Excellent teacher! Made the class understand Biology very well.

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The dude is awesome! Very funny too. :)

Can be a jerk, but an excelelnt teacher

His questions only appear tricky if you don't know the material. Read the book.

Great Lecturer! And he's not easy.

Also 113 & 327...all these negative comments are whiny...try harder to learn and you'll be surprised

He teaches several Bio courses and loves his job. Most of the ratings here are from first year freshman and you can tell they are not ready to accept the challange of a university education. Ernie is a great biologist and loves to teach and IS not bad!

good lectures, funny,loves ecology. tests difficult but fair if you study the material

He maybe a bit cocky, but he's not difficult and he's funny.

Very passionate about waht he does and transfers that to his student. Im my opinion the best lecturer at UMF. I would hate it when class was over!!

He's tough, but his tests are straightforward and follow lecture. If you study, you'll get a good grade.

from a freshman- a little unapproachable but a great lecturer and keeps the lecture interesting as opposed to parfitt

Funny and a weird dude. You have to pay real close attention when he gives out notes during lecture because you'd never know what he's gonna cover in his exams. Most of the time he's unfair when grading post lab reports.

Wonderful teacher! Those who say bad things probably have never approached him at all, or don't care about learning. Absolutely dedicated! Loves to help. You WILL learn and have fun. He's actually an inspiration to continue!!!! Thanks

He keeps you interested in his lectures. Keeps you awake. He seems to be a down to earth straight foward kind of guy.

He is actually very nice outside of class. He just doesn't feel sorry for slackers.

I had Ernie for 3 classes, 111,327, and field biology. He's an enthusiastic lecturer and a caring teacher, and an all-around great guy. I spent several semesters as his assistant also.

easy class, and easy tests.....the info is right from the notes

study the notes. Thats all. Tests are straight forward and easy

BEST LECTURER ON CAMPUS! I never wanted class to end. Material is all encompassing which really helps you get a full grasp of all the concepts and how they interact. Tests are very fair. Quiet, very fair man. This may be misunderstood. Love his laugh!

hes good,and exciting

The guy laughs weird, but he's ok. He's got a great sense of humor too. I had him for BIO 327 just recently and he was there to help when I need him.

Ernie rocks! He's intimidating at first, but he's very witty and fair. Tests are hard unless you study but if you do it will all be worth it! Take his Field Bio course!

he teaches 2nd half of bio111, study your butt off or you will fail his test. Nearly 80% of the class fails his tests. He expects more out of students than what he asks for. On the contrast, he's a Very good lecturer, but extremly tough grader! I'm going to avoid him in the future.

Best lectures ever, you actually wanted to listen for fear of missing something funny or really interesting. Great gut, tests really test you must study! all in all a great course.

Ecology is one best classes I've had. Ernie really helped me to spark an interest in the subject. He is absolutely amazing. I wish I could take more of his classes.

He is very interested in his field so it makes his teaching more fun. He takes pride in his work and does a good job conveying it to his class. Overall I liked him.

Excellent lectures-very engaging and parallel the outlines he hands out exactly. If you go to class, take good notes, and study them very well, the exams are not impossible at all.

Very clear in lecture. Nice guy and is serious about the subject.

People complain about him, but he is not that bad. His tests can be hard but if you study, you will be fine. He is not that hard to talk to if you understand him. He is EXTREMELY funny, and people have left that out of his ratings.

All the respect for this guy coz he respects your mind. So passionate about his subject, sincere and fair. Has a great sense of humor. Can't hide his disgust of slackers. Tests are tricky but you'll be fine if you study well.

Outstanding professor for the student who is willing to put in the effort to succeed. I think he comes off as harsh for some because he is very direct so keep that in mind when heading into his lecture/lab.

Good professor. Gives you a little hell if you ask him a question for something he just went through, but he will eventually answer it. Challenging class and exams are tricky, but read the book and study once in a while and you'll do fine.

He is a good prof when teaching the material and you walk away learning a lot but the exams are pretty hard. The questions are worded in a difficult manner. If you can work hard and master his exams you will do great.

He is fun to listen to, and he is very fair in the exams, great with questions after class but don't ask during lecture or he makes you look like an idiot for asking that question.

He's fun to listen too and very funny at times, i wouldn't ask him a question in-front of the class because he will make a fool out of you but i hear if you visit him during his office hours he's much nicer its almost like he puts on an act in the lecture hall but don't let him fool you.

I liked professor Szuch. He really knows his stuff, and I went to his office and he was great help. I passed with an A without even reading the book, so it's not totally necessary to buy it.

Very funny and interesting class! A lot of people say the class is hard, but as long as you study your notes and understand the material, exams are easy to ace. Go to class and don't procrastinate. A lot to memorize.

There's a lot of info to learn, but he's a good professor. He doesn't take BS, so if you're late to class or sleeping through it, don't expect him to answer your questions. I like that he's strict and has high expectations for his students. He made lecture entertaining with his sarcasm and anecdotes. Definitely taking his classes in the future!

Ernie is great!

Not an easy class. Not particularly approachable. He'll answer questions in class, but he'll often be mean about it. Very passionate about what he teaches. He covers a lot of material, and still manages to make it very entertaining. Think before you speak, or just don't. Work hard and you'll be fine. I loved the class and hope to have him again.

He's definitely tough if you're not on top of things. The exams are objective, so everything you need to know is there for you in black and white. Take thorough notes and you'll be golden.

Many people don't like him at all, but I think he's a great professor. He's passionate about what he teaches. Seems like a jerk in lecture, but VERY willing to help students during lab and study sessions. He gives you everything you need in lecture, but you need to study hard b/c to take his tests and do well you need to know your stuff!

You can't be afraid of him. He is loud and passionate, but if you don't get something - GO TO THE HELP SESSIONS! He will explain it until you understand it - but you have to TELL him you don't get it. And always ALWAYS do the THOUGHT SET QUESTIONS!! (record lectures, he talks fast)

Ernie is an excellent prof. BIO111 is an entry level science class - focus is presenting college level mat'l, comprehension & application from Day 1. He teaches thru lectures - you can't multi-task Facebook or IM; you gotta learn to take notes. Great foundation for what is to come, esp if interested in pursuing healthcare field. Tough, but fair

A lot of students hate him, and I don't really get why. He's funny and if you take good notes and study them you'll do fine. I like Ernie, his lectures are fun and he's nothing like what so many kids on this site make him out to be.

I've taken the class twice with different professors and Ernie is by far the most interesting and animated. He puts a lot of effort into keeping you interested and engaged. His tests are not easy but also not difficult if you are capable of critical thinking. My advice is to buy a good voice recorder so that you can be sure not to miss anything.

Ernie is great. He loves to joke around, encourages class discussion and is helpful when asked. Go to class and take good notes because that's where the test material comes from. Get to know him because he isn't that intimidating.

He's very smart and makes his tests very difficult. He does not give any easy questions. His lectures are fast and to the point so you have to be focused. He hates freshman so he is not nice at all if you are a freshman or acting up in class. This was a low level class and I was a freshman so he was not pleasant. Knows his stuff though.

His tests are easy if you study. All the questions are pulled directly out of his lecture notes. If you take good notes, and devote a good amount of time to studying them, youll get an A, easily. He treats 111 as a weeder course to flake off the premed kids who wont be able to make it. If you cant handle 111, by no means can you handle med school.

His expectations are reasonable and are consistently communicated clearly. His tests are not designed for failure, but rather ensure that you comprehend the material (which itself is not exceedingly difficult) rather than just cramming and forgetting everything later. Fascinating class and he's a great lecturer.

He is a fantastic teacher. Hilarious, intelligent, and caring through his "insults." Im going to miss his wild and misunderstood ways.

My favorite professor on campus. It's a shame he's leaving.