Matt is a very interesting professor who knows the material. Tests are not hard, as long as you understand the concepts and don't just memorize facts. He is willing to help students outside class.

Matt was a very knowledgable teacher, but he teaches as though you are at a doctorate level. His exams are very difficult with many essay questions and they cover too much material. Example: 10 chapters, 34 questions on the exam...3 of which were essays

He expects a lot and gives a lot.

funny and writes all his notes on the board. tests are hard but almost directly from notes

tough exams...valuable course

Matt was a cool professor. He is willing to help students outside of class. You've got questions, he's got answers. Tests are not easy, you have to understand the concepts...memorization will only get you so far. His class is very helpful.

gilg is awesome. he probably takes more pride in his student's performance than any other professor that I have seen. his exams aren't as hard a people are saying. he just expects you to KNOW (not memorize) the material, and for you to be able to think

Awesome Teacher really good...tells you what he wants...you never feel lost..

Great class. Very good teacher. Writes everything on board, very knowledgable and not boring. Is not the easiest class, but he will work with you if you need. Tests pretty much reflect notes. Does take time and some hard work. I recommend this teacher, hes great.

gilg is the shiet! just don't expect it to be easy, but you'll sure learn from his class. Hardest class i ever took at unf. just ask for help, he'll direct you.

Gilg, is awsome! I would take him for any of my classes if it was offered. Very smart and cool. He talks to you like you are his buddy and that is what makes it so easy to understand the concept of the class.Tests are ok as long as you understand everything he writes down. Ask for help, VERY HELPFUL

Great Professor!!! Very helpful! The class was interesting, the Exams reflect the notes. Do not memorize material! Great lecturer and lab instructor. If you are taking Genetics, take him for lab as well!

Very cool dud. Grades easliy. very fun class and you get to eat pizza!

HE ROCKS!!! JUST PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS!

Matt is the kind of teacher you want to have a beer with! Always kind and helpful. He cares about his students and he wants you to succeed. Tests and grading are tough but fair. Memorization won't work, so study and really learn the concepts. Lectures are interesting, and lab with him is a blast.

Ladies BEWARE, this one is a HOTTIE. Not to easy, but is straight to the point and fair. Make it a point to attend all lectures, because most of the exam material is from his notes not to mention, he is fun to look at!!!!DD, Thanks Matt. Ps, personal favors are not accepted.

Gilg is hot, but his tests are not as easy on your grade as he is on your eyes. STUDY. HE is a funny guy, he is helpful too. All of his lectures are on blackboard and the tests are mainly from the lecture.

What can you say about Matt, he is just awesome. He has an intelligence and charm that can make any man sexy... I know you are reading this Matt, so eat it up!! When turkey day comes around, fry one up for me!

Matt aka "Teach" is one of the few professors in the biology department that is really there for the students and want you to know and understand the material

He's a good teacher but the class is very hard.

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Hard class, good instructor. Don't take a ton of classes while taking this, as you will definately need the study time. Book used for homework, and not much else.

It was a hard class but matt was very helpful. he is a great lecturer. funny too. i wouldn't take him for lab though.

Absolute awesome teacher, but Genetics is hard. Do not think otherwise. Attendance is mandatory, because he writes on the board. If you go and pay attention, you'll learn Genetics. He makes it so you can learn it, not just memorize and regurgitate on a test, just to forget it when you walk out.

Best Professor EVA!!! Make sure you go to all of the classes. He goes through a lot of information in one day. If you do the homework problems (on your own) you should do fine on the exams. Oh how I wish I could take genetics again!!! IMYB!

Great class! I think if I would have listened more instead of talking to my BFF I would have learned a lot more. Class is not to hard, just a lot of essays on the exam! Would recommend it to anyone who just wants to stare at GILG all day. "Dr. Gilg, is there anything I can do for you? ANYTHING!" LOL (He doesn't accept any personal favors,I tried!)

Matt Gilg teaches well and expects you to learn the concepts of genetics thoroughly and apply that knowledge. He sets out expectations well on the first day, so don't expect it to be easy. Study lecture notes and old exams from former students (not cheating). I have review sheets and old exams posted on my website, if you bother to ask around.

He's hot!!!!!

Great professor, intimidating at first but if you can stand sarcasm and give it right back to him he will like you. EXTREMELY helpful during office hours. Class is not mandatory but good luck trying to understand the concept on your own.

A hard class but Gilg makes the material easy to understand. I loved his teaching format and how he still uses the blackboard. My only gripe is that he doesn't prepare you for the exams at all. If you don't have exams from previous semesters I don't see how you could do it. He's pretty full of himself too, but that can be amusing.

Genetics. This class is hard as hell, even if you study with previous exams. Matt is THE most helpful professor in his office that I've had over my 3&1/2 years at UNF. Have a good sense of humor, go to his office hours for help, and STUDY THE CONCEPTS. Matt's exams test your knowledge of the concepts; you'll end up learning way more this way.

Not a super card class if you spend a long time studying. Tests are hard but gives pretty lenient partial credit on essay questions. Use old tests and his notes and dont need book (Except for problem sets but can easily borrow someones and photocopy the 1 or 2 pages) Does intentionally make some stuff hard. Most good reviews on here are him stroki

He is very fair. He KNOWS his stuff. His interest and dedication to the subject reflect in his enthusiasm. Studying the notes and old exams really helps to get the B. To get an A, perhaps reading the book would do it. Doing the homework problems is a must (trying to actually figure out these questions in order to build knowledge and understanding).

Dr. Gilg has got to be the coolest professor ever. He's very quick witted and knows his book stuff. I'd choose to take him for any course he's the professor for. Girls beware, his good looks may distract you. He's taken though.

Gilg knows his stuff. It is a hard class...study with old tests and you will be fine. GO TO CLASS. This is not an easy class, but as long as you study old tests and go to his office for help, you should pass =) good luck!!

He can be such a jerk! Really likes himself a lot. But the class is great even though genetics is tough. Its worth getting mad at him to push yourself through "overlearning" so you can ACE him and shut him down.

Aggravating! Too much of a rush at the end of the course; make sure you study as you go because the last two weeks are horrible. Matt's picky and sometimes mean but likes it if you dish it back. Always great with office hours, don't fear him.

This class is a challenge. So many people have copies of old tests and lab reports that if you don't your score will be the lowest. He knows the old stuff is out there so he makes the new tests more difficult. The final test is the hardest. Just find old copies and study lecture notes from class.

Evolution was a great class. Lots of discussion and challenges to explain directional developments. The final was a take-home and taught almost as much as the whole semester, due to the amount of research needed.

Excellent professor. Tough material. Awesome sense of humor. He's funny and knows his stuff. Expect to work hard and learn a lot.

Had him for evolution. Wow he has a way of making thing harder then they normally would be. You will learn in his class but your GPA, pride and personality will take a beating. All of his jokes are at your expense and when you are wrong you'll know it. Think about everything twice before you say it because he will press you to think.

Had him for Genetics, he was fantastic at lecturing but his exams were very long and hard. If you cannot commit to studying your ass off, take it with Lentz or Waddell. You must KNOW the material like the back of your hand to even pull off a B. the final exam was almost impossible, which he intended it to be. Not to mention the lab component is very time consuming with weekly assignments and even that isn't easy. DON'T WAIT to take this course your last semester, bite the bullet and do it ASAP.

He is a very intelligent professor but is very rude whenever I went for help. Don't let his rudeness get to u because he wants people to fear him.I didn't do well as I slacked off.Just work hard and go to class,it is not impossible to get a good grade on this lecture.

Smart guy. Know exactly what to say if you answer a question in class. He may make fun of you if you don't. No extra credit. 2 exams, 1 final. Fair grader, tough questions. The key to the class was to know Meiosis and DNA replication by heart.

Do not expect to not work your butt off in this class, do not underestimate this course for a standard bio 1,2, or 3 course. You will work your butt off if you intend to pass. Its hard, but Dr Gilg is fair and once you put in the work everything will click. Go to office hours study study study, understand what ur studying and you should pass.

This was the hardest Biology class I've ever taken, hands down. Exams are 80% of your lecture grade, and there are 2 exams and a final. Dr. Gilg gives you all of the information to succeed, its just up to you to do your homework and practice like a freaking mad man before the exams! I got an A in the class, but only because I worked my tail off!

Spends lots of time on evolution. Like any bio class be prepared to study and know the phylogenetic tree. Ace all the HW assignments online. BRING YOUR CLICKER TO CLASS, its only 5% of your grade but I forgot mine so many times and he quizzes frequently. Funny guy not for the easily offended, he knows his stuff and will explain further if asked

Professor Gilg is an excellent teacher, and makes a difficult subject very easy to understand. I learned more in his class than I did in any other Biology class, and the information actually sticks! That being said, if you do not go to class you will fail. Go to the extra help sessions. The tests he gives are NO JOKE. Study and you can get an A.

He is a fair grader and gives partial credit. This class is hands-down the most challenging class I have had in my undergrad experience. Text book is for online chapter quizzes. Expect pop quizzes, and tedious hours doing mastering genetics. If you ask for help, you will receive it. If you think you know the material, you don't, study more!

Dr. Gilg breaks down genetics Barney style, and he writes all his notes on the board. Go to SI sessions if you want to pass this class. He teaches the basics, and SI will teach you how to problem solve. Practice! Rewriting notes really helped me a lot for the exam especially for Replication, transcription, & translation. Hard tests!

Dr. Gilg was a great teacher and this was probably the most challenging course in my undergrad. All of his tests are directly from lecture, I only used the book for online quizzes. Attend SI (Supplemental instruction) for help with the problem solving. Dr. Gilg provides the basics, you need SI to really apply that information. Two tests, one final.

Gilg does not have a fluffy personality and will say things that other more careful professors will not. BUT he actually does care about his students and is has a sarcastic sense of humor. Go to his office hours: he will ask you questions so don't be afraid to answer them. 3 Exams, reading/pop quizzes, 5-6 hmwks (mastering). He does not curve.

I have previously taken genetics with another professor and did not pass. He gives you the previous semesters exams which are a lifesaver. Go to SI and stay on top of the material and you will be okay. There arent many professor choices for genetics, but I would highly recommend Gilg. Taking the class in the summer also helped ALOT!

I think Matt Gilg should be required for all my fellow millenials and zenials. I had Evo & Gen. Life is suffering and he teaches the fundamentals of life, biology of course! Look, if you haven't had much adversity your gonna suck at science, by being overconfident or a fraud. Take the bitter pill that is Gilg and learn more than just ATC & G!

In my 4years of collage this was the only prof that actually explained the material well. He writes everything you need to know on the board. The only things you are graded on are 3 tests and mastering homework. Don't waste a lot of time on homework as it is not representative of the test material. GO TO SI. Tests are exact replica of SI.

We all know Genetics is one of the hardest classes in the biology department. If you can, take this class with other classes that are less demanding. The material is extensive and the professor writes everything on the board. The amount of lectures is ginormous but expected. It is the origin of life and other genetic processes. Go to SI.

Dr. Gilg is extremely smart and hilarious; He is an acquired taste though. His genetics course is exam heavy with three exams that total 75% of your grade. There are roughly five online homework assignments that take a few hours each; The homework totals 15% of your grade. You must practice, practice, practice! He is difficult but great!

If you want to learn the basics of Genetics take this professor. One of the best professors of Genetics i ever had. He has his character which sometimes can be a little too sarcastic, but he is a good guy and want you to use your logic instead of memorization. Study the notes. The book is only for quizzes and homeworks.