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Pretty smart guy, but his homeworks are ridiciously long. The test are challenging, just study hard and you'll manage.

Lectures are available on CD if you need them. His slideshow lectures available online. If you know the chapters for the test cover to cover then you'll do well. If you know the important stuff you can pull a C- on a test if you're lucky. VERY HARD TESTS, analytical thinking is applied to lectures. Lab is easy(Knauer) just answer Q's fully.

Answer all the clicker questions, do all the online quizzes, attend lectures you will be fine; and of course there isnt such thing as an easy BIOLOGY class. Take him if you really want to learn. Dont take if you are looking for easy points!!!

Very straight forward class. Tests based off of lectures and tests are curved. Had no difficulty earning an A but maybe this subject comes easier to some than others.

He's nice guy. Like to help student. However, his test is very hard. I have to retake it in next semester. No extra credit. You have to not only remember what in the book but also understand it thoroughly if not u cant pass. 30% of the test is application ( use theory to explain his example).

He's quite fair. Basically he's not gonna cut you any slack. But he also make stupid little mistakes here and there (A lil annoying, but he curved the exams a little bit so it's not a big deal). You have to read the book and learn the lecture slides if you want a good grade. Period.

dr.bialecki is one of the most amazing teachers i have EVER taken... he really knows how to teach and you really have to study to get a good grade in his class... memorize the lectures he puts online and apply them to different concepts. dont take this class if you think you can just sit there and get an easy A... take all online quizzes!

Took AP Bio before, so this class was a breeze. Tests weren't that hard if you know your stuff. Slept through most of his lectures. All you need is to study the lectures he puts up online and do the quizzes on the book's website. Don't even need a book for this class. Take if you already know your bio, otherwise it might be a little challenging

A lot of you guys complain too much and expect everything to be easy. Bialecki is a hard professor and is very good at what he teaches. His tests are very challenging which only helps us in the future. OCC is a community college and Professor Bialecki will teach you at a UC level, which only prepares you for the future. Take him. It will benefit Yo

this guy is really helpful and knows his stuff. If you want to get a good grad then have him check your work, he's will to work with you 100% if you just work around him. Definitely worth taking!

This guy knows what he is talking about for sure! He teaches his students wholeheartedly and grades fairly straight-forward. There are no curves; so basically, you earn what you earn. His class wasn't a fly-by one, but once you pass it with a decent grade, you'll know your stuff! I recommend taking him as prof!

People should stop complaining. I have to admit his exams are a bit hard but once u passed his class u are all set for all other upper Bio courses. Want easy A in a science class? U wish. He is cool in his shorts and sandals, very helpful and approachable, international/ESL friendly. Definitely taking him again if i have a chance.

Take him for lab, really cool and good teacher. if you have any questions he is really approachable.

The hardest bio class at OCC is at par with most Univ. upper Div. Bio class. Dr. Bialecki isn't trying to make the class hard, the material itself is hard to grasp. You really really have to work your ass off for an A. 2/3 of the class dropped by 2nd exam. Lots of details to memorize and connect dots! Class is designed for pre-health field students

Biochemistry and Molecular Bio are definitely the two hardest science classes offered at OCC FOR SURE. Dont take these classes here unless u have no other choices.

Bialecki was a pretty good prof. He got his point across and was very open and helpful to answering questions. Take advantage of his office hours. The material itself is kind of difficult but he knows what he's talking about.

bialecki is a hard teacher but if you don't want a UC education then dont take his class and complain. if you study all the material and ask him during his office hours for clarification he'll be more than willing to help you. take bialecki's class if you want to learn something. take sogo's class if you want to get an easy a

It's a tough subject with a lot of studying and reading. Be prepared for his exams, which are multiple choice and short answer/fill-in-the-blank. You must understand the material, because he'll create hypothetical scenarios you need to solve on the tests. He's very helpful and awesome! Overall it is a great, challenging class!

Take this class with caution. If you don't need to take this course, I advise you not to take it. If you are willing to put in some hours and other biology classes seem to bore you, take this class. His exams are very comprehensive, meaning you need to know one to ten and not miss anything. The teacher is helpful when you ask questions.

I was a little scared and scarred from biochem. This subject is so much more fun! Again, he's very helpful and approachable. Mol bio used a lot of the book and powerpoints. Tests are structured similarly to biochem. Go to lecture, pay attention, and you can get an A. Plus he can see how hard everyone is working and gives free points sometimes.

Toughest class at OCC. It is not Dr. B (awesome prof.) that makes it hard, it is the material and the pace of the class. In 8 weeks, you hav to do 3 journal articles, 1 TermPaper, 2 exams. J. articles and term p. are based on primary literature. Exams are ~10 pages, all short answers questions. Recommend this class only for dedicated students.

teaching techniques are fun

Received an A in bio 281 & 282. Dr. B is an excellent professor. If u record the lecture, u only have to read 2 chapters(max).He even provides guidelines for those 2 chapters. Want an A? Record the lecture & do the suggested problems(test ?s look like these problems).3 articles and 1 paper a total of 100 free points:D 2 exams each worth 100pts.GL!

Biochemistry is a tough subject especially when you have to learn it in an 8 week class pace. He teaches very well. You just need to keep up with the studying, go to office hours, and ask questions to do well in class. He is a wonderful professor.

I enjoyed this subject more than bio 281. It usually is a brush up on all the science classes you have already taken at OCC along with Genetics. Again, Bialecki breaks down the material for you so that you could see the whole picture in parts. He helps out a lot. You need to make the effort to really study those slides he gives you.

He is a great professor and his lectures are enjoyable and very very very helpful. Must show up and I suggest taking notes or recording his lectures. Tests are very challenging, but if you study hard (very hard) then you will be fine. Lab final is brutal, so you should fully understand what you are doing in lab.

Really cool lab teacher. He's pretty funny and will answer your questions if you have any. Highly recommended for lab. Don't sit around in the labs. Actually participate with your group so you do well on the lab practical.

Hard class. Lectures and material is interesting, but he provides so much info that you wonder how hard his test are and it was really hard and tricky, in my opinion. Recording lectures recommended. Lots of HW (term paper, reading assignments, and a journal article). I do not recommend the class unless you have to take it. He's cool prof though.

Class not as intimidating or hard as one might assume at first. No textbook, so you need to learn to study differently. Focus on lectures and powerpoints. Definitely review often and do the suggested problems. Prior bio background helpful. I think Bialecki is underrated. Intelligent, clear, and helpful. May seem harsh to the unprepared.

The exams r straight forward if you know chem, physio, microbio. If you understand the concept well and back it up with memorization, they don't seem tricky. Read the book to get the concept and then focus on slides. Assignmnts r ez, free points since he doesn't grade most of them. But free pts don't boost your grade by much. Exams are what counts.

Truly one of the best professors I've ever had. You must, MUST study for the tests and pay attention in lab for the practical. Read the book, study his powerpoint notes, use masteringbio, and read MotF, and you should get an A. Make sure you really understand the material, not just memorize the basics. If you're a bio major, you must take him.

Probably one of the best classes I've had at OCC. Dr. Bialecki presents information in an interesting and easily comprehensible way. The tests are difficult, but not unmanageable. He uses clickers, so attendance is kind of necessary.

Best BIO teacher at OCC. A Must take if your a bio major. Tests are very manageable. An A is very attainable, you just need to put in the work by studying. He wants his students to succeed and is very willing to help.

very organized and clear. He's a boss at teaching and lecturing. go over notes before lecture, and study hard for tests. If you understand everything, theres no reason to not get an A. lab practical was kind of hard thu. But overall Bialecki's amazing!

The material presented in this class is very easy. Most of it is just a regurgitation of what you learned in high school, but just more in depth. All of his exams are ridiculously. The lab practical, on the other hand, was probably the most challenging. As long as you know your stuff, you should do fine on it relatively fine on it though.

Dr.B is the best bio professor I have ever had. I was in his class and I have learnt from much from him. Now I can say that I am confident with my knowledge in bio. Take him!!!

Crystal clear lecturer. Very enthusiastic about the material. B/c this course is condensed, it will require a lot of studying (midterm covered 10 chapters, final was similar). My only complaint is that during office hours Dr. B comes off like he has little patience when you ask him to explain a problem. Therefore, ask questions in class instead.

Don't take a heavy course load if you want at least a B in the class. A lot of work. Need at least 1 week to study for exams. Record &relisten to lectures. Do suggested problems. I was sick for two weeks& still earned a B in the class, so a B is possible. An A is obtainable if you also attend office hours and see & understand the MotF&article key.

OMG. hardest classs ever. i jut chilled out in other bio classes and still got all As but this class was definitely no joke. tons of things to do: motf, pro set, journal. ! plus 9 chapters to study for each exam. i highly recommend you study 2 weeks before the exam and always record his lecture. i got all As after doing all of that.

Cool class.I naturally manage an average 97.99% because listen to his requirements and get some time to do those stuff. Not hard to figure out an 100 in his exams if read making the fittest and earn those extra 6 points, and the stuff on exam will be "warned" in lectures a lot. So before every exam, we can guess what will surely be on the exam.

this class is the second half and definitely easier than biochem. that being said though, the hard part about this class is the journal article but you only have about 3-5 chapters to study for each test. he is the boss at teaching molecular but his tests are hard (second test is definitely easier).

This class with Bialecki was very enjoyable. The course is sort of a broad sweep of major topics in biology, so his tests do not get TOO detailed. That said, he asks questions that require a real understanding of the material- how it all works. Review clicker questions and take notes. He is a fair teacher, and very passionate about the subject.

Dr. B's lab is great. He's very energetic and obviously knows the ins and outs of procedures and materials. Try to grasp your manual instructions prior to each lab, and it'll be a more rewarding experience when he outlines the procedures at the beginning of each session. Lab reports need to be thorough, but are not overwhelming. Have fun with this.

Got A! Read text & Preview each chapter via Mastering Biology before class (very helpful to prepare his lectures). Dr B teaches fast (but very good tempo!)and organizes though topics very well (but hard to memorize once), so I recommend you to record lectures! Spend time to study! For lab report in his lab, go to office hour! Dr B is very NICE!

The test are difficult; they require you to understand nearly every subject featured in each chapter, even things I though were insignificant and that were glossed over in lecture. Most questions are tricky and few are straightforward. No study guides are given and the pre-exams aren't helpful. Reading excessively is an absolute must to pass.

He's the best. Inspirational, top-notch in his field, and very open for questions.

very easy in grading the lab, his tests are exactly from what he says in class,prepares you very well

Amazing teacher. Lots of homework, but if you stick with it, you actually learn a lot in this class.

He is straight forward and specific about what he expects us to know. He helps us avoid pitfalls by There are presentation slides you can print out and bring to class for taking note to be easier.

Dr. Bialecki is a good professor. Come to his office hours if you have questions. There are lots of homework, so make sure you keep track of assignments and finish the homework well before each exam date. Re-read the slides and focus on the figures. Use the textbook to clarify anything you don't understand.

WONDERFUL Professor! If you are serious about biology you will learn A LOT from him! His lectures follow an easy narrative that keeps the class captivating. The tests are difficult BUT not impossible and honestly they are meant to teach critical thinking skills. If you plan to do anything in science this is an essential skill to have.

Hard, first bio class I ever got B's in. His lectures are a hit or miss depending on the topic. Record lectures, relisten at 2x speed retaking notes to study for 282. For 281 do practice problems. Watch Khan Academy for Enzyme Kinetics, AK Lectures for everything else. Careful of weekly quizzes - a bad score on them is the difference between A/B.

If you are transferring to UCI, definitely take 281/282. It's hard, but I write this review while sitting in on a Bio 99 lecture at UCI. The lecture right now is my monotone and in a giant hall of 400 disengaged students. At OCC you'll be sitting in a room of 30 at most and Bialecki actually teaches and answers questions instead of pure lecturing.

Dr. Bialecki is a phenomenal professor. His goal is to really teach you and make you understand science. He will prepare for upper division classes that you will take when you transfer . By making you read journal articles that are super interesting and relevant to the course. His Biochemistry class is super helpful for those who are taking MCAT.

I enjoyed his class because his lectures are very engaging and this class is taught in a very intimate setting (20-30 students). Pace is very fast but definitely doable if you study hard. Do the study guides, practice problems, and review lectures along with the questions in each lecture. Attendance not mandatory, but you won't want to miss class!

If you take Dr. Bialecki, you are going to learn a lot of material that will really help you. He is a hard grader but thats what you will get if you are trying to go to a four year. He is a great teacher if you put in the effort and try to learn> If you want a challenge to help you move forward before your four year, i suggest him for sure.

Had him for lecture and lab. He is really passionate about the subject which makes lectures interesting and easy to follow. He will answer questions but can be a little intimidating sometimes. Lots of work, lots of studying required, but that's expected with difficult subjects like this one. The tests are VERY tricky.

Loved his class. The tests are not difficult if u take good notes. He says during the lectures what important topics are for exams. TALK TO HIM AFTER CLASS. He is so knowledgable and if you have any questions, he will easily be able to answer them. His class made me so interested in molecular biology. Take his class if you want to learn, not easy A

One of my favorite professors I've ever had! He was a tad lecture heavy but it was far from boring. He was super energetic and moved fast so it really made you pay attention. He provided resources for studying for exams and he provided what you needed to succeed. I was also blessed to have him in lab as well and he was very efficient and confident!

Took him twice and loved his classes both times. His classes are extremely tough, but no other class I've taken prepared me as well for upper-division classes at UCI. You have to work his lectures AND study guides. I have referred to his notes in every bio class I've taken since. People who complain about his class just don't want to work.

Dr. Bialecki is pretty nice and this class is operated under a flipped classroom. Youll be reading and learning the material on your own, then in lecture youll go over questions from the material. His class overall isnt very hard and if you watch his lecture videos constantly youll be ready for his tests. I recommend this Professor.

Most engaging bio course you will ever have. I took his bio 180 (in person). Then, BioChem and Molecular Bio (Online). All these classes ended up being the best courses I had at OCC. All because of Dr. B professional teaching skills and just how smart he is. The material is hard and his exams are not easy, he wants you to learn. And you WILL!

Awesome professor! Really like the flip-model classroom. I can take notes at my own pace and ask questions during class. He's clear but also strict about class/test policies so ask him to make sure if you're confused about anything. Prepares you well for exams but lots of hard material so you need to put in effort doing the homework. Easy lab.

Zoom BioChem class was great! Very nice and explains things well. I did well on exams, but class averages were in the 60's. To do well, be diligent, stay on top of the huge load of pre-class videos and HW, interact in class, visit office hours, understand the material. iClicker questions huge part of grade. If you're lazy or passive, you will fail.

Dr. Bialecki has high expectations. He tells you how to succeed in his class. Get ahead on lecture & reading, go to lab or office hours with questions & have an open dialog with him. It's not enough to just read and watch lecture, you need to dissect it. He's responsive outside of class & extremely helpful to clarify any confusion. 10/10 quality.

This class single-handedly prepared me to succeed as a biology major at UCLA. An intro biochem and molecular bio course is required by every UC, and mine was almost the exact same as BIOL281/282. While it is a difficult class and most UCs will not use it as transfer credit, I recommend every OCC student who serious about biology to take it.

Dr. Bialecki is an outstanding teacher with great capabilities. The class is not easy and he makes it clear. However, biology is not easy. If you are looking for an easy A. Maybe biology is not for you. I studied biology outside of the U.S. in my home country at the university, at OCC, and at UCI. Dr. B is the best biology professor I ever seen.

Great professor. Gives you all the material (Youtube playlist), course outline and schedule, exam study guides, and basically the exams themselves all on day one. His exams really test whether or not you know what you've been studying, though. Makes it very clear what you are expected to know and makes a very independently driven course.

To succeed in his class, I recommend rewatching the online video lectures, drawing out your diagrams, re-practicing the i-clicker questions, and asking him questions during the in-person lecture session. I did not touch the textbook because his online lectures taught enough information for me to understand the topic. Class was not an easy A though

I really liked his flipped classroom style! His online videos are really clear and organized. Bio180 is not just memorization, it requires lots of understanding of mechanism about how things work and his videos really help us to understand that. I don't recommend to take another heavy class with this class at the same semester if you want to get A.

Goes by flipped classroom and only works if you can dedicate time and effort (at least 20 hours a week). homework can be really long at times so plan accordingly. tests are all proctored on canvas and he warns you that if your proctorio/device isn't working on exam day, you get a zero. wouldn't recommend if taking another heavy class. lab is chill

Honestly am shocked by all the bad ratings. The class / exams are extremely fair. There is way too much content to fit into 2 lectures a week so the flipped classroom is necessary. If you do the weekly chapter questions before class then the iClicker quizzes are very easy. You are given all the tools to succeed in this class if you work hard.

The course has a flipped classroom structure, but if you're willing to put in the work and utilize resources like Unstuck ai, you can succeed. The exams are challenging, so staying on top of the lecture videos and practicing iClicker questions is key. Overall, a rewarding class if you're up for the commitment.

if i didn't take ap bio i would be in the swamps. nice guy, comprised of 50% exam, 50% clicker questions - i suggest you don't leave lecture early bc you can miss out on some pts at the end- lab was the easiest and quite fun

Bialecki does an excellent job at preparing you for difficult science classes by making you watch videos before lecture. Find time to watch them, they are super helpful. Homework was completely useless on exams. Lectures were great, and he gives many optional resources to improve your knowledge. He's very passionate and helpful. Good professor.

I was scared to take this class due to the ratings, however it is clearly just students who touch the content once a month and blame the Professor for failing the class. He provides a ton of resources for the class and literally spells out how to get an A. He will take time to explain hard concepts to you if you JUST ask.

He's actually not that bad if you know how to prep for his class, SO KNOW THIS!!! 1) WATCH HIS VIDEOS!!! You will NOT pass if you're not watching his videos before the lecture 2) Homework is useless, also no due date 3) Lab is an easy A (20% of your grade) He's actually pretty chill, just watch the videos, I swear it actually changed my grade