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Very difficult to follow...talks in circles. Exams make no sense. Do not rec.
Does not answer student's questions....talks in circles and misses class often.
Horrible!
Mr. Wolf is not too bad
I disagree, while his classes are not "easy" courses, he is very clear and very helpful. Also a fair grader.
Hard class, but he tells you exactally whats on the test. Answers any ?'s and is very helpful.
jim is the man.
Great teacher - nice person - never missed a single class and always made himself avaiable for any help
He did miss at least 4 classes of our class. He tries hard, but very immature. If he does not know the answer to something, he will just explain another concept or ignore you. He's a nice guy who tries hard, but do NOT take him.
He was a great teacher! Really hard tests but explains everything well beforehand and answers questions without hesitation! He rocks and I learned a lot from!
very hard and confusing. talks to use like we speak biology. have to take the class again.
taking him now...uhhh...i just want 2 sleep in his class. talks like we r in a university. not helpful, i have to take it again.
good teacher but hard at wanting students to know the material.
Wolf maybe a difficult teacher but he challenges his students to do their best. I was able to get an A in the class. Study, read the book and lecture notes. He is definately the best if you are a bio major.
Very rigorous, but he always willing to take the time to help you understand difficult material. Make sure you read everything and be able to diagram anything-everything is fair game on his tests and quizes. I have great respect for his knowledge base.
Exams are a killer
Was the most amazing teacher ever, very hard, but will help you and be the best teacher if you plan to go on with Biology. If you are not a Biology major then take ANYONE else but him. I am now at UCLA and I feel that my Biology Lab technique and education are because of him
Before I took bio 107, i knew i loved science, but this teacher was the reason why i made it my major and wanted to pursue biotechnology as a career. then i took sloan, and reconsidered my thoughts in science.
expected my class to know alot of things before the start of the class. he was an extreamly hard teacher and wouldn't recomend taking this teacher for bio
The material is a little hard, but Mr. Wolf really knows what hes talking about. If you visit him during office hours he is more than likely to help you. Hes also a really nice and funny guy.
Wolf is a very good teacher. gives notes while lecturing; not monotone; Intimidating but very helpful; schedule lots of office hours. I took him during summer; do not miss his class- u get 40 pts just for participation; U can pass if you try; a 65% gives you a C at the end
the class was hard. but seriously if you read the book unlike i did, i think it would have been easier. also i think that he doesnt teach the material, he teaches what he knows. its a hard ****ing class
I took his class over the summer. He's is very smart. And, he knows his topics very well. His test are challenging. You have to take very detailed notes. Study his notes and you will do well in his class. Don't hesitate to ask him something if you dont understand. He is very helpful. He makes the class challenging, but fun at the same time.
Great teacher. Very into the subject he teaches. He missed five classes, which wasnt good for those that are having trouble in the class. He uses expo markers that dont even work, very anoying.
Hard, but he is easy to ask questions to.
All I have to say is while I was taking this class, a student came up to me and told me, "remember, always take the FOX, never the WOLF". I am not going to lie, he is an awesome teacher, but the language that he speaks is biology. It's as if he breaths it, eats it, you name it... my adivce, DO NOT TAKE HIM AND GO FOR THE FOX!!!
very smart teacher,hard tests, but was worth taking because you actually learn something.
The person who posted about his immaturity is spot on. I asked him a question about corn genetics, and it was obvious he didn't know the answer, so he bs'ed for a minute and gave me a dirty look. Nice guy and demands a lot out of his students, but he does make himself available if you need help. I regret not taking biochem after transferring.
He taught this class like he was the voice of god. I spent a lot of hours studying a textbook that didn't apply to many of his tests. Tough teacher, take someone else during the 106-107 bio series.
Best science teacher! VERY knowledgeable! Can answer ANY science question! An A in his summer class is possible! He cares about his students & tries to help them pass. In order to succeed, write everything he writes on the board & study a lot before the test. He gives helpful study guides before tests. Almost no hw,few quizzes, drops lowest test.
Professor wolf is the smartest Man I have ever met! Unfortunatley Biology is not like psyc or english where you can BS your way through it. You have to actually study his lecture notes. As long as you take good notes and follow his study guides and their instructions, you will pass. He grades on a curve and prepares you well for exams.
Prof. Wolf has to be one of the best teachers around, I'm serious. The class isn't easy, but if stay up to date with the studying, it should be an easy and fun class. If you plan to slack in this class, don't take it.
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Professor Wolf was extremely smart. He has many random facts that take the stigma out of being in a bio class. Bio is NOT my favorite subject and Professor Wolf made it palatable. You couldn't ask for a nicer teacher. STUDY HIS NOTES. And study them hard. There is a reason he prepares a study guide!
This professor is clear on his expectations, unfortunately he is not clear when it comes to labs and quizes. Take Nishiyama or Rose if you want to enjoy this class while you learn.
Not very helpful and likes to babble.
If you're looking for an easy A, he's not the teacher to take. He doesn't take attendance or force you to attend class, but don't let that deceive you... His class is very demanding, but not difficult to pass if you attend class and take notes. I never looked at the book, only my notes, and I still got an A. Really good teacher though.
took his class and literally failed. it was very difficult to grasp his concepts. i would recomend someone else. all he talks about is biotech. i mean the man talks biology. he tries to clear concepts up but fails to do so. even studying notes didn't help. make sure you write down every thing he says or better yet record lectures and study drawings
He is soooo lost....take notes everything he says is on the test and all the drawings he does on the board he expects you to memorize and be able to draw on his tests. Read the book too, because he makes no sense half of the time...He obviously is well versed in biology and biotech but he doesn't teach or explain the material well, at all.
DO not recommend at all.
I am a person that likes science, was very looking forward to taking Biology... I totally failed his class, he is very unclear when he speaks... he mumbles 80% of the time so you can't understand what he is saying. Would not recommend him. Sorry Mr. Wolf
if you care about your grade and learning something... then do not take this class. I think a blind crippled monkey can teacher clearer concepts than jim wolf. He was so lame.
I am a bio major and i couldnt grasp his lectures. He teaches like if the class like if the whole class knows exactly what he is talking about. He continuosly asks if the class has any questions but no one knows what to ask because we were lost from the moment he started. He lectures about science is so hard and there is no way to learn it easy, we
I am a bio major and i couldnt grasp his lectures. He teaches the class like if the class like if they have prior knowledge. He continuosly asks if the class has any questions but no one knows what to ask because they are all lost from the moment he started. He fails to make the subject understandable, dont know how he is still a professor.
Prof Wolf is Tuff, but very nice. He teaches Bio in plain terms (in a language we all know and use) doesn't want his students to learn a bunch of useless terms and forget it the minute the test is over. Something I failed to until near the end is taking good notes and studying the notes. Book is useless. 80% of test is based on notes.
This class is extremely hard. Professor Wolf mumbles and has incredibly terrible penmanship so there is no way to learn the material because all the information is based off his lectures and not out of the book. Dont even bother buying the book, it's a waste of money. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! You'll regret it. Take Fox if you can.
Teaches like it's an actual college class. Hard but fair. If you get through this class you will be prepared for anything. Be prepared to work HARD. Most challenging class/professor I've ever taken, but now that it's over I'm so glad I stuck it out. Thank you Mr. Wolf!
Mr.Wolf is super smart. He does his best to help students understand the complex subject. The material itself is what is hard. Wolf is patient in answering questions;although it did take a couple of days to reply to an e mail. I recommend taking him if you want to learn. The first two tests were hard, but the final was a total giveaway if you study
This class was hard - Prof Wolf is very knowledgeable, and this class would have been unbearable if he weren't so personable. ;)While he tries to make the class difficult (it should be a 5 unit class) he gives you all the tools you need to get the job done. For gods sake learn your organic macromolecules! The haunt ya all semester.....
It's really hard to follow his lectures..they're not clear at all. But his tests are not too bad considering the huge curve in the class. Without the curve, we all would've failed miserably.
I'm a chem major at ucsd, so I know my chemistry really well. Wolf kinda makes some mistakes on chemistry, which I find really annoying with his condescending attitude. He thinks he's better than everyone, and the way he talks kills me. I mean, its not that bad if you study, but yeah. His attitude just got my so angry and frustrated all the time
If at all possible...pick a different teacher. If not, know what you are getting into. The man speaks the language of biology. You need to study his lecture notes (so taking GOOD notes is important). You need to know every little detail if you want to do well. He drops 1 test and curves. And the final is easy if you study the old tests.
LISTEN TO EVERYONE! This guy is impossible to pass a class. Avg on his test is 55%, doesnt give curves on test. His lectures are confusing, you will not understand a word he says. His tests 50 multiple and 50 short answers, usually drawing. Makes annoying weird noises. Whatever you do, DO NOT TAKE HIM, I am warning you.
REALLY HARD CLASS!!!!!! if you care about your GPA dont take it! find another teacher. tests are extremelly hard, he gives you a study gide & only like 1 question from it is actually on the test. i studied like crazy for the test and i still failed them. he tricks you by changing one word from questions of the study guide overall really HARD!!!!!
Terrible teacher. He rambles on in lecture and doesnt give any printed notes besides a study guide...which is totally different then the notes he speaks of in class. Not easy to approach and the tests are RIDICULOUS. taking it now and the class average is probably in the low 60s. Real smart guy, but goes by what he thinks a lot.
You wouldn't understand a word he says! he basically lives and breathes Biology! Really a hard teacher, no matter how much you study!! get some extra help on the side, read every single word in the book, follow the study guide, review previous tests and maybe you'll pass with a C-
Really hard teacher. If you have a choice, don't take him, but if you have to here is some advice. Only follow his notes ( the book was useless ) and ask him for help. There is a pretty big curve and I got a B, but this was the hardest class I had ever taken.
One of those classes where no matter how much you study you still can't get an A or B on tests! The material is already hard but he makes it boring.I started studying 2 weeks prior to his tests (35-40 hrs or studying) and never got higher than a C! He mumbles to the board and talks really fast and uses hard bio terms without explaining them!!!
Great Teacher if you want to learn the subject not just get good grades. Gives tough tests but no tricky questions. Either you know the answer or you don't.
Wolf's subject material is difficult, but overall just study, he wasn't a bad teacher. Half the students expected him to hold their hand to pass the class. Just review the notes, read the book, and ask questions, and DEFINITELY get a study group together. If your the idiot that skips class all the time don't bother.
great guy knows his stuff! down to earth, my new buddy!
Hardest class I have ever taken. It didn't make it better that I took it over summer either. He's a good teacher and all, but the tests are really hard. No matter how hard I studied, I also couldn't get higher than a C. Take advantage of his office hours and ASK QUESTIONS! When it comes to the notes, copy everything down, especially the diagrams!
Prof. Wolf is a great teacher! Very clear in what is expected. Always willing to help. This class is definitely not an easy A. you must study & work at it, but he is very knowledgable.
By far the most difficult class I've ever had. Studied my tail off, wrote down every word in lecture including his "doodles", recorded his lectures and still only got a C in the class. His exams are all critical thinking. Tough, tough, tough. Good luck!
Brilliant scientist... which could be a bad thing. He forces you to really learn the material, and not just mermorize it. Don't take him if you're not ready to give 100% everyday. Tough tests... tough material.... the weak will not make it.
His class is HARD. If you're going to put up with it: sit in front (Messy Writing!), listen carefully and write everything down (talks fast), and READ the book BEFORE coming to class! He is nice and knowledgable, but you must be prepared to study/read/put FULL effort into the class. Tests are based on lecture AND READING. Class is NOT for slackers!
He was awesome. People give him a bad rating because he expects you to show up to class and put effort into it. I was pregnant and he was very helpful and accomodating when I had my baby. I enjoyed his lectures and I really think a lot of him as a teacher. Dont believe the bad rep if you are willing to work you will be fine.
Terrible. Just terrible. He's a genius when it comes to biology. He just can't teach it and translate it to students.
I'll try to hit all the points. He is very hard and the course demands you spend a lot of time on it, more so than any other class you will have. That being said, he is very helpful and isn't impossible. If you have a hard time with biology, try a different teacher.
Wolf is hard core! This is definitely a difficult class, and studying is a MUST! I learned so much from him and his class. He's brilliant, and will answer all questions relating to science. I DEFINITELY recommend him for those who are science majors, but for those who aren't, DONT take him.
He is very, very, hard! I do not recommend him to anyone. He is not very clear when he talks and his lectures are scattered. He tends to mumble when he writes on the white board which makes it impossible to understand what he says. :(
He is a very helpful and nice teacher, but he expects a lot! I didn't pass his class because he was extremely hard!!! He doesn't give extra credit and he doesn't do reviews for tests :/ such a nice teacher, but very difficult.
Hard Class tells u right 4rm start 50% fail. Not easy at all but if u take everything u learned in lecture use the study guides and pay attention in lab u should pass. Its all about everything he does in class. Little or none is based on the book. Take every single note on the board and pay strict attention to his doodles and ull b fine.
Definitely a hard professor, but excellent at teaching.
you better be ready to give 100%. read the book and understand the subject real well.
Mr. Wolf is a very nice guy but this is a very difficult and demanding class. Class is based off of 3 tests, 10 lab quizzes, 1 lab practical and 1 cumulative final. Class average is failing but he curves and drops one test. Possible to pass the class, but try to avoid if you can. if not, try to have a light load of other classes. Good luck!
He's unclear and a harsh grader. While he is an extremely intelligent man, he has zero ability to explain it in a way that a 100 level class can comprehend without much outside tutoring. I took him for Bio 100 and he graded much easier. However, he seemed to treat 107 like his own personal mission to fail anyone he didn't think should be a nurse.
Teacher was very unclear about everything. Would talk to the board and never the class, and then laugh when people asked for him to clarify. I was at every class and lab and still failed. When I asked for help, he explained that I wasn't paying attention enough and focusing more would be the only explanation he could give me. Total Joke.....
The Wolf is a great teacher if all you care about is going right into the medical field. I did not understand much but due to constant attendance and crazy studying, I managed to pass. Pretty nice guy. Kinda strange. If you are interested in the field, he is great. If not, then run for the hills!
Wish the professor would use technology we have in class such as blackboard and power point. Wish he could get rid of his doodles and just use images from the book which students can relate to. Spent too much time deciphering his doodle, time that I could have spent studying the actual material. Otherwise, a good guy loves bio but sucks at teaching
AWFUL!!! EVERYONE FAILED HIS CLASS. run like the wind when it comes to this guy. Tests had at least four essays, plus at least a 100 multiple choice; and he never gave enough time to finish the test! I took this class over with a different teacher and it was amazing. I love biology, wolf made me hate it. DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!
Makes unclear doodles on the board and mumbles constantly. Test grades dependent on how thoroughly you take notes. Doesn't explain labs, then leaves the room for most of the class. Consistently late, a no show, or cancels class @ 630 am, 1-2 hours before the class is supposed to begin. I was left stunned by this manner of unprofessional "teaching."
O my god!!! How can anyone this bad teach?? How can the college allow it!! Hey Dean! Wake up and take a look at this cretin! If not for my love of Biology & my inability to get into the class of my choice, I would cave dropped within a week. Words cannot describe this man. Wish he would just crawl into a HOLE. A BLACK HOLE.
THis teacher mumbles, makes doodles on the board. Textbook didn't help that much. Listen to what he said in class, copy his illegible doodles, and you'll be fine. Half of the people in my class failed, but I managed to get a B. Wolf is a very intellectual guy, he just can't teach.
This class is hard no matter what, but Prof Wolf was good at explaining things. Tests are hard but he wants you to really understand how everything works. Speaks fast so pay attention in class and take good notes.
Don't do it!! Professor Wolf is very smart and def knows his stuff. This is not a personal attack on him. However when he teaches it's comporable to reading the text. He doesn't even attempt to put things in lamens terms. Extremely technical. Unfortunately when you seek him out for office hours it's more of the same.
Firstly, Wolf is an AMAZING instructor. He is incredibly versed in the sciences, and readily has physics explanations to why biological systems work they way they do. That being said he is NOT an instructor for the weak of heart. He understands the information is dense and expects you give proper the dedication it commands STUDY!He writes=U write!
Don't believe the bad rep. Quizzes and exams are almost all critical thinking but the answers are there in your notes, textbook, and labs if you take the time to learn the material. Do not underestimate the amount of study hours you will need outside of class to succeed. You will pass his class if you make it your priority. Not an easy A.
Yes, he's a TOUGH professor and yes, he expects you to jump through tons of difficult hoops, but he is very willing to help you in any way he can. If you give it your all and you still struggle, he will help you figure out what you need to do to be successful in his class. He may teach tough but he's a great guy. This class is NOT for wimps!
Let me first say that Wolf is not an easy teacher. This class is definitely not an easy A. That being said, he is the most knowledgeable teacher i've had so far, and I understand Biology much better because of it. I recommend his class to those who want a real education. His tests are easy if you study for them and he lets you use your notes.
Most challenging professor I've ever had. Don't be absent for lec/lab, participate, ask questions, take thorough notes, study every day, get a study group together. If you're still struggling he will help you figure out how to improve. Quizzes are take home. Try to have a light schedule, this class demands a lot of your time and attention. STUDY!!
Horrible teacher!!! I just couldn't seem to figure out what I should study to get good grades on the tests! The class average on one test was a 55% with some students getting 22%'s. He himself understands bio but he doesn't know how to teach it, he talks to students like they are his co-workers and should already understand what he is talking about
He's a very knowledgeable professor but can come off a little arrogant. I had a hard time communicating with him in person and through email. He's a pretty tough grader so plan on having to read/study EVERYDAY!
Yes Prof Wolf is a hard teacher and yes you will have to put forth ALOT of effort,but I can't say enough how happy I was with this class. I feel that the people who are giving him bad reviews did not take this class seriously. If you take it seriously you will pass and you WILL get a good grade. He was a positive teacher who wanted you to do well!
GREAT teacher you will learn a lot in his class!!! He is sooo nice. His test are not easy in fact they are hard!! But you have plenty of opportunity to pass!!! :) VERY NICE!!!
VERY SMART. VERY NICE. You seriously cannot slack. Come to every lecture & every lab. I HATE his doodles. He uses them to do most of the explaining but they're just very hard to interpret sometimes. We can use notes on test, but hey, most of us still fail.
This class is very hard. Here is a tip for everyone, show up to lectures, and show up to the labs. I took this during the summer and paying attention to the lab helped for the lab final. His tests are half short answer, half multiple choice. Lectures = short answer, text = multiple choice. Study hard and you will pass.
Very hard course. He is extremely knowledgable and is very helpful IF YOU ASK FOR IT. If you do not ask questions he will just keep lecturing and it gets really easy to fall behind fast. His lectures tended to go all over the place which made things hard. The tests are difficult but not impossible. Read the textbook along with lectures it will help
He reduces notes by doodles. expects you to understand everything by a picture. he actually has high expectations overall, but he should. his tests are no joke, we used notes and would still not pass, being in utter shock. his final is easy. he gives u all the material, its just hard to study it, but you have to be very disciplined & not lazy.
Tests are extremely difficult.
Wolf is a hard teacher no doubt about it. But he is very good at his job. Don't take his class unless you want to learn about biology. Go to class, take very good notes, and ASK QUESTIONS! Seriously, those who ask questions will control the lecture and get everything they need. Don't read the book. Also, make sure you understand the drawings.
Great professor! his class is HARD! so dont goof around! I went to class and lab every day and still had a hard time! if you ask for help he will give you the most scientific answer there is possible! i enjoyed him though! Recommend if you want to really learn!
Wolf is probably the hardest teacher I've ever had, I have received all A's and B's through out college and will be receiving my first C or lower with him. When taking notes literally write down every word he says, his test are insanely hard but he does drop the lowest test score. If you can get into another Bio class do it!
Prof. Wolf is super smart and u will learn so much! It is not a class for lazy ppl but that being said it is easy if u just study. REWRITE YOUR NOTES TO STUDY!!! That is the method to his madness. The short answers come directly from his lectures so write down every little thing he says and you will do good! Rewrite those notes...I got an A
Smart teacher, a genius. If you want to learn this is the class. You will not pass if you do not study. Videos and outside sources help and asking him questions as well. Tests are extremely hard but he drops one test and curves them too.
Mr. Wolf is too smart to be a teacher. I do not know how he became one for not all smart people can teach. Teaching is letting your students understand what you are trying to teach not letting students guess your doodles. He thinks failing a lot of students in his class would make a very smart & exemplary teacher. Very Horrible!!!
This class was incredibly hard. There were 4 exams including the final. I failed the first three miserably and did good on the final and passed with a C so I was happy with that. He's a really nice guy and loves what he does. Bio just aint my thing. His exams are extremely hard but he does let you use notes. His lectures aren't that good however
Super smart man. He is really nice, but a but challenging to have as a teacher. His tests were sometimes almost impossibly hard and at times he was unclear in lecture. I feel like he is almost so smart that he sometimes has a hard time teaching students. That said, I failed the first 3 tests and aced the final and left the class with a C!
He is a very interesting teacher who instead of using power points, created his own drawings and abbreviations to teach class. Molecular biology is a very hard class and it is vital that you go to every lecture because all the essay questions come from his lectures. He does not collect labs, and as a result I didn't apply myself in labs.
He is a WONDERFUL human. EXTREMELY hard but if you work hard, it will pay off and learn an abundant amount of info. I got a low B on 2 tests, failed 1, A on final, didn't read the book (doesn't work for everyone)and I got A. To succeed: hard work, REWRITE THE NOTES, and ASK QUESTIONS. The prof isn't as scary as it sounds. He's quite funny and kind.
you will most likely fail the tests, but ace the final, do well on the lab quizzes and lab final and you will come out with a C. always rewrite your notes and ask him to clarify. hes a smart man, but its a hard class if you dont study
"Teachers who make the class easy, don't teach you a thing" was Wolf's personal mantra regarding teaching. So far, I've found this to be true. Wolf will teach you how to be an exceptional student, but only if you put in the effort. Go to every lecture and lab, and study your butt off, and you will come out as a better student at the end.
He is not a teacher. He just gives you info without any explanation. Tests are impossible even with open notes. I'm an As and Bs student...studied ALL THE TIME so stressed out and still couldn't pass tests. The final is what saved me. He will make you hate bio. Beware!
Great professor. Took this class Spring of 2013 and so happy I took it with him. It is a hard class, but it forces you to study and learn the material. Really does prepare you for University level classes. In more advanced bio courses you'll be happy you suffered through with Wolf because I guarantee you will remember the material.
Wolf is one of the most intelligent people I've met. His class is hard, but he cares about you learning & making you a better student teaching university level, but he is more than willing to clarify things. TIP that helped me get an A: RECORD his lectures! B/c his exams are PURELY lecture, and notes alone aren't always enough.
He is wonderful and really teaches you things that you don't already know. Most people had a tough time, even with open notes. For example, after one test, I heard two people complain that the questions were not covered. However, I had the answer right there in my notes. Best time ever!!
I took this class in fall 2013. Wolf is really smart and wants his students to do well, but the material is so dense, and the tests cover several chapters at a time. Pay attention in lecture, ask questions, copy down the diagrams exactly as they are on the board, and go to office hours.
Super interesting guy, notes are everything. He spends like 5 seconds grading tests, so make sure your tests are labeled and neat, or it could be accidentally marked wrong. Curves the class to a 75... only bumps up final grades about 10%... so even though everyone gets failing tests... make sure youre in the 60s. Dont buy the book.
Processor Wolf is by far the most intellectual biologist! Has deep love & udnerstanding for his field and he shares his entusiasim & love with his students. His tests are HARD, he's a tough grader, but if you can take excellant notes, 100% of test is based on lectures SO be in class be ontime, take notes and STUDY them. Easy A.
I learned a lot. He's a great teacher! Don't need the book, just pay attention and take good notes! Copy the everything he writes or draws. Tests are difficult, but he curves grades. Do all the labs and lab quizes. Come to every class!! Study your notes, returned tests and quizes, and study guides! Final is same questions from previous tests.
This is a stressful class. He said his tests are based purely on lecture however i could not pass the tests! i recorded, took extensive notes and studied the book at home, failed every time. BUT! His final is a saving grace. its cumulative but 75% of the questions are straight from previous tests which you would have the answers for. passed with B
He is a great professor! Don't listen to naysayers. If you apply yourself, you will retain more info from his class than that of any other professor's. Tests were tough, but there is a curve. Lectures are primarily drawings and explanations on a white board while he explains it. It was the best B I ever earned!
The is absolutely no homework assigned. The tests are a bit difficult. However, he posts a key to each exam. GET THE CORRECT ANSWERS FROM THE KEY! The final exam will have exact questions from previous tests on it!
I worked so hard and got a tutor and did every assignment asked yet still did not pass. He mumbles when he talks and half the time does not make sense. His tests are impossible to pass and does not give extra credit. TAKE SOMEONE ELSE! I emailed him after the class and he would not fix my grade. He will put you down if you're not passing either.
This class has been the most difficult class I have taken so far! I am an A/B student and I'm sure I will barely pass this class with a C! Tests are tough, and he doesn't prepare you much for them. He says 80% of tests are from notes, but I study notes to the core and still do really bad on tests. I would not recommend him at all!!
He's a nice guy and all, but not as a professor. He mumbles, his handwriting is not legible, and he reminds me of Sheldon from the big bang !
His test/exams are extremely hard and feel like you have limited time for such a hard exam. I read all the chapters and went to every lab and lecture and still got a very indecent grade. I worked my ass off! Be prepared to be focused on Biology and teach yourself topics. I would avoid Wolf by every way you can!!
Tbh wasn't bad. Grade consists of tests(drops lowest one),take home qizzes/lab. Try and get high grades on take home quizzes, and take good notes. REWRITE those notes as many times as you can. It really does help. Give yourself time to study!! And go to lab, he doesn't take it seriously but it helps for lab final. No hw but the quizzes are.
Mr. Wolf is a nice guy but I barely understood anything he said during lecture because he mumbles a lot and you can't even read his writing on the board. All of his tests are hard, they are nothing like the lecture. I didn't pass any of his test but I passed the class idk how but I would say to do really well in lab and you'll be fine
I am currently taking my second class with Professor Wolf because I had such a positive experience in his bio 100 class. It's not an easy A, but if you apply yourself and really absorb the information during lecture and lab, I garuntee you will learn more than you have in probably any of your other community college classes.
I took professor Wolf for Bio 107 in Spring Semester and it was one of the hardest classes I've taken. The lecture exams were extremely hard, however he does give you study material for each exam and allows open notes!! I would highly recommend taking his class to future nursing students. He does grade on a curve, I ended class with a high B.
EASY! First Bio class and I got an A. Do well on the take home quizzes. Copy notes. Ask questions when necessary. MUST GO TO CLASS. His lecture can get boring but you'll be fine.
A super tough teacher, I got a D, I studied all the time and worked hard for a good grade (retook this class with a different teacher and got a B). His lectures are confusing and hard to follow, along with his tests and quizzes making no sense. He was teaching a bunch of stuff from chemistry too, I would not recommend at all.
There is literally no homework ever but the lectures are long so everyone kind of checks out. he's sort of confusing. There are weekly lab quizzes which are okay. He was sweet and there when you needed him but the tests are killer and hard to study for.
Took this class and it was pretty rough. He wasn't very organized for lecture notes so it was really hard to follow him on what subject or chapter he was even speaking on. He is there when you have questions but still hard to just understand his teaching method. Study from the lecture notes, quizzes, and read the text book. Lectures are long!
I originally intended to write a several word dissertation about this man, but as I am limited to 350 characters I will make it brief and possibly publish more reviews. Wolf is not a good teacher, its that simple. It has often been joked that the worst of a major go into teaching it, and I believe that holds true with good old Wolf.
This class created so much stress in my life that I became physically ill. I broke out in acne, developed chronically peeling lips, and severe tooth pain, and I was always in perfect health before. I developed depression and severe anxiety, all of my health issues have continued and seemingly won't go away. In the end I got an A, but at great cost.
Avoid this Professor if you can. He is a very cool dude, very nice, he is just a terrible teacher. HARD tests, weekly quizzes that are take home but impossible to get all the 15 questions right. Tests are open note but his notes are terrible and mostly aren't useful on the test. If you take the class, read the book on your own and try your best.
He was the most difficult teacher I've ever had. Do NOT miss class, and be prepared to study for HOURS. Lab book is not graded, but writing notes in it during lab will help with the tests and quizzes. Take home quizzes every week (B average on them even though they are taken home). Failed every test yet passed with a C. Grades on a curve.
Hardest class I have ever taken in my ENTIRE life. Although I ended up with a C. Tests require you know each chapter inside and out and then some. Whole class average the entire semester was a 30-60%. Treats students like they are all microbiology majors, acting as if everything he teaches should already be known.
Hardest class I have ever taken. He mumbles when he lectures and has terrible handwriting so note taking can be difficult. He is extremely intellectual and expects his students to already know everything about basic biology before taking the class. Do not take unless last resort. Be prepared for HOURS and HOURS of studying and reading.
Prof. Wolf is inteligent and cares about his students, he's always availabe when u need him, study the notes and reinforce them with reading the book and u will do good, he also curves and u will learn a lot in this class. I'm so glad I took his class and I would take it again!
Test: Beware the tests... He's a great teacher... Great guy. His test however, are just a nuclear bomb. They kill lots of students. Prepare to study... Study a lot.
Professor wolf was not my favorite. He made the material very difficult and over explains to the point of confusion. He has an attitude towards students and is very arrogant about his achievements and intelligence. His grading makes no sense and he doesn't explain why something is wrong or right. I wish I would have taken another instructor......
Prof. Wolf does not seem suited to teach this course... Sorry to say. He tends to mumble and jump from place to place during his lectures. He never tried to assist me or talk to me before i dropped his class. All i can say is don't take him, his class caused me stress and anxiety attacks. P.S. His tests really are like nuclear bombs. Good luck!
Grading makes zero sense. He writes all his lectures himself and his writing is barely legible. Finally he makes his own definitions for everything, they are to the point were they aren't even remotely similar to the actual definitions.
let me tell you something about Wolf, he is a very intelligent professor and passionate about education and biology. If you work hard and work with him you will get the grade you deserve. I spent approx 15 hours prepping for each exam when I usually study the night before an exam. If you take him work with him and go to TLC for help. Go to lab too!
His lectures are (at first) hard to follow but if you read ahead and LISTEN to what he is saying as he writes on the board you should be able to follow along. His tests are HARD but he can tell if you understand the concepts of the short answer portion. Follow his study guides to the T, put in the effort and you should be able to pass.
I wish I could select more than 3 tags. Professor Wolff was the hardest professor that I think I've ever taken. The stress and tears were not worth the grade, or anything. Miss one lab, and you're done. It is easy to get lost in his course. He gets lost in his own lectures. Do not take him unless you can take very, very, very good notes...
It's really sad when the one time there was a substitute professor, I understood everything far better then when Wolf was teaching. His tests really are bombs, and you have take perfect notes to pass. He's very smart and knows his stuff, but is not a great lecturer as he mumbles, jumps around, writes terribly and so on. Just avoid.
Very nice man but not the best professor. This class stressed me out so much. His lectures are long and hard to understand. If you do decide to take him you will be working very hard.
Very hard class, but you CAN pass. It is truly a lesson in sticking with something and not giving up. He gives you LOTS of opportunities to ask questions and will give you help at office hours. He wants you to do well, but you will have to work for it. Read the chapters ahead of time and record the lectures so you're notes will make better sens
Wolf was a nightmare!! Yes he is absolutely brilliant but the amount of knowledge he expects his students (mostly freshman) to comprehend is absurd. I would suggest recording his lectures to be able to go back and watch/listen to his wording and drawings. VERY important. You wont always find answers in the book, but only in Wolfs brain! BEWARE!!
Biggest mistake ever made, if you are like me, taking it just because its requirment for GE, have zero interest in biology, welcome to choose his class, you will fail it and waste all your time and money. He got the worst handwriting I ever seen, boring way of teaching, ridiculous hard exam that you wont even get a C with the text book open.
This course was tough, but nothing anybody can't handle. Prof. Wolf knows the material all the way around & offers his help nonstop. He even prepares study guides for each exam & allows open notes! However, in order excel at exams, it is important to read the textbook! The material matches with the text & lecture notes. Work hard & don't give up!
Prof Wolf is a hard grader, but the curve he sets makes passing 100% do-able. He has 4 tests but only counts 3 (drops your lowest test score), and that helps a lot. I never missed a single day of class and I felt that it was tough, but with the curve I was content. He is very knowledgeable and wants you to pass. Put in the work and youll be okay.
Although this was an honors class, Wolf expected us to know an insane amount of material per test. A lot of the things tested on weren't even found in the study guide & were from miscellaneous parts of the book. Grades were based on take home quizzes & 3 tests, which like I said are insanely hard. Definitely avoid this class
I would not take this prof. His lectures are incredible hard to understand since he literary has the worst handwriting I even seen and talks way too fast. He lets you use notes on his test but also expects you to know more than what was taught. Reading the textbook and teaching yourself is a must is in this class. Grading will tough with prof.
Prof Wolf is a nice guy but he is definitely not a good bio prof. He over explains to the point where you just get confused and his writing is really bad so it's hard to take good notes. We didn't really use the textbook as a class but I personally did because his tests are open notes and since his notes sucked I got my notes from the book
Child!! If you wanna fail take his class. Dont get me wrong his wise, but his explains like his speaking to his peers, doesnt use PowerPoints to organization his information.. but gives a lecture straight from his head.. If you like challenging instructors His a good one, if you want someone more organized and understandable.. its not him.
He does make you put in for the grade! I have never done well in science but as a returning student I needed to pass. I failed 2 test but attended every lecture/lab and turned in everything he asked for at the end. He is out there and teaches as though we are are biology majors. He wants you to pass, just attend and put in the work and you'll pass
Professor Wolf has a different way of teaching, which I found difficult. I asked many questions, but still was confused. His lecture are very important, his lecture is what the exams are all about, no need to read the book. You need to turn in everything, lab manual, exit exams, weekly lab quizzes. This is not an easy class.
He wants you to pass the class but it just feels very difficult to do so. He teaches a lot in his lectures but it always feel like he starts mid chapter or mid book. I always felt like I had missed some sort of pre requisite for the class and barely got a B, despite a lot of studying and attending office hours.
Prof. Wolf is one of the smartest teachers I have had. If you don't know something, ask. And if it is not clear to you, ask him to bring it to whatever level you need. He is very accessible and values participation. You can't ask for much more. You need to pay attention and show up. If you do. You will learn and do very well in his class.
Prof. Wolf is a character. He's definitely one of the smartest people I've ever met, but sometimes that doesn't translate well to lecture. He's so smart that I think its hard for him to simplify material for us. He drops the lowest test grade and sometimes does take home tests, so that is what saved my grade.
Professor Wolf is a great biology teacher and he is very knowledgeable on the topic. His lectures provide a lot of content and he allows you to use the notes on the test. He gets a lot of hate on this site, but I found him to be a very fair and caring professor. Show up to lab and lecture, pay attention and you are set.
This professor is boring and says he like class interaction. but then make you feel stupid when you ask a question. His lectures lack organization. To take effective notes you must leave lots of room for him to go back and revisit topics and add notes. Avoid at all cost!!
This class was a joke! I didnt learn one thing, and I spent 10-15 hours on his take home exams. DO NOT take him if you dont previously have biology experience. This was NOT intro level material. He wouldnt answer about our grades, tests were impossible, lecture were SO painfully boring. If you love yourself, dont take him.
I took professor Wolf's biology course online due to the COVID pandemic. He's certainly passionate about the subject and unfortunately his scientific jargon sometimes makes it difficult to understand new topics. Also, he often strays into related but irrelevant topics as well. His penmanship isn't great either, so take as best notes as possible!
Really difficult class - nice guy, but his tests are beyond brutal. The only thing that saved me was that classes went virtual and tests were done on paper at home, and open book. Even so, they took me HOURS to do, and required great attention to detail. Really difficult class.
Unprofessional and does not make sense in many ways.
This class was so unnecessarily hard. The exams are very tough for no reason because what he lectures about seems simple up until you get to the exams. The study guides are useless. My advice if this is your last option to take a class is to get a study group. This is the only reason I passed because we taught each other.
He rambles in lectures, doesn't review/talk about anything on his tests. Couldn't read a thing in lectures. In 2 weeks, we had 4 tests that were a minimum of 250 points; questions weren't relevant to any of his modules and you couldn't review your answers once submitted. There was no consideration of a pandemic/effects or his students in general.
A lot of people are saying the teacher is hard but its the subject in itself that is hard. He really makes it as simple as possible and lets you retake quizzes and tests so you know what youre getting wrong. I took his summer class so Im sure a lengthier course will be much easier. Come to class and be very aware of deadlines.
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I seriously couldn't ask for an awesome professor like Prof Wolf. The class gradually got difficult but he makes his self available enough if you're struggling. Please get ready for his vocabulary, it's super funny lol!!
good person bad professor. our exams would touch on many thing that were not discussed in lecture. and after he would not let us see what answers we got wrong. labs were fine and not hard but his lectures were insufferable. could not stay on topic to save his life unless its osmoregulation. not to mention his wifi issue on the very first day
Whatever you do, do NOT take his class in the winter. Professor Wolf is a good guy but his teaching style and how the online class operates is downright stressful and overwhelming. You don't have to read the entirety of the textbook, but make sure to learn through the study guide. It's really more about choosing what you SHOULDN'T study.
Terrible class and awful professor. His class if not general biology based. There is a lot of chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry topics included.Seems like someone wanted to teach chemistry but was stuck teaching bio. If you ask for help , he denies it.His labs are half assed, with terrible examples. He’s a pathetic excuse for a prof.
AVOID HIS CLASS !!! Is really an old school kind of professor and is very disorganized. His lectures are very heavy and he only writes on the whiteboard and his hand writing stinks. Puts half the class to sleep and won't tell you the days of the exam. Doesn't update grades at all. During lab everyone tries to figure out what to do on their own.
Professor Wolf was an absolutely awful professor. He constantly repeats the phrase "We're not in a hurry, but we can't fall behind" and it's the most IRRITATING thing. His tests kill your grades. His handwriting is worse than a preschooler's. His lectures don't make any sense. Stay away from his class guys (if you don't want gray hairs).
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