His lectures are clear and organized. Do the homework and study the lectures and you'll be okay. Doesn't cut you any breaks, but I've had a lot worse.

Not the best but then again Im in a class of around 1500. What is there to be expected. The man stands in front of class for an hour and lectures. If you dont get it then get a tutor or read the book. Hes not so much a teacher as he is a recorder. I dont know him on a personal level or a profesional level.

He's a bore, but he knows his stuff.

His lectures are pretty good since he covers a lot of material on the test but he even said that he covers 80% of the test and the book covers 20%. I think it's 50/50. A lot of the material is from the book. Overall, he is not a bad teacher and knows his stuff.

I love Dr. Fadool. If you don't get something, he is very willing to help. His tests are pretty hard and that's all of the grade (minus bonus quizzes), but welcome to being bio majors! I enjoyed him so much I'm taking him for animal dev too.

I've had him for animal dev. and genetics. His tests are hard, but fair. As long as you come to class everyday and do the definitions, you should do fine, but you do have to work hard for your grade.

Really nice guy, interesting stories, very interested in his students and their success. With that said, his tests a hard and I found them somewhat unpredictable. Class attendance is good for his notes and for bonus points - I studied a lot for each test and finally got the hang of it in time for the final. Overall, interesting class-I recommend!

Excellent teacher, tells you precisely what will be on the test and specifies which problems in the book will be similar to those on the test. Those who find the tests to be extremely difficult should consider another major. Anyone with a decent work ethic should make an easy A.

Dr. Fadool is one of the best teachers I've ever had. With that being said, his class is no where near easy. It does require you to do a lot of work on your own, but that is expected for bio majors. He did seem intimidating, but he will meet with you to go over exams or any material you don't understand. He's more encouraging when it's one on one.

Great professor, felt like I learned a lot and I got a 103 in the class. Doesn't curve but gives EC quizzes that more than make up for any curve he would have given. Seems like a nice guy, pretty impatient with off topic questions though, as he should be.

Awesome animal development teacher!! He is very helpful in office hours if you don't get the material. He tests right from his notes (but they are very detailed and in depth) awesome class if you are pre med.He has weekly quizes strictly for extra credit. Didn't use the book at all and pulled out an A.

Clearly the person below me did not go to class. I went to class and found the test to be very easy. He made it pretty clear in class what type of things you should be studying for the exam. I thought he was a great professor that really knew his stuff.

I will recommend this professor if your goal is get into medical school. You will learn how to study and will learn a lot of genetics.

He is a great teacher but like any science/pre-med requirement it is not an "easy" class. He explains the material very well through lectures. So as long as you attend and pay attention, the tests will be a breeze. He gives random extra credit quizzes towards your exam. The tests are very fair and you will have to use concepts you've learned.

I only heard bad things about Dr. Fadool, but I genuinely loved his class. Yes, his tests are pretty difficult, but after the semester is over--you will know genetics. As long as you read the textbook, take notes, and study, you should be fine. He is super nice in office hours and willing to help. He gives extra credit quizzes and adds a curve.

If you take good notes and review the book for his unit, you should be fine. I took his advice to review the information he had gone over and told us to know and I did well.

Dr. Fadool is very specific with how he words his questions, but all answers can be found from his notes from class. The textbook helps a lot! Detail is everything when it comes to this class, and attendance is a must for quizzes and the details he usually tests on. Quizzes only help, they don't negatively affect you at all!

The hardest biology class I've taken thus far, but also the best. He really challenges you to use the information to solve puzzles--basic memorization is not nearly as important as application. Go to class every day, take notes, and work on homework assignments as often as possible. Devote time EVERY day--cramming will NOT suffice.

All exam material comes straight from what he teaches in class, nothing extra from textbook. Gives pop quizzes for extra credit, go to class!!! I loved this course and the material he taught.

I personally enjoyed the class a lot. The information was fresh and his notes covered most everything on the exam. If you dont go to class, you wont know exactly what he wants you to know, so you shouldnt skip it. The real way to succeed is to go to the lectures and do the reading. The textbook great diagrams and elaborates the class notes.

Professor Fadool is a good lecturer and clearly is highly knowledgeable on the subject manner. His unit I believe was the most difficult in the course; be sure to study in advance for the test. If you pay attention in the lectures and make an effort to study prior, you should do well.

Fadool? More like Da Fool!

Definitely need colored pens like 5 different colors so ur notes make sense.. u have to go to class bc he doesnt post his notes but tbh the notes would make absolutely no sense if u didnt go hes a really good teacher and lecturer obviously this class is kinda hard content wise but hes a good teacher.

Notes from lecture only cover the basics; doesn't require you to read the book but you will not pass without. All bad ratings are from students expecting an easy A and blame Fadool for their lack of effort. He is a great professor & highly knowledgeable in Genetics; this isn't "baby bio 1," & can't pass just by showing up; only grades are exams

Definitely a doable class. All you have to do is make sure to write down all of the words in his lectures. You dont even need the figures. I have a 100 right now with extra credit from quizzes. Memorization heavy

I'm gonna b honest, some of these reviews for the semester are annoying. He is a good prof, just hard. He's nice but if you're doing something wrong, he'll let you know. Gives really helpful advice but you have to actually be open to criticism. Class is fast-paced but if you set aside enough time for studying his notes, you'll be fine.

He gets a worse rep than he deserves. Genetics is hard, his exams force you to know and understand the material. His notes can be basic so you have to go to class and pay attention to add in more information. You won't be tested on anything he doesn't mention in class. The textbook is also a great source of clarification.Quizzes are extra credit

I honestly have really enjoyed this professor! I have him for baby bio and the information is clear and easy to understand in his lectures. He makes slides and presents them to the class as his lecture. He's funny too, cracking a few jokes here and there through out the lecture. I found him to be great!

3420L: You can tell he cares about his students and helping them if you reach out. However, he's not afraid to let you hear it if you under perform. He will reward you if you put in the work, and show your'e trying. I think thats what makes him a good professor, he lets you know he's invested in his class and the well being of his students.

Great guy with fair exams, expectations, and very available to speak with outside of class.

One of my favorite professors! Teaches with handwritten notes, so going to every lecture is a good idea. Very approachable and office hours are helpful. He attends the TA's recitations and even runs extra review sessions before each exam, which not a lot of STEM do. Two "pop" quizzes before each exam, but he usually warns you about when in lecture.

The only way you learn is by going to the lectures, the notes he gives are only available in class he doesn't post them. There are three tests and the final which your grade is made up of. He gives "pop" quizzes in class but are only worth extra points for your test. Overall the subject was hard and he did a pretty good job of teaching.

One of the best professors I've had at FSU! Class is entirely exam based, so it is not easy, but I think he lectures well and he is very approachable at office hours!

Tough professor, interesting lectures if you are a bio nerd. I came out of this class smarter and with a greater ability to solve problems than I did before, and I really learned a lot. I just wish there was more padding for grading, as your grade depends on exams, which means if you mess that up, you're cooked.