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Reviews (119)
Really good professor, the lectures were pretty good. We learned by examples of real life I would take him again!
Very knowledgeable on Biology and obviously loves his profession. Let's you take notes before the exam that you can use during the test. Easy A for non biology majors.
he is an excellent professor. i do recommend him. assignments and exams and quizzes are not too bad.
Class is mandatory if you want to pass the semester. During class his lectures are not heavy and you don't get bored because of the life scenarios he gives you. You will not feel stressed, he's not tough, nor rude. He is very cool!:)
He is an excellent professor.
Excellent professor. Willing to help you pass. Gives Extra Credit, Easy to understand.
Encourages you to succeed, and gives you the opportunity to achieve.
He doesnt give a study guide
He is a very good professor
His an excellent professor
HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR.
Solid professor with great knowledge of the subject.
Diego (He prefers we call him Diego) was overall a good teacher. I would recommend him!!! :)
Good teacher overall. Makes you interested in topic.
Great class, makes this course very interesting and fun. Very helpful and great personality
Willing to give a helping hand, wants all his students to succeed, makes you learn the material, lectures are fun, a little unorganized but overall great class
Hes's a good professor. However, he does not have a lot of experience with students since he is barely starting to teach. Also, he makes you read the book.
I recommend this course
Diego Escobar tends to be a good teacher. Knows how to give class and make students understand the subject much better. Class isn't that difficult as long as you attend and turn in your work when it is due. As far as being absent or having trouble with homework, speaking to him will help you and he will find a way to adjust to your inconveniences.
Very good proferssor, he likes to be called DIego, not propfessor.
I like the way he give this classes, but sometimes he needs to be more specific with certain topic, and he needs to be more organized.
He is a very good professor, very easy and a lot of extra credit
Read your textbooks! Be in class! Most of exams are from notes. If you read text book and watch youtube video related to the material, you will do fine. You need to put efforts and study at home because there are so much chapters that is covered in class. He is funny and flexible,, sometimes too flexible, I wish the due dates were more fixed.
Hes technically new teaching so its a little all over the place but it shows that he really likes what he teaches. If you take class with him make an effort to read ahead of time and get prepared for class. He makes a lot of pop culture references
Me agrada que es muy accesible en la materia. Te da extra credits.
Great professor . Good lectures but no retakes nor late work.
He likes to call him Diego! Is a friendly and young professor. He would help you out when you are doing bad. He try his best to improve you to keep going, I really like this class, is an easy class but you need to study for his exams, they are online exams, just the final is in class. There is extra credit and you dont use the text book.
This class is hard with Diego (he prefers to be called by his name) because is a lot of information that WE have to read by our own. We need power points to check the most important information by our own, and we need more work papers to understand better the topic.
Always read the textbook before lecture, take notes, it will greatly increase your chance to get a good grade. Participation is very vital in taking his class because hes grading is very strict. Overall i think his class is strict but you will learn the material just sit up front and pay attention.
His exams are easy but you have to use LockDown Browser. Helps a lot at the end of the semester with quizzes and some extra credit. I would totally recommend him for this class.
He is a very understanding and easy going professor. really friendly, but also professional.
His tests are very hard, so study a lot. Overall he is a good teacher
inspirational
Diego was a very good professor, he explains the lecture well and he is very knowledgeable. The only downfall is his tests, they are very difficult but if you show up to class and pay attention you should get a good grade. He is also very funny!
Very smart professor. Makes you read the book, and his test are kind of hard.
Professor Escobar is a good teacher He makes sure you read the textbook and I mean READ THE BOOK. He is a tough grader and uses the chalkboard and does not use powerpoint. Attendance is mandatory if not you will not learn. He can be mean and tough at you.
One paper, little homework, exams easy, very open
Very good instructor, makes you earn your grade. You have to read the book and he will give you feed back on it. At first he is very strict but at the end he gives you alot of extra credit.
His lectures are understanding and he helps out when you need it, however his tests are a little hard. You do need to read the texts books. Hole is easy and so are his quizzes. If you go to class youll more then likely pass his class.
He is very knowledgeable, and knows what he is talking about however I feel as though most of his exam questions are taken from the book and not from his lectures. His exams are extremely tough.
He was a nice teacher but very not at the same time he tries to see how you been more what also he needs to be more clear on things and very detailed as well when explaning.
professor Escobar is really good. Bot his material is hard. If you want to pass his class read your book and get extra help.
In my experience, you do have to do your homework for better understanding of the work that's being presented to you. He is a very caring person when it comes to understand situations and is very professional and ethical. He is educated on this field and you'll assume the very first day that he's a student. He loves to make you think :) up to you.
Profesor Escobar is very smart and good teacher, he explains very well. The reading part is heavy and sometimes bored. If you want to get an A, you must read it. Extra credit assignments are very simple and easy everybody can make it. Exams are hell if you don't read the book.
Diego is a good professor, but the lecture time is short for all the material covered. Get ready to read, he does not provide power points and I think this hurts his class instead of boosting attendance. This is not an easy a but you will have a good foundation.I believe he should make the tests himself instead of getting them from the test bank.
He is very visual when it comes to his lectures. He prefers to draw pictures on the board to help you understand. He does not allow pictures of his doodles nor for students to record him. He is young and can be a bit arrogant.
Deigo is a great person. His teaching styles are ot the norm. Be ready for a chalk board. He cares as long as you care. Put in your effort and hell will put his. Blackboard is a little unoragnized but he does his best.
This instructor is a bit tough because he expects you to be an expert even if youre just learning, just read the book & STUDY! Because this course isnt a course you can be careless about.
Great teacher, he is caring and covers all his bases. He will always meet with you out of class for help and any questions. The only thing that troubled me was the pace was extremely fast while chapters covered in the matter of minutes so times but other than that amazing experience
Good course if you are a fast pace learner.
READ THE CHAPTERS BEFORE CLASS!!! He does not go in depth over the powerpoints, so read the chapters so he can clarify any questions during lecture. He appreciates the participation.
He teaches to learn not to pass. He is very well prepared. You need to read every chapter to pass. Mr Escobar you need to give a little of more time to do tests. I really do not like to do tests online it is very hard for my the wording you use is what really got me every time.
Explains thoroughly but make sure to understand what is being taught. Positive feedback is hard to come by but when you are doing whats asked correctly, he will tell you. Knowing and participating is what he expects.
Professor Escobar is a really good professor, he is available to meet with students after class the times you need, and provides a lot of good information and examples to learn in class. Get ready to read the book and study hard. He gives many extra points.
He is a tough grader but with hard work you get the grade you deserved. He gives chance for extra credit which you should take advantage of. The exams are really hard , so you should always read the book and make time to study.
The class in not easy and requires a lot of studying. You will require the textbook. He is really hard and you must be in class to understand the subject. I would recommend tutoring if you do not understand.
He is a good professor
Good teacher
Diego was and is a great professor. The class is heavy but if you study a lot, you can get a good grade. Also, he gives a lot of extra credit so it helps you a lot.
He is an excellent professor!
Being in this class you have to read the chapters he assigns you. There's no ifs or buts you need too. In order to pass you need to read all the chapters to know what you're being taught in class.
Escobar's class can be hard if you don't read your book!! You do need to buy the access code! Be ready to read the book , watch videos on YouTube and look information for your own because the exams are kind of different from the lecture!! He can be tough sometimes but he is a good professor
I had fun in the class because he does very good the lectures and homeworks. Sometimes he give us sorprise test, it can be bad if you are not prepare, but in general he is very good
This class was very hard. You have to read everything in the book because it will be on the exams. Also what he teaches in lectures or what examples he gives will be in the exam. I didn't like it his class he could use less examples of the real world.
Mr. Escobar is a good teacher , during class have extra credit , journal, and projects but its very accessible and its easy class.
This teacher really make you read, learn and understand the content. He makes you think deeply and to use the concepts you are supposed to learn in lecture and from the book. Probably he could spend more time explaining hard topics during class. Sometimes he just goes to fast.
Professor Escobar is a great choice if you are up to studying hard and keeping up. He does make sure you understand and know what is seen on class, and gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit which is helpful. There ia enough time given for homeworks and if you need help he makes an effort to meet with you anywhere you can.
Really good lectures , pay attention , read book and youll pass with an A . He gives many opportunitys for extra credit .
Diego is a good professor, teaches very well and goes over chapters. You as a student need to read the book and study.
Do This proffesor is very honest, strict and hardworker. Is hard to pass this class but if you want to learn do it.
There is alot of work involved, read the book and stay a chapter ahead of your reading.. dont forget to retrace past chapters.. do all extra credit! Great teacher and very caring as long as you care and put input into the class.. I recommend!!
He teach very well, he is just a little bit strict, but you can pass anyway
He really helped me with the lectures, i liked the way he teach and how he explains the class, we have group projects and he helped us a lot with everything, i really liked this class, he is strict but his class is very good
Gives extra credit that helps you pass class
Great personality. He makes the class more enjoyable with his humor. This class is NOT an easy A, but you will definitely learn a lot. I wish he would use more specific examples and elaborate instead of reading off the PowerPoint but overall a good teacher.
You need to study a lot for exams, it has many chapters and information in one exam
Mr. Escobar puts his all into teaching. He really cares about his students and is explicit when teaching.
He is a good professor, always available. He explains everything but the tests are hard so paying attention is not enough, you need to read the textbook. He encourages participation and gives extra credit.
Escobar is a good teacher he makes you learn what you need to know for the quizzes and exams. The exams are hard but you just need to study! 4 exams online 1 final. He doesnt put the lectures on blackboard so that was a little difficult for me. Gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. He needs to give more examples elaborate more on the topics
Overall, He is such a good teacher. He teaches very well, and he's able to answer the questions that students have. However, tests are pretty difficult, but he gives extra credit to help his students.
He is knowledgeable answers any questions you have clearly. If youre looking to learn and be challenged this is the class for you, but it is definitely not an easy A. He gives several opportunities for extra credit and has study sessions before tests. He gives you the tools to be successful but its up to you to use them. He is by far my favorite.
The teaching was great always took time to answer questions. We had fun in learning Biology applying it life lessons making easier to understand the subject. Very respectful.
He is a good professor and he helps you a lot to have a good grades.
Professor Escobar is very knowledgeable, he is fair when it comes to grading and exams , my only complain would be less detailed questions in the exams
Professor Escobar is very heavily focused on reading the assigned book and using external resources. He can be very condescending at first but it is just to remove the unmotivated students in the class. The class is very challenging and tutoring out of class is recommended. There is quite of bit of tests thats are taken online but are monitored.
Hes a hard ass but he cares for you if you stay in the class the whole semester. If you skip class you wont pass. be sure to read before you go into class , it helps with understanding the lecture. Gives enough extra credit at the end of semester to pass. hes available after class to help you understand the material more. tutoring is available.
Challenging class, forces you to study but really helps you out. Gives you his time for tutoring and extra credit if needed.
This class is a little bit hard because you need to understand all the chapters of the textbook to make good in the exam, sometimes if nobody in the class answer some of their questions he give us a pop quiz, so we need to study before the class. I calculate 4 times that he give us extra credit and thanks to that I'm still passing this class.
Professor Escobar really challenged me to perfom my best potential, class seems really hard at the beginning but as time goes by you get used to it. This is the best teacher I've ever had, and I learned a lot. I only wish he was more specific in his test questions, and that he would provide a review for each test.
Professor Escobar will challenge you from day one and if you can't handle a challenge this isn't the class for you. Attendance is always mandatory if you miss one day you are guaranteed to fall behind and lost for future lectures. The textbook is a must and will be used as a reference throughout the semester.
Escobar is a good instructor, but you really have to focus in class and pick up on everything he says. He will only mention things once and repeat the same thing twice. If you heard, you heard. Make sure to study a lot and take notes.
Very tough professor at first but gives a LOT of extra credit at the end. He is always there after class for any help. Tutoring is always available, I recommend professor Escobar for Biology 1306 but be ready to work hard for your grade.
He was a really good professor, gave very detailed lectures. All his exams came from everything he talked about in class or what in the book.
Mr. Escobar is a really good professor he challenge you to become a better student. There's some pop quizzes so you need to always be ahead of class. I recommend you to always participated because that really counts. He also gives you extra credit that would help you at the end.
just the ones that cares the class will pass but the professor is amazing explaining in lectures and tutoring ,he will explain to you until you completely understand it .
The professor Escobar, did a great job during the semester teaching us at the best and too much specific details about each lecture. Also challenging us to be better and no matter how difficult was we can learn.
Diego, Escobar is an excellent choice when taking your first Biology class. Professor Escobar, challenges you with intentions of pushing you to try and do your best as a student. When it comes to college Escobar shows you that you are responsible and capable of the respect and knowledge as University students.
This class is not an easy one. You will have to read and study at least twice a week. There are 5 exams and approx. 5 quizzes, . Even though there are many assignments I do recommend you to take this course. Professor Escobar is always challenging you to become a better version of yourself and he is a GREAT professor.
although class is hard he explains every topic in a way you can understand it, also is willing to help you until you understand the concepts of each chapter.
In the beggining of the semester our professor made it very clear for what we as students need to do in this course. I admire the way he was during the semester. I honestly see hin as a role model and took a lot of advices that he gave me and ill make sure to apply everything that he teaches during the semester. Thank Mr. Escobar. Good luck
Prof knows his subject really well & he really cares for his students to learn the content thoroughly. Not easy, you do have to work for it but he does give extra credit. He also makes himself available for further explanation. His enthusiasm for science is contagious. Missing class will put you behind. Participation important.
All these reviews are lies!!!! He is a horrible teacher and god forbid you ask him questions and responds very rudely and sarcastic just to make you feel dumb. He likes to feel inferior. All these comments are only nice because he was giving extra credit and he had to approve them before they were posted! As you can see all were made the same day!!
Great Professor , I have never had a professor that cares as much as Escobar does. He does give a lot of work but he is always available to help. I highly, highly recommend his class!
Good professor, just a lot of homework and work sheet. But to think about its a summer class. Over all it was a very informative class. And fun. Good luck on your future endeavors Mr. Escobar
I feel like it was an overall great class, beware of the choice of your group. He will not let you change it so pick wisely. In the future I would like if conflictions happen with chosen group an the ability to change group. Although it is a good way to learn the people you like is usually not the best offer.
He was a really good professor always with a great attitude always want to help every single student to understand better the subject. Always with a smile on his face even in bad days, he always give us tips how to learn better something whe had to remember for a test or quiz. I can tell he is a very good professor I totally recomen him
This course was tough, the Professor is strictly t professor. He is a good professor but he gets out of your comfort zone a lot. Participation matters or else you wont be getting participation points. You need to interact a lot with him and class. The more you talk the better. Study a lot, hardcore study, if you want to be challenge take him.
At the beginning , Escobar is scary. He can come across as a prideful man. However , letter on, he becomes super cool and funny. He is really good at explaining polar and non-polar topics and he is passionate about biology . You will be challenged in a good way!!!
He is really helpful and patient with every student, one of the best teacher I ever had, he also motivates you to give your best. * is required.
Hes very accesible if needed good at giving extra credit when needed and helping out. Keeps lectures interesting and gives good examples. Makes jokes to keep u focused
Answer any questions even if they are wrong
He is a very sarcastic professor and at times rude. Not very organized for giving out so many assignments
I suggest to be more organized with the worksheets and to set a time constraint. For example give a worksheet and a week to complete and turn in. Explain more when students have questions because sometimes we would ask and he would say you should know that.
Professor is very professional. Eventhough this class was difficult he made lecture easy to understand. He always stays for tutoring after class and he really tries to help you understand everything you are having problems with. Lots of quizzes, easy ones and they really help with your grade. Excellent teacher...
This class is difficult but if you make all activities and assignments you will have a good grade. You need to pay attention in everything. This professor needs to see your challenge to help you in your grade.
This class is very difficult especially if you take it on summe. Is a lot of work and you need to read the chapters of the book everyday for exams and quizzes because he doesn't give a review.
realized my review did not post (operators error) so I'll try again... He is really good breaking the lecture down into something you can relate to. I believe the participation points system should change I feel as if I spoke daily but other students who weren't as vocal scored higher. His class was a wild ride
Very challenging professor which helps you to retain information and actually learn. He encourages to do your best. The lectures are very interesting and always related to something easy to understand. Difficult class, but if you do your work, read, and show effort you will have a good grade. Very fair class.
Learned a lot in this class, thanks for everything!!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
93%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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-0.46 avg changeRatings by Course
BIO1108
5.0
(6)BIO1308
5.0
(3)BIOLOGY1306
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(1)ESCOBAR11873
4.5
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4.5
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