He was very helpful and lots of fun. You have to memorize a lot in this class but he will give you quizzes to kind of jump start before the big test. All lecture tests are MC. Offers 10 extra credit points on each lecture and lab test.

Great teacher but hard. makes you learn and understand instead of memorizing the material

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If you are really interested in learning Anatomy, this is your man! If you want an easy grade RUN! Mr. Elder is up front with what he will cover, provides opportunity for extra credit, and expects his students to keep up with the work. He is tough, but you will learn a lot. He gets a bad rap, but he is earning his money, and I got what I paid for.

Not a jr. college prof. This is a REAL College class- no wimps allowed. Want to learn and be a real college student? Take him- available anytime, gives needed info, you will learn if you want to! He gives you what you deserve. Lots of bonus pts. Don't miss a class and study hard- workable A !! Lots of info, but you will walk away ready for anything

Mr. Elder's class is very, very difficult, but if you come prepared to do what it takes, you'll learn a lot. He gives you every opportunity for success - you just have to work hard. Great teacher and always available. Stale jokes, but a funny guy! Lots of opportunity for bonus points and extra credit. Work hard and you'll make it.

He is a great person, very nice and with a unique sense of humor! If you are one of those students who don't like challenges and take easy teachers to get A's without even working for it, then this class isn't for you! This class takes a lot of work and dedication from your part! If you deserved, you'll get an A.

There are too many poor reviews on here which are unjustified. If you're taking his Anatomy class you're probably planning on studying a health field at a four year institution and his class is fantastic preparation. It's not THAT hard, but it DOES require effort on the part of the student. Put in the time and you'll get an A.

These negative reviews are frustrating to me. Lots of pre-med and pre-nursing people who expect an easy ride. Well, those programs will be exponentially harder than his class. If you want to prepare yourself for those types of programs he's the ideal instructor. Pushes you to actually take some initiative and learn something. He's a good guy!

This guy does not give you an A, But he does NOT give you an F !! He gives tons of extra credit, is always available to help out, tough class (not a junior college class- regular university style!) If you think he's hard- don't go to nursing/OT/PT/or med school you'll fail! Work hard and get a study group,pays off we all got As!! Learn NOT Pass

Great teacher, very difficult class but if you stick to it, you won't be disappointed! Many chances for bonus points, don't miss class, study smarter NOT HARDER! and you will do fine!

Seriously, this guy is very nice, and whoever says that he isnt, was a lazy and uninterested student... You should be shame about yourselves expecting easy rides for a hard class itself. Start using your brains cause your gonna needed.

I'm in nursing school right now and I'm using every bit of information I learned from this class all the time. Trust me, if you plan to go into healthcare, you definately need him as your teacher. "Study smarter not harder"

This guy is tough, but knows his stuff. We didn't go to college to have it easy right. Although, he does get sidetracked he is very informative, especially for those of us going into the medical field.

This teacher is gr8. This class is hard no matter who your professor is, but Mr. Elder's organization for this course is extremly good. I believe I was lucky to have had him as my professor in this course. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants a schedual that's steady and routine enough that you know what to expect.

He was very thurough I learned quite a bit from him. thanks

He is an awesome teacher always finding a way to add extra points to our not so good grades.

Great sense of humor; liberal with points; taught from the book & power point presentations...study and do well

If you are a visual learner and need an enthusiastic proffessor, James(Jim) Elder is best! I've taken this proffessor for Biology(for majors) and Anatomy. Gives Powerpoint& the handout for jotting; updates internet often. Is happy to answer questions in class!Little to no HW. STUDYFOR TESTS! Mr.Elder is excellent!

Took him for Bio for Majors. Great teacher. Class was kinda hard though. I would recommend him if you're a great student and you study more than most cuz you'll learn a lot. If not, this class will be a nightmare for you. I barely passed with a C He's a nice guy though. DONT MISS A LAB.

Mr. Elder very consistently tested over the subject matter discussed in class. Use of power points was extensive and provided many answers to tests. Chapter review questions tended to turn up on tests.

Professor Elder was simply awesome, encouraging, practical, generous (gave bonus points), and obviously loves to teach. I absolutely recommend him! Yes, one needs to work hard in his class but he does not expect this out of malice, rather that his students should build a strong foundation. Simply awesome lecturer and definite mastery!

Mr. Elder is a great guy, but his lecture is hard to follow. Also there are no reviews for the test, which leaves you hanging when the test comes. He is a very intelligent person but once he gets going in lecture he tends to spit information faster than you can obtain. So it can be difficult, the main key to passing his class is read every chapter.

I went in 3 wks after class started. He did everything he could to help me catch up. He did power pt. notes for us. We worked hard, but he was very fair. He let us know what we needed to do to be successful in his class.I would love to have him for a teacher again.

I do not understand why everyone think Mr. Elder is so difficult. He is very up fron tabout what he expects and is very willing to help. I am glad to say that two years after taking his class, I was one of only five other students in a higher level science class that fully comprehended a scientific paper and doing research. He is a great teacher!

Mr. Elder is very enthusiastic about the subject, and his oklahoma biomes section at the end of the course is FUN, and can actually excite a person about this dull state.

Is a great teacher! Always willing to explain and help. Available outside of class for help. He makes learning biology fun... not to mention you WILL be prepared for more advanced biologies. Great! Espececially if you are going into medical field.

This professor is challenging but if you cant make atleast a B in his class then you should switch majors. In this semester he gave us 200 free points in open class quizes. always answers questions

I can't believe how many people are complaining about him! He is kind, funny, and knows his stuff. He gives SO much extra credit it's ridiculous! I had been out of college for 7 years before taking this class and passed with almost a 100%. You would have to make absolutely NO attempt in this class to not be able pass it. Just read & take notes!easy

Awesome teacher! Loved the class! Plan on taking him again for Human Physiology! He is enthusiastic about the work and seems to love what he does, which makes it easy to get into. He definately prepares you for science classes that follow. I would recommend Elder to anyone who wants to retain the information you learn!

Mr. Elder is a hard but fair teacher. Very excited about teaching. Tutors at Sam's Corner several days a week and will help you with whatever you need help on. Do not miss lecture or labs, "bonus" points are given. Test are hard but if you read your chapters and the powerpoint you will do fine. I will take another one of his classes.

Great teacher. Hard class but when you leave his class you have learned something. Study chapters & powerpoints. Mandatory lecture & labs (much info is covered daily) If written on board take your notes it will be on your test. Will help you if you help yourself (do the work/study) don't wait until the last minute. Highly recommend him.

If you show up to all Mr. Elders lectures and labs there is no way you can fail this class. At the end of every class he gives questions that you answer with your peers and get points for them. His tests are hard but with all the extra credit I made a B. He is always available to help you. He wants you to succeed.

I can honestly say that I learned more in Mr. Elders class then I learned in all previous Biology classes combined. There is not a possible way to fail this course or even receive a low grade. He gives every student the opportunity to do well. Attendance is highly important for yourself and your grade.

I totally recommend Mr. E.! His class is NOT easy but you learn SO much. Attendance is important. No make up on Lab points. Take notes on everything he puts on the board, read the book, and study the power points. He likes to make you think hard. I thought about changing on the first day and am so glad I did not. I worked hard for my 88. U da bomb!

Mr Elder is great. I love his classes. He will help you but you must be willing to ask and to work for your grade. He is not easy but he WILL prepare you for the next class. Don't expect this to be an easy class. HUGE SUGGESTION: Go to he tutoring sessions and ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS!!! If you can't make it, make appointments to see him.

He is very helpful when it comes to needing extra help. Make sure you take good notes during lecture and lab.The only thing is we only covered the first sections of bio, we never even got to the second part of the book. He seems to be more interested in Micro Biology than anything else so if you are not going into micr I would find another teacher.

He is very helpful when it comes to needing extra help. Make sure you take good notes during lecture and lab.The only thing is we only covered the first sections of bio, we never even got to the second part of the book. He seems to be more interested in Micro Biology than anything else so if you are not going into micr I would find another teacher.

Great teacher! This is not a blow-off class. If u want 2 make a good grade then u have to put forth an effort! Attendance to lab is very important! He doesn't take attendance @ lecture but u still don't want 2 miss it... I recommend this class if ur willing to study! Mr Elder is very nice and willing to help! And he loves to tease (in a nice way)!

Definitely a hard class. Mr Elder can be a little disorganized but listen to him, take notes, ask plenty of questions, and STUDY. He is so willing to help if you want it. You should have a good knowledge of Anatomy. He'll expect it. It is possible to get an A in the class.

I would recommend Mr. Elder to anyone that needs Physiology. In fact, I wish I had known about him earlier I would have taken all of his classes. He is hard, but he is very fair and wants to help!! He is available there for you, you just need to ask. You do have to study and read the chapters, but he makes class interesting. I recommend 100%

Everyone voting this professor down is just venting. He works hard every class and truly cares about the students. He shows up twice a week, every week for an open study session for over an hour. You can ask him anything you need to there, he is more than willing to help. I did not even take the final because I had so many points, still received A.

I actually took the class a couple of years ago now at least. Also took biology. I think Mr Elder is awesome. He always explained things for me. Very willing to help his students. I'm in nursing school now thanks to him. He has helped make me think and ask questions which is very much needed in nursing school.

Professor Elder is a very good teacher. He wants his students to actually learn the information and processes being taught so his students will be successful in future science courses. I worked very hard and received a B. I highly suggest attending every class and lecture. Easy is not always BEST.

Jim is a excellent instructor. His test are geared toward critical thinking. If your use to Biology courses that only require straight memorization- you won't do well in his class. He does not give grades or pad them. He does offer bonus points on every test- but you have to know the material. I had him for Physiology as well. Great teacher.

Elder is a great professor, he clearly knows he stuff and is passionate about the topics. He expects a lot out of his students but backs up that expectation with high quality lectures that keep you interested and a good amount of extra credit opportunities via short in-classopen book quizzes. One of the best professors I've had at TCC.

Mr. Elder is extremely passionate about Biology. He is entertaining, and lively. His tests are hard, due to the fact he makes you apply critical thinking to concepts discussed in lecture. As a nursing major this is exactly the kind of course I needed. Mr. Elder was also very helpful with providing feedback on questions missed on exams.

One of the most knowledgeable professors I've ever had. He can be abrasive, condescending, and his tests are difficult. But he is also hilarious, kind if you reach out to him, and knows his subject matter like the back of his hand. He makes you work for your grade, but in the end you are better off for it. Complex gentleman with a great mind.

Tough class, lots of material to get through. But all assignments and exams were open book. If you can print off the PP slides beforehand and take your notes right on them during lecture, you should be golden. He is very fair and understanding if you do have an issue. Very knowledgeable and approachable, he wants you to succeed in the class.

Professor Elder really knows his stuff. He is always trying to lighten the mood and make learning A&P more enjoyable. Most of his lectures comes from PowerPoints and quizzes/tests are all online. He givens plenty of extra credit but be ready for his pop quizzes. Professor Elder can be scatter brained at times, but he gets the job done.

Great professor, puts a lot of effort into his lectures although thy can be long and all the information can get you mind numb after the first few weeks. Very reasonable and wants to help you pass! Make sure to be in class he gives in house quizzes you cant retake!

Mr, Elder's an old school professor. He writes out his thoughts on the board as he follows the powerpoint. He gives in class assignments and tests with tons of bonus but this means mandatory attendance. If you haven't taken bio in awhile, you may struggle but overall only problems were his explanations can be a bit confusing at times.

Elder is a great/caring professor who knows his stuff! Attendance counts because of in class quizzes. Lots of opportunities for extra credit so pay attention. Just study via the key concepts and pay attention and you'll do great. He's willing to help if you don't understand and he's responsive to email. We didn't use the textbook(wasted my money).

I took Professor Elder in Fall 2023 for BIO1224. I haven't been in school for over ten years. This is the best professor to have after taking a long break from education. Professor Elder's lectures COME EXACTLY FROM THE BOOK. It's worth reading the chapters. He does not ask of you to read, but he mentions a lot "I can tell you didn't read." FUN GUY

Professor Elder can be a bit quirky, but his in-depth lectures are worth attending. Tough exams, but the extra credit and study tools like unstuck ai help a lot. Definitely a challenging yet rewarding class.