It's a very hard class.This teacher was new at the campus,but extremely strict, serious and sometimes impolite. You need to study long hours and use the exact words used in the book when doing one of his tests, otherwise he would take the whole point off the test, he doesn't give 1/2 points for half of the answer;he even takes points off if you mis

This was a very hard class. Dr. Tarpey is very knowledgeable, gives no study guides, expects you to be responsible for mastering the subject, and is responsive to email. You have to study A LOT to do well. I recommend study groups. I studied very hard and never missed a class and got a good grade. I liked the class a lot but it was not easy.

After reading everyone else's comments here I was pretty scared to have him as my professor. But I have to say I disagree with many of the comments here. I don't think he's rude at all -if anything its a sense of humor that some people probably just don't get (I think he's actually funny). YES, the class is very hard. You actually have to study- ca

Wow, an instructor that doesn't hold our hands throughout the learning process! Who would've thought? I'm currently enrolled in ANAT25 and it IS difficult, but I feel that what I get out of it is proportional to what I put into it. Mr. Tarpey provides the foundation and oversees the work, but the students are the ones who must build the house.

I'm really suprised Dr Tarpey has such a low score. For me, he was really helpfull and supportive the entire semester. He uses funny story to make the topic relevant and cheesey puns to help us remember terms. He was always available durring his office hours and really cared about his students. I wish he taught another class, i would take him again

Great teacher! Very Very helpful and knows his stuff. He's not hard n dry, the material is!! Put the time and effort into studying and you'll get an A for sure (80%=A). Don't let these posts fool you. Work hard, don't fall behind, ask questions =A. Tests and Practicals were med in difficulty.

His class is tough, but that is because human anatomy is tough. I found this teacher most helpful during his office hours or talking to him during lab, because lecture is dry (as any anat lecture would be). He has a good sense of humor and is very smart. I would take his class again if i needed to.

This was the hardest class of all my college life! He takes the time to explain things and tries to provide exmaples. His test are super hard based on the slides but read the book too for more detail; you end up studying more than what is on the test.not as mean as he looks. info dense class if you want to pass stay for the whole lab

For those willing to stick it out, he loosens up at the end of the semester. Almost everyone who completed the course received an A or a B. (The official cutoff for an A was 80% but I was awarded one with 76%.) Spend the full 3 hours in the lab, ask lots of questions, get clarity on the lab practicals and you'll do fine. A good study group helps 2.

I liked him. Yes, he's super hard. But at the same time, YOU WILL LEARN. I feel really prepared for future science classes. Heck, I should take the MCAT's after this. While his class is hard, he is more lenient with grading than he lets on: drops the lowest test, and he's really helpful if you have questions during lab and during office hours.

I got an A because I read the whole book. He says you don't need to read it but you do. He rushes through lectures and crams in tons of material that are based on the book. You are likely to find yourself lost unless you take initiative to read. His lecture exams are not easy.

very knowledgeable and patient

I am currently enrolled in his Ant 25. For sure the class is hard like any other anatomy class. It is the nature of the class. The human body is complicated by itself. This class need your full devotion and full understanding in order to sucdeed. I feel that he is very knowledgable, and always very willing to help.

A great teacher. by no means is this course easy, but if you stick with it you can most definitely pass. The class has a straight forward structure. It is very organized and you will not be confused by dates or pop quizzes.

Tough subject material & Tarpey isn't much help in lab, he expects you to figure it out with the book. First 2 tests are EXTREMELY hard, next 2 are easy, he drops the lowest grade. Expect to spend lots of time studying on your own. 80%=A, he answers questions and returns email promtly. Half our class dropped because it was difficult.

Anatomy 25 is a difficult course, no matter who teaches it. It covers the systems of the entire human body. You will absolutely have to study for this course. Dr. Tarpey is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help.

Prof Tarpey is one of the best, and one of the hardest, professors I've had (both at CCSF and a 4 year college). He made what can be a dry subject really interesting. Very intelligent prof. (with some fun cheesy jokes, too) Attend ALL lectures. Take good notes and go to lab. But expect to study a LOT. It's hard, but you will learn.

Dr. Tarpey will make you work hard, but you will learn. He moves fast so don't miss his lectures. The lab time is valuable study time. Don't skip it. He drops the worst lecture exam, and worst lab practical. I already had my A solidified in the course before the final exam. I studied about 3 hours a day for this course.

Looking at the mixed reviews, I was scared to have Tarpey as my prof. But in the end, I'm glad I took him. Yes, this class is hard and you will have to work for an A. But it shouldn't be too hard because 80%=A. Take him if you are willing to study and devote a lot of your time.

Exams were pretty hard, but as long as you study, you will be fine. Attendance not mandatory, however I do recommend going to lectures for they can help during exam time. 80% means an A for this class. Has a sense of humor. A lot of lab days. Interesting class, but tough course. Be prepared.

This class is hard, but it's the subject that's hard, not the professor. He tests directly from his lectures. Print the slides, take notes and and ask questions if you need to, he is very helpful, but you need to work hard, there is a ton of material to get through. Memorize everything for the first exam. Lab is important! pay attention in there.

John is a very intelligent man who knows his stuff so well, that I think he forgets what its like not to know. I found him to be a very nice man and helpful,but wish there would have been a little more structure to his class and I might have been able to keep doing it along with microbiology.

Tarpey is a great professor for students who are very self motivated. He has high expectations, doesn't coddle his students, and is reasonable in his grading. Genuinely nice and funny guy. He made me love anatomy. He is great for people who REALLY want to learn, not just to go through the motions to get into nursing school.

His lecture is clear and his class is designed to help the students to prepare for the class. The content is not easy as there are many terms and materials to memorize. However, the professor is available for questions and further support if needed. He is very organized and fair to all students.

Tarpey seemed really dry the first couple days of class, but he's actually hilarious and a great teacher. If you skip class or slack on reading, you won't pass. Anatomy is a really hard subject, and you need to be a self-starter. He isn't going to hold your hand through this class!

I throughly enjoyed Tarpey's class. Anatomy is a tough subject so definitely be prepared to study hard. Record his lectures and read the chapter before class.

I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Tarpey's class. He is intimidating at first, but he truly cares about his students and their progress. Dr. Tarpey has a great dry sense of humor which he uses to help you with memorizing anatomy, he is available outside of class (plus responds to emails!) and is clear with the grading expectations of the class. Recommend!

Dr. Tarpey is a nice and funny guy but his teaching style might not work for everyone. No homeworks. You have 4 exams (multiple choice, short answers). He is a tough teacher but it is not impossible to get an A if you attend his class and listen, read the book and understand and attend lab. He is very approachable so always ask questions.

Lectures and slides were well organized and there is a lab manual /study guide. There are specific hints he gives in the lab manual and lecture for what to expect on the test. Go to class and stay in lab for the full time to familiarize yourself with the models. It's a hard class mainly because of all the materials covered so study hard for that A.

I took his course last semester and learned a lot! He is very knowledgeable and makes it clear what's on the exam. But if you thought you were going to be carried through the course, you are mistaken. Take notes from his lecture and you must study them at home. As long as you study what he tells you to know, you will pass. Many got A's in my class.

Awesome Teacher! This class requires a lot of studying. You will carry the Anat25 lab notebook almost religiously. My grandfather passed away while I was taking this class and I was struggling to balance 19 units while taking over the night shifts at the hospital. Tarpey was the silver lining in my hardships. Take his class and see why.

Dr. Tarpey is a great. A tough grader and his exams are hard, but his lectures are amazing and thorough not to mention his funny dry sense of humor. I personally think that If all the students respect the lectures and lab attendance and show up all the time (since he does not take an attendance )I am sure he will not be so tough on the exams.

Intense, challenging, but a good class. I would not recommend skipping. Record the lectures and go over it again. I found that I was missing chunks in my note taking (The lectures are given at a fast rate). Your grades are based on four, very low risk, quizzes, four lecture exams and four lab practicals. Attend all open labs if you can.

Dr. Tarpey is a great professor but his class was the most challenging class I've ever taken in my life. I studied whenever(day off/weekend). ResultI gained great knowledge in basic anatomy+/increased my self-esteem. I'm non-native English speaker and it'll be challenging for ESL students(my classmates struggled). Advicestudy (book,manual,slides)

Dr. Tarpey is great teacher and straight to the point. I highly recommend taking Dr. Tarpey, he is challenging but if you work hard and go to class you, will do well. He doesn't hand hold and the his reasoning makes total sense, he said once said to me "when you get a patient, will your patient have labels for bones?" Nope! You learn in this class!

Dr Tarpey is an amazing professor that truly cares about the future of his students. Tough it out and dont drop it! I would recommond recording this lectures to go over it again with his slides. ASK PLENTY of QUESTIONS. He sees that you care, don't be afraid, even during exams! Out of class studying is KEY& study groups to talk/write everything out

Absolutely what anatomy should be. This class is difficult, taught by a true anatomist. I recommend recording lectures, attending all labs for the whole duration, and ask questions! Lots of harsh critiques here but it is by all means possible to achieve an A. If you want to learn anatomy take this course, expect to work for an A, which btw is 80%.

Dr. Tarpey's anatomy class isas difficult as any UC science course I have taken. He knows his anatomy and holds high expectations , though his grading system is much more lenient than UCs. If he sees that more students care, he does make exams slightly easier. He is not as intimidating as he seems, so ask questions and go to open labs before exams.

Doctor Tarpey is an excellent Anatomy Professor who wants his students to learn because at the end of the day, the knowledge you acquire is more important than the grade you earn. If you study you will succeed. Its an abundant amount of material and the course is challenging. It was a great class !

If you're expecting an easy class, guess again. Dr. Tarpey is a high calibre, true anatomist, knows his stuff and wants you to learn. He is no joke--he is extremely intelligent and has a dry wit. Get the book, record lectures, attend class and ask a ton of questions. Your reward will be knowledge. Expect to work your gluteus maximus off!

Hilarious & highly intelligent man. Must read book, don't skip class, don't skip lab and ask questions, record lectures, slides on Canvas, ton of info in a short time, try Ninja Nerd on YouTube for review, fair grading curve--80 is an A. Cells, skeletal, integumentary, muscles, nerves, brain, vascular, digestive, reproductive, some physiology.

I am so grateful that I didn't get a spot in the other Anatomy section because I would have missed Dr. Tarpey's knowledge and witty comments. This is a class that demands of you to study, but it's absolutely up to you. Invest time and you'll get a good grade. I definitely recommend recording the lectures and taking advantage of the time in the Lab.

Not an easy A class but the knowledge you obtain from this class will help you, especially if you are pursuing a career in the health field. His class is difficult and he does test on the little details, making sure you pay attention. Ask questions because he will clarify them. Would not recommend if your course/work load is heavy. Great professor!

I took Anatomy in Fall 2020 remote. Tarpey responded quickly to questions via email. Very test heavy course. I am in EMT 100 this summer and cruising through the human body and medical sections due to the intensity of this course. I still use my notes from his class. If you want to master beginning anatomy this is the class for you!

I actually find the lectures very enjoyable, just make sure you go over the lectures a few more times and you will be fine in your exams, as most of the contents were from his lectures.

Tarpey is an amazing instructor. He was very clear with his slides. Know his lab manual inside and out for both lecture and lab. In lab ASK QUESTIONS. BE PROACTIVE. Any question I had he fully explained it to me one on one and made sure I got it. Be prepared to STUDY. You need to be studying weekly if not daily to pass. Anatomy is hard!

you will leave this class with a strong foundation in anatomy and beyond

Tarpey is a great professor and will make sure you understand everything as long as you ask questions and show up to lab. His tests can be really difficult and require naming anatomical features from pics/models, so make sure you can identify every term in the lab manual!!!! Its a LOT to memorize but I learned so much in this class

Old school style of teaching. Sit in front, ask questions, go to open labs, don't miss lecture or labs and study the cadavers. I struggled but still made it out with a B by being an active participant. Be prepared to study a lot. Very thourough class, hard and only graded on 3 quizzes, 3 exams and 3 lab practicals.