smart, funny, and interesting, class was easy for non science major, recomended!

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Had to go to the field museum on your own for a paper. Wasnt too bad. He's hard to understand, but if you take notes and study those you'll be fine. Don't even need the book.

Very interesting/engaging teaching, very helpful.

I love this guy! He's so into his teaching that it actually makes you enjoy the class as well. I think he's great, i'd definatly take a class taught by him again. Such a nice guy!

He's funny in such an adorable way!His diction takes some getting used to.he explains his notes well, and if you study them, you'll be ok.tests were all multiple choice.surprisingly, his lectures are engaging enough to the point where i never fell asleep.

i agree with the last comment. very very easy class as long as you study lecture notes.

Very nice teacher, great sense of humor. He should get an award for teaching..lol. He stutters a lot and is very amusing. ha! makes the students feel like they're the most important thing in his life

Dr. Shimada takes enthusiasm to the MAX! I can honestly say he was never a bore. His tests are challenging, but he ocassionally curves them (don't rely on that though). Very knowledgeable and interesting. I would take him again.

his tests weren't bad. He went over and over the same material. He refers to sex alot. He was just OK

He has 3 test of 600 points all together. Test are hard. He keeps the class awake. Doesnt curve unless class average was really bad compared to another class. Overall, not bad I would take him if I was you. Just go to every class and listen to him lecture

will this guy ever improve his diction? he stutters ALL the time; his lectures are not always clear; the tests are a bit hard (your lecture notes WON'T help you a lot). overall, i don't like him even though i'm doing pretty well in his class.

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Love him....great teacher..tests really aren't that bad, but take extra notes besides the ones he puts on the overhead. He's so random, and funny, and his class is actually a lot of fun. I would recommend him to anyone. No book needed in the class.

Ken is amazing! I loved bio 102 becuase of him. He is fun and makes it interesting I wish I had the chance to take him again. He is fair and so are his tests. Best bio teacher I've ever had! Very happy man so it rubs off on you. Take him!

He wasn't kidding about having to work hard for your A. Remember that he doesn't offer ANY extra credit. Doesn't check attendance either, but in this case, it's to your advantage to show up since all exams revolve around class notes and no textbook.

Hes like a teacher out of some teenage movie. Seriously, he seems to laugh over his words at times. Smart guy, Paleontologist by profession, knows everything about geology. Hard to get an A. I managed to get a B-, would have been a C if he haden't curved tests. Funny, even when he doesn't try to be.

He is very enthusiastic about his work. You have to work to get an A but he is very fair, helpful and he cares about his students. A lot of memorizing and class is boring sometimes.

He was a great teacher. I am not a science person and I managed to get a B and I did not study that much. He wants you to do well and is willing to help you. Take him if you can. He was wonderful.

This guy was great. When I had him, he actually got hit by a car and still made it to teach. To top it off, all you have to do is read what he says to. Piece of cake.

gives you all the notes for the test, explains a lot and has enthusiasm to spare!

took it as a requirement, and this professor was always talking with students. Gave exact expectations for the course and the notes for what was on the exam. no reading, just attend the lecture. very accessible outside class and helpful and understanding. one of the most enthusiastic and accomodating profs out there.

One of the best professors at DePaul. You will learn a lot, be challenged, but you will not struggle. He also is very open to helping outside of class, and is extremely fair and honest.

He's such a lovable dork/nerd, but nevertheless, still one of the best professors here. You'll learn to get over his slight accent, nerdy stuttering, and his very enthusiatic love for his career. Make sure you go everyday & take very good notes. Also, follow every rule for the paper/poster board & memorize all the notes for the test. Take him!

It's sad to say that there are not that many good teachers at DePaul but if you are lucky enough to get Shimada stay in his class. He uses packets that are fill in the blank so it's very easy to follow along. He's kinda funny, for a teacher and loves science in a good way.Test are a little tricky but I got a B so don't get stuck with a bad teacher.

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Loves what he teaches and is very enthusiastic about it, although he requires you to memorize ALOT for the tests. So, if your anything like me (not good at test-taking), DO NOT take him, I guarantee you it will be the most difficult introduction class you have EVER taken.

howdy, howdy, howdy! he'll make you work for your A but it'll definitely make you a better student.

he's halarious and he doesn't know he's funny. He goes out of his way to help his students. An ape could pass this class. Take him! You'll have the best time. Going to the zoo and the field museum was so much fun.

KENSHU!! I took him for my Explore Chicago class. It was the easiest class ever. We went on interesting field trips. The hardest assignment was writing a paper about a leaf. Make sure you study for the quizzes and tests. But he's so funny and nice. I would recommend.

very nice professor, no textbook but offered many examples in the in class notes. we got to go to the beach for class! how many times do u get to do that in college? tests are easy if u study homework was little to none, but labs were difficult sometimes . only 2 lab write ups. very good guy . he is funny in class. always excited to come to class

very good professor, no textbook, got to go the beach for class , little homework. tests are easy if u study , always excitied to come to class

Don't listen to any of these comments! Ken is the nicest guy ever.. his tests are pretty easy and if you ever have a question, just ask him. He is really friendly and grades fairly. so he is pretty much the ish.

I don' think Dr. Shimada is easy, but he's not impossible. He doesn't use the textbook so his tests are based off his notes. He is very enthusiastic about his class and research. He isn't an easy A but if you study and go to class then it shouldn't be too difficult. I would definitely recommend him!

Dr. Shimada is quirky but in a really good way. How many lectures have you snored through b/c of a boring professor? Dr. Shimada doesn't let that happen, and I actually learned. Tests are based heavily on notes, which he CLEARLY states at the beginning of the quarter.. it's really a matter of having consistent attendance and not being lazy.

Dr. Shimada is a good professor and is always upbeat and comes to class everyday with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. While you can't get an A by being lazy, you can definitely get an A if you attend all the lectures, take notes, and study your notes for the tests. If you didn't do well in this class, don't blame Dr. Shimada--he clearly state

Dr. Shimada really enjoys teaching the topics at hand. He is very straight forward in what he expects from students. It is not impossible to receive an A in the class if you attend and TRY. His tests are based off the notes. He is FAR from incomprehensible and is very clear in his expectations. He is my favorite biology teacher thus far at depau

Dr.Shimada was a great teacher! It was a pleasure learning about a topic that Dr.Shimada knew so much about. His movies enhanced the material covered in class. If you are willing to work, like any other class, you will succeed in his class.

Very passionate and helpful professor. Lectures are clear and concise. Willing to spend extra time with students whose interest in the material is beyond the class. Integrates video to help explain complex concepts. Must attend class! Tests require an understanding of the material, not just regurgitating facts. Did not deviate from syllabus.

I am not sure about the previous user's comment. I compared my lecture notes to the topics listed in the syllabus and they match exactly. He may have fallen behind, but everything was covered. That may be difficult for someone who was not showing up to class, but that's another problem all together. Great Prof, just make it to his lectures.

Dr. Shimada has been one of the best professors I have ever had. This was the first bio class I have taken and he was extremely easy to follow. His notes were to the point and I really liked that the tests followed the notes rather than the book. I also really enjoyed his classes. He was funny and was overall a fantastic teacher.

All around good professor

Prof. Shimada is enthusiastic about biology. His energy and humor keep class interesting. His lectures cover the most important points from our ultra-dense text. The only way you'll have trouble is if you do not attend or do not pay attention during lecture. Take notes, study them, and you'll do well. His "Good Morning!" shouts are NOT annoying.

Dr. Shimada was an excellent professor. He lecture was fun and interesting. He shows a lot of videos which are usually pretty cool. His tests can be difficult, but as long as you pay attention in lecture you can usually do pretty well on the tests. Take copious notes, attend lecture, and use the textbook only for clarification. Great Class!

Dr. Shimada is an excellent prof and ridiculously smart. He comes to every lecture with enthusiasm and energy. Tests were based on concepts, not memorization of random facts so if you read the book youll do fine. Can definitely ramble and get on tangents if you let him. Take if you want a thorough understanding of evolution

Shimada is the most enthusiastic aprof I've ever had! Yells out GOOD MORNING each day when entering class. There are 3 exams, and about 6 projects, including a mandatory Field Museum visit and report and a poster project. Accent isn't a problem and the subject is very interesting. I'd recommend for Scientific Inquary Non-Lab Learning Domain.

Professor Shimada is easily the most enthusiastic professor I have had. He stresses the importance of concepts over facts which makes what he teaches useful and applicable to real life.He is always willing to explain and meet with students outside of class. Definitely a favorite amongst DePaul students!

Shimada and enthusiasm go hand in hand. There were many boring days, but other days he'd bring in rocks for us to "examine" and it'd be fun. The class was overall easy. I got C's on all three tests and still pulled off a B. It's important to memorize all the written sections and lists off his study guides too; those are asked for on the tests.

professor Shimada is a good professor. he's hilarious! I was never bored in his lectures. He gives specific examples. He doesn't give study guide but all you gotta do is go to class, write down important details in his lecture, review it again and again and you'll be fine. i recommend Dr. Shimada to anyone, seriously.

Dr. Shimada is an all around an amazing guy! He is the best professor I've ever had! Words cannot describe how great of a professor he is. Always making jokes during class, so lectures are never boring. He loves his sharks and children, always talking about them. You would not regret taking his class.

Shimada is one of the greatest professors I've had. He made biology really easy and entertaining. Engaging and charming.

He is very funny, enthusiastic, never runs out of energy, and gives clear examples in every topic. Take him, he's awesome.

Great professor I took his TOPICS IN PALEOBIOLOGY class and I really enjoyed the class. He brings fossils to class which he passes around the class is difficult but the class work was enjoyable he made the student do a huge research graduate level essay on a topic of the students choosing and grades it as if it was a research paper

Dr. Shimada is extremely knowledgable and well respected in his field. He is passionate about what he teaches, however he is a very tough grader and designs extremely hard exams. There are no study guides although he does want his students to succeed. He is not very empathetic but tries to be understanding.

Dr. Shimada really just wants his students to learn and understand his material. He is a genuinely nice professor and does care about his students. He is an established researcher and is very enthusiastic about fossils, which is pretty cool. Overall a good professor.

Not much to be graded on, but I believe that is because of the way the department structured the class. Just pay attention in class and you will pass. Some of his test questions had to do with subjects we didn't really talk about, but overall he is very passionate and just wants you to understand what is going on at the end of the day

Dr. Shimada was a great professor. His tests were pretty easy and very reflective of the material learned in lecture. He doesn't post his lectures online, but long as you attend lectures and take detailed notes, you should pass the class with at least a B, and if you study an A should be attainable.

Dr. Shimada is very passionate about bio and as a result, translates well into his teaching. If you take good notes and review the concepts, you'll do great in the class. He teaches at a nice pace, but if you miss something he posts the lecture slides later. I would happily take him again.

Dr. Shimada did not understand or realize how we are taking general biology and that we did not study biology for our entire lives. This makes it really hard for him to explain concepts and course material effectively without filling his lectures with jargon. He is a really great and funny person though

Covered the first 5 weeks of BIO192. Very nice and passionate prof who teaches about evolution. Material was fairly straight forward but SI sessions definitely help. Tests aren't hard if you go to class. Doesn't post the lecture slides until right before the first exam, so take good notes. There aren't any quizzes or homework either.

Avoid Professor Shimada at all costs. As someone who has already taken the AP Biology course and has gotten a 5 even I am struggling. His tests are often very misleading and philosophical rather than focused on content. While as a person he is great the detail he wants you to understand for a gen bio 2 class is insane.

Had him for 5 weeks of class and was a good professor! All his exams had content straight from the lectures and you don't need to read the textbook. Though, some of his exam questions were worded weirdly. I recommend consistently reviewing material and doing the SI worksheets. Overall, he's really caring and engaging.

You can tell this man loves biology. He is very thorough with his lectures, and you do need to pay attention and take good notes. But if you pay attention and review before tests he is really not bad. He also has an enthusiasm that made it enjoyable to go to his class every day.

Dr. Shimada is very passionate about his work and teaching. He knows a lot and helped me diminish my confusion. I ended up being top of the class on exams (he grades on a bell curve), but only because it was the only class I actually had to study hard for. Take notes and you'll do okay. Take his class seriously and have fun with it when possible.