Dr. Collins is very nice and always willing to help students. His lectures are very interesting.

great teacher. very fun. very understanding with personal problems in class and in life. cant ask for a better teacher in such a difficult subject. Tests from book questions so study because they can be a bit confusing.

Taken this course over summer. He's cool. Funny. Try to make the class fun. Jokes about his height and baldness. The class goes by quickly.Beprepare for field trips. Tests questions are tricky. The mulitple choices are super tricky.Test come 4m notes+test

Dr. Collins is unmistakably one of the best teachers in the science department. He's very funny, nice & always willing to help his students. I'm not saying this b/c i was 1 of the A/B students..i actually got a C -- my own fault for not studying & putting in effort. But in general, he's awesome!

he was a really cool teacher, pretty funny and really helpful. i will try to take a diff bio class that he teaches because he is really clear and easy going.

He's alrite!! not one of the best teachers i've taken. I had a hard time finding the right approach to this class. He's not lenient tho.. he WILL take points off for missing key words!!!!

Outstanding teacher. Great presentation of material and tests strictly off the notes. This is not an easy class and much, much, work is needed to get an A but its possible. Always willng to help and answer any and every question. Even my dumb ass ones.

He's a nice and laid back guy. He tells you everything you need to know and should expect to see on tests, but the subject matter involves many long hours of studying and memorizing stuff. Lectures can get a bit confusing at times, but he will happily repeat information. The book is not necessary to pass this class.

he's really easy going and kinda goofy. as long as you study and listen, its really super easy. if you dont read the chapters, take notes, or go to class though, you wont do very well

Mr Collins is awesome!!

He is nice and funny, but his tests are hard. he gives lots of notes which makes you think you don't really need to read the book, but you do! his tests are not that easy. You will get a C if you memorize all the notes.

Dr. Collins is a champ.

Dr. Collins is easily the best teacher I've had at this school. If you take the time to talk to him outside of class, you will realize that he is very sincere in his love of the subject and his desire to make sure you pass. Make sure you go to labs, and he will give you the lecture notes in PPT format if you ask him.

Lectures are straightforward: he talks, you listen and make notes. For me that is very boring. Tests are moderately difficult. they consist of multiple choice and written questions. Personally, I always did well on multiple choice, but bombed on written... do well on both and you will do well in lecture. Lab is cake. show up and do the work.

although i studied alot,i always failed my test.all you do in lecture is copy the overboard.this class you need to teach yourself to know whats going on.collins is a nice teacher though.

he tries to make the class interesting, makes jokes etc...You definately have to study to get an A

Class structure is easy: take notes and take tests. show up do lab work. that sounds easy however, his grading is sooo impossible! questions are unclear and ambiguous. he proves that biology is "the science of memorization". on the written portions you have to include every-single-little detail to get a decent grade. no book required.

I took 170 with collin twice. His tests are relee hard. bio170 covers so many materials and his tests are impossible to get an A. At first time, there was one person who got an A and more than half of p/p dropped. Second time when I took during summer school (he was the only tr) there were maybe 3 p/p got an A. Because I had previous tests it

Nice guy. Tests were pretty hard. Pretty challenging class that requires a lot of time.

i stayed for the full lecture probably only 4 days throughout the entire semester. really boring class ,but hey its Bio. every question on the exams are covered in the lecture. if you want to do well, pay attention to the lecture and don't just blindly copy the power point. the grade curves for the exams were ridiculous. 85% is a perfect.

Pay attention in class and write down everything!This is where the test comes from.Book not as helpful as class notes.DR. Collins will tell you what u need to do for the grade u want.my class was on a curve, helps alot.Final cummulative,but not as difficult as midterm tests.Dr. C is a nice guy,show interest and he'll help u.

WOW I do no think that I have ever had to try so hard for a C. He is a very hard teacher but once you pass the class you feel really good. LOTS OF NOTES AND HARD HARD TEST.

Very interested and very informed, Ken knows his stuff and if he doesn't he's happy to sit down and figure it out WITH you. It is college, prepare to READ be interested and you'll do fine.

very difficult class but hes a very good teacher. In order to get an A you have to eat breathe and live biology for that time period when your in the class good luck!

Really nice guy with a passion for teaching. Very intellectual and knows his stuff. Went into the class wanting to be a bio major, came out undeclared. I am an honors student who has taken very difficult classes, hands down hardest course i have ever taken and i agree. YOU HAVE TO WORK YOUR BUTT OFF FOR JUST A C!!!

If you are undecided about your future in Nursing or Pre-Med!! Take him !!!! He's a very good man, he taught us alot of things beside General Biology. I love his class very much still :)

Collins is a great teacher. He finally started putting his powerpoints up online and it made a big difference in studying. I used the book a lot just for studying purposes. Even though the lab was before lecture and it was 5 straight hours of bio, it went by fast because he's so thorough.

DR. Collins is a great teacher. Most of the bad reviews are from people who didn't study as much. Just read the book and go over the lectures he puts up online. Study! Study! Study! and you will pass. Getting an A is possible!

Had some sense of humor. Generous in grading w/ extra credits. Really wants students to understand bio. Lectures were from text but in different order so be prepared! Come to class everyday and on time because you don't want to miss quizzes which affect total grade a lot. The lab was with another prof (P.DeVries) so not sure about Dr. Collins' lab.

First off, biology is not an easy class. However, he does everything he can to help his students pass. You can tell that he wants everyone to pass the class. He allows extra credit and drops 1 exam and 2 quizzes. Do well on all exams and you skip the final! You will actually learn something in his class. Memorization will NOT work! A+ professor!!

Dr. Collins is the most hilarious person. He knows his stuff! Pretty much the best teacher at Fullerton College!

Dr. Collins is an outstanding professor. He knows what he is talking about! He spends a lot of time preparing his lectures and is frequently available to talk with students. He cares about each student and wants them to succeed. Take his class and you won't be disappointed!

LOVE this class! It helped me decide my career path. Dr. Collins wants to help you succeed. I plan on taking another class from him.

Great teacher. Very clear in lecture. Study your notes and pay attention in lab and you will do fine. Very lenient. Wish he was teaching 170.

Professor Collins is the best. I love everything of this class. He makes this class fun and in enjoyable. I wish that all the other professors were like him.

I was really looking forward to this class and Im sooo glad I got Collins!! Lectures were always funny and interesting, and if you need more real life examples to compare topics to, just ask, hes really good at trying to explain...and that curve he grades on wasnt too shabby either! I really loved this class, wish he was teaching Earth Science. =o)

I love the subject so much so the lectures were very interesting. The tests were somewhat hard but your golden if you study the powerpoints and read the chapters once. He helps you out with extra credit after the tests and is very nice if you dont understand a concept.

Super hard examss!!!!!!! BUT, no reading required.. Just listen to his awesome lectures cause he's just so awesome!!!!

Dr. Collins is an amazing teacher. had no clue about the world of biology until I took his class. Study and listen during lectures, all tests go along with lecture and assigned chapters, no hidden bs.

Collins is a great guy and prof. The poor ratings are from people who didn't do much. Lectures are from the book but in different order. Very helpful, attentive, approachable & funny. No study guides just go over the labs and powerpoint and you should be fine. Highly recommend using the book it makes things easier. Collins keeps it 1HUNNA!!! GBE

Extremely helpful teacher. Is very passionate about his subject which translates into his lectures.

I never opened the text book and got by with a C but did study notes. Study is crucial for success. I never missed class. Lab is easy. He drops lowest two quizzes and one test.

He is a great teacher! In order to get an A study the power points and especially text book! He helped me get more interested in biology, I didn't get a A but that was on my part for not studying as much, but he is very fair, I recommend studying the chapter very well before going in to lecture, I mean really getting the just and you will pass

Dr. Collins class is not easy. You have to study A LOT. You don't really need the text book. Everything on the exams is in his power points. He is very clear and will answer any question you have without making you feel stupid. His lab however requires more homework than other instructors. No study guides. The man loves bugs! Very smart!

Good professor but is not very good at responding to e-mails and is late most of the time. Field-trips are mandatory and usually he is late to those too. Gives quiz's that are based on textbook reading, so read text. Exams are based on his PowerPoint lectures so study them well. Visit him during office hours for additional help; he is good at this.

He's really nice. Gives pop quizzes once a week, but they're short and multiple choice. He let's you use your lab handouts as open-notes when taking a lab exam. :) He also posts power point lectures online, so you could print them out.

Collins is a pretty funny teacher. I did enjoy his class. Though, I did take him early mornings so it was hard to get through his long lectures. There are quizzes every week aside from an exam week and reading is pretty important, but I wouldn't say mandatory. Most of the test questions are from the lectures, which he puts on his website.

Fantastic professor. One of my favorite classes. He's funny and makes the material enjoyable. Tips: -Read the chapter before class, there will be a quiz. -ATTEND CLASS. He posts his power points, but he will tell you in class what's important. -Participate! Easy points. -Go to his office hours to study, he'll notice, counts as participation.

You really have to pay attention to the lecture and read to pass the tests, he's very clear and its straight forward. Tests are a hard but read and pay attention and you'll pass. Office hours can be very useful!

I really liked his class. It is a pretty easy college course (for those who take the time to ACTUALLY STUDY). I don't get how people would not be able to pass this class. All the answers to his questions can be found easily from the material given. You earn the grade you deserve. Serious students could pass this class with flying colors.

Chill guy work hard and you can pull an A.

Tough teacher if you don't do the reading for his quizzes or exams. Doesn't give study guides so make sure you know your stuff. Make sure you go to every lab if you want to pass the class. His lectures are online so don't freak out if you miss a day. No homework except pre-labs which take like 10 minutes to do. Fantastic at explaining things.

Really great professor! His lectures are usually fun and funny. He is really good at explaining everything in a clear and understandable way. Definitely take him for the lab portion if you can. He makes the labs really fun and interesting. The tests are pretty difficult though, so definitely study. He drops your worst grade though, which is helpful

This guy is awesome. I recommend you to take this class over the summer tho, There's no quizzes and he doesn't take attendance, ONLY DURING THE SUMMER. I only showed up on exam days but I studied everyday at home because the notes are online, I managed to get a B without ever staying once for lecture. Lab is mandatory though. Final is optional too.

He's a great teacher. Super funny, quizzes you on the reading every week, clear syllabus with all tests and quizzes, easily passable if you pay attention to his powerpoints and understand the material. Also very supportive and gets to know his students! Take lab with him too

Great professor. Definitely a challenging class. Lab is super easy. Quizzes every week in lab and almost every week in lecture. Exams are pretty hard. He expects more than memorization, but a clear understanding of concepts. To pass this class it will take hours of studying the material and reading the book.

Collins really wants to see his students succeed. He can tell if you are putting in the effort needed for the class; however, if you do not show your effort he does not bother helping you as much. Collins is very eager to help mentor and guide you in the direction to a 4 year degree. Great guy and great class.

Dr Collins is really an amazing professor. He makes ecology seem interesting, loves joking with students and challenging you. He really mentored me and a few other students and truly wants to see us succeed. There's weekly quizzes, 3 exams, group project, 1 final. As long as you study, follow instructions, and do the work, the class is a breeze.

Ecology with prof. Collins is great. Hes passionate about the subject and overall super chill! His exams are not hard at all, I read over my lecture notes and got As on all of them. You do have to read the textbooks for the quizzes. The journals get tedious if you procrastinate, so keep track of entries throughout the semester and youll be good!

Super easy A! This professor is very helpful and tries to make his class as easy as possible. 3 exams and 8 quizzes. For the exams just study lecture notes and for the quizzes read the assigned readings. You dont need the book for the exams. You have collections and journal writings from the field trips we go on. Take this class if you need to!!

Prof. Collins is great at communicating the essentials of general ecology. Expect one quiz of 5 questions every week, he drops the 2 lowest scores. Exams are okay, everything comes from his slides. Also, expect lab reports and one research paper done in groups. Field trips are mandatory. I loved the combination of outdoors and indoors activities.

He is a nice teacher and tries to understand you. He may sometimes misunderstand your situation but he is an okay teacher. 5 exams in total as one of them may be dropped. Group activities are done weekly which count as assignments. Make sure to pay attention to lecture. Show up every time because participation counts. Use resources at your own risk

Nice professor. His lecture is very clear and easy to follow. Just need to pay attention in class and study a little bit outside the class to get an A. His test is reasonable and the projects are fun to do.

Professor Collins was great he'll record lectures and will provide assignments/worksheets and good resources

He was a good professor overall. Super heavy on lecture but little to no homework all semester. Took the time to explain things but could get pretty dull. Very fair when it came to grading though.

While some comments criticized his long boring lectures, I find that he is excellent at explaining concepts in multiple ways with easy and simple examples. Dr. Collins maintains good balance between soft humor and informative lectures and even has a small break in the middle of every class. The work load is consistent and not too overwhelming.

Some might consider his lectures to be long and dry but he does a very good job of explaining concepts to your understanding. He makes it clear what you need to focus on for the four exams you take in the term. He made it easy for me to grasp concepts and also gave good advice for studying. Attendance isn't mandatory but I don't recommend missing.

Prof Collins makes the class interesting, and teaches it very well. He makes class fun and the field trips are great! There is a quiz every week with 5 essay responses, which are all easily answered from the weekly textbook readings. If you answer substantially with 100-250 words per question you will get 100%, which doesn't end up being too much.

This class is so straightforward there is no excuse for you not to get an A. The test is just questions based off the lecture slides. DONT BOTHER READING THE TEXTBOOK. Know the lecture AND slides like the back of your hand -- memorize them if you have to. PAY ATTENTION TO THE LECTURE. Also prof is funny and kind. have fun in the desert!

Very kind professor who knows his stuff. Good sense of humor. The class was very straightforward. Just know the info on the study guides he gives out, and you'll pass. Very understanding as well when needing to miss class and have to make up exams. He says the textbook was required, but you can get all the info you need from lectures.

Prof. Collins is a very nice, informative professor, I enjoyed his class! He answers all your questions & clarifies anything you don't understand. His exams can be tough, but he prepares you with everything you need to know, so the rest is up to you. Having an imbedded tutor was also very helpful! Shoutout to Bri!

Dr. Collins is not what you expect. He seems very serious at first, but as the semester goes on he is actually pretty funny. He made the class enjoyable and you can tell he really is passionate about ecology (especially ants, he has discovered an ant species!). He made sure we learned a lot about the desert during our field trip and made it so fun!