Not an easy class. This professor is hard grader too. However, if your eally want to know BIO take this class. Explains everything very clear and in details. Exams are hard but he gives you all material just study.

The notes we take are basically the prof's brain just dumped all over the board, but once you take a minute to think what he says, it all makes sense. The only grades are small "clicker" quizzes and large 70 question tests. Studying is definitly required.

Dave is hands down, one of the best professors I've ever had. He is VERY clear in his notes, he explains every little detail and leaves no stone unturned. If you have a question, just ask. He'll put it in lamen's terms for you. Tests aren't easy (70+ plus an essay) but you definitely LEARN in this class. Don't take if you're a lazy student.

He is extremely hard. TESTS HARD, HARD, HARD. I studied day in and day out and still failed. His class is the reson i now have a non sciece major.

He is very nice, and knows what he is talking about. He gives random clicker quizzes so if your not in class you will get a zero. The class is graded on a curve, so this helps. His notes are very clear and helpful. The tests are an application of the notes, so they are challenging. Go to class and you should be fine. He teaches from a diff. book.

He is willing to help and recommends his students ask questions. I suggest reading the textbook and studying every day. He doesn't assign homework, but his tests are hard. He also assign random clicker quizzes. So attendance is mandatory!

He gives you a ton of info and the exams are difficult.I had him for both lecture and lab and I found him very helpful and nice. He is an awesome teacher who knows what he is talking about, but don't take him if you do not plan on studying. He did make up for the class's difficulty with a generous curve. Take him if you actually want to learn.

Prof Waddell is awesome! I was not looking forward to taking biology but he made class interesting. He does not use the book and puts everything on BB. Clicker quizzes are easy he posts the questions the night before. Test are hard. There was a lot of material for the final, but all in all the class was pretty easy. I got an A, because of the curve

Adds more info than other class but Good for entrance exams. Did not finish the entire syllabus. CURVED I got C?s on exams an A in the class. 10 essay ?s to study for exam 2 are on the exam you choose 1. Go to lectures and study you?ll get an A. Never opened the book. DON?T take him as your lab teacher he has a post and pre lab. Kristen was amazing

Great professor. Explains everything very well and easy to understand. Exams are difficult, but weighed fairly. definitely study.

HATE biology, but Dr. Waddell made this class tolerable. best part is no attendance policy, never used book, easy clicker quizzes, and HUGE curve. he's very helpful, USE HIS OFFICE HOURS! he's a very interesting, nice person in & out of class. tests were hard but if you do the possible essay questions before you take the test, you should do well!

He is a great professor. I hate Biology but I didn't hate going to his class. Pay attention and write down what he puts on the board and you're set. He gives you essay questions to study for each test. You may fail the tests but he has a HUGE curve :)

The lecture was kind of boring, but if take notes and study them, you can get at least a B.

He was a pretty good teacher. He did really easy clicker quizzes every 2 weeks or so and really helped as a grade booster. He curved all of the tests to the average score of the class. You really have to pay attention to all of his notes and write down everything because he bases tests mainly off in class notes and not the book.

He is an easy professor. GO TO LECTURE!! His class is based 100% on it. The textbook is just for reference, I haven't opened it all semester. He has clicker quizzes, and srops two of them. He has 4 exams and a final, and he paosts all the questions before hand for both the clicker quizzes and exams. He was great.

He is an easy professor. GO TO LECTURE!! His class is based 100% on it. The textbook is just for reference, I haven't opened it all semester. He has clicker quizzes, and srops two of them. He has 4 exams and a final, and he paosts all the questions before hand for both the clicker quizzes and exams. At the end of the class, he grades on a curve.

Waddell is overall a decent professor and a great guy. He tends to repeat his lectures two or three times, getting behind on schedule. Tests can be tricky. He can also be slow to get scantrons read and tests graded. He grades on a super curve, which is helpful. Take Professor Waddell!

Dr. Waddell is an awesome professor and if you get the chance to take a class with him do it! He really strives to make his students learn the material and is always willing to assist students in and out of class. Pretty much the best professor at UNF.

Best Bio professor I had at UNF so far. very clear, consistent and loves what he teaches. deff. take him if you r interested in bio cuz he explains in DETAILS. tests are straight from lecture,, but include EVERYTHING he goes over! No book required

Dr. Waddell knows what he is talking about. By far the BEST biology teacher at UNF. He is not easy and makes you work for your grade but it is COMPLETELY worth it. I would happily take his class again. Tests are straight from lecture and you don't need the book.

I had him for principles of bio, and the class was easier than my high school honors biology. Attend class, lab (acutally study a little for lab quizes), study like 4 days ahead of the test for a few hours and you'll get an A, plus there is a B- , C+ curve. His lectures are clear and tests are straightforward.

I went in worried, but there was no reason to be. Professor Waddell is awesome. He's so smart and helpful. Go to every class (they're not bad!!) and take notes every time. Then, read the chapter and study your notes for the exams. He's so chill and the class was fun. Plus, he gives a HUGE curve. Love him!! SO MUCH!

The class was hard but I learned alot. He covers alot of material per exam, but he also is available to answer questions and go over problems with you. Tests cover material covered in class and clicker quizzes. Overall a great teacher.

BORING! exams are super hard, with questions that come from left field. Nobody knew what was going on except for 2 smart kids. Class average was a 54 percent. Stresses you out for the entire semester and turns around to give a huge curve. Waste of time, I learned nothing. But u should take him if u want a decent grade, ONLY because of the curve.

I loved him. The class is not the easiest, but if you actually pay attention he's an amazing professor. I suck at biology, but I took him and got an A. You do have to study, but everything comes straight from his notes. He's also super helpful, he doesn't seem that way during lecture, but if you go to his office hours he'll help until you get it!

Knows his stuff. Actually do the work he recommends doing and you will come out better prepared than any other professor at UNF. Exams make sure you know your stuff, all upper division classes will have essay only exams. Do not expect easy points, but expect to know a ton.

Hard class, As long as you study everything he writes on the board you should be fine. The class consist of 3 test and the final and that's it. He grades on a curve. The whole test is multiple choice. I wont recommend him unless you really understand biology going in.

Very Good instructor but be prepared to take notes and listen. Recorded lectures was very helpful but you're never sure where you stand. Go see him a lot and do the online study. He knows his stuff and you will too when you finish the class.

I've taken Dr. Waddell for Bio I, Mo Cell , and now Genetics. Don't take his class if you're expecting to have an A handed to you. DO take his class if you want to actually master the material. He is clear and realistic about his expectations, his lectures are interesting and relevant, and he cares about you- if you care about the class.

Awesome professor, the only one that will prepare you for grad school. Don't complain or be lazy when things aren't handed to you. He is tough but it was very rewarding once everything clicked. Hardest class i've ever taken but would take it ten more times if I could.

Beall isn't the most exciting teacher, but he gives you all the information you need without overloading information on you. He doesn't make you do any unnecessary work. Biology is challenging in general. Most important thing: know exactly what he wants for the lab reports. Seriously, bug him until you know you've covered everything!

Took the honors class . As a Bio major I feel very prepared to take Bio 2 now. Waddell pushes you to study hard and learn the most you can, which will help you in higher level bio classes. He is willing to help students during office hours. Your grade depends on if you are willing to work hard or not- just focus on learning the most you can!

Really, really great professor. He doesn't use the textbook in class but if you take notes in class and then use the book for studying your notes, you should do well. Not an easy class but tests are very fair and if you work, you'll lean a lot. If you dont care about bio though, there are easier profs. If you're a major, he's your guy.

Dr. Waddell is an amazing professor. He prides himself with being the hardest Gen Bio 1 professor which is definitely true. His tests are tough and require a lot of understanding. If you go to lecture and do what he says, you will pass. Needless to say, he makes you work for your grade, but he is awesome and worth the struggle.

Dr. Waddell is a great professor! His class notes go in a deeper level of understanding which will prepare students for tough classes + medical school. Tests are not hard if you understand the notes thoroughly and have read the textbook a couple of times. Start studying early for exams though as they cover a lot of material! 100% recommend!

i took gen bio 1 with dr waddell and he was honestly amazing. it's a tough class, and you have to put in the work, but he gives you all the information you need to succeed. he also hand writes the notes everyday on the board which i loved. he doesnt curve exams but he curves the class at the very end, so you will most likely pass

He does great with students who are super passionate about Biology and ready to learn, slackers beware. His lectures go in depth and are very interesting, but sometimes are fast-paced and he doesn't like to go back over things. Ask to record the lectures! Exams are tough but will definitely get you ready for the rigors of a Bio major!

Took him for genetics. Hes a nice professor. No powerpoints and no textbook use for lecture he talks and writes on the board so you have to go to class to know what is going on. Test are 7 questions and all short answer. VERY HARD tests. Go to SI because he explains concepts and doesnt have enough example problems shown to us.

Professor Waddell was a great guy, and was communicative and respectful with his students. Class was based on 3 tests throughout the semester and a final. Minimal homework, MyLab online questions that was generally participation prior to tests. For sure a test heavy class, so you really need to know the material and remember nearly every detail

Dr. Waddell was a super great professor when it came to explaining things over. I took him online and even over zoom he did a really great job. He actually made things so simple and made it fun to learn. He does do some curves and you should definitely show up to the lectures if you want to pass anything. It all builds on itself.

If you are taking this class you are probably an undergrad that believes they're good enough to go to med school. I am built different (a chad amongst men) and I got an A, so ill give you pointers on how to get one too. Take a light class load this semester, solely focus on this class, read outside of class hours, and cry when no one is looking.

Dr. Waddell takes the time in lecture to provide you with information you should know. With online slides and a video presentation of those slides to review before class; very beneficial. Lecture turns into a discussion which I love and it helps you to understand the material better.

IF YOU TAKE THIS CLASS, BE PREPARED TO STUDY. Professor Waddell makes no qualms about it: this class is hard, but you get out what you put in. Prof. Waddell really knows what he is talking about and he expects you to as well. It is a lot of information, but it is doable if you put the time in. The majority of your grade is from the exams, so STUDY!

3 Exams, 4 HW's, no quizzes/drops. This class is HARD ie: avg 50-60%, but is later curved. Waddell is super cool. Seems a bit intimidating when he gets quiet and requires class to answer, but he is making you learn. Go to class or you will fail. Everything on chalkboard is fair game, SI will help. I only went to exam reviews tho. No ppts just FYI.

Took him over the summer. Had to work hard for my grade, but I enjoyed it. He doesn't use ppts, only chalkboard which I liked bc you know exactly what to take notes on. Study guides for tests are helpful but know the concepts in and out. Fat curve at the end of the semester.

Tough professor, but I learned a lot from him. If you're in the class be prepared to learn because everything he says is applicable. He has the most refined course in Biology by a long shot.

Genetics at UNF is extremely hard. No matter the professor you take you will grow grey hair and study 24/7 by the end of the semester. Dr. Waddell is super tough but he makes you learn the information for the exams and if you go to SI and office hours you will pass. Also he curves all the exams and gives extra points at the end of the year.