Taught second half of BIS002A I thought he did a pretty good job making the class interesting, his tests are between moderate and hard, still test questions poorly worded, read textbook as supplement, overall a pretty good professor

I got a 5 on the AP Bio test and find this class difficult. His tests are much more detailed than what he goes over in lecture. There is a generous what we call a 'curve' but since he goes by the bell curve definition he claims there is not. Going into the final, an 84 is a solid A. Difficult, but doable to get a good grade. Didn't touch the book.

He' a really cool guy. Pretty funny during lectures and makes a lot of jokes.. that said his hand writing is pretty bad, well unless you have bad hand writing and your used to it (like me), his test are kind of tricky though, but if you spend some time thinking about them they are really easy. Take him if the other choice for Bis2a is Gerhart!!

Class was fairly easy. Lectures were mandatory and clickers were used to take attendance. Lectures were simple, but a bit unclear. Exams were only MC, and were worded weirdly. Discussions had quizzes ever week. Funny at time in lecture. Overall easy class if you pay attention, skim the book, study. Class was very objective. Recommended over Gerhart

comai was a pretty tricky teacher. he has clicker questions every class which are participation points. there were three midterms and a final. i had 5 point quizzes every week in discussion that were fairly easy, but difficult at times. tests are worded weird. yet, he is better than gerhardt. i heard few complaints from comai and more of gerhardt

Dr. Comai is a great guy! and hilarious too! Yes, his tests are a little tricky, but if you do a little studying you'll be fine. I learned a lot, and he's wayyy better than Gerhart

Prof. Comai is very knowledgeable of the materials. He has a great sense of humor and generally very enjoyable. Loves his students. His midterms are reasonable and final grades are based on class distribution. Therefore, it's not his fault you have a bad grade, it's everyone else are just doing better than you. So study harder! I def recommend him.

Dr. Comai is fantastic. He spends a huge amount of time answering questions on the chat forum, even on weekends. He truly wants students to learn and succeed. He does follow the text, and it is very helpful, despite what others may say. He wants his students to think, but isn't that what we are all in college for? If you work hard, you will do well

I want to be fair and say I disagree with many comments here. If you do all the study guides online (DO THEM, they don't take that long), take the effort to understand, study your notes, review his lecture notes on smartsite, then there is no reason not to get an A. He's a really nice guy and funny too. Explained all questions in detail if you ask.

I took AP BIO yet I learned a lot in-depth stuff on what I previous know. Tests are a lot similar to my old bio class so no complain. Could be too in-depth for people who don't have background in bio. Many questions in study guides and tests reflect real laboratory/research problems. Strongly recommended for people who have some bio background.

It's true that his tests are a bit tricky, but even without previously taking AP Bio in high school, I still got an A in this class (I was able to teach myself a few concepts I didn't understand from class). His notes are not very clear, but he goes on the chat room all the time to answer any question you have.

Dr. Comai made BIS2A one of my favorite classes at Davis so far. He is clear and really makes you apply to the material you learned on the test. Some people see this as "tricky" because it is not memorization-oriented but I think it tests your knowledge better. He kept the class entertaining and used solid metaphors to clarify the subject.

This professor posts all of his material online. He tells you exactly what will be on the test. He is very funny which makes the class interesting. He tells you what to focus when you have to study for a midterm. He helps you focus on what you are actually going to be tested on. LOVED THIS PROFESSOR !

He is very passionate about what he teaches. He makes the lecture interesting by giving situations rather than definitions. However, I felt like I did not truly grasp the material because he did not teach the background information beforehand. Tests are all MC, difficult, but doable.

Attending lectures is mandatory since part of your grade is based on answering clicker questions. To get full score you have to attend at least 13 lectures I think. It's possible to study only his lectures and white board drawings and get an A in the class. I found the exams to be really easy, you just have to use a lot critical thinking.

He makes the tests unnecessarily difficult. He tries to trick you on most of the questions/you have to think really hard for each question. He draws during lectures. He's a funny guy and will help you if you need help. There are 4 midterms and 1 final so study hard! Study off of the lecture white boards, listen to podcasts, and go to office hours.

I took APBio beforehand, which helped immensely with the material taught. He is a funny guy (or tries to!) and does care about his students and their understanding of the subject material. The question wording on his exams were questionable, but take your time answering them and know that TA's will help you with them. Overall, an enjoyable class.

Very likable guy. A good teacher, uses lots of examples. Straight forward tests.

I absolutely love him! Alright he may not be the best professor and he could have put in more effort into his lecture, but overall he is a very nice professor and is willing to help out his students. He even video tape a midterm review session for us because he know he couldn't manage to schedule one. Tests are not bad study the sample exams.

He is an absolutely amazing professor. I never get bored in his class. He is a funny guy. He is always there to help you. He also videotapes his lectures.

Likable and funny, draws pictures to explain things visually. Lectures are thorough and correspond with material on test. Audio and video records lectures which are very helpful. Posts past tests which are very similar to the tests you will take. Great professor!

Lectures are so long but his sense of humor helps make lectures a bit more engaging. Book problems don't help so much since his exams don't really reflect the material in the book so well, it's pretty much just all lecture based. Offers a lot of resources to students so he does care. Also very approachable.

Hilarious professor and tests are pretty easy. Do his study guides that he puts out and you'll do well.

His lectures are not bad. He is a funny guy and a really nice person. His tests are really long and he only gives you 50 min to take them so get used to working fast. If you like the material you will probably do well, otherwise...I don't know.

Fantastic professor. Responds to students and tries to make things as clear as possible, going above and beyond to give you study resources (like extra videos on SmartSite where he goes over difficult concepts in more detail). Passionate about genetics and knows his stuff, plus his jokes make two-hour lectures more bearable. Definitely recommend!

Comai has strange lectures, but reviewing lectures slides and podcasting is a must! Had to definately use the book on this one.

There were a lot of clicker questions and exams in lecture and online quizzes before and/or after lecture but they were all very helpful. Luca is a fair grader and a great lecturer, his course helped me learn without just trying to memorize concepts. Outside of class, I mostly just did the assignments and still averaged a B on the midterm exams.

Flipped learning system with a lot of online homework. Lectures can be unclear but he will go out of his way to help you in OH. TAs are awesome, and discussion is so helpful! Exams are tough, but grading is fair. A lot of people are just lazy and expect an Easy A. Hard class, but use your resources and you will do well! Good luck (:

His tests are simple as long as you take your time and read it. He used a flip learning system and if your test grades weren't good, he used your online homework and made that weigh more. He's a great professor and I learned a lot from him despite him being really tough. Averaged B on tests, but my activity points were high so got A- in class.

A lot of homework but that helps you buffer your grade. He's really good professor and extremely helpful if asked. People complain about him are the ones who dont take time to go to office hours or ask. Worked hard for an A in this class and really enjoyed it. Downside was the flip learning but it was whatever.

Great class. Super easy as long as you put in work. He tries to make things more interesting in every lecture and making things easier to understand. only thing I hated was the clicker questions since he graded you on the ones you got right instead on participation. That seriously brought down my grade. Still ended getting an A in the class.

Luca is a great professor and takes his time to explain everything! I rarely paid attention in lecture but I followed his FLIP system and did the practice midterm. I thought the exams were fair. I did'nt like the 5 midterms . I did not like that we did not have enough time for the exams. if he gives more time for exams this quarter, take him!!!

great professor. He used the "flipped" lecture method which was SO helpful. He was great with stressing important topics, taking time to explain if students aren't understanding, and listening to concerns/feedback from the students. 5 midterms sucked, but they were fair and not too difficult. As long as you take time to study you'll do well

He was very helpful (I had appts with him weekly!) He also listened to and incorporated our feedback. I'd never had a prof who cared so much about his students. It was not easy though. The class was flipped and you really had to learn how to apply your knowledge to do well on the tests. He gives you plenty of practice though. Overall, great!

Professor Comai is one of my favorite professors! Genetics is not my favorite subject, but he makes it very enjoyable. The course is flipped so expect to do a lot of work outside of class. Even though its annoying, it helps you stay on track with the class, which helps since theres a lot of content. I recommend taking it with a lighter schedule.

Everyone gets turned off by the 5 midterms he gives, but it means less material to study for each one. The online quizzes help you prepare for them. He has a sense of humor and is willing to clarify anything. The material is very dense! Sign up for the discussion section. Flipped course you have to read the material before the lecture.

Here are some good things about his class: he has a 20% drop policy (drops the lowest 20% of each grade group i.e. clickers, midterms, online quizzes and replaces it with mean from the 80%), midterm Q's similar to clicker and quiz Q's, LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELP, and he has podcasts/screencasts. Good time management would help in this class.

Lots of work! Basically a full-time job but you learn a lot. He does not make you memorize a lot of information though, Most problems are on thinking critically and using the information that you know too figure it out. Definitely not an easy A but Comai is a funny and cares if you understand a concept or not.

A lot of work, but he is very accommodating and really cares about the success of his students. Five "midterms" , class is curved and there are other points available. On the second midterm there was a lot of students who struggled with the length of the test given the allotted time , so he made sure to make the next test shorter. Truly is fair

Dr. Comai is an excellent professor who is very personable and cares about his students. Although the flipped class style is a lot of work, it ensures understanding of the material. He tests on very clear concepts laid out by practice questions. If you commit to doing the work required you will do very well, as he is a fair grader and very helpful.

Professor Comai is a hilarious professor that really cares about his students understanding. His tests are straightforward and only ever involve things he has explicitly gone over. Best of all, he never has any kind of trick question, and never includes answers that you can get if you do it wrong.

I loved this class and Comai! Yes it is a lot of work, but honestly as a student that constantly procrastinates it really helped make sure I never fell too far behind. The multiple forms of exposure (ie online modules and in class practice) really helped solidify the material. Don't be scared of the 5 midterms they are so manageable and very fair!

Professor Comai is the best professor I have ever taken! This class has 5 midterms, each provided with a practice midterm (make sure to study those). Since this course is flipped, you learn the materials by yourself and then apply it to lecture. The questions on his exams are straight forward and there is a class curve at the end.

Not a fan of the flipped format; but generally he is a good professor and responsive. Five midterms but he drops your lowest one, averages on tests were around 73-80%. DO THE PRACTICE MIDTERMS/FINAL

I love Dr. Comai. He and his team this quarter were absolutely amazing, and VERY accessible to questions via Piazza and office hours. HIS PASTA RECIPE IS BOMB

COMAI IS THE BEST! Comai is the most fair teacher ever. His modules are clear, the clickers are helpful, grading is simple and he really care about the students. TAKE HIM. You will learn and putting in full effort in the hw is all you need to succeed in his class. I LOVE HIM. 5 midterms sucks, but really helpful actually.

Professor Comai's class was one of the toughest and most enjoyable class I have taken thus far. He teaches in a "flipped" method, where you must learn the material yourself through modules and videos outside of lecture. But, he is really caring and drops 20% lowest with a curve at the end as he understands the pains of being a student. funny af too

I took this class with three other sciences classes and this class took a majority of my time. The concepts are not difficult but there's just ALOT of them. Go to office hours as soon as you get confused. 5 midterms but lowest get averaged away + clickers in lecture. Overall, he's a funny guy, I learned but it was just so much work.

clickers are very important, the flipped class was okay and manageable, it honestly sucks the first couple of weeks but you learn to get used to it. Comai is very funny, kind and approachable and really understands our situation and would try to adjust due dates for those who constantly asked for them. Lots of stuff and 5 midterms but doable

Comai was and is a great, friendly, funny, and brilliant professor. He was able to make genetics actually enjoyable. This is definitely a difficult class though. It is a flipped lecture, so that means there is A LOT of outside-of-class work. All the time. Non-stop. Andthere are midterms every 2 weeks (5 in total) because there is so much material.

Professor Comai really cares about his students. This is a flipped learning class, so it means you have to do a lot of learning on your own, but his lectures reaffirmed and further fortified the modules assigned on Canvas. He was a really kind guy and wasn't afraid to crack a few jokes!

So. Much. Homework. You won't understand how much work it is until you actually take the course. Put in the work BEFORE class or you will be lost and lose so many clicker points. Tests are majority of your points. You really have to work to understand the material and how to apply it. It's not just memorization (cheat sheets on every test).

Comai's class is a ton of work. Its all pretty manageable. And the drop policy is a life saver. Comai covers a ton of material!! This class is a ton of work make sure to go to class prepared so you can be well prepared for the clicker quizzes. Comai is very nice and funny in class. His TAs are helpful.

I actually enjoyed Professor Comai's class. His flipped course style was not even bad and it made lecture much more understandable. Must attend class for clicker questions. Good drop policy. The TAs were super helpful in discussion.

Possibly the best teacher I have ever had. Top three, certainly. Clear lectures, great grading style, and hilarious. If I could take Comai for every single class, I would.

Why are there not recent reviews?! Prof Comai is AMAZING and FUNNY! I was skeptical with the flipped style at first, but it just takes some getting used to. He is definitely passionate about his teaching and cares about his students. He allows cheat sheets, has an awesome drop policy, and "midterms" are fair and NOT cumulative! LOVE THIS GUY 10/10

The flipped course is no joke lol it's A LOT of work, not going to lie. I spent more time on this class than any other course this quarter (and that's with physics and two research classes) but it does help you learn. And his grading is extremely generous, GPQs are points he basically gives to you, he drops the lowest midterm AND there's a curve

A lot of work in this class. BUT!! you will learn a lot more than taking bis 101 with Comai than other professors. If you need to take more in-depth classes (like MCB classes), his class is a good choice to choose. In his class, you have to work harder than any other classes, but everything is fair game. Go to TA's OH as much as you can!!

there's a20% drop policy for everything + he curves everything. avg was about 80% so there really shouldn't be a curve but he's so nice he still curves the class. 74% gives you a C+. 1 Cheat sheet is allowed for the 5 midterms and 2 for the final. about 70% of the final is like the practice final, almost the exact same but diff wording obviously.

Dr. Comai is super caring and funny. This class is a lot of work. Several quizzes per week. 5 midterms + final. Pre-recorded lectures were meh. Dr. C does practice problems in live lecture; you get extra credit for attending. The exams are tough but you get a cheat sheet. Also we did a group project, but it felt disorganized and unnecessary.

Dr. Comai is a very nice person and is flexible to the feedback of students. This class is designed so you have to work on it a lot, expect to put in a 1-2 hrs work every day just to keep up with lecture work/homework, but it also breaks up the workload nicely and forces you to really learn. Tests are fair. Offers lots of extra credit as well.

you do need to put in more work for this class than other BIS101 classes im sure but Comai is very willing to explain things if you have questions. group project, 4 exams, 1 final and every week you have a quiz for points. He does drop exams and uses clickers so show up to class. Not that bad of a prof if you have a good foundation with bio already

if I was still pre med I would have loved this class. you do learn alot but it is extremely time consuming and the professor goes really into detail with the concepts. If you like to learn for the sake of learning take this class, if youre looking for an easy pass consider another professor.

Comai is a wonderful professor. He is very entertaining and I learned a lot in this class. However, this is a flipped format class and you MUST do all of the module work before going to class, otherwise the material might not make sense. Do not take this class if you can't spent at least a few hours every day doing work.

Initially, I did not like the flipped class because it seemed like extra work, but in reality, it is a great system. Doing it this way saves so much time studying later on for the exams. The professor himself is very knowledgeable on all topics and is able to answer every question. Those who enjoy molecular biology will enjoy this class.

one of my favorite classes! comai is an amazing lecturer (took this with ochem, mcb and a ge) this class did require some time commitment but the topics itself aren’t hard at all. I did spend a lotta time taking notes but the flipped structure is neat because you’re constantly studying and don’t have to cram last minute for exams

Overall, Comai is a good professor and explain the subject clearly and in-depth. The material in itself is not too hard but he bombards you with a lot of assignments (quizzes, 4 midterm, clicker, etc). Pros, the assignment keeps you on track so you are never cramming. Con, THERE IS A LOT OF ASSIGNMENT so make sure not to fall behind.

Dr.Comai drop the lowest midterm, lowest 25% attendance, and lowest 25% MEQ this quarter. You can still get a pretty good grade even you failed one midterm or forget some of the the MEQs.

Prof. Comai is good at lecturing and drops lots of grade. However, lectures materials are overwhelming and you have to learn them before you come to class.

Comai had a flipped class, which helped in the beginning but became overwhelming at the end. So many clickers, GPQs, MEQs, and practice questions but they all helped me get an average final grade (along with the curve). He's knowledgeable about genetics but it was hard keeping up with the extra work

You need to prepare for the material first before going to the lecture (just watch some videos and take notes). He will go over them again in the lecture and explain things. Tests are easy if you get the concepts and study hard. He's a nice guy and genuinely wants everyone to get good grades. Review quizzes and do practice exams to prepare.

He is a really sweet guy, this quarter we didn't have many graded assignments because he made his older graded quizzes practice for us. Our grade pretty much consists of clicker questions (why attendance is mandatory) and exams, the exams weigh heavily and it sucks. He responds to emails quickly and he responds to piazza daily. The head TA is great

Comai is great at explaining concepts and gives a ton of practice tests. Tests are challenging but fair and often have questions straight from the practice tests. You'll be fine as long as you study. Overall, moderately difficult class but was fun and interesting. Loved having Comai as a prof!

OMG definitely my best professor at UC Davis! Great lectures and great exams made. You just need to understand all lectures, do some practice quizzes on each topic, and you will do well. Clickers shouldn't be graded if not went over during lectures. GPQ should be graded instead so it gives us chance to learn from error without affecting grade.

There were like three quizzes per week that was about 10% of your grade. Midterms were okay, just use the resources he provided and you'll be okay. His lectures can sometimes be confusing, but his supplementary videos are very helpful. There was a curve at the end of the course and he allows us to use cheatsheets during the exam

Professor Comai's lectures are enlightening, and one of my favorite lectures so far. The information he provided in lectures can be heavy, sometimes there will be some new and abstruse concepts that come up in class, don't hesitate to ask him about these, you will learn from his explanation. To get an A, you need to understand all quiz questions.

I loved Luca Comai he's such a G, his lectures are basically useless and kinda tough to keep on top of but the online material is rlly good and understandable and the quality of the online materials makes it very easy to catch up, and I like his neon yellow vest and drawings. Great professor, don't sleep on his risotto recipe!!

This is a tough class, and it's flipped, so get ready to self-teach, but Dr. Comai is so lovely and funny that it's worth your time. Clickers are graded so attendance is mandatory. Study hard and you'll do just fine.

Hard class with a lot of information given to students in a short amount of time. Has a flipped class with mandatory attendance. Although the course was hard, the professor is able to teach well in his pre-lecture videos.

Lectures are practically mandatory cause of graded clicker Qs based on correctness. Midterms that were in person were fair, online ones.. not so much. HATED his "flipped course" you basically teach yourself before coming to class. However, the curve is fat and he's funny. Just don't fall behind!

Very kind and transparent professor. It's clear he puts a lot of effort into the students. His class structure drew many complaints but worked pretty well for me.

The tests are very material intense. Class participation is graded. Go to office hours