very soft spoken, goes over things many times

BEST TEACHER EVER! Extremely Clear, Easy A, relatively speaking.

tough class GO TO IT and study!nice prof but sit toward front to hear

extremely hard, nice guy though, work hard and will be fine

Very nice, take a lot of notes and go to class, exam and quizzes mildly hard

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take this class if you are good in biology. study notes and online power point

306 is death. Death in a compact 1 semester course

good teacher...for tests-make sure u know EVERYTHING in the chapters and u will do good in class. Complete memorization. He is helpful at making the material clear. Intense class.

Extremely Easy Class, Tests are straight from notes and book. Very nice and extremely helpful.

Tests straight from lectures and textbook -- read chapters. Clear and helpful guy, stresses topics in several ways to reach everyone.

Friendly man, tests very reasonable- straight from slides and no tricks, a little uncomfortable in front of a class but tries hard

Laverty is pretty good, when compared to people like Galileo... he does very good slide presentations that are then posted on the web. Tests are tough (fill in the blanks, eww!), but he emphasizes the important material on the test during lecture.

Pretty straightforward. Tests are mix of multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank. Just read and go over the powerpoint presentations and you'll do fine.

Of course tests will hard for people who don't do any work. He is very clear about what will be on exams and they are on the tough side, but fair. People who think the course is "aweful" may also want to invest in a spelling tutor.

He is a very fair professor. If you go to class and read, the class isn't hard at all. He is nice and willing to help.

Very quiet, seems nervous in front of a class. Knowledgeable about the topic. Uses powerpoint and posts it online. Tricky tests based mainly on lecture. Work hard to understand every detail of what he says in class and you'll be okay.

He is very clear about what he expects on tests. He makes the material as interesting as possible. If you do the work, you can get an A.

A little dull in lectures, but knows the material. He teaches well, expects you to do work outside class. Spend time reading the book and reviewing notes. Tests are fair, he expects a good amount of detail, so watch out. Learned a lot.

Although it's hard to make physio exciting, Dr. Laverty is very clear in lecture. He draws the figures along with you which i think helps a lot. He also offers extra credit. Didn't read at all and got B+.

As a Bio Major, this has been my favorite class so far. He gives you slides with great drawings and little blurbs that spell out "the things you need to know". NO textbook reading necessary. Take lots of notes on the slides in class, study them and you will have no trouble on the tests. He tells you everything you will need to know.

Good teacher. Make sure you know all the slides and all the diagrams from the art book and you'll be fine. Try to go to class (even tho u can get away w/missing some). Take good notes, study slides/diagrams and you'll be fine. Only need text to reinforce things that are unclear to you from class. I def. recommend him!

Professor Laverty was awesome. He organized the course material well, and there were 2 quizzes and 3 hourly exams. You could also earn up to 30 points of extra credit (3 ten point assignments). I definitely learned a lot in this class, and it was enjoyable. I highly recommend Laverty for 306.

Gary and his "cartoons" were the best thing to ever happen to me! It's a managable class if you put in the time

This lab is a little more work than some of the other 2 credit labs offered, but it's worth it if you're going into research. I learned a lot of techniques in this lab. You'll have to go into lab at odd hours sometimes, but it's not too bad and he's really laid back.

This is exactly the Physio course I was looking for. The material is presented a couple times, each time dipping into another layer of detail. It's not particularly easy, and if physio is your thing you're at an advantage. It was a great class.

Laverty is super helpful, but you have to do a lot of work to do well in this class, just like any other Bio class. But its really hard to understand him unless you sit front and center, super quiet, but makes 300tolerable

Laverty is an OK teacher and if you put in the work his class isn't that hard. Just make sure you know everything about the figures in the ppts and you'll do fine.

The class is pretty boring, but he puts all the notes online so you really don't need to go. Use the notes to guide your textbook reading because that's all he tests on. Exams are pretty tough, but they aren't too bad if you're prepared

Pretty straightforward class. 3 tests and some easy, online quizzes. Study the notes and the associated readings in the textbook. Gary is a boss.

I wanted to fall asleep pretty much every single class. But it's an OK class. Just take good notes off his ppts (if you can stay awake), and brush over the textbook. A few online quizzes but he gives you 2 chances so they are fine. Give yourself at least a week to study for a test, they can cover a lot of information.

Thick as molasses, though keeps me coming back for more. A great professor who is dedicated to his work. A Guinness toast to you Laverty.

I love him! He is a really great professor if take the time to listen to what he is saying. He actually teaches you about what he is presenting, he doesn't just present it like most professors. I would definitely recommend him- he is the cutest and you'll actually learn from his class!

In my opinion the class was pretty tough. I liked the material a lot but was disappointed with most of the test questions. An A/B is feasible but you have to start studying 2 weeks before the test. He is kind of boring to listen to but is probably one of the only professors who actually teaches what he has on his slides, goes very indepth. Good guy

Seems unapproachable at first but is actually really nice. He's definitely a great professor who knows his stuff but you have to be willing to put a lot of work in. If you like the material though the work isn't boring. 5 easy sakai quizzes, 3 tough tests. Go to class for clickers. Also, he does human phys instead of animal phys which is awesome.

He is such an awkward professor but extremely passionate about his work. Do NOT underestimate the first exam because he only gives out 2 exams and a final. His exams are difficult and cover A LOT of material so stay on top of the reading after class. Your textbook will be your best friend.

Class was hard but the teacher is helpful.

Literally a monkey could take this course and get an A. I'm pretty sure I went 6 times and that was for the clicker quizzes. Just memorize everything in the book and all components of the pictures in his slides. And if you can't memorize under pressure at this point consider a different major

Laverty was an awesome teacher. He really is genuine with his love for teaching. The class is not an easy class and you have to seriously do a lot of work, read the textbook, go to class, etc. An A is definitely attainable if you work hard. Pay attention to the case studies he presents all the time. They will help you do well on the tests.

Dr. laverty is very passionate about what he preaches. The material is very interesting, but the exams are hard and challenging. The book is super ultra important to get an A in this class even if you pay attention to every lecture you'll miss details. Read the book more than once. Average total grade was about 75 and he curved.

Laverty's exams are so much easier as compared to Olabisi and Raden. His exams are straight off of his review sheets. If you read his review sheet, the case studies, and simbio you will be fine. Lectures are long but what Bio class isn't? He brings his dog to class! His review classes could also be helpful if you ask the right questions!

General physiology is inherently a tough subject. Use his notes as a guide but make sure you read and outline the book. I used a highlighter personally just for time's sake but the studying is just like any other biology course. He has some lectures that are important to go to bc of clickers but I usually just go to all of them. Good luck!

Definitely a boring lecturer but if you read before class you'll be more into lecture and understand the point of his rambling. Gives an outline of what will be on the exam with clear expectations of what you should know. Makes it so you only have to understand the big pictures and real world applications. If you make a true effort, you will pass.

Hes a really great guy, sometimes his lectures are very boring. The first exam I studied hard with the textbook, did awful, second time, I just took everything off his slides and lectures. Did great! Go to class every class. He gives extra credit and does curve.

Doctor Laverty is great and brings his dog to class. He often gets off track about things that aren't relevant. The class isn't hard but attendance is mandatory, most of the test material is on the slides which aren't always shared. The open-ended questions on exams were straight from the power point. We had open notes for the last 15 mins of exam

Hes very passionate about bio. His PowerPoints and worksheets are primarily what tests are based on, so reviewing those is very helpful. Ive managed to do well (A) while only using the textbook when instructed to do so (about 3-4 times). I would definitely take one of his classes in the future. Also he brings his dog sometimes.

Laverty is a really nice man, that is very passionate about biology. He speaks in a very monotone voice, and is kinda awkward, so lectures can drag on. But I thought he was a really good professor, he likes to connect everything together, and help you to see the bigger picture of biology, which really helps in the beginning.

Gary Laverty is a very sweet older gentleman who can be a little bit boring during lectures but tries his hardest to make sure you understand. While I had trouble paying attention during class, re-watching online lectures at 2 times speed really helps as it sounds less monotone and slow. But although it's a little difficult, he makes learning nice.

Very reasonable grader, tests were based off the lectures and questions were well written. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand. He is a kind person and goes out of his way to be helpful.

Honestly, he was a pretty good professor! I'm very surprised he only has a 3 on RMP. When I took his class it was entirely just knowing the information and a little bit about applications. Watch his lectures and review the slides and this class is very easy to get a decent grade in. Definitely attend the optional sections, he gives extra credit.

Very nice guy but not an interesting lecturer. Tests are not difficult as long as you pay attention and go over the material. A bit unorganized and not very good with technology.

Nice old man. Easiest bisc course i've taken. Weekly hw that can be found online and packback ?s. 3 noncumulative exams, 50 MCs each. Async class 2 days/wk and 1 mandatory sync class. Async recordings ran overtime and he didn't seem to care. Slow to reply to emails if he does at all. Pay attention, take good notes, and you'll get an A.