he's really nice guy. all the tests from his notes straight multiple choice ques frm notes study notes n get an A

Nice person, not too difficult exams, but very boring. Biased with questions on exams, tests mostly on what he likes, and not on what he covers. Gives too much value to very specific sections

He's the greatest! visual powerpoint presentations. He is more than happy to explain the lecture to you if you don't understand. Gives 1 quiz 10% (easy), and 3 exams, 30% each. He won't curve because the class average is 80. I got a B.

JUST STUDY HIS NOTES AND YOU'LL GET AN A...HES NOT A HARD PROFESSOR ...TESTS ARE STRAIGHT FOWARD.

Dr. Fath is one of the best prof. He is vey organized, prepared for every single lecture. He is very nice and helpful. Explains the hradest material in a very easy way. It is biology and ofcourse you have to put a lot of time. Very fair prof. Loved his although i had to work hard.

He's the nicest prof ever. Unllike some unreachable profs, he talks to students like friends of him.The teaching is pretty good. He knows the material thoroughly and always willing to help.

Took the final earlier this evening. IMO, it was very fair, as were the other two exams. Powerpoints are helpful. The lecture is clear and interesting. If you want to just get by, reading/knowing your notes thoroughly is ok. If you want an A, read the text and make sure you can give over the info.

Dr. fath was such an amazing teacher. The person who wrote b4 me said to read the book...u dont need to read the book! i did amazing on all the exams and i didnt even open the book. Just go to lecture, listen and take notes...thats all it takes. if u sleep or talk during class, then have fun reading the book-but it prob wont help. Great class, grea

He was a really great teacher. The grades were just posted and the class average for all exams was 75.8 There were around 15 grades below 70, and 10 above 90. About reading the book, I think you should read the sections pertaining to what he goes over in class.

WOW!Very unintertsting, but he's a pretty cool prof. Although his tests are horrific and confusing as hell. He expects you to KNOW all your**** and know it WELL. I guess if cell bio is your driving passion in life and is only what matters you'll do very well. Otherwise pray and try to stay awake!!

The material is really interesting and the professor is really cool

tests were from teh notes, read the book only for additional info

gives out his lecture notes, which is all u need to study for the tests

Not the most exciting professor, but a good one! Tries to make the material as clear as possible. Definitely helps to come to lecture and take notes. Tests pretty fair too.

I dont know what everyone here is saying. by using the lecture notes expect to get around the 70s or below on tests. His teaching is good/ the material is difficult at times especially the 2nd exam but the exams are extremely difficult and unless youre a crazy bio nerd who knows the textbook inside out you wont do well. GPA ruiner.

Here's the downlow from someone with an A in the class. If you put the work into it, this class is not too difficult. However, there will be a couple questions on the test that are ambiguous, so watch out. Also, his tests don't really test thorough understanding of the material, so you could probably get by with less studying than anticipated.

Don't know what everyone else is talking about. Really understands the material, knows what he's talking about, obviously uses many of the lab techniques in his own lab. Very helpful, will explain anything to you in or outside of class until you get it. Mild-mannered, and won't put you off. Also interested in students outside of class, chat freely.

Had him for lab. A real gentleman. Clear, eager to help, fastidious and humorous, I wouldn't mind having him as my lab instructor again.

3tests.shifts curve up if avg below 75.avg never above 75.mult choice test.ppt notes.GO TO CLASS.STUDY STUDY STUDY.dont need textbk.prompt e-mail reply, often available outside of class.very hard class, good if you want to learn cell bio.very friendly.prof loves cell bio and it shows.great bang for the buck.don't take if you don't like bio.HARD!!!

He's such a cutie and often makes funny comments. Exams are straight from lecture slides, but its hard to hear him in the lecture hall, so you should try to record the lecture- reading from the textbook clarifies the things he says. He's very approachable if you have questions. If the class doesnt do well on test, he curves. Study hard-its not easy

He is fair. Grade is average of 3 Exams. Curves the class based on the class average: the difference between the class average and a 75 is added to everyone's grade. Study the slides for the exam. Use book for overview only. Record the class or write down whatever he says in class, because everything he mentions in lecture might be on the exam.

grade consists of only 3 exams, each with 50 m.c. questions. he curves the final grade (if class average is not 75, he will add the points to make it so). the material is not difficult to learn, but his exam questions are HARD. bio is usually easy because it's just memorizing, but his exam questions requires critical thinking.

very nice guy.. tries to put things into understandable terms.. moves quickly but goes back and reviews what he had just said to make sure it was understood. Very nice professor, kinda funny, and does not make things more complicated than it has to be.

It is true he is very good at explaining things but the exams are very hard and if you fail one you might as well drop unless your'e going to get a high A on the other two.

I don't understand why you should be given a chance to make up for an exam after failing, but yeah.. welcome to college. 286 exams with Fath were very easy. I'm not sure why people say it was hard.. must not have studied. All you do is study the slides since he doesn't even require a textbook read. My class had some brilliant people. no curve given

One thing is for sure about this class: Karl is a very very nice guy but can be very boring when giving his lecture. Pay attention to the lecture and study the slides down to the T. You don't need the textbook at all for this class. His exams can be from fair to a bit tricky. Good class.

You do not need to attend class however you MUST know his slides. Each chp is about 90 slides (ea test is about 4 - 5 chps). Rote memorization is key. If you can go forward and backwards, you should be fine. He seems to be popular bc he's laid back. His exams aren't hard, they're just detailed. (At times slightly tricky)

He definitely got way tougher. I got a hold of his previous exams, they were straight forward and easy but then when our test came he threw way too many curve balls

Not sure what gave off the impression that he is an 'easy' professor, because he is not. Fath is very intelligent, which is reflected on the exams. Difficult class. Must understand concepts and put in an effort. Tests are 'easy' if you study; if not - they are hard. Don't listen to others' who have claimed that he is 'easy'. Must study.

Dr. Fath is a great professor. He tells you everything you need to know in class so don't bother reading the textbook. It's a good idea to record his lectures and listen to them multiple times, because his tests come straight from the lecture. He is always available to clarify information. This is a much more fair course than Bio 105 or 106.

I took Professor Fath Spring2014, although I didnt get the grade I wanted, it wasnt from a lack of help from him. Very knowledgeable, helpful and truly enjoys his subject. If you want to take BIO286 but are nervous about the material don't worry he is there to help, both in class and in his office.

look at slides before class, pay attention during class, listen to lecture recordings multiple times each. Do these and you will be good. he is available in office to help any student and is willing to spend as much time as it takes. great professor.

Nice professor. Patient and calm. Sorry, Dr. Fath. You need some dry-run though. Fair person. Questions are base off lect. matl and ppt., pics and hghlt stories on the txt. bk. He wants you to ace in his class. Final he tends to make it easier. But if you didn't spend time to study on a regular basis like any other bio cl, no one can hp

Prof Fath is a great professor. If you went up to him after lecture he was very friendly and willing to help you. Would definitely recommend.

The final grade is based on the total of 3 exams. A curves only if the cumulative class average is below 75. That being said, material is hard but very interesting. He is always patient about answering questions whether in class or office hours. ATTEND LECTURES because he does skip some slides; and gives hint about things important for exams.

The information is not difficult at all and he makes it straightforward as possible. Definitely record each lecture and print out the slides (make sure you take notes during lecture to help you focus). Dont wait till last minute to review for the test. I went from a 56 to a B- in this class (couldve done better if I followed my own advice).

Nice and approachable. Lectures are a bit boring but DEFINITELY attend, as exams are based entirely on lecture material/slides. Print the slides before class n take notes on them, as they're very detailed, and it'll help you stay focused during lecture. 3 exams. Posts practice exams online. Curves at end of semester. Study a few days in advance.

You'll need coffee before class, but he has an excellent way of simplifying the material to make it easy to understand. If you record his lectures and supplement that with class notes on the ppt slides, you'll be sure to do well. He drops lots of hints during lecture about the content to study most for the test. Very caring professor- thanks, Fath.

Had fath for 286 bio and I never went to lecture, but still managed to pull off an A- because tests are heavily based on material went over in class. Not a lot of studying required- very doable class. Curve based on the class. Caring and nice professor. Dont regret my choice.

Dr. Fath in cell techniques (bio 363) is a delight. He's very involved in each experiment and is willing to help everyone in any way he can. Class consists of a midterm, final, 2 formal lab reports (that he can give you feedback on beforehand), lab notebook, and 5 pop quizzes (lowest dropped). He was very funny and helpful throughout, great class!

If you need cell bio in Queens College, Professor Fath is your only option. I have friends who never came to class but listened to recordings of his lectures and still pulled through with an A. The tests are tricky and you need to study the material really thoroughly, & the materials kinda difficult, but he really wants you to do well and curves.

Dr Fath is a very nice guy who had moments of hilarity but wasn't the most engaging lecturer. He updates his lecture slides. They are helpful, take notes on them during class for best results and read BEFORE class. Re-listening to lecture & meticulously going over slides is best prep for the exams which were all MC. He drops exam hints in class.

Good professor and the class is interesting. You graded on 3 exams so mess up once, the grade drops hard. He gives curve up to 75% at the end of the semester but that all depends on the class average. Gotta study for all exams and do practice questions because his exams are really hard and not just memorizing concepts.

Honestly he wasnt as bad as everyone says he was. The material isnt the easiest so I feel for him. If you dont understand the lecture recommend going by the textbook thats the only way I passed his second exam. Hes not interesting but he knows what hes talking about. Dont be lazy I have friends who are passing from just lecture. 4 exams

Love him and his sense of humor. It's major-level bio. Don't expect it to be easy. Do your work and the class will work out for you

Fath is no a bad professor. His exams are based on lecture material and not textbook. Bio is a hard class so requires studying. Although his lecture may seen boring and never-ending, he know's what he's talking about.

He's not as bad as everyone says. Tests are based off the slides, and he is very knowledgeable on cell bio. This is a very difficult course but if you work hard, an A is possible.

Professor Fath is a good professor. A little monotone- bit boring. For the pre-med students- this is the base-line course to get down how things function on a cellular view. It will only get more difficult in the 300 lvl courses. 3 exams, no hw and he gives practice exams (reuses some q's). Quality prof, be prepared to study.

Fath is one of the best professors I've taken at QC. He seems intimidating at first but once you talk to him, you'll see that he truly cares about his students. His exams are fair but require a lot of studying. Study from practice exams and slides, he also provides a few EC questions on the exams. Study a week before the exam, not last minute!

The people complaining are just lazy tbh. This is an upper level bio class so obviously its gonna be difficult. Is it impossible? No. Read over the slides many times and expose yourself to the information and you'll get an 80 or above on the exams. How can you guys possibly call urselfves premed and not handle a class like this

I strongly disagree with these bad ratings. Idk what people are complaining about...Fath was nice enough to curve by even 8 points, many professors in higher level bio courses don't do that. His exams even have a few repeat Questions from the practice exam. Fath is your best bet for this class. Stop relying on the curve and WORK HARD!!!

If you are premed and you can't handle this class you got a personal problem. Take proper notes and pay attention. Everyone complaining acts like this is a HS bio class where he's going to ask u what a cell is. Stop complaining. Fair exams and amazing professor. TAKE HIM & for people saying he's rude, you're just mad he wont curve ur F to an A.

I don't understand what people are complaining about. Fath is one of the biology best professors at QC. Study hard, a week a before the exam, and you'll definitely do well on the exams.

How to study efficiently: Dont read the textbook unless ur really confused about something. Memorize slides inside and out. Each test contains 4 Powerpoints and each PP is about 100 slides on avg so try to do 30-40 slides a day over the course of 2 weeks before exam. Flashcards are amazing. Also memorize the pictures he puts in the slides.

This class is made up of three exams. The exams are very fair. If you study, you will do well in this class. He is a very good lecturer, even though he is fast at times, and he is always happy to help during office hours or after class. I would highly recommend to anyone who is pre-health or needs a biology class.

TBH I do not blame this class. Biology is a hard class just in general. Yes he does have a monotone voice and read off from the slide but its college so what can we expect. Exam is not all accumulative however it is heavy where there is a lot of topic being taught. FYI he teaches the first half of the semester. He does really know his bio

Amazing human

Dr.Fath is a really good professor, he's passionate about teaching. 3 tips: attend lectures w/active note taking, go to his office hours w/questions, use the practice exam he gives you. Dr.Fath is very caring and will help his students succeed. He is very understanding and if you use his office hours you'll do well. VERY interesting class overall.

Fath is a good professor and his slides are fully slides based. Buying the anki deck made it very easy to study I was finishing his tests in like 15 mins

He's a solid lecturer and the slides are not too bad. It's not a very hard A+ if you have the Anki deck and go through the slides. Interesting topic, I learned a lot

It's obvious Dr. Fath is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject matter, and he does explain things well if you actually listen. He had to deal with an incredibly disrespectful class, constantly speaking over him during lecture, showing up late, and packing up before class was over. Don't come if you don't even want to try to learn from him.

He posts the slides so you dont need to attend. BIOL 105 is a hard course, especially for the first half which Fath teaches. With A LOT of studying and reviewing the slides you can pass. Most people failed their first two tests, like myself, but just do better in lab since its worth 40% compared to 12% of each test. Nice guy but boring course.

Unless you took AP Bio in HS I wouldn't bother attending the lectures. He explains the slides as if he's just giving a refresher rather than teaching. I personally didn't attend a single lecure after the 3rd week. Tests are pretty much identical to the lectures as long as you thoroughly review them you'll do fine. Curves a bit too

Tbh this class isn't as bad as everyone is making it seem, it does require work and effort, but it is a science class so it makes sense, but if you just review the slides and understand the material you'll do well, I never showed up to lecture and still got an A, I just made sure to thoroughly review and memorize the slides

He's not as bad as everyone says. Never went to class. Study at home and you'll be fine. Make sure to use the slides to take notes and look at the textbook if you don't understand. This is a bio class so it's not meant to be easy, but if you put the work in, then you'll do well.

tests were really hard and out of 4 tests, i only passed 1. Even though i did so bad, my lab which counts as 40% of the grade boosted my average and i passed with a B. Attendance is not mandatory but going to lecture helps. choose a good lab professor and you can pass.

don't go to lectures, you won't learn anything. stopped going to class + studied the slides (use the textbook!!) + took good notes = did well. his exams are much easier than garafalo's (either you know the answer or you don't), so if you study well, you'll be ok