Wonderful man. He makes the course tough, so you actually learn something by the end if it. He has high standards and expects the same from you. But other than that, he's definitely one of the most helpful profs around.

He presents the material in a way that makes sense and is very helpful during his office hours

Great professor. He presents the material in a very clear manner, but don't expect to get a good grade w/o studying!

lays out what is expected very clearly. adds clinical corelations keeping the subject practical. overreacts to cellphones

If you plan to take the MCAT this professor will fully prepare you for the BIO section. Although he is hard, his exams are more intuitive rather than all information. I mean he does ask content, but his questions always are analagous to the relate world.

This guy is awesome. I think hes one of the best prof ive had. You WILL learn a lot and his tests are tough and tricky. But if you read the book and read his lectures its realy quite fun and easy. I got B and C+ on his midterms, then aced the final and got A-.

exams are difficult, but he is extremely helpful one on one during office hrs. Study the lecture slides. This course really prepares you for med school or the mcats. i learned more in his class than i did in any other bio class, i even liked his class so m

WARNING: if you are too lazy to go to class, read the book, and learn form an experinced professor, you may not like these classes. Its not hard to pick the most incorrect answer if your IQ is higher then the number of beers you drink in a week. if you want to go to med school then take his class becuase guess what...YOU NEED TO KNOW PHYSIOLOGY!

tough class but very knowledgable...put in the work and get a good grade.

In all fairness, he's VERY smart and sincerely tries to help at office hours but can't connect w/ intro students. His lectures are too advanced and fast-paced. He seems irritable during lectures but does answer questions. Test questions are so wordy! But if you study REALLY hard, you can get an A, and you'll learn a lot, too. So, overall, he's OK.

Most do not like Cabot because he expects you to study and learn the material; most do not learn the material and prepare to the level at which he expects you to perform, thus they do not do well and blame the professor. If you learn the material and put in adequate preparation time, you will no longer feel comeplled to write negatively here.

If you want to do good in his class, learn everything gives, don't try to take the easy way out. On his exams you need to know everything, if you have a doubt about a question you will get it wrong. Excellent teacher who knows what he is doing and is master at making exams. Got an A- in the class

He is very knowledgeable and intelligent. I studied like crazy when i was in his class beause the exams are extremely hard. however, if u get a 60, that's an A since the average is only 36-40. For those ppl who are in pre-med major, i suggest u take his classes because he really gets you to learn the material thoroughly.

His lectures are the best... Cabot conveys his enthusiasm for the material. He has an awesome sense of humor and often cracks jokes in class. He may seem cold at first glance, and after taking bio203 with him, he may be the last proffessor you would want to ever take but he's a lot different in bio328. His exams ARE impossible- study lots anyway!

Well if your smart then I'm sure you can understand what he is teaching without driving yourself crazy with details. I spent minimal time on BIO 203 and got an A. It does depend how smart you are.

He is an awesome professor. I think his lectures are actually interesting, and he can explain things pretty well. The material can be difficult, depending, but as long as you keep up with it and attend lecture, you'll be fine.

I like cabot. He is very demanding and gives you alot of material to study for, however I studied my ass off and did extremely well on his midterm so far, he's lectures are also helpful esp. for the MCATs.

Very difficult class, but amazing in terms of what you know afterwards if you put yourself in it. Very difficult A, but very possible if you dedicate yourself. Good professor, loves the material but because he is so difficult people dont like him.

Which of the following is the most incorrect...enough said

The class is worthwhile-- he's a good (tought) prof. I got an A. Keep up on the reading, take good notes, and focus on the lectures slides when studying for the exams. That's where his questions come from. A hint-- On the exams, correct the sentences so they make sense to you, and the one that you have to correct the most is the incorrect answer.

Yessss, the tests are very hard due to the format of the questions and the wording, but he REALLY knows what he's teaching and makes the class rather interesting. So I would definitely recommend on the basis that you study good and ahead of time. Don't leave things for last minute.

Professor Cabot is great at what he does. He is very knowledgeable and is good at teaching students what he knows. I am fairly sure I learned more in 338 than any other class I have taken. Anyhow people complain about his test (which are indeed hard), but I think the format of his test is good prep for med school

Good reading comprehension + good attention span = good test grade. You may be knowledgeable about material, but his tests will still trick you just because some of the sentences are so damn long.

he is simply the man.

Prof Cabot is the most knowledgeable professor in the entire bio department. If you have a reasonable question, he is glad to help you, just dont ask something he clearly went over 10 times, because then you werent listening. More than 50% of SB is premed and only 5% get into med school.. Take a hint from him when you get a 30% on his tests...

yeah, his tests are hard but if you study you'll be okay. you have to go to class if you want to do well. Since the average was so low on the 2nd test I ended up getting an A on it. Idk how the final is gonna go though. Also,heres a tip, pick the longest answer if you have no idea, that's usually the answer.

His tests are pretty much a mind game. If you can play it you'll do fine. PICK THE LONGEST ANSWER it works most of the time.

An amazing professor, extremely knowledgeable and intense lectures. However if you don?t study for more then five days and/or are a genius you don?t have a chance on his tests.

There are no words to describe Professor Cabot. He is superbly professional, helpful and truly knows his material. You will enjoy the class since both the material and the professor are very interesting. His exams are not so difficult,they are very doable. Asks you to choose the most incorrect answer, but gives you 4 choices, out of which 3 are ver

No matter what people say, Professor Cabot is an amazing professor who knows his material crystal clear, and KNOWS HOW TO TEACH IT! Although his tests are extremely tricky and difficult, you will do well if you put the necessary time in for studying. Most people just do so bad because they dont know the correct format to study for his exams.

This professor is extremely intelligent. Knows his field as well as any person could. Tests are extremely hard and takes alot to understand with it being choose the most incorrect answer for every single question. If you are interested in biology, your going to love to listen to the lecture. Overall good professor who makes class interesting..

smartest prof i've ever met. extremely hard exams, and you must know everything he talks about in class (not kidding, recorder is necessary) you must devote almost all your time to this course if you want to get an A, and if you do get an A, you accomplished something. avg for midterms is around a 40.

His exams are fair. Everything on the exams are things that he goes over in class. DONT let the instructions trick you, "pick the most incorrect answer," theres only 1 incorrect answer and 3 correct answers. Hes a nice Professor. Hes one of the few that actually teach you something esp. if you're pre-med or dental.

Very straight forward exams that require minimal study time. Easy DEC E.

His exams are definitely harder than most. The key is to memorize and UNDERSTAND the lectures well. Go to the textbook or the cd only if there's something that you need clarification on. Don't waste time reading all the material assigned cuz that will just overwhelm you with too much unnecessary info. Great class to take in prep for med school!

Wow, this was the hardest class I have ever taken in my life. He is a very knowledgeable guy - but his test are dumb hardddddddddddddddddddddddddd. Make sure you know the material inside out and UNDERSTAND the topics.

The class is definitely overwhelming, but not impossible. Yes, his tests are very hard but the averages come out to be somewhere in the 50 range, and it is curved generously. It's fair and one of those classes that make you realize whether or not Med school is for you. Live, eat and sleep the Physiology CD it helps a ton.

He is a great prof., though the tests were hard. However, he did curve the tests, and if I knew 68 could be an A, I wouldn't be so stressed. I learned a lot in his lectures, and I got an A.

Stop complaining, if u wanna go to MED SCHOOL u have to study this hard. Cabot is awesome, he wears male uggs.

1st off...he is a damn good professor..yes he is hard but he is good. I took him in 203, 328 and he lectured 335. 328 is a tough class but NOBODY will deny the fact that they learn a lot from this man. you dont really need the txtbook but record the class and listen to it and take notes after. McKinnon is easy and so is rosati.

This class will clarify for you on if med-school is really for you or not.

Great Professor. If you can't handle his class, then medical school just isn't for you.

SIMPLY PUT, HE IS THE MAN. KNOWS HIS STUFF INSIDE OUT.

Great professor. He is extremely knowledgeable and will provide many examples to help you understand the material upon request. He tries to provide information in a way that follows a comprehnsible thought pattern, something other professors at this university are lacking in. He definitely is NOT easy.

USE THE IP CD ITS THE BEST THING EVER. He is an intelligent man, but he can come across as condescending, and hateful towards obese individuals. He does want you to succeed, he just tends to be harsh. Collins is more helpful and kind.

At the end of the day, John Cabot is THE BEST professor I have encountered as of yet. The final exam is 70% of your grade. You learn a TREMENDOUS amount of material from this man, and although I did not get an A, I am extremely gracious to have attended his class. Work is a MUST in this class, and in the end, you WILL appreciate it to a vast extent

This is the greatest class ever. Hard, but interesting. To the comment below saying this class is at med school level: no this is not nearly the amount of med school level stuff. Try bio 328 if you want a taste of med school. But that's only one class and in med school you take at least 5.

Yes, hard class, but very interesting. The prof. knows his stuff, so its def. worth taking it. You'll be very amaze. He is arrogant, but he can be. Just know you'll be working hard.

ECHO 360 will be your best friend! He FLIES through material, so use the videos! DO NOT BUY THE TEXT it is USELESS! BUY THE CD! This class seems harder than it really is, just memorize everything he says! I got an A.

He is simply the Man. You'll learn alot from him. He is also funny in some of his lectures.

He's the best professor ever! He's the man, anyone who complains about him is just trolling you guys cause they want you to give up on the life sciences.

Now that I am in grad school (pharmacy) I cannot thank Professor Cabot more. He really prepares you for what is ahead. Physiology this semester was a breeze. Thanks Cabot!

Professor Cabot is one of the best lecturers I've ever had. He makes concepts vivid and interesting, relating to real-world medical practices. His tests are tricky- but if you're pre-health it's worth it to get this info down the first time. Rewarding class.

Love his classes! E-mailed him and went to his office hours and he's very helpful! Topics are very interesting and the class is worth taking, just study!

Listen Cabot is hotttt. And dam harddd. But hes got the most interesting class on campus. Im not even a bio major and i LOVED this class. It was so amazing. Cabot>Collins

The course in general is hard because of the massive amount of material you have to learn. But he's an amazing professor. Makes everything very clear as long as you take the time to study and understand. Gota watch those ECHO lecures! Textbook isnt really worth it to buy

Prof. Cabot is extremely knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge. He is very strict about keeping the room silent, which I love because I'm not paying to hear other people mumbling during class. There is A LOT of material and he goes through it fast-you must pay attention, study at least a week in advance for tests and use the IP cd!

Hard class! Cabot is a really good prof, but there's just so much material that he coveres which makes it seem impossible to get anything but a c..... a 37 as the class test average? pretty pathetic

One of the most brilliant minds on campus.Anyone that has a problem with him is simply angry that they're not smart enough to succeed in his class.Ya his tests are super hard, but if you can't handle this, then you should consider another field.The key is to watch and take notes on every lecture,*DO OLD EXAMS*, and read the questions carefully

Lots of subject matter. I recommend going to class and studying beforehand. I learned the whole semester in one night and got an A on the final, and my head hurts. If you can't do well in this class, don't pursue a career in science or health.

Definitely don't take the class if you don't have to. Cabot's material especially is pretty difficult. To do well on his questions, study the echoes, study the old exams, and study the cd (it really makes things easier to understand). And don't wait until the last minute to study, do that and you'll fail.

He knows what he's teaching and is very firm with what he says. Exams are extremely extremely hard. Chances of getting an A are extremely low!

Very hard class only cause of the sheer amount of material covered. You absolutely have to keep up, and don't save things for the last minute. His material was much harder and more in-depth than Collins. The textbooks aren't really needed, the IP cd nd echo lectures are critical to study for the tests. If you do well in this class, more power to ya

Cannot thank Professor Cabot enough for challenging me intellectually. I learned more from this class than any other of the "fundamental" BIO 200 level courses at SB. Sure it is a MONSTER of a test to study for (the Final exam) because it is worth so much but the satisfaction obtained from doing well is worth it. I had to EARN my A-.

Pretty difficult professor. Go to class and watch the lectures and make sure u read each word very carefully. He changes slight things to make statements correct / incorrect. Definitely harder than a 200 level course. Be prepared, haha thank god im done :) material was interesting though

He says you asked a stupid question? You did. I went in for help and he is EXTREMELY helpful when you ask THOUGHTFUL questions. If you read something and ask a question the textbook clearly says...don't blame him for reprimanding you for it. He is a no bs professor who DOES care about students...you just have to try and not be lazy.

Good Lecturer but difficult and fast paced

Cabot expects you to work hard because this material is very in-depth. In all honesty, he's a great professor because he knows exactly what he is talking about. He tends to go through material quickly, but that's why there's ECHO recordings provided. Put in the time and you'll come out with a good grade.

Not gonna lie. This class was the hardest class I had to take. Professor Cabot blasted through the lectures and covered a lot of material to understand and be tested on. But if you understood and studied the material, the exams weren't too bad. You just need practice with mastering the format. If you put in the work, it'll eventually pay off.

Didn't attend a single lecture. Watched the ECHOs religiously. End Result: An A in the course.

Class is ridiculously hard, but I have never taken a more worthwhile class at Stony Brook. The depth of information specifically taught by this man is truly needed. The information has real world application (medical field related) and is actually worth a damn. People who have failed the course even say they are happy to have learned so much.

Yes, this class is HARD but Prof. Cabot is also a very knowledgeable man. This class is designed to help you redeem yourself by the final, so make sure you review everything! Re-watch the lectures, go to the TAs for clarification, and definitely do the practice exams and you're guaranteed an A-. Make sure you understand everything he teaches.

One of the most brilliant professors at Stony Brook. I'm upset that he didn't teach the whole entire course. The tests are hard, but if you pay attention to the lectures and you watch his echoes, you can do well. Pay attention to every single word on his tests. He's very tricky. Excellent prep for medical school.

very difficult class. he is a brilliant man, but I dislike the exam format (picking the most incorrect answer)

Cabot is brilliant (I'm pretty sure he used to teach at the med school). But this class is ridiculously hard because of the test format (choose the most incorrect answer). The questions are verrry tricky so read and reread. Take your time during the tests. Watch the echos and write down everything.

Yes, this is a hard class, but it is not impossible. everyone complains about it but i'm not even a premed student and i got an A. its all about dedication and memorizing, i'm not saying its easy, but if you study really hard and write down everythinggg its now where near impossible to get a good grade, the curve is ridiculous. just dont be lazy

This course is not as difficult as ppl make it out to be. If you show up to class and study the echo videos on blackboard you will get an A. If you don't study, good luck. Moreover, the tests ask you to pick the incorrect statement, which at first seems hard but if you are prepared you will easily know which statement is wrong.

Long live the king.

You never need to go to class just watch the echoes. When your watching right dow every word says and memorize it. It is a lot but he literally gives you every answer to every question you just have to remember it. Lowest test score was a 92. JUST MEMORIZE THE ECHOES.

I'm in med school now and only now can i appreciate how well Dr. Cabot explained the circulatory system. Believe me, the way he explained things is great. Cabot knows what he is talking about. The prof I have in med school can't hold a handle to Dr. Cabot. Has no idea what he is talking about and confuses everyone while he is at it. Go Dr. Cabot!

Easily the most influential professors I had at SBU. Currently in my cardio block in med school, and I skim the notes b/c I already know it thanks to Cabot. He really made my life much easier. Master it now while you have time, and physio in med school will be a breeze.

Cabot knows his stuff and he is one of the best professors i ever had, The class demands alot of your time and it will be wise to treat every exam like the final, Study hard everyday and you should get the A, do practice questions, go to reviews don't fall Behind!!!! (not even one lecture!) Write down everything he says! Calcium Contraction!

Not too horrible. You need to remember most of the material from BIO 203. If you struggled a lot in that class I would try to avoid this. It was hard much harder... However, with dedication, you will perservere. Its the same moto as BIO 203.

203 on steroids. The best class I have taken at Stoney Brook without question. Mckinnon was hardest Cabot the same as 203 and Rosati easy. Just study and you will get an A. If you thought 203 was hard you should probably stay away. Only Cabot has echos

Awesome prof. SBU students are lazy as hell. Seriously? You're complaining about undergrad physio and you call yourself a premed? Please. You're the statistic that doesn't even have a chance at getting in to a US medical school. This guy knows his stuff and tells us exactly what he expects of us on the exams. Extremely fair and doable class.

Long live King Cabot, the greatest of all professors.

No physiology class is suppose to be easy, even if its introductory. This class covers a lot of material and the professors expect a lot because they need to set students up with the necessary knowledge for other upper division bio courses. Plus, if you're pre-med, this is only the beginning of physiology, you should expect a lot more of it.

This is a very difficult course. You have to know a lot of information for each of the 3 exams and on test day you have to be very sharp so as not to get tripped up by the "choose the most incorrect answer" format. That being said, if you study instead of spending most of your time complaining on Facebook, you'll do fine.

STUDY STUDY STUDY like no tomorrow!!!

People need to stop complaining about the difficulties of this class. What makes you think that if you cannot even pass this class that you will make it in MED school? Just study, watch his echoes slowly down to the words and you'll understand how he basically gives you all the info you need to succeed in this class. LONG LIVE CABOT! Best Professor

I got an A in 203.Dr Cabot is great. It is a very interesting course but the sheer amount of information presented + the depth the professors want you to remember it is what makes it difficult but all you need to answer the question is found in the lectures so you need to memorize and understand every word. The curve makes this class doable.

One of the best professors at Stony Brook. Dr. Cabot gives very clear and concise lectures. Tests are easy as long as you show up to lecture and watch the Echos.

I could just imagine that if Professor Cabot were to teach all the BIO courses in Stony Brook, then all pre-med majors (given that you put in the time and effort) would be so prepared to excel medical school. Extremely informative, intelligent and passionate professor. Love his style of teaching. Wish all professors teach like he does.

Dr. Cabot is by far the most incredible lecturer I've had the pleasure of listening to at SBU, though he creates extremely difficult tests. I think his midterms were the hardest tests I've ever taken. He has probably forgotten more information than I'll ever have the chance of learning. Treat his word as gospel, and you'll be fine.

You have to watch the ECHOES religiously because any sentence he says, any slide put up is fair game on the test. The exams are absurdly hard, its as much memorization as it is grammar, but getting a good grade isn't impossible.

Many students complain about BIO 203. It's a hard class. However, if you study you will do fine. Don't let Cabot's reputation scare you. Go to class, watch and re-watch echoes, and make sure you understand what he's saying. All of this makes his exams slightly less miserable; exam format makes tests very hard. Pay attention to details.

I've taken both BIO 203 and BIO 328 with Cabot now, and like others have said, he is definitely not an easy professor. WATCH ECHOs. Cabot makes you work hard for a good grade; his lectures are designed so it's up to the student to make the deeper connections to the material, a teaching style that definitely can be hard to get used to.

Med student here... Cabot is king. That is all.

He is unfairly criticized. His testing style ensures that you are a master of the material, not that you blindly memorized some words. Can you master it all by the end of a single semester? No, that's why there's a curve. Hardest class at Stony Brook because he wants to prepare you for your future. One day you will realize this man is a genius.

Cabot teaches you more than anatomy. He teaches you that life is unfair and even when you're reduced to crawling, you might not succeed. If you're a part of the masses, you're going to do terribly. But that is okay, the course was made to fail people like you. That is the cold, hard truth. Expect to hear more in the class.. Great lecturer though.

This man is a genius. I took both 203 and 328 with Cabot, and I can say without a doubt that I learned more in those classes alone than all of my other classes combined. The classes are EXTREMELY difficult, but you will learn so much. You'll thank him at the end. Cabot is king.

This man is brilliant. He expects you to put the work and understand the material, it's simple task, just a very time consuming one. There's no excuse not to do well, as long as you focus on understanding the material. If you try and memorize everything you are doomed to fail.

I know Cabot has a bad rep at SBU, but let me say this. If you really want to learn and don't only care about grades, than you will love him. Best physiology teacher hands down, I loved his lectures , but his tests are definitely hard. With that being said , if you work hard and love physiology , you will love him and do well. Good luck

Cabot is King. If you can ace this class, physiology and pathophysiology in med school will not be all that bad.