Great teacher, not the most exciting but he really know what his stuff. Even though he doesn't give out a review,it isn't necessary.The primary aspect of the class is memorization,so studying notes works well.He also points out what is important on the test. He is no piece of cake but you will learn

i had him for anatomy lab only but i found him to be very helpful. if you have any questioms he'll answer them for you and he was very thorough. not that exciting of a teacher and the labs tend to run longer then they have to but he really wants you to learn and understand everything.

He is a great instructor. Knows his stuff and wants students to learn it all as well. He is very accessible and answers questions until he's convinced you understand. His standards are high, but he is very clear about them from the beginning and helps students meet them, if they ask.

He is very very very hard and knows his stuff. Don't even bother buying the book for this class, he doesn't use it as all. The tests are extremly hard with random questions that you would never think of. Other than that he is a nice guy who interacts well with students. Avoid the class if you can!!

Hershey is incredibly smart and really knows his stuff. You have to be a really good and quick note taker in his class. All his tests are directly from his lecture, nothing else. Write down everything he talks about, study your notes, and you'll be fine. He's also very helpful; any questions you have will be happily answered by him.

VERY difficult professor. No study guides, no lecture outlines and no reviews. His notes are VERY difficult to follow. I would suggest taking someone else if at all possible. Good guy, though, he wants you to learn the material and will answer questions.

Very good lab teacher - gives fair and clear practicals and will bend over backwards to help you understand - tests are very hard - taken from lecture notes - no reviews given and no study guides. His lecture style is somewhat confusing b/c he tends to jump around a lot - although he is always willing to help you...

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!KNOWS HIS STUFF AND ALWAYS MORE THAN WILLING TO HELP. NO STUDY GUIDE, SO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION DURING LECTURE AND TAKE GOOD NOTES - ALL EXAM QUESTIONS WILL BE FROM WHAT WAS DISCUSSED IN CLASS - A VOICE RECORDER MIGHT BE HELPFUL TOO AND FINAL EXAM IS NOT ****ULATIVE. BE PREPARED FOR LAB PRACTICALS - STUDY, STUDY, STUDY. HAVE FUN!!!

If you are trying to get into nursing school, take mr. hershey... I was so preprared when i got into nursing school. He's very hard, but you will learn a lot of valuable information

Great Guy. He will help you and sit down with you to explain anyhting you don't get. Honestly, with all the studying I did for the class I still only got a B+. Not bad, but it was earned like crazy. You will find every inch of it diffidcult, but you will be ready for any other anatomy class you take.

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!! Extremely hard, but is very thorough. I received an A last spring and I worked my butt off to receive it!! Take him if you have interest in nursing school for you WILL be prepared!! He's a great instructor; he really enjoys what he teaches.

Mr Hershey was very helpful. If he knew the student was interested in learning he would go out of his way to help that student. His lecture exams are difficult, mostly because they are weighted heavily on up to page long examples that he expects to remember from lectures. If you receive a good grade in his class, you have definitely done your work.

Very challenging (especially for 106 class.) Lots of memorization of classifications. Labs go for the entire allotted time. Only take this class if you're actually interested in zoology, not just trying to get by with an easy bio course because it isn't easy at all!

He is hard, but not unreasonably so. If you're taking Anatomy & Physiology for a difficult degree, you'll learn quite a lot. If going to medical school is not for you, look elsewhere. Remember: rights & lefts, complete book-style definitions, lots of memorization, know the material before the test because you'll have to write short essays quickly.

Professor Hershey can be very helpful if you ask specific questions. He does not use the book, so take good notes and go to every class. The main key is to study!!

Mr. Hershey is a great teacher, although his class is not for the average student. His lectures are extensive and very detailed. His class requires commitment and lots of studying in order to do well. Take Hershey only if you are serious about learning the subject. Skip his class if you're looking for an easy pass.

i was scared to take him after reading previous posts. now that i'm almost done my class with him, the truth is that he really isn't so bad. he isn't hard, the material is. his test are very fair, he expects you to know everything he talks about but in no way tries to trick you. if you learn what he talks about in lecture you will be good to go!

It's A&P, it's not going to be easy! But Mr. Hershey is VERY smart and VERY willing to help. There is no way to make the material easy. I appreciate that he learns your name, values his role as the professor and obviously loves Biology.

Mr. Hershey is a very hard, but it certainly doesn't make him a bad one! He's very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions. It's a very interesting class and the labs are really cool!

A&PII is HARD! Hershey is helpful,tells u wat u need to know. Follows the book, & will break things down. Use a recorder to catch all details. Organize ur notes. Test is combination T/F, Essay, & multiple choice. Keep up with notes & study - u will pass, don't & you won't! I would take Hershey again for another BIO subject.

A&P is the hardest class to pass! Mr. Hershey is fantastic! He is VERY knowledgable about the material & eager to help with questions. He tells you like it is...you must study to do well. Lab practicals were easier than exams, but still found they related closely to the material discussed in class. Sad he isn't teaching 221 :(.

He is an excellent Teacher who gives difficult exams, though his questions are all taken from the lectures.

I loved having him! anatomy is a hard class to begin with,but he is very knowledgeable and is very good at answering questions. There is no homework, but dont expect to space off in class and forget it all at home. to pass the class TAKE NOTES EXACTLY AS HE PUTS THEM ON THE BOARD AND REWRITE THEM LATER! if you dont understand them look in book

Professional Hershey is an excellent professor. He is difficult and you will have to study, but all of the material is taken straight from his lectures. He doesn't use powepoint, but he is actually teaching not just reading off the slides. Downside the grades are based on 2 practicals and 3 lecture exams only, nothing else. He is very helpful.

Professor Hershey is the best I've had at CCBC. He expects students to take their work seriously and to be accountable for their learning (e.g. class is optional, but you should absolutely attend if you want to do well in his class). A&P is a tough subject, but Hershey knows it well and is very helpful if you have any questions.

Excellent professor. I was a bit intimidated taking his course after reading the reviews but if you show up to class, take notes, & put in time at the open labs you should do well. After listening to classmates complain, I think they were just upset that they actually had to study & weren't spoon fed the information like they're used to.

Hershey is a very good guy. You must know how to listen to a lecture and take notes from it or be a very quick learner _bring a recorder_! He teaches you very good information so come to every class ready to learn coffee. Class is hard but the challenge come with the prize of actual knowledge afterward. Hershey teaches morethanhis course; virtue

Don't be fooled by naysayers: James Hershey is one of the best teachers at CCBC. The only requirements for an A in Mr. Hershey's classes are decent organizational and note-taking skills, independent review of lab and lecture materials, and attending classes. It's refreshing to have a professor who knows his subject and isn't afraid to teach it.

Mr. Hershey is awesome. He actually teaches! Good note taking is crucial. Recording lecture will improve your notes to study from for exams. No handouts, power points, or online assignments = less to worry about. He is very approachable if you have questions and is helpful in lab. He'll challenge you but you will learn so much in his class.

A&P 1 is hard and if you want to take the easy way out, don't take Hershey's class. But if you're not afraid to learn and do the work, then I highly recommend his class. He genuinely wants you to do well. Its easy to tell what essays will be on the exams (hint: pathways) and he will review anything you ask. I will be a better nurse for taking him.

While I really enjoyed this class, I feel that Mr. Hershey placed MANY trick questions on his exams or poorly worded questions. He also throws a lot of information at you and jumps from topic-to-topic; I walked away from many lectures scratching my head. TAKE AMAZING NOTES! You DO NOT need the textbook. His exams are straight from lecture notes.

Took summer class with him.. he helps in every way he can! Studying is the key to pass the class. Make sure you take good notes in the lecture!! You will do just fine.

Proffesor Hershey is by far one of my favorite professors. Not going to lie he is hard, but Anatomy and Physiology is just a hard class. If taking him for A&P 1 you will be more prepared than any other A&P 2 students, and will have mastered studying for A&P. Important to take detailed notes, and stay for you entire lab time to really get material.

He knows his stuff and can answer any question with ease. He explains everything so well. If you know the material, the tests are fine, but he'll make you work for your A. His lectures are interesting, I wanted to attend. His organization can sometimes be a bit off, but his helpfulness overcomes that. If you want to really learn anatomy, take him.

He's very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions. Nice person.

He explains everything so well. He is the beeeeeest for Anatomy Lab !!! I had Anatomy Physiology before, but the other professor was good for nothing, so I drop withdraw! believe me Mr Hershey knows everything and love to teach to step by step Cristal clear, but; you have to study as hardest as you can and make yourself ready for exams.

bestest teacher ever...

Super smart guy. Study your notes after every class because you have to know everything for exams. Video tape the lab models and study a lot and you will do well. I did not and I am suffering.

You don't need the textbook. Only what's said in lecture is on the exams. Study notes and memorize them. (A lot of steps? It's an essay question!) DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING BLANK, HE GIVES PARTIAL CREDIT. You only need the LAB MANUAL. Record him going over the models. Didn't study a term? He picked that one to ask for. THERE'S NO PAPER! Thank God.

he is sea of knowledge, you can ask him any bio question and he will have the answer to it.

He took the time during our A&P lab to explain things from the lecture portion of our class, which was online. Very specific about what to study. Most of the time spent in the lab is independently studying the models, but he is more than willing to explain all of the models. Don't skip lab, you will be lost on his practicals.

This is the second class I have taken with Professor Hershey. Tip on how to pass his class: record during lectures & ask him to explain every model in lab (make sure you video his explanation). He is very specific and there is no extra credit. A lot of work goes into doing well in his class. You do NOT need the text at all, just go over lectures.

Yes,Hershey is tough, but you WILL know your stuff. No extra credit, graded only on 2 lab practicals,not multiple choice. Uses models and lab book. TIPS: We use our phones a lot; video record him going over models. Take pictures, go to open labs, touch the models. A lot of his stuff goes off models, not book!

Prof. Hershey KNOWS what he is talking about. I never worked so hard for a B before, but now that I'm getting an A in 221 I know it's worth it. He's really good at office hours and didn't get mad when I kept asking him the same thing. You only have a few grades but if you go to him it's the best.

Dr Hershey is the best. I worked really hard for my grade this semester but feel so prepared for a&p2. Go to office hours every chance you get.

Professor Hershey is super hard but worth it. I came out of the class knowing I learned a ton of information. You HAVE to take detailed notes because he tests on what he teaches in class, not the book. But, I really enjoyed his class because he loved explaining things and was AWESOME in lab. He explains every model.

Whew chile, Dr. Hershey is going to make you work for that grade honey! He is not easy but Dr. Hershey is a great Professor and I got the privilege to take him as my lab instructor only. He explains all the models thoroughly and even allows you to record him while he explains to play back for later use. I even found him quite humorous at times!

He is very old school. If you show up to EVERY class, take notes on EVERYTHING he says, and find a strong study buddy in the class you will do fine. The only grades come from 3 tests (one being the final) and 2 practicals. Each practical is a quarter of your grade so study hard! He does not give second chances easily.

I only had him for lab but he was one of the best lab professors at ccbc. there's only 2 Lab exams so they are hard and a lot of info to know, but the questions are straight forward. Other professors will ask you to identify and explain body parts, he just wants you to identify. Ask him lots of questions and go to open lab, make labeled pictures.

Tips for surviving Hershey lab: Bring lab top/phone/book to class. Look up models/objectives online. Ask him if its correct. Hell point out structures IF YOU ASK HIM. Videotape that. Take pics of models, print out and write in labels. Most of lab is spent on your own, make friends with desk neighbors and go to open lab. BEST Lab Prof at CCBC!

I think hes a great lab professor. He gives you terms and you have to memorize them, nothing conceptional about his lab practicles. You have to study in A&P, this is a "weeding out class" if you cant cut A&P then you cant handle any health program.