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beneski is one cool dude. if you study your notes everyday, you'll do good. don't take extra notes from the text book though. only use them for clarifying his lectures.
Very difficult tests - he words the questions terribly. Good luck with this one. Just see how many people have to take it over again. That should answer all of your questions.
Hard class, but can be passed. Lots of detail to keep straight. Good luck, you're gonna need it
This is a pretty hard class...but it can definitely be passed. He gives lots of information, but it all comes together. And he explains EVERYTHING. He is one of teh best teachers I've ever had. I wish he taught Bio269...
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i would recommend taking this class at a community college.
He is a great teacher. Anything you need to know just ask him. The course really is interesting and not that hard. Just don't wait until the last minute to study.
He doesn't communicate with his lab professor's very well
Good teacher...tough class for freshman, but it's a lot to learn quickly...he needs to give you a lot real quick. I enjoyed his class...he certainly knows his stuff.
the hardest class ever-that's why i have to retake it. happens a lot. start studying for the next test the week after the previous one. it's a whole lot of work, but passable. studying in groups helps. GO TO CLASS. he's not approachable but real smart.
very difficult class because there is alot of material and he only gives 3 exams. probably wouldn't reccommend
Very difficult class. You will have a bombardment of information. Word of advice. Dont listen to what he tells you to read. Read every chapter in text and review all notes. He gets a kick out of failing students. I did well though.
I don't know if it's the professor, but I think it's just the way West Chester has this class set up. WAY too much information to study for tests/lab quizzes. Should be split into Anatomy and then Physiology. I HATE it here, I m doing this at communty college after graduation.
class is very hard. he is VERY smart and a good teacher though. explains material well but fast. not all info is in the notes- must read the book too. lab practicals help boost your grade. although lab tests are hard you know exactly what will be on them and can get an A which will raise your grade
Hardest class I ever took in my LIFE.The material is interesting,but his lectures are so fast.By test time,there is so much info.SO DONT CRAM LAST MINUTE.His tests were rediculously hard.I studied 2 weeks in advance everytime and always got in the 70's.Muslce lab test saved me.Im so happy its DONE!
I got a D in the class, and I was lucky for that. I don't think he is as bad/hard as people make him out to be. If I studied in advance- I certainly could have done better. I usually studied the night before and made Cs or Ds. Notgood, but just too much to worry about with other classes going on.
The class was not actually hard, just a lot of material covered. However, the tests are hard. The info that you would assume you would be quizzed on is only minimal on the test. Make sure to study the "little things" that people would assume are not that important to be on the test...rest assured, it will be on the test!
He is brilliant, so you can learn what you need to know just by going to class. HOWEVER, you're almost certain to fail the lab exams if you do not memorize the assigned material each week. Work hard, and you'll do well.
Definitely read the book! lot of times info is in different sections of book so use the INDEX. His personality starts out mean but gets nicer as the semester progresses. Also take notes in class dont just rely on his online notes- theyre so vague.
LOTS of information covered. Start studying way ahead of time--if you wait until the last minute you will fail. Making notecards helps. Not a bad teacher, but the volume of info makes the class difficult. 2/3 of questions on tests are pretty straight-forward, 1/3 are little details, vague questions--feels like he is trying to trip you up.
YO DIS CLASS A JOKE. JUST STUDY DEM NOTES AND READ DAT TEXT & YOU GUARANTEED AN A. DATS IT YO ON DA REAL FO REAL MAN!!!
A lot of material, a lot of memorization. Study every day, practice, do your work, he isn't going to hold your hand and wipe your ass, you must do the work yourself.
He is a very nice person. At first it seems it is hard to approach, but as the semester progress he becomes more friendly. He is an exellent teacher
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Exellent teacher.
It's really not that bad. it is a biology course so you have to study for your grade. but if you show up for lecture, listen to what he's saying and look at the material almost every night, you'll do great.
A lot of material. Go to class as often as possible, take notes and pay attention. Go to him with specific questions during office hours and he will be willing to help you. Not much squeeze room, 6 100 point tests... and they are hard. Study progressively or you will find yourself confused! He is a pretty clear teacher, but can be positively boring
Although he's kiiinda scary, he's a decent prof, the class is tough, but that is kind of expected...if you don't stay on top of your game, you will fail. Study and take good notes and it's pretty easy!
Looking back from med school, Dr Beneski was a great prof. This class and the clear focused way he taught it has been extremely helpful. However, if you don't stay on top of it, you'll fail easily but it's definately a doable class.
It is the hardest class in undergrad.you have to study 2-3 hours a day.
Need a good foundation in computers. Some non-traditional age students struggle I think. Not much explanation in class, much more of a self-guided educational experience. Very smart man, and funny, though understated. I liked him a lot
Exellent teacher. At first he seems hard to approach, but once you get to know him he is a grest person and a great teacher.
this guy is soft spoken but he's a really really good teacher.
Dr Beneski is a very good teacher...
Beneski makes things very easy to understand. It's difficult if you don't go to his lectures, but he's an excellent professor and made the class enjoyable for me
His tests are impossible and it is a "weeding out" class which he takes to all extremes!!
Dr. Beneski's A&P class is no joke! But if you study a lot and stay on top of your work there is no reason you can not get an A or at least a B.
A generally really intelligent guy that has no interest in teaching. A lot of the bad rap he gets grade wise comes from the labs that he's not affiliated with. Rude at office hours.
go to class. its not as hard as people say, its no harder than bio 110. you need to study but if you think anatomy is interesting and you're willing to work you'll be fine
The key to getting a good grade in this class is note taking-- DO NOT miss any lectures and write down pretty much every word he says, and it is possible to get an A or a good grade. If you don't go to class or take notes-- be prepared to fail. Reading the text doesn't help much. Beneski is an alright teacher but he is NOT a people person at all.
This class was incredibly hard. Beneski is not easy to come to. He is vague in his teaching. I really studied for each and every test and miserably failed all of them. Unfortunately, he is the only professor for BIO 259 at WCU..typical. Try to avoid this class if you don't want your GPA destroyed.
HARDEST class ever! I was a Junior with a 3.9 GPA before this class. Studied very hard for all the tests and ended up getting a C- in the class. Lab is like a whole extra course and the practicals are hard. Book is not helpful at all. taking notes is what gets you through. Will take this class again in the summer. GPA, down to 3.3, cause of this.
GO TO EVERY CLASS & ALL OF THE LABS! Take a lot of notes & get a tutor! This is the only reason I got a B in the class. MAKE SURE YOU GO TO OPEN LABS before the lab practicals because the drawings in the books do not help at all! STUDY STUDY STUDY!
you have to go to the lecture and take good notes to keep up with him. his class was hard and made me reconsider my major.
Beneski went fast but that's only bc theres so much information to cover.Even though attendance isnt mandatory still go to every class bc everything he goes over on the slides are on the tests.He's a totally weird looking guy&clears his throat at least 500 times a class but he knows what he's talking about.He really wasn't bad, I liked him
Honestly, Professor Beneski wasn't that bad at all. As long as you go to class, take notes, and pay attention to all his lectures and labs, getting an A is completely do-able. The information is not that hard, there is just a lot of memorization. Overall it was a pretty easy, straight forward class.
Dr Beneski I a good teacher. He knows what he is talking about. Very smart guy!!!
Best biology professor the university has.
Dr. Beneski is a very good professor. He knows what he is talking about. Everything is very clear and straight forward and if you go to his website you will find lot of interesting materials that can help you learn better and do better in both lecture and lab. I highly recommend this professor. I just wish that he answers questions during class
He is awesome. He has got a dry sense of humor and most of the time students do not even realize that. If you go to classes and record the lectures and take good notes an A is doable.
This class was hard. I went to every lecture and lab, took notes, and recorded the lectures and still came out with a C. Lab was easy, so that can bring your grade up (a little). But for lecture, make sure you go to every class. Also, he rarely answers questions due to the fact that he looks at the ground the whole time.
Being smart isn't good enough for him, he has to throw it in everyone's face that he is intelligent. I don't know what these people are talking about but I've done quite well in school and never recorded lecture in my life. He makes it too hard and maybe the university likes it that way but its not possible to avoid him so just be prepared.
fantastic professor. take good notes, don't miss class (not even once), don't leave lab early, and demonstrate sincere effort.
SO discouraging, telling us there's a 30-60% chance we'll withdraw/fail. turns out, you just have to study and an a is TOTALLY do-able. just go to class, he gives surprise extra credit sometimes too. just go to class, take notes, and study before the exams. you'll be fine
he isnt as bad as people say. the coursework is what is really hard. that and he is so smart that hes hard to understand sometimes. but even so just go to his office hours with questions, hes very helpful and funny. write down everything he says in lecture, dont miss class. didnt even buy the book got a b+
Decent teacher. Hard class. Must go to every class to take notes or you won't pass that section on the tests. The first test is very easy and then they keep getting harder from there. The online practice tests have nothing to do with the actual tests. They are a waste of time. You have to study a lot to do well on the tests. Lab saves your grade
So much material in the class. The test questions are so much harder than they need to be. Study study study and get a good lab teacher.
Really hard class. Alot of material. He is very boring and hard to follow. No other choice of a professor for this class, so good luck.
This is a major requirement so there is no getting around it. Just go to every class (he gave 10 bonus points one time just for going-really helped my grade)and take good notes.
Not a big fan of him. Makes test questions way more difficult than they need to be. Going to class is a must, and he gives extra credit sometimes. Lab definitely saved my grade!
If I had a nickel for everytime he said "um"... Not born to be a lecturer. Tests are unnecessarily difficult. Average seemed to be in the 60s. Memorization is key for the practicals!
Beneski is a difficult guy. His tests are extremely hard, whether you know the material well or not. Not only do you have to know your anatomy, but you also have to get inside Dr. Beneski's head in order to answer some of the exam questions. Good luck.
Professor is completely unhelpful and refuses to answer questions. Make sure you go to every class and recording the lecture really helps. Lab can bring your grade up a lot if you study.
This professor is arrogant and not helpful at all. The tests are absurdly attentive to little details.
Only C ive ever gotten... dont leave lab early or talk to classmates during it. He grades subjectively and will make up stupid reasons why you got his questions wrong if you go see him about it.doesnt make you take final but doesnt tell you till you show up after studying all night for it..
Talks at the ground during lecture, and runs through the material with zero interest. He is not a people person at all, doesn't even answer questions in class, and was generally rude during office hours. Fun. The lab is strict memorization. Take very good notes in lecture and you should do fine.
The worst. Sure, he's very smart, but he cannot teach, at least he cannot teach a class of this size. Talks at the ground with no emotion or interest. His powerpoints are less than worthless, everything on the test comes from what he says, which he doesn't bother to put on the powerpoint or anywhere online. Take it at community college.
Beneski's incredibly intelligent and goes into lots of detail in lecture. If you show up to class, you'll be in good shape for the exam because the questions come right from the notes. The material is hard and you need to study. But if you're willing to put the time in, you will do fine in the class.
He goes into a good level of detail for an A&P I class. His PowerPoints provide a good outline of what is going to be covered, but it's definitely necessary to go to class if you want to do well. The tests can be difficult, but he doesn't test on anything that wasn't covered in lecture.
Beneski is a good bio professor. Honestly, anyone who doesn't do well in this class is probably just a bad student, or not a science person at all, because I've taken many science courses and have gotten Cs, but this was my first A in a bio class. Take good notes. His tests aren't particularly "easy" but if you know the material you will do well.
While the class isn't mandatory, I suggest you go. While you are there write down every little detail that he says. Also, remember to study every little detail. His test are confusing and hard.
Students blame the difficulty of the subject on him, but he really isn't that bad. Although he doesn't take attendance, you need to go everyday or have someone record lecture. He makes his tests off of everything that he says in lecture, not from the textbook. Take good notes and be willing to put in work and you'll be fine.
He is not a bad teacher, the material is just tough. Tests are really tough but you just have to put in the work and study. He cracks slight jokes sometimes and seems like an okay guy,. Can't skip lectures because what he says is on the tests and you don't want to miss the notes.
You need to attend the lectures to pass. Everyone complains about him but it is not him, it is the material. As long as you put the effort in you will get at least a B. The people that fail this class don't put in the effort.
It is tough but doable if you put the work in. people complain about it being a horrible class but they don't do anything to keep their grades up. i put a lot of work in & passed easily. the labs are pretty difficult but as long as you take the time to study & memorize you should be fine. same with lecture tests & make sure you take very good notes
I don't particularly like Beneski's teaching methods, but if you put the time and effort in to study and actually go to class, you will pass. The material is difficult, but that is irrelevant to Beneski's teaching style. Overall, him and the class are pretty okay.
the course is extremely time consuming but the grade you'll get will depend on how much time you put into it. You can easily get an A if you put in the time and effort and power through his awful lectures. overall not too bad, I've had worse
He makes it very clear from the beginning how difficult a course this is. After spending at least 20 hours (and more) a week in the library studying and using countless quizlets/study blue EVERYTHING I say with full confidence this class was not only the hardest class I have ever taken and will take. Get ready for a brutal semester folks.
This class was a lot of work. Expected a C 'til about halfway through when I figured out how to study for it properly. I highly suggest looking up videos on youtube after the lectures of the more complicated material. Also write down everything he says and just read over it until you know it all. He's a good guy and will help you if you reach out.
Beneski is a little monotone, but if you pay attention he's very good at explaining and the class can be easy. Don't skip class. He has powerpoints online, but he goes into much more detail during class. He'll say something once, and it might pop up on a test. Take good notes. Overall, he's a good teacher.
Dr. Beneski was by far the worst professor I have ever had. He was impatient, cocky, and he was not very good at explaining the material. Most students have to retake his courses and he is proud of it. I strongly suggest you steer clear of this professor.
Some people are not used to the terminology, so that can get confusing if you don't already have prior knowledge about anatomy. The two most important things are: attending lecture and taking really good notes. His tests are all based off of what he says, so re-read your notes to understand thoroughly.
Beneski is an intellegent man , he knows what he is talking about but is an awful professor. He has no idea on how to relay the message. Anatomy is a comprehensive class in which you have to take a 50 question test in 50 minutes, its absoutley obsurd. I got roofied one weekend and he wouldn't let me re-take a quiz, I had my hospital records also.
Tests are extremely difficult, definitely go to lecture and read the textbook
Dr. Beneski has a pretty monotoned voice but he knows his stuff. His lectures are dry and can be ridiculously boring but going is essential and worth it. It is a hard course but it is totally doable. Flash cards will be your lifesaver.
Extremely hard class and Beneski's teaching styles do not help. Recorded the lectures and studied for hours on end and could still only manage C's. Best bet is to watch videos on the topics because the tests are all applied questions. Good luck.
Beneski is a very smart man and really knows his stuff about anatomy, but he is not the best at teaching it. He lectures very monotone and it can be hard to keep up with so I recommend recording the lectures because you need to know literally every little detail for the exams. You need to put at least 10 hours in a week if you want a good grade.
Interesting material but Beneski is really dry. He has a few good jokes, but the material is just so hard and it is hard to focus. Anatomy will take up your life so be prepared to study hard. It is doable.
He really knows what hes talking about but he isn't the best teacher. Lectures are very monotone and the only grades are exams and 2 homework's a month. He doesn't tell you about any deadlines, you are just expected to know when the tests are and when the homework's are due. His class does not co-inside with the lab at all!!
He is trash. I had 3 tests and 2 lab practicals and each test and practical was completely different than the last making it almost impossible to know how to study. The 2 lab practicals in particular were a complete 180 from each other we basically guaranteed me to fail. He is mean, uncaring, and he likes to make rules to hurt you.
He is okay at explaining things but definitely go to class, the slides are useless. Recording the lectures is helpful because the tests are extremely hard. Be careful with the online quizzes too, he never reminds you and they're easy to miss and forget about.
Beneski clearly knows his stuff but does not know how to teach it to others. Lectures are boring and monotone, making it very difficult to focus. Tests expect you to completely understand every aspect of the material as well as be able to apply it to situations. Recommend studying for tests weeks in advance, record the lectures and watch videos.
A lot of people blame Beneski for his teaching style, but really it is just a difficult course. If you attend every lecture, take good notes, and study what he says you should be able to do decently on the tests. Even if you don't understand what he is saying, write it down and study it later because it will most likely be on the test.
The material is extremely dull, but he really makes you remember that it is dull. He tries to confuse you, but you just need to write down every single thing he says. If you attend every class and take notes, you will pass. I studied a lot from the terms of words and it helped a ton even though his last two tests seemed foreign.
I studied for hours, made over 100 note cards and watched videos on the topics he had on his slides (the slides have no information on them). None of that helped me with his exam as they are all applied questions, and extra material not in the slides. He does not answer any my emails with questions and simply does not care. He is horrible and rude.
The class needs a complete upgrade from the way information is given. The lectures are very heavy and dry with plenty of terms and functions being explained in a short amount of time. Beneski does not give study guides, test reviews, worksheets, or any practice work to help you before the exams. He flys through info; most students rely on tutors.
WORST PROFESSOR AT WCU! I have never had such a rude & uncaring professor. His lectures do little to prepare you for the exam and his power points are confusing and have slim to none useful info on them. I am pretty sure he is glad that his class is close to impossible. Not sure why he's a professor because it seems like he hates students & his job
he makes bio so hard to understand. Very smart but doesn't know how to make the material easy to understand at all. I studied incredibly hard for his exams, worked with friends, etc. and failed all exams. There are 4 exams all worth 100 points. He crams 5/6 weeks work of material into one Exam. you will be lost with him as your teacher.
Beneski is very monotone and the lectures are dry. You need to go to class and take good notes because he goes into much more detail just off the top of his head. In order to get a good grade you have to be able to apply the material in the test. Start to prepare for the test 2 weeks in advance. Its doable.
Dr Beneski was the best biology professor I've had at West Chester. He explains difficult concepts thoroughly and makes it simple to understand. He grades very fairly and makes it clear what is expected of you. If you actually pay attention in class, it is easy to get an A. Lab is difficult but study and you'll be fine.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
40%
Textbook Required
60%
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ANT259
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