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Dr. Bernardi has got to be the very best teacher I have ever had! This is a man that's on your side and goes out of his way to teach difficult scientific concepts in the easiest way to the most simple minded, non-scientific minded students.
Dr. Bernardi is the best professor I ever had, he has the ability to teach a very hard subject making it easy to understand, he is very comprehensive and understanding, he is always available to help the student. With Dr. Bernardi you can't go wrong. I wi
He was born to teach. He is very clear and straight forward. He was the best science teacher I ever had!
One of the best teachers I ever had. I really think Doc Bernardi is a brilliant teacher that cares about his student's performances. If you need help he will do all he can to assist you.
He is the best teacher I had! He always finds a way to explain even the most complicated processes. He is friendly and likes to joke, so the classes are a real pleasure. Carefhul though: when it comes to studies he expects you to know the lessons.
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very good teacher, knows his stuff, doesnt need the book at all, tests are hard, but not that hard, and he tells you exactly what will be on them, so its easy to study for them
he has a nice appeal to him (personality wise) and he's really clear but his tests are HARD. so study study study. or you will fail.
He's a genius and so good at explaining things clearly. But his test are tricky.
Great teacher. Lots of notes! Very detailed! If your class starts at 9:00, by 9:10 you'll have 6 pages of notes so bring a tape recorder. Fair testing, Study hard!
Dr. B is perhaps the best teacher on this campus. He is a brilliant lecturer and a great guy. I've often referred to him as a talking book. His lectures are old school-he covers vast amounts of material with the accuracy and flow of a powerpoint presentation, but he does it with chalk on a blackboard-from memory. Tape the lectures and STUDY!
Good teacher. Knows his stuff inside and out.
ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS ON CAMPUS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANY STUDENT.HIS LECTURES ARE FROM HIS MEMORY SO, BRING A TAPE RECORDER. STUDY HARD SO YOU CAN PASS.HE ALSO HAS A NICE PERSONALITY AND VERY APPROACHABLE.
I thought Dr. Bernardi was a great teacher. I took his Saturday class and it was the easiest science class I ever had the pleasure of taking. I aced his final and as long as you study the simpleton notes/worksheets he gives you..YOU WILL PASS!
One of the most interesting prof's I've ever had. Very approachable. You don't need the book. Take good notes and study a lot. His questions are challenging and very heavily loaded. In the end, if it doesn't come out of his mouth it won't be on the test. He is fair and very knowlegable. Awesome teacher and funny too.
Very smart and passionate. However, His test are extremely HARD. I wouldn't recommend him.
OMG! The tests are extremely hard. Not only is there an overwhelming amt. of info to remember, but he goes out of his way to make it complicated. The questions are very tricky and not clear. Good at delivering lectures, but tests are a nightmare. If you ask a question he doesn't usually answer it or makes you figure out the answer.
Dr. Bernardi is a great teacher. He is verry knowledgeable and he makes it fun. His tests aren't really tricky if you know your stuff. Everything is out of the notes. Take good ones.
HIS ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY CLASS IS AWESOME. HE IS GENIUS AT TEACHING. HIS TEST IS NOT THAT MUCH TRICKY AS LONG AS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AFTER STUDYING. THAT'S IT! HE IS THE AWESOMEEESSSTT PROF. EVER
tape recorder. unless you live and breath A&P i woulHe is a very nice guy but he is hard.He is clear and percise in his lecture but i found his tests to be very difficult and i got an A in microbiology.you do not need the textbook but i would highly recomend getting a d not take him.
I find it hard to belive that he has such great reviews. His tests are horrendous. Don't expect to pass unless A&P is the only class you're taking and you live and breath it. Take Fulop or Palladino.
I got a C+ and I totally think that he his awesome. He is very clear on what he wants from you. Next semester I will study his notes and read the book to reinforce everything. Recording his class is a must. I love his class, he will challange you. If you are going to take A&P 1or 2 take him!!!!!!!! Christine D.
His tests are terrible, I barely made it out alive and I'm no dummy. He's a great teacher but his tests are unnecessarily tricky. Would not recommend.
I took him for AP 1 lab and AP 2 lecture. AP 1 Lab, his test were hard but ok. I liked the way he taught & he was easy going. AP 2, it was a dissaster. Whatever he taught was not on the test.I recorded lecture,read the chapter and review everything still fail his test. His test are tricky and you can never use the process of elimination as help.
By far the hardest teacher. His tests are ridiclious! EVEN med students would have a problem with his tests. he is really unhelpful and when u need to get in touch with him he is never available! He never returns phone calls or emails. HIGHLY UNRECOMMENDED!
EXCELLENT professor.Very helpfull. Passionate about science and is the best science teacher one can wish for. Has a great personallity and a great sense of humor. Don't need a text book. All his exams are from his notes. Exams are challenging so do not study 1 or 2 days before the test.
EXCELLENT professor.Very helpfull. Passionate about science and is the best science teacher one can wish for. Has a great personallity and a great sense of humor. Don't need a text book. All his exams are from his notes. BEST Exams are challenging so do not study 1 or 2 days before the test. to sum it up: he is simply THE BEST!!
He makes the material interesting. He makes it very clear and understandable. His exam questions are very hard and twisted. Read all questions twice. You will never for get the material! Study through out the semester.
Awesome Professor! Don't take his material lightly. Tests are hard, DO NOT STUDY LAST MINUTE! He's very clear on everything. Do not need the textbook, only his notes. Make sure you listen to everything he says in lecture!! his test are very tricky. Make sure you read the questions very carefully! I do recommend him! he know what hes talking about!
Prof. Bernardi is one of the best professors I've ever had the pleasure to learn from. He knows his stuff inside and out and he has a passion for teaching that is unmatched. His lectures are crystal clear and he doesn't move on until he thinks everyone understands the material, but you have to speak up if you don't. His tests are tough so study.
Bernardi is awesome seriously one of the best professors I've ever had. He doesn't take attendance but if you don't go to class you'll miss important stuff for tests. If you memorize all the notes the tests are a breeze, but if you half-ass it and study a little tests are really hard. Bernardi is a great teacher you just have to put some time in.
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Amazing professor. Very clear on his lecutres.. his tests are hard, but doable. I got an A from him Pharmacology which i think was a very touch course, but he prepared us well for the tests..
perfect for my learning style... photographic memory. anything less=disaster!
I have taken Bernardi several times........He is a great teacher very clear, well spoken and very knowledgeable HIS TESTS ARE HARD but you can do it. Best thing about Bernardi is HE IS GORGEOUS
everything you need to know about pharm comes out of his mouth! Never opened the text. This is a really tough course but he makes it interesting and he's funny to boot. Tests are like nothing you've ever encountered but after the first one you're better prepared for the next.
pharm = bio 202. pros--super clear at explaining, nice personality, interesting material, no reading needed, you learn a lot, no cume final. cons--tests are insanely detailed. to get an A or even just pass you will study TONS & listen to recordings. a huge black hole of studying--countless hours per week--with new test given almost every week!
He is very clear and works hard to present the information in a way that builds throught the class. Use text only for clarification. MUST RECORD HIS LECTURES! very hard tests but come directly from his notes. Its a looonng semester with tests everyweek. It is critical to do well on the first few to carry through when the tests get harder.
First of all.. he is ot that hard. As long as you just keep reading what he says in his lecture.. you willl be fine.. some tests are really hard.. DO not use the text.. you are just going to confuse more.. Use a recorder..
the problem with Bernardi is that he requires that you know a ridiculous amount of DETAILS. Wayyy too over the top. I had a 3.9 GPA going into his class and BARELY passed. I had to record his classes and listen to them again. Tons of studying and time went into that class. Good luck!
He's very approachable. Wants his students to do well and takes the time to help his students. He's an awesome teacher, the best Professor I have had. He really cares about his students. His class is hard but study his notes and you'll be fine.
Nobody beats Bernardi, his tests are HARD, but straight from his notes. He can also be very amusing.
Dr.B is extremely clear in his lectures and will NOT move on until everyone says they are clear on the subject. He is a wealth of knowledge in his subject and is willing to share it all with you. As a student you MUST study everyday and attend EVERY class. I had Dr. B for A&P 1&2 also PHARM, by far the best classes I have ever taken at WCC!
do you enjoy memorizing long lists every week? this is the professor for you. if you like to memorize stuff verbatim you will shine. I did it, got an A, and retained nothing. Memorize this and you will do well. At least you know what to exect from this guy.
He is a very knowledgable professor who enjoys teaching. He is both clear and concise. His classes are extremely detailed and though some may argue that he teaches things you "don't need to know", anyone going into the medical field should desire as much information as possible. His tests are very difficult, but he challenges you to study harder!
He is a very knowledgable professor who enjoys teaching. He is both clear and concise. His classes are extremely detailed and though some may argue that he teaches things you "don't need to know", anyone going into the medical field should desire as much information as possible. His tests are very difficult, but he challenges you to study harder!
He's a great teacher that makes the material interesting and easy to understand. I just took his "hardest" test and I got an 85 on it. He doesn't give any hwk assignments or papers so your hwk is basically to study. If you study for 30 min to an hour every night there's no reason why you can't get an A in his class.
Great Prof,as others said record lectures and go to class. If you have questions Dr. B is always there. Very patient person, if there is something you don't understand, don't be intimidated because u think the class knows it, just ask. Study bits every day. It's a tough course, with effort you can do it. You will get alot out of this course. Thanks
Dr. Bernardi is an excellent professor. A lot of people say he is hard but if you study everyday and record his lectures, you will be fine. He is very helpful, cares about his students and teaches in a way that you don't need to use the text. His exams are very difficult but it encourages you to study more. I learned a lot in this class.
I had him all of my a&p lectures and labs. He is an excellent teacher. Yes he is hard but he truly cares about his students. Dont bother buying the book his tests come staright from what he teaches in class. Record his lectures and type them afterwards...it worked for me...I got A's
Extremely straightforward. If he doesn't teach it - you won't see it on a test - No textbook necessary it will just confuse you more. My advice: Pay attention, DON'T miss any classes and take AWESOME notes- those are most important!
His tests are really not that hard if you just study 30min a night 7 days a week. If you study last minute you will fail. DON'T buy a text book. Just go to EVER class. He tests not just what he writes on the board but what he says. It's a good idea to record. If you have good study habits you'll do fine.
For A&P 1&2: Extremely clear, easy to follow, & easy to understand. I did well in his class because the man could not be more straightforward if he tried. Many found his tests to be hard, but as long as you know & STUDY the information he gives in lecture, you should do fine. No 'curve balls' on exams. Nice guy & approachable as well.
Dont judge by previous posters. These tests are insanely hard and questions are not presented in a straightforward way. You could study for hours and fail or get a grade that doesn't represent your hard work. If you need a certain grade to get into a program, this isn't the professor to take. Im getting good grades but am very disappointed.
The tests are full of "curve balls", and questions are not asked correctly.I do not believe this is a fair way of testing. Other professors are just as competant and detailed.Despite Bernardi being an outwardly nice person, on the basis of this testing, I will be taking the rest of my courses with a different professor or at another college.
Awesome professor! Had Bernardi for A&P 1. All tests come from his notes and lectures...his tests force you to think and are not meant to "trip you up". Take good notes, record lectures, make flash cards and study...you'll succeed. I have him again for A&P 2 in the Fall...nobody else will do!!
Took this class with Bernardi during the year. Tests were very tricky and unfair...got a C+...took the same course again and got an A...same material. Take Collis....way better and has online powerpoint presentations. They are so helpful and he is a saint. Always very helpful and kind...everyone loves him!!!
Very disappointed..he teaches at a Med School level, and his tests are insanely hard and purposely tricky, tests every minutia rather than main concepts and his handouts are unorganized so much that you need a cryptologist to decipher exactly he's trying to show you. He purposely makes the course more difficult, endless studying, retaining nothing.
I would avoid this teacher at all costs. He is very knowledgeable and clear in his lectures but his tests are unnecessarily difficult and detailed, worded in the way to get the most wrong answers. Unless you plan on going to med school and want the challenge of memorizing excessive detail take the class with some one elses
This is an excellent professor. all you need to do is: 1. don't miss attendance. 2. take good notes and 3. record the lectures. all I do is this. the exams are hard but if you really study time ahead,believe me you'll be good. I love this professor. I can say that I've learned a lot from him. He is the best. I definitely recommend this professor.
Made his tests very tricky and with questions he never covered, making it almost impossible to get above a 90 on any exam, which is a joke bc its community college. Luckily my lab grade brought my average up. Take with another professor and avoid the headache and frustrating of memorizing every insignificant detail and still did not do as expected
I'm not really sure how I felt about his class. I didn't learn anything from it that's for sure, but it was an easy A for me. He rambles during lecture and talks about everything and anything. His tests are hard, but he let us have a cheat sheet. And he curves his tests, so if you're smarter than the average wcc student, you should be fine.
I liked his class. His lectures are thorough, precise and what he says is on the test. Some teachers, you are never really sure what is going to be tested on the test, but with him, everything he says is going to be on the test. That may be good or bad news, depending on the person. Record his classes, and study everything.
Very intelligent man, but he has the HARDEST testing system. Would NOT take him unless you are going for medical school, since he teaches at MEDICAL LEVEL. Very tricky questions on test and getting above 90 in his test is almost impossible. But if you have no choice and have to take him, prepare to study A LOT and record and listen to his lectures
Dr. Bernardi is a very good teacher. However his class is very difficult. This will be a definite g.p.a. downer if you take it with him. Make sure that you get an A in lab that way if you are doing bad in lecture it will boost you up. Tape record all of his lectures because you will need them to study. Make sure you take clean and neat notes!!!!!!!
I am currently in his AP 1 Class. However my grades in both Lecture and Lab are not at the best due to the fact i'm taking another science that also involves LecLab. I told him what was going on and what my schedule was like and how much Ive been trying and trying and he was very understanding and caring!! You don' really see that too much anymore
You need to attend all lectured and record his lectures. His tests are straight from his lecture. The tests are difficult so you need to study by understanding the material rather then memorizing. It is possibly to get over 90s on his exams. I got and A in A&P 1 with him and about to get another A with 2 while taking microbiology.
I just had my pharm final and I am going to miss him so much! His tests are tough but if you just study his notes you will be fine. If you do not do well the class probably just isnt cut out for you. Very intelligent and understanding. I can definitely say I am a much better test-taker after his class. Great guy
Prof. Bernardi is an Awesome professor, even though he teaches you like you're in med school, you will learn with him. Record his lectures and be aware of his test. You will be tricked on the exams therefore know your material well. He is very clear when he is lecturing but he doesn't return your test back , just shows you your grade.
he is overconfident in his lectures and expect all students to be on a level before admission to his class. he takes no questions during the lectures, no textbook use and the most difficult tests ever. his material is clarified but when presented on a test the answers keys are so confusing from matching column and multiple choice
His tests are unreasonable for a community college prerequisite class. He states that his exams mirror the boards, however, the boards are taken after 2 years of nursing school. The level he tests at is unnecessary for where students are at this point. No other prof. Holds their students to his standards and they do fine. GPA downer.
Honestly one of the most knowledgable teachers you'll ever get. But as a prerequisite course his class is unnecessarily difficult. You wil learn, but chances are you wont pass never in my life had a more difficult teacher. So much so when you bring his name up to other teachers they feel the same
WARNING: "RECORDING DEVICE IS A MUST" if you are planning on taking him for A&P I OR 2 PLEASE AVOID YOURSELF THE TROUBLE, it's 10x more complicated than what it should be, at the end of each semester you will end up with 100+ pages of notes. There is 5 exams 10 out of 10 COMPLICATED and one ACCUMULATIVE with all the notes and handout combines.
Unless you're a masochist that wants to make your life 10 times harder than it has to be you not bother ever take any class with this professor. his tests are unnecessarily difficult, and I suspect he knows it and enjoys having that reputation.
One of the most brilliant teachers I've ever met. I don't think he deserves the rating he has on here. All you have to do is go to his class work hard and it will pay off just like anything else in life. If you are someone who does not like to study and work hard then don't take his class.
Dr. Bernardi will destroy your confidence. If you are an average but hard working student, your efforts will not pay off in this class and it's very unfair. I never missed a class. I earned an A in AP 1, and B+ in AP 2 lab with a different prof. I had Dr. Bernardi for the lecture portion of AP2 only and that was enough to destroy my gpa.
If you attend class and take good notes, there is no way you won't do well. He clearly states what will be on the test. Dr. Bernardi is a wonderful teacher and I only wish he could teach every science.
I tried so hard in this class and never missed a lecture. He made the exams way too difficult. He's a great professor and you can believe you've grasped everything. A majority of the students usually walk out of his exams in disbelief. His exams are way too high of a level for a prerequisite.
i mean his really good at lectures, but the test is really tough. You have to study really hard.
i mean his really good at lectures, but the test is really tough. Its not easy to get an A in his class, you really have to study everyday.
IF ANYONE TAKES HIS CLASSES, RECORD HIS LECTURES! Sometimes he goes quick, but by listening to his lecture recording after class, you will do fine. & take good notes. His exams mirror what he professes in class, it's a lot but if you know your material, then there's no reason not to receive an A. Not as hard as they make him seem! so knowledgeable!
Smartest teacher I have ever had & has become one of my favorite teachers. I recommend to record his lectures because he does talk quickly. I also recommend to rewrite your notes & listen to the voice recordings when studying for your tests. You have to put in the work to get the grades. Not hard at all! Tests come STRAIGHT from his lectures
Bernardi is great! He really knows his material and is so smart and funny. The only way you will do well in this class is if you don't miss a class and make sure you are taking down everything he says or recording him. You must study your notes like crazy and really prepare for his tests! A good grade is so possible but you really have to work!
His lectures are amazing and he's so funny. He really is so knowledgeable. You need to record his lectures bc he talks really fast but he does repeat ALL the important things like 2-3 times. His tests are very difficult but everything comes from the notes. You'll learn so much.
The class is very fast paced since there's a lot of topics to cover and he talks very fast, so bring a recorder to review lectures after class. It's possible to get a good grade in the class since the tests are always based on his lectures and handouts. My tip for this class to is study the material every day so you don't get overwhelmed.
amazing lectures, but his test bar is set too high. He quotes "This is the format of the Nclex." .. Ok, but the Nclex is after 2 years of nursing school in which they prepare you for that sort of testing. It is just not necessary to make exams this tricky at a pre-req level. Great lectures....
terrible teacher, expects you to know everything in the textbook although he never reffers to it. doesn't understand you have other classes and you can't memorize everything while still keeping up with other classes
if you can avoid it please do yourself a favor and don't take him, all notes must be hand written while he speaks so record his class, and hes old fashioned so there are no power points to refer to. his tests are very hard.
The professor himself is very smart and funny, I liked him a lot, but his class is WAY TO HARD. I studied almost everyday and his tests were impossible to get above a 70. You have to hand write all notes and record every lecture because he moves at such a fast pace. If you can get a different professor, you should.
I took this class for a 5 week summer session. It was super intense. I got an excellent grade, but it didn't come easy. Total study time outside of class between lecture + lab was more than 4 hours a day. Recording the lectures is a must as well as getting time outside of class to study the models for lab.
Professor Bernardi is very knowledgeable but is very in depth with his test and lecture notes. You need to remember every detail from his lecture in order to do well on his test. He gives 75 questions and you have 50 minutes to do it. Good luck but I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR.
This Class is by far not an easy class his class is very in depth about AP. He doesnt write on board everything is lectured, no PowerPoint or anything I had his class in person before covid-19 and that was a big failure his test he give are very hard and his timing for them is ridiculous he gave us a lot of questions with a little bit Time. STUDY!
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