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also teaches ZOO 3731L. Funny, non-boring, clear, uses powerpoint notes u can get online. read them over for tests.
He doesn't waste your time. Labs usually only last about less than an hour and there are only 8 labs in the total semester. Just study what he tells you to do and it's easy
I love this man! You will tooo
Sorry excuse for a teacher. Doesn't really teach but an easy A though. So if you want to improve your GPA this is the guy to get!
horrible teacher, he had promised the class that everyone that had a B or better could not go for the last test and then failed all the ones that didn't show up.......
do not take him he is really bad, and you never know how are you doing in the class. At the end you will be surprised with your "C" grade. do not take him....
This guy is blunt! He takes away 30 points off your grade if you don't show up for the class and he has the biggest smile in his face when he does this. He also says that he wakes up early to be in class at 8 am. Yea right, he comes right on the dot of 8:15 am, and makes you wait there.
OMG...super easy..i didnt do nething the whole time..all u needed to do is show up for class..super easy..i recommend this teacher for ne SLS class
OMG! THIS TEACHER IS SUPPPPPERRR EASY! FOR ALL THE FRESHMAN HE DOESNT REQUIRE ANY PROJECTS!!
He only tests on the notes taken in class from the powerpoint slides that you print out and use as an outline. He knows this subject very well. He uses examples that you can easily remember.
He goes straight to the point, doesn't like wasting time, could be a little sarcastic. You'll do good in his class if you follow his instructions and study his powepoint slides. Kind of easy for a science course don't you think so? He's cool
Easy teacher. Reminded me of highschool
The easiest and slackest teacher!! That class is pointless so make sure to pick him. You never stay in class for more than an hour and you do a lot of group work.
Aside from being a fast talker, I like him overall. He's funny and makes the class more interesting than it really is. I really like how he makes his own powerpoints for us to print out and use as notes b/c that really helps. Everything he tests us on is from the notes, and he only tests us on important things. He doesn't want us to get lost in the "forest" aka the book lol.
Just beware, you will come out of the lab room smelling like dead bodies...but aside from that, he really didn't do much, he just gives you lists of terms you need to identify while he sits in his office. There are 3 exams, which are really easy if you study!!!!!!!!!!!
His class is easy with no midterm or final. Slackest sls teacher on campus. Attendance is mandatory. If you miss one class you practically fail. He is late every class and he cancelled class on us twice, which is ironic bc he stresses attendance and getting there on time.
You definitely want to take any class with him, this man went out of his way to help me pass the class and I wasn't even his fave student I just went to class tried my best and he really really helped me pass. Best wishes!
Do yourself a favor and take this teacher, first day of class he walks in and says "this is a one credit class, im not going to treat it like something else" He is very cool about the class and doesnt give you any crazy papers to write or crap like that... easiest A i have ever gotten in my entire life...
This guy is amazing! He doesnt use the book, only makes you print out power points from the book. He wants to intimidate you the first day, but once you get past that hes extremely funny and not to mention we only had class once a week! Besides that if you dont understand something he'll explain it to you until you do. I would take him for nething!
this guy is awesome...he's very easy and you don't even need to read the book...he makes you print out power point slides and take notes and the notes are basically the test....he's awesome and he knows his stuff...
I have had him for PCB 2099/L and ZOO 3731/L. He is easy and is true to his word when he says he only tests from his lecture notes. He is also very helpful in lab when asked to clarify anything.
he is a very funny guy, but get the book for the class anyways even though he'll tell you that you don't need it. he can be unclear because he sometimes rushes through the lectures and barely takes time to answer quetions in between.
he always comes late to class... or shows up at the begining tells you what to do and leaves so the ppl who get there late have no clue what happened. yes the work is easy, he doesnt make you do fancy projects or portfolios, and yes its an easy grade but if you are absent watch out because he takes like mad points off your grade.
THE CLASS IS NOT THAT EASY, YOU DEFINETLY HAVE TO STUDY IN ORDER TO GET A GOOD GRADE. PROFESSOR EXPLAINS MATERIAL WITH MANY EXAMPLES. GOMEZ MANY TIMES RUSHES THE CLASS TO COVER ALOT OF MATERIAL.
THIS GUY IS THE BEST. He comes in late, so just sit tight for a bit. Then he tells you what pages you have to do and when they're due and he walks out. Just show up. Also, everyone called him an **** but I thought he was a riot. just never be absent and you'll be great. EASIEST A EVER.
HE IS FUNNY, AND WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE INFO. YOU'LL NEED TO ACE HIS CLASS. PROBLEM IS THAT I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME LEARNING SINCE IT WAS ALL SO E.A.S.Y. - WHICH HURT ME BECAUSE TO READ IT AND LEARN ALL THAT I SHOULD HAVE IN CLASS (SINCE IT WAS NOT THERE IN CLASS PCB). MAYBE HE'S WORKING TOO MUCH AND DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO TEACH AS HE SHOULD.
His classes are right to the point, he does not beat around the bush.
WELL HE IS FUNNY BUT IN A STUPID WAY FUNNY JEJE. HE DOES SEEM TO RUSH THINGS IN HIS LABS BUT HE IS VERY HELPFULL WHEN IT COMES TO QUESTIONS. HE ALSO IS WILLING TO WRITE RECOMENDATION LETTERS IF YOU NEED THEM. YOU HAVE 3 LAB TEST AND FOR THE LAST EXAM HE GIVES YOU THE OPTION TO TAKE IT OR NOT DEFINATELLY A GOOD AND EASY CLASS.
Excellent professor. I strongly recommend him.
I had him for SLS and it was the easiest thing i have ever done in my life... you go and he tells you what to do and then leaves. The only time you stay for the whole class is if you have a guest speaker.. No essays or anything like that but if you dont show up you get -25 pts from your grade so GO TO CLASS
I had Gomez for both anatomy & physiology classes/labs. At the time I thought it was great that the classes were so easy but now, I realize I was at a disadvantage. I do not have a good grasp of either subject and, as a result, have to teach myself many things when I come across them now in my major.
He is a very cool guy once you have had him for a while. I had him for ZOO lab and i have him now for PCB and ghe is great. He knows what he is talking about and is very staright forward in his lectures and test. So as long as you study you will do fine.
I only had him for the ZOO lab & it was very straight forward. Spelling counts. He's kinda weird but in a funny way and he definitely knows his stuff. I'd take him again.
Very straightfoward. Just print out the powerpoints, memorize them, and then your fine. There are four tests and he also cancels class a lot. Highly recommended.
He is awesome! One of the best professors I've had. Definitely knows how to teach & explains the material very clearly. He's funny at times, goes at a rate that is not too fast or too slow with lectures. His exams are very straightforward. If you study & attend his classes you shouldn't really struggle. Highly recommended.
VERY EASY CLASS!!! OMG!!! Anyone who is not a nursing major can take this class and pass with an A. DONT BUY THE TEXT! he even tells you the beginning of the semester not to buy it. Very straightforward. There are power points online. Print them out. Thats where he gets his notes from. Memorize it and you'll be fine. Attend all lectures.
AMAZING... I had the HONOR of having him for Biology at Miami-Dade and this professor is the bomb!!! Not only does he make the class interesting, but he also makes it impossible for you not to get an A (UNLESS you do not study). Straightforward and cool; he just want you to be there. TAKE HIM FOR ANATOMY CLASS ON SPRING, if u can find a seat!
Gomez is a nightmare, from hell. Gomez is a pain in the but. Gomez knows his students by their names. Dont even think of comming to class late. And, don't even think of taking a peak. you have to study hard. But, gomez last test is optional (take it or leave it) He is like a nighmare from hell. And, Gomez is picky on spelling on human anatomy
GOMEZ IS AN EXTREMELY EASY PROFESSOR. YOU HAVE TO BE STUPID TO NOT GET AN A. I DON'T LIKE HIM THOUGH. HE DOESN'T FOLLOW THE SYLLABUS AND HE CANCELS CLASS WITHOUT POSTING IT ONLINE. I DIDN'T LEARN ANYTHING IN THIS CLASS YET I STILL GOT AN A. I THINK ITS A DISSERVICE TO THE STUDENT AND A WASTE OF MONEY, BUT REGARDLESS AN EASY A.
this guy is absolutely horrible. i did everything asked of him and at the end of the semester when i expected to get an A or B in my First Year Experience class (a joke in itself) i got a D!!! where did he come up with these grades.. i missed two classes and i got a D... not to mention i did all the assignments... thats just my experience with him.
this man needs to be fired I hate him his class is really easy but he is a true pain in the a** dont ask for help he is not going to give it to you and he is ALWAYS right save your self
Nice guy. Alot of jokes in class. He does know students names which is amazing since he has so many students. He is helpful if you ask. He is not coming to you, there are 200+ people in his lectures
Im sorry, but he is rude and has no concern for students, at all. He gets upset when a student is opinionated, and he does not follow his syllabus at all, with tests, dates, chapters, and grades.
CRAZY DUDE! MAKES YOU LAUGH EARLY IN THE MORNING! THE CLASS IS CHALLENGING BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET AN A ! VERY HELPFUL LAYBACK! SOMETIMES HE COULD BE RUDE BUT IN THE FUNNY WAY!.. DONT BUY THE BOOK! JUST GO TO EVERY CLASS! TEST ARE BASED FROM NOTES FROM CLASS
Gomez is a great professor. I have read some of the comments posted about Gomez and a lot of people say don't buy the book, you won't need it,study by the power point slides and you will do well,...well, let me tell you, it doesn't work like that all the time. You need the context of the book to really understand his notes and to really learn anato
Must go to class, because he eloborates on his notes and tests on it. Goes way too fast to for students to really absorb anything. Last test for lecture and lab are optional although he will not mention this in the beginning.He does not drop the lowest grade, instead he doubles the grade you got for the test before the final. Not bad looking.
not bad, teaches fast in lecture and lab.
very good teacher, his exams are straight from the notes but YOU MUST GO TO CLASS if you want to pass with a good grade. very funny makes it easy to learn and absorb anatomy at 640 in the morning`
Gomez is super straight . He does not take attendance but everything that is on the test is from his class notes . Some people might say he is rude but he is honest and he knows is someone went to class or not . I personaly recomend him for Anatomy and Physiology.
Prof Gomez seems very laid back but he is not. He doesn't take attendance but almost everything he says in class will be on the test which has no surprises at all, memorize the power points.
I hd this professor during the summer from anatomy lecture and lab. Professor uses power point and adds additional information to them during the lectures. If you study this information you should have no problem passing the class. The 2nd exam is the hardest, so study extremely hard! The third exam grade is doubled, so the final is optional.
He is an awesome professor. He is very energetic and knows the material. He can be rude but in a funny way, plus he tells it like it is and if yiu get offended is because he's right. Just go to class and take good notes and you will pass the tests and the class. And I recommend getting the book so you cen really unserstand the material.
haha howd they get his picture? he tries to scare you but he's not that bad, its all an act. do your part and study, must attend labs or he deducts points. if you were struggling im sure he'd try to help you as long as you were doing your part, but it's no piece of cake.
He only read the powerpoints in class...not many useful notes were able to be taken.
This guy is amazing! SUPER FUNNY & SARCASTIC! Go to class and turn in the worksheets. BE ON TIME because he assigns you the worksheets for h/w and then leaves. Youre in class for MAX! 30 min. (You must be there for all guest speakers - fun activites those days though!) No Midterm. & Final - 4 to 5 EASYY worksheets. EASY A+! GET HIM!
I took anatomy lab with him. simple and to the point. go to lab and use the book to match the body parts to their names. 2 exams- look at 40 body parts and name them. he's helpful if he knows your trying your best. i got an A easily just by doing what you're supposed to and studying. not hard at all. i recommend taking pictures of the body parts.
If you are one of those students who likes professors to actively teach a he is not for you. You have to do a lot of reading yourself if you want to learn something and pass the exams. You must go to lecture as many of te things he says at not in the book. It is not that hard to get an A.
Awesomest teacher ever, so funny, clear and entertaining! especially at 6:40 in the morning, trust me he's the best guy to take it with, but DONT BUY THE TEXT BOOK, its a waste of 140 something bucks, just print out the power points, write what he writes and says in lectures and learn it pretty well, all his tests are multiple choice. TAKE HIM!!!:]
Dont recommend him. Very cocky individual, he sounds like he knows everything. Class is not too hard, but he tries to scare you.
Don't believe the negative comments. He is very funny and makes anatomy fun to learn. He is very intelligent and gives you a great deal of chance to pass his class with a descent grade. Go to class everyday. Study all of his notes and you will get an A. The only thin I don't like is he does not give pluses or minus just straight grades.
Don't buy the expensive book. All of the notes are on his website. Just study all of his notes plus the ones he adds in lecture and you will get an A. Save your money.
This professor is horrible! Everyone is right, don't buy the book because his tests are based on his lectures only. But, when he's lecturing he skims over the material so fast, you might miss important facts the he puts on his tests. And make sure if you attend his class, sit directly in the front of him otherwise you won't hear a word he says.
This is such a waste of a class. He treats the calss as it should be, one credit. All the other sls teachers make you do essays and presentations, none of that with him. Hes usualy late. Attendance is a big thing with him. You must be there for guest speakers. Book, buy it. Few worksheets to turn in tho.
Best FIU professor!!!
Great teacher. Does not use book. Take good notes and the tests are all from his powerpoint and the notes...a good tip is to memorize the notes and ull get an A. Just do your portion he doesnt take B.S so do your best!
wow waste of class but he requires attendence so make sure to go d not leave if there is a guest speaker, pretty much always late if hes past 15 minutes feel free to leave he wont care, we dont read the book just do the assgmts super super easy buy the book though its your only grade!
Ugh. Good thing I took the lecture online with someone else. You're there for like 1 hr at most. Attendance is super mandatory. The quizzes were more like exams. He says the quizzes are going to be on X and Y experiments, but it ends up being on A B and C. Pretty lenient with making up labs, but don't come in late trust me. Can be cocky and meanish
Ugh. He made the class so much harder than it needed to be. I would not take him again. THe only class I would consider taking him with is SLS.
Best professor ever! Everything in the quizzes is straight from his notes and what he says in class. Finishes lab very quickly. Those that said that his quizzes are different from what he says will be on it, just aren't paying attention in class. Make sure you don't miss one single lab session, or you will be deducted 20 pts.
Class is very demanding and so are his exams. Go to class, take good notes and get a book that has clear anatomy photos. The book is used for reference and the exams are from his notes and what he says in lecture. Be prepared to study hard especially exams 2 and 3, the first and last are easier but not a cake walk either. Take it seriously and you
his test asre tricky, go to class and take good notes, study that and you will pass!
BEST TEACHER AT FIU. his tests are easy if you know your stuff. Go to class and take notes if u do you should pass, he doesn't really use the book, and hes funny. keeps your attention during his class. Definitely a great professor.
Will never take or recommend this guy to anyone. Constantly reminding you that he is a former cop. (Why??) If you take him, do not waste your $$$ on textbook.
LAB: He deducts for each missed class, does let you out super early but quizzes are meant to trick you.
Lecture: 4 Exams, 5th optional. Exams r based on POWERPOINTS & LECTURE notes. If you miss class, he will not help. Lab: 2 Exams, 3rd optional. Yes u c dead bodies & physically exam him/her. Take pics or video of what u r learning each week. Rounds grades: 69.5=C, 69.4=D & NO he will not give u that point. Funny, Str8fwd, Doesn't like slackers. GL!
I HAAAAATE THIS TEACHER...I MISSED CLASS OOOOONCE AND GOT A D!!!! AND ALSO HE DOSENT ACCEPT PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ASSIGMENT PAGE SO BE SURE TO GET THE ORIGINALLL..HES SUCH AN A**H0L3!!!! WORST TEACHER 4 REAL...HE SHOULD NOT TEACH SLS EVER AGAIN...HE CARES LESS ABOUT THE CLASS THAN THE STUDENTS AND IS AN INSENSITIVE ARROGANT COCKY HOSTILE PERSON-BEWARE
Horrible professor. Do not know how he is teaching at a college level. He should not teach at all. Thinks he is a badass. Do not waste your time choosing him for any of his classes. Does not explain at all, expects you to know the material by heart. Anyways help yourself by not taking this guy because i dont consider him a professor.
this guy isnt that bad yeah he's a hard teacher but he's preparing u if ur not majoring in science dont bother he'll tear you apart, yeah his test and his labs are bs and even if u you studied for a month he'll find a way to trick you he's hard but in the end its worth it
i was really amazed that he teaches both the lectures n labs. how does he do it??? most of the science classes i took had teacher assistants, but he's different. in his lab, we don't have 2 turn in lab reports. lecture was not very hard but not very easy either.u have 2 take really good notes and study alot. da 4th exam was da easiest 1.
He isn't exactly a 'hard' professor. The first two exams aren't easy so STUDY. The next two are much easier. Attend the lectures! He's very clear in his lectures. And study the notes little by little for the exam. If you know the exam is for next week start studying. He has tricky questions. He isn't a bad teacher. Just study in advance.
his is a knowledgeable, and funny teacher. The class is easy to pass, but hard to get an A. His exam are based on lecture. One must copy everything he says or recording it. The class goes fast, if you really want to learn Anatomy take the lab, if not you will forget the material very fast.
He may come off as a little abrupt and doesn't like too many questions, but he knows his stuff and makes class interesting and funny. Tests are multiple choice and questions a little tricky. I recommend going to class and getting the book. I did both and am getting an A. Study though. I recommend him!
His test are full of tricky questions, For example: a)----, b)-----, c) all of the above, d) none of the above. Also he includes in the test every stupid joke and comment that he makes on class which are absolutely not related to anatomy. Terrible class, but he is the only one available for it. He combines muscles and bones in one test.
RUDE. horrible prof, doesnt know how to teach
This professor is really good. People who say he is bad just probably dont study. He gives you all the notes that are going to be on the test. As long as you study then you'll be fine. I thought he was great. He is also really funny. Great professor to take at 6 in the morning
the way i see it, there is no way around him. if you really want to go to nursing school and you cant handle him then you cant handle nursing school. He is very straightforward, he gives you the notes so u dont need the book. 4 pgs of notes so you better study becuz his tests are a little bit tricky. T/F questions mainly. only take him if u need it
I really didnt see y some individual fuss about this professor. I think his great!He presents a lot of information, which would require you to study. i Learned alot in this class and I know i'm prepared 4 nursing school b/c of it. Suggestion: Buy a taperecorder only if you're going to transcribe your notes. Trust, you will need it.
Prof Gomez is an excellent professor. I have had him for a total of 5 classes now and can tell you he is great. He is very straightforward, NO BS. If you study you will pass, no questions asked. I have had him for Anato and Labs, Physio and Labs and Microbiology. Go to class everyday, look up things that arent clear in the book n you will pass.
Gomez is a straight forward professor.Gives you the info that you need to know. go to lecture, topics discussed during lecture that are not in the powerpoints will be in the test. Transcribe your notes after class, and do flashcards. I did that for all of the exams and passed them with flying colors! :o)
He WILL prepare you for nursing school. You DO need to study and read. if you dont you WILL fail. The information is right there on his notes. make good use of it. He is fair and just talk to him , he can be mean and the time sucks but TRUST ME !! you will learn . he is a good professor.
Def not an easy class you will need to study, A LOT. 2nd & 3rd test are ridiculous but everything is in his notes verbatum. he's pretty cool tries to make the class lively even though the timing sucks. actually teaches the lab which isn't easy either, basically STUDY! read ur notes or do flashcards & you'll be ready for his exams.
No bs, but don't bother asking him questions or emailing him because he won't even answer back. He's rude but straightforward at least.He asks some irrelevant and tricky questions..like how many trials you took for a lab procedure the week or two weeks before. Be careful.
He's annoying and rude sometimes. He keeps lessons short at least.
This class is amazing. He's so hilarious, so it definitely makes the 6am class worthy. The class is no joke though. You MUST study a week in a advance. Tests are based on his notes solely. He doesn't require the book. I really recommend his class. I've never learned so much in my life. It was great and you won't regret it one bit! :D
This professor is the only one I have come across FIU that ACTUALLY TEACHES! Great class and his exams are off his notes. Tricky questions but easy if you STUDY. Funny, interactive, very smart. Worth it.
He's extremely rude and obnoxious. Very difficult tests, and wants you to make his class your life. He mocks questions and insults students publicly making it hard to ask questions without being yelled at in front of your peers. Only reason most take him as a teacher is because they are forced to since he's the only teacher for this course.
he tells you from the first day that he teaches med school anatomy & regular anatomy & holds all his students to the same expectations. The class & lab require a lot of studying and dedication. His exams are tricky, but manageable. He's a great professor & you really learn a lot from the course & about how professional school will be.
I took him for Zoo3753 Lab, he was extermely hard. He took out points if you miss spell the words, it was filled in the blank. There were only two test midterm and final exam. There was no quizzes. I had no clue what was going to be on the exams. For a one credit class, it was a lot of work and studying. Geez... and I still failed the lab.
Go to every class, record his lctres listen to them again and wrte dwn anythng you missed then go through and undrstnd EVRYTHNG in the notes nd what he said in class. Do this nd you'll be fine. He's one of my favorite professors at FIU nd the only one I know that can keep a class interest and make them laugh for almost three hours.
He's one of my favorite professors. Everything on his exams are straight from his notes. I got the book as a reference but you really don't need it. If you want an A just MEMORIZE literally everything from his notes. I took it Summer A (6 weeks) and it was not bad at all.
Gomez is a great Prof. Is direct and is extremely clear. Even though he can appear to be rude, he really isn't. I loved his class! Or maybe I just had a crush on him.. lol. Either way its a good class, and you'll actually learn.
Had him for histo lab. His class wasn't that bad & he's decent enough teacher but he's a very rude individual & not very helpful. Regardless, he tells you exactly whats going to be on the exams so he is fair in that aspect. There is only a midterm and final in his class so there is no room for error. I studied hard & got an A so it's def. doable.
He definitely chose the wrong career when he decided to become a professor. Condescending, rude,disrespectful and unhelpful are just a few ways to describe him. If this man reconsidered treating students with respect, then I guarantee you he would be #1 in the faculty and not #3. If you want an A: His notes and rambling are on the exam.
I'm not saying he has to be all Powderpuff Girl, but professors are the face of education. His offensive nature sets a discouraging impression for the future of education. Unfortunately, he's the only Anatomy professor. Until then, FIU suffers. Go to class every day, record his lectures and listen to them later and I guarantee you'll get an A.
This professor is hilarious he will make you laugh so much making the 6:40am class less painful. His exams are not easy you must study a lot if you want an A you have to start studying for his exams since day one they are no joke but if you study hard you will do good on his exams because its solely based on his notes and what he says in class.
Great professor loved the teaching style and enthusiasm. Very funny and entertaining as well as applicative. Learned so much, best anatomy course. Material is alot so dont get behind, read ahead and take own notes before.
STAY AWAY. the material is not that hard to understand its the way he formats it on his exams. He thinks hes teaching a MED school class and he tries to change everyones thoughts about nursing. you do learn a lot in his course but he pushed all 3 test into the last two weeks of school which sucked! 4 exams in total.
You cannot slack off in this class and you must study the images every week and not wait 'till the last minute. Prof. Gomez will expect more maturity since this is a upper division lab. Pay close attention and take notes. There are two practicals: a midterm and a final. I ended up with a 97% and a 99% so I got an A in the lab.
I learnt more Histology with Gomez in his once a week 1hr long lab than I ever did with Terreros in her lectures. The lab exams are very easy. Write down everything he says in class. All you have to do is be able to recognize the figures he puts on the test. He is super funny & one of the best teachers at FIU. I'd take him again in a heartbeat.
Crystal clear and structured class. All tests are MC. They're tough, but he gives you everything you need to succeed, word for word -- you just have to study. Answers any questions after lecture. Great sense of humor. I left the class feeling twice as smart as I did beforehand. Can only speak for myself, but his teaching style is perfect for me.
You will LEARN your anatomy. Gomez makes his class interesting, enjoyable, and unlike other professors who just sit there and read and powerpoint without engaging with their students, Gomez is interactive all through. Like any other class, study and you will get an A on every exam. 100% recommend him!
His class was exactly was structured in a perfect way. He really gives you all of the answers to the tests in his lectures, it is up to you to study however. I recommend taking him. He has a rude sense of humor but the class was enjoyable.
This professor is engaging and challenges his students. If you want to learn, this is the class for you. If you're not going to put the time and effort to take good notes and study, don't take this course. You will fail if you don't study, period. The ones that complain are the ones that never study and expect a good grade. He knows the material.
He gives you EVERY SINGLE ANSWER to his tests in his lecture. As long as you take good notes and review them you will get an A on this test. That doesn't mean its an easy course, it's very detailed. Don't let "foundations" fool you. He is very engaging and I honestly love going to his class. Don't buy the book, you won't need it at all.
Best teacher and most engaging you will ever find in any college. He will keep you entertained and in the same time teach you. How awesome can you even get than him? I loved his class. His material will be hard if you don't pay attention. He explains his materials very throughouly, I give you the best teacher of FIU can ever give. He's passionate.
He comes off really sarcastic but he is very knowledgeable about the subject. Everything he says, you must write down, he will not give you anything on the test that he did not talk about. Easy A if you study hard.
It's a tough class, but everything on the exam will be from what he covers IN CLASS. Not the power points, not the book, IN CLASS. Take a lot of notes, re-write the notes, and study hard and you'll pass. But it is a very hard class
Great professor. He knows what he is teaching and he loves teaching as well. Very funny and keeps you entertain the entire class. However the class is VERY difficult. You REALLY need to study like weeks before and review almost everyday. He doesn't reply to emails and PLTL don't help. The PLTL only counts to a 10% of your lower exam (not helpful)
Don't buy the book! When "transcribing" your notes, rewrite everything from the PPT and EVERYTHING he mentions in class, even silly stories. His tests are pretty easy. I studied the night before and a few hours before each exam and got an A every time. Test questions are directly from the lecture so DONT MISS CLASS. He's hilarious and I recommend.
This class is not easy but he definitely makes it enjoyable. Straight to the point and studying is a MUST. Everything is straight from the notes so don't waste time trying to read the whole text book.
One thing is very certain if you take Ferdinand Gomez for Foundations of Physiology: You WILL learn physiology. The class is very hard, but show up to class and take notes on EVERYTHING he says (no textbook needed)and pass. Very fun and entertaining professor, but yeah, he's hard. Though he says he doesnt, he may curve the grades at the end :D
Before taking this class I had no idea about anatomy but was able to pass the class with an A. As long as you read the chapters, ATTEND CLASS and take notes you will definitely pass. He basically gives you the answers to the test but you will need to make sure to understand what he's talking about. Not the best teacher when it comes to his persona.
Funny proffesor and a fun class but you have to study hard to do well. 2nd and 4th exams are the hardest. 4 non cumalative exams worth 25% each although last minute he doubled our highest exam grade thus the being 5 exams 20% each. Would recommend
Great Professor. Very knowledgeable, funny, fair.
Very knowledgeable. Uses k-type questions on the exam. Very clear during lectures. Is a little arrogant but means well. Lazy so he will probably cancel class here or there. Will answer questions even if he sounds snobby. Clear about what will be on the exam. Straightforward class. Will take him again.
He's a funny man and has a dry sense of humor so I was able to enjoy his class despite it being a night class. The book was useless because his tests were straight from his notes. TAKE GOOD NOTES! He's fair and curves. I didn't take PLTL and I turned out with a B+. Not impossible.
He is very knowledgable, The one thing I didnt like about his class is that he only gives 3 tests including the lab practical final! Your grade is made up of only this!! He wants you to transcribe everything. This class is not easy. He curves each test but, the person with the highest score gets the 100. He is a little weird, goes off on tangents.
He is a great professor! Very fair, and cares about students. He is extremely knowledgeable, and very detailed. All exam questions come from his PPs. Record his lectures; it helps A LOT! Go to class! Not an easy A, but not impossible to get one.
Amazing professor! Straight forward tests, makes you learn and very interesting lectures! Great sence of humour! Definetely will take more classes with this professor!
He says he gives you the answers to the test but in fact he just gives you a bunch of content like any other professor. The class itself is boring since its all memorizing and there are no skills involve in that. Do not take over the summer unless its your only class.
Transcribe, transcribe, transcribe! He is very straightforward. Go to class,take good notes, and pay attention. Exams are straight from his power points, no book needed. Super easy if you're good at memorization. His stories help you remember things
Easy class if you have a good memory.And by good, I mean photographic. Got As on his exams, so doable. Doesn't have the best personality. Doesn't like stupid people.
He use to be a good teacher but now he's cocky so his lectures are dreadful. He is clear and if you can memorize everything then the class isn't too hard. Got Bs studying two or three days before. If he had a better personality he would be much more respected because he does know what he's talking about, but he's attitude is ridiculous.
This class is for students who put the time in to study. If you like to skip class don't even bother taking this class. There are 4 exams and the material comes straight from the lectures, sometimes word for word. He will answer questions but only if you ask for it. He also gets off track during lectures which makes them even longer than nescessary
Avoid unless you can memorize very detailed (and I mean DETAILED) information. Histology is the study of tissue but he goes beyond the course to make life complicated.. Not a horrible class but very time consuming
Go to class! Take notes! Study!!! You will be fine. This class is not an easy A but the hard work will feel rewarding and you will feel like you learned a lot. Lectures help learn the material but you MUST put in a lot of work at home. This class is time consuming, don't take it on a full schedule if you can avoid it.
Record lectures, transcribe over and over, exams cover EVERYTHING from the most general concept to the smallest detail.
Wow! Bet professor hands down! Hard class. You better show up. Better take good notes. Better ask questions if you have any, and study your butt off! It is not an easy class, but he sets clear expectations and his lectures are very straight forward. He is hilarious and makes his lectures interesting and fun to learn. I learned so much!!!
Amazing. His exams are exactly what he says in lecture. No surprises on exam. His class was extremely easy for me. He made some lectures online, which were great. He takes forever to answer e-mails though, so don't bother. He's a hilarious man and makes class fun, but can go off topic. Attendance isn't mandatory, but its essential in passing.
RECORD THE LECTURES AND TRANSCRIBE. Book isn't necessary, he says everything you need to know to get an A on the test. You can't miss a single class because 90% of the material comes from his input, not the notes he provides. Only four tests, so take every single one very seriously. I got a B for thinking all the tests would be as easy as the first
Don't underestimate this class. Seems easy but gets way harder by the end. Don't need the book but DO ATTEND CLASS AND TAKE NOTES (preferably record) because 99% of the test comes from his mouth, not the powerpoint. I studied the night before and got a B, so an A is possible with a little more effort. Funny guy, hard to reach through email.
You must attend class, I recommend recording the lecture so you do not forget anything! Analyze his tests very carefully they may seem straight forward, but he loves to trick you. Class lectures are long, but he makes it very interesting. He makes the information very clear to understand so you aren't confused and uses great funny analogies
Ok. If you do the following, then you increase your chance getting an A: 1) NEVER SKIP CLASS! EVERY SINGLE word he says MATTERS. 2) Record - important you might think you've written down everything he said and then you get proven wrong after your hear the recording. 3) Take the test based on YOUR intelligence, not just what you memorized lol
He is a great professor but you have to really work and study for your grade. The only grades in the class are four tests so be prepared to read and study. He does not take attendance so you do not have to come but that is only hurting you because he does not post all of his lectures online. THE TEST QUESTIONS COME FROM THE LECTURES
Tests are based on lectures, so it is IMPERATIVE that you come to class! Otherwise the class is straight forward. Study the notes from class and an A is possible!
Awesome professor. He is an amazing lecturer and makes class engaging. Asks questions and encourages participation. Excellent sense of humor. Record his lectures and memorize everything he says and the textbook helps. The students who give him average or bad ratings are not good premed/dental/pharmacy candidates. He does not like stupid people.
He will make sure that you learn and I mean really learn the anatomy of the nervous system. he will make his tests specific, and his lectures dense. Don't miss lecture, the tests are what comes out of his mouth WORD FOR WORD. Transcribe his notes and don't procrastinate, and you'll learn A LOT! Only take if you're serious and dedicated
Better get to this class knowing previous knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. Tests are straight from lecture, but he likes to trick you. Forget about being able to reach him via email or office hours. He is a unicorn. Don't take this class unless you are thinking of going into med school.
He's very straight forward a little rude sometimes because he tells his students over and over to never email him at all which is very inconvenient sometimes. But i would take him again only because he knows his stuff like no one else does. He's very intelligent.
He is an awesome professor, hilarious and very knowledgeable on his subject. Grade based on 4 tests only and if you do not study you will fail. If you go to every lecture and pay close attention to detail you will pass extremely easily. This class is honestly a lot of fun and he makes it cool with a bit of a challenge. TAKE IT!!!!!
He is very funny if you get his humour which is very sarcastic. Aside from that he is lecture heavy, so make sure you show up to every single one of his classes. Study a lot afterwards too, but if you are good at memorizing things you should do fine. Questions come directly from the lectures. 4 quizzes is all you get to make a grade. Use it wisely.
Took him 4 anatomy & histology. A's in both. Great professor, taking him 4 neuroscience next semester. Makes you work 4 your grade. U Can't study 2 days before an exam, it isn't going to cut it. Focus during lectures, class is enjoyable. Recommend him, but 4 serious students only, this class is not a joke. I would study a week in advance.
Based off 4 tests. Thankfully, no cumulative final. He sends all his lectures for the entire course via email. Never really an in-class session/lecture. You usually only go to class when its test day. Make sure to do hard-core studying to pass this class with an A and attend PLTL! He is difficult to get a reach of and a very sarcastic man.
Prof Gomez was funny and an awesome lecturer. Went to class probably 4 times, a lot of his lectures were online videos. Attendance is not mandatory but it is imperative that you attend class as he lectures off his power points. 4 tests, no cumulative final. Pay attention to his lectures and go to class because tests come straight from lectures.
Prof Gomez class was great I loved his class! I took this class in the fall and it was the only class so was at night. BUT we only went to class for exams because he sent his lectures through videos which made it really helpful to study. I recommend bringing a voice recorder for the lectures he does have in class as his exams are strictly from lect
I will never, ever forget taking neuroscience with professor Gomez. First time I studied til my 'pericranium' bled. However, he warns us from the beginning that this isn't an easy class. It amazes me how many students don't take this class seriously and easily fail. Don't be one of those students! If you really want that A, NOTHING should stop you.
The class is 4 multiple choice exams. every exam he adds points based on who got the highest grade. he doesn't curve. His exams are straight from the lecture. To get an A you basically can only get As on the exams. Exam questions (75 of them) are NOT easy!!! I studied the day before and got Bs on everything so I guess for an A study more days.
Class consists of just tests. There's no way you'll pass the class if you don't show up. Take good notes as his tests are based on what he says. Studying the day before/of might get you a decent B, but if you're aiming for an A, start studying with time. There are some days where there is no class, but he posts videos online for you to watch
I took this professor for neuroanatomy is the summer, and he was pretty straight forward with the material; however, this class requires a lot of study time, and if you are the type of person that studies the day before the exams; you will not pass. I would take him again, he is a great professor and really cares about his students.
The most impeccable anatomy teacher in FIU. No one compares. He teaches M1 and M2 students at the College of Medicine at FIU. A gifted professor who will do anything good for a student. He wants you to work hard. I got an A by going to class and studying daily
Only had 2 in class lecture, the rest of the semester he would sent out videos (up to 1h 30 min) every week, which I really liked because we can pause and take better notes. He explains everything really well, so as long as you take good notes of the video, class is extremely easy to pass. His also has a good sense of humor during in class lectures
Don't buy the textbook, the tests are based on what he says in his lectures. You absolutely must study to pass his tests! There are 4 exams and he'll sometimes curve them or drop the lowest grade if the class is doing well. No extra credit. He sends out video lectures to study from; only a few times where you'll have class meetings. PLTL offered.
The course was extremely easy but you have to study so much and study it everyday because there is alot of material. He doesn't teach at all and I found that incredibly frustrating. He is the worst professor I have ever had. He only teaches in person twice. Everything is pre-recorded videos. If you dont know the material, you will fail. The worst
This semester we met up face to face only twice for lecture and the rest were for exams. The rest of the lectures were given out online and are crucial for studying. When face to face the lectures are ran fairly quickly but if you print the powerpoints you're good to go. I don't do too well studying so I enrolled in PLTL and it helped out a lot.
AMAZING! Drops a test, gives study guides, and gives video lectures (must watch or wont pass)
His class was really late but most times he just sent a video lecture before which is really good because you can pause and take notes. Everything on the test is in his lectures. Study a day or two before his exams, and you should be good! Your grade is based off of exams only, but he drops the lowest one. I recommend him but you have to study.
Wonderful and Professional teacher for all pre Med and pre health majors. Predictable and straightforward! I have thoroughly learned and enjoyed his class and looking to take more classes by him! Thank You Professor Gomez! He made a difference in my learning acquisition of health science subjects!!
honestly, i took it last summer and i had to drop but i did way better in spring. It really requires a lot more time and in summer it was extremely fast because it is A LOT of material . i did way better in spring . he is good you just really gotta study everyday .
Ughhhh where do I start, although I received a good grade..... this class takes SO MUCH EFFORT!!!!! Please be prepared to study and study ALOT.... hes hilarious but sometimes his jokes can get out of hand.. he probably thinks were only in his class omg..... if you could avoid him but if you cant please just prepare
The most straightforward professor you will ever have at FIU. He's also the most appreciated professor because you will actually learn stuff unlike other professors. I can't emphasize enough how straightforward he is. You will know EXACTLY what to study for. Everything is on the syllabus so theres no need to ask stupid questions!
You barely go to class because all of the videos are online of his lectures, study for tests. 1st test is open book meaning you can check your notes. He is also super funny
His online lectures or in class lectures are exactly what his exams are composed of. Never even touched the book. Easy A
must be the first year hes teaching neuroscience for OT as theres no option. anyway hes absolutely horrible. im sorry. hes funny & smart but barely sees us and cant even write LEGIBLY. Yes, all his notes are on the exam. but.. that means ALL the info is on the exam. prepare to study for days memorizing every single word from his crappy notes. sorry
he is changing the way he used to teach the class took him over the summer and never wated to teach the class again so he made it super difficult and book was required attandance and participation was a must.
never TAKING AGAIN, good luck studying on your own........
The best professor Ive had at FIU. His courses might as well be online because class is optional and all his lectures are online. His tests are reasonable, not hard. And hes hilarious!! I might take extra courses just to have him again.
Took Histology Spring of 2019, he uses online lectures (attendance not required), his exams are pretty much everything he mentions in the online lectures. This course is memorization heavy. There are 3 exams that I took, the 4th exam (not taken) is replaced by your highest score. Do not procrastinate, some lectures are 3 hr long & content heavy
Literally took him for histology, the lab, and physiology lecture all in the same semester. I dont think Ive ever learned more, I love his lectures! Very detailed, you must learn how to time manage and transcribe good notes. But his class really makes you learn. I feel like his teaching tactics are great. Great practice for DAT, mcat style exams
Exam content IDENTICAL to ppts. Lectures are recorded and posted online for students to view on their own time. If you take the time to watch them and take good notes, you will have NO problem on the exams. Offers PLTL as extra credit but you really won't need it. If you happen to attend class (which is NOT mandatory), he's hilarious! Recommend!
Best class I took all semester. Attendance is optional, I never went except for exams. Everything you need is in his lecture videos. Each exam was about 3-4 hrs of videos. More, if you stop to take notes (he will say things that aren't on the slides, which are where his questions come from). But, he gives you plenty of time. Straightforward.
worst teacher ever. he is all over the place, gives crazy amount of information to study and learn. If I would have known to take a bunch of other courses before to prepare for this one, i wouldnt have been in the class. had to withdraw so my GPA doesnt plummet to the ground. he knows his stuff but hes all over the place and gives too much info
One of the best professors I've come across at FIU. He is very straight forward about what he expects you to know. Attendance is not mandatory. He posts his lectures online and its your responsibility to transcribe your own notes. It does require some effort but it is a doable A. To fail this class you literally have to not be trying.
If you want an easy A, take him. All you need to do it study his video lectures. Only required to show up on test day. There are 4 tests, no final, so don't mess up your grade and bomb the first one. I'm not rating him a 5 though as his lectures are boring and not on YouTube, meaning you have to use a proprietary platform that sucks.
The worst teacher I have ever taken. He doesn't teach and he thinks it's funny. You have to see many boring videos that are not even on youtube and it is the only way to study for the exams. His tests are not easy. I would not recommend him!!!
This is the easiest A ever. He gives 4 exams. You don't ever have to go to class unless you're going to take the exam. All his lectures are online and they're about an hour long each and everything he says on the videos will be on the exam. He even gives a study guide for each exam. The lab was harder than the lecture
Know all the information on his powerpoint slides. you should be good.
Great professor and a great class to take. You don't have to go to his lectures, you literally just show up for the tests. His tests are based completely off his online lectures, like seriously transcribe every single video and you will be fine. I didn't do better because I got lazy, but this class is minimal effort.
The class consists of 4 tests. If you have an A after the first 3 the last test is optional. Just study his lectures throughly and you will be fine. He doesnt lecture so his lectures are the videos he uploads on canvas. The tests are based completely off of those. Easy A.
4 exam lowest gets dropped.
Prof. Gomez is very clear in his expectations, his exams seem heavy but are very straightforward if you viewed and took notes of his lectures. He offers really cool cadaver labs I would recommend attending if you can during the semester and he's very dynamic. Definitely would take again.
if ur an UNDERGRAD who's interested in neuroscience, or any course taught by this professor, do NOT take him. he says at the beginning of the semester that teaching us is his "chill time" from his more important job at HWCOM, and he puts no effort into teaching. courses were blocked off for 3-hours every week, but we met 4 times over the semester.
Prof. Gomez has his old lecture videos up to watch for every topic of the week, but they are very outdated. His face-to-face classes were great and helpful for exam preparation. He is overall a funny/inspirational professor and I just wish he would put more effort into the course, but I can't complain. You would need to put in the effort to learn.
Listen to me when I tell you this was the easiest class I've ever had in my life. We only had two exams, each 40 questions long and they were online and taken at home. It's not lockdown browser, and he gives you a study guide and lecture videos to watch, which are practically word for word on the exam. If you want a chill professor, take him!
I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of the easiest classes I have taken, ever. The lectures are accessible online and you literally just have to study for tests. Interesting course and the professor gives you all the tools you need.
100% take this professor. not mandatory zooms weekly and no assignments just 2 non proctored exams. 10/10 really nice.
Even though the professor makes the lectures very interactive and interesting, he only does very few of them in person, the rest are recordings. He is incredibly smart and answers any question you might have. Grade based only on 2 exams, but he gives you a study guide and doesn't put anything not discussed in class materials.
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