i found him quite helpful, always willing to see students in his office to answer questions about lecture. was extremely understanding of emergencies arising as well. test kicked my butt, but loved this class none the less.

Dr. Padberg was very helpful and cared about his students very much. However, the class itself was very hard. Most questions on the tests came straight out of the PowerPoint. So as long as you study at least a few days before the test, you should get a decent grade.

Tough professor, nice guy. Don't expect an easy class! Be prepared to spend quite some time studying the material. Goes through his powerpoints very quickly. Tricky tests!!

I agree with a previous post--tough class, great guy, subtle, awesome sense of humor. Very difficult--you need to keep up with the readings, but if you really study the book and go to class, you can work hard and get an A. Don't touch your cell phone during lecture or lab. I'd take him again.

Padberg was AWESOME. He did tend to ramble and go off on mindless tangents at times, but his lectures were always extremely interesting- there was never a dull moment in that class. His tests are extremely difficult, but they definitely prepare you for medical school if that's what youre looking to go into. You should at least try him forasemester!

TAKE HIM! He is really funny and is super interesting! Tests are not too bad, just make sure you are studying. He makes class really fun and he LOVES Lol Catz. Be prepared for him to go off and ramble a bit, but he always keeps class easy to pay attention to and his sense of humor is superb. He teaches the subject good! Take him for BIOL 1440

Padberg is totally AWESOME!He's hilarious but still serious. It's good to get a laugh in during lecture. He explains everything thouroghly and if you stil dont get it, ASK HIM!Lab was very easy and he gives you 24+ hours to finish writing the notebook. He's just a great, down to earth guy. Please take him, he knows what he's talking about!!

Padberg is amazing! Take him for any classe that he teaches. He keeps lectures interesting and is an all around good/interesting guy. He usually drops a test grade and gives bonus on every test. Labs are interesting but he keeps you the whole time. Expect to study. Great teacher!!

Dr. Padberg is a really great teacher. He seems unapproachable, but if you establish a relationship with him early in the semester, he will always help you. Keep good notes from lecture, especially what he writes on the board. Read the chapters from the book to complete your notes and do the online practice tests! DO NOT have your phone on!

So fun and cool!

He is a great professor. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic!

I had Padberg for introduction to Neuroscience. He is great for teaching this class because he has a ton of experience. You have to read the book to fully understand the material, it's not that he's bad at presenting the material, it's just the nature of the beast when it comes to neuroscience.

Padberg is not an easy professor. He is, however, a good professor. I took the May intercession, and it was rough, but he rounded my grade up to an A when I had an 89ish%. The man knows when you are trying. He makes lectures interesting by encouraging students to ask fun, off the wall, questions just to test him - and, of course, to make you think.

Dr. Padberg is a great professor. Extremely fair.

I was really worried going into this class after seeing some of the ratings on this website for Dr. Padberg, but frankly they aren't accurate. His teaching style/personality is a little unorthodox, but he is engaging, loves to help, and is fair on his grading. Great professor...don't get scared away from reading some of these rating!

Padberg is super funny, and his lectures are actually interesting. You'll have to read the book if you want an A, but his lectures are thorough so go to class. He's a character, and he tells funny stories that help you actually learn. He made biology fun (which, let's be honest, is not an easy task) for a non-bio major. Highly recommend!

He knows a lot about Biology and he's a very good teacher. However, his tests are way too hard!

He was awesome, his class seemed like it was 2 hours long but I loved the class and enjoyed learning about biology. He is hilarious and makes things easy to understand. If you come to class you get bonus points and his tests aren't hard but I recommend going over the chapters in the book. But overall I loved him and his class!

He is a very good professor. I was super scared about taking Biology because I've never been good at science, but he made it so interesting and easy. I read every chapter that he assigned and ended up with an A. The labs are fun with him too. There's no homework, just tests and labs. There are some 'quizzes' but they are easy.

Take him

Almost fell asleep during lecture sometimes but he really does care about his class and he gives bonus opportunities (sometimes) I ended up with an A but labs and reading the text are essential. If you miss lecture, you lose bonus points.

Take him! He's super cool and laid back as long as you aren't rude or disrespectful. Don't be on your phone during class!

I absolutely loved Dr. Padberg! He is so passionate about what he teaches, which makes it even better to be in his class. We have multiple choice tests often, but if you study the material, you should make anywhere from an A to a B. He gives bonus points and tells jokes & personal stories that make it all the more interesting. Read!

Dr. Padberg is a great person! His class is very difficult, but if you put in the work you'll do great. He gives 5 exams, mostly multiple choice, some short answer, and labs every week which are very easy and fun. He doesn't help a lot during lab, but if you have questions during lecture he'll answer them. Very funny, and passionate about science!

Read the book! The textbook info will help you more than the lectures will. If you're really wanting to understand biology, I would consider taking someone else because Padberg has a hard time of staying on topic and explaining thoroughly. However, if you're wanting to just pass the class for credit - he's great. He's super funny and labs are cool

Took him for Neuroscience, great person but tough tests. Read every single scrap of information in the book, even the side notes.

I took Dr. Padberg for Exploring Human Biology. I loved his class! He is hilarious and intelligent. I would take his class again. If you do not read the book, you won't do good on tests. Showing up to class, taking notes, and reading the book are essential for success. Some of the content is difficult, but he offers lots of ways to get help.

Dr. Padberg genuinely loves teaching and science. His passion for the subject makes his lectures very entertaining and easy to remember. Reading the chapters will help alot on the tests, but paying attention to what he lectures on helped me the most. He has kind of a dry sense of humor and kept the class laughing with his stories.

Dr. Padberg is one of the best bio profs I've ever had. He is hilarious, and lectures aren't boring. 4 tests(MC + SA) and a comprehensive final. Labs were long and taught by a GA; dont blow labs off or your grade will suffer. Posts ppts on blackboard before tests. Tests are pretty straightforward. Bottom line: he is great. Study +youll be ok

Dr. Padberg is a really good prof, and I love listening to his lectures. He's has a dry sense of humor and makes learning about Bio fun. You have to read the textbook and take notes, but beyond that, it's not that bad! He lets you come in and look at tests after you take them to see what you missed, and loves when the class participates. Take him!

Dr. Padberg is a very good professor who is willing to help out all of his students. Attending lecture and labs are very important to pass the class. Much of his grades come from tests, so be sure to study and read the textbook. He also has an incredibly dry sense of humor. Overall, great professor.

Really funny, nice guy, read the chapters and go to class.

Do not take this class if you plan to be on your phone, you have to pay attention in lectures and read the book to make a good grade. His test are a little hard to study for, but they aren't that hard.

Padberg is a great professor! He gives you all that you need in order to make an A i his class. Go to glass, lab, and read the book and this class wont be so bad. NO CELL PHONES. HIs lectures are not too boring, and he has a very unique sense of humor.

He was my favorite teacher this semester! Super easy to talk to and he's really passionate about biology. Not very helpful in lab but it's not too bad. Those grades really carry you in class, so do not skip lab!!! Tests aren't too hard as long as you read the book. Padberg is a great choice, I highly recommend taking him!

Great professor. Super interesting in class and makes it fun. Make sure to do the reading and you'll get an A. Labs are important but easy. One of my favorite classes this semester and my favorite professor so far. Would definitely take again.

Dr. Padberg is a really funny teacher who obviously enjoys what he is teaching. If you show up to all of his lectures which he tries to make fun, do your reading before tests, and take good notes you can easily pass. He always offers extra credit projects and takes attendance every day. And if he sees a phone he will publicly embarrass you.

Hes a really good teacher. You can tell that he's passionate about Bio and really wants you to be too. Beware, he will talk about politics, a lot, but it never bothered me. Be sure to read the chapters and don't lag on them either or try to read them the night before and you'll do good. The labs are super easy points as well.

Dr. Padberg was awesome. I had him for BIO1440 and his lectures were always interesting. The majority of the test material comes straight from the book, so be ready to read the chapters. However, the book is an interesting read. He is clear on what will be on the test and loves teaching. Dont take him if you want a super easy biology class.

Great teacher... read sections ahead od coming to class to say on top!

His lectures are awesome. He tries to be funny too much, but I get a lot of his humor. Tests are very comprehensible. The material is not hard, and he doesnt grill you on tiny details. Class is based mostly around general concepts and ideas. Great stepping stone for BIO1440 if you need a refresher. Take him, pay attention, and study a little.

Very funny and knowledgeable. There arent many homework assignments. If there are its ez points. Most points come from exams and labs. Bonus points if u attend lecture everyday. Drops lowest test score. You have to read A LOT and know the material. Tests are mostly multiple choice and a few short ans. Buy the book so you can write/highlight.

Padberg is a very smart professor and really funny. He lectures a lot - but also tells funny stories here and there. Grade is mostly composed of tests and lab. Must buy the lab journal and the book is pretty important because he leaves a lot of material out in his lectures. Reading is pretty important to get a good grade on tests.

Padberg fills his lectures full of memes and dad jokes. He truly cares if you succeed. For the love of all that is good, do NOT take your phone out in class!! It's his biggest pet peeve, and he will actually deduct points for it. No quizzes and the few tests aren't too hard if you study.

Dr. Padberg was great. He was really funny and often included memes in his lectures. He also really wants everyone to succeed and do well. He's SUPER strict about phones. You will need the textbook. Not much homework but labs are important (they're fairly easy + in groups). Make sure to read and take notes or the tests will be VERY difficult.

Dr. Padberg is a great teacher. His lectures are interesting and he tries to incorporate stories that relate to the lecture material. I will say to READ THE BOOK! Read the chapters that he is covering because that information will be on the exam. Overall if you read the book, come to class, and study you will do just fine.

Dr.P is an entertaining professor who wants to see you succeed, yet makes you want to work for it. He gives you opportunities, wants to talk to you about your grades while trying to help you figure out better ways to study for tests. I would definitely take him again, just to learn more about the things he teaches.

Very caring professor but would not recommend taking his class online.

Honestly, these reviews are kinda dramatic. This class really isn't too bad. I read the book, take notes, and study for probably 2-3 hours for each test and I've made As and Bs on all of them. If you come to class and pay attention it's not bad. He gives study questions that are a test guide. Its not an easy A, but you can get the grade you want.

As long as you put in the effort, you will learn a lot in his class and he will work with you.

Lab takes up a big part of your grade. Pay attention in class and read the textbook chapters and youll be good. He gives bonus for going to SI sessions but his tests can be hard. He gave me and opportunity to come make up my final when I slept through my 8am. He gives guided reading questions too which help a lot.

He is an amazing professor. This course is a hard course regardless, however, he offers so many opportunities for points. Without all of the other points, I do not believe I would have passed this class. It is obvious that he is passionate about his job and has his students' best interest in mind. If you have to take this course, take him!

Nice and funny professor. However, as a non bio major I found his class pretty difficult. You don't learn much from lectures so reading the textbook is IMPORTANT if you want to pass exams. Exams are weirdly spaced out and graded on multiple choice + open responses. Helpful if you go to him for help and he throws a couple bonus opportunities out.

For Neuroscience: The tests are difficult and frequent but if you read the chapters in the book you can't fail. In terms of lectures he often makes the class laugh and is very relatable and cool, however he often wonders off topic which leaves us cramming material during lectures. Overall you can't go wrong with Padberg, take him if you can.

I loved having Padberg! He is a great teacher & very passionate about what he does. His class is fairly difficult because he is a tough grader & the tests aren't super easy. There is lab homework & quizzes before the lab period, but if you go to lecture & pay attention, it shouldn't be too hard. Definitely recommend!

Padberg made lectures interesting while telling you what you need to know. Reading the book helped understand his lectures, but his tests were based on the information that he gave during lecture. The active reading guide helped understand the material really well. Long live Dadberg!

Padberg's class is challenging but doable with effort. Textbook reading and study sessions are key. Exams are tough, but bonus opportunities help. Unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for test prep!

I loved Padberg so much, his lectures are very interesting. He is very different over email, and I didn't have a good experience with the communication aspect. At the same time, he is very understanding and will let you make up missing Pearson assignment. The exams are easy, but don't go off the study guide he provides.

I thought Padberg did a great job teaching the concepts overall, and he made learning enjoyable. The only complaint I had was that he would sometimes go on tangents that had nothing to do with the class and waste time before the test. Everything covered on the test was in the lecture, so I wouldn't skip.