Class was good, Just plan on taking a lot of field trips!

Hard class

This was by far one of the best proffesors that I have had. The field trips can be exhausting but well worth it. Wilson expects you to go the extra mile, but he is willing to help along the way. Wish he taught something else other than 181!!

This class took a lot of studying. There aren't very many assignments until the end of the semester. Tests make up a big portion of your grade. If you study hard and pay ALOT of attention to details, you should be able to do well.

Dennis is a really cool guy. Go on the firld trip instead of doing a project. It will be worth your weekend.. If you love Biology then you must take his class. His class is hard. Grade is based on exams. They are multi choice but worded tricky. Take good notes. Look up some practice exams. You should enjoy his lectures with his english accent.

He will pull a fast one on you and make sure you study so dang hard for his test. alot of people dropped from his class. He is a nice guy but he wont budge an inch. He is not easy and his test are off the wall hard. I am talking that a few test the average grade was a 56%

He is a very good teacher. He really knows his stuff. He works very hard to make the class fun, every lecture is unique and interesting. I would recommend this teacher to anyone. If you want to actually learn, this is the teacher for you. If you are just looking for an easy A, move on.

Dennis Wilson is a fantastic teacher for anyone wanting to know more about their enviroment. His tests are challenging, but studying definitely pays off. He gets a bit political at times, but most teachers do. I reccomend this class to anyone needing a few extra credits!

Dr. Wilson is a good teacher. His lec and labs are fun. He's approachable and engaging. He is actually really clear on what's expected. It helps to read BEFORE lecture. Do that and you'll be good. This is a Majors course-you should expect to study and Dr. Wilson tells you off the bat that's what you should do in order to do well.

Great teacher, loves to teach. My ONLY complaint was that some of the questions are tests are worded very tricky, so even if I understood the content it was difficult to select the best choice. Could just be me. He really takes time with students and explains things when necessary. Really good teacher.

Great professor! I would recommend to anyone. I took his BIO 181 class back in 05? Very engaging teaching style. Learned a lot. Had a lot of fun. Actually am interested in desert plants now thanks to him. He loves this stuff and gets you to love it too. Take his class.

Hard class, He's great fun, great teacher.

A lot of people complained about this class, but thats because they weren't paying attention. If you pay attention and take good notes, Dr. Wilson gives great, interesting lectures and you learn a TON. He takes interest in teaching study skills as well as his subject. Great teacher.

he keeps the topic interesting. shows videos for a better understanding of biology "the cell". also shares his experiences with the class "bungi jumping" and how its related to the topic of studies.

Enviro BIO is taught very differently, he tests you on what you know rather than what you don't.you take a essay answer test to explain your answer rather than a multiple choice test. I always felt challenge and had no problem receiving and giving respect to him. Although I did work my ass off to get a good grade I loved listing to his stories.

I truely loved his teaching styles! He always kept everybody on our toes but wasn't afraid to slow things down and answer any questions you may have. He's also willing to meet with you 1-1 to help with any problems you may be having personally. BEST TEACHER!

If you're an EDU major, I strongly encourage you to take this class. I walked away with more teaching strategies than you can imagine. Be flexible and open minded,I'm an older student and I was hiking in the field and gathering lab samples from places that most only see in textbooks. I'm an Honor Student and not a slacker, I earned a "B".

I really enjoyed this class but it was very hard. The tests were worded very tricky. I studied a lot and always thought I knew the material but just did ok on the tests. But lectures were good and I learned a lot. He's willing to help if you make the effort to see him before or after class.

Hard tests. He makes you think. Don't just pick an answer because it's right, you have to be sure you pick the one that is most correct. He has high expectations of his students. He is fun to listen to, and helpful when you have questions. Just hard tests.

Mr. Wilson is a fantastic teach! The class is hard thus far but I look forward to pushing myself. Ps it doesn't hurt that he is attractive. I'm just saying... Lol

This class is hard. Mr. Wilson really takes time to work with those who are slower learners. It does not hurt that he is hot either.

Dennis is an amazing teacher. He gives lectures that are interesting,his powerpoints explain everything you need to know,and he even tells you what exactly to study and when to start studying. If you got anything less than an A, you obviously didnt DESERVE an A because you didnt take the time to help yourself. tests can be tough if you dont study.

Dr. Wilson is the best 181 teacher you can get. He teaches at a level that will prepare you for future courses unlike other teachers who just hand it to you. The effort required for this class is absolutely worth it. His passion for the material carries over and if you like science, this teacher is a must.

holds study groups before test and has take home test as well as open note test.

Dr. Wilson was amazing! He likes students to ask questions and will help students understand the material. Tests are hard but if you study, ask questions, and take DETAILED notes, you'll be fine :) I passed with a B and didn't do so well on his lecture tests. Lab is a lot of fun and he's a great teacher. Utilize his office hours if you need help!

If you think Dr. Wilson's class is too hard...you might be retarded. He's an amazing teacher that is very passionate about biology. I worked my ass off but learned more than my friends in other 181 classes. Not an 'easy A'...but a rewarding one.

The class material is a little difficult to understand but if you pay attention and SHOW UP to class the material isn't so bad but you really have to study and take a lot of notes. I passed with a B even with getting C's and a few D's on the lecture exams. Definately take the lab quizzes!

It had been 6 years since I took any form of college class. I found this class to be very difficult to start with, but after a few weeks I grew to really enjoy this class. Wilson works hard to teach students study skills. If you are going to take 201 you NEED to take this class and PAY attention. If you pass his class 201 and up are much easier!

I took Dr. Wilson for two of his classes this semester.This professor is by far one of the best I have had. The COURSE ITSELF(BIO182)is difficult,sorry all you lazy people who complain about difficulty. He is lively, personal, attentive to students, and truly wants his students to grow their critical thinking skills.

A really good teacher! He is passionate about his topic. Also he helped me so much! He makes the class interesting and fun! I really recommend him especially if you are going to take BIO 182.

If you re not ready for a real college class and the reality of life, do not take this class. Great professor who gives you all the info you will need to pass IF YOU USE IT. Class will not be easy if you do not apply yourself. Fun guy who tries to make the dry material interesting.

Awesome and passionate about environmental bio but not pushy about it. Great eye opener. Can not say enough about the subject matter or the teacher. As long as you put in the time and effort you will pass his classes, not easy A's... earned A's.

This professor is by far one of the best professors I have ever had. I had him for 181 and 182. The class is not easy but if you study and follow directions, you'll do well. Wilson does not GIVE anything, like a bad grade, you earn the grade you deserve. Which makes personal success all the more gratifying. He is passionate, helpful, and fair.

Dennis is an awesome teacher with high interest in his field. The class is NOT an easy class. It is a bio class for MAJORS! Use the textbook, read it multiple times, use online sources for extra study material and pay attention. When drawing, use accuracy rather than detail.

Took Wilson for BIO105, as well as BIO182. His enthusiasm about the topics make lectures more interesting. Extremely helpful if you ask for it- also helpful with real life applications.

Dennis is a very good professor. The material is hard and you will have to work hard in order to earn a good grade. His exams are tricky, but will give you test taking strategies that will benefit your future courses. He has a very attractive accent, that makes lecture enjoyable. He is very passionate and will give you additional help if needed.

Easy class

Dennis and I started off on the wrong foot mainly because of the drawings but by the end of the course I couldn't wait to go to his rooms for lecture and lab. Brilliant man with true passion for his field and I feel lucky to have learned from him! I hope to find something I'm half as passionate about for my career.

Wilson is a great teacher. He's very enthusiastic about the class and wants you to learn. I think the other positive comments are right on. You should also know that at least half the exam questions are open book and online usually posted about a week before the paper tests. I found that very helpful. He gave us lots of study sessions.

I genuinely enjoyed Professor Wilsons' class. Honestly, I didn't put as much effort into the class as I should have but that's my fault. He was enthusiastic and easy to follow in LectureLab and it was a novel experience for me to actually have a professor that was both enthusiastic and who provided loads of useful information. DRAWINGS ARE KEY!!

Really knows his stuff and has great travel stories and pictures he shows in class. Teaches good study techniques. Don't plagiarize or you get zero on the assignment. Exam questions mostly right from lectures. Fun class grades on a curve.

Regardless of his already mixed reviews, this class is by no means easy. You are going to work for your grade, and do a lot of reading outside of class to understand a good portion of the material. He does make you do several drawings which you will hate, and his tests are no joke. But work for your grade, and you'll get what you deserve.

Dennis is very hard, but this is your second general bio class. You are probably planning to pursue a science degree, so get used to it. He requires that you actually learn the material. Tests are definitely hard but fair. If you're lazy, you will DROWN. There are tons of fun dissections in lab, and he's very engaging in lecture.

85% and above is an A! Which is awesome! Always do your best on Lab quizzes, Chapter Tests, and the Lab write up and its a pretty easy A. A lot of the questions on the exams/quizzes are very similar and difficult to distinguish the correct answers.

Dennis is a tough grader, but if you take good notes in lecture and study you will pass! He only wants to help his students succeed, I've taken three of his courses and have enjoyed every minute of it. If you want to learn, and understand biology take it with him- his lectures are enjoyable and he always shares wonderful stories!

Bio 182 was really my first challenging Biology course I ended up with a B because I didn't take his deadlines too seriously. So DON'T MISS A QUIZ! Besides that it was an amazing course learning about zoology can seem pointless to most bio majors at first, but it has helped in every course since! He is Enthusiastic, and Professional in every way!

Dennis is the best professor I have ever had. He really wants you to learn, and works very hard to help his students. I would take him again. The material in the course is difficult, but it is worth it having him as a teacher. A++

Bio181 challenging & covers a lot of info! Dennis is easy to talk to, returns emails pretty quickly (same day/rarely longer), takes a lot of attitude with a lot of grace & will work with you until you really understand what you're looking at, but you have to DO THE WORK! Make sure to pay attention to DETAILS, SUGGESTIONS, DEADLINES, & STUDY!

Many people in the class dropped out over the first couple weeks, but as you stick through learning the material and try hard (which is the point of college) you will do fine. I took the hybrid course, so there were multiple schedules to follow. It got easier as the semester went on.

He is very passionate, and serious about the material. DO THE LAB DRAWINGS to your fullest potential!!! Label and describe everything and you will PASS the class. His exams are as most exams are. Some questions you've seen, some you haven't. He has a lot of humor and is really nice if you talk to him. Don't be afraid, and do the drawings.

Took Wilson for hybrid 181. Great teacher, cares about your learning. Tests are tough, but lots of open book online stuff. I got an 82.3% and got an A.

I studied abroad with Dennis in Costa Rica and had a phenomenal experience. He is extremely passionate about the photography and biology so both classes had good content and always provoked thought. He was a patient person to travel with and fun to learn from. Would highly recommend his programs.

This is a hard class, but Dr. Wilson has a lot of passion about his field. He really wants you to understand and be able to apply the content. He will take the time to explain things if you aren't understanding. He really cares about his students and taking his class actually made me a much better student for my future classes. Great teacher!

By far the best teacher i have ever had and has a passion for teaching . I wish all teachers would be like him.

Dr. Wilson is a great professor! You need to go to the lectures to get good grades on the exams because they are very heavily based on that, and he talks about a lot of things that are not on the powerpoint's. The lab practicals are hard but if you study you will do well, I found that the quilts helped a lot with structure/function.

Dr. Wilson is a cool British guy. He explains things well and is caring. He is available outside of class for students who need it. He does expect quite a bit of drawing, but you can pick up basic drawing skills if you try.

Dennis Wilson is one of the greatest professors I've ever had. He is a strict teacher but overall great human being and cares about each and every one of his students. There is so much to learn from this man!!!! GREAT GREAT GREAT PROFESSSOR! I would always recommend him and take his classes!

Dr Wilson is very passionate about biology and education. He will not spoonfeed you the answers instead he uses creative ways to help students use critical thinking which is a major aspect of Science. I highly recommend using his office hours for tutoring and help on assignment. He really does care about his students and higher learning. Worth it!

Take this guy for Bio181 and Bio182. He's awesome, one of the best professors I've ever had. Lectures are on youtube and the course quizlets are awesome. He's the reason I passed my MCAT. Tests weren't hard and lots are open book online just DONT forget to take them.

He is a very passionate teacher. If you dont pay attention in lecture it will be very hard to pass this class. The biggest key to passing his class is taking the chapter quizzes and lab quizzes. They arent hard. There are some trick questions. But if you pay attention in lecture then they arent that bad. Take his class its very interesting.

If you take the time to do the work and you come to class you should have an easy go of it. Definitely try to meet him for office hours if you are struggling, he's very helpful. He wants people to pass his class and wants you to learn. I loved Dennis, best professor I've had in a very long time. Really breaks down the material for you!

One of the funniest/most enjoyable lab classes Ive ever had. I had a night class. If we didnt understand something in lecture he would go over it again to make it more understandable.

I cant believe Dr. Wilson has a 3.3 on this website. He deserves to be listed as one of the top professors of this school! I loved his class because he was very passionate about what he taught. Yeah, the class isn't easy but he makes it fun to learn. His powerpoints are straightforward and you can expect the content to be on the quizzes. Organized.

Dennis is obviously passionate about Biology. He's a super cool dude and if you ask questions he will help you. Definitely go to class. Lab assignments and lecture assignments due online-keep up on them. No busy work but lots of studying required.

His teaching style requires you to show up to class everyday and take notes and participate in lab. My grade was my fault I could have easily gotten an A if I put in more time. Very clear about what is on the tests and gives plenty of opportunity to succeed. Even a little extra credit a time or two in the semester. Impossible not to pass if you try

He is the best professor I have ever had and possibly one of the best people I have ever gotten the privilege of getting to know. You should definitely take the time to talk to him outside of class. He is passionate about biology and helping his students.

I studied abroad with him in Costa Rica in 2019. I am not a bio major, but his lectures were informative, interesting, and fun to listen to! His stories of his travels and adventures are also such an inspiration. A fun professor with lots of laughs and learning. Most homework was done online, which was also a positive experience.

He did an amazing job not just teaching us what to think, but also how to think. By that I mean he tried teaching us critical thinking skills, which is gold. He helped fuel the inner scientist within us. He had videos placed strategically throughout lecture to spice things us, as well as his travel stories. He was a great professor.

I took Dennis Wilson for both 181+182 and without a doubt he is the most passionate and inspiring teacher you'll encounter at Mesa. His understanding of his material is on a whole different level, absolutely brilliant. Strict grading, but exams are very fair. No busy work, no filler. Extremely helpful outside class for help/advice/resources/etc.

Dennis Wilson is by far the best professor that I have ever had. I have taken BIO 181, lab, and a study abroad to Costa Rica with him. It is very clear that he is passionate about what he teaches and keeps the lectures interesting with his first hand experiences and travels. The class can be challenging but with hard work an A is more than possible

He is organized and there is clear workload expectations. He pushes that you involve yourself in the course and you choose to sink or swim in the end, which I respect. My one issue is that he throws in a few odd questions in quizzes that aren't content focused and more a check to validate that you're watching his lectures.

If you like biology, take his class. His Practical Exam are really hard but if you take the time to study and understand you will be fine.

This is the only professor from whom you can study biology. He is incredible. I had it for an online course due to COVID. English is not my first language and I am glad I took 181 and 182 from professor Wilson. I was in office hours every week to get help. I loved the class. The course is made from all the professors own videos and pictures.

Took Prof Wilson online(COVID) for 181 (Grade:A) &182 (B). Only professor I've ever had who teaches skills on how to LEARN &structure notes which will help you in other courses! Cares about your actual learning! Passionate &uses his real life experiences to educate. Very clear on expectations & sets you up for success. Available to help students.

He is a good professor but if you are expecting to take online beware. The exams are scheduled and have a specific time and timeframe as if in person that were was always inconvenient, which defeats the purpose of online format. Other than that good guy good class.

Ignore the negative reviews. Great class. Best instructor I've ever had in an online class. Stuff to know that I liked. Weekly quizzes are open book and have unlimited time until due. Lots of these questions are in exams. Exams have a specific date but two times on that date. Low grade cut-offs. I got a B with 72% and average effort.

This was one of the hardest classes that I took in my life, it is absolutely intense. Dr Wilson, is one of the best professor I have ever had. His classes are very interesting and this class, your brain will be close to exploding. But it made me give it my all and it made me a better student and it prepared me for more challenges that are to come.

There is A LOT of content but he literally gives you a step by step guide in the syllabus on how to pass his class so you can't really complain there. If you don't try to rush his class and follow his instructions, you will pass guaranteed.

Ignore any negative review Wilson is AWESOME and LOVDED this class. The important stuff. Grade cut-offs are 5% lower than normal. 85% and over is an A etc. Quizzes due every week, but open book and no time limits, drop the lowest score. No textbook to buy. All the quiz answers in the lectures and labs. No cumulative final. Learned a ton of stuff.

Dr. Wilson is by far the best professor I have ever taken. BIO182 is dense with information and does require studying outside of the classroom to be successful. Dr. Wilson has wonderful stories and is passionate about the subject. Lectures are clear and concise and lab is a great time when it comes to the array of dissections. The best BIO teacher!

Makes content fun, applicable, and important. He cares about your learning and is very available. No busy work. High expectations, but says what they are and prepares you. Highlights: labs reinforced lecture material; quizzes structured to help you learn material before being tested on it; opportunities to learn outside of class

This class is HARD. Extremely test and lecture heavy. Take AMAZING notes and do NOT procrastinate. The professor made the difficulty worth it though. Extremely helpful, always checking up on his students and making things fun. He is one of the best professors I have ever had!

Amazing professor and class. I also took Bio181. Both classes were a great experience.

Prof Wilson is the best biology teacher I've ever had. I took both his bio classes a few years ago. I'm now in pharmacy school. I look back at these classes and now realize just how good he is. He's a great teacher with great experiences. Just listen to EVERY word he says and EVERY bit of advice he gives and follow it.

I really enjoyed his classes, I would recommend.

I just graduated from ASU. Prof Wilson is by far the best professor I've ever had. I took both 181 and 182 from Wilson. They seemed hard at the time, but he's a truly amazing teacher who actually cares and knows what to teach. I couldn't believe the negative reviews. He's absolutely the best.

BIO182 with this professor is challenging but rewarding. Attend class, follow the syllabus guide, and use resources like unstuck ai to reinforce learning. The lectures are engaging, and the labs are hands-on. Overall, a solid course worth taking.

He is a very good teacher and is very passionate about biology. The only down side is that there is a quiz for every lab and there is one at the end of each chapter, and you can only take them once. As well there is no extra credit but the grading scale is different like 85% and up is an A 75 and up a B ect.

I took BIO181 and BIO182 with this professor, and it was definitely a very challenging class. He is passionate about biology, and the labs are hands-on and very interesting. You have to pay attention during his lecture and lab, so its highly recommended to go to his lectures. Otherwise, I really enjoyed his labs and he was very engaging!

Has very clear grading criteria. There are 3 Practicals and Exams which are each 10% of grade. Lecture and Lab quiz due every week. Make sure to study the material and actually understand it. Use any study guides and diagrams given. He makes plenty of jokes and has real life examples within lecture videos. Welcomes any questions you may have.

I had Dennis Wilson for bio181 and 182. He's the best instructor I've ever had. You'll learn biology, how to study and how to do science. He also gives lots of life hacks and has lots of great stories. All of this really helped me off to great start for other classes. So thank you Dennis Wilson.

Loved this class. Ignore the review trolls. If I could give Dr. Wilson more than 5 stars awesome I would. He does much more than teach biology, he teaches you how to think and how to study. he tells you exactly what to study for the exams and I mean exactly. He has a lower grade cutoffs (85% is an A), but no extra credit or retakes.