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“Why would anyone want to take anyone else? He is a wonderful speaker, and is hilarious”
BISC131 - 5.0 rating“He's interesting and obviously loves what he teaches”
BISC132 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
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Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
SCIENCE
5.0
(1)BIO132
5.0
(2)BIOLOGY101
5.0
(1)MEDETHIC
5.0
(1)BIOLOGY
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGR
5.0
BISC130132
3.5
BIO132
3.0
BIOLOGY101
3.0
BIOSCI
3.0
Reviews (102)
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This sexy little man gets the () award because he was so easy.
I agree. An A is a must in his class. Test answers reviewed before for practice.
A's aplenty!
Very Easy!
Very easy! Gives you a copy of the notes and then goes over them in detail. Test is straight from notes.
decently easy. got a B. dont have to be stupid to get less than an A. just lazy :D. only gives study guides for first 2 tests. youre on your own for the other 2. good personality, too.
He's so cute! He actually went outside and got a blade of grass to explain the process of photosynthesis.
would've been VERY easy if i just would've studied the notes & study guides!
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This class can be easy to get an A in, but it takes a lot of studying. It's a lot of material, and it's all about plants- fortunately, he understands that. He makes class extremely interesting and tries to get you motivated.
Good teacher, funny, gives out study guides
If you don't get an a in his class, you're an idiot.
Med. Ethics was one of the most interesting classes I took at Tech! Got a 'B' in BISC 132..not dumb, just bombed the first test (I didn't believe the study guide was the test, and therefore didnt study it). GREAT TEACHER (DOWN TO EARTH)!!!!!!!
Good teacher. Never thought I wouldnt sleep though a biology class. Love it when he make fun of the people who come in late and leave early. If you study its hard not to get at least a B unless your the brain at the top who only makes A's
He loves what he does, and makes you kind of like it too.
I found this course very interesting and extremely easy. You learn alot at the same time.
Very interesting.
He is a really good teacher. You take notes straight off the overhead and he gives a study guide for the first two tests. The test is straight from the study guide. The last two tests don't have study guides but if you study the notes you will do wonderful! A+ teacher!
great class, it is easy if you study and you get a study guide for the first two test, which is about the same as the test. all and all it is a class and it isn't very hard if you study, you should get an a or b
Very good teacher, gives you a study guide in the first two test and a grade insurance. U will surely make an A if u read.
Great guy. That's all there is to it. Is really concerned about the students and keeps them on track. Take him is you have a choice and get him as your advisor.
Extremely wise man. You will learn alot with just listening to him. You don't even need to buy the book.
I love this man. I hate biology and I am bad at it. He makes the material simple and explains it for you. It would be hard to make anything other than an A.
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I LOVED his class. He is fun and interesting and willing to help you. I would recommend everyone take him.
Much easier than Bisc130 if you had Colgan or Ramsey. Teaches straight from the text and tells you what to hi-lite. Buy the study guide he makes and puts in the book store. It is the test and he gives u the answers to the study guide also. Helpful but discouraging when it comes to getting in Med.scl
This guy may be very easy, he may seem very kind and helpful...BUT HE'S NOT HELPING YOU ANY!!! He's giving you information to be regurgitated, not learned. He's only at TECH to feed his evergoing ego trying to "advise" as many students as humanly possible to recieve self-nominated awards.
Sellers is the best teacher I have had. Probably the first perosn who can make Biology interesting!!
Unlike 101 he doesn't just give you a studyguide. Instead he lectures and points out what's important so as long as you go to class you're good and then also you don't need the book. BTW, they just started a "Peer Mentoring" thing for bonus points. I didn't go to any meetings and still got an A, so only go if you're stupid or just want to be safe.
Hey if you can take sellers,do urself a fav & take him. the ?'s on first test are the exact same as study guide(which he will giv the answers). dont buy the book, just take notes and borrow the book 4rm someone for the 2 bonuses(DO THOSE!!get u a grade higher!) Boring? mostly, but ur not ther 2 hav fun..just take him, if u want a good grade.
Makes a lot of corny jokes, but some are actually funny. I recommend him for BISC 101.
if you are a biology major, the class may be better to take with a more difficult teacher b/c he doesn't really teach anything and it could hurt for later classes. otherwise he is really easy. he does however have a reputation for being overly freindly with students of the pretty sort.
thanks (sarcastic) to the person who wrote about giving easy study guides...he doesn't do them anymore so the class is a lot harder.
Sellers is a great teacher;he teaches directly from the book,so what more could you ask for?The information is there & he puts it out for you & tells you what is most important.Im currently taking his 8am class & to be honest,it's nice to have a teacher with a personality because face it,class is class and you will get bored.He keeps your attention
Dr. Sellers is a great teacher. I don't think he makes the classes too easy; I think his method actually helps you learn instead of just cramming for the exam like you have to do with other professors. He is a nice, friendly teacher who makes class enjoyable and seems to genuinely care whether the students are actually learning the material.
Has his own political, ethical, religious, etc. agenda and likes to impose his own beliefs on the class. Also some of the comparisons that he uses to try to relate bio to more 'modern' things are dead wrong. Other than that he is somewhat entertaining and not too hard.
great teacher. Method of teaching helps you to really learn the material instead of searching for yourself and being confused. If you can take him, you definitely should. Will help you like biology more.
he is cool teacher and his jokes are hilarious he is also very helpful his class maybe easy but you learn
Never cancels class, always lectures so missig will set you back a chapter. Have to study for tests, or you may not pass. Had 7 tests but there is a study guide to buy in the bookstore. He's pretty funny and likes to tell you how he feels on different subjects.
He is very easy and has a very high oppinion of himself. He has the short-person complex. He is always right - no matter what the question.
His class are not the hardest but the way he teaches the material allows you to learn and retain the knowledge like you dont in most classes. He makes corny jokes but they keep his class interesting. I wouldnt take any other biology class but his.
well I ll say this I wouldnt take any other prof. besides him for biol. but his class still is a little rough. In 130 he gives a good bit of bonus points, but then in the next course its basically all you and the sometimes the stuff off the study guide is on the test.
His class isn't too hard, but it's not too easy either. You have to work to get the grade. He is a really nice man, and he understands and listens to you when you need help. I think he's an excellent teacher.
All about the notes for 101!
He may like himself too much, but this class is rediculously easy. I went to class every day, listened to my Ipod and filled out the study guide.. never said a word or asked a question. I studied for about an hour before each test and i made a 96A .
now this guy is cool...he's hillarious..and makes the lectures so much fun...i really enjoyed his class..tests are easy..just study notes
This class was very informative. Not too hard--still need to study and learn the information. Besides, this is an introductory class and you need the information for later classes! Take advantage of Dr. Sellers and go to lecture-you will understand the information much better.
Yea, the study guides are no more but he underlines the "important" information in the powerpoint. It is straight notes from the overhead and lecture. There are no surprises on the test. The tests are easy if you know your notes. His opinions on the world/life may be a little strange at times but they're usually funny and make the class enjoyable.
The test came from the notes copied from the overhead. VERY easy, and actually semi-interesting. HIGHLY recommend!
He's a great teacher and gives out study guide. If you study the study guide youll get an A. Cool in lectures but a dick outside of class. Overall a good teacher.
Sellers is an easy teacher; I skipped a lot, and he didn't care. He makes this boring subject as interesting as anyone can. Take him.
I loved Dr. Sellers; I think he is a great teacher!
Dr. Sellers is a fun teacher--his classes are interesting & you will definitely learn the information. Just show up to class--he gives you a custom study guide. Fill it out as he lectures & discusses each topic. Then simply study for the test from the guide. Some of his questions are worded terribly & it's hard to get a 100, but easy to get an A!
He's awesome! Take him if at all possible!
Real easy
Class is really easy. If you can stand being talked to like a 6th grader you will pass.
Ethics, what a joke. All you have to do for an A is get someones notebook from last year and turn it in. Good class to raise your GPA.
Gives alot of notes.
Dr. Sellers is an excellent professor! Before his class, I hated science. Now I actually understand the concept of biology. This was a fairly easy class. He gives thourough notes that cover everything on the test. You really don't need to buy the book. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sellers!!!!
very funnny. i loved his classs. it was great!!pretty easy. he gives a study guide
Great teacher! He gives a study guide that is very helpful and everything is directly from the book. If you study and come to class you will do fine.
He's really good. I like that he NEVER changes his test or notes, so get a book from someone who highlights and the study guide manual and its a breeze.
I took the BISC 130 series and 199 under him and he is AMAZING. He's witty and very honest. I couldn't have had a better experience. I'm going to be sad when he retires!!!
Dr. Sellers is really good. Just come to class and follow along in the book. All you need to study is the exam guide. He gives some 5 pt. quizzes & they can help your grade. Even though his class is easy, it is very much worth your time!!
Dr. Sellers is a really good teacher. He is cynical and a little full of himself, so be prepared. His class is very interesting though. Bring your book to class, follow along and highlight/underline. It really helps. Every now and then he will give some pop quizzes when a lot of people skip class. Study the exam guide and you will do fine.
I always liked him before I talked to him outside of class. I went to talk to him about my grade and he was a complete **** to me
Had him for 3 different biology classes. He tells things like they are. His class is pretty easy. Follow along in the book and study from the study guide he gives you. I recommend taking him.
yay for dr. sellers. :)
Awesome guy. All I have to say.
Gives study guide booklet that you can work on as you learn in class & it is very helpful for the tests. The guy is crazy but he makes class interesting. You need your textbook to highlight what he goes over in class. Study what you have highlighted & the study guide and you should easily pass with an A. Gives a few bonus points on random days.
He is the best teacher!! and a great guy!! and very funny you'll enjoy his class ALOT!!! Tests are nothing to blow off but he gives an awesome study guide!
DR. SELLERS IS THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD! I HAVE HAD HIM FOR 2 DIFFERENT COURSES AND HIS CLASSES ARE AMAZING! TAKE HIM FOR AS MANY CLASSES AS YOU CAN!!
Dr. Sellers is a great teacher. He gives u a study guide booklet, a few bonus points and he never takes role!!!!! But some of the questions on the test are a little confusing so make sure u know ur stuff.
Easy class but don't expect to get help unless you wear a skirt.
His teaching is very clear, informative, and interesting. He is kind of cocky and he complains a lot about "our generation." But if you taught college kids for 27 years you'd hate them to. I do and I've only been around them 3 years.
Great teacher!!! He really knows his stuff and is helpful!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Dr. Sellers has been teaching Medical Ethics for like 20+ years and does a great job. Every once in a while he will go kinda liberal on everyone, but overall it is a great class and I would recommend all Biology majors to take it.
best teacher ever. the end.
Best teacher ever. Study the study guide front and back and understand it and you will do great. Only bad thing is in 132 there are 7 tests in the quarter. Yes, 7. And they are all comprehensive from the previous ones. But as long as you studied the test before then no real need to look over previous info because tests are so close together.
His class is hard, but you will learn a lot from him if you go to class. He gives a study guide. But it doesn't cover the entire test. For that you need to listen to his lectures, and there will still be questions on there he didn't review--but few. You should get an A if you use the guide and attend class.
Awesome Professor!!! He gives you a study guide, this guarntees a C. If you pay attention to lectures and follow the diagrams in the book, easy A. Attendance is not mandatory but he gives quizs that only hurt your grade if you are not there. One girl had an A on all the test but never came to class and finished with a C. Same text is used in Bisc13
GREAT TEACHER AND GREAT CLASS. I had him for 132 as well!
Ole Larry... quirky and dorky, but in the best way.... he cracks me up a lot. He's a super good teacher who really knows how to make things memorable.
The class itself is very easy. You do nothing but listen to him lecture and fill out the study guide. The problem with Sellers is that he can't keep his liberal hack opinions out of his lectures. If you have values or common sense I don't recommend you take his class. I usually consider walking out of class at least three times a week.
Wonderful teacher. I actually enjoy going to class and listening to him talk. The textbook can be kind of confusing, but he explains the entire chapter in great clarity. You can make an easy A as long as you read, do his studyguide, and pay attention in class! Enjoying him so much I'm signing up with him next quarter! :)
Very easy class, but he is a very sarcastic man!
Good teacher, very liberal though and shows it when he lectures. I think i missed almost half of the classes and never made less than an 80 on a test. Same scenario in 132 just 7 tests instead of 4. From what i heard about other bio 130 and 132 teachers from my friends sellers is the way to go
Gives you a studyguide that contains all the test questions.
He is a bit dramatic and makes weird noises sometimes. lol. But he is a good teacher overall and made the class interesting, where it could have easily been the most boring class ever. He is only offering this class 2 more summer quarters, then it's over... maybe he is retiring - I don't know. His tests are easy as long as you go to class.
One of the best teachers I have encountered in my life.
Fun and easy. Just memorize the study guide, and you will get an A. Good teacher.
If you are interested in getting a good grade, take this professor. However, if you want a teacher who will make you learn, Sellers is not the guy for you. The study guide tells you all the answers to the test, so as long as you have a friend to let you borrow their study guide, there is no reason to go to class or buy the textbook.
He teaches from the study guide and then test from the study guide. The wording of tests on questions can be tricky though. Study, study, study. And come to class because there are occasional quizzes. Sometimes tries to insert his political and evolutionary opinions.
Take this class! Study guides that DO help you with the test are provided, and he even gives you the answers to them. Why would anyone want to take anyone else? He is a wonderful speaker, and is hilarious!
Dr. Sellers is an awesome teacher. He sometimes goes on rants about politics and other non-related biology topics, but overall great teacher. He gives a study guide that, if you listen and fill it out during class, are pretty much guaranteed to pass. If you can take him, TAKE HIM!!!
This professor is amazing. If you study, you will pass. If you do not, you will not. Follow him as he goes through the study guide, fill it in, study the material and you will do well!! Dry humor, must be somewhat worldly to understand.
Good teacher.Gives study guides that you can find the answers to online.His tests do not go by the study guides completely so its not an easy A.I would highly recomend reading the chapters and outlining. Gives bonus. class requires work!I got an A by readin the chapters, outling, and studying the study guides. Some book diagrams are on tests too.
Dr. Sellers is the best. He's interesting and obviously loves what he teaches. Bring your study guide to class, it will help you greatly on the test. No curve, seven tests, occasional bonus. Always go to class. You'll learn something fun and weird every time.
Dr. Seller's is probably one of the worst teachers I have ever had. He disrespected students who had a different view than him, and kicked a student out just because he stood up for himself. He argues about political views rather than teaching Biology. If you are going to take him, be a push over because if you are not you will fail.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
SCIENCE
5.0
(1)BIO132
5.0
(2)BIOLOGY101
5.0
(1)MEDETHIC
5.0
(1)BIOLOGY
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGR
5.0
BISC130132
3.5
BIO132
3.0
BIOLOGY101
3.0
BIOSCI
3.0