If he says this is important--highlight it-- it's guaranteed to be on the test. He's not out to trick you at all; his tests are very straightforward. He won't ask anything that he doesn't go over in class. I recommend skimming the book and really knowing the notes.

Really nice guy, super willing to help, tests are hard, but tries not to grade too hard, tells you what's important

Go to class. Tells you what will be on the test. Prepare those concepts and it will be easy. Lectures are interesting as well.

He was an awesome prof. He was very helpful and actually made an 8:30 am class interesting. Lecture is the most valuble part of class, he really explains stuff well. He's a great teacher and a nice guy.

THIS IS IMPORTANT! (write it down -- you will find it on the test!) very straightforward and honest about his teaching. Follow your notes and labs, mostly, but READ THE BOOK! It helps. Made class fun, and interesting, but didnt put up with antics. Great prof -- would take another of his classes again in a heartbeat.

Awesome Prof. Extremely understanding, couldn't have asked for more out of him

He was one of the best scinece teachers I've had here at OSU.

Definately tells you what you're going to need to know for the tests. Go over review guide which he posts on Carmen. Seemed like all of the test questions came off those. Kinda boring, tough to stay awake sometimes, especially if you forget to/don't print off the notes before class.

unlike some mol gen faculty, Dr. Booton has a personality, a sense of humor and is genuinely interested in teaching. He’s very knowledgeable and always willing to help. The social & economic aspects he ties into the course are beneficial. The class is geared toward a less intellectual audience and moves slowly at times. the exams require more re

Great teacher. Helpful and clear. Genuinely wants his students to succeed and do well in the class.

Everything comes from the notes that are online, so print them off before class. The lectures on Punnett squares might put you to sleep, but for the most part this is an interesting class.

One of the nicest most enthusiastic profs at OSU. Very clear about what you need to know. The final was definitely harder than expected and he does have a strange grading scheme (making a 95% an A) Overall though I still have to say he might be the best prof Ive had here

He was a really great professor. he told you what you needed to know, but you have to work hard. He expects you to keep up, and even though he does go fast, he tells you in lecture "helpful hints" that will be on his tests. Definitly worth taking.

Class was pretty hard only because of his weird grading system. Other than that, he puts all the powerpoint slides on carmen. Kills trees, but great for studying.

Booton is a nice guy...very laid back and helpful. If you need help go to his office hours. Midterms are hard, but the final is much harder. There are TONS of notes but if you go to class he gives you hints on what to study. Nice guy and good prof!

One of the best professors I've had at OSU. He is able to communicate the material clearly and make it intersting too. Tests are hard, but he does give hints on what to study as reward for going to class.

Good jokes and good teaching ability. Keeps you awake for 2 hours!

Nice and helpful. Powerpoint based class but read the book for more in-depth understanding. Midterm and final are difficult but he does give hints sometimes.

I didn't find him as good as everyone else. He is an alright lecturer, but glosses over important topics very fast. His tests are straightforward and not too hard. Tons of notes to memorize.

Very Fair! Go to class...bonus points for going. Book only useful for examples, don't bother reading it. Straight forward exams...STUDY NOTES & what he tells you! Interesting class, and nice guy. Def rec this Prof! Final is a lot of studying, but it pays off.

Damn difficult subject matter but a great prof

Booton was a great teacher, but MG500 is the most stupidly organized class I have ever taken. 5 midterms and a final, plus a 'bonus' module that isn't really bonus because the cutoff for an A is 95%. Don't do the hw or activities, just memorize the Q/A's from the online practice exams and you will do fine. Class wasn't difficult, just a lot of work

Not really sure what class the people below me are from, but Dr. Booton was an awesome prof. He is extremely interested in the subject and helping people throughout the quarter. Of course there is a lot of info to know - it's a 500 level class. But he makes it EASY by letting people retake exams and even offering extra credit. If you can, take him!

One of the best professors at OSU in my opinion. I learned a TON, and I come out with a new found love for genetics. You get out of this class, what you put in. His lectures are highly entertaining, and he has a great sense of humor. He also cares about students which is an added bonus!

Dr. Booton is a great guy and very likeable and friendly. However, is lectures are a tad pointless and his exams cover trivial topics, even though he swears they cover the broad topics (they don't). Offers extra credit and lots of points for during homework and showing up to class. Not bad overall.

This class is harder than most say and there was NO BONUS offered. Exams test beyond test bank questions so be sure to understand the lecture material. Sometimes concepts not emphasized in class popped up as short answers on the exams. This class requires more work than what people say but you get out of it what you invest into it. Good luck!

He liked to talk about the weather.... I didn't like that.

Out of all of the bio-related professors at OSU, Booton is by far my favorite. Exams can be hard & he does test on items he doesn't talk about in the book, but he lets you know that in the beginning. His lectures are interesting and he engages the class. It is a lot of studying but it is manageable.

He is director of the department.. meaning he's not obligated to curve a certain way. Although his curve prior is said to be 2-3% usually. I finished with an 86% before the curve and received an A (93+). Google homework, attend all classes for clickers, and recognize what he thinks is important. His weakness is just that. 220 slides 40 areimportant

Prof. Booton clearly knows his stuff. Lectures are thorough and he constantly hints at what to expect on the test (usually meaning what might be an essay question). Tests were hard but he curves! DO SELF EVALUATIONS. They are exactly what is on the test, word for word. I don't see how people get a bad grade in this class.

Booton is great guy. He is very knowledgable in his field, however, he goes too fast and does not give you enough time to take notes. Read the slides and look at test banks to do well.

Molecular Genetics isn't my forte, but this class wasn't as terrible as I thought it would be. It also wasn't as easy as I was expecting in the areas I already knew either. Reading the book is highly recommended, and studying often is too.

The test bank makes this class relatively easy as long as you prepare well. But beyond that, the class is wonderful. Dr. Booton is a fantastic professor, one of my favorites. He is passionate about teaching and about his research. I recommend taking the honors 4500E along side it, very interesting and a grade booster for 4500!!!

I liked how he's really approachable and passionate about his field. The only thing I didn't like was how he teaches so much material at once. The only way to do well for me is to mindlessly memorize the self evaluations. This class uses tophat and Mastering Genetics which are grade boosters.

Difficult class, but very interesting. Clear explanations. Absolutely use the practice material before tests

Dr Booton is a really nice guy and gives interesting lectures. He so clearly knows the material and likes to incorporate what's currently going on in the field. It's really interesting to learn from such an intelligent guy. On top of this he is extremely guy, easily approachable, and helpful in all ways possible.

Booton is passionate about teaching and the content, but 4500 was prob my least favorite class I've taken. A LOT of material with specifics you need to know for the exams (which are every 3 weeks). Test banks make up most of the exams, but memorizing them isn't conducive to actually learning, which is unfortunate. There is a small curve at the end!

He is a great professor and explain everything crystal clear. The lab is interesting and you need to understand materials to write papers. He gives good grades! And he is approachable and patient to students.

Take this professor!! I was skeptical at first, but he truly makes a positive impact on students. Interesting lectures, extremely knowledgeable guy, and by putting in the effort you'll do well. Highly recommend doing many self-evals & memorizing them/knowing main lecture concepts. Dr. Booton is probably my favorite OSU professor!

The class is interesting and Dr. Booton conveys the material clearly. He genuinely cares about student success. The lectures are fast, but he provides his power-point presentations as well as "self evaluations" (practice tests) which makes it easier to succeed in this class. There's ample opportunities outside of exams to boost your grade too.

You can really tell that Dr. Booton enjoys teaching and he really tries to keep it interesting for students. He is also always trying to help his students and he is accessible if you need help. This class was difficult when it came to exams, however. There is a lot of material covered in each lecture and tests are heavy on memorization.

Its a hard class. You HAVE to study and keep up with lecture material. But honestly, if you do the practice quizzes AND review lecture material, the tests are fair. Dr. Booton is very caring. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. Going over the material with him helped me to get an A in the class. He wants students to succeed, you just have to put in the work.

Dr. Booton is by far my favorite professor at Ohio State. Although the class was online this semester he still made every class enjoyable and is just a very kind person. He really wants to make sure you understand the topic and will make sure the class is on the same page before moving on. He was a great help and I really enjoyed him! So sweet

His class is hard but he is a great teacher. Tests are fairly straightforward and easy

Super caring and patient professor. He has a lovely tone and is willing to re-explain slides in another way if you ask. Exams were tricky, but if you use the module self-evaluations you'll do fine. Gives a few weekly assignments per week so you can average a B/B+ on exams and still get an A in the class.

So the first time I took MOLGEN4500 with Booton, I failed the class. When I passed, I sat in the front row. To study, I converted the practice exams to quizlets. Exam questions are pulled right from the practice quizzes. Booton also will get to know you if you sit up front and really likes student interaction. Also yes, his office hours are great!

Dr. Booton is a decent professor and he taught the material well. My biggest issue with him is that his problem sets fell out of sync with the lectures so we couldn't usually even begin the weekly homework until the night before it was due. Also, he uses TopHat so attendance becomes part of the grade.

Dr. Booton is a highly engaging lecturer who truly understands the field of genetics and all it entails. His lectures, while they had a lot of slides, were interesting and highly applicable to today's world. Does assign a lot of homework and exams were difficult. Do the practice exams he provides - they are a great help in succeeding in his course.

Dr. B provides the materials you need to succeed, all you have to do is use them. Go to his office hours, get to know him, and take all of the practice exams. If you do good on the module exams, the final won't be stressful. He also provides a lot of in-class points so make sure to attend even if it isn't required.

His lectures are very heavy for example the first module was over 700 pages. He gives you practice exams for the actual exam. Here is my problem he tells you to generate 6-9 of those practice exams. Which I did and still on the actual exam all the extended response weren't on the practice exam. Just be prepared to be disappointed.

Not much work outside of keeping up your lab notebook and lab reports. Exam was easy enough, though there wasn't any practice to prepare for it other than him verbally giving some practice problems in class. A lot of waiting around for the experiment to run though so it could be fairly boring

Dr. Booton was really great. I took his course over the summer over 8 weeks, so it was really lecture heavy, but it was not unreasonable. Dr. Booton explains tings really well, just make sure to come to lecture consistently.

Professor Booton is passionate about the material but his lectures can be fast-paced. Practice exams are crucial, and using tools like Unstuck ai alongside the textbook helps cement the concepts. With effort, you can do well in this challenging but rewarding class.

Dr. Booton is a great professor. He goes over a lot of slides in a short period of time. The self evaluations are important to gauge your understanding and be ready for the exams, at least the multiple choice portion. This class can be stressful. However, you can finish with a good grade if you put in the work. I'd recommend this course—MCAT.

Dr. Botton is very knowledgeable and understands what he is teaching. He goes through many slides during lectures at a fast pace, but lectures well. Exams will have the same type of questions as the problem sets, so focus on those when studying. Doing well on problem sets matters; It will affect your grade by 10+ points.TopHat is used during class.