He is generally a nice guy, but he kids around too much. Won't really help you while looking at slides, but the TA's will. Makes you write notes for an hour and a half, but thats exactly what he gives you on the test. Draw your slides, memorize them before the test, know your notes, and pray that Jesus helps you. by God's Grace you'll be fine.

This guy is tuff, very funny, and keeps things interesting. His exams are hard, but study study study. who cares about grades though, YOU WILL LEARN A LOT. TAKE HIM!

You learn a lot from his class and at the same time keeps the class interesting. One of the BEST SJU bio teachers. Gives a thorough review before each test so as long as u study that youll be fine.

Well lets see, he's not half bad. Very good at teaching, and does dwell further than the scope of the class occasionally. His tests require a bit of thinking, not too many straight forward questions. Best way to get an A, read the text + notes, text prior to class if possible. You can be one of his favs if you answer a few questions now and then.

I had this guy a few semesters ago for histology and I thought he was a jerk, even though I got an A. I'm in Med school now and Histo makes so much sense because I had it with him. For all you future med students, his class will prep you the most. Don't fear him, understand the stuff and you'll breeze through it in med school. Good luck y'all.

NOT AN EASY CLASS! but he is very fair and you will learn A LOT. You must study daily for this class because there is sooo much material to learn in such a short time. Your effort will be in direct proportion to your grade. Challenging but not impossible

Study and review notes daily if you want that A. You'll be taking lots and lots of notes during lecture and lab(type them). Slacking off will bite you in the butt. Be prepared to stay for the full lab time. Keep up with your lab notebook as well. Bring him cheesecake and offer to get him some coffee if he's having a bad day. He was a fun professor!

Prof. Pepitone is a funny guy and he's pretty cool, but his tests are HARD! I don't know why he makes them so hard! He's VERY smart, but he just dictates notes in class which makes you write A LOT! The class is a pain in the butt. Literally. He's the only Histology prof. so you have to deal with him. Just study like heck. LOTS of memorization!

This class requires a lot of studying and dedication. Dr. Pepitone dictates a lot of notes so make sure your ready to type/write on and on in a single class. The lab is the full four hours because he lectures for the first 2 hours. His exams tend to be iffy at times. He tries his best to help out the class in whichever way he can.

Not sure why people write such nasty comments... he really isnt bad. You have to take notes and really study, I also highly recommend studying from the book as well. Hes a friendly professor (but likes to embarrass people in front of their boyfriends!) Just study hard, and youll do well. You really do learn a lot from him.

Great Guy, corny but very funny,dont get offended by his jokes, study alot!!! from Book and notes. Test seem hard but if u study enough you'll do well, if YOU! dont like to study then DONT take him, but you'll miss out on a great experience.

this is pretty shocking what you guys write here.it is not his fault because u cant do things rite.pepitone dedicates himself to make u learn.he makes the clas intrestin and funny.if u think hes not funny than u too f serious.i think hes the best bio teacher there is.if u dont agree than u not meant for bio.read books and notes,guarrantee B-A grade

Funny guy and at the same time extremely informative. Go to every single class attendence is very important. He is very fair but his tests require lots of studying and interpretation not just memorizing terms people! i highly reccommend this professor because you really do learn a tremendous amount and trust me it's worth it

this professor is AMAZING! but VERY hard. i had the second highest grade in my class and my tests grades would be high 80's. you learn A LOT! just be prepared to work hard, dont take him for an easy grade. if your nice to him he'll write you a nice recommendation for med-school like he did for me :) he's also really funny and sarcastic!

Very funny to who understand his jokes. You should just relax and accept his jokes and laugh at them otherwise this class will be brutal. He may sound mean, careless, and disorganized, but just ASK for help. E-mail him, and ask questions, he will answer and he will try to help you. And most importantly STUDY!!!

Seriously, in a one and a half hour class, you barely feel it. With the jokes, the time goes by faster and it allows your brain to relax a bit after a whole lot of info. I learned more from him in one month than the 4 semesters of bio I had combined. If you want to learn something, take his class.

he's not as bad as every says...believe me I was scared about taking him but had no choice.. his test are a little hard, u have to read the textbook and the class notes he gives u.. I got all 80s on his tests and 90s on his take home quizs with a 100 on the extra credit assigment and got a B overall. His not the best and his not the worst

I learned a lot in class but I definitely would NOT recommend him. Wastes time in class by making fun of students and attempts to make up for it by speeding through the material. Take home quizzes are nearly impossible, even with the internet. I didn't think the tests were hard. He doesn't have slides, doesn't take notes and you can't record him.

Great Teacher!Many people don?t like him because he is hard. Yea he is hard, but for who? Not for a college student, if you are expecting middle school level work, don?t take his class. I have received A?s and B?s on all of my test. But I studied every day in class and even had a personal tutor. Take him! He is a cool guy ONCE you get to know him!

Would highly recommend to any bio student, material is a little rough as it should be. But you'll actually learn in his class. Class is fun and it goes by quick. Very quick response with emails and test grades(up the same day you take them) Also he'll always answer any question you have. As long as u put the time into it you'll do fine.

Nice man very fair but be warned i love bio but taking this class along wit chemistry and other hectic classes is not advisable his exams require studying from the day he issuses the syllabus has his favorites makes class enjoyable with plently of notes willing to explain anything but as he says this class is not for the weak

You know people can say whatever they want, but in my opinion and experience Pepitone is one of the best if not the best Professor I ever had.Pepitone is funny, easy going, and very clear. I will admit his exams are difficult but he's thorough and detailed. I learned so much because of him. He's smart and tells you about it, but he backs it up too.

Hard questions on tests and quizzes, and there is a lot of material. As with most upper level bio classes study up and you will be fine. Good info to know, you will see it again if you are going into medicine. Personality is not for everyone, but whose is.

Honestly,Pepitone is probably the best bio teachers u can ask for. yea obviously the test are a little hard, but No body said being a bio/P.A major was going to be a walk in the park. His class flies by, hes funny, makes jokes. If you take GOOD NOTES(presented slowly...typing notes is ideal) study them diligently, you will be fine. curves slightly

took him for neuro and now histo. one of the better professors at st johns. these are challenging classes people! he gives good review sheets and e.c. tests are straight from notes, so take good notes. for all yall ripping on him, take a joke/hit, its WHO HE IS! so relax. do what oyu have to do/study, and youll get an A.

Dr. P was the best professor I ever had. I had him concurrently for neuro and histo. He has an excellent command for anatomical and histological language, and an acute memory for detail. He delivers lectures of the material in an equally impressive manner. An A+ is guaranteed if you study like you should. He should make his tests harder!

Pepitone is one of the better professors at St. John's. He actually teaches you the material and his notes are EXTREMELY helpful. Read the text book and notes before tests, and use his quizzes as a study reference as well. Not a hard class at all, just requires effort.

Reading these comments, I was so scared of taking his class, but I ended up having to take it. At first, he seemed really mean, but the guy has a good heart. You need to put in the effort to take notes and read the textbook for his class, and he will help you out. Take his class if you really want to learn anything.

I had Pepitone for Histology. At first I was really scared. But Pepitone really cares about his students. If you don't put in the work Histology is going to kick your butt just because it is so much material but he gives extra credit opportunities. The only thing that bothers me is he really makes you stay almost the whole time for the 4 hour lab.

Pepitone is one of the best Bio teachers at St Johns! His jokes make the time fly by, and he gives great lectures. I learned so much in this class that it's helped me in other bio classes and with the MCAT. Plus he gives e.c. and the tests and quizzes aren't too hard. I looked forward to his class and never missed a day--you won't regret taking him

One of the best BIO professors at St. Johns!!Not an easy class, you have to put effort and keep up with the material but he is so nice and funny and you learn so much! Took him for Histology and loved him!

If you want to learn take Dr. P. THE BEST great person and Professor all around wonderful! You have to work and show up but it pays off, just like anything! Good Luck and enjoy!!!!

Honestly he is a great professor!!! you will learn things that will benefit you in life. He makes class fun with his amazing jokes and time flies by because of the amount of typing. STUDY the notes and come to class and you will ACE his exam. Exams are not HARD,they just require that you study and you put in extra effort. Amazing guy!!!

3 exams (including non cumulative final), 25% each. 3 take home quizzes total of 25%. Lectures can be very detailed, but that's ap for you! Tests are tough but are true to what you review in class- study hard and its easy to do well. nice guy- he is older and SO smart

Dr. Pepitone is a great professor. He really makes sure that the class understands all the material and conveys it coherently. His exams can be tough, but as long as you study his notes and the textbook, you'll be completely fine. His quizzes also help boost your grade since they're take home.

GREAT professor! He's really funny and makes the subject matter bearable and interesting. No reason to do poorly in this class b/c he gives extra credit and take-home quizzes. An A won't magically fall into your lap so if you're willing to work you'll be more than fine. Really enjoyed this class, don't let the bitter reviews below scare you away.

Truly an amazing professor, I really enjoyed his teaching style. He cares about his students and wants you to do well. You get 3 exams, including the final which isn't cumulative. 3 take home quizzes plus extra credit that boosts your grade. It's a difficult course but as long as you study for the exams from the lecture notes, you'll be fine.

Pepitone is the best professor I've ever had. He has tons and tons of experience and cares deeply about all of his students. Taking him for Neuro has helped me in so many ways and his lectures are a great insight into medical school level teaching and material. He brings humor to class to ease the tension and is very easy to connect with

Overall great experience. Organized, fair, knowledgeable. Must attend class. Great sense of humor. Great clinical correlations.

If you plan on taking the MCAT and attend medical school do take this course. Very intense. Alot of material to cover but well worth it. He is quite intelligent and knows his subject. Will also give anatomy notes as a bonus to bio students. Lab is tedious so keep on pace. Gives alot of ways to do well. Tests are fair but thorough.

Lengthy course, filled with information, and can be difficult if you don't study. However he is focused on teaching every aspect of neurobiology with you. His quizzes and tests can be hard if you don't study. He is willing to work with the class and with you as an individual because he cares. If you want to go to clinical career, take this class.

Fun course with alot of information if you are interested in pursuing a clinical career choice or clinical school like Medicine, Dental, PA, and the such. You have to/ should go to every class. Pay attention and actually study ahead of time for the quizzes he has. He lightens a dense subject through corny jokes. Otherwise, Pepitone is a chill guy.

Very good professor with a clear class policy. Likes to crack jokes in class and makes class interesting with some cases hes had in his chiropractic profession. This is a class where you get what you put in.

One of the hardest classes ive taken. Tests are fair as long as you pay attention. Good guy and makes the lectures interesting.

You MUST put in the work in this class. Very good teacher but he wants to make sure you know the material the right way.

Dr. P is the best teacher you can ask for. He gives out note packets and goes through every detail he wants you to know. tests are no surprise as long as you pay attention and read the textbook you can get an A easy. His class is one where you must do the homework strive. He will ask you questions and make sure you understand the chapter.

Awesome professor. Really knowledgeable in the material and great teacher.

Fantastic professor. Highly recommended. Very helpful with any questions.

Pay attention in this class because it can get difficult if you don't study; there are quizzes pretty much every other class, and they will kind of determine how you do. Study each slide, because the information is very specific. Pepitone cracks jokes in class. He is playful. He does a good job at explaining at form for function.

The course is pretty thorough and covers every topic in regards to neurobiology. The class is not easy but if you put the effort in, you will do just fine. I studied everyday for atleast 2 hours while studying for my MCAT, which overlapped in terms of informaton, and I did fine on both. Show up to class and listen to what he is saying.

This course is rough no matter who you take it with. Pepitone is b far the best to take it with though. He is so hilarious and makes class fun. I enjoyed going to class even though the class work was difficult. He's the man.

Take him for PHS3101! I really enjoyed this class. He is so intelligent and really helps his students succeed. We learned about how the systems worked and how they are debilitated. He asks his students lots of questions to encourage participation and help us learn. Of course this class requires work, but he will make sure you pass and do well!

The exams are tricky, but just study the outlines. Do not read the textbook its a waste of time. If you don't understand something watch YouTube videos. Overall, the lectures are straight-forward. He is a very caring, hilarious professor.

Honestly , he isn't a bad professor. You just have to work hard to get a decent grade. He is very fair and even gives us study material. Read the textbook and read his notes and you will do well. He is a funny guy , I guess some people just don't understand his humor lol. Just work hard , you'll do well

Dr. Pepitone is one of the best professors I have ever had. I had him both for A&P II & Pathology. Everything he taught has been useful and carried over onto my PA school knowledge. If you dont have a sense of humor dont take him! Hes a phenomanal man & has my upmost respect. Incredibly smart!! He makes you earn your grade as he should.

haven't taken the first exam yet, but gotta say, this man makes you work for your grade, like you should for a class like this, and I'm actually really happy with him so far. People are so used to just running around and finding teacher's that will give easy A's. That ain't how life works sweetheart.

Good professor overall. 3 tests: 50 mp each + 10 extra credit mp. Attendance is not mandatory but you have to go to class becuse you have to fill out the packets he gives you. DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK. As long as you study hard the notes you'll get good grades

The class covers a lot of material, but no lab so it is doable. You have to attend class and write down everything he says in lecture. Two midterms and a final, 50 MC's and 10 bonus questions. The professor is very caring and knows his stuff. A lot of the material covered is great review for the DAT and MCAT. He is reachable after class.

Professor Pepitone is by far the best biology professor Ive had so far at St. Johns. Always accessible during office hours (ask for help if you need it!) Is hilarious and will continuously attempt to keep the class engaged. He is very knowledgable in the material covered during class. Participate and take notes on absolutely everything!

Dr. Pepitone is one of the best professors I have had in my 3 of college so far. He is kind, intelligent, genuinely cares about helping students excel. if you aspire to attend medical/pa/dental/vet school/pt school, he will prepare for a very smooth transition. If you are preparing for a career in education he prepare you well to retain the info.

He is a great guy and even better professor. Must take him he is by far one of the best in the department. He makes lectures fun and genuinely teaches you the material. He teaches the material very well and over prepares you to pass his exams and pass the class with a great grade. Would definitely take him again.

Dr. Pepitone is a great person, his teaching methods don't always apply for everyone but he does try to be understanding. His tests are very conceptual and hard, so I would definitely advise studying weeks prior and definitely go to class so that you have the information that you need. Tests are worth a majority of your grades, so just be mindful

This class is def not an easy A, but if you're welling to put the work in you will be fine. Pepitone tries his best to like make sure his students do good, he tries to even crack a few jokes just to lighten the mood. But you def have to take the initiative to study and do what you gotta do bcz his tests are hard.

his tests are impossible and lectures are dictated and very easy to get lost and behind in. get the lecture notes from someone and memorize them. Nice and funny guy tho and likes talking to students when he sees you in school and curve you a letter grade if he likes you :) not a good prof tho.. take literally anyone else.

Prof Pepitome is the best bio prof I've had. He enforces an active note taking approach during his lectures, which is really helpful. This is a hard class, and his tests reflect that, but he wants you to do well. He replies to emails almost instantly, and he really knows his stuff. He also tries hard to rmm his students which I really appreciate.

Grade determined by 2 exams and 1 final. 1st test is easiest, last 2 make sure u study hard or u will be cooked (avg for final was 53). Study both in class notes and PowerPoints. Quizzes online open book. Homework completion based. An entertaining guy who really cares for his students, shown by his generous curve at the end (went from B+ to A).

Lecture heavy but extremely engaging. Gives fill in the blank notes to do during lecture. 2 midterms, 1 final (HARDEST). Basically graded on exams. Hw is optional. Write everything he says in class and review later for exams. 3 online quizzes that are super hard. Def not an easy professor but was highly educated and one of the best.

Funny guy, test heavy but he goes over all the topics in class. Pay attention. He gave some extra credit as well. He also curves if you have good attendance.