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He is the best. Very funny, and helpful. you can really learn in his class, and you don't even need a text book. His notes are the best. He has great reviews for exams. It can't get any Better than that. Trust me . You will be vary happy with Dr. Kay.
Dr.Kay is an awesome teacher super fun and extremely good teacher. I took his class in Spring 07 I got a B+ we had 4 test during the semestre 3 of them were take home test and we didn't have to take de final. So definately I recommend this teacher an easy A. You didn't use the book at all b/c his notes covered everything. Definately take his class
SIMPLY PUT, HE IS THE BEST. YOU WILL BE AMAZED BY HIS KNOWLEDGE AND INTELLECT. HE IS ALSO FUNNY. I RECOMMEND HIM TO ALL.
He is a good teacher and always incourage students to study. His notes are simple and clear. Nobody fail his classes.
He is an awesome and incredible instructor. I was referred to him with good, honest details that I found to be true. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of biology. Would strongly recommend without hesitation. Transfer if you must, it's worth it!!!!
He is a nice teacher. He says he doesnt care about attendace, but he takes it every class, so i would advise going! It is part of your grade in the end. Great teacher though, he will help you if you can take a test on a certain day or etc. Very nice and helpful, I would recomend him. Tests are long, but he does do take homes. Not a bad class though
he is the best teacher ever
Speaks very clearly. If you show him that you're trying you will get a good grade. First test is a the hardest, if you do ok on that or even get a C you will do fine in his class. Also take home test.
Really cool teacher and humurous. Being in his class will never make you tired, very acknowldgable person and very kind. Recommend
Dr.kay was nice...but a little too easy...i studied hard and got an A but his teaching style is very lenient....if you really need to know biology i suggest reading to book well along with his notes like i did..u can still manage an A without knowing anything because he's so lazy!if you REALLY need to bio in every tiny detail take a harder teacher!
This guy rocks. i took him this spring'08. he will help you as long as you are serious.he makes sure everyone in his class understands the course. what else could i ask for. he is the best, believe me.
Great professor!
very excellent guy.no body fails if you make an effort.well versed with morality too.
Dr. Kay is the best Biology teacher at HCC. He is smart, funny, knowledgeable, caring and passionate about his students. I would take him for any class he teaches!!!
You are thinking: "Should I take him for Biology?" YES YES please take this teacher for Biology. You will not regret it. Tell your friends to enroll with you and you will have lots of fun doing labs.
Hands Down, the BEST professor i have ever had. If you have a chance to take him, DO IT. VERY UNDERSTANDING with your work schedule.
He's the best!
Very pleasant and very helpful. He breaks everything down in a real life form.
If anyone else had taught this class I would not have passed. He was great.
MR.KAY IS MOST DEFINITELY THE BEST AND MOST HELPFUL TEACHER THERE IS AT HCC. I THOUGHT THAT MICRO WOULD BE HARD BUT IT WAS A CAKE WALK WITH UR EYES CLOSED WITH HIM!! TAKE HIM...FOR FINALS IT IS LAID BACK! Elaijia-
BTW-ELAIJIA AGAIN...I HAVE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HIS CLASS ON SALE FOR $50.00! email me at [email protected]
He is an excellent teacher. He wants his entire class to grasp what is going on in micro, so he will take the time and come show u one on one. He teaches from powerpoint and the book, with test reviews. You can email or call him and he is always willing to help you. TAKE DR.KAY, you will be happy you did!!! From his MGs
Don't take him. He is lazy. He is always coming to class (even on our test days) unprepared. I trusted the comments on this web but it turned out very dissappointed.
Good teacher to me. A little unorganized at times. I got an A.
Best teacher I ever had in my entire life. Very knowledgeable and helpful to his students.Always ready to explain so that everyone will understand.Dresses very professionally too.His knowledge of the world around us is astounding. He will always practicalize learning for the class. I will recommend him to anyone who wants to succeed in life.
He has knowledge but he is not a good teacher. Don't take him!
Awesome class. It is supposed to be a 3 hour long class but we never stay there for more than an hour and a half. His tests are straight out of notes, plus a review! I am not all that good in biology but with the timing, I don't mind his class. His tests are fairly easy plus there is a take home test! I would recommend him!
He was HORRIBLE Very unorganized and has screwed up the semester for our whole class. The head of the department has now come in to take over. AVOID AVOID AVOID
I was in the same class as you. The professor was exceptional. He told us he was going to Europe for a conference. Dr. O was brought in to sub for him. Myself and my friends went to the chairperson and complained about Dr. O and the chairperson finally took over the class. I still prefer Dr. Harold Kay Njemanze to all of them although I made an A.
We enjoyed Dr. kay's style of teaching. He makes sure he explains all the concepts to his students. I made a B although I feel i should made an A.He left for a seminar and the head of the department concluded the class. I recommend him to all. he is awesome.
Sometimes I regret choosing a class going by RMP, this is such a time. Kay is unorganized n didnt show up 4 2 many classes n let u go2 early. I barely learned anything n made a B. many exams w/o covering material. He knows ALOT, but uninterested in teaching u. His teaching is horrible n he never gives u a satisfyin answer. Wanna learn? Avoid him!
He is late to class, cancelled almost half of our classes and made us learn on our own. Tests have nothing to do with what he teaches. Tests are from online sources from years ago and dont match the current info, so you will never find the right answers. He is unorganized and cuts corners! I walked out with less knowledge and more confusion!
Dr. Kay is simply the best microbiology instructor ever. Just attend class on time and take lots of notes, you will be fine. He breaks it down to where you will understand it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Dr. Kay is the GREATEST. He is very knowledgeable and focused. He breaks things down to where you will understand it. Easy A if you take notes and listen to him. Test are easy. Thanks a lot Dr. Kay. You are the best. I took this class with 5 other classes. TAKE HIM!!! You won't regret it.
moves very fast but teaches well. he knows material very well. tests are some what difficult bc includes a lot of application questions. very lenient, gives take home tests, review sheets, and goes over test questions while you take the test. a lot of material in this class to learn, so take good notes. book is not really useful use pwrpts
DO NOT TAKE HIM! He is terrible!! He lectures for hours, but his tests are NOTHING like what he teaches! He is SO unorganized, and DOES not return emails! No matter how hard you study, you will never be prepared for his tests!
THIS MAN IS THE BEST. VERY PRACTICAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. READY TO HELP ALL STUDENTS.VERY PATIENT BUT AT TIME DOES NOT TOLERATE IGNORANCE VERY WELL.
Great Professor!I would recommend him to anyone. He's very helpful and understanding and will answer any questions you have.
All I have to say is AMAZING!!! I would recommend to any and everyone. He tells you exactly what is gonna be on the exam. Explains everything so well. No book needed(= Really easygoing.
Dr. Kay is a great professor!! I took him for Bio II and Micro. He is the best teacher I have had at HCC! He is excellent at teaching science classes! His tests are hard, but he reviews before every test and there is no reason to make anything but an A.
Easy professor.First test is gonna be hard. Rest all test are pretty much easy.5-6 extra credit point on each test for sure.1take home test worth 100 points.Review for each test 60% questions are on the test from review except 1 test. Read his notes and do review you will be able to get not B or A. Attendance is mandatory. No Text book needed
To cut the story short. I 100% recommend this prof. Very helpful.
Dr. Kay is an awesome professor. He takes really complicated topics and makes them very easy to understand. He has a really fun personality in class and will always go the extra mile for his students. I really enjoyed his class. If you do the work you will make an A in his class.
I will recommended Dr Kay to any one. To tell the true is like a Father to the whole class. He makes sure you have the knowledge. you need to study hard and you will the class. highly recommended.
He is an ok guy but his teaching strategies are inadequate for optimal learning. He skips over a lot of info that may be important for those taking mcat, pcat, HESI,etc.You must self study.He goes over his portion in class.But many of the test questions are unrelated to his teachings.Labs are a joke- very elementary.100 q's on each test.Bummer...
I enjoyed Professor Njemanze's class. He is professional, generous and has a nice manner. He goes over detailed information and break down for you so that you can understand the material better. There were 4 tests and his reviews get you prepared for his tests, but you will have to study hard to get A in his course. Highly recommended!!
Very good professor. Preferably one of the best science teacher at HCC. Most of his exam are very similiar to his review. I made a B but it i slacked off at the end.
I really like this teacher. His lecture are so interested and he is so knowledgeable on the material. I highly recommend this teacher. He expects his students to study hard. If you study and show improvement he will reward you. He wants his student to learn. Highly recommend his class
Excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable. Exams very similar to review. It was a fun class.
He is a good professor and is very knowlegdeable I would take him again. He like for you to ask question make sure you take good notes the test have nothing with the review he give which is a bummer. But if you study you will be fine.
Best teacher! I barely studied for tests and finally he give me a B. last test is take home?SUPER HELPFUL TEACHER
I got an A but honestly, I didn't learn the way I expected to. his examples in class doesn't help with the tests. tests are difficult bcoz it's departamental. if you wanna gain more knowledge in micro, I don't think he's the right prof. he's nice but I think everything is shortcut with his lectures
Great professor. Took this class before with another prof and made a C. But with Dr. Kay he makes it very easy and so you think the class is easy. He is a wonderful teacher. His class help me greatly with MCAT and PCAT exams.
Dr.Kay is an amazing professor, he cares about his students and helps to really understand the concept. I got an A in the class and I would take him again if I had to .Take him you will not regret it!
Amazing professor, he truly cares about his students, does what he can to help. Study his reviews specially the power points! and you will do fine!
Dr. Kay is awesome! You will do great if you use his Lecture notes and take notes in class. He really grades fair and truly wants his students to pass. If he sees that you are trying then he will make sure you pass.
he is very helpful. he is the head of his department and he knows his subject. his tests are a little difficult but he helps the students do better. i do recommend him.
He is a VERY good teacher! He explains the material very well. He also goes over the study guide in class and gives you the answer. He also lets the students pick the days on the exams. If you email him for any help, he tires to help as much as he can. Tests aren't that hard. No textbook needed. Everything is on his power points!!
he is the most amazing professor ever, he knows his stuff. make sure to study the review and also study quizlet most of his exam questions are on there. feel free to ask him questions. he is awesome and "very intelligent"
he definitely does not want his students to fail and does everything he can to give extra points. good professor overall with a good sense of humor. don't ask him stupid questions that he already answered and dont get on your cell phone!
Dr.K IS THE BOMB! he is so knowledgable and wants to help u anyway he can. He's beyond fair, and knows his stuff. He has such a cool personality and makes his class fun. Thanks Dr.K!
Only half way through the semester and I adore Dr. Kay. Nice guy. He is clear and to the point. I wish more professors were like him. He makes everything so understandable and really breaks down what we need to know. He really knows what he is teaching. Take him! I will be looking for more of his classes to take.
Amazing lectures! Explains difficult material so well that when studying for his test you basically know everything! My past hcc bio professors had horrible lectures I had to teach myself difficult material! Not fun! So def take his class!!!!
Whoever wrote that Dr. K changed is an dumb. Dr. K is the best professor I have ever had. He does the most for his students I can't believe anyone would think otherwise. I wish I could take him for more classes. He is super smart, funny, inspirational and above all very caring of his students. Dr. K you are the best.
He is an amazing professor!!!!! BEST biology teacher no doubt. He is VERY helpful and cares about ALL his students. I wish he taught all my biology classes. Dr. Kay if you're reading this you're awesome !!!!!!
Honestly Dr. Kay is the best teacher I've EVER had. Very helpful! Cares about his students & makes sure they do well and pass. For the person saying he gives answers too much, you're not serious about life and you don't appreciate a great teacher. TAKE HIM!! There's no way to fail. Thank you Dr. Kay! I'm taking you again!
I have not taken a biology class since high school (12 yrs ago) and I was a little worried I wouldn't catch on but he is awesome at explaining things and really wants to see you succeed. I have never been so ready to come to class. I hated when I had to miss. He also responds quickly to emails! You put in your part and he will put in his!
He is an awesome teacher ! He will help you if you need it. Easy to understand. Attend his classes everyday and you won't have a problem. Study your book and notes because the review he gives you, is nothing like the test. He is fair. I will definitely recommend this teacher.
Dr. Kay is worth taking. I had him for microbiology and he broke down the lecture to the smallest microbe. His tests are hard, however they are passable. As long as you take good notes and read the book given. You will pass the class! On top of that, You will LEARN a lot of things that will be on your Nursing entrance exam. Take him immediately!
Dr. Kay is an extremely great and helpful teacher. He knows his materials, and I wanders why his not a Medical Doctor!! He is very approachable and funny. He makes sure that everyone understand before he proceeds. He answers all questions. If you listen to his lectures, you will pass clearly.
Good professor
Dr. Kay is a good professor, he makes micro simple. Only complaint is he had too many distractions, had his bluetooth on, got calls during class & would let class out early on numerous occasions. Class moved slow in the very beginning and were then rushing to cover material for an upcoming test. Sells own book w what you need to know. READ IT
Awesome professor who knows his stuff! Tests can be difficult but he does everything in his power to make sure you know the information. Very encouraging. Great class, learned a lot of good material.
This is what a professor should be! He knows his stuff and he loves watching his students learn. I just wish he taught all of the sciences so that I could take him for everything. Take this man for any classes you can. I promise you won't regret it.
I took 3 biology classes with this teacher. He gives notes and reviews before tests and exams. With all these passing is guaranteed!!
He made me study a lot. He explains very well and detailed. The only bad thing is that he explains fast sometimes, but he always gives us reviews before tests. He doesn't like to waste time and we can get out early sometimes which is good for me. I would take it again.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER. EASY TO CONNECT WITH. JUST FINISHED HIS CLASS. HE IS AWESOME
For once in a very long time i had the pleasure of being taught by someone who genuinely CARES. he always made sure the class understood material before moving on. some1 mentioned that he's always on his phone. in the past, he has talked about his 3 kids, two of which who're also in college, so that might explain it! anyway, 10/10 recommend
HAVE to show up to class to pass, if you skip you'll miss everything. Review is NOTHING like exam, he'll go through the review answers with you but those answer wont be on the exam so you basically have to find them yourself. Make you buy a 40$ "textbook" from him that barely has any/missing info. Gets off topic alot. Unorganized.
Dr. Kay is amazing! Genuinely, cares about what he is teaching and whether or not you are grasping the concept. He engages the class and makes learning easy. If I could I would take him for every science class there is. Go to class EVERYDAY! Ask questions, let him know if you don't understand. There is no reason to fail.
Dr K is a very good Professor,show up to class ask questions he knows how to explain very well and clear .There is no reason to fail in his class.I made A and I learned a lot.
Dr kay njemanze is amazing professor.I wish I could take him on my other science classes Anatomy 1 and 2 .I enjoyed and learned a lot in this class ( microbiology).11
I have never reviewed any instructor before, but for the sake of this amazing instructor, I have to. Dr. Kay is such an amazing person who cares about his students. He does not only teach very well, he makes sure you understand the material. And above all, he gives good feedback. Take him.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER. EASY TO CONNECT WITH. JUST FINISHED HIS CLASS. HE IS AWESOME. I WISH WE HAD MORE PROFESSOR LIKE HIM, WHO IS CONFIDENT AND KNOWS HOW TO TEACH. TAKE HIM !!!
BEST PROFESSOR EVER. EASY TO CONNECT WITH. JUST FINISHED HIS CLASS. HE IS AWESOME. I WISH WE HAD MORE PROFESSOR LIKE HIM, WHO IS CONFIDENT AND KNOWS HOW TO TEACH MICRO. TAKE HIM YOU WON'T RE GRATE IT!
Dr. Njemanze is easily the best professor I've had at HCC. I'm surprised he's not teaching at a university instead honestly. Great lecturer, writes key points on the board so you can take notes, and very funny man.
The most caring professor at Springbranch campus. This guy is as good as it gets. he is very knowledgeable. He encourages students to ask questions. You have to make sure he recognizes you by always answering his questions.
Professor Kay is amazing. Only need the textbook he sells in class. Exams are easy if you study. Make study guides, he reviews before every exam. He helps the students out a lot. Took him for lab as well, also easy if you pay attention and take notes.
This guy is just amazing. He is caring and very professional. Sometimes he talks to his students as a parent. For me as a young woman, it was very helpful. I have been accepted to pharmacy school because of him. He helped me to study for PCAT, and he wrote the best recommendation letter, ever. All glory to God.
4 exams w/100 questions each & 1 final. he will drop the lowest exam grade. if you have any questions he will make sure you understand before you leave. but if you don't ask then he won't be able to help you. exams are easy if you study. he starts class 10minutes after the start time in case they are running late. i highly recommend!
Lab is very easy. Make sure you take good notes and review them! Because you only have one exam for the entire semester. There is no final. You will also have a lab book you have to complete in turn in, also easy.
4exams w/100 questions each exam & drops the lowest exam. 1 district final comprehensive. lectures are clear to the point. talks at a good pace. will clear up any confusion if you ask. he can be a little intimidating but he is great!
I only took Micro Lab with him. He can be intimidating at times but he lectures very well & makes sure you understand! Write everything he writes on the board! We only had one final which consisted of a written part (a review is provided) & a lab practical where you make 2 slides and observe under the microscope. Make sure you get the lab book :)
He is a good lecturer. All you needn't is a lab book & a guide he sells. Took him for lab & lecture, you truly have to study but if you study there is no way you won't pass. He is very helpful and is always ready to answer questions! I would highly recommend
HE TEACHES WELL AND HE IS VERY PREPARED BECAUSE HE KNOWS THE SUBJECT MATTER. HE MOSTLY USES THE RESOURCE MANUAL, YOU THEREFORE MUST BUY IT. THE TEXT BOOK IS TOO EXPENSIVE. HE IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS, HCC HAS. I SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND HIM.
This is the first time I would actually go out of my way to write about any lecturer. Dr. Kay is one of THE BEST professors in HCC. He truly cares about your understanding . For the lecture we had a test every week. which came down to 4 test and a final. For lab, we had to complete the lab book and final. He has his own manual and the lab book.
Dr Kay is phenomenal, has a great understanding of the subject matter and delivers his lectures amazingly. You will definitely finish the course with a greater interest and understanding of microbiology, he's the best. He breaks down the most complicated things and makes them simple and easy to understand ,relatable and committed to your memory.
Best lecturer hands down you will understand grasp and retain even the most difficult concepts all because Dr Kay is amazing that way also very current with his syllabus relates his material to science and innovation today Anyone seeking a serious A should definitely take him 4 exams drops lowest grade gives great exam reviews
This professor is out of this world. They should pay him twice as much as they are paying other professors. he definitely cares about his students. He initially comes across as stern and difficult and you may drop his class. But if you hang in there, you will surely make it. he is a wonderful teacher. i wish i had him for all my science classes.
Dr. Kay is just nothing short of wonderful. He is funny, he is knowledgeable. Micro Lecture and Lab with him were both heavy on content, but his exam reviews are very reflective of his real exams. The textbook is basically a spiraled-together book of his typed notes and includes all the content needed to pass. I wish he taught every science!
Dr kay is an amazing professor, it'is true that he explains very good, but when it comes to his exams its quiet messy. you can have question from his labs in his lecture exam, and if u aren't taking his labs God be with you guys. I will explain how it works with him. you need to study very hard for that particular class, he gives a review but do
Dr kay is an amazing professor, it'is true that he explains very good, but when it comes to his exams its quiet messy. you can have question from his labs in his lecture exam, and if u aren't taking his labs God be with you guys. I will explain how it works with him. you need to study very hard for that particular class, he gives a review but do no
Dr. Kay basically makes Micro easy to understand. He makes his own textbook for his class (advises to buy). And his tests (100 questions) match up what he teaches. There's a little confusion if you don't have him for lab, which I didn't, but he helped answer questions beforehand. His lectures are great too, very engaging and explains topics well.
This man is out of this world. Ask him any question in this world, he has an answer for you. He reads and keeps informed. He is a rare breed of a professor. Everyone in the class loved him. He makes a lot of jokes. You have to be ready for his jokes.
Dr Harold Njemanze (Dr. Kay) is an amazing professor!! I can't over emphasize this. He is so knowledgeable and knows his stuff like the back of his hand. He does not teach from a textbook and will provide a study guide to use in class. He wants you to succeed and will help you. Pay close attention because he provides answer to NCLEX/HESI questions.
This man is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and amazing. Please take him, you wont regreat it.
I am currently taking Dr. Kay. This man is a bum. He is phenomenal. You can feel his passion for teaching. He loves his students and cracks jokes in class constantly. You just feel that you have a friend in him. He is always ready to help you. You can email or call his office number and he will reply you right away. This man is GREAT.
I took Dr. Kay a couple of years back for Bio and Micro. I've finished my BSN and am now onto my NP. They say 'the great ones you always remember', well this man is in my top 3 professors - he is that good!! Dr. Kay actually teaches you - what a concept!!! Can't say enough. Special guy.
Dr. Harold Kay Njemanze is an amazing lecturer! Knows the material without referencing the book. Breaks down the material in layman terms. Gives excellent notes. Very understanding if you need to reach out to him personally. I encourage all to take him for Micro lecture and lab if you can. Easily one of the best instructors I've ever had!
Makes microbiology easy to understand. Relates his lectures to real life
He is one of the best professors I've ever had at HCC. He knows the material well and does not use PowerPoints, he teaches from his heart and goes above and beyond to make students understand the material. Not a super easy class, if you are lazy do not take him, but if you really want to learn to TAKE HIM!!!!
He is a excellent professor. He likes to help when you ask question. His class is very interesting and I like it. Take his class in the morning , and he can wake you up for whole day. When he is teaching , , if you do not understand, Keep asking question and participate in class. He values student by learning 's attitude . I recommend you take him
Dr. Kay is the BEST professor that HCC has. He is passionate about teaching and prepares students for SUCCESS. You will learn and if science is not your cup of tea, you will LOVE it with Dr. Kay and would want to take any other classes with him even if you dont need it. You will not have no regrets with Dr. Kay. I will forever remember him.
I took his micro lecture in the summer 5 weeks & he made it interesting & fun. For lecture you have 4 exams & each 100 mc questions & you have a comprehensive final and a district test. He gives you questions that could be asked on the test. If you dont understand something ask him or email him. Just study and you should pass with an A.
I took him during summer 5 weeks. You only have 1 test (comprehensive final) which is 50 written questions and you have 2 do two stains that he tells you in advance. He is very funny and caring, if you are confused or cant get a stain just ask him or email him and he will help you. You dont have any hw and participation matter. Studying A.
Dr. Njemanze really breaks down his lectures in detail so students fully understand the subject matter. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of microbiology (including biochem!). Lectures are enjoyable and the professor encourages students to ask questions. If you study hard you will pass this class!
Awesome Professor. I will be taking other classes with him. He is easy to follow because he breaks it down for you to understand.
Best professor, and very very helpful. Gives a handbook with what we really need for his class instead of reading a big book. And how detailed he is when explaining is a PLUS. Very helpful and always willing to spend extra time with students so they can be successful in class
I never actualIy rate professors but he is literally one of the BEST professors I have ever had in my life. He has an amazing personality and makes learning very interesting! As long as you study I dont see HOW you would fail! He will work with you as well, he WANTS you to succeed unlike most of these professors. Take him and you wont regret it.
One of the best instructor in Hcc
Take him and youll never regret it. He cares soo much about his students he takes his time to lecture so everyone can understand. Hes the best you can ever have.
The best professor at HCC period.
The best instuctor in Houston community college ever.
There are 4 exams, lowest grade get dropped, one comprehensive final, and district final, so 6 exams total. You buy the manual ,and study that for the exams. Also, use quizlet to help you get more information. Microbiology lecture is an amazing class ,and so informative. Take really good notes in the class to do well.
Dr. Kay is amazing. If this is going to be your only "tough class" for a given semester then it'll be a piece of pie! Just pay attention to lecture, study with his manual, and don't miss class often! His Lecture was a hoot! Loved it!
I also took Dr. Kay for lab... little bit tougher to bounce back from but ONLY because we had 1 mid term, and 1 final. That was IT. The test were very clear, you just had to pay attention and know what you were doing in lab to pass with an A. No extra credit or work.
He is never boring and always ties in what we are learning about to the real world . Notes are helpful along with manual but there is always stuff on the test that I feel were not discussed about in class. We had 4 exams , a district final and a class final as well as a paper in the beginning of semester. Super easy though!
Professor Njemanze is really good professor. He explains gis lecture very detailed and tries to answer all questions. He knows that there are a huge amount of materials students need to cover so he does not pressure students by giving homework or group project. Very respected and intelligent!
Extremely disorganized & inconsistent. Lecture/lab consists of him rambling in class. Do not expect to learn or truly comprehend concepts. Exams are 100 multiple choice question from bank of questions at the end of each chapter. If you want to actually learn, do not take him. If you are looking for mind-numbing class, go for it. I regret the class.
Dr. Kay is an amazing professor. If students leave a poor rating here it is likely because they did not reach out to Dr. Kay or simply made a bad grade in the course and didn't try. It is, for all, MICROBIOLOGY. You have to try. Dr. Kay always asks if the class has any questions. He is really passionate and makes himself available one-on-one.
He is an angel, you will learn and have good grade too .TAKE HIM
He can be arrogant. Ask him a question about the material for clarification, he'll tell you not to over analyze, which is condescending. 200 question exam review but barely anything from it on the exam. Better to take notes from his lecture and study from those. Exam questions are poorly worded/designed. I appreciated his live video lectures.
An amazing instructor, explained every thing you need to know clearly. those student writing (don't take him again, they did not read or listen to this professor, they want to pass without an effort. guy it's called school, you have to read and ask question.) this professor is not one of those instructor that do not care about his student,he does.
I strongly do not recommend him if you want to pass this class with an A. Be ready to carry out 2 slides negative stain and gram stain for final. The fact that he told you to only worry about the one review and then a lot of other different questions where thrown in. I regret taking this class.
Professor Kay, is amazing all around stand up guy. He really wants to see his students succeed and is willing to do anything to make sure his students do just that. Hes very accommodating and willing to work with, just do your part. He can be a bit intimidating at first but hes funny as well. Only 2 exams and top hat assignments online that is it
So I took this class in the hopes to be in person. But sadly at last minute, it was changed to an online class and became a pilot class for doing experiments at home. You can imagine how it went. It was a disaster, but Prof K was on top of it, and taught us without texts or anything. He really cares able about us and our education. Take him.
Final exam not like his review. A lot of outside questions that he didnt talk about.
Its hard to get A in his class. The review didnt reflect the actual exam. I feel like I would learn better if he give out review that have content of the test instead of other questions that we wont use. If you want to make A, find Other prof.
I took professor Kay for BIOL 2320, 5 week summer course. He uses Top hat, there is a post lecture quiz for every chapter (16), 4 tests, a final exam for the course and dept exam! It is a lot of work but if you study you'll be fine. (He does give extra credit). I enjoyed taking his class, he is very knowledgeable, and understanding.
This lab class is easy. He wrote notes on board and it will be on your exam. Just study those for sure. Tophat is completion grade and he read answers to us at the end of every class. Very straight forward class and easy. I learn and get good grade too. Would recommend.
An amazing professor that cares about his students. His class lectures are very well detailed and organized. At the end of each chapter lesson, he'd stop and ask the class if they understood, and at the end of class, he always took his time to answer our questions.
Dr. Kay is such an amazing professor. He truly cares about his students and is focused on ensuring you understand what he is explaining. I made sure to take him for my lecture and my lab courses and he made me truly enjoy taking class. I have a new love for microbiology thanks to Dr. Kay!
Very kind and fun professor. The main issue I have is that I'm not a fan of Microbiology, so it's hard for me to focus and understand what is going on. There's a lot that's taught in the lectures and can be a struggle to remember, however, he will stop for questions. Not too much work so thumbs up for that.
Prof Njemanze is the best! His lectures are interesting but he stays on topic. It's obvious he really cares about his students and he'll help whenever he can. Micro is hard so you still have to study but if you want a prof with a great personality who will be on your side, take him! He requires cameras be on, and participation is 10% of your grade.
Very easy going and fun lectures!
He is if not, one of the best science professor that I took ! His lectures are very important so please try to attend every class. There's no homework or quiz, he give you lectures you and you study for the test. It is a hard class so pay attention !
Dr Kay, is an amazing professor, he is understanding and caring towards his student. Interesting lecture with most students participating and interacting. Dr Kay, is incredible.
I would definitely recommend taking him. He's there to help if you need it, but all you need to do is make sure to take notes in class and you'll pass.
What can I say about Professor Harold Kay Njemanze that hasn't been said already? Professor K. is hands down one of the, if not the best, instructors I have ever had. I wish he had taught other science classes because I would take them with him if he did. All the positive reviews are true. If he notices you trying, he will help you guaranteed.
I love this class. I love him. Hilarious
Professor Kay is a good professor and does care about the success of his students but there was always questions on the tests that were thrown in there that were not on the study guide. The tests don't reflect what is on the study guide so that makes it a bit difficult. He can be moody at times but maybe that's just him. Would I take him again? No.
I learnt a lot from his lectures. He I brilliant and a great teacher.
Background: Gap year, mostly B's student and one C. I personally didn't any problems. Summer Pros-Lecture has all the information you need, book used as supporting details, reviews over Lecture Exams that are 95% same, gives points, interactive, helpful, amusing Cons-try not to miss class, scheduled exams not completely accurate; will compensate
I don't normally write reviews but for Professor Kay I had to. Don't hesitate to take him, hands down the best professor I've had and he cares a lot about his students. You will learn a lot from him!
You're in for a treat with Dr Kay. His captivating lectures make even the most complex topics easy to understand. He provides invaluable feedback, guiding you to reach your full potential. Plus, he's always available to help outside of class. Prepare to be inspired and excel under their guidance!
Makes Biology easy. I wish I had him for my Anatomy & Physiology lectures, but I'm glad I had him to round up my Biology learning experience. Will take him again!!!
I honestly really enjoyed his lectures, he made everything so interesting. Tests are lecture heavy so attendance matters/is required for labs. Tests are straightforward if you take notes during class.
Take him! He writes his own notes on board and that is all you need to study for exams. I learned a lot in his class and I recommend it. All I did was go through my notes and didn't miss a lecture. Tests are a majority of your grade so be prepared. I also recommend taking his class with his lab because it helps both ways.
This is the professor you need for your lecture and lab. Class is easy and simple, he will explain in deep detail what you need to know for test. Pay attention and do reviews and most importantly ask him questions. He loves to answer them until you understand. You will love his way of teaching. Thank you Dr Kay, glad taking your classes.
Dr. Kay was the best! Just attend and listen to his lecture you will be fine. I have nothing much to say to him but he is exceptional professor.
Best Professor for Microbiology Lab & Lecture. I learned a lot from his class, he makes even the most intricate topics appear simple by his simple ways of explaining the details. Just attend his class, and write down whatever he says, even if it is off the record. Ask questions when you don't understand, and don't ever miss his exam reviews.
Dr. Kay is AWESOME! I took his class online for Microbiology Lecture (2320) in Spring '24 and he put everything in simpler terms. He doesn't mind explaining the material at all. We had 4 exams plus the departmental and comprehensive, they were competitive but Dr. Kay's study guides are always on point! 10/10 would recommend!
The professor was great even though our class is fully online. He gives zero homework but mainly focuses on tests. Try to learn by his lectures videos since most of the tests are based on his lecture videos. He curved my grade from an B to an A. Recommend to take him!!
Professor Kay is a fantastic instructor who makes complex topics engaging and easy to grasp. While the exams can be challenging, his study guides are invaluable. Attending lectures and using resources like Unstuck AI for prep are key to success in this course.
Dr.K is an amazing passionate professor, he does not have any PowerPoints so make sure you take good notes during lecture.. his test are exactly what he says in the lectures so pay attention! HE really wants you to understand the concept so always ask questions if you're confused
Concepts are dense, like all this scary looking equipment, but with lectures, he's all nah, look, this does this and this does this and then this does this, so that's how you get this. And we're like ooooooh...WHOA, WAIT! WE JUST BUILT A BRIDGE! And he's like exactly, you got it. Just. Wow. Loved this class. **take notes!; 3 exams, 2 finals**
He provides study sessions. Attend them. For laboratory, on the last day, he makes you perform an experiment and you only get either 0 or 100. Memorize and practice the procedure. It's not that hard. He is passionate with what he's teaching but not always easy to understand. I think it's better if you take him for lecture and labs at the same time.
Do not take this professor if you care about your GPA. He constantly runs behind, doesn't follow the syllabus, and forgets what he tells us. No textbook, no quizzes, no homework, no extra credit. Exams are your only grade. We took Exam 2 in April and still have two left with just weeks to go.
Took him for lab & lec he is such a great professor make sure you take both of his classes together they go hand on hand, lec class grade is based on only exams so pay attention and take notes you should be fine, lab contains 2 exams 1 final and 2 staining activites, if you do not put the effort you will not succeed, his CLASS is easy, putinthework
Not a good professor. Shows up SO late to class, gives us vague reviews that are over about 10% of the tests he gives us, so slow. Loses his patience quickly and can be rude if you don't get it. I don't understand all of the good reviews. He's a good lecturer but that's about it.
extremely knowledgeable and smart prof. was nervous bc i took this in the 5 wk term, but very engaging lectures, explains concepts easy & to the point. always t
For a 5 wk course, he makes a hard class extremely easy. Immersive lectures & will dumb down concepts w/o making you feel dumb. Sweet & funny guy, can tell he def wants you to succeed. Always willing to help. Show up to class, take notes, ask questions & pay attention!!! Hw is easy (pearson), 4 exams (drops lowest) + 1 final
He demonstrated excellent knowledge and expertise in the subject area. He's available for questions and provided helpful feedback. He encourages class discussions and engaged students effectively.
Participation matters. It's 10% of the grade and he doesn't give partial credit even if you attend some classes. He's very rigid and gave a third of the class a 0 for participation, meaning a whole letter grade lower. He does have a temper and gets frustrated. He threw a slide at me during lab. Not hard but strict. Not understanding.
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