Dr. Hilt is a wonderful profesor. He is hard. But the only thing that you have to understand in his class is the homework and the lecture. He gives the best notes. make sure you copy every thing off of the board, because he only tests on what ever he goes over in class. Highly recommend this teacher. Made me like chemistry all over again :)

Material is tough. But it's possible to get at least a B if you go to office hours and the tutoring sessions. If you don't go to office hours, you WILL be lost. Also, you MUST listen to all the podcasts b/c he only tests on lecture material AND the problem sets. Great prof on the whole. Explained things very well.

Excellent!

Dr. Hilt is by far the BEST professor I've had at UCD. He does call you an idiot during every class and tells you why you should be fired, but his explanations are very direct and to the point. Going to office hours isnt really "required" in order to get a good grade. just understand the homework and how he solves problems on the midterm keys.

Honestly, I don't know what everyone is complaining about. Maybe people are just lazy, but if you really put in the work, practice the HW, and tests, attend ALL lectures, and take good notes, this class is completely manageable. His tests are pretty straightforward, and CAN be done! I was happy with my B+, but it did take ALOT of WORK!

he was my lab teacher. EXCELLENT LAB TEACHER. whoever said that he was terrible probably never went to lab and failed the class anyway. trust me, your going to learn a lot and do well if you have hilt as your lab professor in 120L

This class was EASY. Yes, you have to go to every lecture, but ALL of the material is written on the board for you. EASY A. BUT Dr. Hilt is weird and smarmy. Do not sit near the front because he WILL call you an idiot, and tell you that you will be fired from everything. He thinks he is halarious and he will just stare at you!! good luck

Dr. Hilt is a great teacher. He is super helpful in office hours, and no, he won't make you feel like an idiot.Make sure you keep up with lecture. Since he doesn't use the book, i found it useful to listen to his podcasts, which reinforced what you learn or what you didn't lear during lecture.Homework is a must, and do his practice exams!

Excellent

He is an excellent professor. He never makes you feel stupid like people say. If you get your hands on his old exams, you are set for the class. He repeats questions. Everything is very reasonable. I actually learned with him and plan to take him for BIS 103 and MCB 120L. He is AWESOME! Take him please! You will LEARN!

Dr. Hilt is easily the best professor I've ever had at the university level. His lecturing style is fluid, and his use of the chalkboard is impressive. No textbook, so attendance is essentially mandatory. Listening to the podcasts immediately after lecture is helpful for filling in the gaps. An easy B but work to get an A, highly recommended!

No doubt one of the greatest professors I'll have at Davis. Very inspiring, he likes to make you think. Tests aren't impossible, make sure you have a good grasp of the material (lectures and hw) or like he said, he'll eat you alive. however, they're really generous about partial credit. textbook is not necessary, exams are straight from lecture&hw.

Great professor. Difficult class, but he gives you all the tools to succeed. Just make sure you remember them! As everyone else said, relisten to podcasts or expect a worse grade

Dr. Hilt is by far one of the most enjoyable professors at Davis. He is funny, informative and extremely helpful. There in no doubt that the class is difficult, but that is simply the subject matter. Pay attention in class, keep up with the pace of his notes and always LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS.

"Like the back of your palm" "Are you with me on that?"

Hilt is an awesome professor! His lectures seem all over the place at first, but listen to the podcasts and everything comes together. He actually makes biochem interesting and is super excited about what he's teaching. He is also very helpful in office hours. If you work hard, you can definitely get a good grade.

I feel forced to write this review to defend Dr. Hilt's reputation. He is one of the best professors in UCD. For those who only care about grades, this class is not for you. His exams are not hard if you go to lecture and listen to his podcasts. I had him for BIS 102 and 103, he is passionate and funny. His class is about learning not memorizing.

I personally loved his class. He truly makes you understand the material. He does not go by a specific book.. study his notes and listen to the podcast. If you like science, you'll like his class. If people complain is because they want everything easy

One of the best professors at Davis, BAR NONE. His lectures are the most organized and crystal clear I've ever encountered in my academic career, but his exams are also the toughest. The struggle though is very well worth the knowledge you acquire as a student of his. I will truly cherish the memories of his class forever!

Dr. Hilt was an excellent laboratory instructor for a pain in the ass class. Dr. Hilt made everything in lab seem much much much more interesting and much much much more fun. If you know who the lab instructors are for this course, PICK DR. HILT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you have to take MCB 120L, then I highly encourage you to take Hilt for BIS 102. I'm in MCB 120L right now and it seems so much easier because of Hilt. Lectures are organized and clear. Tests are challenging but doable (KNOW the amino acids and buffers). I promise if you take really good notes in 102 from Hilt, MCB 120L will be a breeze.

Dr Hilt is a great professor. He's really easy to talk to and his lectures are very organized. Hw and practice exams are helpful and it shows whats on the exam. Even though he makes the information super clear, the class is difficult

Good teacher = difficult class. You can't tell how hard the really class is because he makes everything sounds like a piece of cake! Grading on exams is weird too...he wants specific answers so don't make mistakes, barely any partial credit if you do!

For the subject (both 102 + 103) he is the best professor you could have. His tests are hard, don't get me wrong, he does excpect you to have a firm grasp on the material, but he explains everything thoroughly in class. He podcasts if you miss class, he's extremely helpful in office hours, and best of all his tests are fair. Take his class.

This professor is HARD but he gets you prepared for his exams. Doing the homework is VERY crucial, and helps you understand the material. listening to podcast is VERY helpful because he says the details more then he writes. He makes his class the filter of your carrier so study hard. however, once you leave his class your well off prepared.

Challenging but overall very good. Had a great sense of humor. I would recommend Hilt to anyone who needs to take 102/103. "Like the back of your hand for Midterm 1."

Dr. Hilt gives out tough exams but he knows his stuff and teaches it very thoroughly and clearly. Expect to know everything in lecture and from homework LIKE THE BACK OF YOUR HAND for the exam! I highly recommend Dr. Hilt as a tough, but fair professor who will prepare you for upper division science classes.

WOW! What a GREAT professor. I came into this classes dreading it but I ended up throughly enjoying it. He is hard, but he teaches you everything you need and as long as you put in the time to study you'll do fine. Go to office hours and recopy your notes! HIGHLY recommend Dr. Hilt.

Best prof i've had at Davis.

Very difficult- I've never had to study so much yet still felt unprepared for the exams. Good lecturer though. Listen to podcasts again to fully understand the notes.

Overall GREAT professor. Writes notes on chalkboard. Tests are hard but as long as you do homework from Segel book and practice questions should do well. Go to office hours esp. TA's because help on hw and practice tests. Has standards and wants you to come to his level and won't lower it but just wants you to do well. Definitely RECOMMEND :)

Take this class, hes really good. Make sure you show to class everyday.

Professor Hilt is a great and charismatic professor. He engages the class with intuitively simple examples, and never lets up. He is a bit eccentric sometimes, and causes some confusion because of it, however, he is still a professor that's hard to beat.

Dr. Hilt is good lecturer, but his exams were very very hard. The curve was generous. Review acid-base chemistry before taking this class it will help a lot and you will save yourself a ton of time.

I had Hilt for Bis102 along with Etzler who taught the first half of the class. Hilt's tests are similar to his old exams. He didn't get as much partial credit as I thought deserved. His lectures are pretty clear so make sure you go to lecture or at least podcast.

Very clear expectations, no surprises on exams, good lecturer, friendly during office hours, draws diagrams and pictures during lectures to make things clear. If you are planning to take MCB 120L, Dr. Hilt will prepare you well for that class.

His lectures were clear and funny and he told you precisely what he expected of you. His exams were pretty difficult but not impossible. OH were semi-useful however he tends to carry the conversation and get off on tangents. Study hard if you want an A; this isn't an easy class.

He is a great professor, clear and charming. However, he expects students to have a firm grasp on the material. With that said, tests are going to be focused on just stuff he went over in class, yet require A LOT of critical thinking. Answers are sometimes very common sense if you manage not to freak out during tests and use your brain!

when he emphasizes go to office hours he REALLY means go to office hours! class is not too bad as long as you know the homework back and front.

if you go to OH, do (and really understand) the HW, bis102 with hilt is completely manageable! :) although he can be a little arrogant and condescending, he's def. one of the smartest profs i've had so far. lectures tend to be disorganized, so i suggest rewriting them afterwards. otherwise, excellent prof. only tests on material on lectures & HW.

Good professor. Lectures, at times, are slightly unorganized and difficult to take notes on. Go to office hours and do the assigned homework problems. At least one of the problems will be on each test. Not difficult to do well if you stay caught up. Knowledgeable guy.

Dr Hilt is awesome! His class is tough but it challenges you. He'll tell you to know the HW like the back of your hand and he means it. OH are a must but only like once a week to understand how to solve HW and concepts. Exams are very much like the HW and he podcasts the lectures. He has lots of OH too and easy to talk to. Was always avail for me.

Hard class, but doable. Much better than 102. First midterm easy, second harder, but the final was strait forward. Take good noes, and if he says it will be on the test it will be so study it hard. Print out the slides to take notes on them, it makes studying much easier. And Go to Molly (the ta) OH she is AMAZING!!! Good luck

I don't know if Dr. Hilt remembers me, but the first time I went to his office hours, I went in with a curious attitude and he really respected that. However, because of challenges I faced,and overwhelming complications, I did not do as well as I expected. However to me, he brings enthusiasm and character in a biochemistry course.

took his class a few years ago. very good instructor. now an MD. gotta give him some cred...thought me good critical thinking process.

This class really surprised me. I hate ochem and assumed this would be awful, but he made the material understandable and made us think rather than memorize. Doing the HW is a must and I listening to the podcasts helped me retain all the information. I highly recommend this class, he curves and makes his tests fair; but acid/base chem is a pain

Arguably the most work-intensive class I've ever taken, but also the most enjoyable. Don't skip lectures. Review/rewrite notes while listening to the podcasts. Start studying early. Dr. Hilt is incredibly intelligent, helpful, and clear about what what you need to know. The only textbook he requires is Biochemical Calculations.

Dr. Hilt is a G, plain and simple. The class is tough, but if you go to lectures and attend his office hours you'll know exactly what is expected of you on exam day. His tests are very fair and all the info you need will be in your notes if you pay attention and ask questions during OH. The assigned HW is very similar to the exams, so do the HW.

Mr. Big knows whats up. go to his office hours.

My favorite! I did not think I would like Biochem but this became my favorite class. It was my hardest class but also the most enjoyable. Listen to podcasts, do the homework, go to OH and understand all concepts. I'm currently taking Bis103 with him, its easier then Bis102 but much more memorization. Highly recommend taking Dr.Hilt!

I love biochem because I'm taking his class.

Dr. Hilt is too legit. Yes the exams are hard, of course the concepts are difficult in some cases, but what do you expect? You are in college now, you are not going to be spoon-fed that A. Please go to office hours! The TA's are very helpful. And brush up on your art skills, you will need to draw some diagrams from time to time. lol.

Definitely a difficult professor. To pass this class with a B or better, your best bet is memorize AND understand every single lecture. His lectures give you the info you need to know but he tests you on your comprehension (i.e., 99% of the questions are application). If there's something you don't get, DEFINITELY go to office hours!!

Yes he is a tough teacher, however if you remember all his lectures you are golden, doing the hw is a must cuz he uses those questions on the exam (1 or 2 or them) I got 46/100 (ave=60's) for 1st mt and 60/100 (ave=64) and i got 130/200 on final (ave 105) and i got a B, so the final weighs heavily on grade, dont get discouraged!! ave is lowest B

Dr. Hilt is one of my favorite professors so far! His exams may be a little challenging, but they are fair and he gives partial credit. He bases his exams strongly on lectures and homework assignments, so pay attention!!

If you want an A, memorize just about everything. LEARN HOW TO DO BUFFER PROBLEMS!They will be on every exam. Dr. Hilt is very enthusiastic during office hours and often times rambles on,but I enjoyed it. What you get out of the class will depend on how much you put into it. Stay motivated, study notes after lecture,and don't cram; it won't work.

Best prof. I had at Davis! Exams are straight forward if you put in the time and effort.Materials from the exam comes from lec notes so attending lec is a mandatory in order to succeed in the class. Doing homework is a must if you want to do well on exams. Hilt truly cares and wants his students to succeed. Easy A if you invest time in this class.

Hilt is one of my favorite professors! Definitely a lot of work for a 3 unit class, but your hard work does payoff. Do all the HW assignments and pay close attention to everything--even the small details. Getting your hands on a few old midterms also helps. & go to office hours! The TAs and tutors are really helpful.

Dr. Hilt is by far one of the best Biochem professor I have ever taken. I know he writes hard tests, but he is extremely clear in what he wants you to know. He is very easy going and has an amazing personality. I'm going to miss this class so much. Just understand concepts. As well as, "Here is a picture of the sun, I think it looks cute." SP2013

Hilt is the best lecturer I've had, I actually looked forward to class. Tests are pretty hard but the curve is more than generous I thought (average is lowest B-). Do the HW and re-listen to podcasts if necesarry and you'll be fine.

Dr.Hilt is one of the best prof I've had. I really enjoyed going to class everyday & I'm going to miss his class so much! Attend class and re-listen to podcast and you'll be fine. Exams are fair and straightforward if you put in the effort. Highly recommend!!

Dr. Hilt is a fantastic professor! So nice, helpful, and understands his students. Very clear on explanation and emphasis on important concepts. Pay close attention, use podcasts, & ask lots of questions. He makes Biochem interesting and fun. Midterms are fair but check exam with key to see if regrade is needed. Really enjoyed and miss this class!

Hilt is the best professor that you will find. As long as you do the HW and study a few hours before the midterm, it is not hard to get an A with the curve! His final is VERY similar to the study guide posted.

This is a hard class, but the subject matter is difficult no matter who teaches it. Dr. Hilt does a pretty good job of explaining the concepts. It was crucial for me to re-listen to the podcasts. The homework is difficult but helps you to further understand the material. He gives you enough time to study for each midterm. Overall good professor.

GREAT Professor! This is a hard class, but he gives you all of the material you need to know in an organized and clear fashion. He podcasts which is great. His HW's prepare you well for the exam and he never throws in any curveballs on the exam-all from the lecture slides. GREAT Overall! Definitely take Hilt for this class. You won't regret it!

I didn't do very well in this class. However, Dr. Hilt is a really good teacher. He's one of the best teachers within the sciences in my experience. He's clear, concise, and organized with his lectures and provides all the materials you need to do well in his class. I never went to office hours, but i can tell he really wants students to do well.

As you probably already know, this is a HARD class, but that being said it is not impossible. It is hard in the fact that he wants you to understand rather than memorize. He has Tutors/TA's to help do the homework's but its vital to ask him about understanding and applying concepts. Homework is there to help you get the easy points on the exams.

HARD professor regarding his exams. Average for midterms and final around 40~50%. He explains the topics clearly and in detail; which means you have to remember EVERY single piece of information mentioned. Homework key is useless, he does NOT provide any explanation for the answers. Most of the key literally ask you to figure it out yourself.

Great lecturer. Take very good notes and memorize everything in the notes that is not related to calculations. Be able to do the homework in your sleep. Practice hard and you should be above the mean. Got an A-

VERY DEMANDING class. You literally have to remember EVERYTHING. Seriously every word that comes out of his mouth you have to know on exams. If you miss a word or two in an explanation from a question on the test, you're automatically at 1/10 points. LITTLE to NO partial credit. Harsh grader. But overall, he's very approachable and helpful.

HARD CLASS. You literally have to know/memorize every single detail from lecture and apply that on the problems on the exams. He's a really good lecturer but his exams are so difficult!

Dr. Hilt is the most amazing professor I've had at UC Davis. He is very nice, humorous and makes class interesting. He uses segels book minimally for hw. To get an A: attend ALL lectures, relisten to podcasts and do the hw. Since there is little dependence on the book, all lecture material is directly what he says in class. Super chill. TAKE HIM.

This is a class with difficult, but doable subject matter. But he makes it IMPOSSIBLE. you have to really understand every single detail in lecture to get a good grade. Memorize every syllable that comes out of his mouth--ridiculous. He is however such a nice guy! He is very approachable and understanding! Love him as a person but HARD exams!!

Hilt is one of the best professors at Davis. Class is mandatory to get the notes. He only requires you to memorize what he puts in his notes and says in class because there's no book.He puts all his podcast online, you should listen to them cause he goes fast and says a lot. this class is rough but Hilt is the best pick of professors for this class

Great Great professor. I absolutely loved the class and felt like I learned a hole bunch. That being said, I guess i didn't learn enough because the tests were still very difficult. Worked my butt of and still only pulled out a B-. Even so, I would do it over again.

Dr. Hilt is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had. Yes, he goes super fast and yes you have to study like no other to get a good grade in his class. He is an amazing lecturer, podcasts all his lectures, and is super helpful in office hours. Bis102 is a difficult class, but Hilt is definitely your best option!

Hilt is one of the best BIS professors at Davis. His lectures were interesting and very clear. Tests were straightforward and really tested your mastery of the subject matter. Awesome introduction to biochemistry, definitely recommend.

Hilt is an amazing lecturer. He is very clear with what he says, and uses visual aids well. He is very helpful in office hours. BUT! Grading on his exams is very harsh, You better use the exact term he is looking for in short answer, and if you make one mistake in a calculation, there is virtually no partial credit. Average (usually in 60's) is B-

Hilt is an excellent prof however he is brutal with grading. Miss one keyword in an explanation? -5 out of 8 points. His curve doesn't help, easy to get a B but an A is HARD. Avg is in the 60's. Average gets a B- but for a solid A you pretty much need a 90+. Had to do a TON of practice exams in addition to studying in order to get an A on a MT.

Dr. Hilt is the best! I really enjoyed the course. Study his notes, podcast, and go to OH! The tutor's were the best!

You have to work extremely hard in this class in order to get a good grade. Make sure to know every single detail and study ahead of time. Tests are difficult, doesn't really give partial credit so make sure the wording is what he prefers. Listen to podcasts and write down information you forgot in class. 2 Midterms and a Final. Go to office hours.

Hilt is an INCREDIBLE lecturer. Bis 103 is TOUGH but he goes slowly and is super helpful. Tests are very tough. Podcasts are your bff for memorizing. During the final, people leaving the room for the "restroom" wasn't monitored. I would say over two dozen students left the room with their phone and came back. So upsetting for honest folks.

Material is taught very clearly but he is an extremely tough grader. You must have answered the question word for word matching the key to receive full credit. I felt that I was well prepared for every test but could never score higher than a B+.

He really helped me decide if Biochemistry should be my major. TUrns out it wasn't for me. Managed to get a solid A but he's the only prof. that goes over applied lab techniques. His tests are not that hard if you have practice exams. If you messed up one word or calculation on his questions, You only get 2 out of 15 points. Tutors were awesome

Amazing teacher, clear, organized and helpful during office hours. Everything on the test is from the lectures, but you need to put your answer word by word like the key. NO partial credit! Oh... a huge disadvantage for those who don't have access to past exams! %80 of questions are recycles, so look for them before you even register for his class

I took Dr. Hilt for BIS 102 and 103 and would recommend him. Do the HW, go to Office hours, and podcast. His class is incredibly straightforward and he is always available for questions after class. He makes you really work for your grade.

Dr. Hilt is great! His lectures are super clear and very organized. I feel like I learned so much in this class, but you definitely have to work for it. Podcasts are pretty much mandatory since you really need to know every word that comes out of his mouth. Do the hw, it prepares you well for the tests!

I took him for BIS102, so I decided to take BIS103 with him as well. Taking him for the second time around was really beneficial because you knew how to study: LISTEN to podcasts and memorize everything he says. Ask questions. Try to memorize the cycles early on, to avoid cramming! Very enjoyable class, learned a lot! Dr. Hilt is the best!

I had him for a biochemistry seminar so my thoughts have less weight than people actually in his class. But I found Dr. Hilt to be very approachable and is eager to teach you new things. He's very nice and will take the time to elaborate on topics of you ask him. I look forward to having him for BIS 103 in the future.

SUPERB professor, but very tough grader! The best way to get good grades: DO HIS HOMEWORK EARLY, GO TO OFFICE HOURS EARLY, AND WRITE EXACTLY THE WAY HE WORDED IN LECTURE ON HIS EXAMS. You have to really be organized and make sure you know EVERY detail for his class. It was the hardest A I've earned, but it really prepared me so much in many ways.

I loved this class and Dr. Hilt. It was tough, but he went slowly. I highly recommend re-listening to the podcasts before exams as he will ask specific questions that were covered in lecture. Do not read textbook. Make sure you know the clicker questions and homework answers- at least one identical will appear on an exam. MT1 avg: 47, MT2 avg: 51

Great knowledgeable with a little bit of sense of humor. Huge amount of information that you have to learn is typical for any upper division class; however this one is much harder compare to 101, or 103. Always gladly available to stay after class or even during office hours. Tough grader (little bit unfair). Ex. avg in final was 121/200.

Dr. Hilt is a thorough lecturer. To get the most out of his lectures listen to podcasts and add to your notes. For the amount of students he has, he makes himself very available. You can tell he enjoys what he is doing, which makes it easier to learn. I found the tests to be fair, although class averages were MT1 70, and MT2 65.

Took Hilt for both 102 and 103 and taking him again for mcb120L. It's a hard class but he teaches really well. He is a tough grader though so you kind of have to figure out what he's looking for on an exam. He asks some specific questions that he would only mention once in lecture so you really need to know everything. But overall, 10/10

Great professor but you must attend class and re-listen to podcasts to get all of the information. Grading is harsh but the class is curved. DO NOT take him unless you have tests of his from previous years (he recycles questions). Be warned, bis 102 is a joke compared to bis 103. He is a great professor but there are many other easier professors.

Hilt is an exemplary lecturer. He makes you understand the material on an intuitive level. He is always happy to answer questions and makes a clear effort to prepare you for laboratory classes and work. You will need to know the material and his lectures by heart, so take notes in class, re-listen to lectures, and re-write notes.

The most difficult course I have ever completed. I expected to fail but somehow I earned a decent grade. Attend every lecture, memorize the professor's every word using the podcasts, and don't procrastinate on the homework or "you will need a box of tissues during the exam." Buy the tissues anyway; you'll probably still need them.

Hilt's lectures are incredibly organized and engaging. His tests are difficult, but fair. He is very detail oriented, so taking thorough notes during class is absolutely necessary. I really appreciate that he incorporates Nobel Prize winning experiments in to lecture. Hands down one of the best professors I've ever had at UC Davis.

Great lecturer but the tests were ridiculously hard. They were free-response/problem-solving questions that were graded using keywords. Averages were in the F range. Thankfully the class is curved to a B average. You have to go to lecture/get notes from someone in order to know what's going on since complete slides aren't posted.

Professor Hilt is definitely very specific in his grading, but his tests are doable if you use his exact words in your notes. He has a generous B range for his curve but getting an A is pretty tough (top 15%). He does have clicker questions but they're only worth 20/420 points in the course. He's a super nice guy, and is helpful in office hours.

You have to go re-listen to podcasts and have access to previous exams if you want to pass. I was doing poorly on the midterms because of stress, but he purposely made the final easier in order to raise the average. An 81% overall in class was an A-. Go to the tutors! So helpful! He is great in OH and lets you ask him many questions.

I shouldn't be adding anything new to the other comments. what I liked most about this teacher is he lets you do your own thinking instead of feeding you the material to pass the test. listen to the podcast after every lecture and rewrote you notes. don't let single word slip by, this might come on the test. use Koofer for old practice and go to OH

Great professor. Extremely knowledgeable. I liked the way he set up bus class. Posts lecture slides (that are basically blank) before class so you can print out and write on them in lecture. Goes at a good pace. HWs are old MT questions. Must podcast though!

Amazing professor. This is an upper division class so it is difficult but Dr. Hilt is extremely fair. You get what you work for, so work hard. Don't let the lazy people scare you away from Dr. Hilt.

He's a good lecturer with borderline unreasonable standards. Grade is almost entirely based on exams. His courses are mostly a test of how well you can memorize everything he speaks and presents in lectures (and then write it in his way on tests too). Expect to review every lecture recording for all details to get a good grade.

He wasnt that bad as everyone says... at least for bis 102. You do need to attend lecture and relisten to podcasts. Do the homework and all the past years practice tests you can find!

Podcasting his lectures after class is a must! Overall not bad as everyone says he is. Stay on top of lectures and homeworks. At least one/two hw question ends up on the exam. TA office hours were more useful that Hilts OH. If you have access to previous years exams, youll be solid. Final was easier than the midterms.

The class is a lot of work for 3 units. Yes it is hard, but I truly enjoyed his lectures- it seemed almost conversational. Write down everything he says in lecture, my notes were a giant detailed mess, but I'd go back to the podcast to write things I missed and to redo my note- that's how I studied. Notes are fill in the blank so go to lecture!

He posts partial notes, so going to class is a must if you want to even obtain all the information. I found that studying by listening to his podcasts and taking notes after class really helped with understanding the information. Make sure you pay attention to details. If you can't go to his office hours, make an appointment with him.

If you are looking for a Bis 102 professor who will get the information you need, take Professor Hilt. Yes the class is hard and yes you need to work hard to get a great grade. I took this class with several other upper division courses (still tried my absolute hardest) and finished with a C+. Its not an impossible course but it is test heavy.

He's definitely pretty intimidating at first but is very helpful during office hours. The midterms were pretty similar to his homework problems so if you understand them, you'll get a pretty good grade. He definitely asks for a lot and the class needs quite a bit of time but he's one of the best professors I've had in terms of his teaching ability.

Absolutely LOVE his teaching style. He talks slowly, doesn't go off-topic, and explains everything clearly. Know that every word he said might appear on midterms, I go to every lecture and listen to podcasts to make sure that I capture everything in my notes. Definitely not an easy A class but a great learning experience. Also had him for MCB 120L

Dr. Hilt uses a lot of analogies to explain the concepts better. He is a specific grader but that is what the class is truly about. Biochem is understanding the concepts in depth. The depth of the concepts he requires you to know isn't anything compared to what you'll be learning on your future Bio path. This class is just preparing you for it.

Hilt is a honestly a really good professor. He explains the material really well and has really high expectations for his students. His exams are super tough and you pretty much have to memorize every little detail from the lectures, but you'll learn a lot. This class takes a lot of time and studying if you want a good grade.

Dr. Hilt is one of the best professors I've taken at UCD. He is hella knowledgeable about the subject and explains things really well. The course covers a lot of material and so requires a lot of effort for a 3 unit class. But if you GO TO HIS OH AND DO THE ASSIGNED HW, you'll be more than fine. If you're taking the MCAT, this class is for you!

Very predictable exams if you have access to old midterms and if you do the homework. I personally thought his online exams were more difficult compared to his paper exams from previous years, and his averages for online quarter were fairly low (58,62,64). Only complaint is slow grading and regrade took roughly 3-3.5 weeks to be reviewed.

Took this class during COVID. Dr. Hilt was fairly accommodating given the current circumstances. We were only graded on two midterms and a final, nothing else. The class is certainly doable but absolutely make sure you are not taking any other super difficult class at the same time because this class will have to be your main priority.

Super nice and accommodating! Dr. Hilt is one of the most knowledgable professors I have ever had! He knows everything about biochemistry and if you are premed, will take MCAT, or major in biochem, he is your best choice! His lecture is a bit boring, but if you take detailed notes, memorize everything he said, and do the homework, you'll do great.

He was kind during COVID and refused to give grades lower than a C- so everyone passed (even those who scored 7% on the exams). As far as the exams went, they were pretty difficult and often required you to know every single detail from the lectures, including things that he said like one sentence about. Know the homework and find practice exams.

Beside the fact that our midterm avg was a 37% he wasn't thaaaat bad. His class is hard but he explains any confusion you have in OH and is a really nice guy. Prof Hilt is one of those professors where he is a GREAT lecturer but his slides are disorganized and all over the place so you need to pay attention to what he says verbatim

Professor Hilt is a very nice man who is really good at explaining things in clear terms. He tries his best, however, biochem is just really hard. He is also very understanding with covid, so the lowest grade is a "C." However, there is a homework assignment that isn't graded but if you don't do it you won't pass the midterm, so idk.

Professor Hilt is a great lecturer and is actually helpful for some concepts of the biochem part of the mcat. His exams are difficult but doable if you do the homework and ask questions and clarification. He is a genuine guy and if youre lucky youll get to hear his slightly scary but funny deep voice yelling "GIVE ME YOUR ELECTRONS"

I feel like Professor Hilt gets an unnecessary amount of hate for no reason. He explains concepts really well and he makes everything interesting. This was one of very few classes that I genuinely loved and he was the reason why. The material is difficult but his exams are very similar to the homework and you can't get anything lower than a C-

Prof Hilt does a good job explaining concepts and is very well versed in his field. This class is very educational and beneficial especially for mcat doers. BUT there is alot to memorize for exams which are really difficult so if you want an A you really have to work for it. Other than that, I will miss prof hilt. #GIVEMEYOURELECTRON

Considering the intensity of the class during regular quarters, Dr. Hilt was very generous during these uncertain times(TM basically atp). The class is tested on laboratory protocols and measurement calculations. Lectures basically details the lab protocols. Hilt goes over concepts well and makes them entertaining. Available. OH. But that final tho

And God said, "Purified Proteins."

prof. hilt has the purest purified proteins.

Didn't make the subject more interesting but his lectures are very good. If you really want to understand this subject, take him. He's extremely thorough when explaining concepts so it was easy for me to follow along. Be sure to do the homework; problems on exams are similar. Exams are fair; pay close attention to lectures and key points.

Although the class is graded only by tests, Hilt is very generous with his curves because of remote learning. Passing the class is a breeze, but getting an A is more difficult. Hilt explains the topics very clearly, with a recognition that you need to review some topics. The homework is optional, but essential for getting a good grade on exams.

He explains difficult concepts really well. He has a rule that everyone will pass no matter the grade, but just top 15% students get an A range. Doing the homework is very important since he uses the same types of problems on the real exam. Find old exams, that is a must. He talks slow, so it is easy to take notes.

I thought the class was really interesting and Dr Hilt promoted this with pretty interesting lectures. I found him to be very caring and wholesome. The class grade is based off of two midterms and a final, but the final very much reflects what's on the midterms.

Dr. Hilt is one of the best professors I've had at UCD. Lectures are crystal clear and v engaging (rewatch lectures and you'll def understand material at a PhD level). His expectations are VERY HIGH, but it's not impossible to do well. DO THE HOMEWORK MULTIPLE TIMES (exams almost identical to HW)! You'll def learn SO MUCH from this guy - good luck!

This class is TOUGH. Keep on top of studying every night esp for memorizing amino acids & pathways. Hilt is great and has a passion for the class, I thought his lectures were engaging. If he says "I want my students to know ____" LEARN IT, it will be on the exam. Also, super lenient curve.

Lectures were very detailed and well explained. Just have to pay attention to get everything down. You should be fine as long as you focus on the HWs since his exams are based on the HWs. Curve is insane in this class.

Honestly, he was a pretty good professor. He only graded based off 2 midterms and a final but they were pretty easy so long as you did the homework problems, read the lecture slides and paid attention to him while he's speaking. I never showed up to lecture, just watched the videos. Be sure to have glycolysis and Krebs memorized (half of the test).

Legendary professor. I learned so much. AA knowledge is applicable to Bis 104 (makes biochem aspects a breeze). Exam avg was around 50-60% but he curved heavily, practice the hw problems obsessively and you will score high. "There will be tears after the first exam", and "Don't invent your own chemistry" are now mantras I live by. Thank you Hilt.

He talks a it slow but still gets through everything you need to know. The homework given is relatively similar to the tests that he gives. His curve for the class is very nice and I think that I would definitely take his class again (for BIS103). His tests rely on the lecture material a lot too so be sure to watch them.

I think Dr. Hilt is a really good professor for the subject he teaches. What helped me is finding a friend in the class that had about the same level of understanding as me and working through the problems together. Also, talking to people that have taken the class previously, it helps to understand how Dr. Hilt tests/his formats

I took my first year seminar with Dr.Hilt for a free credit and he's pretty nice. His score to lab report is kind of generous and very accessible before / after class. Take his FRS class if you want to get yourself a free credit.

Quizzes were tough and answers were never given but the in-lab lectures were very informative. Didn't walk through class all that much but was in his office down the hall if you ever had a question. Grading criteria was never clear either. Only wants lab reports for first three experiments.

Good professor, little harsh on grading. His curves are FAT, which is really good. Exams are fair, course graded only on 2 midterms and final. I really really recommend the Assigned HW (optional) because some of its questions may appear on any of the exams!! Recommend him. Henry (TA) is the goat, helpful during office hours!

Dr. Hilt is a nice guy out of class. He's knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. His lectures are super clear need to memorize almost everything he says though. He would test some details about the experiments covered in lectures. DO THE HOMEWORK or you will fail the exams. Exams are not very hard if you know calculations but time is tight

Watch his lectures, if you listen to the recordings he teaches the subject very well, it can be hard to pay attention in class just make sure you rewatch the recordings, do the homework, everything for this class is on his slides, but the slides must be used with the recordings (only audio recordings) hard to fail this class, also hard to get an A

i took dr. hilt's first year biochem seminar and it was a really nice experience. the class is pass/no pass and only one credit, but i learned a lot of lab skills i wouldn't have otherwise learned until later. he's passionate about the subject and incredibly sweet. i will definitely be taking him in the future!

He often makes sarcastic jokes in class, which I thought was fine. Always do the HW even though it's not mandatory, exam questions always come from them. Review the lectures in detail when it comes to processes (or structures if he says). He also only records audio. Go to office hours, this is where you see and understand his thought process.

Obvious disdain for the average undergraduate, but people calling him a bad lecturer are not paying attention. Lectures are clear and well-constructed. Tests encompassed lecture & homework material more or less verbatim. It's not an easy class, but doing the homework and reviewing lectures should be more than enough given the very generous curve.

Tough class, and anything is fair game, but I never felt Hilt made things harder than needed. Is very clear that you need to do homework and attend office hours to succeed. Good curve, but lecture recordings are only audio (although all slides posted early)

Hilt acts relaxed yet clearly cares about both his students and course content. BIS 102 is very difficult in subject matter, so be prepared to take notes on your notes. The exams can and do get extraordinarily specific to lecture content. Treat Hilt's lectures as your bible. I learned a lot and am generally quite pleased with my experience.

Prof Hilt is an engaging lecturer, if a bit sarcastic at times. The material is tough, so be prepared to memorize details from lectures and do all the homework. Unstuckstudy AI was a game-changer for my study prep. Overall, a challenging but manageable class.

Dr. Hilt is a great professor if you genuinely want to learn. He is helpful in person and during office hours. As long as you know how to do the homework he provides, and understand his lecture and slides, you are good to go. He is a bit sarcastic, which can be funny sometimes. Yes, you have to memorize the Kreb Cycle and Glycolysis. It is a must!

He is a good teacher and is clear about what he expects from you. Put in the work and you will succeed!

i really liked him for his passion and willingness to teach students the base-level concept and go up from there. not everything is in the slides so make sure to pay attention to the words he speaks. the class grading is literally just exams, but everything on exam is something he said in lecture so as long as your listening, you're okay.

I took Hilt for bis 102 and overall had a good experience with his class. He's caring, especially if you go to office hours, and his tests are graded by ~4-5 questions but are similar to homework and never trick questions or anything. In my experience the material can be hard to wrap your head around, so re-listening to his audio recordings helps!

1. Go into class knowing it's challenging, he can ask ANYTHING he says in lecture 2. Focus on concepts, memorizing isn't always the key. 3. Buffer questions! Practice! 4. AATC for tutoring! 5. HW answers matter; exams have exact HW questions 6. He teaches so well, DAT questions are a breeze bc of him 7. Grade cutoffs are unclear till end of quarter

I won't lie, at first I hated his teaching, I didn't understand it, all I was able to think about was the difficulty of the course, and I blamed him. After studying for the final I realized everything he taught, all his lectures everything was so perfect it all connected in my head and I realized he had the most amazing teaching style ive ever had.

Dr. Hilt is an amazing professor. He's clearly passionate and very knowledgeable about the subject. He cares very much for his students and he explains topics very well. Don't let negative reviews scare you, if you put in the work and ask questions it's not a terrifying class.

Posts audio recordings of lectures (so no slides). His slides aren't the best but if you listen to what he's saying he explains things very well and thoroughly (you can tell he's a very experienced professor). Averages on the exams were low (40%-50%) so usually ~75-80% is enough to secure an A-.

honestly hilt's class was very doable. study super far out for his tests, they're hard but the curves were INSANE. it was def not impossible to pass and i actually enjoyed his class.

He's a great guy and cares about his students. People hate on him because the class is hard. It's undeniably hard material, but he does his best to make it work.

Amazing professor with wonderful lectures! Straightforward class with extremely fair exams as long as you study the lectures! Highly recommend to take courses with him.

I feel like most of the low ratings is because the class subject is inherently hard. Pr. Hilt teaches you what you need to know, and while he doesn't give practice exams, the provided HW material and information given in lecture are definitively the scope of the exams. Just make sure to review! You can't engrain anything first time you hear it.

Prof Hilt is a really sweet person but you have to attend lecture in person to really understand the content fully. His slides he provides are all empty because he fills them out in lecture. The exams were based off the homework. Grading was on the tough side but the curve is HEAVY.