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be prepared to not go everyday.
He must have thought we all wanted to be doctors. The information was broad and as a result, I didn't learn anything well, just alot ofbits and pieces.
He didn't even teach BIO 100 -- He turned the class into a Human Biology course instead because that's what he likes best. Kind of lame. Class is REALLY boring and his sense of humor is pathetic! He's also a little effeminate, which gets annoying fast.
I understand he is the only A&P prof. to ask essay questions on his test. But do the homework and you'll be prepared. He wants you to really learn the material rather than just regurgitate facts for the tests. Explains difficult concepts well so go to class and ask questions if the book isn't enough.
It was hard to go to that class. His tests are hard and you have questions on things you aren't taught
I enjoyed his enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject.
He treats the class like they're in kindergarten. Then tests them like they're trying for med. school.
He taught human biology, which he liked but taking it once a week made it difficult as he didn't explain what he wanted and the tests were facts/things that we didn't cover. Didn't try to explain concepts and at the end of class, he told us that if we didn't learn anything, that it didn't matter. Great way to get motivated. Thanks for nothing.
I loved the way that Br. Wray taught this class. He is very knowledgeable about this subject and explains everything very well. This was my favorite class of the semester by far.
I came into this class thinking I was going to hate it! But now I love it! He is always wanting to help, I went to his office a lot and he always helped me! GREAT TEACHER
He makes class fun. He is very passionate in what he is teaching. It is not an easy class. You have to do your work and study but it was very interesting. I learned alot. He grades a little tough and at times not so fair. He is very helpful.
Funny, but not very inviting. Lectures can be boring.
I was dreading this class, but after going and finding out our teacher is way awesome and wanted to make learning fun, I felt much more excited about the course. He teaches very well, gives you study guides for tests and likes to tell stories in class! Great class if you have to take bio, i think bio 230 is easier too than intro to bio.
He is nice guy, but not very clear on a lot on things. If you don't understand it he will try to help you, but if you don't get anfter that your on your own. His jokes are annoying, and class is really DULL
I loved this man! He was so fun, and did a great job teaching. Its not the easiest class, but he makes it fun. YOu have to do your own work and keep up, but its not that bad of a class.
I really liked thiis teacher! He has a good way of teaching he got me excited to learn about human anatomy. He assigns these study guides over chapters and then he will make the test from them so all you have to do is study your own study guide rather than rummaging through the whole textbook wondering what will be on the test.
Wonderful teacher. He teaches you what you need to know. The people who have complained about him just don't do their part. If you do your part you will learn a lot. We're here to learn not take easy classes.He is very helpful and prepares you for life and future schooling. Do your work and study and you'll do fine. Great man!!!! Great class!!!
I liked Brother Wray. It's hard to find a teacher that you can tell they love the subject they teach. I felt he showed his love for Biology by the way he taught it. His class was hard, but it's Biology! (It shouldn't be easy...) I liked his sense of humor...and LEAST he tried. Most teachers are just plain dry..they don't even TRY to be funny.
Brother Wray was the best teacher by far that I have ever had. his class was also the hardest class that I have ever taken. Anat and Phys is a hard subject to learn with a lot of memorizing and learning concepts, but his love for the subject didnt make it seem so hard to learn and i actually enjoyed learning all that i did! GREAT PROFESSOR!!!
Really good teacher, and is very passionate about what he teaches. His tests were a little difficult, he often would explain concepts and then on the test you were asked to apply them. Be prepared to memorize a lot of facts.
Brother Wray loves what he teaches and it shows. His class was interesting and I enjoyed going, but a lot of time goes into studying. He writes the tests from the study guides, so spend a lot of time on them. Go to as many open labs as you can. He's a pretty good teacher. And his name is Dwight, so that automatically makes him awesome
Not an easy A, but an A is very possible if you attend class, take good notes, and study. He is SO enthusiastic about what he does and makes it genuinly interesting. I don't even like bio and it was one of my favorite classes I've ever taken.
Brother Wray is a really nice guy. He has some really corny jokes but he is very willing to help students understand material. It was a tough class, with a lot of studying required, but you learn a ton
extremely hard class, but very fun. bro. wray is amazingly entertaining and makes the hard, and potentially boring subject surprisingly interesting. i enjoyed going to class. it requires a lot of studying, but i learned so much and developed a love of the subject. totally worth it
great teacher. sense of humor, works to get you a good grade, good lectures and loves what he does! go for it!
Simpley stated, the best there is. Great sense of humor, crystal clear, fun lectures and tries to get you the best grade possible with study guides and other easy assignments. Also loves what he does and it shows!
He is a first time professor and expects way to much from the students. His grades are based on the test which he will assign a study guide for but it doesnt help. Dont take him unless you can completely learn on your own and not have the answers out of the book
Very fun and enthusiastic! He gave study guides that really helped narrow down what was important to learn. Overall extremely helpful and easy going. One of my favorite professors so far!
He is one of my favorite teachers I have had in my four semesters here. THe class is hard and a lot of work but he is very caring and works with you. If you study the study guides he has you do and if you study the powerpoints then you will do great on the tests. One of the nicest teachers.
Not very clear in his lectures his tests are challenging even if you take advantage of the review sessions. Spends more time telling us that science doesn't deal with absolute truth than he does on test material. Just go get another science teacher.
likes tests that covers 8 chapters.. we covered it less than 3 weeks in class. intense weekly study guides and chapters. skips over material in class. loads of work and information in too short of time. very rushed. nice guy though. be prepaired to study hours for his tests. lab is okay though. I would recommed taking another.
This class had a ridiculous amount of work. I'm a straight A senior and go to school on a scholarship. I'll be lucky to get a B- in this class. His tests focus on minute details from the chapters (comprehensive too) and if you miss 1 lab he drops your grade and entire letter (no excuses accepted). I used to like Biology; now it just makes me cry.
Good teacher. There are only a few tests in the class, and topics are discussed very quickly. Do not take his course if you are not prepared to learn and put in the effort. He follows the Learning Model, which I really enjoy, but the pace is accelerated. He is very excited about the subject which makes it interesting. Overall: Good
Bro. Wray is awesome! His class is challenging! You need to go to class every day and take notes and STUDY alot! He is very quirky and fun and loves what he does. You need to work hard to know the stuff b/c homework/quiz is such a small part of your grade compared to tests. Tests are hard! Devoted tons of time! Totally worth the knowledge I gained!
Best teacher at BYUI! Hard class but is the substitute for nat phys so it's a lot easier than that. He applies everything to very interesting real world stuff. He was the fairest teacher I've ever had. He's truly a teacher not just some idiot who got a doctorate. could have easily been a medical doctor, he's smart. a few busy work assignments.
Could not believe how much pointless work was assigned. I hated this class because of that. Couldv've been way more enjoyable with a different teacher.
I really enjoyed Brother Wray. He was a great teacher and was willing to help anytime. He cared about the students and knew everyone by name. Yes you have to work hard because Anat and Phys is challenging. Brother Wray is a good teacher to take!!
Bro. Wray genuinely cares about each student and will know you by name.He gets caught on tangents but they are always interesting and usually helpful. He wants you to know the information for real life,not just for the test. His tests are challenging, you will need to work hard but it is completely worth it. Brother Wray is SO TOTALLY AWESOME! :)
Bro. Wray is a good teacher and is always there to help students learn. His class did take a lot of work and sometimes he got off subject but he's a really good teacher!
Brother Wray is a wonderful professor, I would recommend him to anyone taking anat and phys. He teaches very well, answers questions well and is always willing for you to see him in his office. He's tough, and cares more about you learning useful stuff rather than just what's on the test. He is SO TOTALLY AWESOME!!
He is the coolest teacher ever! Honestly I am a slacker. So homework is hard for me no matter what. But his assignments have full purpose in helping you in your major. And you know he cares about each and everyone's succession. He knows all by name and keeps interest level high in class. Even an early class I never fell asleep!
Funniest teacher ever! I'd put my interest level at a good 99%. However, his class is extremely difficult.. His class requires Hours "seriously hours" of work every week. I have straight A's in every class but I'm barely passing his. Honestly though, I've never taken so much from a class before. I highly recommend you take his class.
Bro Wray is AMAZING!!! My most favorite teacher! His classes are always great and informative. I was always excited to go to his class. You have a TON of homework and the Tests are very hard. But if you put in the work its possible to pass. Do NOT be lazy! He is willing to help any student and knows you by name. I highly recommend Bro Wray.
I'm terrible at science, never had better than a C, but Bro Wray makes things so EASY to understand, and he's VERY enthusiastic. It's only hard if you don't study and are lazy. If I can get an A, anyone can. I learned so SO much from him. Brilliant. Totally willing to help you and explains it til you understand. TAKE HIM!
This class is hard no matter who you take it from, but Bro. Wray loves what he's teaching! There are iclicker quizzes in class and the exams are really hard so STUDY! He gives extra credit, curves the tests, and is always willing to answer questions and help. There's a lot of homework but I learned so much from it! I definitely recommend him!
Bro. Wray is my favorite teacher by far!!! This is not an easy class but Bro. Wray really knows his stuff and is so excited about it that you can't help but love the class!! Your not going to get a good grade if you don't put the time in and it is a very time consuming class but so worth it! I learned so much! Loved this class loved Bro Wray:)
Brother Wray has been one of my favorite teachers of all time, he is extremely clear on what he wants you to understand for the tests and does a very good job teaching it. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to take BIO 264 and 265. He is the BEST! Very entertaining in class.
Brother Wray is my favourite teacher. I loved his Biology class and wish I could take another one of his.
Going into this class you need to know that it is HARD and requires hours and hours of studying. And if you're looking for the easiest route for this class, Bro. Wray is probably not for you because he actually expects you to earn your grade. BUT he makes things so interesting and really wants you to do well, so take him! HE IS AMAZING!
Brother Wray is awesome. You'll do great if you preview before class and review after class.
Brother Wray is the bees knees, cats meow, all that and a bag of potato chips. He teaches biology, naturally he wont be teaching the easiest classes.He is however very clear and very helpful. Don't expect an easy A, as his grades are earned. But he is more than fair and very enthusiastic about his profession. One of the best professors on campus.
Bro. Wray is truly awesome! His lectures are easy to follow because he explains thing multiple ways. He takes time to answer questions, and holds review sessions before tests. The only homework required are study guides. Gives quizzes daily that can be bonus. Show up, pay attention, and study there is no reason you won't get an A in his class.
Brother Wray is a fantastic teacher! Granted, it's college anatomy, so it's not going to be easy, but he made it really interesting. Be prepared for a lot of studying, and make sure you go to class, but you'll learn a lot. Great guy, very spiritual, and entertaining in class. Sign up for him!
Brother Wray is awesome! This class is difficult though, so a lot of study time out of class would be smart. You definitely have to work for you grade. But overall it is a very fun and interesting class and Brother Wray is a fantastic teacher! :)
If you already have a good understanding of human anatomy and physiology, you will hate this teacher. He goes very slow because he explains the same thing ten times and his study guides are just busy work. If you know and like this subject don't take him because you will be very frustrated, bored and it will be time consuming. Take someone else.
He was a great teacher! I learned a lot in this class. There is a lot of material to learn but he is very enthusiastic and cares so much about his students. This class is hard no matter who you take it from but I loved it! Brother Wray has an awesome sense of humor and made it fun!
Bro Wray looks like the crocodile hunter, he is soooo funny and his class is easy. Has ppt's to download which is nice (test are all from ppt). Some busy work with study guides. Easy A for me, helped me get in the nursing program. Better than Anderson I'd say.
He is one of my favorite teachers! He is so funny and makes class so fun. You need to have good attendance, because there is a lot of memorization! He is very helpful and loves what he does! The material isn't very easy but he is the best and loves to help out! Nicest guy ever.
To say he is a great person is true. He is very caring and will take time out to help you. However, he spends a lot of time on less pertinent things and skips over things. I took a tutor for the class and I was amazed at how much was not covered in class. He goes off on tangents and talks about unnecessary subjects. Other than that though it was ok
Bro. Wray is really there for his students. Naturally the material covered in the class is difficult. But he doesn't put anything on a test that he didn't talk about in class. Good at explaining things. You get what you put into this class. He's gone meet you half way. Awesome teacher.
Bro Wray has been my most favorite teacher at BYU-I so far. I have never gotten an A in any science class my whole college career, until this one. He is very helpful and explains everything! He uses power points which are always available online. Whatever is not on the power point, will not surprisingly show up on the test. He is very fun!
Brother Wray is great, he's very engaging in his lectures, though he does go off on quite a few tangents, though in all honesty that's what usually kept me awake in the class. The material is only difficult because of the large amount of information that would need to be memorized. He's a great teacher and is always willing to help out students.
Brother Wrays' a good guy, don't get me wrong. He's passionate about what he teaches. BUT this is a 1 credit class and I'm taking 2 online quizzes each week, and writing 1000 word essays on 2 hour videos. He makes no effort to help outside of class (no excused absence no matter what). And only posts notes for quizzes sometimes. Don't take from him!
I was scared to death about microbiology, but Bro Wray made it absolutely amazing. I love this subject now because Wray made it really fascinating. There is definitely work involved, but Wray makes it all really clear and only focuses on what is on the test. He is very fair when testing and will not test on something that he has not taught.
Brother Wray is a really awesome, nice guy. He loves his job and he is so passionate about what he teaches which really inspired me to want to learn. Brother Wray tries to be funny and he shares spiritual insight in every class. He is more than willing to help students succeed.
He is a nice guy. The quizzes are a bit odd, and very specific on random details, but this class is a piece of cake.
I really love Brother Wray! He is very clear that what is on the study guides will be covered on the tests and he is very very willing to help you in any way, even if you want to study in his office, he will let you. He responds to emailed questions normally within 24 hours and is very passionate and enthusiastic about Biology.
Brother Wray is an awesome teacher that truly wants the best for his students. He offers great feedback and will help his students to the best of his ability. He is very inspirational as a person as well. I highly recommend taking a class from Brother Wray.
Bro. Wray is a great professor. He knows his stuff really well, and does a good job with explain concepts. He is very funny too, so being class is usually fun. He cares about his students and does his best to help them.
Very hard class, has nothing to do with Brother Wray, but he is such an amazing teacher!!!! I loved him, he was the only reason I enjoyed going to class.
Attendance is required to completely understand the quizzes and tests. He is there for you when you ask for his help. Overall, the grade matters if you studied or not. He believes that the more difficult the course is, the better. Good lectures, but better if you take his class around 10 am or later to prevent falling asleep and missing great info!
Brother Wray is the best instructor that I have ever had. He is clear and concise and I love how much he loves what he is teaching. Brother Wray made me excited to learn about the human body and after taking this class I know so much more information about the body than I ever thought I would. Brother Wray makes his classes fun and exciting.
Brother Wray is an amazing teacher who cares a lot about his students. He wants everyone to succeed but he also believes in challenging you and pushing you to your limit. He made biology interesting and the homework assignments were not hard. You have 2 study guides a week and the tests are fine as long as you study. He is awesome!
Bro. Wray is a nice, caring guy. He wants you to succeed but won't just hand it to you. You have study guides and other assignments to submit online each week and a quiz at the beginning of each lab.
Hilarious guy and gets distracted telling stories a lot. This class is hard in general. He's not a bad teacher, but he goes really fast. He definitely is on your side and wants to help you pass so he fights to get hard questions removed from the department tests and reminds you about some things your should study before the test.
Brother Wray is a very inspired man and so clearly loves what he does, but his lectures are not very good. He gets off topic a lot and doesn't go into detail unless you ask him to. You HAVE to read before class or you'll have no clue what's going on. I had to get a tutor 2-3 times a week just to understand the material.
You can tell the Brother Wray is very passionate about what he is teaching but that can be his downfall. In call he is always going off on tangents about things that relate to what your learning so you think it is important but when it comes time to take the exam it isn't even remotely on there. Also, the lab part is things you can do on your own.
Brother Wray really loves biology, but his lectures are horrible. He gets off on tangents, and he is very unorganized. His PowerPoints aren't helpful at all, and he hardly ever gives out study guides. When I went into his office to ask for some help, he was very quick and rude with me. I eventually just started going to other teachers for lectures.
This Guy knows how to teach and does it well. If you work to your best ability and do all the assignments, there's no way you shoul'dnt get a good grade. His lectures are amazing and He teaches exactly what you need for the test. I recommend him to everyone who needs to take BIO 264
Bro Wray is great. He really cares about his students. He wants you to pass but he won't just hand it to you. He's always happy. His lectures are good, he does go off on tangents but his hilarious and loves biology.
Fails to inform class or specify in syllabus that tests are sole way to retain points. No points are given for attending, but are deducted if class is missed (3x). Same goes for presentations. Exams test one's ability to regurgitate vast amounts of information verbatim. Very defensive about teaching/testing style. Expect no accommodations.
Brother Wray has a tendency to keep the test open two days (Wednesday-Thursday) and introduce 2-4 new chapters in class on Wednesday, the day the test opens. He constantly tells the class that we don't need to know specifics, but the test are super specific and are the only points that go toward your grade. He can barely answer questions asked too.
Brother Wray is super passionate about biology. You can tell that he really loves it. He is the hardest teacher I have ever had yet. He is a super tough grader. His tests are intense! He says that they aren't hard and that if you study the study guide that you will pass. But that's over 200 questions to memorize for the final.
Brother Wray is a great teacher. I have read some of the other reviews complaining about tests and his grading. In this class you are expected to study and work - wow lol this is college. The thing is, Brother Wray is a great teacher if you listen and study! He cares about his students, and is very helpful. I would highly to take this class.
Brother Wray changed my life by being such a tough but passionate teacher. It was my first time really having to stretch myself and I'll forever be grateful because I learned a lot about Human Bio and about myself and my capabilities. I absolutely loved this class and the tangents we would go on. I learned SO MUCH. Loved it.
Brother Wray is the most humble and patient Professor I know! He is extremely under appreciated. This is a difficult class, but he makes it possible to do well and get something out of it. I am grateful for the things Ive learned from him this semester about Bio and the gospel. I dont care what anyone says, hes a fantastic choice as a professor.
Brother Wray is a great teacher; he's super caring and passionate about the subject. His enthusiasm really helps to get you pumped for the class. This class is great because everything you need to know is in the textbook, so expectations are realy clear. If you do the study guides and reading then you'll be fine.
There are a lot of smaller assignments that add up so if you do them it eventually counts as a test grade. The memorization and reading can get pretty hairy but tapers off by the end. Tutoring definetly will help you out. I like brother wray as a person so its hard to hate the class, put in the work youll do well.
He is a great teacher. Really cares about his students and their success. He offers extra credit to help you out. Great guy!
Brother Wray is one of my favorite teachers. He is very clear about how to do well in this class and he goes out of his way to set up help guides for you. This class is super easy and very straight forward. I loved Brother Wray and this class so much I changed my major to Biology. The lab teacher, Logan Beach is a really great teacher too.
Brother Wray is an amazing professor, one of my favorites! Bio 264 is not an easy class but he makes it so his students understand the material well. He is very caring and will do everything he can to help his students. He is super funny and makes class fun. Class is always interesting and very helpful, it's important to show up every time.
Brother Wray is an amazing teacher!!! He really cares for his students and really wants them to succeed. Bio264 is a very hard class, but he will do anything to help you with it. He holds great lectures, does test review sessions that are really helpful, and he has a really good/goofy sense of humor. Defiantly one of my favorite professors I've had
Brother Wray gives good lectures and cracks jokes the whole time. If you laugh then he makes the extra credit quizzes easier which is nice. I sometimes had trouble following so I suggest getting a tutor, but otherwise he is a great teacher.
Bro Wray is a Genius; he made Bio 264 so easy for me. All you need to do is to attend classes regularly because he has good teaching skills to make the course less stressful. He's so funny and he's in class quizzes helped me a lot to be prepared with good grades in my test. He's highly recommended
Brother Wray is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He knows his stuff. It's hard not to enjoy this class seeing how much he loves it too. He wants you to understand the material and gets that we need to do well on the tests too. He agrees that test questions can be bad. Listen to his lectures, do the reading, and review the practice quizzes.
Brother Wray is fantastic! If you study, the class isn't even hard. Brother Wray is awesome.
Hands down, best Bio teacher I've ever had. He teaches what's on the test and sometimes goes off on interesting tangents. Other students who took other teachers really struggled, having to focus on useless information. He gives extra credit, which is just fantastic. The text book is far from dry, I found it easy to read. I passed with above 100%.
This has been my all time favorite class! Dwight did an amazing job teaching this course. If I could take him as a teacher for the rest of my classes I would.
Brother Dwight is very kind and wants all his students to do their best. He is passionate about science and all things to do with it. He does give prep quiz's and in class quiz's are used for attendance. If you participate it makes it more enjoyable.
Take notes on everything he says or puts on the board. class quizes can be on anything that happened during the previous class. read the textbook. he is a good guy and really caring.
Brother Way is so sweet! He really knows his stuff, and really cares to teach it in the most simple way. He often jokes around to get the class to laugh, saying that if we laugh even if it isn't funny that the test would be easier. He cares that you pass and that you try your hardest. Starts every class with a Spiritual though provided for by him.
One of the hardest professors I've ever had. You have prep guides with quizzes due everyday at the beginning of class. The exams are insanely hard and include everything in notes, case studies, prep guides, quizzes and lectures. He also gives you the information you need for the exam, the day before the exam is due.
There is a quiz everyday at the beginning of class, but I loved this course. The daily quizzes are not complicated as long as you do the prep assignments. Brother Wray is very passionate and willing to help you outside of class. As long as you do the work, you're set for success.
Brother Wray is a nice person but sadly the cons outweigh the pros. He spends a great deal of time on spiritual thoughts and dating advice than he does on actually teaching the material. You essentially end up teaching yourself the material and spend hours learning it. Only positive thing about this class is lab and you have a different teacher.
>20 Extra credit points lets you look over past tests to see what you don't know will make time to talk to you All quizzes are on info on the tests, I got A's by understanding the material on them Enthusiastic and interesting, made me love a subject I hated This class is meant for people who like to study this subject Challenging class worth taking
I love him! He goes over a broad amount of information, but you can narrow down what you need to know with the quizzes. Very challenging class that took up most of my time, but Bro. Wray was very caring and sensitive to what students needed help with (if you just ask!) You can tell he loves the students, the subject, and teaching. Whatta hommie.
Brother Wray is a WONDERFUL professor. His lectures are intriguing and you WANT to be in class. It is still an anatomy class so it is difficult but he makes it easy to understand. You definitely still need to study, do the work assigns and I would suggest doing the extra credit since it isn't hard. If BIO230 is required, try to take Bro Wray!
Brother Wray loves to teach and you can feel it every time you go to his class. The class is easy if you use your workbook to do your homework and pay attention to his lectures. I felt the class was designed to explore possible careers in the Science field. I learned so much from this class, and all of it was interesting.
Bro. Wray is an awesome teacher, this has been one of my favorite classes so far. We cover lots of interesting stuff about the human body. I felt well-prepared for the exams and expectations were clear. Reading was interesting and the textbook was free. Bro. Wray loves the material and is always willing to answer questions!
He's a great guy who's passionate about his subject. He is very knowledgeable. You learn a lot from him, but it was a VERY hard class. There is a lot of reading to do before every lecture as well as a study guide to go with it. You have a test on the material everyday and at the end of each week. There are also if I remember correctly 4 big exams.
Brother Wray is actually way good. Bio 264 isn't the easiest class but he explains things really well and does a good job of teaching the more difficult things simpley. He does quizzes before every class but they're only worth 2 points so they don't really affect the grade. He doesn't write his own exams but they're not too hard if you study well.
He was not willing to help us study he never gave assignments to help us prepare for our exams that we had every 2 weeks he would give a lecture but it never made sense and he never stayed in topic he was not helpful and all he is a nice guy but didnt know how to help us as students prepare for the tests
Brother Wrays a nice guy. But not a great professor. He might be a better teacher in person but this semester was all online/zoom. There were a lot of times during lectures when someone would ask a question and he would respond with Im not sure about that and just move on. Kind of frustrating. Get ready to do a lot of learning on your own.
This class was the hardest class I have ever taken. He is really good at talking about the material & keeping it simple sometimes. He does go off topic a lot & a lot of people ask questions. I go to see a tutor once a week & that has helped me get a good grade in the class & do well on the exams. I hate the textbook. Exams are more lecture based.
I loved this class. Brother Wray is a fantastic teacher. He really cares about the students, and is always willing to help. He does a great job explaining the material in a way that makes sense. It can be a difficult class at times because it is meant to be. Brother Wray makes is enjoyable! Seriously, take this class from Brother Wray!
Brother Wray is a joke of a professor, the class was easy, but he does not know how to teach during his class. All of the learning you will do outside of his classroom. He doesn't know how to lead a discussion properly and lets the class get sidetracked the whole time. There is almost nothing worthwhile you gain from attending class.
Bro Wray is phenomenal. He gives weekly quizzes with unlimited retakes so you end up with the grade you literally earned/choose. Exams are based on weekly quizzes. Practice quizzes can be taken unlimited times and include questions you'll see on the real exam. This class has a LOT of memorizing. Lab isn't too difficult as long as you review. 10/10.
Brother Wray doesnt know how to teach. He goes through useless powerpoints And half of what he says is, this is too deep for what you need to know in this class BUT.... and rambles on. He constantly talks about how students will complain about their grade and his response is (essentially) did you memorize absolutely everything? Dont take him.
Don't even try. This class was impossible and I don't think I learned one thing from class that was on the test. He is a very nice man but for me his teaching style was very hard to follow. If you cant move 100mph all semester then don't take this class.
Hypocritical. Talks about wanting students to understand the material rather then just memorize it, then tells you if you can fill out the study guide from memory you'll do fine on the tests, then throws you curve balls on the test. Took the hardest portions of the course and squeezed them in to a single week, wastes a lot of time in lectures.
Brother Wray is an AMAZING professor. He cares about each student, and he shows that. He is a reasonable professor and knows that Anat & Phys is hard, so he will work with you. He makes you work for your grade, but it is doable. I couldn't recommend him enough. It's important to remember he doesn't control how hard a certain class he teaches is.
Great class and great instructor. I was not excited to take this class but it was so fun! Brother Wray is a great teacher. He prepares you very well for exams. Make sure to take and practice the practice quizzes. Those will help you master material and he uses similar, if not the same questions on the test. He makes coming to class enjoyable
I absolutely loved taking anatomy from brother Wray this semester! He is super enthusiastic about the material and that made this class exciting for me this semester. The tests are easy if you prepare for them. He provides practice quizzes before the test that you can take as many times as you want. I would strongly recommend taking BIO230 from him
Brother Wray seems like a good person however, I would not take another class from him because he is so disorganized. He canceled class at least 5 times this semester and although his tests contain simple questions, I am often unprepared because they are not based on the study material. His lectures are full of "tangential" thoughts and wastetime
Professor Wray was always very kind and respectful. I always felt safe in his class. It was a TOUGH class and I really had to dig deep to do well, but he was very supportive and patient about explaining things when I had questions outside of class. He knew all of the students by name, and made a point of using names to call on us in class.
Brother Wray is the best professor I've ever had! Sets clear expectations, HW preps you for exams, study guide is specific & helps you understand the material. He provides you with everything you need to succeed. I was nervous about the class, but aced it by putting in the work. I honestly miss this class so much & would take it again just for fun.
i really hated this class! his lectures are based off of his idea of fun and nothing pertained to the exams. One time he went on a 45 min. tangent. when asked of what he just said was gonna be on the exam, 'he said well none of it' he simply doesn't teach and he is very chaotic. He lacks the structure that is needed nice guy bad teacher
Great professor! He is always willing to meet with you and help with whatever. I was taking a huge load of credits, so this happened to be where my grade lacked a little, but if you are able to put in the time this class would be pretty chill. Wasn't able to make it to all the lectures, and it was chill. Highly recommend.
He is not able to get through all the material because of very long spiritual thoughts. Tested us on things we were supposed to "learn on our own" by reading the textbook. He told us that he would test us on things that we did not go over in class. Felt like class was not worth going to but attendance was required. Avoid class if possible.
This professor was awesome! he was very helpful and answered all the questions i had! He does like to go on tangents, but if you out in the work you will be able to succeed in the class. He really cares about you and how you are doing in the class. if you use the tutor and do all the study work, then you will do well in the class.
He's a super nice guy and a good teacher, but I don't feel like his lectures were that good in terms of test preparation. But, he's super passionate about biology so I leaned a lot.
Brother Wray is one of my favorite professors at BYU-I! He absolutely loves microbiology, and his love spread to me. This made that class so much more enjoyable because I wanted to learn as much as I could, and Brother Wray allowed me to do that! I would love to have him as my professor again!
In this class, there were lectures where the professor would go on tangents. Sometimes, we wouldn't finish certain lecture topics that day and would have to cover them in the lab to make up for them. Attendance was mandatory but not too heavy on the grade if you missed a few classes. The labs were really fun to me and very easygoing.
Brother Wray is enthusiastic about the subject he teaches, which is good to see in any professor. The one criticism I would give is he is very prone to go on long tangets that do not relate to class material. Often he will spend major amounts of class time not teaching toward the test but toward his own interests. Overall a good professor though.
Amazing person, not the best teacher. Half the lectures he would spend the first half hour talking about things that didn't pertain to the material. I never felt like he prepared us for exams, he was so random and sporadic throughout his lectures. Just not the best professor, nicest person though.
Don't be fooled by the good ratings. This man should have stayed in the microbio lab. Not fit to teach. He is all over the place. His lectures aren't geared towards retaining the important information. Instead, he went on tangents. His test questions are out of left field and worded oddly. If you can, take 221 from another professor. RIP my GPA
Brother Wray is an amazing professor he's very laid back and caring. His lectures are enjoyable and filled with fun stories. This is a class that you need to read the textbooks. Lectures alone won't help you pass exams, but great class and lab easy to pass.
1. Uses materials from another prof that don't follow HIS content exactly 2. Forgetful about posting time sensitive assignments 3. Not very empathetic/willing to help you find additional study resources. Has no urgency 4. Often lectures on his own topics of interest. No way to distinguish b/w a tangent and course content sweet guy- sub par prof
Great person but tests and quizzes are so unclear and vague that it makes it impossible.
Brother Wray is not a good teacher. Nothing that was discussed in lecture was on the test. When reaching out to him because I was struggling he offered no help and no advice. He goes on lots of tangents that are irrelevant for his course. Would never take another class from him again.
Brother Wray is such an amazing teacher, but an even better person. He cares so much about his students and he teaches really well. You can tell he loves microbiology and he is so enthusiastic about it! He explains things well especially when you ask specific questions.
Nice guy but not a good teacher. The layout for the class is terrible and he always forgets to post assignments until day of when we remind him. Quizzes and tests do not follow lectures. Goes on random tangents more than teaching the required content. Tests are most of grade. Daily 2 point quiz taken in class but so painful to go to his lectures
Dwight is an enthusiastic professor who loves microbiology. While his lectures can veer off-topic at times, the material is engaging. unstuckstudy and the free textbook were essential for test prep.
Bro Wray is perhaps one of the most enthusiastic professors I've ever had. He is a good man! His love for microbiology really makes your own interest in the subject skyrocket. Although his exams can be a little tricky sometimes, I loved this class. If I were to retake this class I'd make sure to study a little more for the exams.
He's a super nice guy, but not a good professor. He goes off on a lot of tangents that have nothing to do with the class and his tests are nothing like the study guides/notes. He loves to tell us multiple times that his tests are "sheer memorization", then offers no help on the best way to memorize the material. Overall, not the best professor.
Take him!! Proctored exams only!! Very good feedback!! Tells you exactly what you should study for!! Reviews exams with you personal!! would take again and again!!
Micro with Bro Wray was great! He loves the subject and does his bets to make it fun and interesting. the only knock i would have is he goes too in depth more often than not which is good for learning but makes studying for the test difficult as we spend a lot o lecture time covering stuff that isn't actually course material. Great guy though.
Brother Wray is a super nice and funny guy! He is so smart but makes the material understandable. Class is very exam heavy and there are only 4, so you have to do well on them. He tells you what you need to know for them. I went to tutoring a few times for exam prep. Overall super interesting class! Would definitely take it from him again.
I loved taking microbiology from brother Wray. He is so kind and genuinely wants to help you succeed. He is one of my favorite professors I've ever taken a class from. He makes the material very manageable to understand, and there is extra credit opportunity at the end of the semester.
Very test heavy class. You have to be able to understand the book and learn on your own. He gets distracted easily and does not cover all of the material. His exams are very difficult.
Brother Wray is an amazing teacher and knows his material by heart. He has you read and fill out study guides before class, then teaches similar material in class, which was helpful for learning thoroughly. The class is a lot of memorization. He is great at answering questions and wants everyone in the class to work hard to suceed.
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