detail during the lessons that we dont even cover what we need too. his jokes are rude, and unbelievable. do NOT take this class!

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BIK24
Dec 26, 2011

Dr. Klarberg is a gentleman. He is helpful and easygoing. Yes, sometimes he is tough and a little rough around the edges, but he really cares about the subject of Public Health and wants his students to be informed as much as possible for the real world. He is only tough to make us tough for the industry. He cares and really nice and helpful.

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BI520
Jan 3, 2012

He was on point when he was teaching, but learned more about his personal life than I did in the actual class. To bad he's the only professor who teaches the course

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BI301
May 3, 2012

Dont ask questions because regardless he will make you feel stupid, or as if your asking a question that is obvious with answers when its NOT

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BIOG1
Nov 16, 2012

Hes completely useless. Tells you to study things that you wont EVER see on tests.Strives to have us fail.Makes fun of you and talks about himself,BARELY TEACHES.He should never have been given his teaching license.Teachers are supposed to help people better themselves not HELP THEM FAIL.DROP COURSE IF YOU HAVE HIM AND GET YOUR MONEY BACK ASAP!!!

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BIOBIOL
Nov 29, 2012

he's a very sarcastic person he doesn't intentionally mean the "rude" things he says u just gotta brush it off and learn how to take a joke because when he really starts teaching he knows his stuff. My suggestion is if you have a question ask it after his lesson only if ur afraid to be called a "banana head" in front of the class lol

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BI301
Dec 5, 2012

Very intellectual but flaunts it rather than teaching his students. Lectures are verbal with no other aids besides the textbook. Either goes into too much detail or is too broad in his explanations. Be prepared to self-teach from the textbook (which he even told us to do for the last few chapters!) I paid to be taught, not to teach myself!

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ANPJ13
Dec 5, 2012

You have to study very hard, Anatommy n Physiology isn't a light subject the material is dense. In his class because he is scattered with the notes he gives, you have to just teach yourself and make sure you know and understand everything from the text. He's insulting and intimidating but funny. hope you have thick skin so u better have thick skin.

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BI301
Dec 19, 2012

He is so rude and mean it's unbelievable, he thinks all the students are dumb and stupid. He doesn't answer your questions. Talks about his family and other things and never teaches !!! I spent so much money for nothing. At the end of class only 5 people were left. I cannot stand him!!!!!! Drop him!

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BI520M3
Mar 11, 2013

This Professor needs to be fired.What are you students waiting for record him or something.He does not care someone has to report him or you will be in grief for five months.

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BI520
May 12, 2013

Dr. Klarberg has 4 degrees, one of which is from Yale U. He's full of knowledge and gives good advice on life. However, doing well in his class is challenging for several reasons - see other comments. He usually spends at least 1/3 of class time joking. Take good notes and study hard. My GPA dropped this semester.

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BI520
May 26, 2013

Professor is strict and funny at the same time. Text book is the only way to pass this class. His test is not hard its just a lot to remember from the text book that can get a person confuse. My advice for this class is the minute you buy the book start reading it and take notes!He likes to see improvements!! !! Good Luck everyone

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BI301
Jul 11, 2013

Dr. Klarberg is a very good professor, he is very strict but you will learn a lot if you study hard and pay attention. He comes off tougher than he is. His class is not for lazy people, if are a good student you will do good, period.

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BI520
Oct 27, 2013

Not a good professor but he is very knowledgeable. His tests are not difficult. Be prepare to get bored with his life story. He is the only professor for this class so there is no escaping so just study and be on time.

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BI520
Nov 18, 2013

Strict, Not friendly, tries to act funny but serious at the same time. Study from the textbook, only way to pass his tests. Tests are very easy. Calls on students randomly, must be prepared to answer. Gives pop quizzes if students don't answer questions.

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BI520
Grade: B
May 27, 2014

Very strict about manner and attitude. All tests are based on textbook. Knowledge of biology or anatomy will help lab tests. Lectures are pointless, but he takes attendance very seriously. I think he likes to be shown as a scary professor but is nice person.

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BIO301
Aug 7, 2014

Although I got a good grade, I admit he's a pretty brutal teacher. If you have a lot of interest in the subject, as I did, you should do ok. If not, have fun with a low grade. Tests are on what he says and some textbook, NOT THE POWERPOINT. He curved a lot of grades in the summer, so keep that in mind too.

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BI520
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2014

VERY CONDESCENDING professor when talking to or upon, every 34 chapters there will be an exam. For every chapter theres 40 pgs to it so you have ALOT of readingstudying. He expects a 10 page term paper at the end of the semester and thinks everyone is stupid. He didnt even give the class a rating sheet at the end of the semester. I DONT RECOMMEND

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BI110
Grade: C
Jan 5, 2015

If you have the opportunity to take another professor for this course, DO IT. He is the worst professor ive taken at qcc so far and this is my last semester. Doesnt give a focal point on what to study, test are based on every 3 to 4 chap and each chap is 40 plus pages. YOU HAVE ALOT OF STUDYING TO DO, and better start your 10 page term paper early

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BI520
Feb 17, 2015

THE WORST PROFESSOR EVER,,, HES VERY RUDE, NASTY ATTITUDE... CANT EVEN ASK A QUESTION BECAUSE HE MAKES YOU FEEL STUPID ,.. SARCASTIC NEVER WANT TO TAKE HIM AGAIN !!!!!!!

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BIOLOGY
Feb 17, 2015

He's HORRIBLE I HATE him hes RUDE and SO DISRESPECTFUL. Very rude and he makes fun of his students that have a non american name. Thats SOOOO disrespectful. said my name is not normal in the "real world" .

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BI520
Oct 7, 2015

Really bad professor. He makes fun of people who have "different" names.

1.0
5.0
BI520
Dec 16, 2015

Not a good professor he spends most of the time in class derailing of the subject. Also gets upset when we dont know vocabulary words goes off on rants about SAT's and ACT

1.0
5.0
ANATOMY301
Apr 5, 2016

He is a HORRIBLE PROFESSOR DO NOT TAKE HIM. Doesnt teach at all and gets off topic and insults his students gts off topic for more of the time of the lecture. Tough grader and goes way too fast doesnt explain things clearly in order for you to understand the subject. When he does lab expect things to be on the test he did not mention.

1.0
5.0
BIO301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2016

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! He is a HORRIBLE professor, goes fast, doesn't explain things and concepts clearly goes off topic and puts you on the spot in front of the entire class. He goes super fast and when you do your lab with him, he puts stuff on it he didn't say that would be on it. DO NOT take him lectures are unclear and brings students down.

1.0
5.0
BIO301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2016

DO NOT take this professor. Hes a really tough grader and told the students that spelling counts and if you misspell a word by 1 letter its completely wrong. He also told a student that if she didnt get something from him directly, that she was wrong because he did not tell her that. Test are hard and was always going off topic about his life.

1.0
5.0
BIO301
Apr 10, 2016

Would NOT recommend to anyone!! he goes off topic way to much and doesnt stick to the topic of his lectures. He goes way to fast and doesnt take the time to explain things to students and his tests are hard in Lab and lecture. He told his students during the first test in lab that more than half were going to fail without even giving it out.

3.0
4.0
BI301
Grade: Not sure yet
May 30, 2016
Would take again

This professor is tough but so is the course itself. You have to read, read, read. Take your own notes from the chapter, and go above and beyond in order to grasp the material. His lectures are straight off of powerpoints that do not coincide with the course textbook. The exams are super tough, multiple choice with 5 different choices.

5.0
4.0
BIO301
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2016
Would take again

I just finished summer session with Prof. Klarberg and this class was only hard if you didn't study. Read the textbook and understand what you read and you'll be fine. He goes off sometimes in class but its by no means boring because you learn so much outside of anatomy & physiology. Show that you study and care and he'll do right by you in return.

3.0
4.0
AHS131
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You can only pass these class if you know your stuff,prof DAvid don't really care about his students,his questions where tricky,i made an A because I already had a degree on that,so if you are new to anatomy pls drop and look for HAffiner who is ready to teach you from the scratch.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BIO301
Grade: D
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor.. The worst in my 2 years at QCC.. Don't take him or you will regret.. Class started with 24 to about 10.. Very rude.. he will embarrass you in front of the whole class for just a simple question. I made a hugh mistake taking him... never again...

1.0
5.0
ANAT301
Apr 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible profesor... in my last A&P class i had a B I'm taking his class (Lab301) right now and I already felt two test. he only lecture for 15-30 minutes and left the class.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
BI301
Apr 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The professor is rude. he expect you to take note from what hes saying, when taking an exam e want the answer to be word to word from what he said. and he don't really teach. if you person that doesn't need a professor to explain stuff to you then you good just read the book.

1.0
4.0
BI520
May 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is EXTREMELY disrespectful & belittles you in front of everyone!!He make you know that U are nothing and are retarded (FROM HIS OWN MOUTH) he speaks more about politics, his many wives, his life for 1 1/2 HR of class. He yells and curses at you last week he CURSED out a student b4 she can explain her presentation she ran out :_(

Tough Grader
1.0
5.0
BIO301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very rude, he talks more about his life than anything, he embarrasses people and makes fun of people with non American names. I drop his class because i took my first exam and I was absent when he gave out the results, Btw he gave results two weeks after the exam and when I asked him for the results he said to email him and he never responded

1.0
5.0
BI301
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

this professor is the main reason why I dropped BI301. the worst teacher at QCC. I dont urderstand why the school dont get rid of him. Horrible Professor

1.0
5.0
BI301
Dec 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I honestly don't understand why he even works at the school, such a horrible professor, retook the class with someone else and I didn't fail.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
ANAT301
Grade: C
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

Well , Dr Klarberg is a professor that I really admire for his teaching technique. I haven't done well in is class but he did give all the information that need to pass the class. He tells you what you need to know and goes into details on the subject. He jokes around which makes feel comfortable to learn. Want to know your stuff , choose him,

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BI520
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor throughout my semesters at Queensborough. He is very rude and says what he wants. He will take a whole class period to just point out the wrong things everyone has done. Be prepared to print out all of your labs and get ready for a powerpoint and class presentation that he won't tell you about till the last week of class

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
BI301
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr Klarberg is a really easy LAB Biology teacher. He gives you the information to pass his exams and he never deviates from what he teaches. He likes participation and students who work hard. He answers your questions, in a very detailed manner. Remember the structures he gives you and you'll pass. Simple.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BIO301
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2019
Would take again

he is the best lab professor ever!!! people might think he's rude, but even if he is he gives you all the material you need to pass and you just need to study that to get an easY A

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BI301
Nov 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He tells people they are better of jumping off a bridge and that it would be better for thier family's. Most of the lab class is him talking about himself, his religion, wives, politics, things not related to class. I don't know how the school let's someone like him work at thier school speaks volumes for how they care about thier studets

1.0
3.0
ANPJ13
Grade: C
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He just told our class our families are better of if we jump of a bridge cause they will make money. If I wasn't passing my A&P class with good grades I would drop this lab class because of how much he puts women down and makes fun of other people religions with a straight face. If you have mental health or emotional issues not the teacher for U

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BI301
Nov 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you want to pass BIO301 don't even bother with this guy

1.0
5.0
BIO301
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is extremely rude. He embarrassed a student on the first day of lab class by calling her an agitator just for asking a simple question. He comes up with a bunch of dry jokes. He mumbles a lot & doesnt teach with enthusiasm. His lectures are very boring.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BI520
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Very good professor, lectures are long but super understandable with test. show up and participate and you will pass.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
AP1
May 27, 2020
Would take again

He is very caring,gives good feedback and he is hilarious

Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
BI301
Grade: C-
Jun 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor lacks professionalism and respect. Exams are difficult. He insults people. You have been warned.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
BIO302
Jan 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt care about his students. Doesnt respect his students. Would not recommend

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