3.3

Eric Albrecht

Biology - Kennesaw State University

3.3
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

101

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What Students Say

Albrecht can teach me anatomy any day

BIOL2221 - 5.0 rating

Could used more examples

BIOL2221 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

100%

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B+: 5
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Reviews (101)
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BIOL2221
Oct 16, 2006

He puts notes on vista before class that go along with his powerpoints. However, he sort of just reads his powerpoints to the class and doesn't really teach. You have to read the chapters yourself. I studied A LOT for this class, and ended up doing well. There are 6 quizzes (he drops lowest 2), 3 tests, and the final.

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BIO2221
Oct 21, 2006

He is a good teacher, you do have to read a lot by yourself in order to fully understand the material. His tests are very straight foreward and his quizzes are matching which are easy--and they add up to a test grade which is nice. He is very helpful if you go to his office, he explained a lot to me and i would definatly take him again!

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ANTOM2201
Nov 1, 2006

I took Mr.Albrecht in the Fall, 06. I think he is a total jerk. I had a car accident and was on the bus. At 8:00 sharp he starts his quize. I asked if he could start the quize at 5 minutes after the hour. His responce was that I should have not taken his class if I could not be there at 8:00. So, I do not think that he is helpful at all.

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BIOL2221
Nov 5, 2006

This professor...what to say. He really just teaches off of his powerpoints. I did not like his teaching style at all. I like to stay awake during class. He really doesn't seem like he cares about the students either. Like he doesn't want us to succeed. I wouldn't take him again.

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BIOL2221
Nov 15, 2006

I went in knowing that you have to study a lot for A&P...but his lack of enthusiasm and monotone voice killed the subject for me. I had to fight myself to go to class everyday, and I still dont know why I went because I felt the only time i learned something was when I read the material on my own and taught myself. Dont take him if you dont have to

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BIOL2221
Dec 8, 2006

He is such a jerk! His tests are incredibly hard and I studied a LOT. He curved our tests about 20 points b/c the grades were that bad. And even after the curve, the class average was a 70! He teaches A&P 1 like we're already nurses and that we should know and COMPLETELY understand. He doesn't seem to care if you make it or not. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

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BIOL2221
Dec 10, 2006

He is horrible! He could care less about his students and has no interest in whether or not his students succeed. His tests are rediculously hard regardless of if you study or not. This is the worst class I have ever taken, and he is an indifferent and boring teacher. Do not take him!

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BIOL2221
Dec 12, 2006

When confronted with the fact that his tests were worded strangly, his got extremely on the defensive...saying it was just application and should be easy. He also used "people have made 99's on every test". well i'm sorry, but those are the people who are already in the field, or who are taking like, 2 classes a semester. he's a dumb****. dont take

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BIOL2221
Dec 16, 2006

i'm sorry for those non-science major folks who have to take this class. It involved the combination of other chemistry & biology classes. This prof. isn't too hard. You have to prepare for lectures very well before u attend them. I do admit that his exams aren't easy. The only thing I don't like is his quizes. They aren't extra credits.

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BIOL2221
Jan 1, 2007

You need to drink a lot of red bull because his class is boring. And he only gives three test and that is it. he gives no extra credit and no extra assigments.

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BIOL2221
Jan 2, 2007

I had him for Anatomy lab, and compared to the other professors, he was actually pretty easy. He told us everything we needed to know for the test, and he had pretty good reviews. The class is hard in itself, but he tries to make everyone understand. I hear his lecture is tough though.

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BIO2221
Jan 8, 2007

In class, you must print or copy the notes before hand or else you're arm will fall off in class. He doesn't explain things well, so you'll have to do a lot of studying at home and know every dang detail. His quizzes are decently easy and can help your grade. tests r way too hard! In lab, hes better but things still showed up that I hadn't seen b4.

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BIOL2221
Jan 8, 2007

This professor is horrible. IT is true that he does not care at all about the student. He has his head too high in the clouds to care. Tests are extremely hard. Good luck with this one. I will never take him again. He gives a anatomy and bad reputation.

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BIOL2221
May 2, 2007

This guy is a tool!!! In addition to being unbelievably boring, His tests are absolutely horrible. For A&P 1, he is do-able, only because of his quizes which are basically the equivilent of making an A on a test. For A&P 2, don't even think about taking him. Most doctors would struggle with these things and he doesn't give quizes or extra credit.

2.0
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BIO2222
May 16, 2007

For Spring semester 2007, he got rid of the quizzes so grade was based on 4 exams (25% each). Final is comprehensive, but could have been a lot harder than it was. 1st 3 exams were tough. Amount of material covered is huge. I used the book a lot. Delivery is monotone. Not personable. Work/study VERY HARD & you can do well. Not impossible.

5.0
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BIOL2222
Oct 24, 2007

great

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BIOL2221
Oct 24, 2007

Good job.

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BIO2222
Apr 30, 2008

This is one of the worst teachers I have had. He gives you notes but they have blanks for you to fill in. There are 4 tests (including the final) and 4 vocabulary quizzes. If you have to take him, use the notes he gives with your book instead of listening to him. He is very unclear. I would not recommend taking this teacher.

2.0
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BIOL2222
Dec 10, 2008

This guy is so frustrating. He in no way wants to help his students succeed. He reads off the powerpoints (which apparently aren't even his when while reading it he says, "wow I've never heard of that before") and that's it. Very slow to answer emails. No extra credit, no curve, no help of any kind. If I could go back, I wouldn't take him.

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BIOL2107
Nov 4, 2008

This is BY FAR the worst teacher I have ever had. He is INCREDIBLY boring, incredibly unhelpful, has absolutely NO personality and is NOT open to helping students outside of class despite what it says on his syllabus. The fill in the blank notes he provides in class are very broad and his test come HEAVILY from the book. Good luck!

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BIOL2222
Dec 14, 2008

This class was pretty hard. He does just read from a Power Point which is incredibly boring and not very helpful. The notes are very broad but the tests are very detailed. The thing that saved me was the Physiology DVD thing that comes with the text book, I'd have been lost without it.

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BIOL2221
Feb 7, 2009

Great Teacher. I made an A with relative ease. Pay attention in class, read and understand your notes and then read the text for reinforcement.There are also a lot of practice exercises on line to practice. Just google A&P quizzes.Good Luck

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BIOL2221
May 8, 2009

RUN. If you're a bad test taker, do not take him. Tests are so specific!! If you're not a science or nursing major, consider a different class. Biology is already hard but he expects you to master it. Also, if you email him, don't expect a response! Final exam was RIDICULOUS!!!

2.0
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BIOL2221
May 4, 2009

If you are willing to teach yourself, you can do just fine in this class. Dr. A doesn't really teach the material, he just reads his power points to you. His tests are not as detailed as other instructors', or as detailed as the book. If you understand the text, you'll do really well on the tests. Just don't expect his lectures to enlighten you.

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BIOL2221
May 10, 2009

Excellent teacher.Those who think Dr. Albrecht is a bad teacher has no business taking A&P or any science class for that matter.Study the damn book & U will be fine. A&P is not sociology or theater appreciation. It is meant for smarty pants and hard working students.I like Dr. A and will be taking A&P 2 from him in the fall for anothe easy A.

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BIOL2221
May 11, 2009

Fairly difficult. I studied several hours, and managed to get a B in the class. Lectures are useless, you pretty much need to teach yourself. Notes are too broad, tests are extremely detailed. It's college can't be expected to be spoonfed, but I felt he could have been more helpful. 3 tests, one cummulative final, and four online quizzes (easy).

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BIO2221
May 13, 2009

Great teacher, great notes given, hard topics.

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BIOL2222
Oct 31, 2009

I got more sleep in his class than I did at night. Reads off his powerpoints making class super boring. Don't bother with the objectives they don't help. Read the book and memorize it. Notes are useless for the test. Requires a lot of studying. Tests are DETAILED. Suggestion: Find a different teacher.

5.0
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BIOL2222
Nov 3, 2009

Pretty good instruction. Notes are very helpful. There is a lot of material and he tries to reduce. Exams are hard, but fair. Can be picky on some questions. Use the textbook to help. Plan on putting in your time.

4.0
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BIOL02
Jan 21, 2010

He is a great Lab instructor. Moves around class the entire lab period to assist students. A&P is a challenging subject and requires you spending more time studying than you probably would other classes. He does great trying to simplify it. Exams are fair. Advise: Spend quality time on material- no shortcuts to that I hate to say :-(

5.0
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BIOLL2261
Nov 4, 2009

He made a great lab proffessor. I had a different professor for lab and he was always willing to explain a topic that my class hadn't gotten to yet. He has review worksheets posted that are very helpful, and a few very easy quizes to boost your grade which is great since they are so simple to do and most people need a little boost after the tests.

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BIOL02
Jan 21, 2010

EXCELLENT LAB INSTRUCTOR!

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BIO2107
May 6, 2010

He is an amazing teacher. he gave me great advice about different learning methods and how to improve my grades. his tests are fair;not tricky. he is extremely open and helpful. most students may not like him because they don't take time to study. overall, he is great

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BIO2107
May 8, 2010

He is a great teacher! He has the students interest at heart. He is fair!

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BIO2107
Sep 1, 2010

This man was the worst professor/teacher I've ever had. He is not clear about what is on the tests. He will tell you to study a diagram for the test and you will never see it on any test. I would study for hours and hours only to make my first C. I've made 90% A's in my life and a few B's, but never a C until now. I despise him as a professor!

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BIOL2107
Nov 6, 2010

disappointing.i studied more for this class than i ever have before and still had a hard time on his tests and quizzes. you take fill in the blank notes in class but they barely help for the test. questions are worded very strangely and sometimes i didnt even know what was being asked.teaching style would be fine if what he talked about was tested.

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BIO2107
Nov 12, 2010

Gives partial notes, which are helpful. If you do the objectives you will do well. He seems interested in students doing well, but in the end you have to study.

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BIO2107
Mar 24, 2011

In order to do good in this class, you have to understand the concepts and know how to apply it. The wording on his tests weren't clear and really, there's no point in going to class. You have to study every single thing in the chapter, b/c there are little details on the test that were in the textbook. don't take him for the goodness of your gpa

4.0
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BIO2107
Dec 18, 2010

Tests/notes are from the book. Read/use reviews posted for maximum results. Grades labs somewhat brutally, pre-lab quizzes are difficult. He is a decent teacher; but simply showing up to class/paying attention does not yield good grades. There is a decent amount of EC (20 points). Not easy/hard just requires effort. Attendance mandatory for lab.

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BIO2107
Apr 4, 2011

Not a good professor. The pre-lab quizzes were ridiculous. They are worth more than your actual labs. It took him forever to return emails and he was rarely at school when you wanted to meet with him. I have completed several Bio and Chem classes and he is the worst professor I have had.

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BIOL2107
Nov 30, 2011

The course covers allot. Provides notes, which are useful. Need to used objectives.

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BIOL2107
Dec 5, 2011

Please please please do not take this teacher for the sake of your GPA. He is not a good teacher, teaches us intro biology as if we know all about Biology. He doesn't simplify difficult material when needed and makes excuses saying that material can't be simplified further. Doesn't drop any tests ; tests are not very clear at all. DON'T TAKE HIM!

2.0
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BIOL2107
Dec 6, 2011

This class is difficult. I came out with a B, but that is thanks to sleepless nights of studying before tests. You don't have to go to class, just READ THE BOOK. The obscurity of his labs is not his fault, but the biology department's. Overall, he is a decent teacher and very smart, and therefor expects his students to be the same way. Good luck.

5.0
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BIOL2107
Jan 5, 2012

Enjoyed the lecture. He connected material. No curves and was kind of boring. Seemed interested in teaching the subject.

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BIO2221
May 3, 2012

I would not recommend if you have never had an Anatomy and Physiology class before. He was not very considerate and his tests were extremely hard even if you memorized the notes. I will be retaking the class with a different professor and I have always been extremely good at Biology.

1.0
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BIOL2221
Jul 2, 2012

He is very interested in the subject, but has to be the most boring teacher I have ever encountered. It makes his classes very difficult to sit through. A good grade is still possible in this class, but you will have to work hard to get it. I wouldn't recommend him!

1.0
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BIOL2221
Aug 3, 2012

I will cut it short by saying that i am honestly a very good student but,i repenting taking this professor like never before!And if you really want good grades in this otherwise very important course please do not take this inconsiderate and useless fellow.He should be long gone!!

2.0
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BIOL2221
Aug 5, 2012

Nursing majors, please do not take this class. All my countless hours studying and going to his office hours to get extra help were in vain. With hard work you can PASS his class, but a passing grade isn't competitive for most nursing programs, unfortunately. Save your time & money by waiting to take with another professor. He's not very helpful :/

5.0
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BIOL2221
Nov 9, 2012

Good lecture. Could used more examples. He does stick to the notes and book.

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BIOL2221
Nov 30, 2012

Dr. Albrecht can teach me anatomy any day! Seriously though, this class is easy for any competitive nursing major... Or English major like myself. Read the book. I don't know what's so difficult about that.

5.0
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BIOL2221
Mar 7, 2013

I don't know what yall talkin abt he is an awesome prof I was always excited to go to his class coz it helped me on the tests. We have done only two tests and I have made very good grades and this is coming from someone like me who does not like science.he has made me love biol so much that my phobia for it is gone I can't thank him enough hes best

2.0
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4490
Aug 18, 2013

Dont take toxicology unless you had anatomy. VERY heavily based on body systems and cellular levels. VERY difficult grader and does NOT curve nor does he allow any sort of extra credit. Very nice, but can't really grasp we're not all doctors in this subject. I would never take his class again.

2.0
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BIOL2221L
Feb 5, 2014

He is extremely unhelpful. AVOID. Take another professor if possible.

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BIO2221
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2014

I do not understand why he has bad reviews. He's very funny and helpful. Crystal clear about what will be on exams and some questions are word for word from study guides. I would take him again. Read the textbook, study, pay attention in class, and you'll do just fine. A&P is a different kind of animal from chemistry so be prepared.

2.0
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BIOL2221L
Grade: D
Jul 17, 2014

Not helpful at all. Asking questions is impossible with him. Worked my butt off for a D but re-took the class with Bo Hayes and made an A...

5.0
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BIOL2221L
Sep 16, 2014

Lab is straight forward. He works to make sure you know what is on the practical.

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BIO2221L
Oct 12, 2014

Albrecht is much better than any of my chemistry lab professors were. He's straight forward and goes over exactly what you need to know for the practical. However, lab is by no means an easy class, but this is not the teacher's fault. I would recommend him, he puts a lot of review material on D2L also!

3.0
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ANAT2221
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2014

Wasn't a huge fan. Took him during the summer and he tended to ramble A LOT and then would end his rant with "but you don't need to know that. I just thought it was interesting." He gave us notes online and some study "games" that were kind of helpful. Responds to emails pretty quick and is pretty knowledgeable. Not a fan of his teaching style tho

5.0
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BIOL2221L
Feb 10, 2015

I took him for lab last semester and I wish he were also teaching my lab this semester! Lab is difficult, no matter who you have, but he made it as straight forward and clear as possible. I knew exactly what I needed to study for each practical and he posted a ton of extra resources online that were incredibly helpful. Would absolutely recommend!

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2221
Mar 26, 2015

This guy is awesome very funny and really knows his stuff, he applies the knowledge to real life scenarios and makes it interesting.

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2221
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2015

I absolutely love him! He is passionate about what he teaches. He lectures from power points that he posts online and also provides fill in the blank notes if you learn better than way. The tests come straight from the objectives, powerpoints, and some from the book. The material can be difficult but Albrecht is there to help

1.0
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BIOL3410
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2015

Least helpful & most confusing professor. Paragraphs on each ppt slide, doesn't lecture from them, does NOT follow the textbook, & he over complicates most things he explains. Expects that you know a lot about research methods for some reason. 75 questions test for 75 minute class, conceptual experimentation questions that are poorly worded.

1.0
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BIOL3410
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2015

Doesn't follow the book, confusing lectures, then uses book Q's on tests. 75Q tests in 75 min, many long. Must memorize all formulas, even from previous units. Notes half on board, half PPT. Doesn't give tests back to look at mistakes. 4 tests, no curving. Makes material harder than it actually is. Test material harder than what's taught in class

1.0
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BIOL3410
Grade: C-
Nov 10, 2015

His lectures are so confusing, and tests are really tough. 75 questions and he expect you to finish in 75 mins. Need to memorize formula, name and numbers of chemicals. He will never return the tests back. Probably the book can only save your life, only if you memorize the book. Do not take him.

1.0
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BIO3410
Grade: B+
Feb 18, 2016

I left this class with a very large understanding of cel biology... with no credit to him. Studied an ungodly amount (from the book) and went to class for the off chance that he would go over one theory that's not in the book that would be on the test. Very frustrating class. Avoid if possible.

4.0
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BIOL3410
Mar 15, 2016

Use objectives and read text. Does use examples from lecture for testing. Some aspects are boring, but the cellular information is interesting.

5.0
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BIOL3410
Grade: B
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

Enjoyed the class.

1.0
1.0
ANTOM2201
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

No respect

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
BIO2221L
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Fantastic professor! He tells you everything that's going to be on the practicals and gives you plenty of time to study within lab. He directs some of the study time so you can really focus on the main topics on the practical and your weaknesses. He provides plenty of online resources to aid your study like videos and games. Definitely recommend!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
4.0
BIO2221
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Great communicator

5.0
5.0
BIO2221L
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Clarity on syllabus

4.0
4.0
BIO2221L
Grade: A
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Although he was sometimes a bit monotone, I enjoyed this professor. He lets you know what's on the practical and gives you time to study. He even helped me with some lecture questions. The class itself is challenging because you have two practicals and a few online quizzes. However, the quizzes are easy, and he gives you bonus quizzes.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
BIO2221L
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is one time Rate My Professor has failed me. I thought this guy would be ok based on other reviews but he is TERRIBLE. I cant even say it enough. Yeah, its hard class but he makes it even worse. He doesnt teach whatsoever, posts grades a decade later, and genuinely just doesnt care. AVOID AT ALL COSTS IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GPA.

5.0
3.0
BIO2221L
Grade: B
May 3, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed the lab. The professor made sure we knew what and how we would be tested. He provided videos and spent time reviewing the microscope. These intro classes seem to be filled with students that expect grades to be handed out without effort.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
BIO2221L
Grade: B
May 3, 2019
Would take again

The volume of material is pretty high. He tries to make sure you understand exactly what you will be tested on. I did not have a problem with the teaching style. Probably could use more in class activities.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
BIO2221L
Grade: C+
May 5, 2019
Would take again

Good quality

Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
1.0
BIO2221
Grade: C+
Oct 5, 2019
Would take again

Take good notes

5.0
3.0
BIOL4440
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed this class. Dr. A is straight forward in his approach and provides additional material online to help our understanding.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
BIO4440
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Albrecht is incredible helpful, toxicology is hard and if even hoarder when you don't speak the language very good, I failed my second exam,I went to his office and he explained everything to me question by question. He is probably the best teacher at KSU. Thank you professor

4.0
4.0
BIOL4440
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Albrecht brings a lot of information to his lectures that you have to be able to digest and interpret for assessments. Although some of his quizzes may appear to be difficult, it really just requires a thorough understanding of the material. Overall, you'll learn a lot from Toxicology but you'll have to work for a good grade.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIOL4440
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Start each week with reading a complete chapter then review the PowerPoints. Go back to the text and highlight the sections covered in the PowerPoint. Your study guide is objectives that you answer but may not be asked on the quiz/exam. He is a little slow on email responses. You must commit 12-15 hours/week to work on this course to pass.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIOL4440
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

You need to go to class to understand the information. Make sure to use the objectives.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BIOL4440
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

Professor knows his content.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO4440
Grade: B
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Albrecht is a great professor if you can definitely take him! His exams are based on class lectures and supplemental documents. Need to attend class to take notes, since the ppts are not posted. Attendance is not mandatory but I would suggest going. Use given objectives for each exam. Grades are based on Exams (4) + the Final, and 3 Quizzes.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO4440
Grade: C
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. A is EXCELLENT. Super smart, gave fantastic lectures. Attending class is a MUST. Toxicology was a hard class in itself so prepare to work hard, but Dr. A is a great professor and does a fantastic job teaching concepts, explaining, connecting ideas, answering questions, and reviewing.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
BIO4440
Grade: C
May 14, 2022

Incredibly risky class to take. Most dropped or withdrew. And most of us that stayed just barely passed. The information is interesting, and he offers extra credit! The material is just insanely difficult, and the tests require you to master the material rather than memorize. You NEED TO SHOW UP TO CLASS. He does not post his powerpoints.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIO4440
Grade: B
Jun 26, 2022
Would take again

Make sure to look at objectives. He is very good at responded to quiz and test questions through emails and provides detailed answers. You can drop at test.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO4440
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

Hard to believe that for a 4000 level course, many decided to not come to lectures..and probably paid for it. He basically outlines several of the questions for each exam. Study the objectives. Attend class lectures. Read the book, he uses material from it on the exams. Many of the questions are copied and pasted from the PP.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO4440
Grade: B
Sep 20, 2023
Would take again

The class requires critical thinking. You can drop a test. Easy worksheet quizzes. Use the objectives to study. Take good notes.

2.0
5.0
BIOL4440
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2023

DO NOT LISTEN TO THE OTHER REVIEWS. This is the absolute worst class I have ever taken. Expected Pre-req's Anatomy, Physio, Biochem, Ochem 1/2. Its ridiculous how bad this class is. Objectives are vague, tests were difficult for no reason. Office hours don't help, tells you this is important yet doesn't explain. Expects you to be a toxicologist

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO4440
Grade: C
Nov 6, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Albrecht really tries to teach us how to use background information in biology to answer questions. Unfortunately, a lot of my fellow students are only interested in easy grades. They expect the class to be a bunch of completion assignments for a 4000 level course. He provided multiple bonus points, a dropped test, etc.

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Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
4490
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Toxicology is a difficult class but Dr. Albrecht does an amazing job at teaching it. The information is super interesting and uses lots of information from other classes. During lectures he quite literally tells you questions that will be on the exam. The class is easy if you attend lecture, read textbook and complete objectives. Take him!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
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1.0
5.0
BIO4440
Grade: C
Dec 9, 2023

I would nottake him again, be prepared to recite every line from the textbook, the objectives are not whats on the test just a "guide" useless Tests are difficult for no reason and he is not a great lecturer. I regret taking this class and barely passed because of the skewed grading scale. I failed all the test ex/ final & 1st, put hours in studing

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO4440
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

Use objectives, go to class. 1Test dropped, bonus questions, expanded grading scale. He reported the class grades at the end and 60% got an A or B.

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Test heavy
1.0
3.0
BIOL4440
Grade: B+
Apr 25, 2024

I do not recommend you take Albrecht. He is absolutely all over the place and does not answer your questions clearly. When we asked questions about exam format or question on past exams he provided condescending answers. Exams asked questions outside of the expected material taught in class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
BIOL3338K
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2024
Would take again

I really liked taking this class! Go to lectures it help with the material. The exams were open book, but still required studying ahead. 65% go an A or B. Lab was fun and Dr. A helped us understand the tissue sectioning so that we better understood the material.

5.0
2.0
BIO4440
Grade: B
Sep 25, 2024
Would take again

Really enjoying lectures. Important to attend. Able to drop quizzes and replace test with final. In class assignments have been interesting.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL4440
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2024
Would take again

Great professor! Hard course. I attended 99% of the lectures and barely passed. I personally enjoyed the lectures and found it was pretty interesting. 4 exams, final can replace the lowest score. (exams are lockdown browser w/camera in class) 6 worksheet quizzes, lowest dropped. 3 in-class assignments, lowest dropped.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
BIO4440
Grade: B-
Feb 12, 2025
Would take again

Challenging class, but going to lectures and using the textbook is key. Unstuck study was a lifesaver for test prep alongside the objectives. Grading is tough but fair - put in the work and you can do well.

5.0
3.0
BIO2221L
Grade: B
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

Try to take the lab and class with the same professor.

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
5.0
BIO2221
Grade: C
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

I would go to office hours more

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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