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He's an awesome teacher
Great teacher. Keeps me awake in class. Makes learning the most boring subject very interesting. Definetely take him if you want a good learning experience. Keep on top of the work and you will pass.
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He is too funny, he's like Will Farell in the Anchor Man....
He is a very good teacher, but his tests are a bit on the hard side, you have to study alot!! He is really nice and tries to make sure you understand all of the work before he moves on to the next subject.
very funny, and he makes sure you understand everything.... highly recommended for bio..
Great teacher. Explains everything. However, your grade rests solely with his tests which are always killers.
Mr Crowder knows his stuff, but he is irradic in his teaching methods. Some of what's on the tests are not covered in his class. He re-words items on the test that can confuse you. Be prepared to study your butt off in his class. Bio is hard, just a fact of life.
he's a good teacher, but the test and quizzes are impossible. and whatever grade he gives is what you get..be prepared to study A LOT
Good.
He kicks ass.
Fantastic teacher. You will learn alot and have fun doing so. If you attend classes and put in the time to study you will do well.
He is a great teacher, meaning he listens to you questions and answer them in away everyong understands. U have to study in his class. BUt he will site down with and go over the test. Just ask madd question, thats how i passed. He is the head of the BIOL Dept. OH he is madd funny too.
This guy knows what he's talkin about. Anatomy wasone of the hardest classes I took at Brookdale.Having someone that is willing to help, answer those "stupid" questions really helps. Overall, I don't think I would've gotten a B without Crowder as by teacher.
Mr. Crowder is a great teacher. He explains everything in a language you can understand. He's so funny. Its obvious that he loves teaching A&P which makes learning in his class fun and less stressful. Although it is a hard class, he will keep going over the same thing untill you understand it.
incredible
Crowder is definitely my favorite teacher at Brookdale. He's funny and he explains everything so it's easy to understand. The class doesn't even crawl by-- never a a dull moment! A+++++ definitely take him!
lots of fun-explanations are very clear
Crowder is nice, but extremely difficult. Like seriously hard exams.
I know who that last poster was. She never showed to class. The class is tough, but not *that* tough.
this guy was impossile!
I loved him! I really enjoyed his class, he makes the class fun and easy to comprehend. All his test and quizzes comes form his notes, so if you have good notes you won't need a book. I would really recommend this Professor for anyone who has to take a bio course:)
I love Crowder! He made my laugh hysterically. The class gets gradually harder through out the semester and the tests are somewhat difficult. But if you study you will do fine.
Mr. Crowder teaches like he is talking to a bunch of doctors, and the way he words his quizzes and test are ridiculous. Biology use to be fun, but after his class I couldn't wait to get out of there. He need to stick to being the chairman of Biology Dept.
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Crowder is a great professor. He makes Anatomy and Physiology fun and interesting. He's extremely helpful. His test and quizes are a bit difficult, but once you study and do what your suppose to do then you'll surely past. I would highly recommend this professor to anyone taking A&P.
Crowder is a great teacher. He is full of jokes, but if you pay attention to them - they help you remember the topics. He is repetative - but that's for your own good! The textbook is not really followed but good to use while in class & use the disc too.
He is a very nice teacher and trys to make class as fun and interesting as possible. quizes and tests are hard but if you study hard you should be fine. i would definetly take him again!!
Professor Crowder is the MOST AWSOME teacher next to Professor Fox. You will learn but don't be fool by his excelent teaching skills, you need to STUDY his tests are not easy they are meant to test your knowledge!!!
Very good teacher. He is comical and clearly explained everything, and wrote everything on the board for easy note taking. Everything comes from his notes, so you must attend class. By no means is it an "easy A", but you do learn everything you need to know for the tests. Study your notes and you will do fine.
I took him for both anatomys. He is definitely not an easy teacher, but supposedly second best to Dillon. You'll get used to his style of quizzes and tests. It's a subject you have to work for and he's not that bad to take for it.
Great teacher! Hottie
what can I say, his teaching style was not at all for me, And apparently alot of students have the same take. So good luck you'll need it if you decide to take him. I would not recommend.
BEST TEACHER AT BROOKDALE! As long as you take notes and pay attention, then you're good. He can find ways to relate stuff to everyday life. He writes the notes on the board and if you just read the notes, then you'll do well on the tests and quizzes. If you can't get an A then quit college and go back to elementary school. textbook not mandatory.
Awesome teacher, wonderful learning experience, made me think of majoring in biology. I got A's in both A&P 1&2. definitely will take any of his class again.
great teacher! attend all his class and take the notes he writes on the board and u'll be fine!he's always there for any questions u might have, don't get me wrong he doesn't spoon feed u like pat dillon! but at the end of the semester u'll know ur stuff! TAKE HIM!!!
We love Prof. Crowder. He is funny, fair, and patient. Just study his notes, you'll do fine
He's a funny professor and for the most part clear, but obtaining an A isn't easy. Attending class and studying notes is mandatory!But overall, he is an engaging professor who knows how to teach!
Do not take this class he is so unfair with grades!! Templeton is better with grades !!!! Don't do it !!!!!! Trust me you will work your butt off for a C !!!!!! And he's NOT hot whoever said that is desperate!!!!
Do not take this professor!!!! He is not fair!!!!
by far the best professor ever. helpful and hilarious. makes learning fun. and he is absolutely adorable. :)
Hate Biology until I took this class. Prof. Crowder is amazing. He explains everything clearly and is really funny. Tests are not the easiest but if you put time in to study you'll do fine.
Terrible!!!! Unfair and should not be a college professor!!!
Do Not Take Him!!!Trust Me!!!!!
I was in class with the woman who posted the last four uber-negative comments. She hounded Crowder for a grade I guess she didn't deserve, and I guess she didn't get her way. He's kind of a tough teacher, it's true, but he's really good.
Always around for extra help. Welcomes questions and helps clear understanding.
Very Interesting, how did that last person know it was a women?His quizzes are impossible, and tests even worse. He needs go come down to the students level when giving an exam/quiz, we are not doctors here.
Great teacher, really helpful. Gives really good rates, you barely open the book. Tests and quizzes are really hard.
Pretty good teacher... Challenging quizzes, in a good way
Great professor, especially for an 8 am class. I am still taking this class now, and he actually teaches in a way that you learn. His tests and quizzes are hard but if you put the time into it there okay. Def will take him for 112 too.
I am still in this class but the ratings are exactly what people are saying, great professor, hard quizes & tests. Study, study, study!
HARD TESTS & QUIZZES! know your stuff or you WILL FAIL.
I think he is a really nice guy and he is very reasonable. He tries to keep you interested with corney jokes lol
Test and quizzes are challenging, but he really makes you understand the material. if you want to be a nurse and want to know what you are talking about, take him!! Tells alot of cheesey jokes, but he will keep you laughing!!
His classes are interesting. He is always available if you need help. His quizes and test are HARD.. Know your notes inside and out!
Great professor, i've taken an A&P class at Rutgers, and he is way better at explaining concepts. He is very good at helping everyone and making them feel like an important student! Sweet and funny professor, who seems to really enjoy his work!
One of the best professors I've ever had! Explains everything in a way you can relate to, doesn't rush through lectures, and seems like a genuinely nice guy all around. He's been teaching for "147 years" so he knows his stuff, lol!
very very hard, studied day and night for this class and got a C. his tests and quizes are worded very hard. DONT RECOMMEND HIM.
He is a nice guy, and gives great notes. My only complaint is that his tests and quizzes are impossible. There is no reason to have to trick us. He needs to come down a notch with testing students.
He is a nice guy and very funny but his quizes and tests are really hard. He does try to give you points if your answer is close but the questions are really hard to understand.
I like how he makes jokes to not keep the class as serious and his tests and quizzes are. He doesn't spoon feed you the information. This class in general is very hard and a lot of material to memorize. If you study his notes non-stop, pay close attention to his lectures and basically have no life, you'll do great!
Great teacher who knows his stuff. However, got extremely turned around on the first exam. (know your****) haha...he words questions really confusing. Overall great guy who will help you to the best of his ability by putting things into great perspectives. Really funny, nice guy. Makes you feel comfortable in class.
Professor Crowder is an ok guy but he seems to take more pride in cracking jokes and being a comedian rather than to just strictly teach and focus on the material. He doesn't believe in giving extra credit which is really messed up and ridiculous. He loves tricking you with the questions on the tests and quizzes. He lectures to his students like th
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!...STAY AWAY FROM PROFESSOR CROWDER'S CLASS BIO-105 AND POSSIBLY OTHER CLASSES. HIS TESTS AND QUIZZES ARE BRUTAL AND MAKES NO SENSE. I REPEAT STAY AWAY. IF YOU LIKE YOUR GPA DON'T TAKE HIM. HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN GIVING EXTRA CREDIT TO STUDENTS FOR SOME REASON. TESTS AND QUIZZES ARE MADE TO TRICK YOU. MY ADVISE...IF YOU LIK
this guy knows his stuff and at the same time will most likely have you laughing the whole class. tests are hard, no easy way to put it. you have to study, and study a lot. but he gives you all the information and is available for help. study and you'll do well and learn alot. dont study and fail. its that easy
Awesome professor!!!! Crowder is the best, I wish he taught more classes. Is very clear on explaining concepts, very open and receptive if you have questions, tests aren't that hard if you actually study, people ;)
Run don't walk back to registration and drop this class if you want to keep your GPA! Hard quizzes, impossible tests. Take Dillon and save yourself the headache.
extremely difficult. If you mainly want a good grade do NOT take him, although he is a good teacher. VERY DIFFICULT! Had a 4.0 going in and worked harder in this class than I ever have
I LOVE Crowder as a person, and his lectures are always tolerable. It's just his quizzes and tests are extremely abstract. I studied my BUTT OFF, I went into this class knowing it was going to be difficult, but it brought my GPA down. You have to study the book, know intricate details, never rely on what he says in class. STUDY THE BOOK!!!
Great teacher. He knows his stuff. Everyone is right, his tests and quizzes are extremely hard, but if you study your notes WORD FOR WORD, you should do fine. He does try to trick you and we had to fight with him for extra points on the test, but overall he is a very nice teacher, and wants you to succeed. I would recommend him.
amazing professor! keeps you very interested during the lectures, quizzes aren't hard if you pay attention in class and you really need to study for the tests but they aren't terrible would def take him again
Definitely knows his stuff! Great teacher! You definitely need to study for his quizzes and tests but if you actually want to learn the info take him!
Way too hard. He tricks you with the quizzes. He's a nice guy though
He makes the class so hard. He jokes around, but its not a joking matter when his tests and quizzes are so difficult.
Very hard class, Quizzes are too hard and worded in a way that can be tricky. I'm taking a lab also and the quizzes are so much easier. How is it possible for a student to get a 100 on a lab quiz and 30 on the lecture when it covers the same stuff. Great guy great teacher,just wished his quizzes were easier and the test aren't that bad STUDY HARD
I got an A in Anatomy 1 and here's how I did it. It's not that hard. 1. Go to every class and take notes. All his tests are based on the notes, but the wording CAN be taken from the book. I use the books to reinforce whatever he talked about. 2. Lab was a joke. It's straight up memorizing and I didn't get anything less than a 98.
goes to far indepth
I am a nurse major and have taken tons of bio courses. He was the best professor for bio I've ever had. He is there for his students so he has an interesting fun technique to get you to pass. A&P is hard material but he breaks it down for you flawlessly. Wish there were more professors like him out there! Take notes attend class regularly.
He is a nice guy, but goes inyo way too much detail, and is not relating the material to real life scenarios. I took this course as a visiting summer student and this was ridiculous. I should have just taken the course at my home school.
A very comical professor. His quizzes & tests are extremely tricky. You will have to study his notes word for word and understand the concepts if not, you will fail. Really nice happy-go-lucky type of guy though. Does not do extra credit! I hardly used the book, just study his notes. Challenges- does not spoon feed you the information!
Prof. Crowder is a gifted lecturer and very friendly guy. He paints lectures with broad strokes, but gets microscopically specific and (maybe just a little) pedantic on tests. My suggestion is take excellent notes AND make sure to read the book. Overall, I sincerely enjoyed this class and would recommend it to disciplined students.
Professor Crowder is one of the best teachers i ever had. Clear, funny, gives you real life examples of how biology works...And he is soooooo HOT!!!!
Really nice guy and really helpful, but just watch out for his tests.
The class is difficult but professor Crowder does a great job of making the material understandable. His tests are fair but with A+P you have to put the time in and study. I would absolutely recommend him.
Professor Crowder is an amazing teacher. He makes this course very interesting and uses everyday examples to make things clearer. Attending class is a must if you are going to understand the material. All of his quizzes and tests are from his notes.
HE WRITES IN THE CHICKEN SCATCH ON THE BROAD AND SO BORING!! HE TAKES A LONG TIME TO RESPOND IF U NEED EXTRA HELP BUT HE WILL MEET U! He lectures the time you walk in till the time u walk out. He does pop quizzes that are FILL-IN THE Blank which is SO HARD! Didn't like his teaching methods and I had to drop. No homework, just HARD quizzes & tests
Run from him. Find better teacher that you can learn from. Good Luck!!!
Very hard teacher. Run from his class and find better teacher. you can't understand his lecture and his questions are very hard.
First of all, Anatomy is a hard class on it's own. Crowder is about the best Anatomy professor you can get. He's very clear with the material and he's willing to help you if you need extra help. Plus he's super cute so that gave me more of a reason to show up to class, which you have to do to pass this class.
This professor never takes a sick day off. He will attend class even if his hair was on fire. Tests & quizzes are very hard. His last test always seems to be the easiest- first test the hardest. STUDY, know your notes inside & out!!!!
Prof Crowder is very funny teacher, but his class is very hard. If you are looking for an A do NOT take this teacher. Run!!!!
Crowder is an excellent professor. Anyone saying he isn't clear with his notes, or is insanely hard either didn't try or thinks a class like AP should be a walk through. He's all about making the book understandable and his quizzes and tests are exactly what he prepares you for, but not cake walks. He's also got jokes for days. Take him.
Professor Crowder is one of the best teachers I've ever had! Anatomy is a very tough class and yes his tests/quizzes can be difficult but it's anatomy you have to study and know what you're talking about. He is hilarious and explains everything very clearly. I'm definitely taking him again for biology 112
Very good teacher, lectures are packed with a lot of information. Receptive to questions and is encouraging no matter what. Nice guy. And..his tests are difficult. Quizzes every week except test weeks. Study hard and you will get fairly graded.
Outstanding professor you can clearly see he is very intelligent he hand writes all his notes on the board no power points but his test are extremely hard you really need to study his notes if you want a 70 on his exams if higher additional study read the BOOK!!!!! Funny guy though
Crowder is awesome. He's hilarious, caring, & extremely helpful. His notes are handwritten & excellent. However, do not take this class if you want an easy A. Need to know those notes word for word & the quizzes & tests make you think. They're very hard but studying hard pays off! I got an A but studied my butt off. Overall Crowder is great!!
Crowder is an awesome teacher and knows what he is talking about! He cares about his students and wants you to do well but I really wish he would stop joking around so much so we can get through everything faster!
Dr. Crowder is a great professor, he goes over the material and answers any questions a student may have. He makes sure that everyone understands the topic he is teaching. A majority of the test/quiz questions come from his notes but they are not easy. He wants you to think about the question.
THE BEST TEACHER IN THE UNIVERSE OF THE WORLD IN THE WHOLE WORLD BEST BEST BEST BEST BESTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOO FUNNNNYYYYYY !!!!!!
Prof. Crowder is a great teacher. He is willing to help and explain anything you don't understand. He is funny and keeps it entertaining.
Professor Crowder was one of the best professors I have ever had. He is very clear and helpful, even though the material is a little difficult. If you go to his classes and study his notes you will do well.
absolutely amazing teacher! He is very very helpful and makes this class easy to understand. His quizzes are on the hard side but as long as you take notes and keep up with material you'll be fine! I would recommend everyone to take him
Crowder is a pretty cool guy, jokes around a lot, but overall - WHAT A JERK. His class is really hard and you do not use the book at all in class. I suggest you do NOT take his class if you want to pass your pre-requisite for any major.
Very nice, funny, good natured...horrible teacher. Doesn't write his own tests, but teaches in "his words". All the notes you take are worthless as nothing in them pertains to what's on the exam. At all. If you want to try and learn anatomy/physiology on your own, by yourself, with that huge textbook, then take his class. Otherwise, run away. Now.
He makes jokes, but this class is no joke. He really needs to teach the class as we are new students, not a bunch of medical doctors. How are we supposed to learn anything if he cannot explain to us.
He makes a lot of jokes & tries to make the class more fun. He'll try to make fun of your questions but he'll say sorry. Although he'll say he doesn't mean it, If you leave to go bathroom, he'll joke behind your back.
I don't understand this school at all. This guy is not teaching and we are writing tons of notes with have nothing to do with the exams. He tries to make jokes, and is not funny at all.
Ok, this is not kindergarten. If you are looking to be spoon fed, look elsewhere. I found Dr. Crowder hilarious. His notes are exactly what is on the quizzes and tests. Copy them word for word. I only used the text for the diagrams. Study the notes and you can't go wrong!
Anyone who says that Dr. Crowder's notes have nothing to do with the exams probably expected to get by just memorizing definitions. His notes include everything you need. But instead of memorizing definitions, you need to use it to understand the actual concepts. This is college, not high school. No one is going to hold your hand.
Crowder is actually amazing. The only thing is, is that his lecture course is as technical as anatomy theory can get. Ask him a question, he will answer until you get it. Must be on time (quiz is in first 10mins only) and gives great notes. *BE ADVISED: Uses very dry humor (which I found to be HILARIOUS)
Nice guy but gives a lot of information and makes quizzes that require you to really understand the topic not just memorize it. gets off topic a little to much and the class always goes till the end.
A&P isn't a walk in the park. For those who are expecting an A & do nothing its not going to cut it. Dr. Crowder knows what he is talking about. Go to class, take all his notes down. Re-read notes after class & study hard. Quizzes come from notes along with his tests. A lot of information to obtain but just study everyday & you'll be fine!!
funniest biology teacher i have had straight forward quiz must study hard for tests
i personally hate biology so i cant really get much out of him cuz i have no interest whatsoever. hes absolutlely hysterical so going to calss wasnt all bad. not really god at keeping my interest as a ove said but he at least wont make you hate yourself. very helpful if you need him tho
Entertaining class. No need to buy the book if you take all his notes
Professor Crowder is an amazing teacher I highly recommend taking his class. He will help you with any questions that you have, always answers emails. Anatomy isnt an easy subject, but if you put the time into studying you will do well. Didnt really need the book too much but its a good reference
Id rather see him on a comedy show on tv, he should not be a anatomy teacher especially because bio is a tough course I do not recommend this teacher at all, doesn't even teach, stands in front of the room and makes jokes and goes off topic all the time. im a good student and his lectures and class in general taught me nothing for bio 112
I recommend him to anyone who want to get through tough biology courses with fun class time. His jokes and laughs take off a lot of pressure from the course for me. This help me get through this course easier
Really nice guy.. Funny and definitely made class bearable. His notes are very clear (he hand writes notes on the board - no power points) but his quizzes and exams are TOUGH. Attendance isn't mandatory (but it kind of is if you want to pass)
One of my favorite profs I've ever had! He explains things in an animated way and tries to keep things interesting. Loves sarcasm, and a really nice guy. Tests and Quizzes are tough, you need to put the work in to do well.
He moves really fast from subject to subject. extremely easy to fall behind. I only suggest him to Quick learners.
Dr. Crowder has a big heart. I had the toughest semester but he was there for me all along. I dropped the class & so did most of my classmates. It honestly isn't his fault. the subject is just hard. He doesn't teach by the book. don't try to memorize by definition either. He doesn't make shy students ask questions--make a face. Go to office hours!
Favorite professor at brookdale! make learning this stuff fun and easy to understand, you still have to study though because he makes it so your actually learning and not just memorizing to pass. He's also really funny which keeps you awake when taking a morning class. Definitely take if your a medical major!
The class itself is tough, which is why i don't like it, however he is a good professor. He will try his best to make everything as clear as he possibly can. Tests are difficult, open ended questions, and quizzes are difficult. Make sure you study study study!!! He's also pretty humorous, or tries to be, he'll keep you awake. Just pay attention!
Professor Crowder is one of the best teachers I have encountered. The material is obviously very involved but he makes it easier to understand. He's really funny which helps make the class more engaging. I would highly recommend taking a&up with him. If you do poorly in the class it is because you're not putting in the work it requires.
Makes a difficult subject fun and easy to understand. He's very animated. Make sure you understand a topic before he moves on! He loves/encourages lots of questions which is very helpful. The tests are hard and the quizzes are even harder. It's best to form a study group for his class.
Crowder is one of the best teachers of my entire educational career including high school. He is hilarious, sarcastic, and is really helpful with any questions you have. Anatomy is a really rough class to get through, but crowder really cares about making sure everyone understands what he's talking about and helps you even more one on one.
Crowder makes a tough subject fun. He always asks if we understand the topic and Won't move on unless you do. Don't take him if you expect an easy A because he makes you work for it, but definitely expect to leave his class with a new confidence about the subject.
"Hello, you happy people" Professor Crowder is amazing. His lectures are hysterical and his lecture style is amazing. Yes, its an extremely tough class but he has no problem explaining things over and over until everyone understands. HE ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS. Best professor I've ever had.
Dr. Crowder was an awsome A&P professor. His lectures were interesting and funny for a tough subject. He taught the material so you could understand. He always made time for the students weather it was to explain something or go over the test. Doesn't give surprise quizes, test can be tough but he wants to prepare us future doctors
Best professor ever! Made me realize I am definitely in the right career field. Doctor Crowder has the best analogies that are fun and will help you remember. You just need to use his notes and put in your effort. He will be there for you if you need extra help, and helps you believe in yourself. You wont want to miss his class, they're that great!
"Hello, you happy people!" This guy is a great teacher. I came into this semester worried about taking A&P1 and how tough it was going to be. He takes a very tough subject and simplifies it for you. Make sure you show up to every class, take good notes, and you will have all the tools necessary to get a high grade in his class. Very cool dude,
Dr. Crowder is really funny and sweet. He makes anatomy feel like a breeze. His tests are tough but everything is in his lectures , just be sure to take good notes. He is very helpful in his office hours and has study guides. Honestly everyone should take him.
Dr. Crowder is an excellent professor! His lectures are interesting & he's hilarious! I would definitely take his class again. His exams are tough b/c they prepare you for a clinical setting. You know exactly what will be on his exams & his quizzes are straight from the class notes. Dr. Crowder is awesome & answers all of your questions quickly.
He is a nice teacher but you have to ask for help. He is very hard. He tells you when the tests and quizzes are. Keep in mind he write for the medical exam in order for you to get in to medical school. His test and quizzes are very hard.
Awesome teacher and person. He is very funny too. He makes the lectures as easy as possible. Very helpful and positive. If you really are going to study biology take him! You will learn with him. He likes to challenge your brain with hard tests and quizzes. Always take notes, it will definitely be on test or quiz.
Makes A&P interesting and keeps the class energized. He wants you to actually learn the material. Go figure that's his job. But not studying or waiting until the night before will not get you through his class. Study at least a week in advance and you should be good. The book is a life savior as well.
Dr. Crowder is a talented and knowledgeable teacher. His test are very lecture heavy, down to very minute details. So listen and take down everything that he says. Book was also helpful in clarifying some of the things but wasn't really necessary. His lectures are great, funny and he goes above and beyond to demonstrate and explain a tough subject.
I had Professor Crowder for AP 1 and 2. It takes a couple of quizzes and 1 test to really know how to study for his class and what he expects of you. Key to AP, pay attention, write down everything he writes on the board, ask questions and then complement with the book. He is amazing at answering questions. Best teacher ever!
Prof Crowder is honestly beyond amazing and hilarious! He actually wants you to understand this subject (specially if you want to further your education in the medical field). I took him for both A&P I & II. It honestly took me a couple of quizzes and one test to figure out how to study for his exams. His exams are tough but not impossible.
He's so awesome. The class isn't easy to begin with, but it's anatomy so don't expect anything less. His tests & quizzes come straight from the notes so it's not all that necessary to go by the book. I love that when he teaches he puts subjects into simpler terms and dumbs down the info so we can understand it better. Do urself a favor & take him
Funniest teacher in the whole school. Makes you remember what he is teaching by telling funny stories. He says"you don't have to draw my stupid pictures". draw them. they help. he is literally the best teacher but you have to be interested and dedicated to biology in order to take him. tests and quizes are hard. take notes. show up to class or fail
Hard tests but great professor!!!
Really funny guy, but also really caring, wants you to pass his class. just ask him questions, he is totally willing to answer, great office hours, uses full class time, uses Canvas, Exams and Quizzes are hard, he gives study guides. Go to his office and review with him, it totally helps you on the exams! Best of luck!
Nice guy, but gets off topic a lot. I studied so much for his quizzes and I just never got the hang of them. Tests and quizzes are really tough and make you think.
He's such a nice, funny guy and cares about his students. His lectures are great and he helps you break down the material so you can understand it, but his tests and quizzes are very difficult. Even after studying for a few hours I found the tests still challenging. He does give a review sheet to prepare for it before though, so definitely use it.
This is the best professor out there. Dr. Crowder breaks everything down for you. He makes a tough and boring subject actually fun to learn about. This isn't high school either kids, so if you aren't going to put in the effort and think school is a joke don't take him. However, if you care about your education he will help you succeed, no doubt.
Very tough teacher. I recommend studying and preparing a week in advance for a test/quiz in order to pass his class.
Professor Crowder was great for A&P 2. Don't expect an easy A though. His lectures are thorough and he writes out all the notes on the board but is vague about what points are gonna be important on the exams. He is a pretty silly guy and is very nice and approachable. You get what you give with this class.
Worst professor I've ever had. Can be sarcastic and tries too hard to tell jokes in class when he should be trying to help his students understand the material more. A smart guy just not a good teacher.
Hands down the worst teacher I've ever had. He stands in front of the room and makes jokes with sarcastic comments the entire class getting extremely off topic. He doesn't give helpful study guides making it nearly impossible to effectively study since there is so much material. I would not recommend taking him.
His tests are more conceptual than straightforward so can be hard. He does say to buy the book, but i only opened it to look at it once. His lectures are so clear, and he encourages questions (even if its just grunts). Office hours are very helpful. His tests can be challenging but are basically a review. love crowder he is the best professor ever
A nice funny guy who really wants his students to do well. encourages questions and will try his best to help you. there are quizzes almost every week and theres 3 tests. quizzes are hard and I still haven't gotten the hang of them. you'll need to put a lot of time and effort into studying
Really nice guy, above average professor. My problem was more with the curriculum. There is an insane amount of material that is required to understand. 80% of what you learn is outside of the classroom (you're teaching yourself). Quizzes are 10 questions & open ended but most of the questions won't even be discussed in class.
Hes really peppy and nice! Exams and quizzes are tricky and worded not to the point... you HAVE to study a lot and take notes to do well.
Crowder is a great guy and jokes around a lot in class to make his students feel comfortable. However, this was the most difficult class I've ever taken. His tests and quizzes are more conceptual than lecture-based. He wants you to go above and beyond to show your level of understanding with the material and I was never able to get to that level.
He is a great guy, really knows his stuff. He's funny, and definitely a character. Very good lecturer. However, his tests are the most confusing things ever. They are mostly multiple choice but 75% of the question options will be like a. blue b. red c. purple d. none of the above e. a and c i felt like i studied for hours for absolutely nothing
Really cares about the student, explains everything in a way that's very understandable. Very funny and outgoing . Exams are pretty tough however if you take good notes and study those notes thoroughly you will do well. Only used the textbook when we needed to look over something on our own however tests are 100% from the lectures he gives.
I took him at TCNJ, but he explains very complex subjects in simple and comedic manners that manage to stay with you. You have to go to every class because he has a small quiz for most classes. He is a relatively hard grader but if you put effort into what you write on your exams (all open-ended) and your labs, you'll do just fine.
Crowder gives *excellent* lectures. He was the absolute best teacher I have ever had. The lectures are kept interesting by his terrible pictures and actually great analogies. Endocrine and Repro are the most difficult sections. Be prepared to study, but you really only need his lecture material to pass. He never asked a question on anything else.
His lecture notes are very organized. He absolutely knows the subject well. But, at times, I feel like he got carried away with his jokes. It is not a bad thing to want to amuse your students. It was just that his teaching was being interfered with his theatricality. That is only my opinion. Perhaps others do need that. Overall, he was decent.
I never been more confused in my life until I took his BIO 101 class. His exams and quizzes are very complicated and will stress you out. He wastes time by using weird analogies during class than being straightforward with his teaching. Overall, he's a nice guy but gets off topic. I wouldn't recommend him.
Crowder really cares that you understand his lectures. Yes he's chatty, gets off topic and is a little silly with analogies . To me that's what really kept my interest and gave me a good understanding of the material. Book wasn't necessary, everything on exams is what he went over in lecture. Take him, you won't regret it! He was made to teach.
Taking Crowder in a 6 week summer course was not easy at all. He is one of the best bio professors I've ever seen. He's caring to his students, extremely funny, and so smart. He cares that you know the material very well hence why his quizzes and exams can be challenging. But they are not impossible so study for them. I am going to miss his class
His lectures are interesting but his quiz and multiple choice questions are so overly complicated sounding for no reason. I get he's trying to prepare us for clinical situations, but there's no reason to try and trick us when it's only a 100 level class. Not sure if i'd take him again, definitely wouldn't for a 6 week summer course.
Professors Crowder is good in explanation on each points and lecture is easy to understandable and notes r helpful but thats not enough for the test. Quiz is really hard. In the test some questions are open ended. He is very tough grader too.
i took crowder at TCNJ and loved the class. he is funny professor and makes all of his classes engaging. you have to go to class, make sure that you get information because it is not all on the slides, he posts them all online tho. make sure you study well and know your information because you have to apply your knowledge. 10/10 recommend!!!!!!
I am a freshman just starting Brookdale, before starting the class I did read some reviews on here and was scared because most people said he was really tough, Today was our last class and the honest truth is, yes he is hard but what do you expect for a subject like anatomy, I truly like crowder and do recommend him, he really made us understand.
Definitely a caring professor. He makes his lectures fun and very easy going. Class is no cake walk and you have to put the work in to get what you want. If you study his notes and do some supplementary studying, you'll be good.
I took him for BIO 104 at TCNJ, it was the hardest class EVER. There was so much information and it was NONSTOP taking notes from the second you walked in the door to the second class ended, all the way up to the day before an exam. Only 3 exams all semester (so they were a big deal) and SO MUCH content without ever reviewing. Nice guy, hard class
The professor is a nice guy and funny at times but fails to really get into the material. He spends a lot of class time going off topic and fails to explain the material well. At times can be passive aggressive, and doesnt really help when he says hes helping. Doesnt get to the point.
So...I had Prof. Crowder during the start of the pandemic. The first half of the semester was hard, but the second class online was impossible. He provided no Lectures. He just gave us notes and pretty much told us to fend for ourselves. Other Bio Professors tell their students not to take him because he effectively abandoned us during the pandemic
I took professor crowder during the pandemic. The first half of the semester was hard, I went to him for help and he didn't help me at all. The second half of the semester he didn't care at all especially his students. He did not lecture us he just handed us the notes and basically said okay learn this yourself and he told us when the quiz was.
Hard class to begin with, but since the pandemic this professor has lacked to do his job as a teacher. Just sent notes for us to teach ourselves. I had emailed him with my concerns and received a nasty rude email back. Finding that all the other AMP professors feel the same as he lacked to teach his students and left them to fail. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!
He is very accessible out of class. He prefers you go to him directly for tutoring which is a big help. Quizzes open-ended test multiple choice and open ended. Prefers you understand the concept rather than factoids. He is more than willing to answer any questions you could have.
I took this class during pandemic. So second half was very difficult. He did not lecture but gave us notes and was available on canvas chat during class time to answer any and all questions. There where only two or three of us there each time. This is a class you have to work for and dont blame the professor for your poor grades.
Took online during pandemic. Awful. Absolutely no room to pass if you do not pass an exam. His quizzes did not align with the notes or lecture. Would never take again!!!
Worst professor I have ever taken. His notes are nothing like the tests. Completely ridiculous as if anatomy isnt hard enough.
I've liked Crowder a lot, I liked the way he teaches and how he makes sure everyone understands the material before moving forward. You can tell he cares. However, I score him so low because his quizzes and tests were hard. He would tell you to study certain materials and it wouldn't be on the quiz/test. So be careful!
I understand the change to online classes is tough, but it seemed like he had no idea what he was doing. There were barely any students left at the end of the semester because everyone had to withdraw to save their GPA! Great person, but not a good professor if you're looking to pass for nursing school.
About to finish A&P 2 during the pandemic. Professor Crowder is a humble guy and will go above and beyond to make sure students understand explicit course concepts. I have a 95 in the course as of now, do not listen to the previous negative reviews; memorize EVERYTHING, work hard, stop being lazy, and stop complaining. This course is easy asf.
Crowder is a great Professor. Tests are mostly about grasping the concepts and applying them to multiple-choice questions. Pay attention in lectures, take notes, study and you should be fine.
Crowder is such a funny professor and he makes concepts really simple to grasp. He loves when students ask questions. Had him for honors and I wish I could take him for 102. This class would have been better in-person. Goes off powerpoints but you must attend his lectures to pass and know what's on the exams.
Im a 3 5 gpa student that needed a science class to graduate from brookdale Do Not take this class and not expect to have to study this class every day of the week He does not teach well even though he thinks he does.
I hated having to withdraw from this class, but I did so because my chemistry class had thrown me off course so much, I just couldn't focus. Professor Crowder was awesome though. I loved showing up for class on Zoom. He was engaging, thorough, and he was quite funny! I really appreciated how kind he was too after I told him about my chem class.
Professor is amazing and caring!! Hes office hours are always available for you to access, he gets back to every email ASAP!! Very understanding, and extremely helpful!! I would highly recommend him, especially if you are having trouble with bio !!
Terrible Professor. Tests and quizzes were impossible. Nothing he told us to study was on the test.
your grade for the course is ONLY based on exams and your overall lab grade. tests are hard and often have nothing to do with what he tells you is on it. nice guy but hard teacher. good luck.
He seems like a nice guy, but in reality is not a good teacher and is boarder line unbearable to listen to. There is no homework just exams and labs so good luck with that. Most of what he teaches will not be on the test. If you take this class prepare to listen to corny jokes and unneeded information for over an hour.
Throughout this class, there are three exams, a final, and the lab grade. There are no homework assignments, class participation, etc., to help you with your grade. The tests focus on applying the learning topics, not memorizing them. Very tough class and he is a harsh grader.
The worst professor I ever had. Kept telling me I would be fine and ended up not passing me by a few points. Does not care about his students and enjoys watching them fail. Would never recommend this professor ever.
This man is actually an idiot, I think. He looks like a goffer, and he acts like one too - stupidest jokes and worst sense of humor and his excuse is that it's to break up his boring lectures. He talks for hours about things that simply are not on the exams which there are only three of by the way, and that's your whole grade. I am terrified.
there's a million things I could say about Professor Crowder, but... he's weird. I recall the first day of class he was wearing open toed shoes and started playing footsies with some of the minorities in the class. wifi worked good in his classroom though
Dr. Crowder gets a bad reputation. If you come into this class with no previous biology knowledge, I can see how this can be difficult since there is no homework to practice any of the concepts you are being taught. However, he always answers questions from emails, and he has a spreadsheet of questions and objectives to know for the tests.
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