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Though he passes most questions off to TAs if you pay attention in class you should get at least an 85 in his class. Must attend class or you WILL fail.

Thought he was a pretty good prof and interesting (although you have to attend class or you can forget about passing). Learned a lot and bio was suddenly an interesting class (and I HATE bio).

His humor makes class fun. I stopped going to his class and just read the book and did well enough to exempt from the final. He's one of the better teachers on campus, but the class requires you to put in the effort if you want a decent grade.

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Quality professor. Has sense of humor and cracks jokes so as not to bore you to death by the tediousness of bio. If you go to class and listen, and read the assigned reading, passing the class is not a problem.

His material is tough but he is more then willing to help you out if you need it and He gets to know all of his students. If you ever get bored in class at least hes nice to look at!

He is SOOOOOOOOO Hot! Take a class from him and you will love it! He is quite pleasing to the eye! He is definitely the bio-hunk teacher.

He's a good prof but has a hard time teaching to our level, but he's so damn cute!

Def a hottie...Go to class just to drool over him...The class is difficult but he is always more than willing to help out...Oh, and don't ever bring a cell. to class because he'll flip if it rings...But he's HOT!

The land is not the only thing getting wet in this class. Man he makes you work hard but is such a hunk it makes it worth while.

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Ok so I don't think he's as hot as everyone else does but he's not bad. It's a lot of material but he will give you help, corny jokes though.

He's cool if you go to SI and really pay attention in class which is hard because the lights are dim then you'll be ok. Just don't take his class for granted. And he's "aight" I wouldn't say he's a "hottie".

cute guy, corny jokes. pay attention in his class and you should be ok. i ended up with a B in the class

Great teacher...I slacked on the first two tests and thought I was gonna fail but when I actually paid attention in class (The low lights made me want to sleep) I got Bs on my last to tests and a C in the class...whew!

Dr. Crawford is hands down the best teacher at VCU! He's a brilliant man with an awesome sense of humor...I actually looked forward to going to class because of his jokes. All you have to do is the readings! Youe grade is up to you.

I think he is a really good teacher and he is very clear in his meanings. It's the only class I look forward to.

Very good teacher. He covers a lot of information for tests during class. Come to class. He honors attendance though he does not take it. Not intimidating. Study 1 notes, 2 end of chapter ?s, 3CD ROM that comes w/ book, flash cards. Apply yourself, it wil pay off. Denise Rodier for Lab.

Definately a hard teacher, but knows his material and teaches it efficiently and well.

he's awesome!

somehow, somehow, somehow, somehow.......it worked out in the end

He is a difficult professor, but you actually learn something, and if you study, you'll get a good grade. He's cool.

It was alot of writing and hard work, but if you like the outdoors and don't mind getting dirty in the field sometimes, you will enjoy it.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? This is one of the funniest guys I know to teach and his class was hard at first but all you've gotta do is do your study guides, talk to him for help, and don't be scared to ask questions and you're good to go. VERY EASY DON'T LISTEN TO THESE OTHER FOLKS.

Crawford is a cutie:) He makes constant jokes during class, so class is never boring. There is a lot of notes, but they help when test time comes. The class is a breeze if you read and pay attention.

You have to really work to earn an A in this class, but it's not too hard. He is an amusing guy at 9am (which I think is hard to do) and I learned a****load of info during the course of this class. It's intimidating but good preparation for freshman bio majors.

He is awesome!

I had him last semester... I totally think he's a cutie... too bad I got a C (and I totally earned it too)! But you see, people shouldn't complain too much about him, he gives you notes and is open to questions. If you didn't like his class you did it wrong!

Great teacher, energetic and so much better then other bio teachers I've had. If you take the inititive, so will he.

Tests are CRazy and hard to pass!!!!!! YOU really have to study ur a** off and prob still get a C. I liked the guy, but the test were no easy.

if you actually come to class,take notes, and memorize them like hell, you'll be fine.you dont even have to go to class(might miss xtra credit quizzes though),he posts notes and review sheets online.

All you basically have to do is study. His tests are only hard if you don't review the notes and do the study guides. The final all you have to do is memorize the questions and answers from the previous tests. Just keep all of your answer keys when you get it back after each test. He posts his notes online and he gives pretty good study guides.

Great professor..makes plant bio as fun as it can get..he's funny, but, you have to study a LOT and take really good notes..I reccommend bringing a recorder. Very easy to go up and ask questions to.

I had him for BIO lab and he was hilarious, very nice, but don't get on his bad side, he made me leave class once for saying shut up to another student. Too cute too!

STUDY. This class is hard regardless of who teaches it. The professor was alright, it was my fault that I didn't do well.

ok. bottom line is that general biology (for non science majors) is always hard. regardless of who is teaching the class because they cram the history of life into a couple a months. however, dr. crawford made the whole experience not as stressful (and thi

awesome, hilarious, i've never laughed so hard in a class before. has a surfer jock demeanor and long hair which makes him that much funnier. one time he referred to tighty whities as banana hammocks. i got an A in the class by just showing up every day and cramming a few days before the tests. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!

We love you Dr. Crawford!!

I DID NOT WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS, BUT LIKE MOST I HAD TO. DR. CRAWFORD'S CLASS WAS NOT EASY BUT HE MADE A BORING SUBJECT FUN AND I HAVE TAKEN THE BASICS THAT HE TAUGHT AND STILL USE THEM TODAY IN MY OTHER CLASSES. HE IS WHAT TEACHING SHOULD BE ABOUT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR CRAWFORD TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN BUT NOT TO THOSE WHO WANT THE EASY A.

Class was fun and interesting, field trips were awesome. Saw him giving help to other students all the time. This is a hard class, but a must take.

he is very helpful when you don't understand the material, his tests are very treaky and hard but if you show your concern about the class he will curve your grade for your efforts. has really nice hair

I loved Dr. Crawford so much! He was so nice to me, I thought he was great. The exams were soooo easy to me! Maybe it's because biology is my axe though. He's always willing to help, he's really funny, and he's so cute! I love him!

Nice teacher in person, very helpful when you seek help. his test are tricky and tricky. I really don't know how to tell you to study but know the stuff. I suggest you record his lectures cuz he goes on and on quicky(flying) but he curve his test if he see the need based on the question. you have to show him that you understand it (argue ur answer)

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He's pretty cool. The tests are something you must study for, no doubt. Take him seriously (even though he makes lots of jokes) and if you aren't familiar with Biology, I suggest having a different teacher. Otherwise, Dr Crawford is awesome. ^_^

he will try to scare you, but if you study alot and go to pay, pay attention, he gives you all the material. he makes it interesting and is so funny, one of the best teachers at vcu

You got to love this man. He is seriously one of the best professors here at VCU. He is hilarious and also great at teaching the material. All you have to do is go to class, take good notes and study them carefully if you want to succeed in this class. I strongly recommend him!!!

True his tests are hard but if u study take good notes and study some more u will do great.... he very nice, and explain to you what you did wrong on ur tests... it is an upper level class sooo u do need to study for it and not wait until the last minute....

Willing to help students. Wants you to succeed!!! Easy to understand- hates your cell phone to go off in his class!!

Great teacher..kept things interesting with his ongoing humor..just go to class, take notes, and keep your cell phone turned off and you should succeed in this class.

Dr. Crawford is an awesome teacher. Willing to help students during his office hours. Lectures are CRUCIAL for success in this class. I rarely studied the book and studied straight from lectures. I got an A!

Took this professor for both 151 and 317. Awesome professor and guy. He makes his lectures actually interesting. Go to class, as his tests are fully based on those lectures, and very straightforward. His 151 class prepared me for any other class in the future by teaching me how to write fast :)

Crawford gives every opportunity to do well on his exams. His lectures are clear and concise, and his tests are straight out of what he's gone over in class. Don't kid yourself, other teachers in the department are much worse in comparison, and you'd do yourself a favor by taking Crawford's class and studying. If you study, you'll be fine.

Crawford told us on the first day that we should change our major...I had already heard horror stories about his tests...but he's actually an okay professor...he's real str8 forward with the notes..which were all on powerpoint...he doesn't post them on blackboard though so it'd be your best best to come to class. And don't let him scare you away!;)

crawford's a great teacher... he's really knows what he is talking about but you have to come to CLASS because his tests are straight out of the notes... i really didn't use my book much. You also have to apply some stuff you learn on the questions he asks, but other than that I absolutely enjoyed coming to his class everyday. He can be intimidatin

Really cool guy, very knowledgable, and funny. His tests are all from the notes and some of the figures in the book, but all the information is APPLIED...so you have to know it very well. Wouldn't want to take the class with a different professor.

Excited about what is taught, tests are a bit tricky though.

this class was not that bad. I showed up and kinda slept though class. Before a test just took notes out of book and studied his notes. Got A's. Go to class to get clicker questions

He has a major ego, but he most certainly knows what he's doing and seems exicted to teach. He's funny, but man, he can be intimidating. He's open to questions, but most people are too scard to ask! His tests are hard, so study and COME TO CLASS!!! That's an absolute must- and whatever you do, don't get on his bad side, or there will be bloodshed.

He can be intimidating but he is so funny. Well worth taking his class. Knows what he teaches.

Ecology is an interesting class and Dr. Crawford makes it much more exciting. I would DEFINITELY take this class with him if I were you. P.S> Turn off your cell phone when in class.

the tests were really really tricky. be sure to carefully read the question. the only part of this class i actually liked was ryan the preceptor. he's the only person that understood anything. he's like a younger hotter verision of prof. crawford.

Great professor for first biology class in college. Very funny and very nice! Most of test comes from the notes but recommend to read the text.

ECOLOGY, was not what I expected. Everyone says how hard the class was....it really wasn't bad at ALL! Go to class, take good notes, and use the book to clarify things you don't understand. He curves every test so that helps. Tests come RIGHT FROM THE NOTES! Ecology lab isn't bad either, just pay attention and don't miss any labs!

Not a bad teacher at all. He is willing to help anyone that goes in to see him. He is the funniest professor I have ever had...made the class very interesting. His tests are kind of tricky but if you study his notes THOROUGHLY, you should be fine. He curves only if no one in the class makes a 100.

He was OKAY...

He actually scared me the first day of class. He was VERY intimidating. I thought he was gonna be really mean and strict. But it couldn't be farther from the truth! Very nice, very funny, very knowledgable, very clear. He doesn't like it when you don't come to class but he won't make TOO big of a deal out of it. Wonderful. Helped me a lot. Recommen

Funny, made subjects relate to everyday events to help us remember, cared about our outcomes, honest, door open to everyone who needed help, bring CPS units class before test, final is comprised of all old exams, if you want to lose 10 points, have ur phone make noise.

Ecology was hard, but Crawford is an awesome teacher. Honestly, of I have to retake the class to get at least a C, Crawford is so hot I won't mind sitting through it again.

He's very clear in how he teaches, he's also helpful if you see him during his office hours. He can be a jerk but at the same time you won't regret taking his class

AWESOME PROFESSOR! I had him a semester ago and his tests are not hard at all, as long as you go to class, pay attention, take notes, etc. He's VERY interesting, funny, and, of course, hot DAMN, he's fine!

Don't let him scare you the first week of class and no your not in a Spanish class if he says you are. Take notes, LOTS of notes. Gives CPS quizzes. Pay attention! GO TO THE SI SESSIONS. They really help reinforce the information. Otherwise, he is a good teacher, funny and has a strong interest in the subject, but the class is kind of hard.

I don't know what you guys are talking about, this class was easy peasy! Just show up and take notes. He gives you major hints and is very clear about what will be on the test. Bring CPS units! He's super funny and always willing to help. He tries to scare you in the beginning, but stay in his class... it's worth it.

Go to class, take notes, and you'll do well. He's funny, and pretty cute too. This class will be much harder if you don't attend on a regular basis.

Man this guy is great... def take ecology with him, it is his passion so he makes it really interesting for the students to learn... he def tries to scare you at the begenning but do not get scared...just take the notes and you will be fine trust me

GREAT~most of his tests are based on lecture~so attendance is mandatory~he drops your lowest test grade before averaging your final grade~if you are having problems then he will help you

He is very good teacher. He sounds a little tough but he is a NICE man and will help you if you are having problems! Attendance is mandatory because all tests are based on lecture and what he specifically points out from your textbook!

He is GREAT! This is hios passion~Ecology! He tries to scare students in the beginning~1st test hardest! But you get to drop your lowest test grade! He has a deep voice and talks loudly~200+ students in 1 class! Take notes and look at the figures he ref from text and you will do great! Trouble he has TAs to help and he will help you too! NICE GUY!

He is a very very nice guy, was willing to help and work with me. His tests can be very difficult because the true/false and multiple choice can be super tricky. I finally learned his style and got an A on the final, so the class is definitley managable!

This guy has way too much of an ego.

Hard teacher... mandatory to go to class because all if his notes are from lectures. He will help you if you ask for it. He trys to trick you on all tests and lets you know this the first day of class. Too bad he is the only teacher teaching this class.

Looks like Brendan Frasier from "George of the Jungle." Very passionate about Biology, very interesting and fun lectures! Make sure you study for his tests. Didn't do so hot on my first test because of a hospitalization the night before, but the class in general did very well. Don't be fooled by him speaking Spanish on first day-it's just a joke!

As everyone else has said, attendance is mandatory. He is tough but that's because he is very passionate about ecology and wants everyone to truly understand it. You have to study thoroughly to do well. Tests can be tricky-loves T/F and "none of the above" and "all of the above" questions.

Good lecturer...def go to class. Surprise extra credit quizzes, but only like 3 in the semester, points u DONT wanna miss. Tests come from lecture (not just the ppt's), so make sure you're writing his words down too, not just the slides. good class to take notes on your laptop for. didn't really need the book, but kno the point of the images in lec

I love this man. His class consists of four exams and the final, the lowest of which is dropped. You barely use the book, because all of the questions come from his lectures. He has a way of making his lectures funny and relevant to his students. SI sessions were REALLY my saving grace, especially before the exams. Take my advice and go to those.

witty man, but needs new jokes. very amiable and fun to be around. Makes class fun, try not to sleep or he'll come after you. i think he has ADHD but makes class more interesting. tests not that bad and attendance is a must. definately an easy A

this guy knows his stuff. seems arrogant at first but that just to scare off the easily intimidated. In private conversation he has a different personality than in lecture. Very helpful if you can get past the "weakling filter". Study hard and pay attention to what he says.

I absolutely love this professor! I like the field he works in which may add to my interest in the class but he makes ecology interesting for everyone. Tests can be tricky but show up everyday and takes very good notes from him and you will be fine!

Although attendance is not required, the majority of the material on his tests comes from his lectures.... At least he is an engaging lecturer, and tries to keep classes interesting.

I loved this teacher! He looks like brendan frasier and is so funny! He makes class really fun, SI's help alot but take notes

I was sure I was going to fail even though I had attended all the classes but wound up with an 80%. Just take notes in class and do the clicker question because they can only benefit you. He also drops your lowest of the 4 test grades. Engaging teacher but he just didn't make it very easy to digest the material.

The class was very interesting but he definitley makes you earn the grade. However his breath taking good looks and tantalizing arrogance motivated me to come to every single class, so I got an A ; ) I also took Ecology and Ecology Lab with him, despite how hard he was just so I could stare at him...

If you don't mind learning ecology, then this class should be no problem. Go to class, pay attention, take notes, read the book. I love his style, particularly how he doesn't take crap (talking, cell phones, etc) from students. Again, even if you're premed, ecology is a part of biology, that you still have to learn, so get over it!

Dr. Crawford is a great teacher. He is hilarious and has so much passion for the ecology that you can't help but enjoy his class. I was very scared coming into the class because everybody told me it's really hard, but it's not. Attend his lectures, take down good notes, and understand the tables and figures he tells you to.

ATTN: Pre-Med students! Do not go to him and whine about petty things. He is a good professor, he cares about what he is teaching. He is funny, interesting, helpful (just tell him when he is clear as mud), and his tests are fair. go to class, know the notes, keep up, ask questions, dont be intimidated, and turn off your cell phone! Have fun!

I thought Crawford seemed like a d-bag at first, but he turned out to be one of the best teachers I've had at VCU. (and I'm a senior, I just decided to take some science classes a little late in the game...) Yeah, you will probably have to put in some effort to do well in this class, suck it up! I got an A, so it's totally possible.

oops, that last rating was for 151, not 152.

Never been a tree hugger, my interest level prior to class was 0! It turns out that this has got to have been the BEST CLASS I have ever taken. I think he really cares. He has given us 11 points back in EC and in a curve this semester!!!! His tests are hard though...so study from day one, and dont be surprised when you get a crappy score! :)

This has been the best lab i have ever taken in my entire life! We have gone into the James river, into streams, into woods, parks, a cemetary the week of holloween and learned about the richmond vampire. you write a lab report almost every week, but it's not too bad... just dont wait till the morning its due to write it!

He cares for you. Study like any other major class. Not easy A. BOok isnt mandatory his test comes from his notes but useful for figs. Record and write down what you miss since half is verbal, but he has slides. 4 test+final. Drops lowest that includes final. Final is same questions from your tests. Avg for test 70s. I got 2 A so far.

Tries to intimidate you so you wont goof off but hes joking he is a really nice guy. I had him for bio 151 got a B. I have ecology now and so far I got A's. You got to really take good notes since test comes from notes. In test it could through you off with little words so make sure you know your stuff. xtra cred randomly wen class is half empty

He is one of the best biology teachers that I have had. As long as you pay attention in lecture and study those notes you will do fine. P.S. show up for class, he likes to do extra credit CPS when most of class is absent!

Study the powerpoints his tests come straight from them!!!!! The final was straight from a review test he gave us. The book is kind of helpful but def. not necessary for passing the exam. Come to class for the extra credit he gives when a lot of the students dont show. He can be boring, esp. b/c the material isn't amazingly interesting.

Make sure you go to class and take notes. If you miss class you'll be missing out on some extra credit that he gives fairly often. Also he can be moderately entertaining at times.

Excuse my ratings for the previous... He is a great teacher and do not deserve a sad face :)I said he was a great teacher who knew his stuff... He was just difficult on his exams

Crawford is a great teacher! He is really interested in what he teaches and it shows! Attendance was not mandatory but class is overall enjoyable and not boring. Although, I personally thought his tests were tough. I put a lot of time into studying for this class. He gives a few extra points every so often, it helps a bit.

Dreaded this class, now I love BIO and this prof. Funny and engaging- tells you cool facts as side notes. Made the subject really interesting! Really helpful in person and in class, except he never answered one of my emails.

I. LOVE. HIM.My favorite professor by far. The tests are difficult, but the information is awesome. He's hilarious. DON'T LET YOUR PHONE RING IN CLASS!!!

This class was way to hard for a 100 level class. the material is interesting... THE tests are so hard. i struggled a lot in this class. but after i took it i loved biology. But i have to agree with the comment below me he is pretty hot.. and great to look at. His lectures are entertaining too. :) it helps to go to SI in this class. with it you should be able to get out with a C at least.

GREAT professor! Material is EXTREMELY difficult, you have to STUDY your butt off even to get a C. Gave loads of extra credit pop quizzes. Attendance is not mandatory but MUST go to class to take good notes (laptop=convenient). STUDY STUDY STUDY and REALLY STUDY hard.

Edward Crawford is a great example of what a professor should be. He's very funny, he has a great speaking voice and manner and he's clearly in love with ecology. The material is hard, but very interesting. This is the best professor/class I've had at VCU so far.

Crawford rules.

Great professor, really funny and obviously knows a lot about the subject. Go to class after exams he usually has bonus in-class quizzes. The study sessions are a must if you want to do well! Tests are really specific and the study sessions usually tell you what you absolutely need to know. Overall, he's great, definitely take him!

If you sit in front row, be aware of Crawford's tendency to jump at your face. His lecture is GOLD; everything you need to know will comes from his mouth. I didn't like biology too much, but after this class, he actually made me like ecology (A LOT). The guy is passionate about his work. Do yourself a favor and take this class.

SO FUNNY! he keeps you laughing and tells stories that help you remember the notes. He's a great teacher and as long as you have his notes to study you'll do fine. To do really well thought know the lecture notes exactly. He's awesome though!

Dr. Crawford is one of the best professors I have had at VCU. He keeps class interesting with his stories and humor, and has me even thinking about what Ive learned and how to apply it! Imagine that! He's very helpful too! His tests are hard, you HAVE to know the material inside and out, and GO TO CLASS. That's where his test material comes from!

Dr. Crawford is an awesome teacher. His tests are not easy but they are not hard if you study the material. He is a very nice person. If you go to him for help he will go above and beyond to help you out. As long as you put some effort into the class you will do fine

Cool guy! Dr. Crawford really sparked my interest in biology and ecology. Some of the lectures were very interesting. I learned something new each class. I went to every lecture and studied hard and got a 98 on the final. He gave study guides before every test and they helped me! I would recommend him to anyone who needs to take this class.

Although slightly arrogant, Dr. Crawford is a nice guy and does his best to help us understand the difficult concepts and make it interesting and applicable to our daily lives. Tests are multiple choice and straight forward. Only uses clickers the day before the test for extra credit. He answers questions thoroughly if you just ask.

Great teacher! He is very much into what he teaches, and makes funny jokes. I thought ecology was one of the most boring branches of science, but he definitely kept the material interesting. Tests are fair, and you have to read / look at figures in the book to pass. Highly recommend!!

Crawford is AWESOME. He is very passionate about what he teaches, very funny, great with getting the class involved and interacting with the student. Very helpful and just all around a great teacher. Would definitely take him again. He also gives extra credit on every exam.

Class is easy for the most part if you focus in class and listen to his stories which are usally on the exams, so attend err day. Also the most fun teacher to teach a science class in my opinion. Also participate in his activities!!!

His class is awesome! He's got a deep voice so its not boring. He's a quirky guy and his tests aren't too bad. He gives a lot of oppurtunity to boost ut grades. Definetly take him

DO NOT!!! slack off in his class! He makes his PPT lectures interesting as possible and he uses as many cheesy jokes as possible. (He looks like Prof Lockhart from Harry Potter and has a chocolate jaguar voice, btw)Definitely worth the time you spend in his class.

Dr. Crawford wants to see his students succeed. If you are having trouble, go talk to him. His test are pretty difficult and he tries to trick you. You must know everything there is to know about the subject. Read questions carefully and study the notes. The tests come straight from his notes. Got a B because I failed first two tests. A is possible

He tries to make the topics are interesting as possible. The test were a little tricky because he would try to fool you, like asking about a leaf cutter ant species, but using the wrong species name making the question false when you thought it was true! Half of the tests are T/F which made it even more difficult but overall he's a good guy.

not too hard. TA's were awesome though, and their study guides helped if you didn't go to class

Crawford is (for lack of better words) a cocky prat, but he knows his stuff and his tests are definitely passable. Study, do the practice problems in the text and GO TO CLASS but seriously you could totally get a B in this class, and go the extra mile you get an A. BTW - he totally looks like Proff. Lockeheart from Harry Potter :D

Test are challenging but I believe all prof. at VCU should be held to his difficult standard. Read the book PLEASE. Scored C's on the first 2 test, hustled on extra credit, scored High A's on the last 2. Didn't have to take the final and got an A in the class. But it was NOT easy and many of my friends did not receive an A do NOT be deceived.

I loved Crawford! Don't forget to turn your cell phone off! He is straight forward and to the point. He doesn't take any BS

Key to doing well in this class is to come to class, take good notes and read the book. He doesnt post slides. Guy below me is right, he doesnt BS, but thats why I like him. Dont bring food to class and turn off your phone ringer. He calls people out like *snap* that...it's hilarious.

I don't get the appeal. Crawford speaks to the student body like we're all morons. His exams are unnecessarily tricky. I studied for one exam for a week, made a huge study guide and only got an 88. He's very detail oriented. If you want an A, RECORD lectures or type fast enough to get every word. You cannot miss a lecture. An A must be fought for.

Awesome. Not to mention he's hilarious so it makes the dry subject of ecology a bit more interesting. Always gives bonus quizzes before exams and makes the final exam optional. Also very helpful in his office hours. My only complaint is his SI leader, who was probably the most useless and unhelpful SI I have ever seen at VCU.

Wow this is a hard class. It is a requirement for every biology major and you must get at least a C in this class. You are graded based off of your 4 tests and a final and one of the lowest scores will be dropped. The tests are HARD. Some of the most difficult ones I have taken at this school. Be ready for this class and DO NOT slack off like I did

Dr. Crawford is a wonderful professor :-) His lecture is what's going to be on the Exams. If you study hard, there is no way to not end up with an A in the class. Just write everything he says during his lectures...making flashcards has helped me a lot. I end up with 109 % ...extra credit opportunities are given to you :-)

Being that this is a 300 level class, considerable amount of studying and preparation are required to do well. In general, I found Dr.Crawford's class to be fair not super difficult but not easy. Record the lectures and only consult your book on the material mentioned in class. Read the questions very carefully on test day as well as he is tricky.

Go to class, read the textbook, and record lectures. Tests are kind of picky at times but fair overall. He also gives some extra credit which can help. He also teaches the lab, which is really fun and requires a lot of writing skill. I highly recommend it despite its tendency to be disorganized.

Crawford doesn't teach the lab (only recitation), but the preceptors are awesome. The class is EXTREMELY writing-intensive; prepare for at least 4 hours of work per week outside of class. An A is possible if you really try, it's just a lot of writing to keep up with. No true need for the texts they "require." Ellen was a great preceptor-choose her!

Funny professor, made dry material fun. Lectures are detailed, but recording/writing everything down helped me a lot. Everyone complains about his exams. Yes they are hard, but honestly it's because most people don't pay attention during class and write everything down. What do you expect? I got an A because I actually listened in class.

Tests can be super tough because he likes details. However, he's a really good professor and loves teaching students. I absolutely loved his stories in class. READ the textbook, but don't forsake lectures. They're so important! If you think a fact isn't important, it is. Write it down.

Dr. Crawford is the best professor for biology at VCU. Attendance is somewhat mandatory due to clicker questions and some minor information he goes over in lecture that is not provided in the powerpoint slides. Test are NOT hard if you are studying your lecture notes and do the online assessment. I WOULD take all my biology related classes with him

These tests are tough. Dry material but he's hilarious and makes it interesting. This is important: record lectures and write down everything. Great professor.

The bomb . c o m

Crawford is one the best Biology professors at VCU. He is clear cut, straight forward and his test come straight from his lecture. Some things that he says wont be in the book so attend class.

His visual examples using students in class help hammer down the concepts and his humor is a bonus. He respects you as long as you return the favor. Be sure not to skip since he has the occasional clicker question that he uses as extra credit (it definitely helps in the end). Read the textbook, attend lectures, take notes and you'll be golden.

This professor is phenomenal. It got to the point I felt as though he was flat out TRYING to throw A's at us! Showing up to class is very important especially later in the semester where he rewards the students who actually keep showing up with free test points. His power points are posted online, his lectures can be really funny, etc. Take him.

Honestly, this class is really easy. I took this class at the same time as Organic Chemistry, which I would never recommend that anyone ever does because both are really time-consuming. All you need to do is show up, skim the diagrams he tells you to, and you'll be fine. The curve he gives is pretty nice, he's a bro, I'd take his class again.

Hard class, funny teacher. You definitely have to go to class to pass it, but you want to go to class because he is always messing with students. Hopefully you get Andrew for the TA. I always went to his marathon sessions. So hot.

Let me just say he is entertaining in class but he can sometimes get annoying in my opinion. He sometimes spends too much time joking that we have to rush through material or it's not fully explained. Class was mandatory for me because he started doing clicker questions. Tests are elaborate but if you study you should be fine. Gives extra credit.

If you put in the effort to actually go to Crawford's class it doesn't go unnoticed and he'll likely help you out more. He knows his stuff and is really excited to share but its really important to recordtype everything he says and references because it will definitely be on the test. You'll need the book to help consolidate what he goes over.

Ignore the 317 horror stories. He literally gives you everything you need to know through his lectures. The key is to go to class and write down every word (record!). Only use the textbook to review the figures he mentions in class. If you skip class and try to learn from just the book, you will become overwhelmed and will do poorly on his tests!

Write down every word he says, and RECORD lectures. Listen to the recordings on 1.5x or 2x speed to make sure you didn't miss anything and to reinforce concepts. For tests, no need to memorize the notes just be familiar with them. Do that, and you will find tests pretty easy. Drops lowest test or the final. Gives up to 20 points of extra credit.

This class was really enjoyable. We went over a lot of information, but the majority of the information was extremely interesting. The textbook is useful if you would like more background knowledge. The tests are not too hard as long as you pay attention in the class. If you go to class and write everything he says down, it is going to save you.

Ecology Lab is not a requirement, but I'd highly recommend you take it. Crawford is hilarious! It's one of the few labs you get to actually go in the field and do some work with classmates. No tests in this lab, just scientific writing. Most of the lab reports are half labs anyway. So along with field work, you get to improve your biology writing!

This class made me a much better listener. I am more attentive about what my professors are saying because everything in Crawford's class is in a presentation style of lecture. Sometimes puts up notes and definitions for us to write down, but for the most part he will test based on what he says. GO to class or else you'll be miserable. He curves

He posts the textbook's chapter outlines a week before each exam. Go over every single figure and vocab, fully understanding them and if you wrote great notes in class just skim through it. Reading the textbook really helped a lot. By the way, Crawford is the most hilarious professor I've ever met at VCU!!!

Every exam is curved 10 points, thus your entire grade is raised an entire letter grade. The final exam will replace your lowest grade and is optional for this very reason. He gives extra credit and one online homework assignment. Take good notes and if it were me last semester I would have recorded the lectures. GO TO CLASS OR YOU WILL FAIL!!!!!

Overall its a great class, but make sure you attend class, because he doesn't post his powerpoints/lecture notes online. He is very specific in his lectures and also make sure to write down the scientific names of the species he names because he WILL use them on the test. The material itself is very easy but its very detailed.

Crawford is great. he is really passionate about what he teaches. show up to class, pay attention, and take notes. sometimes little stories he says in class will be a question on his tests. overall not too much work. just go to class and enjoy

He is awesome and funny! I recommend his class.

Crawford is one of my all time favorite professors. Go to class, he tests straight from his lectures (recording them is a great way to make sure you're getting all the information). Very helpful during office hours, so take advantage of that!

There is a lot of work put into preparing for his exams. Do not skip class and assume all is in the textbook! His exams are literally what he says verbally in lecture (and some ppt. notes). Only refer back to textbook for diagrams. Even memorizing species names is important! Lastly, I just also realized he resembles Gilderoy Lockhart from Hogwarts!

This class is definitely an easy B but if you want an A you will have to work for it. The material is kind of dry but he is a very good lecturer and makes it more interesting than it actually is. He gives about 20-25 points of extra credit per semester. He also claims that everyone has to take the final but it's actually optional.

This class was really enjoyable all bc of Crawford. His tests are very detailed so make sure to know everything he says! Take really good notes or record his lectures. Also look up the figures he mentions in class. He also gives 20 points of extra credit in class and drops your lowest grade with the final. It is very manageable to get a A.

This class is the definition of good bad. If you skip a class, you skip a chunk of test material. A lot of people recorded the lectures and others typed and wrote every word that came out of his mouth. Go to every class and take the best notes you've ever taken. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS!!!!!!! nice and funny guy. (some extra credit). go to marathons

You definitely got to attend class to pass. I'd recommend typing every single word he says & also recording in case you miss anything since he can speak quite fast. Otherwise he's great! He let's you know his exact expectations, however, his exams can be very detailed oriented so make sure to know the notes in & out. His hair is fabulous, btw!

If you have the option to take him, do it. He's definitely the best professor I've had at VCU. You'll learn more from him than anyone else and while his tests are long and all writing it's worth it.

Wetlands is a fantastic class. You have 1 lecture and 1 lab day per week. Ed's a great educator who is knowledgeable, caring, and genuinely wants people to learn and to appreciate wetlands as much as he does. Homework and tests can be challenging, but it's worth it for all you'll learn in the course.