He is the best teacher I've had this semester, he's interesting and keeps you motivated. Never a boring moment. Always available to talk to and has integrity. Did I mention that he is HOT!

Microbiology is not easy. However, he goes out of his way to explain each concept in a way that everyone could understand. His lectures are pretty straightforward and tests straight from his notes. Tests are not easy but if you go to his lectures and study, you'll be fine. He grades fair and is very helpful to students. He's cute too!!!

I've taken him twice, my own fault for not doing the work. I noticed a major difference in his teaching method from his very 1st semester to his 2nd he has grown to be better! His tests are SO easy and straightforward u just had to study his lectures and u can get almost a perfect score. He grades rlly easy-u have so many chances to pass. U'll love

Here are the goods and bads: Good:Willing to meet students outside of office hours, explain concepts multiple times, always challenges students to under materials. Bad:Can be picky about things,lectures will be fast and furious(bring a recorder),hard to get a perfect score on anything, lots of projects, papers, and case studies...study hard!

A tough professor, but I learned alot. Make sure you attend lectures because all his test material comes straight from them. Micro is tough but in the end I enjoyed the lab and lecture. He goes out of his way to meet with students. I would definitely recommend him to others.

There is a LOAD of info. to cover in this class. Do not miss lecture or lab, and take good notes. No surprises on tests - he tests off notes, and gives partial credit. He knows his stuff and is helpful. Ask questions and go to office hours.

Lot of projects, case studies, papers, and lab notebook. Study handouts. He is picky on certain things that are not important.

Very knowledgeable teacher. Goes too fast sometime. Labs are a blur, so much to do, so little time. He is very motivating and nice to look at (those dimples are to die for)Makes not dropping in class worth it.

Very smart...his tests are basically straight from the lab experiments and lecture notes. Study these and you will do fine.

He's hot hot hot!I think mostly girls take his class because they read that he's cute. Talks really fast, bring recorder. Lab goes by in a flash so don't miss any classes or you'll get left behind. He grades fair.He really wants you to get it. Make sure your lab notebook has lots of good pics and don't forget to underline species! MLA format is key

Bring a recorder to lecture, seriously. They are LOADED w/info & if he gets behind it all becomes a blur. On the other hand he's very approachable & helpful when you don't understand concepts. Meticulous but fair on grading. Tests are straight from notes & gives EC ?'s. Overall good prof, knows his stuff. Bonus for the ladies, he's cute :).

Science is his life. HE LOVES IT THAT MUCH! Informative professor with a passion for science. Tips on how to get an A: 1) Don't be late 2) Don't procrastinate on your lab notebook 3) Review Review lecture notes every day 4) Ask questions 5) Don't be late. r 4gvn

Good instructor, but talks super fast. You can tell he loves Biology! Strict grader, but helpful if you ask. Keep up with the lab notebook and make it neat and detailed and you'll be fine.

Very easy class & easy teacher. You have to stay on top of your reading (both text & powerpoint) because each chapter builds upon the previous one. Buy the textbook and read it prior to lecture. Read your textbook. There?s a lot of dense information. Get in the habit of trying to understand what you are reading and not just memorizing. This will h

I've never enjoyed Biology classes. But, this class was thoroughly enjoyable. Microbiology is an interesing topic to learn about. I wish I was aware about this topic when I first started college. Pros: Interesting class, Nice professor, Easy access to class material. Cons: None. It's too bad I got a B. My study skills & work were not up to par.

If you do the work and pay attention during lectures (and actually attend them) then you will do very well in the class. I not only did well in the class, but also enjoyed it, too. If you need Biology, take him into consideration.

I obtained a B without readding the textbook and straight studying from lecture powerpoints. On the research papers, make sure to site the authors after EVERY sentence. He grades on grammer/citation. He is a bit intimidating to asking questions. But if you are an avg student like me, you will do fine. Exams are all short answers

Neff is by far the most down to earth professor at CRC. Very smart and you will definitely learn a lot from him. Lab was also really easy. Tests were challenging and homework was a lot but manageable. Not really as hard as people said he was going to be.

If you are willing to put in the time to study, you can pass Prof Neff's class. He is easy to talk to and his office hours are very helpful. He genuinely seems to want to help students succeed. He is easily accessible via e-mail and office phone. He is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the material. I highly recommend Prof Neff!

He is very helpful and is always willing to help students succeed in class. I highly recommend to take his Biology 400 class.

In a nutshell, if you don't get an A in this class it's because you didn't try to. The powerpoints are the test and the labs are laid out for you perfectly. The presentation/project and papers are a no-brainer. It's college. You have to work and have to work for an A. Don't like it, get a business degree!

Good professor, very helpful and always available. would recommend if you want to learn.

He is a very knowledgeable professor. However, his knowledge sometimes distracts during lecture. But he is very enthusiastic when teaching and genuinely wants students to succeed. Just attend lecture and pay attention. You will suceed.

Took his class this semester but had too drop because have too many other classes. Was very helpful and went over assignments with me. Will take next time

He's a very knowledgeable professor. Compared to many other BIO professors, he has set up a very good lecture routine that will not only help you obtain understanding, but retain it for the long run. He has the answer to many of your questions, and if he doesn't know, he WILL get back to you in lab. Definitely take his class, you WILL succeed!

I love Professor Neff. You will work hard in his class. His tests are hard but they are thorough. Of course there are critical thinking questions, this is a class for Biology majors. Critical thinking should be expected. He is very enthusiastic and always willing to help. He is great at relating the material to current events. Would take him again

Very easy class. I didn't need to do anything. He posts the powerpoint online and hands out study guides. Just go to class for the first day of lecture and that's it. You can study by yourself if you even need to. I honestly didn't even buy the textbook, just use Google. His lecturing if you do attend is well paced and very informative.

Prof. Neff is awesome! Took him for genetics which is an entry level, but he teaches to everyone's understanding. Tests are straight from lecture notes. Show up, ask questions, do the assignments and you'll get a good grade. He clearly loves the subject matter, so if you're interested he's awesome. Would take any of his other classes!

Neff is a great prof. His class is hard only if you don't attend lectures because the exams are not only memorization from the textbook, but also understanding concepts. However, he goes over everything you need for an A in class. You don't need the textbook. There is not a single topic not covered in lecture that shows up on the exam.

Neff suggests taking book notes before lecture and to take lecture notes. Once I started doing this my exam scores improved a full letter grade. If you're happy with a BC then the class is easy and you can slack, but you really have to work to earn an A.

My absolute most favorite professor at CRC, HANDS DOWN! He's really passionate, cares and goes the extra mile to offer help to students. Every science class is tough but he tries to break down the material in order for his students to have a better understanding of it. Show up, take good notes, do the review sheets and ask questions. Good luck!

This is a very difficult course because there is a lot of information you must memorize. Read ahead, stay organized and be sure to take both book notes and lecture notes and always review them before the exam. It's difficult to get an A in this class but it isn't impossible, you just have to dedicate yourself to studying.

I really liked Neff. His lectures were really interesting and he lets you record them. But this class is really hard. He is such a hard grader and very picky. He is willing to help though! Overall, a hard but enjoyable class.

Best lectures. I dont think anyone else could have made microbiology any more entertaining. Be prepared for trick questions on tests. He gives you fill in the blank lecture notes, and pretty much everything on the test is covered on the notes (the book is still important, its a hard class). Have fun

Prof. Neff is a great professor! He really knows his material and is able to explain it in a way that students can comprehend. If students aren't understanding he always has an analogy that will make it more clear. He expects you to earn your grade, but he gives you the tools you need to succeed if you will use them. The labs are super interesting!

He's on the list of my favorite professors. gives good feedback and actually goes over the test and helps you figure out where you messed up and how you can get better. Lecture and Lab are mandatory because if you dont attend you will fail. Class is hard overall but it's a fun experience as he's quite hilarious.

Neff is so passionate about teaching and makes it hard for you to fall asleep in class. The textbook is not necessary (except the lab atlas) exams are based off lectures which he provides notes for. He gives you everything you need to pass! I got a B but an A is definitely achievable. Lab's hard at first but once you get settled in it's really fun!

Professor Neff is one of the rigorous teachers I've ever had. I knew that his BIOL400 class would take most of my time out of all my classes after one week of attending his lectures and labs. Seriously, he made my Calc 3 class seem like a piece of cake. However, taking Neff will be like picking up a diamond from a soil. Take him, he is worth it.

Neff has been one of the best teachers I've had yet. His biol400 class is a tough one with lab reports required to be organized and top-notch, exams with 30-40 MCs, 10 short answers, and an essay, and a final similar to the AP Bio exam. As difficult as it was, I came out of this class with better scientific writing skills and unfathomable knowledge

I love professor Neff. He is by far the best professor at crc. He is a really tough grader, but for some strange reason I actually liked that. He makes you earn your grade. He is also unbelievably smart and I truly admired that. if you have the chance to take his class, do it. Be prepared for hard work and a lot of knowledge.

This class will undoubtedly be hard, especially if you've never taken a biology course in your entire life. However, where there is a will, there is a way :). Hang in there, people who are taking him for Fall 2017 and so on. P.S. for the water lab report which he assigns early on, make sure to include that water is a "bent" molecule somewhere. yw

Biology requires a lot of time to absorb information. Many biology teachers will say that biology is about critical thinking, but trust me, it's about testing how well someone can memorize and learn a bunch of information in a short amount of time (which is an important skill to have if you're going on to higher education later). Neff is good.

I absolutely enjoyed this class, you will definitely leave knowing something because you have to learn the material and really work for your grade. Although he is a tough grader, he is very clear on expectations and will go out of his way to teach things in a way that is easier for most people to understand (he uses props!). Def take his class!

fun class. teacher is nice and likes to talk about current science events. goes off on fun tangents sometimes. teaches good. very difficult subject matter though

Once you understand his grading system, the class becomes easier to navigate. None of the work you do is for a completion grade and he does give half-points. I found that going into office hours, and asking specific questions about the material and having him walk me through tough parts was the easiest way to an A. Good luck!

Very knowledgeable professor. His lectures are straight to the point and lecture exams are simply regurgitating the information with some application. Labs are extremely important but again, it is very clear cut on what is being tested. The class was not as challenging as I had anticipated and the professor provides exactly what is needed to pass.

I took prof Neff last semester and got a B. The exams were tough but there wasn't anything on them that I hadn't read or heard. I could have studied a little more and probably would have got an A.

Hes very clear and organized. Best professor Ive ever had because his class really pushed me to work.

He is very knowledgeable and gives many real world examples. He also gives you a lot of material to prepare. His exams are very difficult, knowing only the definitions won't help you; you have to really understand the material and explain it in short esay form. Be prepared for lecture, he asks people randomly to see if they understand the concepts

Neff is a great professor. What he wants you to learn is clear. Actually cares about how you doing in the class and wants the best for his students. Take him

Professor Neff is AMAZING! I love how he teaches and makes sure his students understand the material before he moves on. He uses a lot of analogies which are SO helpful. He genuinely cares for his students and their understanding. I wish I could take him for every science class! He makes lectures interesting and fun. Definitely would recommend!

This course requires a solid work ethic. Prof Neff is one of the best lecturers that I've had at community college. He replies to emails quickly and his worksheets (especially for Genetics) were helpful. The lab manual supplements the lecture material, so make sure to understand the concepts bc they will show up in lab reports and exams. Good luck!

His class is definitely challenging but NOT impossible. 3 lab reports and his exams are proctored. You definitely have to master the concepts of each chapter in order to get a good grade on his exams but imo they weren't that bad. Generous on partial credit. Truly an inspiring professor and he will do anything to help you succeed! TAKE HIM.

Professor Neff has prerecorded lectures and in-person labs. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about teaching his classes. He gives good feedback and is always willing to help. He requires you to attend his lecture and lab for participation points. He has 4 (100 points) lecture exams and 2 (75 points) lab exams. He includes hidden extra credit.

Professor Neff is very caring and tries to convey his passion for micro which makes it more interesting to learn. There are 4 exams, 4 quizzes, 2 lab exams, 1 presentation/report, and 1 unknown bacteria project. Although his lecture videos are short, pay close attention to them as they include slight details which he includes on exams/quizzes.

Pay attention to the discussion questions that are asked during lecture, some will show up during free response on exams. His class is definitely one you have to put work in. There are lab quizzes that are open note. Make sure to track due dates. 3 lab reports. Don't procrastinate.

Awesome! Passionate and cares for students' success. Puts lecture content as short as possible. Class discussions are engaging and review of videos. Labs are explained thoroughly. Grades weekly. Creates exam review for 4 lecture and 2 lab. Lecture content is in the exam. Hard class but put your hours into studying and you'll be fine.

He's very fun and really tries his best to help students! However prioritize this class. Lectures are done at home and his lecture class time is just review so expect to go over the chapter that was assigned/ opened that Sunday. Exams are difficult so form study groups when u can (also follow the bio twitter for that extra credit point at the end!)

I wouldn't recommend taking him if you have a whole bunch of other classes. There is SM to study for, so you have to keep up w/material. DO NOT FALL BEHIND. Participation is a MUST. he does video lectures & discussions during lec time. Lab time is like 5 labs during one lab period. Its a LOT of work, but he's a great prof. It's just RLY stressful

Really informed and educated in Biology. Has all of his lectures posted in canvas and classes consists of discussion/group work. 1-3 assignments each week. Participate, Pay attention to all lectures and do the reading and you will do well. Make sure your work is perfect and organized or else he will dock points. Pay attention to details. Fair guy

Can be sassy and a little passive aggressive. However the class is very passable if you just do the assignments and watch the lectures. Participate in class and go to office hours if you need to. Just by going to office hours or talking to him you can earn a couple points back which can help a lot. Can be very silly at times.

Professor Neff's class is challenging but rewarding. The exams are tough, so study hard and utilize resources like the textbook and Unstuck AI for extra prep. Engage in class, go to office hours, and you'll succeed.

He's very educated and knows his stuff. BIOL in general is a hard subject, and a lot of the negative reviews are from people who struggle in biology. Neff is a great professor and is willing to help you bridge that gap. Definitely very sassy though. It is hilarious. He does tend to go on tangents and lose track of time, but I didn't mind it.

This is a hard class but prepares you well for future classes. There is a lot of work that needs to be put into the class but you learn the information very thoroughly. If you're willing to put in the work to study and go to office hours then anybody can get an A in this class.

Failed in fall, retook and passed in spring. He does have you watch a recorded lecture before each session, usually around 25 minutes. Loaded with all the information you need so TAKE GOOD NOTES! ASK QUESTIONS because he can explain it in many different ways, youre guaranteed to understand. Hes willing to work with you and wants you to pass.