I like him a lot. He's a dedicated teacher who works for free (no kidding; he doesn't get paid extra for the fourth class he teaches). He's straightforward about what he wants you to know, and while it is a lot of memorizing, it's doable, and interesting.

Great teacher. Not easy but he tells you what you need to do. Just put some effort into the class and it won't be too dificult. He gives extra credit so always ask! He goes over what will b on test, WRITE EVERYTHING down! it will appear on test. Good guy over all. Works hard; knowledgeable.

Seems hard at first. Provides study guides for exams. Lots of material to cover - but doable. He suggests study buddies - get them. You can tell he loves his job and he does it very well. Not bad to look at.

Well organized, easy to follow with his lecture outlines, test question reviews. He really knows his stuff and loves to teach. Doesn't like it if you are late. Recommend him highly.

Lots of info so you better study. His classes are not for the lazy or unintelligent. He's super nice and will do anything to help. He does preach his own point of view so take heart. This is a wonderful man who spends his life turning kids into good vets. And he's hot, in that 'Dad' sort of way.

very helpful, goes out of his way for his students; cares about student's success (really), loves his job. His classes aren't easy but they are very manageable if you follow his very organized syllabus. Each class is well outlined. Get a study buddy - it really helps.

very knowledgeable in all areas of agriculture. Very helpful. Tough but fair. Someone you can talk to. He taught me how to study and to prioritize my time. Will fight for his students and his laboratory. Great experience.

Fun classes, 501 is very tough if you can memorize everything you'll be fine. Good mentor, don't trust his facts on horses. He tries to help his students as much as possible.

Makes agriculture fun. Never boring. Always cracking jokes. But class required many study hours to get an A. Some of the more advanced Pearson Squares not easy to get. Shapiro's tests often include info not given in this class. I hear you have to take all his classes before you can answer all his test Qs. Required max effort to get A on term paper.

dedicated to teaching, feels betraded by administration closing dairy. You better dedicate 4x as many hours that you spend in class studying outside of class.

Great class filled with debates on current issues about use of animals. Allows all sorts of views to be presented so long as they are based on facts and not just hearsay. I appreciate hearing some of the "non-popular" views not presented in other classes.

Great class but wish we had a hands-on lab with it. Would really like to use the animals on campus in a real learning lab instead of just having the lecture. Lots to learn so don't miss a class. Prof is open to other points of view if you bring facts not just hearsay. Study a little every day - lots to learn in short time.

I like this class but wish he would limit the lecture to 40 students, and each lab to 20 students each like a lot of colleges do. It is extremely hard to take the lab tests tripping over other students. It's crammed and highly distracting. Other than that, if you study you are guaranteed either an A or a B.

Great guy. Won't find someone as dedicated to the school or the industry. Misunderstood by most. Loved by many. Inspirational. Difficult class but an A is attainable.

DON'T take all of the 500's series at one time like he tells u to. U'll be miserable. Overall easy just memorization. Tests are a breeze just study the questions on review. Really nice, and approachable. Hook up with previous students for a great grade! This teacher is among the few left that has a passion for his work. Take advantage of this!

I was in his animal ethics class at moorpark, he's not listed as a teacher there. I think he's great. He doesn't make it clear, but you must read the entire text to do well on the final. he is really laid back, and as long as you attend, he will bump up your grade if your on the border. by the way, he is cute, I never liked mustaches until I saw o

Easy to follow. Just need to be in class on time and follow his outline. He is very helpful to students who try.

It's really harder than he makes it seem...The first few weeks are so stressful, but youll get the hang of how his tests are & what he expects. He tells you exactly what you need to know, so theres no questions unexpected. Great teacher..even if his material is useless.

very cute, yes. but also a very good prof. I had to study more in his class than i have in a long time, but i could use the challenge. very approachable. highly recommend.

Dr.Shapiro is very helpful and lets you know pretty much exactly what will be on the tests but there is a lot of material to study so don't slack off. This class might be stressful if you are taking a full load but other than that I loved it. FYI he talks about cows ALOT and other animals but never mentions cats and dogs. Weird =)

Lecture heavy class, but most of it runs parallel to the book. Not sure if attendance is mandatory but there are a few things that are only covered in lecture that fall on the tests. Tests cover a LOT of material, but aren't hard at all.. I never received less than an A. He is very willing to help students that show desire to learn.

I found Dr. Shapiro to be a good prof. He lets you know exactly what is going to be on the tests. You must study and read the course material, I recommend ahead of time, this really helped me. Especially in 501. 511 and 512 are pretty easy as long as you show up and 505 is a little tough cause it is at night, just show up and pay attention.

Dr.Shapiro is a gift to Pierce College & his students. He is extremely passionate about his field of study & down to earth. He wants to know that you care about your grades; the more sincere you are about your classes, the more he is willing to help. BTW girls, u don't need to flirt w/him; you just have to study to get a good grade. Tests are easy.

Professor goes out of his way for his students. He demands that you be on time, respectful to others (students and faculty both) but is fair in his presentations and grading.

Just reading through all the comments made me laugh. I am NOT a pre-vet student, NOT a groupie, did NOT flirt and sat in the BACK of the class, yet I got an A. Dr. Shapiro was always willing to answer questions and very approachable. If he sees that you are trying he is more than willing to help you! Final is pretty tough, Midterms were okay.

Professor goes out of his way for his students. He demands that you are on time for class and have respect for fellow students as well as for faculty and staff. Great motivator.

Great teacher, very likeable, classes are always fun and interesting. Yes, it's mostly livestock, but it is an AGRICULTURE course. Tests are hard, you MUST dedicate study time to do well in this course (well, all of his classes really). All in all, a good class if you're motivated !

Approachable and dedicated to helping his students succeed yes, but only if they're willing to sacrifice going all the way just as he is. Answers questions yes, sometimes with his personal life story but that's about it. Has a huge sense of humor and that's always a plus. Studying = More mandatory than Attendance, definitely.

Absolutely LOVE HIM!! If you are a pre-vet or RVT major he will do whatever it takes to help you suceed and reach your goal of getting into vet school! He is very dedicated and knows what he is talking about. Great motivator. Has helped me alot! His classes are not easy though. They require a lot of dedication and studying. I recommend him highly.

I really like him as a teacher and person because he really cares about his students. He is truly dedicated to his profession and it really shows. As long as you are as dedicated as he is, you will succeed in his class - but it is a hard class!

Extremely difficult class for me. Buy the textbook and start to memorize all stats on all animals and breeds in book ASAP! He is a lovely person and is very passionate about animals however is a serious lecturer and test giver. My advice is to not take 501 and 511/512 in the same semester. You will thank me.

Relatively difficult class, but he gives you all the test questions in the form of fill-in-the-blanks at the end of each section. This is the easier of his classes, IMO, if you can just memorize the vocabulary at the end of each chapter you'll do great! No real comprehension is necessary. He's entertaining and interesting in this class!

He is very funny!!! He tells alot of stories in class but they all seem to be relevent to the lecture. His emails are a little vague, but if you talk to him in person you will be fine. STUDY STUDY STUDY! he gives extra credit too. Not to many suprises on tests so far. I dont think he picks favorites, but he does gravitate to the students who care!!

Pretty much the best professor ever, with really silly jokes. Who ever has anything bad to say is crazy. Nice guy who wants you to succeed.

Most amazing man you will ever meet. He will do anything to help you succeed. Take advantage of his office hours and his email. Sit in the front and get on a first-name basis and you are set for Vet school.

Loves his job. great teacher. easy class if you study

Amazing teacher, if you have a passion for Vet Medicine, he will teach you things that you will use all your life. Very funny, and always has something funny to say. Study study study.

If you do not study, you will fail, period. All the questions are in the back of the blue book you need. On quizlet, all the answers are there. Just double check!! and study! The tests are NOT tricky. Just pay attention and study all the diagrams! If you do, you will pass, easily and wont be surprised. I loved this class.

I did not learn very much in this class. He tells way too many personal stories during lectures. You also have to do work for the Farm Walk, but it only counts for a small percentage of your overall grade. Not recommended.

I cant belive people talk bad about dr Shapiro he is a really nice guy n yes his class is hard but that's why you have to study I loved his class

AS 501 isn't hard, it's just A LOT of information. Quizzes and some midterms are online and they are very easy (answers/questions in the back chapters)Those are where you get most of your points. Farm work on the other hand is a pain. Farm leaders are never on-time they need to practice what they preach and they boss you around.

As 511 is an amazing class. All the test questions are straight from the evaluation questions in the blue booklet you buy. He goes over A LOT and you need to pay attention and actually study. I got an A, but I worked hard for it. Whoever says this class is hard and didn't do well, means they didn't work hard enough, or care.

He gives all the answers to the tests at the end of each section, you just have to pay attention during the lecture. Make the time to study and memorize it all. If you love the veterinary field you will love the stories and jokes. Great Teacher, I'll be trying to take whatever classes he offers before he retires. Very knowledgeable.

I loved Dr Shapiro! he is so knowledgeable about everything to do with animals. He truly cares about his students and even provides study guides with all the answers to the tests!!! Use Quizlet to study and you will pass!!

Amazing person! His lectures are interesting and he keeps it lighthearted with stories/jokes. A lot of memorization.

There is a lot of reading required, however if you cover all the material on the outlines you will receive a fairly easy A. If you are upfront and honest with him he is VERY easy to work with. There is a lot of expected of you (Farm work & Farm Walk), its not hard, just do it. Pre-vet majors are expected to show enthusiasm... he does notice.

This is definitely a college course, requires study time, participation of farm care, but is fun and worth the effort.

Dr. Shapiro is very fair. He does demand that you show respect to the class (show up on time; show up!). He outlines the entire class, notes, tests so it is easy to master the subject if you pay attention.

He does demand that you show respect to the class (show up on time; show up!). He outlines the entire class, notes, tests so it is easy to master the subject if you pay attention.

Dr. Shapiro is a very good teacher he is hilarious and likes to tell stories. His online midterm test are literally the back questions of each chapter. Except for his 2 in class midterms just study the study guide provided. The final is 200pts and it's literally the final exam study guide. Just show up and take notes and you will pass.

Dr. Shapiro is the most ethical, friendly, humorous, knowledgeable professor I have every had (although I just began my college career).

Easy but yet challenging first semester class in the program. Follow his outline and you can get an "A" grade.

Very fair, fun, inspirational.

He is caring and out to help his students. I wish more professors cared as much as he does. That being said, he doesn't mess around. This is SCIENCE people. You will have to work for your grade. But, if you do the work, participate and come to class you will be just fine.

Fantastic Professor, gives clear outlines on what you need to learn for the class and gives you everything you need to get an A on every test. He's very easy to approach and provides clear feedback. Awesome lectures but he seems a bit biased at certain points. Overall, Great and I recommend taking him, I would take him again.