This class is so easy, and Woefle is a really cool guy.

The class consisted of power point presentations and scantron exams. Fairly straight-forward if you keep up with the reading. He's a good guy with a Norm Mac Donald sense of humor.

The lectures are easy enough to follow, but look out for the tests, they can be a bit tricky, you'll need to study for them.

the tests can suck if you don't keep up with the notes and readings, but take the class just because he's funny. also -- the labs are really easy.

Straight forward class. Do reading and attend lectures. He made morning lab bearable.

As a non-science major I found some of the test difficult, but Woefle realizes that most of his students are just in the class to fufill CPLE and he is really chill. He's a Cubs fan, but other than that rather cool and the labs are really easy.

Woelfle is great! He's funny and really helpful. The class was pretty interesting and if you have to take a lab science I highly recommend one with him.

Genetics lab was practical and pretty cool. He is a good teacher. He's funny and not too hard. The presentations aren't such a bad thing because by the end, you'll be pretty prepared.

Great class, except for the grading.

Very easy for a non-science major. Attendance is not necessary. Just make sure you get the notes from someone and skim the textbook before the exam. Tests are all scantron. Lab was very easy.

Good thing he's teaching my 9 am class, otherwise I probably wouldn't go! He's very nice and helpful. Cute too.

Woelfe is great. He makes class easy for those with little interest in science, his tests are fair and straight from the book, and he curves grades at the end of the semester. The lab portion of the class was largely painless. You'll have to study for the tests and work hard on the papers, but an A is definately within reach.

If you actually go to class (most people don't) you'll be way ahead of the curve and do well in this ridiculously easy class. Great way to fulfill CPLE requirements.

He's pretty cool and doesn't mind assisting you. The course material is harder than you would expect though.

Cool dude

I hate biology. But did well in this class. Attendance is NOT required (except on quiz days) and he puts all his powerpoints on Blackboard...as long as you keep up with the notes (by either going to class or on bb) then you should do fine...and lab is important that 25% can really help your grade.

friendly guy...great for your grades too. genetics lab with woelfe was the most relaxed lab i've ever had. class is pretty easy too, he doesn't go over stuff too fast and a lot of it's review from bsci 110b.

I went into this class as a non-major. It's a pretty easy class as long as you attend lecture and/or read. Woefle is a cool guy, but he occasionally got on my nerves when I felt like he was teaching down to the class.

Man, this class is HARD. I am a Molecular Bio major and I've made all A's in my Bio classes prior to now, but I had to scrape my butt off just for an A-. Don't take this class unless you REALLY understand Biology. His tests are very well written, but require A LOT of thinking and putting together fragmented pieces of information. Good luck.

Hard class but excellent professor! He's funny, keeps it interesting most of the time and is great in lab. Very dry sense of humor. SO helpful outside of class...he would stay an hour after lab to help me understand the upcoming test material. Tests are difficult...really have to know everything forwards and backwards.

My adviser said this was a good class. I think what he meant was it was unbelievably difficult, but kind of fun. Woelfe does a reasonable job at presenting the material, but it's usually so complicated you'll find yourself reading things over and over and still not grasping the entire concept. I found it very intellectually stimulating.

His grading is SUPER stringent. I'm in his lab also and he grades the report like a paper published on Science. Tests are also difficult becuase you have to be really really comprehensive. Recommended for the scientists out there only.

I took it just for AXLE, and it was fine. Not difficult material, easy tests, posts everything online.

VERY easy class, very approachable guy. the lectures are posted online which makes it easy to see whats expected of you, and what information will be on the test. Other than that, he has quick assignments mostly in the form of summary.

Perfect class to fulfill AXLE. Lectures exactly what is in the book, so if you completely understand the book, class isn't really necessary. No trick questions on tests. Take advantage of review sessions to clarify any questions you have. 4 writing assignments are pretty subjective in grading. Exceed word limit, only docked for not writing enough.

Definitely take this class to fulfill AXLE or to get an easy A. This class was probably easier than my high school biology class. He is very clear on what he expects. He also provides accurate practice tests, so there are no surprises. Don't waste money on the book. Going to class is enough.

I am so glad I took this class. I had a hard time paying attention because he was so precious. The material was good and he is very helpful. His test could be tricky but if you attend class take notes and review you will do just fine. Speaking of fine did I mention how precious he is.

Professor Woefle realizes that most of the people in the class are non-majors just taking this class for an AXLE credit and teaches accordingly. You don't have to go to class, as he posts annotated lecture slides online. His tests are straight forward and he posts helpful practice tests on OAK.

Don't have to go to class, test average around B+/A- range, slideshows and practice tests are posted online. Definitely take for MNS requirement or lab requirement

Everyone warned me about Woelfle, but he's not bad at all. He's very clear, incredibly organized with his lecture slides, helpfully posts everything online, and is generous with regrades. You just need to be willing to work for your grade.

This class was super difficult, but Woelfle did a good job with clear ppts. He would go out of his way to explain and go through problems outside of class. I would recommend the class with him, but expect to put in tons of work. I learned a lot and it was frustratingly hard, but worth it in the end. Oh and get used to his sense of humor

Woelfle is a great professor! He's extremely clear and always willing to help. He even puts his notes and past tests online. You don't really need the textbook except for practice problems. Tests are extremely difficult. The questions are clear but require A LOT of thought.

He is very clear and extremely helpful outside of class. Attend his review sessions because he often covers problems similar to those on the test. Also, the final is just repeats of the problems from the tests during the year. That being said, this class is the hardest I've had at Vanderbilt. But if you do practice problems, you will get an A.

I love Dr. Woelfle! He is very clear in explaining concepts in class, helpful outside of class, and really sarcastically funny. Everyone seems to think his class is super hard, but if you just keep up with the readings and practice problems, you'll be fine. Genetics lab with him is also very informative, not too time consuming, and fun!

Very easy lab science. Online homework about every other week. 5 question quizzes are hinted at but technically pop, so sometimes looking over the chapter or posted powerpoints is helpful, but they're easy. 3 tests, all based off of the powerpoints. Lab that accompanies the class is also very basic and usually only lasts 1.5 hours.

He knows that you aren't taking this class because you like bio. He tries. Tests seem to have gotten harder this year.

I love Dr. Woelfle! He's sarcastic and has dry humor so I thought he was absolutely hilarious. I always went in for help and he always was willing to helpvery helpful. Ppl saying he's condescending, he's joking and I think its pretty obvious he is! The subject of genetics is hard though. He's a great teacher but genetics is hard as hell.

Genetics is hard. There is no way around that. It is a new way of thinking and you probably won't do well, at least on the first test. Good news is, there is a curve at the end. And Dr. Woelfle is hilarious. I understand he comes off condescending. He's not. It's an 8AM class and he hates mornings. If you go to him for help, he will help you!

Genetics is really tough. Dr. Woelfle explains everything well, but he can come across as unapproachable and grouchy. Ignore this and ASK FOR HELP if you need it. Go to TA help sessions and do as many practice problems/previous exams as you can in preparation for tests. He often uses super similar questions. Grading can be brutal.

Easy class, very enjoyable, study for the tests, class not mandatory (posts all lecture notes)

Take this class for AXLE credit. Easy class, even if your bio knowledge is rusty. No need to attend lectures, except for 5 unannounced quizzes. Tests are mostly multiple choice. Only thing I didn't like was the cumulative final. The final grade was generously curved. Lab is also quite easy.

Bio with Prof. Woelfle has its pros and cons. He's got a big personality and seems unapproachable but is friendly when you reach out to him. A warning: tests can be more difficult than you expect, even if you study a good amount. Overall, the class is more difficult than some other "easy" sciences but still not very difficult.

Genetics with Dr. Woelfle was one of the best experiences I have had as an undergrad at Vandy. He was always available to help, and if you can see through the deadpan and sometimes sarcasm he is one of the best at teaching and communicating the material.

I loved Woelfle's genetics class, but it's definitely tough. He's a great teacher and is very willing to help, but you have to come to lectures since he focuses on very specific things from the book. This has been the hardest class I've taken at Vanderbilt, but it's very worth it if you like the subject matter.

Woelfle is one of my favorite professors I have had at Vandy. Failed the first test, went to class 1/3 of the time, and didn't do the best on some pop quizzes and still came out with a B. He's so funny and makes 9 AM lectures not bad at all. Understands majority non-science people are taking this class and has clear expectations for grades

The material itself isn't that difficult, but there is way too much information to memorize. Tests are average but make up an overwhelming majority of the grade. If you have good experience with bio, the class should be fine. However, the last time I took bio was my freshman year of high school, so I thought the class was a little difficult.

Dr. Woelfle is an interesting personality. He comes across as quite stoic and even passive aggressive which can honestly be a stressful thing to experience although I don't think that he actually means. So if you keep this in mind you should be fine. It's worth it to be patient with him and try to understand his meaning.

Dr Woelfle is a great professor, clear lecturer, and his class is very interesting. Attendance is recommended, and he provides study guides for exams. If you are a non-stem major looking to fulfill AXLE, I would recommend this class, especially if you have some prior biology knowledge.

People get mad about this class but even without the test bank this class is manageable. Yes there is a lot of information but overall class is okay, assignments are easy, just focus on the exams. Prof is a nice and funny dude although the vibes are intimidating, but I would take this class again.