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Joe Conner

Biology - Pasadena City College

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Quality
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Difficulty
45%
Would Retake
120
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45%

Would Retake

120

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What Students Say

He is a horrible lecturer

BIO16 - 1.0 rating

quizzes and tests are open book

BIO16 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

100%

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Reviews (120)
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BIOLOGY11
May 4, 2003

He's an African American nice teacher. He approaches teaching in a very easy-to-understand fashion. His tests are really easy, even if you didn't study, he'd put really off-subject answers that you'll guess the answers.

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BIO11
May 12, 2003

He is a stickler about points on your lab and lab quiz. Giving you half points when some people get full credit.

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BIO11
May 21, 2003

He's sooo sexy!!! He lectures a lot and tends to be boring.. but if you pay attention and take notes... you'll learn a lot and get a good grade... sexy mama....

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BIO11
May 28, 2003

Fun class. Don't miss it

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BIOLOGY11
May 29, 2003

He's an awesome bio teacher no matter which level u have him for;the tests are basic matter of fact quest. about everyday things,not vocab.He allows at least 7or8 ex cred. opportunities in the semester for about 50+pts.The semes. is out of about 500 pts.

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BIO16
Jul 31, 2003

A little scatterbrained, but genuinely wants to teach students. It's fairly easy to pass his class ... but it's also one of the only interesting Bio classes. Good way for English/History majors to get rid of those idiotic science requirements.

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BIOLOGY11
Oct 7, 2003

Dr. Conner is one of the most dedicated instructors I have ever had. His commitment to education and the community is far greater than the college administration as whole. He a candidate for the Board of Trustee, or President of the college.

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BIO
Oct 11, 2003

What a kind, smart dedicated teacher. One of my favorites. And I HATE all science classes.

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BIO11
Dec 2, 2003

The worst teacher

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BIO16
Dec 9, 2003

he doesn't teach all that much. you gotta do a lot of self-studying. if you study for like a hour for quiz, and 3 hours for tests, you'll do fine. paper is easy. really NICE and helpful, although not clear sometimes. very dedicated to the students.

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BIO11
Dec 10, 2003

not the friendliest guy in class, but one on one, he's a really nice guy. Plus he gives a lot of extra credit so it's pretty easy to pass the class. All around, he's a pretty cool teacher!

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BIOL11
Dec 13, 2003

He is such a funny professor. The way he lectures is pretty good and he offers a better way to study the text (skimming technique). Offers many extra credit opportunities. Like someone noted, he promotes leadership.

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BIO11
Feb 12, 2004

He left me with a bad impression. He has an attitude. He is unfriendly and unfair. His tests were hard (maybe because he caught people cheating). His skimming tech. didn't work. He didn't teach at all. He barely gave extra credits. He was hardly funny.

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BIO16
Apr 21, 2004

well i thought his class was interesting, plus the field trips, the class was so so.. sometiems... quizzes easy... they make u use ur head....

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BIOLOGY11
Jun 22, 2004

He teaches off the book and his lectures can get boring if you hate Bio. Tests are extremely hard with tons of memorizing. However, do ALL the Extra Credits and you'll pass with a C. Do well on tests, and it's a easy A. No HW!

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BIOLOGY16
Jun 28, 2004

dr. conner's explanations are not top of the line, but his other goodnesses compensate for it. if a student does not like him, that is the student's problem.

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BIO11
Sep 26, 2004

guess what? i am taking his class rite now, but he doesnt know how to teach at all~!

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BIO
Nov 8, 2004

he is an awesome teacher....and dont pay attention to the last post..that person does not even know how to spell...biology was a bit too much for them i bet...he is the BEST!

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BIO11
Nov 17, 2004

he teaches materials outside of the class, that can be used in the daily life,helpful,very fair person, his sexual jokes are REALLLLLLY funny..., yeah, and plenty of "community serivce" as extra credit, more hrs=more points.recommended

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BIO11
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2004

The test are a little hard which u have to study but he's an awesome teacher. soo funny always make u laugh

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BIO16
Dec 10, 2004

Tests are fair.If u read textbook, u'll get A.Otherwise u'll still get A if ur IQ is high.No kidding!His overall generosity is extraordinary.Some lectures might seem confusing,but goodwill to give easy quizes makes it all up.His gestures and hand motions make lecture fascinating.Conner simply rocks!

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BIO16
Dec 20, 2004

He is very cool. A lot of extra credits. Easy A

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BIOLAB
Jan 13, 2005

not recommanded

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BIO11
May 5, 2005

cool prof, e

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BIO11LAB
May 21, 2005

Dr. Conner is really there for his students and I think he is a positive fun guy who is very concerned about his students and their future.

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OCEANOGRAPHY
May 24, 2005

Mr.Conner is a very good professor. Not a boring class at all. A lot of field trips. You do have to study for his quizes and tests, but its not hard to do. His lectures are very good, never fell asleep in his class, or day dreamed. I strongly recommend his classes. You learn a lot.

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BIOLOGY16
Jun 16, 2005

This class is very easy! and the field trips are kindda fun. The only concern is that the lectures are somehow boring. His grading system is very fair.

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MARINEBIOLOGY
Jun 24, 2005

Easy but boring. All tests and quizzes open book. Over half of my class (Spring 05) got an "A". Nice guy but he's annoying by being too talkative and over-impressed with himself. Avoid his class if you can--unless you like being "brain-dead" in a truly boring class.

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BIOL16
Jun 24, 2005

Boring--Not reccomended. Avoid Connor--turn back now. Don't do it, unless you really have to!

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BIO16
Jun 29, 2005

The best professor, the class is interesting and very fun. I had no idea about the topic but I still passed with an easy A.

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BIO16
Jul 22, 2005

Extremely EASY!!Tests are all open book!LOTS of extra credit-can get more than 100%!EASY A. Fun, nice,& smart teacher that opens your understanding to many new things outside of marine bio.HIghly recommended!

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BIOLOGY
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2005

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MARINEBIO
Sep 22, 2005

The class was a joke. Nobody took it seriously and it's a wonder anybody got out with anythng less than an A. Conner is arrogant and actually puts his own (copyrighted!) quotations on the syllabus. Field trips were fun if you like picking up trash on the beach.

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BIO16
Dec 9, 2006

He is a cool guy, he has open note book for quizes make sure you study for them also sometimes time goes by so fast that u r time is up for the quizes.His projects are easy it's not just about how the easy the class but learn as well.The field trips are cool it's not just about picking up trash u learn something NEW & DIFF, TAKE HIM U WILL HAVE FUN

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BIO11
Jan 30, 2007

If you take his class don't be surprised if he changes his expectations midway through the class. As long as you complete his extra credit and pass his tests you will get an A but his extra credit is basically spam. Tests are open book but extremely difficult. There were questions that we couldn't find in the book.

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BIOL11
Feb 7, 2007

I think he's a good teacher - nice and funny and informative BUT there was a CLEAR undertone of creationism. He said he believed in God and I wasn't uncomfortable with that at all until it crept into his lectures/ extra credit. If you don't want to hear your biology teacher tell you occasionally about how God may have had a role in biology - avoid

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BIO11
Feb 16, 2007

This class was kind of ridiculous. I don't think I learned a thing. Because it was a winter intercession class, Conner skimmed the material and mainly talked about things that weren't on the test. The tests were hard, even though they were open book because the questions are ambigous and worded strangely. But, the labs were cool and he is nice.

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BIO11
Feb 19, 2007

Can be funny, but who needs a funny bio teacher? Very fast, skims the book but then asks questions on uncovered material from book. Open book, but you can never find the answers because his questions are so weird! Not very good over all. Sounds like he'd be helpful, but won't see you in office hours!

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BIO11
Feb 28, 2007

Good bio teacher, (Winter 07), gave alot of extra points (minimum 40), every time ur in his lecture and he say's do someting, do it and put ur name and info! grade out of 430 points, 4 test, plus final (100). Realy funny sex jk's lol, his cool, but only talk about bio, our he'll stop talking to u.

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BIOL11
Mar 6, 2007

do the extra credit. open book test

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BIO11
Mar 8, 2007

nice teacher..open-book tests..but hard to find the answer because the questions are so weird..but DO THE EXTRA CREDIT...it really helps..that's how i got A in his class even though i didn't do well on the tests..keep the all the tests..it would be useful for final because he pick lots questions from previous tests..

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BIOL11
Apr 20, 2007

whoever get ****ed up in conner's classes are retarded. come on, he offers everybody lots of extra credit everyday and open book tests (final). if u cant pass his class, then dont ever think of passing other teachers'. he is the easiest bio teacher in PCC ever.

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BIO11
May 15, 2007

Took him for winter and i must say, he didn't explain much during his lectures. If you want to do well on his test, read and be familiar with the book. His tests are MC/1 hour (lets you use open book last 30 mins of the test.)He offers a decent amount of EC. His lab quizzes are pretty straight-forward. He's not as easy as some made him out to be.

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BIO11
Jun 5, 2007

this man is a mess. absoultely a waste of my lifetime. he is so boring and the most egotistical and self-deluted person i'ver ever met. if you take this man's class i swear you will not learn anything. its almost finals week and i havent learned a darn thing in his class. i have no idea how i am passing test because i swaer i dont understand a thin

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BIO11
Jun 6, 2007

Classes are boring. He is not lienient and there are 6 exams. 1 hour for each 50 M/C. only 30 min to use book. know your stuff. test are tricky, read each problem carefully. i agree its finals week and ive barely learned anything at all. class sucks, and being 7 am its not fun. labs are cool and straightforward. EXTRA CREDIT avail to make up points

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BIO16
Jun 7, 2007

A Gooooood Professor!

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BIO11
Jun 18, 2007

Bio11 is the hardest class i had in this semester becuz of the professor.He didnt teach clearly or tried to help us.He seems nice but i dont learn bio from him.I did study text but my grades werent improved.So i needed to do LOTS OF extra credits. The tip for this class is to get extra credits as many as you can!!

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BIO16
Jun 20, 2007

he doesnt teach and when he tries to explain a chapter he bores you to death! the quizzes are easy and all are open book and some are take home. exams and the final is also open book. a research paper is needed, but he is an easy grader. expect lots of extra credit opportunity and fun field trips too :)

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BIOL11
Jul 28, 2007

this class is so ****ing easy.conner lets u use ur textbook for the tests and final. besides he gives u lots of extra credit. u may not be able to keep ur biology knowledge forever from him. but just think about that, this class is designated for nonmajor students. if u really want to master in Biology, then dont ****ing take this class.take 1a,b..

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BIOL105
Nov 10, 2007

I don'y understand why PCC hired a person like Dr.Conner.He is unorganized. Tells us we will have a test on CH. 10-11, but there are questions from CH 15. He confused most of the students.Humilates us when we ask a question. Don't take him please. I got an A but I read the book. Twice each chapter. He is useless and mean

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BIO105
Dec 12, 2007

His Test Are Confusing .. The test are open book but 2 answers are in the book. He does not know how to teach a lesson at all!!!!!!!!Save your self and do not take this class.

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BIO105
Dec 16, 2007

Horrible teacher, unfortunate that we don't have better professors in our science department.

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BIO11
Jan 7, 2008

his class is confusing he is not very clear on things the test u will get to use the book on the second part sometimes the book can be helpful his test you can say is not so hard and not so easy

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BIOL16
Jan 12, 2008

Oh my gosh, he SUCKS. His class is so boring, the field trips are pointless, his tests are ridiculous and confusing, and he's really good at making you feel stupid. Do not take him.

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BIO11
Feb 13, 2008

He is a funny teacher, but Tests are hard because the questions are so specific so the open book isnt that much of help considering we only have 30 minutes to use it. Took him in the winter and its super hard. not easy.

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BIO16
Feb 18, 2008

dont take him, do yourself a favor, super hard tests even though open book..asks the most detailed questions, still have to study for tests, he's mean, boring lectures, save yourself the stress..hard class, and i actually tried, extra credit unequally distributed..not everyone is able to receive extra credit..take another class or else good luck

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MBIO16
Feb 23, 2008

sucks, don't take..he got harder..not an easy class

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MARIB16
Feb 26, 2008

BIG :(!, not recommended

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BIO105
Apr 23, 2008

He is one of the worst teachers I have ever had. He does not know how to teach. He just reads us the figures in the book, he does not teach us anything. His tests are open book, but are so detailed and on things that we did not even cover in class and from chapters we have not even gotten to yet!!! DO NOT TAKE HIM.

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BIO105
Apr 28, 2008

not clear, does not know what he is teaching.test is based on nothing we learned but to him the test is the lesson..do the exrta credit .. he is a great help when it comes to internships ,,,

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BIO11
May 3, 2008

I don't understand why many people below are complaining. I hated biology until I took his class. He wants every student to succeed and offers help on the subject and for the outside world. I got 60 points extra credit which made me get an A in the class. Open book exam... what else can be easier for a hard class?

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BIOL16
May 13, 2008

this teacher is easy, but extremely boring. Taking his class will boost up your GPA but you won't learn anything. Tests and quizzes are open book. You go to the beach to pick up trash to get lab credit. Sitting in his classroom is a waste of time.

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BIO105
May 17, 2008

Biology may be his game but not when it comes to 105. reading the other comments he does better teaching those classes. For Bio 105 you don't learn anything. Tests are open book but if you are studying chapter 4 5 6 he will test you on chapter15.He explains nothing. Take McCabe & do yourself a favor.

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BIO105
Jun 6, 2008

HIS LECTURES ARE REALLY HARD TO FOLLOW. DO ALL EXTRA CREDIT THAT HE OFFERS. VERY NICE TEACHER. HE GIVES YOU MANY CHANCES TO BRING YOUR GRADE UP. OPEN BOOK TEST AND FINAL.

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BIO105
Jun 12, 2008

First starting the class it seemed very difficult. But if you stick it through, at the end it becomes the easiest class. His lectures are not that great and even if you do the reading it might not help. But keep all your test,stay after for review and save them. The test are the key to an easy A. Everything open book.Follow my advice and you willse

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BIOL16
Jun 15, 2008

dr conner is super easy. all exams and quizzes are open book. you only need to buy the book for taking exams and quizzes, only read at home if you have no life. lots of extra credit to guarantee an a in the class. lets you sign in when you get to class and leave early. highly recommended for an easy a if you need a life science course!

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BIO10
Jun 25, 2008

prety easy for his exams and lab. I think he's the best biology pro. in biology department.6 exams and much much extra credit for everyone to upgrade ur total points. If u need bio, take his class.He's also a kind and nice man, and u feel free for asking any questions including ur major because he knows a lot besides biology.

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BIO16
Sep 4, 2008

easy easyyyy class! he's nice but just very boring. the field trips are pointless. all the tests/quizzes are open book. if u cant pass.. there's something wrong with you!!

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BIO105
Oct 7, 2008

A NICE GUY. BUT HES A HORRIBLE TEACHER. HE LECTURES BUT NEVER GIVES EXAMPLES OR WRITES ON THE BORD. HES TEST ARE OPEN BOOK BUT THERES A CATCH TO IT. YOU CAN ONLY USE THE BOOK FOR HALF OF THE TEST TIME. THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT HIS CLASS IS THAT AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER IF EVERY1 IS DOING BAD HE GIVES PPL A CHANCE TO MAKE THEM ALL UP.

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BIOL11
Nov 6, 2008

After taking his class and understand more what is biology about. But if any people are trying to take his class,remeber when you are doing exam, just not care of drop your pen or anything and say "excuse me" just want someone move out to get your thing back He will give you zero on your exam. He admits of no excuse at all.

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BIO105
Nov 12, 2008

Hard to understand, very boring. Tests are open book. Some questions are from other chapters and not the chapters covered in class. Tests are not curved but is open-book. Barely any extra credit given. Dery might be easier, if you read the book. He curves the tests and gives extra credit.

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BIOL16
Dec 10, 2008

This guy is easy as cake. Open book exams, open quizes, you can even drink in class if you hide the cans and he won't notice if you're acting funny. Extremely boring, lectures are a waste of time, but he offers tons of extra credit. And he knows how to dress too.

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BIOL105
Jan 16, 2009

Dr. Conner is one of the worst professors I've had at PCC. He is not helpful and if you don't understand the material, he recommends you change majors. I learned NOTHING from this man. He doesn't teach, he just reads from the powerpoint slides that come with the book. Also, he likes to intimidate people who ask questions. NOT recommended!

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BIO16
Jan 25, 2009

He's a cool guy. He may not be all that interesting, but he's the easiest you're gonna get. His tests aren't that hard, and he gives out tons of extra credit. We also got to go on field trips; rare with other professors. Take him

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BIO16
Feb 4, 2009

I would recommend this class to anyone who wants an easy A. Quizzes are all multiple choice and open book. Tests are multiple choice, short answer, and open book. At the end of the course you have to write a short research paper and give an 2 minute presentation..SOOO EASY!!

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BIO11
Feb 21, 2009

worst teacher ever!

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BIO105
Mar 28, 2009

I can't understand people who blame Dr.Conner. I'm currently taking his class and he is trying to help student such as extra point. I really aprreciated to him.

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BIO16
Apr 22, 2009

Conner's pretty cool. If you seriously think he's such a bad professor, try others who don't care about their students and give tons of work. He's laid back, and wants you to do well.

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BIO16
Jun 25, 2009

I loved this calls it was fun and easy. the tests weren't super hard but they weren't easy unless you actually read the chapters. he has a lot of extra credit which is very helpful. sometimes he gives open book or take home quizzes. the lab for this class is going on field trips which are actually fun and educational. Best class ever!!!

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BIO105
Jul 11, 2009

He gives a lot of extra credit and openbook test. I love him so much that he takes care of his students. He does't really teach detaily because he knows that the BIO105 students are not transfering, so he just wants to student to understand the concept. He is trying to hepe or find a studernt's paid internship and experience.

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BIO16
Aug 7, 2009

Honestly can't complain. Easy class, fun field trips, and made lots of friends in his class. Knowledgeable professor that does well at his job. Highly recommended.

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BIO105
Nov 11, 2009

Very knowledgeable but unable to teach. Refuses to do problems on the board. Class might as well have been independent study. Discourages questions by humiliating students who ask because the answers are so obvious to HIM! Everyone in the class would just roll their eyes and go ask the tutors. Frustrating class and he's the only one who teaches it

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BIO105
Nov 30, 2009

all he does he read the chapters to you and then he put alot question from previous chapter and chapter you havnt gone over yet

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BIO11
Dec 14, 2009

dont take him if you just like being graded on test. really hard to pass if youre not a good test taker. does give extra credit but not much. recommended not taking him. just teaches out of the power points.

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BIO105
Dec 20, 2009

He is not a good lecturer, not very helpful and at the risk of humiliation in class don't ask questions. Make sure you are there for test reviews and dispute any questions that were not in the chapters covered in lecture. KEEP YOU TESTS!!! they will pay off in the end when you get to retake and test you scored lower then a B.

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BIOL105
Jun 28, 2010

Here's the deal.1)Nice teacher 2)awkward tests 3)Extra credit 4)Can re-take test's you made bad grades on 5)Not a "super lecturer"

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BIO11
Jul 6, 2010

well...I dont understand why students are complaining of his tests.. his practice tests are prepared at lab so that everyone make copy and study before the exam. The problem with most students are they just memorized tests not understand.. also he gives ways of too much extra points to make up for it..He is knowledgeble and very helpful.

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BIO16
Jul 8, 2010

He's a good professor. He knows his material very well and has a very calm patient attitude. Not hard by any means.

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BIO105
Dec 8, 2010

Does not explain or teach material. You might as well buy the book and teach yourself.

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BIO105
Feb 24, 2011

I can only imagine this class neing useful to bio majors. He doesn't treat it like an entry level class. He seemed to know his atuff but was not good at explaining it to people below his level. I'm a straight A student majoring in nursing and I struggled

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BIO11
May 4, 2011

No joke, this teachers is one of the worst teachers i had ever had at PCC. The reason why I say this because even though he's super qualified to teach this class, he only reads from the powerpoint slides and doesn't explain the material. but he does get brownie points for giving out a lot of extra credit.

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BIOGEN
Jun 20, 2011

He's a great instructor. Very knowledge and gives a lot of extra credit

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BIO105
Jul 5, 2011

Heres how it was each day. Talks about his conner bubble and/or anything that makes himself sound obnoxious. Pulls out powerpoints that only have the HEADINGS of a book. Lectures are irrelevant to exams. He does give extra credit but its to random people, so you might not be so lucky. You can make up 1 exam at the end of the semester. Hes terrible.

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BIO16
Aug 17, 2011

I really enjoy his class

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BIO16
Dec 2, 2011

I am not a science student... quizes and tests are somehow hard.

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BIO16
Aug 19, 2012

Overall, pretty easy class. Quiz on every chapter (open book, so make sure you get one). Mid-term & Final (not open book). Last half of semester is 1 field trip every week. 2 projects, which are pretty easy, just needs a little research. Overall, easy to pass. Took it for my IGETC.

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BIO11
Nov 26, 2012

Professor Conner is an OK teacher. His tests are easy, makes you use the book half way through the test, but you have to make sure that you understand the material. He does read from the power point, which is straight out of the book. Has tons of extra credit. Do a lot of EC if you're not doing well on the test or Lab. Lab is super easy

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BIO11
Dec 9, 2012

Prof Conner is really boring. He reads off of power points and is very repetitive. However, he gives out a lot of extra credit and lets you have open book tests. Lab is super easy and simple. Its very hard not to get an A or B in his class since extra credit pretty much brings your grade up a whole letter up. or maybe even 2 if you really need it.

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BIO16
May 9, 2013

quizzes and tests are open book. easy field trip journal. extremely easy oral report. you get to choose either to maintain the school aquarium or write a 5 page paper. choose the aquarium its stupid easy. gives a ton of extra credit. I recommend this class for anyone who needs to fulfill a science requirement.

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BIOL16
Oct 1, 2013

Super easy professor. Ask him about his football career while he got his doctorate at USC. Doesn't know very much about marine bio, but gives you totally unrelated opportunities to earn EC (charity events, volunteer @ fundraisers, etc). Lets you use the textbook on exams/quizzes. I got inebriated on my final and still finished the class with 120%!

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BIO11
Jan 20, 2014

Easy class, need a lot of studying in your own time. Overall, very chill professor and a lot of EC opportunity.

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BIO16
Jan 25, 2014

I really suspect that all the good comments are from himself. The quiz is unbilievable hard, we even can not find the relative component from the book. That's ridiculous!!!

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BIO011
Apr 10, 2014

Professor Conner is an excellent teacher. He cares so much about his students and is always so interested about their career goals and finding ways to help. His tests are not too difficult, but reading and studying for the tests are a must. He does offer extra credit, and the labs are very straight forward. He is very knowledgable and approachable!

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BIO11
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 18, 2015

Joe is a good prof. His voice and personality reminds me of Samuel L. Jackson. He's funny in his own way. He is definitely into Biology so that makes it fun. He likes it when you ask questions because you stand out. SO ASK QUESTIONS. go to his office hrs. if you need it. book not really necessary since his power points are from the book. TAKE!

2.0
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BIO16
Grade: C-
Jul 29, 2015

Lectures are long and boring. He reads straight from the PowerPoints. Gives extra credit, but does not use class time effectively. A lot of the things he talks about are irrelevant to the course. I would not recommend this class.

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BIO11
Nov 12, 2015

Dr. Conner is a professor that really cares about his students. He really want everyone to do well. He might seem intimidating at first but he is extremely nice and helpful. This class is basically just test and lab. Tests are not too difficult and it's open book. For the lab quizzes just pay close attention to his lab lectures.

2.0
2.0
BIO16
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2015

Dr. Conner may mean well but his class doesn't teach much of marine biology. It's a lot of YouTube videos during lab & readinf straigh from the PowerPoint during lecture. Lots of EC opportunities. Pretty much a self-teaching class. Open textbook during test/quizzes.

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BIO011
Grade: C
Dec 8, 2015

Good guy. Very vague. Can be condescending. Gets off topic A LOT. He should be a mentor instead of BIO teacher. Labs are confusing. Lectures sound like ramblings.

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BIO16
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2015

It was the snoozefest of a lifetime with no form of interest in the subject taught from the instructor, at least that is the impression I received. Im sure people won't rely on extra credit to pass a class that shouldn't be so blan.

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MARINEBIO
Feb 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

All the other posts need to be taken literally. Most boring lectures ever & is very unclear about what will be on the tests, yes they're open book but only for limited time so not very helpful. Watches a lot of YouTube videos that he randomly picks but does not ever relate to the topic!! EC is limited & only helps some depending on who receives it.

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MARIB16
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2017
Would take again

Any one of the comments that are saying how he isn't clear during his lectures are wrong. Yes he does get a little side tracked with playing videos more often than other professors, but the videos are relevant to the topic in class. Also anyone having the audacity to say that his tests are hard are the ones not trying. Your using a book LOLOLOL....

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BIO011
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Conner might seem as intimidating but he is actually very approachable. His class lectures are kind of boring because he goes over powerpoints but sometimes his jokes are pretty funny. He offers a lot of extra credit opportunities so be sure to take them. He shows that he cares about your career success beyond his class.

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BIOL016
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Conner is a nice man, however he is not the best teacher. He lectures straight from the PP, lots of YouTube videos in lab(no dissections), and most of what I learned was from my reading in the book. Field trips were interesting, but the drive is long. Study the quizzes before the exams, get as many bonus points as you can, attendance mandatory.

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BIO16
Grade: A
Oct 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

One of the most boring professors I have ever had. He is a horrible lecturer. Many people in the class have fallen asleep during lecture. His constant pausing for 10 seconds mid-sentence drove me insane. You dont need to pay attention to his lectures, just read the book and do the homework. Worst professor. Dont take his class.

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BIO011
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He doesnt make the powerpoints or tests so he skips over stuff sometimes. all he talks about is how to be a leader. very boring. his tests are difficult considering he barely teaches the powerpoint

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4.0
2.0
BIO16
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

I loved this class, easy A if you're actually smart. I can't believe people do so poorly and rate him badly considering every test is open book, easy quizzes, extra credit. It's also nice being taught from an SC alum. Only problem is he always changes his mind and there's no canvas grading. Loved the class as I love marine bio but 7am class sucked

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1.0
BIO011
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Good teacher , really easy class, show up and read the book, you will pass.

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5.0
3.0
BIO16
Grade: B+
Jan 31, 2019
Would take again

Anyone who goes to PCC and need a lab science class - take this guy! The field trips are really cool, hes super easy (open book tests: exams and final) and he clearly wants you to pass. I missed a lot of days and he was super willing to help. The only downfall is his class is really early but it will make you more active throughout the day!

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BIO11
Grade: A-
Aug 4, 2019
Would take again

Overall he is a great professor! He really wants his students to succeed in every aspect of life. As far as grading goes, exam and finals are open book but, I warn you if you dont bother reading before hand chances are you WILL FAIL! He offers ALOT of EXTRA CREDIT but dont rely on that to pass since he raffles the spots. Attendance is a MUST!!!

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BIOL016
Grade: A
May 12, 2022

Amazing professor, very inspiring. Class requires a lot of reading; I took this during winter so perhaps it would be a more enjoyable experience during a longer session!

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