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“Personally, I find him to be an extremely LAZY professor”
BIOL1210 - 1.0 rating“Horrible professor who is way too serious”
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No final, three midterms (he drops one), few assignments. Takes attendance sometimes. Sometimes things discussed in class that aren't on the slides will show up on the test. Easy material and he was an entertaining lecturer. Very approachable. Once I asked how I could improve one of my answers on an exam (I got 2/4 pts) and he gave me full credit.
I took this class at night with 300+ students. This prof. tells you what you need to do in order to pass the class. It is completely up to you whether you listen to him or not. It is a fairly hard class but I felt he really wants you to pass and gives you any resources he thinks might help you.
I took this at night and what I have noticed is that he follows the book almost exactly and goes very fast, often leaving students in the dust. His study guides are confusing and are not an accurate representation of the exams. He appreciates student participation and is very approachable on the upside.
His lectures are enjoyable with both required material and fun relevant additions. He is great at interacting with the classroom, even with 300+ people, and is kind about any sort of student comments.
His online mastering assignments were nothing like the exams. The exams are fairly difficult. Each exam covers roughly 7 chapters which is difficult to keep track of information. His exams are mostly short answer or fill in the blank. He lectures fine, but not to the extent needed for the exam. Very hard, time consuming class. I don't recommend.
His finals pretty much suck. (Class average 57%) You can tell he cares and is trying to help but his exams are the complete opposite no matter how hard you study.
This biology class was really hard, he went through the lecture slides too fast so even if you were taking good notes you couldn't keep up. His TA's deal with all his stuff. 2 Midterm tests and a final. If you study very hard you should be fine but you will not get by in this class without some hard work.
I would NEVER recommend taking this (or any) course from this professor. His grading system is is terrible, tests are awful (content and grade time) and lectures are so dense it makes it very difficult to follow in class. The lowest grade of my college career came from this course not because I didn't apply myself but because the horrendous setup!
My AP Bio class in HS and a good background knowledge of chemistry helped me. Never went to class because I found lectures long, boring, and not in depth. He does ask some questions on the test directly from lecture so be careful if you do that. As long as you read all the chapters on the schedule he posts you'll do fine. Tests are hard so prepare.
Science classes at the U are NEVER easy. They are extremely challenging. I feel like he could have done a better job a presenting his lectures, I found them to be quite boring. However, you definitely have to work for your grade in this class. If you don't seriously put in time to study, you'll fail. Period. Overall, he was alright.
He explains right away that the class will be very difficult and was helpful with listing resources available to help students succeed. The BLC is a great place to stop by to clarify information. The mastering assignments are easy and his exams are mainly short answer or fill in the blank. He offers substantial extra credit on exams. Study hard!
The class itself wasn't extremely hard, but I took many high level biology courses in high school, so I may not be the best example. The professor made an honest effort and obviously cares, but the lectures are very boring. I didn't listen or take any notes in class. And got away with mostly self studying and reading the textbook before an exam.
My biggest complaint is the two-hour lectures, which mostly repeat the textbook. But he tells you what will be on the test in lecture, and some exam questions come straight from class. Ask questions during lecture and hell always explain in depth.
This class isn't a pushover by any means. However, the professor gives you ample ways to excel in this class. The most important being a good amount of extra credit on exams. Take the class seriously and you will be rewarded. Lectures can be missed (just do well on the quizzes) but know that bonus ? typically come from special stories in lecture.
When taking this class, I would highly recommend following the guidelines that he suggests for studying at the beginning of the semester. This is by no means an easy class, but if you put in the effort and study efficiently you should succeed. Both the professor and TAs were a great resource, so reach out to them if anything needs clarification.
You are required to download an app called CourseKey which requires a paid subscription and is mandatory to prove attendance. Lectures are extremely boring. Instead of teaching the material he just reads off the lecture slides which are posted on canvas, so there isn't much motivation to go to class. He can also be very condescending to students.
Personally, I find him to be an extremely LAZY professor. He uses the exact same examples (and even pictures) from the book and shows useless 20 minute videos. His lectures are him just regurgitating what we already read in the book, which isnt helpful for someone who didnt understand it when they read the chapters. Tests are also graded harshly.
Exams..
If you're taking Bio1210 I suggest taking it with another professor. 10/10 do not recommend this professor, who seems to be anal about everything. The exams are hard, the study guides have so much info that you need to know & half of it isn't even on the test. Horrible professor who is way too serious. He also seems judgmental and is strict grader
Easily the most difficult course I've ever taken. The exams are extremely challenging, very strict grader that doesn't help. His online lectures were pointless and hardly cover the exam material which is around 50% of your grade. Workshops are required, if you miss more than 2 its an automatic drop. Find a alternative instructor for this course.
You better love biology if you take this course. The lectures can get very boring at times but if you sit through and pay attention and take good notes the exams are more than fair. Make sure to do the reading and listen in on side stories he tells for extra credit on your exams. Reading is crucial if you have a hard time paying attention in class.
hahaha biggest joke. Exams are basically filled with random stuff that no brain break or study guide will fully prepare you for so good luck. Class is boring, but it's good to go to because there's a lot that he says in class that's on the exams. Also, the final has one full page of bonus so good times.
I took it online so my experience may be different... but what I learned is just to read the textbook chapters once or twice and review them before the exam and it was easy. I never watched a single lecture but again just read the textbooks and aced the exams. The assignments and modules dont reflect the exams so be aware
I had no problems at all with this professor. His lectures are based off the text book, but he goes more in depth in class. I didn't read the text book as much as I should have, but went to every class and still got an A. His exams were tough, but if you study and go to TA Reviews, you'll do okay. He also has extra credit questions on every exam.
I have already graduated, this class honestly is not for a degree. That being said, this was absolutely one of the worst taught courses I have had the displeasure of taking. The course material was supplied through videos from Professor Moyer-Horner was absolutely the worst quality in presentation of material and the overall quality of the video.
Probably the most negative experience I've ever had in university. The professor says that he wants people to ask questions, but always did one of two things. Defer to the TAs, or treat you like you're an idiot for asking. The homework is multiple choice - the tests are free response. Not exactly right? That's rough buddy. Don't take it. Just don't
Dr. Moyer-Horner is a decent Bio teacher. I was in his online hybrid course, and homework and assignments weren't too hard, but the reading is excessive. You have to read every chapter he assigns, and you better memorize most of them for the tests. Tests are two hours with a lot of short answer problems, and they aren't easy. Study hard!
This guy doesnt seem to care about answering your questions. He leaves it to his TA and LAs. Every question he does answer however is very vague and poorly explained. Often with a shrug. His lectures arent very useful since the exam seems to ask more specific questions.
For those who have to take this class, i recommend finding another teacher
He does a good job at teaching and telling us what will be on the final.
Lots of homework. Drawing assignments were helpful, online homework was busy work. His assignments made me more worried about turning them in on time than actually learning the material. This class moves very quickly and the exams are hard (especially the final!) Participation and attendance is counted towards grade. He doesnt explain very well.
Lectures are dry at best. Class has a boring lecture usually followed by a worksheet that's fairly easy. Exams aren't horrid but expect some questions that don't really have to do with what was covered in the course, or questions that are oddly specific. Prof usually answers questions with 'I don't know'. Show up to class to do the stupid clickers.
Not the greatest professor, he didn't seem to know what he was teaching some of the time. But, his class was much easier than the other Bio 1 class and he seemed to be a better professor. The class slides are useless and I only got through this class by reading the textbook. His tests are easy as long as you've done the required readings.
I see this professor as simply a test/assignment giver. Every class, we are required to read an absurd number of pages from our textbook, while the professor in class skims over the topic again, uncertainly reading from slide notes on his powerpoint. Basically a teach yourself class, but you still have to show up for participation
His lectures were dry. You learn a lot more and much more in depth by reading the textbook. He relies heavily on TA/LA help in class, but most of them either can't explain the subject well or don't understand it themselves. He adapted very well with online and COVID, but regardless. It was very assignment heavy, and half the time it was busywork.
Good lecturer. Tests are hard bug reasonable if you are a good student ull do fine.
This was not a terrible bio class, but Horner makes it harder than it has to be for a fundamentals class. Lectures are confusing and I hardly paid attention because I would always learn much better through the LAreview sessions. All quizzes, exams, and mid-terms are quite difficult but not impossible if you study enough. Horner is good pick overall
The class average for the final exam was a 56%. I'm not going to bother typing anymore.
He class is very boring and it is very hard, find a better professor at any cost.
I am a normal straight-A student- made the dean's list my first couple of years. I don't think anything else needs to be said.
I took this class expecting the standard run of the mill gen-ed. Most of the homework was reasonable but long, but the tests had very little to do with what was on HW or quizzes, or even the practice exams he posted. this lead to a 55% average on exams, he didn't curve, and blamed the students for doing bad. Unacceptable honestly.
Final test class average was something like a 56. The lectures felt like a waste of time; if you end up being put into his gen ed bio class, just focus on the book. You will fail if you focus more heavily on the content of lectures.
Dr Horner is clearly a smart professor and knows what he is talking about. I like him, however I think whoever created the quizzes/exams needs to be replaced. Quiz avergaes were 50 and the final was the most confusing thing I've ever taken. Overall, the professor himself is knowledgable, but I think they need to find a new test writer.
BIOL1610 at the U is a terrible class if taught online/hybrid; if so I would avoid it. Lots of homework with each class. Tests and quizzes (questions come from a test bank) are worded to trick you (test averages are 50-60%). This class in the end is a big game on who is smarter (student or teacher). Major stress.
Definitely not an easy Gen Ed class. Test and quiz questions are often worded to trick you and require you to know really specific information. I had to mostly rely on the textbook to study and used the lectures as more of a review. It's possible to get a good grade if you really put the work in. The final exam class average was around 60%.
To succeed in BIO1610, it's best to make a class Discord. Professor Horner is smart but obviously uninterested in teaching undergraduates. Read every pre-class reading in the textbook, take notes, and do all the post-class reinforcements. Make a study schedule. Attend the weekly weekend reviews. Lectures are DULL. You must work extra hard for an A.
This course has about three homework assignments per class and the tests are way harder than would be expected. Even when the class average on the exams are very low (around 60-70%), grades are not curved and there is no chance to make corrections. There is no discussion or class participation, just a lot of work, which makes it hard to truly learn
89% is an A- even though the average is around 60%. Doesn't set curve, extremely dull lecturer, tons of busy work, never gives feedback, final test doesn't correspond much to material, impersonal vibe. Just an awful class in every way. Attend weekly reviews, make a Discord, and read the textbook daily. Do all pre/post class stuff.
Tests and quizzes were very difficult and asked about very specific parts of the lessons. The averages on tests/quizzes was about a 60 percent so don't be discouraged if you don't do fantastic. Make sure you pay attention to definitions and use flashcards to quiz yourself so you remember specific terminology.
Very good teacher and person. However, there was lots and lots of homework associated with each class. Staying up to date with the material was, to say the least challenging. He did well with adjusting to covid protocols and did well online. The only real complaint is that his deadlines are very strict and he doesn't bend them no matter the excuse.
Lectures are dull and hard to pay attention to. SO many assignments each week that never seem to correlate with lessons. Tests and quizzes are weighted heavily and questions are always very specific. Final was all over the place and made it feel like I had learned nothing all semester. Too much stress for one class.
Awful teacher! Was very boring during class and often found myself going to sleep while in lecture. Wasn't very interactive class either. Just about every topic didn't make sense, but maybe Biology just isn't for me.
Professor Moyner-Horner is boring to listen to, doesn't address questions well, assigns pre-class, in-class, post-class, weekly assignments, and way too much textbook reading. "Clickers" get you participation points so go to lecture... tons of help can be found on quizlet tho so good luck!
This prof. really bothered me. He assigns so much homework but doesnt even grade the work on the worksheets. It is participation based which means you never know what youre doing wrong because there are no keys posted either. Very annoyed
Dr. Blair's and Dr. Moyer-Horner's class is tough, but extremely interesting. The online-format is well structured and due dates are extremely organized. The textbook readings and post-class assignments are a must, and you should be prepared to study all concepts for the tests. This class is tough, but doable if you put in the time to study
Dr. Horner is a top tier professor teaching a low tier course. This was my second time taking intro biology, and I'm starting to think that the material isn't hard, as much as its taught poorly, and for some reason no professor sees it as a problem that the average grade on exams is a failing grade. Still though Dr. Horner is the best prof for bio
Could have made lectures more interesting although clickers did help. Biggest complaint is not releasing answer keys to post class assignments and practice exams or giving any feedback on assignments. To get a good grade, make sure assignments/practice exams are accurate because that is what hell test you on.
This class was the hardest class I have ever taken. Mind you, I am a junior that has taken statistics and Math 1050, and that doesn't compare to how much work I had to do in this class. I studied for 17 hours for the first test, and still only received a 60%. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Let me be clear, this professor does not care about his students at all. I had to reach out to him several times for various things throughout the semester and he was always extremely short and completely disregarded my problems. Also, his answers towards students during class were very condescending. Lecture put me to sleep.
I am an honors student and have always done well in school. This class made me honestly want to drop out of college. Horner obviously doesn't care if his students succeed and makes you feel stupid when you ask questions. Don't take this course if you don't have to. The amount of work is overwhelming and you won't succeed in class if you don't do it
The absolute worst class Ive ever taken. Material on exams isnt covered in enough depth and stuff shows up on tests that youve never heard of. Way too much unnecessary busy work too :( questions will try to trick you. Average on the final was around a 50-60 percent too. Dont take this class unless you absolutely have to. WAY too hard for intro.
A lot of people are really negative about Dr. Horner on here, but I felt like he did a good job explaining Bio at this level. People complaining about this being too in depth are in for a surprise when they get to any of the next biology courses. He offers lots of homework thats a completion grade and the tests are a fair test of the material.
Dr. Horner was overall a decent professor. Half your grade is an easy 100% (HW and clicker points graded on completion). The quizzes and exams were not too bad, they were strongly based on the lectures. Lots of EC. Take very detailed notes and you'll do fine. Don't take this your first semester of college, take chemistry first, and go to tutoring!
Dr. Moyer-Horner is not a bad professor. His lectures are clear. TA's are very helpful. However, this class is not easy. If you don't study, watch the lectures, take notes, read, or do the assignments, you'll definitely fail (like, no duh). Tests will require you to study. It's a weeder course... if you can't do it, reconsider your STEM major.
Avoid this class at all costs.
Overall, really good teacher and you will get at least a B if you apply yourself. There is quite a bit of pre and post class assignments, but doing them makes the class so much easier. There are 2 midterms and 3 quizzes, which werent bad. However, even after relearning everything, I still did not do great on the final. Either way, Him>Dawson
The tests are very difficult to pass, and he recommends studying past quizzes however doesn't release the correct answers on them. Having a study group will be your best friend. How to pass this class? Pray, or buy him a pet pika. He was 20 minutes late to our zoom meeting because of a twitter war he was in, but blamed it on technical difficulties.
In this class you will need to stay caught up on the course material if you want to do well. There is a pre and post class assignment for every class. This class is not as difficult as others make it out to be. You will not do well if you dont complete readings/assignments, and attend all of the lectures and discussions.
The most offputting thing about this professor is the way he answers students' questions during lecture. I would rather be left in confusion than be belittled in front of 250 other students. The average on the final exam was 50-60%, showing that nobody could learn from him.
Such a hard class. He is awful at lecturing. Even if you paid attention to his lectures it won't even help you on the exams. Exams were awful !!!
His curriculum is super easy at the beginning, but it gets tough fast. He is no nonsense, but provides many resources (there are a ton of office hours and the bio learning center). Go to class & discussion, read the book, do your assignments and try your best and you'll be fine.
There are a lot of assignments but I think they do help to learn the material better. His lecturing is very monotone, just reading off the PowerPoint. I studied the review guides he put out until I was confident but then the exams were completely different. Only taking him again because I have to. Do the clickers and your grade will go up a lot.
Dr. Horner is a terrible professor. You never know what your grade will be. He curved the entire class down only ONE percentage point after the average on the final was a 55%. Midterm averages were in the 60s. Worst experience of a class I have ever had. Never ask him to round up your grade you wont get it. I recommend going to review LA sessions.
The exams make up the majority of your grade so prepare well for those. The material is not very difficult to understand, as long as you put in the work. Read your textbook, use the TA's, and ask questions when you're confused. If you dedicate a decent amount of your time you'll do fine
Bio class sucked so hard I switched majors so I wouldn't have to take another of these stupid classes
I look at this page and see a lot of freshman who are learning the hard way that professors don't hold your hand in college. Lucas is a great guy and his class expectations are very clear. His lecturing skills need work, but he is a fresh prof and this will come with time. If you are a capable student then don't worry about 1610 or 3470
I look at this page and see a lot of freshman who are learning the hard way that professors don't hold your hand in college. Lucas is a great guy and his class expectations are very clear. His lecturing skills need work, but he is a fresh prof and this will come with time. If you are a capable student then don't worry about 1610 or 3470
Professor lectures so fast, lectures are miserable and do not correspond with the textbook. Tests are worded so horribly, I feel like they're designed to make you fail. I scored above the median score on EVERY SINGLE ASSIGNMENT and only pulled a C. This class is not designed to be passed.
The class is mostly about memorizing facts and there's a lot to memorize (the main reason this class is hard). The professor did his job which was to teach but the student learn it. If you don't have a good memory, this isn't the class for you. The textbook is super resourceful for quizzes and exams so understand and memorize it.
If you take notes and pay attention in the lectures you should be good, study guides he provides are pretty much one-to-one with test content. Overall class is generally easy especially if you took AP Biology in the past. Participation via clickers is pretty annoying so you have to be in class most of the time to receive credit.
He's a mid professor but if you've taken AP Bio and are generally science-y brained, you should cruise. He is super uncompassionate when it comes to excusing absences due to genuine sickness even with a a doctors note or when other's have had trouble with iclicker and brought it up to him. He has no sympathy. Don't expect to get excused iclickers.
Professor Moyer-Horner is a good bio professor. His lectures are long, but they make sense and really help with tests and quizzes. Bio 1610 has a lot of homework regardless of what professor you have, but Moyer-Horner helps our understanding of the material for sure! I think he is one of the best bio professors at the U.
Lucas was a great teacher, but some of the test questions asked were horrendous. That being said, discussions were ran well, and are crucial if you want to do well in the class. Lectures were pretty decent, and he clearly knows what he is talking about.
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Participation 100% matters, Clicker questions bump you grade up 6-7% at the end of the semester but the class is still difficult. All about conceptualizing, not regurgitation. He's on autopilot and doesn't care.
Professor Horner had very engaging lectures and I enjoyed them. This class has a lot of outside work to do so it was one I spent most my time on with multiple assignments and a reading per class. The LA's were super helpful and the discussion exists for you to get that help and ask questions.
This teacher is very underwhelming, I have his class at 8 am and he hates being there and is so plane and boring , he has no emotions and reads off the slides. His test are so hard
Favorite professor that I have had so far in college. Serious mannered but makes his lectures fun to participate in. Many assignments but they tend to be short and easy to complete. Always see him at the life center, what a G.
Just know that you will have to retain a lot of information, so if you don't do that very well, I would recommend taking this class at a community college
While this class might not be the most difficult, this is probably to worst teaching I've encountered at the U so far. A few questions on test and quizzes are often not covered in lecture. No feedback is given after quizzes either. It's up to you to figure out why your answers don't match his thoughts.
Super boring. This class was what I was looking forward to, but it sucks when taught by him.
Avoid at all costs. Content is not difficult, however there are anywhere from 4-6 assignments per week. The professor also doesn't provide much feedback when it comes to tests and quizzes, he refuses to release the correct answers even months after they were taken.
I personally didn't think that class was hard, but the professor made it just difficult to understand his answers and enjoy the class. It wasn't the content that ruined this class for me, but the horrible ways he taught this course.
Overall this class was very hard. I spent 10+ hours a week on this class alone. The homework load alone was overwhelming. The tests were worded so different from the quizzes to the point that it almost didn't make sense. The exams were heavily weighted and the class average never got above 75%. He was an ok teacher but the course itself is brutal.
I thoroughly enjoyed biology with Dr. Horner. The lectures were quite interesting, albeit sometimes long, but I enjoyed the material. There's a lot of assignments to keep up with. As long as you listen to the lectures and do the reading, you should be fine. Don't be afraid to ask for help. He also hosts exam and quiz reviews which really helped.
Moyer-Horner was not very knowledgeable in the class he was teaching. He often would just read off of the slides for the week instead of giving hand on instructions (this was a lab class). He also was a harsh grader and did not provide any personal feedback for assignments, instead providing broad feedback to the whole class. Wouldn't take again!
Very harsh when it comes to grading, points will be taken off for the smallest of mistakes and it was hard to get office ours. Discussions seemed useless to me. He was kind when I emailed but the course wasn't taught well for me.
I wouldn't recommend taking Dr. Moyer-Horner online because it's extremely difficult to remain engaged in such a hard homework-heavy class.
Last minute made the class hybrid, never saw him during the semester. was basically taught by the TA's
He was a great professor! While the exams were a little difficult, if you use his slides, practice questions, and pay attention in class, you will do great! He loves a group project and connecting the work to the real world, so that is something to be aware of. But I really enjoyed his teaching.
Class Info
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Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
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BIOL3460
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(3)CK3996IA
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