I really wasn't all that psyched about this class but he changed that. He's so enthusiastic about ecology that now I'm more interested too. Sadly he only taught the 1st 1/2 of the semester but the new prof seems good too. I am definitely gonna take another class from him.

prof. klowden is awesome, i took him for bio 2 and ecology. i did not do as well with bio 2, but i did amazing in ecology. his slides tell you everything, you just need to understant them. which you get if you go to class. i also read the textbook, which will aslo help alot. time consuming, but you learn a huge amount. HE IS VERY HELPFUL!

I really enjoyed him as a teacher and am definitely taking another one of his classes next semester. Great teacher! He's very passionate about the subject and has links on some of his slides of research papers he found interesting. Definitely read the book. The class is not hard, but also not an easy A. :)

I really enjoyed this class and teacher. He is really nice, funny, & knowledgeable. He is active while teaching and open to speaking after. I did well on all my tests and didn't stray much from the notes, tho i really like bio. The ppts are easy to follow. I would jump at the chance to have him again. I hope he doesn't lose his love for teaching.

Klowden knows what he is talking about. I highly recommend this class if you are taking Bio 2. he is passionate about biology and is seems excited about teaching the class. very informative but demanding 4 credit class. be ready to commit many hours to studying his slides, reading chapters, and making your own vocabulary if you want and A!

Dr. K is awesome. I had him for Bio and jumped at the chance to have him for Ecology. He gave great notes for Bio and really clear slides for Ecology. He's really funny and seems to love teaching. He spent tons of time with me in office hours and talking after class. I can't wait for his Tropical Ecology class next semester!

Dr. K is a really great professor. He is easy to understand and makes Ecology interesting. He also does a great job explaining and clarifying concepts. This class is pretty time intensive. I recommend reading the chapters, attending lecture and setting aside enough time in advance to study for exams.

Dr. K was the best prof I've had in 2 years. Finally someone who doesn't dumb it down. His lectures are info packed but he gives you all the notes. Come to class, take a few notes and study and you'll get a good grade and will learn a lot. True he's not for slackers but that's what makes him great. I can't wait for his Ecology class in the Fall!

So interesting! His lectures are packed with information and excellent examples to follow. Listen to everything he says and read what he tells you to mandatory and you'll do great!

Teaches for the first half of the semester. Uses powerpoints, but is sure to elaborate on each one. Tests are fair.

Wow his Powerpoints are awesome and he really explains things well in class. Those who do bad must not show up. He was also really easy to talk to and helpful in office hours. I learned sooooo much!

Dr. Klowden was passionate about the subject he taught. Lecture notes were very well organized and he definitely emphasized the important points of the material in his lectures. On his exams he had high expectations for course content and studies gone through in class. His questions on quizzes and tests were clear. My favorite class this semester!

I'm loving this class so far. His lectures and notes are crystal clear. And he really spent a lot of time with me in office hours. Definitely is not easy but that's ok I'm learning a ton. Sadly he only teaches 1/2 the semester. I hope the next prof is as good!

He made this challenging class so much easier, his notes are extremely useful and his lectures are very entertaining. The book is confusing but if you study his lecture notes you are golden for the exam. The guy who commented below me needs to reverse his quote!

Yes, he's hard and you have to study. If you study correctly, it's not so bad. It's an upper level science course, get over it. You have to put in the effort to get the grade. Pop quizzes were elementary level. People are over exaggerating.

He is super helpful and truly wants to see you succeed, unlike his counterpart Von Holle. I wish it was just him teaching this course and not a tandem scenario involving two professors.

Took him for Ecology. REALLY nice, very enthusiastic about course material; made class enjoyable and interesting. READ READ READ the material!! Stay on top of the reading and quizzes, and an A is obtainable. The material isn't hard; the sheer amount of material is what makes it challenging. Offers quizzes and extra credit. GOOD quality!!

Had Dr.Klowden for 2nd half of semester. tests are very detail oriented, but centered on the notes like he says they will be. he encourages students to come to office hours, so he does care about his students.friendly and approachable. you will have to study a lot to do well, but it's college and it's UCF so don't expect easy.

Klowden is a really great teacher, the math portion of Ecology is hard. But he tells you exactly what you need to do in order to pass the class. If you can't pass this class then there's no way you're going to graduate. This is a 3000 level course so it's difficult but GO TO CLASS and you'll be fine. Make sure to know the studies from the text.

Not a hard class. Go to lecture...pop quizzes are easy. For the online quizzes read the chapter right before taking it. For the exams study the notes. For the final exam study hard because he does not let up...it's as detailed as a regular exam.

He tells you what to study for on the lecture notes read the book cause he'll pull very detailed questions from book examples. Lot of reading!!

Klowden's Bio2 course was awesome! His enthusiasm is contagious and his power points were great. His exams were difficult but he curves! He is always willing to help you with questions after class or during office hours(lots of office hours). Only complaint.. he kept us past time frequently :/

He told us which examples to look at in the book before the test, so all you had to do (aside from understand the general concepts) is make sure you read through and understood those specific case studies. He is super friendly in office hours and is very helpful if you come see him. His passion for the subject is refreshing.

His tests are indeed challenging though his lectures and slides do detail on what he wants you to know well. You can't just read the books and take notes, you have to discuss the concepts and apply them well. He's very animated and keeps the class interesting. He's very accommodating with office hours, able to help.

Looks like that guy from the show QI, but much smarter.

He is a really good professor. He explains everything clearly but expects you to do some learning on your own. You have to OWN the material covered. The tests are VERY difficult but not impossible. I got an A in the class with a LOT of work. Read the book, know it and know the lectures. I learned a lot which is definitely a good thing!

Teaches 2nd 1/2. His lectures are pretty good and it was very helpful to attend class. Dont just memorize his notes, understand them b/c his tests are crazy! Easy to make a mistake on things you know because his exams are detailed and applicable. Do well in lab, it's worth more than a single exam. I received and an A. Just put in the work!

Love love love Dr. K. Best prof I ever had. Lectures packed full of info and so so interesting.

Klowdens difficult but not impossible. He likes to test on examples youre supposed to read in the book so just read, paraphrase and review. Also he LOVES to take 2 very similar concepts that have 1 differentiating detail and test you on that so understand differences b/t close concepts and book examples he tells you to read and youll do just fine.

He makes the class harder then it needs to be. Show up to class for the clicker questions, study the book details that correspond to his lecture and his powerpoints and it won't be too bad.

So far he's a great teacher. Has really turned me on to subjects I diodn't think were interesting. Really good about answering questions in class and in office hours. Had the 1st exam today and thought it was pretty straight forward. He was really clear about what would be on the exam and he didn't lie. Can't wait for the rest of the semester.

Best teacher I have had at UCF. Anyone who is doing poorly must not study enough. He does expect a lot but is crystal clear about what will be on the test. For such a big class he takes a lot of time in office hours to help me understand some tricky things. Can't wait for Ecology next semester!

What an amazing class! I thought bio was alright in high school but Dr. K has shown me so many cool new things. Definitely a bio major now!

For such hard material Klowden makes it really understandable. He even took time to teach me better ways to study. Not sure why others think his tests are so hard. He's really pretty straight forward. I'll definitely take any class he teaches.

If you want to learn, this is the guy to take. Other teachers usually dumb it down for all the idiots in the class but not Klowden. He is really giving me a great understanding and appreciation for biology. Thanks for going the extra distance Dr. Klowden!

Class is harder than it needs to be. Disconnected chapters, Powerpoints never uploaded prior to class. Exams almost exclusively short answer (with 2week turn around time). Abundant partial credit but strange question selection. Irritating group "proposal" project required (~20% of course grade)that drags the length of the class.

Nice guy. Lectures are interesting. Tests are a bit tricky. Not as bad as a Dr. White exam... More like the cousin of a Dr. White exam.

What a great class. Unlike most of my teachers he actually cares that I learn. Lectures are really clear. Clicker questions are fun and helpful. Stays after class to answer my questions. Wish all my teachers were like him!

I'm a senior and have taken a lot of pretty bad classes. What a change to get to this one. Klowden gives the most energetic and interesting lectures I have had at UCF. Most of my other teachers just try to get through the semester. Klowden makes sure every minute counts. Stays the whole class period, never cancels class. Never learned so much.

I took Dr. Klowden for Bio 2. His tests are detailed but fair. Attendance and online quizzes are 8% of your grade. He seems to really care about his students and want to make the material interesting. He'll also literally tell you right in his PowerPoints what you need to know on tests. Recommend.

Great professor, very interesting, knows his stuff. You will have to legitimately study the materia to do well on the exams(he curves the class average to 70). Asks tricky and detail-oriented questions. Book isn't necessary, and I didn't get it. All of his material is on the slides.

He is fair and knows his stuff. He does go over alot of material and will hold you late. He's a good professor, the book isn't necessary, and if you're a bio (or relevant) major, I'd suggest him. If you are a different stem field, may want to go elsewhere. This class will require ALOT of studying.

Tropical Ecology and Conserv.: Definitely a professor that wants you to be knowledgeable and spends energy into his slides and lectures. Interesting material plus he has the class do a research proposal that really demands intricate reading and practice for a presentation. Great class taught by a wonderful and down to earth guy.

Gives good study tips, still using some techniques in other classes. Nice change of pace from professors who only seem to care about their research-- breathes life into the material and is a personable lecturer

He's a magnificent instructor that is passionate to share his knowledge about ecology and his travels. He's very easy going but strict in thought and will call you out on misinformed points. Had 4 tests, written responses mostly and one research proposal in group. Very hard work but worth it. If you love ecology, this is the class to take.

Not an easy A by any means, but he knows his stuff and class isn't boring. You will need an I<Clicker2 for the class. Weekly online quiz, 4 tests. Some extra credit available. Ecology is complex so you will have to study.

Dr. Klowden is very helpful and really cares for his students. This was a very hard class, so study! Please go to his office hours since he is very helpful.

Great professor. His enthusiasm makes lecture interesting and he is super fun during outdoor lab. Tests are straight-forward; you always know what he is asking for.

Mostly studied off powerpoints and read the book only to review some stuff I didn't understand. STUDY STUDY STUDY! The exams range from 7-8 chapters long and it's a lot of information, but he makes it easy to understand. He has good study tips, and gives extra points for clicker questions

The class is based on a couple tests, a final, quizzes, participation and lab. Clicker questions serve as participation as well as extra credit. I found this class to very interesting and Dr. Klowden to be a great guy! I found that his lectures are interesting and sometimes funny. The tests cover A LOT of material (7-8 ch.) so start studying early!

Lectures are awesome and fun! His lecture notes are very detailed and he posts them online. He says you need to know everything in "extreme detail." This is true. If you don't take time to study and REALLY know the material, the tests will be hard. But if you study the lecture notes and follow his study advice, the tests are easy. Seriously.

There is so much information in his Bio 2 class, so his lectures are loaded. He's good at hitting specific info though, so attend class! His quizzes and labs prep you for the exams, but study and read or don't expect a great grade. He's tough but good, wouldn't have taken Bio 2 with anyone else.

Klowden is love, Klowden is life! Very passionate and dedicated instructor who really knows his material. Offers thoughtful answers to questions and is helpful during office hours. Exams are detailed and difficult but making notecards and studying in advance goes a long way. iClicker questions for attendance but also uses them for extra credit.

I took him for Bio2 in the fall and finished out with a B+. I can see getting an A being very doable, but you'll need to be prepared for exams with tricky very specific questions. I don't remember him testing on anything that was not on his PowerPoint presentations so that gives a pretty clear idea of what you should be studying.

I absolutely love Klowden. I've taken 3 classes with him already, and I'm taking another next semester. He is quirky and funny. His lectures are really long, but the material is interesting, and the exams are really easy. Just look over the notes, you'll be fine. Mostly free response exams. You will also have to do a group proposal, but it's fun.

You can tell he likes the subject and is very helpful. Don't really need the textbook (only to clear up some ideas you have trouble with). Memorizelearn everything in the powerpoints. Study days in advance!!! There is a lot of information on each test and his tests can be very specific. If you study a little every day, this class is a breeze!

He is a super nice guy & very knowledgeable. Exams are short answer fill in the blank. Know the powerpoints, like the back of your hand. Need to interpret graph data that was discussed & explain. last minute studying is not going to work. There's a semester long group project, be prepared to dedicate lots of out of class time to.

One of the toughest classes I've taken, but he tells you that when you walk in. He is super helpful in answering questions and making himself available with office hours. There is a lot of info you'll need to know, but he has power points that you can print & he goes over them during class. You'll have to work for your grade, but I learned a lot

Great professor. Tests were tough. Didn't seem to the point. He really makes you think. But he is a very helpful guy.

Klowden's a great proffesor. He knows his stuff cold and and is eager to answer any questions you may have. His lectures are interesting and humorous, and he answers questions thoroughly. Absolutely would take his class again.

Dr. Klowden is a great professor, and as others have said, he really knows what he is talking about. In the class I took, he posted lectures online so attendance wasn't extremely mandatory, but he makes lecture kind of funny/interesting. With that said, DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE HIM, his exams are extremely in depth and make you really think.

Tests are also very tough just like Dr. Doan. They split the semester so 2 tests come from each professor. He is actually very funny as well but alst be ready for alot of material and to study the power point info

Tests covered a lot of material. This class was co-taught. A lot of students thought that he was the better lecturer but I found him to be slow and disorganized. Very nice though. I thought his tests were more straight forward, if you read through powerpoints and go to class you should be fine. DON"T skip lab/lab assignments it's 25% of grade.

Textbook: Didn't use once, Quizzes: Harder than tests but online, Tests: Study/memorize the lecture's powerpoint slides and you will be fine, Attendance: Not graded, but if you miss classes it can become overwhelming, Lab: Very, very easy

His tests are lecture heavy. I didn't need to use the textbook much, but he had certain excerpts that you had to read from the book and would definitely show up on the exams. His tests were tricky but I didn't study more than three days in advance for a test and I got an A.

Clicker questions for attendance and potential extra credit. Textbook not totally necessary but helpful for getting a better understanding of lecture content. Don't overlook anything from his powerpoints, anything on them is fair game for exams. Exams are tricky and require a good understanding of the material.

Exam are tough (average around 70% after 10-15 point curve) and make up 72% of grade with no dropped exams. Best way to study for exams is to focus on the powerpoints that he posts online and maybe some accompanying notes taken during class. Interesting, passionate lecturer and knows his stuff.

Okay so, his classes are really tough not gonna lie. Dont waste your time reading the Textbook unless you are assisngned .you have to read a lot you have to be good at memorizing literally very ppt for test then you will have a chance of B+ on tests (with the curve of 14-16%)and maybe an A . quizzes are easy 4% google-able ;)

There are 4 exams, the 4th being the final. For the exams, study/memorize the ppt and you will get an A. Lab is super easy, just read the manual a couple of times before. Some extra credit if you get the clicker questions right. Exam questions can be difficult, but they are not as difficult as made out to be. Just read the ppt and you'll be golden!

He is not as bad as everyone makes him out to be. I didn't go to lecture and got As on the exams, just make a quizlet from his powerpoints and you'll be fine. Gives extra credit from clicker questions that boosts your grade up to 3%.The lab is very easy; manual is provided. I read the manual the night before lab, took notes, got 8-10/10 on quizzes.

Professor is friendly and funny. He is knowledgeable + passionate about what he teaches. He is very helpful in both lecture and office hours. This class is demanding. 3 tests composed of minute details from lengthy powerpoints, and a semester-long group project involving a research proposal and presentation. Fine instructor, but not an easy A.

Professor Klowden knows his biology. He makes his class engaging. His tests are hard so you have to study at least a week in advance. Study and memorize everything on the powerpoints. The book helps to understand concepts which you need to know for the tests but some people get by without the book. Overall, I enjoyed his teaching.

He was very nice, funny, and gave a lot of opportunities for extra credit. A lot of people had trouble with his test, but I didn't think they were bad. Just read the powerpoints. The only hard part was that the material was boring so sometimes it was hard to study. Study 3-4 days before the test and you'll do fine. Lab is easy, I got a 100%.

Not a bad class to take if you are great with memorization. 5 non cumulative exams! Review the information after every lecture and take detailed notes. Not a class where you can cram so study on a weekly basis. Some of the chapters are really dense so I suggest having a study group! Great prof!

Klowden's tests are VERY specific to his lecture slides, so you'll definitely need to study up for them. That said, if you're interested in wildlife/species interactions like I am, it's not all too hard of a class! As long as you're willing to go to his lectures (which are funny and entertaining), it's not really a tough class!

If you take Klowden you have to expect to work for your grade, if you never come to class and neglect the material he gives you you're going to fail. His tests were multiple choice w/ a few short answers, the study questions he posts are really helpful albeit time consuming. I would say he's worth taking though because he makes it not so boring.

Maybe ecology comes to me easier than others but I thought this class was moderately easy (at least compared to other bio major classes). The lectures were all pre-recorded and interesting. He talks very slowly so I played at 1.5x. Tests required you to think but not too bad.

I really enjoyed this class because I love the subject, but it is a very difficult course. Don't take this course with more than one other hard class. Dr K is very knowledgeable and fair, but don't expect to get full points on a test question unless you write down every single thing he said on that topic.

Loved this class. Def Dr Ks easiest lab since there's no exams- just a field trip every week, weekly worksheets, and 3 presentations. Was super great to be learning in the field but if you don't love being sweaty, dirty, and buggy don't take this class haha. He can be a tough-ish prof in other courses but in this class he is more laid back for sure

Lots of reading different journal articles but the material is interesting and related to the class. A tough class simply because it is so dense, one test had 500 PowerPoint slides to study. Each homework assignment had feedback letting you know what needed tweaking for the next submission and tests were a mix of multiple choice and short response

This class is A LOT of material. The lecture exams and lab exams are mostly written response so you'll have to really study every word he says. As difficult as the class is, Dr. K really does everything he can to make the class and field labs fun! But I would really consider taking this class with easier classes bc it will take up all your time

Gregg is a great professor and his class is great. You will have to take notes like you've never taken in your life and study everyday for his exams. They are in depth and will test your knowledge on the subject. You will have to study at least twice a week or everyday if you want to be prepared. Overall what you put in is what you get.

Great Professor! He is very passionate about what he teaches and you can feel it in the classroom. His exams can feel intimidating at first because of how long they are, but they are easily passable if you attend his lectures. We only had 4 exams for the whole semester, he provides practice questions that are very similar to his exam questions.

super quirky guy, and you'll need a calculator for this class, ik it's an ecology class but trust me. has 4 exams and will take your highest grade and make it weigh the heaviest, if you're confused talk to him or his TA during office hours, his TA was amazing, and he is willing to explain anything that confuses you, beware exams are hard!

Dr. K is a great professor. He gives really interesting lectures and is clearly motivated in his field. However, this is a 4000 lvl bio class, don't expect it to be easy. He provides guidelines on how to study and only pulls test questions from lectures. Attend class and you'll be fine. Grade is 3 exams and a large group project.

Professor Klowden was a very dedicated professor; the exams were our only grades so that puts a lot of pressure on you to do well. Understand the study questions he provides, making them into flashcards works best. If you can make yourself practice these flashcards a little bit everyday at least a week before the exam, you should do well!

This class has a lot of information and was graded only by exams and some extra credit. The textbook and his lecture slides are very helpful. His lectures are long and information-heavy, and some of the wording on his tests is tricky. Highly recommend studying with a group, going over his review questions, or making/finding flashcards or quizlets.

Klowden's class is info-packed, with exams as the main grade. Definitely use his review questions, flashcards, and study groups to prep. Unstuck AI is also great for practice quizzes. Lectures are long but worth attending to understand the tricky wording on tests.