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Professor Doebel's smashing good looks could not make up for his poor teaching ability and impossible tests... Take only if you are looking for an older boyfriend
horrible.... avoid if possible
He teaches nothing during class, but participation is mandatory for in-class activities. The test is all on details in the book, pretty hard.
The bottom line is you have to read the Labs and study them well. There is homework due almost every lab meeting as well as a quiz. So, be prepared. No one is going to just hand you an "A." He is very nice though. Go to his office hours if need be. Btw, he sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
i hope for your sake that doebel isn't teaching anymore. his exam (the midterm) is impossible to pass. he admits it himself. you will fail his half of the course. he makes the class unnecessarily hard. waste of everybody's time
He's into bio & tries to make the class as engaging as possible. For a nonmajors class though, it more difficult than it should be. I put more effort into his class than all my other ones and got an A-. If u mess up on 1 thing its basically impossible to get an A. His lecture portion is worth 60% & Scully's lab part is 40%( graded on a C bell curve
Doebel goes through his slide shows really fast. if you don't understand his teaching style. its really hard to take his tests. he bases everything from his slides., but they are REALLY long. but if you study hard and actually read them you should do fine. all his slides are posted on line prior to class so you can take notes on them if needed.
Cool guy! But this class is WAY too hard for non-majors. It is ridiculous and the labs are pretty useless. Take any other science just to get rid of your science GCR.
He's nice and all, but difficult to understand sometimes (he has a german accent). Also, I agree that the labs are useless, and his exams are harder than you'd expect. He takes attendance by having students answer quiz questions on a Turning Point Card, and those points you miss for not attending class add up.
This class is way too hard for non-majors. I did well in AP bio in high school and struggled in this class. The labs don't follow the class whatsoever. He is a nice guy and wants you to go to him outside of class for extra help to do well but his exams are very difficult. I thought I wanted to major in bio but now I definitely don't.
Extremely unclear and shallow lectures full of bs. All he does is put a bunch of pictures and definitions on his power point and read them out with his heavy accent. By the way, he gives you 5 seconds to copy down a paragraph so even these are uselss. He "curves" the grades by taking out a few "unfair" q'sthat some people actually get right..
Okay, so this class is not easy. Basically to ace the exams you MUST use both lecture notes AND textbook notes. He tends to sort of skim over things in lecture, so use your text to clarify and expand on everything and you'll do fine. Not my favorite prof, but he's kind of hot so at least that's something.
He is so nice! This class really is not that hard as long as you read the text book readings that correspond with lectures. You get points for going to class, so I always go. Basically as long as you read and go to class (things that most people don't want to do) you will get an A.
Dr. Doebel is one of my favorite Professors. To do well in this class, its all about following directions, coming to lecture, taking good notes from lecture, book, etc. Go to office hours!! Ifu listento his study tips, you will get an A. Awesome. Very hard to get an A though--more difficult than I thought.
Pr. Doebel is one of the best professors at GWU!He is very helpful and easy going. Although his class is not easy ( taking into account that BIO 003/004 are for non-majors),he makes the topics very clear and engaging. His lectures are very entertaining!Go to lectures,take good notes and read textbook( if lecture is difficult)and you'll get A!!
He's a really nice man but the class is WAY too difficult for being a non-major class. I read the book and attended class and it was still pretty ridiculous. He's really great outside of class and has thoughtful study habits but I still worked harder than I thought I should have.
This is not a good course to take if you are looking to fulfill a non major science GCR. Doebel appears nice but his accent sometimes hinders lectures. Labs are a joke and I would even argue A RACKET -- the lab instructor wrote the manual which is (to put it simply, a mess) and you are graded on whether or not you have it!! Epitome of GW nonsense!
Horrible class to fill a GCR. His expectations are too high for non-majors. Lab is easy, but tedious. Exams are ridiculously hard and based on lectures and all of the reading. Class is mandatory since you get points by answering questions with your i-clicker. Don't take for a GCR unless you're already good at biology.
Terrible! Absolutely terrible! Impossible to understand during his lectures. His tests only reflect his lectures. Reading the book does nothing. Better off taking Scully.
His lectures are random and boring. You will get nothing out of them, but you have to go because he does iclicker points. His tests are not bad I never studied for them and got A- on both. He's a funny guy, but definitly not the best biology teacher
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS, unless you are very good at biology. This course is too hard to be considered a GCR for non science majors.
Doebel's exams are not nearly as difficult as Brown's. Do NOT waste time studying the book, take meticulous notes in class and only use the book as a reference, only study topics from lecture! Exams are tricky, but not impossible, use common sense and your knowledge of the text and you'll do fine.
Here is the deal, Biology is biology. It is a challenging course regardless of whether it is your major. I worked my butt off in this class. Requires a lot of time and effort. Do ALL homework assignments, go to class, bring your iClicker. MEET WITH HIM FOR TESTS. 3 tests (one is the final), they were all hard. Good luck
Horrible class. I came into this class thinking i was premed and came out hating sciences and no longer in premed. Worked my but off to receive a horrible gpa killing grade. Im probably losing my scholarship because of this class. In order to do well in this class you have to devote your life to biology. No social life just biology. Goodluck!
He's a nice guy but cant really teach. He knows his info but he rambles. He's the only Bisc 12 teacher, as of now, so be prepared to have to take him and study like crazy. MEMORIZE THE BOOK.
Nice guy and really passionate about what he teaches however he expects you to know everything. The test are extremely hard. Lab can boost your grade depending on the TA. Good Luck!
Tough class. Exams are hard and the lab exams are even harder. Doebel does his best to make the topics interesting, but be prepared to work hard and come to class with your iclicker for points.
He really cares about his students and he always tries to help them improve. Lab is VERY difficult though. You might get screwed over with the curve, depending on your TA. His exams are difficult; you will not do well if you memorize everything. He is not always clear in his lectures, but he's hilarious and an attractive older man.
He's really unclear and you will not do well on his tests unless you learn to think like him...questions are "conceptual" aka impossible! Avoid him if you can!
interesting and funny class. However, his tests are really tricky. They are not about the material as much as exam skills (reminds me of the SAT). The labs were interesting as well, but the weekly quizzes focused on details (there are soo many details!) that it's hard to do really well. Also, make sure you have a good group for the lab reports.
Seemingly an easy class with an easy professor. However, not the case! The professor is a little off,though kind, knowledgeable,and extremely passionate, but makes things harder than they need to be. Test are the point of frustration, Qs are awkward and answers have .6 correlation with the question asked.The saving grace: Huge curve at the end!
Awful professor. Teaches a class that is supposed to be extremely easy yet he can't get anyone to understand the material. When he uses the I-Clicker to test where the class is on knowledge of the material it is usually a failing percentage because no one learns anything from his classes. AWFUL!!!
I don't know what all the fuss is about. I've only taken 1005 with him but it's by no stretch of the imagination a hard class. Read the chapters assigned (I usually did this the day before each test) and you'll be fine.
For 1005 he is a fair professor. If you take good notes in class you'll be fine. Tests are a little difficult and they may not reflect material which is kind of frustrating but is still do-able
In my opinion, he is not a good professor. I learned a lot more from reading the textbook then going to lecture. I would maybe consider taking a different science class...
Bad prof. Would rather talk about teaching than teach. Refuses to lecture, but makes attendance mandatory. Any actual learning has to be done from the textbook in one's spare time. Enjoys making "critical thinking" questions that only confuse the class and waste half an hour. Worst part: I liked biology before I took Doebel.
Lecture consists of students figuring out his trick questions in order to try to get us to think differently. Labs are difficult, AVOID JON FOOX. Really awful class, avoid unless you're Pre-Med, and even then you'll probably struggle.
Worst class I have ever taken, he is soo ridiculous, exams questions are all tricky. average on midterm was a 50%!!! Avoid this class, or try taking it somewhere else. and also he spends half of class time discussing his horrible method of teaching!
Read the book and the class is a breeze. Ignore his lectures on life.
He tried out a new system last semester that was beyond chaotic. People rarely knew what was going on and the tests were more than random. His lectures often go completely off topic. If he actually stuck to the book and lectured from that, he would be interesting to learn from. However, his class ended up being way more difficult than necessary.
I really liked Doebel. His class is hard, but he's so passionate about the subject and really wants his students to do well. If you just go to lecture, it'll be hard to do well, but if you go to his office hours, you'll do SO much better! He's really helpful outside of class. And he's really funny so class is always interesting!
I have never taken a worse class in my time at GW. Doebel tried out a new way of teaching the class, and it's been a disaster. He stopped lecturing, but the labs continued to be on the material he chose not to cover. Half the class failed his midterm. Avoid him at all costs, hands down my worst professor ever.
Doebel is a really nice guy but the way he teaches is ridiculous. He is often unclear about assignments.We were only taught Biology for the first half of the semester. Get the textbook!!! It will help a lot. The midterm was difficult. During the second half we were worked on group projects that taught me nothing about Biology! Avoid his class.
Class usually consists of the ramblings of a sometimes deranged German man. The midterm is in two days and no one I have spoken to has a blessed clue what will be on it. In his favor, he does seem to care about students learning, but his approach is flawed, he rarely lectures and tends to "crowdsource," which has been extremely ineffective.
Professor Doebel is so helpful, it's just that his students really don't seek it! He's one of the kindest and quirkiest teachers ever, and I am so happy that he taught me biology this semester.
Avoid this guy at all cost. He is a brutal teacher. his only goal is to help you realize that your dream of going to med school is only a fantasy. Ive taken multiple anatomy and higher level courses than intro to bio with doebel and they were all way easier. This guy is terrible. if this class is a requirement for major take it some where else.
I managed an A- in the class and can honestly say I had to work for it. Biology is my favorite subject, and Doebel reached beyond the textbook. I like that he went beyond the textbook as if he were to just summarize the textbook, why go to lecture? I would have to agree, his lecture notes were useless, I didn't take notes in class all semester.
Doebel's class is definitely tough, and you have to read the book to do well. Sometimes his class can get frustrating because it is difficult, but the class will probably be curved at the end. A lot of time needs to be dedicated to the class to ensure a good grade, but if you're committed you will most likely do well.
Doeble is a funny man with German swag. He requires work, a crap ton of work. Over the school year everyone complains about him. However, I took his class over summer and I highly recommend doing that, especially if Bio 2 is the only class you take over summer, it is easy, and so much extra credit and help. Go to his office hours, he'll love you.
Doebel is my hero!
Interesting to see a comment below about how reaching beyond the textbook is important, I thought I was alone when I shared this with him. I worked my butt off in the class (last Spring) it paid off. As far as studying for the exams go make use of his office hours, share with him practice exam questions, and form a study group that meets REGULARLY.
I took this class with him last spring and it took up my entire life. I worked very hard to not just know the information, but to UNDERSTAND how everything works- which is his goal. Memorizing will get you no where in this class trust me. Focus on understanding. Study by explaining/tutoring others. Not an easy A, but you'll feel very accomplished.
I totally encourage anyone to avoid his course with all cost. His classes are not only meaningless but also full of home – made jokes that tickle no one. Apart from that, you will be always required to finfish countless homework based on the material you’ve even not been taught. AVOID HIM AT ALL COST!
A great guy that is very passionate about what he is teaching however he doesn't present you all the information you need to know. You will spend time teaching yourself the information but he is very understanding and supportive.
By far THE WORST professor ever to be hired by any school ever. Terrible. Yea sure I got a B+ but it was all because he gives you ZERO time to due homework. He literally posted homework due Tuesday at 12:10 am on a Saturday night at 9:00pm. Thanks for giving me 2 nights to do my bio Dobel. I don't have any other classes or anything. TESTS were hard
WORST teacher/not-teacher EVER! Doesn't lecture. Never tells you answers to questions because he wants you to figure it out. He strongly believes nobody has any other homework or classes other than Bio. Gives you like 1-2 nights to due Mastering Biology HW. Then wonders why nobody read the book and googled all the answers. Tests were hard. Got a B.
DO NOT TAKE IT WITH HIM!!!! that's all I can say!
Everyone rating has to admit that Professor Doebel is not an easy professor. He is strict but approachable. He can side track many times but you will get used to it. Just make sure to sit in the first four rows of the seats and let him know of your presence. To ace his exams, do and review the online homework; don't realize this by finals.
If you have the choice, take his larger lecture. Exams are multiple choice and most questions come from the MasteringBio homework. I don't know about the smaller class with open response exams, but the multiple choice exams were easy and straightforward. If you do the homework, understand the concepts, and use your brain, you're fine.
There's no denial that intro bio is a hard, weed-out science class. Doebel does make it hard but he really does want the students to learn. You can't just memorize, you have to think on the next level. Lecture isn't all that helpful though. It's a hard class but not impossible. Get to know him though, I feel like that will benefit you.
Very passionate and enthusiastic about his students. Emphasizes importance of learning biology while using critical thinking and reasoning skills rather than just memorization. I took the small lecture; those exams were all free response, again, emphasizing higher order thinking and making connections with the real world
I do not recommend Doebel. He has a very specific teaching style that you either do really well with or not. I studied, did his homework, and put 150% effort in, but still only came out with a B instead of an A. You really have to teach yourself to do well, as his lectures are not straightforward. If you are premed, try to avoid him.
I have never received a grade so low. This class in incredibly hard because his teaching skills are so poor. He really does care about his students learning but he doesn't always act like it. He is not clear at all and not very helpful. Avoid him at all costs.
Doebel is a biology genius who knows exactly what hes talking about in all aspects of the class. With that being said, be ready to work. He strongly believes in students doing reading assignments and working very hard. He will make you earn your grade. His exams are tough and alot of his exam questions require full understanding of material.
Doebel is so smart in biology and well respected, but also really hard. He's infamous for creating mixed tests and can be a preachy lecturer. He studies the science of learning and practices this with his tests. If you can handle his experimental style, love biology wildly, and work really hard, then go for it; he's one of the best here at GW.
The most difficult class I've ever had to endure, he rarely teaches anything in lecture and expects students to teach themselves all the material. He lectures on about how important learning is instead of explaining the material to us. For an intro course, there sure was a lot of information he expected us to already know... Avoid at all costs.
Would NOT recommend. The small lectures r confusing as hell. Exams are really strange with group work without a notice & he picks the HARDEST MC questions that most people just cannot get. The exams have 3-4 parts and its not the "normal" classroom experience, which bad grade or pray for a good grade bc no matter how much you study, u r screwed.
Really passionate, inspirational, and personable. Tests are tough and chaotic (broken into 3 parts), but if you work hard and go to office hours, you will be okay. Must keep up with the readingcannot cram for exams. He really does try to be a great professor, which is nice. Overall, great prof class!
You will have to work for it because it is a science class and labs suck. But he does a lot of manipulating your grade at the end. He wants you to do well and he wants to help. He's a great guy, but sometimes his lectures go off on tangents, but he tries his best to funny and interesting.
Good teacher. Good class i guess.. Too much homework.
It's biology, so it takes a good amount of effort (unless you're just naturally gifted). That being said, Doebel is awesome. He makes you work, but in the end he gives a lot of extra credit and drops a lot of assignments you don't do so great on. Tests are difficult, especially the multiple choice, but the short answer generally balances out.
He doesn't teach anything and expects you to teach yourself the entire textbook.
He's a great person. Very nice man. Adorably German. But his class is generally disorganized, the lectures tend to be pointless (if you do the readings you'll do well). Tough class. If you're not a science major, I'd take a different class.
He's is definitely an amazing person, but an awful teacher. I consider myself to be fairly intelligent and never got an A on an exam of his. I find chemistry to be easy and get A's in that class so I don't struggle in science. His tests are poorly written and he swears against memorization despite ridiculous amounts of terms and concepts.
Confusing as it can humanly get. Just makes lectures impossible to understand by going in circles. The LA's are a waste of money and the students time. The exams are extremely tricky with averages in the 60's with no curve. I would RUN the other way. This class should not be this hard, at all. Take at another school if you can. I would!
Great guy, knows what hes talking about, lectures are pretty straightforward. His garbled multiple choice is difficult, but you really just need to read into it and eliminate answers. Short answers aren't bad. Do the reading and worksheets, but most importantly, do the mastering and study it right before the test! I managed to be in the B range.
His exam is totally irrelevant to the textbook, homework and lecture. Don't study late, you'll still get the same score. The course have huge amount of homework, just copy the answer cuz the questions are not gonna show up on exam. If I know I had a B- in prior, I wouldn't even study for the class.
Doebel is a very understanding person. His class can be difficult, but is definitely manageable. I would recommend him to others.
If you cruise by this class and not study youll prob get a c or a b-, you need to do that extra amount of studying everyday for that A. THe lab compotent of bio really dteremines your grade, youll understand what i mean once you recieve your syallbus. the average was an 80, there is no curve but an extra credit assignmnet that can bump you up 3%.
Doebel is HARD, but he is truly one of the most understanding and "there-for-you" professors I've found during my time at GW. He will make you work for your grade, but when you make an effort to know him outside of class, he is completely open to talking about your successes or failures, and how to approach the future. Bio is hard, but it IS doable
Doebel is caring towards his students and wants you to succeed. With that being said he also give grades accordingly and does not hand out easy As to every student Like any tough class, you have to read the book, take notes, do the homework, and study for the tests. If you do this Doebel will notice and you will get an A
Doebel is great! really passionate about teaching and biology. Class is not easy and you have to work for it. but if you show interest and keep up with the reading, Doebel will try to help with your grade.
Professor Doebel is one of the most passionate professors that I think I'll have. He constantly is advocating for the best interest of his students and he is always willing to listen to you and accommodate any problems that you may be having. Yes, he does give a lot of homework, but yes, you will live. Would definitely recommend and take again.
He literally makes me want to give up on biology and it's been my passion since I knew what it was. If the class fails, it's your fault. If you don't get his iclicker questions, you're an idiot. Want to see him at office hours? Be prepared to answer a riddle or something first. If you can avoid him please do. Like. Save yourself.
His lecture style makes no sense and he is in love with trick questions. Half the class is just trying to figure out his dumb games. Office hours are waste of time with his tangents. The LA's are just as confused as you are. Makes me want to choose a major other than biology and I have love biology for as long as I can remember.
NOPE. DO NOT TAKE if you can avoid it. Doebel is BY FAR the worst professor I have ever had for a large lecture. He just wants to teach you how to "think like a biologist" without covering the material. He would be great as a mentor if I was interested in his research and honestly is a nice guy & there for the students, but he can not lecture.
Avoid Professor Doebel if you can. Students never know what to expect on the exams. Lecture slides are pointless, and he digresses when he speaks, to topics that do not even concern our biological studies. Office hours are cut short when time is up, even if there are students waiting to speak to him. Multiple choice questions are very difficult!
Fact of the matter is that there is no "clear cut" way to get an A. Yea he curves the final grade, but his entire class is just a guessing game. In a 75 min lecture, you can expect around 15-20 minutes of just general college/mentorship advice quite frequently. He seems like a great professor to do research for. His class is not effective.
Doebel's lectures often turn into off-topic rambles, and the exams are challenging. You'll find yourself leaning on the textbook, but he genuinely cares about you as a student and will provide ample opportunities for extra help or added points. Tests are curved quite generously, so stay on top of the reading and things should pan out.
Doebel is by no means easy but if you show that you care and r willing to put in the effort, you will do great. There r only 2 exams + final so every one counts and there are all very analytical questions; the tests aren't easy. Show up to class because there are clicker questions and group work. If you put in the time, results will be great.
One of the most stressful things about this class was not knowing what my grade was until after the final. The class itself was frustrating as far as grading goes, but just know if you do okay on the tests and you work hard, you will probably do fine.
You really need to read the textbook or you will not succeed. He does not teach the material in lecture, rather he expects you to already know it from reading. Something was graded every class, whether it was a worksheet or clicker questions, so don't skip class. Read the book and pay attention to what he emphasizes in class and exams wont be hard.
Doebel is a great guy in the sense that he is very caring and wants his students to succeed. The topics are very broad, so he keeps the lectures focused on what he wants us to make sure we know. There are clicker quizzes and worksheets every week, so those can boost your grades. He also gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit. Great class.
This was a great class for biology. Doebel is a great guy, but his tests are difficult. You need to pay close attention to what he focuses on in class to do well. There are quizzes all the time that aren't that easy either. But, he gives extra credit and curves your grade at the end.
He has no late policy, meaning once its late, you will receive no credit for doing it. As he requires the class to use Pearson MasteringBiology from day 1, during the period of time in which you may be trying to get set up, you will miss multiple assignments with no recourse. This heavily discourages going back and learning what you missed.
As a biology major in GWU, I took both Doebel's classes for Bio 1 and Bio 2. Personally, I find his teaching to be a bit disorganizedsome days we barely cover any information on his slides. Some other days we do more activity based things that help a lot with learning the material. His exams are always a surpriseand not the best kind...
There is a lot of reading and learning on your own. We had a clicker quizzes and worksheets during class that really test if you read and understood the chapter. You never know what to expect for his tests... the free-response section is easier than the multiple choice. Overall, this class is know to be a "weed-out" class because of how hard it is.
Hes awesome and very inspirational. You have to work really hard on the readings to get his As but everything is manageable if you make sure you understand how all the concepts relate to one another. Hes really helpful in office hours and also offer extra help outside the classroom. If you do pre-med, take him and youll not regret.
Doebel was the worst Professor ever he never lectured during class and expected you to answer all of his trick questions. He is super unhelpful during office hours as well and keeps telling you to do the top down study method which is a complete waste of time and energy. The book was basically the professor and It was a lot cheaper than the course.
Professor Doebel is by far the best professor I've had this semester. He is really inspirational and really cares. His class is difficult, though. You have to read the book and really know the material in order to do well on the clicker quizzes and the exams. If you go to his office hours he will help you, so take advantage of that.
He likes to waste your time, so be prepared to roll your eyes for a solid 3 hours per week during lecture. Relies less on the book. Be careful to pick up the things he mentions in class, write those things down, and study those things specifically. He loves trick questions, so you cant rely on memorization. Learn to look for his tricks.
Dr. Doebel is a very knowledgeable guy, but is not the best at communicating that knowledge to his students. He relies on hectic group activities and graded iClicker quizzes to have the students learn. His exams are often worded quite strangely and do not usually test on the most relevant concepts (rather, odd-ball questions on niche topics).
This is not a high school biology course which means brute memorizations and using flash cards all go in the trash. The class should not be tough if you apply the correct learning strategies. I recommend doing the end of the chapter analysis questions from the textbook. Overall, a great class if you are a pre-med.
Absolutely fantastic teacher- genuinely cares about his students, and if you put in the work, you'll definitely get an A.
Doebel was the worst professor I've ever had. He does not have a consistent class structure, and his lectures are ineffective and unhelpful, often uses lectures for life tips. Signing up for Doebel's class entails that you are teaching yourself a semester's worth of material with the book. Tests are also extremely difficult and filled with tricks.
Doebel is a great professor. I took him twice and I would again. He really wants you to learn the material but he will make you work for it. He has a little bit of an accent but nothing too bad. He has clicker questions every lecture and when you miss one or two it will add up.
This guy is crazy and hilarious. He can be entertaining at times but his class is kind of unorganized, he never gives you a straight answer when you ask him a question and he goes off into random tangents in class a lot.
He is a really caring guy who obviously cares about his students, however his class is no joke. He gives 3 exams throughout the semester and mini clicker quizzes once a week. Must study the textbook. He has an accent so best to sit up front to hear everything he says.
HORRIBLE IF U TAKE THIS CLASS GET READY TO TEACH URSELF
Only take if you have a strong bio background and are ready to teach yourself. This class is so unorganized and unclear. Three exams make up 80% of the grade and content on exams are very different from lectures and textbook readings. You have to know details even when he says you don't. A lot of work required to do decently in this class.
Bisc 1115 is a tough class for anyone, however, from others I think it is much more difficult if you did not take AP Bio. Best advice read the textbook readings before lectures or at least be caught up with all textbook readings before the week of an exam. IF YOU READ YOU WILL DO WELL/IF NOT YOU WILL FAIL. Tough grading (3 exams80% of grade)
Awful professor. As a human, he's so passionate, smart and caring. As a professor, he sucks so much. He doesn't teach in class but expects everyone to know everything for the exams. Exams are so difficult and confusing, and it's self-teaching the matter because there's so much. The class is hard and a lot of memorization, but he just doesn't teach.
Unless you have to take this class, don't. Since there is no other bio professor you will likely take this class with doebel. My words of advice are pay attention to everything he says in lecture, don't ever fall behind on the readings or you'll be screwed, and finally work hard - teach yourself to think critically. He's a good guy just very tough.
Professor Doebel is passionate caring towards his students (he gives a lot of second chances), however, this is not an easy classit's not impossible either. Make sure you do each week's readings because once you fall behind, it's hard to catch up since the material is very dense. Attend Stemwork sessions and office hours.
Doebel is a very caring professor. His big thing is giving second chances all the time. He really wants to see his students succeed. His lectures dont usually cover everything that will be on the exams so be prepared to read the textbook. His accent is very easy to get used to as well.
Professor Doebel is the perfect example of a professor that wants his students to succeed. He gives good feedback and although the majority of your grade comes from 2 midterms and a final, there are a lot of grade boosters that make up about 20% of your grade. If you apply yourself and study hard for the exams, you should do fine in this class.
don't do it.
Professor Doebel was an amazing teacher, he was a harsh grader and the tests were difficult to study for if you were just studying the overlining material like he asks. You have to study more in debt
Prof. Doebel is a passionate biology professor. In his course be ready for iclicker quizzes (both for credit and for attendance purposes) and to read the book thoroughly. His lectures will not cover all the information needed to do well on the exams because they focus on smaller details and less big-picture concepts.
Doebel genuinely cares about his work and his students. His exams, though, are some of the hardest I took in college. The issues are his test question wording-- often quite archaic -- and his tendency to test on semi-obscure niche concepts. That being said, you'll figure him out. The textbook is your best friend; study it regularly and thoroughly.
There are bad professors in life and then there is Doebel. He is the absolute worse and you know what sucks even more? The fact that he is the only one teaching Bio.
He's such a nice guy and so funny. Unfortunately that doesnt weigh out what a bad teacher he is. Test are mostly trick questions. You need to know very specific details for everything. However, he wants us to do well so badly if you go to his office hours and show effort you can definitely talk him into giving you a better grade.
Overall, he is personally a good professor. However, he spends too much time on having us write down the important biological concepts on our notebooks without detailed discussion.
He might seem caring for starters, but it won't last long. Unless you are good at biology already, get ready to pretty much teach yourself the whole entire course. Don't do it.
Your grade is determined by 3 tests and clicker quizzes that are not a good judge of what you learn. He is a big fan of trick questions and you pretty much have to teach yourself the entire textbook to pick up small things that he never says in lecture. Lecture is spent giving us life advice and not teaching biology.
Doebel is a genuinely nice guy. But doing well on his tests (worth 80% of your grade, and there's only 3 of them) is only by luck. Most of my friends and I studied really hard for them and did mediocre at best because studying honestly doesn't seem to make a difference. Just gotta hope for the best :/ he does bump your grade up if you improve!
Giant lecture, weekly pop quizzes on the readings, and the LAs are absolutely useless. The 2 midterms and the final make up most of the grade, but the questions are incredibly convoluted (lots of "which is the best answer" kind of thing). I did significantly better on the exam I did not study for than the one I spent a dozen hours studying for.
I had doebel for both semesters. He's an odd guy. I personally preferred his methods, as he wanted you to learn to NOT memorize and instead reason through concepts to derive answers. If you're detail-oriented, he's not for you. If you're a thinker / are comfortable using intuition, take him. When his pelvis isn't broken, he's quite entertaining.
He is not accessible outside of class, he is so unclear about how he grades and his exams are ridiculously hard and DO NOT REFLECT the lectures whatsoever. He does not care if you pass or not and he is terribly bad at dividing the course material to reflect the exams and so the final has like 20 chapters that are tested & he first exam 4 ch
Doebel is one of the most caring professors you'll ever meet. His class is difficult if you prefer an organized style of teaching. His lecture style takes some getting used to. Read the book and watch videos to be successful in the course. 3 exams make up 80% of the grade, but if you show improvement he weighs the exams accordingly.
Doebel cares deeply about his students and is a fair tester, however, he will push you and you better get ready to read.
Doebel will help you if you go and see him. He truly wants everyone to improve and succeed, and he's very passionate about biology (and his bees!). Reading is from the online textbook and in lecture he goes over most of it in class. Some people think his lecture style is disorganized. In class participation points are given every lecture.
Doebel genuinely cares about his student - just has a weird way of showing it. Readings take several hours a week, along with online assignments, graded practice worksheets, and lab. His lecturing still look a long time to get used to, but now it is easy to follow. Test account of a majority of the grade, but attendance for every class is taken.
Doebel is not the best professor in gwu, but he's a clear example of having to take the material on your own and work with it. If you show up to his office hours, he can be an extremely caring guy, but you have to be very clear about your circumstances and & or what might be hindering you from the class. Lectures can be a waste of time, however.
Doebel is good teacher and may seem overwhelming 1st but if you go in with the expectation of having to work extremely hard to get a good grade, then you will do well. Leave yourself enough time to complete notes before the week starts as that is what in class quizzes are on, GO TO STEMWORKS!, and attend office hours. if u do that, u can get an A.
Doebel genuinely cares about his students and wants them to do well. He implements trick questions into every test but will take out questions the majority of people get wrong. It is a lot of memorization and a lot of material, so what he goes over in class is generally the most important. He makes you work for the A, but definitely not impossible!
Professor Doebel is not at all a professor you want to be taking, especially right out of high school. I saw many of my fellow student struggle along because of his inadequate teaching skills. He'll tell you "not to worry about grades" but that's easy for him. You'll need to read that book like a bible to get high eighties on the exams. God bless.
An overall alright prof, but unpredictable. 3 fairly difficult exams make up nearly your entire grade with lab being even worse than lecture. Was doing well in lab until getting a 45% on the 1 lab report we had because I needed to be curved down to match other labs. Would not take him again if there was another choice, but he's the only choice.
Personally, this class was really hard for me. I don't have much background in bio, so I had to teach myself a lot of the material. I struggled on his tests for the most part (which sucks because they make up 80% of your grade). Prof Doebel really wants you to learn and do well even though he can seem really harsh. Definitely read the textbook.
People like to give Doebel a lot of hate but I think that he's what you can expect from a college level bio class. It's a lot of information and he wants you to know it, so you definitely have to work for it - but an A is not impossible. He wants you to do well and will help you out if you go to office hours or stemworks - so use those resources!
He likes to embarrass certain students, but is nice at times. I would not take this class again. He does not want to see his students succeed. He urges his students to read a pointless book about "making it stick." He blames his students on failing his impossible tests, rather than acknowledging that he is the problem. Take Brown instead.
not a fan of this class, it gave me major anxiety. the exams are tough and have a bunch of trivial questions. the only way to do well really is by reading the textbook religiously everyday. prof seems compassionate at times but the class is still difficult and requires a lot of work
Half of the questions are random things he thinks you should know, the other half is questions that are worded so poorly that you spend more time figuring out what they mean rather than the answer. Took half online because of corona and it's the only reason I passed. Think his class is the only one that matters and everyone is biomed.
he likes to call out and trick students on exams. also his lab TA's don't want you to do well. he tries to make the average lab grade a c+ and if the class average is above what he wants, he lowers everyone's grade down to match the grade. he also favorites students and gives them an A in lab. would never take him again, completely unprofessional.
can be condescending and unprofessional at times, please avoid if you can. this class is not worth the effort, the majority of the time is spent on trying to understand his trick questions.
Before taking this class with professor Doebel I had great mental health. Now, I am hopeless and have severe depression. He acts as though he is kind, but do not be fooled. He does not want you to succeed and gives quizzes in impossible time crunches and nobody in my class almost ever finished his quizzes. PLEASE don't take this class!!!
Worst professor I have ever had! He and his TA's do not care about your success! Do not take this class, assessments are given with impossible time limits!!! Doebel doesn't even honor students who are subject to extra time either. This guy assigns pointless readings that have nothing to do with the material and does not care when many students fail
Professor Doebel is so rude and his class is just terrible. He talks about things that arent even in the textbook and expects us to know them. His quizzes are so difficult. Do not take this class. Save your GPA
Doebel's online classes are super test heavy. Every week be prepared for a quiz, timed homework assessments, in class clicker quizzes (every class, graded) and a lab quiz every 2 weeks. You HAVE to stay on top of the readings, worksheets, homework and sometimes even do your own research to pass quizzes. Pay attention to details and you will be fine
Doebel is a fairly unpopular guy among the intro bio students. I really liked him though, he just takes some getting used to. He really cares for his students and his subject and he really does want everyone to learn as much as possible from his class and succeed. But, he doesn't always come across very well to everyone. He has high expectations.
I dont understand why he is so unpopular. Guess they all expected easy A. If you really LOVE biology and willing to get the best out of the course, I recommend taking his course. He cares his students. He wants us to learn. I had a chat privately and he gave great advice almost made me cry. Of course a lot of work. But all worth doing! I LOVE him!!
He is a good person and teacher; if you chat with him especially before class or outside class you will realize that he is a very good person who cares about his students and tries his best. Lots of material to learn and UNDERSTAND in order to do well, but if you study regularly you will be fine. Remember, he is a human too so don't be too harsh!!
This is my most honest review of Professor Doebel. Some of the things people have said about him are very harsh and untrue. When I first met him he was very intimidating, but when I went to office hours he always made sure to check in on me and make sure I was doing mentally well. Overall great professor and teaches well. NOBODY expects an easy A!
Professor Doebel is a really nice guy, and it is clear that he cares about his students, but only take this class if you absolutely have to. You'll learn a lot, but it takes a lot of work to get the A. If you only need a regular science with lab credit and don't care about learning, there are easier options.
Professor Doebel is an amazing professor! He provides us with so many resources that can allow us to be successful in the class. Attendance is mandatory because of the graded iclicker questions that are given every class. Be prepared for weekly quizzes! This is a class where you reap what you sew. put the work in and you will succeed!
He is really nice and likes to crack jokes during class. There are weekly iclicker quizzes as well as short tests almost every week. Make sure to read the assigned textbook chapters and review iclicker questions for exams. It's not too hard but you do need to put in effort.
Doebel is a great guy that truly cares for his students and wants them to succeed. Given the current situation, he acknowledges the student's struggles and is flexible to change. He definitely has high expectations for his class, so pay attention to iClicker and slides. Go to office hours and get to know him :)
I went into this class with very little background knowledge in biology. All of the reviews had me very nervous, but honestly, I had a great experience with Professor Doebel. You have to grind, but he's a really caring guy and he always made it a point to show that he wanted us to succeed. He is open to feedback and wants to improve the class.
Although Doebel is a harsh grader, he rewards your work that will benefit you in the end. Make sure you go to his office hours, he is a lot more understanding there. He also provides a lot of opportunity to grow and improve your grade.
Professor Doebel is a very passionate professor and is honestly so knowledgeable. Although he is a harsh grader, he is very understanding and as long as you go to office hours and show that you put effort in class, he will help you towards the end. Definitely recommend, he is a great professor.
Great Professor. A little quirky and sometimes sarcastic, but he cares for his students and wants people to do well. Really straightforward grades.
Professor Doebel was a bit frightening at first, but he truly grew on me by showing the class that he really cares about his students and does everything in his power so that we can learn and do well in the class. Overall, he was my favorite professor last semester.
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This class was very challenging, the questions on his tests are worded in a way that makes them really tricky. I read the chapter, went to every office hours and as many STEM sessions as I could and I still got a C. I don't think I've studied so much for a class in my life. Professor also went off topic during lectures.
His lectures are a rushed, garbled mess. I obtain 99% of my information from the textbook and youtube videos. He calls us stupid when we don't get the iClicker correct. Take Professor Brown instead. Unfortunately, Doebel was the only 1112 professor this semester. Learning assistants are the only highlight of this class.
What is the point? What is the point of asking challenging questions that achieves little than to inflate your own ego while imparting no worthwhile "life lessons" or (academic) growth support to students? Just an ego exercise that traumatizes and destroys any confidence or enthusiasm. Poor professor. Goal NOT accomplished, sir.
bruh. I took doebal for evolutionary biology class and jesus I have never put in so much work to reap little benefits. he has weekly quizzes usually on 6 or more units, weekly quizzed iclickers and retake quizzes (on top of reading, la sessions and lab). It is a very demanding class and he grades based on comparing you to other students. Avoid.
People hate Doebel, but he's a solid prof. He has high expectations and can come across as rude. Quiz every week, but they weren't that difficult if you stay on top of assignments and don't get discouraged. Be concise, specific, and scientific for quizzes, and use the study materials on Bb, the LAs, office hours. Not bad, but be ready for work!
Professor Doebel is great! He's really caring and does his part on trying to help you learn. There's office hours & LA sessions that really help when you have questions. This course isn't easy and does have weekly quizzes that can be stressful, but as long as you use the resources provided when you need them then you'll be fine.
I had Doebel all freshmen year, for BISC1111&2. He gets a lot of crap but he really is very sweet and wants the best for his students. Definitely read the textbook, go to office hours, and participate in LA sessions. Be prepared for weekly quizzes, Mastering assignments, and keep up with the journals at all times. If you work hard you'll be fine!
Doebel gets a lot of hate on this page but he is truly one of the best professors I've had at GW. Let me make this clear: his class is A LOT of work but his grading system is set up to allow students to succeed. You need to spend 2 hrs max each day on class material to get a good grade. If you aren't willing to work you will fail easily.
This class was definitely one of the toughest classes I had to take. However I read the textbook and used all the resources I could from it, and it helped me get through the whole semester. Do lots of practice problems/questions! He's also a nice guy and if you talk to him he's understanding. It definitely was a lot of work, but it paid off.
Worst professor ever. Don't understand the high ratings. There are quizzes every single week. Students have to teach themselves everything they need to know before coming to class (he actually said that). Coming to class is useless, but is required because there are clickers activities that count for a grade. Small curve in final.
I do not understand why Doebel has so many bad reviews. He genuinely cares about his students and their mental health. Weekly quizzes are doable and so much better than a midterm. Use quizlet, study groups, and simple note taking so you remember the material. Overall I actually enjoyed this class and would def recommend.
Doebel is a great Professor- not sure why he has so many bad reviews. He emphasizes mental health and gave me a quiz extension when I was having health problems. Very kind and understanding. Curves the final and activities generously at the end of the semester. Stay on top of your work every week and don't let anything pile up. I finished with a 97
there is only one test, the final exam, which was great. But there is a quiz every single week that determine your entire course grade. It was definitely not helpful when the grading criteria is not clear. What sucks most is that you have to teach yourself everything you need to know before coming to class because his clicker questions are graded.
It was stressful throughout the semester because you never really know how you're doing until the end, he curves very generously on the assignments/lab and gives you opportunities to retake quizzes. Not so bad, but definitely nerve wracking. Keep working, it'll pay off
Super nerve wracking but its not impossible to do well. Make sure you plan your days accordingly and take notes that you know how to explain! Copying from the book wont work. Understanding is crucial and office hours helps with explaining material. I got a 50 on my first exam then did a retake and got a 97. Its possible to do well.
Honestly, if you put in the effort youll be fine for this class. He offers retakes for exams, has personal office hours, learning assistants multiple times a day for help, curves on exams, and the final project was take home. Ive also heard he curves at the end, so lets hope so! Dont be scared to take him because of the other reviews
He is a really great teacher and makes lectures entertaining and go by fast. You don't really learn material for the quizzes in class so you have to teach yourself. However, the LA sessions are extremely useful for doing well. And you get retakes.
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Was truly nervous taking Doebel but honestly the people who complain are the ones who dont put in the work. Time consuming and challenging for sure but if you put in the time you will be fine; the book is your best friend. I passed with a 98.
It's a hard class. He expects a lot from his tests, and its not copy and paste from the textbook. you need to be able to apply yourself. I worked rlly hard and ended with a decent grade, however for the work I put in, in comparison to other courses, I should've done better. His lectures don't cover everything you need to know, so go to office hours
Professor Doebel is a professor who cares about his students. He is very accessible outside of class, reasonable with your grades, and beyond helpful when necessary. I feel like people who don't put in the work will say otherwise, but even putting in at least 65% of your effort you can achieve at minimum a B-. Attend LA sessions and ask for help.
Pros: Doebel has an army of LA's and TA's, most of which offer a ton of office hours. Also lots of assignments so plenty of chances to bring up a grade. Cons: Lectures are useless but you must attend because of clicker questions. Unclear grading criteria for short-answer questions, bombardes you with the textbook. He's a nice guy but bad professor
Where do I even begin with Doebel. His only job is presenting lectures, that's it. He has an army of TAs and LAs who do all the work for him. Get ready for mini assessments every other week that are virtually impossible to get an A on. Don't let your eyes wander anywhere off your paper or he'll publicly humiliate in front of the whole lecture hall.
I think for an intro course, his class is pretty difficult. The material on the quizzes is a lot especially when there's a wide range of what you can actually be tested on. However, there are plenty of resources such as LA office hours and in-class worksheets. I recommend only if you are willing to put in a lot of time and dedication.
I loved this class and it is definitely possible to get a good grade in this class. There is no midterm or final but rather 8 assessments that aren't too difficult if you go to LA hours and pay attention during lecture. He in't very accessible outside of class but is still a great teacher and is knowledgeable on the subject.
Dr. Doebel is by far the best professor I have ever had. His lectures are super interesting, and he never fails to engage his students. Most people complain because it's not an "easy" course, but if you go to class, and attend LA hours you will get a good grade. If I could take him again I would. Hope to be an LA next semester :)
Professor Doebel was extremely enthusastic in his teaching. He aslo cares a lot about student imrpovement, and is very generous when it comes to grading.
He's honestly the best teacher I have ever had. I work in his lab and he is the most caring individual I have ever worked with and he is so caring as a professor. He just wants to see his students get excited to learn. You will do well if you participate and go to his office hours.
If you read the textbook and go to office hours, it is very easy to do well in this class.
If you read the textbook and go to office hours, it is very easy to do well in his class.
For an intro course, this is a difficult class. you pretty much teach yourself everything, but you have to come to class because clickers q's are graded. its really easy to fail this course if you don't keep up with the readings. attend office hours with LA's.
LOVE this man. also took him for 1111, I wish he taught every bio class. You do need to teach yourself a lot and study for the quizzes though. attendance is necessary for clicker participation points, but he drops a bunch at the end to be accomodating. No final or midterm. Interesting lectures, but he makes a stressful test-taking environment.
Your grade will most likely get curved down per one of Doebel's "unofficial" policies. Also, if anything is ever entered incorrectly in BB, chances are you won't get it fixed. Grading is WILDLY inconsistent and lectures don't cover material on tests. Material is easy if you memorize but SO not worth him making everything so impossible to deal with
I think the best way to describe him and his teaching style is that it is very high school-like. There are many group activities, worksheets, quizzes, etc. that model a small, high school classroom-style learning environment. Not feasible for college tbh. It is hard not knowing your grade until the very end. He goes brazy during lectures and tests.
Doebel is a weird one. He cares about the class and students but I can't say I learned a lot from him. I spent so much time reading and taking notes bc his lectures only covered main topics. Go to LA sessions -- they will save you! He was very accessible and open to talking about grades which I appreciated. Have to work very hard to do well.
this is the sweetest man. ever. i'm not saying the course isn't difficult, but doebel is absolutely the best stem professor i've had at gwu. he hosts office hours very often, the la sessions are incredibly helpful, and there are SO many things that go into your grade, other than the quizzes that everyone complains about. completely recommend!
Prof Doebel is very nice and knowledgable but his lectures are all over the place and the tests almost never what he covers in lecture or in the textbook? Most frustrating part of this class is there is no standardized grading and your grade will completely change based on who is grading it. Also, they will mark things taught in lecture as wrong.
Great professor. Do the readings and pay attention in class because all of the exam material is on the lecture slides which he posts.
Lectures and labs are not in sync so the content you learn in class is about 2 weeks behind what you're doing in the labs. Lectures were pretty unorganized and chaotic at times. You need to show up to every class for the iclicker quizzes that happen every class and are graded. If you forget your iclicker you just get a zero.
As a non-bio major taking a class called "biology of nutrition and health" I would have expected this class to be fun and interesting for people that are not interested in these topics. Professor Doebel is a great person and professor, but he needs to make this class a lot simpler. Non-bio majors don't care what type of acid is in a cows stomach.
I really enjoyed this class. Some people found the tests to be very hard but if you go to LA hours then you will probably be fine. I feel that Doebel does everything he can to help you do well in the class. Grading by the GAs was pretty consistent I would say. Great class
Class is average. Quizzes all test on what he tells you in class/powerpoints. HARDEST PART OF THIS IS LAB. OH MY GOD. 16 page lab modules that were up to 8k words long (Manubay, please. Stop tryharding the lab. Scumbag. Avg this semester in lab was a C+ LOL and he said "Good work!" in an email. It's a LAB CLASS bro). Everyone thought lab was bad.
Doebel really wants his students to succeed and these other reviews are not accurate as all. All you have to do is pay attention in class and review the lectures before the quizzes. All quizzes are based off the lectures. You get bonus points handed out like cake. The lab is the "hardest part" bc Manubay is the Lab instructor, got an A- in the lab.
Dr. Doebel is awesome. I took AP Bio in high school so this class was very easy as it was review, but even without that class, I'm sure I still would've done very well thanks to his teachings and the availability of LA hours. Very nice professor who genuinely wants every student there to succeed. Couldn't recommend him enough.
Doebel was by far the worst professor i have had at GWU. he is an extremely tough grader, and is not very accommodating nor understanding. avoid taking him unless you absolutely have to.
Most confusing, worst professor. Lectures and labs never aligned, and it was always a gamble on whether you would fail or ace the "miniquizzes". His grading system made no sense considering 3/5 quizzes i got below a 60 and still ended with an A-. Go to class with your iclicker and go to LA office hours because that's the only way you will pass.
Weirdest class I've taken at GWU bc it feels like a high school class. Not hard just very confusing grading and class setup, but still easy to end up with a good grade. Doebel cares about bio, but his lectures were not helpful. You can fail some of the MAs and still end up with a good grade. Just show up with iClicker and do your journals.
Cannot understand his accent. Wears a very protective mask. Is moody and will yell at you out of nowhere. Unorganized. Paying too much for this.
Nah. Don't take him. His lectures are not helpful but mandatory and he is not very organized or great at communicating expectations before they are not met which is just not good for your grade. He always underestimates the time it takes for in-class work so you get extra homework. He curves though, but he makes an easy class very stressful.
I took professor Doebel for BISC 1006 / Ecology bc I needed a science and I'm not a science major. I hope you you just took bio because the amount of vague knowledge you're expected to know is insane. He assigns seating & doesn't always give you the answer to the (summative) clicker questions. Grading is complicated and he's a pill. Good luck
this class was way too much of a headache for a non-science majors gen ed class. I-clicker questions are super annoying but the tests (only 5 total) are super super easy. the office hours thing is ridiculous. dr. doebel is kind of funny and super knowledgable, but I wouldn't recommend this for anyone looking for an easy A.
RUN AWAY! His course is set up terribly, and he has no respect for students or their time. I can't say how often I was steaming mad in this class. He treats us like children and has a very complicated and disorganized class. Topics are way too specific and terminology based for a non-degree course. The test/clicker questions are all trick questions
The TA's make this class. If yours is bad you won't have a great time. Lab was annoying but not hard. It's not very hard, but with the office hours stuff and the group worksheets, he makes it weird.
Doebel is just an interesting person. The class itself isn't hard if you do your work and go to LA hours, but the lectures are kind of all over the place. You can tell he cares a lot about the topics, but lectures can be vague compared to the textbook. No final, but there are quizzes every other week, a final project, and graded clicker questions.
super easy, but prof was extremely disrespectful and repeatedly yelled at a student (like stopped lecturing to do so) for needing accommodations. would not recommend if you are registered with dss at all
He is a bit hard to understand at times but he's kind and cares about his students. The LA's help make the class doable and I advise everyone to attend office hours for credit and for help. I am taking him again next semester so that should say enough.
Dr. Doebel is amazing. Extremely generous with grades and curves everything. Even in a 300 person lecture he really does care about his students and provides more individualized learning through his LA program (the LAs are also fantastic). Doebel sets everyone up for success.
I had 1111 and 1112 with Doebel, and he was great! People either loved or hated him, but you should get an A if you study and do the homework. Even in a giant lecture, he cares a lot about his students and is entertaining. Class is graded on 6 short tests, homework (participation points), and daily clicker questions. He curves end grades leniently.
this class was just awful. Professor is nice and cares about students, but one of the most hectic and disorganized classes ever. TA's dont know what's going on half the time either, they are the ones that try to teach the students the best they can in office hours.
Not a terrible professor but rude and not very understanding.
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