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Anatomy class is hard. We all know this. But this class is next to impossible. I don't know how it could ge4t any harder. He tries to make things better though... but it's almost impossible to make anything good come out of it.
He is a decent lecturer, but the tests are hard. There are open book quizes though. Most people wind up trying to just pass instead of doing good. It is possible to make good, you just have to be smart.
This class was almost impossible... He gives you lecture notes, but they dont help much. His tests barely make sense and in his labs, his TAs barely know what they are doing.
Origionally I thought this class was going to be easy. Unfortunatly he made the class intentionally difficult. He is of the opinion the world revolves around him. If you give another class priority over his he acts like a child and is vindictive. When asked for help on assignment he makes comments of "I am not going to help you and your friends.
Summer class at AASU. He's very animated with hand gestures. Articles and online quizzes were not hard. As a courtesy he put lecture notes on Web CT when he could have made us take notes like almost ALL other teachers do. Tests were almost completely from notes but also some think outside the box questions. Aside from a few quirks, a good teacher.
Summer course @ AASU. He was a great teacher and very animated. I enjoyed his class and his lectures. It was especially kind of him to post the notes on WebCT, can't find that elsewhere. But above all for me was that fact that he was always willing to help or explain anything. I find the other posts about him hard to believe. Great ANTH teacher!
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Williamson is known as the hardes teacher for anatomy at Southern. But I would recommend him to anyone. He is the most intelligent professor I have met so far. Yes A/P 1 is hard.. it has to be. It gets rid of the people that should not be in there. A/P 2 is easier w/ him. He sees that you made it that far and must be bright. You'll learn something
very clear projected voice,due to the nature of the subject, the class is hard. You must be prepared to study in order to exit the class with a decent (c+) grade. You should only take this course (with any teacher) if you are going to put in your part. Dr. Williamson is a very smart man.
This is a hard course, but Dr. Williamson is very understanding and helpful if go to him. If he sees you are putting forth the effort, and don't miss class, you will be okay!
Horrid teaching style..gives you notes though but I found him very hard to understand for anatomy
he was a very rude guy. he was very sarcastic and a prick
This guy is a joke - - definitely shows favorites in class.
anatomy is hard all by itself but Dr. W makes it much harder his test consists of questions that have more than one correct answer but u have to choose the "most correct" so u hae to be on top of ur studying game! be prepared to study and DO NOT waste ur time with the study guide use ur book and follow his notes
Monotone, I have fallen asleep many times. His test are "nit-picky" but I have found that specific note cards of the notes he posts online and reading the chapter 2 or 3 times gives at least a high C. Has a since of humor and is very smart man!
Good teacher, seems to like his subject.. can be boring and monotonous. Watches for cheaters (not that I have cheated) Tests are hard, you must know any processes he teaches front to back. Small details matter. Very friendly and personable during class and in front of people, but when he's alone he's an ass and seems he doesn't have time for you.
Very Helpful. Gives Study Guide and lots of help if you schedule an office appointment with him. Tests come directly from the notes. Make sure you STUDY! reading the book is also helpful
Extremely disappointed with his A & P lab.
If you go to his lectures and print out his notes and take notes on them as he's going along them, it makes his class INFINITELY easier. Reading the book is good too, but we found that he uses an older book for his lectures. Also his lab class is REALLY easy if you go to it and get in a study group. The TAs aren't always helpful, so watch for that.
A&P is hard in itself, so STUDY! Great professor, smart man, nice, helpful, when busy can come off rude. Great sense of humor. Tests can be tricky or "nit-picky"; there is more than one right answer, but you have to pick which is MOST right. For this reason, study the notes and read the book. DO NOT waste time on the study guide- it IS your notes.
Very funny in front of the class and says you can come to him any time but when you actually do he is very rude! anatomy is no matter what so you have to study very hard just to pass!
He is friendly in the classroom, but he was rude and intimidating when I went to his office. Nonetheless, I have the upmost respect for him as a professor because he knows his subject and really prepared me for my future studies. Pay attn to details and study hard!! Go to class, the quizzes will really help your grade! Recommend him 100%
I strongly suggest NOT taking him. He is very rude, very inconsiderate, and cares nothing about his students. One of the worst professors i have EVER had. He is fairly decent in class, despite his horrible jokes, but in his office he is very, very rude. If you have to take him, DO NOT under any circumstances take him in the summer -- bad idea!
Loves himself, when he is wrong and has to grant you a fovor in his error he does not say sorry. Tries to act like he is heaven sent. give me a break. Teach the material. Dont read it. I got a B and had to bust it all semester long. dont take him. terrible.
All anatomy and physiology classes are going to be hard but Dr. Williamson takes it to another level. His tests are brutal and the study guides are useless. You have to know every single intimate detail about every thing in the chapters in order to pull off maybe a C on a test. Also he is rude when you see him in his office outside of class.
Dr. Williamson is very helpful in his A&P I lab. Is a bit intimidating, but seems to like you if you show you are trying. His lab is hard, and he picks very difficult things to go on the practical, instead of the easy stuff. Does not curve at all. Will answer any questions you have tho, and try to help you thru the class. All in all, a good teacher
Do not take him. I studied my butt off for every test, at least 30 hrs a test. I barely squeeked by with a B in his course. His tests are by no means representative of his tests. The tests will have fine details mixing 3 or 4 concepts in one question. If you ask him a question or go to review your test be prepared to be smarted off to. Take Sturgis
Hardest Teacher ever, not helpful, doesn't really seem to like anyone. Cancels class sometimes which is nice, but if you dont know everything about everything before you take the test then good luck, curves the tests but only because so many people fail... all I can say is stay away... take someone else, take this class somewhere else... not him!!!
Anatomy = hard but Williamson is a beast. I studied nonstop days in advance for tests and barely made B's. In order to make an A you would have to study every single thing that relates to the topics even if it was 5 chapters ago. The studyguides are pointless. Don't waste your time on them. He was helpful to me unlike others. but can come off mean.
STAY AWAY. He is a nice man but horrible teacher. He is extremely smart , but thinks everyone else should be on his level. I had Anatomy 2 with him and on the first day there were 162 people and by the time drop/add day came there were only 61 people! Over half the class failed. Nice guy but expects you to be genius.
He is a really good professor. all of these ratings really scared me, but a lot of the stuff he tells you up front. How can you not expect him to be rude when you disobey his rules? You just have to go to class, pay attention, and really study and you when learn a lot.i really like him as a professor and i will definitely be taking him for A&P two.
He must've really eased down since these other people did the ratings. Class is a little tough due to the nature of the subject, but he's helpful and gives extra credit. I messed up on the first test, but I made an A in the class and will definitely take him for A&P 2.
He really knows his stuff. Yes, he's difficult, but his class is pass-able. Gives extra credit points and curves test grades. Not extremely helpful, but helpful enough. And, he WILL not curve a grade (even by one point...been there). Over all, not THAT bad.
This is my second time taking Dr. Williamson, and he has mellowed out substantially. He used to be a real jerk even in class but now he seems to at least tolerate you when you need help. He doesn't like stupidity and is a very challenging teacher. His tests require a good bit of studying and you will most definitely need to buy the book.
Just go to class, read the book, and ask him questions when you need clarification. I got a B when I took Sturges for 2531, but got an A with Williamson for KINS 2532. I wish I had taken him for both courses.
He's really calmed down, but you absolutely have to study all day and night to do well in the class. I study over a week for each test, and I'll still be retaking the class in the Fall. He knows that he is a hard teacher and doesn't seem to care how well you do. He also makes it pretty clean that he doesn't want to be bothered unless it's important
Hes really the least lenient teacher ive ever had. You better study at least 3 hours out of class for every hour in class. His tests are ridiculous cause there is rarely ever any answer choice that really stands out. All the choices seem as if it could be right. I would honestly never recommend him to anyone even if i hated that person. STAY AWAY!
tough stuff, but i am happy to have taken his class. i feel like he's the main reason i got into the nursing school. take advantage of his course and you will do fine!
You can tell that he's really passionate about what he's teaching so he usually goes into lots of detail and all those little details will sometimes be on the tests. Attendance isn't mandatory but I've never missed a class because he covers so much material at once. To get an A or B STUDY DAILY & USE THE BOOK!! He's not as bad as ppl make him seem
Hardest class of my life.
The tests are so impossible
I like Dr. Williamson. He only seems hard because the material is hard. 6 tests, multiple choice, 50 questions each,and he curves the grade. The final is NOT cumulative.Take chem 1st, it'll help big time.
he is a wonderful teacher.. pretty challenging but i do believe this class taught me more than any class ive taken in my 3 years...
Clearly an atheist & makes sure you know it every chance he's got which is really annoying..Arrogant & blows off questions in class & emails you send. Tests are very hard & he is not at all understanding. Very smart man but NOT a good professor. His lectures are clear, but he does not care about you or your grade and won't help you. Take Sturges.
I feel SO sorry for anyone taking Williamson for Anatomy one. I did make an A, but not without giving up MY WHOLE LIFE for it. I took him during the summer, and ALL i did was study for this class.I am not gonna lie, most of friends failed or had to withdraw. BE PREPARED TO NEVER STOP STUDYING. read the book nonstop & COMPLETELY memorize your notes
terrible i struggle every day and i love anatomy! switch out !!!
This guy is a joke. He is a smart guy but you can tell he doesn't give a damn about you or your grade. 6 curved multiple choice tests and a non-cumulative final. He is really arrogant and you can really tell he'd rather be anywhere but teaching anatomy to some "peasant" undergrads. Avoid as if he were the plague.
Horrible.... Very rude and almost always inaccessible to students. Don't take him! A&P is hard, but he makes it harder.
DROP THE CLASS NOW!! This is a horrible professor to teach this class. I have to retake this class and I will be taking someone else...PLEASE save yourself
Being an exercise science major, I love anatomy and this class was vital to the success in my field of study. I understand this class is hard, but this professor is in it for his own research. He couldn't care less about imparting vital information to any students; even those wanting his help and wanting to learn. He's a terrible professor.
This class was much harder than it has to be, he just cares about his own research and tries to intimidate with scientific words he KNOWS you won't know. He doesn't care about the success of the students in his class. Unapproachable and has an attitude. He's a terrible professor I would never recommend him to anyone.
Aweful professor, avoids at all costs.
know the NOTES (not the book) for his tests. my social life was spent in the library, laughing at myself when i mispronounced a anatomical term. he's a jerk in class and outside of class. no one should have to spend their entire semester studying for one class and still not get an A... that's just poor teaching.
worst teacher ever if you take this class beware he will not help you at all is is a complete jerk to everyone has no social skills and just tries to act smart to people has no life and hates everyone worst class and teacher at GSU
Obviously anatomy is hard, but with williamson be prepared to study all the time. He reads straight from the notes that you can print but never explains it. He absolutely does not care about helping his students pass or offering advice and will usually blow you off. He always has an attitude and makes you feel stupid when asking questions.
This man know his Anatomy, and he expects you to be on his level... Granted I learned a lot, but the problem is the things you learn (the main concepts) mostly aren't on his test. It's the small things you don't think to look at. He's not helpful at all. Bottom line: Go with the other A&P professors!
Go to class and take good notes. The class is hard bu itself but he does a great job at explaining. PAY ATTENTION TO SMALL DETAILS. He won't ask general questions. Know the steps in functions and you will be fine. I enjoyed his class and the extra credit he gave! He's a great professor. BTW i made a B
I have to admit this has been the hardest professor I've ever had. You can tell he has no interest in any of his students. I'm not sure why he is a professor he seems like he should be in a lab somewhere. Do NOT take this class from him.
Study the notes top to bottom! His test are very detail oriented and just knowing the general information will not get you a good grade. He can be funny at times during class but one-on-one he is a terrible person. Doesn't care about you and will not help you. I would not take him again.
He gives you the notes for the whole year the first day of school. He reads directly off them. Your grade is based off of 6 exams worth 100 points. His test are DETAILED. His study guides are not really helpful just read all of the notes. Memorize them! Then you should pass with at least a C. Take Sturges if possible.
Hard class no matter what prof. He knows his stuff. You MUST study the notes he gives you. My advice would be to almost meomorize the notes.
He goes through the notes fast but you just the notes are what you need to know for the test. he gives 10 point bonus quizzes before each test plus those quiz questions are on the test. he will help you if you ask. not as bad as he seems
he's not as bad as he seems. take him in summer, he is less strict. just study the notes. if your not detail-oriented, the class is not for you
Memorize the notes! Book is really only helpful if you need something clarified. I used a good bit of YouTube videos to visually see concepts OR you can spend $50 on the CD. He is strict, he does not like conversing with students, doesnt even say hello. Go to class, study his notes, take the bonus quizzes you'll do ok. Very detail oriented.
This guy in not meant to be a professor. He definitely knows his A&P, and he knows how to spit it out at you in class, but he doesnt care if you understand what he is talking about.. and he would rather you not ask. Good news is... study his notes from class and you'll do fine as long as you don't want to have a helpful teacher
Memorize the notes COMPLETELY, and read the chapters all the way through. I made an A by studying hard. If self-teaching and discipline is a difficult concept for you you probably shouldn't be in college, much less his class, anyway.
he is extremely well versed in his field but has no interest in helping students. he is at GSU for the research. even during his "office hours" he can be hard to find his test are near impossible even with the bonus quizzes study guide is worthless but his notes are good over all bad teacher my recommendation get out as fast as you can
Take sturgis if possible. Rarely there on office hours, and just not a people person overall. If you do take him STUDY THE NOTES!!
Worst instructor I've ever had the misfortune of taking. Labs don't even correspond to the lectures, online material, or even basic logic. Pretends he's too busy with research to care about students, when reality is that he's just too lazy to execute a good class.
Anatomy is a hard subject no matter who the teacher is. Yes, his study guides aren't very helpful. But his tests are word for word from the notes. And he has bonus quizzes before every test, then puts those exact questions on the test. He's more than willing to help, if he sees that you're trying. I got an A with minimal work or studying.
This will probably be the hardest lab class you take simply because your entire grade is based off of 2 practical exams & 5 cadaver labs...that's it. You get like an 8 pg checklist at the beginning of the semester & you come to lab each week, study on your own, & take the practicals. It's a self-taught class so it takes a lot of work on your part.
had him for the summer, busted my butt studying everyday! Very hard take at own risk
This teacher is extremely hard. He is very inconsiderate and his notes on his power point and study guides are not helpful at all! his test are impossible! STAY AWAY
How you do in this class depends mainly on memorization. Its hard because theres alot of material so if you decide to study the night before you will fail. His tests are extremely detail oriented but everything is right off of the notes. Basically know the notes inside and out, backwards and fowards and get all 10 Pts on the extra credit quizzes
Had him for A & P 1 lab... It's self-taught and very hard. Cadavers/practicals are mandatory but other days aren't. Grade is out of 250 points. 200 being the 2 practicals and 50 being the 5 cadaver exercises. Know the models/study guides inside and out for practicals. Book is NECESSARY for cadaver days.
I think Williamson knows the subject forward and back, and I have to admit I actually liked his lectures, but this class has completely ruined my hopes. I've never studied so hard in my life only to fail every test. I went to tutoring, read the book, memorized notes, I don't know what else I could have done. Try to avoid
Do Not Take Him. Had to change my major because of this class.
Would fly through the notes and cancel class the day before a test. Not around to help much. Does not curve and majority of the class dropped or failed. Interesting professor but not a good teacher.
Yes, he is a tough professor but is he only preparing you for your major classes! Make an effort to go to class and listen to his lecture. ALL of his tests come word for word from the notes. Don't try to understand the concepts, just memorize everything. If he can tell you are trying, he will do his best to clarify things.
Williamson is a great professor, but he is completely hit or miss. I missed an a by 15 points, only because I didn't do his bonus quiz. He follows his notes to a T so if you can explain all the processes on his notes, and remember definitions you'll be fine. Not a class to take if you don't know how to study. He was nice, but we have to do our part
Dr. Williamson is a great professor. His tests are hard and very detailed, but he covers all of the information in class. If you are a person that has to be spoon fed information, or can't learn by lecture only, don't take him. Otherwise, he is an awesome professor. I am about to take him again after having him for 2 other classes.
I took Williamson for Anatomy 1 during the summer. He clearly did not want to be there, and showed little interest in the topics. He says his tests come straight from the notes, however, his notes are simply bullet points and have nothing to with what is on the tests. DO NOT TAKE HIM. I dropped and took Sturges. She, is a wonderful professor.
I took Williamson during the summer and did not care for him. He showed little interest in being there, and little interest in the topic. He claims his study guides come straight from the notes, however, the notes are simply bullet points and have little to do with the tests. I do not advise taking this professor.
hard work. very interested and nice. very clear about giving no extra credit. His tests are hard but they are mostly straight from the notes. The test usually covers a ton of material, which makes it difficult, but if you know all the little specifics from the notes- you can do well. some questions are mc, matching, short answer and fill in blank.
No, just no. The tests are not "straight from the notes" at all whatsoever. I studied every single day for this class. I went to class every time, recorded the lectures, filled in the notes, made practice questions. It is hopeless. So many people left the final exam in tears. Don't take him to avoid Friday classes. Take Sturges or Mostafa!
By far the hardest class I have ever taken! I studied every second I could! He is clear about NO EXTRA CREDIT! His quizzes are just as hard as his tests! Best advice I could give you is memorize EVERYTHING,YES EVERYTHING! It's a lot of information you must know! And make sure you come to class because his notes SUCK so you have to come to class fix
6 tests account for your entire grade. If you want an A (which is possible) you need to study a lot and know everything from his notes - tests are straight from notes. While he doesn't care if you go to class, GO! He knows the material and explains it extremely well. Print out the lecture notes before class. I am taking him for A&P2 as well.
Too much material on his exams and I feel like I have to teach myself since he just reads from the poorly created power point lectures. Knows his stuff and expects students to have doctoral degrees just like him. Pretty nice, but will not give extra points or curve.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN. LORD HELP THE STUDENTS WHO DO. HE READS OFF THESE HORRIBLE POWERPOINT SLIDES. HIS TEST "are not from the notes" He has a nonchalant attitude and the tests are basically conceptualized not at all what you learn in the notes. If you take grandaddy... Bless your heart and your GPA .
Knows his stuff for sure. His tests are hard. I got a C in the class even though I spent many hours studying but I think I would have done much better if I had gone to class more. He's hard but if you get a good grade on his tests, you are a pro and can handle anything. Take the challenge. Its rewarding and worth it if you want to learn.
Dr. Williamson's knowledge of the subject is very impressive, but he is an AWFUL professor. He expects perfection from his students, despite his poor teaching. The class is designed without many opportunities for points, so he puts a lot of pressure on his students through his exams. Very uncaring, unapproachable, and ARROGANT. AVOID HIS CLASS.
Knows his material but he is a terrible professor. Would have gotten a much higher grade if taken a different professor. His lectures and notes are unclear and he gives no extra credit and has little interest in his students' concerns. Would never recommend to take him.
He knows a lot but his delivery needs help. You will have to attend class to fill in notes, because he'll say something obscure that will show up on the quiz or test and you won't be able to find. He has no interest in his students and doesn't have the courtesy to send a class email indicating that there will be no class. He shouldn't teach.
I loved Dr. Williamson for Patho! Very specific and detailed tests, but you NEED to know this stuff to be a nurse. His tests were nothing but short answers pretty much, but he changed to one short answer and the rest multiple choice for the last 2 out of 6 tests. Very nice if you try. Quizzes are easy and help your grade, so do well on them!
Okay, here is the deal with Williamson, he is SUPER hard but it is possible to make an A. Remember his notes verbatim and you will be fine. I made an A but it by no means came easy. I worked my butt off.
Pathophysiology. His syllabus is pretty clear, but he is willing to change for students. He is very clear in his lectures, and tests are exactly the same as notes. You can borrow someones book for the case studies. You don't have to show up for class if you have the notes, but you may miss little things, not enough to fail. Take him in the summer.
A&P 2- Summer. He is tough, but is also very clear about what to study. Knowing his notes and the study guides he gives is essential, and the textbook he uses is free online (serious plus). Any physiology class is going to require extra studying, but making an A is definitely possible. I'm taking him for two more classes this fall.
he literally gives you everything you need to make an A. you do have to study but he gives wonderful study guides. if you go to class, do the study guide and actually study it then you should be fine. i have no clue why people are so harsh when rating dr. williamson. he is awesome.
Anatomy labs are done and graded by TAs. Super simple; go to labs, don't miss ANY cadaver exercises, and STUDY FOR YOUR PRACTICALS. On practical days, you go in and have 25 model stations with an arrow pointing to something. No word bank, no cheat sheet: just you and your brain. STUDY! Make a powerpoint or flashcards or whatever helps.
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! I am (well was) an all A student with a 3.8 GPA. I had to take his class twice (got unlucky once and he was the only teacher to teach Patho the second time around). I made a C in his class both times. He reads straight from the notes, he doesn't teach at all. He has laughed at questions asked in class.
I had him for A&P 1 and if you showed up you would do well. If you didn't then you would fail. He had study guides so if you studied those then the test were not terrible. He also puts all the notes online so you can print them out before class. Anatomy is just hard in general but he made it a lot easier.
I enjoyed Dr. Williamson's class. If you pay attention in class, do the study guide & then study it, and take the online quizzes (which are extra credit for the tests), there is no reason to not make an A. The people that struggled in the class were the ones that didn't study the study guides.
Great Proffessor and really knows his stuff!
You wont pass if you dont study but his study guides mirror the test. He's also very helpful in explaining the material.
Williamson is not easy, but he's willing to help. Patho is a hard class, there's lots of material that you need to know. if you study, you'll pass with atleast a B. Case studies and abstracts are given 100's (as long as you do them). 6 exams, averaged together for final grade. He's not as hard as people say. Could have made an A if I studied more
With Dr. Williamson, your grade is up to you. He gives you absolutely everything you need to succeed in his class. His lectures are dry, he reads straight from the powerpoint all class every class. But he also gets his tests straight from the powerpoint. Know the notes and do the assignments and you will be fine.
Don't expect an easy A. Although he wants everyone to do well, you have to study very hard to even pass. Tests are straight from the notes. Don't take micro at the same time as this class, micro took a back seat for me and I ended up with a C. Dr. Williamson knows his stuff, but don't expect to be babied, you have to do it yourself.
I am a very hardworking student and this was by far the hardest class I have taken. I would not recommend going to office hours, because it will simply leave you more frustrated than before. Good luck taking this class, because he's the only professor that teaches it. Be prepared for your GPA to die.
DO NOT SKIP CLASS. Study hard and find a group to study with.
Dr. Williamson is VERY knowledgeable about pathophysiology, and he shows that in his lectures. The new way the class is set up is with 6 quizzes, 4 case studies, and 2 abstracts. Just do the case studies and abstracts and you'll get a 100. In the summer, it was A LOT of information at one time, but it is bearable and you CAN do it!
He was okay. Not the worst professor but definetly not the best. His lectures are long, and he is typically monotoned. He can also be extremely rude towards students who leave during the class or forget a to write something down on a scantron. Wouldn't recommend taking him unless you absolutely have to.
He is very to the point and will always stop his lectures to answer any questions. If you show interest, he will take time on each question.
Dr. Williamson was the prof I was always warned NOT to take. He's not even that bad. The ratings are harsh. Let's be honest, it's a science class so the grade is not handed to you, but it was not hard to get an A? He gives study guides, online quizzes (which are bonus) and if you did the study guide, YOU WILL PASS. Don't be afraid to take him!
This is the hardest professor I've ever taken! You only get 6 grades and they all come from exams! He doesn't teach, he just reads off the powerpoint in a monotoned voice and when you ask him questions he gets smart. Has a study guide, worship it! BUT he doesn't let you ask questions on it. SO HARD
It's taught by assistance who don't teach. There are four cadavers and two practicals, but the practicals make up 90% of your grade. If you miss a cadaver or test you are screwed because he refuses to let you make anything up and doesn't give extra credit. You're basically expected to teach yourself and only get two grades.
Super difficult class. 8 "quizzes" are pretty hard. You need to study A LOT for this class to consider a B. Quizzes are directly from the notes but he asks pretty irrelevant questions. However, the abstracts and case studies are easy 100's, plus they kinda end up acting as extra credit. Good luck--he's the only patho professor at GSU.
This class is hard. hes realy boring a ust reads from powerpoints that are already online, some quizzes online but they dont count for much and the test are also hard. He does give out study guides but they provide too much info and doesnt focus on what actually is on the test.
All I can say is that you get what you put in for this class. STUDY!!!!! Quizzes every other week that covers alot of information, then you have 4 Case Studies & 2 Abstracts to complete. These are very easy and more than likely you will make a 100 on these. However, make sure that you STUDY and make good grades on your quizzes if you want to pass.
Literally just reads off slides in the class and is super monotone. Every time I went to his office hours to ask questions or look over a test he would give me attitude and be completely unhelpful. DONT TAKE HIM the other anatomy professors are so much easier.
There's 8 quizzes (pretty much tests) that are extremely difficult. I got a B and I really had to work for it. He reads straight off slides in lecture and is late to class almost every day but gets out early too. Hes not very good at explaining. You will pretty much teach yourself. Abstracts and case studied are easy 100's and will help your grade!
Williamson is very straight forward, he is better in Pathophysiology than in anatomy but both are difficult. You earn your grade and you must know your material! He isn't super available because he is a very busy man but if you know your notes and complete everything by their deadlines then it is a straight forward class.
Patho isn't impossibly difficult, but you can't cram because quizzes are drawn VERBATIM from his plain non-bulleted notes, and you must know everything from: etiology, patho, signs & symptoms, dx, AND treatment for ea disease VERBATIM despite the diseases many similarities. Easily 45-50+ diseases/7-8 quizzes every 2 wks. Don't take w/ tough load!
People complain about Dr. Williamson and basically swear by telling people not to take him. His class really isn't that bad. Do expect to study, but if you do, you'll be fine. His tests directly reflect the study guide. Overall, he knows his information and you should be prepared to study in any anatomy class if you want an A.
I took Dr. Williamson in Anatomy 2 lab. I never once met him or was taught anything. You are expected to basically teach yourself. after failing one of the practicals i asked if I could possibly get extra credit to help pass and I was told no that I would just need to make 100s on the rest of the assignments to get a B. Do not take him for lab
This class consisted of 6 papers and 8 quizzes. He doesnt even look at the papers so it feels like a waste and his quizzes are extremely hard and specific. He wont respond to your emails in a timely manner if he responds at all. he gave me a 79 in the class and claimed he couldn't round me up because it was not a 79.1. he only reads off the slides.
The class is based off of 8 quizzes and 3-6 almost promised A+ assignments. The quizzes are HARD and have very similar answers. In class he reads off of the slides, QUICKLY. He is almost always late to class and often ends early. He knows what he is talking about, but I (still) don't.
The class is based solely off test grades which is unfortunate because they are very very difficult. I would advise any student to NOT take this course because, yes, you will learn a lot but when it comes down to it, I'd rather achieve a higher GPA because that's all that matters on future applications.
Very interesting class but be ready to study! He pulls info verbatim from lecture notes but its the most random stuff so you have to know literally everything. Case studies and abstracts are easy 100s. He's interested in what he does/teaches however he can be rude and intimidating sometimes which makes it hard to ask questions.
Dr. W is a tough grader, but his tests are right from the notes he provides. The grade you get depends on how much effort you put into the class, you definitely can't study the night before an exam for his class. Attendance isn't mandatory but the notes make more sense if you're there in class to follow along, no HW/classwork assigned for anatomy
Dr. W lectures straight from the powerpoint. Grades are based solely on 5 tests and no extra credit is given. He does however give study guides for his tests which are helpful. You will definitely have to work for your grade.
You definitely work for your grade in patho. It helps to study a little bit everyday. Williamson is very intelligent but can be rude at times. Although he literally reads off from the slides, the notes would make more sense if you follow along in class and highlight the key points. Case studies and abstracts are easy 100s if you do them.
His tests get harder as the semester goes on but its definitely possible to end with an A or B if youre willing to put time and effort into the class. He doesnt offer any extra credit but I think hes overall a really good professor who tries to help his students learn the material in the short amount of time that he has
I'm extremely interested in the subject, but Williamson made me hate every second of it. Extremely boring lectures and extremely hard tests. Tests come right from the lecture notes but he pulls out the smallest and most random details. There's a TON of info on the tests but his tests are only 33 questions.
I took patho with Dr. Williamson. He was tough, but not impossible. You must study or you wont pass. Dont let his bad reviews scare you. His test come straight from the notes, but he picks out small details. Overall, not too bad!
He uploads his lecture notes, but they's unorganized and hard to follow if you don't have them with you in class. Tests are extremely hard no matter how much you study. I would study for weeks and still get mediocre grades on my exams. If you're and "A" student, good luck. This class will definitely shoot your confidence down the drain....
This is a class that requires a lot of studying but its very manageable. His tests are a little tricky but I would study for a few days before and always do well. Just made sure you bring his notes with you to class and pay attention to the details. He also bumps grades a lot
Dr. Williamson knows his stuff. He is willing to help you. The difficulty of his tests varies. Study & retain his lecture notes. Although this class doesn't count attendance, GO TO ALL OF HIS LECTURES. Be sure to visit him during office hours to check your test (you might get a few extra points). His tests AREN'T cumulative. Know the diagrams!
He is a good teacher and his anatomy class is very interesting. The only thing is he grades off of 5 tests and they are hard tests. He knows his stuff and is always available to help but you have to work very hard for your grade.
I was really scared about this class at first, but it wasn't bad. Each test has a lot of information covered, but most of them are only around 30 questions. All you have to do is learn the notes he has on folio, and you will do fine. Make sure to do the case studies and abstracts, because they are an easy 100 that counts for 30% of your grade.
Dr. Williamson knows his stuff. He is willing to help you. The difficulty of his tests varies. Study & retain his lecture notes. GO TO ALL OF HIS LECTURES. Visit him during office hours to check your test (you might get a few extra points). His tests AREN'T cumulative. Know the diagrams! A&P II is harder! Know your A&P I concepts!
Hardest class I've ever taken. Best advice I can give is to STUDY. You have to study daily for 2 hours if you even want to pass this class. It is difficult; he will tell you it is difficult. His tests are very detailed. You cannot just have a general knowledge of the material; you have to know the exacts. Start studying the first day.
This class is hard but it is not impossible. Not an easy A but if you do study the lecture notes then you should be fine. Memorization is key and he told us this. His test are the same exact thing as his lectures. Study the lectures and youll be fine. Flash cards worked for me. You can make an A, just put in the effort. Come in motivated!
He was very chill during online classes and his lecture PowerPoints were exactly the test. A lot of studying is required but it is truly possible to make an A!
You are graded on 5 Tests 5 papers and 2 abstracts. His tests are stupid hard and you have to study a lot. He is a tough grader and can come off as rude but if you work hard you can get an A!
His class is one of those where you have to study everyday or you won't do well. Lab is definitely harder than lecture and I personally didn't feel like lab was taught the way it should have been. His tests are also extremely detailed so be aware of that as well.
Class consisted of 5 tests, 5 essay questions, and 2 abstracts. He grades pretty easy on the abstracts but forget about getting a good grade on the tests if you don't study weeks before-hand. The questions are totally different than what he teaches. You will get an A if you try, but there are definitely easier professors for this course.
This class is no easy feat, but with Unstuck study and diligent studying, it's doable. Detailed tests require comprehensive preparation, so start early and use all resources available.
He wasn't horrible, but he didn't impress me either. The only things graded were 6 exams, 6 case studies, and 2 abstracts. I would have made an A but I missed and exam and case study for personal reasons and when I asked about making it up, he was extremely harsh. It is a super easy class, though. Assignments come straight from textbook and lecture
This class is okay, it is a lot of information, and his exams are pretty difficult if you do not know the material inside and out. We had 6 tests, 6 case studies, and 2 abstracts. He gives clear instructions for the written assignments and doesn't grade them too harshly. I would probably take him again if I needed to.
He is amazing. Do not let these ratings scare you. If you pay attention and listen and study, this course will be not only interesting but easier than you think. He loves the students that actively listen, and his grading criteria is very clear, so if you follow his rubrics you'll excel. He is extremely open to questions or explaining things again.
I missed a test because he did not say anything about it being on thursday.
Make sure you go into detail and use all materials for his essay questions! He grades pretty tough on those. If you put in effort and A or B isn't difficult.
The class is easy if you study ahead and know how to prepare. Read the syllabus and keep up with tests and assignments. “NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATE WORK”. If you miss the assignment your grade will be a zero. Missing a test can be hard to make up, so stick to the schedule closely.
This class has 5 Essays, 2 Abstracts, and 5 Tests. He grades the essays generously but the tests are difficult if you don't study the right material. The first test everyone did bad on so he gave a 20 point curve. I did end up with an A because I wrote good Abstracts and Essays which saved my grade. Overall, he goes quick and just read the slides.
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