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“THE BEST PROFESSOR AT BMCC”
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Reviews (97)
Tests ok, very nice man, happy students.
Difficult material much, much easier to understand because of his teaching. Clarifies concepts very well, very helpful and he has a great sense of humor. Actually enjoyed going to class.
He is a great teacher. I had a 3 hour Monday class with him and he made it fun.
Prof. Raynor is unbelievable. All of his exams are defining terms learned in class (his terms, not the book's). Exams are ok but the quantity of subject is just too much. Exams are cumulative, he asks the same ???'s over and over. So remember what you studied. I A's the first exam but he asks a lot.
I have Dr. Raynor for the Fall 2004 semester.I'm currently taking pharmacology and nutririon with him he is super duper. I would revcommend him to anyone.
Lots of things to remember because exams are cumulative, but there is no paper or any other assignment. Study hard the notes and you'll be fine. Very good professor.
All I can say , He is the best. Thsi should sum it all up!
he's the very best i have ever had.
i love this professor. He made this course so easy for me when i know its really hard! ive taken it from other prof and ive dropped it a few times.. but not this one! the class is fun, tests are straight off the blackboard, he is very funny too =). im taking two of his other classes again!!!! =)))
Raynor is the best....he is clear in his teaching and he does it with humor....he really knows his stuff and tries his best to adequately equip you with what he thinks you should know. He's not super easy but if you put in the work to study for his exams, you can definitely get the A.
This Professor is a nice guy but unclear review of the test,no handouts as a study guide,and a unfocus approach to study for the test.Lectures are insightful and notes on blackboard average and I rate him Average.Unclear,frustrating and nervous you will be because it is a lot of material to cover.Test fill-ins,in order to pass you have to memorize.
Whoever wrote that last comment must be very lazy. His exams are based on his notes and you do not even have to read a text book, so I cannot understand what is so hard. If you pay attention in his class, take good notes then you are fine for his exams. Some students don't realize that they are in college. This is not high School!!!!!!!!!!!
This teacher is a really good and funny person and he really care for his students. His tests are off the blackboard and the are not very easy but just u have to study and know your stuff in the books in order to pass with a A. HE IS THE BEST FOR AP.1,AP.2 AND SCI-530.
PROF RAYNOR IS THE BEST. HIS EXAMS ARE BASE ON HIS NOTES AND HIS LECTURES ARE EXCELLENT. HIS EXAMS ARE ACCUMULATIVE AND THERE ARE 3 EXAMS. IF YOU STUDY HIS NOTES YOU HAVE NO PROBLEM GETTING AN EASY A. YOU ARE THE BEST PROFESSOR AND VERY FUNNY TOO. LOOK FORWARD TO TAKING SCI 530 PHARMACOLOGY WITH PROFESSOR NEXT SEMESTER.
do yourself a favor and sign up for one of Prof Raynor's classes. He knows the material inside out, is a very good comunicator and all done with a very good sense of humour.The clarity he brings is very energizing
In my opinion, i think that professor Raynor is one of the best teacher in BMCC. If you take his class you will never be bored. As long as you know the material, you will definetely get an A. Two thumbs up for professor Raynor.
Im now a Rutgers student and I think he was one of the best professors i have ever had. Im so glad I took his class. It helped me alot in 4 year college.
This prof. knows his stuff. He can come across as difficult since his exams are all cumulative, but this is college. You just have to study hard if you want an A. I would recommend the use of index cards as study tools. He is very understanding of his students' situations. Love you, prof.
study the notes - great an A! THATS HOW EASY IT IS. i took his class after i had finish nursing 4 and graduate and wanted to take pathophysiology with him to prepared me for the boards. didn't help for the boards but he's a great professor. easy understand and i had never touch the textbook. also, you'll learn too. wink*
This teacher is a very helpful and good teacher to take for AP and Pharmco, i took him for all and enjoyed them very much, also i miss him and his jokes. i hope he live long.
He is great. The best professor I ever had. The lowest grade that I had in his class was a 93. He let you know all you need to study. Paying attention and studying his notes is all you need to do. I highly recommend him to everybody.
This guy is the best. Very down to earth and makes you feel comfortable. Nothing else to say. Register before early before it closes!!!!!!
He was the best. I had him for the A&P and Nutrition. He cares so so much about the students. You will learn so much in his class. I love hoe he makes the materials so easy but they were really not. I hope he teaches at BMCC for long and give the best to the students. God bless him and professor like him should live sooooooo long. Thumbs Up!
This is the best professor I have ever had. And I went to Columbia University before taking extra classes at a CUNY school. He teaches from memory and makes the most complicated things easy to understand without dumbing any of it down. He is incredible. The best part is he's also really funny and a really cool guy.
Prof Raynor very great professor. I took him for Nutrition a year ago and now Pharmacoloy. Much easier than now but as we know Pharmacology is much harder. He explains somewhat in details. This semester he was a little grumpy when I asked him a question. I did not like this class,his notes was all over, but did ok. He is a great professor take.
Prof Raynor very great professor. I took him for Nutrition a year ago and now Pharmacoloy. Much easier than now but as we know Pharmacology is much harder. He explains somewhat in details. This semester he was a little grumpy when I asked him a question. I did not like this class,his notes was all over, but did ok. He is a great professor take.
He is the best! He wants everybody to succeed. Very straightforward and exams are easy.God Bless You Professor Raynor!
Raynor is "Ok." I mean, he's the type of prof who comes to class, teaches, then leaves.Yes he gives ample time to ask questions, but he doesn't seem to have an interest in whethere or not you pass.He's funny at times, but does he possess all the qualities a great prof should have, No.He's not awfull, he's just ...there....
I highly recommend him. Extremely helpful! No surprises here. You learn a lot from this man. He's great!
Great prof, knowledge, person.
He is the best professor I've ever had..He is so patient, really wants students to understand and do well. If you want to leave A&P 2 with full understanding of material, you need to take this Prof. I didn't think I could enjoy learning so much...
Al that's been said is true! Unbelievable teacher- EXTREMELY knowledgeable and wants his students to succeed! He is a true role model for other professors. Study the notes, and you'll get an A. I took him in the summer, and very happy i did!
GREAT PROFESSOR! Very knowledgeable and very straight forward. His intentions are for his students to learn and do well. His exams are cumulative so be sure to study. HIGHLY recommended!!
BMCC is very fortunate to have Prof. Raynor. His is truly one of the best. Filled with knowledge and has a big heart!
Dr. Raynor is the best professor I have had at BMCC. He explains everything clearly, and lets you know exactly what is expected of you in his class. Tests can be tricky because they're cumulative but he goes over everything and makes sure you know you stuff before an exam.
Cannot say another word because it was already been said. MARVELOUS PROFESSOR.
Absolutely fabulous. Definitely one of the best professors BMCC has to offer.
Great Prof! Lets exactly what you need to know for his class and future nursing classes. No need for textbook. Pay attention to his notes. You will need to study to get an A.
Great Prof. If you are taking Nursing, take all his classes! You will learn AND get an A. I had him for A&P2 and the way and stuff he teaches (strict memorization) has helped SOO much in my first semester nursing. Highly recommended.
absolutely amazing instruction..teaches entirely from rote memory...knew every student's name, yes even the ones who rarely showed up..best of all no final if you score 3A's in the exams...second to none!!!
dont remember the code, but i had him for pharm and patho 6 years ago, till this day, i remember everything he taught me and used the information to survive nursing school, without him, i would have failed since nurses cant teach for anything.
raynor was amazing!taught material from memory.he said if he didnt know it, how could he expect us to.so unbelievably talented, patient, calming, funny, fair and more than happy to answer all and any questions until you understand it.he makes sure you are prepared for nursing and he tests from notes only TAKE HIM!pay attn to reviews 90% is on exam
THE BEST PROFESSOR - EVER!!! I must warn those looking for a super easy class, this is not it. But if you dedicate yourself to studying for this class, it is a guaranteed A. He is truly a walking book. Very impressed with how he explained all of the info and made class fun. I cannot say enough good things about him. I hope BMCC knows what they have
he has to be the best science prof ever. If I could take him with me to teach me all my science classes I would. he teaches things he kow will be on the city nursing test and makes sure you understand . His test are a little tough but if you study there is no reason not to get a A
He is the best professor ever..I took him for Bio 426 and Nutrition last semester..You have to study aloott for his class. This is not an easy A, but if u put yourself to it and study, for sure you will get an A.
Hi is THE BEST ! I love him !
The best professor!!! He is walking inseclopedia, he never had book or notes with him on the class. His lectures are very interesting and he makes pretty hard
The best professor!!! He is walking inseclopedia, he never had book or notes with him on the class. I took him for BIO 426, and he makes the course very interesting and easier to understand. If you study hard, paying attantion to his lectures- perfect "A". Definitely recommend to take this professor!!!!
I took this prof. in the summer and I'm not pleased. The class ended @ 1:30pm, but we were done at 1pm and for some reason he was in a rush to leave and seemed bothered when ? were asked after class. On a positive note, when you leave his class you will know your stuff if you study hard and memorized his notes.
Excellent Professor! Probably the best in BMCC science department. His lectures are informative and very engaging. The only downside is he does not conduct Lab which could be vital to help one understand anatomy.
THIS GUY IS THE BEST THAT'S ALL
This proff is GREAT!!! He knows his stuff. He makes things clear and easy to understand. He is a bit old school when it comes to his hand written exams but he is the best there is. I learned NOTHING in my previous anatomy class but he deft made up for that.
I took Dr. Raynor in summer I A&PII. What a great guy! Very intense course, a lot of material to learn but if you study and apply yourself you will do great. His test are cumulative and this was a great way never to forget what you learned especially of your a nursing major. You get what you give our if this class. One of the BEST I've encountered at BMCC.
I took A&P2 and Pharmacology with him fall'11. Outstanding professor in a simple word.Modest and generous person.He illustrates and explain materials very clearly..I respect him from the bottom of my heart.. Easy 'A'.. Don't miss his class...
best professor i've had so far! had him for a&p II and nutrition. he does everything he can to make sure you actually learn and understand the material. tests are short answer and cumulative - so you have to know the material. glad to have a class where i really learned a lot. he made each class interesting and enjoyable. he's very helfpul and kind
GREAT PROF! TOOK PHARM AND PATHO WITH HIM! GREAT GREAT GREAT...WISH I GOT MORE CLASSES WITH HIM HE KNOWS HIS STUFF! NO TEXTBOOK OFF HIS HEAD
Best prof in BMCC. Easy "A"...Please don't miss him for pharmacology as well..He explain stuff and very helpful ...
Excellent professor. He really cares to teach and for you to learn. You have of course to study but with great efforts and his excellent knowledge and teaching skills you will learn a lot. I was a blessing to have Raynor
He is a super smart person! He is very clear and helpful.Exams are cumulative; he drops one(lowest). But if you study his note you should be find. I am an international student and never learned biology before I took Bio425: but got A.hope he teaches microbiology.He loves to answer questions and he seems to know almost all material even not biology
Hands down best professor in BMCC. Extremely knowledgable- teaches off the top of his head. I learned so much! Exams are cumulative but it reminds you that this is college and you need to study a lot. Shame he doesn't teach micro
AWESOME professor!! Didn't need the textbook, he explained material clearly and let you know exactly what to expect on the tests. The tests aren't multiple choice, he writes the question and you write out the answer, so you still have to study. He drops the lowest exam grade so if you have an A before the final, you don't have to take it.
Very good professor. Absolutely no textbook required. Exams are cumulative and student notes are the primary study guide for exams. He is very clear and concise, and even humorous! BIO 426 was great, because Prof. Raynor is the right choice.
Professor Raynor is a brilliant teacher to learn from. He is incredibly thorough, clear, and determined to his students understanding the material. He teaches for an A.
Best professor at BMCC. He is incredibly engaging and makes class interesting. I wish every teacher was like him. He cares about his students and want them to do well. If you take the time to learn the information, you will do well in the course. His exams are based off of his lectures. EVERYONE take this class!!!
Took his pharmacology class and it was the best choice ever! Super nice, super clear! you only need to know whatever he writes on the board - I never even opened the book. Exams are cumulative but if you do well on first two you skip the final! Def recommending - extremely engaging professor - and you learn a lot!
THE BEST PROFESSOR AT BMCC. Everything that comes out of this mans mouth is funny, intelligent and interesting. Be prepared to take notes. He tests from his lectures. Thanks professor Raynor!! If you sneeze in his class, use the crook of your arm;-)
Take his class if you want to actually learn. One of the best profs in BMCC. Not your average run-of-the-mill prof that reads off slides like a robot. Does all his lectures in chalk. Tests are going to be on whatever he teaches but explains it crystal clear. Writes all tests himself, no multiple choice, straight to the point no trick questions.
I took Professor Raynor's class for nutrition as a pre-requisite for BS level nursing. He is by far the best professor i have ever taken at BMCC. If i had read these reviews beforehand, i would have signed for up for his A&P II class. His lectures are clear, very organized and you don't need the book.
I absolutely loved his class and learned more during his lectures than I have ever learned in any other class. He is a great asset to BMCC as he is incredibly intelligent, has a remarkable passion for teaching and is a very special and kind human being. Professors like him are hard to come by. Highly recommended
Total 7 to 8 exams in the semester, they are mostly written answer questions on his exams. In some questions, you need to write a lot details. You must try hard to remember vocabularies, If you are not a good writer, you will easy lose points on the questions. I suggest you choose another Professor who uses mainly multiple choice questions.
One of my favorite professors I've had. Very nice guy, engaging, and makes the material interesting. The class pretty much consists of lectures and notes (no lab book or text book needed). Tests are from notes in class and very straight fwd. I'd take Professor Raynor every semester if I could. Memorize your notes and you'll do great.
I love Dr. Raynor! Really nice to his students and always there to help especially when he sees that one of his students are struggling. Great sense of humor as well. We need more professors like him. If given the chance, I would take him for all of my biology courses. Had a great time in his class.
Easiest A&p2 prof for an A. No textbook needed and no labs. Doesn't use email or PowerPoint.
ok i took 3 classes with this man. pharm, path, and A&P. got all A's. he doesnt use power points or a text book. he writes on the bored (old school). he if pay attention and take good notes you will pass. there are no labs and if you are lost SPEAK UP. in each class, he gave 3 exams and a final. all questions are short answers.
HANDS DOWN THE BEST PROF ! He is super chilled. NO LABS NO TEXTBOOK NO HOMEWORK. He teaches you what you need to know! he makes everything so simple! TAKE HIM! all you have to do is review your notes and everything should stick! ALL exams are short answer! but are easy if you study! AND HE DROPS 1 EXAM. total of 6-7 exams! TAKE HIM!
BEST PROF EVER! Took him for both nutrition and A&P2. GOT AN A IN BOTH. HE GRADES ON EXAMS only! regardless of how much he likes you. Total of 3exams for this course. he drops 1 exam. I did good on the 1st two and dropped the final. TAKE HIM! EASY A! STUDYING IS A MUST!!!!!
Prof. Raynor is the best! Nutrition class was easy as long as you come to class and write your notes! Tests are longs and there is no multiple choice , but he gives you questions only on the material he taught in class. Highly recommend!
This class is not a joke, but as long as you study all your notes and UNDERSTAND the material you will pass with a good grade. I learned a lot in this class. Professor Raynor is a very kind and understanding teacher. Highly recommend!
Easy A. Most of class get A. Did not need book or do labs. Recommend
I'm not joking when I say he is one of a kind, and THE best professor I will ever encounter in my life. Knowledgeable individual, who gives cumulative exams every 2-3 weeks. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!
One word. Amazing. I never thought I could understand a science class as much as I did in his class. He grades heavily based on tests and requires a lot of memorization but his lectures made studying so much easier because his points are clear. He do not ask questions that were not mentioned in the lecture. 100% recommend.
Best teacher I've ever had in bmcc. He doesn't read off of slides like the majority of professors nowadays. He really knows his stuff and has a way of making the information stick through his lecture and notes. He writes his notes on the chalkboard which is the way I learned growing up. Make a buddy who will share notes in case you miss class/late.
Prof write on board all time. No slides so you take few notes. No textbook, no labs - no problem! A plus for prof and A for me
Do not believe the hype. No labs? You will be unprepared in your future BIO courses. You will miss out on dissection lab. Nice professor BUT wont prepare you well for nursing exam. Writes small on chalkboard. Goes quick in lecture and goes off topic. Dont say I did not warn you. Good luck.
A great class in which I learned a lot prepared me well for future science courses awesome class
His exams are writting answers questions. You have to work hard in your vocabulary, if you are not a good writer you will lose points on the questions. Don't take him.
Amazing and such a nice man. If you come to class and take notes, you will do well. NO TEXTBOOK NECESSARY! Everything you need is in your notes. No Surprises. He is truly one of the best professors I've ever had. A true gem. You will really learn in his class... Oh yes, exams are cumulative.. don't worry. Its well worth the effort and knowledge
Pharmacology is in no way easy, but professor Raynor makes it very doable. He truly cares for his students and wants them to understand the material. He will work with you to understand the materials and grade wise. I would def try to take him again.
Professor Raynor is the greatest professor I have ever had in my life. If you want to learn the material without cutting corners and actually leave the class with valuable information, then he's the man for the job. Take good notes, study those notes, and I guarantee you an A. If you pay attention you'll hardly need to study. My average was a 99.6!
Great sense of humor. Highly knowledgeable. My only issue is that he seems a bit outdated on science and medicine. Tests are 100% off lectures and class notes. Making study sheets are a must. Generous extra credit (5-6 points ) Total of 3 exams and you are exempt from the last if you do well on first two (he drops the lowest).
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE HIM! AMAZING LECTURES. study for exams alot and you'll pass. and YOU WILL ACTUALLY LEARN
You havet to take notes every class, no books required , 2 exams and final(that are in written from, not multiple choice). Pros: knowledgeable, a little funny, punctual, respectful and pleasant. Cons:a bit old and not always up to date to the latest news, his notes are great but sometimes tough to understand, germaphobic. Overall, one of the BEST!
Professor Raynor is the literal GREATEST OF ALL TIME! No professor has made this semester as enjoyable and knowledgeable as he has , very fair and very funny! provides a strong understanding all the while making us retain information and making lectures fun! Someone get this man his almond butter and honey sandwich!
The best
He is the BEST science professor that I have ever had. Even if he only wrote on a blackboard, that 's not a problem. No books or labs. All exams are cumulative which means you have to study a lot but believe me, it's worth it. I have learned a lot from this class. He's caring and funny. I LOVE him! Take him and you won't regret:D
He is one of the best Professor in BMCC, I love him so so much. He is funny, care and willing to help students. He makes AP2 class so interesting, and gives a easy way to make students learnt. His tests are all about writing answers, but when you study the notes, you will be fine. The most important thing is you will actually learnt. Take him.
unfortunately, as of fall 2019 this teacher as retired but bmcc still has him listed on the schedule. I was supposed to have him for the fall 2019 semester but was told he had retired and didn't know that until the first day of class when it was a new teacher. if you signed up for a class with him just know its gonna be another teacher
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
64%
Textbook Required
62%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.20 avg changeRatings by Course
SCI
5.0
(1)SCI150SCI530
5.0
(1)SCI150530
5.0
(1)SCI530BIO426
5.0
(2)BOI426SCI530
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SCI
4.0
BIO425
3.0
ANATII
3.0
SCI131
3.0
BIO126
3.0