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Dr. Kasparian's lectures and directions leave a lot to be desired. The tests are straightforward enough, but he often tells you certain things won't be covered on the test and then they are. Lectures consist primarily of textbook images on the overhead.
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The lecture notes were only functional as a coffee coaster to study for the exams.He's a good lecturer but an evil twin, which he's never met, must write his test questions.Has a flair for minutiae and its covert applications.I dropped and glad I did.
Bad teacher - arrogant, speaks over everyone's head, disorganized and late to almost every class. Inconsistant tests. Took joy in telling us that we NEEDED to know something for an exam and then the topic wouldn't be on the test. I can't believe he continues to get away with teaching this class.
I took his class 15 years ago and now teach A & P and still use material he taught me back then. He's a great teacher - tough - certainly knows his material.
Can be confusing, but he can also be very helpful if you ask!
Don't know how and what to teach.HE is very confusing and hard.Don't cover materials..paying for nothing ..Time for him to find a new job or need to retire... PLease hire new peoples at brookhaven Collage..I don't go to brookhaven anymore because of the bad teaching.. and mean people .. especially in the science dept...
Mr. K is genius. Most people wine like babes because the class material is so hard. His lectures usually only cover the essay part of the test. Most people never catch this. His test questions come from the test banks on the web site provided with the book. You must go to the tutor labs and spend the time to memorize the material. I earned my A's
DON'T TAKE THIS TEACHER PLEASE....VERY HARD.... DON'T MAKE ANY SENCE AT ALL.......
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He is the worst teacher ever. he talks and talks assuming we know the material and doesnt explain it completly. Teaching is not the job for him, if you want to pass this class i advice you not to sign up with kasparian... I guarantee it will make your life miserable. I cant believe he's a teacher, whoever told him he was good at it lied to him.
Excellent teacher, lectures aren't very helpful though. You need to read the book. Highly recommend him!
He is really the only choice when it comes to A&P. This is a very tough class, and you have to devote alot of time to it, but his grading is fair and he knows the material very well. Highly recommended.
He really isnt that bad of a teacher yes he is hard but trust me if you are a medical major you will face harder things so just get use to it he works with you one on one basis just ask!
Not as helpful in lab as he is in lecture
seems like he's not a good lab instructor as he is with lecture. he often lectures for 5 mins and leaves us to do the lab by ourself. I would say he's an ok lab instructor. he doesnt care too much abt u. but if u work hard for the class (as any other class), you should be fine. I'm making a B in his class, but anyone can make an A. just study!
He is knowledgeable in his profession, but lacks the ability to teach. He is arrogant and careless with students desire to pass. He has a 70% drop out rate.
One of the most knowledgeable instructors I have ever had. Does not wait for anyone. Expects you to be responsible for your own learning, but always there if I needed help. Need to read and stay in the lab, listen to lectures and group study. Recording lectures a good idea. Generous in grading if you try.
he knows what he's teaching, but he expects students to know the material before the class. he won't explain much so he always ends the class early. I didn't find the lab as helpful as the other teacher. he just comes around asking if i have any questions on a slide or any source i have no clue about. he might be a great scientist but not a teacher
Very knowledgable, but too relaxed about class. he comes late and leaves early. didn't get much from class, mostly from text. you can do well if you apply yourself, i believe he takes that into consideration when grading. would prefer that he use more practical examples. most people in the class are pursuing medical related fields.
useless lecture and lab instructor. helpless. worse teacher ever
he is just an easy teacher...his teaching style is definately different...i missed my two test and he let me make up from both of them...he is good...he works with u
Hard class but its meant to be to weed out people. Study, study, study. Tests are hard but if you read and read again you should do well. He does give extra credit. Would recommend.
He was Horrible. Anyone that says he's great is horribly mistaken. He showed up to class almost half an hour late everyday read off the power points taught nothing and expected us to know everything. USELESS in lecture. Had to withdraw last semester becuase I was failing miserably. Retaking it his semester making an A. Nothing further.
He was GREAT! If you are willing to work he will work with you if you need the assistance. He was the best A&P teacher I have had!
If you read your book you will pass the class. All is note for lec. are stright out of the book.
First let me start by saying no matter who you take a&p with the class is hard. If read the book and attemp to try in the class you wil pretty much pass, he give 80pts worth of extra credit, which can be the difference between an F and a C, the lecture is not all that helpful but he comes straight out the book, and use the online tools they can be
I thought he was great. He was very easy to understand and he had great powerpoints that were very easy to follow. He did however skim through some of the screens fairly quickly, so you should write down the main points and when you are home read ovre the texbook again and add your own notes. Overall, I am very glad I took his class!
I am an average student so I have to study alot and still do not retain enough information to make an "A" but that is ok. If you want to learn than he is the teacher to take. He is very helpful. This is A & P expect to study for the lab and lecture exam. All A & P students take the same lab. He covers all test material in class. study
he sets students up to lose by adding huge amts of memorization the day before a test, he yelled and pounded his fist at us as he handed out one test, he asked if we wanted to know if he grades on the curve, and when someone said yes, would he tell us he said no he wouldn't. he really doesn't seem to like teaching or the students.
good old kasparian.great guy,smart ke knows exactly what his talking about but does not make an eye contact. does not care if you are there or not.he expect you to be responsible like an adult he does his part and do yours no need to write in his class just read "the book"for sure enroll yourself in the website"myaandp.com"practice the quizez!!
I love him ! I think he is great for those who choose to learn. If you are ion his class to get an easy grade, forget it ! he really wants you top understand,but you have to spend time on this, it dont come easy.
NOT RECOMMENDED! This class was a HUGE waste of money. I took his online class & nothing is ever updated, his study guides have nothing to do with the exams, & his exams are a joke. The only good part was the extra credit which he has to offer or no one would ever pass his class. Honestly, you leave his class wondering why he's even a teacher.
Great guy!!! If you do the work ans show a real effort he will let you have a better grade then you deserve. He give about 80 points extra credit, which is great. This is a weed out class it is not bio for dummies. If you think that you will get an A just for seating in his class, it will not work. This is a class that requires work.
He knows what he is talking about but he is the only one.expects u 2 know everything so he doesn't teach.no nd 2 go 2 lectures bc he talkes over your head.dont take him if u don't have time to read the whole book.great extra crdt.i missed 2 test that he let me make up, so he will work with u if he thinks your trying.
this teacher sucks for biology. does not know how to teach. skips like half of the power point and expects you to know it all and read it all. yes its college you should learn on your own, but come on now. whats the point of doing power points and teaching if your not gonna give us helpful info???? no study guide no review just read.
HORRIBLE!!! DO NOT TAKE HIM ONLY USES POWERPOINT! MIGHT AS WELL READ THE BOOK! NEVER REVIEWED FOR TESTS.
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I have NO idea how anyone can give him a bad review..I thought he was incredible! A person can get an A in ANY class if they just study...and Glen makes it easier with 80 points of extra credit! No other A&P professor does that! If you are taking this class expect to work for your A..but come on..isn't that EXPECTED??
He is one of the best professors I have seen. While his class is not an easy class, when you leave his class you know your stuff easilty.
the class itself is hard, you really have to read the text to pass this class. do the extra credit! it could be the difference between an A and a B.
I am so surprised to read bad reviews for Professor Kasparian.I can't say how his actual class is, I took the online class and I truly enjoyed him.True, his stuff is not updated but if you just do the work you will be fine.He is very easy to approach and understanding.Come on now, I went from a D+ to an A. You do the math. Great instructor!
I am living proof that you can teach yourself this class. Dr. Kasparian is very intelligent but he is a horrible teacher. He never made himself available to help his students, and was very late in grading. Oh, and you can forget it if you have him for lab. Learn to teach yourself!
This teacher is a JOKE!! If you don't have a life and want to spend your entire semester with your face in the book, then take this guy. I took his class in a 16 week semester and made a C. I then took it again, with another teacher, in a 5 week class (which I completed in 4 weeks) and made an A. Again, if you don't have a life, take him.
Not an easy teacher by any stretch! His lectures can be all over the place and it is difficult to know what will be on an exam. He is, however, very fair in his grading exams and practicals and the class is set up for people to succeed if they put in the work. ... but you MUST put in the work! The Web help from the text is EXCELLENT! Use it!
Very mean and do not understand
He is a very intelligent person however a useless teacher. However, I will say by taking his class I learned how to teach myself. The Labs are what saved me in that class. I had an awesome lab teacher you explained everything so clearly. His lectures are useless... many of his text questions come from the A&P website practice test.you HAVE to read!
Do not take this professor, for lecture or lab. He does not teach. He sits there and drinks his coffee and asks if you have questions. That's it. No instruction at all. Worthless.
i took his class in Summer 1 and thoroughly enjoyed it. didnt do so well in lab but the lecture exams and computer simulations saved me. i ended up with a C but thats okay because its an honors course. would recommend him. he was very instrumental in encouraging me to UTD and declaring neuroscience as my major.
Very intelligent, However, what he says is on the test is not. He likes u to drop his class. Everyone will have F's but a few. U WILL HAVE TO TAKE AGAIN!
He teaches us from pp and we need to read and study over the textbook. It is not easy for us but if we intend to medical field it useful for us to prepare for HESI test. Moreover, we receive the extra credit from him. He also explain what we need to know. Feel free to ask him.
Dr Kasparian is an intelligent teacher but he does not teach. He basically goes over the PP and you'll ending up reading the text yourself. If you are seeking for a professor that cares about your grade this is not the one!!! If you are book smart then take him!
Good professor, his class is not an easy one. If you want an A work for it; do not blame your instructor. I read every chapter to it's entirety and scored an A in the class. Kasparian wants you to succeed. He's a good prof.
Incredibly frustrated all semester. He was always making changes to the syllabus schedule. His poor communication with students in a distance learning course puts the students at a severe disadvantage. Strongly advise taking course on campus
He is very intelligent but very boring. I found it more helpful to just read the book instead of going to class since the pp are from the book anyway and he does not make it interesting. It is a difficult class, and he does not help make it any better. You need to really start ahead or you will get behind.
You have to work for your grade. He tries to weed out the week but if you stick to it then you will do fine. I got an A, just make sure he knows you and ask him questions. He will be on your side if you show interest. People that say he is worthless and hard are just lazy. ITS ANATOMY people of course its hard and yes you have to study, A LOT!!!!
I love him! Biology is not easy so you need to study to get knowledge. You need to read the book and go to open lab often to get A (he will give you some extra credit)! Great class! Wonderful teacher!
Had alot of trouble with class, he's not very sympathetic it is a hard class,i had to withdraw from it will be taking this class again! i recommend you go to open lab, read read and read!
As I have been reading, yes, Mr. Kasparian is indeed very smart..... However, he is very monotone and just rambles and makes NOTHING interesting. I would go to every class so i had perfect attendance but while doing so all i could do was read the book because he didn't even seem like he wanted to be there. This is my second time taking this class.
I don't know where to begin...I took the lecture part online with him and he doesn't respond to emails barely, the test review is nothing that is on the tests and he takes forever posting grades. Im pretty sure its probaly because he has a lot of students but at the same time he gives extra credit which is probaly why I barely passed the class.
not a good experience. I drop the class. coundnt hear him very well. class is too large, and sometime he mumbles.test has two essay! with 50+ questions and drawings. not recomended!
Class itself is very hard, however the professor makes the class very interesting and as long as you keep up with the text book and lecture notes, it will be easy especially with his extra credits.
His grading system is unique. I was not sure about B upto last comprehensive exam but I did really well and I got A. He gives study guide but thats too much to study compair to normal study guide.
This professor is very knowledgeable, however he does not take the time to help you. If you aren't mentally on the Biology level then you will most likely fail. You have to attend class if you miss even one class you will be far behind. I do not recommend taking his class.
Do not take him.... He just he he is a very knowledgeable man.. but barely covers the chapters.. completes 3(long) chapters in 3 hours... Good part is he gives full points on his essays.. Hardly reads it... Just write every thing you know about the topic...
Online class. Cons- Takes years to grade, I mean years!! Does not respond clearly to emails. Pros-He offers extra credit, takes work late,and I believe grades on a curve. Him and the lab teacher just seem very busy & preoccupied. If you learn well with online classes you will do fine; if you need instruction, Id take this course in class.
Prof Kasparian is a great professor! He cares about his students, really cares, not fake caring. He is understanding and will accept late work with full credit. If you take the time to use the essay questions he provides before exams, you will do great on the exam. He's the greatest!
This class was extremely hard. I made D's on every exam but in the end I made a C in the class becuz he shows alot of mercy. There is to much material to cover and do not tk this class with other classes that are time consuming. There is no h.w, but there were 5 exams. He gave a generous xtra cred essay that made me pass. Hes very smart also!
great teacher
HE IS THE BEST!!TAKE HIM I took him for 1407 and 1408made an A on both the class is hard but with him is all nice and understandable I had different lab instructors though
More Than Excellent Professor. He is a really professor.
Great professor, super laid back. One big paper at the end but not a hard grader. Doesn't do his own labs, picking a great lab instructor is equally as important (Guidry is the best). He can get a little off subject sometimes but he knows and loves what hes teaching, and that makes all the difference!
Very intelligent, caring professor. Entertaining and knowledgable. Yes, this is a challenging subject; you will not get around that regardless of whom you take. Ask him questions. He never makes you feel stupid or out of line. Very down to earth. Flexible when it counts. Overall I think he is the best professor for Anatomy and Physiology.
Professor Kasparian is such a nice guy! Although the subject was boring, he would try to make lectures fun with different examples or personal stories that related to lecture topics. He is definitely a fair grader & wanted to make sure we all did well in the class. Would definitely recommend him for environmental science!
His expectations are high but clear, and his class is completely doable. Prepare according to his review and you will succeed and understand the material. He is also a kind, dignified person who clearly enjoys teaching. He is such an asset. Excellent and pleasant.
Took him for the summer term. Gives out 4 tests - 50 questions and 2 essays. The exam review he gives you are the essay questions he will use on the test. Honestly just find a quizlet w multiple choice questions and study that and you'll get an A because all of his questions are from a test bank. Don't be afraid to ask for extra credit(as a class)
This professor is good. Just make sure you study for the exams and study ALL questions from the internet. He is very nice and intelligent. Just do your job and you will pass.
Excellent professor. He is very helpful when it comes to exams because he points out the important topics to know about.
I am left at a weird thought about him. I liked him, but then I didn't. I like him because he did not want us to fail, but I didn't because I feel like he gave up on our class. He was hardly on time, and he looked so done with teaching. When it came to exams he gave extra credit quite a bit. He was alright. I would take him again.
His class is tough but easy at the same time. There are 5 tests and a term paper that's worth a large number of points. There is no final. Homework is on Mastering. He doesn't take attendance but make sure you know your classmates so you can get important info.
He is caring, funny in class. So, every lecture is seemed go by fast. What he teaches in class or on power points will be on the exams.
He is such a sweet professor! I took SCIT with the lecture portion online and even though he does take a bit to email you back, he is very understanding and gives you lots of opportunity to succeed in the class :)
Professor Kasparian is a great professor. I totally recommend taking him if you want to learn and pass with a good grade.
i took him for Bio 1406 and anatomy and physiology he is the best professor ever. he gives us time to study and also help us to know the necessary stuff to study for the exam.
This class in general is hard. He knows what he is talking about and I respect that, but he is not good at teaching the information. Lectures are boring, long and confusing. You have to do your notes on your own and teach yourself.
Kasparian has a sweet soul but don't take his class... All he does is read off the powerpoints which is a waste of time. He reads what's there and doesn't go into depth. From day one I've been lost in that class.
He is a very sweet professor, but if you truly want to learn anatomy and physiology take another professor because he will not explain concepts well to you, but curves grades in a lot of things. This class was basically a self taught class and there is a 20 page paper (that will most likely get full credit) to do due at the end of the semester.
Reads off power-points doesn't go into depth. It's the end of the semester and has yet to update grades. Doesn't respond to emails, takes two weeks or more to get back to you. Most of the time you don't get a reply.
Yes you have to read because he only reads the PowerPoints but he is a super nice and understating intellectual individual. Especially if you have a disability. For instance I am blind in my left eye so if you go to him for assistance he will help at all cost. I recommend Mr. Kasparian
If you want to pass read the Powerpoints where he gives everything, I took online class, exams are open book, the only one that is timed is the lab but with the PowerPoints the lab will be fine ( online classes)
Sweet but he does NOT teach well at all! He has been one of the most hardest professors i've taken. His lectures are not in depth at all and he expects you to know biology before coming into this class. You are basically teaching yourself in this class. He curves the test by a lot of points just so it doesnt look bad on him. STAY AWAY if possible.
Relatively easy online class for a&p , read the PowerPoints on my own and the mastering assignments helped and if not everything was easy to look up to understand. I just wouldnt suggest taking if youre not comfortable with a pretty hands-off science course. Final paper was given very generous extra credit for would definitely take again!
He reads off the powerpoints and does not teach very well, the test do not completely match up the power points which makes it difficult. He is very kind and you can tell he knows what he is talking about, but if you are not willing to read the text book yourself and want to rely on the lectures, he is not the teacher for you.
There is a lot of homework so if he says it'll take 40 mins for one section, it'll take about an hour or so to do it. He has 10, 10 question quizzes but pretty easy to get through. Tests are 4 lecture exams and 5 lab exams, no respondus, which was less stressful. He has 1 paper on diseases. Very responsive in the emails. at your own pace
Prepare to teach yourself with the PowerPoint/ and or textbook provided because all test material comes straight from there and he goes on tangents when lecturing. The final was not cumulative! You have to write 3 easy, but very time-consuming papers and u have HW with fair deadlines. He is extremely generous when it comes to grading!!
He was an awesome professor. There is a lot of homework so if he says it'll take 40 mins for one section, it'll take about an hour or so to do it. He has 10, 10 question quizzes but pretty easy to get through. Tests are 4 lecture exams and 5 lab exams, no respondus, which was less stressful. He has 1 paper on diseases. Very responsive in the emails
I would take this professor again! Everything you need to know about his class is in the syllabus. He responds to email when you need help.
He's an amazing instructor! His lectures are very detailed, and he explains everything in a way that's easy to understand. Thanks to him, I was able to get an A. I highly recommend him to anyone taking this class!
Amazing Professor !!!
This professor is phenomenal! I wish I had him for Anatomy I. Pearson homework is manageable, labs are built into diagrams/multiple choice, and exams/quizzes don't need a webcam, which makes things less stressful. Assignments are open from start date, and exams are on set days unless arranged otherwise.
I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR. In lecture, when he talks about the chapters, it's so amazing to hear him go in depth and it makes things more interesting because he knows this subject truly inside and out. He is also funny lol He truly wants his students to succeed and he is veryyyy kind.
The class overall wasn't too difficult but the lectures weren't extremely helpful so I ended up studying just off the book mostly and the practice test he give but you only get a day or two before the test
Kasparian is an alright professor. The course is built around a Pearson textbook, so he's mostly just presenting those slides in class; though, he skips a lot of slides so you absolutely have to study for a better understanding of the material. There's 3 essays he'll have you do, but they're short with a 2-3 page maximum, and he accepts late work.
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Attendance Mandatory
48%
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