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Extremely knowledgeable. If anyone is having trouble, he is very welcoming during office hours
Great teacher, very funny in class, will allow you to ask ANYTHING, and I do mean anything.
A great instructor who allows anyone to ask any questions. He is always ready to help you and is inviting when it comes to office hours. By the end, you really wanna make some serious changes in the way you take care of your health.
This guy is very intelligent but still very down to earth. He gives you the facts and allows you to develop an opinion rather than shoving his helath opinions at you. His tests can be passed if you study with his study sheets You'll learn a lot from him!!
Very easy, just keep up with the readings and the notes and dont be late to class, he hates that. otherwise, its a really fun class.
Mr. Burchett is an AWESOME teacher. I had him almost 3 years ago and he is the most intelligent, caring, informative, down-to-earth, realistic professor you will ever have! If ever you have the chance to take one of his classes, DON'T HESITATE! Good luck!
Mr. Burchett's class is easy if you study, come on time, and pay attention. I earned an A in his class but after a not so hot score on the 1st test because I didn't take studying seriously. He is always there to help if you need him..and he will explain it to you 10 times as long as you are sincere
Burchett is by far the best teacher I have ever had, period. I only wish more professors were as compassionate, caring, and dedicated as he is. Always eager to help students...however, you will have to pay your dues by putting forth time/effort..there is a lot of material to cover. Great prof/class.
He is the best. If there is a question, he answers it. Very clear on everything.He may be easy going, but don't even think about trying to take advantage of him, he can see right through you. Just be honest...don't cheat...and study! He will be there to help you! He is the best!
I think that he is a wounderful teacher and really cares about the things that he is teaching and his students! He makes things so interesting and fun. If you have the chance take bio 9 especially if you like to hike!
great profressor. kept things interesting. I was in his class when the streaker came through. That was unforgettable!! He's funny and he loves his job and his students. I learned a lot from him and would take him a 1000 more times. very knowledgeable!! Thanks for a great class!!
He's a perfect, all-around teacher. I've never seen such concern for students' academic pursuits. His head is full of facts (and a few jokes). The class is hard no matter who you take, but Burchett is awesome, and he'll do whatever he can for his students. He truly loves his job, and it reflects through his teaching.
He is one of the best professors I have ever had! He knows the course inside and out. He is always willing to help you out. Plus he kind of looks like the dad from Step-By-Step!
burchett is a great teacher. his intelligence goes on very recognized by his students. by far the best health teacher at rcc. funny, entertaining, and knowledgable..... he's a great teacher, come to the class, pay attention, take notes you can't fail!
He is really easy to understand, and he is helpful
Well, he's a person who loves his field and don't want you to miss out all the fun of exploring ur mind, body, and even surrounding. honestly, the class IS HARD but if u show up, take good notes, and USE HIS ONLINE STUDYGUIDE..u will ace the class..i recommend him 115.334% (just joking) but seriously, he loves his student and always willing to help
He does come off as really helpful. If he has other things to do on his office hours, he will be short and rush you off. His tests and lectures are random, does not prepare you for test. hardly ever talk about bio.He prides himself on statistics, of course his view is the best view! I don't care what your views on Terri Schiavo are, just teach bio!
Great professor, with much love for the topic and makes the clas very intersting with his lectures and projects...he is also very down to earth and will do his very best to help you
He's a great teacher. Cares about his students and is willing to put forth the time to make sure they understand the material. Take lots of notes, study hard, and you'll ace the class. He's funny and very knowledgeable but does not like to be taken advanaged of. Over all, he's a damn good teacher with "good genes."
Here's a walking/talking/living man who knows Biology. Mr. Burchett is a funny guy, but when he's in the classroom he means business. Tough teacher because he really wants to you to learn, and extremely helpful especially if the material is difficult to understand.
I really enjoyed him as a professor, he was fun to learn from, and also very helpful. the tests were hard, but i liked the class overall.
He is a teacher with great knowledge of the field. Great skills to teach funny, body movement and expressions and interaction with and between students. His tests are hard because he'll throw couple of ansewrs very close to the right answer. I will recomend to anyone to take that class it is a lot information to red and learn though.
I took this class twice with him and I loved it both times!!! He makes a great impression of a uterus and other things...his tests has great BS questions too.
Easy to understand! Very entertaining! Highly Recommended! Very Understanding! Is always willing to help, and talk! Really Cares about his students!
Took this class with him in spring semester and he was unbelieveably awesome!! Made the class fun and interesting. I learned so much from him. He was always available to help when I needed it and made sure you understood the work. He will bend over backwards for you and help you in anyway he can. He really cares about his students!! Highly recommend this teacher for science.
This teacher kicks butt!! He makes learning fun and comes up with the craziest jokes and ideas for things. I love this class and recommend him to all my friends. Not only is he funny but he is also really there for you. If you don't understand he is very open about you going to his office, calling him, emailing him, or seeing him before or after class. Great guy! Really loves his work and cares about his students!!
hes hard but really funny if you take is class make sure you always read every chapter and pay attention to the little things he says in class
Very cool teacher. Very interested in his students. He puts a lot of energy into his teaching, and obviously enjoys doing it. I highly recommend him. He never drops surprises on his students, and continues relationships with students who are no longer in his class. Overall nice guy.
I took a couple semester ago for Health Science and he was the coolest professor I have had at R.C.C. I completely recommend him to any student that dreads boring, SLOW science classes. Hopefully in a semester or 2 I can take him for Bio 1 (that damn class fills up like nothing else).
HE challenges you. If you stay on your game and keep up with the reading you wont feel like such a dumbass for letting him and yourself down.
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Take notes and read the book, and you should do fine.
i took him for health science in the spring semester and he was unbelievably the funniest and smartest teacher at RCC! I will never forget how the heart works, what a T Cell does or even the famous pictures that he draws. Truly a teacher who is passionate about his work and his students! Recommended for all who need health!
Definetely a guy who knows his information. He is passionate about his work and really goes out on a limb for you if you need his help. He always made our class laugh and had so much great information and jokes to share with us. He cares about his students and definetely wants to see them succeed whether it is in Bio. or something else.
Great teacher!!! It's rare to find a teacher that actually gives a crap about his students future. The class can get a little rough at times but he's always there for help. Just read the book and take good notes and you'll be just fine. Also try to get his lab w/ his class.
This teacher is the greatest teacher anyone can take. His extremely knowledgeable and does care about teaching what we need to know. I highly recommend him.
Even though biology is a hard subject, He will try everything he can to help the students to understand and pass the subject that is being studied.
Thoroughly enjoyed his class. If he's available for any othedr class I had to take, I'd take him. Highly recommended. Goes out of his way to help out a student. Go to his office, let him see your face, show him you're interested in learning in his class. I'll never forget his "what am I?" questions. Lots of tension breakers. Good stuff.
He's a very energetic teacher! Very helpful and knows ALOT about biology. Has a quiz every week in which he's not very clear on questions. Sometimes he quizes on things that are not in the book, so ask lots of questions and study your notes! Two lab pracs that are very easy if you study. Would take him again.
Mr. Burchett is a great teacher, though I found most of his teaching strategies unclear. His sense of humor makes up for it completely, but it's not going to help one pass the class. You'll have a bumpy road ahead of you if you take Biology with Greg - he's tough, but he cares.
Very intruiging, turned my head completly around for biology. Even though biology is not my field of study, I currently have several experiments which do include a lot of biology in them.
Very sweet teacher, funny and intelligent. Has a tendency to go on tangents and ramble, but stories are interesting. Needed help and was always willing to help! :)
Setup students to fail, waste too much time in class while students could be studying out of the book. This teacher is out of his mind, rambles about how muscle cars are better than asian cars? Is this biology or tech-1 class. Beware, their is only 3 tests, none are dropped. He makes you feel like home but fail you at the end when you can't drop.
i totally disagree. this is on of the most involved teachers i've ever had. he is hard but if you expect a college biology class to be easy than maybe biology isnt for you. one thing though, he is VERY willing to help out anyone who askes. if you study the book and take good notes, you'll pass. I would definately recommend this teacher!!!!
I agree, with one of the other ratings; Mr. Burchett, does ramble, gets off subject, at times interesting information about science, but does not focus on what students need to know to pass his class. He always says, "any questions come and see me." But, in my opinion, he is unapproachable. Gives mixed messages?
great teacher! made me want to change my major to a science major. Just pay attention and read the book and you'll be fine
Very animated, very intelligent, awsome teacher. Class was a LOT of fun best teacher i've ever had. Must be willing to study, b/c his class is ONLY passable if you do. expects a lot out of his students ands is more than willing to take the time to help you understand the material ( advice: go over the material in advance and ASK QUESTIONS!!!)
I'm currently taking Bio 1, so I don't know what my grade is yet, so this is really unbiased. I like Mr. B. He is really helpful and seems genuwinely concerned about his students passing. He is a really funny guy and got me interested in Biology. And I'm really not a big fan, lol. Be prepared to study... ALOT!! 3-4 hrs a day... I do.
Greg is a really nice, funny guy! However, if you depend on a good lecture-er, he's not the one for you. If you're able to study on your own, you can manage nicely.
Greg is a good professor and can be funny at times. However, he makes a point many times to belittle students. Especially the ones that ask a lot of questions, and that aren't yet knowledgable in science. He makes science more tangible than most professor's and therefore one can understand the bigger picture. A must take.
Mr. Greg Burchett is very cool. He is da bomb! On top of that, he is a stud. Female students will enjoy having his class. A few pointers, he is a no **** kind of person in lecture. Although you will have fun in his class, he is about seriousness. Good luck.
Just take his class. You won't regret it. I didn't buy the book, but you might. -- He is honestly the best teacher I have had-- passionate, funny, KNOWLEDGABLE! It's nice to see someone doing what they do best in life.
He is awesome and funny. He cares about his students. I love this guy.
Mr. B is a great professor. His lectures are very interesting and funny!!! I actually really like Biology now and though it was really tough I have considered taking more classes on the subject because of this professor. He's just great!!! =)
"DO YOU FOLLOW ME HERE?" I'm a straight-A student, and guarantee that's the only thing you will remember after taking this class. If you are a non-science major looking for an A: avoid this class at all costs! As for Dr. Burchett, he is an awesome, funny guy but a truly horrible professor.
he is awesome!
burchett is a great teacher,1 of the best ive had, he keeps you up with intresting lectures not boring at all, personally a great guy, helpful and laid back if you have a long class he takes breaks to keep u awake, this is comeing from a guy who hates school so if im going outta my way to rate this guy obivously he cool!!
While Dr Burchett is enthusiastic about his subject and tries(entirely too)hard to get student participation, he would be more effective if he simply suick to the material without carrying on a crusade for his subject or speculating about "what could be" Also, he is the department head, ensuring a more difficult than neccesary class.
Dr. B is a great professor! He tried really hard to get student participation & to make the material apply to our daily lives. Sweet field trips! I studied for the exams cuz I didn't want to let him down. TAKE HIS CLASSES. i wish i could take more classes with him but I don't actually attend RCC =/
Funny, clear, interesting. I only took this class as a "feeler," but this class, and Burchett's passion for the subject got me started down a path towards a career change. The tests are reflective of the material he covers in class and of the book, AND really helped me in later classes. He's a great professor.
THE BEST!!! Ive taken bio & never could understand or remember anything until taking Zoo w/ Burchett. Hes a wonderful teacher!! Attractive, and his intellect makes him even more attractive. Hes open to any question. AND DOES NOT BELITTLE ANYONE! Hes understanding, helpful & wants everyone to understand the class, so listen to the bad comments!
I'm currently taking his short-term class. It's a lot of material to learn but since he knows that Bio1 is for non-science majors, he doesn't go into that much details. He goes over the important things and tells you not to worry about too much details. Even though he jokes a lot, that joke is still somehow related to the topic. He's awesome.
He is one of the coolest teachers I have ever had. Anybody who says he is mean or hard either is just stupid or does not attend. He has a great sense of humor and is extrememly helpful. If you have any problems he really does want you to ask him. BIO is his passion and it is easy to tell.
He is very cool. I did not buy the book, just the lab book.[30 bucks]. And i got a C in the class. Im not saying settle for a C. But as long as you go everyday and get involved [ask questions, take good notes] your golden. Chapter outlines are VERY HELPFUL. Do the study guidE. Class is easy.try to have him for lab too. goodluck.say ur a charger fan
Very kind, and helpful. He loves science.. and makes you interested as well. I would highly recommend him!!!
He is one of my favorite teachers, hands down, that I have ever had at any school. He is a very passionate, patient, involved human being. He makes you want to learn and be commited to more than just what you learn in class. I would take him again, most definetly. I recommend him to anyone who really likes enthusiatic teachers.
Professor Burchett is an awesome teacher!!!I had the best time in that class.I wish all science teachers were like him.He is very passionate about science.His class was hilarious!The whole class would be laughing all the time.Tests are okay.Lab is easy.I would highly recommend Burchett to anyone!!! :D
One of the best teachers at RCC! He is truly an inspirational person. I would love to take Burchett again and I am not even a Science major! Really teaches the material well and makes class interesting! Above all, he cares about his classes. AWESOME TEACHER!!
He's truly a passionate instructor and really knows his stuff. He's very serious when ti comes to people paying attention in class. There isn't much work to turn in so make sure you study and stay on top of everything. He definitely makes the material (a lot of it, too) fun & interesting! :)
Honestly, in two years ago I took biology with different professor, and yet I retook that class with Greg Burchet. As a reault, I passed with a great grade! I never got bored when I attended class everyday, even at 7am! Thank god, I decided to take a class with him! :) Just read book before u go to class; it will go smooth for y'all. GOOD LUCK!
Hes the best teacher Ive had in a long time. I love his zoology class!! =] and hes good to look at ;]
A really great teacher. He's makes his lectures fun and interesting. I feel like I've learned so much, and enjoyed the class way more than I thought I would. If you pay attention and take notes his class is easy. He gives study guides and a bit of extra credit. I definitely recommended taking a class with him.
He's a fab teacher if you pay attention, are on time and put away your cell phones people! 95% of tests are on his lectures - take good notes. He has a website w/ his ppts. & he responds to emails quickly and cares about students who care. There are 3 tests & 3 research assigmnts that R pretty easy. Class is science based so be ready to learn!
I took this class in Fall 2009! This class was amazing. I learned SO much. He is a GREAT teacher and he has a study guide online. If you work on the study guide, read before class, and take notes during lecture, there's no doubt you'll get an A in the course. I got an A in the class even though I bombed the final!
This is the best teacher I have ever had!!! I'm not a great student but he made me want to go to class he is an awesome guy! He is absolutely hilarious!!! :D I won't recommend any one else he is amazing! He really helps you understand and keeps the class very interesting! :)
Loved this class. Loved the professor; he really does try to help you understand the material. The material itself, however, is a little overwhelming at times. Come to class everyday, and study hard and you'll do fine. Highly recommended.
Good professor who really does care about his students. He may seem unapproachable and intimidating, but like he once told me, he is just big teddy bear. I really do recommend taking him, but be warned that you will have to study! I had to learn this the hard way after I failed his class.
Great professor! Must go to class, and put all your notes and a lot of details into you lab manual; it pays off in the end! He is very helpful and friendly; really wants you to know and understand the material. I recommend this class to anyone who doesn't want to take a typical BIO-1 course. I loved it!
Very fun teacher. He's very goo at incorporating comedy with teaching while still maintaining a a focus on the subjects being taught.
Burchett is awesome. One of the best teachers I've had. Lectures are interesting and entertaining! You have to do your work and study if you want a good grade. He is extremely helpfully during lecture and office hours. Never will look at bio in the same light. I changed my major because of this class! Take him, you won't regret it at all!!!
nice teacher :) he helps out with any questions or concerns. i loved the class, learned a lot but you actually have to study...learned the hard way. you use the book A LOT for your journals, which are fun if you like to draw and stuff. he collects those and lets you use it for the final. *hint!! fun class; just be sure to put your part as well!
By far the best teacher I've ever had. He cares more about his students than any other teacher I've met. He wants you to do well in his class, but he also wants you to be able to understand the material. If you stay on top of your studying, you still might have a problem with the tests, but don't drop the course!! Most of the points are near theend
Greg was an amazing professor. He lays the material out in an easy way to learn it. He is genuinely concerned about your success in school, probably more so than you. He will help you all he can, as long as you are willing to help yourself. Take his class! He will make you love science like you did when you were a kid.
I do not know why others are saying he is an easy teacher, let me tell you he is not!! he is very very hard and demanding. He loves his job but he is rude. He makes it seem like he hates answering questions, and if you do, he makes you feel dumb. Overall big mistake taking this course. Take it if you have no other classes or if you do not work
Dr. B is an educated professor, but he lacks at educating his students. The lectures involved joking and personal stories as oppose to comprehensive explanations of the subject being studied. Don't take this class! If you need a bio-related course take T. Huff. Trust me: 1 final, 1 paper, 3 tests, and no syllabus detailing these assignments.
OMG i love coming to his class because i love the way he teachers it. he lays out his material really well. Yes you have to study in order to get a good grade. but he is helpful, and wants the best for his students
I am a biology major and when i took this class, i know most of the information already. when he would be teaching the class i would get confused on how he taught some things. these kids didnt know the subject yet so i cant imagine how confused they were. hes cool, cares for his students you can ask questions in his office. 3 tests 1 essay 1 final
His zoology class was my favorite! He is a great professor. He teaches University style, so everything comes straight from the book and labs. Your LAB JOURNAL means everything!! I got C's on most of the exams, but he was so impressed with my lab journal he asked to keep it. I got a B :) You are required to study in this class! It's not easy!!
GREATEST TEACHER EVER! do the work & you will be fine.
Although I did not receive the best grade I did enjoy this class. If I can give you any advice it is to detail your lab journal as much as you can and communicate with him. He may seem intimidating but if you make the effort to get to know him during his lab hours and ask for help he is very helpful!
I wish everyone knew about Mr. Burchett. He is truly what most people call a "game- changer". His teaching method is amazing and interactive, his experience is unmatched and he actually made class FUN. He is well versed and cares about his students. Show up to class, take good notes and interact and you will have a great experience.
he is an ok professor!! u have to work hard in order to pass.. i barely passed n worked my butt off!! he uses a lot of examples with students and can be intimidating.. he says some things that will annoy u if ur religious. overall he can be fun at times and can be boring at times.. n his final is worth 200 pts, study hard!!
Professor B is the one you want for this course! He is lost most of the time, disorganized and makes rude comments. Terrible instructor!
Rude instructor. Don't take him, you will regret taking him. very unorganized.
Great class, Fantastic professor.Hlth sci from a biological view. Participate,he asks,"SO, what's going on in the world of health?" be prepared, read hlth news online. 2 exams, 1 final. 1 big project, 2 smaller assignments, EC is offered. Attend class,take it seriously. He is there for you for class or personal issues. Amazing human being.
I don't know how someone can say that he's a bad teacher, he is such a funny teacher and always makes jokes but it makes learning fun! He's there when you need him in work or just someone to talk to I was not really expecting to like this class but say its because he was the professor. subject can be hard if its your first science class. Recommend
Best teacher I've ever had. The amount of passion and knowledge he had for this subject was captivating. You couldn't help but be interested.
Greg Burchett is the best biology teacher I have ever taken. He was very helpful and wanted to help all the students that were interested in his class.
One of the best teachers I have had. I ended up dropping the class because it didn't transfer, but he was helpful nonetheless. He was supportive of me doing what I needed to do, and showed true concern in my understanding of the class and what I wanted to do after college. Just be kind, read, show interest in the class and you should do great.
He is an awesome teacher. He makes things very interesting and he is a really cool guy. He is very helpful and you can see that he really cares for his students. Print out the study guide and take that to class it's very helpful. That will make the class really simple.
Let me start off by saying that the only reason people don't do good in this class is because they are lazy. Yes, Burchett assigns a lot of tedious work, but it is because there is a LOT to learn. I took him for Intro to Zoology & he is genuinely my favorite professor of all time. He genuinely cares & makes the class fun. Take it serious!
He's just okay. I'm surprised he has the reviews he does. He's very unorganized and often times repeats himself. He's not very clear and forgets a lot. He gets mad at the class for not giving him enough attention. He can be condescending if you ask a stupid question. Besides that he really is sweet and the course opened my eyes to a lot of things.
The best teacher ever!! I enjoyed this class so much because of the way he teaches! His tests are exactly what are discussed through his power points and his study guide is extremely helpful. If that's not enough he even offers extra credit but if you learn the first time you don't need it. We need more teachers like Burchett!!
He's a great professor. I took him fall 2013. His exams are based on the pps he goes over in class. He puts the pps and study guides online. He has a sense of humor. I had to learn him because sometimes his jokes left me a little confused. He is a very sincere and kind teacher who wants us to succeed. I highly recommend him if you want to do well.
He's a really wonderful teacher. He's helpful, just make sure to ask otherwise he will assume you know what you're doing. Do all study guides for each exam and keep them for the final! Read! so you know what he's talking about in lecture/lab. Work in groups outside of class incase you need help too!
Better professor than Smith, Tayarr, and White. The way he teaches makes you interested, but at the end of the day it takes anyone among themselves to have interest in any subject. He's helpful! He does jokes but he still relates it to his teaching. Study and do the guides and read so you know what's being taught! Ask Q's! work with others too!
*Winter Session* 1st exam- 35 multiple choice, 2 short answer, 2 one paragraph answers. 2nd exam- 35 multiple choice, 4 explanation answers, 1 extra credit answer. 3rd exam- 50 multiple choice, 6 explanation answers, 1 extra credit answer. Final- 100 multiple choice, 1 extra credit answer. Both lab practicals- 50 questions each.
Took Burchett during winter session. I passed, but he isn't the 'easy A professor' like these reviews make it out to be so don't rely on them too much. 3 tests, 1 final, 1 group project, 2 lab exams, 4 quizzes, 2 group quizzes, 6 homework assignments & never collected our lab books.
This guy seems to be in a cloud some days. His teaching is a bit disconnected and confusing. Horrible!!
Mr. Burchett is extremelyextremely helpfulhelpful and truly cares for his students. If you get confused he has office hours and he will explain the answers to all your questions step by step. He makes bio as as possible. Not a easy A. Ask questions and go to class or you may get lost. Interesting research paper. Do note cards, they help. GL
This teacher changed my academic outlook and career goals, Im taking my education further now - he encourages hard workers, and will push you do to well! Thats what good teacher do. He is not "cloudy", he is FUN and keeps things interesting. Cares about his students success! LOVED this class, but he can tell if you are lazy!
This class I hard in general. If you think you going to pass without putting some effort in your guaranteed an F. STUDY! is all I can say. Burchett is a very inspirational teacher. Loved him! If you don't get it he will explain it to you. Don't be afraid of asking questions! He is one of the best biology teachers out there. LOVE YOU BURCHETT!!!
Burchett is a very good teacher! He is very inspiring and got me thinking about my career, and other goals I can set for my professional life. he has inspired me to look further into biology, a field I had minimal interest in before taking his class! Good man! Good teacher!
Burrchett is the best! You will have to work! He doesn't just hand out A's to people. But he genuinely cares about people in general. He'll stay in touch long after you have taken his class. I love Burchett! He's a good human being!
He is the best teacher I have ever had. He requires that you work hard, but we are in college so that should be expected. I highly recommended him. You will gain so much from this class.
This is my fave teacher at RCC. I was dreading BIO but he made it interesting and I am now exploring other areas such as ecology. He is very helpful and you are expected to read and participate/show up to class. We are in college now people, nothing is easy unless you have a teacher who cares more about a paycheck than what they teach!! TAKE HIM!
He is my favorite person. There are few teachers that I remember throughout my schooling Burchett is one of them. He genuinely cares about people and it matters to him that you do well. He forces you to learn and participate and really digest the material rather than just memorize it. Just all around a great guy. Take him but be prepared to work.
He is so passionate about what he teaches. You can tell he loves his job and makes me feel happy to be there. He is definitely not a boring teacher.!
Awesome guy and awesome teacher, very inspirational and always there to help you out via email, face to face in class, lab, have gone to ask questions in his office a few times. will give you the truth and not sugar coat it. my favorite teacher
His lectures are really interesting because he knows the subject really well and doesn't rely on boring power points. Test were easy for me but others found them harder. I like that he has experience in some areas like environmental work for example and he can lecture on it more appropriately. Don't be late or be on your phone. Overall I recommend
Fun class, great teacher. He is really inspirational and interesting. He helped me very much and made me feel like i could pass the class.
i thought about dropping the class, but he inspired me to do better. I love his class. his lectures are cool and fun, he knows what he's talking about and opened my eyes to opportunities i never knew of. highly recommend him, it's my first semester at college and the class was eye opening, and made me feel like college was worth doing.
Amazing teacher he really cares about his students all semester I wasn't doing well and he took the time to help me study. It's not an easy class but he teaches so you understand. Always remember the big picture in his class... life
He's really passionate about his subject and makes the class fun. Study for the tests! He's happy to help.
Professor Burchett is an amazing and inspirational professor! He truly wants you to succeed not just in his class but academically in the future! If you work hard and put in all your effort you will get the grade that you want! His lectures are HUGE!!!!! Take notes during lecture and study his powerpoints the lecture exams are based on those!
Professor Burchett is great at what he does, he knows his subject well! His story is mind-blowing, yet he's one humble helpful professor. Take advantage of his insightful power points, and do your reading in order to excel in the class and do well on the exams. You will never be bored in his class and you will learn more then expected. TAKE HIM!
Definition of a teacher who teaches because he loves it. It is definitely his passion and you can get it right away from how he teaches. Really cares about his students and makes his classes very clear.
He is the best.I would say he helped me a lot. He cars about his students and he help them to get better grade. listen in class and work.
He cares about his students. The class is difficult and you really have to work hard, but he encourages hard work and gives you feedback. He is a really cool and inspirational dude, but he's sort of big on the evolution theory, and if you believe in Creation you might feel talked down to. Overall, he's awesome, but class is hard.
He is an amazing professor. He cares so much about helping student that want to passing his biology class. He may be hard, but it is worth taking is class.
Lectures are very entertaining. Burchett is a great professor, and encourages students to seek career opportunities within scientific fields of study. However, I found his grading to be unfair. He often favored female students, and gave better grades for work. I advice you all to do the study guides he provides. YOU WILL WORK HARD NO DOUBT!
understanding concepts is critical rather than memorizing definitions
He is very passionate about his job, He lectures in a way that gets his students involved, and He expects you to read the material beforehand. He hates power points, bc students tend to fall asleep. He does however have power points posted online. There are four major tests and one essay. There were only two lab exams. Miss class fall behind.
BEST TEACHER ON CAMPUS! Phenomenal. Caring. Helpful. Passionate about what he teaches. He wants students to succeed. Bio is a tough class and there's alottttttt of material but MR B will do everything in his power to help you be successful if you put in the effort. He truly cares and is a wonderful teacher. Would take him again for sure!
Fun but tough class!
go to s.i.! amazing teacher
DO NOT TAKE HIM! He's study guide sucks! it has nothing to do with his lecture or the book. TAKE HUFF she is a very good professor. He is always going off topic about his friends traveling, here and there. He always talkS about how he went to costa rica. TRUST ME SAVE YOURSELVES !
No homework, so if you bomb the test, you bomb the class!! His study guides aren't even about the book, the lectures are not detailed. You have to read the book. YET, the exam isn't on the book, so its hard to know what to study for. He does get off topic. Take him if your only talking one or two classes, it requires A LOT OF TIME AND READING!!!!!!
I love this professor. He is helpful and very intellectual. He is not easy but take advantage of his help.
Great professor, very inspirational and keeps you motivated. Its a lot of work but if you dedicate your time and effort you will do great. Very funny guy with a great sense of humor.
He is really all over the place in lecture and does not have a clue how to teach. He loves to put people down all the time, I honestly don't understand how anyone could put up with him! do not take him.
Prof. Burchett is funny, open, and helpful teacher. If you need to talk, you can come visit his office hours and he will be very attentive as well as email. The lecture exams are crucial to the grade as well as the few assignments he gives out. If you do almost every assignment and study, you will pass the class. Overall he is a outstanding Prof!
Honestly anyone taking down on Professor G I don't understand. He has been the most influential, hilarious, down to Earth professor I've had yet. It's pretty clear that Biology is a Subject that you have to put in the effort to succeed. Therefore just put in the effort to read, study and listen and you'll be alright. Do the assignments he gives.
He is the best teacher I have ever had. He will answer any question you have to the fullest extent. If you don't understand something ask him after class he will draw examples and talk to you the way you understand. Basically the only homework you have is the lab journal. You get to use it on tests, it is essential to passing. Do not blow it off.
What is he? A) the best teacher ever B) an awesome human being C) a true inspiration D) all of the above....D D D D!!!! I can't say enough about this guy, I wish he taught every subject, I would take every class. Don't get me wrong, he doesn't hand out A's, but he is so motivating he makes you want to put in the work.
Professor Burchett is hands down the best professor I have ever had. He is willing to help you as long as you are willing to put in the work. His lectures/lab are a lot of fun and it is incredible how much you are learning while having fun. He keeps you engaged and interested the entire time. Loved his class and was sad when it came to an end.
Burchett is by far the best professor I have ever had! I would take bio 1 all over again just to have him as my teacher. He's an incredible teacher and really makes you WANT to learn. If you seem interested he will do his best to help you understand. I loved how he incorporates his life stories, it really helped me understand the material.
I have to say that Professor Burchett is probably the most caring, genuine and down to earth professors. If you care, he cares and will do what he can to help you understand the material even if it means making a fool out of himself! He is a fantastic professor and I wish he taught every science class! S.I. is also extremely helpful. (Winter 2016)
Amazing Professor, he truly cares about what he is teaching and shows his passion everyday. I am an English major and hate science but he made me see the value in it. He is a great man and someone who I will know for the rest of my life. He is always there if you ever need him and makes class interesting. Take his class, always read ahead!
MR BURCHETT IS THE BEST. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT FAILING AND WAS CONTEMPLATING DROPPING CLASS BUT HE WORKED WITH ME. I HAD TO EARN IT BUT HE IS A HELL OF A PROFESSOR
Prof. Burchett is so funny and awesome. This is my first science class of many that I have to take and he has made a difference in that arena. I would def. recommend taking him. His ppts are very helpful, make sure you read EVERYTHING, fill out the student packet, GO TO S.I., read and do lab journal and manual, study with time you should do good.
He's a great professor. Very Passionate about what he teaches and really does cares for his students to achieve. Just don't slack off. Lots of materials, but he is willing to go over it with you. Study!
He is one of my favorite professor ever! He cares for all the students, and he is very funny!!! If you take his class, prepare to put the time to study! It's gonna be quizzes every week!!! All of the material is helpful and he make them very interesting :)
He is a great instructor overall, very specific. He details the material thoroughly, which is a phenomenal gift, and you will not regret taking the class, nor his awesome advice.
A lot of homework, be ready for pop quizzes, 123 pages of study guide you have to print, during lecture you don't really go by the book, he has power points he goes off of. You have to write in your lab book manual and lab journal everyday of class. Overall, he is a great instructor. He tries to make you understand if you don't understand. :)
He's truly amazing! He's a very caring person. If you're willing to put in the work and effort, you'll pass his class. Yes, there's a good amount of work required, but you'll learn how to be a good student and succeed in other course( specially science course).
Professor Burchett truly is amazing ! he really cares for his students and is there for you when you need any help, i took it in winter but i think if i would have took it in a regular term i could have earned an A , its a lot of material but he tries his best to make it easier for you to understand
Burchett was THEE best professor I have ever had, he is amazing! He will change your life by just going to his class, my whole perspective of science has changed forever now. YOU have to work hard, but the work is worth it. You are educated beyond the textbook, and his lectures are one of a kind.
Took Burchett for WIN'16. HEAVY workload, but was only required for the tests, they are Multiple choice and he provides students with a "handbook" to prepare! you must ask questions and read all notes in order to pass exams. STUDY STUDY STUDY. getting an A isnt impossible, but you have to put in time and youll get it. LOVED this professor!!!!
Best Prof. At RCC Hands Down! This class has a lot of material to remember but it is manageable. Your grade is mainly test with no HW so DO NOT slack off in this class. As far as Prof. Burchett he is amazing! He goes above and beyond to help you if your willing to try. His lectures are never dual, he is hilarious! I defiantly recommend him!
Burchett is a very caring professor. He loves his job and wants to help you pass the course. He makes the course interesting and gives you a different perspective on major controversial issues. The course is not going to be easy but he gives a lot of easier points along the way. There are 3 exams and final. No homework. Overall, I highly recommend
Really good professor! Absolutely loved his lectures, explains everything so well and will keep it more interesting by sharing stories and telling jokes. Lecture exams are solely based on his powerpoints, while lab exams do require time and effort. Do as told on student study packet and you will more than likely pass the class.
Great professor and great at teaching biology. He helps you understand the concept of it and works with you inside and out of class. He's very caring towards his students. Make sure to study and do all your work and you should do good. Don't hesistate on taking him DO IT ! YOU WONT REGRET IT.
He is an amazing guy. Made class time pass by too fast. Interesting subject even if you are not really interested in biology, he makes it so interesting that you want to know more. He is helpful, he wants his students to understand what biology science is about. I recommend him to all students.
Seriously take this professor, he is one of the best at RCC. He made learning biology so fun and enjoyable. He has so much knowledge on the subject and you will leave knowing so much. He genuinely cares about all of his students and wants the best for them. He's a great teacher but you definitely have to put work in to do well. He's amazing.
If you like Bio, you'll be fine as long as you study. its a lot, but then again it is a science, critical thinking course. If you don't like Bio, he makes it fun. Very accessible outside class for feedback. He loves discussions and participation. Relates topics to outside world, and he has general knowledge, not just Bio. Study to get a good grade
This has to be the most helpful professor that I have come in contact with. If you do not pass his class it is because you did not put the work in. He provides every single tool needed to pass and is always available during his office hours. He makes his class enjoyable and fun. You have to read the book in order to pass the class. Loved his class!
Great professor . Highly recommend him. Makes material fun and relevant.
Best professor ever! Wants everyone to succeed and will help, just ask!
Best professor Ive ever had. Just finished my winter session today and already writing a review! He makes you WANT to learn and he incorporates little jokes here and there so the class doesnt fall asleep! Genuinely cares about his students and will do whatever it takes to help them understand. Absolutely loved him! Wish him nothing but the best!
took his winter session finished today and it was the best decision! he is so caring and genuine.. he really cares about his sudents success and motivates you to work for your grade. i loved his class so much. test are not so hard but theres lots of material. amazing class and professor. by far my favorite! take him you wont regret it
Prof. Burchett is amazing! His class is a lot of fun! Tons of dissections in lab. We even go on field trips! He provides everything you need to pass the class successfully. Overall, awesome teacher and awesome class!
if you have the opportunity to take his class TAKE it! he is truly one of the best professors who cares about his students success and grades! he will give you the tools to succeed and its up to you to put the work in! he is also hilarious and will keep you awake through all his lectures!
I took Professor Burchett's Winter Bio Course and am so glad that I did. He was the best professor I have ever had throughout all of college. This class isn't an easy A as you do need to study and work for it. However, he takes his time to explain everything in detail and is passionate about teaching. He is truly an inspiration. TAKE HIS CLASS!
Professor Burchett's passion for science exudes in his class that can engage anyone. The labs & lecture are always interesting and he keeps a great balance of diversity in his assignments. On top of being a great professor, he's a very humble and caring individual. If you need further convincing, I took his class 2 years ago and still feel this way
Amazing professor for the Spring term. Very considerate and caring. His lectures are heavy, but the lab helps a lot to understand the material. Only issue is he shows irrelevant power points during the lecture and then expects you to read the chapters in the book. Might as well teach the course online if the students have to teach themselves.
Due to covid we had to move this class to online but this professor in general made his class hard for NO reason. Like how hard is it to give students lecture material, have them study it, and give a test on it? He made this class unnecessarily hard. Questions on the tests and quizzes had no correlation with the lectures. Total waste of time!
Professor B was amazing! Im going to be honest the class is tough but if you put in the work you will do just fine! Read before lecture and the lectures will go by smoothly. He is very caring and very approachable. He is also very funny! The transition to online due to covid was difficult but he added extra worksheets for help & held office hours
Prof. B is really great, just MAKE SURE YOU READ. This subject is hard, he isn't. Make sure to look at his website beforehand. Overall, he is funny and overall cares about his students. reading is important, buy the textbook!!!! you will not pass if you do not make a effort in this class. Good luck.
Took online, extremely difficult. Funny and cool is nice, but doesn't matter when it comes to your grade. Irrelevant lectures and powerpoints. Textbook was difficult to understand. Basically taught myself. Lab's don't correspond with lectures. Uses 2 different websites which I found difficult. Assessments didn't line up with tests. Free response.
Mr.B is an extremely passionate teacher he really wants you to succeed, he gives amazing reviews that correlate to the tests. You will be required to read ALOT on your own. Only issue was people were cheating and he found out and COMPLETELY changed all of the questions to make them way harder. Take this course if you are truly passionate about bio
An amazing professor, who cares and once you are his student, if you are a good student he will welcome you to his bio-family! Real mentor! Don't expect it to be easy, but biology isn't an easy topic! He makes it as good as he can!
professor burchett was a great professor. i underestimated the term i took it, which was in the summer. 3 chapters a day, online, for 6 weeks is BRUTAL. take him and any other 4+ unit class you plan on taking during the regular 16 week semesters. i hope to retake his class in spring 2021 and pass.
I took this 6-week course and the professor expected us to do labs by ourselves online which was not fair. He does two lab exams on all the labs and there not multiple choice he expects you to memorize scientific terms and type them so unfair for being a non-science major course. He said he got a D in bio but did he take it online 6 week so unfair!
You need to have prior knowledge of biology before taking this class. I would have liked to dive into the textbook and workbook together. It was intimidating, to say the least. He doesn't post your grade on Canvas I would have WD way earlier. There was an SI for a day. The study guide was NOT helpful at all. Take another Professor. NOT WORTH IT!
I took bio once before and failed if i came into this course with no information on bio i would've failed. he is a kinda weird teacher. talked about humans having sex with sheep on first assignment EXTRA CREDIT is only on test. He will ask for specific details in test from lectures STUDY GUIDES didn't help probably 5% on the study guide was on test
Worst biology teacher at RCC. Trust me if you are just taking bio for requirements and not a science major don't take this class. This class is for real bio majors and its not an intro even though it says. This guy was a joke when he said on the syllabus non-science majors. Test are different and don't match study guides he makes his own test qs
If I could give this clown a 0 I would. I'll be honest with you If you don't want your GPA to drop rock bottom then don't take this class. This guy expects beyond even if you're not a bio major. His study guides didn't help and were a waste of time because the test is different The previous ratings were right you need prior knowledge in bio
took this class fall semester online. i really liked his class. take advantage of extra credit! lectures are pretty long. he goes off topic a lot but overall its a good lecture. dont get behind and youll be good
He's one of the best teachers I've had he really does try to keep it engaging to students and is extremely caring, he's very passionate. The class is lecture heavy so you have to take good notes. If you put in the effort you'll pass the class. He's very understanding of circumstances and gets back quick w emails. Make sure you have the textbook.
Hes a really good professor and you can tell he truly cares. This was the hardest class I had this semester but it was worth it. I spent a lot of my time doing work for this class so expect to do the same. This class is not easy but if you put in effort you should be good. I didnt use the book that much but its nice to have.
Greg Burchett is up there with my favorite professors/teachers ever, even in high school. He genuinely cares about his students and is real into what he teaches. The hour and a half of class fly by incredibly fast . You'll learn what needs to be learned from class to get an A, as well as more throughout the term if you let him to get to know you.
The labs were very understandable and the tests were fair. You should be willing to study on your own and not be lazy like any other science class or else you will not pass though! But he is a very good man and Professor
Professor Burchett was one of the best Professors I've had and I'm not a Biology major. I'm in design and never considered this class as a necessity. This Professor really cares about all of his students and really knows how to get you to do your best. He sees things in you before you can see it in yourself. Left me inspired.
I will never take any of this professors classes again. In the beginning he was cool and it showed he really cared about biology. I took a winter class and it was just so much. He comes off very arrogant and entitled, he was always suspicious of you he did not leave me feeling positive or encouraged or respected at all.
This course was so fun and full of interesting info, Professor Burchett was always very encouraging and fair along with being easy to contact via email or Canvas messenger. By far one of my favorite Professors taken at RCC!
I can see how he appeases certain students, but he gets political in his lectures. Wouldn't recommend for an intro bio course. His tests material is heavy and pretty detailed for the lectures you get. I hardly had to open the book because he tests more on what he wants you to learn. The class average was a 60%.
During the first two weeks of summer it was going well until the third week hit. After the third week he will not give you any practice tests. When taking the final exam expect there to be stuff you didn't go over with your professor! Overall he is a nice guy just a tough grader and doesn't give very good enough depth on your grading.
His a good professor but his lectures and lab are not in the book or assessments from the quizzes or exams. He does not give practice exams to know exactly what its going to be in the exam. His lectures are very difficult, and not learning what is in the lecture. I recommend with a different professor. Dont buy textbooks waste of money.
Took this professor for summer semester. You don't need a textbook IT'S WASTE OF MONEY!!!! In the beginning of the class was good but apparently his lecture/lab is not on the exams. However, for the final takes about you about the class nothing about the subject for class. Find a better professor
I LOVE HIM! Professor Burchett is the absolute most loving teacher ever. I only had to drop him because it was switched to online at the last minute but I was with him half the semester. Even online, he teaches so well. He is so funny, understanding, caring- he makes my heart cry. The guy is like an angel sent by God himself, always willing to help
Good Luck on this class, better biology teachers. He does not give you study guides so you dont know what kind of questions will be on the exam. Lectures are heavy find a better teacher!
No book needed. Could be more helpful during labs. Tests are hard but study and you'll end up doing fine. Study buy be prepared to know things that were briefly discuss or not discussed at all.
He's really funny and you can tell that he cares about his students. Watch/attend all of your lectures and if you have questions email him - he always responds within 24 hours. He's a really encouraging professor and he's passionate about what he teaches.
Just finished winter 2022 which was an accelerated Biology class. I really enjoyed this class & enjoyed his lectures. There was a lot of assignments & everything was recorded but i ended with an A. work hard!! he basically gives you every answer in the lecture. if needed i would absolutely take his class again
Do not take this professor, he does not answer emails. Overall I do not like the way he teaches.
Stay focused and good luck for taking bio!
Dont listen to what other people are saying. He was an amazing professor although his tests were hard and there was loads of hw. he was so understanding. he is such an inspirational professor and i def recommend his class if you love to learn. This isn't high school anymore so if u think this is a bad/hard class u are not ready for college.
Professor Burchett is the best!! Take him, he is really helpful and understanding. My sister and I took this class as a prerequisite and trust me we really loved taking this class. Even though we are struggling in speaking in English, he really helped us to go through it. His lectures and lab were fun. He is a nice and cool professor, take him!!!
This professor is amazing at what he does. He wants his students to suceed. If you read the textbook and go to his office hours you can easily get an A. He makes learning biology fun and interesting, and he's very understanding and lenient with grading and has often given me extra credit points for well-written responses on assessments.
One of the best professors you could take for BIO! He made the class fun and interesting, even if it was a summer class. Exams weren't that bad if you took lecture notes and read the textbook. Biggest tip is to get classmates # and study in the library before exams. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Lab manual is great to study for the lab exams.
I took Professor B for BIO-1A, and he was an AMAZING professor who cares about his students. Exams are a heavy percent of your grade, but if you use the information from his lectures and the lab manual you should do pretty well. Show up everyday, it really does make a difference learning information in class. Work with him and he will work with you
He was such a fun teacher to have. Seems to really care about helping the students and giving us a few different ways to help us learn the material. Gave us homework after every lecture which most were lengthy but were helpful to use for studying. The tests were a little hard but he did throw in a few easy questions to help us raise our grade.
Prof Burchett is an engaging and understanding instructor who makes biology enjoyable. While the workload is challenging, his lectures and office hours are incredibly helpful. I found unstuck study to be a useful supplement for exam prep. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the effort.
Professor Burchett is amazing. He is very knowledgeable and kind. I took this class during the pandemic and it was awesome. He mandates meeting us on Friday and I never missed one because I requested my employee to provide me with the time to attend her sessions. I learned so much that I would love to take another class with him.
I honestly loved Mr burchett but this class is extremely overwhelming especially if you are taking it with the lab, the class is in person but the amount of online work he gives us had me depressed because I took 2 other classes as well as his lab, the assessments took me hours to finish and he posts atleats 10-12 of them at 1 time due on Sunday
Prof. Burchett is engaging and truly cares about his students and their success. The class can get overwhelming, but he presents the material in manner that is fun and interesting. Lectures are posted online in advance, so it really helps to watch and take notes at home before you meet in class. I would highly recommend Prof. Burchett for BIO1.
My all time favorite professor! He made me love bio and was great to ask questions. If you pay attention, and properly study you'll do just fine on the exams. Text book was helpful but rarely read it before class so not that important.
Great Professor with an amazing personality! Lectures were never boring, and labs were always chill and layed back. He does assign a lot of work, 1 quiz for each lecture and 2 for lab. There was 2 lab exams and 4 lecture exams, but he puts jokes and easy/ dumb questions in there, so you get points even if you're struggling. Highly recommend.
Really caring. Throws in a ton of joke during lecture and lab. Make sure to understand the material before class and STUDY. Don't learn the terms instead think about how it works and what it ties into. Make sure to ask a question when you are confused!
He cares for your success and is very understanding. Very funny and inspirational.There is a textbook but you don't need it. I was able to get an A in his class without the textbook.. Actively participate, watch his videos, and take his assignments serious and it should be an easy and fun class. He offers LOTS of extra credit.
I absolutely loved Professor Burchett! He made learning the material fun and exciting with his stories. He showed that he actually knew his stuff! This is a biology class so it is going to be tough. Just like everyone else if you show interest and actually try in the class he will do everything he can to help you succeed.
Hands down best professor I have taken so far. He introduces material in a thought-provoking manner and gets really into it. He truly cares and prefers that you find connections between the lecture and labs instead of dead memorizing terms. Make sure to ask questions and don't be shy. He gives a decent amount of homework but you'll be okay.
He taught lectures in a way that was easy to understand for someone who has a hard time grasping some topics. The labs were a little more difficult but he was always willing to help with anything you needed. You got one full page of notes (front and back) for the exams.
Good professor only thing is he makes a lot of uncomfortable jokes, most about females. He is always leaving lab for longer than 20 minutes and he doesn't explain the material, youre pretty much teaching yourself.
I don't like writing but I felt very compelled to write this. He is extremely engaging and passionate. He assigns a lot of work but doing the work greatly decreases the amount of studying you need to do. STILL STUDY. Makes boring stuff interesting and inspired me to look at things differently. Don't always agree with him but he's great at teaching
Took this course doing summer, definitely don't think I would have passed this class if Mr. Burchett wasn't my teacher! Although, very fast paced (It is a summer course so as expected) and lots of work. If you have good self discipline and motivation, this class if for you, it's not one to fall behind and once you do it could be hard to go back up
He is such good professor everyone must take his class
Funny guy and a great man. Teaches his classes well but was a bit confusing. He really wanted to help the students and would go one on one with them. He is also a Keyboard Warrior when turning in assignments.
You can tell he cares for his students, he wants the best for them and tries his best to do whatever he can to help. But, prepare to read, I would suggest reading the textbook before class. Simply I got the grade I got becuase I did not study well, if you study well and take advantage of the resources he provides you will pass. I recomend the clas
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