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Reviews (111)
Great teacher! Uses blackboard and gives great notes, practice tests, and reviews. Always asking if anyone has a question or needs help.
great teacher! always funny and willing to help!! tries to make tough material understandable and enjoyable!! 5 stars!!
Awesome guy. Class is interesting. Gives practice exams over material and puts the EXACT questions from the practice exam on the real test. Tells you what to know for the tests. Great guy. Pure multiple choice tests. TAKE HIM.
I struggled with this prof. Uses NO pictures on lectures or tests. Even though he gives notes on BlackBoard, you still have to take ALOT of notes in class. Must really understand concepts to do well, can't just memorize notes. He is VERY nice though! Just very challenging.
Love him! Would have his children. Just kidding. Very enthusiastic and friendly. Got over 100 on final grade.
He is a great teacher who truly loves his job. You can tell how amazed he is about everything dealing with science. You have to really study hard to do well but you will learn so much. He actually makes you learn about science not just memorize it.
This guy is REALLY hard. He's a great teacher though and loves what he teaches. If you want an A you have to work for it, but he gives you (very clearly) what it'll take to get the A. Practice tests, lots of notes, detailed lecture, etc.(he CAN get a little off track in lecture and drive you insane)
He is an great teacher. He will do anything to help you pass. He tells you exactly what is on the test. Love him I took him for all my sciences and made A's.
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER. YOU HAVE TO STUDY HARD ON LECTURE TESTS IF NOT GOOD AT THAT. YOU MUST UNDERSTAND IT IN ORDER TO GET A GOOD GRADE. I RECOMEND TO TAKE HIM. HAS BLACKBOARD WITH NOTES, QUIZZES (QUESTIONS SOMETIMES ON TEST),AND GET GRADE OFF IT. TAKE HIM!!
grate guy, hard professor
All these comments are true. He is great!! I wouldnt want to take any other teacher for science. You have to pay attention in lecture. Write down all the things he says. If he repeats it, highlight it. If you get confused, let him know and he will explain it a different way. TAKE HIM!!!
You really have to study hard for this class. Nice teacher!
He is a GREAT Prof. Loved his class! Take him if you get the chance. He's hard and you have to learn the material but he will help you out all the way.
Loves what he is doing and loves getting students involved. Extremely helpful, would go to great lengths to make sure students understand material. Awesome teacher!!!
He is one of the best professors iv'e taken. He helps any way he can. if you tell him what grade you want to end the class with he will work with you and make it happen. You do have to study and this class is by far NOT easy, but he makes it fun and go to great lengths to make it understandable.
This guy is brilliant! He has a passion for teaching and wants you to succeed. Very helpful and encourages your questions, no matter how dumb. Gives practice tests which he pulls questions from for the test. Will review previous semester tests the day before yours. He has alot of energy and knows everything about anatomy, micro, botany, chemistry.
This man is a brilliant teacher and obviously loves what he does. He truly cares about his students and makes sure that we get the information in the class that we need to succeed in our chosen career paths. Micro is a hard subject to learn but he makes it clear and breaks the info down into easy to digest tidbits. Thank you Westmoreland!!!
This man is awesome!!He is a great teacher who sincerely loves teaching his students. He will go out his way to help you. Exams are tough, but you need to study! He gives you the material and it is up to you to study it. The practice exams are very helpful and Westmoreland desires for you to pass. This man is so full of life with a wonderful, fun
THE COOLEST!!! HE WILL GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY THAT HE CAN. EXCELLENT IN ANSWERING E-MAILS. LECTURE TEST ARE SIMPLE IF YOU STUDY LECTURE NOTES(THAT HE GIVES YOU). LAB TEST ARE EASY ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO CLASS. GREAT!!!
I would recomment Westmoreland for any Biology related course. The man is brilliant and very entusiastic with his teaching. Micro is a hard subject so of course you have to study but I learned more about Micro and anatomy from him than any other teacher. It is very possible to pass his class if you just attend lecture and pay attention.
Mr. Westmoreland is the best teacher i have ever had. i have learned more in his classes than i have ever learned. he is willing to go out of his way to help you if you need it. he makes his classes very interesting and has a story for everything. i would definitly recommend taking him if you have the chance.
Very thorough and has a gift of making the class enjoyable.
What an awesome teacher! I love coming to his class. He has such a great personality and is there to help his students learn. I love how he relates what we study to what we'll see in nursing. I wish I would've taken him for A&P. Teachers like him are what keep me coming to class everyday :) Challenging but fair.
Mr. Westmoreland is a great teacher. i enjoyed his class a lot. Not that easy to make an A but study hard and you can make an easy B.
OH MY GOD!!! This man is very knowledgable about this subject, and I enjoyed his lectures. If you study off of his lecture notes you'll do fine. Everything in his tests are covered in his lecture so don't miss a class!!! Oh, and I love his jokes... they're hilarious!!! I recommend him for both A&P I and II.
He is an AWESOME prof;the best yet!!Take him and he'll def. lead u in the right direction whether it is for nursing or not.He will crack you up and before you know it class is over.Dont let this fool you tho, his test are very detailed and sometimes tricky!STUDY STUDY STUDY!..just his notes tho.Coming to class is critical!
He is a very sweet teacher. He tries to help as much as possible, if you participate. If you don't attend class then you won't do well in the class. He is not easy, but you will learn so much. He is very applicable to nursing students. I took Dr. Long and Mr. Westmoreland helped me catch up in every thing that I missed with that crappy teacher.
This is a great teacher! I took him in spring of '06, not by choice. My instructor was fired about half way throught the term. In my opinion he was the one that I should have signed up for in the begining.
I love this teacher! Mr. Westmoreland is such a wonderful teacher. This is not an easy class by no means. If you study off the lecture notes you will do just fine. He explains the info and makes is so clear. He also is very funny.This class consumes alot of time so be ready. Just STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY and you will do just fine.
he is a great teacher i learned alot from him. he is kind of hard but just study alot and you will do fine. i'm taking him again for a&p 2. he helps you if you need help he also gives extra credit. you dont even need a book just study all his notes. i passed this class with an A+ if you are lazy and dont want to study then take someone else.
Easy class. I never go to lecture or lab and still maintaing a near 100 average.He goes off on tangents with his stories sometimes, but he knows his STUFF.Would take him again.
his tests are fairly easy because he helps w a practice exam, study those a good portion of Q's come from those.But u do need 2 study what he tells U.Can go off on tangents w/ story's but he knows his stuff.Would take him again.I took someone else 4 ANP I & didn't learn as much as I did from West.I don't go 2 lab or lect much & still will make an A
he's a funny teacher... he gets to know his students...but i didn't like his teaching...he is a very fast talker and goes off on stories that pertain to maybe one question on the test.... he doesn't really teach the material as if you need to know it....just so that you memorize which never got anyone anywhere....
MR WESTMORELAND IS A GREAT TEACHER!!!!! HIS TEST ARE A BIT HARD YOU DO HAVE TO STUDY FOR THEM!!!!AND YOU DONT HAVE TO GO TO CLASS BUT TRUST ME HE KNOWS WHO GOES AND DOESNT!!!! OVERALL I LOVE THIS MAN HE IS SO AWESOME !!!!
His class is hard!
He is an outstanding Proff. and will help youout as much as he can. I struggled at first but just study hard and be in class and you'll do fine. He knows his stuff and will deff. keep you interested.
I took Westmoreland for A&P I, II, & Micro. He was the reason I went to school everyday! If you don't understand something, he was always ready to help you. And by the way I loved his stories, that was what made his class so interesting!! But just like every class you take you have to be there and study to learn the material!! :) HE ROCKS!
This man is so funny because of his stories & the things that he does. He made the material pretty interesting. His tests are tough but he gives u practice tests to study and sometimes a good 30% of the exams come from those practice tests. He's also very helpful if u ask. Gives bonus on almost every test. Very easy to talk to.
Definitely difficult, but he is very helpful and very clear on everything. He uses examples that help students better understand what's going on in the class. He's very funny and very energetic. He keeps the class interesting. He even made the cat dissection fun! If you have to have anatomy, TAKE HIM!
He is one of my favorite teachers, very interesting and smart! The class is very hard but thats because its A&P not because he will trick you. He tests from his lectures so you only need a book for reference and he doesnt care which book you have. Take Him! You will learn a lot!
He is a great professor! The class in general is hard but he makes it understandable. His exams are fair, no surprises and always have a nice 5pt bonus. He is a hardworking man with a great sense of humor.
He is a very good professor he tries to help you understand. Although his class is tough! Studying is a must!
I really enjoyed this class. He is helpful and funny. His lectures are interesting with the stories on his dad's store. He actually made this course fun. The material is hard but if you come to class everyday and take notes than you shouldn't have any problems.
Awesome teacher!! I have NO complaints. Yes, its a hard class but he really wants you to learn something. You really get your money worth taking him. If you are going into nursing he really helps you get off on the right foot. If you want an easy class I suggest looking elsewhere. If you want to learn something...TAKE HIM!!!
A&P is a tough class no matter what professor you take, Westmoreland makes it fun if not easier. Study "Lecture Review tests" heavily and anything he says "bleed on this" about in lecture and you'll do well. If you ask he will give you the answers to the lecture review tests to check your answers with. Sign up early or you won't get a spot.
He's the best..... you know what to do with the rest!lol Great instructor keeps you into it and interested you'll never be bored.
Mr. WEstmoreland is the best professor I've ever had. Extememly helpful. You must be in class and lab to pass his test. His test are straight from the class notes and practice exams that he gives you.
pretty much the most amazing professor anyone could ever ask for!!!!!!!!! you learn sooooo much, and hes so helpful anytime you need him. exams are straight from the practice tests and notes.
westmoreland is a great teacher. the material is difficult if you don't study. thankfully, westmoreland is a good teacher so you understand the material in class. you have to study outside of class!! i would definitely take him again. make sure you don't overload yourself with crazy amount of classes when taking micro!!!
Mr. Westmoreland is one of the best teachers I've had. He likes to go off on tangents sometimes but he gets to the point and he gives a pretty thorough review. I didn't use my book, everything you need is in his notes. Definitely reccomend him!
Best teacher ever! If you are going into nursing take him, you will learn so much. He is hard but he wont try to trick you and he is there whenever you need him. Has great stories that go with the material. I took him for both AP's and Micro...best teacher I have ever had!!!!Oh, and you dont need a book. He gives you everything you need.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! You have to sign up for his classes early or you'll get stuck in the 7:30am class. His classes fill up quickly for a reason. He give you JUST the info you need for tests.. this is especially helpful for lab tests. TAKE HIM!
Very nice man who obviously cares about his students.....taking him for Micro in the summer.
I took him for anatomy 1 and 2.You have to register for his class the day it opens or you will not get in. If he knows you then he will pull some strings to get you in. I bought the book and didnt use it once. Very nice and willing to to help you make the grade you want but you have to put in the work. If he says bleed on it,it will be on the test
he was an awesome teacher! took micro w him in the summer got an a! wish i had taken him for a&p 1&2. very helpful and passionate about what he teaches.
He's a great teacher. Very easy-going and informative. Notes are on BlackBoard--print them before class. Hint: "Bleed on this" WILL be on test. He doesn't mind questions or repeating himself. He's very accessible. Doesn't mind if you use Seeley-Stephens-Tate or other books. Try to buy your books online rather than at bookstore.
Mr. Westmoreland is the BEST teacher. Extremely helpful and informative. Tells you exactly what will be on the test.He loves his job and makes lecture fun and exciting. Had him for a&p 1 and 2 and look forward to micro this summer :)
He's an excellent teacher,and he's hilarious. very helpful. he really wants all his students to succeed. he's so good, that his classes r so hard 2 get into. I had him for A&P and made an A+
He's an outstanding professor! great notes and great test reviews! I made an A in the summer 5 week course. Take him if you can get in his class cause they fill up quick! good luck!
Excellant Professor! One of the best I've ever had.
Mr Westmoreland is an outstanding professor! He loves to help his students and he wants everybody to do well! You do have to study your material and learn it, but he makes it easy and interesting. His lecture is the only one in my entire college career that I can listen to and focus without getting bored! I highly recommend him!!!
Awesome Professor! He can make any subject interesting. Very energetic and intelligent :) Highly recommend for any Biology he may teach.
This is an amazing profesor!
I have been extremely fortunate to have Westy as my biology professor for all my science courses. If you are like me, and have not been in any type of science course in over 10 years; this is your guy! All science classes are difficult, however, he is very entertaining, makes it fun, and wants you to succeed! My name is Clint Smith.(AP 1&2, Micro)
GREAT Prof. Loves teaching, care about students and subject. VERY knowledgeable, makes class interesting, tendency to get side tracked with "life" stories. Lots of info, MUST STUDY, class notes provided on Bb. Hardly used the text book, wore out the lab book. Highly recommend his class!!!
Awesome science teacher. He does tend to get side tracked with stories but they are always related to the materiel he is covering. Applying what you're learning to real life situations helps with the learning process. You HAVE to study but if you do it is not hard to come out with an A.
If you are like me, and have been out of school for over 10 years, this is a wonderful professor to have. I have taken all my science courses through Westy, and have thoroughly enjoyed his class. Biology is a lot of work, and can be difficult, but Westmoreland is very helpful, and wants the students to succeed! My name is Clint Smith. (Bio:AP1 AP2)
This guy is a great teacher. He lets you tape his lectures if you need him to and he will go over things as many times as you need him to. His tests are fair. You have to study and pay attention. Im deffinitly taking him for 2402
If you can't pass this class with an A, you aren't studying. 700 points, 7 tests. Study test reviews and notes from Blackboard... If you can't make an A with those two things... lol@u. :) He's pretty easy and LOVES teaching. Really a great teacher. Took him for A&P 1 and 2 and Microbiology and Pathology. All class formats are the same.
Amazing teacher! The class itself is hard material that takes a lot of studying, but he is extremely helpful and willing to do almost anything to help you get a good grade. He's one of those teachers that says if you try hard and put in the effort, he will help you as much as possible, and truly does! Study the notes&reviews he posts& you'll do fin
Dr. Westmoreland is one of the best professors that I have had. He has a lot of knowledge and is extremely helpful. If you attend class regularly and study the material on a regular basis, there is no reason that you can make less than an A++. I had other teachers and they do not know what they are doing. You will not regret taking him.
LOVE WESTMORELAND!! hes makes the subject fun and interesting. Hes really excited to teach which ever subject hes teaching.
Extemely GREAT Teacher!! Loves his job and his students. He will go the extra mile to help you "Get it" When he says "Bleed on it" highlight that immendiately and study it!! No BIOLOGY class is EASY! You must study and try hard =) Well worth it!!
Awesome teacher i would recommend him 100%!! as long as you review over his practice tests you will have an easy B!!! :) love love love him!! definately take him!!
louis is a great guy he loves what he does which more than what i can say for a lot of teachers at sanjac. study the review sheets and dont miss lab and you can make an A easy. get a study group if you can it makes it so much easier. i took ap2 first with gilmore and i recommend him as well. louis really helps out on labs :)
Mr. Westmoreland is such a great professor! He is so helpful! I hate anything related to science and have been out of school for 4yrs and still passed this class with an A. You have to study though! Gives practice exams that he pulls questions from for the tests and if he says "Bleed on it!" then you better highlight and study it! AMAZING PROF!!
An amazing professor!! He only gives you notes that you are going to need. He doesn't try to trick you! And when he says "Bleed on it" you better highlight that because it'll definitely be on the test! Got an A average and a 97 on his final! I definitely recommend him! You do have to study because obviously this class isn't that easy!
Tests come from notes he provides. Textbook is not necessarily required but it is helpful. He is funny and makes class interesting. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Westmoreland...you won't regret taking his class
This professor explains the stuff to where you understand it and it does repeat some things but that is because it is important to know for the tests. I am glad he teaches all 3 BIOL, I need for Nursing School, because I am definitely taking him for all of them. As fast as his class opens for registration, it fills up quick!
Professor is awesome, enjoyed his classes thoroughly!! He is a awesome teacher, he is very helpful.He is willingly to help as long as you try. You don't need a book he has print outs, bk only for references. His reviews are pretty much the test, the wording on the test can be tricky.
Great professor, very fair and it is important to him personally that you succeed in his courses! he is a delight and has wonderful notes to share with the class- book is optional ;)
Great Teacher. Very Funny and makes the class fun and easy to follow
Does not explain material. Lots of nonsense. Will have to teach self. Exams are extremely hard!!! Do not recommend taking him.
Loves his job and is very helpful. Definitely recommend taking him for A&P and Micro.
Highly recommend! Obviously loves the subject and cares about students. Does a good job breaking down complex topics into major points, particularly the Kreb cycle and other metabolic processes. Not overly picky about unimportant details. Class is difficult because the subject is one you will have to put time into.
MR. WESTMORLAND is awesome he relly cares about his students if the student failed well than they werent studying hard enouph. biology is hard its not meant to be easy. i passed i studied alot and MR WESTRLAND explains his material very clearly step by step. awesome professor.
Mr. Westmoreland is the greatest teacher ever.. He cares for his student, the class was great.. AP1 is a hard class. Our study group, studied ever other day and all of us (5) were compensated with getting an A.. He made the lab available for us all the time, he was available to answer all our questions.. He just great!!!!!!!! I' m ready for micro
Solid professor. Westmoreland has a genuine passion when it comes to micro. He made the class exciting & entertaining because he would get so into his lectures. He gives you all the notes you need. Listen & right down additional things he says and youll do great! He will be the professor I never forget. "never underestimate the power of a microbe."
Mr.westmoreland is the best teacher their is. Micro is really hard but as long as you study his notes and BLEED ON IT!!!! You will pass. I recommend taking him I had him for Anp1&2 and passed with A so study a lot .
Westmoreland is AMAZING at what he does. He explains everything thoroughly and let's you know exactly what's on his exams. He gives 5 bonus points with every exam and really wants you to succeed. If you have any questions he is more than happy to answer them for you! I highly recommend taking him for Micro. As long as you study, you'll make an A
This professor knows his subject (microbiology) and helped his students master it. Thanks Professor Westmoreland for teaching us so much this summer and making it fun!
Mr Westmoreland is amazing! Seriously the best professor to take for A&P and Micro! He gives a test review RECORD IT bc every single review question is on the exam! I had over a 100 in the class. Record the lectures, record the reviews, make notecards for everything and study study study! There is absolutely no slacking in this class!
Funny professor, really connects with his students. Available from early hours in the morning to late afternoon to help you out, and always answers your questions. In plain words, HE IS AMAZING! Make sure to get a front seat and make plenty of flashcards and you will pass no problem :)
Westmoreland is THE best. He knows his stuff and truly wants you to succeed. Doesn't try to trick you or give you information that won't be on the test. Attendance isn't required, but is essential to passing. Print his lecture notes, go to class, record his lecture and you WILL pass. Goes by his powerpoint's NOT the textbook! Best professor ever.
Westmoreland is funny and makes class so much fun. Truly wants you to succeed. Will answer any question you have and is available early in the mornings. Doesn't go by the book. Has all of his lectures posted on blackboard. 2401 is a tough class but as long as you study you will pass. TAKE HIM!
Some professors teach you a lot. Some professors help you be successful and make an A. Professor Westmoreland does both. While Anatomy and Physiology is a difficult subject that covers a ton of information, Prof. Westmoreland completely sets you up for success. I enjoyed his class and learned so much and am taking him for two classes next!
Professor Westmoreland is honestly a great professor. He knows what he is doing and has many stories that often relate to the subject and some that don't. Either way all of his stories were great. I had a great semester with him. Anatomy and Physiology is not a simple subject with so much to cover, but professor Westmoreland is the man for the job.
This class is the best A&P class SJC-Central . He fills up quick. It took 30 mins for his microbiology to fill up in early registration. He's quite popular for microbiology :) . I did not feel intimidated or severely pressured in class. It's challenging class, though. But he pretty much lays out the material you need to study. Can't wait for A&P 2!
I took his microbiology 5week summer class. There was alot of information to learn, but it was basic memorization. The review is the test so pay attention when he goes over it. His lectures were enjoyable, and he liked for us to ask questions. No group projects (: Answers emails quickly. Definitely recommend him!!!
Louis Westmoreland is an outstanding teacher. I have an AA degree from College of the Mainland & an AAS from San Jacinto College. Westmoreland's teaching style is unique. He's very thorough. Each topic comes alive & is exciting. Tests are not easy. You must attend lectures, labs, take notes & study. He's always available for a conference, just ask.
Sweet old man who has all of the information down to a T! He loves to teach and learn new things. He also attempts to get to know everyone individually. All of his tests are similiar to reviews. He wants everyone to do good, also keeps you entertained with his goofy personality! EASY A if you study :)
He is the most wonderful teacher there is. HE knows his stuff and really wants you to pass. I work full time and took this class and micro together and made an A in here and a B in Micro. If you are willing to put in the time and study, you will pass. All his test are just like what he talks about in lecture. No surprises.
HANDS DOWN, THE BEST AP PROFESSOR! this is my second time taking anatomy and he made the subject very understandable. lectures and practice test help with the test.
Best Professor I know, he is very clear about what he expects from you. do the reviews study them and pay attention to what is telling you in class and lab. You will have to study for the lab but you will definitely get an easy A. You will definitely enjoy his class.
His test reviews are just words on a document so kind of hard to know what to expect on a test. He is a very sweet guy and really can tell he loves his job. Has interesting stories to tell. Good for lab but didn't enjoy him for lecture. Must WORK for your grade compared to other A&P professors
I took him trusting the good reviews on here. Not the worst but not the best. You never know whats going to be on LEC test. Gives you 7 diff sources for reviews - too much info to study. Does NOT tell you exactly what will be on the LEC test - does tell you exactly for LAB test easy. The average grade in our class for every LEC test was in the 70s.
There aren't enough good things to say about professor Westmoreland. I have never met a more caring professor in my entire academic career. He makes anatomy and micro biology interesting and has a great way of simplifying the material he teaches. He does an amazing job at reviewing his students for tests and not taking him would be a huge mistake!
I wouldn't take his negative reviews seriously!! This guy is AMAZING... Try finding a professor who gives you detailed test reviews and his personal cell number to answer any questions you have! The people who don't pass his class should consider a different major (maybe ART), because he makes it as simplistic as possible! Cheers!
He's an amazing professor and knows what he's teaching. His reviews online are just definitions in excel so figure out the way you prefer to study if that doesn't work for you. I didn't pass at all due to my own laziness and personal problems but that was my own fault not his. If you take him DON'T SLACK because A&P is a lot of studying.
Ever find yourself lucky enough to find a teacher that you wont ever forget? That helped you see things differently, and took time to show he cared? This is him. I can 100% say that he has impacted my life greatly. Hes available anytime you need, and helps you a GREAT deal. Never puts you down, or criticizes. SHOW UP AND HAVE FUN! Excellent time!
I had the pleasure of having him as a professor. I owe him for helping me with whatever I needed after I finished his class. He had a real southern charm that left a mark on your heart.
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