3.5

James Mone

Biology - Millersville University

3.5
Quality
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Would Retake
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3.5
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.3
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Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

Would not recommend this class to anyone

BIO100 - 1.0 rating

I would take him again

100 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

92%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
C+ (2)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 2
C+: 2
B: 1
B+: 1
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

BIOLOGY10

5.0

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INTROBIO

5.0

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BIO466

5.0

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BB

5.0

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BIOL100

4.7

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BIO467

5.0

BIO204

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BIO101

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Reviews (86)
5.0
3.0
BIOL100
Nov 18, 2002

Guy loves what he does, and it shows. Very helpful if youre confused.

5.0
2.0
BIO
Dec 14, 2002

really nice and funny, awesome teacher! I enjoyed his class a lot.

3.0
5.0
BIO100
Dec 23, 2002

No Comments

3.0
5.0
BIO100
Apr 8, 2003

funny, loves science - but makes bio 100 much more complecated than it should be

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY10
Apr 14, 2003

Mone was the best. He's helpful and his door is always open. I go see him for help with other bio work.

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Jul 22, 2003

He is the greatest teacher ever!!! Take his class if u want to learn and have fun at the same time!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO
Aug 7, 2003

very interesting and clear. great sense of humor, keeps you on the ball. knows his stuff.

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Oct 2, 2003

He genuinely cares about students even if they struggle with content knowledge. Very nice. Very intelligent. Very helpful.

5.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
Oct 22, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
INTROBIO
Oct 23, 2003

I hate bio and suck at it but I actually found his class interesting. Not the easiest but classtime is interesting and fun... I think Dr. Mone is the man.. great prof and I learned a lot

3.0
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100
Nov 2, 2003

funny, nice, friendly guy but not recommended unless you're a bio major who knows what they are doing...also WATCH YOUR GRADES - HE TOTALLY CHEATED ME OUT OF TONS OF POINTS!!

5.0
1.0
BIO
Nov 6, 2003

Hes a wide old sage. he thinks he knows everything...not!!!!!! His famous quote: "Knowledge is power" ummm that is an interesting theory of his. Ive never been at his class but i hear hes an ok teacher. Hehe....muhahahahahaha he owes me 80.00 so

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Nov 19, 2003

He is a very cool guy and is interesting to listen to BUT... the class is HARD he knows alot about bio and expects students to as well. So if you aren't really into bio I would probably take another prof who is a little easier.

5.0
5.0
BIO100
Dec 13, 2003

he makes biology pretty entertaining. he's a funny teacher. a good teacher too. you have to listen to his lectures and take good notes. you must read your book. if you don't, you won't pass the course.

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Apr 6, 2004

nice guy, but if you don't know biology well, don't go with him. teaches very fast and you have to take good notes. REALLY good notes.

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Apr 9, 2004

he teaches really fast. test are rough. study. gives alot of points for coming to class

5.0
3.0
BIO100
May 1, 2004

Great teacher, really knows his stuff. Made class very interesting and always interjects humor. Has review sessions, offers help all the time, lab is easy. Tests are difficult, but if you pay attention, take good notes, and study hard you'll be ok

3.0
5.0
BIO100
May 2, 2004

Really great guy, very funny. You can tell he loves teaching. But his tests are insane. Even when you study hard for them.

4.0
5.0
BIO100
Aug 5, 2004

He's a really funny guy, but he teaches so fast you have to tell him to slow down...the summer session is really hard to stay on top of, you have to study alot...and be prepared to get only like a C

1.0
3.0
BIO
Aug 5, 2004

No Comments

4.0
4.0
100
Aug 13, 2004

might know his bio but apparently cannot do math...keep ALL your papers with grades and triple check him. He COMPLETELY messed my grade up and screwed me out of points. Had a great sense of humor, but probably better for a science person, unlike me.

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BIO100
Sep 29, 2004

On quizzes and tests, he needs to be more clear about what it is on, and in doing so, actually put material on the test, instead of making up question where you have to apply them to circumstances.

5.0
5.0
BIO100
Oct 6, 2004

awesome teacher, very knowledgeable and interesting. cares about his students, but probably not their gpa so much, his tests are preeeeeeeety hard (avg test score was 64% and wouldn't curve...)

5.0
5.0
BIO100
Oct 9, 2004

If I had taken this course as a freshman, I might have changed my major to Biology. And I hate biology. He's that good.

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Nov 8, 2004

Really awesome professor. He is always excited about whatever he's teaching and makes the class interesting. Lab is very easy if you pay attention and study for quizes. If you study all your notes for tests and read the book you'll do fine.

3.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 15, 2004

Hard class, but not too bad if you go to class and do the reading. Tests are pretty difficult, but he's a funny guy and makes class interesting.

4.0
5.0
BIO100
Jan 31, 2005

Dr. Mone is an awesome guy, very helpful if you ask questions but his tests are EXTREMELY hard!! likes to throw in lots of tricky questions. If you want to learn (although you don't prove it on test), be interested and have a good laugh he is the Prof to go with. If you don't like to study much then

5.0
4.0
BIO466
Feb 23, 2005

I've had Dr. Mone for lots of bio classes and he rocks he's my favorite biology prof. I've learned so much from him, he's really helpful, funny, and nice, and he doesn't mind when I screw up or ask too many questions.

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2005

Dr. Mone is awazing. he is so funny and he really loves what he's doing. the best prof i've had so far, and i dont even like bio! do yourself a favor and take his class.

2.0
4.0
BIO100
Apr 18, 2005

not clear. tests are very hard!!!

4.0
4.0
BIO100LECTURE
May 19, 2005

No Comments

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5.0
BIO101
Jun 7, 2005

tests are extremely hard. pay attention. a lot of what he goes over is not found in the text. very fun professor, keeps your attention.

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Aug 28, 2005

he's funny and whacky. he loves bio so much. sometimes he gets so into it his vains pop out of his neck. its great. overall hes a great guy. work hard and it will pay off.

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 6, 2005

He's outstanding. That's all there is to say about him. He works hard at helping you and teaching you. Find out yourself even though it's a not-very-easy class

3.0
4.0
BIO100
Dec 13, 2005

Hes a nice guy, but the class is really hard...dont take it!

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 14, 2005

Dr. Mone was one of the best teachers that I've ever had. Do yourself a HUGE favor and take his class! They are alot of fun and he always relates everything to sex and drinking to keep it intresting.

4.0
5.0
BIO
Mar 1, 2006

This guy's passion and humour are all well and great, but his amorous nature clouds the material. His tests are rediculous and he doesn't care about your grade as much as making you laugh. Great comedian and person, not an effective professor. If u wanna learn biology properly transfer to Pitt or Carnegie-Mellon.

4.0
5.0
BIO100
May 3, 2006

He says his tests are specific...but they are just plain hard. Dont take his class if you want an A

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Jun 12, 2006

He is possibly the funniest person I've ever met. He makes you work your butt off but you learn a lot. I loved his class. It was awesome.

5.0
5.0
BIO100
Jul 19, 2007

If you like professor with a sense of humor, take him. Test are little bit hard, sometimes you may think you study or you know everything, but there are couple things tricky on the test. It requires you to review a lot fot the test. He talk a bit faster than normal, so make sure you ask question if you miss what he said.

4.0
5.0
BIO467
Aug 23, 2007

Virology was by far the best class at millersville I had ever taken, I took it as a sophmore so it just goes to show that if you work hard, an A is possible. Also grades might be important, but the amount of knowledge that I took away from this class will stay with me for the rest of my career. Dr. Mone is one of my favorite teachers of all time.

3.0
4.0
BIO101
Nov 11, 2007

He's passionate, extremely intelligent, and funny. However, he does go over the material rather quickly and it was often hard for me to follow him.

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Jan 24, 2008

Dr. Mone is a terrific professor. He has extreme passion for teaching and the subject material and his enthusiasm is second to none. He really wants his students to succeed. Very funny guy. You don't have to be a Biology person to enjoy a class with Mone. Tests are tough- do everything possible to do well (review sessions, extra credit, attendance)

3.0
5.0
BIO100
Mar 31, 2008

Funny guy, nice guy, but really really HARD! If you don't have to take this class DON'T!! Tests are rediculous for a gen. ed.

3.0
5.0
BIO100
May 5, 2008

Tests are very hard! I wonder where he gets some of the questions from. His lectures aren't bad to sit through. The tests are way too hard for a 100 level class. Funny and nice guy but hard exams. Avoid him if you can!

4.0
5.0
BIO100
May 16, 2008

He is a nice guy, but TEST ARE VERY HARD.... you should go to every class.

5.0
5.0
BIO100
Jul 8, 2008

he is a very interesting teacher.he makes bio a really interesting subject. he loves to lecture. make sure you go to every class. tests and labs are very hard but you will do fine as long as you go to every class, pay attention and take notes! lots of notes. make sure you do all the extra credit assigned it will really help you.

5.0
4.0
BB
Dec 4, 2008

I loved him! He was very helpful, excited about his subject, funny, and approachable. His tests were very difficult though.

5.0
5.0
BIOL100
Dec 16, 2008

He is very passionate about this subject and knows his stuff but sometimes thinks that you know as much as him. Lectures aren't too bad but you must go to even attempt to pass. Tests are quite challenging even if you study and pay attention in class. They are way too hard for a 100 level course. He is a nice guy though and offers extra credit.

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Jan 14, 2009

I liked Dr. Mone's class a lot, but I'm really interested in biology. I thought he was a good teacher. The tests weren't easy. If you don't like the subject you might have a hard time.

5.0
5.0
BIO100
Feb 23, 2009

My favorite professor in Millersville. Such an intelligent and helpful person. He is absolutely hilarious. His tests are very hard, but he makes you learn so much and actually enjoy learning what he is teaching. Your the man Moné!

2.0
5.0
BIO100
Apr 2, 2009

He only takes attendance in class 3 times. But you won't get it if you are not there.. Then again you probably won't get it if you are there! Extremely hard teacher! Nice enough guy... but not helpful at all

5.0
5.0
BIOL100
Apr 16, 2009

He is really enthusiastic and wants you to understand the material. Tests are hard. Attend his lectures, they are really helpful.

5.0
4.0
BIOL100
Jul 22, 2009

Dr. Mone is my favorite professor at MU. He is passionate about what he does. People on here keep saying how hard he is and not to take his class. Don't go to college if you aren't looking for a challenge. His class is challenging, but it is worth taking. Most of the information comes from lecture. I hardly used the textbook.

1.0
5.0
BIO100
Aug 13, 2009

He is a real down to earth guy, but I do not recommend him. I am taking his class now and its extremely hard!

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Aug 25, 2009

Dr. Mone' was awesome. I really enjoyed his class. His lectures are enthusiastic and he has passion in his profession. His tests are hard and he sometimes talks fast. TAKE NOTES, STUDY THEM AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THINGS WORK NOT JUST TERM AND DEFINITION. UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS.

5.0
5.0
BIO101
Nov 4, 2009

on e of my favorite professors, he gets excited about the subject he teaches, Class is not easy do not take unless you want to learn, only uses text as a reference(everything can be taken from the notes if you take them)

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 10, 2009

Very Stylish man, he gets overly excited about biology which is very entertaining. He is a good teacher, if u ask questions he will answer them. he only takes attendance 3-4 times a semester, randomly. There are only four tests, as long as you study your notes you will be fine.

3.0
5.0
BIO100
Jan 14, 2010

Dr. Mone is a funny guy who is passionate about teaching...but this class is way to hard for a 100 level non-major course. He expects you to not only know the terms but you need to apply them, which I understand...but I am not a science person. This class was so hard! If you don't like Bio I would not take it with him.

4.0
4.0
BIO100
May 12, 2010

Really funny guy and gets excited about teaching.. but for a 100 level class, definitely way too hard. He only takes attendance for 4 classes but his exams are HARD... reading the book helped a little. I don't think I would take another class by this professor again.

3.0
3.0
BIO100
Nov 20, 2010

Dr. Mone is great! He is very enthusiastic about biology and makes class interesting. He explains hard concepts very well! As long as you show up to class and read you will do great!

2.0
5.0
BIO204
Dec 22, 2010

Dr. Mone is all over the place. Good luck trying to study for his tests. He changes the format whenever he feels like it.

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Apr 26, 2011

Dr. Mone is one of my favorite teachers. He gets excited about what he teaches. I didn't mind attending class, even though he only took attendance like 5 times the semester. If you take notes, you'll do great. And if you need help, he is more than willing.

3.0
5.0
BIO100
May 4, 2011

Very enthusiastic professor but he is a complete scatter brain. It must have took me 5 times to get him to look at one of my exams to change the grade. He's a very nice man and easy to talk to but he has too high of expectations for a 100 level course. His tests are pretty hard. If you take him REALLY STUDY!

2.0
5.0
BIO100
Jun 13, 2011

He is NOT a good professor at all. He may be a great researcher but that's where he needs to stay! I felt that he was bias about his students. He urged us to use his office hours when needed help. Everytime I went I always felt unwelcome and that I bothered him. What is worse I come out of his office knowing as little as when I went in. STAY AWAY!

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Jul 6, 2011

Mone is great. Yes the class is hard, but bio is hard no matter what. He's very willing to help and will go over info as much as you need. He's really funny and made class interesting. Definitely recommend him!

5.0
3.0
BIOL463
Dec 22, 2011

Virology was very interesting. The lab work is a bit challenging, but do-able. He is also very helpful, and is willing to allow individuals to take exams past their determined dates. Overall, he is a great pofessor, but is challenging. I highly recommend taking a class with him as the professor.

5.0
4.0
BIOL100
May 9, 2012

I took Mone for a summer class, so it was a lot of work. But I loved him. He is so excited about what he teaches and loves doing it. He is a bit scattered, but I truly enjoyed class and gained a newfound love for bio! I worked my butt off for a 98%-you have to know your stuff, but he was very helpful & interesting! I recommend-but not for slackers!

2.0
5.0
BIO100
Oct 24, 2012

Where to begin...Mone is a crazy guy. I had him for Bio 100 and about 3 weeks into the semester, he got sick and was randomly gone. The time I had him, he proceeded to roll on the floor multiple times and he never seemed to accomplish much in our lecture. Needless to say, just avoid Mone at all costs. He is an extremely nice guy but VERY hard.

2.0
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BIO100
Apr 10, 2013

Oh my gosh, I do NOT recommend him for several reasons, but in a nutshell, he is very difficult and not specific as to what to know for the exams at all! He goes into so much depth of 1 subject in class and then you take the exam and it looks completely foreign...the book is not helpful at all either. Good luck if you have him, study hard ! :)

5.0
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BIO100
Apr 17, 2013

Mone is really awesome teacher. I hated Bio in high school but he made me love it. His passion in what he does keeps the class interesting.Although, it was pretty difficult I would recommend him for sure.

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Apr 24, 2013

By far my favorite professor at MU. He is passionate about bio and will ramble all day if you let him. Very very smart guy who knows EVERYTHING you ask him related to biology. The class is a bit challenging but as long as you take good notes and understand the processes of everything, you will pass. I recommend him if you have to take the class.

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Jul 11, 2013

If you are forced to take Bio (which is the "easiest" of most science courses) TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He is very passionate about the topic and will truly do whatever he can to help you. His tests and bio quizzes are hard though so be sure to take plenty of notes and actually study them. Try your best to keep up with hi and you'll be fine!

2.0
5.0
BIO463
Sep 15, 2013

He is a really nice guy, but very hard. He gets off topic so much that you don't even know whats going on most of the time. Book doesn't help either. Like I said nice guy but I wouldn't take another class from him ever! Nor would I recommend him to anyone who doesn't want to teach them self the whole course by researching everything.

1.0
4.0
BIO100
Nov 1, 2013

Would not recommend this class to anyone!! Recently just had this class and had to drop it. He is very passionate about bio but can go off topic and will have you confused. The tests are nothing like what you go over in class. Unless you want to teach yourself, would not recommend

5.0
3.0
BIOL100
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2013

Dr. Mone is the man but his tests are pretty tough. Just make sure you study and you'll do alright. The textbook is VERY helpful with BIOL 100, regardless of the teacher.

2.0
5.0
BIO100
Feb 24, 2014

This man is far too passionate. His quiz/tests are designed for someone who is a BIO major. He goes off topic randomly and goes too fast to even keep up. I strongly do not recommend you take this professor unless you are a bio major.

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Aug 13, 2014

Loved this professor! He is so passionate and hilarious, which made class very interesting and the information was easier to keep in my head. Tests could be a little hard, but after studying and reading the book I have a high A in the class which was only a 5 week summer course. Would recommend him to anyone! He makes bio fun!

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Grade: C+
Aug 15, 2014

This class can be hard and you need to stay on top of your work. The test can be very hard so make sure you read the book. The lab write ups are long so make sure you pay attention on how to due them. One nice thing is he gives 50 pts for attendance so this can help your grade a lot just my going to class.

4.0
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100
Sep 20, 2014

Dr. Mone is the strangest professor at Millersville, but it pays off. His whole demeanor makes the class hilarious and interesting. I would take him again

3.0
4.0
BIOL100
May 16, 2015

A lot of people think the lecture tests are hard, I recommend studying and finding a tutor as quickly as possible. If you need help, he is usually available to aid you. Reading the book will make a difference in comprehending the material and improving performance on tests. Read the lab manual for the quizzes in lab, can be tricky sometimes.

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Sep 28, 2015

If you have to take Bio I'd recommend Mone. It's a hard class regardless of the professor, but Mone is very helpful and funny. His lectures can be hard to follow if you aren't interested in the subject, so I would highly recommend skimming the readings before coming to class. Also his labs are so fun! Love him!

2.0
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BIO100
Nov 6, 2015

Mone is a really nice guy but he doesnt answer emails very well. He takes forever to answer emails and sometimes doesnt even answer. His exams have a lot of trick questions. He sometimes takes leaves and he was gone for half the semester.

2.0
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BIO100
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2015

Dr. Mone was the worst. He left halfway through the semester and thank goodness he did or I would have failed. We received a new professor to take his place and she saved my grade. Mone goes way too fast and is a super hard grader. I am not one to do poorly in a class and I was failing until he left. I would not recommend taking his class.

2.0
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BIO100
Grade: B
Mar 2, 2016

Is not a good professor. If it wasn't for him leaving mid way I would not have passed and I am a student in the deans list. Would not recommend.

1.0
1.0
BIOL463
Grade: B+
Oct 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Had for mol bio and advisr.. never showed up For sched advisor mtngs. For my research project, he was anti supportive and failed to order the required supplies ruining the project. Did not respond to emails, was unprofessional, arguing with other prof in front of stdnts and complained abt pay. Is at hacc now .. Choose a diff class

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

92%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
C+ (2)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 2
C+: 2
B: 1
B+: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.83 avg change
May
Sep
Nov
Dec
Mar
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BIOLOGY10

5.0

(1)

INTROBIO

5.0

(1)

BIO466

5.0

(1)

BB

5.0

(1)

BIOL100

4.7

(7)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BIO467

5.0

BIO204

5.0

BIO463

5.0

BIO101

4.7

BIOLOGY

4.5

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