VERY hard exams. Is willing to help students before and after class, however.

I had him for lab so he's not too bad. He does go fast, gets frustrated when he gets blank stares from students. Has high expectations. I don't recommend him for lecture. He's not a monster like everyone makes him out to be. Just demanding.

I had him for lab, so I took the same tests as everyone else. He was SUPER in lab. I would recommend him to anyone for lab. He goes thru EVERYTHING and you know exactly where everything is. He is ALWAYS late though, he even missed our first exam. Although he is errogant, he can be down to earth too. I thought he was very approachable.

Awesome teacher! Class is hard, but he is very helpful

If you take him....he has no hand outs, study guides, or notes. He goes to fast to take notes. I found a way to get a good grade in his class. Open your book and highlight what he says in tour text book. Then go back and read what you have highlighted. The over head he uses comes straight from the text. Do this and you will pass.

I thought he was a sufficient college professor. Very smart, just doesn't relate to the students well. To all of the people complaining about his class being "Hard" or "too demanding" note this: If college was easy, or if it was a free handout with no hard work invovled EVERYONE would sign up....

I really like this prof. He is cocky, but he knows his stuff. He does EXPECT you to read the book and have a general idea of what he is talking about before you come in. There is too much info to waste time on those who won't put forth an effort. A+++

I thought that I was going to fail this class because on the second test class average was a 55%. I thought that he was a very hard and demanding teacher but this class is critical for my degree. He wants you to know the material and apply it not just memorize it. I liked him overall. You must show up to class to know what he expects.

If you want to be spoon fed go elsewhere. Attend Lectures and take notes. The more he mentions something during lecture the more you should review it.

You guys are whack for giving him poor reviews. You learn so much from him and his classes prepare you for "real" college.

aw he wasn't sooo... bad, i've had worse.

The study guides are long (20-25 pages), but they are easy to complete and help you learn the material. He really knows his A&P and does his best to make sure everyone understands it. You can't blame him for your lack of effort.

He is hard, but its for your own good. He teaches the material with the intent of teaching you what you really need to know for your future classes and career. He teaches like a real university prof, so if you're used to having the power points printed out for you and being spoon-fed everything, think again.

Mr.Sosobee was very detailed in his teaching which he should have been because the human body is very intricate. He offered office hours and extra help on saturdays.Could have been a little more patient, kind of flew through material.If you come to every class and study hard you should be fine.Do not expect it to be handed to you.

He was very informational and helpful! Very hands on.

i just took his class. and all though i am not passing.. MY FAULT!.i dont think anyone should assume the worst of him.yes he is detaled. and yes his class is hard. he wont baby you. if you want someone to hold your hand through an already difficult course i suggest taking someone else.i would also suggest putting in the extra time for this class. i

give the guy a break. hes not that bad.this sight scared me out of taking him. but it was too late so i stayed.hes a nice guy who is right in believing that you SHOULD know this material before going into your carrer. would you want someone to take care of you who didnt know this info???give him a chance!

Great teacher! But, not easy by any means. He is genuinely interested in education. It is true that his classes are VERY detailed. But I can say that I learned a lot! Studying is essential for this class! Not for students looking for an easy A. Sosebee is a great teacher for those students who want a True Understanding of what they must learn.

Some of these comments just make me laugh. It seems like some of you want to be spoon fed your education, and at this point if you college carreer you can't study on your own choose a dif. major. Sosebee is a wonderful teacher took him 141/142 made everything about anatomy clear to me. hard but fair.

Regardless of what other students have posted, Professor Sosebee is a great teacher. If you truely WANT to learn and have a UNDERSTANDING of what you are being taught, he will do just that. I would not miss a lecture. He provides a lot of useful information that ANY student entering the medical field will need that you will not get out of the text

I took Prof Sosebee for bio 147 & 148 (1st 2 A&P labs) and loved him. I have heard that he can be difficult in class, but he had good clarity & explained everything very well in lab. Took him without hesitation the 2nd time and if he taught during the summer, I would hesitate a 3rd time.

Smart man. Very difficult class, he does make things clear if you are asking questions and willing to paticipate. He will make sure you pass if you are willing to put forth the effort.He makes sure you actually know the info confidently. tough but good and also fun sometimes.

great professor- makes very complicated material easier to understand!

The material was not easy, but if you go to class, participate in discussion and ask questions when you are uncertain of something... you will be fine. Mr. Sosebee is an excellent instructor. I'm disappointed he's not teaching 142 next quarter. However, don't bother if you are not serious.

Mr. Sosebee is an excellent instructor. A lot of people say he is "all over the place" and "unorganized", but everyting he does is for a reason. If you are serious about your studies Mr. Sosebee will teach you what you need to know... if not, don't bother.

Mr. Sosebee truly is a great professor. All of the nasty comments on here are uncalled for. He is hard and he is going to make you work for your grade. However, all BIO 141 professors should. Its not and easy class, but I ended Mr. Sosebee's class with and A because I worked hard and attended class.

I LOVED IT

I LOVED IT ENJOYED COMING TO CLASS

Attendance isn't mandatory but to pass you need to go to class! Take a lot of notes and listen to lecture which is very good by the way! Do the course compass he gives you. On the first day he'll tell you what you need to do to pass! He knows what he's talking about! Great teacher!

Received an A in this class. There are no surprises, just study what he tells you. He reviewed an entire lecture that I missed during his office hours. Willing to help you learn if you are willing to put in the appropriate level of effort.

very good prof! i wont recommend him if u dont like attending the class. u will get an easy A if u go to every class and take notes. he explains everything from its very basic idea. he is kind of disorganized, but he knows his stuff very well.

James sosebee is an extremely intelligent professor.Take detailed notes and attend class.Take advantage of the help he offers. Don’t get caught up in negative feelings it is what it is, be professional to him and he will return the gesture. This is a very hard class we started with every seat full and finished with very few. Good Luck!

In the begining the class was like I was learning a foreigh language. James made me comfortable with the lecture and homework.I did pass his class and I would recommend this teacher. If you plan to come to class and do nothing of course you'll fail. Come to class, listen, take good notes, and do the assigned HW. I loved this class. He's awesome.

I will say this class was difficult and Mr. Sosebee was intimidating at first. However, he was always more than willing to assist his students in their success. Take good notes and actually come to class and you will solidify your passing grade. This class is my ticket to my RN! I do not doubt that! Thank you Mr. Sosebee!!!

if you do not have any history with biology you will not pass this class.... take a general bio so u know what ur dealing with before u get here. whats talked abt in AP1 has nthn 2do wthis, these are the vital systems so hes harder, dont be lazy WRITE EVERYTHING HE WRITES, then rewrite it, study it in depth. it will be on the test& READ THE BOOK

Very intelligent, sometimes maybe too intelligent. Great professor. You HAVE to study. I feel that some classmates want him to hand-feed them answers for the test. Isn't the point of the class to actually learn and retain information?!

Yes this class was horrible and probably the hardest class I have ever taken. But, I also learned more in that class than I had during my LPN schooling. He was tough but fair and gave opportunities for extra credit. If you put forth the effort, you passed. I am a better LPN and can now better understand my RN classes.

He was an amazing professor! Just write down everything he says in his class and you will for sure pass. His test aren't from the book. He only test you from things that he said during lecture.

A lot of students view anatomy & physiology as a hard subject. This professor breaks it down to the molecular level. If you go to class, take notes, listen and participate you will not have any problems. He is teaching everyone to think outside of the box which will help you in your future careers.

Anatomy and Physiology was a difficult subject for me, but Sosebee made it easier to understand. He's tough, but if you listen and pay attention to what hes teaching, you'll have it down. He cares about his students doing well and wants a lot of class participation. He always wants to make sure students understand the material before moving on.

If you're not willing to work hard, and commit to learning with his out of the box approach then he is not right for you. Many people struggle with his class but those who make it out have an exponentially greater understanding of the subject than those who have a different instructer. Definitely taking him again. Hard work pays off!

I took Professor Sosebee for Bio 1141 and again for Bio 1242. I received an A in both classes. All exams are based off of notes that were taken during lecture. Know any figures from the book that he goes over. He will make you think outside the box on exams. Exams get harder. He will not hand you your grade. You have to earn it! Keep an open mind!

Any topic covered in lecture can be on the exam. This professor links previous information with new information in order to create a big picture. He accepts questions and enjoys when the class participates. You have to pay attention in class, he makes you focus and think outside of the box. He's one of my favorite professors ever!

He is a very smart man like everybody has said. Its hard to see at first but he cares about his students. Pay most attention to lectures and participate in class. He isn't for everybody but he does try to make the material easy to hold on to.

Know what you're getting into. Doesn't teach in a traditional manner. Tends to repeating and storytelling. He does cover everything in the test during lecture but sometimes obliquely. Can be very annoying. If you read the text and skim the ppt, you can get through without any trouble. He's a fair grader, but not easy.

Definitely a different and quirky teaching style, but for me it really helped retain as much information as possible. Doesn't always keep up with course outlines, but makes sure you are prepared for your exams. Will make time for you if you're struggling. Willing to work with students to ensure success. Mindfulness is key in this classroom!

I loved taking Professor Sosebee, I had him for A&P 1 and the lab portion. Show up, participate, and ask questions, its not meant to be an easy class and he tries to have the material make sense in innovative ways. He is big on mindfulness which helped calm us for exams, but I always knew what material to study. Plenty of extra credit was given.

All info needed for passing exams is given in class, and if not he will give you credit. Take notes and study them and you'll pass. He puts everything you need to know on the board in a manner that makes it comprehensible. I prefer this rather than clicking through slides all day. If you failed it's because you weren't paying attention!

Uses diagrams to help you focus on what is important. Lectures seem to be all over the place, but pay attention and you will do well in the class. Very understanding and encouraging. He wants everyone to succeed. Tough grader,but gives extra credit. If you put in the effort your grade will reflect,

I really did not like sosebee at first, but he is a great professor, I missed quite a bit of class due to work and just a lack of motivation, and got notes from friends and studied at home a lot. He for sure has his own way of teaching and works with you. A&P is very hard but he will go out of his way to help you understand it. Great guy!

He was a wonderful professor! I adored him! He makes you meditate in class and is all about mindfulness.

Mr. Sosebee was a phenomenal professor. You needed to attend his class to really get good notes. He doesn't use PowerPoint or the textbook.

James is such a great professor! I had him for both BIO 1141/1147. He's a bit of an odd character, but I really enjoyed attending his classes. He teaches you exactly what you need to know instead of making you know every little detail in the textbook. He's willing to explain anything and review exams and quizzes if you need help. 100% recommend!!

One of my favorite lecturers is Professor James. He was in both my 1141 lecture and 1147 lab. He teaches his students the knowledge required for tests. However, if you like a professor that teaches his students using a blackboard, he is the one. I've seen a lot of unfavorable comments here but it does not relate him.Thanks for kindness/hard works.

Pros: Everything on the test comes out of his mouth during class Covers topics thoroughly that are test-centric Attendance isn't mandatory but recommended (4 missed classes, achieved A+) Tests come with a lot of repeat questions on the same topic (Pro/con) Cons: A lot of tangent discussions(Be receptive and engaging) Extra credit is NOT guaranteed

Attendance isn't for a grade, but you'll struggle if you skip. He tests based off what he says, not the PowerPoints/textbook. Very engaging and caring, but also tough. He gives a lot of info, but as long as you're paying attention to him, it's manageable. Take good notes & ask questions and you'll do good.

Took him for A&P 1 and 2. He does not use the textbook or PowerPoints, just lectures from his brain. His tests are based off everything he says in class. Doesn't grade for attendance BUT it's hard to catch up if you miss a lecture. Take good notes on what he says and you'll do fine. You will learn a lot if you participate.

I had Sosebee for my summer semester and he was a great teacher. He is very respectful and inspiring. I learned a lot in his class and it prepared me for my next ones. Thank you.

Professor Sosebee has a unique teaching style that takes some getting used to, but he's a knowledgeable instructor. Attend every class, take detailed notes, and utilize resources like unstuck ai for study prep. The exams are challenging, but manageable with diligence.

I really liked sosebee! Yes, this class is difficult and there is a learning curve to his style. Although if you are respectful and take notes, you should have no issue with him. He is willing to work with you and is understanding. Study well and you will pass. Glad he didn't just click slides.

This professor helped me to understand my lab and honestly is the reason I passed my other professor's lecture just because his labs were so helpful to me. He is extremely thorough and really explains the material in a way I can understand

Professor Sosebee is a great educator who balances lectures with real-life insights. He made Anatomy & Physiology easy to understand through his excellent teaching style and the maps he draws on the board. I passed the comprehensive exam with a B just by attending and taking notes. (no textbook needed) Take notes and study— you'll do fine.

I really liked how he teaches, he doesn't teach by the book and I love that. He engaged with the class no matter how tired he was. . I will say this, he does go on tangents about other topics so beware of that. . Other than that, he does amazing. I know past students didn't care for him bouncing around, but it made sense to me.