Dr. Sata is such a respectable professor. He really knows what he's doing. The tough part was following the material especially if you are not familiar with bio. Spend time reading the course guide and go over the squarecap. He's good about answering questions through squarecap so ask anything in class through there. Overall great class and prof.

Solid professor. Buy and study the workbook, the in class questions, and lab assignments.

Sata is a super great guy who really cares whether or not you learn the material. His lectures were a little overwhelming at first for me (because I didn't take AP Bio), but I was making A's by the second and third exam. He is so sweet and wants to help you as much as he can. Just study, pay attention, and at least skim the chapters before lecture.

I LOVE Dr. Sata! His class was pretty fun, and he is such a sweet old man. He truly cares about his students, and there are extra credit opportunities that will help boost your grade on top of the group project that's supposed to do the same! TAKE him! Tests are easy as long as you study, and the squarecap and homework questions always help!

His class was pretty fun, and he is so so sweet. He truly cares about his students, and there are extra credit opportunities that will help boost your grade on top of the group project that's supposed to do the same! Discussion "quizzes" are completion grades Tests are easy as long as you study, and the squarecap and homework questions always help!

Great professor, if I actually studied and gone over the material I would have an A in the class. He gives out a lot of participation points so it's really hard to fail his class.

Dr. Sata is a sweet man who cares a lot about his students. His class is straight forward and its possible to do well if you study. His course is based off the textbook he wrote, all the info for the tests is in it. He's lectures can be slow, but he gives your practice questions and quizzes in class for participation grades that help on test.

Dr. Sata always made us laugh. You will learn SO MUCH in this class! You will find the material mixing into BIO311D, Chemistry courses, and Genetics! Just make sure you know the textbook in and out, you have to really work and you can get that A. The best intro biology professor I could've had, so thankful for him.

KING SATA. His lectures are amazing, his handwriting is calligraphy, and his diagrams should be in the Blanton. 3 exams + a final, lowest one is replaced with the avg of the 3 or final, whichever is higher. You read out of a textbook he wrote, which simplifies everything to what you need to know. He also bumps everyone up a letter grade at the end.

By far my favorite professor of the semester. He really cares about his students and wants you to succeed. He provides you with everything you need to do well and makes his expectations very clear. This class is an easy A, but you will still leave having learned so much.

Considering I never took a single bio class in high school despite at least 85% of the people around me having took AP bio, this class was easy. He has a course guide that follows the lectures exactly and posts lecture notes online so you gucci if you don't write down everything he does (pls don't write down everything he does my hand hurts still).

Class is easy for non biology neophytes. Lectures a bit quickly, easy to understand, the way to succeed is to read and understand his course guide and review squarecap questions. AP Bio helps, as a lot of his material are those concepts but more in depth. Might not be easy to make perfect 100s on tests but extra credit covers it. Solid choice.

One of my favorite professors to date. An amazing teacher who knows the material like the back of his hand. He gives a schedule of the semester in the syllabus, so the curriculum easy to follow. A lot of material, but if you study the book and lectures you will do well. He really cares about giving his students the best chance to succeed.

Honestly the best prof! Easy A but you learn a lot! He cares a lot about his students and wants everyone to understand the material fully. That said, his tests are VERY doable even the final. But the class is not test heavy which was a huge relief and much is completion Study for tests w/ Square cap, wrkshts, discussion "quizzes", & practice tests.

His lectures are clear and engaging. His tests have questions from Squarecap, Discussion Section Quizzes, and worksheets. Go to his office hours if you need help, he is really nice about it. Also, attendance is not mandatory but he gives extra points in the end if you have good attendance. Plus, he explains squarecap in class so just go for that.

Sata is great. He teaches you how to not only learn, but to apply knowledge. As someone who never took AP Bio, this class was pretty challenging, but once you understand his teaching style, getting an A is manageable. Just put in the effort, READ the course guide, go to office hours, and study SquareCap questions (they're almost always on exams).

Dr. Sata is very nice and a good teacher IF you pay attention. I recommend reading the chapters and taking notes on them before going to the lectures. His tests are relatively hard but the final is super hard. You're going to have to study hard for his tests, especially if biology isn't your strong suit. He curves at the end of the semester.

Hes great. Realize that the midterms are taken mostly from the in-class questions (word for word), and that his textbook contains all the information you need. Hes really nice to all of the students and has good lectures, but you dont need to listen to the lectures to succeed, just read the textbook. Theres one group project that is eh but easy

I had no AP Bio background, but Sata lays down a good foundation of biology. Go to office hours! He's willing to sit down and answer any questions you have. His midterms have both multiple choice and free response questions, and I found the best way to study was to go over Squarecap questions, Discussion Section worksheets, and sample exams.

This class requires putting in a lot of own time reading. But Sata also tests the way he lectures, so pay attention and study lectures. He's so willing to help during office hours but my biggest tool to studying for tests was talking to my TA's! His TA's were all so helpful and great!

Dr. Sata is a professor who truly wants his students to learn. If you put in the work, you can get an A on exams, there is extra credit that boosts your final grade. His textbook is a wonderful source. Easy to read and straight forward. He is also a great person, very funny and sweet. One of the best professors at UT and incredibly knowledgable.

Sata is an an interesting professor. He doesnt have powerpoints or uses tech, he goes old school and writes his notes out(making lectures a little boring). However he is very nice and respectable, and has the greatest dressing sense! You need to buy his textbook for the class, but make sure you study his squarecap questions for the exams!

Dr. Sata was great! He presented the information clearly and gave us a test review before each exam that essentially showed us exactly what material would be on it. You can tell he wants us to really understand the material, so his tests can be a bit tricky if biology doesn't come naturally. (I have always been terrible at bio until Dr. Sata)

Dr. Sata is an amazing professor. His lectures are driven by notes, of which HE WRITES HIMSELF during class, meaning no powerpoints & that you can write the notes alongside him as you are in lecture. His tests are extremely fair and quite easy if you use his course guide book seriously. Do the homeworks and take good notes; this class is an easy A

I loved Dr. Sata. The class is easy, but you end up learning a lot. He appeals to all learning styles, so all you really need to do is pay attention in lecture. He really cares about biology and his student. One of my favorite professors so far!

Although he is sometimes hard to understand, he makes up for it in his grades. As long as you do the worksheets and discussion sessions you should get a decent grade in his class.

Dr. Sata is such a genuine professor who clearly has a passion for biology, evident in his teaching style and enthusiasm. Attendance is mandatory (you do squarecap every lecture day). Exams are alright but still push you to learn the material thoroughly. Everything else (worksheets/discussion quizzes) are graded on completion.

TBH: Great professor. The first two exams were challenging for me just to really catch on to the timing and the detail of the materials. Attendance is mandatory for square cap and most discussions. Loved the class he was always so welcoming to help when you needed it. Theres a lot of reading and work, but is totally worth it for understanding.

He's a funny and great professor. Get good at writing fast but don't be afraid to ask him to backtrack a bit if he slides up his notes too far (or just look at it when he posts it online). Attend lecture so you actually understand the material. Exams are challenging but doable, just make sure you don't waste time because 50 minutes is all you get.

TAKE SATA FOR BIO311C. This class was honestly a breeze, especially if you have a decent AP Bio background. HIs notes are handwritten on a document camera and posted online right after class. If your squarecap questions are least 80% accurate its a 100. DSQ assignments and wrkshts were useless but show up on test. MC ON TEST IS VERY EASY.

Sata is an incredibly nice person and will do whatever he can to help you understand biology and succeed in this class. He provides lots of materials to study with, though using all of them is not necessary. His tests are straightforward, but a little bit of a time crunch. Though he goes in-depth, he ends up only testing on the key takeaways.

He is a pretty good choice for a bio professor, but make sure to take this class seriously even though he drops so many assignments. I'm pretty sure I failed the final but that was my own fault. Everything besides the exams are pretty much graded by completion but the final is cumulative. Tests are a little difficult but he gives a lot of practice.

LOVE HIM! He's one of my favorite professors. He writes the notes as he teaches and I find that extremely helpful. I never found the discussions helpful though. Study his lecture notes and go over the squarecap questions! The group project was def an easy 100. Love his class and I really enjoyed the subject.

I LOVE SATA. Probably one of the best bio prof on campus. He truly wants you to learn the material instead of memorizing facts. His exams are pretty straight forward. He tells you what you need to know via squarecap/lectures/practice exams. He loves bio so he may get excited and go a lil too fast. Takes a long time for TA to input grades tho

Sata is so caring and Im glad he was my prof. Tests can be kinda tricky but the other assignments are mainly completion grade. He posts all of his notes for each lecture too. Make sure to study squarecap for tests. Theres also a group project thats tedious but it isnt difficult to get done.

He's so helpful and always willing to explain concepts during his office hours! He's very nice, and his class is clearly structured. The TA's and PLA's are all really helpful and easy to access as well!! Loved his class!

Dr. Sata might be one of the nicest professors out there. He knows his class is tough, that's why he gives a lot of help & extra credit. He wants you to learn and see the big picture of the materials. He's also quite funny & laid back. There's a lot of HW, but as long as you attempt to do it, you are good.

Dr. Sata is the sweetest man and you can tell he wants his students to be the best they can be. His tests have repeat questions from previous semesters and squarecap questions, but the final is killer. He lectures at a very fast pace and does all hand written notes. His office hours were limited, but he is very receptive to questions.

If you pay attention during lecture, study the course guide and study the squarecap you are set for this class. Dr. Satha is super nice and funny. His exams are pretty straightforward.

He is very sweet, but if you want to pass, you have to study, and put in the work. He has lots of materials you can use to review, and if you put in the time, and can understand the review material, then you should make an A.

He lectures for about 25 minutes per class, and the rest of class time is dedicated to Squarecap, so make sure you come to class. I never listened or took notes during the lecture. Hearing someone talk at me isn't really helpful, but I took diligent notes at home about the week leading up to the test, which worked well.

Dr. Sata is the best professor ever. His lecture style is him writing notes on a piece of paper while it is projected onto a screen for everyone to see while going in dept and explaining verbally. All notes are posted online afterward for anyone to review. He provides a lot of study materials before a test too!

Dr. Sata is the BEST biology teacher to take for BIO 311C. It breaks my heart that I won't be able to take him again. He cares for his students and he wants them to succeed. The only critique I have is that he writes faster than he talks, so it can be hard to keep up with him in lectures. Overall, his tests are fair/straightforward.

Dr. Sata is a well respected professor and really lives up to the hype. His teaching style may not be for everyone but you really don't need to pay attention to his lectures in class to do well, you just have to do all of the reading before the test, do his sample exams, take notes over his lecture notes, and take advantage of all of his resources.

Sata is so intelligent and a kind soul. Try really hard in this class - actually read, pay attention, and understand your Squarecaps and weekly discussions. Your final grade will probably be higher than youd expect because hes so nice and will average your grades in a way that favors you. What a king.

Dr. Sata's class was one of my favorites this semester. I feel like he provided a great environment for first years to learn and provided numerous resources to succeed in his class. If you just show up every day and do the work, it's really not a hard class to do well in. He's also super caring and lovely, and if you ever get the chance to chat, do

Dr. Sata was a great professor! Really try to attend all discussions and lectures as they'll help you for all exams. Most of the exams have Squarecap and Discussion section questions so really put emphasis on those. He also is super kind and tries to keep the lectures entertaining. You really learn a lot from this class. Highly recommend!!

99; overall very good; show up to lecture bc squarecap; he uploads notes so u don't have to pay attention; doesn't upload lectures tho; just read his txtbook ignore openstax; makes practice exams (even for final!); DO the practice exams; review squarecap bc tests will recycle/reword those questions; very generous on grades; only 1 group project

I have never met someone so passionate and understanding professor compared to him. He really cares about his students and is willing to go out his way to pass his class.

Dr. Sata is a very nice professor. The content of his class is pretty difficult, but definitely manageable if you work for it. It's very important to study every day.

Dr. Sata is the BEST bio professor ever. Period. Going to class and learning from him is so fun, and he really cares about his students. He writes his own textbook! He also hands out sample exams to study with, and most of the questions are just like the real exam. Your TA is either a hit or miss, but you can always count on Dr. Sata to help you.

Dr. Sata is probably one of the most caring professors I've ever had. He is very invested in the success of his students and is always looking for ways to improve his assignments. Moreover, he is very knowledgable in what he teaches, and teaches in a style in which he covers all the small details of the big picture. Great choice for BIO311C

Excellent professor!

Dr. Sata truly cares about your success. His lectures were boring imo, but very informative. Tests are not too bad, but it sucks he requires the textbook for online homework. However, the test questions are mainly from book. The FRQs on tests were the hardest part, and I found them unnecessary. Discussion Sections suck took. Overall good professor

his textbook is the backbone of his exams. if you do the practice exams, squarecap questions, and homework's you will pass. you will end up learning so much in this class. Dr. Sata really wants you to push your limits to become passionate about learning. He even recommends books and documentaries. Don't be afraid of taking intro to bio lol.

He is really sweet. Honestly, BIO is just a lot of memorization and he does his best during lectures. He kinda draws things out and does not explain everything super clear but he has some amazing TAs. Discussion sections really helped understand the material better since the TAs are good. He cares and is super understanding and helps your grade!

You either love the way he teaches or you don't. He uses Squarecap to take attendance and you can miss some because he will drop it. Go over the discussion assignments and Squarecap because most will be on his tests. Don't be afraid to approach him because he is glad to help you. He does NOT curve all the time so don't hope that he will at the end.

Dr Sata is probably one of the best Bio teachers at UT. You can see he really cares for the success of his students and is very understanding, this was shown during the covid pandemic. The tests were fair and attendance was mandatory via squarecap. I would highly recommend him.

He truly cares for his students and not only wants everyone to succeed in the class, but to also truly learn. He provides homeworks and practice test and help a lot with studying for exams. Go to class, read, listen, do your best and there will be no reason to not receive an A!

Really great professor who cares about his students' success. He focuses on why things happen and the big picture. Taught study skills that were really helpful. Going to OH's helps a lot, especially when you don't catch what he says in class (he posts his lecture videos). Go to TA reviews, ask ?s, do HW and sqaurecap and you'll get an A.

One of the best professors ive ever had. Genuinely cares so much about each and every student. Class material is very hard, but Dr. Sata will do everything he can to help you. Hate biology, but loved this class.

Dr. Sata was amazing, take him if you can. With a web based class he is very strict and you will have to memorize everything to get a good grade. Other than that he is very caring and nice.

Dr. Sata is a very good lecturer, and is very accommodating to his students. I thought some of the work was busy work and a little pointless though. You have to start studying a week in advance, but he gives plenty of material to help prepare for exams (homework keys, squarecap, practice exams, review sessions). The TAs were wonderful as well!

Midterms and a mandatory final exam determine about 60% of the grade. The rest 40% is pretty much participation. His midterms were difficult but fair; the final exam was challenging. I still recommend Dr. Sata. He's truly passionate about teaching Bio. He speeds through lectures, but he covers everything you need to know, and he records them.

His lectures can get boring sometimes, but they're well structured and info in them is good. He gives lots of resources to study for tests, so you're pretty prepared. A lot of the material on the tests is from the textbook, so you have to read it pretty thoroughly to do well. Tried to get us to buy his book that wasn't related to the class at all.

If you put in the work an A is easy to achieve. He and the teaching team gives you every resource you need to do well in the class. Attend the TA reviews before the test, they literally give you all the information you need for the exam. He gives you lots of practice questions to test yourself with. Great professor!

You have to work for an A. The tests are specific and can be tricky but are overall fair. Reading the textbook is a must. The lectures are fast and unhelpful. He gives many resources and has lots of OH's so take advantage of those. Dr. Sata is super sweet, accommodating, and cares for his students. However, there are easier options for bio 311c.

Dr. Sata is a fantastic professor who really cares about his students. Given the current circumstances with COVID the class was a bit more difficult but understandable.

I believe anybody who signs up for this class can achieve an A. I really enjoyed his class and he is a very understanding professor. He gives big curves and chances to drop low test scores. His assignments are super easy, but the tests are harder. Study for his tests, make sure to go through the test outlines he gives and with TIME!

He's a great professor and cares a lot for his students but sometimes his lectures can be difficult to keep up with. He gives a lot of resources to use for studying so as long as you're using that and attending lectures, you should be fine. His TAs are also super helpful.

He was a good professor that really cared about his students. Tests were difficult, but if you study hard, you can definitely achieve an A in the class.

He was a good professor. I hated the course throughout the entire semester, but in the end I realized that I learned more than I ever thought I would. You will have to push yourself, but an A is definitely doable. I got a 99 when it was all over. Heavy curve! He is sweet and caring, but his exams are very specific. SQUARECAPS, KHP HW, LECTURES!

Being brutally honest, I was not studying at the beginning of the course. I got a serious wake-up call, and so I went to office hours and bettered my study skills (active recall) and then I did ALOT better. Pay attention to lectures and TA reviews because if you read between the lines, you'll know exactly whats gonna be on the test. He's tough tho.

Dr. Sata is amazing. I was very skeptical when I first started this class, because it seemed like one of those classes with a lot of work and a professor that expects you to do everything perfectly or else you won't get the grade you want. But Dr. Sata really cares, and he gives you a lot of room to make mistakes and still get an A.

Majority of grade is tests. Got my butt kicked first semester, but I still pulled through. Dr. Sata's very kind and his lectures are great; I'd self-sabotaged if anything. You'll have to put in a lot of work to do well! If you're like me and bad with biology/memorization, you'll need to dedicate a good chunk of your week to studying and revising

Dr. Sata is very passionate about biology which clearly shows in his lectures. The lectures tend to include more info than what's tested, but he'll tell you what you need to know. His textbook, like the lectures, is dense sometimes. He provides several extra credit options. Overall, great professor and makes an effort to help each student succeed.

I came in with basically no biology knowledge and still ended up with a B. I did struggle a lot throughout the semester and crammed the night before the exams. If i could go back I'd start watching basically the whole course on khan academy. However, he is a really caring professor and does want every student to succeed.

Dr. Sata is a great professor. This was the hardest class I've ever taken but I learned so much and he cares about his students and wants them to do well. You will definitely need to read and study for this class, but it's worth it and if you work hard, it is totally doable to do well.

At the beginning of the semester, I was very confused with the class in general, so it took a lot of effort and time outside of class to catch up and understand the content. That said, once you know what's going on he does explain everything well and gives extra credit if you show up to class. Only issue with lectures was he talked quite fast.

Lectures were very great and well organized, a lot of completion grade and extra credits. He has this Textbook that is required but I ended up loving that textbook because it is very organized and full of important contents and has a lot of summarizing charts and tables. Mandatory attendance. HE REALLY REALLY CARES ABOUT STUDENTS TO LEARN!

Dr. Sata is so passionate about biology, but his lectures carry a lot of information so you have to actively take notes to do well. If you put the effort into the class, you will do really well. Lots of opportunities to do well and his class is pretty interesting

Dr. Sata cares about his students. I took his 311C course and it was great. All of his lectures used Squarecap and that was the main grade other than the exams/discussion worksheets. As long as you listen to his lectures, take good notes, and read his summarized textbook, you'll be good! Don't be afraid to ask for help as he's more than willing.

Very fair intro bio course, exams clearly reflect class materials. In-class questions are very similar to exam questions. If you know the book content, understand the discussion worksheets and review the in-class questions, you will most likely get an A. Also, lectures are interesting: relatable examples and insight into why the content matters.

Dr. Sata is a great professor. He can go off-topic during lectures and go more into detail than what's on the test, but he always makes sure to point out what you need to know on the test and gives hints to specific examples. At the end of the year, there is lots of extra credit opportunity. Read the Sentia textbook and go to discussion sections!

Very organized. For 3 exams, all info is in his textbook. Recommend reading before lectures. He gives a lot of extra credit and curves. Also very kind and approachable. Do well on the midterms because the final is a beast and you want to be able to "save" a lot of your points for that. Stay on top of it and you should be fine.

At first, the class and him seem very intimidating but it gets easier. Lots of extra credit at the end and makes it possible to get an A in the class. All you have to do is try your best and reach out for help! All of the TA's are wonderful. I didn't get an A on a single test individually but ended up with an A at the end, take that as you will.

Don't let the bad reviews scare you. Dr. Sata genuinely cares about his students and really wants them to learn. Take notes from his textbook (not the generic one) and you will have all the information you need for all assignments and tests. If you put in work an A is very doable.

Dr. Sata is passionate about teaching and biology. You should ask questions about complex concepts to Dr. Sata or any TA (they are really nice & approachable), and they can explain it in simpler terms. Tips - Go to discussion sections and if you don't have time to study, read the discussion section slides which is is a good summary.

The course covers a lot of content, including lecture notes, textbook notes, AND squarecap. Exams are proctored and not open notes but manageable with efficient studying. Assignments were not too rigorous, and a LOT of stuff (+10) was dropped at the end of the semester so it helps increase grades. There is a group project but it's an easy A

Dr. Sata really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He has many opportunities for earning points back from assignments and as long as you read his textbook you will do fine on the tests. He focuses on applications of biology so it might be a little more challenging than other courses but for me it was great.

This class is very doable so long as you stay on top of the readings. Test questions come straight from Dr. Sata's textbook, the in-class activities, and the homework, which the TAs have all the answers to. In order to do well, just go to any TA's office hours or Dr. Sata's office hours and they will give you answers and explanations to help you.

Amazing professor, fair exams, interesting content

Dr. Sata is a caring and funny professor, but his lectures go by very fast. I personally didn't find them helpful, but found the online unit reviews by the TAs more helpful to me. A good portion of the test questions are from square cap and homeworks! Even though the material is hard, I think an A is very doable if you put the time and effort.

the class was extremely stressful for some reason. lectures were very fast, and confusing for the most part. READ THE TEXTBOOK!!! look over the hw's & square caps before the tests & watch the review videos from the TA's. those helped a lot he's a good person, and this class definitely makes you a better student, but not worth the stress of it all.

The lectures can be fast if you don't read before, but the readings are very small and spread out. Just do a little bit every day, and studying for exams will be easy. He's very kind and a fair grader. There are online recordings. Read, make your own review, ask questions to TA and office hours. Exam questions are very similar to hw and squarecap

Dr Sata is a great professor. His lectures are a little fast, so prepare well with his textbook and try not to fall behind. His office hours are great for clearing up questions especially before the exams. As long as you make an effort to really try and understand the concepts instead of just memorize then you'll do fine.

Dr. Sata truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. I made a b on every exam and finished with an a, so his class is very doable! He gives extra credit (go to discussion sections) and the reviews the TA's hold are helpful. He is such a sweet man and made biology interesting, just remember to study hard!!!!

Dr. Sata is very kind! I found his lectures to be fast and a bit difficult to understand at times. The best way to get the most out of his lectures is to read his textbook beforehand. He gives out extra credit, so make sure to attend discussion! Test have a lot of application, but an A is very doable on the exams & for an overall average if you try

Great bio professor !! He grades really easy so it's pretty hard to fail (I had some family issues so I flunked the midterms but still passed) The group project is also really simple. Just go to lectures and discussions, and show interest by going to office hours so he gets to know you!

Dr. Sata is loved by all his students. He is very kind and even said that he won't let you fail! His lectures aren't the best, but everything you need to know is in his textbook. His textbook is easy to read- short, organized, and straight to the point. Exams questions are very similar to the practice exams, DSWs, and squarecaps. The easiest A.

Dr. Sata's class is very heavy on textbook readings. My advice is to stay ahead on the recommended chapter readings and to take good notes on those to do well on the Squarecap questions and minimize the time you spend studying for exams.

I loved Dr. Sata! He definitely stresses the importance of really retaining and applying knowledge, and he is very passionate about biology. While the class content can be a lot, as long as you have good study habits you'll be fine. His textbook, the ICA's, squarecap, and lecture notes are all helpful resources. Put in the work and you'll be okay!

Dr. Sata is a sweetheart, def the best intro-bio professor at UT. The only required text for his class is his own textbook and it's straightforward and easy to understand. 3 midterms + final but a lot were curved due to images not displaying. Squarecap sessions in class, weekly homeworks, and discussion section worksheets but lots of drops.

Dr. Sata is probably the best bio professor for 311C. He's super sweet and always open to answering questions. There is a required online textbook, but I think it helped a lot in the class. The tests weren't a breeze but definitely manageable. The TA's were supportive and I think Dr. Sata gives a lot of resources to help you do well.

He's so sweet and caring, and really advocates for the student. His TAs are somewhat hit or miss (not really approachable), but his office hours really come in handy for the exam. Has clear guidelines for what needs to be done for exams, and has a brain dump study session the class before the exam. Have to study, but 100% worth it.

Dr. Sata will make sure you have every resource needed to succeed in the class. Lecture heavy, however his practice exams & Squarecap questions are always used directly on the exams. There are no tricks here, you just need to use the correct resources. He is passionate about what he teaches and wants to help you succeed in any way!

Prof. Sata is so kind and cares about his students' learning. Tons of review before every test, and there's a good amount of homework but it actually helps you understand the concepts a lot better. Lectures can get a bit dull, but he does a good job talking about concept applications that he covers on tests

such a kind prof THE BEST curves tests and the final, gives lots of bonus points and truly cares about your well being. He wants people to be able to apply concepts and not just forget everything. Everything is completion grades except exams ofc so it's not hard to get an A. Go to his office hours, barely anyone does and it's helpful.

Dr. Sata is so kind and you can tell he really cares about his students! There are many opportunities for points in the class besides exams. I can't say enough about how well he prepares his students, and how accessible he is.

Dr. Sata is a really kind professor, and he shows that he cares about his students! I don't know where all of the bad reviews came from because he provides all of the resources you need to succeed in his class if you do the practice questions he provides and pay attention to lectures. Assignments other than exams are completion. Highly recommend!

he was super nice & caring, i loved this man. his lectures were all abt applying concepts & helped for the exam. discussion & the worksheets also helped for the free response part of the tests. squarecap, practice questions, & reviewing notes from lectures was key for me. grading criteria was also very clear.

Dr. Sata is a great person. His lectures are very fast-paced, so you HAVE to read the textbook or look at past lecture notes beforehand to keep up. This class is not easy, but Dr. Sata does drop lots of grades in order to help your grade. There are 3 midterms, 1 final, and one group project. Go to discussion sections and lecture to get extra credit

Sata is actually adorable. The class is graded by a good scale that puts students at an advantage. A majority of grades can be easily obtained and as long as you keep up with the unit as it is going by and read the textbook and look at old lecture notes (written out), you can easily get an A on every exam. This was one of the easiest science class.

Dr. Sata is one of the BEST professors I've had. He makes it very clear what will be on the tests and how to prepare yourself. He gives you tons of resources and truly wants his students to succeed. Definitely would recommend him to anyone taking BIO311C!!

Great professor!!! Explains concepts concisely and focuses a lot on teaching the overall ideas and building understanding rather than memorizing. One of my favorite professors so far and would take again. There is a $70 textbook but it's good, and attendance is recommended since there's in-class squarecap (with a couple drops). Would recommend!

Took him in Fall '21 while class was online. His class was a lot of work, but I learned a lot. He taught from textbooks he wrote and is very passionate. Make sure you go to class and answer the attendance questions. His tests employ open-ended application questions and some of the attendance questions. Pay attention and work hard to do well.

I love Dr. Sata. I believe he truly wants his students to succeed. At first, his lectures were difficult to follow, but it just takes some time to get used to. I would definitely recommend and would take his class again if I could.

This class is like every other bio class but it is very enjoyable because it is professor Sata teaching. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities and the class is manageable because the TAs are helpful and you can ask questions after the lecture! There is also a super easy group project in the middle of the semester but he gives a lot of time.

Considering I took this class my first semester of college, I was definitely a bit overwhelmed with the content. However, Dr. Sata is very kind and provides resources that actually help you maintain and improve your performance. Tests were very daunting in this class but fair. He gave lots of extra credit towards the end too, which was great.

Sata definitely has more difficult content than some of the other bio profs, but his grading system makes it pretty easy to get an A, and a lot of exam questions come directly from classwork, so as long as you do your work, it's not that hard to get an A, plus numerous extra credit options. He's a boring lecturer, but such a sweet and funny guy.

Be prepared to read the textbook prior to class so you can keep up with his fast-paced lectures. His teaching style was a little bit diffiuclt for me to understand, but the textbook was straightforward. I would recommend this class to anyone who is willing to do the required work. Sata is funny and clearly cares about the success of his students!

Dr. Sata is very entertaining, but he also really cares about the learning process and how one should approach college coursework. Lectures can be confusing at times. Grades are assigned using the points with lots of points being low effort. HW, Squarecaps, and lecture notes are helpful for test prep. He prepares you very well for UT BIO classes.

Dr. Sata is extremely knowledgable and kind. Lectures are boring and not super helpful. Make sure you do your Squarecaps and read from his textbook and his written notes before exams. Exams are difficult but once you get used to them they aren't so bad. He is one of the harder 311C professors but you will learn a lot from this class.

Dr. Sata is a great professor that truly cares for the success of his students. There is a textbook that is around $50-60 and accessible on Amazon, but it is really only needed if you want further clarification on concepts taught in class. He does tend to move quickly in lectures, but otherwise I truly enjoyed his class!

Loved Dr. Sata's class...he's funny and extremely intelligent; go talk to him during office hours even if you don't need help with anything. Would totally recommend...tests are hard but he's generous with curves and just wants his students to learn. Amazing professor and TAs!

I could never understand his lectures so just read the textbook; you'll learn better from it even though it has a lot of formatting errors. Do the squarecaps for attendance. Group project is a website + interview. Curves tests a bit. Go to discussions for extra credit. Study ICAs and squarecaps on the side because he sneaks some into tests.

it was just intro bio but he was still pretty chill. lecturers were a little boring and hard to follow but he is rlly helpful in office hours.

He's a sweet guy, but it was difficult to keep up with lectures. I often zoned out during class and taught myself the content. Overall, it wasn't too bad, but I would recommend exploring other professors as well.

There are so many lectures and they packed with content. His class is pretty challenging considering the poor/ insufficient explanations and many different sources of information (lectures, textbook, etc.) Wording of test questions was sometimes confusing However, he is so supportive if you reach out to him about struggling in class.

I really liked this class largely because Dr Sata is the sweetest and is so passionate about the material. The lectures are difficult to understand but the TAs and textbooks help a ton. This class was really hard but if you study consistently and do all the extra credit stuff you can definitely scrape together an A!

I failed all 3 midterms and just passed my final and I still got an A he gave me A LOT of extra credits on the midterms. He rounds up every exam he is awesome please take him if you want an A.

Dr. Sata is a sweet and kind professor, but his lectures aren't helpful. I had to teach myself most of the information after sitting in lecture. You NEED to review HWs, Squarecap, and discussion worksheet Qs before tests (super helpful). I would also read his textbook, which is relevant to what he teaches. Overall, not bad but get ready to study.

Dr. Sata was very kind & caring. As long as you put in the work, you'll be just fine. He is VERY fair in terms of grading & exams. Yes you have to read a lot, but that's just how college is tbh, it wasn't impossible. Summer course was very fast-paced, but again he is willing to work with you. Use the resources he gives you bc they help BIG TIME

I took 311D with Dr.Sata this summer, it was very tough, but yet again it was a summer paced course, but his exams were very fair about 5-7 questions of ur midterm are squarecaps and the free response are random questions from DSW's. His final was very easy, the TA's and Dr. Sata are very kind and willing to work with you.

As long as you are ready to do some self studying or find a group to review with the class is really enjoyable.

Dr. Sata was great and although sometimes his lectures were confusing, the exams were very straightforward and like his homeworks, if not repeating questions - and would sometimes randomly give us extra credit and grade boosts. The class was exactly like AP biology.

Dr.Sata is sooo sweet and genuinely cares about his students. If you put in the work then his class is very fair and I really enjoyed having him as a professor. His tests don't trick you and there are lots of other ways to get points

He is the sweetest! Honestly, if I put more effort into studying for his tests, I would've gotten better grades. He offers many extra credit opportunities and although his lectures are very monotonous, the TA's and resources provided help with studying. Take advantage of canvas, because his tests are very similar to homework questions.

Dr. Sata is a really sweet guy who wants his students to succeed. That being said, he is not the best at teaching the material during lectures. You have to study outside of class and read his textbook to understand the material. Overall, start studying early, review learning objectives, squarecaps, hw's, and you'll do fine on the tests!

Dr. Sata is an okay professor. His lectures are terrible and you cannot learn anything from them, you basically have to self-teach. His tests aren't too bad as long as you study quite a bit in advance. He is caring and gives lots of extra credit and curves.

Dr. Sata was an amazing professor and we all had a great time in his class. I learned so much from his lectures and his tests are very fair. Definitely recommend taking Dr. Sata!

Dr. Sata was the sweetest and most caring professor I had this semester, however, he doesn't really teach. Get ready to teach yourself everything. Try to get another professor if you can.

Sata was very kind, considerate, and always emphasized on actually learning the material, but his lectures weren't that helpful because he would just read off of the slides and sometimes go on tangents---but he gave lots of extra credit, and there is a final, but it was just like a collection of past test questions and some new ones.

I personally found Dr. Sata's lectures helpful, especially the SquareCaps at the end to test comprehension; however, they were fast paced and were a bit tough since I tend to comprehend things slowly. Morgan B was the absolute best TA. I appreciated all the extra credit opportunities and how friendly and kind Dr. Sata was.

I got Dr.Sata through my FIG. He is a very caring professor who wants his students to succeed, but I found him a little difficult to understand since he would occasionally mumble. I'd highly recommend studying ICAs, previous Squarecaps, and homeworks for his exams and start early! I think he's pretty fair and offers a good amount of extra credit.

He's really sweet and caring. His lectures are not engaging, but there are small things he mentions that will be on the exam. If you study and understand the homework's, ICAs, and squarecaps you will do well. Sometimes there were questions on the exams that could not be found anywhere except his textbook. Studied it hard. Exhausting, but worth it.

At first Dr. Sata's class seemed very overwhelming especially as my first ever college course, but once you understand how he teaches it is easy to get into a rhythm. His tests will be hard so study a week in advance and read his book I found it very helpful before each class. Lecture is boring but go to it. Lots of extra credit though.

Getting used to his class was difficult, but I ended up with a better understanding of the material and how to study thanks to this class. Study a lot for his exams, and you will be just fine. He is a very sweet and caring man which is apparent in all of lectures. He is super willing to help you succeed with an A.

I LOVED Dr. Sata!! Many students struggle in his class but if you study the ICAs and Squarecaps for exams you will do great. What you put into this course is what you get out of it. His lectures are not helpful and he is hard to understand but you still have to attend class to complete the SquareCap questions. Be prepared to teach yourself though.

Nice guy but his tests were pretty hard not gonna lie. You just have to put more effort studying for him and you'll be fine.

If you took AP/DC/IB bio in HS this will be an easy class, if not it's still VERY doable. Sata was so nice he would stay after lecture to answer questions, SO MUCH extra credit, TAs/Sata would give u answers to daily quizzes. He lectures fast, so study after class. Doesn't deserve the hate, just put some time into this class and u will be fine :)

He is very nice and approachable. Class is test-heavy, fail one and ur doomed. You have to memorize the textbook and apply all that info to examples in order to pass. He tells you to apply the concepts, but doesn't always explain a concept well. TAs are kind, but often just talk instead of actually helping you understand the topic.

Dr. Sata is the goat. Literally one of the sweetest professors on this campus. The lectures are kinda boring but has some interesting things to say. The tests aren't too bad but you have to study for them for sure. The textbook is mandatory but I never read it and got by just fine. Dr. Sata is nowhere near as bad as people make him out to be.

Honestly he is a great professor. Anyone who does bad simply doesnt put in the time and effort. If you read the textbook the tests are easy. I was able to get all high As on his tests because I read, attended class, did his study guide, and ICS. Hes also such a nice man who wants you to do well!

I think Sata gets a bad rap. His class isn't easy, but very doable if you pay attention to lecture, keep up with material, and go to discussion. Look over squarecap questions and discussion worksheets before exams and you'll be fine. He offers extra credit and is super nice in office hours :)

I know a lot of people on here are trashing him but he is a really good professor. As long as you pay attention in class and do the quizzes/ homework you should be fine. The class is hard but doable, and he gives a lot of extra credit. There is also a textbook but I rarely read it and did fine

Sata is an incredibly nice professor but his class is very much based around his textbook. His class required lots of memorization and his final basically requires you to memorize his entire 180+ page textbook. The class was not insanely difficult and AP Bio really translates well to this class!

Great and kind professor with a lot of experience, main downside is that his lectures aren't super engaging and exams are difficult. His textbook is your bible, and you need to make sure to study it fully for exams, and redo the squarecap questions as well. Clearly a weed-out class, your grade will be directly proportional to the work put in.

Dr. Sata is incredibly kind/accessible during OH, however the mandatory lectures are not very useful and hard to follow. Squarecaps are useful and questions are often repeated on exams. Very textbook heavy, he requires you to memorize little details for the exams, which can be pretty hard. Easy extra credit though, he wants you to succeed.

Sata is a great professor; he offers much extra credit and his tests are very straightforward.

While this course with Dr. Sata can be difficult, it really teaches you how to study and apply material. Some people don't always find his lectures to be useful, but I found they reinforced the content. The exams are difficult, but they are certainly doable if you read the textbook and utilize all study materials (Squarecap, ICAs).

covers content really well and in-depth and provides lots of resources outside of the classroom to ensure you succeed in exams. be prepared to take detailed notes and put in the work!

Need to pay for the textbook + an access code. Attendance mandatory & tracked w/ WiFi+room codes. Tests easy to study for b/c he uses hw questions + same format. I'd say your grade is directly related to how much effort you put in to studying/reading past questions. If you took AP Bio and did well, you should be fine (even if he says otherwise).

Dr. Sata is a kind and caring professor, however his class is very fast paced and fairly difficult. If you put in the work and and study the squarecaps and ICA's you will be fine as most test questions are repeated. Overall I good professor, but the content is quite difficult

Love this guy

People say his accent is heavy, but it literally isn't. Sata is prob one of the nicest professors I've met. He also has a lot of office hours and TAs so if you have a question you'll basically always have someone to go to. Also, he has SO MANY opportunities for a grade boost, so even if you bomb your exams you'll still be alright.

Out of all 311C professors offered he is definitely the best. His tests are all based on his textbook which really covers each concept well so as long as you read that you're fine. There's also so much extra credit and drop grades to boost your grade. He does want you to end up with an A in his class. Also a very kind and caring person in general

I absolutely loved Dr. Sata. I particularly liked his lecture heavy teaching style and stayed easily engaged as my major is in a bio field. It is important to note that I took Ap Bio which I think makes a HUGE difference in how difficult you feel this class is. From my POV, I found it extremely manageable, 1-2 hrs of HW a week & test were not bad.

I enjoyed this class. I received C's on 2 exams and am still ending up with an A+ in the class! Just make sure to study for the final for at least 2 weeks and do all the extra credit opportunities.try to get full points on everything that isn't exam related, such as homework, squarecap , and worksheets! Dr. Sata is a very kind professor

Dr. Sata is probably one of the best professors for BIO311C! His textbook is very concise and has all the important information you need, and he has many TAs, old practice problems, and online resources to help you succeed. He gives a lot of extra credit and truly cares about his students learning the material. An A is doable if you put in the work

Dr. Sata was great, and his exams are easy to prepare for with the resources and review sessions that he and his TAs provide. Bar a few curveballs, most of the questions were sourced from the mandatory Squarecaps (he uses these for attendance) and the HW assignments as well. The exams are w/o curve but he provides extra credit late in the semester.

Light just study the Squarecaps and homeworks a lot for good practice most of the information you can just learn yourself from the textbook. EC later in the semester and midterms were really easy.

Dr. Sata is very passionate about biology and it shows through his lectures. I've found that you have to read the pre-lecture chapters from his textbook to fully understand what he talks about in lecture. Attendance isn't required, but you have daily squarecaps that count towards your grade so it basically is. Exams are questions from daily work.

He is really kind and understanding + gives a lot of extra credit to help boost grades! Square cap attendance that's tracked with wifi to make sure you're in class. Exams are hard, but reading the textbook and going over all the material will help

Beginning o the year, I won't lie I thought this would be my worst class but the professor is the cutest and a little pro-tip: probably over 70% of the tests are recycled in class Square Cap questions. If you study those, the tests aren't as bad as you'd think. Also, compared to other professors, very little homework. Definitely need to put in work

I knew any intro bio would be hard especially given I didn't take AP Bio. With it, I'd say you're pretty set but without, a bit more studying & time needs to be put in. Dr. Sata is such a nice guy, really wanting all of his students to succeed. He gives 5% EC at end of course and his exams are all repeat questions from the Squarecaps. Best to take.