EXCELLENT TEACHER. :) FUNNY, Great teacher

Tests are very hard, definitly need to read the book. study a lot and go to the si sessions for ex credit. Lectures can be interesting, and some of his test questions do come from his lecture. Means well, but overall not the greatest teacher.

Flores is a very nice, down to earth guy who tries to be helpful but ends up giving useless lectures. Read (and reread) the text. That's 90+% of the tests. His lectures don't really do much more than restate what you can read out of the book. Give this guy some time. He's new, but he's nice and has good prof potential. I'd take him over Wolfe.

Dr. Flores is one of the best professors I've had at UNCC. Yes, you have to read the book and yes, it helps a lot if you come to class. He wants you to understand the material and will go back over it if you ask him. I definitely recommend him for 2120 and 2130.

Really helpful goes out of his way to cover and recover things if you ask him. Go to class and read as much as you can before class.

You silly, silly freshmen. You really need to get adjusted for college life before you take this course. Do not and I repeat, DO NOT take this course if you are not going to study and come to class. Dr. Flores isn't going to give you the answers, come to class read and work hard and you'll do just fine. Stop slacking, he's great.

He's awesome, had him for 2120 and 2130. He wants you to learn, not memorize stuff. I liked him a lot and he still talks to me and knows me by name today. Great guy, take him if you want to work for your grade.

the first test was sooo hard, but u learn what he expects of you by the last one.. which doesnt do you much good. howver, there are a lot of oppurtunities to learn outside of class. read the book and go to the SI sessions with samantha or tj to clarify the hard stuff. he is also pretty good about meeting u if you have questions.

I liked him a lot. For each chapter we went over, I read it once and highlighted. Then I studied THE NOTES and got A's. I think he's a great teacher!

hey guys... just so you know, pretty much EVERY bio class is like that... 4 tests = your grade. quit whining. dr. flores is a great teacher who really loves what he does. if you can't handle it, get out now and change your major to communications.

I genuinely like Dr. Flores...as a person, but not as a professor. He is very very willing to help you understand bio better, but his tests are nearly impossible. He asks a lot of hypothetical questions on tests that could have 4 possible answers, so it's tough. Go to his office to get tests and write down the ones you got wrong. It helps a LOT!

i like him!

I hear so many negative comments about him but he truely is a GREAT teacher. YOU NEED TO GO TO CLASS!!! Tests are a bit difficult but for pre Med they should be. As long as you attend and keep up with the reading you shoul do very well. Very smart and energetic teacher!!

Here is a hint for all freshmen taking this course. This is college now you must READ....To pass this class read the chapter and go to class, then take notes on what Dr. Flores presents because that is what he is going to test you on. so yes going to class IS important or you will be studying usless information that he is not going to test you on.

Dr. Flores really IS a nice guy...especially if you go to his office & talk to him. He has to deal with too many immature freshman, so he may seem arrogant or cold at times. You'll have to take him if you're a bio major so here's how to get an A: go to lecture regularly & PARTICIPATE, take notes & take them fast, read the book...no, READ the book!

He's great. Read, go to class, use all study aids provided and you'll at least pull a C.

A down to earth guy that has a passion for Biology and teaching. Took this course over the summer which goes by extremely fast, but the key to success in his class is to READ, READ, and READ. If you have questions, ask, he'll clarify until its understandable. Good Luck!

I took this class twice. First time was during the semester and it was a lot harder. Second time was this summer and it is pretty easy. We have less materials to go through and he seemed so much laid back and nicer during the summer. Read! Read! Read! and pay attention in class. His tests are all multiple choice.

His tests are extremely detailed and difficult.

Class was very nerve wrecking; especially so because I wanted an A. Please study for the first test! Getting an A is possible but for that, you must study and pay full attention in class. I recorded the lectures which helped a lot! I did not get bored in the class. He makes jokes every now and then. Gives studying tips and cares about the class.

He is a good teacher. Students just need to listen to what he says and study better. He is just preparing you for what is going to come next.

READ YOUR BOOK BEFORE LECTURE! Challenging. Review your notes, be sure to STUDY. His powerpoints are probably to worst part of the class because they have information you need but they distract you from the more important verbal notes you should be taking. A recorder wouldnt be a bad idea.

This professor will not make it easy on you, but you WILL LEARN FROM HIM. In addition to teaching you biology, he introduces a new, critical thinking approach that is useful in any class you take. Read the book before class and go to SI at least once a week and you will be fine.

Flores' class will prepare you for you major because it will make you study harder and smarter. I did well in his class because I read the book like it was the Bible. Know the chapters inside and out, because his test questions are application, you can't just memorize. Bio 2120 really isn't that hard, just go to class and study!

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I DID NOT PASS THIS CLASS WITH THE GRADE I WANTED BUT HE IS A VERY GOOD TEACHER. JUST READ AND STUDY STUDY STUDY. I was really close to passing...I guess i needed to study more

First off, if you're an immature freshman who isn't ready to study,kindly withdraw IMMEDIATELY. Biology is a DIFFICULT major and it all begins here. Dr. Flores is an incredibly hard teacher but I am so glad I had him and I have a lot of respect for him. I learned a lot in his class and feel confident that he prepared me for upper level biology.

I got an A in this course, want to know how? Take notes for the chapters before class. He posts chapter outlines on the website, USE THEM to do your outlines. Take detailed notes, if he gives examples, pay attention. Yes it's a hard class, but It will make you re-evaluate how badly you want a career in biology, you have to work for what you want.

One of the best professors in this department. I would recommend this class to anyone and would take more classes with this professor if they were offered!

Oh my gosh, you have to come to class and study!!!! I cannot believe someone chose to not transfer because of this silly website. Dr. Flores is a wonderful, helpful professor that is willing to take time out of his schedule to meet with you and discuss your progress in the course. It is meant to be difficult to weed out people. Read+Study=Success!

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Grow up, this isn't high school. Read, come to class, and you'll pass. I recommend you attend his e3 sessions if you need more clarification on what was discussed. And yes, when someone provides him with wrong information, he writes it on the board as notes. It is your responsibility to know it is so.

Read the book until you think you're going to have a mental breakdown, take a three hour nap and then read it some more. An A is not impossible :D

Read alot, read the same thing multiple times,go to lecture, use the Aris website, go to e3, go to S.I, watch youtube and you'll be fine. This is the first proving grounds for people who think they can be scientists/doctors. He's a really cool guy outside class. Met with him multiple times. I got an A but it took effort. NO HALFASSING This class.

Dr. Flores' class is hard (being a bio major is hard throughout the four years), meaning you have to come to class, read the book until you know the material backwards and forwards. I recommend forming small study groups and help explain the material to each other, this helped me a lot. I had his class Fall 2008 and I'm still a biology major.

He is a good professor. I was scared prior to his class. But if you show that you are serious and want to pass, he will help. Office hours, SI's and E-3 are mandatory if you want to succeed. He is not easy but it is possible to do well. I had a F at first but ended up with a mid C in the class, so it can be done. I promis

Everyone thinks BIO is so hard, even Flores. He even gives pep talks after each exam, like we need him to tell us how to study. I got an A, didn't go to a single SI or E3, never met for office hrs - the only thing Flores is good for is for giving the exam. For everyone complaining it's too hard, why don't you read the book? Seriously

Dr. Flores has acquired a reputation of being "a jerk" and "excessively difficult". This is not the case. I now realize that he is one of the few professors who leads you to APPLY the information via critical thinking. You WILL work for an A; but before you throw rocks at Dr. Flores, you might want to consider the efficacy of your study habits...

I'm sure he is a great person outside of class, but as a professor, I do not like him. Tests are very tricky but thankfully he will drop questions that a majority of the class missed (atleast for my class). You HAVE to study and read the book!

It's not impossible to make an A in his class. He's an awesome professor and really tries to make resources available to you. But his tests are hard. Don't be an idiot. Read the book and you'll be fine. He looks for specific concepts not memorization. Attend class. If you do well, you'll come to like him a lot.

You need to have a lot of prior knowledge in biology before taking this class, it is HARD. Flores will help you, and he sets you up with lots of study sessions. His lectures are not always relevant, and attendance is not mandatory, but you should still go. No homework, only a few tests. Read the book and know the material, and you might just pass.

Dr. Flores is a tough but good professor. Know your stuff before coming into his class. You have to read the book and go to the study sessions, but also he gives a lot of his examples on the test, from class lectures. Overall, suck it up and get through it.

Stop hating on him. Easy class if just attend the lectures, take notes and PAY ATTENTION. I barely read the book and still made an A (tests are based on lectures so do attend class). He's extremely helpful outside of class and he notices if you try IN class (sit in the front, take notes and participate). Stop the winning and do some work people.

Dr. Flores is a demanding but overall great professor. I think most people come into his class (most straight from high school) and expect him to hold their hands and walk them through every bit of material. I believe he is just preparing students for the world of upper-level classes. Attend lectures and try to learn, you will be fine!

Dr. Flores isn't the easiest teacher, but there is a reason he teaches Biology for MAJORS.! If you don't have the dedication to read every word in the book, attend ALL his classes, and try to go to additional learning sessions(SI, E3, tutoring),then you probably won't do well in his class. He will help you all he can, but you have to help yourself.

Given that this class is a prerequisite for any health professional program I am glad Dr. Flores creates a demanding class. I would not want someone could not pass the first BIO class they ever took give me medical advice. Read the book, attend class, and ask questions. Pretty simple formula to achieve an A...AND actually learn!!

Taking this course two years ago,it was my first semester back in school after a 12 year gap. While it was difficult, I enjoyed the subject matter;but then again I read science articles for fun and love. For his part, I must say Dr. Flores will have you LEARN the Central Dogma in a creative manner. On his good days AN AMAZING PROF. BAD DAYS-oh boy!

Honestly, Dr. Flores is the type of teacher who will make you work for your grade, which is honestly what we need. Some can handle it, while others cannot. I will proudly admit that the class wasn't for me, but it all comes down to how one learns and how much effort your willing to put into the class. Biology Major= No social life. Bottom line.

Dr. Flores is a hard but great teacher. His method isn't conventional, but it is effective if you work hard. He really exhorts you to study constantly, and knows the subject he teaches very well. The class itself isn't easy, because there's a lot of material to cover and it's complicated. With his class you can define if bio is what you truly want.

Amazing teacher because makes you think and learn for yourself. I spent more time on this class than all of my others combined but this is necessary if you are serious about biology. If you can handle it and work hard, you will learn an incredible amount. Has no patience for morons or lazy people looking for an easy grade. Class was never boring.

Flores is tough. You get a syllabus on day one that lists all the readings for the whole semester--then you're on your own. Class is for discussing concepts that he assumes you have read about and are familiar with. If you fall behind, you're done. He is *amazing* one-on-one though so ask questions! It's not impossible, I paced myself and got an A.

Awesome professor. He has a lot of knowledge about "science" and is willing to share his thoughts. The class was a LBST course so there was not much required from him. However, there were a few (5) media article assignments that needed to be done throughout the semester. DO your work and you'll get an A.

I never rated Dr. Flores when I had him, but I had him for both 2120 and 2130 lab. He class is very difficult because you are forced to teach yourself-which will help you in EVERY proceeding class. He is a very funny guy, but can come off negatively at times.He's very nice though, and I really enjoyed him in 2130 lab!! work hard- THIS IS YOUR MAJOR

Flores is a very nice teacher. He is usually easy going-make sure he has had his coffee. He does not necessarily teach though... he makes you teach yourself. If you have ANY trouble, schedule a meeting with him. He helped me with any difficulty I was having in class as well as help me with issues outside of school that affected my schoolwork.

He does lecture- but it isn't book guided. He tries to give you real life examples. excellent professor.

Dr Flores does not teach in the classical manner, but he will teach to you how to learn and study on your own. If you are premed, these skills are essential to learn. No one is going to spoon feed you or hold your had in medical school. If you are lazy and just looking for an easy A, keep looking for another class and some other professor.

Employs "desirable difficulty" in class, so you have to be paying attention and participating to do well. He'll call you out if you don't contribute. That said, he is engaging and doesn't really give homework for LSC101. If he sends an email telling you to read something, you can bet he'll test you on it next class.

Best teacher Ive had at NC State, however I will say he doesnt use powerpoints so if you skip class you miss what he says.

He cried saying goodbye to our class, thats how much he loves his students. You may have a hard time with non cookie cutter lecture styles, but I honestly could not recommend a teacher higher. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

LSC101 with Dr. Flores was very easy. I got a 100% on every assignment except for 2, and ended with an A in the class. Overall super easy and the workload is about 1 assignment a week, and a bit of reading (mainly in the beginning of the semester). If you have a choice between Dr. Flores and other LSC101 professors, take Dr. Flores.