I liked Dr. Goldstein. I got an A in his class because if you set aside his bad jokes and tough grading, he really knows how to present the information in a way that makes sense...as long as you do it his way, you are fine.

I LOVE DR. GOLDSTEIN! yes his class is hard yes you have to work hard, but if i can get an A so can you. ITS ALL ABOUT OLD EXAMS..if you can get your hands on old exams and learn how to do the problems that are on it..you are SET!!

Yes, the class is difficult, but you learn a lot. I'm studying for the MCAT and after taking his class my Bio section score went up 3 points. And he's actually a really nice guy if you go to his office and talk to him. And you can certainly get an A if you pay attention during class, take good notes, and study all the material (old tests are helpfu

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Brilliant man and excellent professor. Very patient. He cares that his students learn. Go to class, take notes, do the homework, and you'll do well. He is clear about his expectations and what you need to do to succeed in his class. I would definitely take another class from him.

Tests, HW and course material is geared towards medical honor societies/fraternities/sororities. This means that if you have previous copies of exams, HWs and answers you will do well. Especially if from the last decade or so. This class is also a bottlenecker: only 1 section per semester; required by 5+ majors, and also pre-med. Unreal

Goldstein kept telling the class to come see him if you have questions. At first, he was arrogant and said, "you should know that, I taught that in class." I continued to bug him and make him explain things in different ways and after awhile, he knew to talk to me differently to help me learn better. I think that's the trick.

Everything you need to earn an A is readily available: in class notes, the notes he posts online, homework questions, a booklet of terms, the book, copies of old exams you can buy from the copy room in the library, in class problems, and office hours. Dr. Goldstein is an excellent professor with a lot of experience in teaching.

He's wonderful and a genius! You will learn soo much from this class!! Tips to get an A: Listen and take notes in class, study old exams, Do your homework!, see the TAs, HAVE FUN! Fav. Dr. G. quote: "Not being a female fly myself, I would not know if it's the tap or the vibration of the wings that attracts the mate." -or something like this :P

Highest grade I have earned in college. He expects a lot!!! But he really teaches it well. My advice, take it in the summer when you wont forget everything so quickly because this class had MORE material than any other class I have ever taken. Memorize the definitions in his exact words. If you do this you will do just fine on the tests!

This class made my entire semester a living hell because of the tests. The best thing you can do is get old copies of tests (more than 1 per exam) and study those. He is a good lecturer and very nice in person but the class is needlessly difficult. Material is interesting. Don't try to actually study, just learn the old tests.

I actually thought this class was a pretty easy A. I mean you only need an 85%. His lectures are clear and all the things he makes you memorize make future classes, like biochemistry and molecular genetics, a lot easier. When it's over, you will have a clear understanding of the material that will stick with you throughout college.

He can be pretty harsh and detached in BIO 340, but in BIO 543 he is amazingly friendly and hilarious. You just have to pay attention in lecture and you can pull off an A. This (either BIO 340 OR 543) is no walk in the park - but you will learn almost everything you need as a bio major... BIO 345, for example, is but a chapter in BIO 340.

Excellent lectures. By hand on the chalkboard which I appreciate. Tests are formulaic, but after the first one fairly easy to prepare for. You actually end up with beautiful cohesive notes for this class, which I appreciate. I even recopied them which is unusual. He makes the effort to keep up with current research which is great.

Dr. Goldstein is an awesome prof! Take him if you actually want to learn genetics. The materials he teaches in his class is helpful for future BIO classes. He's funny and his lectures are very organized. Just study his lecture notes and spend time doing the homework, and it's an easy A!!! I don't think this class is as hard as people make it to be.

Goldstein is an excellent professor and he knows he stuff, howvever, the class and his exams are so difficult. I spent so much time studying for this class that I just about failed all my other classes. My advice would be to take him cause he knows alot but do not take it with other classes. Perhaps take it over the summer. There's alot of studying

Class was amazingly interesting, however the fun was over after the introduction b/c he re-iterated that this would be the hardest class we'll ever take. He is intimidating! To get an A you MUST attend ALL lectures, review your notes, do your homework & ask questions. REVIEW OLD EXAMS as well-helpful! Loved the class, but definitely requires time!!

He can be intimidating...but he's really not that bad. Attending lectures is a must! Don't need the book at all. Homework is very time consuming and graded harshly by the TAs. If you go to the TA who grades the hw of that week, they'll help you. Collect his old exams! Overall, a very interesting class. He knows how to lecture well and isn't boring.

Dr. Goldstein is a very good professor. That being said this class is very challenging. You must attend lectures every day and most importantly study old test. This is one of those classes that you just have to grind it out. Prepare to enter the Goldstein Zone!

Genetics is a hard class, but Goldstein tells you exactly what to do to pass. He's not the most exciting guy on the planet, but he's a nice guy and his lectures are extremely clear.

Goldstein is one of the best lecture teachers I've had at ASU. His lectures are very clear, and he tells you exactly what he wants, and exactly how to answer his test questions. The material is hard, but if you attend class VERY regularly, take good notes (even tho his get posted online), and read the chapters you will do well.

Goldstein was a great professor, one of the best I have ever had. He truly knows his stuff. The class is hard but you have to put time into it. The people who complain are those that don't study and expect it to be easy, in other words the failures. He is extremely helpful in the office if you make an effort to learn. I highly recommend this class

Easy class. Good lectures, and has them posted on BlackBoard. just memorize the notes and understand them (as they are well outlined). helpful TAs. Goldstein isn't as bad as everyone says he is, just study...thats all.

He's a good lecturer, and is helpful outside of class. As far as grades, it's important to figure out what he wants. He is particular about how you answer the questions on the tests.

If your lazy do not take this class. Otherwise it is a pretty simple course. Study vocab, old tests, and compare your notes with Dr. G notes on BB and you should be good. TAs are very helpful so make sure to check hw with them.

I actually really liked Goldstein. He is actually nice during office hours. I think his lecturing style is extremely helpful for learning. He writes on the chalkboard and talks. No distracting powerpoint. His tests are hard, yes. Get a hold of previous tests from an old student. Invaluable tool. Be willing to do lots of memorizing.

He is an amazing professor. After each explanation he asks, "are there any questions up to this point?" - and then waits 15 seconds to make sure we understand. Crystal clear on expectations and sticks exactly to the syllabus. Tests aren't easy but an 'A' is 85% and not too difficult. Optional cumulative final. Great class; great professor.

Great professor! His class wasn't easy, but an 85% is an A and 93% is an A plus. Option to take cumulative final. He was extremely helpful. I definitely recommend this class.

Dr. Goldstein lets you know from the start- he requires your best effort. If you cannot or will not bring it, find another professor. There are 4 TA's, the learning center, and Goldstein himself all there for you in case you are struggling. He asks a hundred times if there are any questions. I NEVER found him to be rude. He's a top notch professor.

Goldstein is amazing and I'm not just saying that because I recieved an A. The class can be difficult at times but not unbearable at all. He expects you to earn your grade and I completely respect that. I did not use the text much but I would suggest buying it just in case. Overall funny and pleasant teacher. Class was my favorite of the semester!!

Amazing class!!! One of my top 3 at ASU. The best part is he writes/draws on the board and never uses powerpoints. Homeworks are frustrating, but only because they require you to think!

Somehow I managed to pass the class but it was the worst experience of my life. Memorize notes word for word and you might be able to get through the class, but you'll still get stuff wrong on the exams because he has extremely specific answers and hardly any partial points are given. Taught well in class, but standards for exams are ridiculous.

Very good and very knowledgeable professor, great lectures, gives ample opportunity to do well, but his grading of exams is unrealistically hard, and he knows this, and he doesn't care. You want an A or B, be prepared to memorize his lectures and notes word for word

I looked at all the ratings before taking Dr. Goldstein, but I still took him anyways hoping that the few glowing reviews were true. Worst decision ever. I memorized his lecture notes word for word and ended up barely getting a C+. Interesting lectures, but completely unreasonable testing standards. Don't take him if you don't have to. Trust me.

DO NOT take this class if you plan to have a social life. I really enjoyed this class and did get an A but it was not easy. He was VERY clear on what was expected and there are four TAs! Use them! That is the key to an A or passing. Spent 4+ hrs a week and 12+ hrs for exams. Highly recommend recording his class.

What everyone else says about Dr. Goldstein is true to the last letter. He knows his stuff and the lectures are amazingly entertaining but the tests are obnoxious. Came out of the first one thinking I dominated it but wound up getting a 59. Depending on how the 2nd test goes, withdrawal seems to be the only alternative to an F.

I took genetics from Goldstein about a decade ago. It was one of the hardest courses I took as an undergraduate. HOWEVER, I have retained more from this class than 4 courses put together. I found that I was better prepared for graduate courses later on in life. The course, the way he teaches it is difficult and time-taxing, but it is worth it!

I loved his class and am glad I took genetics with Goldstein. Yes, he is a tough grader on the exams, but if you study his vocab book and actually pay attention in class, you'll do well. I got B's on the exams but still got an A in the class- the homework he assigns definitely helps boost your grade.

Very good class. To pass and get a good grade you HAVE to attend class. His exams are almost exactly the study guide, just study that and the vocab and you can easily get an A. The easiest bio class i've taken

Hey Summer 2013 Folks. All the reviews on this site ring true. He is tough but truly cares about students.He has an OPEN DOOR POLICY so use it! was a late add & had to obtain his permission. He told me print notes online, ask questions, & see him during office hours. I did & I passed my last class @ ASU. FYI dont need the book his notes are enough

This was one of the best classes I've taken at ASU. His exams are not all that bad if you do the homework and his old exams which he provides as well as know the vocabulary he mentions in lecture. A cumulative final if you get an 85% on the cumulative regardless of your grade in the class he gives you an A. I recommend.

Took the six-week summer course so material was very heavy every class lecture. Genetics itself is a logical science so if you have any problems understanding the concepts, MAKE SURE to get help asap. Do NOT be passive; make sure to be engaged with the class concepts. Visit Dr. Goldstein in his office; he is extremely helpful and approachable.

He's a pretty good professor, it's really clear he's been doing this a long time. But sometimes he forgets to say things, whether it's because someone asks a question or he sidetracks himself. So you have to pay attention. He'll listen to you if you ask him to move something on the board (he writes on the whiteboard a lot). Also pray for good TA's.

He's a good instructor but very old school. The key to doing well is this: attend class, sit up front (since he writes on the board) and take good notes, and go through his past exams. Once you realize that the class is formulaic, it's really not all that bad and the exams don't take much time preparing for.

Great lecturer, but I can't say the tests or homework were very fun. Can be pretty unclear about what he wants and grades very harshly. Somewhat forgiving if you write out everything you know about the material, but occasionally you will get no partial credit for a mostly correct answer. Study hard for exams; they can be a bit tricky.

I think Prof Goldstein is an absolutely amazing teacher. There were some extremely rude students in his summer class and I'm sure they write horrible reviews. THIS IS COLLEGE EXPECT WORK. This really was an easy class if you are used to working for your grade. I think Goldstein is just adorable with his intense OCD. Record lectures.

Take this class in the summer!! Small class size, plus you get in-class problems and quizzes that are EXACTLY like exams. Its a ton of material and Goldstein can be persnickety, so make sure to talk to him often so you understand EXACTLY what he wants. Hard-earned but attainable "A".